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Rachel Kirchner Obituary

Kirchner, Rachel E. (Nee Hecker) Welcomed into the arms of her Heavenly Father on Monday, January 24, 2011, at the age of 27 years. Loving wife and best friend of Matthew. Devoted mother of Eva. Cherished daughter of Mark and Gigi Hecker. Beloved sister of Michael. Precious granddaughter of Carol Hecker. Adored daughter-in-law of Gregory and Jeanette Kirchner. Treasured sister-in-law of Elizabeth (Nick) Hammetter. Most special aunt of Anna. Further survived by aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives, and many, many friends. Visitation on Friday, January 28, at the FUNERAL HOME from 3-7PM, with a Prayer Vigil at 6PM. The Rite of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, January 29, at 10AM, at ST. MONICA CATHOLIC CHURCH, N. Santa Monica Blvd., at E. Silver Spring Drive, Whitefish Bay. Please meet at the Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family for Eva's education are greatly appreciated. Private burial will take place at Resurrection Cemetery in Mequon. "Rachel bravely battled disease these last two years. She has finally won her race."

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Jan. 27, 2011.

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Mary Beth Bradshaw

February 2, 2011

Matt, We met you briefly at the home of friends in New Berlin in September, with Sabrina and Adam. We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and little Eva.

amy hajdas

January 31, 2011

... our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Peace.

Sue Last

January 30, 2011

I am so honored to have been Rachel's Aunt Susie. She has been in my heart for over 27 years and she will continue to have a place there until we meet again. You are all in my prayers and you have my love and support. Jesus answered the question, "What shall I do to inherit eternal life." This is the answer: "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind; and your neighbor as yourself." This describes Rachel perfectly. Beautiful Rachel is in the presence of the Lord. Love and peace to you all.

Paul & Pam Opichka

January 29, 2011

Matt, We never had the opportunity to meet Rachel, but know she was an amazing girl. She will forever be in your heart & mind. We hope as time passes, the wonderful memories of her will be the ones you remember the best. Keeping you & your family in our thoughts & prayers. Our deepest sympathies, Paul & Pam Opichka

Jackie Bysong

January 28, 2011

Matt, No words can ever express how sorry I am for your loss of Rachel. My heart goes out to you and your precious daughter. May your memories bring you comfort during this very difficult time. Please accept my sincere condolences. God Bless You & Your Family

Bryon Goff

January 28, 2011

Please know you and your family are in my thoughts.

Dan and Janie Russell

January 28, 2011

To Rachel's family,

We are Heidi's mom and dad. We know how much Rachel was loved and respected. We are aware of how brave she was and how she fought, and know that she will be greatly missed. May you reach the point of recognizing the joy in your lives that was Rachel and that the joy will be carried in your hearts always. You are in our prayers.
Dan and Janie Russell

January 28, 2011

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Tim Little

January 28, 2011

Sincerest condolences in this time of grief.

Paul & Debbie Burmesch

January 28, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We are so sorry we cannot make it to the visitation, but we will be thinking of you. Take comfort that she's in God's hands now.

Marc Bilka

January 28, 2011

Matt, please accept my sincere condolences. My thoughts are with you and yours'.

Karen Sheehan

January 28, 2011

Matt I can't even imagine what you are going through. I will be praying for you and Eva. I know that the Lord is the only one that can provide you with the strength to carry on without her.

Heidi Russell

January 28, 2011

My heart is with all of you. I know that Rachel is with all of us in spirit and will continue to inspire us as she has in the way she lived her life. You are in my prayers.

Jerry Konopasek

January 28, 2011

Matt so sorry for your loss be strong

Tom & Mary Anne Butscher

January 28, 2011

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

Christy & Jason Venne

January 28, 2011

Matt,
We are so incredibly sorry! Can’t imagine what you must be going through but know our thoughts and prayers are with you and Eva! You are such a great guy that I have always respected and I know you must be an incredible dad as well. You are going to get through this and know you are on the wings of lots of prayers and support. I wish we were closer to be able to help but if there is anything I can do, please know I would be honored to do so. Take care and God Bless!!

Jeffrey Ullsperger

January 28, 2011

Rachel was a beautiful young woman who touched the lives of many during her all to brief time on this Earth...she will be fondly remembered and missed by all whom knew her.

