Beth E. Wierzbicki

The funeral service will be live streamed from our Facebook  page at https://www.facebook.com/SmitsFH

Beth E. Wierzbicki, nee Kulberg, age 67, of Thornton, IL, passed away Monday, May 12, 2025.  Loving mother of Alison (Tony) Scott, Molly (Eddie Martinez) Wierzbicki, and Evan (Rebecca Kazi) Wierzbicki. Cherished grandmother of Cameron, Julius, Arlo and Rebel. Dear sister of Steven Kulberg and Sarah (Chris) Celiberti. Dear aunt of Victoria Celeberti, Christina (Austin) Ailshie, and Nick Celeberti.  Preceded in death by her parents Kenneth and Mary Lou Kulberg.

Over the course of her career as an educator, Beth tirelessly advocated for the fair treatment, edification and livelihoods of people in the special needs community. Going further than standing up for the community she supported, she used her talents as a musician to imbue purpose in the lives of the people she served. She will be remembered by her friends and family for her commitment to her convictions, her sonorous voice and her deep connection to faith.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, May 28, 2025 from 2:00 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at 4:00 p.m. at Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church, 18645 Dixie Hwy, Homewood, IL with Pastor Amy Wiegert officiating.  Memorial contributions may be given to Special Olympics Illinois ( www.soill.org ).

Arrangements entrusted to Smits Funeral Home – Dyer, IN. For further information, please contact 219-322-7300 or visit our online obituary and guestbook at www.SMITSFH.com