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Jason Kealey Obituary
He was born Jan. 17, 1975, in Elgin, to Cathy Jenkins and Rick Kealey. He grew up in Bartlett and Streamwood. He moved to Florida for a short time but returned to Illinois to be closer to his family. His family was his everything, and he let everyone know how important they were in his life. While in Florida, he started a career in printing, which he continued in Illinois.
He married April Newsom on Sept. 1, 2010, in Woodstock. He was happy and whole; he finally was home and very alive. He was full of life and living it to the fullest. He was deeply loved and always will have a special place in our hearts, "forever and a day." He was a treasured husband, loving father, cherished son and brother, a dear uncle and true friend. He will be greatly missed. His love will be felt in our hearts and souls forever and a day; may you fly free bird, fly.
He is survived by his wife, April; his daughter, Annastacia Slater; two stepchildren, Lena and Collin Hall; his mother, Cathy Jenkins; his sister, Starla Kealey; his half sister, Jamie Kealey; his brother-in-law, Francisco Villanueva; his nephew, Matheo Villanueva; his niece, Aliah Villanueva; Al Hildebrand, who was like a dad to him; his father, Rick Kealey; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Betty Jenkins in October 2008.
The visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 14, at James A. O'Connor Funeral Home, 11603 E. Main St., Huntley. Services and Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in his name may be directed to the family.
For information, call the funeral home at 847-669-5111.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Jason Kealey
lena hall
September 22, 2016
today has been so hard and i dont know why.. ive been missing you so much lately, more than usual and its killing me bc i just want you here to hold me and tell me everything will be okay.. i guess ill see you again someday.. see you in my dreams, dad. i love you with my heart and soul..
Loving Wife April Kealey
October 15, 2013
Jason.... Not a day goes by that we dont think of you. We miss you sooo much. Forever and a day Jason, I will forever love you
October 14, 2013
You have been on my mind a lot. I miss you. I have been dealing with alot of stuff. Some tough decisions...wish life was simple & that heaven had a telephone. Xoxox
March 20, 2013
Missing you dearly, still recall your face clearly. More memories than can be explained. Missing your smile & that genuine, one of a kind Jason laugh, as only you knew how to do it. My angel up High in the heavens with the Lord our God, which we studied together. Amazing what hands that life deals you sometimes. He called you home much too soon!!! Missin' you!!!
Cory Jenkins
February 14, 2013
Riding in your Green Honda Civic....
D Robinson
February 7, 2013
Gone But Not Forgotten
The years we've shared and memories we've made will go on and on. My heart hasnt stopped hurting since I found out you went away,and I've asked God time and time why couldn't you stay.So now that you're gone how can I forget..your smile, laughter, goofiness, scary movies, beautiful art work, love for kids... you are and will always be missed Jason.. xoxo
Kimberly Saeger
February 6, 2013
Jason was a great caring guy. He would always have scarey things in this room. He will always in my heart and missed. He was a great coz and love hangin out when younger but now he's somewhere were he can look down and be a guardian angle. Miss u lots
Tonya
February 5, 2013
Hey Jason, not sure where to start or what to say but felt I had to say something! You were takin to soon! An amazing, funny, loving person that will be missed by many! I knew your sister long before you and every time I see her or a post on her facebook, it instantly brings memories of you! Time here was to short but sometimes God needs special angels and you are definitely one of them! I am so sorry and hope it gets easier for your sister, wife, and mother! Your truely love and missed!
deborah jenkins-wrzeszcz
January 31, 2013
Being the youngest in my family I always wanted a little brother. Then Jason was born he stayed at her house alot n i got my wish. I love to take him my dog for walks. He would always look forward to me taking him to 711 for a Slurpee and candy. We had a special bond. His soulful eyes and infectious smile will always be embedded in my mind! Love your cool aunt debby! Xo
Cory Jenkins
January 31, 2013
Hey Jason,
Not sure what to write or where to even start. I hope you were listening during your eulogy I meant everything. There are almost too many memories to write, but at the core of every story was that we were like brothers growing up. The kind of stories and memories that I will Never Forget!! I still can't drive though Bartlett or Elgin without thinking of some kind mischief we got into. Miss you Cuz….
your loving wife April Kealey
January 17, 2013
Happy 38th birthday Jason
We miss you n love you. I hope your celebrating up above
January 17, 2013
happy birthday, jay! xoxo
Starla Your baby sister
January 17, 2013
Happy n-day big brother. I miss n love u sooo very much. I celebrated your life tonite without crying. High five to me!
