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Shari Dorresteijn Obituary

Dorresteijn, Shari (Nee Khaja ) Born into Eternal Life on Thursday, April 24, 2014. Age 33. Loving wife and best friend of the late Bram. Devoted Mama of Wesley (2 years) and Charlotte (2 months). Beloved daughter of Gazi and Julie (nee Gartzke) Khaja. Adored little sister of Sara (Geoff) Grunzel and Shawn Khaja. Proud aunt of Luke and Hayden. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Visitation at Krause Funeral Home Friday, May 2, from 3 PM to 8 PM. Celebration of Life at EDGEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL, 2219 Monroe St., Madison, on Saturday, May 3, at 11 AM. Memorials appreciated to: www.firstbusiness.com/campaign/shariandbram. Shari, you will always be a part of our lives.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Apr. 30, 2014.

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Daan & Heidi Wagter

May 5, 2014

Lieve Case en Annemarie,
Left speechless we sent you a hug, a kiss and compassion. Daan & Heidi Wagter

Joe Greco

May 3, 2014

Julie & Khaja,
Our deepest condolences for your loss! Our prayers are with you.

Joe & Ellen Greco

Cheryl Schepp

May 2, 2014

Dear Gazi and Family,
I was so saddened to hear about Shari and her husband.
I will remember Shari's beautiful smile. I know Shari and Bram's children will be well cared for. God is with your family and so is my love.
Cheryl Schepp (Amanda)

Linda (Gartzke) & Harlan Uttech

May 2, 2014

Dear Julie, Khaja and Family, We were so sorry to hear of the passing of Shari and Bram. We hope that the love of family and friends will comfort and strengthen you in the days ahead. Please accept our heartfelt sympathies.

May 2, 2014

Dear Julie Ann, Khaja, and family, our thought and prayers are with all of you at this sad time. Love, June & Paul Goehrig

Altheia Roquemore Goins

May 2, 2014

Julie, Khaja and family, our hearts are heavy with your loss. All of your CHW family send our love and support. God bless you and yours at this most difficult time.

Karen & Tony Marcdante

May 1, 2014

Dearest Khaja, Julie and family;
We are so, so, sorry to hear about your tragic loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are unable to be with you tomorrow but know that we will be thinking of you. May memories of happier times help you through these sad days.

April 30, 2014

Dear Sara and Family,
I was heartbroken to hear of the passing of your dear sister and brother-in-law. May they know that their sweet children will be forever loved by both of their families. Love and prayers will surround you all, now and in the future, as you go forth each day. Love, Marge Harder

Lora Sullivan

April 30, 2014

Rest in peace. Your passing is a huge loss. You are loved and you loved. Your beautiful smile will always be a reminder to live life and love. You will always be young and beautiful! The brightest star.

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May

2

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Krause Funeral Homes & Cremation Service, Inc. - Brookfield

21600 W. Capitol Dr., Brookfield, WI 53072

May

3

Celebration of Life

11:00 a.m.

EDGEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL

2219 Monroe St., Madison, WI

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21600 W. Capitol Dr., Brookfield, WI 53072

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