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Marylyn Ahlfeld
June 5, 2012
This morning I attended a Mass in your honor dear Jimmy. I feel so good today because one year has passed and I am still here. You are always in my heart. I don't know what I would do if I didn't have a support system. I accept what I cannot change and I know that God is watching over your sons and syblings. Lovingly your mother
June 5, 2012
Dear Marylyn....Our heart goes out to you at this anniv. time...the loss of a child must be the most heartfelt loss. Our Love & Blessings,
Win & Veronica Gillis
Tommy Ahlfeld
June 3, 2012
I went to Dads today to remember our whole family I wish you were here you were my favorite brother and we did some crazy thinss together that I will never forget. I just wish you could have recieved the gift many of our friends got many did not too but I will remember all that I can have a life I wish you wre still part of. I will always pray to you up at the lake always.
Jeanette (Giese) Schneider
May 28, 2012
Marylyn-
I will be thinking of you on June 5th, the first anniversary of your losing your loving son, Jimmy. I am sure he is having a continual celebration in heaven. How happy he must be now! Try to remember that when your heart aches for him, and know that you will be reunited with him again one day. My prayers are with you!
Love,
Jeanette
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Marylyn Ahlfeld
March 7, 2012
You are always in my heart and in my prayers. Love, Mom
Marylyn Ahlfeld
January 18, 2012
Dear Jimmy, I cannot stop thinking about you, your father Tom and my parents and all of your grandparents. Uncle Wally Osterkorn died January 11, 2012 as the result of Altsheimers. I am truly very sad and coping even tho I still can't cook as good as you did. The boys call and I try not to nudge them cause you know the way kids think. Please ask the dear Lord to help me stay well. I cherish your memory. Lovingly Mother
Mary Beth Ahlfeld
July 31, 2011
God called our Jimmy home to be with him
We will cherish our memories and his amazing grin
Jimmy was a true friend on earth
There is no way to measure his worth
Jimmy will always have a special place in our hearts
We will never be apart
Jimmy thanked God every day he was blessed With his three sons Grant, Andrew, and Wes
Jimmy from family, friends, and all you knew
It was an honor and a privilege
To live, love, and laugh with you!
Marylyn Ahlfeld
July 24, 2011
Not a day will pass without my thanks for having you, Jimmy, as a son. You are happy and at peace. When I looked at your beautiful face and sweet smile I knew you were with God. I will always hear what you said the night before you died, "I love you, Mom and thanks for the rosary." After Father Mulcrone annointed you he gave me the rosary that you had and a picture of your father. I miss you dear son. I will always think of you when the lilac tree blooms. You planted it for my eightieth birthday hoping that I would see it blossom. You never thought that I would be here without you. All my love, all my life, Mom.
Andrea Raila
June 30, 2011
I remember Jim from St Gregory High School (1976-1979) He was a kind person. Very sorry for his family they are and Jim will be in our thoughts and prayers
Debra Ahlfeld
June 15, 2011
We are all so sorry about your loss. Although we did not know James personally the family love for this wonderful person was very evident and moving. Love to you all
Ellen Peronto
June 14, 2011
Ahlfeld Family; you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Bob and Ellen McKay Peronto
Mary Therese (Hartmann) Jermyn
June 14, 2011
To all the Ahlfeld Family, My deepest condolences on the loss of Jimmy. You are in our hearts and prayers. May God be with you.
Hope Torres
June 14, 2011
Mrs.Ahlfeld & Family
My deepest condolences go out you, I am so sorry for your loss. I found a poem that made me think of Jimmy.
Many people will walk in and out of your life, But only true friends will leave footprints on your heart.
To handle yourself, use your head;
To handle others, use your heart.
Anger is only one letter short of danger. If someone betrays you twice, it is your fault.
Great minds discuss events;
Small minds discuss people.
He who loses money, loses much;
He who loses a friend, loses much more;
He who loses faith, loses all.
Beautiful old people are works of art.
Learn from the mistakes of others
You can't live long enough to make them all yourself.Friends, you and me ... You brought another friend ... and we started our group ... our circle of friends ... and like a circle ... there is no beginning or end ... Yesterday is history.Tomorrow is mystery. Today is a gift.
-Unknown
He left footprints on my heart and on the hearts of many others and will be missed very much. Mrs. Ahlfeld and family, you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Kevin Flood
June 14, 2011
Jimmy was a good friend to many people, as I witnessed this past Saturday.Know that He is in a better place, and stay strong in your faith. We love each and every one of You...The Ahlfeld's are the BEST.
Eric Erwin
June 13, 2011
Jimbo, Oh how I will miss you greatly, I sure enjoyed your company, we worked hard and played hard.
Ahlfeld Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Jim was a good man with a huge heart
I love ya buddy.
