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Christian Stilwell
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Christian Stilwell Obituary
He was born Dec. 4, 1993, in Paraguay.
He was a remarkable young man who lived out his love for God by serving others. In addition to serving in many areas at Dundee-Crown High School, he also was junior class president and was a member of the music department. At Willow Creek, his home church, you could find him working the coffee bar or directing videos for the Junior High ministry. He found many ways at Willow Creek to use his God-given gifts and talents. He was a member of Christian Youth Theater and performed in more than 25 productions in and out of CYT.
He always will be remembered for his smile, his singing, his serving spirit, and his encouraging words.
He is survived by his parents, Larry and Denise Velazquez Stilwell; his brother, Luke; his paternal grandparent, Marcus (Shirley) Stilwell; his maternal grandparent, Israel (Wilma) Velazquez; his aunts, Maribeth (Robert) Swanson, Jessica (Brian) Swan and Lana (Rick) Vogeney; an uncle, Jon (Rhonda) Velazquez; and many cousins.
The visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 20, with a funeral at 7 p.m. at Willow Creek Community Church in Barrington. Burial will be at 11 a.m, Thursday, April 21, at Glenoaks Cemetery, Hillside.
In lieu of flowers, donations are being accepted on behalf of the Christian Stilwell Scholarship Fund, 710 Hackberry Lane, Algonquin, IL 60102.
For information, call Wait-Ross-Allanson Funeral & Cremation Services Chapel at 847-658-4232 or visit www.lairdfamilyfuneralservices.com.
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Shy
May 4, 2011
Baby boy we miss you so much ! see you soon
James Mullen
May 3, 2011
I didn't know him well, but he was a really cool guy. His passing may be sad for us, but there was much rejoice in Heaven.
Christian Velazquez
April 26, 2011
Christian is dearly missed by a lot of people. He is my cousin and even i did not know how many lives he impacted. On behalf of my family and myself, Thank You to everyone. On a side note, it helps me to get through this hard time knowing that Christian is entertaining my family and anyone else that he can in the sky.
Armen Tatevosian
April 25, 2011
I knew Christian ever since he began serving at Dr. B's Cafe' at Willow Creek. He learned so quickly, brought such energy, and connected with so many...He was truly prized among volunteers, and a blessing to all!
I will miss my conversations with Christian, and attending his many performances.
Family: May God's favor and Peace mark your lives for the rest of your days, for creating and supporting a life so richly lived.
Prayers and tears,
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Kenzi Meeks
April 24, 2011
I met you this summer and got to have you in my life for a total of ten days. But that was more than enough to know how wonderful and amazing you were. Thank you for the memories we shared, no matter how brief those memories were. I always used to wonder if I'd ever get to see you again after our trip. Now I know I will... I'll see you in heaven one day.
EDDIE Ramirez
April 23, 2011
Christian i didn't know you really at all i go to Dundee Crown high school i have seen you and I've been hearing a lot of stories and they all impress me . its been hard for me to get into the word of god but Now god talked to me through you . I want to serve god just how you did. You change many lives including mine. Now i want to talk to people about the word of god and help other that really need Jesus in their life. Thank you Christian i will never forget what you did and how you served god.
The Nemec Family
April 22, 2011
What a terrific loss to his family, friends and the community. We have known Christian since he was a little guy. His energy was amazing! It was always amazing to watch him interact with all that he met. The services at Willow Creek said it all...he touched us all.
Nina Massion
April 21, 2011
Christian, I know you're singing and dancing up there in Heaven and are planning something big! We love and miss you. Forever in our hearts
sarah weissman
April 21, 2011
just heatbreaking... I don't know this boy but heard how remarkable he was ...so sorry for your loss
Donna Johnson
April 21, 2011
Christian was a friend of my daughter Hannah. I myself only met him once. All I can say is, I get it. He was a special young man. Such a loss to all. God's blessings of comfort on family & friends left behind.
