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Kyle Osborn Obituary
Sgt. Kyle B. Osborn, age 26, formerly of Stockwell, died September 13, 2012, as the result of injuries in Muqer, Afghanistan, while serving with the 1st Battalion 503rd Infantry Regiment. Kyle was born August 5, 1986, in Lafayette, the son of Creigh D. Osborn and Miriam H. Shively Osborn. He was a 2005 graduate of McCutcheon High School where he was a member of the football and wrestling teams, and, as a senior, was team captain and a state qualifier in wrestling. Following high school, Kyle attended Minnesota State University in Mankato, Minn.
Kyle has served in the United States Army for the past 5 years. His most recent assignment was with the 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment of the 173rd HHC as a Senior Sniper Team Leader. Kyle was united in marriage on October 16, 2010, in Delano, Minn, to Maggie Klason.
Kyle is survived by his wife Maggie; his mother, Miriam, of Blackduck, Minn.; his father, Creigh, and his wife, Christa, of Stockwell, and their children, Katlyn and Kade; and his maternal grandmother, Esther Shively, of Lafayette. Kyle is also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Clarence Shively and his paternal grandparents, Bruce and Betty Osborn.
Private family services will be conducted with burial next to his grandfather at the Yorktown Cemetery in Stockwell, with full military honors. A public memorial service will be held at 5 p.m. Saturday at McCutcheon High School.
In lieu of flowers, to honor Sgt, Kyle Osborn's wishes, his wife Maggie has established the Kyle Osborn Donation Trust at Wells Fargo Bank. The trust will go towards support of the Wounded Warriors Program, and a scholarship fund that will be established to assist Army wives who wish to further their education. Contributions may be made to any Wells Fargo Bank. Please help us honor Kyle by considering a contribution to the Trust.
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for Kyle Osborn
Fielder
May 31, 2021
Thanks for watching over us brother!
May 24, 2015
Yesterday you were honored and remembered during a four mile run called "I did the Grid" in Long Island, NY as I wore your name on my bib during the run. When I completed the run I rang a bell in your honor. I will carry your name with me in every run I do this year. Your sacrifice can not be forgotten.
Kathy Wright
February 7, 2014
On Top of the World
Katlyn Osborn
February 6, 2014
It's been really hard not to hear your voice or that contagious laugh that you have. Love you and miss you.
Kay Klason
December 18, 2012
We will be missing your smiling face this Christmas but you will be in our hearts as you watch over us and especially Maggie.
Lynne Neibert
November 1, 2012
Prayer Shawls 4 Fallen Soldiers ([email protected]) is an organization with groups throughout the country who work to send handmade prayer shawls and/or lap robes to families who have lost a loved one while serving our country. Members of Trindle Spring Lutheran Church would like to honor your son and husband's sacrifice and memory by sending our prayers and comfort through a prayer gift which will be mailed to you. If you are interested, please contact me at [email protected] with the names and addresses of those who would like to receive one and which gift they would like to receive. We will send our gift as soon as possible. Also, if you know of any other families who are grieving the loss of a loved on who died while serving our country, please pass along my e-mail address. May God bless you and comfort you in the days ahead. Sincerely, Lynne
S MacDaniel
October 7, 2012
I know there are no words to say at this time, except how sorry that I am. My thoughts and prayers are with you always. Kyle will never be forgotten.
For you every single soldier
Those who served so honorable
Your life was forever altered
While I'm home safe and free
I stand with grateful admiration
I stand respectful and so proud
I know I'm only a civilian
And I don't even know if it's allowed
But I salute you; allow me the honor
to salute you with permission let me say
Even though I hold no rank know that from my heart
My humble gratitude comes from the deepest part.
I salute you.
For those missing in action;
for those who didn't make it home.
I know you're in God's presence you are not alone.
For every neatly folded flag;
for every shattered family
I will do the only thing I know to dignify your memory.
I salute you, allow me the honor
to salute you with permission let me say
even though I hold no rank know that from my heart
my humble gratitude comes from the deepest part.
I salute you .
I Salute You.
