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September 24, 2012
I never met Kathleen..Just happened to see her grave at MccCool cemetary while looking for someone else..I recognized the last name as I too had graduated from Portage HighSchool...So I looked this up on NWI Times..I just had to write she must have been an amazing woman..to read what everyone writes, and especially her brother Steven...truly he loves his sister..what a wonderul person she was, and truy touched everyones life she was a part of..God Bless her and her family...RIP
April 15, 2011
Stil think about you everyday! Miss you!
December 25, 2009
And daddy, too! Miss you both...
December 24, 2009
It was the Night Before Christmas and All Through the House, just a little Kat was stirring, from within all of our hearts.
Dawn
September 17, 2009
So much love surrounds you ~ you may be gone, but you will never be forgotten. I miss you so much...
September 16, 2009
Happy Birthday, Sissy!
September 15, 2009
Happy Birthday Sweetheart. I miss you.
Steven
December 5, 2008
I know you are looking over us right now. Times are very stressful but I know you showed me the way to my wife and you are apart of my wonderful daughter everyday. I know things will be ok with you and dad looking over me. I really miss you as you were the one I went to when I was really stressed out. Anyway pass on the Merry Christmas to dad, and I hope you have a Merry Christmas as well. I love and miss you kathleen!
September 15, 2008
Happy Birthday...It is hard to say the happy part without you.
August 21, 2008
You are receiving two wonderful people this week. I know you and dad will be waiting for them with open arms. Please take care of everyone, as you always took care of me!
June 23, 2008
Can you ask God~Why?
Show me a sign...I miss you.
June 22, 2008
The first day of summer is the longest day of the year---the day the sun shines the most--just like your smile in our hearts.
Three years have now gone since that first summer day.
Steven
March 6, 2008
Hey Kathleen -
Just to let you know that Addisons first birthday is coming up! Ive come along way since you have passed but I always think about you. I am trying to raise my family the way you would want me to. I hope you and dad are ready for another stressful cubs seasons....Talk to you later
Love you!
January 18, 2008
It's 2008 . .. another year without you to laugh with, to cry with and to get silly with. I miss talking with you; I can hear you say "You already know what to do." Tell Dad I said hi; I miss both of you!
John, Christy, & Katie
September 16, 2007
Happy 35th Birthday! I bet Dad and you had a wonderful celebration! Love Ya and Miss Ya Lots!
September 15, 2007
HAPPY BIRTHDAY KATHLEEN
Love,
Steven, Shayna, and Addison
September 15, 2007
Happy Birthday. The Cubs are in 1st Place. We sure miss your wonderful smile and laughter.
June 22, 2007
I love and miss you very much "Bean!" I think about you every single day - give my mom a hug for me.
Sissy
June 21, 2007
Thinking of you today and everyday!
Stevem
June 21, 2007
2 years ago today you were taken from me...I miss you everyday like it was just yesterday you were taken...tell dad I said hello
May 8, 2007
Now you have dad, and you now can be that much happier. I know I am knowing dad is with you...
April 27, 2007
I'm sure you had your best shoes on when Dad came to meet you in Heaven. I can see the two of you dancing and smiling together!
April 5, 2007
Kathleen -
Please Help Dad!
Love,
Steven
March 22, 2007
SHE'S HERE! ADDISON KATHLEEN DUJMOVICH...SHE IS SO AMAZING.......THE ONLY BETTER THING THAT COULD BE GOING ON RIGHT NOW IS THAT YOU WOULD BE HERE, IN PERSON JOINING IN THIS CELEBRATION!
I LOVE YOU!
February 11, 2007
I did it! I got married! I know you were with me and you approve of this decision with my life. I married the most amazing person. She makes me smile when im not even with her! It's like you sent her to me....thank you!
I MISS YOU!
Steven
Shayna Dujmovich
February 5, 2007
Kathleen-
I am so happy to be in your family and your presence was felt Saturday when I married your brother. He is the best thing that has happened to me and I have become a better person being with him. He has so much love and kindness in his heart, which I know he got from you. Its unfortunate that I never got to met you, but through him I feel like I know you and love you for all the wonderful things you have done for Steven and helped him become the most amazing man. You are loved and missed by many.
