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hailey kiefer
April 3, 2009
Thank you all for your support
Bill Bailey
March 18, 2009
Keefer Family,
Please know that we are all with you in this difficult time. All our love,
Bill Bailey
Kathleen Bethia-Piekarski
March 11, 2009
March 11, 2009
Dear Michael Kiefer and family,
Picture this, 1992, Boston Store, 4th floor, crowded cubicle, you were expecting your first child,Chole, your wife, Cathy, was the store manager you were the advertising coordinator, It was a crowded cubicle with four ad coordinators, , and so much to do, (before computers) and you needed an assistant. And you choose me. After a time, you had doubts, but you kept your faith in me. Something you need to do now. Faith and fortitude will prevail. God has a plan. Faith. Although at the time of our meeting, you felt a non connect, you finally realized my admiration of your ability to have faith was, on your last day at Boston Store, you took a job as a carpet salesman (?). For your last day at BS, I took you to lunch (Third Ward Cafe) and gave you this funny gadget to mount on your dash board to take notes, as a traveling salesman. Left handed, as you are, you laughed, I laughed, (as it could only be mounted to the right of the steering wheel, but, I believe in my heart, at that time, you finally realized the admiration and respect I truly had (and have) for you. Truly. You were and I am sure you still are a spit fire, like Cathy. You two were out to carve your life. And you did, God's plan was, and is always, different than any plan any of us can or will have. At that time in my life, I was a lost soul, but you gave me a chance, a chance I needed to know this wisdom. Each of us is a stepping stone closer to a fuller life and that much I know is true. One step closer to God's plan. Whether you knew it then, or not, you took this lost soul from the depths of despair and helped her (me) in faith, hope and God, just by giving me a job! From there it has been a wonderful career and life. Just by one good chance... You gave me my first chance to prove myself. Right now you, and everyone else reading this is saying, what does this have to do with your current life situation, your sad and heartfelt loss...well it does, you have to pull on the depths of your strength, faith and a true sense of Gods plan. You know what? It is a test. We can ask why why why why, over and over, but will never get an answer. The truth is to the Why question is to believe in HIS plan. I believe within any life situation you will survive with God at your side. If you choose to continue to be the strong person you know you are, and believe in God, it will appear, the answer, that is, the day God decides we are ready to receive his ultimate grace and goodness... Cathy and Madison were ready and received HIS gift. I believe God made this decision. Why? Well there it is again, that why question, just have faith and believe it is ALWAYS HIS choice and the answers will be revealed in due time. . It was HIS choice, not ours. No matter what. This much I know is true. Michael, I felt so moved to write these words of support and encougement. Why? This one I can answer, because you gave me my first chance to have a productive life. You believe in me, well at least I thought so. And really, that is what matters too, believe in yourself. No matter what anyone says it will not ease your pain only faith in God and your strength to accept God’s plan…so I refrain from any such comparison, as each one of us experience our own pain and suffering only to know it is HIS plan. Have faith and hold on to it. It is what it is. God’s test and mystery of life once again. Faith in God is worth it! In closing, I am now married and have lived Chicago for the past 14 years... A life filled with spirituality and faithfulness in God... You will get through this…. but it is a process… My final note is Keep your faith and belief in the Lord! God have mercy on us all. Blessings, Kathy Bethia-Piekarski
Cynthia Olmschenk
March 9, 2009
Please except my deepest sympathy on the loss of your daughter. Only those of us who have lost a child truly understand how consuming the depth of this pain is as I started the same journey you are on now 5 months ago, a journey none of us choose to take. May God bless you and your family during this difficult time in your life.
Lynda Orvis
March 7, 2009
MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL, PLEASE WHEN YOU THINK OF MADDIE, THINK OF HER AS A LITTLE ANGEL UNDER HER MOTHERS WING! I DONT KNOW ANY OF YOU, BUT MY HEART IS SO BROKEN FOR YOURE LOSS, BUT YOURE IN MY PRAYERS. GRANDMA IN N.C.!
One who cares
March 7, 2009
It breaks my heart to hear this story. But knowing Maddie is in heaven with her mother is very comforting. She has eternal peace and happiness. Bless the Kiefer famiily and know she is smiling down on you.
Michelle Schultz
March 6, 2009
Mike, Chloe, Hailey and Bryce,
Words cannot even begin to express how sorry we are for your loss! Maddie was an absolute ray of sunshine. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
With deepest sympathy,
Mike and Michelle Schultz (Shepich)
Laura Mayberry
March 6, 2009
I am so sorry for your loss, my families thoughts and prayers are with you and all of your family, we lost my sister to similar circumstances she left behind a son Tyler he knew Maddie and was quite fond of her. My heart goes out to you. Laura Mayberry ,Brown Deer Wi.
ronald gammon
March 6, 2009
I am a therapist in the community, I want you all to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time in your life. I have heard so many wonderful things about Maddie. I only hope my daughter's are spoken about in such high regards as Maddie has been.