Aunt Jean & Uncle Ed Taylor

January 27, 2011

"Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. My Father's house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. You know the way to the place where I am going."
John 14:1-4

Comforted knowing Rachel is with Jesus and will be with those who love her.

January 27, 2011

Dear Jeanette, Greg and Matt:
Our deepest sympathy in your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Love, Don and Bernadette Hoeller

Roxanne Welter

January 27, 2011

To my dearest friend Gigi and family,
I never had the pleasure of meeting Rachel but I know what an amazing person she was. God bless you in this time of sorrow.
All my love, Roxanne

Linda Charlton

January 27, 2011

Matt, No words can express how sorry I am to hear about your loss. Just hold the thoughts that Rachel is in a far better place. Keeping you in my prayers,

Tim Wolfe

January 27, 2011

Matt,

Your family is in our prayers, I am so sorry to hear about your families loss.

Mike Turner

January 27, 2011

Matt,
I am sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.

Brittany McGuire

January 27, 2011

In the few times i talked to Rachel, courage and love just poured out from her. She was an amazing woman, wife, mother, sister, and daughter. Michael is so blessed to have her as a sister. She has been a great inspiration to me by having tremendous faith in uncertain circumstances, her love and devotion to Matt, and her sweet love in parenting Eva. She is amazing! I know she's in a much better place now in the sweet embrace of God without pain or tears. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. ? Much love, Brittany

Diane Jakobs

January 27, 2011

I will always remember Rachel's courage and her love and concern for others.

Chuck Tubbs

January 27, 2011

Praying for you and your family Gigi. Enchanted Hills Praise Team said a prayer for you last night that God will take you in his arms and carry you through this difficult time and see her presence in that baby girl's eyes. Blessings.

Ralph McCampbell

January 27, 2011

Matt,
I am sincerely sorry for your loss. Rachel and your Family have been in my daily prayers ever since you told me of her illness. I will continue to keep all of you in my prayers.

May God Bless and Keep You

Patrick, Jodi, Ethan, Dylan, Ky Taylor

January 27, 2011

Her short life on Earth blessed and inspired us all. Rachel is truly beautiful inside and out and that is how she will be remembered. Although she lost her battle with disease, she won the ultimate battle. Rest in peace dear cousin. We love & miss you.

Teri Yovkovich

January 27, 2011

Matt
I am so sorry for your loss of Rachel. I cannot even image what you are going thru. Give Eva extra hugs and kisses and remember a part of Rachel will always be with you thru your baby girl.

Jacque Firard

January 27, 2011

Rachel will be missed by so many of us. Her smile was amazing, her eyes lit up the room, her friendship was faithful and brought such warmth and compassion to us. She loved Jesus more every day and now she is looking into His eyes and heart and she is complete. I love you Rachel, you inspired me in so many ways. We will all be praying for Eva and for Matt. You are a beautiful person!!

Carolyn Pavlovic

January 27, 2011

So glad we have the privilege of knowing and loving Rachel and her family. Our love for all of you will go on forever. Peace be to you and Praise God for His light shining through Rachel. The Pavlovics

Cindy Huismann

January 27, 2011

Matt and Family, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Joanne Chenery

January 27, 2011

To the entire Kirchner and Hecker family-our sincere condolences to you during this difficult time. Rachel was truly a beautiful person inside and out. She always made others come first, even during her difficult days these past few months. She truly changed my life and helped me to find God again. She was an inspiration to me and I can honestly say one of the dearest friends I've ever been blessed with. She truly showed us how we should strive to live our lives, and I will never stop striving to follow God like she did. Her prayers for our little girl never ceased to amaze me. She was battling so much and still stopped to pray for my baby girl. Even so far as coming over the day before she had surgery to pray over her when she herself felt awful. I will never forget her love and kindness.

Our prayers and thoughts are with you as you learn to live life without your sweet Rachel. We are always here if you ever need anything. We miss her more than anything, so I cannot imagine what you are feeling right now.

Please know our prayers are with you

Love
Joanne, Patrick, Evelyn, Sophia, and Joseph Chenery

Kira Testin

January 27, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family at such a difficult time. Rachel was a pleasure to care for and I her grace and smile are inspirational. Thank you for allowing me to be with your family.
Blessings,
Kira Testin

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