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Sister M. Hedwig Kortte, F.S.G.M.
February 22, 2010
Tom and Sue,
I was saddened to hear of the death of your son. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers as you deal with your loss. I will remember your son in my daily prayers, especially during the Sacrifice of the Mass. May Mary, Mother of Sorrows, wrap you in her mantle and bring comfort and healing to you. May she who knows what it means to grieve for a son, help you when you need it most. God bless you!
Dick & Jo Ann Sutton
February 8, 2010
Tom& Susan: We were so sorry to hear about your son. Did not know him personally, but feel your pain in losing a child. Will keep you in our prayers.
Ann Deese
February 8, 2010
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in the prayers of so many here in Colorado.
Ann Deese
The Academy
Sharon & Steve Lamar
February 7, 2010
Susan, Tom, and family,
Tommy touched many lives and truly made this world a better place. It is an honor to be his aunt and uncle. He will forever be in our hearts.
Love,
Sharon & Steve
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jennifer flach
February 6, 2010
Tom, Susan and Family,
this was the most beautiful, loving, and moving tribute I have ever read. although I did not know your beautiful son and brother, after reading this tribute, I feel as thought I did. We continue to lift you up in prayer.
Thomas Palmer
February 5, 2010
Tom, Susan and family - my prayers are with and for you all and Tom.
Kim Vigue
February 5, 2010
Tom, Sue & Family,
What a sad loss. Our families have always been so close. You've been there for us in our time of need and I hope that we can be there for you in return. I will always remember Tommy as that smiling little boy with the blonde hair following after me and Elizabeth at the house. I wasn't fortunate enough to know him as an adult, but I'm sure he was just as gracious, supportive and generous as the rest of your family. May you find peace during this time. Just know that you have an angel in heaven watching over you.
Kristin Pals Witteborg
February 4, 2010
Tom, Susan, Jason, Matt, Elizabeth, Chris, and Alicia - Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Tommy will be dearly missed.
Love, Jeff & Kristin Witteborg
Tom & Carolyn Traub
February 4, 2010
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Doug Meinhart
February 4, 2010
Alicia,
I only had the chance to meet Tommy once but I could instantly tell how much he loved you and your family. I hope you are doing well and can smile when thinking of him.
Mary Bubash
February 4, 2010
Tommy "was a gift". Susan wrote that in her son's baby book. Tom repeated that same message at the funeral Mass. That sentiment really touched me! You were returning your precious son to God. A 'gift' that was so hard to part with. Tom and Sue, your beliefs are an inspiration to all. Norm and I pray for you during your journey of grief. The passage of time will ease the pain. The joyful memories of our dear nephew Tommy, will live on in our hearts.
Jennifer Wilson
February 4, 2010
Dear Alicia and Ordner family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Lindsay Yost
February 4, 2010
Alicia,
You are in my thoughts and prayers during this hard time. We all miss you in Colorado!
Toni Wendt
February 3, 2010
Tom, Sue, Alicia, and Ordner Family:
I can't even begin to explain how much Tommy has had an impact on my life. So many of my grade school memories at Sigel include him and they will always be cherished. From the countless times we went toilet papering, the never ending basketball games that we attended for Katie and Alicia (and snowball fights at the KC Hall afterward), the YIA and CYO dances (in which I tried so many times to get him to dance), to all the partying at the bars in the last couple of years. I am going to miss Tommy so much. I'm going to miss seeing that sparkle in his eyes. I'm going to miss seeing his reaction to my teasing. And I'm gonna miss trying to mess up his hair since he always liked it to be perfect. Tommy was a one of a kind guy...always willing to put others needs first and always there to try and make you smile. I will never forget all he brought to my life. I will never stop praying to him. And I absolutely cannot wait to see him again someday!!!!
Gary, Amy, Hannah and Jenee Westjohn
February 3, 2010
Dear Ordner Family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. May your faith in God bring you comfort during this difficult time.
Tiffany Goeckner
February 3, 2010
Tom, Susan, and family my thoughts and prayers are for you. I hope you can get through this hard time. If you need anything at all don't hesitate to call. Memories with Tommy will never be forgotten.
Brian Bueker
February 3, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Wade Koester
February 3, 2010
Tommy, Tom, Thomas, and T.O. names I'll never forget. Of coarse there are many more, but you Tommy were a great person to everyone around. You did anything anyone else wanted to do. You'll decide, but you always gave others the choice. I ganna miss you so much and to the Ordner family I love you all and will never forget about you. Keep telling them stories and giving more memories.
