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NOAH RAY BARRETT, 23 MONTHS ROCKFORD - Noah Ray Barrett, 23 months, of Rockford passed away Sunday, June 5, 2011. Born June 29, 2009, in Rockford to Daniel Barrett and Nicole Houston. Noah loved watching SpongeBob SquarePants and playing. Survivors include his parents, Daniel Barrett and Nicole Houston of Rockford; paternal grandmother, Nidia (Wayden) Gates of Peoria; "Nanni-Nanni," Novella Thingvold of Rockford; maternal great-grandparents, Betty and Taylor Houston; paternal great-grandmother, Ann Barrett of Rockford; aunts, Natasha (Jason) Labaeu of Rockford and Nekisha Barrett of Peoria; uncle, Kurt Thingvold of Rockford; and several cousins. Predeceased by paternal paw paw, Lawrence Thingvold. Service at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 9, at Honquest Family Funeral Home with Crematory, Rockford Chapel, 4311 N. Mulford Road, with visitation from 4 p.m. to time of service. Express condolences and share memories online at honquestfh.com.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from Jun. 8 to Jun. 9, 2011.

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Mommy

June 29, 2023

I truly can not believe you are 14 years old today love bug. I love you so much and thank about you all the time. I lost a major part of my heart the day you left me. My love for you has never gone away. You have 3 wonderful sisters and little bother you would absolutely love. I have never missed your birthday celebration and never will. Tonight we will have cake and give you balloons <3 I love you more than you could ever imagine love bug. I will be sending you the biggest hugs and kisses I have baby.
Until we meet again Love bug

Mommy.....

Nannie

June 29, 2013

HAPPY BIRTHDAY NOAH: Wish you were here to have spaghetti, ice cream and cake. But I'm sure the angels have a special parties for little boys. Tell paw paw 4 spanks and a pinch to grow a inch. Just know you're loved always. Kisses and hugs. Nannie Nannie p.s. Tell paw paw we love and miss him too.Gie each other a big kiss and a warm hug from us

Nanni Nanni

June 5, 2013

My precious Noah: It's been 2 years since you left us. I wish I could say the hurt of losing you has diminished some. But it's not. We talk about you now and we can smile as we remember the things you did. There is baby laughter in the house again, your little sister is just like you full of energy and laughter. Your grandma is here with us now and when we tell her Aubrey has your energy she just says WHEW!!! We also have another baby in the house Her Name is Hayden and she helps fill the void of missing you. But nothing ever can. Well fly through the sky with the angels my love and rest on a cloud if you need to. But keep on raining smiles on us. "I love you" and miss you. Until I can hold you again Noah. Kisses to you Honey

Nanni

December 25, 2012

Merry Christmas Noah and PawPaw..I wish you were both here with us to open presents and eat turkey.To hear You and your little sister laugh and play as you open your gift.To hear PawPaw say BAH HUMBUG!! and we all know he does'nt mean that. I hope santa gave you lots of presents totay a star for the mischievious look in your eye,and a bell for the ring of your laughter.and a bright shiny halo for the angel you are. .And PawPaw the gift of strength to chase you from star to star,Remember to remind PawPaw how much he is loved and missed.and to thank him for his love to us. At Jesuses birthday party tonight you and pawPaw sing happy birthday the clearest and loudest,and i will listen so carefully to see if I can hear you both.And wish jesus a happy birthday from us and whisper softly as not to wake him up.He needs his sleep to help this world. I love you both.Nanni

Mommy

December 24, 2012

Well my Love bug mommy just want to wish you a marry Christmas baby , it will be my second Christmas with out you here I miss you more then ever baby. Just know we will never forget you and wish you were here with us & opening presents with you're baby sister tomorrow =/ .... Well just know we will always love you and remember you Noah ! Hope you are having fun with paw paw and all you're other relatives up there baby I love you sooo much words can't even discribe my love , thinking of you always my sweet Noah =* <3

Auntie M

December 13, 2012

Noah...Just wanted you to know that Auntie M. was thinking of you this morning...Hope you and PawPaw have a special Santa in Heaven. Love and miss you both.........

November 16, 2012

My baby Noah I love you and miss you.. I think about you everyday.. Love you baby.

Nanni

November 6, 2012

Hi my precious angel,Nannie just wanted to say "I love you" and miss you so very much.Hugs and kisses for you.Give a few to paw paw for me.let him know he is very much loved and missed too. Nanni

Nanni

October 6, 2012

Hi My Angel: Nanni Misses you so much.I wish you could see and meet your little sister,She really lets you know she is here.She's as beautiful as you were handsome.I love you .Give pawpaw a huge hug from nanni. I give you both a million hugs and kisses a day.

