Obituary of Mariah Alexa Soeder

Mariah Alexa Soeder, 15, of Round Lake Beach, student athlete at Grant Community High School in Fox Lake. Mariah was full of enthusiasm, passion and determination. The President of her freshman class she took her role seriously and cared deeply for others. An excellent athlete, Mariah was quickly making a name for herself in the track world. She defied convention qualifying for state as a freshman and securing a place on the varsity track team. She approached life with boundless energy and cared not only for herself and her individual successes, but focused on strengthening her team. Her efforts were noticed and rewarded when she won the much coveted sportsmanship award. Mariah had a keen sense of humor and was quite a wordsmith making silly puns that could make anyone smile. She loved to have fun and was always ready for a spontaneous dance party. Mariah loved to travel and shop for clothes. Her favorite places were summers with her family in Indian River. Mariah adored her family and loved being a twin more than anything. Her passionate and vivacious spirit will live forever in the hearts and minds of those whose lives she touched. Mariah is survived by her parents Robert and Tamara; sister Tatiana, brother Christian, twin sister Tiara and brother Alexander; and her dog Diesel. Visitation will be Tuesday August 30th from 3:00 - 7:30 pm at McMurrough Funeral Chapel, 101 Park Place (Rt 176, 1 Block East of Milwaukee Ave) Libertyville. A service will follow the visitation at 7:30 pm at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers donations made The Soeder Family Pug Puppy Fund (Mariah wanted a black pug and this will help provide a pug for the family in her memory) or donations to the Grant High School Girls Track and Field team, please address checks to Grant High School. Funeral information (847) 362-2626 please sign the guestbook at libertyvillefuneralhome.com