Ayanna Kucera

Ayanna Kucera, age 26, of LaGrange Park, Illinois, passed away on January 27, 2025 after a long battle with breast cancer. She is survived by her long time companion Lenny Seivwright, her father Jason Kucera, her mother Deanne O’Neill, stepfather Patrick O’Neill, brothers Ethan and Keenan as well as grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. While fighting cancer, she managed to grow her grandfather’s dental business, help those in need and even create her own candle company.

The following poem best describes Ayanna:

THE MAGIC THAT IS AYANNA KUCERA:

“In every room her laughter finds its corners, seeping light, 

Her steps weave tales of joy,

Her spirit soaring like a kite.

With every smile she scatters,

Warmth in chilly hearts ignite,

A sunlit presence, glowing fierce, through day and into night.

She moves – a force, magnetic, pulling souls within her sway,

A dance of words and gestures, 

Making strangers friends at play.

Invisible threads connect her to the hearts she touches, gay;

Her charisma, a boundless ocean, where many choose to stay.”

A celebration of Ayanna’s life will be held on Saturday, March 15, 2025 from noon to 5:00 p.m. at Crystal Sky Banquets, 7941 West 47th Street, McCook, Illinois 60525.

In lieu of flowers donate to the Ride Janie Ride Foundation that provides direct financial assistance for individuals facing hardships resulting from medical treatment for cancer.