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Elaine Klugiewicz Obituary

Klugiewicz, CSFN, Sister Elaine Marie

Sister Elaine Marie, formerly known as Sister. Deodata, was called home to God on December

10, 2024 at the age 94.

Member of the Congregation of the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth for 77 years.

Beloved daughter of the late John and the late Mary nee Sikorska

Dearest sister of the late Mary Rita (late John) Dedowicz and late Paul (late Shirley) Klugiewicz

Proud aunt of Joanne Dedowicz, Catherine Pensek, Sue Dietz, Mark Dedowicz, Alan Klugiewicz, Daniel Klugiewicz, Robert Klugiewicz and James Klugiewicz.

Visitation Friday, December 13, 2024, 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth Convent Chapel, 310 N. River Rd., Des Plaines Vespers 5:00 p.m.

Funeral Mass at 6:30 p.m.

Interment All Saints Cemetery

Memorials to the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth – USA, Inc., appreciated, www.nazarethcsfn.org/donate

Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Cruz-Sojka Funeral Home (312) 666-2673

Visit www.cruz-sojkafh.com for electronic guestbook and condolences

Sign Guest Book at legacy.suntimes.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 13, 2024.

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Dec

13

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth Convent Chapel

310 N. River Rd., Des Plaines, IL

Dec

13

Service

5:00 p.m.

Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth Convent Chapel

310 N. River Rd., Des Plaines, IL

Dec

13

Funeral Mass

6:30 p.m.

Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth Convent Chapel,

310 N. River Rd., Des Plaines, IL

Funeral services provided by:

Cruz-Sojka Funeral Home - Chicago

1427 W Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60642

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