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Mandy
August 2, 2023
Kristine, I´m a total stranger to you and your loved ones. I actually live on the other side of the country, but, I´ve read your story, I´ve seen your pictures with a bright smile, and photos of your precious son. I´ve read every single post below left by so many people who have holes in their hearts without you here. As a mother myself, my heart breaks in half for your mom. She is a strong and graceful lady! My prayers are with her.
I am writing bc I want all those who love you to know that your memory is still out there, reaching Virginia as of this second. Rest in Peace.
Amy Lundgren
April 18, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Jocelyn Reyes
February 25, 2017
Happy birthday
Liese Tilson
December 21, 2008
Rest in peace Kristine.
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Jenny (Pean)
December 20, 2008
Kristine,
I will never forget the first time we meet. We jumped on the trampoline all night. We where in third grade and from that day on we where inseparable!! We did everything together. I couldn't have hand picked a better BEST FRIEND to grow up with. I miss you more than words can say. There is not one day that goes by that I DON'T think of you and wishing there was something that I could do to change what happened to you! When I see D I see you!! (Beautiful) You had such a beautiful heart and soul that NEVER deserved this. When you say 1 year it seems like a long time but, it feels like yesterday I heard the terrible news. I HATE the feeling of knowing I can't pick up the phone or turn the ignition to be able to see you again. I LOVE YOU and MISS you SO much!! No one will ever replace the hole I have, because its yours and I have never meet someone like you that I CLICK with!! You will be forever missed... Till I see you again...(BIG HUGE HUG!!!)
Marge Charmoli
December 20, 2008
Kristine,
I never had the chance to meet you in person, but I have had a chance to meet you through your mother's eyes and voice. I know that you were loved.
May eternity bless you forever.
Marge Charmoli
cheri meyer
December 19, 2008
Dear Debbie-
At theis Christmas time I will remember you and Darian and your husband. MGJH students will be also thinking and praying for you! We talked about you as we just are sending sympathy letters and money to Mrs. King and her 3 children. He was shot 2 weeks ago breaking up a fight at the Boys and Girls Teen Center in Minneapolis. He was a wonderful husband and father of 3- ages 7,9, and 13!!!
He volunteered at this club to work with the teens in the neighborhood! It will be a difficult Christmas as it will be for your family!!
Praying for you!!
Cheri Meyer
Dan Tilson
December 19, 2008
I miss you Kristine. Our lives have been forever changed 1 year ago today. But our lives have also been blessed having you in our lives during your short and beautiful life.
Your friends have been here for us during this past year and we know they'll be here for us during Darions lifetime and beyond....your a spark that will never die in our hearts.

Kristine and Me 2004
Deb Tilson
December 19, 2008
My heart is still aching with grief over the loss of YOU! Everyday I tear up thiking of how much life you're missing out on. Darion would make you beam with such MOTHERLY pride. He looks at me and at times I feel as though I'm looking at my baby girl Kristabelle.He uses his feeties for everything just like you did. Everyone says time heals all wounds...well this isn't just a wound it's an absence a void a vast empty space that will never ever be filled as you could only fill it.In 27 hours this unreal horror is a year long . Darion still thinks he will see you. He talks to you on his play phone.He says things only you would tell him to say, like MOOHAHA. I believe you are here and leading your young man by the hand. OHHHH my baby my beautiful baby girl I WANT this all to be a bad dream..WAKE UP WAKE UP,please let her walk in the door!The horrific sudden way you were taken has left me a bit sour on this world, but... we have many angels among us. Sooo many have stepped up and taken an intrest in helping us through our first KRISLESS KRISmas.The Mpls. P.D really gave us a huge generouse gift of compassion and gifts for the family. I believe that you have touched many lives even in your passing. We all know you touched MANY MANY lives when you WERE here on this world.You are ALWAYS in my daily thoughts and you ARE always going to be MY baby girl.I miss you and your helpful ways, I miss your BIG laugh, I miss that sparkly little girl I called BUGS, BUG-A-ROO,& Kristabelle. I hope you enjoyed your short dance thru life. I hope I made you smile and feel proud of yourself. I LOVE you, Mom