Lucy Lee (Probst)
February 3, 2010
Dear Tom, Susan, Jason, Matt, Chris, and Alicia:
All I can say is that Tommy's memories will live on forever. His priestly ways as a kid, his cawlick growing up, and playing pinochle with the Probst family will always bring me smiles when I think of Tommy in heaven. He has left an imprint on so many lives and will not be forgotten.
To Tommy,
I LOVE YOU TOMMY! You are a damn good pinocle player! :) MUAWAH...lots of love your way...and hogs (hugs) and kisses! ;)
LOVE,
Lucy Lee (Probst) a.k.a the other baby of the family down the "dead end road"! ;)
Walt Brown
February 3, 2010
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all. Tommy will be missed by everyone, as he was a fine young man. I didn't get to know him very well, but enjoyed him very much. He will never be forgotten.
Kari Walker
February 3, 2010
Ordner family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you ALWAYS! I love you!
Sarah Hyslop
February 2, 2010
Ordner Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family, and I pray you have the strength and support you need from God and loved ones during this difficult time. Tommy will truly be missed, but the great memories of him will last forever.
Brittany Schultz
February 2, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you. The words in the obituary brought tears to my eyes! It's amazing to know and see how many lives he touched. He will truly be missed!
Stephen Apke
February 2, 2010
Tom, Sue & Family,
May God bless you in this time of sorrow. Tommy will always be one of the most respectable young men I've ever met. He is a Gift from God that will forever be looking over us with that unforgetable smile.
Sara Hotze
February 2, 2010
Tommy-
you were the greatest friend to my sister and she is missing you deeply. Please keep an eye over all that are missing you as you will always be missed.
February 2, 2010
Our deepest sympathy goes out to the entire Ordner family. We pray God gives you the strength to get through this difficult time. It's amazing to see how many lives Tommy truly touched!
Eric & Kayla (Bloemer) Nieman
Lisa Runde
February 2, 2010
Ordner Family...Tommy will be missed by everyone who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Bill Cassin
February 2, 2010
Tommy, you will certainly be missed by everyone who knew you. I would have loved the opportunity to get to know you even better as a brother-in-law in the years to come. Our wedding, and our lives, just won't be the same without you. I'm just thankful for the time I did get to spend with you while you were here. Keep smiling down on us from heaven. I'll miss you bud.
Betty Zumbahlen
February 2, 2010
Tom and Sue, I am lost for the right words to say. As I hugged you the first night at your home, I did not want to let go. I could feel your hearts beat and knew that God was sitting right there on your shoulder. You know how much He loves you,as we were taught that as a child in the song "Jesus Loves Me, This I Know." I am sure that you taught Tommy this song as you did all your children. So So So many people would do anything to take away the hurt from you. As you told me in church Sunday Tom, Tommy really belongs to God and he was given to you and Sue only for a little while.
What faith--what love- what a faith filled family. I love you. Betty Zumbahlen
Rich and Amy Whitaker
February 2, 2010
To the Ordner family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. May God be with you.
Our deepest sympathy,
Jim Wendt
February 1, 2010
Tom,Sue&Family,
I am so sorry for your loss,My thoughts are with all of you.
February 1, 2010
Sue and Tom May the Holy Spirit be your consoluation in this hardest time to say YES to Gods Plan,,, love and heartfelt prayers for you and your family... Joyce and Bill McDevitt Marco Island Fla.
David and Gloria Brummer
February 1, 2010
I don't know any words that could console you, but please know that we are very sad along with you. I pray that the Holy Spirit gives you the strength to find a way through your sorrow and to find some peace in each passing day.
Chris "Chopper" Overbeck
February 1, 2010
Tom, Sue, and Family,
I am so sorry about your loss. Tommy was a great person, He will be missed. May God bless your family in this troubling time.
Greg & Pam (Harvey) Runde
February 1, 2010
Tom,Susan & family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
February 1, 2010
Tom, Sue and family -
We are so sorry for your loss. A person doesn't know what to say at a time like this, only God knows and He will get you through the days ahead. Our boys, Garrett and Collin, thought the world of Tommy and will miss him dearly. You should be so proud that he was such a good boy and had many friends. He touched many lives.
Our sympathies,
Pat, Donna, Garrett & Collin Niemerg
Neely Sadowski
February 1, 2010
Ordner Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Please accept my deepest sympathy in this time of grief. Your family continues to be in my thoughts and prayers. May God surround you all with love and provide you strength. Elizabeth and Bill, if you need anything please do not hesitate to call. Love You!
February 1, 2010
Tom and Susie;
No words that I can say will ever express the sadness I feel for your and your family. I'm sorry I wasn't able to make it to the visitation, but please know that my thoughts and heart are with you every step of the way.
