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Morgan Westerman Obituary

Morgan A. Westerman, 17, of New Memphis, died Saturday night, April 12, 2008.

Published by Belleville News-Democrat from Apr. 14 to Apr. 19, 2008.
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David White

January 11, 2014

Morgan I miss you to much. and its been to long since I stopped by. but you know I think of you daily and love you always

SAM

June 21, 2013

I have thought about you and your mom a lot this month. I can't believe my Best friend of over 24 yrs is gone and then loosing you. I knew you as a baby, child, teen.... I should have been able to see u as an adult as well. You both are truly missed. A piece of my heart is with u both and always remember I Love Ya! Forever w/ me!

Cathy Hermes

November 21, 2012

There was a reason idk how or why you came to me tonight but I can't get that persons photo out of my head. I guess it's just been awhile since I've spoken to you and you wanted me to know your still here. Well buddy I will forever miss u and the fun times we had! I think we found a middle name for the newest member if that's why you were trying to reach me just not sure.

Kayla

November 20, 2012

Look i really miss you and when i read this it made me cry i wish you were still here.Some times i sit in my bedroom and think about the good times and bad times we had and now that im older, many deaths have happend im March of 2008 grandpa andy passed away the next year my great grandpa passed away on Christmas eve......and just this year my grandma was a gardian to a man named cordell he passed away i was his only friend and when i went to his furneral i cried but of course i remembered the good times we had with him.....anyway you were the greatest Cousin i ever had Morgan i just thought i would let you know :) I love you, Jackie

Jacklynn Knerrer

October 28, 2012

At the time when you left us we had grown apart, but I will never forget the tmes you came to my apartment when I lived with my dad, when you stayed at Breanna's with us, or when we just walked around Trenton. You were the best guy friend I have ever and will ever have. I love you Morgan-always and forever.

Brittney Bracken

July 9, 2012

My Wonderful best friend that left this earth to early. We had so many good times and a bad falling out but i could always come to you. Miss you and playing dark tag, laying on the owens porch, going to the park just being with you. Glad i got to see you before you had to go. I love you more than you will ever know. losing you was the hardest thing in my life your not suppose to be gone I LOVE YOU

Samantha Moore

May 7, 2012

I'm not really sure who exactly to make this out to, I know at least Terry, Brian and Amanda. I've looked thru the guestbook and it seems like he was staying with someone else that I do not know. I was around the family alot a long time ago and basically watched morgan grow up between birth up to about 4 or 5. It was truely a smack in the face when I heard about his mother passing and this is equally shocking to me. I want the family to know how sorry I am for them and that they have mine and my wife (Susan Carroll) Susans deepest sympathy. I hope some of the family members will contact me after reading this, I'd like to get back in touch with them. I can be reached at [email protected]

Delbert Kelley

April 22, 2008

Morgan..
i miss you and i love u soo much
you where always there for me when needed.. thanks hunnie
RIP..
ALWAYS remembered by ur friends and family
love always!!

Jessica Knecht

April 22, 2008

To my family I have known for over 26yrs my heart is breaking with yours over this loss. To have known his mother my Best Friend over these many years and loss and emptyness I felt when she left this world I now grieve for this loss which was untimely to. Morgan I will always love you just as I do your mom. To Cliff my sympathy goes out to you to. I know Bambi is taking great care of him now with her.

My loving thoughts and prayers
Cathy Hermes I will keep you in my heart forever.

Cathy Hermes

April 20, 2008

Hey there Morgan. You don't know me but I am Cathy Hermes best friend in Arizona. She was your mom's best friend. She talks about the fun times in Illinois and about your uncle "Fresh Wes" My prayers go out to your family. You are missed and loved forever.

Lisa Christen

April 19, 2008

TO CLIFF AND LORI,
I COULDNT IMAGINE THE PAIN AND THE EMPTINESS YOU MUST BE FEELING BUT KNOW THAT EVEN THO WE AS FAMILY ARE NOT CLOSE IF ANYTHING WE CAN DO WE ARE HERE FOR YOU BOTH ,MORGAN WAS LOVED AND MAY BE NOW GONE BUT HIS MEMORIES WILL BE HERE FOREVER ,REMEMBER TIME HEALS ALL PLEASE ALLOW THE MEMERIES TO BEGIN NOW TO HELP YOU BOTH WITH THE EMPTYNESS AND FEEL HIS LAUGHTER HE ALWAYS HAD

DIANA KING

April 18, 2008

Morgan u were a great person and impacted alot of peoples lives i miss love u and miss u forever :)

Lauren Santel

April 18, 2008

i loved my bro morgan...
i love and will miss u dearly kid.