Forever My KRISmas girl
December 18, 2008
Amanda Bangen
December 18, 2008
Hey there Kris I cant believe it has already been a year! A Year is a long time but it seems that just yesterday I saw you at cub. When I go to my mom and dads I always think that I will see you go walking by with Darion. I know that over the last couple years of your life we did not see eachother as much as we did for many years before but the day I heard the news it took a little piece of me and my childhood you were always a part of. You were always the little sister that I never had. I never knew how much your death would affect me in so many ways! I think of you always Kris and your beautiful smiling face and that unique laugh of yours!! I will always miss you and you will never be forgotten. I pray for your family to get through this and always for your little man to grow up and be strong willed and as wonderful as his mommy was!!!! I love you Kris and may our memories keep you alive in our heart and mind!!
tami ecker
December 17, 2008
kris,
as the 1 year mark comes, it is been very hard knowing that you have been gone this long. i cant say how much EVERYONE misses you, cherishes you, loves you, and wants you back!
in the time that you have been gone, it makes me think of all the things that you and i did as a team. there are so many things that i love thinking about that we have done, but at the same time it makes me really sad to know that we will never be able to do anything ever again. looking at your pictures is getting harder by the day! this is because it is kinda of a reality check to me. i will never see your smiling face again, or that laugh that was so catchy, that when you laughed it made me laugh!
when i am in my car driving, i look over and think that i am gonna see you dancing and bouncing around, and telling me to turn here or there.
kris i love you so much! you were a sister to me! it is not fair that you wonderful life was cut so short!
merry christmas kris!!
rest in peace!!
i love you,
tami ecker
Liese Tilson
October 23, 2008
Kristine~
As your family and friends supported you in life, they are supporting you in your death. Prayers for justice and prayers for strength for the friends, family and strangers that are fighting to bring justice.
tamara ecker
September 2, 2008
kris-
there hasnt been a day thats gone by that i dont think of you... i miss you so much! the last time you were in my car you were bouncing around singing and dancing, and i can still look over in my seat and see you bouncing... you and i did so much together and i will never forget those times.. i love you so much!
please dont worry about darion! he is in such good hands with your mom and dan! every time i am over at your house i see the way the take care of them and they are doing such a great job!
oh yeah and dont worry, he will have the redneck attitude that you always said that i have! haha...
i love you and rest in peace!
tamara ecker!

MOM
September 2, 2008
This was the LAST time we got to play in the fall leaves. Theresa, Blake Bridgett and YOU N Little D had a ball.I sadly yearn to see your smiling face and hear your hardy laugh. I LOVE YOU bugs!!!!! MOM

Kristine would have loved this one:)
April 4, 2008

Fall 2007 "We are FAMILY"
April 4, 2008

Kristine And Darion at thier fav place...The Childrens Museum
April 4, 2008
Valerie Marquardt
March 24, 2008
We received your nice note and lovely photo of Kristine and Darion in the mail. You wanted us to send you information about The Dragonfly Project but unfortunately your return address was partially ripped off and so we do not have it and therefore cannot send you the information right away. We will send some info to you through Kok funeral home, but if you do not get that, please send us your address through our email address. We are so very sorry for your loss. It looks like Kristine was a wonderful young woman.
Sincerely,
Valerie Marquardt
The Dragonfly Project
[email protected]
Liese Tilson
February 24, 2008
Kristine- Thinking of you today on your birthday. Also thinking of those you left behind. Darion had his birthday party last night and it was evident to me just how much you and Darion are loved by your family and friends.
Amanda Bangen
February 13, 2008
Kristine,
The thoughts that have been going through my head since I heard the horrible news are uncontrollable. I can not get your goofy laugh out of my head!! Or your smile at your baby shower just waiting for your beautiful baby to come so you could love him up just liek you did! You have touched so many peoples lives in you short time and I know that you are in heaven doing the same right now. I miss you so much you will always be on my mind and in my heart!!
Christine Silvis
February 11, 2008
I just heard about the tragic loss of Kristine. I was one of her teachers at Oltman. Kristine was such an amazing young woman, I am honored to have known her. Your family is in my prayers as you work through this loss.
Emily S.
February 10, 2008
Kris, I miss you! I miss that smiling face. I miss the surprise visits. I miss the late night movie watching and popcorn fights. You brought a special smile to my daughter's face and to mine. She really looked up to you. She misses you too! Thank you, Kris, for getting me in that kiddie pool with you and Ash. I will forever cherish those memories. God bless your family, friends and Darion.
Arial Rodriguez
January 30, 2008
I am sincerly sorry for your loss, i knew kristene from school she was very friendly and she always had a smile on her face no matter what. she will be truely missed . darion and your family are in our prayers. p.s. if you need anything don't be afriad to call me i'll help this is my cell651-528-4672 or this is miguel's cell.651-528-4670 god bless
sincerely arial m rodriguez
&miguel a sanchez
Liese Tilson
January 19, 2008
My thoughts are of Kristine today. My prayers are with those she left behind.

