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Helen Gardner
July 21, 2009
Yesterday, we celebrate Ellysa fifth birthday. Your children are really growing up quite fast. It is hard to believe that it has been over a year that you left this earth.
We planted some flower by your grave. They are not doing too good. You seemed to be the one that had the hand for growing plants. I on the other hand do not. Remember the tomatoes that you planted before your death. They really took off.
Take care son and know that I love you. My Aunt Mela pass away Thursday, July 16. She was a really nice lady. I hope you get to see her in heaven. Say Hi for me.
Oh, son, I really do miss you. Love Mom
Helen Gardner
June 19, 2009
Sean It has been a year today that you pass away. I really miss you. There are so many times that I think of you and remember your sense of humor, simile, and your blue eyes.
Remember the time you worked at Burger King with your one friend. You had to dress as n order of french fries or a milk shake.Remember the Michael Jackson's jacket that you had to have.
There are so many memories and yet there are so many things that I wish i had say to you.
I love you kid and I really do miss you.
Love mom
Ryan & Sheena Priefer
May 28, 2009
Sean-It's been almost a year. It is still hard to believe you are not here. We miss you so much. We tell Claire about her Uncle Sean all the time...You would have gotten a kick out of her. She is something! We know you are watching over us. We love you!
katelyn priefer
April 15, 2009
I miss you sean
Helen Gardner
January 1, 2009
Happy New Year son
I love you and I do miss you. I have tried three times to put up a poem about Christmas in Heaven, but it has not happen.
I did go to your grave and put some flowers on it. I am glad that I did not lose my keys or phone.
Your children are doing fine. I go to spend some time with them this week. We went and saw the Christmas lights at the Country Inn.
Take care son I love you
Carolee Kapkeo
December 19, 2008
My dearest Brother,
I miss you sooooooo much!!! I keep waiting for you to call so I call hear your voice and your advice cause truth is without you I feel lost. I'm still waiting for the day when it won't hurt so bad but after 6 months it still doesn't hurt any less. Truth is you were the best brother a sister could ever ask for and I'm greedy and don't want to say good bye. I always looked up to you. It's clear to see everyone loved and liked you because you had a big heart and were truly a really good guy who always put others first. I just hope you know how much I loved you when you were here. I keep playing that Wednesday, June 18 over and over in my mind ever time I close my eyes. Do you remember? You must have told me you loved me at least 3 times and you gave me hugs and kisses about 4 times that day but brother did I let you how much I Loved You. Words could never truly express how much you mean to me. You are and always will be a part of my Heart and Soul.. Until we meet again I will try to keep my promise made while I'm hear. Merry Christmas Sean through thick and thin I will always be you baby sister, I love you.
Gary Michalski
November 26, 2008
Hey brother how ya doin? Sorry I missed your b-day, I still think about you all the time. It will take the rest of my life to sort through all the memories I have of us. Sean you were special, Everyone liked you, You made friends with everyone you talked to. Me and Chriss will always be your older brothers and never forget that, I know he misses you alot too. And i'm sorry that we didn't talk for a while, I'm sorry I missed that call. Anyways it's Thanksgiving and i'm thankful that you were my friend for over 20 years! I miss you and I love you. I'll write you back before X-mas. Stay out of trouble, and don't be using my name up there HA HA!
Helen Garnder
November 9, 2008
Belated Happy Birthday son. I really do miss you. We went to your grave on your birthday and sang Happy Birthday to you. It sure was cold and wet. I hope you know how much we love you and miss you.
We do have a lot of good memories of your time on earth with us. I wish it could of been longer.
Take care and please watch over us. Also put in a good word for us with the big man.
Thanks
Helen Gardner
October 7, 2008
Well, son it has been about 4 months since you have left us. I really do miss you. There are so many times that I think of you and wondering how you are doing. Your birthday is coming up and I wish you were here.
helen gardner
August 31, 2008
The Broken Chain
We little knew that morning that
God was going to call your name.
In life we loved you dearly.
In death we do the same.
It broke our hearts to lose you.
You did not go alone,
for part of us went with you
the day God called you home.
You left us peaceful memories.
Your love is still our guide.
And though we cannot see you,
you are always at our side.
Our family chain is broken
and nothing seems the same,
but as God calls us one by one,
the Chain will link again.
