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Lynise Weeks Obituary
"Lynise will be deeply missed, not only by her family here at the station, but by everyone whose life she touched" said Mark Strachota, General Manager and Vice President of TODAY'S TMJ4.
Bill Berra, News Director at TODAY'S TMJ4 echoed Strachota's sentiments - "We are mourning the loss of a great friend today. Lynise was a very important part of our newsroom – and an important part of our viewers' lives."
Ms. Weeks, a native New Yorker, came to Milwaukee in 1993 and began at TODAY'S TMJ4 as a general assignment reporter. After only six months, Lynise was selected to be the station's first consumer reporter, a role she filled until her recent illness kept her from day-to-day reporting. Over the years, Lynise has received much recognition along with many awards for her consumer advocacy and reporting.
Lynise Weeks was 41 years old. Funeral arrangements are pending.
Memories and Condolences
for Lynise Weeks
754 Entries
Janet Sockwell-Brown
November 17, 2015
Thinking about you on your birthday. I miss you!
LYNN
May 11, 2015
LYNISE YOU WAS SUCH A WONDERFUL AND CARING PERSON. YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART AND MIND. I MISS YOU SO MUCH
charles parker
May 5, 2015
R.I.p...you are truly missed
LYNN
April 15, 2014
LYNISE, I THINK ABOUT YOU OFTEN AND MISS YOUR SMILING FACE. EVERY TIME I COOK A RACK OF LAMB I REMEMBER HOW WE ALL AS A FAMILY AND FRIENDS WOULD EAT DRINK BE SO HAPPY AND WATCH THE FIRE WORKS FROM YOUR BALCONY. WE SO MUUCH LOVE AND LOVED YOU. UNTIL MY SISTER
January 25, 2013
Richard de Castro - Miss you, we went to school together NYIT you did Long Island News Tonight. Such a loving nice person. Your story will live on.
Alyce McNeil
September 14, 2011
I am so sorry to learn of my dear soror's passing. We met at Mizzou where she was my pledge mom, and we shared a passion for journalism and communication. She was spunky and beautiful ... and TALL! Miss you my DST soror! Blessings to your family, friends, colleagues and cohorts ... you are missed.
November 22, 2010
Happy Birthday....working to increase African American organ donors. The Providers' Group Inc. Tatia P. Jackson
Lynette Weeks Mogent
November 17, 2010
Happy Birthday.....
Lynette weeks Mogent
November 17, 2010
Happy Birthday......
Angie Briggins
October 30, 2010
Lynise, you brought many a smile to this face back in the day. When I was an insecure teenager at our high school, N.Y.S.P., you were a source of encouragement and strength when we would encounter each other, even though you were in the broadcasting program and I was in the magazine program. Outside of shop talk, I always envied your beauty and height, too. I had no doubt way back then that you would go very far in the journalism profession, and you must have enjoyed making such a strong impact on your viewers, judging by the loving comments made in this guestbook and the articles that I have read about your legacy. God bless you, Lynise. God bless your family and your dearest friends. To Lynise Weeks' family: Thank you for blessing the world with Lynise, and please accept these very belated condolences.
Diane Soto
October 28, 2010
May the memories of your daughters smile and laughter, help you in these trying times. God Bless
Christine Oliphant
October 28, 2010
It was always such a joy to be around you...sad to say that it was for a short time!!!
October 27, 2010
I had the pleasure of going to High School with Lynise. We are trying to put together our 30th reunion. How sad without Lynise. We all knew she would be greatly successful. How sad we all were when we found out just a few days ago that Lynise has been gone almost 6years. Our journalism teachers would have been so proud of her. I know she is in Heaven second in command RIP Lynise I can still hear your voice ahhahhahaha Vanessa Turman NYSP 1981
Marvis Wynn
October 27, 2010
Lynise I haven't seen you since 1981 when we attended high school. My fond memories of you are always having a camera, senior trip and vibrant pleasant personality. Rest in peace and may your soul he keep.
Marvis
Sharon Weeks-Turner
August 7, 2010
To Lynise Weeks family on your lost of a Love one May GOD continually bless you and may the love that your family had stay abound. Was surfing online for my family name and came upon this editorial. Sharon Weeks-Turner
Anthony Weeks
January 6, 2009
Lynise
Well as you already know MOM is with you now. I know you were watching and waiting for her. I take comfort in the fact that the two of you are no longer hurting and that you two are ok and most importantly together. Not only did my heart ache when you left but now mom. I have learned to embrace the pain, I still may cry when I think of you, now i shed tears for the two of you. I can't beleive you'll are gone. I will keep this short i miss yall and I will see yall again. Luv you guys.
