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July 21, 2010
John and family,
I was a year behind Connie at the Pi Phi house at KSU. I had not heard from her in a while, but do have some terrific memories of times at the house. She seemed to have a knack for doing well in school while enjoying each moment, too. I always wanted to have her zest for life.
I know she will be greatly missed, but really will be with you always.
Best blessings to you all.
Bunny Schafer Broeckelman Wichita, Kansas
Bobbie Jaax
July 20, 2010
Dear John and family, I read today of Connie's passing in the KSU Alumni magazine. My heart goes out to you in your tremendous loss. Connie and I were roommates for a time at KSU in the sorority house, but we lost touch in the years following. I admired her tremendously. Blessings to you and your family.
Bobbie Blake Jaax, Wichita, KS
Effie Barrett
December 30, 2009
John and family, I'm sorry to hear of Connie's passing. I've not seen nor heard from Connie in 15 years with the expception of our yearly Christmas card. When I did not recieve it this year, I thought back to her story last year and did an onlline search only to discover the news. Altough I did not know her well, while my husband was passing in 1995, Connie steped in as a hospice volunteer and weekly came to my home and entertained my two children. She was amazing. I will always be grateful for her unselflessness and her willingness to give time to help me when we needed it most. Again, I'm sorry to learn of your loss.
Bob Neace
September 3, 2009
John and boys, Connie opened her heart and her home to me many times, always without conditions. I am forever grateful for having the pure privilege of knowing her for 30 years and one month to the day. I remember the day because it changed my life. She will be often on my mind and forever in my heart. May God bless you and keep you. Neacimo.
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Sabina Ylinen
August 30, 2009
John and family,
Connie sounds like an amazing woman who lived life to its fullest. It is so hard to lose a loved one. You are in my prayers.
Erik Kunz
August 28, 2009
John and Family,
Our hearts go out to you in this difficult time. Words cannot express our sympathies. Know that you are in our prayers.
Erik & Lucy Kunz
(Ann) Sabra Valdick
August 27, 2009
Dear John, You don't know me, but my Mother-Sabena Clearman-is your Mother's sister. So we are cousins. We were very saddened by both Connie's & Eliabeth's passing. Your Mom & I had had many wonderful phone conversations over the years, & I always felt very close to her. Your visits with my folks made them very happy. We send you loving thoughts & wishes for strength as time passes. If you ever come to the Bay area, please get in touch with me. I live just north of the G.G. Bridge in Marin. Susan & I keep in touch, so she has all the addresses/numbers-email,phone,etc. Our best wishes to you, Sabra Valdick & Sabena Clearman
Bob Holterman
August 27, 2009
Dear John and Family, although my time meeting you all was limited to the Ficklin Reunion years ago I shall never forget Connie's joie de vivre. Please accept my condonlences for your loss.
Glenn Carlson
August 26, 2009
John, sorry for your loss. My prayers go out to you and your family at this very difficult time. Glenn Carlson
Brent Anderson
August 26, 2009
Ben and family:
I am very sorry to read of your loss. After losing my father unexpectedly four year ago, I can sympathize with what you may be feeling. Too often during a time like this, your friends and family don't know what to say to make you feel any better. Just know that whatever anyone tries to say to you, they only intend the very best in this time of sorrow and they truly care.
I hope God blesses you and your family as He takes your mother into his keeping.
Your colleague and friend,
August 26, 2009
John,
We know that words will not be as effective as time in healing this loss, but we hope that knowing you have many friends and family thinking of you will help some.
Bill Heim and Kris Nordahl
Don Chigazola
August 25, 2009
My friend John,
There are no words that adequately express the sadness of your lost. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts. Find joy in the many wonderful memories and laughter you shared together.
Your friend,
Don
August 25, 2009
John and family,
My sympathy at this time of loss. May you find comfort in your treasured memories and the support of friends and family.
Take care.
In sympathy and support.
Linda Kas
August 25, 2009
John and family, Please accept Audrey and my sincere condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. David Abrams, Minnetonka, Minnesota
Monaya Krause
August 25, 2009
John and family - Connie was such a warm, compassionate, feisty and courageous soul and I am so thankful to have known her. She will be missed tremendously. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
August 25, 2009
John, sincere sympathy to you and your family on your sad loss.I remember meeting Connie with you at Minneapolis airport as you went on one of your many trips last year.
All our prayers & thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Dorothy Kelly & the Galway team, Ireland.
EHS team
August 25, 2009
All our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.
August 24, 2009
Dear John & Family,
Our deepest sympathy to you during this sad time.
We send special prayers to all of you.