Your step son Collin Hall
January 12, 2013
I miss u Jason we all wish we could see you one more time I remember when we lived in Woodstock and it was Christmas and I got a new hat and you said you were gonna take it from me. I also remember all the times you would play video games with me.
Your Lil princess Aliah Star ( his Little Starla )
January 12, 2013
I love you! I liked when u spinned me around and when u bought me toys. I miss u and when u took me and Matheo to the park!
Matheo Your best friend and only nephew
January 12, 2013
I really miss you Uncle Jason. I wish u could come back. You were the best uncle ever and I still love you soooooooo much. I remember when we played batman on the x-box a lot. I loved it. I wish I could see you 100 more times!
Jon
January 11, 2013
Jason and I hung out a lot when he lived with his Grammy on Sumac. Went to Sunnydale Elem. together. Also hung out with his cousins Jeremy, Kami, Cory, & Robert. Then come to find out my sister started to date his older cousin Scott. Used to talk about how it would be weird if they married that we'd be family. and sure enough they did marry.
Lost touch with Jay when he went to Elgin High. Cus I went to Streamwood. He was at Streamwood for a bit or saw him at when he worked at the arcade in Stratford sq. and gave us free games.
Even if we grew apart from each other I never stopped thinking of him and how he was. After I heard he passed I went to the wake. I couldn't get the strength to go up and do say a memory we had for everyone to here. I told myself if my mom passes ill get up and do a eulogy and actually read it in front of everyone cus I didn't have the strength to read it myself had the pastor read it.
Then after I left the wake I call my mom to tell her about the wake cus she knew Jason really well to cus he was over everyday and her and I talked for a hour and mentioned if I or my sister died before he shed be heartbroken. Then few days after she had to stay in hospital for a few days and the 2 weeks after that my mom was rushed to the hospital and died on Feb 2 on the blizzard day. And I got up and did the eulogy for her and it was the hardest thing I ever did.
Jason will always have a place in my heart.
Lynsey R
January 11, 2013
I'm lighting this candle for not only Jason but for his beautiful sister Starla and his mother... I pray they keep their faith and Keep strong thru these horrific times. RIParidise Jason. You will be missed. I didnt Know u personally, but I do know,ur memory will be kept alive thru your sister <3. Please, visit her in her Dreamzzz...
Ethan Millan
January 11, 2013
Starla as much as you guys always talk about Jason and how amazing he is. I wish I could have met him. He seems like a great guy.
your loving wife April Kealey
January 10, 2013
I remember the first time I ever saw Jason...his smile was contagious...the day we got married mom took us around the square honking her horn and Starla was hanging out the window screaming they just got married! Jason was so embaressed and happy! Jason always said he would never get married...but we had such a pure and strong love...I'm soo grateful for the time we had....It hurts so badly that your gone. Today is 2 years since you been gone but it feels just like yesterday....please Jason...watch over us...we all miss you and love you...forever and a day
Naomi montgomery
January 8, 2013
Jason will always hold a place in our hearts we have so many meomeries stories that there's not enough room but I will say it was a true blessing having u in our lives R.I.P Jason
Your Lil sis Starla
January 8, 2013
One day I was laying in my bed and my mom was at work and Jason was there with me. I saw a huge spider crawling towards my bed(I am petrified of spiders n centipedes). He killed it but still I couldn't go to sleep. So he poured baby powder all around my bed and told me that any creepy crawly won't pass that line cuz they were scared of the powder. Then he layed with me until I fell asleep. He was the best brother any one could have. He was 10 1/2 yrs older than me. So that made him not just my big brother but a father figure. I miss n love u Jason Michael Kealey! U will always b with me and I know ur watching me and smiling down on me always! I love u!!! :)
b
January 8, 2013
it was too soon, cuz,, but at least you had grammie up there waiting for you,, now my moms up there with you guys,,,, shes prolly takin pictures of you like she did when you were real little (some of us werent around yet =) you certainly made her smile,, you made everyone smile,,,, thanks for pullin my hair when we were kids (you know what i mean =) love you jason,, see ya again someday
Naomi Briggs
January 7, 2013
Jason will always be loved and very missed.when I first met him it was though my girl Starla she was dating my brother so at the time I had such a big crush I was feeling the swag the heart and the fact we were all going to take over the world getting it in parting like rock stars never had a boring moment there are so many stories memories moments that we all shared together it was just a blessing knowing u and loving u R.I.P. Jason still remembering your smile
Terry Hebenstreit
January 7, 2013
I knew Jason since he was in diapers......he was alway quick to smile. His life was not always easy. I hope now he is a peace.