Dean Andersen
December 30, 2008
To the Lynise's Family I want to express my condolences. I just learned of Lynise's death earlier tonight. I knew Lynise when she attended Journalism school at MU in the late 80's and early 90's. In fact Lynise lived with me for a couple months as she wrapped up work on her Journalism degree and before moving to Michigan. She was a wonderful friend and a joy to be around. I remember how she bolted out of the apartment when San Francisco had their quake, she made a beeline for the news room. Most of all I remember teaching Lynise to swing dance and laughing until our sides hurt. I remember the deep love she had for her family, and her friends. I also remember her passion for life. I'm sure she packed more into her 41 years than most people do in a lifetime. She was always a champion for fairness and equality. Her love and influence will be greatly missed. Her courage and passion will always be an inspiration to me.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Dean
Jenni Spinelli
November 5, 2008
God bless you my friend.
I have been thinking so much about you throughout this election. I am celebrating your accomplishments as a fine black women of character and strength as this country wakes up and elects its' first black president.
Amen, the black angels that were always so hard to find are circling you and all the others who have brought us to this moment in history.
I love you annd miss you-
Jen
Gregory Hannibal
August 6, 2008
I cant find the right words to say all that you meant to me. What words can sum up the life of a great person? Of all these enties I feel most blessed cause we grew up together.Hanging at "moms" after church. The "Rush Temple crew". You were my friend,my sister,my heart.My life is so much richer because you were in it. Yo te amo siempre mi amiga dulce.
jalynn Weeks-Boone
June 28, 2008
dear anut lynise i miss you very much as you know my birthday was last week wesday i am 10 now and again i miss you very much
Kasondra Weeks
January 8, 2008
I finally decided to sign to let you know a couple of things I never got to say. I love you. You were the only one who truly accepted me and the only one I could really talk to. The kids miss you, especially Toni. You will always be an inspiration to them: a wonderful woman, who made your own dreams, as well as others', come true. I’m sorry for the things you endured. I know you have peace now. You are truly loved and missed.
Pier Scott
November 15, 2007
This Saturday, Nov. 17 would have been Lynise's 44th birthday. We want to honor Lynise by naming a scholarship for her via the University of Missouri’s School of Journalism. Please join us in celebrating a fleeting, yet well-lived life. Through childhood adversity, financial obstacles and physical infirmities Lynise remained a truly inspirational person. No contribution is too small (or too large) and the university does not disclose donation amounts. If you don’t have the cash and are so inclined, please offer your prayers for a successful completion of this effort. We thank you in advance for your time, prayers and donations. Please feel free to share this information. Here’s how to contribute to the Lynise J. Weeks Memorial Scholarship:
1) Copy this address https://donatetomu.missouri.edu, under gift information, there is a prompt to “Please select a fund.” Since there are hundreds of funds, please select “Other (Please specify in comment box below),” and then type: “Lynise J. Weeks Memorial Scholarship” in the comment box.
Also, if you work for a company that matches charitable gifts, there is a prompt for this as well.
2) You may call the MU School of Journalism’s Development Office at 573-882-0334, and make a donation to the Lynise J. Weeks Memorial Scholarship via credit card.
3) You may send checks, payable to “University of Missouri–Columbia” to: Missouri School of Journalism, Office of Development, 103 Neff Hall, Columbia, MO 65211 (on your check’s memo line, Please note for: Lynise J. Weeks Memorial Scholarship)
With humble gratitude,
August 28, 2007
May the God of comfort grant peace to the family & friends of Ms. Weeks. My sympathies.
marquis antwan garner
August 23, 2007
I can't stop
signing this guest book,
Because I remember the great person
you were!!!!!! I know you have a spot in the heavenly seat!!!!!!
Janice Jones
April 10, 2007
I have avoided signing this guest book because it is so hard for me to believe that Lynise is not with us physically. To Anthony, Pinky, Lynette. You were all Lynise talked about. I remember the days of playing Pokeno in her living room. Lynise was my heart. I have so many first times with Lynise I introduced her into Delta Sigma Theta, I sponsored her, and I brought her into White Castle,by putting a word in wit Freddie. The last time I talked with Lynise she had just gotten her transplant. I still have a hard time with her passing, but I smile every time I talk about something we use to do. She was good friend and a sister to me. To Lynise's siblings and family, continue to keep her alive in your hearts where she made a difference. I know I will.
"Love Ya Smiley"
Madaline Reddy
March 24, 2007
After watching a consumer report on Channel 4, I remembered you. Don't know how my poor memory jolted to remember the name Lynise Weeks, but your diligence is etched in my memory. I hope this brings solace to family.