Bree Owens

April 18, 2008

love u morgan my prayers go out to my family i didnt knowu will enough to say how i feel but i can say this much i will miss u so much i cant belive u are gone

kayla moore

April 18, 2008

Morgan you were an amazing guy. As you know and can tell by all of the great things everyone has written about you. It seems you were a friend to everyone and not a single person will ever forget that. I have known you since we were little and I have always thought so much of you. May you Rest In Peace with your mother.

Kristen Abbott

April 17, 2008

To the Family & Friends of Morgan Westerman,

Although we did not know Morgan personally, when a young person is taken so suddenly the community feels the lost as well. No parent or family should have to suffer such a lost and our hearts go out to you.

We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers as go through this painful process of grieving and eventually healing. May your memories, family, and community support ease your pain. We are here for you.

With heartfelt sympathy,

Melody McGowan & Family

Melody McGowan

April 17, 2008

Cliff and Lori,
Words cannot express the love we have for you and Morgan. We will be here for the weeks and months to come for anything you need. One day we will all be joined again. Until then we will keep all of our memories close to our heart. We pray somehow you have comfort and peace in the coming days.
Jim and Tina Sonsoucie
Justin and Gavin McNutt

Jim and Tina Sonsoucie

April 17, 2008

I knew Morgan through my younger sister, Alyssa Wheeler. Awesome kid. My little boy who is going on 3 just fell in love with Morgan and I think that it was the same with him to my son. To know that he had a soft spot for my kid and having a little bit of a friendship with myself will stay with me forever. I love Morgan like he was another brother to me and I will miss terribly. I am so sorry for the loss of a good kid.

Beth Beckette

April 16, 2008

Terri and Gavin,
We just heard and our hearts are breaking. We're thinking of you, and praying for you. All the past 17 years seem to rush back. But we remember the past several the most. I thank god that Bambi is there for Morgan. You're in our prayers also Cliff, Lori and the rest of the family. Terri you know you can always call. I've tried. Let me know if you need anything. From all of us in Indiana, Morgan we will miss you greatly. Until the great day that God calls us home, Rest in Peace, our friend. Becky, Sara, AJ Phillips Mayme and Al Taylor

Becky Phillips

April 16, 2008

Cliff and family,
I just wanted to say how sorry I am over the loss of Morgan. You're in my thoughts and prayers.

Debbie (Schulte) Nordmann

April 16, 2008

hey morgan.. i miss you already kid. my sympathy goes out to cliff, nikki, steven & family.. morgan was the most loving person i had ever met. he will never be forgotten anywhere..

Caitlyn Dunning

April 16, 2008

Dear Cliff and family,

I was so sorry to hear about Morgan. I'm sure he was greatly loved and will be missed. Maybe Morgan and Fred will play cards together like we used to do.

Flo Whitaker

Flor Whitaker

April 16, 2008

Morgan, I only got to kno you for a short time. My heart goes out to your grandma Teresa, Gavin, and all your extended family. You were a good friend to my son. May you rest in peace and be happy in heaven with your mom. A Wesclin parent

New Memphis parent

April 16, 2008

Morgan, you were part of the family when you lived with us and we will all miss you dearly. We pray for your family and may God bless them and comfort them in their loss. Everyone will miss your smiles and your querky jokes. God has given you wings...

Stacia and Terry Crabtree

April 16, 2008

The loss of a young person seems particularly harsh and out of time order. When we lose our parents, we lose our past. When we lose our children, we lose our future. Please accept my compassion and sympathy. Please accept the efforts of so many to comfort you and who desire to help at this time. I know the LifeSavers will hold you and Morgan close to their hearts for always. May peace come to you. Blessings, Judy Ashby, LifeSavers Exec. Dir.

Judy Ashby

April 16, 2008

Sorry to hear about your loss.

Kendra

April 16, 2008

Our hearts and prayers go out to this young man's family. You were taken too young my friend and will be sadly missed. You were a friend to many and will not be forgotten.

A Wesclin Parent

April 16, 2008

Morgan,
I know we weren't always on the best of terms, but I'll never forget the good times we had. You were the life of the party and put a smile on everyone's face.

I miss you.

P.S. You know that 1UP Nintendo mushroom hat you had? Well, I guess this is your extra life.

Don't worry, be happy.

Lizzy Spihlman

April 16, 2008

I just got back from seeing your face for the last time. i will never forget it. morgan, i miss you, and will see you in heaven someday. Don't Worry Be Happy =)

<3 Amber

P.S. Do you mind saving a bear hug for me when we meet again?

Amber Calvert

April 16, 2008

hey morgy,
i still can't belive this is real. it's sad you had to go this way and so young. i'll never forget the good times and all the talks we used to have. you were a great guy. you'll never be forgoten. me, tiff & sherman miss you dearly. rest in peace morgan & we will see you again someday.
love always, ang.

