Skylar Kooken Obituary

Skylar Kooken, 16, of Sugarcreek Twp. died on Nov. 4, 2012.

Published by Dayton Daily News from Nov. 4 to Nov. 6, 2012.

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Rest in paradise Skylar, Sophie and Julianna. You all are beautiful. May the good Lord bless you all and take care of you. <3

June 18, 2013

Even though I didn't know skylar. Skylar you are missed by so many people and mean so many things to people they just want you to know they love u and wish you were here with us now. We will see you soon skylar rest in peace skylar. R.I.P Skylar kooken

May 19, 2013

We miss you Skylar, we all want you back here with us. you too Soph and Juls you guys too. I never stop thinking of you guys love you also much. *kisses to my misses to heaven and back*

A Friend of the girls

April 21, 2013

Rip julianna everyone misses you its so hard to believe ur gone and your not coming back the world has lost a wonderful and amazing girl but heaven has gained a beautiful angel shin bright julianna I know ill see you again someday gorgeous but until then jay keep me safe hun I love u gorgeous rest in paradise bebe<3 ill never forget you for as long as I live

a close friend

November 28, 2012

We were neighbors of Linda and Gale Kooken in Englewood and our sons went thru school together. We extend our condolences to the entire family. May God grant you peace and comfort.

Penny Keller

November 19, 2012

turczynowskyj

November 15, 2012

Still to this day thinking of your entire family, such a beautiful daughter, sister, and grand daughter amongst so many other things. I did not know Skylar, but I know she will be greatly missed. I lost my sister four years ago, tragically. I'm keeping you all in my prayers. A loss like this was hard for my siblings and I but it does bring your family closer, hopefully your family will bond in her spirit and feel the love for her live on between you all.

Elvia a. Jones

November 14, 2012

I cannot express how upsetting it is to hear about the loss of this young girl as well as all others involved. Just by looking at Skyler's photos she must have been one happy/wonderful girl. I'm sure she enjoyed her time here and is now at "home" with God. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Caroline

November 14, 2012

I heard of this tragedy on the news, and I just wanted to express my condolences to all 3 of the families and the multitudes of friends that have lost their beautiful daughters, sisters, granddaughters, and dear friends. My God forever embrace your angels and may they always be watching over you until you meet again. Peace and love to you all.

Kathy

November 13, 2012

Prayers and Sympathy goes out to Skylars Family and Loved and many friends.Skylar was such a Beautiful young teen, its so sad she was taken so soon from all of you .May our Lord comfort all of you and keep in his Grace in days weeks n months to come .Skylar -JULIANNA AND SOPHIE are with peace in the arms of our Lord watching over all of thier Loved ones being your Guardian Angels until you all meet again.RIP

Feightner-Arm Family

November 10, 2012

November 10, 2012

Even after life is gone
In our hearts your love lingers on
Even after you have left our sight
In our thoughts
your light shines bright
Even after you are gone
In our memories
you forever live on. Thoughts and prayers with you today.

Tony

November 10, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Hendricks

November 9, 2012

My condolences to you and your family at the your loss. You will be in our thoughts and prayers now, and in the days to come.

The Rodenburgh Family

November 9, 2012

We are very sad for the entire Kooken family. Our thoughts are with you all, everyday.

Jim and Lisa Braun

November 9, 2012

Kelli, Scott, and the entire Kooken family, may you all find the strength to get through this most difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you.

Nicki, Annie, and Patrick

November 8, 2012

sor sorry for your loss a really is a big loss of all three girls ay bellbrook high school my prayers are with you

joe kenney

November 8, 2012

This is so heart breaking. Another beautiful young soul taken to soon. I can't even imagine the pain this family is feeling. My deepest condolences and prayers go out to this family and the other 2 families that are involved in the loss of these beautiful young girls. R.i.p Skylar

Jenny & John Wren

November 8, 2012

In the life of Skylar, May your smile live on

kelley

November 8, 2012

Kelli and Family,
We are so sorry for the loss of your daughter. Praying for your strength and that God will surround you with His peace and love at this time. Deepest Sympathy.