Eric Erwin
Patti Boulahanis
June 11, 2011
Our family has many fond memories of our boys playing baseball and football together.
They were such fun times. Our condolences.
John, patti, Jon and Kris Boulahanis
Tino Cortes
June 11, 2011
Dear Danny and family,
May your memories of Jimmy be full of the good times and the many different kinds of joy he brought you. We share in your deep sadness, and hope that you find strength in the many ways he found to show his love of all of you. All blessings,
Tino and Sharon
Vic Gagnon
June 11, 2011
I pray that God will find a way to comfort the Ahlfeld Family on this tragic loss.
I will never forget the time Jim stood up in the middle of a Italian Restaurant and yelled " We found Vito, He is in the Lasagna ! "..We laughed so hard my stomach hurt for days..
Rest in Peace my friend...
June 11, 2011
Mrs. Ahlfeld and Jimmys brothers and sister our deepest symphany to all of you on the loss of jimmy.from Dennis and Cathy Donohue.
Mike Volini
June 10, 2011
Jim was a wonderful friend full of joy, laughter, and good fellowship. The Volini Family sends our love and prayers.
Chicago FD
June 10, 2011
Marylyn, Dan and family,
You have our heartfelt sympathy from all Dans brothers and sisters at Engine 70, 59 and Truck 47. We will keep you in our prayers.
CFD family
John Giese
June 10, 2011
The memories of Jimmy are huge and I can't express my condolences to the family enough. Jimmy got me my first job at Wrigley Field and those many 5:30AM bus rides to work were wonderful moments. His wallet was always full of more stuff than mine and the guy would run through a brick wall if he had to for a friend. He was always smiling and when I had a good joke or impression going, he'd want me to constantly repeat it for others to hear. He was a fun guy and my heart goes out to the entire family as Chicago lost a really great human being, and I a very loyal friend. My regret is that I failed to keep in contact with him despite the modes of communication that are available to us these days. Thank You Jimmy for all those moments when you put a friend in front of your own needs and RIP old buddy....one day at a time.
Brenda Engel
June 10, 2011
Marylyn,
You have my deepest sympathy on the death of your son. Your relationship was quite special and while this makes the loss so very painful, I do believe that your closeness and warm memories will bring you comfort. Know that I am thinking of you and your family.
Much Love
Brenda Engel
June 9, 2011
Offering my condolences to the Ahlfeld family. May the God of all comfort give you the strength to cope during this time of grief. (1 Peter 5:7)
Cindy Britton
June 9, 2011
Danny (and Family):
I'm so sorry to hear about Jimmy. I know how hard it is to lose a brother.
Danny, you were so good to our brother Joe and my family. We really appreciate that you were there for us when our brother died. I will pray to my brother and ask him to help your brother cross over into the light and love of the spirit world. Jimmy will also be greeted by other loved ones who have passed before him.
I know that our brothers are not dead. Their spirits are still very much alive. They have been transformed into beautiful beings of light! I will ask brother Joe to be there when Jimmy arrives.
Keep the Faith. Jimmy is still with you. Just close your eyes and open your heart. You will feel him there.
Love, Cindy Britton and Family
Jean & Joe Kummerer
June 9, 2011
Ahlfeld family, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know our prayers go out to all of you. Jean and Joe Kummerer
June 9, 2011
Dear Marylyn & family...We sympathize with you in your loss....losing a child must be most traumatic, and hope the knowledge that he is resting in the peace of our Lord will be your consolation. Love & Blessings,
Win & Veronica Gillis
June 9, 2011
Danny and family,
Jimmy was a wonderful guy always smiling and so kind, may all your memories help you through this difficult time. May God bless you.
Mary Pennino
June 9, 2011
God Bless the Ahlfeld family
Joseph K Tunney ST Gregory Class 77
USN RETIRED
Helen G
June 8, 2011
Dear Mrs. A, Diane, Tom, Tony, Danny, and Family:
My sincere condolences on the loss of your dear Jimmy. I'll always remember him with a smile, because that's how he greeted me whenever I ran into him in the old neighborhood.
Rest in peace, Jimmy. "May the angels lead you into Paradise..." and may God comfort your family with beautiful memories until they see you again.
Hugs to all,
jack jalove
June 8, 2011
jimmy man
you were as strong as a grizzly bear
and had the heart of teddy bear
two traits i will always admire you for
and remember you by
to 'mrs a' as gentle and kind a person ive ever met may the gentleness and kindness that you have shown to so many return to you now
and wrap you in a blanket of comforting and love and peace because no one is more deserving of these things than jimmy ahlfeld's mom
on behalf of my brother gerry and the rest of our kin
Joanna Erwin
June 7, 2011
My good friend Jimmy how I will miss your laughter and how you always reminded me to "forget about it" I love you and will miss you
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