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Roxanne Bratsch Obituary

Roxanne Marie Bratsch Born March 16, 1967 in Willmar, Minnesota, recently passed unexpectedly on January 11, 2005, leaving us all numb. She will be missed dearly by all those who had the opportunity to enjoy her companionship. She had a huge heart, and loved with everything that she was. She will be survived by her mother Patricia Bilby (Dale); her father Roger Bratsch; her oldest sister Tammy Brinson (Willie); her brother Roger " Tubby" Bratsch (Regina); her youngest sister Danielle Bratsch; her sons Aaron, Jamaal, and Nicholas; her nieces Jamie, Jessica, and Saleena; her nephews John, Josh, Christopher, Patrick, Jimmy, Jeremy, and Tony. Private services will be held at a later date. The family asks that you cherish every moment with your loved ones. Arrangements made by Tuell-McKee Funeral Home. 1-253-272-1414

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) on Jan. 16, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Roxanne Bratsch

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Tammy

March 16, 2010

I just wanted to wish you a Happy Birthday Rocky. Wish you were here so we could celebrate.I think of you all the time. Words can't express enough how much I miss you! Sometimes your leaving still seems so unreal. I am remind though through your absence in my life. Love you sis!

Regina Bratsch

January 13, 2010

I dont write in your guest book much, but feel the need today. Your brother and I talk of you often and have learned to laugh more when we think of you.. for some reason you come to me in my dreams alot, as do alot of my passed over relatives. For what ever reason you come, you are always welcome

Regina

Tammy

January 12, 2010

It's been 5 years my dear sister. Seems like yesterday. I miss and love you so much. We've had so many reasons to celebrate life, but in my heart I always imagine how much greater each event would be if you were there. I will see you when I get home. We have alot of catching up to do :)

Tubby Brtasch

July 28, 2009

Hey kiddo,i havent written you lately and Im sorry dear.When I was going through my cancer ordeal i wasnt worried at all,I wasnt scared either.... I know where im going when my time comes,and I get to see people Ive missed so much..All my love to you my dear........

Tammy

March 16, 2009

Happy Birthday my dear sister! I hope you're able to celebrate in Heaven. We miss you so much Rocky. Always thinking of you. Love you!

Tammy

March 9, 2009

Hey Sis, I had the sweetest dream of you last night. I miss you so much. It was so real. I woke up so happy this morning, it was like we had the best visit ever, thanks so much for coming to see me, I needed that so much. We'll have plenty more visits when I get home, but please visit me in my dreams sweet sister. I love you so much!!!

Tammy

January 8, 2009

Hey Rocky, Just wanted to let you know how much I miss you! I love you! See ya when I get home my dear sister!

Tammy

December 9, 2008

To my sister in Heaven! Missin ya! The holidays are here again, and again they won't be the same. I think about you everyday. I love you my dear sister!

nicholas bratsch

September 22, 2008

oppertunity is something that you and i never had much of. it breakes my heart that you were taken months before i would of met you. I can never explain how much I yearn to see you but i know that someday we will meet again. their are so many instances where i was in dire need of a helping hand and i felt your touch. i love you mom and I look forward to us seeing eachother in another lifetime.

Tammy

August 29, 2008

Missin you Rocky, now and always!!!

Love ya sis!

Aaron Bratsch

July 19, 2008

hey mom just missing u, and wanted to let u know that ur always in my prayers and thoughts...i love u so much mom!!!

Tammy

June 13, 2008

Been missing you like crazy Rocky. We've had so many wonderful things happen in our family. John and Nicole just had their first baby. He (Julius) is adoreable! Joshua just found out he's going to be a Daddy. I wish you were here to share it with us! Any time something happens, you are my first thought, "I wish Rocky was here to see this" One day my dear sister, I'll be home and we'll be able to catch up on things. Love you! Sisters in life, Sisters in Heaven :)

DANNIELLE Balderas

March 20, 2008

hey my Rock, yep you are my ROCK. I miss you so much. I know its been a long time sence i wrote but not even seconds, from the last time i thought about you. i miss you rocky!!!!!!! DANI

john scott

March 18, 2008

hey auntie rocky.... miss ya..

