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June 9, 2013
Terri, my heart goes out for you and your Family, may all the great memories comfort you and your Family. Susan & Matt Bolchalk
April 26, 2013
Terry,
Please know that I, my family, and your entire Guardianship & Advocacy commission family send our prayers. Find comfort in knowing that your beloved husband is in a glorious new home. If you need ANYTHING, please do not hesitate to call on me.
Sincerely,
Vanessa Y. Bennett, Esq.
Bret Matthews
April 23, 2013
Terri - we are so sorry for your loss. My memories of playing softball with Mitch are classic summer fun.Trading barbs with him regarding my outfielder play vs his infielder play, my Republican view vs his Democrat view and just the overall witty conversation we had will be missed. His was one for the ages and a person I considered a true friend.
God Bless
Bret Matthews and Family
April 23, 2013
Hey Mitch,
I spent the last months trying to put into words what our 35 years of friendship has meant to me. But, sadly there is nothing I can say that would do you justice and there aren't any words that could possibly capture your brilliant spirit.
In the end, all I can say is thank you. From the bottom of my heart thank you for allowing me to be part of your life. You brought so much joy and laughter to me and my family and for that I will always be grateful.
We will sorely miss you, but we will always have the unforgettable memories of our friendship to give us comfort.
John McCarthy & Family
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Laura Williams
April 23, 2013
Dear Terri,
I would like to wish you and your family peace to bring comfort,courage to face the days ahead and may you have loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
Ann Fulkerson
April 23, 2013
Dear Terri - I didn't know Mitch but it's so clear from the video what a loving and kind man he was. I am so sorry. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
April 23, 2013
Terri, I offer my deepest condolences to you and your family.
Stephanie Range
Jane Browning
April 23, 2013
Terry, my heart goes out to you. You and your family are in my prayers.
Mary Saunders
April 23, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
April 22, 2013
Mitch,
I haven't been in touch with you for quite a while. I remember the good times we had as we were growing up in grade school. Playing "King of the Hill" at recess, 4-square, dodgeball, kick ball etc. That's going pretty far back. As we got older, we stayed close withiout seeing each other because of the special bond we had as friends forever. I miss your smile and I miss your laughter. We'll meet again and do it all over again. I'm going to miss you so much man. Take Care, Robert Strom
April 22, 2013
Terry
So sorry about Mitch, looking at your video made me think of you and your family again. It looks like you had alot of good memories!
Love,
Kate (Rogers)
Susan Creighton
April 22, 2013
Thinking of you, Terri and of your family. I offer my condolences to you. Please take care.
April 22, 2013
Mitch, I never got to know you that well,but You loved out Terry.And so we Loved you. You made her smile,laugh and get through allot of bad times.
We will all be together soon,I'll be dressed in Mardi Gras dress RE: lots of purple,green and gold beads. Bags full of beads,cups and other treasured items that at the time you can't live without. Till Then Rest and be Happy. Love Aunt Kathy Gulfport MS.

Mitch's Dog toothed Red Snapper caught in Costa Rica.
Jim Moore
April 21, 2013
Mitch,
I'm going to miss your laugh and wit, we started a game of cribbage we never got to finish my brother, we'll have to address that down the road!
Love you Man…
Marge Mason
April 21, 2013
What wonderful memories of you and the north woods . Feel blessed to have been a part of your life!
Bob Moore
April 20, 2013
Mitch- I'll always feel privileged to have walked the trails of Costa Rica with you. I can't picture your face without a smile. Happy trails, Buddy.
April 19, 2013
I have thought of you all often in the past years. I remember the fort you had in the back yard when we were 14. I am thinking of you all again on this sad day. My prayers are with you. Kate Ascaridis
Tom Kelly
April 19, 2013
Mitch,
We are all deeply sadened by the news of your early departure from this earth.
I will never forget your laughter and smile, as it always seemed to bring cheer to all that where near.
May the Lord hold your hand throughout your travel, as you deserve the best that anyone could handle.
I am lucky to have had you as a friend in the past. God knows it was a blast.
Let me assure you that you will be missed, but we all know that God has no list.
May I extend my deepest sympathy to the Kopeny and Holtz families, as I know the feeling of loss cannot be put into words.
Hopefully someday our paths will cross, along with all that we have
lost.
May God Bless you forever!
Mary Lou Capparelli
April 19, 2013
Mitch was a most wonderful witty person. He was a good friend and I will miss him and his great sense of humor....Luv ya man!!!
Michael Guilfoil
April 19, 2013
Mitch-
You have always brought a laugh, and a smile to my face throughout the years....but now it's tears Buddy.
I've always remembered you as a very strong willed & vibrant spirit. And it will remain that way too.
Your laughter and smile will remain in my memory, just as our Friendship will forever remain in my heart.
Until I see you smiling again Mitch....
may God hold you in the palm of his hand. (like a roll of quarters!)
My deepest sympathy to the entire Kopeny & Holtz Familys at this difficult time.
My prayers are with you all. Mitch was a good Friend...I will miss him dearly!
April 19, 2013
May you draw close to God in prayer and find comfort in reading his Word.
Gayle Mitchell
April 19, 2013
Mitch was a good friend who will be sorely missed by many. Blessing to the Kopeny Family in this time of sadness.
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