Jamie L. Thelen

Jamie L. Thelen obituary, Grand Ledge, MI

Jamie L. Thelen

Jamie Thelen Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 22, 2010.
Jamie L. Thelen Grand Ledge Born September 14, 1977 in Lansing, MI, passed away on October 19, 2010 at age 33. Jamie is survived by parents, mother, Denise (David) Cushion; father, James L. Thelen; sisters, Kim (Mike) Beggs, Kris (Scott) Flint; step-sister Kim (Scott) Smith; brother Dean (Pam) Thelen; step-brother, Michael Cushion; nieces and nephews, Kaila, Brittany, Danielle, Nicholas, Christopher, Thalynn, Morgan and Rylee; grandmothers, Winifred Thelen and Genevieve Thelen; and many loving aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by nephew, Brandon Thelen; grandfathers, Gerald Thelen and Jerome Thelen. Jamie was a 1996 graduate of Grand Ledge High School, involved in the student council, and cross country. She was a loving daughter, sister, aunt and friend. Living in Chicago, she made frequent phone calls to family living in Michigan and Oregon. Staying close and connected to the people that she loved was important to her. Jamie was a fun-loving Aunt. When she spent time with nieces and nephews, Jamie became one with the kids playing games with them. Jamie would always respond to friends in need no matter the hour. She was always ready for a good time, was generous and loved to have fun. Jamie loved the outdoors. One of her favorite things to do was stroll along the beach in Chicago with her dog Teddy. Jamie was loved by her family and all who knew her. We will forever remember her smile, infectious laugh and big personality. Our loss is heaven's gain. May God bless our Jamie and may she forever be filled with joy and peace. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday, October 25, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at Catholic Community of St. Jude, 801 N. Bridge Street, DeWitt, MI with Rev. Fr. Dwight M. Ezop as celebrant. Visitation will be on Sunday, October 24, at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 205 E. Washington, DeWitt from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. with a prayer service at 7:30 p.m. Online condolences may be made at: www.gorslineruncimandewitt.com

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November 16, 2011

Anna Weese posted to the memorial.

April 26, 2011

Laura Koester posted to the memorial.

November 21, 2010

Matthew Turner posted to the memorial.

Anna Weese

November 16, 2011

Denise, I just want you to know I have not forgotten. The heart never forgets when I child goes before the parent.

Laura Koester

April 26, 2011

Jamie was a dear friend of mine. She always incouraged me to go for in school and to go after what I wanted. I was always incouraged by her strong, driven attitude. I will miss her very much! I am so sorry for your loss.

Matthew Turner

November 21, 2010

Dear Thelen family I just found out about this and I am deeply sadden by this Jamie was wonderful person she has been coming into my tanning salon for years and had been to party's at my home. I will dearly miss her and her smile.

Rocky Parks, Sandra Parks & Family

October 28, 2010

Dear Dean, Pam, and family,

We were saddened to hear about the loss of your sister, Jamie. We remember her being at our wedding when she was just a little girl. May God be with you and bring peace to you and your entire family during this most difficult time. May the beautiful memories of your angel, Jamie, live within your hearts forever.

Sara Larner (cypher)

October 26, 2010

Your family is in my thoughts and prayers! Jamie and I went to school together and she was always so friendly and nice! She will be missed

Kelly Rux

October 25, 2010

Dear Dean,Pam and the Thelen family,
I just wanted to say I am sorry to hear about your sister Dean,I know this must be difficult for you and your family.There are no words to express the feeling of loss,just know that you have a lot of family and friends that care and will be there for you. May God bless your family and help you in this difficult time.

October 25, 2010

Jamie...beautiful wild flower...you showed me alot of love and kindness. You even tried too give me some good advice on raising my kid's. My heart will miss you forever. I wish I could have helped you. Love Always, Tammy

Joe Trommater

October 25, 2010

I ran cross country with Jamie and was very saddened to hear of her passing.

Val Johnson

October 25, 2010

Denise and Dave,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I have very fond memories of Jamie. If there is anything you need, please do not hesitate to let me know.