Steve & Robin Nuttall

November 8, 2012

Gale, Linda & Family,
Tom and I are so very sorry to hear of your loss. I know you where very close to her. We never know why Gods takes our loved ones, but we have to learn to live with it. We have had you in our thoughts. Tom & Gerry Woodyard

November 8, 2012

So sorry for the loss of your beautiful daughter and sister. Our family grieves with you during this tragic time.
Rob, Alyssa and Alexis Schuster and Becki Littman, Paul and Taylor Burchfield

November 8, 2012

Kelli and Matt, even as the time goes by I cannot get your terrible loss out of my mind. As a parent I can't even imagine what you are going through. All I can do is admire your strength as you deal with this and can see thru words how you are there for others during this pain. May God Bless you both and your family as Skylar looks down from above.

Kevin Duncan

November 8, 2012

Our deepest sympathy to the grandparents, parents, siblings and all family to the beautiful Skylar Kooken. No words can express our sorrow. Love, your cousins Jeff, Denise, Kristen and Amber Tudor

Jeff Tudor

November 8, 2012

My heart breaks for this family and the other two families. I pray for comfort and strength for the families and friends. May her beautiful spirit remain alive with you forever.

November 8, 2012

We love you...
We are holding you up in love & prayer,
now and forever!

The Karras'

November 7, 2012

Kelli:

I worked with your mom and dad at Spinnaker when Skylar was born and remember how proud your mom was as a grandmother. We met several times, and I also had the opportunity to meet Skylar as a baby. I am so sorry for you and your family. We will pray for God's comfort for your, and peace for Toni and Woody.

Sincerely,

Rick and Jo Ray

Rick Ray

November 7, 2012

As a member of the Bellbrook community, and a neighbor, I would like you to know that the tragic death of your beautiful daugher Skylar has touched all of us. I am praying for your healing, and have lit my candle tonight to light her way to heaven.

November 7, 2012

Deepest sympathy in the loss of your beautiful daughter. We are so sorry. Rest in your fond memories of Skylar and know she is in good hands, His hands.... Prayerfully, the Comer & Fecke families. Englewood OH

November 7, 2012

May God bless you and may your hearts be kept warm by her memory. Deepest sympathies to all who loved her.

November 7, 2012

Because there are no words to make things better, I found someone else's words that brought a beautiful visual to my mind..may it bring the same to yours..
"A butterfly lights beside us like a sunbeam
And for a brief moment its glory
and beauty belong to our world
But then it flies again
And though we wish it could have stayed...
We feel lucky to have seen it."
Author Unknown

Lou Ann Schafer

November 7, 2012

Kelli you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this very sad time. May God comfort and heal all your family in this time of need. God Bless your Family.

Sincerely,
Don & Susie Dooley

November 7, 2012

I share my sincere condolence to the families that lost their loved ones, may God give them the fortitude to bear the loss as forgetting the incident will not be easy. Hold tight to memories for comfort. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Victoria Farmer

November 7, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are always with you and your family.

Tracy and David

November 7, 2012

To the Kooken family my prayers are with you. Remember, Skylar is now your guardian angel. God will help you through this.

Sheila Smith

November 7, 2012

Our children were all older Bellbrook High School students, but we wanted to say how sorry we are for your daughter, Skylar. We will pray that you can find peace in the days and months to come, and know that she is in God's hands. Sincerely, The Robinson Family

November 7, 2012

Dear Matt & Kelli,
We are so sorry for the loss of your beautiful daughter Skylar. Our hearts break for you and we are praying for God's love and healing.
Our deepest condolences go out to you and your family.
Dan,Angie and Hypes Family

November 7, 2012

Thinking of you and praying for you...

Alisha Chmiel

November 7, 2012

Katie has such wonderful memories of skylar Our thoughts and prayers of healing we send to your family. God bless. The leetch family

November 7, 2012

Sky...for what seemed forever, you were always coming over to see Christian....we became so close and I miss your friendship and your amazing heart, the sound of ur voice and the enterouge of people you always brought with you...lol..the girls will miss you and Sophie...It still cracks me up you used to tell your friends I was your stepmom!! LOL I love you and I know you loved me and I'm so heartbroken we didn't get to spend more time together....Christian will never know his big sister who adored him so much....I love u beautiful Sky!!!

