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Elizabeth Obrecht Obituary

WEST FRANKFORT - Elizabeth Michelle Obrecht, 14, departed this life Tuesday, May 5, 2009.

She was born March 13, 1995, in Carbondale, the daughter of Clifford Obrecht and Zelma Willmore. She attended Frankfort Central Junior High School and was due to graduate this year.

She is survived by her father, Clifford Obrecht of West Frankfort; her mother, Zelma Willmore of West Frankfort; brothers, J. R. Obrecht of West Frankfort, Damian Jones of West Frankfort and Levy Obrecht of West Frankfort; sisters, Shelby Obrecht of Buckner and Shaylea Obrecht of West Frankfort; paternal grandmother, Bille Obrecht of Benton; maternal grandparents, William and Loretta Willmore of West Frankfort; paternal great-grandmother, Doris Bose of Benton; maternal great-grandmother, Velma Gower of Benton; and many cousins and a multitude of friends and schoolmates who will miss her very much.

She was preceded in death by her great-grandfathers.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 9, 2009, at Varis-Stone Funeral Home. Interment will be at Tower Heights Cemetery. Friends of the Elizabeth Obrecht family may call after 9 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

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Published by The Southern Illinoisan on May 7, 2009.

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Jesse Maclin

June 5, 2009

Elizabeth you were a crazy girl lol you helped many through thick and thin, you ARE an amazing young lady im sorry you had to go so soon atleast we all know that we have atleast one guardian angel! you are very missed We all love you.

shannon cohen

June 4, 2009

to the family of elizabeth,
im terribly sorry fo the lost of ur daughter it was a tragic to see her go. u dont know me but i been reading about the story and u and the family r in my prayers and thoughts and if there is anything i can do u can email me.

anonymous

May 29, 2009

This was very sad to hear about! I'm so sorry for your loss. You don't know me personally, but I can't even imagine losing my child, even if it is part of a bigger plan. Remember everything wonderful about her & know that one day you will see her again ~God Bless~

sandra seagraves

May 21, 2009

What a beautiful angel she is. I did not know her or your family I saw this will looking through the website. I am so sorry for your loss. I too feel the pain of laying a child to rest. What a terriable feeling this is. I pray God comforts you during this time and wraps his arms around you.God Bless.

Melissa Jones

May 18, 2009

Zelma I am so very sorry I wish I could be there for u she was a very special person to me I would help her with her problem's and talk to her when u couldn't I know that my mom is with her now and keeping her.I will keep u in my prayers and rememeber I love u all.

Julie Stoops

May 12, 2009

Zelma,
I want you to know that you are in my prayers. I am so sorry this has happened. And now you are left with so many unanswered questions.. May you find peace with each passing day... God be with you...

Jaclyn Larsen

May 10, 2009

Zelma and Robby im so sorry your family had to ever feel this kind of pain. It's not easy to deal with the loss of a loved one. Losing a friend or husband but a parent lossing a child isnthe worst pain to ever go through. I have known the wilmore family for years and please know my family and I want to tell you how very sorry we are for your loss she was a very pretty girl. Jackie Watkins/Larsen and The Watkins Family

Becky

May 9, 2009

Billie,
I'm SO SORRY this has happened to our family! Please let Robby and her mother know that I am thinking abou all of you and praying for everyone!! I'm SO SORRY I can't be there for you guy in person!

Know that she is in heave w/ grandma & grandpa....

Vickie Wilson

May 9, 2009

My heart is with you all.. Unfort I do know what your going threw and how you feel.. At anytime you need to talk get ahold of me.. I will be there! Fallin Angle Jeffrey L Manning 2-24-07

Melissa Rodely

May 7, 2009

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

May 7, 2009

Be Still

Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.

Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.

If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.

Rebecca & Jacob Hanson

May 7, 2009

Robby, I want you to know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers, if there is anything we can do for you let us know.

May 7, 2009

Zelma, We are so very sorry for your loss. We are praying for you and your family. God bless you, sweetie. We love you.
Charlie and Sondra

Cassie Eldridge

May 7, 2009

Elizabeth was a great friend. She will be sadly missed by everyone who knew her. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family in their time of sorrow.

Sloan Family

May 7, 2009

Our Thoughts and prayers go out to Elizabeth's family and friends ... May God bless and guide you through this difficult time ...

