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Katelynn Gourley Obituary

KATELYNN M. GOURLEY, 22 ROCKFORD - Katelynn M. Gourley, 22, Rockford, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 18, 2013. She was born in Hoffman Estates on February 19, 1991; the daughter of Michael and Coleen (Patz) Gourley. Katelynn was a wonderful mother; always putting her children first. Katie had a wonderful sense of humor; she enjoyed joking and a laughing among friends. She had a true passion and a talent for writing poetry and songs, as well as, playing softball. She will be greatly missed by all who loved her and those who knew her. She is survived by her mother, Coleen Gourley, brothers, Michael Gourley and Giannie Flores; children, Isabella May and Riley Grace; grandmother, Phyllis Patz; many special cousins and several aunts and uncles. Private family services will be held at a later date. Fitzgerald Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to have assisted the family. To extend condolences visit www.fitzgeraldfh.com.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from May 22 to May 23, 2013.

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Aria Pipitone

January 7, 2023

Katie is so pretty and we all miss her

Riley

January 7, 2023

You will me seriously missies my it´s your child riley I miss you till this day your forever in my heart

april G

June 11, 2013

As I look up at the stars at night
And think of times we shared
Memories come flooding back
They all show how much you cared

Your kind and gentle nature
Your smile so big and wide
Thinking of these things
I know your always by my side

You've been a friend when times were hard
You've been a friend I can trust
In my heart you will always stay
Let god take care of you I must

In life its hard to find a friend
A friend so special and true
Whenever I think of this friend
In my heart KATIE I think of you

my darling friend,
when I went outside late that night,
I saw a star burning ever so bright,
I knew you had left this earth to go up above,
To rest in peace and have eternal Love.
But the memories of our days together,
Will stay deep inside my heart forever.
I love you girl never forgotten..always in my heart!

Sylvia Torres

June 9, 2013

You live forever in the hearts u touch.

May 29, 2013

My deepest sympathies to your family. I remember you from Neubert, Girl Scouts, softball. Always happy always friendly. A sweet girl. Sue Bultman

N Lighthart

May 26, 2013

It still shocks me everyday to know I can't just message you and see how you are. It came unexpected as it generally does. I'm sad about you being gone. I'm hurt that you aren't here. I know you're in a better place, but you shouldn't of left us so soon. I know you'll watch over your children, and make sure they're alright. But it doesn't change the fact that they would have needed you here with them growing up. RIP Katie, Everyone misses you greatly.

Jimmie Aranda

May 25, 2013

May you forever soar with the Angels...R.I.P

May 24, 2013

God be with your family at this time of grief and let them know that you are with them...

Michael Gourley

May 24, 2013

My Baby sister. It hit me all at once. You died a hero and with full grace. I sang "ooo child" while I held your urn on the way home. I will always make sure your girls are taken care of for they are my life and the greatest gift you gave us. I promise to keep your name alive so they never forget you. I will take care of mom until we are all reunited again. I feel you all over. Words ant even begin to explain the pain I have to think of a life without you or your girls. I love you I love you I love you. My shining star!

May 24, 2013

Katie your Uncle Bubbie and Auntie Paul will miss you dearly and you will be forever in our hearts !! We loved you very much ! We know that you are in a better place now and that we will see you again .Rest in Peace our dear Godchild !!,

Kelsey Langeler

May 23, 2013

We grew up together as the best of friends. I will never forget the great memories Katie gave me.
My family and I give our deepest condolences. We love you, RIP Katie

Kelli Rixie

May 23, 2013

im going to miss you baby girl you were one of the first people that was in the delivery room when i had jr you stayed through the whole day and part of the night you were an amazing person and one of my best friends i love you so much rip

Adrianne

May 23, 2013

I'm truly sorry for the loss of Katelynn. May you be lovingly comforted by God, who is the greatest source of comfort, as He grants you peace of mind and heart.

Nikki

May 23, 2013

Katie, I love you. I miss you. Taken too soon from our family. I know everyone is trying to be there for each other right now because we loved you so much. Will always be thinking about you and will always be there for those little girls, your mom, and your brothers.

RANDEL

May 23, 2013

KAITE, ILL ALWAYS REMEMBER GROWING UP WITH YOU AND MICHAEL AND WILL CHERISH WHAT MEMORIES WE HAVE TOGETHER AT FAMILY HOLIDAY PARTIES. MY HEART BREAKS FOR YOUR GIRLS, MOM AND BROTHER. RIP
RANDEL

Samantha Bonk

May 22, 2013

My deepest sympathy to your family. Thought and prayers are with you all. R.I.P Katie

leslie russell

May 22, 2013

My whole family is overwelled by your loss of your daughter and sister to Michael so very sorry for your loss but then again she is with her Father and Grandfather they are watching over her. So sorry again.

Auntie Donna Loska

May 22, 2013

My Sweet Kate, (I Always called you Kate), I Wish One More Time I could hear you say "In (and yes that is an "n") Not Going, And you Stayed here with Us!! I Love and Miss You SO Much, Sing Now with Our Lord Jesus and All the Angela, Because That's what You Are! So Long for Now, and until We Meet again, I Love You!! XOXOXOXo...

REGGIE WALKER

May 22, 2013

MY NAME IS REGGIE I KNEW KATELYNN SHE WAS A SWEET GIRL I WISH I COULD'VE HAD THE CHANCE TO WORK WITH HER ON MUSIC MY PRAYERS ARE WITH U I WILL BE WORKING ON A SONG FOR THE FAMILY CALLED"HEAVEN IS CALLING FOR ME

reggie walker

May 22, 2013

My name is reggie i knew katelynn she was a sweet girl it's sad that some thing like this had to take place but God has called another angel home to rest my prayers are with the family i'm a rap artist i will be working on a song for the family "called "Heaven is calling for me

Nikki

May 22, 2013

Oh Katie, I miss you and love you so much. I will always think of you every day of my own life. One of the ways I will do this is spending time with your girls (watching them grow up), your brothers, and your mom. This is so heart breaking for me to be signing your guestbook. Perhaps I needed a nice long cry, because before this, I felt like there was a deep hole in my stomach. Again, I love you, RIP.

Patty & Theresa Bubrick

May 22, 2013

To our extended family, words cannot express how sorry we are for your loss. Katelynn was such a beautiful girl inside and out, she is now your angel. The girls will have her eyes, beauty, humor & grace so her legacy will forever live. RIP babygirl! Our love forever. Theresa and Patty

jeremy and amanda smith/maxwell

May 22, 2013

We Will Pray and think of u often one day we Will all b together never forgotten just misses love You Smith family....an ángel taken to soon may u RIP u darling girl and watch over us all from heaven above xoxoxoxo <3<3<3

Cortney

May 22, 2013

Rest in peace sweet Katelynn. We will miss you and we will always love you.

Susan Davis

May 22, 2013

My heart is broken for your family, I'll be praying for all of you....S. Davis

May 22, 2013

KT..R.I.P. I love you and I will always miss you homie!!

ALEXIS

May 22, 2013

u will be missed deeply even tho we met not to long ago u still left footprints in my n ajs life ..yours daughters will be in my thought forever ..we love u ...R.I.P

May 22, 2013

Rip you will be greatly missed

carrie scaduto

May 22, 2013

R.I.P Katie.. i love you to the moon and back times a million... shine down on us always... ill never forget all our memories ill keep them in my heart till i see you again!! <3<3<3

May 22, 2013

R.I.P.

Nancy Moore

May 22, 2013

Deepest sympathy to all.

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