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Isaac Loughrige Obituary

Isaac Anthony Loughrige Marshall Isaac Anthony Loughrige, age 21, died unexpectedly on Thursday morning, Oct. 22, 2009 at Bronson Hospital where he was taken earlier on Wednesday after being stricken at home. Isaac was born to this earth on March 16, 1988 in Dearborn to Shawn P. and Kathleen H. (Babala) Loughrige. The family moved to Marshall in 1990. Isaac attended Marshall schools, and while in high school played football and was co-captain of the team. He also played on the high school baseball team and was a member of the wrestling team. He graduated in 2006. That year he attended Central Michigan University where he played on their football team. He was a member of CMU's Motor City Bowl Championship Team in 2006. He was honored as Scout Player Of The Year in 2006. Isaac transferred to Grand Rapids Community College and played on their football team for two years. Currently he was a student at Kellogg Community College preparing to return to CMU. Isaac was a founding member of Crossroad Church and Ministries in Marshall. He was active there and participated in several church mission trips. Isaac was big hearted and practiced what he believed. The best example was the day he encountered a homeless man in the church parking lot who had come there for help. Isaac saw they were the same shoe size and removed his own right there and gave them to the homeless man whose own shoes were ruined. He enjoyed participating in athletics which included football and most recently boxing (not his mother's favorite!). He liked to hunt with his father, grandfather and uncle. Most of all he loved his Lord Jesus and his family. Time with all of his family was always favorite time spent for him. Isaac is survived by his parents Shawn and Kathleen Loughrige of Marshall; his three sisters Jaime (Matthew) McAllister and Danielle (Seth) Shubert all of Marshall and Marissa Loughrige a student at Michigan State University; a nephew Ezra McAllister and 2 nieces Ella McAllister and Grace Shubert; his paternal grandparents Richard and Patricia Loughrige of Melvindale and his maternal grandparents Joseph and Elaine Babala of Livonia; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Friends may call at Craig K. Kempf Funeral Home and Cremation Services at 723 Old 27 North, on Friday where the family will be present to greet friends and share memories from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.. Funeral services celebrating his Lord and his life will be held on Saturday, Oct. 24, at 11 a.m. at Crossroads Church and Ministries on Old 27 North in Marshall with his uncle and aunt Rev. Scott and Rev. Clare Loughrige officiating. Interment will follow in Oakridge Cemetery. Friends who wish may make memorial contributions to the Crossroad Church and Ministries Mission to Haiti Fund. Assistance available at Kempf Funeral Home and Cremation Services. To leave a personal message for the family and sign the on line guest register visit www.kempffuneralhome.com.

Published by Battle Creek Enquirer on Oct. 23, 2009.
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Dear Loughrige Family,

Although some time has passed, Isaac and your family are in my thoughts every day. I wonder when he is looking down on us and sending me his strength during times I feel like giving up. Your son was so much more than words can describe. My prayers and thoughts are with you daily.

Isaac,
I miss you so much. I need you to come visit me in my dreams soon. I have to see you one more time since the day of your funeral. I want to see your smile and hear your laugh one more time. Please come see me soon. I love you.

Melissa McManigle

November 20, 2009

Issac I didnt know you but after hearing and reading the testimonies I look forward to seeing you in heaven.

Judi

November 19, 2009

Isaac,
I feel your presence every single day. I know you are looking down on all of us and it brings me comfort even though we all miss you so much.

Mandy

November 18, 2009

Shawn, Kathleen & Family,
I was informed about the loss of your son at the 1984 SVSU Football Team Reunion this past weekend. I'm so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you!!! I know it is difficult to understand at times, but God does have a plan!
Bob Ruppel

Bob Ruppel

November 2, 2009

Shawn and Kathleen,

I just learned about your loss. I am so sorry.

You are such a wonderful, giving family; it breaks my heart to hear of such a tragedy.

I remember meeting Isaac at your home after church one day. He seemed like such a remarkable young man at that time and that was years ago. I just read through some of his accomplishments. He appeared to exceeded any and all expectations. What a wonderful young man.

Your family is in our prayers. God will take care of you.

Randi Whitney

October 27, 2009

Loughrige Family,

I am sorry about your lost and I am keeping you all in my prayers. I went to CMU with Ike and he was really good firends with my boyfriend, this has been so devasting to me, but I want you to know that you are not alone in this time of GRIEF, may GOD bless you all. Take care

Sharonda Hurd

October 27, 2009

Dear Loughrige Family, Isaac was in my Criminal Justice Class at KCC He always had a funny story to tell or had interesting questions about the class. He will be surely missed. May The Lord Heal You and Comfort your family in this time of Sorrow. From Mrs. Segar

Ginger Segar

October 27, 2009

A rare young man I was proud to say was a friend of my own sons. Always happy and always respectful, one of the really good guys. I am sure the good Lord welcomed Isaac with open arms. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.

