Name: Visitation for Laurel Szorcsik
Start: 2017-09-15T21:00:00.000Z
End: 2017-09-16T01:00:00.000Z
Location: Alexander Funeral Home-East Chapel - Evansville

Laurel Emalyn Szorcsik

Evansville, IN

Laurel Emalyn Szorcsik, 19, left this earth on September 11, 2017, surrounded by family.

She was a beautiful young woman with a smile that would brighten a cloudy day and turn rain into sunshine. She had many loves but above all those her beloved horse Soxie and also her cat Riley, and her dog Major. She also loved Camp Carson, any barn with horses, and all animals large, small, scaly and furry. Laurel loved unconditionally and lived life to the fullest despite having a terminal illness. Laurel had a number of dear friends that not only loved her but provided her with great joy, much needed support and unwavering kindness. She graduated from Signature High School in Evansville, Class of 2016 and continued to pursue her dream of working with animals while attending Murray State University.

Laurel was born September 14th, 1997 and is preceded in death by her mother, Katie Szorcsik, and cousin, Alex Roberts.

She is survived by her father, Dennis Szorcsik; and her sister, Rowan Szorcsik; brothers, Drew and Alex Heichelbech; grandparents, Don and Mary Tedford, and Butch and Jo Evans; aunts, Brenda Szorcsik Roberts, Linda Szorcsik Goss, Mindy Tedford Bennett, Kerry Hayes; uncles: Tom Roberts, Donnie, Robert and Rick Tedford and respective spouses; cousins, Chelsey, Katie, Jordan, Keisha and Clinton; and niece, Tucker.

Additional family include the respective spouses, significant others and children of her aunts, uncles and cousins. She also has many nieces and nephews along with foster dogs, cats, and a pig that were her family.

The family wishes to thank the many caring staff at Riley's Children's Hospital, IU Health University Hospital and Simon Cancer Center in Indianapolis IN. St Mary's Hospital and Oncology and Hematology Associates in Evansville IN. Murry Calloway County Hospital and the Murray Cancer Center in Murray KY. A special thank you goes to Dr. Daniel Rushing, Charlotte Money RN, Dr. Mark Turrentine, Dr. Vivian Cook, Dr. Ahmadi and Dr. Lorretta Garretson and the awesome team at Riley's Children's Hospital Cardiac Floor.

Visitation will be held 4-8 PM on Friday, September 15th, 2017, at Alexander East Chapel.

A Celebration of Laurel's life will be held Saturday September 16th, 2017. Details will be at the visitation.

Expressions of condolence can be made to PAAWS, Riley's Children's Hospital in Indianapolis, Camp Carson, and College for Cancer.

"He has made everything beautiful in its time."

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Published by Courier Press on Sep. 13, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for Laurel Szorcsik

Sponsored by Alexander Funeral Home-East Chapel - Evansville.

13 Entries

Mechell Vieira

September 15, 2017

Dennis and family, my heart breaks for you. I pray you are surrounded by love, two legged and four legged. Laurel sounds like an amazing young woman.

Julie Babb

September 15, 2017

Another beautiful life ended way too early. To all family and friends of Laurel, I will keep everyone in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

Drew Harris

September 14, 2017

Laurel was one of my best friends in high school. I was so fond of her generous and caring attitude that she displayed not only towards her peers, but towards animals. I'll never forget the days when Laurel would wear her work boots to school because she was going to go take care of Soxie after class. I miss her dearly and will never forget the profound impact that she has had on my life.

Margaret Griffin

September 14, 2017

Only knew Laurel for a little while (Ark Vet. services) and she was so gentle and sweet. I did not even know of her health problem and am shocked.Prayers offered up for family and friends in this tragedy.

Karen Connelly

September 14, 2017

Carla, I am so very sorry for your loss of Laurel. I know that so many animals will miss her loving and caring soul. Carla - animal lover. Laurel - animal lover. No surprise! Love and hugs to you, my dear friend. <3

Mike Sitzmsn Sr.

September 14, 2017

My heart goes out to you. I know how I would feel if I lost one of my children. While I didn't know or have even met your daughter she has a wonderful and warm smile. I'm sure she was a delight to be around.
May God comfort you in your time of grief. We will offer prayers for you all.

Laura Cutrell

September 13, 2017

Dennis...
I am so heartbroken to hear about Laurel. You, Rowan, Alex, Drew and the rest of your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Lauren, Christian, Willie, and I love you all so much.

Juan and Maria del Valle

September 13, 2017

We will always remember Laurel as the sunshine on a rainy day. Our hearts go out to you at the time of this shocking loss.

Kathy Hambidge

September 13, 2017

Dennis,
I am so sorry to hear this. My heart aches for your loss. I will keep Laurel and your family in my prayers.
Kathy Hambidge

Ben & Sandy Wenzel

September 13, 2017

Dennis, our hearts are breaking. Laurel was our baby too. I am shocked. We didn't know of her health problems. Please know we loved her and Rowan and you. Our prayers are with you and the family.

LaDonna Reed

September 13, 2017

I had followed your beautiful daughter on the angio site my son law had this of the heart also! I am so very sorry for your loss. Prayers for all of this angels family!

LaDonna Reed Paducah KY

Susan Sasse rasmussen

September 13, 2017

Dennis, my heart aches for your family.

Jill Harris

September 12, 2017

My daughter Drew graduated with Laurel and we are very sorry to hear she has passed away. Drew talked about the deep commitment and charitable efforts Laurel made to ensure the well being of animals. These are the actions of a young woman who is pure of heart.
She will be truly missed.
We extend our deepest sympathy to your family.
Jill Harris

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