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Christina Kutuchief Obituary
Christina L. Kutuchief, 58, passed away on March 21, 2005, following a massive brain hemorrhage from which she never recovered.
Christina was a very special per son, and she will be dearly missed by her family, friends, students, and colleagues. She loved life and its abundant offerings, and she has positively influenced the lives of many in the world around her.
Christina was a graduate of Buchtel High School, the University of Akron, and Kent State University. She was a committed, dedicated, and caring guid ance counselor to students in the Akron Public Schools for 26 years.
Active, vibrant, and enthusiastic about good health, Chris loved exercise, nature, walking and hiking, and enjoying the parks, both locally and through out the world with her friends and family.
Christina was a loving and caring mother and wife. She is survived by her husband of 37 years, John; her fine young sons, Kyle and Carson; and her loving sister, Pam Winkler. She also leaves a loving extended family consisting of Katie Kutu chief, Richard, Becky, Brandis, and Britny Kutuchief, Betty Howell, Mike Smith, Amanda Smith, and Jenny (Kieth) Dershem. Chris will be dearly missed by her family, friends, colleagues, and students.
A memorial service in honor of Christina will be held on Sunday, April 3, 2005, at 3:30 p.m., at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Akron, 3300 Morewood Ave., Fairlawn; the Rev. Nancy Arnold will officiate. Following the service, family and friends are invited to gather at the church fellowship hall for conversation and refreshments.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Christina's name to the Unitarian Universalist Church.
Contributions received will be used to establish an appropri ate memorial within the local parks system.
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Memories and Condolences
for Christina Kutuchief
Clarence E Mains V.F.W. Post 1070
May 13, 2005
To the Kutuchief Family
We knew Christina through a scholorship we were setting up and she was such a great help in getting things started. Our deepest sympathy to the entire family. What a fine and lovely lady she was.
God Bless
anne carmedy
May 13, 2005
Dear Kutuchief Family,
Our son Kyle Carmedy was a student at North High School. Christina help him so much it was truely unbelievable. Her support, help and friendship to our entire family had truely made a difference in our lives. We were shocked to hear of her passing. What a void it must be to her entire family. God Bless you!
She will be in our prayers.
Anne - Terry and Kyle
Brandy Jackson
April 5, 2005
If there was ever a woman who made a difference in peoples lives, Mrs. Kutuchief was it. I am now a rising College Senior at Fisk University. But Mrs. Kutuchief was apart of who I am today. She was so kind, also had high expectations for me! I remember her saying once, "Brandy one day I want to read about your success story in the Newspaper" AS a political Science major, I am trying my best to live up to success. The main thing, is Mrs. Kutuchief touched so many especially my life
I can't really cry, because I feel she is ok!!! God Bless
Jacqueline Fitzgibbons
April 4, 2005
So very sorry to read about your loss. Tammy and I loved seeing your smiling faces in a booth at Fishers after a big walk or bike ride. I remember Chris telling me she started her career at Buchtel the year I graduated. So much fun to connect. Looked at my year book again. "Take out your clerical books girls" a phrase under her name and photo in the 1973 edition of the Griffins. Please know we are thinking of you.
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Barbara Redd-Lewis
April 3, 2005
John, my heart and prayers go out to you and your family during this difficult time.
George Farris "Buchtel '64"
April 3, 2005
My deepest sympathy to the family of my old classmate.
Ron Pitts
April 3, 2005
Dear John & Family,We extend our symtathy and prayers. God Bless You & Yours. She will be greatly missed.
Ron & Paula Pitts
Dwan Tschudy
March 29, 2005
WOW I live so far and yet I find out things! I just want to say that Mrs. Kutuchief was a very caring, loving, person! I remember walking down the halls of North High School every morning past her office where she would be standing, no matter how bad the day was she always had a smile on her face! Christina made my day every morning, I looked forward to her smile... She reasured me my day was going to be good by her smile! I will miss you! John hang in there bud its hard but with a little time to morn and your loving family you will be ok. I will pray for your family.. God bless you and your family!
Jen and Keith Dershem
March 29, 2005
We are so sorry about the loss of Aunt Chris. She will truly be missed!