Stacey Gittens
March 15, 2007
I was given a call the other nite to inform me that you had passed. I just couldn't beleive it so I went to google and searched it for myself and to my surprise there it was. My heart is sadden by the news. I to can share many stories about her and her family and the spending time at the Weeks home. I just wanted the family and many friends of Lynise to know that South Jamaica Queens will miss her as well.
Clay Gittens
March 5, 2007
In searching the net for old friends I was so saddened to hear of the passing of Lynese....we had a long history....from the Buds of Promise to the Jr Usher Board....she will be missed
Anthony Weeks
January 8, 2007
Lynise,
Another Christmas has passed without you and it was hard. We who know you know this is your time of year. I thought by now this would be easy, but it isn't. I now realize the impact you had on me big sis, and I miss it and you. It is hard to believe that one of us is gone and I have not dealt with it yet. I know you are watching, I can feel it at times. I think of you often as I experience things I know I would have shared with you if you were still here. It's hard we all feel it and miss you. We are however a little less worried now that you have company. Tell Ed Bradley we said what's up. I Love you!
Your Little brother
Anthony
Latania Williams
December 8, 2006
My heat goes out to the family friends and fans of Lynise Weeks.We know she is in an better place now.Death is something you never get over.I can't image what you are going through.Are angel has left and went to heaven.She is looking down on us.She has an beautiful smile.We wasing prepare for her to leave the world not just yet.Please keep her in our hearts forever.I'm thankful for her life.And I'm thankful for her parents giving her life.We shall meet her in heaven someday.I wish it was some way I could bring her back.Love ya
Susan Gage
September 21, 2006
I just googled Lynise's name to see where she was, and found this! I'm shocked, saddened, and my heart goes out to her family. Even a year later, I imagine you still miss her. She was my editor at KBIA, and I was honored that she picked me (an undergrad) to help her the day she was doing a piece for KOMU and KBIA on the Webster decision, a story that involved a trip to Jefferson City and live reporting from outside the Courthouse in Boone County. When she got the job in Kalamazoo, we surprised her with an on-air tribute from the students in the newsroom. I'm proud to say she left a message on my answering machine telling me the tribute had made her cry :). To learn that she ended her career as a consumer reporter seems so perfect for such a determined person of good will. Peace be with her now, and with her family.
Faith Colter
September 4, 2006
Lynise and I met when she was pledging Xi Gamma Chapter in NY. What a beautiful person,what a wonderful friend. We became fast friends, sisters,family. Sometimes family lose track of each other and I was deeply shocked and saddened to just learn of her passing. I am so at a lose for words because she was in my thoughts often and I did not know exactly where she was, though I knew where ever she was she was doing great. While in college she was into photography and she took a black & white photo of myself and my little cousin. It was titled "Love in Sepia Tone". I still have that picture hanging in my room and would think of her each time I saw it. And I would wonder, how is Lynise. I wish I would have tried harder to find out. I miss you and I'm so sorry I did not get to say "See you later". It hurts. My love and prayers to the Weeks family whom I have not seen in many,many years, but remember so fondly. Lynette, and the twins. You probably don't remember me, but I remember all of you. I am so sorry. Lynise always had a special place in my heart.
Love you always,
Tanya Ewig
August 12, 2006
Its hard to believe that Lynise has been gone for a year now. I hope Heaven knows what a special lady they have up there.
marquis G.
August 10, 2006
I know your looking down on us,
you were truly an angel!
God bless you!!!!!!!!!!!
Lynn Carthane
July 29, 2006
Dear Lynise,
I write with a heavy heart this weekend because it has been a year since we gathered to remember you.
And though I've always thought time would heal wounds, sadly I realize I miss you good friend now more than ever before.
I watched "Last Holiday" with Queen Latifah and her character reminds me so much of your wonderful spirit and zest for living. There is not a day that I don't think of you and you enthusiasm and support for your family and friends. I know I speak for us all when I say... WE MISS YOU TERRIBLY, but thank goodness, we have a special angel looking out for us until we meet again.
Much love,
Lynn
Tirzah Peterson
April 1, 2006
My husband and I just learned of one of our favorites on local TV and it is nearly 8 months late. We were on vacation then and just assumed she was fighting again and we would hear from her on TV-we are heart broken!!
Mike McKean
February 7, 2006
First, I feel terribly guilty that I didn't keep up with Lynise over the past few years. I found out about her passing by chance while reading a trade journal months after the fact.
That said, I will always remember Lynise as one of my first and most driven students at the Missouri School of Journalism. I had the honor and privilege of meeting her mom and brother Anthony in New York many years ago then catching up for a few hours at WTMJ some years after that.
