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RACHEL MILLER Obituary

Rachel Therese Miller, 7, of Crystal Lake passed away Friday, June 10, 2011 at Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge. Loving daughter of Jerry and Christine Miller; loving sister of Alan and Heather Miller; cherished granddaughter of Ginger and Al Miller-Strom, Rory M. (Debra) Hunter, Mary T. (Tom) Cooper; niece of Charles Hunter, Troy Strom, Casey Hunter; family and loving friend to many. A memorial visitation will be held from 12 to 7 p.m. with a memorial service at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 18 at Querhammer & Flagg Funeral Home, 500 W. Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake. Donations to the family may be made through West Elementary in Crystal Lake, The General Store by West Beach in Crystal Lake or Ha's Tae Kwon Do Academy in Algonquin. Additional donations are being given to Lutheran General in Park Ridge on behalf of Rachel Miller. For information call the funeral home (815) 459-1760, online condolences visit www.querhammerandflagg.com.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jun. 15, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
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Charles and Christine Hunter

November 14, 2011

Dear Rachel, we miss you so much this world just doesn't seem right without your light in it. We love you so very much.

Charles Hunter

November 14, 2011

Dear Rachel, we will never forget the light you brought into our lives and every time we think of you we know you're watching us from where ever you are. We can only hope we never disappoint you. We love you Rachel, and the world just doesn't seem the same without you.

Christine Miller

November 13, 2011

Dear Rachel,

We love you and miss you so
Our hears were broken to watch you go
Loving memroies we promise to sustain
for in our hearts you will forever remain

Love- Mom, Dad, Alan and Heather

Happy Birthday sweet angel Rachel

Christine Miller

November 13, 2011

Shelly Carlson

November 4, 2011

Thinking of our sweet angel today as her birthday approaches on Nov 13th. Some kind hearted soul left her a pumpkin and a bag a candy by her roadside angel on Halloween,her favorite holiday. Forever in my heart she will be!! Love You Rach!!

Christine Miller

September 24, 2011

We missed you so much on the 4th of July. It was beautiful and tearful. The first day of school was very hard without you, because we know how much you loved learning and seeing your friends again.

Love-
Mom

nicole destin

July 18, 2011

I would like to share my condolences on behalf of rachel . I saw this story on the internet and this just brought tears to heart. I can't say I know what you must feel but i can just say sorry. To the family just keep your head held high to god know that she is an angle in heaven watching over you all . Nicole, Arkansas

Stephanie Freund

June 30, 2011

May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind always be at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
and rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.

June 22, 2011

A simple note of sympathy and an abundance of love from your family out west.
All our love,
Nicki & Lukas

Donna & Bob Riedl

June 19, 2011

Sending you are most deepest smypathy. Remember that the precious of memories last forever in our hearts. Our prayers are with you and the family.

Gianna Lucchese

June 18, 2011

We are extremely sorry for the little Rachel,our heart is ful of pain.We will pray for all of you.

gianna lucchese

June 18, 2011

We are extremily sorry for the little Rachel.and our heart is full of pain.We will pray for all of you.

Aimee Sasak

June 18, 2011

Words cannot adequately express the sorrow I feel for you and your family. Your beautiful daughter,Rachel,was loved by so many. I pray that God will give you strength and comfort in the days ahead.

Jo Ann Wright

June 17, 2011

To The Miller Family,

I know there are no words-- I can only offer you my prayers. Please accept my profound sympathy for the tragic loss of your sweet daughter. Rachel was a joy to teach in art class! I loved her smile and friendly personality towards everyone. May the lord be close to you in your sorrow.

Heartfelt Sympathy,

Jo Ann Wright

June 17, 2011

To The Miller Family,

I know there are no words- I can only offer you my prayers. Please accept my profound sympathy for the tragic loss of your sweet daughter. Rachel was a joy to teach in art class!I loved her smile and friendly personality towards everyone. May the lord be close to you in your sorrow.

Heartfelt Sympathy.

Jolene King

June 17, 2011

I am so sorry to hear about your lose. My daughter Anna always played with her at the play ground at West. Anna always talked about her and called Rachel her best friend. Anna misses her very much. I told her that she is now a guardian angel. You and your family are in our thoughts and prays.

