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Arturo Sesma Obituary

Sesma Sr., Arturo age 57, of St. Charles, Il, loving husband, wonderful father, and spectacular friend to all who met him. Arturo is survived by his wife Renee, his children Lisa and Arturo Jr., his granddaughters Briana and Jacqui, his former wife Maria, his mother Severina, sisters Clotilde, Dora, Lydia and Leticia, brothers Antonio Jr. and Adolfo. A Wake service will be held from 3 to 9 p.m. at Yurs Funeral Home, 405 E. Main St. in St. Charles on Tuesday. A graveside funeral service will be held on Wednesday at St. Mary's Cemetery in Evergreen Park (87th & Hamline) at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to Lazarus House Homeless Shelter at 214 Walnut St., St. Charles, 60174, would be greatly appreciated.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 25, 2003.

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Wendell Morris

August 26, 2003

I was saddened and shocked to hear about the sudden passing of Art Sesma. I was a coworker with him and we became very good friends through the years when we were playing music together, he taught me a lot. My prayers and thoughts are with his family and friends, you will be missed ARTURO.



Wendell & Debbie Morris

Andy & Carolyn Collins

August 26, 2003

We are greatly saddened by the loss of this warm and vibrant man. Please know that we are thinking of you -- and that we are remembering him with great affection.

Wendy McCormick

August 26, 2003

Dear Art & Heather: I only met Art's father a couple of times here at the Institute and I thought he was just a fine man; one of those people who appreciate, enjoy and live life to the fullest. I am so sad for you and your family in your loss. Let me know if I can do anything for you here, you are in my heart in this sad time. best, Wendy

ann mcloone

August 26, 2003

Dear Art,

Everyone talks about how loving your father is. And in the end, all that matters is the quality of our love, here on earth. You have big shoes to fill and you already have.. Your dad lives on in you.

Liz Plunkett

August 26, 2003

Art Jr., Heather and Sesma Family

My thoughts are with you and your family. We are all stunned back here at the 'Tute and I have been asking the goddesses to be with you and Heather during this very hard time. Art Sr. was truly a remarkable man who brought a smile to everyone he came in contact with. His presence made this world a far better place.

Tracy Morris

August 26, 2003

I was saddened to hear the news of Art's passing and my condolences go out to all of Art's family and friends. Art was around a lot in my early years when he and my dad were in the Good Ole Boys band together. He was even there the night I was born. I ran into him for the first time in years last year when he walked into my company for a meeting. I recognized that smile of his right away. When my uncle passed away in December, Art sat with my mother and me at the funeral and I remember his comforting hug. He will be missed.

Becky & Brandon Keely

August 26, 2003

Our prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Sincerely, Becky and Brandon Keely

Tom Szymaniak

August 25, 2003

On behalf of all of Art's friends in Ohio, we would like to express our condolences to Renee, Lisa, Arturo Jr, as well as the rest of Art's Family. Although it has been some time since Art has been here to visit us, we didn't have to look far in our hearts to remind us of all of the things that we loved about Art. We will never forget his smile, his laugh, his voice, his humor, his dedication to us and our facility, and his friendship. We have lost a dear friend, but we haven't lost all that he has given us - therefore he is with us forever.



Sincerely Tom and the "Byesville Boys".

David and Liz White

August 25, 2003

We are truly sadddened that Art is no longer with us. He was joy to know. We hope you can find some comfort in the fact he was well liked and will be missed by so many.

Our prayers are with you.



Dave & Liz

Ron Mueller

August 25, 2003

I am deeply saddened to hear of Arturo's passing. My heart felt condolences to his family and those who loved him. Among many other outstanding qualities,

I will miss his enthusiastic smile and warm hand shake.

DON SULLIVAN

August 25, 2003

WORDS CANNOT EXPRESS MY SADNESS UPON HEARING OF ART'S PASSING. IN THE TIMES I MET ART, HE MADE ME LAUGH AND HIS GENUINE SPIRIT AND FRIENDLINESS. I REMEMBER THE BEARS ROADTRIP TO CHAMPAIGN AND MY WIFE ANDI WILL NEVER STOP HEARING THE SOUND OF ART PLAYING THE GUITAR AS WE WALKED DOWN THE AISLE AT OUR WEDDING IN APRIL 2001. ART MEANT THE WORLD TO US, AND HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED. GOD, MUST HAVE NEEDED A FRIEND OR A GUITARIST IN HEAVEN! ART WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN TO US!



DEEPEST SYMPATHY,



DON AND BOBBIE SULLIVAN

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