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Taylor Wozniak Obituary
Died: Oct. 26, 2007; in Lake in the Hills
She was beautiful inside and out and had a wonderful sense of humor
LAKE IN THE HILLS - Taylor Wozniak, 17, of Lake in the Hills, died Friday, Oct. 26, 2007, as a result of injuries suffered in an auto accident.
She was born Dec. 5, 1989, in Des Plaines, to John and Mary (Boudwin) Wozniak.
She was a senior at Marian Central High School. Upon graduation, she planned to study nursing. She worked as a receptionist at Taylor Stevens Day Spa. She was beautiful inside and out and had a wonderful sense of humor. She enjoyed vacationing with her family and attending all family events.
Survivors include her parents; her brother, Andrew; her sisters, Emily and Hannah, all of Lake in the Hills; her paternal grandmother, Patricia Mayworm-Berry of Marco Island, Fla.; her paternal grandfather, John V. Wozniak; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends.
She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Cyril and Rita Boudwin.
Friends may visit from 3 to 9 p.m. Thursday Nov. 1, at Querhammer & Flagg Funeral Home, 500 W. Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake. The funeral Mass will be at celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 2, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 1023 McHenry Ave., Crystal Lake.
Interment will be in St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery in Sturgeon Bay, Wis.
For information, call the funeral home at 815-459-1760.
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Katrina Black
November 11, 2007
I worked with Taylor at Taylor Stevens Salon. Although i only knew Taylor for a short amount of time, i will always remeber some of the good times we had while wokring with her. We got along so well, it was like we have known eachother for years. I am extremely glad i was able to work with her on the thursday night before this unfortinate insident accured, and we were alble to share some laughs and have some fun. I will always carry around those memories with me. I was told by Taylor's mother that she loved working here and couldn't wait to come to work and it makes me feel so happy that we brought some joy to her life. Taylor was a beautiful girl. She was always happy and fun loving and her smile lit up the room. My prays go out to her family and loved ones. I will never forget Taylor and may she Rest In Peace.
Jeff Babiarz
November 8, 2007
I am so sorry for your lose. I attended grade school with taylor. She was someone always with a smile on her face and cared for others.She is in a good place now and my thoughts and prayers go towards your family.
lauren diamond
November 7, 2007
i may not have had any classes with taylor, nor have i had a conversation with her. but from what i saw of her, she was always smiling and laughing through the hallways. i'll never forget on homecoming week when she was dancing through the halls on "80's day" it was the cutest thing. i am deeply sorry for your loss, no one should have to be put through the pain ya'll are going through. i will always remember taylor and i will keep you all in my prayers. god bless.
Melaine Stephens
November 5, 2007
Dear Mary and John,Emily,Andrew, and Hannah,
It's so heartbreaking that you lost your lovely daughter/sister. May all the various tributes to her be some consolation to you as you deal with this loss. She was clearly much loved by so many, which is a tribute to her family as well.
Love,
Aunts Honey and Anne
Cousins Melaine and Bob
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megan cummins
November 4, 2007
dear wozniak family,
i am so sorry for your loss
taylor was one of the nicest girls i ever knew
she always had something to say to make you smile.
she will never be forgotten
i saw andrew today at church and i could't help but go and say hi and we were just talking about what a nice person she was.
and i signed her name in the book at church to be prayed for
i went to both the wake and the funeral and supported you.
if you need anything just email and i will try to help out as best as i can
missy adams
November 3, 2007
Dear Wozniak Family,
We are Rosemary Adams Parents. And we just want you to know we are praying for you. God Bless you
Missy and Tim Adams
Johnsburg High School Senior
November 2, 2007
You are in many of our thoughts and prayers. I am from Johnsburg High School where we too have lost a few students, one being my good friend Sarah Kelly. I know the heartache and the pain, just know you have people there to help you get through it. I know this doesnt help much, but i am very sorry for your loss. She seemed like a very awesome girl. God Bless
Ryan Franz
November 2, 2007
Im not someone that you would know at all. To taylor's father. Im the young man that gave you that letter. I'm very sorry for your loss. Im just letting you know that you have the entire state of Illinois here for you and your family. Love the state of Illinois.