Tammy

March 16, 2008

Happy Birthday My beloved sister. what can I say that I haven't already said. You will NEVER be forgotten, You made your mark on this world. I love and miss you so much, See ya later!~

Tammy

February 28, 2008

Missing you my dear sister!

Tammy

January 12, 2008

My beloved sister. Today makes 3 years that you left us. They say time heals all wounds, that's NOT true. The pain of losing you is just as strong today as it was the day you left us. We just have to deal with it. Life doesn't stop! I miss you so much! There isn't a day that goes by that I don't miss you. You made such an impact on everyone you touched! The World is definitely missing Roxanne Bratsch, Til I get home, see ya then! Love you!

Tammy

November 22, 2007

It's Thanksgiving Rocky and it SUCKS you're not here!

tub

November 12, 2007

dont know really know why i wrote you about tera,i guess in hopes that you'll be there waiting for her, as you will for all of us..I read all the entries made in your guest book....it brings me no comfort to know im not alone in my day to day struggle.. I wish this emptyness and sadness,on NO ONE!But I guess if you werent loved so much by all...we wouldnt need comforting,or reassurance that we would be together again soon.. To Love someone so much can be matched only by equal grief.... Gotta go my dear. want to say you are in our prayers...but You already know...

Tub

November 12, 2007

hello my dear,sorry its been so very long since ive written.still mad i guess about you leaveing.probably always will be...Tera is getting old,may have to put her down soon, know how much you loved her,but arthritis is takeing her fast...she will be 77 in dog yrs....Damn shame you couldnt be here that long. love you, see you soon kiddo

Tammy

November 10, 2007

Hi Rocky, Been thinking about you alot. Just wanted to let you know how much I miss and love you. Another Holiday season without you. Its a constant reminder of how much of a void is in my life since you've been gone. See ya when my time comes.....

Brandy Bratsch

September 10, 2007

Hey sis just wanted to let you knw that I was thinking of you

August 13, 2007

Oh My Rocky, I miss you so much. I think about you eveyday! If I could only turn back the clock. I miss you my sister! I miss our talks, I miss your laugh, I miss your cooking :) I miss our sister time! I really need you Rocky! I know everything happens for a reason, and you are in a much better place, I am just gonna have to wait til it's my turn to go home. Til then! I love you so much!

Tammy

Aaron Bratsch

July 20, 2007

hey mom, i love u so much, i wish u were here with me right now, but deep down i know u are...i miss u and love u mom
love ur son

July 18, 2007

Hey Rocky, I just wanted to let you know that I am thinkin about you always. I love and miss you dearly! Til we are together again...Love ya!

Tammy

Aaron Bratsch

June 19, 2007

hey mom, i know i havent wrot u in a while, sorry bout that, i just been real busy with work annd stuff...u would be so proud of i have an interview with this modeling company, they want me to model for them its awsome.....but anyways i just wanted to stop and show some love and everything.....
i love u mom
your son

Aaron Bratsch

May 29, 2007

Hey mom..love u and miss u.
your son

Brandy Bratsch

May 28, 2007

Hey just wanted you to know that I love ya and miss you so very much

May 27, 2007

Hey Rocky, today is 2 years ago we lost dad. Only a few months after you left us..2005 was a rough year! I know you 2 are in heaven just waiting for the rest of us. I love you, there is such a horrible void without you! You left way too soon! As I always say, "Til we're together again",love ya!!
Tammy

Aaron Bratsch

May 25, 2007

hey mom, just stopin bye to say i love u and miss u....
love your son

Brandy Bratsch

May 21, 2007

Hey sis I'm haveing a little bit of trouble with Dani. I wish you were here to give me a little advise. You always had my back for the short time that we were together. I love you and miss you very much.

Aaron Bratsch

May 16, 2007

hey mom, just wanted to let you know that i love and miss you alot...sorry i dident write u on mothers day.. but happy late mothers day
love your son

TAMMY

May 13, 2007

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY ROCKY! WE LOVE AND MISS YOU SO MUCH! THANKS FOR BEING THERE TO HELP US ALL OUT WITH OUR KIDS! WE ALL KNOW HOW MUCH YOU LOVED YOUR FAMILY!!!

John Scott

May 13, 2007

Hey Auntie Rocky..Just wishing you a happy mother's day.. we miss you, I got your name tattooed on my arm....I love you..

