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Brett Tolley Obituary

FISHER – Brett Warren Tolley, 25, of Fisher, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 17, 2008, in rural Fisher.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, May 21 at Lux Memorial Chapel, 1551 East Grove Ave, Rantoul. Rev. Terry Cooper will officiate. Burial will follow at Willowbrook Cemetery, Fisher. A fellowship meal will be held at the Rantoul American Legion.

A visitation will be held from 5 to 8 on Tuesday at Lux Memorial Chapel.

Brett was born July 13, 1982, in Glendale, Ariz., a son of Timothy J. Tolley and Renee Schoonover.

He is survived by his father of Urbana; his mother and step-father, Renee and Gene Schoonover of Fisher; five sisters, Alicia (Jim) McCoy of Fisher and Alana Schoonover of Fisher, Eden Tolley of Paxton, and Serena (Josh)Day of Noblesville, Ind., and Jeannie Rager of Mahomet; three brothers, Garrett and Landon Tolley both of Paxton and Donald Schoonover of Rantoul. He is also survived by grandparents and relatives in Indiana, Illinois and Florida, as well as 10 nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his grandmother, LaWave Kidd.

He was a 2000 graduate of Rantoul Township High School. Brett was employed by MSC Excavating, Champaign. He enjoyed golf, fishing and baseball. He was the typical outdoorsman. Brett enjoyed playing on the Rantoul Pool League.

Brett was truly loved by his family and will be greatly missed.

Memorials may be made to the St. Jude's Children Hospital.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The News-Gazette on May 19, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Brett Tolley

448 Entries

Heidi Drake (Hodgson)

May 13, 2020

How has it been 12 years?! We miss you down here! I sure hope you enjoyed that World Series a few years back! Cant wait to have baseball start their season! Go Brewers! Xo

Andrea Wolf

June 18, 2009

Hey Brett,

I can't believe it's been a year already. It still seems like it was just yesterday that I found out and was searching the newspapers looking for some explanation of what happened. If it feels that way for me, I can only imagine how fresh it must be for your family. I hope that time will make the pain easier to bear, but time will never find you forgotten. Look out for us all, and you are always in my prayers.

June 17, 2009

Hi sweetie--it's Aunt Jennie--and i know u know that--I Love You and you will always be in my heart--i have the orange flower in the window and it will always be there--it's very bright--just like your smile and your heart--i love you and i know your always with me--Love and Kisses Always Aunt Jennie

Gene Schoonover

June 16, 2009

Well son, It's been over a year since you left us. I think of you often and miss you always. I laugh at the good times and smile at the bad. I didn't write in this book until now but I wanted to close it out. There was nothing I had to write that I couldn't just say to you. Please watch over your mother always. Love and thoughts about you always. Dad (Gene) PS I know you would love my party room and cabin as I know you are always with us when I am in it.

Renee Schoonover

June 16, 2009

My beautiful baby boy, The pain from losing you will never go away and the hole in my heart will never close. You are with me always until I breathe my last breath. I love you always. Mom

Renee Schoonover

June 2, 2009

Hi Precious Son, You would have been so proud of Beth. She is a very beautiful young woman. I know that you was laughing about her hat. It was so neat. I know that you was iwht her on her special day. I could feel you all around. She has a good head on her shoulder and I wish her so much luck with her nursing studies. I miss you so much and love you. I will be closing this book out probably in the next week. Till I see you again----with all my love Love mama

Renee Schoonover

May 30, 2009

Hi Baby, I made it through this first year but I was the hardest year of my life. There is not a moment that goes by that you are not o my mind. I see you everywhere, when a young man drives by with a white hat on, when I see a young couple together, when I see certain truck, and especially when I close my eyes. The first year without you I had to do it my way and I know that you wouldn't want me to go on with the tears and heavy heart everyday. I am going to remember you with a smile and not a tear, with a happy heart and not a heavey heart. I talk of you often and you are alway with me. I just miss you so much. I love you with all my being. Love mama

renee Schoonover

May 18, 2009

My precious Baby Boy, A year since you walked through the front door, a year since I felt your hugs and kisses, a year without your beautiful smile, a year without you. I am learning to cope with life without you but the pain and emptiness I feel will never go away. There is so much that you never got to do---your trip to Florida, to take a ride on an airplane, to find that one special person, to have your twin boys. So much life still left to live. So many words that I still had left to say to you, so many events to celebrate with you. You are my precious baby boy and I miss you so much. I remember so well the first time I held you and the last. I want to thank you for 25 years of precious memories. Memories that I visit everyday of my life. Brett, no matter what I was always proud to have you as my son. I was always proud of you, maybe not with everything you did, but very proud and honored to have you as my son. No mother could ask for a more loving son than you. I will always treasure the last words we had---you gave me a hug and kiss and told me you loved me and I told you I loved you. I am so glad that we had the relationship that we did. I am glad that we could have our disagreements and not let it come between us. I see you in everthing I do and everywhere I go. You will always be with me and I look so forward to the day that I can be with you again. I know that you are looking down on all of us with all your love. I took care of you for 25 years now God will take care of you until we are together again. I wish you happiness still now and it may sound strange but I still worry about you. About your happiness, your health, everything that a mother does. It will never go away. I will be closing this daily journey in this book with you soon but will still write you often in my journal. I will visit with you daily and talk just like we did with your daily phone calls. Until I am with you again--all my love to my handsome son---love your mama

Brooke Wolken

May 17, 2009

Oh Brett... It has been a rough weekend for me! You have not left my mind for a minute. I can't believe a year has passed...I miss your smile and your laugh. You left us all with such great memories and words could never describe how much you are truly missed. You will always have a special place in my heart!
Love you

Brooke :)

