Of Naperville, IL, died Saturday, July 25, 2009 at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born April 1, 1996 in Naperville. Brianna is survived by her parents, Robert and Jennifer (nee Close) Siemann of Naperville and Matthew and Maria Sharp of Hanover Park, IL; six siblings, Kaitlyn, Eric, Zachary, Haley, Madison and Gianna; grandparents, Janet (late Jack) Close, Richard and Sue Sharp, Patricia Mollo, William and Connie Siemann, John and Madeline Spinello; great-grandparents, John and Marjorie Wyllie, Ruth Cochran, Margaret Siemann and Shirley Skinner; many aunts and uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Jack Close; and her friend, Max Lacewell. Brianna was a friend to many and always put others first. Her greatest wish was for all people to be happy and live in peace. She was very strong in her faith which guided her on a difficult journey. She was very artistic and spent much of her illness sketching & painting. Brianna was best known for her beautiful smile, wonderful hugs, and for living by her cross country motto "Start fast, finish faster," "Start strong, finish stronger." In lieu of flowers, donations in Brianna's name can be made to: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, www.stjude.org or Children's Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL. www.childrensmemorial.org.
Interment: SS. Peter & Paul Cemetery, Naperville.
Interment: SS. Peter & Paul Cemetery, Naperville.
Of Naperville, IL, died Saturday, July 25, 2009 at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born April 1, 1996 in Naperville. Brianna is survived by her parents, Robert and Jennifer (nee Close) Siemann of Naperville and Matthew and Maria Sharp of Hanover Park, IL; six siblings, Kaitlyn, Eric, Zachary, Haley, Madison and Gianna; grandparents, Janet (late Jack) Close, Richard and Sue Sharp, Patricia Mollo, William and Connie Siemann, John and Madeline Spinello; great-grandparents, John and Marjorie Wyllie, Ruth Cochran, Margaret Siemann and Shirley Skinner; many aunts and uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Jack Close; and her friend, Max Lacewell. Brianna was a friend to many and always put others first. Her greatest wish was for all people to be happy and live in peace. She was very strong in her faith which guided her on a difficult journey. She was very artistic and spent much of her illness sketching & painting. Brianna was best known for her beautiful smile, wonderful hugs, and for living by her cross country motto "Start fast, finish faster," "Start strong, finish stronger." In lieu of flowers, donations in Brianna's name can be made to: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, www.stjude.org or Children's Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL. www.childrensmemorial.org.
Interment: SS. Peter & Paul Cemetery, Naperville.
Interment: SS. Peter & Paul Cemetery, Naperville.
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