Dan Drew

June 16, 2011

Jerry, we at Iseli just heard of the tragic loss of your daughter. We are all shaken with grief as we try to go about our work today. We know how proud you were of Rachel and how much you adored her. I hope that God gives you and your family the strength to get through this terrible time. My thoughts and prayers are with you, as well as the rest of your friends at Iseli.

Dan Drew

June 16, 2011

Jerry, we at Iseli just heard about the tragic loss of your daughter. We are shaken with grief as we try to go about our work today. We know how proud you were of Rachel and how much you adored her. I hope that God is giving you and your family the strength to get through this terrible time. My thoughts and prayers are with you, as well as all your friends at Iseli.

Krystal Winsor

June 16, 2011

I am so very sorry for your loss. Rachel's beautiful smile will be greatly missed at West. I hope you can find comfort in the wonderful memories and knowing how many people your beautiful girl touched.

Candace Sherman

June 15, 2011

Such a beautiful young lady. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Amy, Scott, Noah and Grace Morgan

June 15, 2011

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead. We will always remember Rachel from getting to know her at Ha's TKD. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help.

The Morgan Family

Melissa Wolf

June 15, 2011

We are deeply saddened to hear of the loss of Rachel. Please know your family is in our prayers. Our children will always remember her bright smile on the playground at West.

The Wolf Family

Michelle and Bruce Glass

June 15, 2011

We are so sad for your family at your loss. Rachel always said hello to me in the hall at school and was always very happy. She was a ray of sunshine! May your memories comfort you.

sara

June 15, 2011

i was there that morning and although i never knew your family i am deeply sorry for your loss. everyday i look out in my yard and see the beautiful display of flowers and gifts. heaven has a beautiful angel now. god bless you and your family.

Jamie Wyse

June 15, 2011

Rachel was always so happy and brought a smile to my face. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. I will never forget her.

June 15, 2011

Rest in peace sweet baby Rachel. You will never ever be forgotten.

Paige Zautcke

June 15, 2011

Our son went to school with Rachel. When I was discussing this with him to try and help him comprehend something so difficult to understand, he looked at me and said "Rachel is sitting in Jesus's lap right now and he has his arms wrapped around her" Keep that thought in your hearts and minds as your family takes on each day. Many prayers are prayed and many tears are cried for your family's loss. The Zautcke family

The Bensons

June 15, 2011

Every day we have been thinking and praying for your whole family. God Bless you Rachel!

Joette Castro

June 15, 2011

May God Bless and take care of you and your family, Christine, words will never be able to express my sadness. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Toni Lynch

June 15, 2011

We are very sorry about the loss of Rachel. It deeply saddens us. Word can't even describe how upset we are for you and your family. We are glad we had the opportunity to meet her and be a part of her friends from Tae Kwon Do. She has made a huge impression with myself and my family. We will always remember her bright smile and her friendliness to everyone. She was a great girl and my daughters will miss her too. We send you all our love and hugs too to help you through this sorrowful time.

The Lynch Family

Jean & Roger Carter

June 15, 2011

Our deepest sympathies and all our love go out to your entire family during this sad and difficult time. You are in our hearts and prayers.

A caring mom

June 15, 2011

My thoughts and prayer are with the entire Miller Family..

Michelle Begora

June 15, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We pray that you can focus on what a beautiful gift Rachel has been in your life and that you can find peace in your hearts. Take care. The Begora Family

Rachel Loeding

June 14, 2011

I went to school with Rachel.. we played every morning and I will miss her very much she was such a good friend..I am very sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers..

Brandie McCoy

June 14, 2011

My son Rylan, age 6, and I were there on Wednesday morning, and unfortunately witnessed the accident. Your family has been in our thoughts and prayers ever since. I can't begin to comprehend your pain but know that your friends and neighbors are also here for you sending love your way. May you find peace in her memory.
The McCoy Family

Jennifer Mascarella

June 14, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you. I feel priviledged to have been given a glimpse of the special girl you were through your parents love for you.

Stacey Parker

June 14, 2011

My Condolences and Prayers are with the Miller Family for the loss of a wonderful child- Rachel. May your loved ones and friends bring your Family comfort through the days ahead.

