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for Jeremy Baxley
Linda Ladendorf
January 9, 2022
Thoughts and prayers continue to go out to Laurie and the entire Baxley family. I can´t believe it´s going on 20 years since the community lost a wonderful kid.
Linda Ladendorf
January 9, 2020
Remembering Jeremy each and every day. My prayers continues to go out to his family and friends. He was taken too young; but God gained a beautiful angle that day.
Liz G.
January 22, 2002
My heart goes out to u laurie and ur wonderful family....im so very sorry for ur lost.......i've always felted as u and ur boys were a part of my family, so i too have lost someone special to me...he will always be in my heart and mind as will the rest of u......much love to u all.
Tammy & Jim Mangelli
January 21, 2002
Dear Baxley Family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this very difficult time. Jeremy was a great kid.
Tammy & Jim Mangelli
Rebecca Stevens
January 19, 2002
Dear Baxley family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I knew Jeremy since kindergarten. I knew what a wonderful person he was and what he would have been. May God be with you always. Jeremy I will never forget you and neither will Maine West High School.
Brandi Miley
January 19, 2002
but i have herd good things about him and when i herd this i cryed it is the saddest thing that could happen but it takes time you will never forget him and you will thing of him a lot but hes in a better place now and hes safe
Keith & Debbie Walker
January 18, 2002
Buxley no way can we feel the pain that you are going through but always know that we will always be here for you and Laurie anytime. Love Always, The Walker's
Karen Macella
January 17, 2002
The Baxley family,
My condolences to all. Me and Jemery shared some great times. We used to talk to each other until 2:30 in the morning, if neither of us could sleep. We became good friends really fast, he even questioned whether or not we became friends too fast. I forgot a few things that I wanted to say to everyone at the service, but I would like to let all of you and everyone else reading this what they were. Jeremy was one of my best guy friends that I have ever had. We had a relationship with no lies, the complete truth! We were so comfortable with opening up to each other, even about personal things. For that I will never forget him. I will take him with me in my heart, as I graduate high school and college. If there is anything you guys need me to do, email me and I will give you my number. Please dont hesitate to ask, your son helped me so now I want to help you!
Love always,
Karen Macella
Arno Filerman
January 17, 2002
Laurie,Keith, Keith Jr. and Clay
Marcia and I send our sincerest condolences. We only met him at that dinner we had at Omega last year, but he impressed us as a bright, friendly, warm kid that was going to be a success. Our hearts go out to all of you.
Arnie and Marcia
-D
January 17, 2002
Losing a child is so hard but remember Jeremys' memory will live on. The messages that people have left show that Jeremy left an impression on so many.
Recently I lost the life of a friend in a similar circumstance and everyday I think of her as everyday I will think of Jeremy. Walking the halls of Maine West I see the difference losing him has made. My heart aches for Jeremy & His Family.
Andrea M.
January 17, 2002
Jeremy was one of my best friends. we always had talks and he was such a wonderful listener. i will miss him and i love him so much. he is happy now with God so we have nothing to worry cuz he could never be any happier. i remember when we first met, we both went to awana bible camp and we have been good friends ever since. God Bless You and be with you threw the hard times.! i love u jeremy! :-*
Megan Brandt
January 16, 2002
To the Baxley family-
I am so sorry for your loss, Jeremy will be missed very much. Even though i did not know him personally i know Keith and am good friends with his cousin Sharon. I do wish i got to know him because everything that i hear about him is all wonderful stuff. He seemed like a fun,smart and talented boy. My sister was friends with him and only has nice things to say about him. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family, and remember he will always be with us.
Lauren Brandt
January 16, 2002
Dear Mr.and Mrs.Baxley and Family~
I was so shocked and sad when I heard about Jeremy. It still hasn't totally sunk in yet.I had almost every single class with him eighth grade year at Algonquin. He was truelly one of the nicest people you could ever meet. He had a great personality and was always someone to talk to. This year we havn't been able to talk much, but I have to say i really do miss that quick "hey, what's up?" in between passing periods.He will be missed sooo much, but I just thought you guys should know you raised a great son. ~*God Bless*~
Melanie D'Souza
January 16, 2002
Hi Baxley family, I just wanted to say that your story of your son really touched the hearts of Algonquin Middle School. On Monday morning so many people were crying. All in tears. So was I. Even today I needed to just cry. CRY. It's just so sad.Even though i didn't know Jeremy to good I feel the pain other people feel.Maybe not as much as some people but I have been touched. Now i just want to live my life to the fullist and be the best i can be.
