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Lindsay Kieffer Obituary

Lindsay Marie
Kieffer
33, went to rejoice with the Lord on Monday, April 22, 2013. Lindsay was born in Alliance, Ohio on May 27, 1979 to parents Ronald and Patricia Heppe. Lindsay was a graduate of Mount Union and was a teacher until leaving the profession to be a stay-at-home mom. She attended Sacred Heart of Mary Church in Louisville and possessed great faith in the Lord. Lindsay enjoyed being with her family and absolutely loved her children. She had a strong will to live and touched so many lives.
Lindsay is survived by her husband of six years, Joseph Kieffer, and her children, Julianna and William. Surviving also are her parents; her sister, Erin (Jason) Haws; and her grandparents, Anthony and Helen Heppe. She also leaves many loving uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews and her dearest friend, Jenny Slabach-McGill. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Walter and Elsie Lindsay.
Friends will be received on Thursday, April 25, 2013 at the Wood-Kortright-Borkoski Funeral Home, 703 E. Main St., Ravenna from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial celebrated by Rev. Tom Acker will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, April 26, 2013 at St. Joseph Church, 2643 Waterloo Rd., Randolph, Ohio.  Interment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.wood-kortright-borkoski.com
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Published by The Repository on Apr. 24, 2013.
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Lindsay was one of the kindest,gentlest soles we have ever had the pleasure of knowing. Our deepest sympathies to all her family and friends. May God Be With You at this difficult time.

Heath, Bob & Cathy Lange

May 12, 2013

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

May 12, 2013

My thoughts and heart feels for Lindsay's family. She was always one to be positive and make the baest out of everything. Her smile and loving personality will be missed by all those who knew her. I am sure that those values that she held close to her heart will be shown through her children, just as it did from Ron and Pat. May her family find comfort in knowing she made everyones life a brighter and she touched the lives of so many, mine included. My heart goes out to all of Lindsay's family.

April 30, 2013

Pat...The way that Lindsay lived her life is such a tribute to you and Ron...Our hearts are hurting for your loss...Love, Becky

Becky Hoagland

April 26, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you today as you say goodbye to Lindsay.

Holly & Tim Maloney

April 26, 2013

You are all in my thoughts and prayers today. May God give you strength. She was an inspriation to all who knew her. God Bless you and wrap his arms around you.

Tricia

April 26, 2013

May God Bless you and keep you. Lindsay was an ispriation to everyone she came in contact with. Her legacy will live on and she will continue to inspire for yrs and yrs to come. My heart is heavy for your loss, but God has gained an incredible Angel!

Tricia

April 26, 2013

Joe and family, I also had the great priviledge to meet and work with Lindsay. We are all better people just to have known her and see how kind and caring she was for others daily. We definitely have someone to respect and look up to. Her strength blew me away. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Stephanie Fockler & Family

Stephanie Fockler

April 26, 2013

May you find strength in knowing that heaven has a very special angel. Lindsay inspires us all to be better and fight harder.

Jamie Clements (Virden)

April 25, 2013

Joe...My thoughts are with you and your family during this very difficult time.

Jasen Smolk

April 25, 2013

Joe and family, Lindsay was always a joy to take care of. Her strength and positive attitude during her fight was always an inspiration to me. I will miss her smile and kindness at Gabrail Cancer Center. She will always have a place in my heart. Janelle

Janelle Bell

April 25, 2013

Sending thoughts and prayers ...

stephanie

April 25, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family during the lost of Lindsay. May God give you comfort and strength in the days ahead

Brian and Debbie Knisley

April 25, 2013

I met Lindsay my junior year at Mount Union. I was fortunate to live right next to her. Lindsay was the best kind of friend you could hope for. She listened, she hugged you when you cried, and possessed tremendous moral fiber. She is the kind of friend one hopes to have, and I was so lucky to have known her.

Allison Wodkowski

April 25, 2013

Lindsay was in Kindergarten at Marlboro Elementary School where I was a volunteer on Valentine's Day. I said to her how pretty her hair was. Her smiling reply was "My Mommy fixed it for Valentine's Day". I will never forget your precious little girl on that day. Her death was such sad news from my son (Keith) and I pray for all of you at this very sad time.
Nancy Burkey, Marlboro OH

April 25, 2013

Ron and Pat -- our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family. We have so many wonderful memories of Lindsay and Erin growing up. Lindsay was a joy to know. Gene and Marilyn Devies (Marlboro, OH)

April 25, 2013

Your whole family is in my thoughts and prayers everyday.

jamie cunin-callahan

April 25, 2013

Lindsay will always hold a special place in my heart. I treasure the conversations we had about being mothers and her love for her family always shined bright! Will and Julianna your mom loves you very much and you have a beautiful angel watching over you everyday! She was so proud of every little thing you did all your accomplishments big or small!
Joe, Erin and family your love and support over the past few years to Lindsay was a true inspiration to all. My prayers go out to each of you. Please know Lindsay's legacy will live on forever, she will never be forgotten.

Vanessa Mason

April 24, 2013

We are praying for you all during this difficult time. We are so sorry for your loss and hurt with you. May God comfort you and give you a peace that passes all understanding. We were blessed to know Lindsay thru Jenny and she will be thoroughly missed by so many. Her determination and positive outlook on life was a challenge to us.

