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for Isabelle Kaelin
Deborah Ehr
March 7, 2024
Loved all the Kaelins! Great family, giving, loving, humble!
And the Kaelins helped my dad with his baseball team!
Ellie Doerr
March 7, 2021
I have been so blessed to know the Kaelin family for the past 13 years. The longer I know them I feel I know Izzy more. The true love for family, friends and living in the moment is testament and reflection toward Izzy.
God bless
Ellie Doerr
Jaye Ann Hay
March 17, 2011
There will be much laughter in heaven because Izzy brings sunshine to wherever she is. She and Al produced the greatest family. I feel blessed to have known Izzy and the Kaelins. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.
Monica Fedel
March 16, 2011
My mom, Dolores Wozniak Tilk, wishes to send you her condolences. She worked with Isabelle at the VA in the 1940's and used to see her smiling face at Our Lady for Sunday mass. My mom said she was always happy go lucky except for one Sunday when they cried together after Isabelle told my mom that her grandson had died in Iraq while in the service. She was a wonderful lady who is thought of fondly. God bless her! My mom doesn't get around much anymore or she would have gone to Isabelle's funeral.
Margery Paul
March 16, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Deanna Russ
March 15, 2011
Mary, I just wanted to express my condolences on the loss of your mother. I didn't have the honor of knowing her but, I can only imagine what an amazing woman she must have been to have such a wonderful daughter.
Deanna Russ
Bob Schmitt
March 15, 2011
To the Kaelin family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I haven't seen your mom or the kids in years (since the OLGH reunion), but I sure have fond memories of your mom and you all from the old days growing up in the Rochelle/Valanna neighborhood. I am sorry for your loss.
Dona Barczewski
March 15, 2011
We will miss your Mom. We always enjoyed her big wave to us as we drove by the house. She was our neighborhood sunshine!
Mike & Dona Barczewski
March 15, 2011
My heartfelt condolences for the Kaelin family. Your mother was a powerhouse of sunshine love, compassion and.....what a smile. I'll always remember how she would knot her nylons. Always interested in good conversation. Laughter was always part of any visit. Those sparkling eyes, infectous smile and warm hugs will carry me until I get to see her again in heaven. I know heaven will be even better graced by her presence. Love you all....a hug to you my dear friend Mary. Love you and know I will always be here for you.Les and Gary
Patty Butler
March 15, 2011
My heart is heavy with sadness with the loss of this incredible woman. She was so full of life and laughter and I am very happy to of known her for over 50 years.
My love and support go out to all her family.
I know that to have her as another Guardian Angel to watch over all of us is a true blessing.
March 15, 2011
What a beautiful woman. Always a smile and kind word. She was a bright ray of sunshine whenever I was lucky enough to see her! She will be missed by us, and I'm sure all her friends at Our Lady of Good Hope and beyond. Steve and Debbie Brotz
March 14, 2011
I only had the honor and pleasure of knowing this remarkable lady for a few years. She always made me feel I had known her all my life. She had such a infectious smile and love for her family and friends. I will never forget her sincere heart and the way she always embraced you. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.
Ellie Doerr.
March 14, 2011
I was saddened today when I heard the news your Mom had passed. May you find comfort knowing she is walking with the Lord. John and Barbara Heyden (Memmel twin) Greensboro, NC
The Bamba Family
March 14, 2011
To the Kaelin Family, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Your mom was a beautiful woman. She was also so up beat and positive. It was always nice to see her at church and at the OLGH festivals. She and your dad will be forever missed..."Hey-D-Hey-D-Hi-D-Ho"
Sandi Zier
March 14, 2011
Glendale has lost another great one. Your Mom always made every one feel welcome in her home and always took the time to catch up with anyone who would stop. I'm sure he is up in heaven,once again with her husband. Many blessings to all of you during this hard time.
Sandi Zier (Memmel)
Kim, Mike, Kierra & Teagan Kohlbeck
March 14, 2011
Our prayers and thoughts are with the Kaelin Family. Izzy truly was a ray of sunshine to all that new her!
Karen Thistle Wells
March 14, 2011
Once you have grown up on Valanna Ct you are always a part of it. To all of you Kaelin kids, my sympathy and love. I too, will miss your mom.
Steve Ehr
March 13, 2011
Sincere condolences to a great lady who left an incredible positive mark on people, always smiling, always made you feel welcome, come a knocking on the door to find John, Mark or Brian, then Robert to play ball, she would find them. What a legacy of wonder she and Al made with a great family. God Bless.
Liz Paly
March 13, 2011
Dear John, Kathy, Katie, and Kari and family,
So sorry to hear about your Mom, Grandma's passing. She was such a lovely lady. Someone everyone wanted to gravitate to because of her love for life. I'm so happy I got to know her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love, Liz, Peter, Stephen, Natatlie, and Stephanie Paly (Brown Deer, WI)
Dick Ehr
March 13, 2011
Luanne and I heard about Izzy's passing from a mutual friend at OLGH parish. We won't be able to attend the celebration of her life as we're still down in south Texas for the winter...but we will be with all the family in prayer in spirit. My thoughts especially go out to all my former baseball players--John, Mark, Brian and Bob. All those seasons that your Dad and I coached together will never be forgotten...a very special time in both our lives. We are better people for having had Al and Izzy and the whole Kaelin family as part of our lives...
Mary Ellen Kohlbeck
March 13, 2011
Anyone who knew Izzy,knows that she was "one of a kind". Many a family gathering were filled with laughter when Izzy was there. I now wonder if Alpine Village closed because she is no longer here? My deepest sympthathies to My brother-in -law John, my sister Kathy, my neices Katie and Kari,as well as the rest of the Kaelin family. I know there wiil be a huge void in your lives. Her and Al are probably doing a polka up in heaven :)
Mary Rheinschmidt
March 13, 2011
Izzy will be missed, but always remembered. She is a shining star. We are all blessed to have been touched by her laughter and love of life.
Mary Kenwood Jauch
March 13, 2011
I was so sorry to hear about your mom. I think and pray for all of you, and have faith,she will always be with you.
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