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Susan Kirschenheiter Obituary

Susan K. Kirschenheiter

LEXINGTON: Susan K. Kirschenheiter, 61, of Lexington passed away June 1, 2012 at MedCentral Health System.

Susan was born April 21, 1951 in Mansfield to Richard and JoAnn (Furrow) Steele. She graduated in 1969 from St. Peter's High School and was a life-long member of St. Peter's Catholic Church. Susan had a life-long love for quilting and crafting.

In addition to her parents, survivors include her husband of 37 years Gerald Kirschenheiter of Lexington; children Heidi (Joel) Vega of Mansfield, Megan (Denver) Dill of Cornwall, NY, Kimberly (Michael) Cotter of Columbus, Abigail (Sean) Harshbarger of Columbus, John Kirschenheiter of Columbus; grandchildren: Gary Vega, Aiden Cotter, Finnian Dill, Nolan Cotter; siblings: Cindy (Gordon) Wendling, Marylu (Brad) Larkin, Kathleen (Ed) Creel, Donna (Clint) Seevers, Mark Steele, Julie (Brook) Buckingham, Ann (Randy) Stiteler, Nancy Feltner, Jodi Steele; sisters-in-law Jane Barr, Kathleen Kirschenheiter; many nieces, nephews and other relatives.

She was preceded in death by brothers-in-law John J. Kirschenheiter, James P. Barr.

Friends may call at Herlihy-Chambers Funeral Home, 173 Park Avenue West, on Tuesday from 6 - 8pm with a vigil service at 6pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00 am Wednesday at St. Peter's Catholic Church with Rev. Gregory Hite officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Grove Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Project Linus.

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Published by News Journal on Jun. 4, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Susan Kirschenheiter

16 Entries

Dandra Gruber

June 9, 2012

News sometimes travels slow but we certainly wanted to share our sympathy with the entire family.We know Susan will surely be missed by all who knew her.
With love,
Dandra and Burt Gruber

Linda Waggle

June 6, 2012

To Susie's Family

We are deeply sorry for your loss. Words cannot describe the many emotions you undoubtedly have felt, neither can words soothe the pain you are experiencing at this time. Susie will be greatly missed and always know she will never be forgotten. From all the members of Mansfield Millennium Quilt Guild we collectively express our sympathy, may the Peace of God keep your heart and mind during the process of your healing.

MMQ

Satina Brown

June 5, 2012

My prayers are with you and know that Gods peace is with you.

Ron Dillon

June 5, 2012

To the Kirschenheiter Family, my prayers are with each of you during these difficult days. Susie was a sweet girl and always had a smile on her face. God bless you.

Betty Brinley

June 5, 2012

Dear Joann and Dick and family

You know I share your grief. Losing a child, no matter the age is the worst pain a parent can suffer. I know only too well the pain.
May I offer the following, as the best way I know how to tell you I understand.

I lend you for a little while
This child of mine, He said,
For you to love the while she lives,
And mourn for when she's dead

It may be six or seven years, or forty two or three,
But will you, till I call her back,
Take care of her for me?

She'll bring her charms to gladden you,
And shall her stay be brief,
You'll have her lovely memories
As solace for your grief.

I cannot promise that she'll stay
Since all from earth return,
But there are lessons taught down there,
I want this child to learn.

I've looked the wide world over,
In my search for teachers true,
And from the throng that crowd life's lanes,
I have selected you.

Now will you give her all your love, nor think the labor vain,
Nor hate me when I come to call, to take her back again?
I fancied that I heard them say, “Dear Lord thy will be done”
For all the joy thy child shall bring, the risk of grief we'll run.
We'll love her while we may, and for the happiness we've known,
Forever grateful stay.

But shall the angels call her, much sooner than we've planned
We'll brave the bitter grief that comes, and try to understand.

Linda Lannan Neal

June 4, 2012

My condolences to the Kirschenheiter and Steele Families.

Linda Lannan Neal St. Peter's Class of '71

Cindy Strader

June 4, 2012

What a warm and wonderful woman and mother Susan was. She always had a smile and encouragement to share. The thoughts and prayers of our whole family are with yours.

June 4, 2012

To the Kirschenheiter family, my sympathy to you all in the passing of your wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Susan was a great person in high school. Our class will surely miss her. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Don Schroeder

Chris Fisher

June 4, 2012

Why do the good ones die young? Sue was definitely one of the good ones and I know she will be dearly missed by family and friends. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.

Christine Herring

June 4, 2012

My condolence to the Kirschenheiter family.

Patti Buckingham Johnston

June 4, 2012

Dear Kirschenheiter and Steele Families, Our whole family sends our love to you at this sad time. Please know you will be in our prayers.
Warmest regards,
Patti Buckingham Johnston

Jo Ann (Martin) Richards

June 4, 2012

So sorry to hear of Suzie's passing. I remember the gentle and kind person she was in high school. Such a beautiful smile. Sending deep felt condolences to her family and friends.

Jennifer Lee

June 4, 2012

My condolence to the Kirschenheiter family!

Liz Gaulon

June 4, 2012

My condolences to Abby and her family.

Toni Kaufman

June 4, 2012

Susie was a sweet person. I loved seeing her at The Prairie Peddler. I will cherish the home made goodies she made that I use daily. Her smile and laughter will be missed.

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