Angie Weber

April 16, 2008

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Westerman family...although I didn't know Morgan personally, my son T.J was friends with him. Morgan, may you rest in peace and watch over everyone here.

Monica L

April 16, 2008

Cliff and family I am so sorry for your loss just know that Morgan is in a better place and that we will all be together again one day it is really hard now but remember the good times you had and lean on your family to help get you through this
If you need anything please let us know
Love Pete,Sherry and boys

Sherry Holmes

April 16, 2008

cliff and lori,
i am so sorry to hear about your son. you have my deepest sympathy.
i will pray for your family.

cindi ley

April 16, 2008

my deepest sympathy, to all those who knew him and the family. My regrets to those who never got to meet Morgan, one of the sweetest guys i ever met, he was always there for his friends when they needed him. I will miss you.. see you when the time is right.

Lori Warhover

April 15, 2008

I'm so sorry for your loss , my son knew your son and friend and this is a shock to us all.

A Wesclin Mom

April 15, 2008

dear cliff,
sorry to hear about your son. My mom told me while i am home on leave. Wish there was more I could do instead of just sending my condolences. You will be in my prayers.

anthony dolph

April 15, 2008

you were a great friend to all, and you will be missed greatly. You will be in my thoughts and prayers

Daniela Davila

April 15, 2008

Cliff & Lori, Our Deepest sympathy to yous, from what I have read, Morgan was loved by all, turn to each other for comfort, and just know we are all thinking of yous in your time of need. Cliff when you look up at the stars and see that one that is the brightest of all, thats your angel winking at you.
Love
The Bobby's
Brian & Cindy

April 15, 2008

To all the family of Morgan...
I can't imagine what your going through but my thought and prayers are with you

Teri Baer-Choge

April 15, 2008

Im so sorry to hear of your lose, please know that i will say a prayer for you.

Ginny Rhodes

April 15, 2008

hey morgan, i miss you and love you and will see you again one day

emily lovelace

April 15, 2008

My deepest sympathy goes out to the friends and family of Morgan. I barely knew him, but I know he was a dear friend of my granddaughter, Tiffany Kunkle, and her family. I will say a special prayer for his soul and for those who love him.

Barb Felts

April 15, 2008

Cliff & family

Morgan, will be remembered.

Morgan will live on in the hearts of everyone who loves him.

Our Deepest Sympathy,

Jim & Peggy Wickman

April 15, 2008

I was a friend of bambi I am sorry to here of your loss.

carol brown

April 15, 2008

hey morgan we use to hang out and i,m sorry this had to happen you always made me smile i,ma miss yah dawg and i no you wanna go to the marines and that salways been my dream too i,m gonna go to the marines and finish your dream for u and me and i,m always gonna memeber u and miss u bro i love u peace

April 15, 2008

God Bless all of those suffering at the loss of this young man. How very sad this situation is. May Morgan R.I.P.

A Wesclin Mother

April 15, 2008

Hey morgan,
you we an amazing guy..
we all miss you and i cant really believe your gone. you we an all around great guy..you knew how to make people laugh and smile...you wernt afraid to be your self infront of anyone...and if they didnt like you then that was their problem...you would have made a great marine...you had your heart set on that. i hope to get to see ya again some day...just keep an eye on everyone...keep um safe ya no?

Steve Heggem

April 15, 2008

Cliff and Family,
I am truly sorry for your loss and hope you find a way for your heart to heal. Take comfort knowing that he is with his mom and she is looking after him. Dude you know that I am not really a religous person but there is that poem about footprints in the sand. Reguardless if it is God or someone in your family, know that there is always someone there when you need support. I love you Cous, I wish I could be there for you.

Troy Pendegraft and Family

April 15, 2008

To all those who knew Morgan:
I am so sorry, i didnt know him that well, but i did know him. it is so sad to hear about a friend or a friend of a friend. he was loved by all his friends and i send my love to all of you.. much love
<3 Kindra

Kindra Powers

April 15, 2008

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

Shirley & Dennon Missey

April 15, 2008

My families thoughts and prayers are with you. May the lord give oyu strength during this time.
Please call me if you need anything.
812-683-3161

Rose Bowker

April 15, 2008

Kendra Huelsmann

April 15, 2008

Cliff would like to express my sympathy for your loss. May god bless you in this difficult time.

Christy Spangenberg (Loehring)

April 15, 2008

Clliff,
I worked with Bambi for many years at Aviston . I knew Morgan and Gavin , and they were always such nice boys and always polite. I know you are devastated, as Bambi would be . Morgan will now be with her again . Gavin , my prayers to you and all those around you . Morgan will be missed so much , but its comforting to know Bambi is there waiting to love him again . Life just doesnt seem fair sometimes.