Renee Schoonover

May 16, 2009

Good Morning Brett, I remember this morning so well a year ago. You came in with your big smile, took a shower, ate breakfast with me, played with Reeses and took some paperwork over to Alicia at Casey's. You was so upbeat that day--so happy-talked about Beth a little and told me you didn't have much planned for the weekend other than coming over here to help us with putting the pool up and helping Gene with something. You asked if I was going to fix breakfast and I said of course. You called at lunch just to say hi and told me you loved me. That was the last time I heard your beautiful voice. Words can not explain what a parent goes through when they lose a child, especially a mother. I wish I could have helped you more with your troubled times, I always wanted you to see a counselor about your anger. But I will always remember that you loved me and I know you knew how much I loved you. I continue to make tributes in your name to St Jude on each special occasion and I have make a contribution in your name to the WGNN radio station who is putting up a tower. It's a christian station and I think you would have liked that. I remember the time you was talking to me about Clint and how he seemed happy and that you would like to have what he has. You even talked about church and your beliefs only a few weeks before the accident. I now look back and realize that you was looking for something or maybe trying to tell me something. I am sorry if I didn't help any but I think you found your answer and I know that you are above looking over us. I love you with all my heart. Love mama

renee Schoonover

May 15, 2009

Hi Baby, I miss you so much. It just seems like yesterday you was walking through the front door with your big smile saying hello. There was so much more I wanted to say to you but I am glad that you and I had the kind of relationship that we did. I always knew that you loved me and I am glad that you was not afraid to show your feelings. You don't know how many times I relie all the hugs and kisses between us. Words can not express my feelings only know that I love you. Love mama

Renee Schoonover

May 14, 2009

Hi Bud, Well we hear on the news this morning that our campsite got hit with a tornado last night. They showed some pictures on the news this morning but we didn't see our cabin. I guess Gene will run down today and check it out. I hope that we didn't get too much damage. Other than that not much else going on. I love you and miss you. Love mama

Renee Schoonover

May 13, 2009

Morning Bud, A rainy start to the day. Had the kids over last night. Ethan is getting so big and going through that phase of not hugging as much. He is growing up so fast. I think Leah is going to be tall. She is so cute with her expressions. I miss you and am finding it hard to face this weekend--your angel birthday. It's like living in a bubble for the last year and thinking and looking at the front door and just knowing that you will walk thru it. Everyone misses you so much and I love you dearly. Love and kisses---love mama

Renee Schoonover

May 12, 2009

Hi Baby, worked on the project Only 1 1/2 frames left to go and then it will be done. It is turning out ok. Now I hae to find another project to work on. Gene and I tried to work ont he pool but you hae to get n to really get it scrubbed down and it is a little too cold. This weekend it is suppose to be up in the 80's so hopefully it will be warm enough. Worked int he garden some yesterday and so far everything is coming up pretty good. I love you and miss you. Love mama

Renee Schoonover

May 11, 2009

Hi Precious. Went to the cabin and had a nice time. It is so relaxing. We came home yesterday and then went to Alicia's. Gene cut down the stump out her back door some more but the tree was just a little too wet. He will have to finish it up when it drys out some. Then Jim cooked out for us mother's and we had a nice time. I enjoyed being with the family. At the campsite I went up in the air on (I don't know what you call it) but it has something like a go cart engine and you sit on it and then it has a parachute and it take you up in the air. It was so neat and can get up to 10,000 feet. Gene wouldn't go up on it and neither would Alana. Sissy's!!! I know that you would have and that you would have loved it as well. I loved it! It was a great Mother's Day present. I guess the only thing left is to jump out of a plane---NOT! I'm off work today and have alot to do. Gene and I are going to mess around with the pool and some other things around here. I missed you so much yesterday. Wish with all my heart that you was with us. The only thing that would have made my day the greatest would be for you to be with me. I love you and miss you. Love mama

Renee Schoonover

May 8, 2009

Hi Sweetheart, Alicia and the kids came over last night. Didn't do much other than eat pizza. I just wasn't much in the mood to celebrate anything. I guess I spoiled Alicia's surprise for me. She sent flowers to my work and I wasn't there. I'm going to go today before I leave town and pick them up. She was so excited about it and I felt so bad. I actually thought that she had forgot me! She is so busy taking care of the kids and I am so proud of her. I just wish I could help her out more. I love you and miss you and will visit before I leave town today. Love you mama

Renee Schoonover

May 7, 2009

Hi Baby Boy, I sure do miss you today. It is hard to celebrate my birthday without one of your special cards and little gift that you always got me. I read last years card over and over. I wish everyday that this didn't happen to you. I wish you was with me everyday. I miss your daily calls, your smile, the way you always commented on the way your clothes smelled after I would wash them, your little compliments, I just miss everything about you. But most of all I miss your kind heart, your daily hugs, and you. I will have my special time with you today. I love you and miss you. Love mama

May 6, 2009

hey there! i miss you more than words can say, lately everything has been reminding me of you, My mom was even wearing a pair of ur sweatpants! i just started laughing b/c i could only imagine what you would say, or start flirting with her like u always would! This month is always going to be hard for me, i miss you so much! Love you Ugly :)

Renee Schoonover

May 6, 2009

Hi Baby, Got the last of the garden in last night.We cut down on the tomatoes and put in other items. I guess we will be doing alot of canning and freezing veggies. Gene is going tot he cabin tomorrow and I will go down Friday after Alana gets out of school. I wish Alicia and them would come up but I think they may have other plans. Hopefuly the weather will be nice. Busy day at work today so I'll have to get there a little early. Love you and miss you. Love mama

Renee Schoonover

May 5, 2009

Hi Bud, Got to go to some seminar today in town. Some of them are fun and some of them are so boring. Hopefully this one will be fun. Other than that not much else going on today. Sort of strange being home on Monday nights after all those weeks of bowling. See ya in a little bit. Love mama

Jamie

May 4, 2009

I thought I saw Brett tonight. I was watching tv and there was a man who looked just like him...*sigh* Brett had such a great smile. Just wanted to let you know I am thinking of you always and esp. this month. I am sure the one year mark will be difficult for all of you. Thoughts & prayers.