Aaron Bratsch

April 26, 2007

Hey mom, its nicks birthday today, wish u were here, but i know ur in my presents and thats all that matters. i love you and miss u and ur always on my mind...
your son

Brandy Bratsch

April 21, 2007

Hey Rockey I just wanted to tell you that I wish we had a chance to get to know each other better and that I love you.

Dannielle Balderas

April 21, 2007

hey rock, i know i havent written in a long time. ya know sis i miss you so much. there are days when i feel like i cant breath. rocki, i cant explain how much my heart hurts for you. i feel so empty without you. thank you for letting me know, you are still here with me, you know when. it makes it alot better for me to handle. love you sis. dani

Tammy

April 8, 2007

Another day, Another Holiday without you, Another one that WON'T be the same!! I love and miss you my dearest sister! Some things are back to normal in this family, EXCEPT the HUGE EMPTINESS of YOU being gone....Happy Easter, some day we will have all our days together, til then!

Tammy

March 14, 2007

Hey Rock, thought I would get on here and wish you an early HAPPY BIRTHDAY. I won't be around a computer on your birthday. I am going to Tacoma to see Jamie and our Great Nephew Caleb. I have No doubt that you'll be around us. I Love and Miss you so much! Til we are together again!

Aaron Bratsch

March 8, 2007

Love you mom!!

Aaron Bratsch

February 24, 2007

Hey mom,i cant stop thinking about you today, iguess you were just on my mind today, i thought i would tell you again that i love you, and miss you.
Always thinking of you.
love your son

Aaron bratsch

February 16, 2007

hey mom i was just thinking of you today.
love you lots
your son

Aaron Bratsch

February 8, 2007

Hey mom. just was thinking of you today. thought i would let you know i still miss you , and love you, always thinking of you.
your son

TAMMY

February 6, 2007

I LOVE AND MISS YOU SO MUCH. EVERY MOMENT OF EVERY DAY I AM CONSTANTLY REMINDED THAT YOU'RE NOT HERE ANYMORE!

Aaron Bratsch

January 19, 2007

Still thimkimg about you. Miss you.

Your son

jamie ortega

January 12, 2007

hi aunty its me you r very heavy on my heart today i cant believe its been two years already i miss you so much it sucks that people have to go i wish you were still here caleb would love his aunty rocky i miss you everyday every memory i have of you makes me laugh you always made people laugh i love and miss you with all my heart

Aaron Bratsch

January 3, 2007

happy new years mom. always thinking of you.miss you always.
your son

Tammy

December 25, 2006

Merry Christmas Rocky! Missing you so much! Today is just not the same without you. John brought your son Nicholas with him as a surprise, what a gift! We love you so much, words cannot express how different our lives are without you, a huge hole in my heart girl! I'll never get over losing you, but I have to handle your passing everyday.....Love ya sis!

Aaron Bratsch

November 15, 2006

happy holidays mom.
i love you.
your son

Willie Brinson

October 29, 2006

Hey Rock, this is Willie, sorry I haven't been writing in your book, but you know how I am, I am the same way with phones. Yesterday you were on my mind so strong. I love you and I miss you so much! Now that the holidays is upon us again, we go again without your presence in the kitchen :) We know you're up there blowing horns, dancing, being happy, carefree..Continue to look down on us and smile. We will eventually see you one day, until then my favorite sister-in-law, I bid you a good night...Love Will

Tammy Brinson

October 26, 2006

Well Rocky, the Holidays are here, we're getting ready for Halloween, then soon Thanksgiving will be here and before you know it,it'll be Christmas. I miss you so much everyday, but we did so much together this time of year, it's made it so hard. I look around and think, Wow, Roxanne would like that or she'd do that. This is our 2nd year without you, the Holidays will NEVER be the same without you! I love you Roxanne and I know you're spending all your time with Jesus these days and you are full of Joy, just know how much you are missed and loved, now and always!

Aaron Bratsch

October 10, 2006

Your son..

Aaron Bratsch

October 9, 2006

I am always thinking of you. I love you verry much and miss you.
Your son.

