Sekera (Braje), Mary Barbara

Mary Barbara Sekera, née Braje, age 77, passed away on June 12, 2022. Loving wife of the late Vladimir C. “Chuck” Sekera. Beloved mother of the late Jeanne Marie Eilert. Devoted grandmother of Tyler Charles and Alexys Mary Eilert. Cherished daughter of the late Joseph and Mae Braje. Dearest sister of David Braje; Margaret (Leonard) Tucker; Rita (Edward) Emmenegger; and Rose (James) Alexander. Kind aunt to many nieces and nephews. Dear niece of James Braje. Fond cousin, sister-inlaw, and friend of many. Doting pet mama to her precious Pepe, Tasha, and Indy.

Memorial Service to be held on Thursday, June 30th, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at The Wayside Chapel, 12700 Southwest Hwy., Palos Park, IL. https://thecenterpalos.org/chapel/

*Please note: The steep hill at the Wayside Chapel can be difficult to maneuver, as the location is challenging for handicap accessibility. However, the family still would love for those who cannot access the Chapel to join us at Mary’s Memorial Luncheon.

Memorial Luncheon to be held immediately following service, at 12:30 p.m. at Fox’s Restaurant, 9655 W 143rd St, Orland Park, IL. https://foxspubs.com/foxs-in-orland-park/ Private Interment, Resurrection Cemetery, Justice, IL

In lieu of flowers, donations to “Underdog Rescue of Florida” would be greatly appreciated. https://underdogrescueofflorida.com/ https://tinyurl.com/s4mu862b

“Look at everything always as though you were seeing it either for the first or last time: Thus is your time on earth filled with glory.” —Betty Smith

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