With Much Love,
Aunt Wilma, Phil Solomon, Sue Kent, Brian & Ian Kent
David Downs
August 24, 2009
John and family, Paula and I add to the thoughtful comments and prayers already expressed by so many of your family and friends. My mother succumbed to the same illness at the age of 51 - it is truly a tragic and cruel process, and I know that Connie endured it with exceptional courage. I also believe that she wanted you and your family to continue living your lives to the fullest, taking her example as your own. Although difficult, there can be no better testimony to her courage than your own continued dedication to the betterment of human life in this world. We will remember her by supplementing our annual donation to the American Cancer Society.
Doug and Carol Fullen
August 24, 2009
John and family,
We just got from back from Chicago, dropping the boys off for school and wanted to let you how saddened we are with your loss of Connie, a wonderful wife, mother, sister and friend. Through this diffcult time our prayers and thoughts have been with you and will continune as grieve, but also as you celebrate Connie's life and the impact she had on so many. See you tomorrow.
Joyce Pacey
August 24, 2009
John and family, I was so saddened to read about Connie's passing. I always enjoyed seeing her at Dr. Ness's. She was such a dynamic lady. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family for many days ahead. God Bless You
John & Mary Mecom
August 24, 2009
John,
Mary and I remember Connie as a very bright woman with a great sense of humor. We're sorry for your and your family's loss.
August 24, 2009
John and Family: The world feels lonely with Connie. It's hard to let someone so vibrant go so young.
You are in our heatfelt prayers at this most difficult time.
Kathy Herzog and Family
Scott Quaratella
August 24, 2009
John,
I am saddened to hear about your great loss. I'm sure she was a terrific lady and I know she will be missed. If there is anything we can do out here in Mystic to help please let us know. Talk to you soon.
Debbie Goettel
August 24, 2009
John,
You know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Debbie Goettel
Scott Johnson
August 24, 2009
John, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you mourn the loss of Connie, but rejoice in knowing the kind of person she was and the life she lived.
Becky Orttel
August 24, 2009
John and family,
I am sorry for your loss and send you my deepest sympathies during this difficult time.
Rob Geiman
August 24, 2009
John and family-
I am so sorry to hear this difficult news. My prayers and support will always be here for you.
Surinder Sehdev
August 24, 2009
John:
Please accept my heartfelt sympathies for your loss…my thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Donna Laflamme-McGuire
August 24, 2009
John,Ian, Benjamin, Kristen, Amanda, Ann and Frank,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. She is now safe in God's hands and will always be with you. You will feel her love for you when you need it most or least expect it!
Tim Dunleavy
August 24, 2009
My family's prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Bob Kreye
August 24, 2009
John,
I am sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jennifer Manera
August 24, 2009
John, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.
When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight.
Kahlil Gibran
Felix Nieves
August 24, 2009
John,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.
August 24, 2009
John and family: We are saddened to learn of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
~ Noel Greaves and Surinder Sehdev, Medtronic of Canada
Gary Olmstead
August 24, 2009
John and family, my deepest condolences on the passing of Connie. I wish you the best in coping with this difficult situation.
August 24, 2009
Psalm 23 "The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want......."
God provides you and your family the strenght you need in this difficult time. My prayers are with you and your family. Rafael Rodriguez (Mystic, CT)
Rebecca May
August 24, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May you find peace and love in the memories you cherish.
Paul Sorrelle
August 24, 2009
John, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult period.
Al & Anne Scott
August 24, 2009
John and Family
Our deepest sympathy for your loss. Connie was warm and wonderful with a great sense of humor. It was great to be able to visit with her again last summer in Great Bend. She will be greatly missed.
Patrick Anderson
August 24, 2009
John-
I'm sadden to hear of your wife's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Noreen Benedict
August 24, 2009
John, Ian, Amanda, Kristin, and Ben, may the peace Connie now knows bring you solace. My deepest sympathies and prayers.
Tim Sanken
August 24, 2009
John and Family:
I am sorry to hear the news of Connie's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
EHS Team
August 24, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Janice Tobin
August 24, 2009
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
Jan Koster
August 24, 2009
John,
Our sympathy to you and your family.
The Walkent Distribution Team
Michael Buckler
August 24, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Gerardo de la Concha
August 24, 2009
Dear John:
I am very sorry to hear about your loss.
On behalf of the entire Medtronic Mexico facility and of course my personal condolences as well to you and to your family.
I hope she rest in peace
Your friend and Medtronic peer
Gerardo de la Concha
Scott Clugston
August 24, 2009
John, Ian, Amanda, Kristin, and Ben,
We love you as we did Miss Connie. She is unforgetable and somehow, I think that's just the way she would've wanted it!
Scott and Don
Elizabeth Holmberg
August 24, 2009
To: John and family
With heart-felt sympathy, please know how very sad we are to learn of Connie's passing. We hope you will find peace in her memory. Our thoughts are with you.
Sincerely, Liz and Robert
Michael and Sylvia Miller
August 24, 2009
John and family,
We were sorry to hear of Connie's passing. We know she fought hard these past years. She will always be with you in your heart.
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