Grace Szafran
Grace Szafran, age 58, of Hinsdale. Beloved wife of John Szafran for a wonderful 31 years. Loving mother of Rick, Martin, Jonathan (Jennifer), and Krystina Szafran. Fond grandmother of Lucas and James. Dear daughter of Stella and the late Frank Janczy. Cherished sister of Ann (Roman) Muszynski, Margaret and Peter Janczy. Devoted aunt and friend.
After many months of bravely fighting leukemia, Grace passed peacefully, surrounded by her family, on January 2, 2019.
Grace was a selfless caregiver to everyone she encountered. She freely shared her infectious smile and delightful sense of humor; inspired pride in her students at Christopher School; and, above all, fiercely loved and protected her family.
Visitation 3 to 9pm Friday, January 4, 2019 at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th St., Countryside. Meet at the funeral home 9:15am Saturday, January 5, for prayers and procession to 10am Funeral Mass at St. Isaac Jogues, Hinsdale. Luncheon to follow. Interment private.
For Service Information: 708-352-6500
So sad to hear this. She always had a smile and was such a sweet girl. May she Rest In Peace 💙.
My heart is broken. Mrs. Szafran will be missed dearly she will always shine and be remembered as an amazing Teacher,Coworker, and friend to everyone she had the most big and beautiful smile. My condolences to all her family 🙏🏻🥺❤️
You will always be in my heart ♥️
Mrs. Szafran I met you last year on my 1st year at Christopher Elementary School (I’m Now on my 2nd Year). You were always Happy and Loved your Job. Your students loved you and respected you at all times. You always respected everyone and Never gave anyone the Bad Eye. You would always find a way to say “Hello and GoodMorning”. You are now resting and at peace with no more pain (I know now that you got your wings 😇). You will be missed by many individuals starting from: Staff Members, Your Students, and Your Family. You’ll Br missed but, Never Forgotten…Mrs. Szafran Rest In Peace.
The entire nursing staff of Walter Christopher Elementary school extend our heartfelt prayers and condolences to the family and to her colleagues and friends. May the grace and peace of God comfort you now and in the months to come. 🌹
I will miss seeing Grace at Christopher. She was such a strong and effective teacher. May the Lord God comfort the family, friends and all of us coworkers & students at Christopher School. Ann we love you & are here for you❤️
“Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.”
Matthew 5:4 KJV
“I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you.”
John 14:18 KJV
I love Mrs.. Szafran great teacher, infectious smile, She will be greatly missed by students and staff alike.
Grace and I started teaching at Christopher the same year. Grace was an outstanding teacher and a beautiful person. She touched many lives, and each of us are blessed to have known her.
Dear Szafran family,
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy for your loss. I am truly sorry to hear about Grace passing. Sending my love and prayers, and may God be with you in this difficult time.
I will miss her
During this challenging time of life know that my family is praying for your family! Grace is a peace!
The Pratt Family!
Grace was an inspiring mother, teacher and friend. I knew Grace from our university years, as we were both immigrant women struggling to achieve our dreams and working hard to create a bright future for our families. Grace was the epitome of the american dream and of motherhood. Every time she spoke of her family she lit up like a star, and everyone lucky enough to be her friend felt it. The world is missing a star now but she will look down upon us from Heaven and continue to give us her great light. With love, the Lopatniuk and Brzezinski family.
I worked closely with Grace the last few years and her dedication to her students and work was inspiring. I always teased her that I was intimidated by her insane organizational skills. She always told me stories of her family and it was clear how much they meant to her. She will be missed, and Christopher will not be the same without her. Prayers for peace for her family and friends.
Grace, my special Boogee, was such an inspiration to teachers and students. She was my “go to” teacher on so many levels. I loved
Making her classroom my first stop every morning for a smile and laugh at Christopher School. Love you, “Boogee.”
Mary Meade
Grace was a kind person and an inspirational teacher. Working with her at Christopher was wonderful. Best wishes to her family,
Grace and I went to Five Holy Martyrs…we were one of the 3 Grace’s…we also went to high school together.
This really is sad to hear. Rest In Peace my childhood friend…. 🙏