Nanni

July 30, 2012

Hi My Angel.I miss you so very much.I see grandma nikki wrote to you that is so nice to see.We all misss you so very much.Your little sister will be here ,soon.I can't wait to hold her.I wish I could physically hold you both.so everytime she gets a hug a kiss,in my heart you're getting one too. I love you so much.Hope you are giving pawpaw a run for his angel wings. Give him a hug and a kiss and tell him we all miss him too. I love you both...Nanni

July 27, 2012

I haven't been on here for a while, I wanted you to know that I love you and think of you everyday.. I miss you baby. Love ya very much... Grandma
Nikki

Cynthia Mehas

June 30, 2012

Happy Bithday Noah!!!
Hugs and Kisses for you!!!
Know your Nanni very well!!
Your a ANGEL in Heaven!!

Nanni

June 29, 2012

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY"My Angel today you would be 3..Mommy Nanni and maybe Daddy will be sending you Happy Birthday Baloons.After your favorite dinner of spaghetti,Mommy is making you a birthday cake. We will never forget you My love..Kisses and Hugs Nanni

Nanni

June 5, 2012

My precious Noah 1 year ago you became a angel..I cannot understand the reason god took you.Maybe to become the most beautiful flower in his garden. The only thing I know is you were treasured and loved beyond measure. We all miss you and think of you everyday.Our hearts ache without you here. But smiles are on our faces when we recall the things you did. You were such a bundle of energy and mischief. How I long to chase after you.I love you so much my angel.Nanni sends you hugs and kisses.Love You Honey..Nanni

Mommy

June 5, 2012

A year ago today the best thing to ever happen to me was taken away & lost the most precious son a mother could ask for. Everything changed so quick , I lost the one person that would always love me no matter what , I also lost my family and it will never be the same, the biggest thing was I lost me that day & the biggest part of my heart is gone and will never get back. There isn't a day I don't think about what a wonderful son you are & how I couldn't ask for any thing but more time with you love bug. They say God does things for a reason but I don't see why he would take you, we still needed you & want you it's not fair to us. Mommy has needed you more then ever this last year. You were mommy's biggest accomplishment & love bug you gave me strength I needed to keep looking at the brighter side , but I'm not sure there is a brighter side any more with every thing that has happened. Time sure isn't making this hurt any less my love bug . Today I will try to think of all the good times we shared. Noah I want you to know we all love you and will never forget the wonderful child you are & wouldn't change one thing about you love bug you have touched every ones life in a special way they will never forget R. I. P MY LOVE BUG

Grandma Gates

June 5, 2012

It's been a year and I still have a hard time that you are gone, but a big part of me left with you. I love you dearly. I miss you every day.

Nanni

May 6, 2012

My Beloved Noah you are so missed.Wish I could have one more kiss,one more hug see you sip nannis coffee one more time. Hear you say "sit down " I love you so much. You keep pawpae on his toes.give Him a kiss and hug from Nanni..We all miss you both,Kisses Nanni

Henry

April 21, 2012

Though I never knew you Noah, I can tell that you were a very special boy to your Mommy and your Uncle Kurt. Your Nanni thinks about you all the time and she wishes more than anything in this world that she could have you back with her and Mommy. You will be forever remembered by all.

Mommy

April 8, 2012

Well love bug a year ago we were playing with your race cars and eating lots of candy can't believe it's almost been a year since I have held you or kissed you well love bug can't wait till the day I get to see you agin I love you sooo much words can't even decribe <3

Grandma Gates

April 8, 2012

Happy Easter Noah.. Everyday I wish I can see you, their ain't one day that I don't think of you. I miss you and love you so much.

Nanni

April 8, 2012

Happy Easter Honey,I love you and wish we could have last easter back..Just know how much you are loved.Give pawpaw the biggest hug you can and tell him nanni sends her love and lots of kisses too. Love you both..Nanni

Nanni

April 5, 2012

Hi sweetheart, Wanted to pop in and tell you are missed and loved. 1 year ago tomorrow we were dying easter eggs and you were dying your feet blue. (LOL).How funny you were. Hope you're keeping PawPaw busy.Tell him he is missed and loved too. Happy Easter to both of you. I love you both..Nanni

Grandma

March 22, 2012

Hi baby. I miss you so much and think about you everyday.. I love you very much, and you will always be loved..

Mommy

February 25, 2012

HI my love bug mommy has been missing you like crazy lately, Cant wait to see you again my love bug I'm always thinking of you and remembering the days with you <3 love you always and forever

February 8, 2012

Noah, I never got the chance to meet you, although I think about you every day. Take care of your relatives in heaven and try to protect the harts of the people that dearly miss you.Hopefully someday I am blessed to meet you again. Love you sweetie.

