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Jerry Kovach
July 25, 2012
I will always remember Jon from our college days. He really cared and was there for me on one occasion when I really needed help. When the chips were down, he made you believe that any adversity could be over come and that you had what it took. Without question Jon had a very strong belief in people and what was possible. That rubbed off on me and others at Theta Chi. During his tenure we achieved remarkable successes and essentially doubled our house membership during his tenure. His weapons were humor, drive and charisma. Jon, I will think of you often and thank you for making me a better person.
Jeff Warren
July 22, 2012
Dear Carrie, Josephine and Cindy,
What a shock to learn of Jonathan's passing at such a young age. I was fortunate to have dinner with Jonathan, Cindy and my Mom (Eleanor Warren) the last time I was in Connecticut. I enjoyed Jonathan's humor and our discussions of his career in business and technology. I will continue to keep Jonathan in my thoughts and the vivid image I have of him etched in my mind. We pray that over time your broken hearts will mend.
Love, Jeff, Betsy, and Jeffrey Warren
Kathi Koehn
July 20, 2012
Carrie, I am so sorry.
Kathi Koehn
July 20, 2012
Carrie & Josephine...Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. As time passes, may you find comfort in the happy memories. God bless, Heidi & Alyssa Eckert
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Andy Joy
July 20, 2012
To Jon's Friends and Family- I went to high school and lived a couple of houses away from Jon. I have many many fond memories of Jon that I'll never forget! My heart goes out to you in this difficult time.
July 20, 2012
To Jon's family,
As I read all the wonderful things about Jon, it is apparent of the impact he has had on the lives of everyone who knew him. We had the great opportunity of having Jon as a guest in our salon for so many years, and when we heard of his passing, we all were so sad. He always came in with a smile, great attitude, and was so genuinely nice to all.
Our thoughts and prayers will be with you now and in the months ahead as you grieve this great loss.
Sincerely,
Doreen Swanson
Justin Wakem
July 20, 2012
Josie and Carrie,
I was deeply saddened to hear of Jon's passing. I pray that god will bring you peace and understanding during this time when life seems so unfair and cruel. Josie, I love you so much and will always be there if you need me.
Your friend and teacher,
Susie Newell
July 19, 2012
Charming, dynamic, good looking and intelligent... big heart, funny, really just dear... I really cannot believe it. I am sending prayers and love to Carrie and Josephine
July 19, 2012
Carrie My sympathies to you , your daughter and the rest of your family. My prayers are with you!
Becky Romosz
George Knotek
July 19, 2012
I will always remember Jon for his warm smile, sharp insight, and seemingly endless store of patience and generosity. He was a man who truly enriched the lives of those around him with his many talents, quick wit, and inviting sense of humor. It was easy to like Jon, and a great gift to get to know him. I am grateful to have had the opportunity. My heart goes out to all of his loved ones. Along with Jon you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Alan Ball
July 19, 2012
To Jon's Friends and Family - My name is Alan Ball, during Jon's time at Digital River I worked for him from the office in Ireland. I will always be grateful for the opportunity Jon gave me. I am so glad to have great memories of his trips to Ireland and my time in Minneapolis with him. I am so sorry for your loss at this difficult time.
Tonya Moss
July 19, 2012
Carrie,
So very, very sorry. Wish I could be there to hug you. Sometimes life is so unfair. Sorry Jonathan, who was obviously a great guy, was taken from your family so suddenly. My brother died 4 years ago, and I was heartbroken for his children. I just thought it would be the most devastating thing and they could not possibly thrive without him. But you know, they are all doing great and have learned to be stronger with the loss they have dealt with.They are self sufficient and have learned to take on many of the roles their dad did. And even though they were so young, they are the kids my brother raised. They are the same, they remember what he taught them. They are better people for knowing and loving such a great guy. They have fought to survive, just as you and your daughter will. You have the soul of a fighter, and although you will want to give up daily, you wont. You have the strength of a Minnesota Nurse, one who has 20,000 people united together. Know that we are all here for you. Praying that you will, one day at a time have more happy memories than sad ones. Love you,
Jeremy Bauer
July 19, 2012
Carrie,
I am so sorry to hear about Jon. He will be missed and remembered for all the fun and crazy times in the data center and on the tee's.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dave
July 19, 2012
Dear family of Jon,
I am an ATK employee and, although I never had the pleasure of working directly with Jon, he was clearly a man who was steadfast and committed. May the Lord bring you all peace.
