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Margeau Stumphauzer Obituary

Margeau Nicole Stumphauzer, age 29, entered into eternal rest with her Lord and Savior, Sunday, September 25, 2011 after a long and courageous battle with a lifelong illness.
Her kindness, generosity, wit and playful spirit will be remembered by her loving family, friends, and the many lives she touched along the way. Her smile was contagious despite her suffering and her unconditional love was and will always be an inspiration.
Margeau is survived by her parents, Ken and Gail (nee Celano) Stumphauzer, of Vermilion; brothers, Ryan Stumphauzer, of Miami, Florida and Ken M. Stumphauzer, of New York City, NY; sister, Kelly (nee Stumphauzer) Draga, of Amherst; niece, Lily; nephews, Cullen, Evan and Ashton Draga; grandmother, Kathryn Stumphauzer, of Elyria.
She was preceded in death by her brothers, Chad Douglas and Gregory Brent Stumphauzer; grandparents, William Stumphauzer, Joseph and Rose Celano; and aunt, Carolyn (nee Celano) Feuerborn.
The Stumphauzer family will receive friends on Friday, September 30, 2011 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. in the Dovin and Reber Jones Funeral & Cremation Center, 1110 Cooper Foster Park Rd., Amherst where a "Sharing of Memories" service will take place at 8:00 p.m., following the visitation. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, October 1, 2011 at 9:30 a.m. at the Church of St. Peter, 3655 Oberlin Ave., Lorain (PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH), Rev. Fr. Craig Hovanec, Pastor, will officiate. Private family interment will be held at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Margeau to "Margeau's Free to be Fund" c/o Common Ground, 14240 Baird Rd., Oberlin, OH 44074, which will sponsor an annual Women's Day of Healing.
Online condolences may be left for the Stumphauzer family at www.dovinreberjones.com

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Published by The Morning Journal from Sep. 27 to Sep. 29, 2011.

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Nanette Mahony

September 23, 2020

I still often think of Margeau especially in the afternoons. How blessed we were to have shared some moments of soft light with her. Prayers and blessings to the family. Nan Mahony

Debora Bradley

September 21, 2020

Some people come into our life and add footprints on our heart forever; Margeau did just that. Her kindness was a bright light that ignited love. ❤

Jeremy Winter

September 21, 2019

Miss you Margeau.

October 2, 2011

Dear Ryan and Family,

You are in my thoughts and prayers. Please accept my condolences.

-Lisa Blanford

Kristen (Foil) and Jeff Holowicki

October 2, 2011

Ryan and Family,
We are very sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Aliya Rednour

October 1, 2011

Stumphauzer family-
I'm so sorry for your loss, margeau means alot to my family and i she was always there for us, she took care of us as if we were her family, she treated me like i was the little sister she never had. I will always remeber her, along with her smile and the jokes she shared with me. I learned alot from the 4months she lived with us that to always love yourself for who you are, and that as long as she was around there was nothing for me to worry about. She is always in my memory and has a special place in my heart. One thing i will never forget is how we both would stay up all night and play the wii and do just dance, we also both had dimples and she told me that , "when i was born the angels from heaven came down and put them there and said i was the most beautiful baby alive" i miss her so much my prayers go out too you guys.
I love you all. If you need anything my mom is just a phone call away.

Bethany and Tony Hall

October 1, 2011

Margeau has a special place in our hearts forever. It was an honor to have her in our lives. There are so many wonderful memories that were shared. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Barbara Wilford

September 30, 2011

Gail,
I am so sorry to hear of Margeau's passing. I will always remember her laughter and smile when we were sitting on the patio in at the hotel in Arizona. My prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.

Meaghan Burns

September 30, 2011

Ryan,

Sincerest prayers extended to you and your family as you heal together.

