Woman chokes on hot dog at cubs game

She was kept alive there until am Tuesday so her organs could be donated, with her heart going to a year-old, the Chicago Sun-Times reports. Oleskiewicz taught language arts at Independence Junior High School in Palos Heights, along with religious ed classes at a local Catholic church.

The church held a vigil for her Tuesday evening, and the school flew its flag at half-staff yesterday. Breaking News. By Kevin Spak , Newser Staff. Email This Story. Message up to characters. Check out this story on Newser. Report an Error. We express our deepest sympathy to her family and friends. We will continue to keep her family in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time," a statement from the club read.

A wake is scheduled for Oleskiewicz at Robert J. Skip to content. No one knew that her airway was obstructed, Martin said. Back to Article. Maureen Oleskiewicz, 28, was in the bleachers with her brother prior to the opening pitch last Sunday. She apparently began choking during the 'National Anthem. She went into cardiac arrest and efforts to save her were unsuccessful, the Sun-Times report said.