Obituaries
Obituary: Kimberly Ann Sobierajski (nee Tingle)
Kim dedicated more than 20 years to education and teaching; she touched the lives of many young students, parents and fellow teachers.
Obituary was published and funeral arrangements were entrusted to the care and direction of the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home and Crematory.
Kimberly Ann Sobierajski (nee Tingle)
Kimberly Ann Sobierajski, age 64, passed away peacefully at her home in Plainfield on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born in South Bend, Indiana, on January 3, 1962, the daughter of Jerry R. and Ginnell (nee Porter) Tingle.
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Kim attended Baptist Bible College in Springfield, Missouri, and Southwestern College in Michigan from 1982 thru 1984. She started her professional education career as a teacher’s aide and librarian, then teaching preschool and finally into her current position as a first-grade teacher.Kim dedicated more than 20 years to education and teaching and during this time, Kim touched the lives of many young students, parents and fellow teachers including those at Ashburn Christian Academy. Her commitment to education extended beyond the classroom, as she also served as a bookkeeper for elementary, junior high, and high school volleyball and basketball games. Kim generously shared her love of sports and encouraged young people through her involvement as a cheerleading, basketball and volleyball coach.
Growing up, Kim was a 10-year 4-H member and continued to support 4-H in her adult life by helping her children and family members carry that spirit of service through involvement in the 4-H program. Kim was always willing to lend a helping hand by encouraging and working with others to help them grow and develop their natural talents through community activities or sports programs.
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Kim was grounded in her faith, and she shared her love for the Lord and his free gift of salvation with students and parents alike. In her free time, Kim enjoyed quilting, gardening, and anything that allowed her to express her creativity through crafts. She also had a love for sports and was a devoted Notre Dame and Chicago Bears fan.
Kim was a simple and humble person by nature. She never sought the spotlight, preferring instead to work quietly behind the scenes, helping others and making a difference wherever she could. She had a gift for encouraging those around her and giving of herself without ever expecting any recognition. Her kindness, generosity, and unwavering support will be remembered by all who knew and loved her.
Kim is survived by her loving husband of 37 years, Michael Sobierajski; her two daughters, Ashley (Jesus) Ruelas and Caitie Sobierajski; her mother, Ginnell Tingle; two brothers, Greg (Sue) Tingle and Mark (Jen) Tingle; and her two sisters, Julie (Bill) Hall and Jeri Lynn (Gene) Woolett.Numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins also survive.
She is preceded by her father, Jerry R. Tingle; and her maternal grandparents, Paul and Nellie Porter.
Visitation for Kimberly Ann Sobierajski will be held at the funeral home chapel on Sunday, November 15, 2026, from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m.Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, November 16, 2026, at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black Rd., Joliet, IL.Interment will follow at the Plainfield Township Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to her GoFundMe page would be greatly appreciated.
For more information please call 815-741-5500 or visit her Memorial Tribute page at www.fredcdames.com where you can share a favorite memory or leave an online condolence.