The Lee Family
April 21, 2011
Christian was a dear soul who approached life with his whole heart. He found it rewarding to be kind to everyone he met. In doing that he shared a trait of kindness he never knew he was. My children will remember Christian as a peer, a friend, and a kind heart. I will remember Christian as a young man with a dream, with a new goal for every minute he lived, a planner, a kind hearted soul, and a dear friend to my daughter for years. I will miss seeing you at Orchestra concerts and I will miss our talks at the Spiritwear booth at DC. We will miss you always. <3
Kyle Meng
April 20, 2011
RIP Christian. You will never be forgotten. To parents, you have a great son. Never forget "Only the good die young"
The Ohlrich Family
April 20, 2011
Christian was a very special person. He touched the hearts of every person in our family. He will be sorely missed, and fondly remembered. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Catherine Veit
April 20, 2011
Christian will live in our memories as an energetic young person, who knew who he was, what he was doing and had goals to each. That is quite admirable. We enjoyed seeing him run around, helping at the CYT shows. We are missing is booming voice, his talent as a dancer, singer and actor.We are so sorry for your pain and we will keep you in our prayers.
Gale Meehan
April 20, 2011
To the whole Stillwell family,friends and neighbors who knew and loved Christian, we are so sorry for your loss. I did not know Christian, my granddaughter from DC and grandson AMS knew both Luke and Christian. May all the wonderful memories of Christian as a fine,honest, loving, talented young man be with you always and comfort you.
Michelle Weyers
April 20, 2011
Dear Family of Christian, I was not lucky enough to have known your son, but he was a friend of my daughter. I have never heard a person spoken so highly of as I have heard about Christian. He lived his life in a positive way and proved that goodness lives in the youth of today. My heart breaks for the pain your family is going through and I know that no amount of words will ever heal that pain. I hope in the days to come knowing that your beautiful son has touched the lives of so many, even those he has never met. My prayer is that the lives he has touched will continue to keep the Spirit of Christian alive by being more like him. I have often told my daughter that each of us is placed on this earth to do a job and when our job is over God calls us home to rest. This world has lost a wonderful young man and the heaven's now have another angel. Rest dear Christian, your job is done. Prayers and blessings to you and your family.
Robert Pedersen
April 20, 2011
We loved Christian and our hearts are with you today. The Pedersen Family
April 20, 2011
I heard about Christian through my daughter, Angela Margelos. I am a grandmother and pray for the deep loss your family is feeling. It sounds like Christian was a model "Christian" for today's young adults.
Jack Wise
April 20, 2011
As a father of three and grandfather of two, I have known real fear when even imagining the loss of one of my children or grands. The sorrow, I can't compare. May you be comforted with God's hope and with Christian's life that he lived fully and energetically. I know that he has the script, direction, set, and lighting design already in progress for his next show.
jennie morris
April 20, 2011
Dear Sweet Christian and family.Christian had the sweetest spirit always picking up on if someone was hurtting or sad.During Jungle Book he numerous times asked if I needed help with anything while I gave of my hours.He was wonderful to my daughter Ashley and encouraged her.He talked with my son Alex with special needs and listened to him about how much he loved cartoons.I can remember him at the Colional Cafe running around like crazy trying to help when they got inindated with far more people then they had thought.Christian thought he was to take responsibility.That is how he was.He took every job to the highest mountian and with no complaining.He had a sense of humor!!!!!!! He made me smile.What a dear older son to have and what a great big brother.I also know he loved his little brother so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We last ate with your family at Junlge Books awards and dinner.It was fun.Much love sent to you!!!!!! He showed us all the spirit of joy and wor ethic.love Jennie Morris
April 20, 2011
Larry, Denise and Luke - What a blessing for Christian that he was raised by such Godly parents. He was so loved and will be greatly missed. Marti Vogeney Slayton
April 20, 2011
Larry- You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers as you travel through this time of loss.
Hal and Anna Wertich, N.C.
Sheila Halasz
April 19, 2011
Christian will be missed in this world, but will be welcomed into heaven. We hope we can take his postive traits and let them continue here. May the Stilwell family find peace in this very hard to understand circumstance.
