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Pete and Pam Carlile
June 1, 2007
Dear Jack, Doreen and Family
Please accept our sincere condolances on the loss of your beloved daughter Cathy. We were able to attend Cathy's memorial service and what a wonderful testament to a remarkable young woman. She fought such a hard fight with such grace and determination that I think everyone around her was certain she would persevere but it wasn't meant to be. She is safe now and free from all pain. The next time you are in each others arms she will be whole again and what a glorious day that will be. You raised a wonderful daughter and she was very fortunate to have such a loving and supportive family beside her all along the way. Please take good care of yourselves and know that you will remain in our thoughts and prayers always. God Bless!
May 29, 2007
Lisa, Doreen, Jack & family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. I only met Cathy once, but reading through these entries,and knowing what a down to earth, special family you all are, I can get a real sense of what a truly special person she was. In April I lost my granny, and although she lived a good long life, NO ONE can tell you how to grieve. Let yourselves have bad days, but let yourself have GREAT days too. It sounds like Cathy really celebrated her life, and everyone elses too! What a tribute to her...laugh and smile, the two words I heard repeatedly as I read all these wonderful entries from all across the states! She sounds like someone I wish I had known! I wish you all peace and comfort, but also joy and laughter. I will leave you with something that sounds like, "Cathy"
EVERY HEART THAT HAS BEAT STRONGLY AND CHEERFULLY HAS LEFT A HOPEFUL IMPULSE BEHIND IT IN THE WORLD, AND BETTERED THE TRADITION OF MANKIND.(Robert Louis Stevenson)
In thought and prayer, sincerly,
Nicole Kuczaboski ONE SWEET WORLD Unique Gifts & Home Decor
North St. Paul, MN
(formerly of Laura's Hallmark)
Fred Kennicutt
May 24, 2007
Dear Jack, Dorine, & Family,
Please allow us to express our heart felt condolences for your your loss. Though time has separated us from one another my fondest memories of childhood were get togethers and playing in your backyard with David, Lisa & Cathy (I think paul was too young)and, the anticipation when I knew you were coming to our house. When my father died I felt denied the years I should have had with him. As time has gone by I've come to believe that there are times God calls special people to heaven early for his purposes and, I trust through Jesus we'll find out what that purpose is some day. I hope you take comfort in knowing her pain has ended and, a new wonderful life has begun.
In Sympathy,
Fred Kennicutt & Family
Jo Walker
May 24, 2007
Dear Atchison Family,
I'm so sorry for your loss, yet, finally Cathy is at peace. It was an honor to take care of her during her transition from this lifetime to the next. I was truly touched by you all. You're in my thoughts and prayers.
God bless you,
Jo Walker, RN
Joan Moser
May 24, 2007
Dear Dorine,
I was saddened as I read Cathy's obit on line and after reading the entries describing her, I remember you with many of those same qualities. I am truly sorry for your loss. God Bless!
Cindi Ford (Shortridge)
May 23, 2007
Dear Lisa & all of Cathy's family,
I am so sorry for your loss! I pray that you will all take comfort in God right now to help you through this. I am sorry that I will not be able to make the memorial service for Cathy but she was a beautiful person with such a sweet spirit! She will be missed. I hope this scripture will be a blessing to you all!
2 Chron 1:3-7 says:
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort,who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God. For just as the sufferings of Christ flow over into our lives, so also through Christ our comfort overflows. If we are distressed, it is for your comfort and salvation; if we are comforted, it is for your comfort, which produces in you patient endurance of the same sufferings we suffer. And our hope for you is firm, because we know that just as you share in our sufferings, so also you share in our comfort.
Praise God that He shares our sufferings and He will also bring us an overflow of comfort!
God Bless you all!