Renee Schoonover

May 4, 2009

Hi Bud, Boy am I sore. I did too much manual labor----this od bodies not use to that. Not much today at work. Everyone is out of town and I will be ther by myself---I love it. I can get so much more done. No bowling tonight! Don't know what I'll do with all my time. I'll be out to visit in a little bit. Love you with all my heart. Love mama

Renee Schoonover

May 3, 2009

Hi Precious, Had a nice time at the cabin only I worked too hard. About one more time getting thing fixed the way we want it then we won't have to do much but go down and enjoy. We are going down over Mother's Day. Just don't want to stay around the house much. I thnk of you alot and all the cards and little gifts you gave me. I have each and everyone of them. I kept all the cards from you and sis. Also each item both of you gave me. The weather was nice over the weekend and looks like ti will be a nice day as well. See ya later. Love you so much Love mama

Renee Schoonover

May 2, 2009

Hi Baby, We are going to go to the cabn today. In fact we are going to leave soon. They took the rain out of the forcast so it should be nice---maybe a little wet and chilly but nice. Wish you was here to go---I know that Gene can use your help assisting him with some of the repairs. But Alana and I do our best and what we can't help with he gets some there to help. Igot my card box out the other day--the one that I have kept every card and paper that you and your sister have given me as well as the grandkids. I was reading some of the birthday and mother's day cards from you. Each one brought back a special memory. I miss you and will visit with you before we leave town. I love you---Love mama

Renee Schoonover

May 1, 2009

Hi Baby, We had some pretty good lightening and thunder last night. Of course Reeses was a big baby about it. He got his haircut yesterday and looks so much better. I guess he does need to lose some weight. Before I just thought it was he hair. Other than that he is doing ok. You dad's birthday is this weekend. This month will be had on all of us. I love you and miss you. Love mama

Renee Schoonover

April 30, 2009

Hi Baby, This has been a lousy week weather wise. Nothing but rain. Hopefully this weekend will be nicer. I am really dreading the weeks coming up. I have the cards you gave me on my birthday and mother's day and read them all the time. Brett, I love you so much and my heart aches everyday for you. You are always in my thoughts. I miss you and love you---Love mama

Renee Schoonover

April 29, 2009

Morning Sweetheart, This weather is so dreary. Makes you just want to be lazy. Went to the doctors on Monday for test and now it's the waiting game. Unless it's something very serious I won't get the results for 2 weeks. Not much going on. Gene fixed the golf bag that you dad got you. Hopefully it will work. I'll see you in a little bit. Love you mama

Renee Schoonover

April 28, 2009

Hi Baby Boy, Had a nice time last night. Our ladies bowling team came in second. Alicia got some awards for a 500 series and 200 game. Then we ladies went out to eat and had a very nice time. I had a fun time bowling but glad that it is over with for the year. A busy day at work. I am the keynote speaker at the Ethnic Day program tonight at work and a lot of meetings today at work. And that's that for the day. Other than my visit with you. I love you and miss you. Love mama

Renee Schoonover

April 27, 2009

Hi son, What a beautiful weekend, except for the wind. We got alot accomplished inside the house ande in the yard. The pool is just about at the temperature that you can go swimming. Once the heater gets working and we do it the way you are suppose to do it the temperature should be just right. I can't wait. Last night was our last Sunday night bowling and tonight is the last for Monday. Other than that not much else going on. Alicia is making Gene supper tonight and we girls from bowling are going out to dinner. I love you so very much and miss you. Love mama

Renee Schoonover

April 26, 2009

Hi Baby, Got everything and some more done what we wanted to yesterday. Today is a catch up day for me with housework and other little things. Tonight is our last night bowling on Sundays and tomorrow is the last for Monday's. I am ready for it to be over! Other than that not much else going on today. I ran into Levi's mom and she and I was talking about losing a child. She said that it is going on 5 years since her daughter. I told her that she and you are probably hanging out together watching over us. I miss you and love you. Love mama

Renee Schoonover

April 25, 2009

Hi Precious, What a beautiful day yesterday and today. I have a busy day--taking Reeses to the vets for his shots and he seems to be having a problem breathing so I want to get him checked out. Then later in the week he goes for a haircut. Then I have to go and sign up a person for Avon, go shopping to get some pants that fit, and then out to dinner. I have lost 27lbs and most of my clothes are really not fitting anymore. I could get away wearing them bfor awhile but ot anymore. Other than that not much else going on. I miss you and lofe you. Love mama

Renee Schoonover

April 24, 2009

Morning Bud, Boy yesterday I was so tired and this morning I still woke up tired. Not really sleeping too good during the night. I guess tonight I will have to take a sleeping pill. We still haven't decided to go to the cabin. We'll probably wake up Saturday and decide to go then. If we don't go then Gene will ge teh garden plowed and wil probably get it in. I am at 26lbs lost! I am going to have to go get some pants to fit as most of them are way tooooo big. I miss you and love you. Love mama

Renee Schoonover

April 23, 2009

Morning Bud, Today should be warmer than tomorrow. Not much going on today so hopefully aftr wrok I'll be able to do some walking or ride my bike. more than likely I'll ride out to see you tonight as well as visit you before I go to work. Gene is talking about going to the cabin Saturday morning. We'll just spend the night and then back home on Sunday. Once Alicia gets some vacation time we are gong to take a trip to visit Grandma Kidd's site. I miss you and love you. You'll always be my precious baby boy. Love mama

Renee Schoonover

April 22, 2009

Hi Brett, Well we has rain/snow mix and now today up in the 70"s. By this weekend it is suppose to be in the 80's. I can't wait! We are going to hook up the heater to the pool and start on the garden. Looking to go to the cabin hopefully next weekend. I miss you and love you and will se you in a little bit. Love mama

Renee Schoonover

April 21, 2009

Hi Bud, Suppose to have snow today! Can you believe it! Then later up in the high 70's low 80's. Not much going on today. I am going to Paris, IL to assist Tanya with some outreach and recruiting for the next class. Ethan is getting so big and reminds me of you so much. He has alot of your mannerism that it's like looking at a minny you. I miss you and love you. Love mama

Landon Tolley

April 20, 2009

hey bro, it feels like so long ago that weve hungout together! i miss thoughs times man! i went to fisher on easter the other day and me and my girlfriend sadie came by and saw you for about a half an hour! its hard sometimes to go and see you because everytime i jus want you to be right there next to me! i went to go see renee and alica and the kids on easter to but they werent home. i miss you bro! so much! i love you man!..Landon ur favorite little bro! haha

Renee Schoonover

April 20, 2009

Morning Baby, A rainy day today and it was so beautiful outside n Saturday. But they say that later this week it is suppose to get in the 70's. I really need to start working hard on losing the next 25 lbs. With the warmer weather I hope to do more walking and bike riding. I miss you Brett. There is not a day that goes by that you are not in my thoughts. It seems that everything lately reminds me of you. I'll see you in a little bit and love you with all my heart. Love you mama