February 3, 2007
Congratulations to my dear little brother and Shayna. I was there with you all....did you notice the cat paw prints in the snow just outside of the shelter?
January 16, 2007
Happy 2007 Kathleen!
December 5, 2006
Kathleen -
It's a GIRL!
Addison Kathleen.....Miss you and you will never be forgotten!
Steven
November 29, 2006
Miss you!
October 11, 2006
Steven--You already know what you have to do. Kat
Steven
October 10, 2006
I wish you were here more than ever right now. I miss you and your words of wisdom!
535
September 16, 2006
Happy belated birthday Kathleen
Dawn
September 15, 2006
Happy BDay "Bean!" I miss you so much and think about you every single day. XOXOXOXOXOXO
Steven
September 15, 2006
Happy Birthday! I miss you so much! I hope you liked your superman balloon and rose balloon
Christy Dujmovich
September 15, 2006
Happy 34th Birthday, Sissy!
I miss you!
Evan
September 15, 2006
Happy Birthday Aunt Kat.
535
September 14, 2006
Happy Early Birthday Kathleen. I miss you!
July 6, 2006
You're in my thoughts every day. I miss you girl and I know that when I talk to you, you're up there listening.
July 4, 2006
"And her beautiful blonde hair, her laugh bursting in the air.
Gave proof thru the night, that our dear Kat was still smiling out there."
I'll always remember you smiling and twirling the sparklers.
Kathleen with her father--a beautiful daddy daughter dance on her wedding night in 2000.
July 3, 2006
Trudy, Bonnie & Sharon
June 21, 2006
Dear Kathleen-
We think of you so often and remember your smile and presence here with us. We remember all of the stories we’ve shared and times spent working together, laughing together and crying together. Brought together by work, bound together forever in friendship, we still miss you so much!
June 20, 2006
My sister to me was my best friend in the world. People dont believe me but she truly was. She was an inspiration to me in so many ways. She taught me to live life everyday to its fullest. She taught me to always smile because you never know who is falling in love with your smile
There is not a day that goes by that I dont think of my sister Kathleen. Before every softball game I stop to say hello and tell her I love her. Some days are harder than others, but I have come to the point in my life where I have to accept what happened.
Kathleen was an amazing person. If you knew her, you know what Im talking about. She and I would go on vacations with our parents to California. She would make me sleep on the floor board of the car, telling me how cool it was. But now that I think about itI got punkd just so she would have the entire seat to sleep on. We would attend cubs games together every year. If I had an extra ticket, I knew she would go. Now I always leave a little bit of space next to me in the bleachers just for her. She was the one person that came to the police academy on family day, not because I had nobody else coming, it was because she supported that aspect of my life and wanted to be there for me. She loved me so much. I would call her at 3am sometimes just to talk about my relationship problems. She would give me her opinion (sometimes it was pretty mean) but she would listen to me vent. We would fight sometimes, but who doesnt fight with there siblings.
Kathleen taught me now to reach out for the unfortunate people. The ones that might just need someone to talk to, or really need some help. I love my profession even more now, because I get to help those people.
In closing all I can say is live life to its fullest. Always smile and dont dwell on what happened yesterday. Tomorrows is a new day and just think your going to wake up and can start overthats one positive thing that will happen tomorrow. If you have lost someone, I am truly sorry. If you need something, please dont hesitate to call or write. I used to think cemeteries were a freaky place to go tobut now I can honestly say its the most peaceful place I have ever been.
I live by this quote.
"Wake up everyday with the thought that something wonderful is going to happen"
I love you Kathleen and miss you dearly
GO CUBS!
June 13, 2006
Kat, I cannot believe you have been gone for almost an entire year. It seems like yesterday we were hanging out at Wrigley Field having a beer together. When we are in the bleachers there is always a toast given to you. And there is always a prayer in my heart for you. I miss you Kat and wish you could have been with us longer, even if it was only one more day.
May 7, 2006
Kat ~ thank you.
