Marie Kocian Obituary

Kocian, Marie J. May 11, 1920 February 5, 2013. Age 92, of Berwyn, Illinois/Seal Beach, California. "Marcy" passed away peacefully on February 5, 2013, in Long Beach, California. Marcy was born in Chicago, Illinois, on May 11, 1920 to Marie and Wenceslaus B. Havel. She was preceded in death by her cherished husband, Steve J. Kocian, in 1985, and her devoted younger brother, James Havel, in 1983. She is survived by her loving daughter and son-in-law, Carmela and Dr. H. Terry Wepsic, Huntington Beach, CA. Also surviving are son, Steven D. Kocian (Debra) of Gurnee, Illinois; granddaughter, Stacey D. Kocian (Bryan Luman) of Kenosha, Wisconsin; and great-grandson, Simon Luman. Marcy was a devoted, caring wife, mother, sister and friend. She grew up in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago. She attended Sacred Heart Academy High School for girls in Lisle, Illinois, 1934-38. She worked as an administrative assistant for Berwyn Lumber Company and Hines Lumber Company during the 1940's-50's. Marcy was a wonderful wife and mother, bringing joy and good times to friends and family. Mom became a "die-hard" Cubs fan in her later years, and enjoyed watching the games. She moved to Leisure World Senior Community, Seal Beach, CA, in 1991. She especially enjoyed her senior years in California, her many new friends, and also travels in Europe and the American West. She cherished her dearest, life-long friends, the Dvorak family, who truly loved their "Aunt Marcy." A memorial gathering will be arranged in the near future in Illinois. Her ashes will be buried at Mt. Auburn Cemetery, Stickney, Illinois, next to her beloved husband, Steve. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Arthritis Foundation, www.arthritis.org.