Renee Schoonover

April 19, 2009

Good Morning Brett, It was a beautiful day yesterday and I worked outside all day. Got the mulch down around the flower beds, moved the log pile to behind the garage, helped Gene work on the lawn mower for the cabin, put the lights up on the umbrella, and just enjoyed the great weather. I am going to make an appointment for Reeses--he has to get his yearly shots and it seems like he is having difficulty breathing so I want to get him checked out. When I visited yesterday I took the Easter decorations off. I bought a flower arrangement for the accident site which I am going to try to get there and put up today. I miss you so much Brett and wish you were here. My heart aches everyday for you. I love you so much. It was prom night here last night. It got me thinking alot about you and Beth. The girls that I saw looked so pretty. It had me remembering your prom and Clint's tux. All you boys looked so handsome and the girls looked so pretty. I remember Alicia's prom. She looked so pretty in her dress. I am so proud of both of you and love you both so much. I don't understand why this had to happen but we will be together again one day. Until then I have all these beautiful memories. Thank you. Love mama

Renee Schoonover

April 17, 2009

Hi Baby, The concrete is done, now we have to get the dirt back around the edge of it. It sure looks nice. Hopefully next week we can get the yard grated and leveled out then that should do it for this year as far as the yard goes. I will be working in the flower beds this weekend. I wish you was here to help with the landscaping or just to be here with me. I miss you so much and love you. Love mama

Renee Schoonover

April 16, 2009

Good Morning Son, They have the places formed to pour the concrete and the yard is a mess. They should pour the concrete today and then hopefully next week we can get the yard grated out and leveled. This weekend I am going to work in the flower beds and get them ready as well as the flower pots. I love you and miss you and wish each day that you was here. Love you much. Love mama

Renee Schoionover

April 15, 2009

Hi Sweetheart, Not much going on. Ahey are suppose to start the concrete work today. Talked to Aunt June last night and she said that she did an Easter lily for you and mom at her church. I thought that was very nice and thoughtful of her. I think of you everyday and there is no a day that goes by that I don't cry. I wish so much that you was here. I miss you so much and love you with all my heart. Love mama

Renee Schoonover

April 14, 2009

Morning Bud, I hit my half way mark and have lost 25 lbs. Only 25 more to go! I am going to have to go and get new pants as most of them are really big. They didn't get to start the concrete work since it rained so much yesterday. I guess they are going to have to wait until it dries up some. I just wish they would get it over with. Saw Cody yesterday while I was talking to Nettles. He says that the company is having some problems and he doesn't even know if he will be working there this summer. Nettles is enjoying his new baby girl. I can see him just spoiling her. His face just lits up when he talks about her. You would have made such a great dad. I sit and dream of it alot. Wondering who you would marry, how many children and so on. I miss you so much and love you. Love mama

Renee Schoonover

April 13, 2009

Morning Baby, Leah spent the night last night and Ethan came over this morning. I am going to do my Avon and then play games with him on the playstation. It is a rainy day and aI should be able to get some things done in the house today. Other than that not much else going on. I love you and miss you. Love mama

Renee Schoonover

April 12, 2009

HAPPY EASTER BRETT! Got back just a little bit ago. Had a nice relaxing time. It was the best sleep that I have had in a longtime without taking a pill. Gene and I was talking about how much you and your friends would have loved the cabin. I can just picture you there. Well, we are going through another child learning to drive but I don't know if I'll make it. Really a little hard with her and the concept of driving. If the kids want they are going to come over tomorrow. Sometimes they are bored, especially Ethan so he may decide to go to Kids Club. We are getting the yard ready for them to come in and tear it up for the concrete. Once that is done then we will get the yard done. It really needs to be leveled out. We officially opened the pool today. It is filled up and all the chemicals and the pump running. Now all we need is warm weather. I'll bring the kids up to see you tomorrow. I love you and miss you. Love mama PS Did you like the Easter basket?

Renee Schoonover

April 10, 2009

Hi Baby, Go figure when I get ready to go to the cabin it's raining. Hopefully it's not down there. It was a nice relaxing night last night being here by myself. But I sure do miss everyone. I fixed your Easter basket and will bring it by today and you'll be the first place I go when we get back in town. I miss you my baby boy and love you. Love mama

Renee Schoonover

April 9, 2009

Morning Baby, Did real well at the Business Expo yesterday and had alot of fun. Gene and Alana are leaving today for the cabin and I will go up tomorrow. I couldn't get off work today. So I have the house to myself and will just relax--no cooking! I hope the weather holds up. I'll sit with you some before I leave and you know that I will stop to see you the minute I get into town. Wish you was with us as I know that you would really love the cabin. It is so relaxing there and so much to do. We are right on the river where it is not deep and you can actually see the fish swim by you. I'll write you all about it when I get back. I love you and miss you. Love mama

Renee Schoonover

April 8, 2009

Hi Bud, Today is Rantoul's Business Expo and I have a booth in it for Avon. I enjoy this and it is alot of fun. Gene is getting items ready to take to the cabin tomorrow and I will go down very early Friday morning. It will be ice but we have some work to do. The people we bought it off of didn't take good care of it. But it's not too much. Still waiting on the warm weather!!!!! I love you and miss you. Love mama

Renee Schoonover

April 7, 2009

Hi Baby, Got a dentist appointment today--UGH! I know I'll have follow up ones since I am having problems with this one tooth. All the snow is gone and it is suppose to be a little warmer today. Almost done with the second part of my project. Only 2 more parts to go! It is coming together so nicely. Not too bad of a job. I just wish I could take it with me to the cabin but there is too many parts. Other than that not much else going on today. I miss you and love you. Love mama

Renee Schoonover

April 6, 2009

Morning Sweetheart, I feel so much better today just very tired. I guess it is going to take a few days to get my strength back. A busy week this week. We refinanced the house for at a lower mortgage rate and will close on it today. Then tomorrow the dentist, Wednesday I have a booth for Avon at the Business Expo, and then Friday I leave for the cabin for Easter. I think tht we are going to come back home late Sunday and if I am not too tired I think that I'll watch the kids on Monday. Ethan and Leah are growing up so fast. I want to enjoy them and not miss a moment. I'm really looking forward to his football games this year. Can you believe that it snowed last night! and they say more today. I am so ready for the warmer weather. Better get moving as I am not moving too fast. I love you and miss you. Love mama