Maryam Afshar
January 16, 2002
Although I haven't known Jeremy two good. I was touched by his story. I feel really bad about what happened to him. It feels like this is the bigest problem I have ever faced in my 6th grade year. Besides Sept.11. I learned a lot and there are other ways to get get rid of your problems than to live with problems all bottled up in you. I never knew that someone I never knew to good could touch my heart so badly. I give my sympthy to the Baxley family and even though your dont know me to good. I feel sorry for all of you.
Katrina Blancaflor
January 16, 2002
Jeremy seemed like a great person. I didn't know him at all, but he was in my homeroom and I saw him around in the halls at school. I saw him at the basketball games and he looked like he had fun. I would've never thought this would happen. He will be missed greatly. I would write more if I could, but my eyes are getting too watery from just thinking of it. I give my deepest sympathy and prayers to his family, friends, and even the people that didn't know him.
Krystal Hanson
January 16, 2002
Jeremy was a great friend, and im gonna miss him dearly. He was a good student and a loving person. I knew him since 2nd grade, and I just want to say that Jeremy i love you and will miss you. You'll always be in my heart.
Rob & Judi Schmid
January 16, 2002
Keith and Laurie,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you. We felt that Jeremy was practically another son to us. We enjoyed the time he spent at our house and appreciate his friendship with Bryan. Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Mercedes Swanagan
January 16, 2002
Jeremy was in my English class. It was a great loss to everyone who knew him. I feel bad about not saying more nice things to him or maybe making him feel that he had one more friend than he thought. I really cared about him my deepest sympathy goes out to his family.
Samantha Lorens
January 16, 2002
I'm very sorry I never had the chance of meeting Jeremy. From what I have seen and heard the past two days at school, I know that Jeremy was a wonderful person who everyone loved. In Heaven above, I wish he could see how much he is missed. My heart goes out to his family, friends, and all those who knew him. I'll keep you and Jeremy in my prayers.
Dana Nolan
January 15, 2002
I only knew Jeremy by name, and he was a friend of a friend. He probably had no idea who I was. But I knew him. I knew he made people laugh and he cared. You could see it in his eyes. He was special. I remember thinking, the last time I saw him, 'I hope I can get to know him better.' Now I can only be there for my friends, and listen to the wonderful stories they have of Jeremy. I know Jeremy made his mark in Maine West, on his sports teams, on the world. We are all truely blessed to have know such an amazing person. No one will forget Jeremy. He will always be on our minds. But now he's in a much better place. And he'll be waiting for us. May God Bless his family, friends, and all others who knew him.
"Be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the LORD your God is with you wherever you go." Josuha 1:9
"Since I know it is all for Christ's good, I am quite content with my weaknesses and with insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak, than I an strong." 2 Corinthians 12:10~Times of crisis show us that we cannot always rely on our own strength to see us through. God's strengthis what we need. Spiritual strength can grow from physical weakness.
Sincerely,
Dana Nolan
Stephanie Blaski
January 15, 2002
To the Baxley family,
I am terribly sorry for your loss. I only knew Jeremy a short time, but he was a good personand I was shocked when I heard the news. He always tried to make people laugh. Jeremy will always be remembered in our hearts and he will be eternally missed.
My sympathy and prayers,
Stephanie Blaski
Shawn Erickson
January 15, 2002
Laurie and Keith:
I am so sorry for your loss. It seems funny that I never made the connection between Laurie and Jeremy until this summer working at Jewel, when Emily came to say hello and said that Jeremy's mom was working in the bake shop. I have been a teacher's assistant at Algonquin for four years now and Jeremy is one child all of us at Algonquin were proud of because of his success in turning his world around.
I was shocked to hear of his death and hope that God will be with you to help ease the pain of this loss for you. You will remain in my prayers.
Dennis Capps
January 15, 2002
I hand picked Jeremy for my All-Star baseball team because I always enjoyed his willingness to play. I was also priveledged to be a leader while he came through Awana at Des Plaines Bible Church. The entire Capps family will miss him very much. Our prayers and condolences go out to the entire family.
Dennis, Cheryl, Ryan and his teammate-Kevin
Katherine Stankiewicz
January 15, 2002
Dear Baxley Family & Friends:
Although I didn't personally know Jeremy, I went to school w/ Keith and was good friends with his cousin Sharon. I am terribly sorry, but believe he will live on through family and friends as well as the activities he was involved in. Maine West has lost a true Warrior. May he rest in peace, as an angel above.