Jeanne, Brian, Gaile & Hilary Sinn
May 23, 2007
Lisa and Family, I am so sorry for your lose; my heart goes out to all of you and to all of us who have been blessed by the presences of Cathy’s magnetism. No other words for me better describe Cathy than loving and most of all spirited! Chelsea, Paige and Dominic, may you inherit your mothers grace, beauty and perseverance, may your mom’s finest spirit live on in each of you. In remembering Cathy, a smile will come to my face, she will never be forgotten. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. ~From a headstone in Ireland Y
Mike, Elaine Heitland
May 23, 2007
Dave and family,
I'm very sorry for your loss, You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Carol (Byboth) Moline
May 23, 2007
I have known Cathy since grade school and will always remember her as a graceful sweet person with a fantastic outlook on life. Some of my fondest memories of childhood include Cathy...playing on the “monkey bars” during recess at Cowern Elementary and attending competitions for DECA while at North High School. I was really surprised when I was having brunch with my husband one day when we lived in Omaha, NE and who comes up to give me a hug but Cathy who also happened to be living there at the time. I was truly saddened by the news of Cathy’s passing and will remember her fondly…her big hugs, and a bigger smile. I’ll miss you Cathy.
Valerie (Payne) Webber
May 23, 2007
Cathy was so genuine and funny and happy in high school - I cannot remember her EVER being without a big smile and a kind word. It is hard for me to imagine her battling such an illness, and the world has just suffered a huge loss. My heartfelt sympathy to her parents, siblings, and children. Her light is most certainly shining down on you from heaven.
NSP '84 Classmate
Judy Voss
May 23, 2007
Lisa and family,
We are saddened to hear of the loss of your sister to breast cancer. The courage and poise that she showed throughout her journey is a testament to what a wonderful woman she had become. We hope that memories of the time family and friends shared with her, will help to ease your sorrow.
We wish you peace as you journey forward knowing she is safe in God's hands.
The Voss family
Micheal Mix
May 23, 2007
Please accept my families deepest sympathy in this time of loss.
I grew up with Dave and Lisa in the old NSP neighborhood.
I feel that loosing someone so young in life is a true tragidity, no matter what the cause is.
Sorry for your loss, please let me know if I can help in anyway.
Jane Kolias and family
May 23, 2007
Dear Lisa and Family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I can't imagine the pain of losing a sister. Please know that God will confort you during this difficult time.
Diane Gerwood
May 23, 2007
To Uncle Jack, Aunt Doreen.
To my Cousins, David, Lisa, Paul and their families.
To Cathy's Dear Children: Chelsea Paige & Dominic.
May you be comforted in your loss of your dear Daughter, Sister and Mother. Cathy was a woman of great faith and endurance. We will continue to keep all of you in our prayers. God Blessings and Peace.
Love, Diane (Rubbelke)& Joe Gerwood
Stevens Point, Wisconsin
Daniel & David Gerwood
Fargo, North Dakota
Carl and Joan Berglund
May 23, 2007
Jack, Doreen and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Though words like "I'm so sorry" seem inadquate, this does a lot for me.
"Death leaves a heartache that no one can heal, love leaves a memory that no one can steal".
It has been nine years since we lost Dave, but think about him everyday. Dave's children have been a blessing to us, as Cathy's will be for you.
Mary Hiles
May 23, 2007
Jack, Doreen and family,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you. We have such wonderful memories of Cathy, when she used to babysit our kids. She was always so upbeat, you couldn't help but smile when you were with her. She will be in our hearts forever. Love, Don & Mary Hiles and family.
Kim Krenz
May 23, 2007
Uncle Jack, Aunt Doreen, David, Lisa, Paul, Chelsea, Paige & Dominic:
I will always be honored to say that Cathy is my cousin. When we were kids she was always the one making us laugh. Whenever she walked into a room the party started. The warmth and electricity that she generated could be felt by everyone and will continue to be felt, as Cathy had such a life force that her presence will be with us forever. I love her and will miss her so.