Randall Sleeper

October 26, 2009

Shawn and Kathleen, we just heard of Issac passing and cannot begin to express how sorry we are for your loss. It makes us thank god for our two daughter's. Well god must have needed Issac more in heaven. I remember the tobbogan run at Echo Vally so many years ago. That was a really great memory! God Bless and we will pray for you!

Pat Pond and Connie Black-Pond, Portage

Pat Pond

October 25, 2009

Shawn, Kathleen and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you and Isaac. Words cannot express our feelings. Our only solace is that Isaac is home ahead of us.

Amado & Susan Arceo

October 25, 2009

Kathleen and Shawn:
Our family is grieving with yours, we are stunned that yet another unbelievable tragedy has struck our family. Losing Isaac is a beautiful young man--you must be so proud, we hope he will find Sophie in heaven and hold her for us.

May the love and strenghth of your families and your faith bring you peace. We wish we could ease the darkness and pain of the coming days. Please let us help if there is anyway you can.

Grace and Michael Wilcox

October 24, 2009

We are all so devastated by your loss. What a great young man-too soon. We are all thinkging of you and wishing you God speed. Uncle Paul, Grace (Sprik) Wilcox, Renee Sprik, Aunt Mary Margaret.

Mary Margaret Couillard

October 24, 2009

To the Loughrige Family

When i first heard of Isaac's passing i sat speechless in the dark and thought to myself i just talked to him the other day. I am truly sorry to hear of his passing. Isaac was a great young man who would open up his heart to just about anyone and wouldnt look down at anyone. You guys groomed him into the man that he was and i am trulu blessed to have known isaac and to be able to play backyard football and late night basketball games with him .

My thoughts and prayers are with you

Matt duBois

October 24, 2009

Shawn and Kathleen

I remember when our wives met at the public library when you were first placed at Battle Creek in 1990. We just talked about this at our grandkids soccer game just a few weeks ago never knowing this day would come. We had some awesome times together as families. My heart goes out to all of you. May the Lord wrap His loving arms around your whole family at this time.

Jim Codde

October 23, 2009

BE STRONG, THIS HAPPENED TO YOU BECAUSE THE LORD NEEDED ISAAC AND KNEW YOU COULD HANDLE IT. YOU WILL SEE HIM AGAIN AND HE WILL BE ANXIOUSLY AWAITING. WE ARE HERE FOR YOU!

MSP 53

October 23, 2009

To the Loughrige Family,
Me and Issac go way back to the good old days. From playing good old back yard football to facing off on the field many times. We always got along so well because we are so much a like. We had a very special relationship to where as we got older we would run into each-other and it would be like we were hanging out the night before. Issac is a good man and he is deeply missed in my heart. My heart has a hole in it that will never be replaced. I loved Issac like he was my brother and I knew he felt the same.

A funny story showing our special relationship:
Around 7th or 8th grade I was hanging out with Issac. Well we got into a match to see who was stronger and could hit harder. Well after several punch's both are arms were becoming numb. The next punch I went all out to really leave a deep bruise. After lunging forward with all my might I notice that I was gonna miss his arm and hit him in the face. I tired to pull back but it was too late. I smack him right in the face and knock him down. I stood over him in disbelief. He got up quite angry and proceeded to tackle me to the ground. We wrestled around for about 5 min. We stopped, because we both forgot the reason why we were wrestling around. We both saw a football and he went and pick up the football and then we preceded to see who was tougher running the ball. Always trying to prove who was the better man.

Issac is missed in my heart and the Haywood house hold. If my father was still alive he would be grieving as much as I and the rest of the family. But now they are together in Heaven having a good old time. I cannot wait till the day when I can see both of them and go back to seeing who was the better man. I will always miss him.



Love Jacob Allan Haywood

Jacob Haywood

October 23, 2009

Shawn, Kathleen & Family,

Though I never had the privilege of meeting Isaac, I feel like I knew him from listening to Shawn talk about him. He sounds like a special young man who deserved all the pride his father felt for him. We don't know why God called him home at such a young age, but find comfort that he is with his Everlasting Father. My prayers are will all of you.