Becky Yuschak
March 29, 2005
Dear John and Family,Icouldnt believe Chris is gone.She got me into Body Sulpting and walking.We will all miss her. The family will be in our prayers. Becky Yuschak
Rozlyn Hurns
March 29, 2005
Kyle- I admire your faith and strength. My heart and prayers go out to you and your family. May God continue to keep your family during this time.
Jo Ann & Marty Tackovich
March 29, 2005
Dear John & Family
We extend our deepest sympathy to you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Cecil and Judy Hembree
March 28, 2005
John,
We are so sorry to hear that Chris is gone. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Melissa Skidmore
March 28, 2005
Mrs. Kutuchief was the most sweetest, kindness, loyal, outgoing, and smartest woman I ever known. There aren't enough words in this whole world to decribe her. She was perfect. She still is. She kept me in school and pushed me to finish and get my diploma to start my life. She helped out all students who needed it. Even just to talk to. she would listen. My deepest sympathy goes out to all her family and friends. Mrs. Kutuchief believed in everyone. She brought the good out in everyone. She helped me and always said I would go far with my writing and poetry. She was always right. Mrs. Kutuchief, I will miss you and I look to seeing you in heaven. You are in our all hearts. Thank you for always caring and being right there for all of us.
Amy Major (Rowe-Baley)
March 28, 2005
John, Kyle, and Carson:
Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this trying time.
Octavia hardaway
March 28, 2005
I am so sorry to hear about Mrs. Kutuchief. Mrs. K as we called her, was my guidance counselor at Perkins Middle School 6th and 7th grade. She was incredibaly nice, and she really helped her students. I loved her dearly, and I will truly miss her. Although I have been from Perkins for 6 years now, I will never forget all the wonderful teachers, and counselors, and friends I made there. Mrs. K was one she was very special. to the family stay strong, and I will continue to pray for you.
Becky Kutuchief
March 27, 2005
Dear John, Kyle, Carson, and Pam,
I pray that the kind words and recorded memories of those who were touched so vividly by your wife, mother and sister help to sustain you and give you peace in the days to come. While there will forever be a void too large to ever fill without Chris in our lives here on earth, her serene nature and gentleness will continue to inspire me. No matter what trials and troubles my children have endured, Chris always focused on the positive attributes and talents of each, and as such, was able to instill confidence and offer wisdom in the most effective way. She was a gifted guidance counselor, a benefit that reached to her extended family as well. My family's lives were so enriched by her, that I can only thank God for the precious too few years we had with her. Your loss is enormous, and my prayer is that some of your burden may be absorbed by those friends and family that love you so much, those who know what a wonderful mother, wife, counselor, friend, sister, and aunt she was.
Rob and Mary Jewell
March 27, 2005
John, Kyle and Carson: Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. We were so sorry to hear about Chris's death. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this time.
Eleanor Campbell
March 27, 2005
Chris Kutuchief was a wonderful counselor and colleague who touched many children's lives. I have wonderful memories from when she and I were at Perkins Middle School. She started the SAS (Student Assistance Services) Team and Peer Mediation. I was fortunate to work with her and help many students who just needed a smile or greeting to know someone cared. She helped put children on the right track academically, behaviorally, or helped them in need when there was no one else to turn to. Chris will be greatly missed. God bless.
Ed/Maryann Matzules
March 26, 2005
Chris was a beautiful person inside and out. May all the happy times you once shared, help to sustain you at this time. Our deepest smypathy.
Marge and Bob Gulmi
March 26, 2005
Dear John and Family,
Our sincerest sympathy to you and your loved ones. May God bless you and keep you strong. You will be in our prayers.
Margie and Bob Gulmi
Dorothy Lepp
March 26, 2005
Dear John,
With sorrow at your loss, I extend my deep sympathy and prayers to you and your family.
Chris was one of the finest professionals with whom I have ever had the privilege to work. She was always dedicated to the best interests of her students. She was kind, approachable and committed to excellence.