Heather Bodine

November 7, 2012

So Sorry

November 6, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with the family of this ANGEL. May God be with all of you at this most difficult time.

Lema Wright

November 6, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you all.

Debbie Potter

November 6, 2012

James Mullins

November 6, 2012

Kelli,
My heart breaks for your loss. Please know that I have been praying constantly for your family.
Deepest Sympathies,
Connie

Connie Engler

November 6, 2012

Matt & Kelli: My heart is breaking for you and your family. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Vickie Walsh

November 6, 2012

Kelli,
I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers!

Leslie Pobst

November 6, 2012

From an old friend im sorry we lost touch

November 6, 2012

Matt, my deepest sympathies. Your family will be in my prayers.

Keith Moore

November 6, 2012

Kelli,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this difficult time.

Maggie Oaks Washburn

November 6, 2012

Matt and Kellie,
I am so sorry. No words can ease your pain, but you have my most heartfelt condolences. She is beautiful and I know she made you proud beyond words. God Bless your family.

Holly Conway

November 6, 2012

We are so very sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in your memories.

Mr. and Mrs. Crosby

November 6, 2012

Matt, Kelli & the entire Key / Kooken families, I've been struggling with finding the right words to post & have realized there are no right words. I am deeply sorry for your loss & can not imagine what you are going through & how you are feeling. I am praying for all of you & Skylar's friends to find peace & healing. Please let me know if I can do anything to help.

Jenni, Kayla & Maddie Schaurer Auxier

November 6, 2012

I'm so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers I didn't really know skylar buy I knew Anthony so well he was practically my brother and to see that your daughter made him so happy made me happy. I can't imagine what your going through but she will always be with you. Your beautiful daughter is now your beautiful little angel.

November 6, 2012

Kelli and Matt-
Please know we are so saddened by the tragic accident that took your little angel's life. Godspeed to your family..
Gerrie & Larry Andersen/ Vandalia Ohio

November 6, 2012

Dear Matt,
I cannot begin to express how sorry I am for your loss, and how much I have been praying for you and your family. My heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you all.

Jenny Hammond

November 6, 2012

We are so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
~Rob, Susan, Tyler, Jenna Saul and Megan and Ryan Myers

Susan Saul

November 6, 2012

Thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Respectfully.

D. Crosby

November 6, 2012

Love you sweet girl. You left us too soon and will be missed so deeply. Watch over your beautiful mom and dad and don't forget to keep your mom updated on what Lexy is up to big sister:). Your brothers will never lose sight of your strong, vibrant personality and love. It's so hard to say you are in a better place now, because I know the best place I ever saw you was right next to your mom:).

Tracy Kizer

November 6, 2012

There are no words to adequately express how sorry I am for your loss! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.

Leigh Watkins

November 6, 2012

Prayers with the family.

Samantha Prater

November 6, 2012

Dear Matt & Kelli,
No words can articulate the sorrow I have for your loss. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Jonathan Stringer
Bloomington, Indiana

November 6, 2012

Praying for all of you every day. We are deeply saddened to hear of your loss.

Andrew, Kristin, and Drew Lowery

November 6, 2012

Love and prayers for friends and family of this young girl.

November 6, 2012

Our heart breaks for your family!!!! We are praying for you and will keep you in our the thoughts!!!!!

the Muhlenkamp's

November 6, 2012

We are so sad to hear about Skylar. Our hearts are heavy for you and we pray that God will comfort you at this very difficult time. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.

The Songer Family

November 6, 2012

I KNOW ,SKYLAR,WAS THE LIGHT OF YOUR LIFE AND SAYING I AM SORRY FOR HER DEATH DOES NOT CONVEY MY SORROW FOR YOU FAMILY.SHE WAS BEAUTIFUL AND FULL OF LIFE,AND SHE IS A LOSS TO THE WORLD.SHE IS WITH YOU DAILY.

