Elmwood Funeral Chapel & Crematory

Visitation Information

Sharon A. Rolek

Passed away on February 25, 2022

Sharon A. Rolek, age 76. Late of Chicago, IL. “Hegewisch”. Passed away on February 25, 2022. Cherished aunt of Dawn (Jeff) Ward, Dennis (Christine) Grzyb, and David (Jamie) Grzyb. Adored great aunt of Jessica Grzyb, Justin Grzyb, and Rachel Grzyb. Also survived by her fur babies: Buddy, Duchess, Squire, and Sir Grey Grey. Preceded in death by her parents Walter and Mary Rolek, and Sister Connie (John) Grzyb. Sharon worked as a Clerical worker for Archdiocese of Chicago. She was a member of Sierra Club of Illinois, “CEPA” Calumet Ecological Park Association, and PETA. Sharon had a heart of gold and will be dearly missed by all. Visitation Thursday, March 3, 2022 from 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Funeral Service Friday, March 4, 2022 at the Elmwood Chapel 11200 S. Ewing Ave. Chicago, Il. at 10:00 a.m. prayers to Our Lady of Nazareth Church (Formerly Annunciata Church. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 a.m. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery.

Funeral

Prayers at Elmwood Chapel
Friday, March 4, 2022 - 10:00 am

Funeral Mass:
Our Lady of Nazareth Church (Annunciata Church)
11128 S. Avenue G
Chicago, Illinois 60617
Friday, March 4, 2022 - 10:30 am

Interment:
Holy Cross Cemetery
801 Michigan City Rd.
Calumet City, Illinois 60409

Visitation Location

East Side
11200 S. Ewing Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 731-2749

Map

Visitation Information

Thursday, March 3, 2022 - 3:00 pm until 8:00 pm

Condolences
"Sharon was such a kind and generous person. I would very often receive emails from her asking me to support one thing or another- usually related to environment, animal rights, and injustices of every kind. In addition, she would humor her email friends with jokes and fun, clever messages. God-loving, people loving, and animal loving Sharon. I will miss her much."
- Tom Shepherd
February 28, 2022 1:30 pm
"Dear Rolek Family, you have lost a real sparkler. Having known Sharon for over 30 years, I can say that she was the personification of Catholic action , vibrantly interested in her Church and community. I will miss her friendship. Kathleen Gadarowski "
- Kathleen Gadarowski
February 28, 2022 2:00 pm
"Dear family of Sharon Rolek, I offer you my sincerest condolences. Sharon will be dearly missed. I so enjoyed her view on life and have missed our conversations. She was a wonderful and spunky colleague. "
- Erika Gallardo
March 1, 2022 3:26 pm
"Sharon was the kind of person that you work with for 18 months and have a friendship with for 39 years.She combined a career in association management with organizing environmental battles, including the stoppage of a third airport in Chicago. Her love of animals and devotion to her fur babies was exceptional. I will miss her."
- Gerry O'Connor
March 2, 2022 8:46 am
"My condolences to the family. Sharon was a very caring and kind person. She will be missed in the community. Prayers for the family. "
- Jacqueline F. Herod
March 2, 2022 2:48 pm
"Sharon I haven’t known you very long maybe 4 years. As I got to know you. You became my rock. Always willing to listen to anything I had to say. You became a very good friend to my grandson ! Missing you so much.! Heaven gained a Angel "
- Carol
March 2, 2022 2:48 pm
"Dear Sharon Rolek was a good and kind person who loved her animals and the environment Dhe will be missed by all who knew and loved her. May she Rest In Peace."
- Janice Minton-kutz
March 3, 2022 3:21 am
"I just found out about Sharon’s passing, She worked many years at the Chicago archdiocese, she was a really good gardener, especially her rhubarb, a lover of cats, taking care of many strays, and a environmentalist. She was our neighbor for many years and we will miss her. "
- Debbie Donohue
March 12, 2022 10:43 pm
Candles Lit
"Dear Sharon, it was wonderful to known you here in this life. I pray that you are with God, your parents and sister in heaven. Pray for us, as we pray for you. Love, Judy & Ed "
- Judith and Edward Lihota
March 1, 2022 6:05 pm
"Dear Sharon, a bright light on this planet has been extinguished, only to now be a part of that heavenly light. We have spent so many years together, difficult times and celebrations--you were a valued contributor to both--and always there when I needed you.I am sorry that I wasn't always there for you--but you know of my eternal love and appreciation of you. My hope now is that we will meet again. In the meantime, rest in peace with your many loved ones in heaven! You went there too soon--but you always went where God called you."
- Julie Burkey & Family
March 2, 2022 4:08 pm