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Sophie Michalski Obituary

Michalski, Sophie Regina (nee Siarkiewicz) Peacefully on October 1, 2013 surrounded by her children. Sophie led a wonderful life and throughout it, instilled a great sense of love of faith, the importance of family, and the value of education to all her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was an inspiration to her whole family living life to its fullest for 103 years. Sophie is preceded in death by her parents, Pancratius and Anna Siarkiewicz, two sisters, Angeline Drewinga and Jean Jeski, two brothers, John and Edward Siarkiewicz and her loving husband of 31 years, Henry. She is survived by her 5 children, Charmaine (John) Schneider, Joan Hemker, Dennis (Margaret) Michalski, Phyllis (Ken) Kirse, Larry Michalski; 13 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. Funeral 9:30 a.m., Friday, October 4, 2013, from Szykowny Funeral Home, 4901 So. Archer Ave. (1 blk east of Pulaski at Szykowny Blvd.) to St. Bruno Church, 10:00 a.m. Mass. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation Thursday, 2:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. For funeral info 773-735-7521.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 3, 2013.

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October 2, 2014

Till we meet again, my mother, your teachings will always be engrained in my life. Your spirit envelopes me. An angel next to me. Love,kindness,understanding, and forgiveness were your creed that you passed on to those around you. Thank you for that!

September 29, 2014

My mother, my teacher, the person I want to emulate..Sophie was all good things to me. She taught her children well and gave us our faith in Jesus Christ. She'll always be with me. An angel among us!

September 4, 2014

Sweet lady whose wise teachings will always be with me.

August 22, 2014

Dear Mama: I wish you could be here in person for Ruth's wedding. I know you are here in spirit...an angel among us!

August 14, 2014

August 15th is here. Sophie & Henry were married on this day 78 years ago. Thoughts are constant of their caring and sacrifices. Angels among us--love surrounds us!

July 29, 2014

Thoughts of Mom & Dad are constant as their birthdays are upon us. Happy childhood memories flood my mind--now they are together again and are angels among us.

July 25, 2014

As your birthday approaches, I miss you more and more. I know that you're watching over the family as our family is growing with weddings and the upcoming birth of your first great, great grandchild. We are all so blessed to have had you as a lifelong example to each of us, showing us hard work, perseverance, love of family and love of our faith. Happy Birthday, Mom! I love you!

June 25, 2014

Summer is officially here and thoughts of Mom are constant. I think of her wisdom everyday and remember her teachings.

June 9, 2014

Just as the warm weather of June envelope us -- thoughts of Mom's warmth and love envelope me. I am so grateful.

May 26, 2014

Today on Memorial Day my thoughts go to my mom and her sacrifices for her family. She gave her whole life for her husband, her children, her mother, and her sister--constantly thinking of others instead of herself. I'm grateful for her!

May 11, 2014

Thinking of you on this first Moters Day without you. Thank you for teaching your daughters and granddaughters to follow in your footsteps of motherhood. You were a wonderful example! I miss you everyday and I love you!

May 10, 2014

May 11th--a happy time with Mom at my wedding 29 years ago. Mom taught me well, especially trust in Jesus. I trust that now my mama is seeing the face of Jesus and is happy. An angel among us!

May 10, 2014

Mother's Day is here, and my mind is overflowing with memories of Mama--her wisdom, her understanding, her kindness--I am so blessed! Thank you, Mom!

Mother--Love--Kindness--Understanding--That is Mom!

May 7, 2014

April 21, 2014

On our first Easter Sunday without you it dawned to a beautiful morning, it made my heart happy to know that you are with The Lord, happy! Miss you everyday but am so grateful that you taught all of your children and grandchildren about strong faith. I love you Mom!

April 17, 2014

Jesus Christ's Resurrection--a glorious day--envisioning Mom in Paradise--a glorious thought! An angel among us!

April 4, 2014

Flowers are blooming, birds are chirping, sun is shining, warmth comes again--reminding me of Mom's warmth and sunny disposition.

March 6, 2014

With the beginning of Lent and time to think about renewing our commitment to live a life of kindness, thoughts constantly go back to Mom. Mom always told us to be kind and to do the right thing. Thanks, Mom, for that teaching---it feels good.

