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for Kristine Fitzsimmons
Lucy Keating
January 23, 2007
I just learned of Kris's death. We were childhood pals at St. Lamberts and later St. Scholastica. I'll always remember Kris as a beautiful, kind and very smart girl. I now live in the house I grew up in, which is around the corner from the house Mrs. Gast (Kris's grandmother) lived in for so many years. I can't pass it without thinking of the Gast family. Kris and I shared many happy times and, as it turned out, a name. My sincere sympathy on your tragic loss.
Lucy Fitzsimmons Keating
May Hodin
July 26, 2006
Dear Family,
We were so sadden to learn of Kris' passing. Our hearts grieve with all of you in your loss. Margit sent us a copy of the clipping about Kris from the paper. What a beautiful photo of Kris! We have shared this article with our son. God comfort you and give you peace during this time. Love from Rob, May, Scott, Melanie and boys. (Hodin)
Lynne Zeman
July 18, 2006
I wish to express my deepest sympathy to Kris' family and friends over her loss. She was a remarkable person and therapist and I had the pleasure of knowing her and working with her at SEDOL. She was truly an amazing woman and she will be missed-but she lives on in all of the wonderous things she has done and the lives she has touched.
Pat Bryant
July 16, 2006
Kris was truly a remarkable SLP. She always gave of herself so that others could improve, learn and move beyond. We shared many of the same children and spent hours discussing ways to make their lives better. Kris will always be in my heart and in my thoughts as I continue to problem solve ways to improve the lives of children.
Debbie Bach
July 15, 2006
Mrs. Kris taught my son just last year. She had created a wonderfull tool for him to use, that he just loved. She gave him "Good Voice" and "Bad Voice" tickets - this worked so well that he started giving us tickets at home! He loved the tickets and special books she gave him at the end of the year. She will be greatly missed by Ben. Our deepest sympathy is with her loved ones and God bless.
P Kominsky
July 14, 2006
My sympathy to the family over your loss. Kristine's work in helping the many students and their families communicate more effectively is the great legacy she left others. Through their ability to talk more effectively, she will have left a permanent gift to society.
Beth Lepper
July 13, 2006
To the Gast Family,
I have known Kris for over 30 years as a member of the SLP Department at SEDOL. As the SLP Coordinator, and as so many of the other therapists in the department we were always in awe of the amazing and creative therapy activities that Kris willingly shared with us.
I have thought during the past week about Kris's 30+ years of service to SEDOL, and realized that she has probably provided therapy and given the gift of language and communication to almost 1000 students in her career. An additional legacy is the many young SLPs starting their careers at SEDOL who she mentored along the way. They would not be the outstanding clinicians that they have become without her gentle tutelage.
Finally, as a friend I will miss our long talks in my office...especially at the end of the year when we would reflect upon the changes in SEDOL, what we have accomplished in our careers, and what to anticipate that was in store for us in the future. There will definitely be a void within our department and SEDOL for many years to come.
My thoughts and prayers are with you to comfort you in the days ahead. may God Bless.
Lyn Page
July 11, 2006
To the Fitzsimmons, Gast and Krause families--It was a privilege to have known Kris. We will always remember her warmth and kindness to us, when we attended family occasions as friends of Jan, Bud and all of you. My family and I are so sorry that you have lost her wonderful, lovely presence. We are thinking of you and send you our love--
MARYSUE URBANUS-MINKUS
July 11, 2006
I CHERISH MY MEMORIES OF THE GAST FAMILY ALWAYS...I AM STILL STUNNED AND SADDEN BY THE WORLDS LOSS OF SUCH A WOMAN..KRIS WAS MY DEAR CHILDHOOD FRIEND I STILL FEEL HER
LAUGHTER AND WARM SMILE...MY THOUGHTS,MY PRAYERS AND LOVE ARE WITH ALLOF YOU LOVE MARYSUE URBANUS
Kathy Stompanato
July 11, 2006
Jim,
Jonathan,Natalie, Charlotte, Olivia and I will always remember the love and kindness Kris shared with us. She was truely as beautiful inside as out. We will miss her beautiful eyes and easy smile.
