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Lauren Kiefer Obituary
Lauren M. Kiefer, 24, of Villa Park. Loving daughter of Henry and Janice Kiefer; dear sister of Carli (Lance) Bettini; cherished granddaughter of Anthony and Marie LaPardo. Graduate of Willowbrook H.S., graduate of Columbia College '05. Funeral Friday, 9 a.m., from Steuerle Funeral Home, 350 S. Ardmore Ave., Villa Park, to Ascension of our Lord Catholic Church, Mass 9:30 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Visitation Thursday, 3 to 9 p.m. For info 630-832-4161 or www.steuerlefh.com
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Mom
February 26, 2025
So happy for you in the Magic Kingdom on your birthday. I love you Infinity,,
February 25, 2025
Love you, Laur!
XOXO
December 25, 2024
Love and miss you, Laur!
Kelly O'Brien
December 23, 2024
I miss you all the time, Laur. I think of you all the time. Your family is family to me, and I´m forever grateful. I don´t know what I would do without them right now. Just knowing they´re here is a comfort.
I miss playing 2 on 2, us against Dads, in the driveway.
Give Dad a big hug for me, and make sure he has his "Champagne of Beers." And give Joey a slap across the face!
I wish you were here to help me right now through this part of life, but I know I will see you and Dad again. I miss you, and I love you. Always and forever.
I´ll take care of your Ralphie if you take care of my Ralphie. But that goes without saying.
Oh, Laur. My heart aches because I was shown so much love. The bigger the love, the harder the ache. Thank you for showing me what unconditional love is since the beginning of time.
Allie
August 18, 2024
I never had the pleasure to know Lauren when she was on earth. But I feel like I got to know the kind of person she was through the 5k/run walks. I remember my first Lauren 5k run/walk. I was in middle school at the time. It was the year when the shirt was a beautiful light blue and the Lauren logo had gym shoes on and blond hair. My Aunt April told me about her and she is friends with Lauren's mom. I got to know her better when I went to high school at WB. When I got older I volunteered for one of the 5k run/walks. The shirt was purple that year. It will always be one of my favorite events of the summer that I will miss. The energy the people and how their was always beautiful weather. I remember one year it looked like it would rain but it held off until the end of the race and we ate in the rain. Thank you for all the beautiful memories Lauren memorial Keifer foundation
Happy Birthday!
February 25, 2024
Love and miss you, Laur!
Mom
February 25, 2024
Happy Birthday Sweet Angel. I love you Infinity. XOXO Mom
XOXO
December 22, 2023
Love and miss you, Laur!
Mom
December 21, 2023
Sweetheart, missing you as always. Love you Infinity. XOXO
Laura Jones
December 21, 2023
Lauren, I continue to pray for your and your loved ones. You are forever loved and missed.
Laura Clark
December 21, 2023
Oh Lauren, we think and talk about you often. You were so sweet and such a wonderful person. Leslie still talks about how you were like a big sister to her and always remembers you walking her to the bus in the morning when I was teaching at Albright. Always in our hearts.
MOM
June 17, 2023
Love You Infinity Laur, you are an amazing ANGEL!!!
Alex
June 15, 2023
Yellow by Coldplay came on today and it always reminds me of you. Thinking of you today and how you would invite me over to your house to jump on the trampoline. I thought you were so cool as a little kid and looked up to you. Missing your kind heart
Happy Birthday
February 25, 2023
Love you and miss you, Laur!