Valerie Zappa (Nickson)
May 22, 2007
To the Friends & Family of Cathy,
No bond is as great as that between a parent and a child. I can't imagine the pain you are going through. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. When I think of Cathy, I just smile and think back on our chats in the high school hallways. She was always smiling and would always take the time to talk. I will always have fond memories of her and hope that your memories of Cathy help you through this very difficult time.
Valerie Zappa (Nickson)
May 22, 2007
To the Friends & Family of Cathy,
No bond is as great as that between a parent and a child. I can't imagine the pain you are going through. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. When I think of Cathy, I just smile and think back on our chats in the high school hallways. She was always smiling and would always take the time to talk. I will always have fond memories of her and hope that your memories of Cathy help you through this very difficult time.
Kendall Crosby
May 22, 2007
I remember the times I spent....listening to Queen...holding hands....watching her smile....talking to her....Flash Gordon....and....wondering.....I will miss her....so much.
Keith Kogler
May 22, 2007
Paul and entire Atchison family, I am truly sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Some of my fondest childhood memories are when Cathy would watch us play after school and let us get away with all(most)of the trouble we could get in.
Thanks for being so cool, Cathy!
Dawn Balsimo Cole (Class of 1987)
May 22, 2007
Dear Paul and Family:
I am so sorry for your loss. There is never an easy way to say goodbye to someone you love so much. I hope the good memories you shared with Cathy will sustain you as you grieve her loss. Rejoice in the fact that she is at peace. Hold on to family and friends. They will help support you through this difficult time. My prayers are with you and your family.
Tami Tolzman
May 22, 2007
To Jack, Doreen, Lisa and the rest of Cathy's family,
Words cannot express all that is being felt right now with Cathy's passing. Know that so many are thinking of all of you at this time and remembering Cathy as she was - a truly awesome, amazing soul! Love you all.
Tammy Stagg
May 22, 2007
Dear Paul and family,
Please know that you are in my deepest prayers. May God be your sustainer through this difficult time.
Love,
Tammy (Ferguson) Stagg, Class of '87
Keith Pinney
May 22, 2007
As someone wrote to me just about 9 months ago... 'The world is a little less bright but heaven is beaming!'. I didn't know Cathy well, but she always had the most wonderful 'beaming' smile and I know that Mary loved to visit with her when they met at Chemo. Losing any loved one is hard, but losing someone so young, with so many that loved her dearly is especially difficult. Know that she is with God and free of pain. God Bless!
Gypsi LeMoine
May 22, 2007
To MOM & DAD Atchison,
Thank you for making and sharing one of the most amazingly sweet and delightful individuals this world will ever have the honor and blessing of knowing. To the Children, KNow that your MOM is remembered so fondly by thousands. Her brightness and spark of God's love showed through since we can remember. She then deposited a spark in each of you, so she will live forever! To the rest of the Family, Thank you for welcoming Cathy's friends with such open and loving arms. With such an amazing family, it is obvious what gifts the Atchison family has given the rest of us. Thank you. Our prayers and memories will be with you forever! Gypsi (Lynda) LeMoine & Crew
Cathy, YOU ROCK GIRL! You will be missed. I will try to act more like you every day. This will make me a better person. Thanks for just being you!
Amy Warren (Strutt)
May 21, 2007
Although I didn't know Cathy well or spoken to her in a long time, she was a very special person. I remember her when her cousin and I were friends, and she just made me feel special. When I would see her at church, she always had a smile for me and a hug, and was herself such a special person. I was so sorry to hear about her passing, but now she is out of her pain and up in Heaven looking down on us. She will watch over her family and friends,and be their guardian angel. Take comfort in that you will see her again in Heaven.
Adrianna Moore
May 21, 2007
To Dom,
Dom this is Adrianna I know somewhat how you feel because my grandpa died 2 years ago and I wasn't in school for 1 week I just want to say that you are my friend and I'm sorry that your mom died.
Kristine Hadrits
May 21, 2007
My heartfelt sympathy to all of Cathy's family. I will always remember her for her knowing wink and her fantastic smile. May your fond memories comfort you during this time of sorrow and may the love of all around you bring you strength and consolation.
