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for Brooke Normann
George Wunderlin
September 6, 2022
May your heart soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. You brought the best out in me. My father and grandpa fell in love with you as is I did. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think about you. To you parents I am so sorry for your loss. Brooke was the best.
Jeff Tilly
March 5, 2009
Dear Brooke,
I am deeply saddened by the news I just found out from family and reading this obituary. You will be so missed Brooke, no one will forget you or our memories of you. I’m so sorry you’re gone; there just aren’t words for how I’m feeling and never will.
I just simply can't believe this... You will be deeply missed in many ways. I wish I could have been there for you at your final day. I will visit you someday instead.
My heart is with all the family and anyone whose heart was touched by Brooke; mine certainly was in many ways.
With all my Love, Good bye Brooke
Lesa Rae Vartanian
November 6, 2006
Dear Family:
I was a classmate of Brooke's at Westgate, South, and then Arlington. She was such a sweet person with a beautiful smile and a warm and welcoming way about her. Although it has been more than 20 years since I've seen her, I am so saddened to hear that she is gone. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
(AHS Class of '86)
Elizabeth Philipp
November 1, 2006
Dear Mrs. Normann and Family,
I am so deeply saddened by the news of Brooke's passing. I have so many fond memories of Brooke from our Rhythmette days. She was a role model, and her beautiful smile and positive attitude will always be remembered.
I hold you and your family in thought and prayer.
My deepest sympathy,
Elizabeth (Philipp) Pettker
PHS Class of '86
Lisa Beilman Christie
November 1, 2006
Dear Uncle Don, Aunt Ruthann, Grant and Family,
As I sit here writing in Brooke's Guest Book I can hardly believe it-I'm still in disbelief. I look at the pictures of Brooke and I as babies, my eyes fill with tears, and I am at a loss for words. I am sending all of you my love and prayers during this difficult time. I will always remember Brooke's wonderful spirit and her beauty, inside and out. I love you very very much !!
Nikki Savitt
October 27, 2006
Dear Family---
Although it has been many many years---I still remember the lovely face and smile---and recall many grand days of childhood with Brooke and Grant!
I was told of Brooke's passing and wish I could have attended the service---but am currently living in Florida---After reading how Brooke gave up the cold of Illinois for the beautiful California sun---I remember that is what we had most in common---our love for summer days by the pool!
How wonderful to hear of how much joy she brought to others during her life!
All of my love & prayers during this terribly hard ordeal!
NIKKI SAVITT
RMHS CLASS OF '86
Jon Winkelhake (Class of '88)
October 24, 2006
Mr. & Mrs. Normann - I just heard about Brooke's unfortunate passing. My deepest sympathies go out to all of you, because I know how much support you & the Rhythmettes gave our family when my sister Mary Sue passed away. May God bless Brooke and the entire Normann family.
Cari Stables
October 24, 2006
Dear Ruthann,
It was so saddening to learn of the loss of your daughter, Brooke. My deepest sympathy to you, your husband and family in this time of sorrow. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Cari (Hays) Stables "77
Zoe Mather
October 24, 2006
Dear Ruthann and Don,
There are just no words to express the shock of hearing about the loss your dear daughter Brooke. Just know that I am praying for you in your grief and sadness. Also know that she has touched many lives during her brief and beautiful life. She will be remembered forever.
Heather Marie (Borzych) Christenson
October 23, 2006
Mr. and Mrs. Normann
I am so sorry for the loss of your daughter. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jane (Holbrook) Braun
October 23, 2006
Dear Normann Family - I was a classmate of Brooke's at Arlington and Prospect. She had the warmest smile and was always happy and sweet. I am so sorry for your loss and will keep you in my prayers.
Paige (Palmer) Brooks
October 23, 2006
I am in complete shock and disbelief that Brooke is no longer with us after hearing the news from an old friend. She was always so positive and fun to be around. She made everything so much more fun in Rhythmettes during the two years I knew her. To Mrs. Normann and your family, my deepest sympathy goes out to you during this difficult time.
Kristy Voida (Bertermann) Class of '87
October 23, 2006
Mrs. Normann and Family,
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss! Brooke was such a special person and always had such glow about her! I have so many fond memories of being part of Rhythmettes with her. My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time!
Marilynn Berendt
October 22, 2006
To the Normann Family,
Please know you are in our hearts and prayers. Brooke provided a ray of sunshine to everyone around her with her beautiful smile. Our daughter, Lisa, will always have a special place in her heart for her dear friend from NIU. God Bless. Bill and Marilynn Berendt
Marilyn (Gattas) White
October 22, 2006
Dear Mrs. Norman,
I am so sorry to here about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God bring you strength at this time.