Wendell & Yvonne Slabach & family

April 24, 2013

My deepest sympathy to the Keiffer and Heppe families. Lindsay was a beautiful young lady and a courageous fighter. I pray for all of you during this difficult time.

Tammy Frank

April 24, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with Joe and Lindsay and their families. We cannot find the correct words to express the sorrow we share with all of you. Our deepest sympathies-- Keener family.

Aaron Keener

April 24, 2013

Words cannot express how sorry I am for your loss. Lindsay and all of her family and friends are in my thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you with his undying love during this time.

Sarah (Biss) Kakoules

April 24, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family! I read this poem and it reminded me of how Lindsey has touched each one of our hearts!

Today a little butterfly flew by me.
I thought to myself where have you been little butterfly.
You come into this world as a cocoon all by yourself and blossom into
this beautiful butterfly and fly off to see the world.
What you don't realize little butterfly as you flutter through your days
is how you touch those around you in your soft gentle way.
You don't even realize the wonder and awe you create around you.
she fluttered her wings toward me as if she was waving good-by as she
headed towards the horizon.
She looked very happy and content as she went on her way, as if to say
to me “Don't worry I'll be okay”.
I was sad to see her go for she had touched my heart in such a way that
I knew my life would never be the same.
She had left an imprint of all the beauty life has to offer.
I knew each time I looked at another butterfly or horizon I would
remember our moment in time when it was only her and I.
I knew I would be a better person all because this little butterfly flew by
me one bright sunny day.
With all our love and prayers,
Allen,Julie,Colten,& Adam Brahler

Julie Brahler

April 24, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time , be strong for each other and take comfort in knowing you have an angel in heaven looking over you now and always

Helen Schrank

April 24, 2013

Lindsay will be sorely missed by her loving family and friends. She inspired so many with her strength, faith, courage and most of all her loving personality. We wish we had known her in person instead of long distance and through her family. Our love and sympathy go out to all her loved ones.
Jay and Sheri Bernhart

Jay and Sheri Bernhart

April 24, 2013

Lindsay was such a light to all who knew her! We weep with you in her passing but rejoice in her peace and comfort now as she resides with Jesus! We were blessed to stand with her at the marriage of our sister Jenny Slabach and saw first hand what a loyal and dear friend Lindsay was to Jenny. God bless you and comfort your family through this difficult time. All of us express our deepest sympathy, from the entire Bryan Slabach Family.

Bryan and Jodi Slabach

April 24, 2013

You all are in my thoughts and prayers constantly! Linsday was such a special person who touched so many. I feel so fortunate to have been friends with her. She inspired me in so many ways with her strength and courage!! She will be truly missed!

Danielle Hawk

April 24, 2013

Our deepest sympathy to the entire family and all of Lindsay's friends. I had the pleasure of meeting Lindsay in 2009 and although miles apart we continued to stay in touch. She was an inspiration to me in so many ways. Our love and prayers will be with you all in the days and months ahead.

SueAnn Hooks

April 24, 2013

Ron, Pat, Oma, Opa, and the extended Kieffer, Heppe, and Lindsay families. What a brave and tough fighter Lindsay was. My heart goes out to you in this difficult time. Peace be with you.

James Chandler

April 24, 2013

Joe and family,
We know that no words can help ease the pain and loss that you are feeling right now. You are in our every thought and prayer.

Jessica Capo (Cross) and Family

April 24, 2013

My heart and prayers go out to the whole family. Lindsay will be greatly missed.

Kim Cathey

April 24, 2013

I am sooo sorry for your loss. Lindsay was beautiful, smart and always happy. She will be missed. Trish Breedlove

April 24, 2013

Ron, Pat, & Erin: You were blessed to have an angel in your lives for 33 years. I cannot imagine the grief you are enduring right now. I am sending you prayers for strength and comfort. I'm sorry I cannot attend the calling hours/funeral, but know that you are in my thoughts.

Lori (Schillig) Drawl

April 24, 2013

Kieffer Family,

I am so sorry for your loss. You will all be in my prayers during this difficult time.

Veronica

April 24, 2013

There are no words to express my dearest Sympathies to Joe, Julianna, Will, Mr and Mrs Heppe, Erin, Jason and all that had the honor of knowing Lindsay. She was the strongest woman I have ever met, and am so blessed to have had her in my life. She was an amazing friend, and she will always hold a spot in my heart. My love and prayers to all of you.

Sarah Frank

April 24, 2013

Joe, my heart aches at the news of Lindsay's passing. I am sure her hard fought battle to survive was fueled by her love for you and the kids and your undying love and constant support. I pray her love, inspiration and bravery will comfort you all and carry you through this difficult time and stay with you always. I am holding you all in my heart, my thoughts and my daily intentions. RIP Lindsay RIP

Deb Gillis - PTFD

April 24, 2013

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

The staff of Wood-Kortright-Borkoski Funeral Home

April 24, 2013

Lindsay.... you are the strongest person I have ever met!!! You gave us all strength at Gabrail Cancer Center.... to continue the battle that you have fought!! I'm going to miss you!!!! Joe, I pray that God will overflow you with peace and comfort today and always!!! Becky

Becky McCahill

April 23, 2013

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