**In Loving Memory of Our Beloved Mother, Carole Jean Sekerak**It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, who departed this world on July 1,2024 at the age of 78. She was a guiding light, a beacon of strength, and an embodiment of unconditional love.Mom was both a mother and father to us four girls. Her unwavering dedication and tireless efforts shaped us into the women we are today. She faced life's challenges with courage and grace, always putting our needs above her own. Her nurturing spirit and boundless wisdom were the pillars of our family.Born on September 15,1945 in Effingham, Illinois. Her talents were many, but it was her warmth and compassion that touched the lives of everyone she met. She had a unique ability to make everyone feel special and loved, and her home was always a place of comfort and refuge.Carole worked as an LPN and then as an RN, putting herself through school while raising her children.Mom's legacy lives on through us, her d

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