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for Kari Smith
Rebecca (Story) Haney
June 16, 2011
Deepest sympathies from Becky and Aunt Dorothy Story to Kari's family. We would not have known if I hadn't seen the obit on the West High reunion site. Kari, Ginger and I had wonderful times as young girls -- we played at their grandparents home when my mom and dad would play cards with them. I have fond memories of styling Kari's and Ginger's hair, and of our trip to Six Flags when we were small. Kari, you grew up beautifully. Rest in peace. Say hi to Uncle Bob and Auntie Evelyn for the rest of us.
Lynette & Tom Johnson
June 4, 2011
Dear Wayne & Sandy,
True understanding of the loss of your daughter can only come through a heart that has suffered the same.
Our thougths are with you and Kari's family and friends.
Pam Garrison
June 4, 2011
I'm sorry for your loss. Kari was a wonderful, and kind person. I really enjoyed working with her at Rockford Memorial Hospital. William you keep your mom's memory in your heart. Olivia and Dalton you also keep your mom's memory in your heart and always remember her smile she loved all of you. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
May God Bless you.
Kari R.I.P.
Robert Cash & family
June 3, 2011
To the family of Kari.. prayers out to all..Kari will be missed by many..many memories that will not be forgotten.. rest Kari in peace.
Tracy Du Bose
June 3, 2011
My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Christy Bennett
June 3, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Joan (Wharton) Mead
June 3, 2011
My sympathy to you, Keith, and the rest of your family at this sad, sad time.
June 3, 2011
I'm so sorry for your loss keith & your entire family. She was a true West Warrior & will always be remembered that way. May peace be with all of you at this time......
Sincerely,
Laura Theroux Buchanan
Bonnie Torrisi
June 3, 2011
Brian,
I just learned of your loss, it is very sad. Know you have my prayers and thoughts with you.
June 2, 2011
My thoughts and prayers go out to Kari's family, so very sorry for your loss.
lisa mcbride
June 2, 2011
i'm so sorry to kari's family for your loss i met kari only one time she seemed to be a wonderful person i happen to be her second cousin her mom is my first cousin her grandpa cleatus was my uncle on my dads side any way i'm very sorry for your loss i know how you feel
Tonya Brown
June 2, 2011
Kari and I went to West High School together. My you find peace in all the memories you have of her. My prayers are to you at this difficult time. Just remember she will be looking down at you with a huge smile and she will be proud...
God Bless you all.
LISA WEBB
June 2, 2011
I'M SO VERY SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT KARI SHE IS MY 2ND COUSIN HER MOM IS MY FIRST COUSIN I ONLY MET HER ONCE BUT I THOUGHT SHE IS A WONDERFUL PERSON I WISH I COULD'VE SEEN AN SPENT MORE TIME WITH HER MY HEART GOES OUT TO ALL OF U LISA WEBB BELOIT WI.
Drake Bauch
June 2, 2011
Dalton, I am sorry to hear about your Mom, I will say a prayer tonight for you at bedtime. Your friend, Drake Bauch
June 2, 2011
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your family. May your many loving memories of Kari, be a comfort to you at this time. Kari and I went to high school ( and maybe middle school as well) together, she was always full of life and a joy to be with. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Tanya Guidry, Rockford, IL
Consuelo O'Neal-Scott
June 2, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Sonya Steiner
June 2, 2011
My heartfelt sympathy to Kari's family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Mya Sadler
June 1, 2011
My thoughts and prayers for Kari's family and friends. I last saw Kari at our class reunion and will always remember her smile that lights up the room and her kind spirit.
Marci Leach
June 1, 2011
Kari and I went to school together from kindergarten through high school. We were born a day apart and she was a very good friend of mine throughout our school days. It is unbelievable that her infectious humor and laughter is no longer bringing joy to this world. She was such a genuine soul and will be greatly missed. My wishes are with her family to find peace. Marci Leach
June 1, 2011
Olivia and Dalton I am so sorry for your loss. I pray that each of you will keep your mother's memory alive and cherish all of the time you had with her. God only puts us on earth for a certain amount of time, and you have to go on and reach all your goals with the smiles on your faces that your mom would have wanted to see!
God bless you both...Mrs. Reed from Pecatonica Elementary School
Ron Lyman
June 1, 2011
I will be missing u. Tell Blas Hey!
Linda LaSalla
June 1, 2011
To Kari's family: I am so sorry for your loss. I knew Kari for a very long time and she had an amazing spirit. She will be missed. To her children: keep her in your hearts forever, she will always be close by, just talk to her and she will hear you. God bless you all and may God be with you in this terrible time of loss.
Kim Lieurance-Friel
June 1, 2011
So very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. We send our heart- felt sympathy.
Jo
June 1, 2011
Thoughts and prayers go out to all who knew Kari.Olivia and Dalton Im so sorry about your mom.William always keep her in your heart.Know she will be there watching over all of you she loved you all so very much.
Jerry LaPier
June 1, 2011
Brian & Family -
I'm so sorry for you all. To lose a loved one is never easy. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I wish you peace even during this very difficult time. God Bless you all.
Brent Jones
June 1, 2011
My thoughts are with all of you during this very difficult time. In Sympathy,
Brent Jones
Bill Graw
June 1, 2011
Brian,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this most difficult time.
Nancy ONeill
June 1, 2011
Brain,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and the kids at this very trying time.
Paul & Nancy O'Neill
Tracy Pixler
June 1, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief..Brian,William,Dalton,Olivia and Family,We are so very sorry for your loss..my thoughts are with all of you.. Tracy Pixler and family
June 1, 2011
My condolences to Karis family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Joe Kinder
June 1, 2011
May God welcome you into his Kingdom Kari...and bless your family!
Thoughts and Prayers...
Joe Kinder
FRANK MARTORANA
June 1, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
June 1, 2011
Brian, William, Dalton, Olivia and Family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. We will always remember Kari's smile. Our thoughts are with all of you.
Dr. Ken Pineschi, Sandy, Wendy, Jessie and Mary
Tasha Madix
June 1, 2011
My condolences go to the family, I will always remember Kari as a great babysitter!
Gina Stien
June 1, 2011
Brian,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
In love and Friendship,
Gina and Jeff Stien
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