Renee Schoonover

April 5, 2009

Hi Baby, I hope you gave grandma Kidd a big hug and kiss from me on her 91st birthday. I really miss grandma and she loved you so much and worried about you all the time. I remember she made me promise to watch out for you as she was always worried about you. She loved you so much and was always concerned about you. I had a nice visit with you yesterday since I didn't get to see you for a few days. I felt much better yesterday. I was even able to help Gene with the pool and some other things outside yesterday. But it took alot out of me. I even rode the bike to see you. Not much else going on today. Trying to move around more so that I can go to work tomorrow. We will be going to the cabin over Easter. I will visit before I go and you will be the first place I go when we get back. I love you and miss you. I love you so much. Love mama

Renee Schoonover

April 3, 2009

Hi Bud, Still home sick. It seems like I am living in the bathroom. I am going to try to get out to see you today. I found one of the songs that was played at your visitation. It is hard to realize that it has almost been a year. I miss you so much Bud. I love you with my whole being. Love mama

Renee Schoonover

April 2, 2009

Hi Sweetheart, Well I guess April Fool's was on me as I went home from work sick. I have spend most of the day either in the bathroom or in bed today. I feel lousy. Hopefully by tomorrow I will feel alot better. I'm sorry I didn't get out to visit with you today. It makes me feel down when I don't but I know you understand. Cargo is here doing some plumbing work. We had the outside pipe to the pool freeze this winter and crack. So while he if fixing that Gene is having him put a faucet in the front. He looks good, got his license and said that all his roommates have moved out. He says that he is trying to keep busy and work to make the bills. Other than that not much else today. I miss you and wish everyday that you was here with me. I love you. Love mama

Renee Schoonover

April 1, 2009

Hi Bud, APRIL FOOLS DAY!!! Miss not pulling one of my pranks on you. Not much going on. I not feeling too good this morning. A little upset stomach but I'll still try it at work. You know me--hardly ever taking a day off. Gene says that I need to take time off but there is always so much more work to do when I get back. Plus I want to save my time just in case I have to get that operation. I don't go back to the doctors until later this month and I probably won't know anything till mid May. Coffee is done so I'll close for now. I love you and miss you. Love mama

RENEE Schoonover

March 31, 2009

Hi Baby, A rainy day today. I am trying to get rid of a sinus headache. It seems like the weather is changing every 5 minutes and play havoc on me. I am almost to the 25 lb mark of losing weight. I am feeling so much better. Now if I can just get Alicia and Gene to quit smoking I would be happy. Both of them smoke so much, especially Alicia as young as she is. She even has one of those smokers thing of clearing her throat. I don't think she realizes that she does it. Plus she is starting to have a little cough. Of course Gene just needs to quit. Well not much going on. I love you and miss you. Love mama

RENEE Schoonover

March 30, 2009

Morning Bud, Gene got to feeling a little better last night but he didn't go bowling. I should have stayed home the way I bowled! Didn't do much yesterday. It was mor loike a lazy day. Of course I go back to work and the weather warms up. Go figure. We got the chemicals and stuff to open the pool up. If this weekend is nice we'll take the top off and see what it looks like. Couldn't get Matt to come and do the yard do I guess Mo is going to do it. Gene is having the concrete done in 2-3 weeks and once that is complete the yard will get done. Well, the coffees done so I better go and get me a cup and start to get ready for work. I miss you and love you. Love mama

RENEE Schoonover

March 29, 2009

Hi Bud, Well it did snow last night and is still snowing. It's suppose to stop soon and not stick. Gene is sick witht he flu. I just hope that I don't get it. Not much going on today. I am going to spend some me time and then work some on the project. I miss you and love you. I'll be out to visit a little later. Love you and miss you with all my heart. Love mama

RENEE Schoonover

March 28, 2009

Hi Baby, They say we are suppose to get snow today!!! I sure hope not!!!! Gene and I got new glasses yesterday. Gene's look the same but mine is different. They look nice--Gene picked them out. Other than that there is nothing else going on today. I have to deliver some avon, sign a person up as a representative and grocery shopping. I think tonight we are going to see if Alicia and them are busy and if not get toghether to play cards or games. I'll visit with you in a little bit and love you. I miss you so much. Love mama

RENEE Schoonover

March 27, 2009

Hi Precious, I was thinking of you alot last night. You was such a good baby. In fact both you and Alicia were very good babies. I took the day off from work and Gene and I are going to town. He has a list a mile long of stuff to get for the house and I'm just going to keep him company. Still a little too chilly outside to do much but it is getting warmer each day. I miss you so much and love you. Love mama

RENEE Schoonover

March 26, 2009

Hi My Baby Boy, Didn't walkl ast night as it was still just a little too chilly for me and plus I got my Avon order last night so I worked on that. Not much going on today. I am taking off tomorrow and Gene and I are going into town. I love you and miss you. Love mama

RENEE Schoonover

March 25, 2009

Morning Bud, Curtis and family came up last night--a friend of his passed away. It's nice having family around but not under those reasons. It's going to be a busy day at work today. I don't mind as it seems to make the day go by faster. If it doesn't rain tonight, Reese's and I will be gong for a walk. I have passed the 20lb mark---only 30 more to go! Other than that not much else going on today. I miss you and love you. Love mama PS I moved the Easter Bunny but Alicia and I had a good laugh at it. I wish you was here. Love mama

RENEE Schoonover

March 24, 2009

Hi Bud, I took Alicia to see the Easter Bunny I put on your site and she had a really good laugh. I'm going to move it today but thought that it was a cute joke for you. I bet you are really giving it to me but I do know that you are laughing and you have that smile on your face. We always had so much fun with the decorations around the house so why not now?! I miss you so much and can't believe that it has been 10 months. I wish so bad that you was here with me and I miss you so very much. It doesn't get any better, the hurt is still very deep and the tears come everyday, I love you and miss you. Love mama

RENEE Schoonover

March 23, 2009

Morning Bud, Got a cute little pink Easter Bunny that I put out at the accidient site. I got another cute blue one for you and some tulips. I would sure love to be buying you other items other than to decorate your site. You know I love you so much Bud. It is getting hard each day with the date fast approaching. I still look for you each day to walk through the door or everytime my phone rings for it to be you. I miss you so much and love you. Love mama