Ann marie
March 7, 2006
Dear Kathleen, I have never got the pleasure of meeting you. But yet i feel like i know so much about you. Steven has told me alot about you. He is so very proud to call you his sister. It seems that he has learned alot from you! He is the greatest person i know. He has the most positive attitude about life. That is all thanks to you. In some ways i thank you for giving me the chance to met him. We spoke the other day about how you are the reason we are so close. I thank you very much for that. I really wish i would have got to met you. You seem like a great person. Steven told me he is sure that you had something to do with us meeting! Thanks He is the greatest and now.... I do not know what i would do with out him. I know you are never able to be replaced. But i would love to pick up where you left off and be the world best friend to him. Great to be able to tell you how i feel and tell you thank you. You helped make him the great person he is today!
Steven
March 7, 2006
Kahtleen again you are working things in my life in mysterious ways. SOme how you show me the right direction and put things in my life for the right reason. I am thankful that you have done this yet again. You put new people into my life and im thankful for that. Its like you knew that I wanted that in my life, and now instead of telling me to go find it, your making me find it. I know its you doing this. I have changed dramatically since you have gone and I know you would love to see how I am now...wait i know you do see this. I found myself again and I thank you for this. I still talk about you all the time. I am so proud of you and you are amazing. Thank you
I miss you.
Your litte (but stronger than the big one) brother
Dujmo
February 27, 2006
Nobody has said anything in awhile so I was just saying Hello. I really miss you. Its funny because I find myself asking you for help in almost every thing I do, and in weird ways I can tell you are helping me. Thank you for still helping me out Kathleen....I love you :-)
Steven
January 26, 2006
:-)
January 1, 2006
It's a new year . . .it's hard to be happy when I know I won't see your smile until we meet again. Please know that you are loved and missed by everyone.
December 24, 2005
The holidays are here, but it doesn't seem the same without you. Kat, oh how I so wish you could be with us tomorrow to celebrate the time in which families are to come together. There will always be an empty seat at our table, but you will always be in my heart. Not a day goes by when I don't think of you and all the good times we shared. You are deeply missed by all. Love ya Kat!
Michael Hinchley
December 23, 2005
My prayers go out to all of Kathleen's loved ones this time of year: May your holidays be bright and full of cheer, despite the loss. Just know that she is in a better place, in which we will all join her, at our own time. Though Kathleen and I were not nearly as close as most in her final years, we were close in grade school and lived a few houses away from each other. Personalities never change. I know that she would want everyone to move on, and remember her only in good ways, and not remember the early loss. At the same time I am deeply saddened repeatedly by the loss of such a bright personality at such a young age.........and search for answers myself. However, there are none that I can find. I do wish all of you peace and love this time of year and hope that you can continue to push on through the pain of this loss, and atleast know that Kathleen is at peace and in a place where struggle or pain of any kind no longer exist. Faith is all there is to lean on. Merry Christmas to everyone and I hope New Year features brighter times. God Bless. -Michael
Karen Pfaffinger
December 22, 2005
Kathleen,
The hole you left can not be filled, we all miss the way you lit up a room, just by stepping into it. Your smile and love for life was apparent in every stride you made. You may be gone, but not forgotten.
My prayer for you is that you weren't in pain, and Jesus showed you the way to peace.
I'll see you when my time comes, and we will laugh again about all the fun times we shared.
My guess is there's a BIG birthday party celebration about to happen in Heaven, enjoy!
Godspeed,
Steven Dujmovich
December 20, 2005
As we entry this holiday season please remember everyone for what they are worth. People come and go for some strange reasons, but remember everything happens for a reason. I never thought I could find the strenght to go on after losing my sister, my best friend, but something inside me, be it her i dunno, has held my hand and tried to send me down the right path. 2005 has been a year that I will never forget and the bad thing is, I will remember it for all the horrible things that happend. There is not 1 day that goes by that I dont think of Kathleen. I miss her oh so much. The one thing that has come out of this is that I have learned to help people out by just giving them a hand or someone to talk to. You never realise how many interesting people are out there until you just talk to them. Talk to a stranger once and awhile.
