Jolanta Zielinska

Jolanta Zielińska, 73, of Lake in the Hills, Illinois, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2025. Born in Zakopane, Poland, Jolanta carried with her the spirit of the mountains and the strength of her heritage throughout her life.

She was formerly married to Andrzej Zieliński, with whom she shared two beloved children. Jolanta is survived by her daughter Agnieszka (Piotr) and her son Bartek (Dorota); her cherished grandchildren Grzegorz, Weronika, Nikita, Julia, and Michael, great grand children; and her sister Maria.

Jolanta dedicated her career to serving others as a Certified Nursing Assistant, caring for the elderly with compassion, patience, and dignity. Beyond her work, she found joy in painting, the companionship of dogs, the beauty of music, and the simple pleasures of everyday life.

Her legacy is one of kindness, resilience, and love. Jolanta will be remembered not only for the care she gave but also for the warmth she brought to those around her. She will be deeply missed by her family and all who had the privilege of knowing her.