Nanni

February 5, 2012

Hi,My Precious angels.you are so missed and so loved,Everyday we think about you and pawpaw. you and pawpaw take care of one another.give pawpaw a kiss from nanni and nanni kisses you both.have fun my love,ride a drop of rain and play tag with the angels. I LOVE YOU.....Nanni

Novella Thingvold

January 10, 2012

Good Morning My Angel, Missing you so much sweetheart.Hope you and paw paw are having a good time .Playing in the clouds and riding moonbeams.You and Paw Paw are in our hearts and thoughts everyday.Tell Paw Paw nani loves him. Give each other kisses for us.I love you both..Slide down Rainbows my love..Nani

Novella Thingvold

December 25, 2011

Merry Christmas to my Angels. You are at the real celebration of Christmas. What a heavenly party that must be. Christmas is not the same this year,and will never be again. But the love for you and pawpaw is stronger, and we miss you both. Kiss the baby Jesus and wish him happy birthday.you and pawpaw kiss each other for us.Again Merry Christmas again my loves. Fly with the angels and touch the stars. We love you..

auntie M. Pinkston

December 24, 2011

Hi Sweetpea...........
Woke up thinking about you and PawPaw. We MISS and LOVE you both....Merry Christmas!!!

Novella Thingvold

December 5, 2011

My Sweet Noah, Oh how I miss you and paw paw..Hope you're enjoying flying among the stars,and the angels.Hope paw paw is flying with you.Christmas is not the same this year,But we are going to remember the reason for christmas. I dont know if there are christmas trees in heaven,but if there are,and they are decorated with smiles.Yours and paw paws are the nicest ones on the tree. Well ride the snowflakes my loves and know you're both loved.Hugs and Huge kisses ..Nanni

Novella Thingvold

November 6, 2011

My Beloved Noah,I can hardly believe 5 monthes have come and gone.The ache in my heart hurts as much as the day you left us.I sit and wonder what new things you would be doing now? The new words you would be saying,and oh YES the ever present curiosity.We are all doing fine and miss you and paw paw so much.Tell paw paw nanni misses him.You take good care of him,Tell him to take good care of you.I know God and the Angels are taking good care of both of you.Till next month my Noah. Take paw paw and ride a snow flake,I wish it would be that easy to bring you home again."I Love You Both" Nanni Nanni

Noah Barrett

October 5, 2011

You left us 4 monthes ago today.Imiss you more each day.I know your watching from a star.I know the angels love your laughter as much as I do.I love you my angel.Give pawpaw lots of hugs and kisses,then tell him nanni misses him and loves him.run barefoot in the clouds sweetheart..Nanni

September 5, 2011

My Beloved Noah,I hope you know how much you're missed.Everyone is doing ok,but we miss your smile and laughter.Tell pawpaw hi and you two hug one another for nanni.Mommy is doing good but misses you,she puts on a brave front for everyone but I hear her cry sometimes.Know your missed and loved and we will be together one day. Ride a drop of rain my angel.I know your smile puts the twinkle in the stars.Love you Nanni

angela pinkston and family

August 31, 2011

noah just want u to know that we miss you very much an have been thinking about you. we miss u dearly.we love you

Novella

August 5, 2011

My precious Noah: you've been gone 2 monthes today.I miss you so very much.I don't know if the ache will ever end.I miss your sweet smile, snuggling with you. and your happy little voice.I know i will be with you and paw paw again someday.But until then give paw paw a hug and kiss from me.I'm always loving you both.Nanni

Nanni

July 19, 2011

hi my precious grandson, just wanted to tell you i love and miss you...Nanni Nanni

natasha

July 16, 2011

Daniel & nicole .. I just recently heard about your loss and I am very sorry. My deepest condolences go out to you. I can't even imagine how you are feeling. Stay strong.