Tracy Kustermann Lieder
July 19, 2012
Dear Carrie, Josephine and Family~
I was a friend and girlfriend of Jon's in high school. We kept in touch on and off in the years since then. I will always cherish our high school memories, as he was a big part of my life during this time. I remember him teaching me how to drive a stick shift on his first car--a Honda Prelude. I remember prom like it was yesterday! I am very saddened by his death and I have nothing but fond memories of him. My heart and prayers go out to his family. May God Bless you all.
Dave & Arlene Gabrielson
July 19, 2012
Dear Carrie, Josephine, and entire family - words cannot express the sorrow we feel for you at this time. Our prayer is that Jesus will hold you in HIS arms, and HIS angels will surround you as you walk this path right now. We love you.
Sarah Hastings-Brundies
July 19, 2012
I am so sorry to hear that John passed. He was such a good friend at Hamline. I remember many fun times at Theta Chi and Alfha Gamma Epsilon. John, My prayers go out to your family. I know that you will be missed greatly.
Chris Eaton
July 19, 2012
Carrie, I am heart broken for you and your daughter. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
John & Julie Peirson
July 18, 2012
My dearest Carrie, Josephine and family,
Once in a lifetime you meet people that will have a profound affect on you; Jon was one of those people and we will miss him dearly. Just know that you have so much love and support around you because of the kind of person Jon was and Carrie you continue to be. We love you.
Cori Evans
July 18, 2012
Josie
I am so sorry this happened to you; you are such a great friend.
Joanne Peters
July 18, 2012
Dear Carrie, Josephine and Cindy,
I was very sad to hear of Jon's sudden death. Please know you are all in my prayers and thoughts during this difficult time.
Dawn Loken-Smith
July 18, 2012
Cindy, Carrie and Josephine, all of us in the extended Mortrud family are shocked and saddened by the sudden passing of Joh. He is now with hid dad and Grandma Mortrud. He is now in the Lord's hands. Remember the memories you have and cherish them. Josephine has lost her daddy and will need the love and comfort of those around her.
With love and prayers.
Dawn Mortrud Loken-Smith
Arlington, Texas
Dawn Loken-Smith
July 18, 2012
Carrie and Josephine, The Mortrud Family is grieving with you at the loss of your husband, father and our cousin.
I saw Jon when he was nine years old and he was such a cute kid. I will have fond memories of our fishing trip to lake Minnetonka with his dad, my dad and my brother Eric.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love Jon's cousin,
Dawn Mortrud Loken-Smith
Arlington, Texas
Ashlyn Gillen and family
July 18, 2012
Carrie and Josephine,
We are very sorry about your loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mark Larson
July 18, 2012
Jon was an amazing man with a heart of gold. I will always remember his laugh, and infectious sense of humor. My heart goes out to his family and all that loved him.
Chris & Cherrie Olinger & family
July 18, 2012
Carrie and Josephine,
I can't tell you how sorry we are for your loss. He was loved by everyone who knew him and will be missed very much. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tania Warden
July 18, 2012
Carrie and Josephine and Family- I am so sorry to hear of Jon's passing. He will be missed by so many of us at City Looks Salon. Jon was always smiling and very polite. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Mara Sineps Miller
July 18, 2012
Jon was the type of person who made you happy just by being around him. I can't think of him without hearing his laugh. I regret that I didn't see him more frequently after college. And I am so sorry for your loss.
Jackie Bellfield
July 18, 2012
Dear Carrie & Family,
I am so very sorry for your loss & thinking of all of you during this difficult time. May wonderful memories comfort each of you in the days ahead.
Koebel Price
July 18, 2012
I am so sorry to learn of Jon's passing at such a young age and my heart goes out to Carrie and Josephine. I will always remember Jon as a friend who was confident but not arrogant, talented yet always willing to ask for help, funny but not foolish and popular without conceit. I admired these traits and the ease with which he collected the many friends who will dearly miss him. May he rest in peace.