RENEE Schoonover

March 22, 2009

Hi Baby, Alicia and I had a nice time last night. You can sure tell that she and I are not drinkers. Half a drink and we where done. Not much today, just doing some grocery shopping and maybe work some on my project. We have to bowl tonight and that should about to it for today. I'm going to get the Easter decorations for you but other than that it is a slow day. I miss you and love you Love mama

chrystie sebek

March 21, 2009

Brett- I had not seen you in so long and now I come to find out that you are gone. I will always have a place for you in my heart. You made me feel so special just to have known you. I will never forget your smile and how it made me feel. I will always remember the times I shared with you. Love always Chrystie

RENEE Schoonover

March 21, 2009

Good Afternoon Bud, I have been busy today. Finished spring cleaning our room and the next one is yours. I've been putting it off but I really need to get in there and go through some of your belongings. It will be hard on me but I feel it is time now to start. I may not finish but at least I'll start. Beth is wondering what we are going to do for your Angel birthday. I don't know if I'll be up for much. I know that I will spend most of the day with you but other than that I just don't know. Alicia and I are going out to dinner tonight and then to a Lia Sophia jewlry party at El Toro's. Free Margaritas!!!!!! Other than that we have been working in the yard some and Gene is getting set up for a poker game tonight. He fried up a bunch of fish as well. Gene contacted your boss Matt last year a couple of times and this year about coming over and doing the yard but he hasn't stopped by or replied so we are getting someone else to do it. We won't have it done until after the concrete work gets done. Gene is going to concrete the drive in front of the house, a walk way from the house to the garage and a little patio outside of the party room. I just hope they don't take forever and that they don't make much of a mess----you know how I am about my yard!!!!! Well, better get going and finish getting ready. I love you and miss you. Love mama PS Give Jim some good luck tonight as it is his birthday!!!!

RENEE Schoonover

March 20, 2009

Hi Baby, I did something to my neck the other day and boy does it hurt. Gene got me a new heating pad yesterday and I used it last night and it helped some but I'm still in some pain. If its not better by Monday I'll see a doctor. Other than that not much else going on today. A busy weekend----I'm still losing the weight---23 lbs so far!!!!! I'll see you in a little bit and love you. Love mama

RENEE Schoonover

March 19, 2009

Hi Bud, A little chilly this morning and not much else going on. I did something to my neck and I am in pain from my neck down my back. If it doesn't get beter by this weekend I'll have to thave it checked out. I made the flower arrangement last night to put on top of your stone. It looks pretty good if I say so. Well, better get going. I love you and miss you. Love mama

RENEE Schoonover

March 18, 2009

Morning Bud, What a beautiful day yesterday. Too bad I was stuck inside for most of it. Starting to do more around the house after work with it staying light longer and warmer. I am cleaning the items we had to take off while they cleaned the sites and other stuff. It is nice and peaceful when I visit you in the morning and late in the evening. Time to get going and take my bath and get ready for work. I love you and miss you. Love mama

RENEE Schoonover

March 17, 2009

Morning Sweetheart, Not much going on today--suppose to be up in the high 60's, maybe 70. And I'm stuck inside!!! Starting to get the yard cleaned up and I think this week or next we will be taking the top off the pool and getting it ready to open hopefuly soon. I miss you and love you. Love mama

RENEE Schoonover

March 16, 2009

Hi baby, Boy was it a beautiful day yesterday. Still a little chill inthe air but it was nice anyways. I did some housework, some business paperwork and then in the afternoon sat outside, Gene and I talked, and enjoyed the weather. I also cleaned the inside of the car. I'm going to hate being inside all week with the nice weather. Other than that not much going on. Alicia and I bowl tonight. I am going to put the decorations back on your site starting today. I got you a big shamrock tht is all glitterly for it. You really stand out! I am going to work on the Easter stuff starting this week for the accident site and you. I love you and miss you. Love mama

RENEE Schoonover

March 15, 2009

Morning Bud, Well, this year wasn't too bad with taxes, We stil ended up having to pay. He took care of fileing the appropriate papers with the IRS for you as well. We had already sent the certificate so it was just a matter of filling out the right forms. It was very hard sitting there and having him put the words on the paperwork and having to sign. It seems like you are being erased with just a stroke of a pen. Know this Brett, that you will be with me always and I will keep your memory alive. You was a very special son and a very special friend to many. My heart aches everyday without you and I long so much just to give you a big hug and to hear your voice. Soon this journal I write to eveyday will come to an end. But I will continue to write you daily as well as see you daily. I love you and miss you. Love mama

RENEE Schoonover

March 14, 2009

Hi Bud, Well today is tax day for us. I just hope that we don't have to pay again. I have Avon to deliver and other than those 2 things nothing much else to do. I am going to work more on the project. Gene makes fun of me with it. He keeps asking how many years before I get it done. Wish you was here with me. I miss you so much and love you. I could always talk with you and you always listened---that is one of the many things I loved about you. I miss you and love you. Love mama

RENEE Schoonover

March 13, 2009

Hi Precious, Well I just got finished with getting all the paperwork together to file our taxes tomorrow. What a job! Just got back from visiting with you and on Monday I can decorate again. I was off today to get things ready and not doing much else today. If I felt like getting dressed I would go to Champaign for dinner. Well, better get going. I love you and miss you.

