Elouise Albina Wojcik
Elouise Albina Wojcik (née Christo), age 82, of LaGrange, passed away on April 7, 2023; beloved wife of the late Stanley Wojcik; loving mother of Christopher (Elizabeth) Wojcik & Bryant (Corrina) Wojcik; proud grandmother of Grace Anne, Maeve Jane, Ethan Andrew Lydon, Eva Marie, Luke Stanley, & James Richard; dear sister of Marie Blake and Patricia Christo; loving stepmother of Kathy Beck & loving grandmother of Justin Lindseth.; aunt, cousin, & friend of many.
Elouise was born in Chicago on July 6, 1940 to the late Frank and the late Mary (née Cholewa) Christo. She attended Mary Queen of Heaven Grade School and Morton High School, Class of 1958, in Cicero. With her devoted work ethic, Elouise went to Northwestern School of Nursing, and graduated in 1963. She started her career straight away at Hines VA Hospital where she helped many Vietnam veterans with spinal cord injuries. Additionally, she was a Case Worker in Cook County, and visited many patients at their homes.
Stan & Elouise married in 1969 and settled in LaGrange. After raising their family, she went on to pursue her Master’s degree in Substance Abuse Counseling, and later went to work at River Edge Hospital.
Elouise was devoted to her family, and will be missed by all that knew her.
Visitation 3 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, April 11 at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th St., Countryside. Family and friends will meet at 9:15 a.m. on Wednesday, April 12 at the funeral home for prayers, followed by a procession to St. Francis Xavier Church, LaGrange for 10 a.m. Mass. Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery, Niles. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Elouise’s name to the American Heart Association (heart.org) are appreciated. Funeral Info: (708) 352-6500
Being neighbors of Chris Wojcik and his family in Oak Park, we were lucky to get to know Elouise at the many parties hosted by the Wojciks through the years. She was a lovely and interesting woman, always engaging, fun, and willing to share a story. We will miss her and her welcoming smile.
I knew Elouise for over forty years. She was my wife’s cousin (Regina). We always enjoyed talking to each other. For awhile we were great email buddies, usually talking about current events and such. Great fun, and phone calls tended to be lengthy. More fun. Her Mom was the best! Aunt Mary was my favorite out of all the Aunts……always made you laugh, at very least a big smile. God bless them both. Tom and Regina Sloane
I remember you as always being in charge. As my oldest cousin, you kept me out of mischief and made sure that I wasn’t misbehaving, which was often. You remind me so much of your mom. Aunt Mary, who always had the biggest smile and most welcoming hugs.
God bless.