June 14, 2011

Rest in peace sweet baby....
Your family and friends will forever be in my prayers.

Judy

June 14, 2011

Although you do not know me, I arrived at the accident moments after it happened. I wanted to express my deepest sympathy to your family. I have a nephew at Lutheran General with massive head injuries he sustained when he was hit by a car a few weeks ago. He was actually a couple rooms away from Rachel's. Even as a stranger, the loss of your daughter has been difficult for me. I wanted to express to you how sorry I was to hear about her passing. I have cried countless tears for your loss. May you find comfort in knowing even strangers are praying for you to find the strength you need to get through this. So sorry for your loss.

T nat

June 14, 2011

So very sorry about your loss, our family will keep you and youre little one in our prayers. Godspeed Rachel.

June 14, 2011

We are so sorry for the loss of Rachel. Our thoughts are with your family during this difficult time. May the love of those around you bring comfort through the days ahead.

~ The Petersen's
Mike, Kim, Hannah & Seth

Olson's

June 14, 2011

"Such a nice classmate" say Cindy and Sarah. Sarah had Rachel in kindergarten and and Cindy had her in 1st grade. They will miss her much. Your familiy is in our prayers; we are deeply saddened by your sudden loss.

Stephen OConnor

June 14, 2011

I am deeply saddened by the loss of your young daughter Rachel. I know she must have been a true joy in your life as she was to others who knew her. I pray that our Heavenly Father comforts you at this most difficult time and that the peace of Christ be with you and your family.

June 14, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Please let us know if we can do anything to help. I am Roymark's cousin from Oelwein Iowa. Sending our love. Sandy, Kevin, Ryne and Jacklyn Smith.

June 13, 2011

May all the beautiful memories help to ease your grief
and bring you comfort in your time of sadness.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
~ The Moen's
Eric, Jen, Grant & Bryce

karina simatos

June 13, 2011

I went to school with Rachel. I cant stop thinking about her. Every time I pass the road where she got hit it makes me want to cry. she was such a good friend. she never got to live a life that she deserved. i will really miss her at school. I'm so terribly sorry for your loss.

Gina Rittorno-McLeod

June 13, 2011

Our thoughts and Prayers go out to you. May you take comfort in the memories you hold dear to your heart. Rachel will be missed by everyone who was Blessed to have known her. She was a beautiful little girl with a huge personality that could light up any room. You are an Angel who will shine down on all of us, Rachel; thanks for touching our lives. God Bless. ~The McLeod Family~

David and Cindy Gilmore

June 13, 2011

We are so terribly sorry for the loss of your beautiful Rachel. We lost a daughter, so we understand how powerful and deep your sorrow runs. Our children attend West school and both our girls knew your Rachel. We are so very sorry. Words seem so inadequate and trite as this time, but please know that so many are crushed by the loss of your daughter and are with you during this difficult time. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. David and Cindy Gilmore

Josie Vallee

June 13, 2011

Miller Family,

Her beautiful smiling face will never be forgotten. She will be forever missed. Seeing her at West Elementary School during lunch hours and the playground was enjoyable.
Ours prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.

Love,
Vallee Family,
Josie Vallee

Sharon Sullivan

June 13, 2011

Dear Miller Family,
I am heartbroken and still in disbelief. My love and thoughts and prayers go out to you. Rachel was such a kind and generous child with a genuine love and appreciation for the simple things.She seemed happiest when she was making others happy. I will miss her smile and her cheerful attitude. All my love,
Sharon Sullivan

DENNIS & KIM DOYLE

June 13, 2011

OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU

Anne Deardorff

June 13, 2011

You and your family are in my heart and in my prayers.

Julie O'Reilly

June 13, 2011

Words are difficult to express how very sorry we are to hear about this. We will hold your family in our paryers and thoughts in the days ahead. Your daughter touched the life of my daughter through the reading buddy program at West Elementary. Please know you have support from your community as well as friends and family.

The O'Reilly Family

Janice Franke

June 12, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

June 12, 2011

The entire staff at Querhammer & Flagg Funeral Home would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the Miller family.

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