Elmwood Funeral Chapel & Crematory

Visitation Information

Catherine M. Ciosek, "Cathy"

Passed away on August 25, 2023


Catherine M. Ciosek, “Cathy”, age 53, late of Steger, passed away August 25, 2023.  Beloved daughter of Pam (nee Blejski) and the late Alvin Ciosek Sr.  Loving sister of Deborah Evans and Alvin Ciosek Jr.  Devoted aunt of Kristen, Kelsey and Daniel Evans.  Devoted granddaughter of the late Arthur and late Eleanore Blejski and the late Frank and late Frances Ciosek.  Also survived by best friend Diane Brzycki, cousins and many friends.  Cathy was a selfless person who had great faith in our Lord Jesus Christ. She was a compassionate soul who lived life with “love in action”, always coming to the aid of someone, somewhere, somehow.  Helping all, excluding none. Her great love for animals was evident in the care she gave her 4 beloved dogs.  Cathy was an exceptional artist creating beautiful paintings and photography with her unique perceptions of all.  She loved to laugh and lived life to the fullest interacting with all people she met, leaving everyone with a smile on their face and comfort in their heart.  Visitation and Funeral Services Saturday, September 2, 2023 DIRECTLY AT St. Liborius Church, 71 W. 35th Street, Steger, IL 60475, where visitation will take place from 10am until time of Mass of Christian Burial at 1pm.  Cemetery private.  In lieu of flowers, memorials to Til Valhalla Project, No One Left Behind in Cathy’s name would be appreciated.  Arrangements entrusted to Elmwood Funeral Chapel, St. John, IN.  219-365-3474  www.elmwoodchapel.com

Funeral Mass:
St. Liborius Church
71 W. 35th Street
Steger, Illinois 60475
Saturday, September 2, 2023 - 1:00 pm

Interment:
Cemetery Private

Memorial Contributions:

In lieu of flowers, memorials to Til Valhalla Project, No One Left Behind in Cathy’s name would be appreciated. 

Visitation Location

St. Liborius Church
71 W. 35th Street
Steger, Illinois


Visitation Information

Saturday, September 2, 2023 - 10:00 am until 1:00 pm

Condolences
"My deepest condolences to the entire Ciosek family. Cathy was a dear and loyal friend to my brother, and for that I am grateful. May she rest in peace."
- Barbara Wolf Lonergan
September 1, 2023 10:41 am

"I was so completely saddened to hear that Cathy had passed away. I remember her as a sweet and loving young woman with a great sense of humor. More than that, Cathy and Brian were so close at one time and he thought so much of her. I will keep your family in my prayers. You have my heartfelt sympathy."
- Donna Wolf
September 3, 2023 1:06 am

"Pamela and family, I'm so sorry about Cathy. I could not make the funeral. We have enrolled her in the Perpetual Mass Society of the Franciscan Friars. With our love, Tom and Evanne Carvlin."
- Tom Carvlin
September 8, 2023 3:46 pm

Candles Lit
"Thank you, God for such a lovely person in Cathy. I knew her through her cousin, Fr. Josph Kruscynski, OFM Con. May Fr. Joseph welcome Cathy into Heaven with all the family and friends. I pray for God's Healing Strength for her Mother Pam and all her friends, Now and Forever. Eternal Rest grant to Cathy, O Lord and let the Perpetual Light shine upon her. May her soul and all the souls of the faithful departed rest in God's peace. Amen."
- Rev. Christopher L. Krymski, OSM
September 2, 2023 9:06 am

"Bless the entire family and clan of friends "
- Mel
September 16, 2023 8:01 am