September 30, 2011

Dear Kelly and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I hope for peace in your hearts as you heal from this pain. God bless you all.
Shellie Hambly-Saiz

Melinda Klundt

September 30, 2011

Margeau's smile, laughter, and spirit are forever imprinted in my heart. I am so sorry for your loss and will keep you and everyone around you in my prayers.

Christian Giardini

September 30, 2011

Dear Stumphauzer family,
I am very sorry to learn about your loss. I remember the days I spent working with Margeau at the marina, she always had a great spirit and was someone everyone enjoyed being around. She will be truly missed. Please know you are in my prayers.

September 30, 2011

The Schwinn and Dayka Family were very sad to hear of the passing of Margeau. We were recalling painting the world pumpkin for Mrs.Soeders class at
St.Peters and then remembering how much work it was to do another school project!Margeau was a wonderful spirited woman, may she find peace.
In our prayers, Lara, Benjamin, Hannah and Suzann.

Audrey Black

September 30, 2011

I remember Margeau at LCHS being filled with spirit and enthusiasm. My sincerest sympathies to Gail, Ken, Ryan and your families. God be with you and comfort you all.

Jennifer Massimiani-Dillon

September 29, 2011

Ryan,

I'm so sorry to hear about Margeau. I can't begin to understand your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Amanda Boyd

September 29, 2011

Margeau was a light in whatever room she joined. She will be missed and remembered with wonderful memories. aoe

Gina Smith

September 29, 2011

Dear Ken, Gail and Family, please accept my deepest sympathies for the loss of your beautiful and precious daughter Margeau. I only met her a few times...a beautiful shining star of person she was and will always be remembered as such.

Dennis Balogh

September 29, 2011

Ken & Gail,
I am sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family. Please accept my condolences.

Rachel Marino Vital

September 29, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. I went to school with Margeau at St. Peter, and I have such wonderful, vibrant memories of her through the years. She will be missed.

Amanda Jacoby Gunter

September 29, 2011

My thoughts and prayers go out to your family during this time of loss. I have known Margeau since Kindergarten. Through the years I got to know how funny, honest and beautiful she was. God Bless.

Jane Barnes-Gli

September 29, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. As a parent, it is hard to imagine what a difficult time be.

Melissa Goodell

September 29, 2011

I will never forget Margeau calling me wildabeest and "roaring".. we had so much fun together.. if not a little trouble when together. She was such a free spirit. Your family and you, Margeau, are in my prayers and heart.

Nikol Cullen-Stout

September 28, 2011

Margeau your beautiful smile & kind spirit will be missed by more people than you will ever know.

Stumphauzer family - My deepest condolences to your entire family. May your fond memories of Margeau comfort you in the days ahead. God bless you all.

Vanessa Suico Teodoro

September 28, 2011

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Meghan Olmstead

September 28, 2011

It's been more than a day since I found out, but I still don't know what to say. Margeau was such an amazing, beautiful, hilarious person--so full of spirit and adventure. She will be greatly missed. AOE

Debora & Jack Bradley

September 28, 2011

Dearest Ken, Gail & Family,
We are embracing you with Love & Light at this difficult time. I had the privilege of knowing beautiful Margeau from Lorain Catholic where I was Asst. Soccer Coach with Fr. G. She was filled with an abundance of love, compassion and high energy. I had many warm and fun conversations during the soccer season with her. Margeau had a life force that lit up a room when she entered: her beauty, authenticity, compassion and big heart was transparent. I feel very privileged to have known Margeau personally. She now has left this earth & has gone on in her spiritual journey. Please know that your loved one touched my heart and will be remembered with Love. Wishing you faith, strength & peace !
The Bradley Family

william puskas

September 28, 2011

May you rest in peace and blessing be with the family,William Puskas&Missy Medina(nee)Puskas Springhill,Fl

Monica (Roesel) Argenti

September 28, 2011

I'm so sorry for your loss and I will never forget what a beautiful person Margeau was. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Rebecca Schue

September 28, 2011

Gail, Ken, Kelly, Ryan and Kenny I am so very sorry to hear about Margeau passing. Hopefully knowing what a beautiful and caring person Margeau was inside & out can bring some peace to you & your family. My thoughts & prayers are with you all during this very difficult time.