Clifford Berutti
April 19, 2011
What moves through us is a silence, a sadness, a longing for one more day, one more word, one more touch, we may not understand why he left this earth so soon, or why he left before we were ready to say good-bye, but little by little, we begin to remember not just that he died, but that he lived.
April 19, 2011
Christian was a true servant and man after God's own heart. He will be missed greatly. I am so sorry for your loss and will continue to pray for God to comfort you. I know Christian is already leading, writing and organizing a wonderful play in heaven with all his new friends. The Rausch family is sending lots of love your way - Mindy Rausch and family
janet southall
April 19, 2011
Christian will me missed by so many, has been loved by so many, and has served God in his short life here. May God bless you and your family during this sorrowful time.
Wally Marshall
April 19, 2011
Christian you will be missed, but not forgotten. The Marshall family was blessed by every word and action we witnessed in your life. Your heart for serving others carried you so far and we are inspired to continue that in our own lives. Larry and Denise... No words can comfort you right now and we grieve with you for this loss. You have been amazing parents to your two boy's and Christian was the young man he was because of God's touch on your hearts to be his parents. Luke, you have been a great brother for Christian to run ahead of and I pray that you will be able to use your gifts like he did for Gods glory. We love you!!
Wally, Kaleen, Jeff and JJ Marshall
FOREVER<3 I LOVE YOU !
shian Hanus
April 19, 2011
christian i will miss you Soo much you will always be in my heart and i know your always with me . I have been crying since friday. I will miss you always. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. 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.May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.WE LOVE YOU CHRISTIAN REST EASY BABY BOY!
Bonnie, Evan and Lacey Daebel
April 19, 2011
Christian was such a wonderful, happy kid. We could always hear him singing from accross the street from our house. When he walked down the sidewalk, he did it with such conviction of what he was accomplishing at that moment and loved what he was doing. He will be so missed. Our neighborhood is quiet now and it is sad. Our thoughts are with his family.
bell family
April 19, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Kerry Kalous
April 19, 2011
My prayers to his family and loved one that God will comfort them and provide them assurance that Christian will be waiting with a big smile and open arms on the day they are reunited.
April 19, 2011
My heartfelt sympathy goes to the Stilwell family and Christian's friends. I did not know Christian well, but it amazes me the impact he made on so many people and the differences he's made in his short life. I did have the complete pleasure of chatting with his jovial, bubbly self Thrusday night at the DCHS musical. May the many wonderful memories of Christian console you in these days ahead.
God Speed Christian! The Lundgren's
Donna Schleehauf
April 19, 2011
I did not know Christian, but he was a classmate of my daughters at AMS and Dundee Crown. Because of this, I saw Christian on many occasions .. singing, acting or just handing out programs and greeting people at performances. The first time I saw him, he was helping the director of Guys and Dolls at AMS. What an impression he made on me. He was a shining light on this earth. I pray for comfort and peace for your family during this very difficult time. God surely has a new lead angel in Christian!
Kym, Jamie, Cody & Jaeger Griffiths
April 19, 2011
Christian was a wonderful young man; always smiling, polite, outgoing, helpful and wise beyond his years.
He will be dearly missed.
May you and your family find comfort in the many happy memories you have of Christian.
April 19, 2011
I believe he was a displaced Angel here on earth that we "borrowed"! There has never been anyone like Christian! He is up there now coordinating the Choir of Angels to sing, and greeting people at the gate!
Carrie Fosdale & Kelly Tracey
April 19, 2011
May the God our healer comfort you during this time. Somehow. I didn't know you your son, but have a Jr. high boy in elevate @ willow, and are family in Christ. May we all lean on Him a little more. It's all we have. My deepest prayers to all family & loved ones. The Grasemann family.
April 19, 2011
I did not know your son nor have I experienced the pain you are going through. I just wanted to you to know that my prayers go out to you all.
William Petersen
April 19, 2011
Few people have such an impact as this wonderful young man. May you find peace in knowing how the Lord used your son, brother, loved one, to bring His glory to others.
The Staff of Wait-Ross-Allanson Funeral Service, Inc.
April 18, 2011
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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