Lynise got into TV journalism for all the right reasons. Those of us she left behind have a light to live by and very big shoes to fill.
Diane Delegard
January 23, 2006
I just learned today of the death of Lynise Weeks (1-23-06). I am so sad! I lived near Milwaukee for many years and enjoyed her on televison daily. I was following her illness and it's complications last year. I moved to the northwestern part of Wisconsin 9 months ago and had lost touch about her condition. Today I thought of her while at work discussing a kidney transplant of a co-worker. I looked Lynise up on-line and read about her death. I am so saddened. I wish my own kidney would have worked for her.
She was a great woman, courageous and fun. She will certainly be remembered by me.
Warmly, Diane Delegard
Darren Hellwege
December 14, 2005
Lynise was very much loved and respected by the students with whom she worked here at KBIA and by co-workers as well, I thought she was so great.
brenda haney prowell
December 11, 2005
lynise it is all most christmas and i still miss you i really miss your pretty smile on t.v. my grand daughter miss you. she love you when we frist met you in the mall she still pray for the week family
we will never for get a friend you was the bests we pray for your tv friends too may god keep blessing the family i know you are praying for us too thank god for the time i knew you we love you lynise
Lynette Weeks
December 9, 2005
Well Lynise, this is again one of the many firsts we as a family have to face without you. We had to endure for the first time without you 11/17, your birthday. Now Christmas is upon us and nothing seems normal because it's not. I miss you so much and never stop thinking about you, Everyday I wake up I find my mind wondering back to the last times we spent together. I will never take anything for granted counting on a second chance. I may not get it. Christmas wont be the same this year without you. No matter what was going on in your life you always seemed to make it home for Christmas. Jalynn and I promise to keep you alive no matter what. We love you sister/Auntie.
Theresa Hannibal
October 23, 2005
What can I say, Lynise was a true leader and visionary. I grew up with her in Queens and all our friends became family. The Weeks House was the hang out for all our friends and Lynise at times the leader. She was always full of energy and would do anything for anybody.She inspired us, and she made her dreams come true. She will be dearly missed by all of us, especially the gang from South Jamaica Queens.
Kimberly L'Minggio
September 9, 2005
My deepest sympathy goes out to the family of Lynise Weeks. Keep God in your heart and soul and he will guide you peacefully during your time of grief. God Bless!
Cheryl Majchrzak
August 29, 2005
Lynise was a wonderful woman who always had a smile on her face. I
always watched her reports,always
smiling and laughing that was Lynise.Even though I didn't no her
she felt like a big sister to me.Her time here on earth was short
but Lynise lived every day to the fullest.We miss you Lynise.GOD BLESS THE WEEKS FAMILY.GOD BLESS YOU LYNISE.
Robert Jordan
August 22, 2005
i will always remember lynise smile.
Nadine Boone
August 16, 2005
Lynise we were friend in P.S. 219. You always looked out for me. We always told people we were sisters, because we looked so much alike. I was stunned to hear of your passing, and my thoughts and the thoughts of the Young Adult Choir of Rush Temple A.M.E. Zion Church, who you once directed, miss you. We will always remember you. I will also remember you and pray for your family.
Love, Nadine
Anthony Weeks
August 14, 2005
Lynise,
It has been a couple of weeks now since you went home. I am comforted in the fact that you are no longer in pain, wishing you could continue the life you came to know and love. You have a new life to live now for a very long time. I am ok with that, but when you left, my heart is a little emptier, i am sad and I cry alot. I MISS YOU! I miss all the times we spent on the phone swaping recipies, or the just the stories you had to tell. If I haven't told you enough, you were the greatest big sister a brother could have. You were always there for me, and know it or not, i learned alot from you. I will find a way to deal with how I feel, because I know you would want me to continue my life. Sis I thank you for being so strong and waiting for me to get there, though no words were spoken your eyes said everything you wanted me to know. It felt good to hold your hand and feel you squeeze back, or to kiss your head and see you move towards me, I thank you for that because you knew I was there. As I am faced with some of the same health problems as you, I promised you I would take better care of myself and be as strong as you were to the end. The kids told me to tell you they miss you and love you. Lynise I miss you.
Always Your Little Brother
Anthony
Marcia Frankiewicz
August 12, 2005
To the family of Lynise Weeks. It is amazing how a someone you never met in person can seem like a family member. The first time I saw Lynise on a broadcast, I was immediately drawn to her. Her warmth, wit, and intelligence came right through that small television screen. I never missed her segments, and followed with great interest her courageous medical battles. Lynise showed such strength and grace. She will be sorley missed. May God help your family cope with your great loss.
Vathana Thirakul
August 11, 2005
My condolences are with you!