JLZ
March 6, 2009
MAY GOD BLESS ALL OF THE KIEFER FAMILY. I NEVER MET YOUR FAMILY NOR MADDIE,BUT I CAN SEE SHE WAS REALLY LOVED.
Cynthia Mock - Faraglia
March 6, 2009
Mike and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I worked with you and Cathy at Carson's on State Street many long years ago. Know that so many people are thinking of and praying for you and your family.
Chloe Black
March 5, 2009
Dear Kiefer family,
Words can't mend your heartache,
but those who care and
share your loss, wish you
comfort and peace of mind.
May you find strength
in the love of family
and in the warm embrace
of friends. I never had the opportunity to meet Maddie, but can only imagine her to be as nice as her Dad and Chloe. I had the pleasure of getting to know you both when we began playing basketball in the 6th grade... . My thoughts are prayers go out to your entire family.
March 5, 2009
Dear Mike, You don't know us but we feel so bad for you. I wish this never had happen to you. Your daughter is a beautiful young lady. It will take a very long time for you and your family to feel better. I almost lost my son. We did loose his girl friend to the same reason of your lose. We are still healing after 2 years. Please have your other children go to counsling. It will help and will be needed. Trust someone you don't know and who went through this. May God bless you and your family.
A mother from Milwaukee
March 5, 2009
TO THE KEIFER FAMILY,
IT IS NEVER EASY GOING THREW WHAT YOUR FAMILY HAS GONE THREW RECENTLY. YOU CANT LET GO OF THE MEMORIES THAT YOU HAVE HOLD THEM TIGHT IN YOUR HEART. SHE IS WITH THE ANGELS NOW. GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU.
Judy Cohen
March 5, 2009
Mike, Chloe and Hailey,
I am honored to have met your family and have had the opportunity to work with Chloe, Hailey and Maddy.
My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family. Your strength and love for each other will guide you.
Sincerely,
Judy Cohen
Leslie Dohr
March 5, 2009
I am so sorry for your loss.
Diane Orozco
March 5, 2009
Dear Kiefer family,
I do not know your family, but I know how hard this is. In 2005 I lost a brother who was also my best friend as we were growing up. There is not a day that goes by that I do not think of him. Just try to remember all the good times you shared with Maddie. And remember the brightest star in the sky is Maddie watching over you.
The Crider Family
March 5, 2009
Kiefer Family, We grieve with you. Our fond memories are of Maddie as an awesome defender and saving goals during all those FC soccer games. She kept that team happy and fun!
March 5, 2009
There are no words. Time will move slow and painfully for awhile. God is good and will send His healing powers to you and your family when you are able to receive them. Be gentle to each other and know many in your community and total strangers grieve for the loss of your beautiful daughter with you and your family. A former Whitefish Bay resident ....
Sandy
March 5, 2009
Dear Kiefer Family:
I don't know you but heard about your tragic loss of such a beautiful young girl, Maddie and am deeply saddened for you and your family. May it be of some comfort for you to know that there are many many people you don't even know that are feeling very sad because of your loss. I can only imagine your grief being a mother of two sons. My first thought today was that Maddie is with her mother now and together with our Lord. Heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time in your life. May God's peace and grace be with you all of you.
a friend
March 5, 2009
I will pray for your family.
Susan Steffanides
March 5, 2009
Dear Mike,
I was so sad to hear about your daughter. We have struggled with our son for 4yrs with drug problems.
I keep you and your family in our prayers.
March 5, 2009
Mike, I heard about this, your second loss. My thoughts are with you in this very difficult time. Wishing you strength and peace. Tom Quandt, Minneapolis
Mary and Bud Brauer
March 5, 2009
Mike, there are no words to ease your insurmountable grief. Know that all our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Christine Fifer
March 5, 2009
Dear Kiefer family, my prayers and thoughts are with you, my family knows first hand what you are going through, my 16 yr old nephew was killed in june of last year. the days ahead will be hard but know there are people here that are with you always. keep strong for Madison.
Jean Roeglin
March 4, 2009
Dear Mike and Family.
My thoughts and prayers are with you in these most difficult days ahead.
I didn't know Kathy, she left Boston Store right before I started working there. Got to know Chloe because she worked for us at Sendiks for a short time. Also got to meet the whole family at one time or another.
I know you just from waiting on you all the time. May God Bless You.
Jean Roeglin
Meg, Jim, Mary & Annie O'Brien
March 4, 2009
Dear Mike, Chloe, Hailey and Bryce,
With very heavy hearts, you are in our prayers. Maddie will live on in all of our memories of her. She's safe now, in her mom's arms forever and ever, Amen.
Julie Brett
March 4, 2009
Mike,
My heart just aches for you and the kids.I picture your beautiful Maddie in her mommy's arms and feel some comfort.
Love to you all,
March 4, 2009
my thoughts and prayers are wish your family and extended family during this time. as a mom with teens, i can only imagine the heartbreak and pain you are going through. many are keeping you and your beautiful maddie in their thoughts.
