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Cecilia Hirtzel Obituary

Hirtzel, Cecilia A. Age 68. Dear sister of Mari (Arnold) Golub and Harland (the late Pamela) Hirtzel; fond aunt of Alex (Kate) Golub, Ben Golub, Christina Hirtzel and Elizabeth Hetzel. Retired Cook County Hospital nurse. Family and friends will gather on Thursday, March 27, 2014 at St. Paul Church at 9:30 a.m. for a Church visitation before a funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m. Funeral home visitation Wednesday, 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Szykowny Funeral Home, Ltd., Jonathan F. Siedlecki, Director, 4901 S. Archer Ave. (1 blk east of Pulaski at Szykowny Blvd). Private interment at Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Funeral info 773-735-7521.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 25, 2014.

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April 8, 2014

I remember Cecilia well from our days at Trinity. An intelligent and dedicated young woman. My condolences to family and friends on her loss. Diane - Australia

April 6, 2014

Few people have lived as deeply and richly as my sister within a single Chicago neighborhood. She chose her life style and filled it with wonderful people and shared activities for the benefit of others.
Condolences to friends and neighbors from the Hirtzel family.

March 26, 2014

Sending our Deepest Sympathy to Cecilia's family. She so enjoyed serving and caring for the poor. "Cecilia's (CeCe)life was so selfless and inspiring." " Another angel went to heaven."
May God bless her and may she rest in peace.
The Trinity High School Class of 1963

Kate Stryker Klueg

March 26, 2014

I knew Cecilia thru grade school and high school. We took a trip out west after that and had a lot of fun .Then careers came in and life got busy and eventually we lost tract of each other. I a sorry we have lost a friend and I send my love and prayers to the family

Bob and Therese Timmerman

March 26, 2014

Cecilia was a REAL Friend of My wife and I, she invited us into her life and we did the same, we took each other to Breakfast/lunch on Sundays when we were in the city for church and we visited her when she was sick in the hospital and at home. She showed a real compassion for the poor and the elderly. We will really miss her!

Mary Kathleen Earle Kisiel

March 26, 2014

I am a classmate from both Trinity and St. Edmund's - so sorry to hear of this from my classmates at Trinity. May God bless you and console you in your loss!

Maureen Stojack

March 26, 2014

Memories will carry you through, she was a caring and generous lady.
Maureen (Shea) Stojack ~ Trinity Classmate 1963

March 25, 2014

My condolences to the Hirtzel family. God cares for you. 1Pet.5:7

G. Lewis

March 25, 2014

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

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Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Szykowny Funeral Home

4901 South Archer Avenue, Chicago, IL 60632

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27

Visitation

9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

St. Paul Church

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27

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Paul Church

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4901 South Archer Avenue, Chicago, IL 60632

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