Gwen Grayson
August 10, 2005
I would like to extend my sympathy to the family of Lynise Weeks. I lost my mom and gradmother to complications of Lupus so I understand deeply the toll this has on a family. God is good and he picks his flowers one at a time and he has chosen Lynise this round. R.I.P Ms. Lynise Weeks and God bless your family at this time.
Gwendolyn Grayson (Suitland,Md)
LYNETTE WEEKS
August 9, 2005
I WOULD AGAIN LIKE TO THANK EVERYONE WHO HAS SIGNED MY SISTERS BOOK. WE ARE VERY GREATFUL FOR THE PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS.
IT HAS BEEN ALMOST 2 WEEKS SINCE HER HOMEGOING AND IT'S VERY COMFORTING TO REMAIN IN YOUR THOUGHTS AND GARNER STRENGTH FROM YOUR PRAYERS.
TO THE BALDWINS, JACOBS,ANTOINIO RILEY, STEPHANIE, MELINDA (CTK), DR. SIEVIERS,MIKE ANDERSON,AND THE ENTIRE ST. MARYS STAFF(2ND&6TH FLOOR). THANK YOU WILL NEVER DO. THERE REALLY ARE NO WORDS TO EXPRESS MY GRATITUDE FOR WHAT YOU ALL HAVE DONE AND CONTINUE TO DO FOR ME AND MY FAMILY.
WHAT BINDS YOU ALL TO MY HEART IS THAT YOU ALL BECAME AND WILL ALWAYS REMAIN FAMILY TO ME. ALTHOUGHT DISTANCE SEPERATS US, YOU ALL WILL NEVER BE TOO FAR AWAY BECAUSE I WILL FOREVER CARRY YOU ALL AND YOUR KINDNESS AND LOVE IN MY HEART.
I REALLY DO LOVE YOU GUYS.
A MILLION THANKS.
Rachel Gagliano
August 9, 2005
Lynise had a spirit and life about her that was contagious-no matter what the situation, she could make you feel hopeful & positive. She always motivated others to keep going strong...no doubt finding the same strength in herself that she lent to others.
Lynise was an amazing woman. She helped me accomplish one of my life goal's- rooting me on the entire time, and was gracious, caring and so genuine in her happiness and joy when I finally realized my dream. Her kindness, energy and spirit will continue to live on in the hearts and hands of all the people's lives she touched. Lynise, you will be greatly missed. My heartfelt condolenses to your siblings and close family & friends. Thank You. The world is a better place because of you.
Amy Bergholz
August 9, 2005
Back in 2000, my twin sister and I ran (okay, you got us--walked) the half-marathon in Kona, Hawaii with Lynise Weeks in honor of the American Diabetes Association. I walked much of the marathon with Lynise and we talked about our diabetes and common experiences in Milwaukee. She was a regular everyday person with extraordinary life experiences and I enjoyed watching her on Channel 4 as well as getting the opportunity to know her personally and share in a special moment as the three of us--all diabetics--shared our difficulties, triumphs and commonalities together. Man, it was a killer 1/2 marathon running/walking through the lava pits of Kona, Hawaii with the heat index in the upper 90's and she didn't let her lupus or anything stop her--she let me run ahead at the end (the last mile or so) and relish in crossing the finish line with my sister, a bit ahead of her, but we spent many hours on that trail together and felt so proud to have the medal around oru necks when we finished. I know she's standing at the finish line of this portion of her life smiling and grateful for all she's been able to do and all the lives she's been able to touch. Blessings, Lynise.
ANNETTE HOPGOOD
August 9, 2005
ALTHOUGH I NEVER MET HER, I REALLY FELT LIKE I KNEW HER.WHEN SHE WAS ON THE NEWS SHE MADE US LAUGH AND THINK. LYNISE YOU WILL BE GREATLY MISSED BY YOUR VIEWERS,FAMILY,EXTENDED FAMILY AT WTMJ4 AND FRIENDS.I KNOW YOU ARE AT PEACE WITH OUR LORD AND SAVIOR.
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
Gina Bridges-Mangum
August 8, 2005
I am deeply saddended to learn of Lynise's passing. It's odd, but a couple of weeks ago, I was looking on the internet to see if I could pull anyone up from the old neighborhood (we grew up together). I said "oh yeah, let me see if I can pull Lynise up, I know she is a reporter somewhere". Sure enough, I was able to pull up her picture on the local news website, and I said to myself "awesome, she is doing great". I wondered about her and her life for a moment. I wondered about her siblings, Lynette, and "The Twins" Anthony and Antoinette. I said a prayer that they were all doing well in life, and then I moved on in my own life and thoughts.