Helen Gardner
August 26, 2008
Well Son,
It has been a little over two months since the day that you died. It sure is hard sometimes. I really do miss you.
I catch myself seeing a picture of you when you where about 1 ½ years old. You are in the lap a very big pink teddy bear. The bear is about twice your size and width. You are looking at the camera with the biggest simile on your face. Your eyes are so blue and your hair is curly and long. You were a cute little one.
I remember the day you were born. The labor was not long, but delivery was something else. When you were born, you weigh 9 pounds even. You had a head and a body. Your neck you could not see. I remember I looked like I had the measles. I had popped a lot of blood vessels in my face and neck.
I also remember the day we moved down to Des Moines, Iowa it was right after your sister Carolee was born. We were living with some friends of your father while we waited to get into our new house down there. You were playing around their house with no shoes. You started to cry. When I picked you up, you had a string stuck to your foot. It tried to get it off, but it would not come off. It was attached to your foot. I carried you to your father who tried, but he could not. I ended up taking you to the emergency room. While we were waiting for them to look at your foot, some woman stated you were too cute to be a boy with your long curly black hair and big blue eyes. The nurse came and put you into what looked like a cocoon. All that showed were your head and feet. They did do any x-ray and found a sewing needle stuck in your foot. It miss going through by about 1/8 of an inch. They removed the needle and I took you home. When we got home, you were running around and stomping your foot like nothing had happened.
There was the time that you were about 4 ½, you and Carolee were playing when Carolee got mad at you and threw a big round bone at you and hit you in your head. You seem to be fine. I went to work and when I came home in the morning you were still sleeping. I went to bed and when I woke up around 1 p.m. You were still sleeping. I tried to wake you up and you would not wake up. I ended up taking you to the hospital. They put an IV into you and you woke up. They kept you in the hospital for about two days. The first day, you did not seem like your old self, but the second day, you were happy and smiling. You were back to your old self.
Yes you were a very cute little kid. I really love you and miss you kid.
Mom
Helen Gardner
July 19, 2008
Well Sean:
Today is one month since you have left us. I really do miss you.
Remember that big yellow Tonka dump truck that your grandma Brzozowski use to have. The one that when you kids were younger you got your sister Carolee to sit in sit the part that would dump. You were pushing her and some how she fell forward and kissed the cement and knocked out her two front teeth.
Well, that old dump truck showed up the day after you died in my bedroom. It is minus the dump part of truck. I do not know how it just showed up in my bedroom.
The day that you died Jenny's mom informed us how happy you were when the chinchillas were gone. Jenny told me that before the chinchillas left your place, you put the two chinchillas in their cage with a great big sign saying " chinchilla free". No one took the chinchillas. Jenny still has the sign in the garage.
The day that you died the lady that lives next to you told me how polite you were. She said that you were talking to her and smoking at the same time. You asked her if the smoke bother her. She also noticed how patience you were with the your children.
Well, I have to go. I love you son.
Helen Gardner
July 16, 2008
Sean I will greatly miss you. Thanks you for coming into my life and being my son.
Jenny bought the kids a gray kitten. I remember the adult gray cat we had in Des Monies, IA. You were about 2 1/2. You would grap the cat by it neck and drag it all around the house. One day I could not find it. I remember I open the refrigerator of our side by side refrigerator and out pop the cat a little cold. Thank you for not putting the cat in the freezer part. I remember one day I open the back door the cat made a bee line out the door and never to be seen again.
I remember I wanted an info excerise tape and you ordered it for me. The woman tried to get you to buy another set of excerise tapes. You told her no because your mom was 300 pounds and you wanted to make sure that I used the tapes before your ordered any more. You know I was never 300 pounds even though I felt like it some times.
Well, son I love you and I will miss you. I learned a lot from you. I learned to say I love you more often to the people in your life like your family, to make the time to spend it with them since family is so special and we never know how long we will have with each others and alway to take the time to call them and see how they are doing and if there is any thing that they need.
I love you son and I really do miss you. Thanks you so much for being my son for the little while that you were here on earth with us. Take care.