Lucie (Meyer) Kreidler, PHS '86
October 22, 2006
Mrs. Normann,
I am very saddened by the news of Brooke's passing. She was such an integral part of the Marching Knights...and her smiling face & positive attitude was always an inspiration for me. Brooke had a way of pushing everyone to do their best while having fun too! My thoughts and prayers are with you & your family during this extremely difficult time. May God's peace be with you always.
Bob and Denise Balzano
October 22, 2006
Dear Mrs. Normann and Family,
We wanted to express our deepest sympathy to you and your family. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Bob and Denise(Terzic) Balzano
Class of '86 and '88
Dee Dee
October 22, 2006
Ruthie & Don, You hugged me and held me when I needed it the most. I wish I was there to do the same for you. You are in my thoughts and prayers daily. I read this everyday in memory of my mom. I am sending this to you to find comfort as the days go on.
I feel a warmth around me like your presence is so near, And i close my eyes to visualize your face when you were here, I endure the times we spent together and they are locked inside my heart,
For as long as i have those memories we will never be apart,
Even though we cannot speak no more
my voice is always there, Because every night before i sleep i have you in my prayer
Erin Mattes
October 22, 2006
Dear Mrs. Normann and Family-
I was completely stunned to hear of Brooke's passing. I am truly sorry for your incredible loss. Brooke always had a smile on her face and a kind word for everyone.
You all have my deepest, heartfelt sympathies. Take care and God bless you now and in the days ahead.
Erin (Kelly) Mattes PHS Class of '88
David A Lemke
October 22, 2006
Mrs Normann,
I hope everything goes well for your family. I new Traci mother. It was very sad that what happen to your daughter.
David Lemke
Sandy Kusibab-Mitchell
October 21, 2006
Dear Mrs. Normann,
The news of your loss has brought an indescribable sadness to me and I am sure to many of the lives that you have touched over the years.
The flower of Brooke's life blossomed into a beautiful woman with a noble profession which I am quite sure knew great love. Perhaps we can only get solace in the hope that she had a larger calling somewhere unseen by us here on earth -- for now...
May God Bless you and your Family and Brooke's Angel Wings in Heaven.
With my deepest, heartfelt sympathy,
Sandy (Kusibab) Mitchell
PHS Class of '82
October 21, 2006
Dear Ruthann,
Thank you for so many memories. We gave you our girls, Karen and Liz for badminton; Mimi, Liz and Kate (along with a MILLION others) for Rhythies. You hugged and celebrated them in their wins, and hugged and shared their tears in losses. How did you ever do it??
We share your tears today on the loss of your beautiful girl, Brooke. We are so sorry.
With love, Peg and Larry Kurka
Judy Dost
October 21, 2006
Mr. and Mrs. Normann and family,
I was shocked to hear of Brooks death. I lost touch with Brook sometime after she left Dr. Levins office and I moved away, but I will never forget her. She was a beautiful person with a smile that lit up a room. I'm glad to have known her and be her friend. Your loss is all of our loss. My prayers are with you
John Howard
October 21, 2006
Dear Ruthann,
It was good to see you at our class reunion, never knowing what the future will bring, I send my heartfelt wishes that you endure the loss of Dearest Brooke through a poem I am e-sending to you to share with Don and your family members to ease the pain and anguish you are all facing day by day, hour by hour. Please accept my kind and warm regards, John
Don Bergquist
October 20, 2006
Ruthann and Don
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I'll check out the night sky when the weather clears and give Brooke a wink and a nod.
Deb and Kathy
October 20, 2006
Normann family, there are no words to confort you right now, but please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers....We will continue to remember Brooke as that tanned and beautiful "sun goddess" who always had a smile for us. We are saddened that we will no longer be blessed with that infectious smile and bubbly personality...but she will live in our memories for a lifetime.
Susan Preissing
October 20, 2006
Normann Family--
My thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time. When I heard about your loss, my immediate memory was Brooke's wonderful smile that lit up her whole face. She will be missed.
Sue (Gorski) Preissing AHS '83
Kerry Kennedy Hartmann
October 20, 2006
My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family at this extremely difficult time.
AHS 83/84 PHS Class of '87
Jill Eitel
October 20, 2006
I am so very sorry to hear about Brooke. We lost touch years ago, but I remember many fun summer days, lounging at Wilmette Beach. I will always remember her smile and the joy she brought with her. My prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
Julie (Zervic) Ellinger
October 20, 2006
The Normann Family,
Please accept my deepest sympathies for your loss. Brook's smile and sweet heart will always be a fond memory for me. She was a true ray of sunshine!
