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Alisha Bromfield-Anicich Obituary

Bromfield-Anicich, Alisha N. Age 21. Suddenly and tragically taken, along with her unborn daughter, Ava Lucille, on Sunday, August 19, 2012. A 2008 graduate of Joliet Catholic Academy, she was recently studying forensic science at Western Illinois University. Survived by her loving parents, Sherry (Joseph) Anicich, and James (Amy) Heisner; her sister, Breonna Anicich; three brothers, Luke Anicich, Chase and Coleton Heisner; her grandparents, Thomas (Louise) Bromfield, Marilynn Anicich, Maria Heisner, and Larry (Deborah) Soja; her great-grandmother, Agnes Bromfield; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins including her uncle, Michael (Traci) Bromfield; aunt, Kim Bromfield. Preceded in death by her grandmother, Lucille Bromfield; grandfathers, Clarence Heisner and Bill Anicich. Funeral Services for Alisha N. Bromfield will be Saturday, August 25, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. from the funeral home to Holy Family Catholic Church for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. Interment St. Mary Cemetery in Mokena. Visitation Friday 2-9 p.m. at: FRED C. DAMES FUNERAL HOME 3200 Black at Essington Rd., Joliet For information (815) 741-5500 www.fredcdames.com

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Published by Spokesman-Review on Aug. 23, 2012.

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Shenita

August 17, 2025

Thinking of you, Alisha

Russell E Landau

February 10, 2024

I heard of the passing of you and your daughter and wanted to send my condolences to your family and friends. I hope you are in peace and keeping the angels company.

Shenita Etwaroo

August 17, 2023

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Shenita

April 19, 2022

Sending peace and love to Alisha, her unborn baby and her family, especially her mom.

Cara Dallamora

April 7, 2021

Sending my love to Alisha and her baby in heaven. I am thinking of ways to help with the Purple Project. My deepest and heartfelt condolences. Cara

Jack Lavallee

February 25, 2021

RIP, I´m from Canada and cannot believe what you and your family has been thru, may use all rejoice in heaven someday, our prayers and thoughts are with you

Grey Family

January 15, 2021

I did not know Alisha personally but like many others read about her and her beautiful daughters tragic passing. I felt compelled to offer my deepest and most heartfelt condolences to her family and friends. Alisha is the most wonderful mother to her daughter in a place that is more beautiful than we could ever imagine. I cannot imagine your pain and grief. You have continued to honor her beautiful life and I thank you for sharing her with those who did not have the privilege of knowing her on this earth.

Matthew 5:4

Jane~someone who cares

June 7, 2018

Heartbreaking... I just saw an episode of "The Killer Beside Me" and I am sorry to learn about the horrific passing of your loved one's to the tragedies of this world!! It just doesn't seem right! I am so very sorry for your tremendous loss. My heartfelt condolences to all who knew and cared for Alisha....
Matthew 5:4

Sierra Vidican

June 7, 2013

Alisha was my role moddel and still is. Even though my sister but my friend Breonna's, i still looked up to her. I pray for her all the time. She will always be in my prayers. She was sweet, loving, caring, pretty, and nice.

Christian Brzys

January 18, 2013

I miss you so much Alisha... You were one of the most amazing women on the face of this planet and I'm so lucky that God gave me the opportunity to meet and love someone as special as you! I will never forget the first time we met at school and instantly fell head over heels for each other :) You are someone that has made a major impact in my life Alisha and I know that you and Ava will always be watching over all of us.

Love and Miss You!

Ashley paxson

September 19, 2012

Lish could always put a horrible mood into a great one,I will never forget her beautiful smile and witty sense of humor that always had me smiling/laughing.it's been a hard month but we now have a very beautiful angel.miss you lish, hope you are enjoying heaven and your beautiful Ava.

Dorothy Gioia

September 11, 2012

Rest in peace sweetie. I know you & that beautiful child are in heaven. God bless & my condolences to the family.

Dave Burica

September 6, 2012

Please accept our most sincere and deepest of condolences. This is an unbelievable tragedy. May God bless you and your family.

