Charlene E. Sadowski, 78, of Lansing, IL passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph; parents, Charles and Florence Klein; sisters, Valerie Cloghessy and Dorothy Backe; she is survived by her son, Joseph (Nancy) Sadowski; daughters, Catherine Sadowski, Carol (Mike) McGrath, Claudia (Tom) Gagnon and Christen (Tim Etter) Sadowski; grandchildren, Zachary, Evelyn, Katie, Michael and Lorelei; sisters, Florence Klein, Margaret Sleeper and Elaine Balling; many nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family members and friends. There will be no visitation. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Andrew the Apostle Church in Calumet City on Saturday, December 17th at 11:00AM . In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Mercy Home for Boys and Girls, 1140 W. Jackson Blvd. Chicago, IL 60607 or www.Mercyhome.org, in her memory would be appreciated.