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Ivan Seppell

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Seppell, Ivan 79, of Montgomery, IL formerly of Aurora, passed away Friday, May 4, 2012 at Rush Copley Hospital after a brief illness. He was born July 12, 1932 in Aurora, IL. Ivan served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and graduated from Aurora College. He married Marilee Feldott on October 16, 1954 at St. Mary's Catholic Church. After having been employed by Northern Illinois Gas for 32 years he and his wife opened Jonlee Flowers in 1973. Ivan was a member of Annunciation parish and with Marilee, founded the "Light In My Life" Luminary program. He sat as a proud member of the Board of Directors at the Paramount Arts Centre where he was instrumental in the opening of the "Grand Gallery". Ivan is survived by his wife, Marilee; three daughters, Lynn (Don) Paul, Laura English, Lisa (Randy) Brown; four grandchildren, Ashley and Andrew Brown and Erica and Emily Paul all of Aurora. Two sisters, Clarine (the late Edwin) Gengler of Aurora and Mildred (the late Leon) Feldott of Elburn; many nieces and nephews; and his best friend, Bill Becker of Magnolia, TX. He is preceded in death by his parents (Allie and Mary); his in-laws, (Francis and Mildred); two brothers-in-law and one niece, Jody Rossler. Family will be receiving guests Tuesday, May 8, 2012 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Dieterle Memorial Home 1120 Broadway Ave. Montgomery, IL. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 9, 2012 led by Father Patrick Gillmeyer O.S.B. at the funeral home. Interment will be at Marywood Cemetery in Aurora. For directions and guest book www.dieterlememorialhome.com. Dieterle Memorial Home 630-897-1196