Suzanne MacDaniel - A Proud Aunt
Colonie, NY
SGT. David M. Fisher
KIA 12/1/04 - Iraq
October 2, 2012
No words can express what this loss means to your family. Know that you are in our thoughts and prays. Parents of Staff Sargent Justin DeCrow, died Nov. 5th 2009 Fory Hood , Texas
The Lindseys
September 30, 2012
Our sincere sympathy for your loss. Thank you, Kyle, for your dedicated service to our country for "Greater love has no one than this: that he lay down his life for his friend."
John 15:13. God Bless.
Carol Derringer
September 29, 2012
The beautiful smile is gone but the memories will go on forever. Kyle, rest in peace, your job is done! To Kyle's family and friends, you are very much in my thoughts and prayers
PATTY TEMPLE
September 29, 2012
RIP KYLE OSBORN, SAYING A PRAYER FOR YOUR FAMILY,
Emily McFadden
September 29, 2012
Thank you for your service and sacrifice. You will truly be missed but NEVER forgotten! You will forever be in our hearts and on our minds!
September 28, 2012
Having known Kyle as a young cattle showman and being able to work and travel with him and his family showing Maines was a true blessing. Kyle was an exceptionally extrodinary kid and put forth 150% in anything he did. We are proud to have had him in our lives and will be eternally grateful for his sacrifice and his service for us all. Our hearts are broken for Miriam and Creigh & family and for Maggie. Gone but never forgotten! God Bless you Kyle! Vicki Booher - Shaun Booher - Rosemary LaFollette Jamestown, IN
September 28, 2012
Bless you for your service to our country. May God be with your family and friends as they grieve for their son, an American hero.
Proud of my family who have served and continue to serve; fellow McCutcheon graduate; Class of 1984
LJ Smith
September 28, 2012
My condolences to this young family. I would like to thank you for serving our country. May you rest in peace
September 28, 2012
Your Rascon brothers are carrying your torch. Thank you for your service in The First Rock. RIP, ranger buddy. - Eagle 6
Michelle McClain
September 28, 2012
Our deepest sympathies to all of Kyle's family. May God bless you with comfort and peace. It was honor to know him as a little boy and to haul him on the school bus. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you.
Shanna, Eddy & Skylar Faulkner
September 28, 2012
Our deepest sympathy goes out to the Osborn family during this most difficult time. Kyle paid the ultimate price for our freedom and is a true American hero.
Joyce Haywood Wall
September 28, 2012
I salute your veteran. My condolences for your loss and gratitude for your loved one's service to our country.
Jenni Murtaugh
September 28, 2012
Miriam,
Thank you for raising a great man, patriot, hero. I pray for your continued strength and grace as you grieve this tremendous loss.
Laura Moore
September 28, 2012
A huge 'thank you' goes out to Kyle & his family...Thank you for my freedom & my children's freedom. Rest peacefully, hero.
Wanda Lyons
September 28, 2012
Thank you for being a hero for us. May you rest in peace & always bring smiles to your family's faces when they remember how wonderful of a person you were. God Bless You!
September 28, 2012
Keeping your family close in prayer. God bles
you,
Kris and Dave Ziller
Bob & Sandy Wilson
September 28, 2012
God Bless You Kyle. You are our hero, you gave us the ultimate sacrifice. Our deepest sympathy to your family and friends. Bob&Sandy Wilson, Ohio
US Military Supporters
September 27, 2012
No words can express how deeply sorry we are about the passing of this young man. He is a HERO to all of us. We have never met but our heart goes out to all of you at this time. Please know he sits on the right hand of the Father. God Bless him and you all, always.
September 27, 2012
I do not know Kyle but I want to express gratitude and thank him for a job well done serving our country. May God comfort all of you during this time. Chris Nall and family
Tracey
September 27, 2012
Thank you from a Mccutcheon graduate
Sammie Robinson
September 27, 2012
Miriam, Creigh and all of the Kyle Osborn family. Your Kyle will always be a hero to me! Praying for all of you in your loss of Kyle. You have my deepest sympathies. Peace be with you all. Respectfully,
Meg M
September 27, 2012
You will be missed, but never forgotten!
Thank You for serving our country and putting your life on the line for our freedom!! Much appriciated!!
Love always
Gary and Mary Moore
September 27, 2012
Saddened by the loss of your son. We thank him for serving his Country so proudly. May you find peace in the love that surrounds you.
Shawn Gillen
September 27, 2012
May God bless you and keep you during this time of sorrow.
