Iwona Ciepiaszuk

Iwona was a beloved mother to Marta Polka, mother-in-law to Kevin Polka, and grandmother to Dominic Polka and Olivia Polka. She is also survived by her brother, Lech Wojnicz, who resides in Poland. She was predeceased by her parents Piotr and Kazimiera Wojnicz.

My mother was a great friend to so many throughout the years. She deeply cared about the people she loved and was thoughtful to celebrate and share in their happiness. Her grandchildren meant the world to her and she showed them love and compassion every step of the way. They were her light even on the toughest days.

My mother’s greatest strengths were not to give up and care for others when most people wouldn’t. With every new challenge she faced, she has shown us her incredible strength and resilience. Her warrior spirit was simply unsurpassed and will carry on in all of us.

We invite you to celebrate Iwona's strength, courage, and love. In her honor, feel free to wear colors other than black. She wanted memories of her to remain happy and bright.

A visitation for Iwona will be held on Thursday, April 13, 2023 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Oehler Funeral Home, 2099 Miner Street, Des Plaines IL 60016. A celebration of life service will be at 6:00 PM on Thursday, April 13, 2023 at Oehler Funeral Home. A funeral mass will be held on Friday, April 14, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at St. Zachary Catholic Church, 567 W Algonquin Road, Des Plaines, IL 60018. Cemetery services will be private.

In lieu of flowers, we invite you to make a donation to the National MS Society or Facial Pain Association in her honor.

https://www.nationalmssociety.org/

https://www.facepain.org/

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.OehlerFuneralHome.com for the Ciepiaszuk family.