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Elena Jung Hee Winters<\/h1>February 12, 1992 - June 22, 2022<\/span>

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The LITTLE PERSON with the BIG VOICE<\/h3>\n

Standing just over three feet tall, she was a big bright spot in the world, a giant contrast to the medical problems that would beat down the average person.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Watch the Celebration of Her Life<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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In the Joliet Herald:<\/h3>\n
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Elena J Winters of Lockport Illinois passed away in June at the age of 30.<\/p>\n

Born in South Korea, Elena joined her forever family in 1994. A Lockport High School graduate, she was active in her church and community. She advocated for Little People and for service dog awareness. Elena was an artist, chef, jewelry designer and best friend to everyone she met.<\/p>\n

She is survived by her parents Phil & Kim, and her sisters Liz and Sam. Elena was predeceased by her service dogs Jewel and Sonny.<\/p>\n

A Celebration of Life will be held in early October at the Lockport First United Methodist Church. Masks will be required.<\/p>\n

Instead of flowers, the family encourages donations in Elena\u2019s honor to Potentials Foundation<\/a>, MidAmercia Service Dogs Foundation<\/a>, or Lightways Hospice<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Additional information will be posted at littlepersonbigvoice.com.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Read on for more details on the celebration of her life.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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A Celebration of the Life of<\/h3>\n

Elena J Winters<\/h1>\n

Was Held Saturday, October 1, 2022<\/h2>\n

1st United Methodist Church, Lockport<\/h2>\n

A beautiful sharing of memories of Elena by so many friends and family members. For those who could not travel to be in person, we recorded the event. We share it with you now.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n