eric szumlas
November 2, 2007
the things that matter most in life are the things you do and the things you say you will do. im sure taylor had alot more to accomplish and say. God has ways we cant understand. i give my best wishes to those with broken hearts. be strong, hold your head up high, your daughter was an amazing person and i will remeber her forever.
kristin flores
November 2, 2007
Dear Mary,
You might not remember me, but you helped me with much of my framing when you worked at the cross stitch store. I just wanted to let you and your family know how sorry I am for your terrible loss. Of course, words cannot express what is felt at a time like this - I guess there are no words that are adequate. Please just know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Kris
November 1, 2007
Dear Wozniak family,
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Our son was friends with Taylor and he will miss her dearly. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
DON BEYER
November 1, 2007
Please accept my condolences and my prayers. I do not know your family but sympathize and pray for peace and understanding in your hearts. Taylor is in a good place. Again, my condolences and I will continue to pray for your family.
Don Beyer, Woodstock
K. Scardina
November 1, 2007
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Our daughter knew Taylor, and will miss her deeply.
Always in our prayers.
Scardina Family
Anonymous
November 1, 2007
Dear Wozniak family,
I am so sorry for your heartbreaking loss & can only imagine what you must be going through. Please know there are so many people praying and thinking of you.
I pray that God continues to give your family the strength, peace and love you need to get through this difficult time..now and forever.
November 1, 2007
Our deepest sympathies on the loss of your daughter. Our prayers go out to you and your family. May god be with you now and always.
a stranger is, a friend you haven't met
November 1, 2007
Dear broken hearted ones...we happened to be driving on Haligus Road that morning only minutes after the accident happened. Please know not only in those moments but each time since, we uphold you in thought and prayer. There will be lots of questions and no easy answers but God will heal your loss and fill your hearts with joy again. Until He does, we'll pray!
Nicole Bluemke
October 31, 2007
Dear Wozniak Family-
I am so sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy. Taylor was a wonderful girl who I attended grade school and high school with. She is missed very dearly and will never be forgotten. You are all in my prayers.
Elise Pekarek
October 31, 2007
Words cannot describe my sympathy for your family. I still am in shock. Taylor was one of the few things I liked about working at Coldstone. She was a great person and friend and she will be greatly greatly missed. Again, I am so sorry for such a tradgic loss. It just wasn't fair. You all will continue to be in my thoughts and payers.
Taylor Metallo
October 31, 2007
Dear Wozniak Family,
Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers everyday. I will miss Taylor and remember her always.
TLM Marian 2009
Mr. and Mrs. Byron Stone
October 31, 2007
Dear Wozniak Family,
Our son is a freshman at Marian, and we want to express our condolences to you all. Our prayers are with you each and every day. While there may be no words to console you at this devastating time, we pray that you may find strength and healing in the unending love the Lord provides to all of us. God bless all of you.
In Christ's peace,
The Stone Family
Garth & Weeks
October 31, 2007
John, Mary and Family,
We wish to express our deepest sympathy in the loss of your daughter, Taylor. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Marc,Daniel,Samantha,Nathan Schlaiss
October 31, 2007
Our hearts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of sorrow. Please know that the Lord is taking care of her now and she will always be with you.
October 31, 2007
Dear Wozniak Family,
We did not know your daughter, nor do my children attend Marian, but we do live in Woodstock. I cannot express the sorrow and pain we feel for you and your family. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers daily.
Love,
The Krenger Family
The Radecki Family
October 31, 2007
To the Wozniak Family -
We want to express to you our heartfelt sorrow on the loss of Taylor. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
The Lefebvre Family
October 31, 2007
Dear Wozniaks,
We are so sorry for such an enormous loss. We were aquainted with the Schlau family, and will keep all of the children in our prayers.
October 31, 2007
The Wozniak Family,
Can't express my sincere sympathy of the loss of your loved one, Taylor. Will keep her and your family in thoughts and prayers.
Sandy, George and Shane Moore
Marco Island, FL
October 31, 2007
God Bless. R.I.P Sweetheart
Andrew Wyslotsky
October 30, 2007
I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Taylor at Coldstone. She was a wonderful girl, and I offer you my condolences.