BARBARA DANNA

November 6, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Scott & Diana Geisel

November 6, 2012

So so sorry to the Kooken family. Many thoughts and prayers for you all. May Love and Light be with you.

November 5, 2012

We are so deeply sorry for the loss to your family with Skylers passing. May you reach out and find the hand of God there waiting for you to hold on to. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. The Seni Family

November 5, 2012

So sorry for your loss, prayers for your family

Tiffany Northcutt

November 5, 2012

Campbell's

November 5, 2012

Although I didn't personally know Skylar, I am so devastated by the loss of her and her friends. Please know that there are so many prayers and thoughts being sent to your family and all of those affected by this tragic accident!!

November 5, 2012

so sorry for your loss, you and your family are in our prayers.

November 5, 2012

So sorry for your loss. May your memories bring you comfort and solace.

November 5, 2012

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Jennifer Lee

November 5, 2012

Love you Sky! Please send your presence to your mama and your daddy!!! Praying for this precious family!

The Gudorfs

November 5, 2012

Words cannot express the sorrow I'm feeling for you, Kelli, and your entire family. May God hold you tightly in his arms and ease your pain. RIP sweet Skylar. xo

Margy Hood

November 5, 2012

Matt and Kelli, We are very saddened to hear about Skylar. Just remember you will be with her again. Until then she will be in your hearts. God bless your family.

Debbie & Mike Moore

November 5, 2012

Skylar, this world will never be the same without you! You will forever me missed. Until we see you again. All our love!

Jessica Bower

November 5, 2012

This is a parents worst nightmare..we are so sorry to hear of your loss and are praying for you and your family...Grandparents in Centerville

November 5, 2012

Too young..too soon..loved by many..missed by all..especially me

Bottom

November 5, 2012

I was so very sorry to read about your loss. You and your family are in our prayers.

Dan Singer

November 5, 2012

Prayers and thoughts are with the family and friends of Skylar...God Bless from the Niese Family, Dayton, Ohio

November 5, 2012

My heart goes out to you tonight. You are in my prayers!

November 5, 2012

Kelli,
We weren't close friends in school but my heart breaks for you and your family with the tragic loss of your daughter. It's absolutely unimaginable to possibly know what your going through. Many many thoughts and prayers being sent to you and your family.

Jennifer (Lightcap) Hunter

November 5, 2012

Kelli, I am so sorry for your loss.All of us at the Residenz are thinking of you and your family. Officer Tim Liddy

November 5, 2012

I can do all things through Christ wh strengthens me. Prayers fr everyone.

November 5, 2012

My son Caleb attends school with your son @the middle school, today he broke down. We are all saddened by your loss. May god hold your family close. God bless your family for now and forever. The Leonard Family.

Lisa Leonard

November 5, 2012

We are praying for your family.

Couch

November 5, 2012

To the Kooken family,
We can not express in words how truly sorry we are for your loss. Just know that you are in our prayers and that we are always here if you need us.

Billy & Stephanie Sutterlin

November 5, 2012

So very sorry of your loss. May God help you and your family thru this difficult time....She will never be further than your memories, she will always be in your heart.

Jennifer Blake (Glueckert)

November 5, 2012

So sorry for your loss.

November 5, 2012

May God help you deal with this..such a tragedy for such a young woman.

Jerry..Centerville

November 5, 2012

May God's angels be with you in this time of great sorrow.

November 5, 2012

Dear Kelli and Family:

No words can take away the pain. Just know that there are friends thinking of you and praying for peace.

Warm regards,

Lori and Michael Roediger

November 5, 2012

smith's

November 5, 2012

We are so sorry for your loss. Our hearts are heavy and our prayers are high. We Can't imagine how you feel. Stay strong and only time will heal.

The McMillin's

November 5, 2012

Our hearts are filled with sadness for the Kooken family. You will all continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. RIP Skylar....you are such a beautiful angel

Curt and Stacy Conley

November 5, 2012

My brother was one of Skylar's friends. He and my whole family miss her so much. I remember her coming over to our house and she was always so nice. I am so sorry for your loss.

Ashley Pham

November 5, 2012

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