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PERKINS Abigail Rae "Abi" Abigail Rae "Abi" Perkins, age 17, passed away February 1, 2012. Abi was a senior at Whitmer High School. She was involved in Monroe County 4-H. Her love of her horse Nelli took her on many journeys the last 2 and a half years. She was a competitive barrel racer, winning almost every race she ran. "She was the best athlete in the family". Abi enjoyed going to the rodeo every Saturday night with her buddy, Joe. Abi lived hard and died pretty. Abi will be dearly missed by her mom, Rhonda (Rob); dad, Mark (Pam); brothers, Cody (Jessica) and Tyler; sister, Mackenzie; uncle, Matt Kozlaker; cousins, Kyle and Connor Kozlaker; aunt, Lisa Perkins; cousins, Jacob, Zack, Andrew Whiting; special godfather, James "Shorty" Morton; grandparents, John and Patty Kozlaker, Cheryl (Papa Dave) Jacklitch, Dave (Mary) Perkins and special friends, Joe and Marilynn. She was preceded in death by her great-grandparents, Audrey Robbins and John and Mary Kozlaker. Abi is also survived by her great-grandpa, Herschel Robbins; many relatives and friends, and last but not least her dog, Lucy and her horse, Nelli (Absolute Bullet Proof). Friends are invited to visit from 1:00 to 7:00 p.m. Saturday at Ansberg-West Funeral Home 3000 Sylvania where services will commence at 7:00 p.m. Saturday evening. Contributions may be made to Monroe County 4-H. Online condolences may be left at www.ansberg-west.com Turn and burn little girl. We love you.

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Published by The Blade from Feb. 3 to Feb. 4, 2012.

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Secret Friend Love Ya

February 29, 2012

You was my friend from grade school, and this is so tragic what has happen, and i will miss you. RIP Abi

Amber O'connor

February 18, 2012

I'm so sorry for your loss mark and pam. I only met her once and she was a beautiful young lady.

Dan & Brenda Tschan

February 11, 2012

Rob, Dan and I are so sorry to hear of the loss of your beautiful daughter. Our heart goes out to both you and Rhonda ...Such a beautiful girl it breaks our heart. God has a beautiful angel to look down on you, that's for sure..Our prayers are with your family. Dan & Brenda Tshchan (Naples Florida)

Brenda Weigum

February 11, 2012

My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family.

Concerned Parent

February 9, 2012

Its nice to see the shoreland teachers who cared for abi, and whitmer teachers also.

Mrs. Jennifer Griggs (formerly Allen)

February 8, 2012

I had the pleasure of being Abi's fifth grade teacher at Shoreland. I can still picture that energetic, spunky girl with the huge personality. Despite the challenges that faced her sometimes in the classroom, she worked hard and wanted to do well. I do remember her special love for animals, as I feel the same.
Rhonda, I can recall interacting with you and how much you cared for your daughter and how you fought for her to succeed.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you try to cope with your loss. Abi will be a bright light in heaven for sure.

Tammy Pitzen

February 7, 2012

Rhonda, im sorry it has taken so long to write in abi's book, i still have not went on and seen my codys guest book just somethings are to hard to deal with and time will heal the pain, lots of prayers are going out to you and the family and remember im just down the street if you need to talk, granted im still going through the loss of cody we can help eachother through these horrible times together. love ya and you know my number..

Wendi (Barnes) Rutkowski

February 6, 2012

Mark & Pam, I am so sorry for this terrible heartbreak and sorrow your family is going through. My deepest sympathies to you and your family.

February 6, 2012

My deepest sympathy goes out to you & your family...You were such a nice person, & cared alot about other people....RIP Abi...!
(Secrect friend).

February 6, 2012

Hello Rhonda, Patty and Abi's family: Our deepest sympathy and hope for your healing. Donna (Lydy) Smith and family

Point Place

February 5, 2012

Abi, was a caring special girl who will be missed.

sierrah

February 5, 2012

Abi, i miss you so much! ill miss horse riding together. you were so nice and pretty. R.I.P abi!

