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Brandon Sipe Obituary
Brandon M. Sipe, 20 months, died on Wednesday, June 11, 2008 at 9:15 p.m. in the Emergency Room at OSF St. James/ John W. Albrecht Medical Center in Pontiac. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, June 16, 2008 at 11 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Pontiac, with Msgr. Thomas Mack officiating. Visitation will be held on Sunday, June 15, 2008 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Martin-Burke Funeral Home in Pontiac. Burial will be held at St. Mary's Cemetery in Pontiac. Memorials may be left to the OSF Foundation in Brandon's memory. Brandon was born on Sept. 29, 2006 in Bloomington, IL, a son of Dr. Brian and Kimberly, nee
Lombardo, Sipe. He is survived by his parents of Pontiac, one sister, Samantha Sipe and one brother, Charley Sipe, both at home; his maternal grandparents, Elaine and Joe Lombardo of Surprise, AZ and his paternal grandmother, Nancy Sipe of Winterhaven, FL. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Ken Sipe. This obituary may be viewed and private condolences left at
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Nicki Jones-Fagust
July 22, 2008
Brian and Kim -
Ken just shared the terrible news of Brandon's death with several of us today. I am so sorry and can't imagine your pain. Your entire family has been so special to ours and my parents send their condolences as well. He was a beautiful boy and my heart just breaks for you.
Lori and Joe Dechene
June 24, 2008
Doc and Kim, We have your whole family in our prayers and we are so incredibly sorry for your loss. There are not words to express our deep sympathy. God Bless you all.
Stacey Nielsen
June 22, 2008
Kim and Brian,
We continue to keep your family in our thoughts and prayers. Brandon was such a beautiful little angel. He will live in your memories, and he will sit in the lap of his Aunt Lori as they enjoy eternity in heaven. We love you both. We know there will always be an emptiness in your lives, we hope you find the strength and love in family, friends, and God to once again find happiness.
Love,
Dave and Stacey Nielsen
Barbara Wehrmann
June 19, 2008
Kim & Brian,
There can be no greater pain than the loss of a child. My heartfelt sympathy to your family. May you find strength and comfort in God, family, and friends.
Romans 8:28-29
Barbara Wehrmann
Melanie Tameling
June 19, 2008
Dear Kim and Brian,
I am deeply saddened to hear this news. I now am married and have 24 month twins of my own. I can't imagine the pain of your loss. I pray that you will out your trust in God in these difficult times.
love, Melanie (wehrmann) Tameling
Samantha's old babysitter
Lisa (Barone) and Jeff Connell
June 18, 2008
Kim and Brian,
We are so sad to hear about the loss of your son, Brandon. Please know our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your families during this difficult time and always.
June 18, 2008
Dr.Sipe and Kim-we are thinking about you at this difficult time.Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love and prayers, St. James Hosp.Olympia Fields , PACU RN's
Joyce Pigago
June 16, 2008
Kim and Brian - we are all so shocked and saddened by Brandon's passing. It breaks our hearts to think what you are going through. Such a beautiful little boy. Please know that we are thinking and praying for your family.
Joyce, Danny & Stella
Tracy Kelleher
June 16, 2008
Dr. Sipe and family, May God bless you and carry you through this difficult time, words cannot express my sorrow for your loss, you lost a beautiful little angel who will always be with you. God Bless you and your family.
Ann Marie & Robert Byfield
June 14, 2008
To the Sipe family:
I do not know you, but saw the
beautiful photo of this adorable child
in the newspaper, and wish to convey our deepest sympathy to you
at this very sad time.
May the Good Lord Bless you and
your family, and Brandon is your
beautiful little angel in Gods' paradise.
You and he will be prayed for,
Ann Marie & Robert Byfield
Esther Dickstein
June 14, 2008
To Elaine Lombardo, a friend...
my deepest condolences to you and your family on the loss of your beloved grandson. Your strength and faith will sustain you. Your friends will be here for you when you return to AZ.
Deb ogrady
June 14, 2008
My name is Debbie and your son's beautiful face caught my eye as I flipped through the paper this am. I have boys close to his age. I will be praying and thinking of Brandon and your family for a long time. Words can't express how sorry I am for your loss even if I never met you-
Deb
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