Lori Hinkley

October 23, 2009

So many of us are reeling from the sudden loss of Isaac. I speak for my entire family when I say that we were privileged to have had the chance to get to know Isaac. He is a wonderful young man who will be sorely missed by many. Such a huge loss......

Please know that the Dickersons are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Isaac is truly an exceptional young man.

Jenee Dickerson

October 23, 2009

Shawn, Kathleen, and Family,

I lost my Isaac 21 years ago in a different, yet very painful way. It was the prayers and thoughts of those that we knew and did not know that carried us through. Please know many folks are praying for you that you will never meet here on earth, and God has placed some here for this very time in your lives. My prayer is that God wrap his arms tightly around you as you walk through the days and weeks ahead.

Tim Bannister

October 23, 2009

Kathy and Shawn,Susanne and I are saddened beyond desciption at your loss of Isaac.Please know that we are constantly thinking of you and that you are in our prayers,love uncle Jerry.

Jerry Couillard

October 23, 2009

I am so sorry to hear of Isaac's passing. He was one of the most delightful students whom I taught in thirty-nine years at MHS.
My thoughts are with all of you.

Sincerely,
Kendra A. Magnus

October 23, 2009

To the Loughrige Family

My thoughts and prayers are with you. Isaac was loved by many & will always be remembered. He was such a great guy.

Chrisitne Schaum

October 23, 2009

I was shocked and so saddened to hear the news of Isaac. My heart aches with you. I remember the day we met on CMU's campus and found out our sons would be roommates. I also remember walking around the football field with Kathleen, praying for our sons.

Isaac was easy to like - he was a hugger. He will be missed.

Jon put this on facebook, "My thoughts & prayers go out to the Loughrige family. R.I.P. Isaac, you'll be missed and I'll see you in the big house one day!"

Susan Mills

October 23, 2009

To the entire Loughrige Family -
My heart breaks for you as you go through this difficult time. We are sending many prayers your way. Here is a beautiful poem that was sent to me a couple of weeks ago when my Mother passed away.

"In Loving Memory"
I am standing on the seashore. A ship spreads her sails to the morning breeze and starts for the ocean. I stand watching until she fades on the horizon, and someone at my side says, "She is gone!"
Gone where? The loss of sight is in me, not in her. Just at the moment when someone says "She is gone," there are others who are watching her coming. Other voices take up the glad shout, "Here she comes!". And that is dying.
God Bless,
Terry and Jo Klotz
MSP

Jo Klotz

October 23, 2009

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Dennis Smithison

October 23, 2009

Doug and I are praying fervently for all of you. May God's comfort and love embrace you right now.

Doug Hammond

October 23, 2009

Shawn, Kathleen and all the Loughrige family,
We are so deeply sorry and saddened by the loss of Issac. There are just no words to express our sorrow. Shawn, all of your brothers and sisters here at Battle Creek Police Detective Bureau love you and will be there for you in the days to follow, and know that we are here in friendship and fellowship always.

Battle Creek Police Department Detectives

October 23, 2009

Ike,
I cant believe life is so short man. I love ya like a brother. We played at GRCC with each other in 2007 and from then on we hung out. You are a great man, a great person and you will be missed dearly. Please look over me in my life and protect me from harm. I will see you again. Love ya kid.

Corey Hill

October 23, 2009

Shawn and Kathleen -

I am truly sorry to hear of the loss of your son, Isaac. What a great looking kid! - And what a tender heart it sounds like he had. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find peace in the fond memories and knowing he is with our Father!

Kari Kusmierz

October 23, 2009

Shawn,Kathleen&family
im very sorry to hear about the
passing of isaac he was a good man
and he will be missed my thoughts and prayers are with all of you
J.Lee

Jay Lee

October 23, 2009

Shaun and Kathleen, we hurt so much with you. Please know that Michael and I are praying for you and your family.

Lynn Darling

October 23, 2009

My prayers are with the family and friends of Isaac Anthony. He sounds like a wonderful testament to Gods grace on earth. Now he is at home with the Father in Heaven. God bless all who are grieving.

Teresa Hayes

October 23, 2009

To Issac's family.
As I read the obituaries this morning, I had to pause and read this one twice.
I can't help but wonder why? Issac sounds like he is a wonderful young man who any family would be so proud of. I wish I could carry the burden of your greif for all of you. Please know that a total stranger is thinking of you and your family during this tragic time in your lives. I wish I could have met this caring young man.
Peace be with you always.

Karen Gauche

October 23, 2009

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