Sophie Kulis was born March 21, 1937 in Poland to Gregory and Mary Grodzicki. She passed away Monday, June 7, 2010 at her home in Crystal Lake. Sophie was our 'gardening' angel, living by the 11th commandment:' Love one another as I have loved you.' She lived her life as a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, godmother, aunt, grandmother, friend, babysitter, dogsitter, neighbor, parishioner, co-worker, sponsor and gardener. A true gift from heaven to all those whose lives she touched so deeply. Eternal love. Rest in peace dear Sophie. Sophie is survived by her children William (Tina) Kulis, Mary Lou (Mike) Valasek, Peter Daniel Kulis, Tom Kulis, Victoria (Alan) Klimek and Anne Marie (Steve) Monte; her 11 grandchildren and sister Anne (Casey) Bania; as well as many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Peter John Kulis and brother Michael Grodzicki. Visitation will be Thursday, June 10 from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Windridge Funeral Home and Friday at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 1023 McHenry Avenue, Crystal Lake, Illinois from 10:30 AM until the time of Mass at 11:00 AM. Burial will be private. Arrangements were handled by Windridge Funeral Home, 104 High Road, Cary, IL 60013. Memorial contributions may be given to the American Cancer Society, 143 First St., Batavia, IL 60510.