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S.M. Ancilla Sojka

S.M. Sojka Obituary

S.M. Ancilla Sojka, C.S.F.N. (Dolores Ursula), age 81, was called home to God on August 7, 2006. Member of the Congregation of the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth for the past 66 years. Dear daughter of the late Peter J. Sr. and the late Elizabeth (nee Wrzesinski), beloved sister of the late Peter J. Jr. (Lottie) and Walter L., dear aunt of Susan M. Accardi and Adrienne E. Jaworski, grandaunt of Todd (Nichole), Adrienne Accardi, Lisa Ann Miller, Jeffrey Jaworski and her religious sisters. Many cousins and dear friend of all. Funeral Mass Thursday, August 10, 2006, 7 p.m., at the Provincialate, 310 N. River Rd., Des Plaines. Wake Service 5 p.m. Visitation 2 p.m. until time of Mass. Interment Grand Prairie, Texas. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Nazarethville would be appreciated. Walter L. Sojka, Director, 312-666-2673.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 9, 2006.

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Linda

August 11, 2006

Since we did the Class of 1973 Reunion a few years ago many of our classmates once again have been in touch with Sr. Ancilla and we all share your sorrow at this time. She was such a blessing in our lives!

Richard J. Wadzinski Jr

August 11, 2006

To the Family of Sister S.M. Ancilla Sojka,



We the St. Hedwigs Class of 1973 send our condolences to express our deep sympathy to you in your loss of Sister Ancilla.

O God we pray that you be with us at this time as we mourn the loss of Your Holy Sister S.M. Ancilla Sojka.O Eternal God , who has committed to us the swift and solemn trust of life. We know not what a day may bring, but only that the hour of serving You is ever- present.

Receive, O Father , the soul of Your Holy Sister S.M. Ancilla Sojka departed from this earth, and grant Her an entrance into Your heavenly kingdom, where She may know the joy of everlasting life according to the promise of our Savior Jesus Christ.

In Your Holy Name We Pray ,

Amen.

From the class of 1973 We send are regards, In Christ we pray for the Family of are beloved Sister S.M. Ancilla Sojka ,and Her Family and Freinds.

Rose Cline

August 11, 2006

I also had the privilage of knowing

Sister Ancilla at St Hedwigs many years ago. As a studet she was always fair and kind to me. May God Bless her family and all those who loved her.

Sr. Stephanie Blaszczynski

August 10, 2006

Walter,

My prayers are with you. Your Sister was the greatest and a gift from God! Sorry I could not be at her Wake and Funeral as I am out of town. I pray to her for you.

Sister Stephanie Blaszczynski, C.R.(Father Henry Blaski's sister)

Allen & Sonja Lis

August 10, 2006

Walter, We are very sorry for your loss.Ancilla was a very caring and loving person and she will be missed by all. Our prayers are with her as well as you. God bless.

RoseAnn Higgins

August 10, 2006

Our deepest sympathies go out to you Walter. Sister Ancilla will be greatly missed by all.

Richard Wadzinski Jr

August 10, 2006

To the Family of Sister S.M. Ancilla Sojka,

Almighty God, with whom live the spirits of those who depart from here in the Lord, and with whom the souls of the faithful after death are in strenght and gladness, we give You hearty thanks for the good examples of all your servants who, having finished their course in faith,do now rest from their labor.

I had the great opprotunity to have Sister S.M. Ancilla Sojka,

in my life as a Principal at St Hedwigs School for many years and She brought us great guidance and taught us well and inspired us and nurtured us in all ways possible.

May she rest in peace with the Lord now as she well deserves.

May condolences to the family and friends be sent with warm hearts and pray for are Sister,the family, friends and the world.

Amen

Roger and Linelle Dickinson

August 10, 2006

Dear Walt:

Our hearts go out to you in the loss of your wonderful sister. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Love,

Rog and Linelle

Sharon Zago

August 10, 2006

Mr. Walter Sojka and family



Sorry to hear about the loss of your sister. I was educated by the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth right thru Holy Family Academy High School. Although I did not have the opportunity to meet your sister, this order of sisters is very special to me. My sympathies on the great loss of your loved one and also on the great loss of the "holy sisters".



Sharon Zago, Vice President

Polish Women's Alliance of America

Alice Denmark

August 9, 2006

Walter and Family

Our condolences to you and your

family. we were very sorry to hear

about your beloved sister. our prayer our with you.



Alice Denmark - Florida. and the

late Eugene & Mary Henter

CAROL CULOTTA

August 9, 2006

MY HEARTFELT SYMPATHY TO SISTER M ANCILLA FAMILY. I'M SO SORRY ON YOUR LOSS. SHE WAS A WONDERFUL PERSON AND WILL BE MISSED VERY MUCH

Christine Zielewski

August 9, 2006

Be gentle with yourself as you grieve the loss of your Sister Ancilla. She lived as His "handmaid" as best she knew how to do so. She touched many lives in spoken and unspoken ways. May she be at peace and know His mercy in the transition to new life.

Donna Geary

August 9, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Christine Kruczek

August 9, 2006

Adrienne & family,

My condolences to all of you. You are in my thoughts & prayers.

Love,

Chris

Mark Sanetra

August 9, 2006

The Gift of Sister Ancilla Sojka, will forever live in the hearts and minds of all who came to know her.

Mary Ann Sochacki

August 9, 2006

Walter and family,

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

God Speed.

Karen Knegten

August 9, 2006

Adrienne and family,

I was so saddened to hear about your "Ciocia Cilla". May she rest in peace and I am sure that God will hold her dear for all her service to Him these past 66 years.

Love,

Karen

Laura Szczepanski

August 9, 2006

I had just read Sr Mark's obit and was looking forward to seeing Sr Ancilla as she was my school principal back at St Hedwig and I really admired her....and then I read the paper today and i'm in total shock....so unfortunately I get to see her in her final resting spot.....God be with you!!!!

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