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S.M. Siedlecka Obituary

Siedlecka, S.M. Phyllis

Felicia was called home to God on January 23, 2026 at the age of 93.

Member of the Congregation of the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth for the past 74 years.

Beloved daughter of the late Casimir Siedlecki and Mary nee Mastalerz

Predeceased by her brothers Casimir (Concetta) Siedlecki, Alexander (Irene) Siedlecki and her

sisters Helen (Stanley) Palucki and Irene (Chester) Kania.

Proud aunt of Barbara (Joseph) Stachon, Phyllis Achterkircen, Charlene (Jimmy) Miller, Al Siedlecki. Her cousin Sylvia Tomsky and many grandnieces and grandnephews.

Sister Phyllis dedicated much of her life to the education ministry and spent 50 years in the classroom. She served in a number of schools across the Chicagoland area and briefly in Dallas, Texas

Visitation Monday, January 26, 2026 from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wake Service at 5:00 p.m. at the Provincialate 310 N. River Road Des Plaines IL Followed by her Funeral Mass of Resurrection at 6:30 p.m. at the Provincialate Interment All Saints Cemetery

Memorials to Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth-USA Inc. appreciated.

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

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

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 27, 2026.

Memorial Events
for S.M. Siedlecka

Jan

26

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Provincialate

310 N. River Road, Des Plaines, IL

Jan

26

Wake

5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Provincialate

310 N. River Road, Des Plaines, IL

Jan

26

Funeral Mass

6:30 p.m.

Provincialate

310 N. River Road, Des Plaines, IL

Funeral services provided by:

Cruz-Sojka Funeral Home - Chicago

1427 W Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60642

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Sending love and prayers as you honor the beautiful life of dear Sister Phillis.Her spirit will live on in all of us."
"Sister Phillis was such a special soul. I am grateful for our friendship and will cherish her memory forever.
"May she rest in the eternal peace of Christ, whom she served so faithfully.
Thinking of you and all the sisters during this difficult time. She was truly a gift to everyone who knew her.
"My dearest Sister Phyllis has gone to her rest. I am sharing in your sadness and holding her, and all of you, in my prayers. I will always remember her kindness and wisdom.
"I feel so blessed to have had Aister Phyllis as a friend. She was a constant source of joy and faith. May you find comfort in knowing how many lives she touched.

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