Nancy Halfmann

October 25, 2010

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

Charles Berger

October 25, 2010

Jamie,
My thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family. I am so sorry that your life here on earth was so short but I know that you touched so many hearts and lives with your kindness and love. May God Bless and watch over you and your family always.
Chuck & Cathy Berger (Haslett, MI)

Toni Dhaseleer

October 24, 2010

Aunt Denise and Uncle David, We are terribly sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you during this difficult time.

Love,

Toni Dhaseleer (Cushion) and family

Amanda Hill (Budnick)

October 24, 2010

I went to school with Jamie and while I didn't know her well, I do remember her as a friendly person. I was saddened to hear the news of her passing, and my thoughts & prayers are with her family and friends.

Lori (Smith) Adcock

October 24, 2010

Jamie's Family: I am so sad at the news of Jamie's passing. I grew up near your Willow Woods home, on Lindy Dr, and I have such clear memories playing with Jamie. It's impossible to think back on my young childhood, without seeing pictures (in my mind) of sweet Jamie. I remember how impressed I was with her great taste in clothes, music and her room in general. I thought she was so cool! Although we didn't share the same friends or remain close in highschool or there after, I would think of her often and the times we shared as kids. I'll continue to think of her with a heavy heart and hope she is in peace! I am so very sorry for your loss! God Bless you all!

Angie Rademacher

October 24, 2010

I'm very sorry for your loss. Jamie & I went to school together & I've always remembered her to be a very nice person. My thoughts & prayers are with you.

Josh Wade

October 24, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I remember meeting Jamie all the way back in elementary school and knew her all the way through high school and beyond. We all lost a beautiful person, but I know heaven gained one.

Sharon Morse

October 24, 2010

"Sweet" and "Friendly" are the words that come to mind when I remember Jamie.

Peace to her family and all who miss her.

Heidi Smith

October 24, 2010

Dear Denise, I was stunned to see jamies name in the paper today. My heart go out to you I remember cleaning your house in willow woods while she did her homework. She was such a sweet person. You have been through so much already with Brandon I am so sorry that you have been dealt such a difficult hand. God bless you Heidi Smith and family

Tracy Mance

October 24, 2010

I'm so sorry for your loss. Jamie and went to school together, from elementary up through high school. We knew each other in passing and I remember her as a very nice person.

Tami Van Ells

October 23, 2010

May God bless you and may you find comfort in the prayers from friends and family. We will always remember Jamie for kind spirit and her ability to make you smile. She was a good friend to the kids growing up in Robbins Acres. Jamie is now our guiding light in Heaven.

Tami Van Ells and Family

October 23, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of extreme sorrow. She will be remembered in our prayers each day, she was a wonderful little girl.
Jane and Jim Cremean

Kristine Evans

October 23, 2010

God Bless You and Your Family During These Most Trying Times. Your Friend, Kristine Evans (Stornant).

Theresa Finney

October 23, 2010

Denise and Dave so sorry to hear about Jamie I know nothing I can say will make the pain go away but keep in mind she will live forever in heaven. I will see you both on sunday and visitation by the way this is Theresa Finney, Jackie's Daughter. My Love and Support Go With You.

Mary Jane Feller

October 23, 2010

I am so sorry for your loss. I am an old friend of Dean's, and knew most of his family when we were little kids. Your family is one of the kindest, loving families that I have known. God bless you all.
Mary Jane Feller (Bek)

Jennifer Haeusler

October 22, 2010

My deepest sympathies go out to Jamie's friends and family. I am so saddened to hear of your loss, I remember Jamie from as far back as elementary school at Delta Center, we were not close friends but I had classes with her on and off until 96' when we graduated, & I recall she was a very nice person! May you find peace in the days ahead...

Patricia McNeilly

October 22, 2010

Hi Jamie, You blessed our lives the day we met you. We love you and miss your shining light. We will have a steak in your honor!! Our prayers are with your family. I know that you went on ahead to heal your pain and we will see you again. All our love from Park Ridge & Chicago- Patti, Laura, Kathy M., Dana, Dorothy, Alex, & Bella.

TAMMY FAIOLA

October 22, 2010

I'M SO VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. GOD BLESS YOU ALL. JAMIE WILL BE IN MY HEART FOREVER.

