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March 17, 2013
Beth,
A year has passed since we last held you in our arms. Although we can't wrap our arms around you, we try to focus on filling our hearts with wonderful memories . . . wonderful memories that were created by knowing and loving you as a niece, daughter, sister, friend, cousin, and granddaughter. You were a blessing from God that touched our lives for the better. We will continue to support each other over the days, months, and years, so we stay strong. I hope heaven has given you the peace you deserved. Love you, Aunt Julie
Janine Seis
December 6, 2012
Dear COUSINS, We didn't know about your beloved Granddaughter, Daughter, and Sister, Beth, passing away. We are in shock that you could lose someone so young and beloved. Our prayers are with you all, Janine & Doug Seis
Monica Wojcik
December 3, 2012
Beth,
I never wrote in here because it's so hard to express my thoughts. I still think of your laughter and smile everyday. I also think of your family, they are all such wonderful people and every single one of them reminds me of your sweet and funny personality. It's still very hard to accept this, but I know you're in peace and you are happy. I will still hold on to the memories we had forever. I have always looked up to you because of how you would stand up for anyone no matter what, and you always stuck to your beliefs. I just wanted to let you know how thankful I am, to have had you as one of my best friends. Thank you for always being there for me, I will never forget.
~Hakuna Matata
P.S. I know you're watching us, with our pink hair strips, and smiling. No one will ever pull it off like you did.
Amber J
September 3, 2012
I miss you, alot. Beth, you were so beautiful, funny, creative, random, inspiring, and i just loved being around you. You helped me so much when i transferred into DGS and even though i only knew you for such a small length of time, you meant so much to me. I miss you so much and i've never really lost anyone so this is still kind of hard to believe you're still gone. I wish RIP meant Return If Possible, but god bless your family. i love you & miss you :* RIP Beth ?
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JoAnna Biagi
August 22, 2012
I will miss you and all of the great times we had together.
June 16, 2012
Dear Mike, Ann, and Taylor, I am a member of Concordia Church in Berwyn. I have seen you in church and we shared "Hellos" but I don't know if you remember me. (My daughter's play in the praise team) Anyway, at our Bible study this week, Kay had a pin with your daughter's picture on it. When I asked about it, she told me. I am so very sorry for your loss. There are no words that can take the pain away, but please know that I will be praying for your family. May God bring you comfort and peace in His time. Love, Donna Landa
Dahlia
June 3, 2012
Beth, I never got the courage to ever say how much I envied you. You were perfect in every little way. I know I never talked to you, but I always thought it was so awesome at how much sense you had. You are one of those people that you are proud to know- one of those people who make you think "Wow, do I look stupid."
Rest in Peace. <3
Aunt Julie
April 9, 2012
My Dearest Beth,
I never knew I could be so heartbroken. Since the moment I heard you had left us, I have struggled to find sense and comfort in knowing you are in a better place. But I guess I am selfish because I planned on seeing you grow into adulthood. I thought you were destine to become a famous photographer or a leader of the newest feminist movement. Just know you will forever be in our hearts and we will look after each other as we come to terms with this incredible loss. I love you.
Beth Schell (McMaster)
March 28, 2012
Mike, I am so deeply sorry for your loss. Your and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jessica Bauer
March 26, 2012
Beth, you changed my life in so many different ways. I always looked up to you, and I will never forget you.
Ed, Michelle & Bobby Steiner
March 25, 2012
Mike, Anne and Taylor, we are so sorry for your loss. We wish we would have known Beth better. It sounds like she was an amazing young woman. We will keep you all in our prayers.
Scott Anderson
March 24, 2012
Mike,
May your daughter rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this most difficult time.

Rosann Biagi
March 22, 2012
Beth Baby...
I loved you for being unique, creative and beautiful. My heart is shattered over you leaving us so soon. I will miss you every day and miss not being able to watch you grow up and become a an ever more wonderful person. I will never, ever forget you and all of the awesome times we spent together. I hope that you are now at peace. Forever in my heart my love.
Heather Thom
March 22, 2012
Wish I would have gotten to know you better. You seemed so genuine, so unique, so sweet, and so cool. And you were absolutely beautiful! So sad that you had to leave us so early, but we have all gained a guardian angel. <3 My prayers and love go out to Anne, Mike & Taylor. Beth, you'll be forever missed. RIP.
Irene Nicolov
March 21, 2012
I barely knew Beth, but the one class we had together was fun and she would always come into class smiling and we would always compliment eachother on little things. Down right hip chick and such a beautiful soul. Rest in Peace Beth.
