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Gina Stuenkel
September 3, 2003
Dear Debbie and Family,
God works in ways that are blind to us. I always say, when a person is taken at a young age they are a angel looking over us left behind. Their work is done on this earth and God has work for them in Heaven. I haven't seen you for years and did not make it to the class reunion. But nothing can take away the memories of the class of 1978. Prayers and Love to you and your family.
Love and Peace,
Gina Heckman Stuenkel
DeOn Cahill
September 3, 2003
Debbie-
I just recently heard of your loss. My heart is with you, "Beannie", "Lucy Goosie" and "My Pete". Please know that the RCEC staff is thinking about you and praying for you at this most difficult time. Do not hesitate to call should you need anything all.
Love to you and the kids- DeOn (Shelby's Mom) Cahill
Carol Schwaller Pryor
September 3, 2003
Debbie--
I was so sad to hear of your loss. Please know that you and the children are in my thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.
God bless.
Carol Schwaller Pryor
Diane Schepers Collins
September 2, 2003
Dear Debbie,
I was so sorry to hear about Brian. My heart and prayers go out to you in this time of unspeakable grief. Let your friends and family be strong for you, and know that a time will come when you will feel happiness again. God bless you and your family.
Joan (Maier) Lall
September 2, 2003
Debbie,
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Mike Ryan
August 30, 2003
Dear Debbie and children
Let me and my family offer our heartfelt condolences to you and your children. I can tell from reading the previous entries that Brian was a very special person. You surely deserved eachother since you're so very special as well. I'll keep you in my prayers and ask God to help lighten this heavy burden that's been thrust on you so early in your marriage. I wish I would have come back to KC more often so I might of had a chance to have met Brian. Once again my dearest thoughts are with you at this time of sadness. I have no doubt you'll get through these sad times. I'll pray for you, so it is as brief as possible.
Sincerely, Mike (The Beast)'82' Rockhurst College (as it was known back then).
P.S. I hope my attempt to lighten this up a little at the end is not offensive to anyone, I'm sure Deb will understand.
Kimberly Kincade
August 29, 2003
Debbie and Children,
I am so sorry to hear of your sudden loss. You have a very special guardian angel watching and protecting over you forever. God Bless, Kimberly Kincade-Sprint
Rick Heinrichs
August 28, 2003
Debbie:
My thoughts are with you and your kids during this difficult time. The hardest part of this whole experience (at least for me, when my dad died) was finally realizing that we really have no control in these really big matters, such as life and death. These are not our lives to give and certainly are not ours to sustain. We are not in control, God is.... Brian is with my Dad and many others in a happier place. I know you will miss him, as I miss my dad. But, if your faith is strong like mine (and I believe it is), then you know he is at peace. My prayers are with you and your family in this difficult transition and I hope you come to peace with this. I love you. Be strong!
OA Crusher
Paul LaRose
August 28, 2003
Debbie
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Lisa Gale
August 28, 2003
Dear Debbie,
I am very sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I know that God will give you strength and hope and peace.
With much sympathy, Lisa
Rick & Vickie McMichael
August 28, 2003
Debbie, Vickie and I were shocked and so sorry to hear about your husband. Words are not enough to describe how our hearts feel and how much we would like to help in any way. God's word says he is near the broken hearted and he will provide comfort. We are praying that God will do that and more. God bless you.
John & Sheila Singer
August 28, 2003
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
God bless you
Mike Butz
August 27, 2003
Debbie - you know all that I would have to say to you!
I love you and "a whole world" loves you and are here with you!
I hope we have a time to see or talk with each other very soon as God wills!
Love Always - Mike and Kim
P.S. I hold Pete in prayer and in my heart frequently! We have his picture (of me holding him from Kathy Stinehart's home) as kind of a "god father" like sentiment!
Judy Ring
August 27, 2003
Debbie, you have my deepest sympathy. I didn't know Brian but knowing you, he had to be a wonderful person. You and your family are in my prayers.
ANNE GAUS
August 27, 2003
DEBBIE,
I'M SO SORRY FOR YOU LOSS. YOU AND YOUR FAMILY WILL BE IN MY PRAYERS.
Mike Johnson
August 27, 2003
Debbie:
So sorry to hear about Brian's sudden death. Please know that you and the kids are in my thoughts and prayers during these trying times. Like we talked about at the reunion, go see Fr. Matt at the fish church, he will be a great comfort. Wish words could help but I know your faith family and friends will get you through.
Peace,
Mike Johnson and Family
Julie Sullivan
August 27, 2003
Deb and Family:
I am sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Julie Sullivan and Family
Mark Noonan
August 27, 2003
Debbie,
I did not hear about this until today but want to offer my prayers and support for you and your family. Love never dies it just changes form and style. Let family and friends continue to uplift you when you need it. Peace.
Scott & Kathleen Hummel
August 27, 2003
Debbie and Family -
Our thoughts and prayers are with you as we offer our condolences.
Glenda Verslues
August 27, 2003
Debbie,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Please know that you will be kept in our thoughts and prayers.
