Elmwood Funeral Chapel & Crematory

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Arlene M. Ciesielski

Passed away on May 24, 2025

Arlene M. Ciesielski, (nee Graff), age 89, late of the East Side passed away on May 24, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Roman Ciesielski. Loving mother of Dawn Ciesielski, Glenn Ciesielski, Lori (Anthony) Keown and Nancy (John) Socha. Devoted grandmother of late Jason Maddox, Garrett (Carrie Snow) Maddox, Sarah Ciesielski-Maddox, Michael (Meg) Maddox, Jennifer Keown, late Anthony Keown and Matthew Keown. Cherished great-grandmother of Michael Jr., Lilly, Lani and Maura. Dear daughter of late Harold and late Mable Graff. Dearest sister of late Harold (late Joan) Graff and late Kenneth (Judy) Graff. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews.  

Visitation Thursday, May 29, 2025, from 2-8 p.m. Funeral Friday, May 30, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the Elmwood Chapel 11200 S. Ewing Ave. Chicago, IL 60617. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials to St. Jude Children's Hospital in Arlene’s name will be appreciated. 773-731-2749. www.elmwoodchapel.com. 

 

Funeral Service:
Elmwood Chapel
11200 S. Ewing Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60617
Friday, May 30, 2025 - 11:00 am

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

Visitation Location

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

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Visitation Information

Thursday, May 29, 2025 - 2:00 pm until 8:00 pm

Condolences
"With our deepest sympathy! When in town for a visit, we used to always enjoy the after church Sunday morning breakfasts at Aunt Sally’s with “The Gang” which included Arlene! Sweet memories! Ed & Allise Kaminski Harleton, Texas"
- Ed & Allise Kaminski
May 28, 2025 7:56 am
"Dawn, Glen, Lori, and Nancy, My sincere condolences on the passing of your mother. She was a wonderful lady. Sorry I will be unable to attend her funeral. May she rest in peace. Edwin"
- Edwin Zendel
May 28, 2025 2:30 pm
Candles Lit