Ryan and Sheena Priefer
July 7, 2008
Sean-I don't know where to begin. I am happy to have had you as a friend and "brother". We have had good times and bad, but through it all I am thankful that you were part of my life. I cannot begin to explain what your friendship meant to me. I looked up to you as I do my brothers. I will do everything I can to make sure my sister, Ellie, Ellysa and Ashton are safe. As always, I will be there for your children, to help raise them and guide them. Although you are no longer here, I know you will be with me to help guide me through the rough spots. I will cherish the good times we had together...especially you being one of my groomsmen. I will miss you and you will always be in my heart.
Love you bro! Ryan
Sean-It is still so surreal that you are no longer here. I will miss hanging out with you and giving you a hard time about your "tab" for all the times I did the dishes for you! Don't worry, I will still keep track! You are/will be missed greatly. I will think of you every time I look at those 3 beautiful children. Love Sheena
Mark Davis
June 27, 2008
Helen and family,
I was saddened to hear of Sean's passing. I pray that God will send His comfort and peace to all of you. May you find strength in knowing that Sean is forever safe in His loving arms.
Tammy Schultz
June 26, 2008
Family of Sean you have my deepest symphathy! You are in my thoughts & prayers. Please send address to my email so I am able to send card to family (children)! Kids remember your daddy still loves you he always will! 414-460-2508 cell (Ronnies Schultzs sister)
kory breider
June 25, 2008
dear helen (mom), and jen, sorry for your and our loss, sean was greatly loved and well respected, and will deaply be missed! we know that he is in a better place, and we will be seeing him sooner than we all expect. sorry that i havent kept in touch! it was great to see everybody again(under the circumstance). please keep in touch and if you ever need anything please dont hesitate to call. my home# 414-525-8115 or cell 850-313-0081. or you can write, my address is w134 s7674 fairfield ct. muskeego wi 53150. once again sorry for our loss!
Candy Sprenzel
June 25, 2008
Priefs,
You, Sean, and the kids are in our thoughts and prayers. There are a lot of great memories I have of us and Sean and the boys that can never be replaced (believe me, I've tried! just teasing). Just remember, I'm only four blocks away, and I'm here for you and the kids.
Michelle Weber (Davis)
June 25, 2008
Dear Helen and Family:
I am sorry to hear of your loss, in your dear son/brother Sean. I spent a time growing up with you guys and have fond memories of your family. I know the pain of your loss as I lost my sister in law at the tender age of 25. It is never easy losing someone so close, but time and memories will heal the pain. May GOD and his angels surround you during this dificult time. May Seans spirit shine on you from Heaven above. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Elaine Parton
June 25, 2008
Jenny, Ellie, Ellysa, and Ashton:
I am deeply saddened by your loss. I will miss seeing Sean in the neighborhood with his friendly "hello" and conversations as we would stop with Bela on our walks. My heart goes out to each of you and your families during this difficult time. Both you, Sean and your children have welcomed us into the neighborhood and Sean was obviously very loving of his children. Peace, courage and hope to all of you. Love, Elaine, Lisa, Bela, Tigger, and Dakota.
Sandy P, Friend
June 24, 2008
Helen:
My thought and prayers are with you at this difficult time. You are a wonderful person with lots of love to give. May you and your family remember all the great memories that you shared. Family and friends have always been important to you and I wish your family all of Gods grace and guidence through this time of loss.
Amber Cecot
June 24, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Ronnie Schultz
June 24, 2008
Sean I miss you man!
Monique Courtney
June 24, 2008
I am very sorry for your loss, my heart goes out to Sean's family & children. Sean was a great friend since 2nd grade at Grant school. I haven't seen Sean in almost 10 years but my memories of Sean are like we seen each other yesterday. I will truly miss Sean.
Gary and Amber Michalski
June 22, 2008
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 1998-2008
Monica, Jeff, & Ethan Loser
June 22, 2008
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Sean at Kostuck home.
June 22, 2008
From the old neighborhood.
Christopher Kostuck
June 22, 2008
I will never forget growing up with Sean. I remember chasing him through the halls of Grant Grade school. He was like a little brother to me. I will miss him. My heart is heavy with great sadness.
Kathy Mitala
June 22, 2008
My friend Helen,
We have been in each others lives for 40 years- since we were room mates on Kane Place. I know how much family means to you and how much unconditional love you have for your children.
This loss is truly heartbreaking. Sean was your son and he loved you always.
Remember the good times and be comforted by his "gift" of three beautiful grandchildren.
I wish you Peace my friend.
Love,
Kathy
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