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GRETCHEN R. LAUGHLIN
GRETCHEN R. LAUGHLIN
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GRETCHEN LAUGHLIN Obituary
Age 35, unexpectedly, on Friday, Nov. 29, 2013. Loving wife of Michael D. Laughlin, Jr.; beloved daughter of William G. and Janet M. (Oberle) Kunz; daughter-in-law of Michele Laughlin and the late Michael D. Laughlin, Sr.; sister of William G. (Jamie) Kunz; aunt of Abigail M. Kunz; niece of Debra Oberle, Denise Kunz, Diane (Charles) Warrene, and Eric T. (Diane) Kunz; survived also by cousins. Family and friends may call Monday 6-8 and Tuesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at O'BRIEN'S, 3724 California at Cooper Aves., N. S. Funeral Mass in St. Cyril of Alexandria Church, Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Gretchen's name to a charity of the donor's choice.
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Christie Hudyma (Amrhein)
December 3, 2013
I was absolutely shocked to hear of Gretchen's passing. She was always so full of life with that huge smile of hers. I remember the days of running with Gretchen when we were teenagers. So many memories. My heart breaks for your family in this time of sorrow. Heaven has surely gained an angel. God Bless.
Ricardo Barnett
December 3, 2013
To The Kunz Family,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you. I pray that God wraps his comforting arms around you and carry you through these tough times.
Ricardo D. Barnett
Judy Price
December 3, 2013
Janet,
My sympathies for the loss of your daughter.
December 2, 2013
Bill, Janet and Bill, My deepest sympathy , my prayers will be for you I cannot fathom your loss. Peggy Bookser
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December 2, 2013
Bill and Janet,
I was so sorry to hear about Gretchen. My deepest sympathy to all your family.
Micky Crooks
Marilynn Rawlings
December 2, 2013
Bill, Janet, and Family
My deepest sympathy for the loss of Gretchen. She was always such a sweet person.
Meg Harris
December 2, 2013
Tanya Scott
December 2, 2013
My thoughts, prayers and condolences go out to the Kunz/Laughlin family. I met Gretchen at work and will always remember her coordinated contacts, jewelry and her infectious laugh! She was her own person who walked to the beat of her own drum and will be missed! Rest with God Gretchen.
tomislav pintauer
December 2, 2013
We only have great memories of gretchen. Our hearths go to her family and neighbors. Lawrence and Tom.
Fran Baranowski
December 2, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Meg Harris
December 2, 2013
Patty Chabala
December 2, 2013
I am so shocked and saddened to hear of Gretchen's death. I will always remember her as one of the "R.O.C. gang." My thoughts and prayers go out to Janet, Bill, William, Debbie O. and the rest of her family and friends. Please accept my condolences.
Aminah Rasheed
December 2, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. I met Gretchen at work in 2006 and she was such a great person and I am priveleged to have known her over these years. I will keep the Kunz and Laughlin family in my prayers
Carri Finkbeiner
December 2, 2013
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Carri Finkbeiner
December 2, 2013
Shana & Mary Wivell
December 1, 2013
Hi, I'm Tara Wivell's little sister. We are all so sorry to hear about your loss. I have many memories of all of us doing things together as kids in St Cyril's. My mom is very saddend at your loss as well. She sends her condolences and we will all be praying for your family & Gretchen.
Angel and Charlie Keeling
December 1, 2013
Mr. And Mrs. Kunz you and your family are in our prayers and we send our love. Lord please let them have peace in knowing thier baby is in your arms and she is happy and full of love.
December 1, 2013
Laura, Greg and family.
I am so sorry for the loss of your aunt. She was such a wonderful and kind person.
My deepest sympathy and prayers goes out to you and your entire family this sad time.
Michael Nasci and Alvera Prokich
Sandy Doug Matthew & Theresa Gemperle
December 1, 2013
Janet, Bill, Debbie & Michael,
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. This is a very sad tragedy and we hope your hearts will heal knowing Gretchen is in a better place.
Dave Levy
December 1, 2013
You were always a good friend during and after school, sorry to see you leave us
Bobette Burney
December 1, 2013
R.I.P. Gretchen you will be missed dearly. May you be at peace now and you will live forever in our hearts.
Bob & Pat Auchey
December 1, 2013
Bill, Janet and Deb, so sorry to hear about Gretchen passing. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Nikki (Crook) Brandt
December 1, 2013
Dear Kunz Family,
I'm shocked and saddened to learn of Gretchen's passing. So many of my memories of my teen years revolve around the fun Gretchen and I had together.I am praying for your peach and comfort.
Fran Dohn
December 1, 2013
So sorry to hear about Gretchen, I remember her from the girl scout troop with Aimee. Thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Paul Karen & Meghan Belkot
December 1, 2013
Bill, Janet, Billy and Family We are so sorry to hear of Gretchen's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers
The Belkot's
Carri Finkbeiner
December 1, 2013
December 1, 2013
Michael: So sorry to hear of your loss
Dave Horstmann
Jennifer, Jake & Jacob Ritchey
December 1, 2013
Mr & Mrs Kunz, I cannot even begin to imagine the pain and heartbreak you must be feeling. You have been in the thoughts and prayers of myself, Jake and Jacob all weekend.
Christine Ackerman
December 1, 2013
Bill, Janet, Deb, Billy, Jamie, Abigail, & Michael, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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