Lynsey Schultz
January 7, 2013
Jason,
I didn't know you for very long, but in the short time that I did know you I can honestly say I am blessed to have known such a wonderful person. You had a way of surrounding those around you with love and happiness, and whenever I was with you I always had a smile on my face. I always knew I was in good hands when I was with you. I am like family to Starla, and I could tell that meant I was like family to you too, because from the moment we met I felt like a little sister to you. The world needs more people like you in it, and I am so deeply saddened that you had to leave us so soon. I know you had more planned. But you know, only the good die young and God obviously needed you badly otherwise he wouldn't have taken you. I love you and miss you dearly, and I know you are up there smiling down on us as we continue on our journeys through life. You are the true definition of a great brother, son, friend, husband and we were all lucky to have known you. Keep shining down on us!!
Your sis Starboo
January 7, 2013
Jason Micheal Kealey
~1-17-75 to 1-10-11~
Your Lil sis Starla Kealey
January 6, 2013
I miss u bro. Sometimes I'll b chillin n I feel like u should b calling me or walking through the door at anytime.....but then I realize that u won't be and still I bring in this new year still missing u as much as I did last year. I've realized that that will never change. My heart will always hurt for you Jason. I miss u dearly and eternally. Matheo and Aliah keep u alive. They both speak of u all the time! They will never forget u! How could anybody forget u. I love u n I miss u ~always n forever~
Stephanie Bruckner
January 4, 2013
I am truly & deeply saddened to find out today of Jason's passing. You will be greatly missed. Thanks J for the memories & the laughs. I will always remember your smile.
kris mcmullen
December 10, 2012
jason we were such good friends for so long and i think of you so often when i talk or reminisce about old times. what a horrible loss the world had when you left. you've touched the lives of so many and definitely mine. i miss you daily and know that you were taken way too early. bffs brother always and we will see each other again one day. you will never be forgotten, in my heart, thoughts, or words. God i miss you brother......
Your loving wife April Kealey
December 4, 2012
Missing you terribly :( i will love you forever and a day
Lena Kealey
November 16, 2012
Hey dad so I'm in science and I'm bored and I started thinking of how much I miss you. I wish you were still here. We always talk about how much we miss you! I love you dad. <3
October 31, 2012
No one can ever or will ever compare, nor hold a candle to you. You had a one of a kind personality. I still think of you alot. Your memory& name gets brought up a whole bunch. I will never forget you, but I do miss you like crazy. Hope to see you again soon in a dream. What was with the last dream? Had me thinking hard for days!!! Miss you & I'll love you forever & always.