Tammy Brinson

October 4, 2006

The things we've taken for granted all our lives. If I knew that that Monday was going to be our last conversation, I would have NEVER hung up. If I knew it was our last hug, I would have NEVER let you go! If I knew it was my last opportunity to tell you I love you, or to apologize, or to thank you, God knows I would NEVER had thought we had plenty of time for all that! I would have seized the moment and not have taken for granted that you'd still be here tomorrow, because Rocky, you've taught me that tomorrow isn't promised to anyone.....I Love You , How much I want to hear your voice and give you a big hug right now! I miss you......Words cannot express enough!

Aaron Bratsch

September 27, 2006

Hey mom just letting you know i still am thinking of you.
i love you.
YOUR SON

Aaron Bratsch

September 15, 2006

I dont even know were to start... All in a matter of months i have faced so many challenges within the fanily and out side of the family. But just knowing your right next to me every step that i make, makes it alot easier. I think about you all the time, in every prayer that i pray i always include you in them. I want to make you proud of me, so i am trying to do what i think you would want me to do, its just realy hard right now. I am not on the same level with the whole family, maby cause i think they expect to much out of me,or it could just be my stubborn ways. I want my family to know i love every single one of them, and im sorry im not what they expected. But if being apart of this family makes me closer to you then thats what i guess im willing to do. also i want you to know that your the only reason that i keep going on, just knowing that i cant give up and take the easy way out, and by doing that i would be giving up on you, and that will never happen . I promise you.

I will love you always and i WILL respect all of those you respect.

Your son for ever and always

Aaron Gino Bratsch

Tubby

August 11, 2006

Hello sweatheart. We met your son. Think the world of him. He has your walk, and alot of your facial expresions, a sense of humor and the need to belong. He is a joy to be around.

Its odd but when he is here I find myself missing you a little less, because a little of you is still here. Dont worry about Aaron, he is very smart, and motivated and in SAFE hands. He'll be working with me and Dani. I gave him that old truck of mine that you thought was so ugly. Dont worry he'll be fine. We'll make sure of it.



Miss you lots, you can continue to rest in peace. Knowing we will take care of things as family should.



Tubby and family

Tammy

August 9, 2006

Your leaving us is sometimes too much to even bare :(



Love You

Tammy

July 31, 2006

Just wanted to let you know I think about you always Roxanne, Your passing is still so hard to accept. There is such a void in my life without you. Love you always, Tammy

Aaron bratsch

July 30, 2006

ha mom... I just wanted to let you know i havent forgot about you. im glade to have meet my uncle and ant in tacoma. i also got a job here to, iv only been here a week. you would be so proud of me. i love you and miss you

Your son Aaron

Aaron Bratsch

July 17, 2006

Mom... just leting you know im still here. I love you and miss you.

Aaron` Bratsch

July 11, 2006

Mom.. i miss you very much. wish you where here with me. You would be so proud of me.

I love you and miss you.

your Son Aaron

Aaron Gino Bratsch

July 8, 2006

MOM.. I cant express how much i love you and miss you. your the reason that brought this family together. Im glad that the family has broght me in under thier wings. Now i once in a lifetime feel apart of a real family. I know they were always thier, but just not physicly. Now i have a family,and im apart of something thats mine. I thank you. Im also glad that you gave me that sign the other day, About stayin here in omak. For a minute i dident know what to do. Im just excited to have this family,my cusin john,josh,jessica, i feel will have a great family/friend relationship.I love them and i know they love me.Bein apart of this family is the best thing that could happen to anyone. The family has so much love for one another its amazing how i have only been here a short amount of time , and i already feel like apart of the family. I love you so much

Until i talk to you again.

P.S Save my spot in heaven right next to you. I promise one day im going to be there.

your SON Aaron Bratsch

John Scott

July 7, 2006

Hey Aunt Rock....It's me.. John, I don't know if they have internet in heaven, so I'm saying this out loud as I type..I hope you hear me. I really miss you. It's funny how we never realize what we have until it's gone. I just spent 4th of July with Aaron, he is so much like you in so many ways, it's amazing.It was wonderful because we felt like he was sitting in for you. I don't have anything poetic to say, except I love you, and miss you very dearly.. I write about you alot, because you helped me grow into the man I am.We all miss your sense of humor, and your care-free spirit. I know Saleena misses you, and she was only 2 when you passed, you had a big impact on all of us. São minha Tia favorita . I love you Aunty Rocky.... P.S. Tell Patricia, and Grandpa I said Until we meet again

