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Christine Maxwell Obituary

Maxwell, Christine (Van Leuven) fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, Oct. 31, 2009 at the age of 38. Beloved wife of Thomas Maxwell; dear mother of Tyler, Alex and Hanna Maxwell; dear daughter of Alma (Chuck Green) and Thomas Van Leuven; dear sister, sister-in-law, aunt, niece, cousin and friend. Christine fought cancer courageously and optimistically for 6 1/2 years. Services: The Stygar Family of Funeral Service is caring for Christine's family. the family will receive friends at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 3130 Parkwood La., Maryland Heights, MO 63043 on Wed., Nov. 4 from 10:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. with celebration of Mass at 11:30 a.m. PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH. Interment Calvary Cemetery. A STYGAR MID RIVERS Funeral Home Service. Masses or memorials to the family preferred. www.stygar.com.

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Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Nov. 2, 2009.

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Kim Smith

December 2, 2009

Chrissy you will be missed by everyone.
You all are in my thoughts and prayers.

Gigi Zakery

December 2, 2009

Tom, Tyler, Alex and Hannah my prayers are with you and all of the family.

Love,
Gigi

Reanna Almazan

November 7, 2009

Aunt Chrissy I love you so much and I will miss you a lot. My prays are with Hannah, Alex, Tyler, and Tom I love you guys

Karen Stone

November 6, 2009

We will see each other again when the time is right. Until then rejoin in heaven with God. I love you very much Chissy. You were always our families special Christmas gift, born on Christmas Day. Until the day I will see you again. Aunt Karen loves you.

Pam White

November 6, 2009

Aunt Alma and Uncle Tom,
You are both in my thoughts and prayers at this time as are Trina and Debbie. We never fully understand why God takes those who are most dearest to us away. But we know that Chrissy is in a BEAUTIFUL place, and we will all be together again one sweet day. Be comforted in knowing that Chrissy is guiding her children in all that they will do. I love you all.
I hope to see you when you get back home to Mesa, Aunt Alma. Untill then you are in my heart and prayers.

Love,
Pam

Trina Van Leuven

November 6, 2009

Chrissy I will miss you everyday of my life until the day I met you in heaven.I'll miss our time on the phone together.And playing animal crossing is going to be very difficult now.I know you are now pain free.Which makes me happy.You will always be in my heart.Tom Tyler Alex and Hannah I love you dearly.If you ever need me just call.

November 4, 2009

Debbie, I am so very sorry for the loss of your baby sister, I know she meant the world to you. There's no words to say to take your sorrow away but what I can do is pray for you that God ease the ache in your heart and bring you joyful memories to keep Chrissy alive in your heart. Sincerely, Teri(Kramer)Darnell

November 4, 2009

Alex, Im so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you. If you need a friend just come talk to me. Your friend, Dustin Schwarten, Maryland Heights MO

Jim Taylor

November 3, 2009

I love you Chrissy and will miss you very much. Tom if theres anything I can do you can always count on me. I'm only a few blocks away. To all the family; seeing you all and all that you've done to help Chris and Tom during this trying time makes me proud to be part of your family.

Colin Parker

November 3, 2009

Alex, always remember you have a guardian angel looking over you. I'm sorry. Your friend.

Heather Brooks

November 3, 2009

I am so sorry for your loss. My thought and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Diane Taylor

November 3, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Much love to Tom and their children. Love, Diane, Mike and Kai

November 3, 2009

Tom,
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead. Please call if we can help in any way.

Denis & Shelley Benden

November 2, 2009

Tom, please accept our prayers for your wife Christine along with you and your family.My wife Jo and I know the struggle you and Christine have endured . Allow your faith to help you and your family in this time of sorrow.God has allowed Christine to come home and be at peace. You will see her again.
Be strong,
Mark and Jo Hieger

Bob and Mary Kay Bodensted

November 2, 2009

We are so very sorry to hear about Chrissy, she will be missed by many.
we hope that your family will find peace. you will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Katie Taylor

November 2, 2009

I Love you so much. I will never forget that you were in the delivery room when I gave birth to my son. He saw you first, and I will always remind him of how special you are. Love you.

Tina Steimel

November 2, 2009

I am so sorry to hear about Chrissy. You all were part of my family growing up and Chrissy and Alma was there when my son Jeff passed away. If you need anything please let me know. You are in my prayers.
Love to ALL,
Tina Jones(Steimel)

Terri Young

November 2, 2009

Don and Dan-
We want you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers, as well as your family's. Her struggle is over, it's time for peace. Take care
Terri and Jim Young

LaQuetta Halley

November 2, 2009

You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this time. May your faith give you strength during this sorrowful time. Chrissy is at peace and joyfully surrounded in the presence of the Lord. May her peace and joy be comfort to all those who love and miss her. My sincere sympathy.

Angel

November 2, 2009

We will miss you Chrissy! Love you always!

Tina Uetrecht

November 2, 2009

I can't even believe I saw this. This is so upsetting. My sister and I had so much fun with you running up and down the levy and walking to the bus stop. We have let our grown up years run away from us. Now we can't go backwards. Christine I hope your at peace with no pain any longer. I have never met your husband and kids but I know what a great person you were and what a wonderful wife and mother you must have been. I am so sorry that we didn't see each other before all of this. My sister said she had saw you a few years ago and how great it was to see you. My heart is breaking for your family. May you watch over them.
This is from the twins Tina and Lisa down the levy in West Alton. Alma I'm sure you remember us. WE had alot of good times hanging out on the river. If you need to talk call me 636-448-8248. My married name is Tina Uetrecht.

Debbie Taylor

November 2, 2009

My baby sister, I Love you so very much and miss you so very much.

Rich Slusser

November 2, 2009

Tom:
Sorry to hear about the loss of your daughter,losing a child has a grief all it's own and is like no other.I lost my Daughter in march at 30 years old. Our prayers and sympathy are with you and all the family in this time of great sadness and loss.
An old friend form the glass co. Rich & Karen Slusser

jamie Preis

November 2, 2009

We love you Chrissy...

Rich Slusser

November 2, 2009

Tom
So sorry for the loss of your daughter.Losing a child has a grief all it's own,It is one that never seems to go away.I lost my daughter this past March at 30 years old.Our prayers and sympathy are certainly with you at this very sad and difficult time...an old friend from the glass co. Rich Slusser

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