Lisa Reese
October 30, 2007
John, Mary, Andrew, Emily & Hannah,
You know how much Taylor meant to us. She will be greatly missed by all her classmates, family & friends. I will always remember her beautiful smile and laugh. She is someone who made you proud, now she is watching over all of you. She was your angel in life and now in death. We love you all, The Reese family
Katie Scholl
October 30, 2007
Wozniak family,
Words really cannot express how sorry I am for your loss. I used to be best friends with Kim Pacton during elementary school. My favorite thing about going over to her house was getting together with all of the neighborhood kids to play huge games of capture the flag & truth or dare. The one thing I will always remember about Taylor was that she was constantly smiling and always positive. Have faith that she is still smiling down on all of you from heaven. Praying for and thinking of you...
God Bless
Tracy Grushka
October 30, 2007
Dear Wozniak Family,
We can not say enough on how much our hearts go out to you. Our daughter Jaymie and son Scott attended St. Thomas the Apostle School and we all remember how special your family was and still is. You have been in our thoughts and we will continue to lift your family up in prayer and ask our Lord for his comfort and healing.
The Grushka Family
Jim, Tracy, Scott and Jaymie
Dan & Sue Franz
October 30, 2007
To the Wozniak Family,
So sorry to hear of the loss of Taylor. We can't imagine how difficult this must be but know we are thinking of you and keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
October 30, 2007
May God wrap his arms around you as you mourn the tragic loss of Taylor. Please know that there are many who are praying for you all, anonymously.
David, Anne, Katy & Kyle Cook
October 30, 2007
To the Wozniak Family,
Like so many others in the St. Thomas family, our prayers and thoughts go out to all of you. Let the Holy Spirit and this community hold you up until you are ready to stand on your own again.
The Hashimoto Family
October 30, 2007
Dear Wozniak Family,
Please accept our condolences on your terrific loss! Your daughter and your entire family are in our prayers.
May God give you the comfort that you need in this time of your loss.
Blessings and Peace to you all!
Vince Virzi
October 30, 2007
Dear Wozniak Family,
We are deeply sorry for the loss of your daughter, Taylor. May God be in your presence during this time of need. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Vince and Teri Virzi
Andrew Phelan
October 30, 2007
I am sorry for what had happened for your loss. I am a friend of andrew's we were friends from St. Thomas Catholic School. I wish there was something i could do to make you guys feel better.
Debbie (Dora) Woolery
October 30, 2007
John, Mary, Andrew, Emily, Hannah - I am deeply grieved at the loss of Taylor and will keep you in my prayers.
Pat, Julie, Jennifer, Q - I love you all so much and wish I could lessen what you are going through.
Jerry Fields
October 30, 2007
Dear Wozniak Family,
I have no words to describe how deeply sorry my family and I feel for your loss. If there is anything at all you need we are here for you.
The Fields Family, LITH
Maureen Edwards
October 30, 2007
Dear Wosniak Family,
Clearly you and your beautiful girl are loved. I truly wish at times like this that everyone who cares for you could take turns shouldering the pain you feel. Please know that we are all praying for you everyday both here at Saints Peter and Paul School and at home each evening. God bless you and comfort you and your family.
The Michael Edwards Family
Diane Bruce (Hosbach)
October 30, 2007
John, Mary and family,
My heart and prayers go out to you. Even though we lived across the street from you for a short time, I remember all your kids and especially Taylor as she was always a happy child. I am in such disbelief that this has happened. But, I do know your strong faith and family values and love will see you through this difficult time. I also believe, your angel, Taylor will also guide you to a place of peace.
Victoria Knudson
October 30, 2007
Dear Wozniak Family,
We are part of the Marian family and are so sorry for the loss of your beautiful daughter Taylor. Please know that you and your family are in our prayers today and always.
Sincerely,
The Knudson Family
Maria Class of 2009
Jon radtke
October 30, 2007
To The family of Taylor Wozniak,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your daughter. May God comfort you and hold you tight during this very difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely
jon
Laura
October 30, 2007
A loss as this cannot always be understood and can leave you confused with a sad heart with wondering the simplest of questions, "why?".
Nothing is ever simple and the answers perhaps not entirely comforting in this moment of time because the beloved one is still not among us anymore. It is the little things we will miss such as the quick turn of the head, hair flipping away from their face to look at us over the shoulder and the smile that accompanies it that was meant to reassure us or that fast hug before they went to hurry on their way.