Janice A Kiefer
February 25, 2023
Happy Birthday Sweet Lauren, you are AMAZING
Infinity Mom XOXOXOXO
Laura Jones
December 25, 2022
Thinking of Lauren and praying for peace for her family and friends
Alisha
December 25, 2022
Kief!!! I can still hear your voice and your laugh. I still see your smile & feel your hugs when you visit my dreams. As much as I know know you´re still very much around, it´s all still very numbing & surreal after all these years. I miss you my friend. Along with the rest of the world. You´re still very much remembered & thought of often. Thanks for the visits. Until we meet again xoxo
Mom
December 24, 2022
Miss you sweetheart. Love, mom. Infinity xoxo
Mom
June 19, 2022
I love and miss you sweet Lauren. I wish you were here with us enjoying the boys playing baseball and every other occasion. I know you are at the ball field. Thank you for showing us your beauty. Infinity, Mom XOXOXO
Renee Blondell Merchant
June 17, 2022
Lauren,
After all these years you still cross my mind. I had a conversation about what the taste of Lombard was like with my kids today
I still see your amazing smile. I still feel the happiness you brought to everyone around you. I remember the way my brother cared for you and the smile on his face when you were near. What an amazing girl you were. You are loved by so many and will never be forgotten. I am so fortunate you came into my brother's life and shared your explosive bright energy and laughter with my family.
With love always,
Renee Blondell Merchant
Mom
December 23, 2021
My Dearest Lauren, Thank you so much for giving me and
sharing with me a beautiful memory this morning. You
are an amazing Angel and a wonderful daughter. I love you INFINITY!!! XOXOXOX
The Big G D
November 12, 2021
The tears are running down my face as I think of the joy you gave me and what we missed all these years I love you baby and always will my God bless you
Laura Jones
November 8, 2021
Lauren, though I never had the pleasure of meeting you, I did meet your relative at the nursing home where I work. Your spirit and your story continue to inspire me to do better, in all areas of this earthly life. Your beautiful light will shine on forever. Please continue to watch over your mother and all who love and miss you to infinity.
Mom
June 24, 2021
A young foster girl will have many nice clothes donated in your honor sweet Lauren. You are an amazing Angel still working from where you are Infinity.
Mom
June 24, 2021
My sweet angel. Thank you for bringing the Woodridge disaster to light. I am so happy to help in your name. You are an amazing Angel. I love you Infinity. XOXO
Freddy
March 27, 2021
I was in the city the other day, wondering around to waste time before an appointment, up and down the streets around Columbia. I imagined seeing you, exiting the 600 South building, with your great big glorious smile painted to your face. It was mere seconds of time on the watch, but it seemed to slow down the world. You and your smile, still to this day, stopping everybody in their tracks. I'll swing by your "garden" this week to say hi.
Mom
March 26, 2021
You are an AMAZING Angel. Love
you Infinity. XOXOXOXOX
Mary
March 25, 2021
You are not forgotten Lauren. People still think of you.
Steve Rokicki
February 25, 2021
Happy Heavenly Birthday Godbaby!!
December 21, 2020
Dear Laur Laur, You are so loved and missed always. This time of year is always
hard missing you and remembering that horrible Christmas Day 2006.
You are a special Angel. I love you more that words can say.
Jan Kiefer
May 21, 2020
You are an AMAZING Angel Laur. Love you Infinity! XOXOXOXOX
April 12, 2020
Dear Laur love and miss you
so much. Please ask God to stop this horrific virus. Will miss you on Easter as always.
Love you Infinity XOXOXOXOX
April 11, 2020
Love and miss you so much, Laur!
Tony Bruno
March 12, 2020
Thank you for many years of special fundraising running events to honor Lauren. I had posted a question, but I found my answer about Lauren's 5K coming to an end.
Tony Bruno
March 12, 2020
God Bless Lauren and the Kiefer Family and everyone volunteering time to help! My family and I were not able to attend Lauren's run/walk last year, but my family and I are excited to to participate in 2020. We have attended for many years. Will the 5K registration information be posted to the website soon ?
December 25, 2019
Will never forget this day or your beauty inside and out.((hugs)) to your mother n family.
Louise Settino Sobieski
December 24, 2019
You continue to be remembered in the hearts and minds of so many! May your family be comforted and feel your presence in all their Christmas activities and in the coming new year 2020!❤
Willow brook Class of 1966
December 23, 2019
My Precious Lauren, thank you
so much for all that you do.
You are truly an amazing angel
and daughter. I love the stars!!! We made our X-mas
memory. XOXOXOXOXOXOX
December 14, 2019
Dearest Lauren, after all these years you are
still touching hearts. I am proud to call you
my daughter. I love you Infinity!!X0x0x0
December 14, 2019
Thinking of your family in the coming days and praying for them.
