Dorothy M. Niedbalec

Dorothy Niedbalec, born on July 28, 1927, took her last breath on August 4, 2023, leaving a void in many lives. An unwavering pillar of faith, Dorothy was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. Her generous spirit and unconditional love will forever remain a testament to her dedication to her family and faith.

She is survived by her loving children, Susan (Dan) Regillio, Nancy (Gary) Salerno, Ted (Cindy) Niedbalec, and Lori Niedbalec, who will carry forward her legacy of love. Her life was graced by the joyful presence of her 13 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Her loving memory is also treasured by many nieces & nephews, as well as other family members and friends.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Theodore Niedbalec Sr., her parents, Marcel & Henrietta Wieczorek, along with her sister Eleanore (Robert) Peterson, brother Edward (Emily) Wieczorek, and sister Jean (John) Daciolas.

A woman of vibrant faith, Dorothy spent her days praying, reading her bible, singing hymns, and worshipping Jesus. Always a source of love and kindness, she believed in the importance of forgiving each other the way God forgives, and prioritizing family above all else. Her favorite team was The Chicago Cubs and while she bled cubbie blue, her favorite color was red.

To Dorothy, no occasion was too small to celebrate. She never missed a birthday, an anniversary, or any other special event. Her home was always filled with bakery goods, ensuring no one ever left hungry. Her legacy is the importance of love, prayer, and family. Her teachings and virtues will continue to live on through future generations because of her faithfulness to her Lord and Savior.

A viewing will be held on August 11, 2023, from 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM at Salerno’s Rosedale Chapels at 450 W Lake Street Roselle, IL. A funeral service will also be held at Salerno’s Rosedale Chapels on Saturday, August 12, 2023, at 10:30 AM. with internment at St. Adalbert Cemetery in Niles, IL. Family and friends are asked to begin arriving at 9:30 AM.

The Niedbalec family would like to extend heartfelt thanks to all those who have provided support during this time of loss. Dorothy’s kind and loving spirit will be deeply missed by all who knew her.