Cindy Martin - Wiggs
September 27, 2012
Miriam, I am so, so sorry for the loss of Kyle. We thank him for his sacrifice. Keeping you all in my prayers. - Cindy Martin - Wiggs (daughter of Janet Martin, former MBAH co-worker)
September 27, 2012
Thank you for your service My thoughts are with you and your family. May god comfort you.
September 27, 2012
Too the Osborn Family, we are sadden to hear about your loss.Our prayers are with you all. Kyle, thank you for your sacifice to keep us all free. May God Bless you all. Terry, Sue, and Austin Barnes. Fort Laramie, Wy
September 27, 2012
Miriam, my thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of a great loss. He will be greatly missed by all. May you find peace with God in all of this great loss. In God's Love, Wilma Roush
jean mckinney
September 27, 2012
Thank you for your sacrifice for our country. My heart goes out to your family and friends. GOD BLESS YOU!
Eddie Ward Sr
September 27, 2012
Kyle
Thank You for your Great Heroism in keeping my family and friends safe and free. God Bless you and your family for the continued sacrifice.
Maggie Uerkwitz
September 27, 2012
Miriam, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. Thank you Kyle for serving our country so we may stay free.
Jim & Maggie Uerkwitz
Diane (Scales) Keith
September 27, 2012
Miriam and Creigh, my prayers are with you during this time of grief. Your son was a man of courage and commitment to God and country. I am so sorry for your loss.
brendon walker
September 27, 2012
RIP thank you for serving our country and riskig your life there is no way you could be thanked enough for sacrificing your life
An Appreciative Mother of 3
September 27, 2012
Thank you, Kyle, for your service to this country. I appreciate the sacrifice you made so my children can live a life of freedom. May you rest in peace.
Laurie Jones Harlow
September 27, 2012
To the Osborn family--my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God keep you all close. Thank you, Kyle, for your sacrifice.
Danette Kirby
September 27, 2012
Thank you for serving our great country. God bless your family and keep them close during this difficult time.
Jay Smith
September 27, 2012
Miriam and Creigh, the whole MBAH family is saddened by Kyle's death. We humbly give thanks for his bravery and ultimate sacrifice. May God bring you comfort knowing that he was a hero and joins many others in Heaven who have kept the rest of us free and safe. With our prayers, Jay.
Deb Musser
September 27, 2012
Dear Family,
No words can express the thanks our nation owes to you and Kyle. Please know that our prayers are with all of you. May God bless you.
Betty Barlow
September 27, 2012
I will be standing on State Street to welcome home a true soldier. May God give his family peace during this sad time in their lives and in ours......
Marcia Doty
September 26, 2012
I can close my eyes and see you in your truck traveling down the road headed to fairgrounds. Your smile and polite manners will remain in my memories. Miriam you raised a wonderful son who sacrificed his life for our country. My thoughts are with you, Maggie and entire family in the days ahead. Kyle rest in peace!
Sniffles Place Grief Center
September 26, 2012
Thank you for your service to all of us. Your sacrifice is immeasurable.
Georgia OConnor
September 26, 2012
Thank you for serving the USA and ultimately giving your life so that others could enjoy their freedom and live.
September 26, 2012
My deepest condolences to Maggie and Kyle's family. In the words of Abraham Lincoln, "I pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom."
Stephen Hall
Sgt, US Army
Special Operations
Gabe Greeson
September 26, 2012
Very sad news. My neighbor is Miss Linda's nephew is a Army.Are you a hero.I am so sorry.I will fly a flag in his honor.This is your honor!
Judy Weiss
September 26, 2012
I will be on campus tomorrow to honor and welcome home your soldier. 5 years ago the community stood in silence for my son Sgt. Andrew R. Weiss when he arrived at Purdue Airport. I grieve with you and will keep the entire family in my prayers.
St. Michael the Archangel, patron Saint of the Airborne
Mark Mueller
September 26, 2012
The Chicago Chapter, 82nd Airborne Division Association, extends our deepest condolences to the family and friends of SGT Kyle Osborn. RIP, SGT Osborn! A grateful nation and your Airborne family recognize and appreciate your sacrifice for freedom.
Becky Anspach
September 25, 2012
My family knew Kyle from when he wrestled for McCutcheon High School. Our heart aches for the family of Kyle. May God provide you peace and sustain you by faith and love.