My deepest sympathies,
Don Runde
Beth Short
January 31, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you in this tough time. Tommy was a great guy who will be missed by many. He has touched many lives and has left lasting impressions on many. May the Lord be with you through this journey.
Paul and Maria Moran
January 31, 2010
Ordners,
God bless you in quite possibley the roughest time you will go through as a family. Matt and Jason we are thinking of you ........ some great men lost a great brother. I hope you can find peace in your faith and family.
Mary Beth Shoemaker (Poe)
January 31, 2010
To the Ordner's
May God be with you all , My prayers are with you all
Mary Beth (Poe)
Shoemaker
Jeff & Sara Stepp
January 31, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Roy and Betty Bailey
January 31, 2010
Dear Tom and Sue and Tommy's Brothers and Sisters,
Our hearts ache for you and for his extended family as you live through this terrible tragedy. The obituary is so well done that we feel like we knew him. You were blessed to have had him for 22 years. He surely was already ready for the glories of heaven, while the rest of us still have rough edges to be smoothed. Many people live their entire lives, never knowing such love and grace. That makes the hole in your heart even deeper and more painful. Please know that we are holding you in our hearts and prayer and sharing your sorrow.
January 31, 2010
Dear Ordners,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of grief.
Donna Bubash
Randy and Laura Niebrugge
January 31, 2010
Tom, Susie, and family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of grief. May the Lord be with you through this journey.
Ruben & Emily Boyajian
January 31, 2010
Only Faith, family and friends can help you carrying this cross . We are grieving and praying with you.
Roberta Wolf
January 31, 2010
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sharon & Mark Hampton
January 31, 2010
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Sara Chappell
January 31, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Elizabeth. If you need anything, please don't hesitate to ask.
Sara Chappell
Roy and Mary Reed
January 31, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you...you will be missed
January 31, 2010
Tom and family
I am thinking of you.
It is not just about waiting for the storm to pass---but, learning to dance in the rain.
Bill Lilly
Crestview, Fl
January 30, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you,May God be with you and comfort you.
Kenny and Robbi Stone
Effingham,Ill
Jamie
January 30, 2010
My thoughts prayers are with the Order family. May the lord be with you during your time of need.
January 30, 2010
Tom Susie and family
Our prayers and love to each of you in this time of grief.
Your Family from up North..Bloomington
Ken and Diana Donsbach
Ed&Annabelle Bales
January 30, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Ted Probst
January 30, 2010
miss ya buddy.....
DEBRA CORDES &JOHN HARMON
January 30, 2010
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2010
Andy & Michelle Voris
January 30, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.
Molly Probst Bravo
January 30, 2010
Many hugs and prayers to Tom & Sue, Jason & Lana, Matt & Wendy, Elizabeth & Bill, Chris & Christina, Alicia, and all those who adored Tommy as much as we did. I will miss you always! Peace and Love, your cousin, Molly
Nancy Williams
January 30, 2010
To the entire family
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you during this time. I am so sorry for your loss.
Nancy, Kimberlee, and Aleczander Williams
Marilyn Starwalt
January 30, 2010
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Chris Murphy
January 30, 2010
Tom, you are living every parents greatest fear. God bless you and your wife in this time. Peace be with you.
Cy and Lorraine Wieser
January 30, 2010
Dear Tom.Sue, Alisha and Family, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. May the Lord comfort you all.
Judy & Rick Wieser
January 30, 2010
Dear Tom, Sue & Alicia and family,
We are so sorry to hear about Tommy, we cannot fathom your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. We know he'll be greatly missed by you guys! Again, we're sorry for your pain. God be with you. Luv ya guys!
January 30, 2010
Ordner's,
I am so sorry for your loss. I know that Barry has welcomed Tommy into heaven also and, I'm sure, greeted him with a cold one. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Deana & Keegan Brueggeman
Fran & Gin Gardewine
January 30, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Misty Young
January 30, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jayne & Tom Young
January 30, 2010
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Summer & Joshua Young
January 30, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
January 30, 2010
Our hearts ache with this news. You and your family are in our prayers, especially for strength to get through these times. We send our deepest sympathy, and our love.
Rick and Diann (Donsbach)Bush
wendy miller
January 30, 2010
To The Ordner Family,
Tom and Susan , I can't begin to imagine the pain of losing a child. I am sorry sorry for your lost.
To The bothers and sisters,
I know how you feel. It was very hard for me for many years after my bothers death. As someone who as lost a loving bother the only thing i can say to you is to keep your faithin God and trust in him that he knows what he is doing and that he has a plan for all of us.
That is the only thing that help me and my family.
You all will be in my prayers. wendy (young) miller
January 30, 2010
We have you in our prayers.
Jason, Joyce, Aaron, and Hannah Wells
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