your loving wife April Kealey Love you forever and a day
July 14, 2012
Jason, my love, its been 18 months....we all miss you so much. our hearts are still mangeled....our souls are still shatered....and some days, things just dont matter. i think about the very first time we met, you walked in and never left! we became best of friends and soul mates. our hearts became one. you took my breath away....i look at our photos of us together and think about the times we shared....and how much you cared...i remember the color of your big brown eyes, the looks you would have on your face! i remember your smell and your touch....the way you used make mee feel! you truly made my heart heal....but now my heart aches daily i loved you the minute i met you and im still so very proud and honored to say that i am your wife till we meet again my beloved husband fly freebird fly
Your Loving Wife April Kealey
May 14, 2012
Its so strange...the feeling i get....i feel like your gunna come walking thru the door at any minute sayin whats up baby.....i miss you soo much my heart hurts....i know your never coming back....but even after 16months of you being gone.....the nitemare still doesnt seem real....i love you Jason Michael......forever and a day
Your Loving Wife April Kealey
April 17, 2012
Thinking of you.....we love and miss you my love forever and a day
kris mcmullen
April 12, 2012
damn missing you bro
Your Loving Wife April Kealey
April 11, 2012
Well my love...yesterday was exactly 15 months since you passed away.....I miss you soo much my heart hurts....I know we will meet again....the hard part is waiting for that moment to come....I think about you alllll the time. I yearn for your kiss and your touch. Its soo hard living without you. You will live on forever in our hearts and souls Jason. You will never be forgotten......Ill love you forever and a day my beloved husband
Your Loving Wife April Kealey
March 26, 2012
Jason my love....I just want you to know we love you and miss you!!! I wish you were here....please stay with us baby
Your loving Wife April Kealey
March 15, 2012
Jason, you are on my mind....I remember our "sessions" we used to have!! lol...Man what I'd give just to see you one more time. I'd sell my soul to the devil himself just to hear your voice, feel your touch, hear you say say "baby have I told you yet today....." I love you Jason, with all my heart and soul. We all miss you terribly. Just know that there isnt a moment that goes by without a thought of you!! I remember you giving me butterfly kisses!! Im sending my love to you baby.....please be with us.....
Your Loving Wife April Kealey
March 10, 2012
Jason, today is 14 months since you have been gone, we miss you terribly. You are always on my mind, in my heart and in my soul. We miss you soo much. I know one day we will meet again...and then we can start our life for eternity together. I love you Jason Kealey Forever and a day as we promised each other. Stay with us always and watch over us Jason. Till we meet again my beloved husband
Your Loving Wife April Kealey
March 1, 2012
I miss you soo much it hurts..I just want you back. Ill love you forever and a day
Your Loving Wife April Kealey
February 21, 2012
Spent the weekend with your family...It always feels good to be with them. Never be the same without you here tho...We talked alot about you, sharing stories and smiles!! We miss you sooo much baby...There are so many good memories...I think God everyday we had together. I know you are still with me and the kids and your family and friends. I feel you with me Jason. I dream about you all the time, I love our talks we have in my dreams...they seem soo real, and its as though you are still guiding me! I hear you whisper in my ear at times telling me you love me....I miss you soo much Jason. I cant wait til we meet again so we can finish our life together....I just want my husband back :(
I will love you Forever and a day, as we ALWAYS said.....Fly free bird....FLY
Your loving wife April Kealey
January 22, 2012
Jason, my love, all I have been able to do is think about you...I miss you soo much...and Lena is soo lost without you...please my love be with all of us...stay with us...we love you Jason forever and a day....till we meet again...
brandi
January 17, 2012
happy birthday jason,, love you
keyanna daniels
January 15, 2012
even tho uncle jason i barley kno u i still love u n i now kno ur in a better place now god will take good care of you
love u uncle jason
January 10, 2012
Jason, I am so thankful for the time we had with each other....today is the hardest....It has been one year today since you were taken so suddenly....its not fair, you are supposed to be here...with all of us.....every morning I wake looking for you, then i realize, and reality sets in, and i just cry....I went to your families house today, i am so greatful you left me with them...we laughed, we cried, took pictures, thought about you, shared storied and shared love....it was very uplifting...ur presence is sooo strong my love, we all feel you with us...you were my best friend, my soul mate, and my heart...i never loved a man as much as i loved you!! i wish heaven had a phone, id call you right away, i wish heaven had an elevator id ride it just to hug you, and most of all i wish heaven had a staircase, id run a 1000 miles just to kiss and hold you....you showeed me love like no other....im soo lonely without you...it may be a year but it feels just like yesterday.......we all miss you soo much my love....we made vows together and i will be a Kealey forever and a day....i know you are flying free my love....soar high, and be with us Jason....please be with Lena for she misses her daddy, plz be with Starla for she misses her big brother, plz be with matheo and aliah for they mis their uncle j, plz be with mom for she dearly misses her son, and plz jason be with me....for i miss my husband, Love you baby, forever and a day......