Neo Hotchkiss
December 12, 2019
Dear Lauren,
I never had the pleasure to meet you, but I have met your mother recently. She is a wonderful woman, and I can tell how much she loves you. I wish I could have met you. Hearing your story hit my heart like nothing has before. Forever keeping you in my prayers <3
December 5, 2019
Miss you Laur, Love you always.
April 23, 2019
Thinking of you, never forgeting you.
February 25, 2019
Love and miss you so much!
Louise Settino
February 17, 2019
Hearts that touch other hearts are never forgotten. Yours was the warmest most gentle and compassionate. May your family feel your presence always.
February 14, 2019
Dear Valentine, I love you
INFINITY!! XOXO
February 14, 2019
Love and miss you, Laur!
December 25, 2018
Remembering you always. Your smile, laughter, beauty and fun n crazy personality never leave my thoughts. For on this day, I send ((HUGS)) and prayers to your mom and family.
December 19, 2018
Love and miss you so much, Laur!
December 16, 2018
Kief - You come to me in dreams so casually, as if we still see each other all the time. It's both comforting & calming to see your face & hear your voice. Proof that genuine friends are like stars; you may not always see them, but they're always there. Thanks, Laur.
December 15, 2018
Although I didn't know you, your story made it's way to me. I have and will continue passing the book along to others in need of the consolation you have brought to so many. Your light continues to shine.
December 12, 2018
Laur you are helping so many people. You are an amazing angel. Infinity, Mom XOXOXOXXO
December 11, 2018
Not a year goes by, another cold December when I do not think of you and your beautiful family who created Grace from tragedy. Memories of you, Lauren, will always shine on.
June 15, 2018
Sweet Lauren tomorrow is your 12th Annual Remembering Lauren 5K where we will be honoring you and all the good things done in your memory. Infinity XOXO
Louise Settino
June 8, 2018
Having recently visited the Willowbrook HS campus your name was on the Marqui. As I saw the raging creek waters I was reminded of the flourishing life you lead and how in rough times we all must forge ahead and keep our spiritual strength. May this Father's Day bring fond memories of times our families spent together in love and worship! Your bright spirit flows through those who love you!
June 5, 2018
I LOVE YOU LAUR INFINITY!XOXOXOXOXOXOXOX
Louise Settino
April 28, 2018
Visited WBHS and thought of all the memorable times spent there. The hallowed grounds are still pristine and tranquil. Thinking of you, your family and friends warms the heart. I re-read your book.
April 27, 2018
I love and miss you Laur!
April 5, 2018
Thinking of you and your beautiful smile. Miss you.
April 4, 2018
So proud of you Laur!
I love you Infinity. Mom
XOXOXOXOXOXO
February 25, 2018
Love you Laur!
December 28, 2017
Love and miss you so much Laur!
Laura Jones
December 23, 2017
Lauren, I pray for your soul and for your loving family and friends. Your light shines brightly forever. Bless you, sweet angel.
amy edgar
December 1, 2017
I never knew you in life but I heard about you as I live in Lombard and what an amazing person you were. I pray for your family and friends who have to go on without you here on Earth. God must of needed another angel up in heaven to look over all of us down here.
Donna
November 29, 2017
You're forever in my thoughts❤ Even though I didn't know you before your death, I can now never forget you! Every once in awhile the song Yellow from Cold Play comes on my radio, and I think of you...Peace Sweet Angel
November 23, 2017
I am so thankful to have read your story in your book. Memories of such a kindred spirit brings hope to us all. Though your life as we know it came to an end here on earth I am certain that we all are been healed in some way by knowing of you and your family's experiences during your lifetime. As a WBHS Alumni I also know the positive influence your life has had on so many other young people. Blessings to your family as they celebrate this Holiday with Grateful Hearts for having such a gorgeous, loving soul in their lives now and forever to be remembered and cherrished moments that will always be a part of all of us.
