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Kendall Chopek Obituary

KENDALL MARIE CHOPEK, 21, of Magnolia, a beloved daughter, sister, granddaughter and friend, passed away as a result of an auto accident on Friday, February 15, 2008. She was born June 26, 1986 in Aurora, IL to Barbara and Joseph Chopek. Kendall is preceded in death by her grandfather, Robert N. Rothermund, Sr. and grandmother, Elvera Chopek. She is survived by her parents and brother, Joe all of Magnolia; maternal grandmother, Grace Rothermund of The Woodlands; paternal grandfather, Michael Chopek of Mount Vernon, Ohio; special friend, Nathan Bell; and numerous aunts uncles other relatives and friends. Kendall lived in Livermore, CA and New Lenox, IL before making Texas her home in 1998. She graduated from The Woodlands High School in 2003 and went on to be a student at Lonestar College. She enjoyed her job at Bellacasa Design Associates in The Woodlands, photography, scrapbooking and horses. Kendall was a vibrant young woman who will be greatly missed. Funeral Services are set for 1:00 P.M., Monday, February 18, 2008 at Forest Park The Woodlands Chapel. Visitation will be held 5 8 P.M. Sunday, February 17, 2008 at the funeral home. If you wish to leave a tribute in memory of Kendall, please visit www.mem.com.

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Published by Houston Chronicle from Feb. 16 to Feb. 17, 2008.

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Chelsey Dingfield

March 7, 2008

I'm so sad to even have to do this but, here we go.... Kendall since the first time you walked into Ms. Saylors 7th grade class I knew we'd be friends!! And we were from the day you got here! I miss you alot and hope you're family can stand strong for you. Now every year on the day you are to love(Valentines) you will be with me and I will never forget! Be strong Chopek family you had a wonderful daughter we loved her ALOT!!!

Meridith Grimsley

February 26, 2008

I am so very sorry to hear about your loss Joe. I will keep Kendall and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

Stacia Stutzman

February 26, 2008

Dear Barb and Joe:

Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your daughter, Kendall. Please know that old friends and classmates are thinking of you.

Stacia Stutzman

Phyllis Myers

February 26, 2008

Joe & Barb, So sorry to hear of your loss of your daughter.I'm sorry I did not get to know Kendall but she must have been a wonderful person since she has great parents. God will take care of all of you but be patient it takes time to heal. My prayers are with you. Love Phyllis Myers(Chopek)

Merrie (Chopek) Stein

February 26, 2008

Chopek Family-You have been through so much I was so sad to hear of such a young life lost. May your faith get you through your loss. Merrie (Chopek) Stein and family

Carole Warning

February 23, 2008

Dear Barb and Joe,
Kendall was such an amazing friend to our Stefanie. We are deeply saddened and our thoughts and prayers are with you. The Warning Family

Debi ryan

February 21, 2008

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Ashlee Pawlikowski

February 21, 2008

My prayers go out to Kendall's family. She was a great person, who will be greatly missed.

Helen Jackson-Gray (Allstate)

February 19, 2008

Dear Barb and Joe,
I wanted so much to come by to see you. I had friends in from out of town and was unable to do so. I cannot begin to tell you how sad I am for you! I know you are so proud of your beautiful daughter. My thoughts are prayers are with you! Barb, I always enjoyed our visits on the phone and loved to hear you speak so highly of Kendall. Please accept my deepest sympathy.

Scott & Christeen Lightfoot

February 18, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God bless you in your time of need. Kendal will greatly be missed. Love,The Tropics Family

Johnnie Lang

February 18, 2008

Kendall was such a beautiful,smart young lady and will be greatly missed!!! My prayers go out to the family. Kendall Is In a better place now looking down on all her love ones. R.I.P. Kendall we love you!

CBI Services, Inc.

February 18, 2008

We are at loss for words for the sudden death of your daughter Kendall. Please have comfort in knowing Kendall is with our Lord Jesus Christ and may our Lord be with you,Barb and Joe, to help bring peace and calmness to help heal your broken hearts.
Our deepest sympathy,
CBI Services friends.

Teresa Grassi

February 18, 2008

Kendall was an amazing bubbly full of life angel.. I thank God he shared her with me and all our mutual friends. She will be greatly missed and thought of daily. My sincere sympathy to all that knew her.. She is an angel~~

Jessica DeBray

February 18, 2008

My thoughts and prayers go out to all. Kendall was always smiling


With much love,
Jessica DeBray

Amanda Tromanhauser

February 17, 2008

Rest In Peace baby girl.. you will be missed.

Gwynn Harumi Richard & Lisa Bowes

February 17, 2008

Words cannot expess our saddness at your loss, our thoughts are with you.

Rachel Zimmerman

February 17, 2008

my prayers go out to you and your family. kendall was a great person and will be loved and missed by many and always remembered.

Matt Robinson

February 17, 2008

Kendall was a very smart and beautiful girl, we always enjoyed her company, she will be loved and missed by many, my condolences go out to all of her friends and family.

Kimberly (Dalrymple) Willing

February 17, 2008

I was so saddened to hear about Kendall. My prayers are with your family now and always.

Peggy Wilkinson

February 17, 2008

I am so sorry to hear the loss of sweet Kendall. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.

Gwynn, Harumi, Richard & Lisa Bowes

February 17, 2008

Words cannot expess our feelings for your loss we are deeply saddened and our thoughts are with you.

David, Beth and Paige Linn

February 17, 2008

Our sincere sympathy goes to your family. May you find comfort knowing that all your close friends and the peace and calmness that our animal friends bring to us in times of deep sorrow will help you to heal.

Dennis and Robin Cooksey

February 17, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Sham Schmitz

February 17, 2008

Dear Barb,
Know that your friends are thinking of you at this time of your great loss. I pray for your family.

Brett Cykala

February 16, 2008

I am sorry to hear about the loss of Kendall. She was a kind woman with a great sense of humor.

Jeanne Dalrymple

February 16, 2008

My deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Kendall is such a sweet young lady that will always remain in our hearts.

With much love,
Jeanne Dalrymple

Geary, Dianne & Josh Bane

February 16, 2008

The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.

John, Donna, Lauren, and Crobin Dunlap

February 16, 2008

Our thoughts and prays are with you and your family. We will always have warm and special memories of Kendall.

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