Mary Lou (Saieva) Webb died of a brief illness on Wednesday December 31, 2025, at UW Madison Hospital. Born November 13, 1955, in Rockford, IL to Joseph and Betty (Eckles) Saieva. She graduated from Boylan Catholic High School. Mary was a marching member of the Phantom Regiment. She was a Captain, rifle, and the first on field female Drum Major for the Corps.
Mary was the long time Tour Manager for her mom and dad's company, B & J Tours; worked as Head of Quality Control at Vitner's in Freeport; and had a seat on the Board of Trade in Chicago. She enjoyed animals, gardening, vacations, cooking, and mixology.
She is survived by her daughters Kelly Bennett and Nikki (Rhett) Brose'. Grandchildren Jarred (Katlin) Hegsted, Haylea (Colin) Bennett, Giada Brose', and Maximus Brose'. Great-grandchildren Hayden, Everlee, and Hunter Hegsted. Siblings Carla Erickson, Joe (Julie) Saieva, Jeff (Cindi) Saieva, Judy (Don) Gerharz, Karin Kelly. Nieces and nephews Todd, Lee, and Alyse Erickson; Charity (Brad) Butts, Carrissa (Jay) Lighthart; Jennifer and Jake Saieva; Ryan (Hannah), Jordan, and Brett (Courtney) Gerharz; Katie, Sarah, and Jack Kelly. As well as many close Cousins and great nephews and nieces. She is predeceased by her grandparents Carl and Lucy (Cacio) Saieva; her parents Joseph and Betty (Eckles) Saieva; her brother Carl Saieva.
Per Mary's request, a party will be held on Saturday January 17, 2026, 2-6 pm at the Legion in Pecatonica. In lieu of Flowers, please consider a donation to the Friends Forever Humane Society in Freeport where they adopted her Granddog Duke.