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for Karen Cunningham
T. Atkins
April 4, 2007
Many of Karen's friends from Missouri are still just finding out about your families loss. Friends from her old neighborhood, Oak Park and Winnitonka High Schools well remember Karen's bright smile and humor. The local KC paper had misspelled her maiden name when printed in December 06. Our sympathies to the Cunningham and Kirgis families.
Bob Bond
January 28, 2007
Karen was a great boss, I loved her.I am sorry she is gone.
She will be missed forever.
BBond
Jeffrey Fu
January 6, 2007
Dear Mr. Cunningham, Alex, and Ollie. My deepest sympathy to all of you. Mrs. Cunningham was always so nice in welcoming me in your house. I will miss her.
Winston Riley
January 1, 2007
Dear Marc. I was shocked and saddened by the news about Karen. It has been years since I knew her. We opened restaurants together for Gilbert/Robinson. A friend called and left a message and I found the obituary in the Kansas City Star.
In many ways, you might say Karen changed my life. When she hired me, I was a 30 something year old waiter. She saw potential in me, which drastically altered the course of my career.
We were really kids then, and now with a young daughter and three grand kids, I mourn for you and your family and have been touched by these words of others.
It doesn't surprise me how many people loved Karen. She lived love, and shined love, and was hope, embodied in a lady of grace and charm.
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy.
Marie and Jerry Shreeves
December 31, 2006
We remember Karen as a young teenager when we moved to the "Cleveland Circle" in Kansas City in 1967. We watched her grow into a lovely young woman. These were special times for our families and our children growing up together. Our sympathies go out to all of you: Dan, Mary Kay, Ann Marie, and Thom. Marc, we are sorry we never met you or the boys, but Joanne and Tom were so proud of all of you and we heard such great stories about your family. We know that her death is a great loss to you. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. The last time we saw Karen was at Joanne's memorial service in Tucson. We were unable to attend Tom's service, but we had a wonderful visit with him in Tucson just a few weeks before his death.
Marie and Jerry Shreeves
Lori Shreeves Drew, Todd Shreeves
and families
Michael O'Leary
December 28, 2006
Dear Marc, Alexander, & Oliver,
We are saddened to hear of your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you. We will always remember Karen as the warm and happy person she was. Please let us know if there is anything we can do.
Michael & Deborah O’Leary
Jane Kathleen (Tingin) Field
December 28, 2006
Marc, Alexander, and Oliver,
My sincerest condolences to you and your family. I always remember
Karen wearing a big smile on her face, talking to me about how women feel good when wearing red, and when she, Fides, and I would take the kids over to McDonald's for a break from doing the postcards. She will always be missed with good memories.
Bro. Robert Hazard
December 28, 2006
I extend my deepest sympathy - Karen was a wonderful lady who will be missed very much. My heart goes out to her husband, Marc and her sons Alexander and Oliver. She and all of the Cunninghams are in my prayers
From Brother Robert Hazard
Will Hoeg
December 28, 2006
Marc and family,
My thoughts are with you. i hope the positive memories help you through this incredibly sad period.
Will Hoeg
Christa Reck
December 28, 2006
Marc, Alexander and Oliver,
Words cannot express how sorry Victor and I are for your family's loss. I have so many wonderful memories of Karen and I will always remember her wonderful spirit and laugh. We are all praying for you and the boys in this dark time.
Kim Ostler
December 27, 2006
Marc, Alexander, & Oliver,
May God Bless and comfort you in this most difficult time.
Anibal Mata-Sol
December 27, 2006
Marc,
My thoughts are with you and your loved ones during this difficult time of loss.
Deutsch-Hooker Family
December 27, 2006
Dear Marc, Alex, and Oliver:
We are so deeply saddened by Karen's unexpected death. We remember well her delightful personality and what a loving mother she was. Andrew remembers her hospitality and effervescence. Our hearts are with you in this great loss.
Anne Thomas
December 27, 2006
Marc, Alexander and Oliver- please know our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Karen was a wonderful person and will be missed by all that were touched by her grace and charm. Take care of yourselves, love always, Anne Thomas and Arthur Ito
Rafael Ravelo
December 27, 2006
To Marc and his family.
I was very sorry to hear your loss. I will always remember her laughter, smile and kindness. My sincere condolences.
Maricor Rich
December 27, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Jennifer Moore
December 27, 2006
Marc, I want to personally express my deepest sympathies for your loss. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers. I pray the Peace of God will be with you during this most difficult time and that He will indeed be proven faithful through it all.
Peter Dunn
December 27, 2006
Marc,
Lynne, Danielle and I are profoundly saddened by Karen's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your boys during this trying time.
Peter
Bob & Cathy Gerhold
December 27, 2006
To Marc and family,
Our condolences to you and your family and also to all the people Karen touched with her kindness. She will truly be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Long Ching
December 27, 2006
To Marc and his family,
My sincere condolences to you for your great lost. I remember Karen as always in smiles. Karen has this sunny personality that shines through and touches everyone around her. I treasure each great Christmas party that Karen engineered and I attended in the past. Those fun memories will always be with me and that’s what I will remember Karen.
Peter Littman
December 27, 2006
To Marc, Alexander and Oliver,my sincere condolences. I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Karen was a warm big hearted wonderful person. My deepest sympathies.
Allison, Jenni, Eric & Jim Reichardt
December 27, 2006
Her laughter, warmth, smile, and the twinkle in those bright eyes will be greatly missed. I can hear her laugh now, it will always be with us.
Marc, Alexander and Oliver, know that your mom was a wonderful mom, companion, and friend and loved by all. She loved you very much. We will miss her.
Matt Lavigne
December 27, 2006
Marc,
Words cannot express the sadness I feel for you and your sons.
Eric Horodas
December 27, 2006
Marc: My deepest condolences to you and your family.
Fides Magisa
December 27, 2006
To Marc, Alexander and Oliver,
My sincere condolence to all of you. I have always admired and respected Karen as a wife and especially as a mother. Her cheerful persona and strength is truly amazing. She will be truly missed.
The McCaffery Family
December 27, 2006
To Marc, Alexander, Oliver, and all of your family,
Please know that tears are falling in Connecticut mourning your loss. We remember Karen as bright, funny, and intelligent. Her smile, which appeared first in her eyes, lit up an entire room. Hers was a well-lived and purposeful life centered on her family. Our prayers are with you, now and always, and we know that the love of family and friends will strengthen you during this most difficult time.
With sincere sympathy and prayers,
David Viticonte
December 27, 2006
Mark, my deepest sympathy. I was shocked to hear the terrible news. She was a wonderful person, mother and friend.
she will be missed.
Marvin Snapp
December 26, 2006
My condolences to Marc and his family. I remember Karen as a very loving and caring person. She always had a smile on her face when I saw her. She will be greatly missed. Goodbye Karen! You touched the hearts of many people and I will always remember you for your kindness and caring nature.
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