Olena Gedzyk

She was born January 5, 1925 in Ukraine. On September 17, 1941 she married Stefan Gedzyk in Germany.

Olena was a compassionate and forgiving person with an incredibly strong faith. She felt blessed everyday by her children and family. She loved her home and enjoyed reading, cooking, entertaining, and gardening. She loved flowers, especially roses and spring was her favorite time of the year. She had a soft spot for children and animals. She enjoyed dancing and had a love for music, especially opera. She loved Christmas.

She is survived by her children, Maria (Tom) Stalo, Ben Gedzyk, Bill Gedzyk, Anna (Mick) Carr, Pete (Peggy) Gedzyk, and Mike Gedzyk; grandchildren, Stephanie, Jason, Anne, Bill, Benjamin, Steven, Jenna, Kelly, Michael, Cheri, Angela, Emily, Rebecca, and Chris; and her great-grandchildren, Emery, John, Mason, Quinlan, Regan, Benjamin Jr., Tryston, Ethan, Erica, and Jake.

She was preceded in death by her husband; her son, Stefan Jr. and John; and her granddaughter, Amanda.

Visitation will be from 3 to 7pm on Sunday, June 2 at Querhammer & Flagg Funeral Home, 500 W. Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake. The funeral mass will be celebrated Monday, June 3 at 10am at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 451 W. Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake.

Interment will be in Crystal Lake Memorial Park.

For information call the funeral home at 815-459-1760. Online condolences may be made at www.querhammerandflagg.com.