Jean Svec Obituary
Jean D. Svec, age 93 Beloved wife of the late Richard L. for 53 years; Loving mom of Valerie (Steve) Bilek, Laurie Svec (Ellen Hines), Richard N. (Laura) Svec, Gary (Kristina) Svec, and Terri Svec (Kelly Zabinski); Cherished grandma of Steven (Karen) Bilek, Brian (Pamela) Bilek, Michael Bilek, Stephanie Svec, Elizabeth Kasnicka (Brendan), Joshua Kasnicka, Gabrielle Svec (Isaac), and Robert Alejandro; Cherished great grandma of Nathan, Sarah, Logan, Peyton, and Isaac. Please omit flowers. Arrangements entrusted to The Oaks Funeral Home.
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