Jennifer Hunt

September 28, 2011

I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Margeau was the first friend I made at Lorain Catholic. I remember being in vollyball try outs our freshman year and not knowing anyone. Margeau went out of her way to make friends with me and I will always remember her as that caring, hilarious, sweet girl who was a friend to everyone.

September 28, 2011

Dear Gail and Family,

When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure.

Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.

We are thinking of you druing this difficult time.

Dennis and Pam Friess (Rotonda West, Florida)

LYNN ZALESKI SEDIVY

September 28, 2011

DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOU GAIL, KEN AND FAMILY...PRAYERS AND DEEPEST THOUGHTS

Jaclyn Bradley Palmer

September 28, 2011

Margeau was a beautiful light who shined so brightly. I will always remember her smile and spirit. My heart goes out to her family. It was truly a blessing to know her.

krystal draughn

September 28, 2011

My thoughts are prayers are with you. I feel blessed to have known her. She was a wonderful young woman.
Krystal Draughn

Nick Brusky

September 28, 2011

My deepest sympathies go out to the Stumphauzer family. I grew up with Margeau when I went to school at St. Peter. She always was so energetic. There is no doubt that she lived her life to the fullest and made a great impact in her world. She will be missed by so many.

September 28, 2011

gail i am so very sorry to hear about the loss of your beautiful daughter. god bless you and your family and my deepest sympathy to all.
patti johnson
i worked in rehab at autumn aegis for many years..

god bless you

Jessica, Riley, and Devyn Cochran-Goffee

September 28, 2011

My heart is broken for your family. Margeau was so funny, beautiful and passionate. She will always have her own special nook in our hearts and memories because there will never again be someone like her. We were blessed to have known her.

Erica Candelario-Pabon

September 28, 2011

My deepest sympathy and prayers to the Stumphauzer family at this difficult time. Margeau may you rest in peace.

September 28, 2011

Dear Ken and Gail,
You have our deepest sympathy. We will keep your family in our prayers.
David and Pat Hammer

Aimee Gerovac

September 28, 2011

The Stumpahuzer family is in my prayers. God Bless.

Chris & Brandy Kelly

September 28, 2011

We send our deepest sympathies to you and your family. Our prayers go out to The Stumphauzer family

September 28, 2011

Dear Gail and Family, We are devastated to hear of the passing of your daughter. Please know that our thoughts and prayers join the many with whom you have all come in contact. May the Lord's Peace comfort you in the times now and to come. Blessings to you, Judd and Kim Stephenson

Jim & Helen Goldyn

September 28, 2011

We are sorry beyond words at the loss of your daughter. We are praying that your family will be surrounded by God's comforting love and filled with the peace that only He can give.

Natalie Smith Cordy

September 28, 2011

So sorry to hear about Margeau. I've known Margeau since we were 5 yrs old and she was always full of smiles and laughter. She will truely be missed. My prayers go out to the Stumphauzer family.

Joyce (Siss) Guardado

September 28, 2011

To hear of Margeau's passing brings such sadness to so many. She was a character! She enjoyed pulling your leg and then with that twinkle in her eye she just dared you to laugh with her. I fondly remember her as a student at Lorain Catholic and still chuckle at some of her entertainment on the soccer field. I really, really loved knowing her.
Sincerely,
Joyce

Catherine Bartek-Woskobnick

September 28, 2011

We are devastated by your loss. You now have an angel in Margeau. The Bartek and Woskobnick Family are here to support you and provide you with love. Our prayers are with you. Catherine Bartek Woskobnick

September 28, 2011

Gail my deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. I too know the loss of a child and no one will ever know the deep pain in your heart. May God grant you the strength during these difficult times. My prayers will be with you all and I miss you and the good days we shared together.

