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Alexandra PIEPHO Obituary

Alexandra "Ally" Grace Piepho, age 18, Naperville, IL, died Friday, December 21, 2012, at Edward Hospital of natural causes. She was born April 6, 1994. She is survived by her loving parents, Richard and Wendy (nee Johnson) Piepho; her adoring aunt, Linda Piepho of Chicago, IL; and uncles, Paul (Carol) Johnson of Antioch and Scott (Tanya) Johnson of Wilmette, IL; and many cousins. She is also survived by her maternal grandmother, Judith Johnson of Deerfield, IL; she was preceded by her maternal grandfather, Jared Johnson; and paternal grandparents, Carlton and Dorothy Piepho. Ally was a graduate of Naperville Central H.S. class of 2012. She was President of The Writers Block, a Peer Editor, a member of the National Honors Society and was in the top 5% of her class. She was also an avid member of the Chamber Singers choir of Young Naperville Singers. Most recently she was a freshman at Case-Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, and a member of the Residence Hall Authority. She loved learning, her school and her friends and family endlessly. Visitation will be on Friday, December 28, 2012, from 10 to 11 a.m., with a service at 11 a.m., at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1310 Shepherd Dr., Naperville, IL. Interment is at Naperville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Case-Western Reserve University Scholarship Fund (www.case.edu/giving/how/) or Naperville Education Foundation (www.nef203.org). Info: Beidelman-Kunsch Funeral Home and Crematory, (630)-355-0264 www.beidelmankunsch.com.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Dec. 26, 2012.

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Mary Frances Zambreno

January 30, 2013

Wendy, I am so sorry. I just sent a donation in Ally's memory to the NEH--I don't think I'll ever forget you showing pictures of her to my mother at someone's retirement party, how proud you were of her, and how delighted Mom was to see what a beautiful young woman your daughter had grown up to be. My prayers are with you and your family.

Peggy Matson

January 7, 2013

Rich and Wendy, my heartfelt and sincerest condolensces. As a mom of two teenage daughters (one named Alexandra/Ally), I can only imagine the weight of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers for a growing measure of peace and strength. Kind regards, Peggy Matson (Motorola)

Mercedes Onyemenam

January 5, 2013

R.I.P Ally. Words cannot express how shocked and deeply saddened I am by this news. I only pray that the Lord gives your family the strength to keep going on. You will be missed.

January 3, 2013

Richard & Wendy,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family through this difficult time.

Dan & Corrine Sitler

Susan Grossi

December 30, 2012

Thoughts, and prayers

December 30, 2012

Wendy and Richard,
My heart is broken for the two of you. I am at a total loss for words. Please know that you both are in our thought and our prayers. Ally clearly was a very special young lady, and heaven just received a beautiful angel to watch over us all.
Randy and Sue Grossi

December 29, 2012

Wendy and Rich,
Our deepest condolences on Ally's passing....we are so stunned. Ally was always such a cheeerful child. Our thoughts and prayers are with her and your family.
The Scanlon family

December 29, 2012

Wendy, I am so sorry to hear of your daughters passing...I am stunned, so young. Please know that you are in my thoughts.
Mark Mulac (Beauty Salon)

Tim Mulhair

December 29, 2012

I'm stunned to have heard about this. You'll be well-remembered and well-missed.

December 28, 2012

Dear Piepho Family,
I am so terribly sorry for your loss... I remember Ally on the soccer field a few yrs ago. Ally was a sweet girl whose light will continue to burn with inspiration. Bless you all,
Mary Keane

Jimmy Matthiesen

December 26, 2012

R.I.P. Ally, it's hard to believe that I just sat next to you in class the other day. You had the most amazing positive attitude, and you always added sunshine to my day. You will be missed.

Chris LaPorta

December 26, 2012

My very deepest condolences to Linda and the rest of the Piepho family. My heart is broken for you. I remember the day Ally was born. Linda was the happiest I had ever seen her; filled with pure joy, I could tell. She was so, so proud to be Ally's aunt! She will be remembered will great love, I know.

December 26, 2012

RIP Ms. Ally

Daniel Humphrey

December 26, 2012

I only knew her briefly as a member of Case Western, but was immediately inspired by her friendliness and passion. What an amazing person, may she rest in peace.

Leonard and Lillian Mickas

December 26, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Rothschilds

December 26, 2012

Our hearts and prayers are with you.

December 26, 2012

Dear Wendy & Richard,

Words cannot express our deep sympathy felt in the loss of your lovely Ally. Ally was so talented and touched so many with her kindness. Sending our prayers for comfort.
The Buchfink's (Debbie, John, Dan, & Haleigh)

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