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1918
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2011
Mary Sedekum Obituary
Mary Wilma Sedekum, 92, of Swansea, Ill., formerly of Granite City, Ill., born on Dec. 27, 1918, in Thebes, Ill., passed away on Friday, Feb. 4, 2011.
Mrs. Sedekum was co-owner of Amsco Plumbing & Heating in Granite City, Ill., and retired in 1983 after many years of dedicated service. She was also co-owner of McFarland Heating & Cooling in Granite City, Ill., and a member of Third Baptist Church and Woman's Division of Chamber of Commerce in Granite City, Ill.
Mary was preceded in death by her beloved husband Wesley Sedekum; parents, Elmer and Nellie, nee Palmer, Harvell; sisters, Wanda Leonard, Freda Hoefel, Maxine Schroff, Vera McFall and Evelyn Rosalee Taylor.
Surviving are several nieces and nephews; great-nieces and great-nephews; extended family and many special friends.
Memorials can be made to Chamber Children's Annual Christmas Party.
www.irwinchapel.com
Visitation: Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2011, at Irwin Chapel, 3960 Maryville Road, Granite City, Ill.
Funeral: Services in celebration of her life will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday Feb. 9, 2011, at the funeral home with the Reverend Mark Powell officiating. Burial to follow at Sunset Hill Memorial Estates in Glen Carbon, Ill.
IRWIN MARYVILLE ROAD CHAPEL, Granite City, Ill.
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Cindy Schuler-Gavilsky
February 7, 2011
Mary was a consumate businesswoman ahead of her time! She was a stellar and classy lady! Her benevolence to others was quiet, yet far reaching. Indeed she epitomized the highest character most individuals can only aspire to achieve. She is certainly in heaven hosting a lavish dinner with her closest friends! Cindy Schuler-Gavilsky
Joe Schuler
February 7, 2011
I am saddened to learn of the loss of such a great individual and friend. Mary was the true personification of class and style. Her unflappable demeanor, great sense of humor, and tremendous loyalty are the things I will always remember and cherish about her. I could fill pages with the many memories of her, my mom and the great ladies of the Women's Division Chamber. I am a better person for having known Mary and Wesley!
My deepest condolences to Mary's family and many friends. May she rest in peace.
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