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Cecilia Schaffhausen Obituary
Cecilia Lee Schaffhausen
RIVER FALLS, WI - Cecilia Lee Schaffhausen age 5 of River Falls died Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at her home. She was born on May 17, 2007 in River Falls, WI. She attended the C.H.I.L.D. Center. Cecilia enjoyed gluing, painting, making art with nature, and insect exploration. She was a #1 baby lover, a budding musician, future CEO and mom of the year. Her favorite restaurant was the Song Garden in River Falls. She is survived by her mother, Jessica; aunt, Mary Liz Stotz; uncle, John Stotz; maternal grandparents, Phillip and Becky Stotz; cousins, Eryn Elizabeth Schlotte, Leeam Jacob Davis. Also surviving her are her paternal grandparents; Roger (Doreen) Schaffhausen and Suzanne (Tommy) Allen; aunts and uncles, Eric (Kara M.) Schaffhausen, Jon (Emily) Schaffhausen, Ben (Kara L.) Schaffhausen, Sonny (Michael) Knowles, Jehu Allen, Hannah Allen, godmother Megan Larsen; cousins, Liam, Abigail, Madelyn, Leah, Tyler, Sam, Olivia, Grace; godfather, Kevin Leveille; great great aunts and uncle, Aline Colter, Erhard and Donna Stotz; and many other aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by great grandparents, Flint and Mary E. Watt, Harold and Virginia Stotz, Donald and Bernice Schaffhausen; step great grandmother, Gladys Schaffhausen; great uncles, Nicholas E. Stotz and Thomas A. Colter. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at 7:00 pm at Kilkarney Hills Golf Club (163 Radio Road, River Falls). Visitation will also be Tuesday from 4:00-7:00 pm at Kilkarney Hills. Private family services and interment will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be designated in Cecilia Lee's name to the Current 89.3 Minnesota Public Radio 480 Cedar Street Saint Paul, MN 55101 or Benefit Account for the Schaffhausen Girls, c/o First National Bank, PO Box 166, River Falls, WI 54022. Arrangements are with Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services of River Falls.
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Memories and Condolences
for Cecilia Schaffhausen
Jennifer Hanson
July 11, 2013
As I watch my three girls my heart still aches for your family. Blessings to you guys as time moves forward.
Glen Hausfeld
July 10, 2013
Again peace to the family.
Glen Hausfeld
July 24, 2012
Peace,Peace,Peace,,,,,,,,,
Angi Resch
July 20, 2012
I will always remember Cecilia's smiles and laughs at vacation bible school. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Jean Schlimme
July 18, 2012
Jessica, you don't know me but I have been praying for you and your family ever since I heard about your beautiful daughters. Please know that many people that you don't even know will be praying for you. I will be praying for you for years to come. God bless you on your journey through this. Always remember that God is with you. My heart is broken for you. Please take care of yourself.
Connie Kaylor
July 17, 2012
I am so very sorry for your unimaginable loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends. May your memories carry you through this extreme time of sorrow and pain.
Anna Stevens
July 17, 2012
Jennifer and Family-
Words cannot express how very sorry I am for the loss of your 3 baby girls. I dont know you or your family but I offer my condolences and prayers. I can only pray that you are able to find some peace in this very difficult time.
A Caring Stranger
July 17, 2012
Losing you, the world became a little less sweet.
Rita Brecount Eickstadt
July 17, 2012
I am so sorry for the loss of your 3 beautiful girls. I pray that time will heal your broken hearts. May you find comfort in family and friends, and I hope that the memories that now bring tears to your eyes, will someday bring a smile to your face. God bless all of you.
Deb
July 17, 2012
You will always be remembered and your life has touched more people than you could ever imagine!
July 17, 2012
Rest in peace precious angel.
Carrie Jacobs
July 17, 2012
Keeping you and your family in our prayers.
Tim Roesler
July 17, 2012
We are holding you in our hearts at this time.