Barbi McKimmy

October 22, 2010

To Dean and Pam:I am so sorry for your loss of your sister, Jamie. Though I did not know her, I know that she is in God's loving arms in Heaven looking down on you all. To your family, Words cannot express how it feels to lose a loved one. I have lost a Brother, and Father and understand what it is to lose someone that you loved so very much. My heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you all. May God be with you. Sincerely, Barbi McKimmy~~

Doug and Anna Weese

October 22, 2010

Jamie's smile will surely light up heaven. God bless you all and please know you are in our prayers during this very difficult time.

Doug and Anna Weese

October 22, 2010

We are so sad to hear of Jamie's passing. Words fail to express how sorry we are. You are all in our prayers.

Lisa Newcomb

October 22, 2010

I am truly sorry for your loss! You are in my prayers

Jennifer Tomanica-Kebler

October 22, 2010

I have so many great memories of Jamie growing up! It greatly saddens me to hear of her passing. I will miss her, but will cherish the time I had knowing the wonderful person she was.

Lisa Newcomb

October 22, 2010

I am so sorry your loss! You are all in my prayers!

October 22, 2010

May the Holy Spirit comfort you and your family.
George, Mary, Jack and Mack Vollman

Sandy Fridley

October 22, 2010

To Denise and all your family, so sorry to hear about Jamie, our family will be praying and thinking of you in this time of sorrow. Sandy & Bob Fridley

Amber Schlappi

October 22, 2010

Kris And Scott and Dean and the rest of family ~ I'm so sorry to hear of Jamie's passing. I've been thinking of you guys constantly and praying that you can feel the greatness in the love that is surrounding you. xoxo Amber Schlappi and family

October 22, 2010

Denise and Family
I am so sorry for your loss, you are in our prayers. thinking of all of you Penny(Geller) and Marion Craig

Jennifer McClanahan

October 22, 2010

Denise, Dave, Dean, Jim, Kim, Kris, Kim and Mike,
I am so sad to hear of Jamie's passing. I know in my heart she in now in God's loving arms. May you all take comfort in knowing the same. Kevin the girls and I have you all in our prayers. Love, Jennifer

Angela and Jimmy Hankins

October 22, 2010

Dean and Pam, words can not express how sorry we are for your loss.

Lyn Wilmore

October 22, 2010

My daughter told me this morning of your loss. I am so sorry and my prayers will be with the family at this time.

Brian Cook

October 22, 2010

Denise, Dave and family,

I am so sorry to hear about Jamie. My thoughts are with you.

Cindy Algren

October 22, 2010

Jamie,

Words cannot express how saddened we all were to hear of your passing. Keep that sun shining with your beautiful smile!

PS...Thanks for showing me your belly button piercing during our sophmore year. That helped me to be who I am today, lol, as I would grow to own for many years a tattoo/piercing studio in Lansing!

To all your family,
May God Bless You today, tomorrow, and every day that follows. Hold all of your wonderful memories close to your hearts, as these are what will get each and every one of you through the dark hours.

Angela Baerwalde

October 22, 2010

Dean & Pam -- My heart goes out to you. xoxo

H. Steven Crawford

October 22, 2010

Jamie and I weren't close. We were classmates in high school. After school I too moved to Chicago, where I still live.
I can't imagine what her family is going through, all the things they have to deal with... I was touched and saddened by the allusion to her dog, Teddy.
If they can't take-in her dog, or find someone who can; I will. I can provide a good home with another dog, even if only temporarily.
I only hope this might help ease the burden of their grief in this awful time.
My deepest respect and condolences.

Dawn Hufnagel

October 22, 2010

Dean, Pam, Kaila and Brittany - So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very, very difficult time. Sam, Dawn, Alex and Aryn Hufnagel

Rena Farr

October 22, 2010

God Bless you all.

Rena Farr

October 22, 2010

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

October 22, 2010

Denise and Dave,

We just heard about Jamie's passing. Words cannot express our sorrow for you and your family. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers today and always.
Love, Gerald and Carolyn Branch

October 22, 2010

Dave, Denise and family
We were saddened to hear of your loss, our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Jim and Linda Bissell

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