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for Karen Pendland
Dennis Horner
June 22, 2024
Karen was a pleasure to work with. She was intelligent, honest, prepared and straightforward. In short, a class act.
Mary Thompson
September 10, 2007
To Karen's family:
Like many who have already written, I also had the pleasure of working with Karen in the field of workers' compensation when I lived in Kansas City. Karen called me about a year ago at my office in Springfield and I learned for the first time of her illness. She knew the battle she was facing and yet somehow she was able to comfort me when I became emotional about the news of her illness.
I did not learn of Karen's death until today. I do not need to tell you what a remarkable young woman Karen was. I am blessed to have known her. May God keep you and comfort you. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Zach Whitehead
July 16, 2007
Brian and family, I am sorry to hear about your loss. You are in our thoughts.
Angie Whitehead Depperschmidt
July 15, 2007
Brian,
I am so shocked and saddened to hear of your loss. Although I did not know your wife, I'm sure she was a wonderful person. Please know that our family will be thinking of you and praying for you and your children. My kids are the same age as yours. If there is anything I can do to offer you help or support please let me know. I know it's been many years, but I wanted to let you know I'm thinking of you. God bless.
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Daryl & Pauline Filbert
July 12, 2007
Dear Karen's family - I know you don't know us but we are second cousins who live in Wichita. We are so sorry to hear that Karen has left this live and know you all miss her so much - we have been on an extended trip and didn't get the sad news until yesterday - we send our sympathy to all and our love and prayers. May God give you abundant Grace and Peace and hold you close in His everlasting and loving arms. Lovingly in Christ. Daryl and Pauline Filbert
Jean Dennis
June 30, 2007
Dear Brian, Konner & Brett: We are so sorry for your loss. We send you a great big hug during this difficult time. Please know there are many who love all of you and who will help you through this,we too have experienced a similar loss in 2002. Thinking of you!Sincerely, Jean Dennis & Jocelyn from Leawood Soccer.
Anita and Samantha Ball
June 29, 2007
Brian, Konner, and Brett,
We are so sorry for your loss. Karen was a wonderful woman, wife and mother. She will be greatly missed.
If there is anything we can do please feel free to call. We are always here.
Dan Morris
June 29, 2007
Brian, Konner, and Brett
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Konner is a great friend to Kate and a pleasure to have around. I look forward to the school year and seeing Konner every morning. Hope we can be of help. Dan and Ann Morris
The Stanziolas
June 29, 2007
Brian, Konner and Brett,
We will all miss Karen so much. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers and that we care about you.
Lori, Jim and Grace
Susan Boston
June 28, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with the Pendland family. Our Brookwood School family shares in your loss. Karen's warm smile brightened the hallways whenever she came to school. Konner, the teachers and staff at Brookwood are there for you.
George Pitts
June 28, 2007
Brian, I am so sorry for your loss. I only met Karen once and then only an introduction but she obviously was a good mother, wife and friend. We'll keep you and your family in our prayers.
Barb Strueby
June 28, 2007
Brian, Konner, and Brett,
I know I speak for the entire Brookwood Staff by saying that we are deeply saddened to learn about Karen. She was an exceptional lady and deeply devoted to her family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.
Konner, please know that you are not alone, and that your Brookwood Family is here for you any time you need us.
Jim Sheedy
June 28, 2007
Brian, I'm so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in our prayers.
karen glickstein
June 28, 2007
I had the privilige of opening working with Karen at Shughart Thomson and at Foland & Wickens. Although we lost touch after she left Foland & Wickens, I will always remember her as someone who was professional, loyal and spoke lovingly of her family. I hope that the knowledge that your wife and mom touched so many people in so many ways is a comfort in the days and months ahead.
James Andrews
June 28, 2007
Brian,
I am so sorry for your loss. Chris Thompson sent the email around, I don't know what to say. But if there's anything I can do for you or your children, please let me know.
You are are in my thoughts and prayers this weekend.
James
Dennis Horner
June 27, 2007
Friends,
I have had the privilege of knowing Karen since she started practicing law in Lawrence. Karen was a wonderful person, good lawyer, hard working, kind, sensitive and a credit to her profession. I can only imagine her devotion to her family.
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time....may God be with you.
Dennis Horner
Kansas City
The Gollers
June 27, 2007
Wishing you peace and comfort today and every day.
Lonnie Cunningham
June 27, 2007
Brian,
I was very sorry to hear of the passing of your wife. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Please let me know if there is anything I can help you with during this trying time.
Kathleen Waitt
June 27, 2007
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Karen and I attended high school together in the early '80's and then we both shared dorm life at KSU our freshman year. I am deeply saddened and shocked to hear of her passing. May God Bless her family and close friends.