She will be missed by many I am sure. She did have an infectious laugh, and she always took up for her brother and two sisters. She was an advocate for the people even when we were kids, so it does not surprise me that she has had such a rewarding career and has touched the lives of many people.
May you rest in peace.
Janet Feulner
August 8, 2005
I had the pleasure of listening to Lynise at our national conference for Community Health Charities. She was such an inspiration to all of us. With all she had to contend with it never showed in her voice or in her spirit. Although, I didn't know her personally, she had a way of making a connection to her audience while sharing with us her amazing story. Thank you Lynise for reminding me why our work is so important.
Jennifer Koch
August 7, 2005
What an amazing women! We will greatly miss her. She was instrumental in my husband and I getting married. She was in our wedding and we now have two beautiful children. Thank you Lynise for putting us together and being a wonderful part of our lives. Without you, our wonderful lives would not have happened. You will be missed.
Julie Wilson
August 6, 2005
Lynise - Your Smile said it All. Thank you for sharing your courage with us and may we all learn from it. Watch over that tmj4 news team, they may need you. Wear your halo and wings proudly, you certainly earned them. God Bless you and your family!
Joanne
August 5, 2005
Lynise, God called for an angel.
Elaine Bridges
August 5, 2005
Lynise and her family were my neighbors. I'm proud to have known her from the time that she was born. It does not surprise me that she was so loved and respected . She was always outgoing and friendly. She was smart and could have been anything that she wanted. I'm not surprised either, that she was an advocate for people. She was a people person. My personal condolences to her family with love
Suzanne Benedict
August 4, 2005
What an inspiration Ms. Weeks bestowed to so many. May she live in all our hearts, always.
Ireatha Plummer
August 4, 2005
I was sad to hear about Lynise Weeks passing I was glad I had the chance to see her on the news. She will be an inspiration to a lot of people, that no matter what you go through keep smiling and don't take life for granted and enjoy everyday as if it your last. MY GOD BLESS AND KEEP ALL OF YOUR FAMILY AT HOME AND ALSO AT WTMJ '' SMILING''.
Angela Bettis-Try
August 4, 2005
The angels are smiling in heaven right now Lynise. That's because you above anyone can make us smile and laugh. I had the pleasure of working with Lynise as a fellow reporter at WTMJ from 1998 - 2001. Lynise was one of the first people to welcome me and make me feel at home. That was her personality, warm and genuine. I am saddened to hear of her passing. She was really a wonderful person full of life, passion, friendship and love. Her passing is a loss for us but a wonderful gain for heaven.
God Bless You Lynise!
Monica I Sanchez
August 4, 2005
I had the pleasure and opportunity to work indirecting with Lynise when I worked for the JCI - Stock office. We only spoke on the phone for most occasions, but her laugh and sweet personality always shone thru. My deepest sympathies and prayers to the Weeks family, friends and extended family she had at WTMJ for whom I know cared for her so much.
Dave Kowbel
August 4, 2005
My wife and I express our deepest sympathies to Lynise's family, friends and colleagues. She was a credit to her profession and always told it " the way it was". We still miss her segments during the 10 o'clock news. We are both confident that she has truly found a place with the Lord.
Angela Rosenow
August 4, 2005
My sympathy to all who knew Lynise, especially her family. She will never be forgotten.
Gloria G
August 4, 2005
I was so sorry to hear of Lynise's death. I know she is in a better place and does not have any pain now. She will be missed by ALL. My prayers are with her family and all who new her.
pam busalacchi
August 4, 2005
My condolences and thoughts and prayers go out to Lynise's family and friends and co-workers.
She has been a great inspiration in her life and how she dealt with her illness. She was absolutely fun! to watch work and her style will be greatly missed.
I was diagnosed with Polycystic Kidney Disease two years ago and I greatly appreciate Lynise's situation and ability to get out the message of organ donation. Not only for kidney issues but for all the other health areas that organ donation touches.
God bless you in your final peace Lynise.
Gwendolyn Smith
August 4, 2005
My heart goes out to the Weeks family. My grandmother is dealing with this same disease and she also has kidney failure. I remember watching that special channel 4 story they did on Lynise, informing the public of what she was dealing with. Weeks family you are definitely in my prayers. May God bless you.
monica miller
August 4, 2005
My sympathy goes out to the weeks family. May lynise rest in peace. I didn't know her. However, there are several people in my life dealing with her disease. My heart goes out to her family.
Joy Robertson
August 3, 2005
I read about you in ShopTalk, and your story touched me. I never met you, but you are clearly a remarkable woman. As a reporter/anchor (KOLR-TV), I admire your strength in sharing your story and continuing to work despite your challenge. God bless you and your family... you are missed by those who didn't even know you.