Sincerely,
Louise Settino
Class of 1966
::A::
November 22, 2017
Happy Thanksgiving friend. I know you're busy up there. I just want you to know you're missed & thought about daily. I love you. And thank you for your help.it doesn't go unnoticed.
November 21, 2017
Happy Thanksgiving baby girl. Love you
June 16, 2017
Tomorrow is your day Laur, be with us. Watch the balloons go up in your honor. Love you, mom
XOXOXOXOXOXOX
June 8, 2017
The Remembering Lauren 5K Run/Walk will be at WBHS on Sat June 17 in honor of Lauren.
May 15, 2017
❤
April 4, 2017
LAUREN MARIE!!!! YOU ARE THE MOST AMAZING ANGEL. WHAT YOU DO IS REMARKABLE!!
I LOVE YOU INFINITY, YOUR MOM X0X0X0X0X0X0X0X0X
Louise Settino
March 31, 2017
Your memory lives on this Spring Season as your life brought a beauty to all!
March 24, 2017
I celebrate you Laur!!
Love you so much.
February 25, 2017
Happy Birthday Laur! Love and miss you so much Laur!
February 24, 2017
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY SWEET LAUREN MARIE. I LOVE YOU INFINITY!!
January 25, 2017
GD STILL LOVES YOU
December 23, 2016
For all the blessings given in your name, we give thanks. For all the loving and charitable acts performed in your name, you remain forever in our memories. Prayers for your family, Lauren,at this Christmas season. Your light shines on...infinitely.
December 17, 2016
Thinking of you. You are always around. I notice the signs. Thank you sweet friend. See you when I get there...
December 16, 2016
I Love you Infinity, XOXO
Louise Sobieski
December 1, 2016
Being grateful for those who have enriched the lives of others in their brief stay here with us is what I am Thankful for. Though Lauren is with us in spirit she continues to affect our lives. Each pleasant, loving memory of her fills us with joy and pride in knowing such a vibrant person.
November 28, 2016
I LOVE YOU LAUR. XOXOXO
angelina albano
October 9, 2016
think about you often, never knew you, but met your sister once, but pray for your family, know you were
loved by them and so many others.
Know your in heaven, so you are resting in peace.
Louise Settino-Sobieski
October 4, 2016
Having attended my Willowbrook Reunion made me think of you and your family and all the fond memories that we all hold dear. Life goes on but there is always a void when our loved ones pass to Heaven, Knowing that you are there with so many other family members and friends brings some comfort. Relish the thought of one day being reunited with all of our family and friends in another dimension is comforting. God Bless the family and friends who hold case at heart these thoughts.
October 3, 2016
I Love you sweetheart.
Laura Clark
June 22, 2016
I think about you often, your spirit, your energy, your kind heart. You were always so sweet, Leslie still talks about how important and cool you made her feel when you would walk her down to the bus to Swartz in the morning when I was teaching at Alright. Your impact on people will never be forgotten. It was my pleasure to watch you grow from the silly third grader to the beautiful woman you had become.
June 21, 2016
Your 5K was amazing, just like you!! Love you.
June 14, 2016
Sweet Lauren, Be with us at your 10th Anniversary 5K on
Sat. June 18. I know you will be watching us. I LOVE YOU INFINITY!!! Mom
May 31, 2016
I LOVE YOU LAUR.
May 18, 2016
Tonight you shine. I love you.
Louise Settino
May 9, 2016
Thinking of all the love you have for your family on this Mother's Day! Retread your book and it always warms my heart. May all those fond memories be of comfort.
May 7, 2016
Love & miss you so much Laur!
February 25, 2016
Happy birthday, my dear friend!!! Love you forever.
February 25, 2016
Happy Birthday Laurie! I always treasured our friendship and looked up to you as a young determined woman. You were wise and so damn funny! Love you always and thanks for watching over me.
February 25, 2016
Love & miss you Laur! Happy Birthday!
February 25, 2016
Happy 34th birthday laur!! You are so deeply missed but never forgotten!! Xoxoxo
February 24, 2016
Happy Birthday my precious girl. I Love you INFINITY.
XOXOXOXOXOX
February 22, 2016
Missing you Laur
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