Nikki Sawhill
March 26, 2005
I would like to start by saying that I have such tremendous respect for Chris Kutuchief. Chris, along with her immediate and extended family, have always been and will always be, a family to me. They have been there for me countless times, and now it is my turn to offer my support to a family who has lost such a wonderful woman. I will never forget the person that Chris was, and the way she always made it a point to seek me out and talk to me about my life, my goals, my ideas....Everytime I had a conversation with Chris, whether it was at a Fourth of July picnic or just a family gathering, I always left wishing I could talk with her all night. She had such a sincere desire to help others through whatever it was that was bothering them, small or large. Nothing was unimportant or too insignificant to talk to her about. She was one of those people that even if you shared a small part of you with, you knew that she understood what you were going through and she truly cared about helping you through it. There are few people with a spirit like Chris's, and I only wish I could have spent more time with her. I know that God has a plan for everyone, and he needed her to be with him. I hope that she will look down and see the great admiration that I have always had for her, even if I was never given the chance to express it to her. My heart goes out to "Uncle"John, Kyle and Carson, along with the rest of their family. I love you and I will never forget Chris, and how lucky I was to have known her.
David Huber
March 25, 2005
Dear Mr. Kutuchief,
I just want to thankyou for updating North High School where I attend about what happen during this sad event. Ms. Kutuchief was my counselor, whom took may occasions to encourage me to do better in school and took the time to add more classes to my schedule to help me get ready for college. She was always there to encourage me when an obstacle came my way. I also want to say that anyone who may read this should take a moment to pray for the family of Ms. Kutuchief, because they need it at this time.
One last word:
Ms. Kutuchief,
I will miss you. It will be strange walking across the stage with my diploma without you shaking my hand, but I know you'll be watching me from above. Hope to see you some day! But until then, Good-bye!
Jean Gadd
March 25, 2005
Dear John and Katie,
I want to send my deepest sympathy to both of you. I met you John, briefly a few weeks ago at Rockynol as you were taking Katie to the doctor's office. My thoughts and prayers are with you both and your families. Love, Jean Gadd
Brandi Kutuchief
March 25, 2005
We love you so much Aunt Chris! You will me greatly missed and always remembered.
Nanci Self
March 25, 2005
Chris Kutuchief was a powerfully positive person. She helped others find their path and purpose, often by the immense force of her own dynamic will and clarity. She impacted untold numbers of students, co-workers and friends. I am grateful to have known her.
Carlie Cunningham
March 25, 2005
For all that Mrs. Kutuchief has done for me, at least i could sign this book. You will be GREATLY missed in my life and lives of others. You were like another mother to me, leading me, and always believing in me. Its hard to walk down the halls without you saying Hello to me in the morning and going to the office and not seeing you at your desk with a smile. Its really going to be weird at graduation without an awesome speech that you give each and every year. Thanks for everything and helping me through all of the bad times, when i knew for a fact I could ALWAYS turn to you for help or advice. I know your in a better place now, but you will never be forgotten.
We all love and miss you. I guess it is Gods turn to help you and your family! See you later~on the other side ;-)
Kyle Kutuchief
March 25, 2005
Thank you to our friends and family for your support these past weeks. The memorial service is an open event and we welcome those wanting to pay their respects to our family.
Nicole Reed (Boberg)
March 25, 2005
My heart goes out to the family/friends of Mrs. Kutuchief. She was such a wonderful person! I remember her from being a student at FHS, Mr. Kutuchief allowed me to go help his wife out at Findley, which is where I first met her. I was so happy to leave school once a week for 2-hours to go assist her with things. I met a wonderful woman who was always smiling, pleasant, and the children adored her! I remember how important it was for her to make sure we didn't forget a birthday. She always made sure every child in that school had a birthday card from her! I remember thinking how wonderful those kids had it there with her being there, as I dont remember ever getting that much attention in grade school. Children would make a special trip to her office to tell her about their weekend. She was such a beautiful woman insde and out. I know you all are suffering a tremendous loss. Even before I heard of her passing, I told people about how wonderful she was. I am grateful for the opportunity to have met her. So, thank you Mr. Kutuchief. I will always remember her, as she is an unforgetable person. My heart goes out to all of you.
Erika Eakin-Sipe
March 25, 2005
Dear Mr.Kutuchief and family,i am so sorry to hear of your wifes passing.I never met her but i very much remember you Mr. Kutuchief from Firestone.My son now attends North high school and knew her well.our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
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