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MARY SEBESTA Obituary

Mary Ann Sebesta, nee Nielsen, of Darien. Beloved wife of Melvin; loving mother of Jerry, Melvin Jr. and Thomas (Laura); grandmother of Taylor and Abigail; sister of Sandy (Norm) Graff and the late James (Marilyn) Nielsen; aunt of many. Visitation, 3 to 9 p.m., Sunday, at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 301-75th St., Downers Grove, where services will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday. Interment Clarendon Hills Cemetery. Funeral info: 630-964-6500

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Dec. 12, 2009.

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October 18, 2010

I was just looking for old friends on the internet and came upon my friend Mary Ann's passing in December and was so shocked. My sincere sympathy to you Melvin and your family. Rosalie Bosquette Balhan

December 14, 2009

Mel, Melvin, Jerry & Tommy~
I am so, so sorry for your loss of such a wonderful wife, mother and my very dear friend. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Maryann~ we will miss you and will always remember your infectious laugh and positive attitude. I know you've made it to that special place in heaven that was reserved for us (moms with 3 boys) You promised to save me a place next to you. Until we meet agian...sleep well and we love you. God Bless You!!!!!
Susie (Las Vegas, NV)

Paul Carlson

December 14, 2009

I am sorry for your loss of Marry Ann. I pray that the blessings of the Lord will be with you and the family in this time of grief.

Irene Loschetter

December 14, 2009

I am so sorry for your unrexpected loss. Know that my thoughts are with you and your family. We will all certainly miss her very much.

Lucy & Dave Sutton

December 13, 2009

We are so sorry for your loss,our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Gretchen Simpson

December 12, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

God Bless.

Scott and Gretchen Simpson
Wabash, IN

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