Nancy Bonzar

Mary Louise Shores

September 28, 2011

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Noelia Nodal

September 28, 2011

Our love and prayers to the entire Stumphauzer Family, especially my dear friend Gail. Our hearts are broken as well and we love you and are praying for you during this difficult time. Noelia "Nouie" Nodal and Family

Natasha Reidy Daina

September 28, 2011

My sympathy to your family in this time of great loss. Margeau and I shared the same birthday and it was a pleasure getting to know her while attending LC. My prayers are with you. Memory eternal!

Tracy Sommers

September 28, 2011

We little knew that morning that
God was going to call your name.
In life we loved you dearly.
In death we do the same.

It broke our hearts to lose you.
You did not go alone,
for part of us went with you
the day God called you home.

You left us peaceful memories.
Your love is still our guide.
And though we cannot see you,
you are always at our side.

Our family chain is broken
and nothing seems the same,
but as God calls us one by one,
the Chain will link again.


I am So Sorry for your loss, I Too have Lost a Child at the age of 7 to a life long illness. My heart goes out to the whole Family. I went to High School with Kelly.

Dennis Balzer

September 28, 2011

Ken, Gail and family.....we are so sorry to hear of the loss of your daughter. Please know that you are and will by in our prayers always. "In my Father's house there are many dwelling places...I will come back again and take you to myself, so that where I am you also may be." Dennis & Judy Balzer

Jeremy Winter

September 28, 2011

I am truly sorry for your loss. I knew Margeau while attending the University of Akron. She was one of the nicest people I have ever had the pleasure calling a friend.

Joseph and Debra Calabrese

September 27, 2011

The Stumphauzer Family, I am deeply and sincerely sorry for your loss. I know your hearts are broken. The love of your family and friends will help you through this difficult time. I remember Margeau as a young energetic child full of life and love! I can see her lovely smile in my minds eye. She visited with us often at birthday parties and gatherings outside in our end of Timberview Dr. That was a great neighborhood for kids to grow up in! If I remember correctly, she was the youngest in your family and she and Amy Lugar always dropped over to add their special brand of fun to the mix. Margeau obviously became a beautiful young woman who made you proud. I am so sorry for the loss of your child. You have my heartfelt and deepest sympathy. How do you mend a broken heart?

nikki kovacs-faria

September 27, 2011

Prayers to your family and may you rest in peace!

Hilary Burge Olexa

September 27, 2011

So sorry for the Stumphauzer's loss. The family is in our prayers.

Tammy Hylton

September 27, 2011

Gail, Ken and family...I I truely and very sorry about your loss. Please have peace know that she is at peace with Our Lord and Savior. I pray that God will give your family strength and understanding throughout this time in your life..Margeau was a truely beautiful and amazing girl and she his now and angel of God who will continue to be with you forever....I love you very much Gail and I wish I could be with you during this time...please know that I am her if you need anything...I'm only a phone call away...love and prayers...Tammy Hylton

Casie Baun

September 27, 2011

Margeau you will be greatly missed by a lot of people! I know we haven't been close since high school but this is still a hard pill to swallow. Much love goes out to your family at this time. May you rest in peace.

September 27, 2011

My deepest sympathy in your loss. Prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Anna Marie Donley

Nan Mahony

September 27, 2011

Dear Ken, Gail, Kelly, Ryan, and Kenny - My deepest and hearfelt sympathy. I will always remember Margeau's smile and compassion for others. She blessed my classroom and life. My prayers are with your family. Nan Mahony

Jane and David Lugar

September 27, 2011

Dear Ken,Gail and family, you have our heartfelt sorrow for your loss of Margeau. We lived across the street from you and for many years we watched Margeau play in the yard and with the kids as a young girl. She was always happy and eager to please. We both are deeply sorry that your family is going through such a difficult time. May God be with you all. The Lugars Jane and David

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