Aaron Bratsch

July 4, 2006

Happy forth of july mom!!! I realy wish you were here to celebrate it with me. Im so confused right now i dont know what to do.I could realy use your help and advice right about now. I dont know what to do. I feel so out of place and i also feel that i need to make disicions in a small amount of time, and i could use your help. Right now i could use my mother, yes i relize i have my ant tammie and ant dannile,and uncle willy but the road i need to take is right infront of me but i just cant do it without someones help. i know they want to help me but i want it to be for the right reasons, not just because in your son or family. If you could send me some sort of sign to indicate that could help me in any way it would be hilly appriceated.

I love you for ever and always and i thank for my loving family you have brought me into.

LOVE YOUR SON.

Aaron Bratsch

Aaron Bratsch

July 2, 2006

Its hard to express the love that i have always had for you. for the last 17 years a day hasent passed without me thinking about you, hoping you knew how much i love you. The way life has been for some of us is unfortunit, for others it works out the way they want. i dont look at my life as unfortunit but more as a test. That both of us took each day at a time, everythihg turned out the we both wanted them to, But not in the right amount of time. Haveing you as my mother was the best thing that could happen to any person. I just want to let you know that i searched everyday of my life looking for you, but not realizing you were realy thier the whole time. the respect that i have for you is more then i have for alot of people. You have always been a strong women a the best mother, being thier physicaly or not. I know deep down inside you played a part in anti tammy and anti dani finding us and i want you to know that im so greatful for that. I LOVE YOU MORE THEN YOU WILL EVER KNOW. Until we meet again



Your SON Aaron Bratsch

Tammy

June 29, 2006

Love and miss you Rocky. Everyday is empty without you.

TAMMY

May 29, 2006

Just wanted you to know I am thinking about you :)



LOVE YA GIRL!!!

Tammy Brinson

May 19, 2006

Hi Rocky,

Words cannot express enough how much I miss you! I've been talking to your kids, you would be so proud. I am so filled with joy and at the same time with sorrow, I know this would be the best time of your life. Love you so much, see you when I get home :)

dannielle balderas

April 8, 2006

hey rocky im here at Jamies baby shower. i know youre here with us. i miss you so much, istill cant believe ill never be able to have our sister talkes, i love and miss you so

Tammy Brinson

March 31, 2006

Hey Rock, Just thimking about you. Tomorrow is Johns' wedding, I know how much you'd love to be there, but then again you will be, won't you! I wish you were here to share it with. I miss you so much Rocky. Love you always!!!

Gwen Williams

March 17, 2006

Happy Birthday!!!!!!! Rocky I still can't believe you not on this earth anymore. I know you are so happy now though. Hey don't pick all the flowers k? save some for me. Love you

Dannielle Bratsch

March 16, 2006

This is so hard. I wish you were here. I miss you so much. Happy Birthday Rock. I love you!

Tammy Brinson

March 16, 2006

Todays your Birthday! We're having a nice dinner for you today Rocky. We'll let off balloons with messages on them. I was thinking this morning, it also marks a year that Dad was here visiting celebrating your life with us, now he is with you. I love you, can't say it enough, it's all I have left of you and I will cherish it forever. We'll always be sisters, even in Heaven. This world is so empty with out you.............Until I see you, Love, Tammy

Tammy Brinson

March 8, 2006

I love you Rocky, more than words can ever say. I miss you so much! They say that time heals all wounds, I'm still waiting. It's been 14 months since you left us, the pain of losing you is as fresh as yesterday. So much has happened since you left. John got married, Jamies having a baby. I think all the time how excited you'd be for both of them. Your 39th birthday is coming up next week, way too young girl!!!!!! I know we'll be together again. I love you Rocky, Life definitely is Dull without you! You are truly the realest person I've ever known. I think of you every day! I hope and pray you know that! See you!

Love, Tammy

Jesse Ortega

December 14, 2005

Hey antie, its almost been a year since u left, but u are always in my heart, i miss u more then words can say. As each day goes by, there is never one that I dont think of u, Your memories are in my dreams and in the world around me. I love u forever and your smile is never forgotten.