Austin Webster

February 5, 2012

We will always love you abi you will be greatly missed my all of us<3 miss u abi

February 5, 2012

To Abi's family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy. I met Abi through Marilynn & Joe. I saw her ride Nelli, and she was great!! Her pictures don't do her justice...she was beautiful! She was also kind. She got my granddaughter Sarah,who also loves horses, into 4-H. The last time I saw Abi at the barn in the fall, she was training a girl to ride. Abi was so patient. She would have had a wonderful future. God Bless you at this sad time Love, Judy Olson

Trina O'Brien

February 4, 2012

Rhonda,

Very sorry for your lost, you are in our
prayers remember all the great memories you have.

Trina & Tim O'Brien

February 4, 2012

Sorry for your loss, I lost my bestfriend 8 years ago, and then had my son on the same month and day she passed and she was 14 years old, and passed in 2004 and I had my son in 2010. Best wishes to you and your family, it is hard to deal with, but she is now looking down on all of her family and friends and keeping them safe.

dawn carter

February 4, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you, losing a child.....I can't even imagine. I would be there to show my condolences but I am still hospitalized after a roll over accident in the same area of Alexis on the 29th but my children will be there. God bless

Richard Lydy

February 4, 2012

Mark & Pam Perkins, I'm so very sorry for your loss...Just have Faith that Abi is with GOD. GOD bless you and your family.

February 4, 2012

I can not imagine the heart break and sorrow your family is going through at this time. God has recieved another one of his precious Angels Abi. She is looking down on all of you and know that she is now your guardian Angel and is with you in Spirit. Embrace the love and memories you have of Abi, she is gone but not forgotten. I am very sorry for your loss of a beautiful child.

rise huntley

February 4, 2012

I do not know any of you but I do know that I have a beautiful daughter whom I adore also and I could only imagine the hurt. This is another precious life taken from us all but joining the other angels in Heaven. My name is Rise G. Huntley and I love you all and am here for you too as one human to another. God bless.

Rise Gay Huntley

Gale Kellum

February 4, 2012

Just wanted to send my thoughts and prayers out to all Abi's family. My family recently suffered a tragedy such as this 1 1/2 years ago ( I am Bradley Richardson's Grandma Gale) and we know this pain. The only thing I know is that you will see her again one day and while that won't help today hold tight to those who love you and cherish all the memories this precious girl left you with. My heart is heavy with sorrow for you & yours. God Bless you all.

cathy cooper

February 4, 2012

There is another bright, beautiful star up in God's Heaven. My thoughts and prayers are with both families during this tragic time.

February 4, 2012

Thinking of you at this difficult time with deepest sympathy.

Amy Grossman and Family (Betsy's sister)

February 3, 2012

R.I.P Abi

Jan and Jim Ramser

February 3, 2012

Rhonda, We are so sorry for your loss.

G Heazlit

February 3, 2012

I never knew abi but I know the pain this family is going through and I am so deeply sorry. I am keeping your family close in my heart and my prayers.

Megan (perry) & Derek DeLand

February 3, 2012

I am so sorry to hear about your lose it breaks my heart to see some one so young be taken away and we know she will be dearly missed my so many. You will be in our prays.

CARISSA WAMPLER

February 3, 2012

i love you abi..... you will be missed... MISSED BY MANY FORGOTTEN BY NONE..

carissa wampler

February 3, 2012

i love you abi.. you will be truly missed... MISSED BY MANY FORGOTEN BY NONE. i love you baby girl.

</3 Carissa Wampler

Matt Kizaur

February 3, 2012

Please accept my deepest condolences and sympathies. I adored this precious student of mine. Her picture and a lovely and hilarious handwritten note from her still hang by my desk. She was a wonderful part of our Drama I class, and I shall carry her with me always. I offer you my unconditional support and love, coupled with this Mary Frye poem:

"Do Not Stand At My Grave and Weep"

Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there; I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am the sun on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circling flight.
I am the soft starlight at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there; I did not die.