Novella Thingvold

July 5, 2011

My beloved Noah: You went to live the angels,a month ago,I miss you so much i would love to see your sweet smile,and hear nanni nanni,or to watch you run in circles,or watch you do your summo wrestler walk But since this isn't possible. fly with the angels love, touch the stars and ride a drop of rain. You will always live in my heart. "I love you" Your nanni nanni.

dona kicksmom kennefick

July 2, 2011

noah i never got the chance 2 meet u but i know ur nanni nanni her daughter was ur mom and u had the greatest parents and family u will be missed but always had been loved, Nikki and Paul and frannie my heart and prayers r with u and the loss of someone as beautiful and special as ur noah xo dona kicksmom goodnight noah i love you little man

Novella Thingvold

June 29, 2011

6/29/11 "HAPPY BIRTHDAY NOAH" I miss you terribly my little man. todays your birthday,I wish you were here.I know the angels are having a party for you. The moon is your cake and the stars are your candles.PawPaw is there to wipe your icing cakey face. Give paw paw hug from nanni and I Love You Noah..Nanni

Novella Thingvold

June 19, 2011

My Beloved Noah I miss your sweet smile and your chants od nanni nanni and the way you toched my cheek when i laid you down for a nap. or the way you crawled on nannis lap for a kiss or a snuggle. the only thing that makes makes this bearable is to know you're safe with god the angels and paw paw.you were a light in my life,and now you are my star in heaven.i love you nanni

Crystal Thompson

June 16, 2011

I don't know you, and never got to meet little Noah, but he was beautiful, and I will pray that God gives you the strength to let go, the memories to hold on to. I just can't imagine your pain. I can't imagine anything that I could write here would ever make a bit of difference. My heart is so sore for you.

June 14, 2011

We have never met, yet I cried when I read the news, he must be special if GOD wanted him so soon, your pain will lessen in time but you will forever have memories living in your heart. You will reunite when the time is right. GOD BLESS

Russell Regnas

June 14, 2011

Nicole, Daniel, and Family I'm so very sorry for your loss. Our prayers and condollences go with you and your familly. May God be with you.

Jennifer Burkett

June 13, 2011

Nicole, my heart goes out to you during this time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
(Cori's Mom)

Pete Bianchi

June 10, 2011

Sending love from a stranger. May God give you grace and strength. We cry with you.

Joshua Menchaca

June 9, 2011

Im sorry for your loss I can only imagine the pain your whole family will be in my prayers Nicole.

shatiqua davis

June 9, 2011

Nicole,Daniel & family i am so sorry for your loss Noah will be truley missed and never forgotten my prayers are with all of you stay strong.

Brittney Dunn

June 9, 2011

Daniel, Nicole, Nikki and the rest of the family, I am so sorry for your loss! You are all in my prayers!

jean morris

June 9, 2011

so sorry for your loss i went to school with you novella love jean

michelle,jesse, and kacey jenkins

June 9, 2011

daniel and family so sorry for your loss.

cassandra and girls

June 8, 2011

Niki I am so sorry for your loss the girls are also so sorry now noah is an angel flying around with you he will always be with his mommy and daddy we love u niki

nicole vance

June 8, 2011

I cant imagine what your going through. I'm so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts.

Jenny Buchanan

June 8, 2011

Daniel I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Joanne Thomas

June 8, 2011

Daniel and Nicole I am so sorry for your loss!

Robert Robertson

June 8, 2011

Daniel and Nicole, I am so sorry for your loss. May God bless you and Nicole and give you strength in your time of need. You are in our prayers.

Nicole Swenson

June 8, 2011

Nicole and Daniel, I'm so sorry for your loss. Noah was such a beautiful boy and he was lucky to have you two as his parents. I know times are hard right now. Just know that he is looking down on you everyday. You will be in my prayers.

June 8, 2011

my prayers go out to all the family. i'm so sorry for your loss.god now has such a little beautiful angel when he got noah. once again there's no words that can make you feel any better, but you're in my thoughts and prayers. debbie orsborn

from all the cousins

June 8, 2011

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Jan Samuels

June 8, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone.Little Noah isin goodhands with his paw paw and God Love you all Jan and Doug

ashley huenefeld

June 8, 2011

im so very sorry to here about your little guy.. i lost my 2 year old boy 4 years ago. so i no what u are going though i pray for peace and strangth for you and your family. ...ashley huenefeld of (freeport)

Tammy Miller

June 8, 2011

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998

Michele King

June 8, 2011

our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. Look to your family and friends for help during these times and know you are in our thoughts every moment of every day. Love you Shell and Alan

Heather Jackson

June 8, 2011

Little Noah, you came into your mommies and daddies lives for a reason. Why we do not understand you had to go so soon. You are know a little angel flying around in the sky looking down. I said my condolences to you Nikki and Daniels. I know he will be missed by his family and friends.

Uncle Earl and Aunt Margie Pinkston

June 8, 2011

Nikki and Daniel:

If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to HEAVEN and bring Noah home!
We will miss him so............

Novella Thingvold

June 8, 2011

Fly with the angels and touch the stars, you will always be Nanni Nanni's heart. " I Love You"..

Brian Lonidier

June 8, 2011

Daniel, I am sorry for your loss, My thoughts are with you.

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