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Virginia McBroom-Sekenske Obituary

McBroom-Sekenske, Virginia Lilian age 85, beloved wife of the late Chester, loving step-mother of Ronald (Marlene) and Kenneth, devoted step-grandmother of Brian, Kevin, Sheri, Cheryl, Vicki, Wendy, Christopher, and Heather, great-grandmother of 11, dear sister-in-law of John P. Sedlak, Florence Walicek, and Peter Ventrelli, fond aunt of Lillian (Craig) Sedlak-Davis, Michael (Lola) Sedlak, and John G. (Shannon) Sedlak, great aunt of Tawni, Michael Jr., Charlotte Lillian, Anthony, and Nicholas, dear cousin of Clara Bischoff and Leona Mc Mullin, member of American Composers, Authors & Publishers (ASCAP) and the Irving Park Historical Society. Memorial to be held on Wednesday, December 29th, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hollerbach Funeral Home, 4022-36 N. Elston Ave. at Irving Park Rd. Prayer service at 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Chicago Zoological Society or the Humane Society appreciated. Info. 773-463-1510 or www.hollerbach.us

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 26, 2004.

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Nancy Ebstein

January 1, 2005

Remembering the many times we enjoyed the Evanston Symphony and the lively conversation we shared will forever remain a memory I'll treasure

Mickey Leavy

December 29, 2004

I will miss you, dear lady. You were creative, so interesting and such a good friend. Nothing will be the same without you.

John Sedlak

December 26, 2004

Alot has changed in the past 50 years - Your sister's love for you never did. She will welcome you home.

Mike Sedlak

December 26, 2004

Thank you for the memories - I will always remember Chicago and singing with you. Love, Mike

Lillian Sedlak-Davis

December 26, 2004

We miss you and your unique spirit - but that spirit lives on in us. We celebrate your life by remembering your mother, father and sister - and now you - all together again. Love, The Davis Family

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