Megan
January 10, 2012
I wasn't going to do this, but I think I should.
Jason, you were my best friend for so many years. I put you on that bus going back up north, thinking that we could get things together and come back stronger. I never saw you again. The pictures, letters, and drawings from that part of our lives will never be tossed. I am grateful that you found someone to share your life with. You were a great person on the inside, which is what most people saw. Your eyes told it all.
To J's family. I never got to know most of you. We always lived to far away. I hope that he is always in your hearts and that he lives within all of us daily. I really think he was put here for a reason and that we can all learn from him in one way or another. I am so sorry that he was taken so soon. No one should have to bury their son/brother/husband without really being able to share their lives together. I know I will always remember him. He is a part of my history as well as my future.
lena hall
January 10, 2012
Jason you were my best friend and now your gone i dont wanna face the fact that your gone but i have to...i need a dad so much i dont want another dad i want YOU and i love you...love ur daughter <3
Angie & Jason
Angela Gervasio
January 9, 2012
Jason was like a the brother I never had growing up. He was always making people laugh. He will truly be missed. Love Always Angela Gervasio
Lena Hall
January 9, 2012
Jason I need a daddy i really miss you I cant belive tomorrow will be a year sence you passed away you were my best friend you and your family were the best thing to happen to us i miss you LOVE YOU FOREVER
starla kealey
January 9, 2012
Love u bro
starla kealey ur starboo
January 9, 2012
i miss u j unbeleivably!!! u have no idea my heart still hurts all the time but i hold strong for our fam. i know i gotta take care of mom n make sure she is ok cuz without u she is missing a part of her. please help her find the peace she needs i know ur looking down n trying to help her. it will b a year tomorrow u left us and yet my heart still feels as heavy as before and heavier this whole christmas new years now ur death date tomorrow then ur b-day i just miss u sooooo much i wish i could change the world!!!!
FireCracker
January 9, 2012
I try not to cry about your departure, but when I think about how you left and how I never got to say goodbye, I cant hold them back. RIP Jason.
Thank you for being a big part in my life.
Jamie Kealey
December 20, 2011
My Loving Brother....I don't know even where to start... I am so broken inside because I just found out a couple months ago.. No one wanted to be the bad news person considering my circumstances... I wish we would of have more times together.. I love you so much and it still doesn't feel real to me...Starla if you read this please please call me ....317-397-6797.. Jason, I love you and miss you so much... It hurts me so bad that I didn't even get to say good-bye... I can't even type anymore..so I love you and will write later... Love you....Jamie Kealey
Your Loving Wife April Kealey
December 11, 2011
Well baby...I cant believe its been 11 months since you have been gone....You are very missed by many people, every second of every minute of every hour of every day...I will love you forever and a day...and Jason I cant wait to see you at the cross roads my love...We know you are watching over us...Just always be with us baby...you were taken way to young...I cant help but to sit and think about your laugh, or the look in your eyes, the smile that never ends...Your gestures...your swagger...Ive never loved a man like I love you...I will always love you...and miss you...you made so many people in your life, smile. You were contagious...I think God for everyday that I did share with you...and for letting me and the kids into your heart and your life...Im proud that you married me, Im proud to be your wife...and I will forever be a Kealey!
I wish I could just hear your voice...It still feels like its a dream and that your just away but your coming back...its so hard to face the truth everyday...I wish I could wake up and have you back...but its not a dream...Stay free my love...I hope you are soaring high!! Never walk in front of me, never walk behind me, only walk beside me....You are greatly missed....love you forever and a day....