Gwen Hayes

April 15, 2008

To All of Morgan's family:
Morgan rode the bus with my children and they wanted to express their sympathy to his family and let you know that Morgan was nice to them each time they were on the bus with him and they said that while in school together he could be so funny with a great sense of humor. We feel so sorry for you and your family that you have to go through this. Your in our thoughts and prayers.

Wesclin Student/Parent

April 15, 2008

Amanda Schuff-Whittaker

April 15, 2008

Hey Morgan.
You were one in a million. You were the life of the party. I'll never forget all the fun times we had. You meant so much to all of us. You've touched so many lives with everything you've said or done. You've impacted my life tremendously. Someday I will see you again. Love ya. You will never be forgotten.

Kayla Drummond

April 15, 2008

Our sincerest and deepest sympathy to Morgan's family for such a terrible tragedy. This family has been through so much already! We are praying for your family, especially Gavin, that God will give you the strength you'll need to get through these tough times. John and Lisa Solice

Lisa Solice

April 15, 2008

Morgan,
You'll never know how many people's lives you touched. You were a great friend and loved by many.I know that you're in a better place and one day we'll all see you again. Rest in peace.

Brittany Hinojosa

April 15, 2008

Our very deepest sympathy for your loss. May peace be with you all, in this time of such great tragedy.
God Bless.

The Everhart Family

April 15, 2008

Cliff, If there's anything we can do
please let us know. we love you and feel your pain.
aunt Sheila & uncle Larry

Sheila Kingsley

April 15, 2008

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Hopefully you can take comfort in knowing he is now with him mom again.

Terese Hauer

April 15, 2008

Thoughts and prayers are with each and every person touched by this tragedy. My deepest prayers are for the family of this young man. May you find a way to heal.

PJ LaBelle

April 15, 2008

Cliff and Lori
Mark and I are so sorry for the loss of Morgan you all have been through so much !!!! We will pray and keep you all in out thoughts and heart. Love Mark,Jina,Cora,And Charles

Jina Ballard

April 15, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you.

Barry and Cindy Missey

April 15, 2008

i miss you morgan you know we all do, we used to be together all the time. hiding out in your boat (i dont know from who) but i love you so much watch over me!

Brittany Chapman

April 15, 2008

I miss you so much...lifes not going to be the same without you morgan. i wish i could have seen you one last time..my prayers are with your family...bye morgan
LOVE YOU FOREVER

Amanda

April 15, 2008

Morgan was a friend of my daughter. We are so sorry for your loss. Judy Santel & Family

Judy Santel

April 15, 2008

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

Leslie Lee & Christopher Mays 111

April 15, 2008

Morgan is a friend of my son. It makes it hard when you loose a loved one at a young age. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Mary & Kris

Mary Fleming

April 15, 2008

I'm very sorry to hear about ur loss. Morgan was an amazing friend that we are all going to miss very much. But he will be in our hearts forever.

Alexis Howard

April 15, 2008

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you. Morgan was a great Guy and will be deeply missed.

Larry and Barb Howard

April 15, 2008

I am so sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. God Bless All Of You.

Shannon Pendegraft

April 15, 2008

My prayers are with the family and friends of this young man. May you be joined with your mother, and have everlasting life in a much better place.

Stephanie

April 15, 2008

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.

Tracee Miller

April 15, 2008

You were like a brother to me Morgan. I will miss you so much. You meant alot to all your friends and we will miss you. I know that you are in heaven and I know that I will see you again one day. Love you brother.

Anthony Hinojosa

April 15, 2008

Morgan, I love and i miss you soo much.

Love with all of my heart and more, your sister
nikki

nicole wallace

April 14, 2008

MORGAN WE LOVE YOU VERY MUCH AND U WILL BE MISSED DEARLY. WE WILL MEET AGAIN ONE DAY IN A MUCH BETTER PLACE.I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU SO MUCH.!!!!

Aunt Mandy(Thompson)and Uncle Dustin Knerrer

April 14, 2008

hey morgan this feels really weird that I have to write to you in this I would normally just talk to you in person. I just want you to know that I will always love you and you will always be in my heart. I hope that your in a better place with your mom and you no longer feel the pain that you did when you were here on earth with us. even though we will miss you were glad that your in a better place.

cassie thompson

April 14, 2008

Krista Bollinger

April 14, 2008

Julie McCann

April 14, 2008

Morgan, may you rest in peace. Just know that you will be very missed here and that everyone loves you.

Melissa Muskopf

April 14, 2008

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