Cecelia P. Straka, nee Stonesifer, of Brookfield formerly of Riverside, age 83. Beloved wife of the late Edward Straka; loving mother of Renee Straka, Mark (Karen) Straka, Michael Straka and the late Lisa (Mark) Simo; proud grandmother of Ryan and Shea Simo, Spencer and Tyler Lebegue; Jason, Brendan and Emma Straka and Brad and Alex Wahlgren; great-grandmother of Remy; dear sister of the late Donald Stonesifer; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Cecelia was a Eucharistic Minister at St. Mary Church. She loved to garden, travel, and she had a passion for music and dancing. Most of all Cecelia loved spending time with her family. Family and friends will be received at the Conboy-Westchester Funeral Home, 10501 W. Cermak Rd., Westchester on Saturday, November 11, 2023 for a Memorial Visitation from 9:00 a.m. until time of Chapel Service 11:00 a.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations appreciated to Make-A-Wish Foundation (www.wish.org) or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (www.stjude.org). Arrangements entrusted to the Original Kuratko Family-Brian D. Kuratko, Funeral Director. For info 708-F-U-N-E-R-A-L.