Sophie Szlezak

Sophie (Zosia) Szlezak

(December 12, 1928 - December 7, 2025)

Sophie Szlezak, 96, of Bartlett, passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025. She was born on December 12, 1928 in Tarnobrzeg, Poland. Sophie was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Sophie was the beloved wife of the late John Szlezak; mother of Barbara (Steve) Flamich and the late Thaddeus (Helen); cherished Babcia of Keith (Jennifer), Lucas (Stephanie), Jackie (Joe), Eric (Jill), and Bradley (Sarah); pra Babcia of Avery, Norah, Archie, Janelle, Josh, Jerrin, June, and Everly; dear daughter of the late Jozef and Katarzyna and fond sister to late Franciszek, Marysia, and Janek.

Sophie was an expert seamstress and took great pride in sewing and altering items for family and friends. She was an avid gardener, puzzler, and card and board game player. She enjoyed cooking and baking, especially for relatives, friends, and neighbors.

Visitation Monday, December 15, 2025 10:00am until time of Mass 11:00am at St. Peter Damian Church, 131 South Crest Ave. Bartlett, IL. Burial will follow in Assumption Cemetery, Wheaton IL. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Sophie’s name to St. Peter Damien Church.

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