We will miss you MOMMA & AUNTIE
January 18, 2008
Jennifer Raiter
January 4, 2008
My heart goes out to you in your time of grief. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Amanda Platson
January 2, 2008
I am sincerely sorry for your loss. Though I did not know Kristine, nor do I know your family, my heart goes out to all of you. May you find solace and comfort in the memories you carry of her and the love you have for her and for eachother. And, may Darion grow up knowing how wonderful and strong of a woman his mother was.

Such an old picture but still shows that smiley girl!
December 30, 2007
Lisa
December 30, 2007
I am so sorry for your loss. In the summer of 2006 Kristine worked with me for a few months and I got to know her somewhat. What a wonderful young person she was. In listening to her talk, you could tell how much she loved Darion. I'm sorry that this has happened to your family and to such a vibrant person as Kristine. My thoughts are with you and for Kristine to be at peace.
Elizabeth Grinsteinner Grzechowiak
December 28, 2007
Dear Theresa & Family-
I have not been in contact with Theresa since highschool. I do however, share many vibrant memories from my childhood spent with your entire family. I am so sorry to hear of your loss and to reconnect in such a tragic way. May you find strength and grace during this most difficult time. You will be in my thoughts.
With Love,
Elizabeth
Katie Gardner
December 27, 2007
Michell and Family -
You have my deepest sympathies and prayers at this most difficult time. Even though I hadn't seen Kristine since she was younger, I thought about your family quite often. Please contact me if you ever need anything.
Duane & Kathy Spindler
December 27, 2007
Deb & family...Doug & family,
Though it may sometimes seem as if you are alone, there are those of us who care and want it known if there is anything that we can do, please never hesitate as we're right here for you.
May you find strength in the memories dearest to your hearts.
Our deepest Sympathy...
Kari Haycraft
December 27, 2007
Debbie, Dan and Family,
words cannot express how sorry I am for your loss! my heart broke in half when I heard what had happend! I really want to attend the wake but I just started a new job and unfortunately I dont have time off. Please know that you will be in my prayers!!!
Kim Bain & Family
December 27, 2007
Deb and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May your love for each other and Kristine help you through this difficult time.
Julie Marden
December 26, 2007
My heart is so sad for your family and for Darion. Kristine was making good choices for her and her little guy so that they'd have a great future together. It's hard to understand why this had to happen. She's blessed to have had the family that she did for all of the love, support and help that you gave her and I know you were blessed to have her as a daughter and sister. Your family has been in my prayers since Michelle told me what had happened. (Jayden's grandma)
Gail Peters
December 26, 2007
Dear Deb and family, I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Kristine was on my kindergarten bus. She was such a happy little girl. We always looked out a little more for fellow bus drivers kids. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Gail Peters
ashley downs
December 26, 2007
Kristine, your were an amazing girl and had the biggest heart out of anyone i know. im sorry about all this that happend.i will never forget you and all our crazy memories. you will always be in my prayers and thoughts. we were always cooking and baking together and waking up in the morning fighting about who is feeding the baby. ill never forget! i love you and will miss you lots
Magel Baker
December 26, 2007
I know I haven't seen Kris in at least 10 years, but she is still in my heart. I still tell stories about when she was a kid. My thoughts and prayers go to your family. Much love from me to all of you in your time of grief.
Alexandra Posz
December 25, 2007
Kristine,
The last time I saw you was in the hospital just having your baby boy. You were so happy and you were also the same Kristine I had always known. Kris was a very good friend of mine all through elementary, but even though we sort of grew apart each time we would run into each other it was the same. Kristine was a caring and loving person that anyone could get along with, and this happening to a person like that pretty much seems IMPOSSIBLE. Kristine's whole family is amazing and you are all in my prayers, God Bless you all.