-Joy
Rev. J Kneisley
August 3, 2005
Aways had a smile always had a kind heart. May she now find rest with God.
Mary Jo Zurawski
August 3, 2005
I had the extreme pleasure of caring for Lynise at St. Mary's over the last 10 years, first meeting her for a dialysis line placement, and finally in the ICU. I was always struck by her zest for life and positive attitude. I believe that it was because of this that Lynise lived as long and as fully as she did. When all hope was lost, Lynise would rally back and show us all who was in charge. I was also amazed by the TMJ4 family who visited her on a regular basis and became her support network. You are an inspiration of dedication, love and compassion. I'm sad for her loss, because Lynise was such a light to those who had the honor of caring for her. God places people like Lynise in our lives to teach us how to live...each day as a gift...each moment as a blessing.
Wishing you comfort during these difficult times. You will remain in my thoughts and prayers, and I will never forget a patient named "Lynise".
Wayne Dayton
August 3, 2005
It was an honour and a privilege to have been able to know and to have worked with Lynise. Her vibrancy, love, and enthusiasm will be sorely missed by all of us in an industry that is all-too-often bereft of kindness and understanding.
Maureen Krueger
August 3, 2005
A true inspiratioin for us all. You will be missed Lynise!!
Janie Mesa
August 3, 2005
I was deeply saddened by the loss of Lynise Weeks. She truly was an angel. I loved watching her segments on television, you can tell she put her all into all the segments. She was funny and was almost a big sister even though I am older. It is sad, I always wanted to meet her in person. I saw her at State Fair once but didn't want to intrude as she was with friends and I thought she needed her time with her friends. She had this great big smile on her face. My condolences to her family and friends. It is a great loss but know that Ms. Weeks wouldn't want us to be sad for so long, she would want us to continue on and pave more roads. Now I hope to meet her one day in heaven.
Teresa Bruce
August 3, 2005
One ray of the sun is missing now that Lynise is gone. I met Lynise in journalism school at the University of Missouri - Columbia - where her enthusiasm and friendship meant so much to our entire class that no-one will forget her. She was a kind soul, a compassionate reporter, a beautiful bridesmaid and champion of the potential in us all.
Rest easy, Lynise, your work here is done.
William Toomer
August 3, 2005
You will be missed. A better place awaits you. It was a pleasure growing up with you and even a greater pleasure to say I knew you when you became a success in Wisconsin. May God watch over your soul.
Angela Watts
August 3, 2005
I was saddened to hear of Lynise's passing. Being a native of Milwaukee I remember watching her on the news and seeing her at Elsa's restaurant. She was always smiling and had time to say a friendly hello. May you rest in peace.
Christina Etter
August 2, 2005
I was so saddened today to hear about Lynise's passing. I worked with her at WTMJ from 1999-2001. Her consumer reports always ran in the newscasts I produced. She was a pleasure to work with. As two native New Yorkers, we bonded instantly and talked often about Queens and life back east. She welcomed me with open arms. Her friendship was a great comfort when I was a newcomer in a new city. I'll never forget that. I send my prayers and love to her family and my former co-workers at TMJ.
c stone
August 2, 2005
I just wanted to say that I've only seen Lynise only a few times on the TV and my impression was always the same, this girl smiles alot and always expressed a real deep concern for her subject at hand. She always portrayed hope.
Steve Chamraz
August 2, 2005
I had the chance to work with Lynise as an intern and then as a producer at TMJ4.
Though I'm a decade removed from those days, I have many vivid memories of the time I spent learning at her side.
Lynise helped teach so many of us the ways of the business. She also showed us the drive and energy needed to do the job well.
Thanks, Lynise. I couldn't have done it without you.
Steve Chamraz
Chief Investigative Reporter
KCTV-TV, Kansas City
B S
August 2, 2005
My heart and deepest sympathy goes out to the Week's family, the WTMJ 4 family, Mike Jacob's family, and to everyone's life Lynise touched.
Mike Jacob, thank you for being there for Lynise. I met Lynise at Froedtert Hospital. It was a joy to talk with her. My health is being challenged also.
She inspired me so much with her loving spirit. When I finished talking with Lynise, I felt like I could leap a building in a single bound.
I've never met anyone like Lynise before. Her great strength, love for others, courage, smile and braveness was awesome to say the least.
Lynise was Ill, but she still found time, and strength to keep others encouraged, and inspired. She was my Inspiration. Lynise was a beautiful, loving, compassionate, and caring person.
Her legacy will remain an inspiration to me for the rest of my life. She was an inspiration to all of us, who struggle with life threatening disease and diabetes.
