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Keighley Ann Alyea, 18, of Overland Park, Kan., passed away September 30, 2009. Keighley was a very spirited, kind hearted young lady, who never met a stranger. Her personality could light up a room. She will be greatly missed by everyone who knew her. Our angel has been called home to be with god, and may now rest in peace. God bless you, Keighley. Proceeded in death by her great grandfathers, Haden Kelley, John Hayes, Albert Wake. Survivors include, mother, Kelley M. and husband Paul Bastel, Sunrise Beach, Mo.; father, Pat Hayes, Merriam, Kan.; siblings, Cortney, Brittaney, Joseph, and Zackary; grandparents, Margo and Donald Alyea, Donna and Robert Bastel, Sharon L. Woods, James Hayes; great grandparents, Dorothy M. Kelley, Twanda F. Wake; uncles, Damon Alyea, Greg VanDyke, Chris VanDyke, Rick VanDyke, Ed Frentrop, Mike Frentrop; aunts, Deborah Pettit, Donna Fagan, Shelly Lusher, Rhonda Colgan; and numerous other family members. The Family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9, at Floral Hills Funeral Home. Memorials are suggested to any Commerce Bank, Attn.: William E. Frentrop for benefit of Keighley Alyea. Fond memories and condolences for the family may be left at www.dwnewcomers.com Arrangements: D.W. Newcomer's Sons Floral Hills Chapel, 7000 Blue Ridge Blvd., KCMO 64133 (816) 353-1218.

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Published by Kansas City Star on Oct. 8, 2009.

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Cortney Holliday

February 8, 2013

I love you and miss you dearly...your alwyas in my thoughts. You would have made an amazing aunt! Taken away way too young. I love you.

Jennifer Selbe

January 1, 2012

Never forgotten!! Watch over your family this year precious angel!

AnGeL of GOD

August 11, 2010

I dont personally know Keighley but my family or friends did and ofcourse speak highly of her and I connect with her story and I couldnt b more sad or sorry... to her most of all. I hope in heaven she feels beautiful and loved cuz I know thats what she is. Rest in Peace Forever.

Emily Dillard

February 15, 2010

To Keighley, I love you so much and I miss you everyday. I wish there was somthing I could to to see you one more time, or hear your voice once more. My heart is broken for the way you left us, but I know you are in a better place now, and you can no longer be hurt.
To Keighleys family, Kelley, Paul, Cortney: I dont understand how you can do it. You are so strong, I know how bad it has hurt me and your guys' pain is so much more. You are always in my prayers.

November 2, 2009

thinking of you now and always.

Gerald Cusato

October 29, 2009

May the peace of God that excels all thoughts comfort you during this time of sorrow. Philippians 4:7

October 29, 2009

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Chris Varner

October 29, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Chris Varner

October 29, 2009

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

October 27, 2009

Your loss is tragic and sorrowful. I believe we now have another angel looking down at us standing with Kelsey, Jodi, Ali, Jarah, and all the other young victims taken too soon. Those are the brightest stars in the sky.

Brandee Alberty

October 27, 2009

Sorry for your loss!!

October 22, 2009

Keighley,

We miss you and think of you every day. Rest in peace.
Love your cousin,
Nicki

October 21, 2009

Kelley, I am so sorry about your daughter. I just recently found out about this. May God be with you and your family. Maggie Girard (Holt)

LINDA KIRKPATRICK

October 20, 2009

im am so very sorry for your loss

Beth

October 19, 2009

So sorry for your loss. I went to SMN and this very sad news is heartwrenching. May Keighley's family know that they have many prayers floating their direction.

October 17, 2009

To the Keighley's: My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, The loss of a child is such a terrible loss,But believe God has her now and she is safe never to be harmed again. loved my family and friends she has lossed.And you wil see each other again.May you find peace and closeure

Chris Varner

October 15, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

October 15, 2009

There is no pain so horrible as the pain you suffer with the loss of a child. The pain will ease but
the hole in your heart is there forever. God bless
your family. I hope good memories keep your child
alive for you.

Chris Varner

October 14, 2009

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

Christina Harrell

October 14, 2009

For the Keighley's family I am sorry for your loss. I had the chance to know your daughter for almost 6 months. She was very outgoing,funny, and a very great listener. I will miss her always.

Christina Harrell

October 14, 2009

My heart goes out to the family for the loss of a wonderful girl. I was able to know her for about 6 months. She was very outgoing and I could talk to her about anything and not judge me. I will miss her deeply.