~ur niece..Jesse

Tammy Brinson

September 5, 2005

I love you Rocky and miss you so much. Life just isn't the same without you! All sumer long every time we went to the lake or went fishing, we all thought," Rocky would sure like this, or have fun doing this, or it would be much funner if Rocky was here." I don't know if you even realized how you touched all our lives. I love you and miss you every day, and I will for the rest of my life!

Tammy Brinson

August 10, 2005

I think about you every day. It's been almost 7 months since you left us and it seems like yesterday. I miss you so much Rocky. Can't this just be a bad dream or something. It gets so overwhelming! When we break down and cry we say we're having a "Rocky Day". We all just miss you so much and we have alot of "Rocky Days" I love you so much. We have alot to talk about when we finally are together :)

Bart Forcier

July 15, 2005

Well Rocky... I never had the chance to know you as well as i'd like to... but knowing the rest of your family fairly well, I can only imagine the great sense of loss they must feel. I remember different nights that Tammy or Dani would tell stories about you or listen to them laugh as they talked to you on the phone as they babysat me. There were the few times I'd get to see you at Smitty's house and as stated before, your laughter and smile would light up a room. Undoubetedly, you are missed by all who've known you. Continued blessings to you and your entire family.

(I am Chuck & Judy Smith's Son. Tammy, Danielle and I believe that even Tubby watched me a time or two while my parents were @ work)

Tubby Bratsch

May 21, 2005

Hello Baby,

Dad will be there soon,But im sure you know that already,and if possible you've been their to comfort him.Tammy and Dani are there in his last days,I couldnt go,But the power of prayer doesnt stop at state lines..

Got to go for now,But know that every time i speak your name, or see your face in my minds eye, I am smiling:)

Your kindness has humbled me..Thank You...........

Tammy Brinson

March 17, 2005

It's been a couple of months since you left us. Yesterday was your 38th birthday and we all got together and had a big celebration. Rocky, everyone was there! Dad came from Minnesota, Jamie, Tyler and Jessica came from Idaho, Aunty marie and Aunty Vi came. We went to your favorite restaraunt, there was probably 20 of us. We let off balloons. Tubby and his nephew put together this beautiful memorial video about your life, it's awesome! We all just Miss you so much. My life is so different without you. Sometimes I think I am going crazy, I just hurt so bad, I know by Gods' Grace I will handle your death every day, I don't know if I will ever get over it, but I will handle it. I love you so much Sis! I am having such hard time with this, and I don't have you to talk to about it...

JAMES WHITE

February 24, 2005

DEAREST ROCK (SMILE)I`M SORRY I WAS NOT AT YOUR MEMORIAL BUT GOODBYES ARE VERY TOUGH FOR ME I KNOW WE WILL MEET AGAIN THROUGH BAD TIMES AND GOOD TIMES WE FOUGHT AND WE LAUGHED AND I REALLY REALLY MISS YOU YOUR COMPASSION WAS ADMIRABLE AND YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN SO NOT GOODBYE BUT INSTEAD UNTIL THE NEXT TIME I LOVE YOU YOUR BRO IN LAW JAMES SR.

jimmy white

February 13, 2005

aunty rocky it has been hard not seeing you, I really wish you could come back, everyone really misses you. I'll name my chinchilla aunty rocky if its a girl. I'll never forget all the fun we had I'll miss laying down and watching movies with you. I love you keep watch over me in heaven

Jessics Ortega

February 11, 2005

Hey Antie Rocky, Its Jesse, i love you so much, and i miss you always. You were always there for me when i needed someone to talk to. You always looked at the positive things in life and always made things fun. You always tried to watch out for me and make sure i was ok, but now your in Heaven with the Lord above,where things are so much better, and hopefully he'll assign you as my guardian angel=). I promise to make you proud. I love you antie and you'll be in my heart forever.



-Love you

Caryl Henry

February 6, 2005

Rocky, You took my heart away, I have a hard time believing this.I have to say, the last time we talked, it was wonderful, I saw your big sweet heart. Caring for your dad, worring about him ,helping him. I was impressed and I walked away with a totally heart felt impression of you. My daughter got to meet you and she so enjoyed you. You don't worry about this worlds needs now, you rest and enjoy the Lords loving peace, his love for you. And know that we loved you.The Lord will wipe away every tear! He knows us so well, he knows every drop of tear. Now he's there to hold you Rocky. Love from your 1st cousin, Caryl Henry an M. Cannon.

