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Barbara Sedelmaier Obituary

Sedelmaier, Barbara Jean 80, died peacefully and in the presence of her adoring family on Wednesday, August 22, 2012. Barbara was the beloved wife of 47 years and best friend to Joe Sedelmaier; devoted mother of Rachel McElroy (Jeff), Adam Sedelmaier (Anna) and stepmother of J.J. Sedelmaier (Patrice); proud grandmother of Chloe, Matthew, Logan, Hannah, and Gavin; Loving aunt to Lee (Brigitte), Neal (Gayle), and Craig (Nancy). Preceded in death by parents, Nathan H. Frank and Lillian Frank (nee Sadol); stepmother, Jean Frank, and sister, Edna (Bernard) Katz; greataunt and cousin to many. A life-long Chicagoan, after graduating from Hirsch High School, Barbara went on to earn her B.A. in Journalism from The University of Illinois at Champaign/Urbana. Upon return to Chicago, Barbara worked at the Conrad Hilton, followed by the advertising agencies McCann Erickson and Young and Rubicam, where in 1958 she met Joe. Barbara's contributions to charity were many and varied. In 2008 she received the Lincoln Park Zoo 20-Year Volunteer Service Award in recognition of her dedication. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to the Smile Train: 1.800.932.9541, www.smiletrain.org, or to UNICEF, 1.800.367.5437 www.unicefusa.org. A memorial service will be held in the future with details to follow. Arrangements by Cremation Society of Illinois, 773-281-5058 or www.cremation-society.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 31, 2012.

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Gavin

November 16, 2023

I love you grandma - Gavin

Barbara & Taber Chadwick

September 25, 2012

Dear Joe, We are so sorry to learn of Barbara's death. Happy to read she "died peacefully and in the presence of her adoring family." We should all be so blessed. Sincerely, Barbara and Taber Chadwick

September 5, 2012

My sympathy goes out to the family and Joe. I've always remembered Barbara and Joe from the Marion days.
Carroll Neidhardt, Marion,Oh.

Pat Hart

September 1, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with Barbara's family. I worked with this lovely lady when I was a docent at Lincoln Park Zoo. She was special.

August 31, 2012

To the family of Barbara Sedelmaier may God give you comfort and peace by means of prayer - Philipians 4:6,7. My deepest sympathy

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