Chicago, IL
November 9, 2011
Chicago, IL
November 9, 2011
November 2, 2011
Pictures are all we are left with, as well as the memories of your signature laugh & beautiful smile. There are more days in between thoughts of you now, but you frightened me a few weeks ago. Talking about seeing you and actually seeing you are two totally different things. Scared the crap out of me. Hope your Mom and Sister are doing alright. I know how close you all were.
You are missed dearly & loved very much. Keep that smile on...I'll never forget.
Jason and Mom on Jasons 35th birthday...Jan 17, 2010
November 1, 2011
Starla and Shaun
November 1, 2011
Starla and Matheo at Jason and Aprils house....Brrrrr its cold outside
November 1, 2011
Jason Kealey right after he said 'I Do" Sept. 1, 2010
November 1, 2011
Your Loving Wife April
November 1, 2011
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There are moments in life when you wish you could bring someone down from Heaven. Spend the day with them just one more time, give them one more hug, kiss them goodbye or hear their voice again. One more chance to say I LOVE YOU. I love you Jason Micheal Kealey Forever and a Day my beloved husband
Your Loving Wife April
October 15, 2011
I cried when you passed away. I cry today still. Although I loved you dearly, I couldn't make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands at rest. God broke my heart to prove to me he only takes the best. Put this on your status if there is someone in heaven you miss everyday I love you Jason Micheal Rip Jason Kealey
Its been 9 months...although it feels like yesterday...I miss you and love you with all my heart and soul...fly free bird...fly
Your Loving Daughter Lena...
September 28, 2011
If flowers grow in heaven Lord, then pick a bunch for me.. place them in my fathers arms and tell him they're from me. Tell him that I love and miss him, and when he turns to smile, place a kiss upon his cheek and hold him for awhile ... Rest in Peace Dad
Your Loving Wife April
September 21, 2011
Keep this rose going for anyone in heaven that you've loved and lost but never forgot ?
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Baby you are not forgotten. We love you and yearn for you every minute of everyday...Forever and a day my beloved husband...fly free bird flyyy
Your Loving Wife~April
September 11, 2011
Jason, 8 months ago you were taken from us...Too soon. There is not a moment that goes by that your not on my mind...I think about you every minute of every day...We ALL miss you, cherish you, honor you, yearn for you, talk to you daily, and WE LOVE YOU JASON MICHEAL KEALEY!!! FOREVER AND A DAY!! I know you are still with us...everywhere, all the time. WATCH OVER US MY LOVE....GUIDE US....Fly free bird, FLY!!
Your Loving Wife April
September 6, 2011
Jason, we miss you soo much my love...I cant wait til I get to see you again...It will be a reunion that will last an eternity...I love you Jason Kealey...My beloved Husband...Forever and a Day Baby
My heart aches every minute of every day....missing my Husband
August 17, 2011
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Your loving Wife April Kealey
August 14, 2011
Each time they say your name
A tear forms in my eye
How can I be happy
If all I seem to do is cry?
You wern't supposed to leave me
This has to be a dream
I cant accept your absence
And take goodbye for what it means
You left me lost and broken
I still can't find my way
Months have passed real slowly
But it's harder every day.
I thought you were forever
You promised you would stay
Every time I love someone
They get taken away
None of this should have happened
Your place is next to me
I am not going to listen
The hurt will forever be...
I will never forget you
Though we are far apart
I miss you Jason Kealey
And love you with all my heart....
August 12, 2011
Your step kids love their daddy Jason
August 12, 2011
Id give anything to kiss you again
August 12, 2011
Favorite picture ever... Love you Bro
August 12, 2011
And the other Family!
August 12, 2011
The Family
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Sept 1, 2010
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Mom birthday 2010
August 12, 2011
LOVE YOU BRO
August 12, 2011
Wuzzzzzzzzzzzzz up Bro! Happy birthday Jason!
August 12, 2011
I DO!!
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Christmas Eve 2010
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Smile Jay!
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Starla and matheo
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Just chillin
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ours hearts beat as one
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Smile!
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Jason, his wife april and his step daughter lena
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