Evelyn Ulfig
Evelyn Ulfig (nee Grzesiakowski) of Countryside, IL passed away on October 11th at age 90. Evelyn was the devoted wife of the late Joseph; the loving mother to her late daughter Sharon (Charles) Smith and is survived by sons; Joseph, Gary (Kim), Lawrence (Dana). Evelyn cherished being grandmother of Sarah (Michael), Heather (Eric), Joseph (Laura), Jonathan, Stefanie, Donald and delighted being great grandmother of Sophie. She was the youngest sibling of seven sisters and eight brothers all have predeceased her. Evelyn and her late husband Joseph owned and operated a family business, Ulfig & Sons Heating and Cooling. For 20 years Evelyn was City of Countryside’s Deputy Clerk and retired from the position in 1997. She was a founding and life-long parishioner of St. Cletus parish. She volunteered at LaGrange Memorial Hospital and was an active member of: LaGrange ConfiCare Act II, Countryside, Burr Ridge, Darien, Western Springs’ senior groups and American Legion Auxiliary Post 1941. Playing various card games with family members was enjoyment but her real passion was playing double deck pinochle with the various senior groups. Born on Chicago’s north side, she was an everlasting Chicago Cubs fan who was frustrated with the team’s ups & downs and rejoiced when the Cubs won the World Series. She loved to garden and share its bounty with all and had great gratification with her residence exhibiting its well-manicured lawn. She enjoyed traveling across the US and abroad with her sister and brother in-law. Visitation is Saturday, October 13th, from 8:00 to 9:00am at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th St., Countryside, IL. A funeral mass will be held Saturday, October 13th at 9:30am at St. Cletus Church, 600 W.55th St., LaGrange, IL. Interment is at Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a memorial donation to Joslin Diabetes Center would be appreciated.
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