Sending love and light,

Bob and Marian Lawrence

February 3, 2012

So very sorry for your loss. With thoughts and prayers.

Lisa Keller

February 3, 2012

Peace and love to all who are heartbroken over Abi's passing. She was a girl with a beautiful smile and a lot of spunk. She is still here in spirit, watching over her loved ones. God Bless.
L. Keller, Whitmer HS

February 3, 2012

To the family of Abi
We are so saddened to read this news. Our prayers and love are sent to you.
With sympathy,
Pat and Chuck Jacklitch

Elli Ebersole

February 3, 2012

My heart goes out to your family! I will keep all of you in my prayers. My daughter Emily Ebersole is also very sorry. She was a wonderful friend and loved talking to her in the hallways.(Emily's words)

Maryellen Novinsky

February 3, 2012

My deepest sympathy and prayers go to all the families in the tragic loss of abi


My deepest sympathy and prayers to the Perkins & Kozlaker families. May God comfort you during this difficult time

February 3, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless. The Horne Family - Marietta, GA

Kathleen Willard-Cope

February 3, 2012

My Deepest sympathy and prayers goes out to you and your family in your time of sorrow. God Bless all of you.

Saralynn Robbins

February 3, 2012

Dear Rhonda, Rob, Matt, John and all the family our hearts are broken we loved Abi so much. We were really looking forward to her coming to Montana. Our love to all of you.
Aunt Sara, Grandpa, Audra & Florin, Darren, Uncle Woody and Aunt Susie

Angie Kolby

February 3, 2012

Rhonda,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We love you and are always here.
Angie and Joe

Cindy Teal

February 3, 2012

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Tonya Coots

February 3, 2012

Loved watching that girl ride! Such a beautiful girl on a beautiful horse. She meant so much to so many people...she will be greatly missed. You are in our prayers...RIP

Cindy (Martinez) Lyons

February 3, 2012

Rhonda, Matt, Patty and family - I was so sorry to read about this happening. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.

February 3, 2012

I did not know Abi, and I am at a loss for words when Such a vibrant young life is taken......the lyrics to "only the good die young" ring true all to often.

My condolences too all who are affected by this young lady's passing.

February 3, 2012

For Abi's Family & Friends~~ although I do not know you or your family my heart is saddened and prayers are with all of you at this unbearable time~ another young person was taken way to early and there are so many questions that will never be answered.. Find comfort in Abi's friends,, they hold wonderful stories and will bring you some peace...Think of her often with laughter and tears and know that she will be your "Angel" watching over all of you until you can see her again.. Keep her in your Heart and her spirit will live with each one of you forever~~ R I P Abi Perkins ~
~ A Hockey Mom ~

Renee Kolby

February 3, 2012

Dear Rhonda and family, May God's Angels be but a Whisper Away From You All. With heartfelt sympathies.

Carol

February 3, 2012

May Mom, Dad, & brother reach out for the comfort only Jesus can provide in such a profound loss. Abi lived a great life and left way too soon. Cherish the memories until you meet again.

February 3, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you who are family and friends of Abi. She had a passionate personality. In the Creative Foods class last semester, she loved the lab days and creating good things to eat. I can only imagine your heartbreak. May your memories and presence of those who care give you strength. Sincerely, Felicia Page, Whitmer High School Family and Consumer Sciences teacher

angie pirwitz

February 3, 2012

Mark and Pam your family is in our prayers!

Heidi Hartman

February 3, 2012

Abi was full of life!!! She will be missed by many!!! Rest in Peace Beautiful Girl!!!
H. Hartman

Jessica

February 3, 2012

Rhonda, I am again so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I regrettably will not be able to attend the visitation or services. If there is anything you need let me know.

