Mary Josephine Sedlacek

March 15, 1926 - January 3, 2021

BLISSFIELD– Mary Josephine Sedlacek, age 94 of Blissfield, peacefully passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2021 surrounded by her family. She was born on March 15, 1926, to John and Frances (Yurnikl) Cambal in Toledo, Ohio. Mary graduated from Metamora High School and went on to work at Faraday in Adrian. On April 24, 1948, Mary married Jerry Sedlacek; and they raised a wonderful family and created lasting memories before his passing in 1997. Mary was born and raised in her Czechoslovakian heritage and was known to make delicious pastries for her family and friends. She loved to polka dance and was still kicking up her heels until she was 92 years old. Mary enjoyed spending time in her flower and vegetable gardens; and was a member of Light of Christ Parish, St. Peter’s in Blissfield. She is survived by her children, Gary (Cindi) Sedlacek, Gerald (Laurie) Sedlacek and Debra (Mark) Woodring; grandchildren, Rob (Arlena) Sedlacek, Jamie Sedlacek (Kelly) and Alannah Woodring; 8 great-grandchildren; sisters, Elsie Demey and Betty Kudlac; and sister-in-law, Sharon Cambal. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Jerry; brother, Ed Cambal; brother-in-law, Vic Demey; sisters-in-law, Mary Raine and Josephine Mravec; and brothers-in-law, Jim, Joe and Frank Sedlacek, and Edward Kudlac and Rudy Mravec. A scripture service will be held on Friday, January 8, 2021, at 3 p.m. at Wagley Funeral Home, Tagsold Chapel, Blissfield with Fr. Jeffrey Poll presiding. Burial will follow in Riga Cemetery. Visitation will take place from 12 p.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Light of Christ Parish, St Peter’s. Following the Governor’s executive order, all attendees are required to wear a proper face covering, with the exception of those under the age of five years old or those who cannot medically tolerate. Online memories and condolences may be shared at www.WagleyFuneralHomes.com