Jeannie Miske
May 21, 2007
I had the honor of meeting Cathy when our sons were in the same kindergarden class. We both drove our kids to school, and we would chat while we waited for the teacher to greet the kids. Even after the teacher took the kids to the classroom, we would continue our conversation in the parking lot. We talked about everything! Cathy was one of those people that once you met her, you felt like you've known her forever! She always made me laugh! She was always so happy and always had a smile on her face. I'll always remember this time we both chaperoned a field trip, and we were sitting in the back talking, and we were asked to be quiet. We both thought it was funny that the kids were being so good, and the "grown ups" were being disruptive. She had such a gift to gab. She wrote me a letter last summer, and I will forever cherish it. You are all in my thoughts and prayers, especially those beautiful children Cathy was so very proud of. She is no longer in pain, and she will always be there, watching over you.
Angela Babb
May 21, 2007
Dear Uncle Jack and Aunt Doreen,
Our heartfelt sympathies go out to you and all of my cousins. Cathy's strength, courage and determination serve as an inspiration to us all. We love you so much!
Ehren, Angela, Tommy, and Erica Babb
Dianne Nehring (Gernes)
May 21, 2007
Jack, Doreen, Scott, Lisa, Michael, Lanie...I was so sorry to hear abut Cathy's death. I know how dear she was to all of you....I loved her bubbling personality. My thoughts are with you all. May God bless you all.
Robyn Stoller
May 21, 2007
To Jack, Doreen and family, and to Cathy's dear children...God's peace and comfort be with you at this sad time. I will always remember how much Cathy loved being a mom, and how much she loved all of you! Her courage and smile will remain in my heart and memory always. She knows you will all be OK, even though you will miss her greatly. What a comfort it is to know Cathy has gone ahead of us to our heavenly home, where she has no more pain, and where we will be reunited with her and our other dear family and friends some day. God bless you all.
Cristal Vandermyde (Acheson)
May 21, 2007
Much sympathy to Paul and all his family - We are thinking of you at this time of loss. May peace and memories of Cathy surround you now and in all the days to come.
Nancy Radatz
May 21, 2007
My lifetime friend Cathy - I will miss you so much...your thoughtful, sweet, wonderful personality and huge smile and even larger heart!! Our lifelong friendship will mean the world to me always...you will remain forever in my heart. My thoughts, prayers and love goes out to the rest of the Atchison family - my second family - we all have so many memories to keep close in our thoughts forever...I love you all. Thanks for the friendship we all share!
Claudia Boleen
May 21, 2007
Jack and Doreen and dear family, Even though I can't imagine the pain of losing a child in such a tragic way, my heart goes out to you. May the God of all comfort wrap his arms around you and sustain you today and always. I am comforted as I hopeyou are, knowing that our God is all we ever need in times like these. But we also have a deep need to feel someone with skin on, for hugs and love as well. I will keep beautiful memories of the lovely lady Cathy was while with us, and know we will see her again in her new, glorified body when our Jesus comes back for us all.
Kathy (front desk MOHPA)
May 21, 2007
I am so sorry for your loss. I will never forget Cathy and her wonderful smile, she always made everyone here at MOHPA feel special. We became good friends and I will miss her friendship alot. John and Doreen you where great parents and always supportive, she was lucky to have you both. And her children know that she will always be watching over you.
Glenda, Joe, & Tyler
May 21, 2007
Cathy you are already so missed! You have brought so much to our lives. Such a wonderful friend, mother, daughter, and sister. You gave us so much courage. You are the bravest, strongest, most beautiful friend we have ever met. Thank you for being in our lives as long as you could! You have touched us and blessed us just by being you. We love you and will miss you so! Until we meet agian!
John Nutzmann
May 21, 2007
My deepest sympathies to Cathy's children, her family and friends. I remember her fondly from the class of 1984, as someone always quick with a smile. though I have not seen her since a year or so after graduation, I have thought of her often.
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