Veronda Vilmin
July 10, 2006
Words nor tears can express the grief I feel. I can still see and hear you singing to the kids in class. I will miss you Kris! I do find comfort in knowing you are in Heaven singing and reading books to children circled around you! Push up your glasses, and when you misplace them I will sit back and laugh as you search for them. Love you, thank you for being a great friend.
Donna K.
July 10, 2006
Debbie and Jim, Katie and Nick,
Our hearts are saddened by the passing of Kris. Our loss is great. God bless you and comfort you during this difficult and practically, unbelievable time.
Love, Auntie Donna and Uncle John
Larry Breidenbach
July 10, 2006
I had the joy and pleasure of serving as Kris' supervisor at SEDOL and watching her untiring service to children. Her warmth, her smile, her soft-spoken voice and her beautiful soul will long be remembered. Because of her service to the Volo Bog I became a path walker out there. Though never having born children; she had hundreds of children through her service to SEDOL and what changes she was able to bring to children and their families to allow them to communicate so much better with each other. She will be sadly missed and long remembered.
Martin Thomiszer
July 10, 2006
To the Gast Family, you are in our prayers and thoughts at this tragic and sad moment in your lives. May God Bless all of you.
Ed Fialkowski
July 10, 2006
Please know of our good thoughts and prayers for all of you.
Vicki Davis
July 10, 2006
To the Gast Family,
My husband, Ron, and I send our sincere condolences to the family. I was able to get the chance to meet Kris, and she was friendly to me. I was very much surprised to hear that she had passed away and I am so sorry.
As you grieve over the loss of Kris, we pray that you will be comforted by the Great Comforter, our Lord Jesus Christ.
May God bless each and every one of you.
Ron and Vicki Davis
Joan Herczeg
July 9, 2006
I met Kris 12 years ago when I started working for SEDOL. I could tell immediately she was a kind, loving, intelligent person. She was an exceptional therapist and an exceptional person. Her loss is great for all who knew her. I have never met any of her family but I send all of you my deepest sympathy for I know your loss is the greatest.
Sincerely, Joan Herczeg, SEDOL Social Worker
Aunt Helen Cagney
July 9, 2006
She has been a blessing to all whose lives she has touched.
Natalie, Mark and Elizabeth
July 9, 2006
It can not even be expressed the loss felt. Kris had a impact on my child and many other children that can not even be measured. Because of Kris's help my daughter communicates with us, a gift that she gave to us that will always keep Kris with us. Kris always went the extra step, gave us tools to work with, encourgement and ideas. My family was truly blessed to have Kris touch our lives.
Pam n Greg Reschke
July 9, 2006
God Bless you and your family.
It is the loss of a great mother and wife. You are in our prayers.
Eugenia Hyder
July 9, 2006
Words cannot say what Mrs. Kris meant to my son and my family. She was truly an exceptional person as well as therapist. She will be missed.
Candy & Allan Barnett
July 9, 2006
Jim, we are truly sorry for the loss of your sister. Our thoughts & prayers are with you & Debbie. God bless you all.
Penny Cagney
July 9, 2006
Dear Jim, cousins Patty, Mary, John, Jim and Tom, and Aunt Jan,
Still struggling to believe she's gone!
I'm so glad I sought Kris out to have coffee with her when I was in Chicago last summer. Everyone held Kris in such high esteem, I felt I wanted to know her better. And I'm glad she knew I wanted that.
She's with Nonnie and Grandpa and her parents now and it's only us here grieving and missing her. My deepest sympathy to my cousins in particular, who lost their father and beloved sister within the past year. Know my prayers are with you.
Gy Sathe
July 9, 2006
Kris' joy and zest for living along with her work for SEDOL are my valued memories of Kris. My condolences to her family.
T Thomiszer
July 9, 2006
Sorry for your loss. So glad we got to see Kristine and the rest of the family at Bert's 80th party.
Will keep Kris and all of you in our prayers.
The Thomiszer's
Candy, Steve, Kerry and Kevin Sandford
July 9, 2006
Kris was such a wonderful, loving, caring, giving woman! So special to so very many people, especially children. She will be missed. Kris has held a very special place in the hearts of my family for her unstinting love and devotion and caring. We are going to miss her so much!
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