Have faith and believe that one day understanding will become yours and you will be together again.
God's blessings to you all. Find strength in the face of this moment with the knowledge of Taylor's grace of God, her love of family & friends and all those amazing random acts of kindness that you will now become privvy to as others speak of her.
Sandy Lawson
October 30, 2007
We are so sorry to hear about the death of your sweet child. We will pray for you and the entire St. Thomas family that will miss her tremendously.
Kevin, Sandy, Mike and Eric Lawson
Dan Piggot and Family
October 30, 2007
Dear Wozniak Family,
I am truely sorry for the loss. I knew Taylor in class, and she was a very wonderful, beautiful girl. I can not fathom what you are going through, but I want you all to know that you are in my prayers as well as the prays of my family and the prayers of the Marian community.
Deirdre Picchietti
October 29, 2007
To The Wozniak Family,
We are part of the Marian family and are so sorry for the loss of your beautiful Taylor. Please know that our prayers are with you today and in the coming days.
Sincerely,
The Picchietti Family
Nolan Class of 2009
The Marciniak Family
October 29, 2007
To the Wozniak Family:
We are part of the Marian Family and our son shared classes with Taylor. We are deeply sorry for your loss and pray for Taylor and your entire family. The comfort of your memories and your own special angel watching over you will guide you through this difficult time. You are in our daily prayers.
Janice and Mike Ulrich
October 29, 2007
To The Wozniak Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. We are holding all of you up in our prayers to the Heavenly Father.
Geri Klinger
October 29, 2007
To the Wozniak family, The Klinger Family from Algonquin are praying for you and your loss. Hold happy memories close to your heart.
God bless
Adam Grazier
October 29, 2007
Wozniak Family-
I cannot begin to express my sympathy and condolences that go out to you and your family. I am a former Marian grad and I never knew anyone personally that passed away while there. I did not know Taylor personally, but I did know of her. I can't even begin to fathom having your life taken away from you that young. Or what your family is going through at a time like this. I can speak from experience when I say that everything will be alright in the end. Know that you have the whole Marian community backing you. Taylor and your family are in all our prayers. Keep your heads up and stay strong.
Candace Sherman
October 29, 2007
Dear Wozniak Family, I used to attend Marian Central and knew Taylor. Your family is in mine and my family's prayers. May God Bless You.
Curtis Price
October 29, 2007
To the Wozniak Family,
At times like this, words cannot say the things we'd like them to, but may it be a help to know our thoughts are there with you.
Sylvia Rodas
October 29, 2007
Coach and Mary, its Justin Getlin's family....we cant begin to tell u how u and your family have flooded our thoughts. We close our eyes and picture her beautiful face and the incredible look of happiness you all had on your face when you were all together. My daughters and I truly appreciate the closeness you all had. Please know that you are blessed to have such incredible memories of such a great girl. Our prayers are with you 24/7 and we pray for strength for all of you.May you always remember how blessed you are and may you find strength in all your memories of her.
Mark Lonigro
October 29, 2007
To the Wozniak Family,
We are so distraught and sorry for the loss of Taylor. While words are the hardest to find at this terrible time, please know that we are thinking of you all and will keep you in our prayers.
Donna Butler
October 29, 2007
To The family of Taylor Wozniak,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your daughter. May God comfort you and hold you tight during this very difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Donna Butler from Edward Jones
Genoa, IL
Katherine Esser
October 29, 2007
To The Wosniak Family & Friends:
My heart goes out to all of you at this difficult time. May you find comfort and strength in God and lean on him during this very painful time. My 6 year old daughter and I said a prayer for your family when we heard the tragic news. God Bless!
Scott and Jennie Morris
October 29, 2007
We are a Marian family,and our hearts go out to you.You are in our prayers,and we are so sorry for your loss.May Christ hold you in the palm of His hand,and comfort you.You are all being held up all day as you are going through this tough time.Your daughter is very loved.
Dawn Lussow
October 29, 2007
To the Wozniak family,
Please know that our heartfelt sympathy and prayers go out to your family. May you find strength from your faith,loved ones and friends through this difficult time. God has a purpose for your angel but she will always be with you.
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