February 3, 2012

Rhonda...we are so sorry to hear of this tragedy. May the wonderful memories you have of Abi provide some comfort to you during this very difficult time. Please let us know if there is anything you need.
Love,
Heather & Matt Sofo

Richard Lydy

February 3, 2012

Rhonda & Rob, I'm so very sorry you have to go through this...Just have comfort that Abi is with God, and one day you'll be together again. Your both close friends and I'm always here if you need anything. God bless you and your family.

Lori Stanton (Shoreland Elementary)

February 3, 2012

I was Abi's 4th grade teacher when she was new to Washington Local. I remember Abi always with a smile on her face and being a very hard worker. She could definitely be the one to make you feel better if you were having a bad day:) My heart goes out to her family and I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

Deb

February 3, 2012

Watching from a distance with sadness in my heart for Abi's family an friends my prayers are with you..

Karen

February 3, 2012

I didn't know you or your family but my heartfelt sorrow in a time like this. All my prayer's with all. May God bless.

Samantha Wiczynski (Shoreland Elementary)

February 3, 2012

I taught Abi for two years and she was one of my favorite students. Her smile and spirit lit up the room and she loved animals. I am so sorry to hear about her passing. She will be missed by the Shoreland family and our thoughts and prayers are with you as you go through this tough time.

Abigail Perkins

February 3, 2012

Rhonda, words can't even express my sadness for you. I know there are no words that could ease your pain. Just put your faith in God and know that so many of us are here to support you. Your a wonderful lady and although I never met Abi I know she is precious just like her mom. I will always keep you and your family in my prayers. Your co-worker and friend, Cindy Verbon

Aleesha Richardson

February 3, 2012

Sincerely sorry for your loss. RIP Abi

Julie Fain

February 3, 2012

I can not imagine what those close to Abi are going through right now. My thoughts are with her family and friends. I will never forget the day I met Abi back in elementary school... she was an energetic kid who spent all of gym class talking about riding horses and acting like a cat :)

Laurie Collins

February 3, 2012

I didn't know Abi but her story touched my heart and my heart goes out to your family. God bless your family.

Kari Earl

February 3, 2012

My life has been such a blur since we left the hospital . I watched you grow up and cannot believe you're gone. We all miss and love you like crazy. I know that you are watching over us. RIP, Ab Love you lots. Love, Steve, Kari and Aidan Earl

Kristie and Brent

February 3, 2012

Rhonda, We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

February 3, 2012

To the Kozlaker Family,
I am so sorry to hear about Abigail. May your precious baby girl rest in peace.

Alisa, John, Johnny, Jakob & Emily
Ritzenthaler

Mary Jo Lompis

February 3, 2012

My sincere sympathy to the Perkins family. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time of sorrow.

Kasmierski Faimly

February 3, 2012

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

February 3, 2012

Prayers to the Perkins family in this time of sadness.God help you get the strength you need to get through this.God has another beautiful Angel. Mark Myers Family, Curtice, Ohio

judy&ed gearhart

February 3, 2012

Abi you will be missed so much by all , R.I.P. beautiful

Jason Purnia

February 3, 2012

My deepest apologies for this tragic incident which has taken place. My thoughts and prayers go out to all the family and friends of Abi. Most importantly to the parents of Abi please try to stay strong through the rough times which have brought us to this point of sorrow and may she remain in our hearts forever. You will be truly missed Abi, you may be gone but not forgotten!

Jessica Wettle Thompson

February 3, 2012

Rhonda, Mark, Cody and Patty~ I am so sorry for the loss of your angel. May God comfort you during this difficult time. Thinking and praying for all of you!! Abi was a beautiful girl.
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. ~From Ireland
Love to you all.

Robin Byford

February 3, 2012

Beautiful girl, you are the light of your family's lives; especially your Mom and Grandma Patty. We will love and miss you forever. Love, Aunt Robby and Uncle Roger

A grandmother

February 3, 2012

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

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