Esther "Helen" Dornhecker

Esther “Helen” Dornhecker passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 19, 2026 at the age of 93. Beloved mother of Susan (Ken) Van Dyck, Steven Edward Dornhecker, and the late Lynne Dornhecker. Cherished grandmother of Dana (Travis) Jones, Eric Edward Van Dyck, Corrin (Jim) Mitchell, Carrie (Michael) Van Cleave, Heather (Charlie) Hagy, and Nicole (Kyle) Clemens. Loving great-grandmother of Brayden, Adalynn, Axel, Rani, Amina, Aiden, Tyler, Evan, Scarlette, Miles, Jack, Madison, Harper, Kallie, and one due in November. Dear sister of the late Alice (the late Ray) and Florence (the late Howard). Fond aunt and cousin of many. 

Funeral services are private. Arrangements entrusted to the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Blue Cap Foundation (www.blue-cap.org/) would be appreciated. For more information and to sign the guestbook: www.becvarfuneralhome.com or (708) 824-9000