Mary C. Meixner

1982 - 2025

Chicago, IL - Mary C. Meixner died Monday September 8, 2025, at her home in Chicago, Illinois after a long and courageous battle with brain cancer. She was 42.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 AM Thursday, September 18, 2025, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church (810 South Cedar Avenue, Owatonna). Friends may greet the family from 5:00-7:00 PM Wednesday, September 17, at Brick-Meger Funeral Home (1603 Austin Road, Owatonna) and one hour prior to the Funeral Mass at church.

Mary was born December 12, 1982, in Owatonna, MN, to Vernon and Eunice (Wallin) Meixner. She was married to Joshuah Jacob in Chicago, IL, on May 22, 2010. Mary is survived by her husband Josh, mother Eunice, six older siblings: Jeanette Franzel (Robin), Tom (Becky), Ken (Stella), Karen Lundholm (Jim), Sheila (Joel Ronning), and Andy; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

After graduating from Owatonna High School in 2001, Mary moved to Chicago to attend Loyola University Chicago. At Loyola, Mary studied Criminal Justice and met her future husband, Josh Jacob, in their freshman dormitory. After graduating from Loyola, Mary went on to DePaul University to earn her law degree. At both Loyola and DePaul, Mary made many lifelong friends who loved and supported her throughout her life. Mary enjoyed a successful legal career, most recently working for the American Bar Association.

Mary spent much of life on skates - at the family's roller rink in her youth, as a competitive figure skater growing up, and rollerblading all over Chicago as an adult. She loved music, restaurants, and her beloved dog, Manny. Mary was an avid traveler. She and her husband Josh visited many places around the world, including a Galapagos Islands honeymoon, a subarctic polar bear expedition, a gorilla trek in Rwanda, and many other trips to interesting destinations in Europe, Africa, Asia, the Americas, Hawaii, and many more. She loved seeing wildlife, experiencing different cultures, and sharing her experiences with others.

Mary was a beautiful and amazing human being. She was smart, tenacious, adventurous, fun loving, and kind. She deeply loved her husband and cared enormously about her contributions to the world and the people in her life. She was loved by many and will be deeply missed.

In lieu of flowers, please direct donations to The American Brain Tumor Association (www.abta.org). For more information or to leave an online condolence message, go to www.megercares.com