Valerie Cepolski

May 7, 2009

I am so sorry for your loss. Elizabeth was a great girl!! We will Be praying the family.

May 7, 2009

I don't know your family and didn't know Elizabeth, but I am a parent and my prayers go out to your family. May God be your comfort in this time of sorrow.

Another Mom

May 7, 2009

Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time! May God Bless you all!

May 7, 2009

May Elizabeth find eternal peace

Brandy Hall

May 7, 2009

I am so sorry for your loss I did not know elizabeth but i knew some of the family. You will be in my prayers. May god be with you and your Family

May 7, 2009

Im sorry for your loss.May god be with your family.May elizabeth rest in peace.

Another mom.

May 7, 2009

Zelma, You were there today at the Mother's Day Tea. You are a rock and an inspiration. THank you for your strength and grace. I know that was so difficult for you to come to today. But I have so much respect for you being there for your boy. Always knew how much you loved your kids. Praying for our peace.

May 7, 2009

Nobody will ever understand why this happened, but please know that you are in many people's thoughts and prayers. Elizabeth may have departed from this world, but she will never be forgotten by her friends and family. Her spirit will always be alive and well and she is resting in God's arms.

Paige Bellamy

May 7, 2009

I'm so sorry for your loss.I work at the Imagine center in the housing & remember Elizabeth well.She was always happy and smiling.The kids & I are saddened by this tragedy.

Lori

May 7, 2009

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009

jane heisserer

May 7, 2009

zelma: My thoughts and prayers are with you. We were neighbors a few years ago and I remember your beautiful daughter. jane

Crystal Marshall-Fletcher

May 7, 2009

My family would like to extend our deepest sympathies to your family in this tragic loss.

Tracy

May 7, 2009

My thoughts and prayers go out the parents. I can't even imagine what you are going through, I have just been heartsick since I learned of this tragedy. Seek God and he shall provide comfort.

Matthew Gregge

May 7, 2009

I'm so very sorry everyone, Michael, Zelma, Robby, Niki, Shelby, Shaylea and, everyone else. she will be very missed by alot of people, I wish this was a dream. But she now lives in a spirit type body, unchangable in any way, and the Bible says God himself shall wipe away every tear from her eyes, and there shall be no more sorrow. Anything you need call me. She will be missed.
Matthew M. Gregge

Patty Boston

May 7, 2009

My thoughts and heart go out to the family I sorry for your lose.

May 7, 2009

Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow. Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss…our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Jacob Elliott (friend) and his family,

norma walters

May 7, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Jamie Gray

May 7, 2009

Zelma and Robby, I am so sorry that this has happened. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. Miss Beth was a sweet and beautiful girl. She always had a smile on her face. She will be greatly missed. Zelma, if there is anything, ANYTHING, that I can do for you please call me. God has a beautiful angel standing with him now... may she rest in peace!!

Melissa Overturf-Meyer

May 7, 2009

May god be with the family at this time. Zelma,if you need anything pleasse call me.

May 7, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with this family. May God bless all of you! I'm truly sorry for your loss!

The Ashtiani Family

May 7, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are extended to the family and to Elizabeth's friends. May God Bless and comfort you, now, and in the days to come. We pray that you find peace in the knowledge that Elizabeth is safe in God's embrace.

May 7, 2009

We are so sorry for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Morgan Lovell, Nathan and Julie Raynor

May 7, 2009

My thoughts and prayers go out to Elizabeth aand her family. May you rest in peace!

Brooke Andrews

May 6, 2009

Sorry for your loss. Elizabeth will be missed dearly. My prayers are with her family and friends.

christina nellis (lee)

May 6, 2009

well i really didnt know u elizabeth but i knew ur mom an ur family u was also in my daugters pe class alot of people r goin to miss you an u will never be forgotten zelma an family i am very sorry for ur loss an if i can do anything please let me know i will do my best!!!!

Aubrey Khachikian

May 6, 2009

Elizabeth was a sweet girl. My prayers are with her friends and family during this difficult time.

May 6, 2009

sorry that this happin to u u are like a sister that i never had love flener

Denny Williams

May 6, 2009

On behalf of staff and the members of First Christian Church in West Frankfort, we want to extend our condolences to Elizabeth's family and let you know that you all are in our prayers.

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