Obituary of Sarah Wielgos

Sarah Grace Wielgos Age 21, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, January 30, 2015, surrounded by family and friends, after a long and brave battle with a rare leukemia. A nursing major at her beloved Saint Louis University (SLU), Sarah inspired many by her rock-solid faith in God, as well as her courage and strength in facing every aspect of the cancer. Sarah's youth was marked by a dedication to serving others. She went on numerous mission trips with Friendship Baptist Church, Plainfield and volunteered for two years at Bolingbrook Christian Health Center. She also worked as a nanny and at Milestone Pediatrics, Naperville. She chose to study medicine because she wished to bring healing in body and spirit to others. After her first stem cell transplant and period of remission, Sarah returned to her nursing studies at SLU and worked tirelessly to educate people about the Be the Match bone marrow donor registry and to raise funds for cancer research through SLU Relay for Life. She was also a member of Kappa Delta sorority, Oriflamme, and Encounter at SLU. When learning of the cancer relapse last May, Sarah returned home to begin her fight once again. Despite great physical suffering, Sarah never wavered in her belief that God had a beautiful plan for her life which she was determined to fulfill. Sarah leaves behind her four siblings and her parents, along with many friends from SLU and Loyola Medical Center, who will miss her deeply. Her life has inspired many to trust God completely, live life audaciously, and never give up against any odds. Visitation for Sarah will be held on Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at St. John the Baptist Church, 404 N. Hickory Street, Joliet from 3:00 p.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 7:00 p.m. Family interment at Assumption Cemetery in Wheaton, IL. In lieu of flowers, please honor Sarah's work in raising money to fight cancer for SLU Relay for Life through the American Cancer Society, 4207 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63108 or visit www.slurelay.org Sarah requested that in keeping with a celebration of life rather than mourning, people wear bright colors to the service. For information: 815-741-5500 or www.fredcdames.com