Ivan Sercer
June 12, 1913 - November 02, 2009
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Ivan "John" Sercer 96, of Speedway, passed away November 2, 2009. He was born June 12, 1913. John worked for the Bryant Heating & Cooling manufacturing plant for 27 years, retiring in 1977. He then went on to work at St. Christopher Catholic Church for 25 years, where he was a member. John was also a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, the Slovenian National Home, KSKJ and Avi Maria. He was preceded in death by his wife, Anna Sercer and his dear friend, Violet Ladavac. He is survived by his son, John (Fran) Sercer; daughter, Annie (Jerald) Urick, Mary (Don) Shepherd and Yolonda (Richard) Young; 14 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, November 6 at St. Christopher Church, 5301 W 16th St, at 11:00 am, with visitation there beginning at 10:00 am. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the church. Arrangements were entrusted to Stevens Mortuary & Family Center. Online condolences may be made at www.stevensmortuary.net
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Betty Trauner
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I was very saddened to hear about Mr. Sercer's death. I had no idea he was 96. He looked very youthful the last time I saw him at Dad's funeral. Mr. Sercer was such a good man and a wonderful neighbor to our family for so many years. He will be missed.
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Clara Trauner Powell
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My family has been neighbors with the Sercer family for all of my life - both famlies moved to the same new neighborhood. We shared Slovenian traditions and polkas with them, played with Londie and Johnny, shared weddings and funerals. Mr. Sercer was always willing to help whenever needed. We will miss him. May God hold him in the palm of his hand.
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Sara Watson
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I worked for Mr. Sercer for a short time. I was also his neighbor and a fellow parishioner of St. Christopher when I was living in Speedway. I can hardly put into words what a kind man Mr. Sercer was and how sad I am for his family's loss. I doubt I will ever meet anyone else quite like him. I miss you, friend!
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Lynda and Joe Majewski
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I met John one time. He was a Christian man, who loved his life. I heard many wonderful stories about John and his special friend, Violet, that made me laugh. I never had the chance to hear John and Violet play and sing together.. Oh, how I wish I did. He was a great man that will be missed by many.
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Stacy McCord P.T.
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Sercer Family, I am so sorry for your loss. I still think about your dad often. He always made me smile. I had such a soft spot in my heart for him. I am so proud to have known your dad and your family. I lost my dad this year too, Sept.25th. My dad played music, maybe they are playing together now. Peace be with you all. Love, Stacy