IN closing I want to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday. My one wish for everyone if they could on Christmas Day or whatever holiday you celebrate, just take a momen of silence, a moment to pray for my sister Kathleen, and for any loved one you may want to do this for. I know at Noon on christmas I will be doing this.
Just remember this one quote i have for everyone:
"Wake up everyday with the thought that something wonderful is going to happen"
Happy Holiday's
November 24, 2005
I am so very thankful for my parents, my sisters and my brother. My life is deeply blessed.
Dawn Dizney
October 6, 2005
Kathleen ~ I was just reading the journal entry my mom made to you. It seems so surreal that I lost you and recently lost my mom as well. I pray that you two have found each other in heaven and that you're taking care of one another. I thought it would get easier with each passing day, but losing 2 important people in my life, in such a close timeframe, well, it's been the hardest thing to go through. I love and miss you girl ~ take care of my mom for me!!
Patty (Baker) Begley
October 5, 2005
I am a very old friend from Kathleen's South Haven Girls' Softball days. We played on the same team and hung out for a summer or two. I used to always ask her to do gymnastics because she was the only person I knew who could flip like they did on TV in the front yard. She used to also do her beam routines on the beam her dad made her in the living room. We'd also play with Steven when he was a baby. I remember sitting on the kitchen floor playing with the baby toys often. She has been in my thoughts since her passing and I found this website. Although I have not seen her in years, those childhood memories are ones that I've always held dear.
Sincerely, Patty (Baker) Begley
Patty Dujmovich
September 17, 2005
Kat, you are in my thoughts every single day. I can still hear your laugh, and see your smile as if you were next to me right now. I was remembering the night at North Side after the Shotgun Elvis show and we were trying to walk through the crowd, and you crabbed my arm and said; "this is how it's done, two hot girls coming through," man you made me laugh! We always had such a good time whenever we were together! I have to tell you i'm a mess driving up to see you at the cemetary, but when I get there I feel at peace, and comforted, almost as if you are there telling me everything is going to be alright. I love you, and will miss you until the day I die.
Steven
September 15, 2005
I miss you so much. Happy Birthday Kathleen.
I wish you were here!
Randy Dujmovich
September 15, 2005
Kathleen, there isn't a day that goes by that we don't think about you. You will be in our hearts and thoughts forever. We all miss you very, very much. Love, your cousin Randy, Sherri, Alex, Noah and Julia
Tony Ballor
September 15, 2005
Kat~
I will always remember all the smiles you brought, good times we had and memories created. You were a delight to see and you always had nice things to say about everyone. You are truly a good person that I had the pleaseure of staying in touch with and laughing about EVERYTHING we talked about, regardless of the magnatude of the subject (if you can read this you know what I mean). Thanks for the good times, laughes and your constant smile.
Dawn Dizney
September 15, 2005
Happy Birthday Guardian Angel ~ you're in my thoughts and my heart.
Christy Dujmovich
September 15, 2005
Happy Birthday Sissy!
I love you--and I miss you!
Dawn
September 8, 2005
I cried this weekend. I cried really long and extremely hard. I was sorting through and organizing photographs taken over my lifetime and I found so many great ones of us - as little girls and as adults. I sit and talk to you all the time and I know you're there, listening. I've talked to Morgan about you and told him that his "Aunt" Kat is still with us in our hearts, minds and prayers. He reminded me that you're always looking over us and taking care of us like a guardian angel.
As it nears your BDay, my heart is saddened even more. You've been my rock since second grade and it's been hard not having you in my life these past months. I miss you and I love you ~ I pray that God keeps you safe and has wrapped his arms around you.
Steven
August 18, 2005
Man do I need you now. ANother part of my life that I need for you to be here so I can talk to you. I still talk to you like you were here. I know exactly what you would be saying to me too. I can't belive that you aren't here. My mind was going in circles for awhile and I wasn't acting right. I did some foolish things, that you would probably laugh at me for doing. I miss you sooo much. I wish I could just talk to you one more time. We write on here as a way of writing to you. Can you read this? We dont know and we let everyone else read it. I love you and life will never be the same!
