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Sofia Bjelan Obituary

Bjelan, Sofia Passed away December 24, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Jovan "John"; loving mother of Rosemary (Vince), Milenka (the late Steve), and Peter (Erin); cherished grandmother of Jennifer (Vince), Kris, Erica (Eric), Nikolas (Whitney), Jessica (Jorge), Jacob, and Patrick; proud great-grandmother of Alexander, Michael, Sienna, and Brandon; dearest sister of Bill Skoczylas and the late Mary, Walter, Michael, Stella, and Jerry; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Sofia will always be remembered as the most loving, generous, and strong woman. She was always there for her family and friends and would have done anything for them. She will be dearly missed. Funeral Monday 10:00 a.m. from Muzyka Funeral Home, 2157 W. Chicago Ave., to Sts. Volodymyr & Olha Ukrainian Catholic Church for a 10:30 a.m. Funeral Service. Interment St. Nicholas Cemetery. Visitation Sunday 3-9 p.m. with a Panachyda (prayer service) 5:00 p.m. at Muzyka Chapel. Info: 773-278-7767.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 29, 2018.

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August 10, 2024

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July 20, 2024

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January 2, 2019

Our condolences to you and your family. God bless

Frank and Jackie CoLucci

Z L

January 1, 2019

My sincere condolences to your family for the loss of your love one. May the God of comfort be with you during this sad occasion and may his loving words at John 6:40 console your heart.

Claudia Bjelan

December 31, 2018

R.I.P. Strena ... God has claimed another Angel home! Forever in our Hearts!

Holte Family

December 31, 2018

So sorry for your loss...Thoughts and Prayers with you and your family during this difficult time.

Cindy Smith ( Bjelan)

December 31, 2018

To My Chicago Family...
I Love you ALL, Youve always been a big part of my life.
When I think of Strena Sofie, so many words come to my mind, strong,hard working,
Generous, straight shooter, BINGO, loving, great wife, mother, baba, Strena. You taught me a lot about
Cooking the foods you made that I loved..you spoiled me when I visited, and more when you visited.
My husband Ken grew to love you as well, he loved sitting out on our porch with a coffee with you, just watching
The world outside...I pray you two share a cloud sometime,watching over us. I will be missing you just as much. I love you, R.I.P. and send my love to Cico as you reunite in your eternal life...xoxo
Love,
Cindy

Chris Prezioso

December 31, 2018

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Joe Fugate

December 30, 2018

Classy lady
Always had a big smile and hello for me for 40 yrs of being my neighbor
JOE FUGATE...HILLBILLY

Robert Czajkowskyj

December 30, 2018

Many find memories as your mother watched over us during our grade school and high school days Peter.

May your mother be at peace with God's blessings always.

The spirit carries on.

Carolyne Bjelan

December 30, 2018

In loving Memory of our wonderful Strena Sophie. Although you are.now with your loving husband and not suffering our lives will not be the same without you. Give strength to your family who shall miss you especially in these next few days when they lay you to RIP. Love you Strena. XO

Susie and Miro Borsuk

December 29, 2018

Dear Rosie, Milenka, Peter and family, we are truly sorry for the loss of your mother (grandmother). Although we are far apart by distance at this time we are holding you all close to our hearts and giving you each a warm embrace full of love, respect and heartfelt condolences at this most trying time in your lives. May you find comfort in all the precious memories you each have tucked inside your hearts forever. We will truly miss Aunt Sofia. She was a very loving and caring aunt to all her nieces and nephews. Thank you for sharing your mother with us all... with all our love Susie and Miro...xo...MISS ME but let me go, for this is a journey we all must take and each must go alone, it's all part of the MASTER'S PLAN, a step on the road to HOME....( from the poem by Christina Rossetti).

Skoczylas Family

Bill Skoczylas

December 29, 2018

Bill and Sofia

Bill Skoczylas

December 29, 2018

Bill Skoczylas

December 29, 2018

To my dearest sister Sofia, I send all my love to you and hold you very close to my heart. I will cherish all our special family memories as they are forever etched within my soul. Until we meet again , all my love. your brother Bill... To Rosemary, Milenka, Peter and families, I am so sorry for the most heartbreaking loss of your mother ( grandmother). She is now in the arms of her loving family in heaven. Hold all your precious memories close within your hearts forever. I wish I could be there with you all at this most heartbreaking time.. Love Uncle Bill...

VG

December 29, 2018

My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Sofia. May the cherished memories you have of your loved one help sustain you during this time. May you be comforted by Jesus promise of the hope of everlasting life at John 6:40.

Nina Bryk

December 28, 2018

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Patricia Wiley perez

December 28, 2018

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Jessics Lopez

December 27, 2018

Miss you baba

Cathy Palmer

December 26, 2018

My heart goes out to all of you. Mrs. Bjelan was one of the greatest moms, ever!

Nick Bjelan

December 26, 2018

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Marilyn & Neil Pottruff

December 26, 2018

You laid there in that hospital bed; you tried so hard to hold on. God was calling you home. He needed
another angel to help pour out the rain. Tears have fallen, hearts where shattered, but it was time for you to fly home. Your loved ones came to say their last goodbyes, to tell you they loved you, and that you will be forever missed. As your heartbeat stopped, and your eyes slowly closed, God took another angel home. We will miss you Strena and know that you will forever be in our hearts and never be forgotten. We can cherish all the great memories we have had coming to visit you and the kindness you always showed us. Love you forever and always!! Marilyn and Neil Pottruff

Milica, Jeff, Brendin & Brianna Campbell

December 26, 2018

With deepest sympathy to our family and friends of Strena Sofia. She was a very kind and loving Aunt. She will be forever in our hearts.
Love Milica, Jeff, Brendin & Brianna Campbell

Dawn Lowitzki-Trejo

December 26, 2018

Milenka, Jessica, Nick, and the rest of the family,
Javier and I are so sorry for your loss. Sophia was a dear friend to us and will be missed by all who knew her. May God bless you at this time and always. May Sophia rest in peace.
Love
Dawn & Javier

December 25, 2018

With deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Ms. Bjelan. God assures us that he is willing and readily available to comfort and support all those calling on him. (Psalm 145:18)

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