Sarah E. Menoni, 29, of Highland Park, passed away January 5, 2013. She was a graduate of University of Illinois, Champaign and a Spanish teacher at Antioch High School. Beloved daughter of Debra, nee Kreft and Michael Menoni; dear sister of Michelle; loving fiancé of Charles Brandl; cherished granddaughter of Carol and Henry Kreft and Robert and the late Tina Menoni; fond niece, cousin and friend of many. A memorial visitation will be held Monday, January 7th from 3-8 pm at Kelley & Spalding Funeral Home, 1787 Deerfield Rd., Highland Park, IL. A memorial mass will be Tuesday, January 8th at 11 am at St. James Church, 134 North Ave., Highwood, IL. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Antioch High School, 1133 Main St., Antioch, IL 60002. For information please call Kelley & Spalding Funeral Home at (847) 831-4260 or www.kelleyspaldingfuneralhome.com
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I am so sorry to hear about Sarah's passing...my deepest sympathy to you all.
Sandi Larsen
February 8, 2013
Dear Debbie: I was saddened to hear about the loss of your daughter, Sarah. My heart goes out to you and your family, Debbie. Heartfelt condolences, Pamela Doane
Pamela Doane
January 27, 2013
Sarah was such a lovely person both inside and out. We will always remember her sweet smile and all the support and love that you gave her. Our thoughts are with you now.
Stan, Marilyn,Leah,Mara &Alyssa Eisenstein
January 23, 2013
Dear Cousin Debbie, Mike, Michelle and family, We are so sorry to hear about your beautiful Sarah. What a bright light she was! Everyone was praying she would beat this illness. She is now at rest and free of any pain and suffering. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. May God help you find comfort in each other during this difficult time. She is smiling down now on all of you. God bless you all. With love and hugs, Cousin Karen and Al
Karen & Allan Gotsch
January 13, 2013
Mike, Debbie and Michelle -
I am so very sorry to hear about Sarah's passing. You are in our prayers. May the Lord's healing love and peace be washed over you during this difficult time.
Kristi Stoken
January 11, 2013
Dear Deb, Michael and Michelle,
I was so truly saddened to hear of Sarah's passing.I remember her happy face picking up Michelle from my first grade class at Wayne Thomas.She is a beautiful angel now to keep in our hearts and prayers.
Rosemary Halper
January 9, 2013
My deepest sympathy to the family for your deep lose. Our heavenly Father has promised that "He will wipe out every tear from our eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore." How we long for Him to undo all the heartache death has brought. May you continue to find needed comfort in God's Word and the love you have for each other.
January 8, 2013
Dearest Cousins, Debbie, Mike,and all of your wonderful loving family. We want to express our deepest sorrow and grief for you all at this very sad time and tell you how sorry we are for your great loss. Our love, thoughts and prayers are with you all. Sarah was a beautiful enspiring young lady who obviousbly touched many lives. It appears that God chose her to go on to a greater life than we know. Sadly, we never met her, but feel she made a great contribution and difference to this world to those she educated and loved. May she rest in peace in heaven with the angels.
God bless you all and we extend our heartfelt sympathy.
Love,
Kathy and Don Moran
High Point, North Carolina
January 7, 2013
Debbie, Mike and Michelle.
Our thoughts to you in this time of sorrow. I loved spending time with you and the girls in Italy. Sarah was such a sweet girl and I enjoyed talking with her the few times we saw each other. Know that she is now in the loving arms of God.
Connie, Larry, Evan and Eric Rys
January 7, 2013
My family & I offer our heartfelt condolences. Sarah touched many lives and is greatly missed. May the God of all comfort be with you all during this time of grief. (1 cor 15:26)
J K
January 7, 2013
Dear Debbie and family,
I remember the girls starting at Wayne Thomas School years ago and walking you down the hallway to check out classrooms. I have wonderful memories of you all. I am so sad to hear of your loss. Please know you're in my prayers.