Chris, Linda, & Meredith Tolley
March 4, 2009
Dear Kiefer Family,
Our hearts go out to you with the loss of Maddie. We have you in our prayers.
May God lift you up & give you strength through this difficult time.
Mike, please know that the entire UofL parent soccer family is thinking of you in this sad time.
Bob
March 4, 2009
Know that you remain in the thoughts and prayers of the entire St. Monica community.
"And this is the will of him who sent me, that I shall lose none of all that he has given me, but raise them up at the last day. For my Father's will is that everyone who looks to the Son and believes in him shall have eternal life, and I will raise him up at the last day."
-- John 6:39-40
March 4, 2009
Dear Kiefer Family,
We do not know you, but share in your tragic loss. Please know all of you will be in our daily prayers.
March 4, 2009
My deepest condolences to your family on the untimely passing of Maddie.
Scott Viar
Hometown Soccer Club
Milwaukee's WPSL franchise (starting in 2010)
Kathy
March 4, 2009
God needed another Angel and he chose a very precious one this time! My heart goes out to Maddie's whole family. Don't dwell on the past but cherish the wonderful memories Maddie left behind. With Love.........
Gretchen Fetherston
March 4, 2009
Dear Kiefer Family,
My heart breaks for you. Please know that both Maddie and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. I realize that the coming weeks, months and years will be difficult. A hole in your heart that can never be filled. Treasure your memories knowing that someday you will be reunited once again.
Angel Davis (Mane)
March 4, 2009
Dear Mike, Chloe, Hailey and Bryce,
I am so sad to hear about Maddie. My deepest sympathy goes out to all of you. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Let your love for each other and your faith in God help you during this very difficult time.
Joann
March 4, 2009
Your family is in my prayers. My heart grieves for you all.
Mark,Sherry,Jason&Jesse Carl
March 4, 2009
To the Kiefer family,
We don't know you, but hear about your beautiful Maddie. We are so sorry and deeply saddened. We have two son's around the same age as Maddie, it just break's my heart for your loss. No word's can heal all of your heart's only memories of Maddie and the good times you shared with her. May God be with you in this difficult time in your life.
Kate Vento
March 4, 2009
My deepest condolences to the family. Maddie came on a trip up north with us last summer and brought so much laughter with her. We shared some wonderful times and our family will truley miss such a wonderful girl. We are deeply saddened by your loss.
Jeff Swanson
March 4, 2009
Mike, Chloe, Hailey and Bryce;
May Almighty God give you strength during this time of tribulation and know that your many friends will be praying for you and for Maddie. Words cannot express the sorrow that I feel for your loss.
March 4, 2009
To the Kiefer Family:
I've never met you nor Maddie, but I'm deeply saddened by what has happened. I was so hurt after reading the stories about Maddie, reading the obituary and seeing her picture. Trust in God to see you thru this tough time. I'm sure Maddie is in her mother's arms safe and secure now.
March 4, 2009
Dear Mike,
we were both so terribly saddened to hear about your Maddie. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Henry and Anne Chiu
Tanya Baynes
March 4, 2009
Dear Mike, Chloe, Hailey and Bryce,
My heart goes out to you. Maddi was a bright, shining light in the classroom, and I will always remember her that way. May God strengthen you and bring you comfort during this time of grief.
Mrs. Baynes
Kelly (Nimtz) Gregg, Connor, Logan and Garrett Badalich
March 4, 2009
Mike, Chloe, Hailey and Bryce,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. May your memories of Maddi give you the strength to get you through this. Maddi was loved and will always be cherished by all that knew her.
March 4, 2009
We do not know any of you and we did not know beautiful Maddie, but we want you to know our hearts are breaking for you. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jane Stremlow
March 4, 2009
Mike,
Sharing your sorrow in the loss of one so dear, and sending deepest sympathy. Thinking of you and your family.
Dave & Kathy Markwiese
March 4, 2009
Mike, Chloe, Hailey, & bryce:
Words can't express how deeply sorry we are for your loss of Maddie. We hope you find comfort with your family and friends, and that she will be forever taken care of by God. With all our love and support,
Dave, Kathy Rachel & John Markwiese
Denise Radovich (Denjovi)
March 4, 2009
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Jordan Giesemann
March 4, 2009
Dear Kiefer family,
I never had the pleasure of meeting all of you, but I was blessed to have been friends with both Maddi and Hailey. Maddi was a wonderful young person and always had a smile on her face. She knew how to make the best out of a bad situation. And I, along with the rest of her beloved friends and family, will miss her terribly. Maddi was younger than me and I never had the pleasure of being in school with her, but it was her bright, charismatic personality, much resembling her sister, Hailey, that attracted her open armed friendship to me. My thoughts are with all of you and a message to Hailey, "Be strong. The friends you left behind are still here and they love you and will do anything to help you through this hard time. Much love."
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