Roger (DAD) Bratsch

February 4, 2005

Rocki, It is so hard for me to accept that you are gone,to a far better place in Heaven. I can't understand why the good Lord took you first.Always figured I was the one to greet you up there with the Lord.. We got very close as a Father and a Daughter before your end and the new beginning of your wonderful new LIFE, with GOD. Our memorys of your kindness, your hearty laugh,especially your big heart for anyone that needed help. Your spirit will live on through all of us> I love you Rocki and will miss you my Daughter, Until we join up with each other up in Heaven ... Love Dad...

Horace Lee

February 1, 2005

It"s hard to believe that you won"t be around to grow old with me Rocky,me you Tammy and Willie had some wonderful times together I will never forget you Rocky you will forever remain in my heart

Dayle & Darlene Bratsch

February 1, 2005

Rockie-- my heart was very sad to hear you left this world, but than i thought--- you're going on to a better place. i'm sure you'll keep everybody laughing in Heaven. you will be missed!!! i loved the times i was around you. greet all our loved ones for us. Love Dayle and Darlene

Jolene Wrobleski

January 30, 2005

Rocky,I couldn't believe it when I heard(I still can't).Your time on this earth made a impact in the heart of everyone you touched please know that. Say Hi to my son Aaron when you happen to cross paths in heaven and we miss him everyday as we will miss your laughter you brought everday. I won't say goodbye just see you some day.

Karen Schroeder

January 23, 2005

Rocky, Leah Ann was here and said it's not fair that you get to see Shelly before we do. We miss you and love you and will keep you in our hearts forever. Walk with Shelly and watch over us. Aunt Karen

REGINA BRATSCH

January 22, 2005

ROCKY- SO YOU JUST UP AND LEFT US ALL BEHIND. NO MATTER WHAT YOU WILL ALWAYS BE APRT OF THIS WORLD THROUGH YOUR CHILDEN AND THERE CHILDREN THROUGH YOU SIBLINGS AND THERE CHILDREN AND YOUR PARENTS. NOW YOU ARE APART OF ANOTHER WORLD THAT IS SO MUCH BETTER THAT THE ONE YOU LEFT. A PLACE WHERE ONE BY ONE WE WILL ALL COME TOGETHER. THERE YOUR HEALTH IS GOOD YOU WILL NEVER EVER HAVE ANY WORRIES OR REGRETS FOR YOU ARE IN THE HOUSE OF THE LORD. YOU WILL BE MISSED AND THOUGHT OF EVERY DAY. I WILL ESPECIALLY MISS YOUR LAUGH AND YOU CRAZY STORIES YOU WOULD TELL. TONY SAID TELL MY ROCKY HI. IT YOU NOT TO BUSY LOOK UP MY DAD AND TELL HIM I MISS AND LOVE HIM.AS I DO YOU. UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN YOU SISTER-IN-LAW REGINA

Dannielle Bratsch

January 21, 2005

How can i say bye to my best friend, older sister,i can barely take,knowing that i will never hear your voice ,laugh,smell your smell,touch your hand,or cry with you ever again. I will always miss and love you. Dani

Brenda and Rick Negen

January 20, 2005

Beav- thanks to you, Rick and I got married and Jake got a dad- just like you planned. -thaks for all the late nght converstions we had from one state to another. Im very glad to have been your friend for the past 9 years. you will never be forgotten- every time we play dominos and yatzee- you will be there in our hearts. We miss you

Jake Wall

January 20, 2005

rockie- thanks for teaching me how to play dominos. you were the best babysitter i ever had. i may not eat a clam, but i will play a game of yatzee for you- i will always miss you- love jake

Chuck Williams

January 20, 2005

Rocky you will be missed very much. There will be whole now in our Hearts without your smile. You have always been a pleasant person to have around. May you rest in peace.

John Scott

January 18, 2005

Aunty Rocky, I'll never forget living beneath you in Minnesota, or how exciting you made the long drives moving back and forth. Thanks for hooking me on Doritos and Philedelphia Cream Cheese. I will make you proud in everything that I do. If the saying the good die young is true then you passed away right on time. I love you.

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