Her smile, and her kind words of encouragement will always be in my heart to keep me strong. Lynise is gone, but never forgotten. I love you, Lynise.
Your family, Coworkers, friends, and views are in my prayers. I'm looking forward to seeing you in heaven.
Rest in Peace, Lynise.
Michael Faretta
August 2, 2005
I am sorry too here that Lynise week's had Pased away last Thursday
i personaly did not know her but i
know her from the New's my
Condolenses go out too her own
Family and to her Coworker's at WTMJ4 New's in Milwaukee WI your
Friend Michael Faretta
YULONDA WILSON
August 2, 2005
Lynise was always a fun and exciting person to watch on the news. She made it fun to watch news at night. Her smile and her joy she had for her job will be greatly missed. I actually met her one time in the hallways of Columbia Hospital and she was going to see one of her doctors then, but she always had a smile on her face like nothing was wrong at all. What a bautiful lady. She will be greatly missed. She had a wonderful presence.
Randall Pinkston
August 2, 2005
Enthusiasm and determination. Those are the qualities I most remember about Lynise. She was always energetic, organized and focused on reaching her goals. As a desk assistant at WCBS-TV, she sometimes talked about her dream of becoming a reporter.
We were so proud when she managed to land her first job -and then made steady progress through the years, gaining the confidence and respect of her colleagues and her viewers.
We were proud, but not surprised because we always knew that Lynise would put everything into achieving her goals.
Lynise, I will miss your phone calls and our too-brief chats at journalist conventions. Thank you for flattering me into thinking that you needed my advice. The truth is, YOU inspired me.
May God grant your soul Eternal Rest, and comfort your family and loved ones.
Randall Pinkston
Correspondent
WCBS-TV (1980-1990)
CBS NEWS (1990- )
Susi Solberg
August 2, 2005
I was so sad to hear of Lynise's passing. My husband and I always loved watching her. She will be missed by many.
Marietta Heuer
August 2, 2005
When Lynise was reporting on TV. I always was there to watch and listen. I learned and laughed along with her. She always made me feel as if she was talking just to me. To her family and friends, always remember, God made her and surely Jesus came that day to take her home. We, your viewing audience will truly miss you. God Bless her family and friends. Mrs.R Heuer
Michele Blackman
August 2, 2005
When living in Milwaukee area always enjoyed listening to her stories. Rest in peace my dear.
John Garity
August 2, 2005
I was very lucky to have met Lynise at a Milwaukee Press Club event several years ago. I introduced myself, and told her I was a producer at a competing station, and she treated me like a long-lost friend. She was truly a genuinely nice person, and I consider myself lucky to have met her.
Grace Sims
August 2, 2005
To Lynise's Family, all of those at Today's TMJ4 who loved and will miss her so much, and her many, many friends, my heartfelt sympathy goes out to you. I loved watching Lynise. In a family of 12 siblings, five of us have or had diabetes. Our oldest brother succumbed to it and other illnesses in December, 2001. The eleven of us left here cherish life, I hope HALF as much as Lynise Weeks did. Lynise, I will miss your humor, and always admire your faith and courage. May God be with those you leave behind. I hope to meet you one day.... GDS
Emma Blackmon
August 1, 2005
I was very sadden to hear of Lynise's passing...but at the same time I am rejoicing because I know God have just came and got another one of His Angels.
You will be missed, Lynise...but you will not be forgotten.
Kristin Nelson
August 1, 2005
I was very saddened to hear about Lynise passing away. My heart goes out to her family and friends. On July 30th my little sister would have be 30, but she passed away at the age of 21 from a bad car accident. We let 12 balloons go up to her on Saturday and we sang Happy Birthday to her! I also thought of Lynise that day and how beautiful the day was! May you stay strong for her and keep the good memories with you it helps in the healing process! God bless you and keep you forever!
Kris!
Jennifer W.
August 1, 2005
It is rare when a TV personality really touches so many people as Lynise did; She will be deeply missed.
BRENDA MCMURTRY
August 1, 2005
She was a gem and always caring for the welfare of others. She will be missed.
Andre Jackson
August 1, 2005
I knew Lynise for nearly 20 years. She was a wonderful, funny and warm person and will be sorely missed. May God grant her eternal peace and rest, and solace to her family...
Terry Williams
August 1, 2005
You are an inspriation to all. Your family must be so very proud of you.
iola johnson
August 1, 2005
you will be miss.by everone
JaiCobi Cobb
August 1, 2005
She died at such a young age im only 19 but I will really miss her. She was always concered about our health and now whos going to keep us up todate on. Well may she rest in peace.........
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