Rebecca Kobialka Terlizzi
August 13, 2005
I met Kathleen in high school through my brother Jim, and she was always such a light to be around. I'm so sorry to hear of her passing. Please know that I keep Kathleen and her family and friends in my continued prayers.
Katie Jarka
August 4, 2005
Dear Kat Kong,
I miss your smile. I miss you. I loved it when you dragged us to Chicago and made us go to the Art Museum. I really miss you. I left you blue rocks and one big rock. I got them from the beach--your favorite place.
Love Katie Bug
Steven DUJMOVICH
August 3, 2005
It's weird because every evening I am awake I think of you. I wake up still thinking of you. I remember every bit of advice you haven given me about my life. When you would give me the advice we would just laugh. Now, every word you told me means so much. I still say, oh she is just on a vacation. The funny thing is that you are on a vacation with grandma. If you were only here to hear me say that, you would do nothing but laugh with me. I don't remember one day going by that you and I didn't laught about something stupid you or I were doing. We talked about each others lives and the thing that really sucks is we always included each other in about every decision. We always said WE should do this, or WE should do this. We always looked out for each other. You were my biggest supporter while I was at the Police Academy. I had so much going on in my life while I was there and you just said everything will be fine. I could call you at 3 in the afternoon, or 3 in the morning but you always answerd just so I had someone to talk to. I wish you were still here so I could still have that. Its just not the same talking to someone else now. It is so hard to wake in the morning with the motivation to go out in the real world and move on. Try to find a job and little things like that. Someone took you away from me, and it is so very hard to move on without you. I watch cubs games on TV and its just not the same. Someone asked if I wanted to go to a game the other day, and I had to say no beacuse we had an extra ticket and I knew that was supposed to be for you. You always took that extra ticket. It was like that ticket was always meant for you. I miss you so much, and I will continue to live my life with your heart inside of mine. There will not be one day that goes by that I don't think of you for the rest of my life.
Sis 1
August 1, 2005
Sis 3, It still doesn't seem real. I miss talking to you about everything and about nothing. I get ready to pick up the phone and then I remember you're not there. I try to focus on everything you did and not what you are going to miss but it is very hard. Austin says you are always there in our hearts. We all miss you very much.
July 25, 2005
It is difficult to believe that you are gone, Kathleen. I wish there was a way to speak to you in person one last time. There are so many things I would like to tell you. There are so many things yet to laugh about with you! I hope you were happy in your life and at peace. I miss you.
Molly
July 23, 2005
You were a source of light in so many people's lives. This is something that many people have learned in your passing. I am greatful for every moment that you touched my life. It seems like you have always helped others. I know that you have helped me in such a way that I will never forget. I will always remember going to cubs games with you. You are missed every day. You will always remain in those hearts you have touched, including mine.
Steven
July 21, 2005
I miss you soooooooo much its unbelievable. It was just way to soon. It is just so hard to believe. I keep thinking to myself you are just on a vacation somewhere. In some peoples eyes you are on a vacation. I think about you every night. Oh yah...just to let you know that I keep a cubs baloon up for you. I miss you and I love you!
Jeff
July 15, 2005
We're still waiting for you to walk through the door. The 'girls' and I miss you so much.
I don't understand why you had to leave us so soon. You will always be in my heart. You have left such an incredible mark on everyone. Your family and friends love you so much.
Thank you for being the truly great person in my life, and for allowing me to be part of yours.
With all my love........
Aunt Kat with Evan
July 14, 2005
July 13, 2005
I still cannot believe you are gone. I'm still waiting for the phone to ring. I miss the silly conversations we had. I still call your phone to listen to your voice. I wait for you to show up lateat family get togethers because you were stuck in traffic. This can't be real, but I know it is.
I miss you!
Jennifer Hammonds (Sneed)
July 13, 2005
Though Kathleen and I were not close through school she and I always exchanged smiles or warm hellos.When I heard the news my heart sank thinking of such a wonderful person being taken so soon.My heart goes out to family and freinds and may Kathleen be watching from Heaven on all of you always. Portage High 1991
Glenda
July 8, 2005
You and I always laughed about not liking each other in high school. You were a cheerleader and I... wasn't. After high school, while both attending PNC (Purdue North Cornfield as we liked to call it), we gathered some fellow PNC students and went to Daytona Beach on Spring Break together. The rest is history.