The Burica Family Dave, Carolyn, Nick and Anna

Marissa Kotlar

September 5, 2012

My heart and prayers go out to the Anicich family. Alisha and Ava are watching over us and will forever be in our hearts. Alisha was a beautiful person inside and out. She could always make a bad situation better. She was my best friend and still always will be. She was my rock and got me out of so many bad things, and lish still continues to give me strength through this tragedy. I love you Alisha and baby Ava. I love you Sherry, Joe, Luke and Bre. They will forever be in our hearts and prayers.

Amy Ferrari

September 2, 2012

Sherry, Joe, Luke and Bre - Alisha was a beautiful soul. So sweet and always smiling. My love and prayers are with you and your family. Much love to you, Amy

Molly Winterstein

August 28, 2012

My heart is with you and your sweet baby girl, Watch over us Alisha.

Bob Leeds

August 27, 2012

My thoughts are with Jim Heisner and his wife Amy for their loss of their daughter and grand-daughter. It is tragic how they were taken from us. I hope that one day you will find some peace. They will forever live in our thoughts and prayers.

Trevor Morson

August 27, 2012

Sherry, Joe Luke and Bre'.. my heart goes out to all of you, my thoughts and prayers will always be with you - ..miss you too. Be strong, I am always here if you need me.

Keri Nichols

August 27, 2012

There are simply NO words to express the profound sadness I feel for this horrendous,tragic loss. Alisha was SUCH a beautiful girl on the inside as well as out. It was my absolute pleasure to know her her entire life.....May she and Baby Ava rest in eternal peace. I will forevermore remember her sweet,sweet soul. God Bless both families as they try to find the strength to carry on. All my love ~

Ryan Vitolka

August 27, 2012

I never had the pleasure to meet you but my girlfriend was your best friend and sister you will be greatly missed and loved by all. My prayers go out to you and your family and friends.

trish wasielewski

August 26, 2012

i didnt really know you but my heart breaks for you, your daughter, and your family. may you rest in peace. you will be forever missed

Dan Shanahan

August 26, 2012

Absolutely Stunned and will always be Sorry to Jim Heisner and family and Sherry Bromfield/Anicich and family So Heart Wrenching. God is watching over her.

August 25, 2012

My thoughts are with your family at this trying time. May you remember the good and allow her to continue to live on through your wonderful thoughts and memories!

Heather Dzurney

August 25, 2012

To Sherry, Joe, Luke, & Breonna- we pray that you will heal and be at peace. We also pray for Alisha and baby Ava. This is so tragic it is hard to find words to offer comfort. We are here for you whatever you need. May God rest their souls.
Love- Heather, Gracie, & MaryKate

Claudia

August 25, 2012

My heart aches for the Anicich Family... I will pray daily for Christ's strength and love to surround you forever! Your two angels in heaven are in the Lord's arms! God bless you and your entire family!

The Burkes

August 24, 2012

Alisha, May you and Baby Ava light up heaven as you did on earth. Many will miss you. I hope your family will remember all of the wonderful times with you to help them through this horrible time.

August 24, 2012

2 beautiful angels in heaven. You will be together again

Nicholas Shereos

August 24, 2012

you were a great friend for a person to know i will never forget you. i will truly miss you and your in my thoughts and my prayers any thoughts are with your family

Rob Lukso

August 24, 2012

My deepest sympathy goes out to all of Alisha's family. Alisha was an amazing person. I didn't have the pleasure of knowing her very long, but for the amount of time I did I considered her one of my good friends. She was a beautiful girl, and had a caring heart. She would have been an amazing mother to beautiful baby Ava. We all miss you Alisha! You were taken from us way to young. May you and baby Ava light up heaven and look down on all the ones who care about you. Everyone will be looking up at you. We love you Alisha! May you and baby Ava Rest In Peace!
To the Anicich and Hiesner family. My thoughts and prayers will be with your entire family. <3

E J Zeman Jr

August 24, 2012

To the Bromfield & Anicich families ... I didn't know any of you, but when I read about Alisha and her baby I just was sick to my stomach, and immed said a prayer for them, and you's ...Just wanted you to know someone feels so sad for all of you and prays for all of you, right now....