Keighley and her Momma

Kelley Bastel

October 12, 2009

Thank you all for all your kind words, prayers. To trevors mom my first thought was Keighley is with him and Danny. I know we have a rough road ahead of us, the days are long and my emotions are out of control, my thoughts are scared for the way she left us. We will get justice for Keighley. Keighley I miss you and love you very much, my heart aches to never hear your voice again. Love your momma

Samantha Davison

October 12, 2009

I'll miss this girl tons....I wish I would've spent more time with her while she was here....I know she's in a better place now....my condolences to the family :(. R.I.P

October 12, 2009

Paul, Kelley and family,
My heart is breaking for you and the loss of Keighley from our family. I will remember Keighley telling me in our last conversation at Linda's wedding reception that she was going to college and how proud she sounded. I cannot fathom the heartbreak and pain you are enduring. You are in my prayers and heart.
With love,
Aunt Bonnie

Marti E.

October 12, 2009

To the family of Keighley, I want to express my deepest sympathy on the loss of this beautiful girl.

October 11, 2009

Too many beautiful girls have gone

Jennifer Sanderson

October 10, 2009

Dear Paul, Kelley, Courtney, and Families:

We are so very sorry. We understand, all too well, untimely loss and the unique pain it holds. Please know you are all in our hearts and prayers.

Much Love,

Jennifer & Tyler

friend.s

October 10, 2009

R.I.P. Keighley Ann..you were an amazing young lady..we think of u daily you will always be in our hearts..we love and miss you so much ...

Val Sale

October 9, 2009

For Keighley's family - I knew Keighley because she was a friend to my son, Trevor. She was so kind to me when I lost Trevor year. I will always remember her coming to the house with a t-shirt she'd had made in his memory, and on which all her friends had written their goodbyes. My son valued their friendship a great deal, and I was so touched by her compassion. I will carry her in my heart.

dillon family

October 9, 2009

our thoughts and prayers are with you may God shine above you

kim dillon

October 9, 2009

my thoughts and prayers go out to you.

October 9, 2009

Pat, Eddie, Mike Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your loved ones.
Lisa Trowbridge, Amy Lumley and Ashley Lumley

Don Tucker

October 9, 2009

Paul and Kelly, we are truly sadded by the loss of Keighley. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Don & Kim Tucker

shelley derby

October 9, 2009

god bless

Clint Woods

October 9, 2009

To the Alyea family we extend our deepest sympathy. You are in our prayers.

Clint Woods & office.

Lupe (Aguilar) Claybrook

October 9, 2009

You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Lupe (Aguilar) Claybrook.

Becky Lopez

October 9, 2009

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.
Betty Carleton & Becky (Carleton) Lopez

Cassie

October 9, 2009

I'm so sorry for your loss. I have a daughter the same age and I cant imagine your pain right now.
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Robyn Barr

October 9, 2009

Our family is here for you if you need ANYTHING.
Kelsey Barr could not attend the vigil or services for she is in the Marines, but we will be there on her behalf. Keighley was such a wonderful child and I always enjoyed her in our home. The Barr Family.

A Stranger

October 9, 2009

Our tears will eventually slow, but our hearts will always weep. My thoughts are with the family on this sad day.

Ruth (Denby) Waggener

October 8, 2009

Kelley and family..
There truly aren't words enough to express how deeply saddened we are to hear about your sweet Keighley. Please know that we are lifting you all up in prayer and know that her story has touched more lives than you know. We love you!
Your Friends from Childhood,
Ruth(Denby) & Roger Waggener & family (Alton, IL)
Robert & Nancy Denby (Godfrey, IL)
Mark & Melissa Denby & family (Godfrey, IL)
John Denby (Plano, TX)

Lizzie

October 8, 2009

Rest In Peace

October 8, 2009

I am very sorry for the loss of your little girl. She is a very beautiful lady. My prayers are with you!

Alex Davis

October 8, 2009

I still remember the first day i met Keighley. She had just come to Highlands Elementary. We were all hanging out in the hallways before school started that morning, she was the cool new girl, that everyone wanted to meet. Well, i met her. I was talking to her when another girl made fun of my wheelchair and keighley made it clear to the other girl that it wasnt nice and not my fault. Since that day, i knew keighley would stick up for me. I continued to go to school with her throughout indian hills and SMN. She was an amazing girl, with a beautiful smile. Full of personality, and a girl everyone wanted to be around. She was caring and a friend to everyone. She will seriously be missed.

My condolences go out to her family. Such a tragic thing has happened, to such an amazing girl... I'll never forget her laugh and smile.

Rest In Paradise Girl, Keep Us safe.
you'll never, ever be forgotten.

Patricia

October 8, 2009

I am so very sorry for your loss. Keighley was such a beautiful young lady. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Stacey Warren

October 8, 2009

My Thoughts and Prayers to Keighley's family and friends. May God bring you comfort in the days ahead?

Dee Fronce

October 8, 2009

I am so sorry about Keighley. As a mother who has also lost a child my heart goes out to all of the family.
May the Lord hold her forever in his love ,light and grace and may she sleep in the arms of the angels.