Gretchen Anderson & family
July 18, 2012
Carrie & Josephine, our hearts ache with you and we are truly sorry for your loss. Way too young to have left us. So many wonderful memories over the years. I will forever remember Jon's infectious laugh...one of a kind just like him.
Craig Sorum
July 18, 2012
Carrie and Josephine and Family - My deepest sympathies to you on your loss of Jon. I hope that the void in your lives will be filled with good memories of a young man who we admired, respected and loved to work with. I am thankful for having the pleasure to have known him. May God bless you all and the memory of Jon.
Maria Malay
July 18, 2012
Jon was well liked and will be missed very much. I enjoyed my time working with him at Kroll. My heart goes out to his family.
Rob Harris
July 18, 2012
Carrie & Josephine- You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love you... Rob, Ella, & Addison
Maria Malay
July 18, 2012
Jon was well liked and will be missed very much. My heart goes out to his family.
Dave Schneider
July 18, 2012
To Jon's Friends and Family - My name is Dave Schneider and I was a good friend of Jon's in high school, but lost touch with him after we all headed off to college. Jon was a great friend and I am saddened by this news. I will forever remember Jon's great humor and some of his silly high school antics. I'm so sorry for your loss at this difficult time.
Gregg Sawinski
July 18, 2012
Carrie and family,
We are grieved by Jon's passing and are holding you up in prayer. Over the past 7 years we enjoyed many great times together during business events, most recently in San Francisco just a few weeks ago. Our hearts are broken.
Samantha's Nana and Papa Whitcomb
July 18, 2012
Josephine and Carrie.....our hearts go out to you!! Praying that God will hold you close and comfort you during this painful time.
July 18, 2012
I left ATK a few months ago and was so saddened to learn of his passing. He was a great guy. My thoughts and prayers are directed to the family. May god give you strength.
Bryce Hallowell
Tina Thaxton
July 18, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Jodi Wilson
July 18, 2012
Dear Carrie - As time passes, remember the Good Lord never gives you more than you can handle. Love to you and Josephine (who I always thought looked so much like you but now realize she looks like her Daddy too).
Wayne Mariner
July 18, 2012
Carrie, Josephine & Cindy....Our hearts are broken on the loss of Jonathan. He was a funny, smart & interesting guy. We feel fortunate to have had him in our lives. Grandma,Grandpa & his dad are holding him now. Our love to all of you. Uncle Wayne, Aunt Sharon, Bailey & Jed
Tim McCauley
July 18, 2012
Jon was really fun to work with while at Digital River. He had a great mind and spirit. He always provided great help to get things done. We had many a good laugh, no matter what we were working on. He will be missed.
Eric Lambert
July 18, 2012
I was very sad and stunned to hear this tragic news. My thoughts and prayers will be with you during this difficult time.
Tamsie Lynch
July 18, 2012
All of the family will continue to be in our prayers. We had some good times together. The one good thing is that Jon and David will meet again! Love to all!
Jack and Tamsie Lynch
July 18, 2012
Carrie and family:
We were so saddened to hear of Jon's passing and will surely keep you in our prayers. God will see you through this and we love you.
Mark, Angela and Samantha Whitcomb
July 17, 2012
Carrie and Josephine - We are so sorry to hear about Jon's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you both. May God keep you in the palm of His hand during this tough time.
Jason Winn
July 17, 2012
Very sad to get the news today of Jon's passing. I was fortunate to have had the chance to meet and work with Jon during his time at Kroll. My thoughts and prayers are with his family during this very difficult time.
Men's Invitational, July 13th
July 17, 2012
Carrie & Josephine- Words cannot express how sad we are to hear of your loss here at Hillcrest. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this very difficult time. Please know that we are thinking about you here at Hilly and send our warmest sympathies. Jon was truly an amazing guy- always had a smile on his face! We are so blessed to have had him in our lives- he (& his smile) will most certainly be missed.
-Jennie Schader, on behalf of Hillcrest Golf Club
Beth
July 17, 2012
Dear Carrie, Josephine, Cindy and family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy at this time of sorrow. 'Those we love are with the Lord, and the Lord has promised to be with us. If they are with Him and He is with us, they cannot be far away.' Jonathan was a blessing to many. May the love of family and friends help you through the days ahead. You are in our prayers.
Love, Aunt Eleanor, Mike and Beth
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