Doug Blume
September 24, 2012
Please accept our deepest sympathy. When we heard about Kyle we have keep you in our thoughts &prayers. We didn't know Kyle, but our son new Kyle & talked of him often. Mark is also in the 173rd combat team scout platoon, team 3. We will keep your family in our prayers.
September 24, 2012
I wanted to thank Sgt.Kyle an his family for all the sacrificies they have done for my freedom.
RIP Sgt. Kyle
September 21, 2012
you are truly missed and your duties have not gone forgotten....
B.G. Rizotti, Crystal A
Henryk Zaleski
September 20, 2012
Rest in peace Kyle.
Jason Coad
September 20, 2012
I served with Kyle at Ft. Polk with the 1-509th IN (ABN). He was one Soldier that I will never forget. He ran the Pre-Ranger Program where he helped train many Soldiers for Ranger School. I remember talking to him frequently. He was a great Soldier. His legacy lives on with those Soldiers who have earned their Ranger Tab because of his training.
To his family: Kyle was simply awesome. I am sorry for your loss and my prayers are with you.
You will never be forgotten.
Stephen Toepel
September 20, 2012
Kyle,
Did not know you, but served my time and was lucky enough to retire fully intact. You gave your life for me and my friends and I just wanted to say Thank You! To your family and friends, times will be tough and you will not forget Kyle, but focus on the good times and memories. I am sure that is what he would want. He is now working for God and he is in good hands. Bless you!
cyndi knochel-gonzales
September 19, 2012
I confess I have wept for the family of SGT Kyle Osborn, probably will weep more in days ahead for I have prayed and will continue to pray for you all. May God's peace comfort you as you relish memories, and embrace each other in the sharing of them. I am very grateful for our Warriors of Peace and Protection, and profoundly do not take my freedom for granted. And probably because of this I weep all the more. Thank you is not enough for what this Warrior or any of our's who gave the Ultimate, but I will say thanks so very much to the families who allowed them to heed the call of serving. I am known wherever I go, to shake hands with those who serve (military gear) and those who are vets (wearing the caps to indicate so) and thank them for serving. I am only sorry I could not have done that with Sgt Osborn, so I ask Jesus to do it for me.
I am from the area where SGT Osborn grew up, and I am proud of how the citizens back there are honoring him.
God bless all of you.
For the Commander, Carroll R. Michaud
September 19, 2012
The Final Salute
“Brothers in Arms”, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged “Hand Salutes” as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.
This “Hand Salute” is the last that we shall render to our Brother-in-Arms, SGT. Kyle B. Osborne, U.S. Army. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Kyle. And to Kyle it is rndered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the ultimate sacrifice he made for his country while opposing enemy forces in Afghanistan. Kyle you gave the last full measure of devotion for what you believed in and fought for. No greater love and patriotism are shown than when a man lays down his life in service to his country. Kyle, you are a brave American Warrior, a true Patriot and a national Hero. With your passing, our Country has lost a National Treasure. We bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at ease. Rest in Peace.
On behalf of the 1,261 members of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion in Shreveport, Louisiana, I extend our sympathies and our condolences to Kyle's family and loved ones.
Stephen J. Lavery, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 S. Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109
September 18, 2012
To the Osborn Family: Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your loved one and hero Kyle, and my sincerest gratitude for his service for our country.
God Bless you Sgt. Kyle B. Osborn...you will not be forgotten.
RD
September 18, 2012
It is with great sorrow that I have learned of the passing of Sgt. Kyle Osborn. I offer my deepest sympathy to the family, friends and military unit of Kyle. I will forever be in deep gratitude for his military service and his willingness to take the risk of harm for this nation
Marilee Wires
September 18, 2012
Tears flow as if I knew this young man. The ultimate sacrifice is the most heart wrenching. Sgt. Osborn gave all for his country and will forever be a HERO. May God be with you as you find the path to heal.
Proud mother of Cpl. Benzing, USMC
Afghanistan War Veteran - 3rd Marine Logistics
Ed S.
September 18, 2012
God Bless SGT. Kyle B. Osborn. Thank you for your service to keep us all safe. God Bless your family and friends and know their heartache is shared by others. Rest in Peace Brother.
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