Sue Florek
March 21, 2012
My dear friend Anne, Mike and Tayor, There are no words that will take away the pain you are feeling with the loss of Beth. May all the good memories bring you comfort at this time of sorrow. Reading through this guest book I know that Beth and your family are truly loved. May God comfort you and keep Beth close to your heart always.
With love,
Sue
Kai Townsend
March 21, 2012
I really miss her. she will be loved and missed for her talent for photography. She would always help me when ever i was down and she never told me anything about her problems :( i love and miss you Beth!
Matt Janus
March 21, 2012
Hey kid, I'm devastated that your life was cut so short, and that I'll never see you grow up, but I am glad that you are in a better place now. You'll always have a place in my heart. I miss you dearly and will always love you.
kalee mckay
March 21, 2012
I didn't really know Beth, but I saw her all the time in school and she would always say hi or tell me she loved my boots. She was such a nice person and its so sad that this has happened. My heart goes out to her family. And Beth may you rest in peace
Nadia-Marie Hernandez
March 21, 2012
Even though I didn't know you, nobody deserves to go this soon. Rest in peace.
Nancy & Ken Panfilio
March 21, 2012
We offer our deepest, heart-felt sympathy on the sudden loss of Beth. She was a special young lady that will be remembered as a shining star in the sky - we extend our love and support for the entire family.
Mike Marschalk
March 21, 2012
So sorry for your loss, words cannot express my feelings. My God be with you all.
Jess Cerrone
March 21, 2012
Beth, I will never forget you. We weren't extremely close but you left something in my heart that will never fade, and I will always remember. We would always joke around and laugh at each other's posts on our blogs. We would share our love for Courtney Love and Kurt Cobain. I would always open up a message to you, and I'd start typing up a long paragraph telling you how amazing I thought you were but I never sent it. And now I deeply regret that. One day I'll get to see your beautiful face again and I promise you that I'll tell you everything I've been meaning to tell you. You were loved by many, and we'll never forget you. I love you Beth. May you rest in peace.
Vicki Mata
March 20, 2012
I didn't know you very well and we only talked a few times, but I could tell that you were a very bright, creative, unique individual. I know you'll be deeply missed. You were too young for this.<3
Kristin Kremer
March 20, 2012
Beth was such an amazing and kind person. It is depressing to think that she was taken from us at such a young age, but I know she is in a better place now.
Sadie Bredwell
March 20, 2012
I will never forget how you were there for me when things got rough sophomore year and how I knew that I could lean on you. You were an amazing person and will be remembered forever. I love you, Beth and my heart goes out to your family. Rest in Peace
Anna Fischer
March 20, 2012
Such a beautiful person. We'll all be missing you.
Mary Beth Belcastro
March 20, 2012
Dear Anne and Mike and Taylor, Words cannot express our sadness for you at this time. May your happy memories of beautiful Elizabeth get through this difficult time. with love, Mary Beth Belcastro and family
Rachel Ehret
March 20, 2012
Hey girlie~I know we didn't talk much this year but, just seeing you and your wild hair in the hall could cheer me up. I will miss you and your utter obsession with Edward Norton. Seriously Beth, I mean, Mrs. Edward Norton, your obsession was stalkerish and loveable. You are a great friend and those times in journalism were incredible. I hope you find peace.
I am so sorry for your loss.
Bridget O'Toole
March 20, 2012
Beth you were one of my best friends in elementary school. I remember the first day you came to El Sierra in your ever famous green day shirt, with the most amazing blonde hair i had ever seen and your beautiful smile. I miss all our crazy adventures at school, and our everyday trips to mccollum, when you pricked my finger to test my blood sugar on the bus home from camp edwards and I screamed so loud and wouldn't stop bleeding. and venting our 6th grade problems with sharpies onto your wall. You always kept things entertaining and could make anyone laugh instantly. you were always there when i needed you and taught me to stand up for what i believe in you were such an inspiring person do be around. Although we grew about as high school came around seeing your smile in the halls was always a pleasant addition to my day. I feel so blessed to have had you in my life. I miss you so much. My prayers go out to Mr. & Mrs. Biagi and Taylor. I love you Beth, Rest in peace <3
Sarah Isaac
March 20, 2012
Beth was one of the few genuine and kind people I knew, she somehow saw the good in people no matter what they had going on in their life she would manage a smile out of them. You could see that she always put others before herself. Its very sad to see such a sweet young girl, with plenty of ambitions go. We will all miss you Beth, rest in peace.
