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Sister Patty Fillenwarth

Linda Zabors

Sister Patricia Fillenwarth was a member of the Humboldt Park community for more than 37 years. She served as Director of Providence Family Services for 24 years and was a bilingual counselor. She started the Providence Family Services Center in 1994. This expanded to include an “After-School Homework Club,” tutoring programs, English as a second language, computer classes, and citizenship classes.

Previously she had been a teacher and then Principal of the Maternity Blessed Virgin Mary elementary school, she taught in Washington DC and in her home town of Indianapolis. In 1971 Sister Patty served as a missionary in Peru for 6 years.

Sister Patty, previously Sister Joseph Monica, joined Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary’s of the Woods in 1958 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Here is her writing Every Day is a Gift and also a poem of gratitude following a 2012 Rummage Sale fundraiser.

Alumna:
Northeastern Illinois University


Honorary Sister Patty Fillenwarth Way

1400 and 1500 North Monticello Avenue

 

Approved: 2021

Ward: 26
Alderman: Maldonado
Neighborhood: Humboldt Park

Providence Family Services
1540 N. Monticello Avenue

b. September 1, 1940
d. January 7, 2020. Age 79.


Source
https://spsmw.org/sister-profile/patricia-fillenwarth/

Tillie Rybak Way

Linda Zabors

Tillie Rybak was a long time resident of Chicago. She lived in the Humboldt Park neighborhood for 71 years.


Honorary Tillie Rybak Way

2600 to 2700 W. Chicago Avenue

 

Approved: 2018

Ward: 26
Alderman: Maldonado
Neighborhood: Humboldt Park

b. August 30, 1922
d. July 31, 2017. Age 94. Chicago

Near
2605 W. Chicago Avenue