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Gage Witek Obituary

Witek, Gage A. Son of Craig Witek, Gage A. Witek, age 12, passed away September 15, 2012. He was attending 7th grade at South Milwaukee Middle School. Visitation Thursday at the funeral home from 4PM-7PM and at the funeral home Friday 10:00AM until time of service at 10:30AM. Memorials to the family have been suggested. MARESH-MEREDITH & ACKLAM FUNERAL HOME 803 MAIN ST. RACINE, WI 53403 (262) 634-7888 Please send condolences to www.meredithfuneralhome.com

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Sep. 19, 2012.

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S Winfield

September 27, 2012

Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. May Gage rest in peacefully. God Bless.

-Winfrey Family

alex pondikati

September 24, 2012

gage remembered me from E. W. Luther

Alex Pondikati

September 24, 2012

I will remember when you were mad at people, and one more thing he was really tallented at E. W. Luther i'll be missing by big puff daddy song i love u gage even if ur dead.

September 23, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Josh Sobczak and family

September 22, 2012

Praying for the Witek Family and the loss of their child, brother, friend. God bless them and comfort them in their time of need. I did not know Gage, but I'll be praying for you all.

joel smith

September 22, 2012

you dont know us but our hearts go out to you if you ever need to talk we can be reached at 208-751-2337 we lost our son last year you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers

September 20, 2012

Gage, I didnt know you that well, but I really do miss you. You had a lot of character and where incredably smart. Every time I saw you, where where either making something or smiling. I wish you where still here, but sadly,I know that wont happen. Keep on smiling.
- Sophia Krainyk

September 20, 2012

Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. May he rest in peace. Another family from South Milwaukee Middle school. God Bless You.

The Sprung Family

September 20, 2012

wE ARE MOURNING THE LOST OF YOUR CHILD AND YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.

Sarah Edwards

September 20, 2012

Dear Gage's family, I was merely a student that was graced with the privilege of being able to talk with your son. He was always kind and considerate to everyone around him. Sorry for your loss and may things be brighter for you.

To Gage:
May knowing you're
in the hearts and thoughts of others
help you and yours
through this time of sorrow.

Bill, Jace Stehling

September 20, 2012

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

Hannah Breher

September 20, 2012

Prayers are with your family.

Breher and Ricker family

Hannah Breher

September 20, 2012

To Gage's parents, I am sorry for you loss Gage will be dearly missed. He was a good artist.

Anthony Gross

September 20, 2012

Gage,Im lighting this candle for you buddy.You will be greatly missed.Godspeed.

Andrea & Olivia

September 20, 2012

God bless sweet angel...rest now.

Rev. Beth Abbott

September 20, 2012

We have been and will continue to pray for Gage's family and his classmates. Our hearts are breaking and you have our sympathy from everyone at St. Luke's United Church of Christ.

Linda Thompson

September 20, 2012

Dear Jodi and family,
My heart goes out to you. I'm so sorry for the loss of your son. I have four sons of my own and cant imagine being without them. I am deeply sorry for your loss. May God replace your sorrow with wonderful memories.
Linda (Sutton) Thompson

Sue Burns

September 20, 2012

I did not have the privilege of knowing your son.
As a grandparent reading about your tragic loss, I sit here in tears.
God bless and help you in healing your unimaginable pain.
I pray Gages' memory gives you strength.

September 19, 2012

Gage Little Buddy we are going to miss you, everytime I make chocolate chip cookies I will think of you!!!!! RIP little buddy Love Karen Craig and Nick

Julie Pickel

September 19, 2012

Kim and Family,
It is truly hard to loose a loved one. Just remember God doesn't give us anymore then what we can handle. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Matthew Hamm

September 19, 2012

Hi Gage Bye

Matthew Hamm

September 19, 2012

Gage I Miss you stay strong
Hoora!

matthew Hamm

September 19, 2012

Gage I miss you I guess this is goodbye.
bye Gage Witek
Matthewhamm

India & Monta

September 19, 2012

Craig My heart goes out to you i love you like a brother and gage will truely be missed !

Sean, Cathy, Brandon, Taylor & Flynt Kocherer

September 19, 2012

Rest in Peace Gage,we are so sorry to hear of your loss. No parent should ever have to bury their child. Flynt truly enjoyed the time he spent with Gage and told me what a great artist he was.

Sue Doyle

September 19, 2012

I remember Gage's smile from when he attended Parkway. My condolences to all of you during this difficult time.

Dominick (Dom) Wendorf

September 19, 2012

Gage I will miss you. Thank you for teaching me about bmx stuff and star wars. You were my friend and I will miss you. Now u are an Angel.

Shannon, Larry, Dominick, & Christian Wendorf

September 19, 2012

Craig, I cannot express how deeply sorry I am for the loss of your son. He always brought smiles to my face. My son Dominick was friends with him at E.W., they exchanged Star Wars stories a lot. He will be missed greatly. Remember that you now have an Angel constantly watching from above! You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

September 19, 2012

Jodi, Craig, Eric, Riley and the rest of the family. We are so sorry for your loss. I can not even begin to imagine what this is like for you. Gage was an amazing young man & brother that we had the pleasure of knowing through his Mom, Eric and Riley. He will truely be missed. Love, Aaron, Kelly, Noraa, William & Sue.

Laura Bellesbach

September 19, 2012

Craig and family- there are no words to describe what you are going through at this time. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.Laura Bellesbach and Mike Herman

September 19, 2012

Jim,Jean,Craig,Keith,Kim and families how many memories I hold in my heart for all of you. Your firends can't truly know your pain only our Lord can. We will continue to lift you up in prayer. You are loved by so many.
Remember "Jesus wept".
Ruthann Mork and family

September 19, 2012

So sorry for your loss may God be with you at this time of sorrow.The Hensiaks

Chris Mata

September 19, 2012

So Sorry for your loss. May the lord strengthen your family during these difficult times

lynn billings

September 19, 2012

sorry for your loss my prayers are for you and the family at this time

September 19, 2012

I was blessed to teach Gage in kindergarten and so remember his wonderful drawings!!! I pray you find strength and peace in the Lord.
God Bless, Sharon Poeske

September 19, 2012

Craig, Jim, Jean, Kim and Keith,
My entire family and I would like to extend our sincerest condolences. Words are hard to find, feelings are difficult to express, but our thoughts and prayers are with you. It was wonderful to know Gage, and i know that he is at peace. May God bless all of you.
Krainyk Family

Ronald lawrence

September 19, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

September 19, 2012

my thoughts and prayers are with the family. so sorry for your loss.

Ludwig Family

September 19, 2012

Witek Family,
Our thoughts & prayers are with you at this difficult time.

janet lee allesxandro

September 19, 2012

Rip gage my heart goes out gages mom and dad no parents should ever.have to burey thir child. God bless u all who knew him he is in good hand with our lord and savyour love goes out to u all

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