Love mama

RENEE Schoonover

March 12, 2009

Hi Bud, Kalib was on the basketball team this year as the manager and they let him play in one game. He was so excited and tonight is their sports dinner. Alicia and the kids are going. It is still chilly here. Bring on the warm weather! I am taking off on Friday to get all the paperwork together to file taxes on Saturday. I won't have too much to get together as I try to keep items filed. But I do have alot for the Avon business. I really need to try this year to do better with my records there. I'll see you in a little bit and love you. Love mama

RENEE Schoonover

March 11, 2009

Hi Baby----Where did the warm weather go???? It is very chilly today but they say it is suppose to get warm by the weekend. We'll see. It rained pretty good last night so I imagine everything is soaked. They are cleaning up at your site and after this weekend I'll be able to decorate it again. It looks so bare without flowers. How are you doing? I think of you always and hope that you are fine. I miss you and love you. Ethan signs up this week for football. I don't know if Leah can do cheerleading this year or not. I'll see you in a little bit. Love mama

RENEE Schoonover

March 10, 2009

Hi precious, A rainy day today. Reeses is so funny---there is thunder and you know how he is in a story---scared! He is under my feet and wanting me to hold him. Some super dog he is!!!!! I finished the first picture frame of my project and am only waiting on the picture from Grandma Miller. Now to start on the second of the four frames. Other than that not much else going on. I love you and miss you more each day. Love mama

RENEE Schoonover

March 9, 2009

Hi Bud, I had a nice weekend. I wasn't home much and really enjoyed yesterday going to a sort of candle party with Sandra. Still dropping the pounds. I am over the 20 lb mark---(pat on the back). This week will be a busy week as I have to get the tax paperwork together to file this weekend. I don't know why I can't be more organized than I am with this. I start out the year good but about 2-3 months into the year I give up. I am going to really try this year to do better with it. I am going to visit a little longer today. My visit yesterday was cut short with the rain. I'll see you in a little bit. Love mama

RENEE Schoonover

March 7, 2009

Hi Bud, I miss you. I really miss talking to you about everything. It is warmer outside. We shut off the heater yesterday and last night and it is not too bad in the house. Maybe a little chilled but nothing that you couldn't throw on a little sweater until it warms up. I have to go into town and sign a woman up to become an Avon Representative and then get my weekly shopping done. So I should be away from the house much of today and then tomorrow I somekind of party to go to. It's not a candle party but something almost like it. I miss you soooo much and love you. Love mama

RENEE Schoonover

March 6, 2009

Hi Sweetheart, Alicia came home last night and picked up the kids. She said that she really enjoyed her class and she learned alot. The kids where so good and Gene and I enjoyed them so much. I am really going to hate it when they move away. The weather is warmer but it is suppose to rain all this weekend. At least that will give me a chance to get my tax stuff ready. UGH! and to work on my project. Grandma Miller is going to see if the golf course there has a picture of you. I have eveything I need to finish the project except for a picture of you golfing. I'll see you in a little bit. I love you and miss you. Love mama

RENEE Schoonover

March 5, 2009

Morning Bud, It is suppose to get up to 60 today! Finally some warm weather. But this weekend is suppose to be rainy. At least that will give me time to get our stuff together to file our taxes. UGH! I just signed a girl up as an Avon Representative taht went to school with you. She said that she stood in line for 3 hours for your visitation. She said that she never saw so many people and that you was just a very likeable person and that you had a magnetic personality that just drew people to you. It's nice to talk to people who knew you and to hear some of their stories. Josh and Tammy will be proud parents very soon. I am so excited for them. Well, better go and start moving around. I love you very much and miss you. Love mama

RENEE Schoonover

March 4, 2009

Hi Bud, I get the kids tonight to myself since Gene bowls. I am so tired but I think it's because I haven't caught up on my sleep yet from my trip. I talked to Alicia last night and she said that she really is enjoying her class. I am so glad that she is doing well at work. I am so proud of her and Jim. Well, better go and get reay for work. I miss you. Love mama

RENEE Schoonover

March 3, 2009

Morning Baby, It is suppose to be warming up this week but you couldn't tell it by me. Was a busy day yesterday trying to catch up at work. I didn't get to spend much time with the kids last night because I bowl but what time I did I sure did enjoy. It really does remind me of you and Alicia at that age. Other than that not much else going on. I love you and miss yo so much. Love mama

RENEE Schoonover

March 2, 2009

Hi Bud, I wrote you for the last 2 days--guess they didn't approve it. I miss you and love you. Suppose to be warmer this week. I can't wait! Alicia is off to Peoria all week for some school for work. We have the kids all week. Can't wait!. Reminds me of you and Alicia. And yes, Gene, is even bringing the dog down. I'll see you in a little bit. Love you mama

RENEE Schoonover

March 1, 2009

Hi Bud, I am glad to be back and to be able to visit with you. I missed you, Gene and the kids so much. I guess you have been watching the events around here. Oh well--another teenaget trying to prove something but going about it the wrong way. You and I had our days didn't we. All in all I still love all my kids and grandkids. I excited about next week and having the kids here all week. It will be like you and Alicia again. I think I really need it. I miss you and love you. We had to take everything off your site until after 15 Mar. It looks so bare but as soon as we can put it back on I will. I guess they roll the grounds and plant grass seed or whatever. I miss you so much Bud. Love mama

RENEE Schoonover

February 27, 2009

Morning Sweetheart, You was the first place I stopped when I got into town. I missed visiting with you each day and just talking to you. I had a nice trip to DC and I think we got alot accomplished but I sure was glad and happy to be home. I was so tired and my feet and legs hurt plus for the first time in years I have blisters! Ouch! Not doing much today but catching up on mail, Avon and just resting. I will be out to see you soon. I sure do miss you and love you. I brought you home a little sourvior like I always did. Love you--mama

Renee Schoonover

February 25, 2009

Hi Baby, Another busy day yesterday. I got to meet Julia Hough of Dancing with the Stars, Jeff Gordon, Dan Wheldon and Dale Earnheardt, Jr. It was a fun night and tonight should be just as good. They say that Lorenzo Lamas will be there--have to wait and see. Oh, Mr. Kennedy of the WWE was there last night as well. I am tired and my feet and legs hurt but doing ok. I am worried about Gene and can't wait to get back home. I gotta go and I love you and miss you. Love mama

Renee Schoonover

February 24, 2009

Hi Baby, We must have walked a 100 miles yesterday and it was soooo cold. But it was a good day. We saw 10 of our congressmen/women and today 4 more and then the 2 senators. Tonight is the big Gala event and then tomorrow sightseeing and the USO Awards. Then home. I miss our visits and love you and miss you. Love mama

Renee Schoonover

February 23, 2009

Morning Baby, It is cold here in DC. We had a nice flight and did a little sightseeing last night. Today we go meet with some Congressmen and women. By the time I get home I bet I will have walked about 100 miles as we walk everywhere we go here. You need to be with Gene right now and help us with this little issue. I'm just glad that Alicia was there to help him. I'm tired of it all and and done. I miss you and love you. Love mama