Edna Carmody Boddy

October 8, 2009

Sharon and family: Please accept my condolences and also from the Argentine Class of 1959.

charlie

October 8, 2009

we will never understand why things like this happen..especially to one as young and beautiful as keighly..just hold on to your faith and the love from family and friends..look up at the night sky..perhaps they are not the stars, but rather openings in heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy..my prayers are with you all

October 8, 2009

My heart and prayers go out to Keighley's family and loved ones. Nobody should have to experience this kind of tragic loss. Keighley is in a better place now. Cherish her memories, she still lives in the hearts of all those who loved her. - Jessica Johnson

Jessica Johnson

October 8, 2009

My heart and prayers go out to Keighley's family and loved ones. Nobody should have to experience this kind of tragic loss. Keighley is in a better place now. Cherish her memories, she still lives in the hearts of all those who loved her.

Dee Godbout

October 8, 2009

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Sherry Drury

October 8, 2009

Donna, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of your loss. Try to remember she is in a better place and is now watching from above. Remember she is only resting until you meet again.

Mary Kidd

October 8, 2009

Cherish the memories of this beautiful girl. God bless you and help you through your period of mourning. Rest in peace. Gone far too soon.

Zotoz Hines

October 8, 2009

You are all in my prayers, and please accept our deepest sympathies, she was a truly beautiful spirit and she will be missed greatly

October 8, 2009

i have known her since it seems like forever. She will for surely be missed loved and always remembered as a beautiful young woman, who didnt deserve to go this way. I will always remember her in 8th grade dancing in the hallways making sure that everyone had a smile on their face no matter what. My heart goes out to both of you.

Sue

October 8, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and community on the lost of a beautiful daughter. God Bless

October 8, 2009

A stranger writes this to you, a grieving family. Please know that my family is also praying for you and you are in our hearts today and for the many days ahead. May you be enfolded in the loving arms of your faith and family.

pat crownover

October 8, 2009

A stranger writes this to you, a grieving family. Please know that my family is also praying for you and you are in our hearts today and for the many days ahead. May you be enfolded in the loving arms of your faith and family.

Chris Varner

October 8, 2009

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Chris Varner

October 8, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Sharon McNealey

October 8, 2009

Donna and Jimmy, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that my prayers are with you and your family. May you find peace and comfort in the arms of God.

Cortney Bastel

October 8, 2009

Keighley,
I love you & miss you sooo much! I cant believe that this has happend to you. Your memory will never be lost..you will be with me & our families forever. I know your in a better place now, & one day we'll meet up again. Your loved by sooo many people & i know you know that becuase your looking down on us & seeing how many people care & love you.
I love you Kewi!
Love your sister,
Cortney aka Corky:)

Me & my sister Keighley:)

October 8, 2009

Keighley & baby brother Zack:)

October 8, 2009

Me & my sister Keighley, I miss you sooo much already & love you with all my heart.

October 8, 2009

Patty

October 8, 2009

I too only know of Keighley from the news. She looks like such a delightful and happy girl. As a parent, my heart aches for your family, and what you must be going through right now. You are dealing with a loss no parent should ever have to suffer through. Please know that people everywhere, whether friends or strangers, are holding your family up in prayer today. You are in the hearts and minds of many.

Chris Varner

October 8, 2009

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

J L

October 8, 2009

God has a new Angel in Heaven.
My deepest sympathy to all.

Maria Lindo

October 8, 2009

Beautiful Keighley,you were such a joy and such a pleasure to be around. We will miss you and will always feel honored that you were a part of our lives. RIP baby girl. To Pat and Kelly, may God be with you and give you the strength you need in your time of sorrow. Love to you all.

Laura Hensley

October 8, 2009

Donna & Jimmy I am so sorry for your loss. Donna I have known you a long time and my prayers are with you and your family. I feel like I know them all. I could see your eyes on the young lady. God be with the whole family. Another angel has gone to be with the man up stairs.

Larry R.

October 8, 2009

Words cannot express the sorrow that so many people, like me, have for the horrible way Keighley died. My deepest condolences go out to all the family and friends of this beautiful young girl. Her story has touched the soul of many. God is taking care of her now.

Chris W.

October 8, 2009

May God bless Keighley's soul and let her rest in peace. You will miss her but she will always be in your hearts guiding you everyday.

carolyn

October 8, 2009

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

Tim Seeley

October 8, 2009

Sorry for your Lost Pat as a Father.Of 2 girls I couldnt emagine,If somthing happen too one of mine.