-employees of Minnesota Public Radio (including 89.3 The Current)
Tim Roesler - SVP & General Manager
Amy Mann
July 17, 2012
Praying for your broken hearts to be comforted and for God to wrap you tight in his embrace during this tragic time. Will be thinking of and praying for you.
Kathy Warren
July 17, 2012
My deepest condolences for your horrific loss. May the memories of the fun times you spent with your three beautiful daughters bring you some peace. God bless you and your family. I'm so sorry.
Nancy Ackerman
July 17, 2012
God Bless this entire family. I am taking these notices to church Wednesday night to pray for the families of these beautiful little girls.
July 17, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Mary Meisner
July 17, 2012
Jess, Phillip, Becky, Mary Liz & John,
May God give you the strength to get through today and the courage to face the days to come. These little angels will forever be in our hearts.
With much love,
John, Mary, Josh, Lucas & Ann
Mike Hatfill
July 17, 2012
May God comfort you in the knowledge that Cecilla Lee will always live in your heart and the hearts of those who loved her.
Sheree McKane
July 17, 2012
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Susie Parks
July 17, 2012
I have never met you or your family, but I am praying for all of you, May the Lord envelope you with love and comfort, and bring you peace. I am so terribly sorry for your incredible loss.
sonia theis
July 16, 2012
You are a beautiful angel now. God has blessed you. You are beautiful. RIP sweet Cecilia Lee. Hugs in Heaven
Amanda Culp
July 16, 2012
I got to know you well Cecilia as your Bible School leader w/ my sister! You were SO funny, and always so excited to see your sisters when we passed their group. We would play and play and i am cherishing the picture of you and i together & the time i got to spend getting to know the great girl you were. I am praying for your mother, and the rest of your family everyday. I love you little one, and i know i have 3 very sweet angles watching over me everyday. Rest In Peace
lucy williams
July 16, 2012
Words cannot express the deep sympathy I hold for your entire family. God Bless you.
July 16, 2012
RIP Cecilia. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Terribly sad....
becky
July 16, 2012
May your lil Angel Cecilia R.I.P . WE'VE NEVER MET . BUT MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO TO YOU IN THIS TIME OF SO MUCH LOSS AND SORROW.
July 16, 2012
May you rest in peace little lady.
July 15, 2012
May she rest in eternal light. God bless your family in this time of needless sorrow.
Jennifer Hanson
Jen
July 15, 2012
I am truly sorry for the loss of your girls. This is a tough time for you now and within time you will get through this. Just remember all the good memories you shared with your girls and remember their wonderful laughs and smiles. Know they are looking down upon you now, not wanting you to hurt.
Susan
July 15, 2012
My sympathies.
Dawn
July 15, 2012
Rest in peace Cecilia
Jim & Jill McEachern
July 15, 2012
Lighting a candle for you. May your light shine forever!
Sandy Summerfield
July 15, 2012
So sorry to hear of your loss of Cecilia which her life was takened to soon. Did not know her but read about it and what a sad thing to hear about with someone so young. She was full of spirit and life and will be missed by many. She is God's hands know and he will take care of her. Thoughts and prayers are with you and God will help you get through this even though none of us understand it.
Susan
July 15, 2012
I've never met You,My Heart Aches for You, rest in Peace sweet little one
Julia Sitanggang
July 15, 2012
We will feel your spirit each time a brand-new bunny hops through the yard.
July 15, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
I am a mom and I lost a child however our situations are different. I can't imagine. One thing no one can take away from you are the memories.
I am a good friend of Val Gunnerson, your co-worker.
God's Peace and Love,
Karen C.
New Hope, MN
Linda Ziniel
July 15, 2012
Many thoughts and prayers to everyone. May the love and support of your friends and family get you through your sorrow.
Ed Burns
July 15, 2012
We have never met, but I share your sorrow at this difficult time.
A Dad and Grandfather from Anoka.
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