Bernadette Ida Siedlinski

September 18, 1948 - April 6, 2022

Bernadette Ida Siedlinski, 73, of Cissna Park passed away on Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at her residence. Bernadette was born on September 18, 1948 in Chicago, the daughter of Marchello and Helen (Happler) Crema and they preceded her in death. She married Andrew Siedlinski on February 14, 1997 in Bridgeview and he preceded her in death on February 28, 2022. She is survived by one daughter, Gianna Velez of Cissna Park, and two children that were like sons to her, Scott Ritter of Cissna Park and Frankie Velez of Cissna Park; and one grandchild, Natalia. Bernadette had a good sense of humor and always loved visiting with family. She was a hardworking woman who loved to cook. She had a musical gift of being extremely talented with her voice and ability to play the piano, often doing so in her church choir. Cremation rites have been accorded by the Knapp Funeral Home in Cissna Park.