There are so many things that only you and I could laugh about. I suppose it is because we shared the same quirky sense of humor. We use to get a kick out of annoying people with all of our crazy stories that nobody else would think are funny. I can still see the look on your face while riding in that pimped out $5k Geo Metro with the windows vibrating from the $10k speaker system. We were crying from laughing so hard. I thought you were going to kill me after I made you ride that giant swing in Florida, which made parasailing in Jamaica seem like a piece of cake. I still think of you (and laugh) every time I see a bus. It is so big and so... yellow. Who else, other than our beloved Kat, could not see a bus and pull out in front of it causing an accident? To know you is to love you.
I am so glad that you and I became friends; you gave me some of the best memories of my life. I intend to keep your memory alive, which means I will continue to annoy people with our crazy stories. I only wish you would be there to help tell them. You are a remarkable human being who was taken from us entirely too soon. Words cannot even begin to express the sense of loss that is felt by so many since you have moved on. I love you and I miss you terribly. Farewell friend.
July 6, 2005
We met at our part-time job while we were both still in college. I noticed from the beginning that happiness always followed Kathleen where ever she was. A bunch of us from work did go out a few times and I am convinced now, as I was then, that we had such a great time because Kathleen was with us and she made everyone smile and laugh! My thoughts are with her family during this difficult time. Just know many people are thinking of you and hoping the best for all of you. We will all miss Kat.
Debbie Currey
July 4, 2005
Dear Kathleen, I am thinking of you today as each and every day. All of these beautiful words speak of the beautiful person you shared with all of us. How blessed we all are to have known you...My prayers continue for you and all who have loved you...Debbie C.
Shannon Richards (Bogucki)
July 1, 2005
I am always saddened when I hear of the losses that our home community suffers...There is only one thing that enables me to understand these losses. The Lord looks out for the true of heart and spirit and I am sure, by the way her loved ones speak of her, Kathleen was one of these people. She will be remembered and her family and friends will be in my prayers for strength.
June 30, 2005
As the days move forward, my heart is still left behind. What a treasure you were to our family--Evan is still waiting for you at the window.
Stacy
June 30, 2005
Kat, the softball field is not the same without you. I sure do miss you. The way you ran (or crawled) to first base the last game is something we will all remember. Seeing you smile in the outfield is what I will miss the most. You are a true Angel in the Outfield.
June 30, 2005
To my fallen friend, may you find happiness in your new world and may your heart be filled with joy. I wish you well on your new journey. I hope this journey is easier for you!. I miss you.
My thoughts and prayers go out to the families.
Karen Wrobel
June 30, 2005
Kathleen,
Your last email 6/3/05 to me was SMILE !
You sure did make me smile on more than one occasion. We were only friends for 10 short months. But, it seemed like I knew you for a lifetime ! I met you last August when you and Jeff opened your Hearts and Home to a stanger---Me! We sure did have fun the weekend of Melanie & Ryan's Wedding... I'll never forget. You and your family took me in like I was one of Family and I was just the girl from New York. I'm going to miss you woman! I'll see you in time...........
Cookie Meyer
June 29, 2005
Kathleen,
We have know you for quite a long time. Being a Good Friend to Dawn from the time we moved to South Haven. Time goes by but, from time to time you are the topic of conversation, being going to see Dawn or how your family is doing, or just a Christmas Card. You are special and always will be special to us. Until we meet again our love to you. Ron and Cookie
Carol Boudreau
June 29, 2005
You are missed at work! There will now be an angel looking over us while we are at work. God bless you!
Love, Carol
June 29, 2005
Kathleen, you should have seen all of the people who came to see you. You were an inspiration to a lot of individuals. Your smile and your personality touched the hearts of a lot of people.