Jeannene hammond

August 23, 2012

To the family of alisha look to the hills which cometh your help let your memories be your confort I do not know your family or you but I feel your pain I pray that God will bless and comfort your family trust in the Lord because he does care

Michele Nau

August 23, 2012

Sherry, Joe, Bre, and Luke,
Your beautiful daughter, grandaughter, sister, and neice will ALWAYS be remembered! I'm praying for you everyday! You are a beautiful family, and I know they are in a peaceful, loving embrace that was guided by your love! You are a dear part of our family, and so very loved Sherry!!!!
I am praying for you everyday!!!
Love Always,
Michele


Michele Nau

s r

August 23, 2012

I did not have the pleasure of knowing Alisha personally but her very good friend and my nephew Nicholas has had nothing but the very best to say about her and what a truly wonderful, caring and loving person that she was. The world will be a sader place with out her and her beautiful daughter. My prayers and thoughts are with her family

KELLY KANZLER

August 23, 2012

DEAR ALISHA'S FAMILY: I HAVE BEEN FOLLOWING THIS STORY AND WANT TO SEND OUR HEARTFELT SYMPATHY TO ALISHA'S PARENTS, BROTHERS, SISTER, GRANDPARENTS, EXTENDED FAMILY AND FRIENDS. NO PARENT SHOULD HAVE TO ENDURE THIS INCREDIBLY SAD SENSELESS LOSS OF YOUR BEAUTIFUL DAUGHTER AND GRANDDAUGHTER......ALL OF YOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS....EVEN THOUGH WE HAVE NEVER MET...YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS ARE BEING PRAYED FOR BY MANY MANY FAMILIES ACROSS OUR NATION. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND HOLD YOU CLOSE.

Amanda MacLean

August 23, 2012

Alisha, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. This is so terribly tragic, and a waste of a beautiful life. My you spend your days in the presence of the Lord, and guide your family through this heartbreaking time. You will be dearly missed.

Kim Togtman-Davis

August 23, 2012

I still cannot grasp that this has really happened. It sickens me like no other. You will be so greatly missed, Alisha. I don't have very many childhood memorie that don't involve you and your momma. Take care of that sweet baby girl up there, my love. I know you will cherish her. I wish we all could have done so, though. I will make sure that my sweet baby girl knows all about you. I love you forever and always.

ADELE WILLIAMS

August 23, 2012

MAY YOU REST IN PEACE ALISHA AND BABY AVA. THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY AT THIS SAD TIME GOD BLESS XXX

Kristin Studtman

August 23, 2012

Beautiful Angel,
I have so many memories of you and my sister growing up togther. The photos of you two always told a story that will live on forever. My thoughts and prayers go out to your mom and your whole family. I love you.

Sue Brune

August 23, 2012

Dearest Anicich family,
Alisha and baby Ava will be missed so much. She was such a bright star and such a wonderful girl. They were taken from this world much too soon and I will never understand this tragedy! I am here for you no matter what you need, especially you Sherri. You are such a dear friend and I love you so much. I want you to know that you are never alone and I am just a phone call away. I love all of you and my heart and prayers go out to you in your time of loss and need! God Bless all of You!

Annette Kiernan

August 23, 2012

I do not know you or your family, but I was able to read this tragic story and just be so sad. My thoughts and prayers are with this family.

Lisa Heisner Reed

August 23, 2012

You and Ava will be so deeply missed. you were a wonderful human being. You both will be in my thoughts and heart forever.
Love your Aunt Lisa

Vicki Jordan

August 23, 2012

My heart breaks that you have been taken from us, and it sickens me how tragic it was. I am thankful to have met you my first Jordan vacation at the lake. I will treasure the memories and my pictures of you always. I know you are both in God's care now, and I pray he wraps his arms around all of those whom your life has touched. My deepest sympathy to your parents, siblings, family , and friends during this most difficult time. You will always hold a special place in my heart forever. Goodbye my beautiful friend Alisha...I love you!

Jo Ann Perusina

August 23, 2012

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