Much Sympathy,
Katherine Stankiewicz
Bob Kuhn
January 15, 2002
Our deepest sympathy on your loss of such a good young man. Our prayers are with Jeremy's family and those who loved him. He will be remembered always by those who loved him. His friends and teammates, Des Plaines Baseball League.
Lori Filerman
January 15, 2002
Although I didn't know Jeremy for long I felt I knew him well. I had the honor of meeting him in the summer of 2000 and that entire summer was spent with him and his family. Jeremy was such a wonderful kid. He was definately "someone you should know". He had the ability to make you smile and laugh no matter what the circumstances were and now as I sit here and think about him and all the fun times we had together, I am able to smile because that's what Jeremy would have wanted. I will never forget you Jeremy. I love you!
Maryanne Hess
January 15, 2002
Jeremy was a great fried of mine. i will miss him as much s many others will. he as a great kid. alwas makeing people laugh even if he wasnt laughing himself. i stll see him in my dreams and m thoughts... he wasa great kid with a wonderful heart and though i wish he could hav seen past that... i know hes in a better place and that he is happy. i will neverforget Jeremy. hes made a perminent mark in my life. he was lucky to hae as many people care about him that did. so to is family, you brought up such a wonderful guy... he will be with us always... and to everyone else who knew and loved him... i know you will always remember him as i will. may he rest in peace...
W/ <3 ALWAYS
Maryanne Hess
Kevin Ekstrom
January 15, 2002
I did not know Jeremy very well for that long, but I started to get to know him better at Maine West because of the basketball team. I know that everyone at Maine West was deeply saddened by his loss, and I'm sure that his family is very deeply saddened also. I would like to express my deepest sympathy towards Jeremy's relatives.
Natalie Ehorn
January 15, 2002
Even though you may not know very much about me, Jeremy was one of my best friends. He helped me though some tough times of my own. He always had a way to make me crack a smile or laugh. Jeremy was very close and special to me and he will be missed very very dearly by those hearts who were touched by him. I loved him very much. He has left his mark on the world and he will never be forgotten. My heart goes out to you and your family.
the Filerman family
January 15, 2002
We are so very sorry for your loss. Our deepest sympathy goes to your family.
Linda Ladendorf
January 15, 2002
Keith & Laurie - Trish & John,
Our deepest sympathy go out to you and your families for the loss of Jeremy. Oh, how difficult it is to loose a child. Jeremy was a wonderful boy with a great family and a beautiful smile. You must try to keep his smile in your thoughts forever. The smile & memories will help strengthen you throughout the years. I really enjoyed watching him at Junior Warriors basketball last season, he was an awesome player. May you seek strength with God and cherish the life he lived, not what could have been.
All our Love,
Judy, Linda, Jodi, & Tyler Ladendorf
Diane Rasmussen
January 15, 2002
Our Deepest Sympathy,
Our prayers are with you.
Rasmussen Family(DesPlaines)
THE HESS FAMILY
January 15, 2002
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY GOES OUT TO YOUR FAMILY. MY DAUGHTER WAS A FRIEND OF JEREMY'S, AND ALTHOUGH WE PERSONALLY DID NOT KNOW HIM, WE FEEL LIKE WE DID BECAUSE OF THE MANY WONDERFUL THINGS OUR DAUGHTER HAD TO SAY. HE HAS TOUCHED MANY LIVES. HE WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN.
FONDLY,
THE HESS FAMILY
Tom Dore
January 15, 2002
Jeremy was a great kid and a pleasure to coach. Although he was a Junior Warrior for only a year, he left his mark. He was one of the best defensive players on our team, and a lot of fun to be with. I'll remember his smile and laugh.
Gaby Galus
January 15, 2002
To the Baxley Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of need.
Our Deepest Sympathy,
The Galus Family
Rob Potempa
January 15, 2002
Mr. and Mrs. Baxley-
I am deeply saddened by Jeremy's passing. I know these times will be extremely difficult for your family. Stay strong and support one another and be there for each other. Jeremy was a special boy with great potential in all areas of life. A likeable, athletic boy. He will be truly missed by many, but will remain in all of our hearts and thoughts forever. May God help you through these difficult times.
Rob Potempa
8th Grade Junior Warrior Coach
Paula & John Steffan
January 15, 2002
Jeremy was a great kid who was "Someone You Should Know". He always had a smile or something to make you laugh. John and I enjoyed having him in our Cub Scout Den - he was a great kid who took on every challenge presented to him with enthusiasm and pride in his accomplishments. You are all in our prayers.
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