October 7, 2009

Although I did not know your daughter Keighley, I was sick when I heard about her missing and prayed for her safe return. I was sickened again on Monday night when they found her. She was a beautiful girl with a lovely smile. May you find peace and comfort in your memories. And let the justice system be speedy in the trial so you can begin to heal. My heartfelt sympathy.
Barbara

October 7, 2009

There are not the words or ability to express my deepest sympathy to Keighley's family. I had the pleasure of meeting this beautiful young woman at the apartment complex where we both live. I found her enchanting, smart, compassionate and kind. Her beautiful smile was an immediate sign of welcome and her eyes were full of laughter. You have the comfort of sharing her 18 years, I have the comfort of having met her and sharing a few laughs, hopes and joyous moments of the summer. May you find peace and compassion with loving grace. I have also shared your experience and want you to know that there is peace for you. It is a difficult journey that you will someday embrace and be able to help someone else.

Susie Marquette

October 7, 2009

My thoughts & prayers are with Keighley Ann's family. I don't even know any of you but I used to live in O.P., Ks and I am very familiar with the area. My heart goes out to your family & to you, sweet Keighley! Blessings to all.

October 7, 2009

May God be with you and your family during this difficult time. Only time will minimize the daily pain. Ensure that the memory of child is guarded and cherished no matter what. She was your daughter and no one deserves to die in this manner. She will be in heaven and watching over all of you. She is now your angel.

mary ann towery

October 7, 2009

may god help you all through the rest of your lives with the mystery as to why this happens to the very young.time will be around for ever

Robyn Rindosh

October 7, 2009

My deepest sympathy goes out to Keighley's family during this tragic time. May God grant them the strength to make it through what has to be the hardest time of their life. May you get comfort from her wonderful memories as time goes on. R.I.P. Keighley

E Chambly

October 7, 2009

My Prayers are with the family. R I P

Sweet Girl.

October 7, 2009

Our heart goes out to your family at this difficult time. I have an 18 yr old here at home and this awful crime reminded me of how much we love her. may God bless all of you and justice prevail.

Cecil Bonnie Turner & Family

October 7, 2009

our thoughts and prayers are with keighley ann's family and friends at this time .keighley was such a great happy young lady to be around she will be missed by so many ..R.I.P. baby girl..

Mia Smith

October 7, 2009

Dearest Keighley,
i will never ever forget anything about you or the memories we have together. i will never forget your smile or the way laugh. i will never forget when you were running through my house and your side hit the couch and you flew across the room. we were all laughing forever. i'll miss you forever and love you always.

Jessie Smith

October 7, 2009

We will always remember your fun carefree spirit, and your beautiful smile. You were so fun to be with. Im so sorry this happened to you, and i know you believed that everything happens for a reason, but you did not deserve this. My prayers are with you and your family. We love you Keighley, and we will never forget you. Love Jessie.

DJ

October 7, 2009

The story of your daughter has touched so many people. While none of us have the words of wisdom, all of us have prayers for those that loved her. Ms. Keighley, what a Beautiful daughter . We are so very sorry.

Your in a better place now.

Amber McCavana

October 7, 2009

Keighley I didn't know you but I know your sister Cortney. I could not imagine going through the pain that your family is going through right now you were to young to go may you rest in peace sweetie.

Linda

October 7, 2009

My thoughts and prayers go out to Keighley's family, I didn't know her but would have liked to, she was in one of my classes at JCCC and she will be sadly missed. Thoughts and prayers to her family and friends.

Elaine & Eric Long

October 7, 2009

Sharon and family: Eric and I are shocked, outraged, and so sad. I know things look very bleak, but all I can think is that God must have needed another angel. We are here for you although PA is a long ways away, know that your in our hearts and prayers, and we love you.

V. K.

October 7, 2009

May God bless and be with each and every one of you during this most difficult time. Keighley is now in heaven and the Lord will keep her safe.

Donnie Reynolds

October 7, 2009

I wish to express my deepest condolences during this horrific time. May God grant you the strength to strive forward. I have a 9 year old daughter & cannot fathom what you are going through.
God Bless you all.

Diane Guariglia

October 7, 2009

I will remember Keighley's beautiful smile and spunky personality in class. My prayers are with her fmily and friends at this difficult time.

October 7, 2009

I am so sorry to hear about your Daughter. None of this makes sense. She seemed like a very loveable person. My prayers and thoughts to your family.

Leslie

October 7, 2009

The story of your daughter has touched more people than you will ever know. She had a bright smile that was taken from this world all too soon. My heart is with you during this tragic time.

Vickie Horning

October 7, 2009

I did not know Keighley, only from the news, but I have a 14 year old and 16 year old daughter and I cannot imagine the suffering you are feeling..May God help you to find some comfort in knowing that you loved her more than you could love anyone in your life..May God Bless.

Cheryl Dabbs

October 7, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this very difficult time. May God give you the strength and peace you need each moment of every day.

chris

October 7, 2009

Although I don't know your family, I would like to tell you how incredibly sorry I am for your loss.Let your find peace knowing justice will come for keighley.Her memory will live on.

Greg

October 7, 2009

A beautiful girl, taken way too soon from this earth. God Bless!!

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