Mrs. 'B'
January 7, 2013
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Kathy and Vince Luber
January 7, 2013
Dear Debra and Mike,
So sorry to hear of Sarah's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Stay strong.
Sincerely,
Dave and Gail Azzi
January 7, 2013
We are so sorry for your loss and will keep you in our prayers.
Lorena and Dina Bacci, Christopher and Jason Lovering
Lorena Bacci
January 7, 2013
We are deeply sorry for your loss and are gieving with you. Prayers are being said in the hopes that they will help comfort you.
O My Lord! I myself and all created things bear witness unto Thy might, and I pray Thee not to turn away from Thyself this spirit that hath ascended unto Thee, unto Thy heavenly place, Thine exalted Paradise and Thy retreats of nearness, O Thou who art the Lord of all men!
- Baha'i prayer
Mojgan Bowers
January 7, 2013
Dear Debbie & Family,
My heart aches for you. I pray that you will have peace in this trying time.
Keitt
Keitt Mobile
January 7, 2013
Dear Debbie and Family,
We here at Radiation Oncology in Grayslake were so sorry to hear of the passing of your beloved daughter, Sarah this morning. Please accept our sincere condolences. We know she fought so hard to live and was so brave in her struggle. We are all thinking of you and your family during this sad time. May the wonderful memories you have of her sustain you in the difficult days ahead.
Sincerely,
Jean and the Team at Radiation Oncology
Jean Koster
January 7, 2013
Dear Family,
I met Sarah when I came through Chicago with her cousin Jeff for two summers. I remember Sarah & Michelle took us out to see the town and how sweet Sarah was to do that for us. I will never forget your families kindness to me and how lovely Sarah was. I am so sorry for your loss.
Amanda Grow
January 7, 2013
I am so so sorry. You all are in my prayers
Marianne Gizzi
January 7, 2013
We are so sorry to hear this sad news and will keep you all in our prayers.
With love,
Kris Johnson (daughter to Bob and Darlene Koch)
& Brian, Sadie and Jacob Johnson
January 6, 2013
I worked with Ms. Menoni my senior year at ACHS as one of the Senior Advisors in her room. She was amazing - fun, energetic, and she loved her students. She's one of the teachers who inspired me to pursue teaching. Rest in peace, Ms. Menoni.
Amanda Swanson
January 6, 2013
Dear Debbie, Michael, Michelle and Charles,
Our hearts ache over the unimaginable loss for your family. May you find comfort and strength in each other.
Sincerely, Fern Dermer and family
Fern Dermer
January 6, 2013
Dear Debbie and family, my deepest sympathy goes out to all of you at this most difficult time. I prayed for your dear Sarah every day hoping she could beat this illnes. As with Jana and my Dad the only thing that hepls a little bit is to know that God could no longer see them suffer and brought them to heaven were they would not be in pain and suffer any more. My prayers will be with you today and for always so you can find the strenght to deal with this loss. With love, your cousin Nancy.
January 6, 2013
My dearest cousin, Debbie and your family, our deepest sympathy for the loss of Sarah. Our hearts go out to you.
Love, Joanette, Lisa & Aunt Cecil
January 6, 2013
She has been a rock of strength for so many, may she now rest in peace. Our hearts break for all of you with this loss, we will continue to pray for you to receive strength and healing. Hugs from the Johnsons, Brian, Molly and kids.
Molly Johnson
January 6, 2013
Mike, Debbie, Michelle and family- my heart is breaking for you. I only met her once- at Jessica and Jason Nuss' wedding. I remember specifically how sweet and beautiful she was. Please accept our sincere condolences and you are in our prayers. Kristine (Kafka), Derek, Jackson, and Olivia Warner. Harrisburg, PA.
January 6, 2013
I met Sarah in 2003, when she came to my Cancer Survivor Beauty and Support Day event. She captured my heart with her story. I knew she was special and watching her fight to live, during these past two years proved just how special she was. We bonded with butterflies and every time I see a butterfly, I will think of beautiful Sarah. My love, Barbara Paget
January 6, 2013
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