John and Glenda Verslues
Marge & Steve Keppel
August 26, 2003
Our dear friends, Pat & Keith, We offer our deepest sympathy to you and know the extent of your pain having just had the loss of our grandson, Jim, 23 years old, in May. We will remember Brian as a happy, joyful student at St. Peter's school and will miss his beautiful smile. We send you our love and prayers,Marge & Steve
Brenda Funk
August 26, 2003
Debbie & children
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We remember his smiling face as he walked down the hall at RCEC Day Care with his children. Our thoughts & prayers are with each of you. The Funk Family:
Henry,Brenda,Blair,Aaron,Alison & Adam
Nancy Capps
August 25, 2003
To the Whittaker Family,
Our sympathy at this difficult time. Keep each other close and continue to draw strength and comfort from each other.
You are in our thoughts and prayers,
Lee, Nancy and Jennifer Capps
Jefferson City, MO
Cheryl Ballieu
August 25, 2003
To Brian's family:
I extend to each of you my heartfelt sympathy at the passing of your beloved. Through our mutual love of food and wine I came to know Brian and his wonderful talents. I so appreciate the opportunity to have been able to re-conenct with him in the past few months and appreciate his passion and drive for anything he was involved in. I treasure the talks we had on spiritual matters and know that Brian is resting in the arms of our Lord right now.
My prayers are with each of you.
Ellen Imber
August 25, 2003
I was greatly saddened to hear of your loss. I only met Brian a few times, but heard of him often from my ex-husband, Michel Imber. Brian was an honest, compassionate and fair man and I wish your family every comfort at this terrible time. My thoughts and prayers especially to your children who must be missing their father greatly.
Ellen Imber
Mike Spinharney
August 25, 2003
We only recently met Brian at a party for Barney Walsh and my daughter Sarah. We only knew that Brian was a lifelong and special friend of Barney's and that told us that he had to have been a special person. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Brian's family. Mike and Sharon Spinharney
Lynn Schneemeyer
August 25, 2003
Debbie,
I think of you often and wonder how you are doing. As you know, I also experienced the loss of a spouse many years ago and have a tiny bit of insight.
Just wanted to say you are in my prayers. Please call absolutely anytime for any reason.
Lynn
Maureen Herrmann
August 25, 2003
Debbie-Please accept my condolences to you and your family druing this very difficult time.
Your family, friends, and faith will support you and will be there for you 24/7.
With prayers and love,
Maureen Walsh Herrmann
Rockhurst '81
Vicki Silverman
August 25, 2003
Debbie,
I don't believe that we have ever met. I am also a parishioner of St. Elizabeth. My daughter was killed in a car accident last March. Even though you will be facing difficult situations much different than mine, I am offering you a very big shoulder to lean or cry on. Some times you may feel like just letting it all out and you don’t want to burden those you love anymore because they have done so much for you already. I have been there many times already. Please feel free to call me. It will do me good to be able to pay back some of the wonderful things people have done for me. I am in the parish directory, or just call Sandi at church. Feel free to call me any time day or night. I really mean that. For me the nights are the worse and chances are I will be up already. I will keep your family in my prayers. God bless you on the journey ahead. Vicki Silverman
TRACEY CRAMER
August 25, 2003
I am very sorry to hear of Brian's passing. He truly brightened my days during his time here at AG Edwards and Sons. The Whittaker family has my most heartfelt sympathy.
Jim and Karen Poetker
August 25, 2003
Dear Debbie:
We wish to extend our sincere sorrow and prayers at your tragic loss. I am a member of the St Gerard club with your Mom. It is clear from the stories and pictures that Lucille shares that you and Brian have made a very happy home for your children.Brian is still there to help you and will continue to watch over you, Maureen, Lucy and Peter, he will help you understand and continue to be a great Mom.
Elizabeth Conroy Loudon
August 25, 2003
Debbie - I am sorry to hear about your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Rick Bishop
August 25, 2003
To the entire family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Rick Bishop
RHS Class of 1979
Paul Heil
August 25, 2003
Whittaker family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of tragic loss. Brian was a true friend in all aspects of the word. His heart was made of gold. He was selfless, passionate, and kind. I will always remember and enjoy the feeling of accomplishment we shared on the grand opening night of Hannah Bistro Cafe. Brian was the restaurant and he made it successful during his tenure. I had and will always admire him.
With love, Paul
Mary Nestel
August 25, 2003
Debbie, you and your entire family are in my thoughts and prayers. I will truly miss seeing Brian's smiling face on St.Patrick's day since he has pulled up behind my family's float for the last 3 years and he was always happy to be there in both good and bad weather.
I will also miss him stopping by my office and catching up on all the latest. He was a great guy and will definatly be missed.
Sincerely, Mary Nestel
Amy Allison
August 24, 2003
I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to you and your family on your loss and thank you for thinking of our organization during this difficult time.
Amy Allison
Executive Director
Down Syndrome Guild of Greater Kansas City
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