Jamie
March 20, 2012
I am deeply sorry for your loss. May God give you the strength and courage to move forward.
Milana Tarbuk
March 20, 2012
It's so sad to see such a beautiful girl go at such a young age. I will never, ever forget all the memories we have shared. You were my best friend at one point and I could not have asked for anyone better. You were such a beautiful role model and leader; you always stood up for what you believed in and you made yourself stand out in a positive way- which is really hard for highschoolers to do. You were so smart and always had a way of brightening someone's day up- even if it was just by receiving a bright smile from you. I wish we could've had at least one more vent session before it was your time to go. I am still so speechless and shocked. None of this makes sense. We will meet again, but until now I hope you rest in a better place. I love you, Beth- you will be missed.
Kaiti Meyer
March 20, 2012
Beth, words can't really describe the fantastic person you were, but in the best way I can say it, you were amazingly talented, funny and so sweet, and a really good friend. You always knew how to make someone smile. I will never forget you.
Susan Thomas
March 20, 2012
Forever in God's loving arms.
March 20, 2012
Rip Beth
Heidi Chavez
March 20, 2012
Beth,I'm going to miss seeing your artwork everywhere at school and I'm going to miss seeing you at group and just listening to your opinions and having some great laughs with all the girls, I enjoyed getting to see things from your point of view. I'm going to miss you sooo much I can't even describe it.
March 20, 2012
Rest in peace beautiful
Sadie Swieca
March 20, 2012
Beth, I'll never forget how in elementry school you used to wear jeans under your skirts and you had such blonde hair and how we would go to the park almost everyday and do absolutely nothing but it was always so much fun. I remember going to your house and playing sims, writing on your mirror and wall and punching your punching bag in your room. I remember picking a scab on my leg so I could chec...k my blood sugar with your monitor, it was 111 and you told me that that was like perfect and yours was never like that. I remember you getting stuck in a baby swing at the park and we threw your flip flops in a tree and we had to go to the fire department so they could get them out and on our way over there Odell said "I told you I would have body guards some day". I remember your laugh and how I was always so jealous of it because I don't make any noise when I laugh. And I remember always playing with your hair because it was always so soft. These are some of the best memories I have and I'm so greatful I got to share them with you. I love you so much Beth and you will always be on my mind and in my heart.
Jessica Lach
March 20, 2012
Dear Beth,
to be honest I have a lot that I want to say but nothing seems to be coming out. I'm making this a letter to you versus just a guest book sign in because there's so much I didn't tell you that a plain signature lacks. Since I met you I've wanted to be you. In the way that you have so many great qualities that I will probably always lack (not in the creepy way, you know?). The way you make everyone smile, the way you walk to your own drum AND YOUR CREATIVITY. How I envy your creativity and humor and wit.
I could be the cliche and say I wish we had more time together and I wish you were still here but I know we'll meet again one day and I know God has you in the palm of his hand and isn't squeezing you too tight.
You'll always be a role model for me and I wish you happiness.
For your family, I hope they remember how many of us you touched and what a beautiful girl they raised.
I hope you are safely at home.
March 20, 2012
Dear Mike, Anne and Taylor, With heavy hearts we send our deepest condolences. We will keep your family in our prayers. John & Donna Staniec
B M
March 20, 2012
Beth you will be missed so dearly by everyone at school. We love you and pray for you and your family. Rest in peace.
Hal Pristovnik
March 20, 2012
Mike and Anne, I am so sorry for your loss. Beth will live on in your hearts. Stay strong, and take comfort in your family and friends.
Allan & Kay Flower
March 20, 2012
This is such a tragedy, we are so sorry for your pain and loss. We will keep your family in our prayers.
March 20, 2012
Beautiful Beth, you will be missed. I will miss seeing you walking home from school and offering you a ride home and having your sweet smile in my car, always friendly and gracious and reminding me your house is the one with the basketball net because I could never figure it out. I have beautiful memories of you from grammar school and you and Sadie hanging out. You have touched so many lives that you will never know. We will miss you
Love,
Mrs. Swieca
March 20, 2012
Be peaceful Elizabeth Ann, I will remember your ant farm story forever.
To Beth's family, I am so sorry for your loss & pray that Beth's peace will console your hearts.
Elizabeth Anne Rhoades (DMG Float)
M
March 20, 2012
I am so very sorry for your loss. May your daughter rest in peace.
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