Karen Elliott
June 27, 2007
I am so sorry for your loss. Karen was a wonderful person and a good attorney. We were co-workers at Shughart Thomson & Kilroy and then at Foland & Wickens for several years. You and your children are in my prayers. I know that God will carry you through this time of sorrow. God bless all of your family.
Paul and Carey Gerling
June 27, 2007
I have know Brian for 24 years now since we started high school together. I have know Karen since they first met. The Gerling family is grieving for Brian and his family over the passing of Karen, She was a great woman and always made me feel part of their family.
Laura C. Rogers
June 27, 2007
Brian & Family -
I truly hope that your memories will give you all some bit of comfort during this difficult time.
Chris Jameson
June 27, 2007
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this time of grief. May your precious memories bring you comfort in the days ahead.
Chris, Beth, Zach, Hayden, Tristin, and Connor Jameson
Steve Anderson
June 27, 2007
Although I haven't seen Karen in many, many years, I am shocked and deeply saddened that she was taken by cancer at such a young age. I will ALWAYS remember her beautiful smile and personality- forever.
Please accept my deepest sympathies and know that my thoughts and prayers are with all of the family members.
Chris and Julie Thompson
June 27, 2007
Brian,
I am so sorry to read of your wife's passing. God bless you and your children as you mourn her. May loving memories of a life spent togehter carry you beyond the pain. We're praying for you all.
Lisa Wayne (Norris)
June 27, 2007
Brian, Konner and Brett - I met your wife and mother when we were very young silly school girls in Russell. My two fondest memories were swimming at the Elks pool with the "guys" in the summers throughout middle school and High School, and of course our sorority sister days at KSU. Karen was one of my dearest friends throughout high school and college because she always accepted me for who I was. I feel fortunate that we saw each other on occaision before we both got married and after. We were in many activities together throughout our life and just really enjoyed each other's company. Your mom was an amazing friend to all those around her. She was always so mature (never petty), trust worthy, and so amazingly talented. I remember how she would play her violin - it was just beautiful. She and I would often push each other to really do our best in school and all the activites we were involved in. She was such a good person. I'm so sorry you're having to deal with this loss, especially after she gave such a great fight. I will remember her always, and I'll keep you close in my prayers. My sincere blessings.
Paul Nash
June 27, 2007
I have known Karen since 1992. I am a close friend of her husbands and got to know Karen very well over 15 to 16 years. Karen was a wonderful mother and a very supportive and loving wife. Karen was someone who always made me feel welcome in her home and always made me feel as if I was part of the family. To us, Karen was family. We hope and pray for her family during this difficult time.
Patti Beckingham
June 27, 2007
Dear Brian, Konner and Brett,
We are blessed to have known Karen over the years and to see the family grow and share in so many moments of joy.
May her smile and her presence shine upon you and give you comfort, until your family reunite again in heaven.
We will be keeping your family in our prayers.
In sympathy, Patti and Quinn Beckingham.
Bonita Ney
June 27, 2007
Deepest sympathies to all of Karen's family. May God grant you peace and happiness knowing Karen will be in our memories always.
Merlin & Bonita Ney
Michael Maiden
June 27, 2007
I offer my deepest sympathies to Brian and the family on their great loss. May God grant them peace and their family and friends give them comfort today and in the days ahead. May they always hold dear the memories of Karen from her short time here on earth.
Carol Blausey
June 27, 2007
Karen was an amazing person who had a natural gift for caring and giving. As a wc adjuster with Karen as defense counsel on several cases, I had the privilege of learning from her. She offered her friendship and sorrow following the loss of my sister 2 years ago from breast cancer. Karen spoke so highly of her family whom she held so dear. She will be missed. My prayer for her husband and children is comfort and peace in knowing she lives with her Savior in Heaven.
Cheryl Boyer
June 27, 2007
I worked as a Paralegal with Karen at both Shugart, Thomson & Kilroy and Foland & Wickens and she was a wonderful person. She will be greatly missed.
William Busby
June 27, 2007
Brian and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I didn't know Karen but we all know of your devotion to your family. She sounds like an incredible mate and I'm certain her life was a testament to her values. Your family seems to have been a source of strength and support for her. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Konner and Brett.
Maureen Draskovich
June 27, 2007
I was so sorry to hear about Karen losing her battle with breast cancer. I was her secretary both at Shughart Thomson and when we opened the new firm of Foland & Wickens. Karen was a hardworker and a good attorney. I wish I had been more in touch with her after she left (I think we met for lunch once). I pray for her family during this sad time (especially the children). It is never easy losing someone, but we can hold on to our memories. May God Bless you.
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