February 19, 2014

Love you***Love you***Love you***Love you***Love you forever, Mommie!!

February 14, 2014

Valentine's Day--those we love are in our thoughts. Mom's love, kindness, and her caring for others will always be in my thoughts.

February 3, 2014

***As Valentine's Day approaches--thoughts of Mom's love envelope me.***

January 23, 2014

Something happened the other day and my first thought was, Oh I have to call mom to tell her. Sad that I wasn't able to call you, but happy to realize that no matter what happens, you already know! Miss you so much!

January 22, 2014

I think about this sweet lady everyday and feel her around me--and thus, remember her teachings.

January 4, 2014

Start of the new year without Mom, but with wonderful memories of her. Thoughts of Mom are constant--remembering her teachings and striving to attain goodness of heart, which Mom lived.

December 26, 2013

The first Christmas without Mom---thoughts are strong of her happiness now in the presence of Jesus--

December 11, 2013

Miss my sweet and kind mother! If we had just half of her kindness, it would be a wonderful world!

Daniel Michalski

December 7, 2013

Such a sad loss. She and Uncle Henry helped my mother with many kindnesses after my father, George Michalski, was killed while fighting a fire in 1941. It was Uncle Henry who identified Dad's body. Aunt Sophie was kind and caring to my mother Alice especially. She and Uncle Henry visited our home every New Year's day for a special dinner my mother Alice prepared. Aunt and Uncle brought toys for Floyd and me in the early years. Uncle Henry entertained us at the dinner table with great stories of his varied and honorable Chicago police work. Aunt Sophie had a gentle voice while Uncle Henry's voice boomed. My deepest sympathy at her passing.

December 4, 2013

Thinking of Mom everyday and remembering her kindness and understanding--

November 10, 2013

A caring lady with a wonderful, sunny disposition---miss her warm smile!

October 30, 2013

Sophie was indeed a kind, generous, understanding, and easy-going Mother who taught us well. I thank God everyday for such a Mother!!

October 30, 2013

A sweet and wonderful lady who is sorely missed.

October 19, 2013

A lady of the highest quality--A lady with the kindest heart--so happy this lady was part of my life!

October 16, 2013

Sophie had a kind heart, always thinking of others. She took care of her children, took care of her mother, took care of her sister, and now, God is taking care of her with the greatest reward.

October 14, 2013

I miss you on my birthday, Mama--I'll try my best to follow your teachings because you, Mom, were my best Teacher.

October 13, 2013

Kind-hearted lady who never gossiped. She was wonderful!

October 12, 2013

We send our condolences to our cousins & their families. Aunt Sophie was always a Kind & Sweet lady. God Bless all of you & May she rest in peace. With Love,Cousin Kathy (Klebba) & J.Nick Homziak

Linda Michalski-Wright

October 11, 2013

So sorry to hear about Aunt Sophie. May she rest in peace.

Joyce & David Royster

October 11, 2013

Sorry to hear about Aunt Sophie.

Marge Szendel

October 11, 2013

I'm so sorry to hear that Aunt Sophie passed away. My prayers for her and all her family. She will be greatly missed!

Michele michalski ramirez

October 11, 2013

So sorry to hear about my Aunt Sophie. Condolences to all my cousins for your great loss. God bless you all. Sincerely, Michele and Thomas ( Michalski) Ramirez

October 9, 2013

Mom shared her great faith in Jesus Christ with us--thank you for that wonderful gift, Mom!!

October 9, 2013

Lovely lady with a kind heart!!

Chris and Carol Oberholzer

October 7, 2013

We were blessed to have her for so many years. She showed us all how to love unconditionally and to have eternal faith. We will miss her everyday and will love her forever!

Mark and Darleen Siarkiewicz

October 3, 2013

Please accept our deepest condolences . I remember her as a great cook. May her love help you through these difficult times.

October 3, 2013

I love you, Mom. God be with you.

October 3, 2013

I was so blessed by God to have such a kind Mother!!

October 3, 2013

"I love you too, you know."

October 3, 2013

Please accept our deepest sympathy in the loss of your precious mother. Sophie was an amazing woman who touched many lives. Ben & Elaine

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