Jennifer Lund McLenighan
October 20, 2006
Mrs. Normann and family, My heart goes out to all of you during this difficult time. Brooke was such an alive, special person. Love, Jennifer Lund McLenighan
Becky (Stone) Farmer PHS '85
October 20, 2006
Mrs. Normann,
My deepest sympathies to you and your family at such a difficult time. Brooke always had a smile on her face and led by example.
Please know that you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Lori (Elrod) Magee '88
October 20, 2006
Dear Mrs. Normann and Family,
We will all miss Brooke; she touched so many of our lives.
My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Cathy (Kirkwood) Hosek Class of '83
October 19, 2006
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Normann and family-
I am so very sorry for your loss. You will all be in my prayers.
Sincerely,
Raymond & Nancy Jenks
October 19, 2006
Dear Ruthann and Don: Please accept our sympathy at this sad
time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Ray & Nancy Jenks
Chuck and Jennifer Korn
October 19, 2006
Mrs. Norman
We were so sorry to hear about Brooke. She always had a beautiful smile and held her chin up high. Go "Rhythies!" We will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Chuck and Jennifer(Collins)Korn
Class of '86
Mary Kay Demski Hanlon '85
October 19, 2006
Mrs. Normann,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Brooke was such a warm, sunny person. I remember her fondly -- she shared your ready laugh and positive attitude! May memories of her bring you and your family comfort during this difficult time. God bless,
Debbie Vick (Paul) '86
October 19, 2006
Mr & Mrs. Normann (& Family),
(class'86)..I went to Arlington & Prospect w/Brooke. She had a beautiful Smile & was one of the nicest people I have ever met. I am truely sorry, and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Lisa Berendt
October 19, 2006
Don,
Ruthann, Grant & Keith,
I am so sorry for your loss. Brooke was such a dear friend and I now
how much her family meant to her. She will be truly missed - heaven
gained a beautiful angel!! My love and prayers are with you at this
difficult time!
Sharon Meikel (Johnson)
October 19, 2006
Mr. & Mrs. Norman,
I was shocked to read of the loss of Brooke. We went way back to the days of little league softball and brownies together. (Westgate and South) I remember her as someone who was as beautiful on the inside as the outside. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Janet Lumpp
October 19, 2006
Mrs. Normann,
I am so sorry to hear about Brooke's passing and can't imagine how difficult this time must be for you and your family. You made such a positive impact on all of your Rhythmette daughters. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
God Bless,
Janet (Degener) Lumpp '84
Steve Calzaretta
October 19, 2006
I'm so sorry for your loss. Brooke always went out of her way to smile and say hi, it never mattered how busy she was. She will be missed.
Lori Lomahan
October 19, 2006
Don, RuthAnn and family - a mutual friend just saw Brooke's obituary in the paper. We've been out of touch for so long. I've been so deeply saddened over her loss for so long. I can't express my sympathies enough to you and all of your family. I always adored Brooke and your family. All my love and thoughts are with you.
Carrie Anna Courtad
October 19, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. May God provide your family with strength and comfort. Brooke will be greatly missed.
Sincerely,
Carrie (Wooden) Courtad
PHS classmate '86
Carole Higgins (Jenks)
October 19, 2006
Mr. and Mrs. Normann,
I am so deeply sorry to hear of your loss. Please know we will be praying for you and your entire family.
Madonna Houser
October 19, 2006
Mrs. Normann,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Your thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love,
Paul Houser Class of 78
and Madonna (Sachtschale) Houser Rhythie Captain, Class of 80
Bonnie Spindler
October 19, 2006
Ruthann, I am so sorry for your loss. Words cannot express...I am praying for your family and that God gives you the strength to get through this. We love you.
Lori Fischer
October 19, 2006
As both an '86 classmate of Brooke's and a student of Mrs. Normann, I want to express my deepest sympathies to family, friends, and loved ones.
Blessings to you all.
Karen Kman
October 19, 2006
Mr and Mrs. Normann and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you now and always. Brooke is a beautiful, loving person, and will be living on in the hearts of all who were blessed to be touched by her.
Debi Dandellis
October 19, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Shane Deitert
October 19, 2006
Brooke,
You were a ray of sunshine to be around.
God Bless you
Julie (Lawler) Gettle
October 19, 2006
My heart goes out to Brooke's family. Brooke was a geniunely nice person and she will be missed. I want to let you know that you are in my prayers.
Andrew Bennett
October 19, 2006
Mrs. Normann:
I'm so sorry for your loss. We will pray for your famiy's strength.
Andy Bennett class of 79
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