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for Luke Franke
chloe miller
October 8, 2011
You will forever be missed I love you cuzo
October 3, 2011
Hey Luke, I never will forget the first day I met you, I thought in my head one day he will be mine. I will always remember all the laughs we had and I will never forget the good 5 years we spent together it had its ups and downs but they were all great memories. I will always miss you and I hope your smiling down on us.
I love you and miss you
Elizabeth Welter
kyle boss
September 28, 2011
R.I.P Luke. I've missed you since we used to skate in middle school. Take it easy up there man, catch ya on the flipside.
Kerri Grablewski
September 27, 2011
Our hearts are with you Grandma Judy & Franke family! There are no words to express the deep sadness we feel for all of you. To loose a child, children and grandchild, is the biggest pain one can't comprehend. Knowing your loved one will not be forgotten or something you will never get over, you just learn to co-exist with the pain of such a loss! Prayers to you and yours that this family will gain strength to live a life that Luke would be proud of. Love and God Bless! The Grablewskis
Judy Grablewski
September 27, 2011
Luke, I will always love you with all my heart! Stay with your Mom, watch over Joel and Annie and grandma will be with you for eternity as soon as they are all right.
Victor Brinker
September 26, 2011
my prayers go out to your family. take care.
Kathy Kelley
September 25, 2011
Dear Franke Family and Grandma Judy,
How sorry I am to learn of Luke's recent death. I would have liked to have paid my respects to the family but was not notified until after Luke's service. A donation will be made in Luke's memory by myself and my 3 children. It is hard not to remember Luke as that little kid so full of ENERGY when I was living in West Allis as a newlywed. Remember your happy memories. God Bless Luke and Mitzi.
Carol Kellogg
September 24, 2011
Dearest Judy and Family,
What a terrible shock to see this in the paper. Unfortunately, it was after the service. We can't even imagine your loss. Please know that you are in our hearts and that Luke is smiling down with his Mom, Aunt and others. Bless you all!
Carol & Brian Kellogg and Family
September 24, 2011
Dear Judy,
We are so very sorry in the loss of your beloved Luke. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Kathy Ernst and family
September 23, 2011
Dear Judy Grablewski, Rock, Joel and Annie when I saw this in the paper it was very hard to comprehend what could have happened. Mitzi was a good friend to me and I often thought of you and the kids. I am so sorry for your loss, but I pray that you will get through this because you know that he is in a better place. May you be comforted to know that he is now with his Mom in God's kingdom.
Connie Munoz & family, Greenfield, Wisconsin
Mary Fennig
September 22, 2011
shocked to see this in the paper, Mitzi and I would bump bellies back at St. Augustine, that's how I knew I was having a boy and she a girl. So very sorry for your loss, words cannot express how I feel for you and the whole family
Sue G.
September 22, 2011
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998
September 22, 2011
To your family...your loss is so sad. Rock you are a great father and so appreciate that Rosie and Annie at one time were friends. I do not know how to tell you how much I have learned over the years with our children, but want you to know what I have known of you and Veronica were people who really cared about the children. You are in my thoughts and prayers as Rosie is also....The Avery's
Wendy, Bob, & Scott Heinbach
September 21, 2011
To Judy Grablewski and all the Franke family, We are so sorry for your loss. I hope you feel our love, thoughts,and prayers being sent your way!
Our sincere sympathy on the loss of Luke. Wendy, Bob, and Scott
Heinbach. Your neighbors in The Villages, Florida!
Andrea Straus
September 21, 2011
To the Franke family, I am very sorry for your lose. I went to school with Joel and Luke at St. Augustine School and Im sad to hear of his passing. He was always happy and smiling! You all will be in our prayers.
Diane Kaltenbrun
September 21, 2011
Dear Franke Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I'm so sorry for your loss. Losing someone you love is hard enough but to lose someone so young and full of life. May God be with you and your family and comfort you.
September 21, 2011
Rock and the whole Franke family, we hope you can feel the love being sent your way from your fellow Mustangs. We've been friends since the second grade and it saddens my heart to know your family is in pain. Hang in there ...
September 20, 2011
Hey Rock...very sorry for your loss and we will keep you in our prays...Always, Lisa and Tim Kendall
Jeanne Morford
September 20, 2011
To all of the Franke Family,
I did not really know Luke personally, but my daughter, Ashley did. I know Luke's sister, cousins, aunt and uncle from Mitchell school. I know it is so hard to lose someone, especially someone so young. May you all find peace that he is in a better place now and with his mom. Remember, Luke will always be in your hearts and you will never forget him, his memories will always be with you.
With my deepest sympathy and prayers to all of you,
Jeanne (aka Mrs. Jeanne)
Don Drew
September 20, 2011
Rock & Family...
I'm sadden to hear about the loss of your son. My son is 22 years old and I cannot even image what you are going through. May God bless all of you throughout this difficult time.
September 20, 2011
Rock it is hard when you have to bury a child know that he is now your guardian angel and will watch over you, Joel and Anne. He will be dearly missed by all who loved him. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time.
Shane, Anne, Tyler and Melissa
louise schuelke
September 20, 2011
Luke was a friend of my sons friends Nick and Drake. I was sorry to hear the news and wanted to send my sympathies to the family. May he rest in peace.
Mary Porosky
September 20, 2011
There are no words to heal the loss of a child, but I pray you find comfort in the memories. I hope that you'll find strength and comfort through the love shared.
"Love leaves a memory no one can steal".
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Kim Franke
September 20, 2011
Love you Luke. Will never forget you!
Kerri Grablewski
September 20, 2011
Our hearts go out to your family! Such a young
You're an angel now watching over us always!
Jessica Wendorf
September 20, 2011
You're in heaven now!
Jessica Wendorf
September 20, 2011
Always will remember you Luke Franke!
Jessica Wendorf
September 20, 2011
Jessica Wendorf
September 20, 2011
we're all going to miss you Luke very much. Yes, you wouldn't want us to cry but it's hard you were so young and had a good life going for you. Can't believe you're gone...but your spirit will always be with us. God bless!
Terri Shaffer
September 20, 2011
Dear Franke Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. We hope you all find peace. We know that it is the hardest thing ever to have to live with losing someone this young. Luke was friends with our son "Timmy" That we lost three years ago. We miss him every day. Just try to remember the good times.
Love
The Shaffer Family
Itza
September 20, 2011
May God heal your heart, comfort you, strenghthen you, and give you peace.
Lots of love.
Annette (Brown) Kania
September 20, 2011
Rock, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May you find comfort in the support of family and friends.
LaTonya Lavender
September 20, 2011
Luke may you rest in peace and everyone take comfort in knowing you are with your mom and moved on to a beter place.
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