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Patty Smith
September 8, 2011
"I would like to express my condolences. I worked for Kim's father at Lincoln School in Lisbon, OH. I knew the family very well. Kim came to work as a substitute in the Lisbon School District for a couple of years and also helped with the school play. I remember Charlie coming in one day after a rehearsal and said that Kim was getting tired of some of the "screwing around and stopped it". He just rolled his eyes. We all laughed because knowing Kim, we knew how she stopped it. Kim was a wonderful person who came from a wonderful family. Patty Smith (Lisbon, OH)
Marian Bieniek
September 4, 2011
Kim was my very first friend when I moved to Lisbon when I was twelve. She and her parents and sister were always so kind to me. Unbelievable sadness for those she left behind.
Marian Owen Bieniek
Bev Lewyn
December 20, 2010
Sweet Kristen, Bix, Emilia, and Peggy,
I am so upset and heartbroken to see this- I was thinking today of Kristen on her birthday and thought I'd try again to find some way to contact her, so I googled her. To my horror this is what popped up. I am crying as I type this. Kim was such a vivacious, loving, smart as a whip, beautiful person inside and out. I loved it whenever Kristen talked of her- from the stories of your wedding, Bix, to Kim's terrific career, her closeness with Kristen, their devotion to their amazing parents (who continue to inspire me whenever I think of them or see the beautiful things Chuck made for our girls). I especially loved hearing all the stories of when wonderful Emilia arrived in your lives. How loved you are, Emilia. How blessed I am to have known Kim and your family. I am sending hugs and kisses to all of you. xoxoxo
December 2, 2010
I had the opportunity to work closely with Kim in her position at M/I Homes. She was very professional and very easy to work with. She was very caring and concerned for her fellow employees. I am sure she will be missed by many.
Howard Burnett
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney
December 1, 2010
Dear Bix and Emilia, I was so sorry when I saw in the dispatch that Kim had passed away. I havn't seen uou and your family for awhile but have thought of you often. My thoughts and prayers are with you - if the staff here at the church can help in anyway please call us at any time .. we are here for you.
Norma Ahlborn, Central College Church
Jenny McLaughlin
December 1, 2010
"Dear Bix and Emilia, I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved Kim. I remember her as sweet and kind; it is no surprise so many loved her. I also fondly remember our early days as neighbors in Little Turtle. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you both. Sending my love and support, Jenny
Joe Weaver
November 30, 2010
Bix & Emilia my heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your families in this time of despair. No words can begin to ease the pain of losing a loved one. You both now are the living memorial for Kim and a crutch for each other to hold onto and heal. You together can keep the candle lit for Kim in your hearts and minds forever. May God bless you in these times of need and sorrow.
November 30, 2010
Mr. Blank and family, the Alumni Relations Office at Franklin University would like to extend our sympathy for your loss.
Alumni Relations
Franklin University
Charlyn Carlson
November 29, 2010
Emilia and Bix, Im very sorry of your loss. I have known her for long time from MI Homes. She was very sweet lady.
Liz Hauswald
November 29, 2010
Dear Bix and Emilia,
I am very sad to hear about Kim's passing. I only knew Kim through her role as HR Manager at IGS and met her as we began the Interiors portion of the new IGS building as the Interior Designer on the project.
Kim was always so personable and positive in all of our meetings and seemed to know just what to say to keep things moving forward or to help diffuse any tough discussions/decisions. I will always have fond memories of Kim and her positive outlook.
Every time I saw her on subsequent visits to the building, she was always ready with a smile!
I feel honored to have known her and express my deepest sympathy to you and your family.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.
Liz Hauswald
Elizabeth Leonatti
November 28, 2010
Dear Bix and Emilia,
I am so sorry for your loss.
At IGS, I went to Kim many times for help -- and every time I left her office feeling so much better. She always knew just what to say and always followed up with every issue and made sure there was a good result.
Kim was more than our HR manager to me. She knew my family by name -- and often asked me how they were doing. It amazes me how she kept up with my kids' ages with all the IGS members to think about.
We have truly lost a good and dear friend. My prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Love,
Ishi Leonatti
Michelle Cox
November 27, 2010
Bix & Emilia-
Words cannot express the overwhelming feeling of sadness and disbelief that consumed me as I read of Kim's sudden passing last week. As an employee of IGS, I only knew of Kim in the workplace. She was a wonderful person; ALWAYS putting "the person" before "the employee". She and I recently exchanged tears in her office over a personal situation of mine that I shared with her. The situation involves my son, and as a mother who obviously loves her Emilia, she clearly understood my tears and openly, lovingly shared the moment with me. A couple of days following our conversation, Kim sent me an email out of the blue, with the subject line "Thinking of You.." and the following words:
"Hang in there – you’ve done a great job with him so far, no reason to think otherwise for the future!
Keep me posted-"
The timing of her email was perfect, and I'm sharing her words with you today in hopes of lightening your grieving hearts, at a time when my own words can not come close to expressing how very sorry I am for your loss. Maybe these words of Kim's can offer you comfort as you reflect on your lifetime of conversations and moments shared with her.
Emilia- There was another time that I was talking with your mom in her office and you called her on her cell phone (I think it may have been after you had arrived home from school). She answered your call, and took her time talking with you. It brought a smile to my face as I listened to her shift gears from an HR Director to your mom. Not all moms would do that, but your mom did! I cant recall every word that I overheard, but I remember her saying "I love you" and that she would see you at home.
Hold on to her voice...hold on to her love...your memories are forever.
Psalm 139:1-16
In Deepest Sympathy-
Michelle
November 25, 2010
Dear Emilia and Bix and family, So sorry for your loss. Our hearts go out to you. She will be missed.
-The Zericks
November 24, 2010
Dear Bix and Emilia,
Your extended family (the Bach's) are so saddened by the news of Kim's passing.
We are so very sorry for your loss and wish we could be there to support you now, but know you have your family and friends near to be there for you in the difficult days ahead.
Kim was such a beautiful person and devoted wife and mother.
She will be deeply missed by the many lives she touched during her short time here on earth.
Our love and prayers go out to you,
Ann, Jim and Mary, Kevin, Brian and Peggy, Mary and Gary, Tom and Michele and all of the Bach kids.
Janelle Ghanem
November 24, 2010
My Dear Friend Emilia, Sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your dad.
Janice Daugherty
November 24, 2010
Bix and Emilia - We are heartbroken at your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. The Daughertys
November 24, 2010
Bix, our thoughts and prayers are with you and Emilia. Kim was one of the kindest, sweetest people we've ever known. We will try our best to be there Tuesday. Dave and Kathy Wolfe
Dirk & Donna Kooiker
November 24, 2010
Dearest Bix and Emilia, we are so sorry to hear of the loss of Kim. All of you hold a very special place in our hearts. I just spoke with Kim in the early summer and she was amazingly happy with her job and so proud of Emilia. We were blessed to know her and she will be missed. Sincerely, Dirk and Donna Kooiker, Holland, MI
November 23, 2010
Dear Emilia and Bix, Alexis, Alan and I are extremely saddened and heartbroken by the loss of your beloved mother and wife. Our thoughts and prayers are with you both. The Rudys
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