Talking to all of your friends, I am confident you were angel here on Earth. I am not sure why you were given to us for only a little while. Maybe it was to remind others to enjoy life. You were always smiling and always making others smile wherever you went. You left footprints on many hearts.
My life is full of love, laughter and happiness because of you. You always looked out for what was best for everyone, including me. Thank you for taking away my thorn and sending me a rose. I love you sissy and I will miss you!
John Armstrong
June 29, 2005
A smile sayus alot about a person, and we all rmember kat's smile because no matter what it was always there. She was very out going
and always helpful. We all remember kat and always will. god will love her the minute she walks through his gate. To the family i give my condolences. keep smiling , kat would.
Danielle Schmitt (Brown)
June 29, 2005
Dear Dujmovich and Kristensen Family. I am still in shock of what happened to Kathleen. My family was happy to know her and her family while living in South Haven many years ago. My sister Michelle and I had so much fun playing softball with her, Stacy and Christy. You will me missed always and your light will shine forever. My God comfort all of you in this time of need.
Jason Fritz
June 28, 2005
Dear family , i address you as family because my wife Christy speaks of you as family . We are deaply hurt by your loss , as well as ours . we will miss Kathleen , and I will miss the stories of Christies trip to Vegas with her dear friend . May god bless you and may you know that god will take care of Kathleen......... we love you all. jason
Rick Cruz
June 28, 2005
We'd wish to extend our deepest sympathies for Kathleen's family and those closest to her. I can't even begin to say how special she was. There is no doubt she is a jewel lost to this world, destined to only to brighten the next.
Sincerely,
Rick and Angie (Clapp) Cruz
alexis saviola-lierman
June 28, 2005
Today is Tuesday, June 28th and I still cannot believe the shock and disbelief that such a beautiful girl has left this planet. I always thought of Kathleen like a daughter to me. We worked at the Beach Cafe in Miller Beach, In. for quite a while. We became very good friends, how could you not gravitate to such a shining star. We kept in touch through mail and Xmas cards, but I will always regret not seeing her like I should have. My heartfelt sympathy and prayers to all of her friends and family, husband and her two puppies. I went to mass on Sunday and said prayers for her and all of you and lit a very bright candle in her name. God Bless you Kathleen and I know your candle will always shine the brightest. Alexis Saviola-Lierman
Kathy Cain
June 28, 2005
Christy and Stacy,
I am so sorry for your loss. Your sister was obviously a very special person who touched a lot of lives. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family during this difficult time.
Janet (Hall) Bengero
June 28, 2005
To Kathleen's family and friends:
May time help to ease your sorrow and bring you peace.
Lowell, Janet and Lourdes Bengero
Sheli O'Dell (Stratton)
June 28, 2005
I was briefly acquainted with Kathleen during high school. I was always impressed with her positive attitude and optimism. Like so many others, I always will remember her ever-present smile. My sympathies go out to her family and friends, may you find peace and comfort from all that loved Kathleen and whose lives she touched.
Mary Barchard
June 28, 2005
Your smile was sunshine and your eyes were always welcoming. I will miss you more than you will know. I was so proud of your accomplishments. You were such a special friend who will be in my heart always. I find comfort in knowing that you are resting in the most beautiful place imaginable.
Keep smiling forever and you will touch many more.
Mark Broda
June 27, 2005
Kathleen's smile was contagious and is lasting in every memory of her. My deepest sympathies go out to her friends and family.
Amy Rowe (Bryant)
June 27, 2005
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Kat and her family. I did not know Kat very well but I do remember her smile! Take care and hugs to all.
Jennifer Heimberg Jennings
June 27, 2005
Tony, there are no words...I can't imagine what your family is going through. Your sister obviously left a beautiful mark in everyone's life she touched. My prayers are with you all.
Sarah Richards
June 27, 2005
I was so blessed to have been able to know Kathleen- even for such a short time. I have worked with Kathleen for just over a year, and in that year her laughter and encouragement helped me through some of my toughest moments. Her willingness to listen, loyalty to her friends and ability to make any situation a positive one will be a loss for all of us who knew her. Kathleen's memory will always have a special place in my heart.
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