RENEE Schoonover

February 22, 2009

Hi Precious, I leave this morning for my trip. This will be the first time that I have not visited with you and to be missing 4 days is not something I like. But you will be the first stop when I get home on Thursday. I'll bring you a little something. I miss you and love you. Watch over the family while I am gone. Love mama

RENEE Schoonover

February 21, 2009

Hi Sweetheart, Busy day today with finishing up packing for the trip tomorrow, the jewelry party tonight and then Alicia and I going out tonight. I am having a hard time dealing with being not being able to visit with you daily. I have so much emotions inside since you left. I miss you so much Bud and love you. Love mama

RENEE Schoonover

February 20, 2009

Morning Bud, They say that we may get some snow today and that this should be the last snow this winter. I can't wait! Busy around here, getting ready for the Lia Sophia jewlry party tomorrow, then Alicia and I are going to play bingo, and of course making sure that Gene and Alana are set for food and everythig while I am gone next week to DC. I'll bring you a little something back like I also do. I miss you and love you. Love mama

RENEE Schoonover

February 19, 2009

Hi Baby Boy, Watched the kids last night and they were tired but we had a good time. Not much else going on today. Just getting ready for the trip to DC this weekend. I sure would love for Gene or Alicia and the kids to be able to go. They would enjoy it and I wish you was here to go as well. I love you and miss you more than ever. Love mam

RENEE Schoonover

February 18, 2009

Hi Sweetheart, It's been 9 months since I saw you walk through the front door but in my mind I see you everyday. It's hard Bud, going on with life, knowing yours ended too soon. I miss you so much and realize that in a few short months this book will end. I am going to get it printed but will continue to write in my journal. I love you so much and miss you. The kids will be over tonight for awhile. I enjoy them so much and love them so much. It will hurt me to see them move away but I know that Jim and Alciia have to do what's right for their family. I just don't like the idea of everyone moving away. I love you and miss you. Love mama

RENEE Schoonover

February 17, 2009

Hi BAby, I had to change my exercise routine around a little bit and boy am I sore. But I feel so good. I am doing great on the diet and working on my next 10 pounds. Of course when I have to go back to work it get warm. Go figure. Alana and I decorated your sites with shamrocks for St Patty's Day. You know that I will decorate your site just as I do the house. Other than that not much else going on. Getting ready to go to DC on Sunday. So far we will meet with 6 congressmen/women and the 2 seantors. Hoping that we will be able to tour the White House but the list is so long. We have a big formal event to go to one night and then the next day a big luncheon. I'm glad we don't have to pay for our plate because they start at $10,000.00 a plate! Hopefully we can get more support for our program. Well, better go and get finished packing my lunch. I love you and miss you. Love mama

RENEE Schoonover

February 16, 2009

Hi Baby Don't have to work today so I'm going in town to buy the stuff for the party this weekend. Alicia and I are hosting a Lia Sophia jewlry party and from the sound of it there should be around 20 people here. The theme is "a day at the beach". So we are getting little sunglasses, umbrella's in our drinks, little palm trees and stuff like that. It should be alot of fun. Then Gene is having his quarterly poker party with a fish fry and Alicia and I are going to go play bingo or do something. It's time to start getting active again. Took your Christmas flowers home and got the stuff to make your spring arrangement. I also bought the items to decorate for St Patrick's Day. I think today I will bring home your Valentine decorations. I alway decorate the accident site, too. Oh how much I miss you sweetheart. I love you so much. Love mama

RENEE Schoonover

February 15, 2009

Hi baby, Well Alicia chickened out. She said it was too cold. Gene said that she would but I thought that she would do it since the prizes where so great. I bought Gene a nice piggy bank that has I was born to be a Chicago Cubs fan. It is so cute and Alana got a very different looking birthstone necklace and then a heart necklace with a bracelet and earrings to match. We just had a lazy day, Curtis and Jessica came over just for a little bit instead of spending the weekend. We went out to eat just uptown here and then went to Alicia's and played cards until midnight. So it was a very nice day. I enjoyed my visit with you yesterday. I miss you and love you so much. Love mama

RENEE Schoonover

February 14, 2009

Good Morning my special Valentine, I sit here looking at this page trying to figure out how to express my feelings. This is hard for me because other than mother's day this day I know it was special for you. I have every card you and your sister have given me with all the notes on it what we did and what you got me. I remember fixing both of you your valentine presents---you kids always got some candy and something special. I enjoyed so much seeing your faces in the morning. You kids always made these days special for me. I am gong to keep busy today--I'm going to Alicia's and watch the kids this morning while she and Jim go into town for their "kissing contest". This should be good! If they happen to win they will get alot of very, very nice prizes. I'll visit with you when they get back. I love you so much my precious baby and miss you. Love mama

RENEE Schoonover

February 13, 2009

Morning Bud, We did great on our inspection--only one minor mention. I am sure glad it's over! Since we had to work yesterday on a holiday we got today off. I sure did need it as I am tired. Have alot I need to do around the house today and then deliver Avon. I have the card you gave me last Valentine's day and read it over and over. This is going to very hard on me as I remember you coming into my office last year and giving me the card and lunch together and I remember someohow I ended up paying for lunch! Thank you for so many precious memories. I love you and miss you. Love mama

RENEE Schoonover

February 12, 2009

Hi Bud, Had a nice night last night talking to Grandma Miller. The kids were over as well and Leah got a certificate for not missing a day of school. He is so proud of it! She made me a paper valentine and of course Ethan helped me with cooking dinner. I love when he comes over as most of the time I just tell him what I need done and he does it while I do other stuff. It's the last day of the inspection and this afternoon they will tell us how we did. As far as I can tell I did great. fBoy was it windy last night! I'll see you in a bit. Love mama MISS YOU

RENEE Schoonover

February 11, 2009

Hi Sweetheart, As far as we can tell the inspection is going great. It's a rainy day today---blah, but warm--Yah! Other than work, not much else going on today. Reeses looks so cute with his haircut. They cut him the same way you had him cut the last time you took him in. He turns 12 years old this month and is starting to realy show his age. He is starting to shake now and has to take a pill for his itching. But he is still my dog and is always with me. I just finished fixing my lunch and I better start tog et ready for work. Brett, I miss you so very much and I love you. Love mama

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