Sister Elaine was the most caring teacher, I wouldn’t be where I am today if not for her. Few people could fill her shoes, patience, intelligent, and a heat of gold.

Sr. Elaine was my 8th grade teacher at Queen of the Rosary School. She gave me a gift one day, a journal with blank pages. I don't know what she saw in me or what prompted her to do this, but it was the start for me of an interior life of prayer, journaling, and spiritual awakening. Such a blessing from you, an extraordinary sister of God. I will always remember you as a favorite teacher who encouraged me to develop a relationship with God in my own way. I am forever grateful for your presence in my life those many years ago and more recently during our visits on Talcott Ave.   May you rest in peace, dear Sister Elaine. 

My sympathy to your family, your friends and all those whose lives you touched. You have always been a powerhouse with your presence and by your example. Your life has paved paths for religious women. You lived His love, you carried His cross and now, Sr Elaine, you share in His Resurrection!!!  
Debbie

Elaine loved nature and showed it with decorating her room with pictures of flowers birds and things of nature.  She was very fond of a Christmas crib she had from her time with the Lakotas.  She loved to find things that her family would like and send it to them.  She was so appreciative of all the gifts etc. from her family, especially on her 80th birthday.  She was thrilled and described it all to me.  
One of her favorite authors was Richard Rohr and we shared 
his meditations and books.  Even in her pain she was gracious and loving.  I knew her Mother in Nebraska and she was like her in her love and sharing.   My sympathy to her family and friends.  We will meet again.  
Joan

I remember Elaine from class at Resurrection High School. She had just entered the convent at time. We were not allowed to talk to the postulants then so I never got to know her. I just remember she was so gracious. She was a good example. May she rest in the arms of our risen Lord. 

Dear Elaine, 
You left this world peacefully in your sleep early morning during Holy Week.   How grateful we are that you were not suffering like a few months ago.

Unfortunately,  as fate would have it, John and I were in town and scheduled to window visit you that day.  We were bringing the pepperoni pizza (no peppers,  no onions!), as you had requested! But, the heavens called your name instead...

Elaine,  you were my mentor,  my friend,  my sister.  During 40+years, we shared the many joys and challenges of life. You were by my side for the funerals of my parents,  for our wedding as our 'sister of honor', for the birth of our four children.  You always remembered every moment to celebrate with cards and gifts, always so generous and kind.
I will miss you dear friend but ever so grateful for all that we shared. 

The words from a well known song, 'For Good' from Wicked come to mind...
      "I've heard it said that people
        come into our lives for a reason
        Bringing something we must learn,
        And we are led to those who help 
        Us most to grow if we let them and
        We help them in return.  
         I know I'm who I am today because 
         I knew you.
         Who can say if I've been changed 
         For the better? 
         I do believe I have been changed 
         For the better, and because I knew
         You, because I knew you (Elaine), I 
          Have been changed for good."

On behalf of John and I,  my children,  John, Luke,  Mark and Jenny, we extend our love and peace to the Tworek family and to all of Elaine's sisters,  as we celebrate the beautiful life of Elaine,  well lived and deeply loved.
   

Oh, Elaine, we were to have a conversation centered about your experience on the reservation there in South Dakota on the Missouri River.  We will some day. These days I’m remembering your Mom, her ever present smile, enthusiastic but gentle laugh, and Nebraska-style hospitality.  She was always helping someone. Literally and figuratively, her door was always open and so was the frig.  You learned that presence from your Mom, it seems.  At Res,  as Dept..  Chair you knew how to lead collaboratively. The updating of the curriculum, content, diverse instructional models,, the prayer room, Fr. Bob,..you led us.  Thank you.  And you sure knew how to get the little kids in my family out of control.  They, parents themselves now, still call you, “spider lady.”  Elaine the church is clearly more fully human, because of you living  after the model of Jesus.  You once referred to yourself as a little  sparrow doing what she could.  Fly, sparrow, fly. Thank you.
   My love and sympathy to Dorothy and the boys, their families, and to her friends in community and about.
Lorraine

May you know the joy of the Risen Lord.  Thank you for your service to so many people in the Church.  Thank you for your commitment as a dedicated religious woman.  Thank you for your friendships and our common journeys.  With prayer,  Sister Stephanie Blaszczynski, CR


OBITUARY

Elaine Josephine Tworek SLW

May 21, 1940 – March 31, 2021

Lauterburg - Oehler Funeral Home

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