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Gabriel Reinhard Obituary
PEORIA - Gabriel Joel Reinhard, 5, of Peoria died Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009, in Les Cayes, Haiti, where his parents and family were involved with missionary work.
Gabriel was born March 12, 2004, in Pekin, Ill., the son of Timothy and Joan Meister Reinhard.
Surviving are his parents; and five sisters, Kristin (Rodney) Menold of Peoria and Sarah, Bethany, Hannah and Faith, all at home. Also surviving are his maternal grandmother, Rhoda Meister of Hanna City; his paternal grandparents, Dan (Delores) Reinhard of Remington, Ind.; 17 aunts and uncles; and numerous cousins.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Joshua; and his maternal grandfather, Paul Meister.
Gabriel attended the Sheridan Road Apostolic Christian Church in Peoria. Gabriel loved being in Haiti with his family and enjoyed catching crabs on the beach and frogs and loved to go fishing. Gabriel was such a joy to our family. We thank God that he was a gift to us and that we had the chance to love and raise our son and brother.
Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Apostolic Christian Fellowship Hall at 7329 W. Route 150 in Edwards, Ill. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Peoria Apostolic Christian Church, where visitation also will be held on Friday from 9 to 9:45 a.m. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Apostolic Christian World Relief Haiti, restricted in Gabriel's name.
To send condolences to the family online, go to www.EndsleyFuneralHome.com.
Endsley Funeral Home Bartonville Chapel, David A. Diggle, director, is in charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Gabriel Reinhard
October 29, 2009
Dear Tim, Joan and family: Our love, thoughts and prayers have been with you so much in the past week and a half and will continue to be. Knowing that Gabriel went from your arms Tim into our Heavenly Father's arms is such a comfort to us. Your family is a testimony to so many of us of faith, strength and courage. We love you, Dana & Beth Knochel & family
Dino and Janice Crognale
October 25, 2009
Dear Tim and Joan,
We have just heard about your loss, and are overwhelmed. Your family was such an inspiration to me during our time at MTI, especially you Tim, who through our small groups radiated the humility of Jesus. May you receive all comfort from him in your time of grief. May you know minute by minute in a palpable way, the love of Christ through his Spirit and his people. We pray with you through these difficult days and months to come.
Ryan and Jen Nolterieke
October 25, 2009
Dear Reinhard family,
Our hearts were overwhelmed with sorrow when we heard of your loss. Please know that we are thinking of you and praying for you here in Hungary.
Wieland
October 24, 2009
Dear Tim and Joan,
We are thinking about your family and praying for you.
Love, Andy Krista and Ashlyn Wieland
Maurine & Nic Bekaert
October 23, 2009
Dear Tim & Joan,
Tonight our family lifted you up in prayer. Our kids have many questions... we tell them that now Joshua and Gabriel are playing together in Heaven. My kids have their MTI pillows with Gabriel's little handprint on it.
I remember all our talks about Heaven and how short this life is on earth. Joan, you have been such a big influence on my life (esp. when I think about my diagnosis). Thank you for you speaking truth to me. May you have friends/family doing the same to you during these confusing, painful days.
May our good Lord draw near to you in very intimate ways.
Your MTI family is here for you if you need something in particular,
October 23, 2009
To the family of dear Gabriel Reinhard, Our hearts and prayers are with all of you in this devastating loss. May God comfort and bless you.
Dot and Chuck Leman
Farmington Hlls, MI
Ben & Renee Bowling
October 23, 2009
Dear Reinhards,
We are so, so incredibly sorry for your loss and the pain your family is experiencing. Your MTI friends are holding you up from all around the world. If there's anything we can do or pray even once you get beyond the initial days/weeks/months do not hesitate to reach out to any of us.
With Love
October 23, 2009
Dear Tim and Joan, Our thoughts and prayers go out to you at this time. May God provide you comfort with your loss. Sometimes it is very difficult to understand Gods plan, but someday we will understand.
Love, Maurice & Marge Schaefer
October 23, 2009
Dear Tim and Joan,
We only heard today and our hearts are heavy with sadness. Your precious family will be in our prayers as we ask our great God and King to be near to you in this difficult time. Your MTI family is praying for you all.
Bob, Julie, Emily, Will Mendonsa
Marvin and Nancy Dotterer
October 22, 2009
Dear Tim and Joan,
We will not make it to the visitation but our thoughts and prayers have been and will continue to be with you. May God continue to comfort and strengthen you as you serve Him so faithfully.
2 Corinthians 1:3-4 Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.
October 22, 2009
Dear Joan and Tim:
Our hearts ache for you as you grieve so great a loss.
Our prayer is that your faith would be your strength and your comfort.
Isaiah 55:8-13.
We love you,
Sue & Randy Gasser
Ed & Verla Ehnle
October 22, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
October 21, 2009
Dear Ones,
Our hearts our aching with yours. We long to step inside the Eastern Gate and see our children some day.
Keep pressing on,
Gary & Vicki Schar
Levi, Luke, Ben, Abram
Alan & Mary Ann Knobloch
October 21, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
October 21, 2009
Dear Reinhard and Meister Families,
Our hearts go out to you in love and care. May God give you peace and strength.
Our love in Jesus,
Bruce and Lauretta Schafer, Tremont
October 21, 2009
Dear Tim and Joan and family,
Our prayers are with you as you face this difficult loss of your little Gabriel. May God bless you with His peace in a special way, and comfort your hearts.
In Him,
Mike & Jody Bahler
Amber, Larissa, Leandra, Kenzie & Erin
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