Wendy (a friend of your friend)
December 24, 2007
I am very sorry for what you are going through. Kristine will live on in the hearts of those who loved her. May the memories of her soothe your heart at this difficult time and may you always find comfort within those memories.
Amanda Bangen
December 24, 2007
Debbie and Family,
You guys have been amazing neighbors for many years of my life. I cant imagine the pain that you guys are feeling right now. I will always remember jumping on the trampoline and playing babies till all hours of the nights with Kris. She was like the little sister I never had! I just want to say she is greatly missed and all my love goes to all of you.
Amanda Bangen
Franky Einberger
December 24, 2007
Deb and family,
Our family was sadden to hear of your lovely daughters passing. Our family is here for you if you need to talk. We are thinking of you and yours at this sad time.
Greatest Sympathy
The Einberger Family
kyme strandberg
December 23, 2007
Debbie, Dan and Family
I am honored for having known you and your family! I am so sorry for what should never have happened to you! I am always here for you. I pray for Kristen. I hope one day you will find answers for what happened, to lessen your pain. We should never have to bury our children before us! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time.
A Mom
December 23, 2007
I was so saddened to read about the loss of such a beautiful young lady taken away too soon.
Please always tell her sweet little boy stories to keep the memories of his loving mommy alive.
I know what it is like to lose a child and I just wanted to let you know that people are thinking about you and praying for you all across the USA. It is especially difficult this time of year.
May God bless & comfort you all.
Pam Remer
December 23, 2007
Kristine's family,
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers and close to our hearts, a child should never go before you. We are good friends of Mary's (she's been our angel since we lost our 19 year old daughter) We know what you're going through and you need to know you are not alone. You have Kristine's beautiful little boy that will keep a huge part of her alive. We wish you peace.
Pam, Tim and Amanda Remer
December 23, 2007
Our deepest sympathy,you are in our prayers.
St.Croix Family.
Tom Satack
December 23, 2007
Dan,Deb and family,
You are all in my prayers.
Tom Satack
(651) 459-2674
Natalie Seim
December 23, 2007
Kristine's family & friends,
We are so saddened by the death of your daughter, sister, mother & friend. Know that we are keeping you in thoughts & prayers. Alex, know that you are especially in my thoughts, I was the lunchlady at Oltman.
Natalie & Max Seim & family
Sarah kolosky
December 23, 2007
you were a great person always happy always tryin to make a friend, even know i havent seen you since school you are still in my heart and i will miss you girl
Sara McCloud (Hammond)
December 23, 2007
My deepest sympathy for your family. You will all be in my prayers.
Tami Ecker
December 23, 2007
Kris, you were a sister to me. I loved you so much! you were a great person, and I am really sorry that this happened to you this way. It never should have.I am really sorry to Debbie, Doug, Dan, Theresa, Michelle, Eric, Alex and Brian. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.Please dont worry about Darion, he will be forever taken care of.. We were all blessed to have you in our lifes, and now god is blessed to have you back with him. Your time with us will never be forgotten! If there was anyway anyone could have changed this, everyone would have.
I have so many great memories with you that I will cherish for the rest of my life! Like i said, you will never be forgotten!
I love you, Rest in Peace Kris....
Melissa Soto
December 23, 2007
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Liese Tilson
December 23, 2007
Dan, Deb and family-
Please know I am thinking of you all. Currently, I am out of state and will not be able to attend Christine's services, but my thoughts and prayers will be with you.
Liese
Richard Bullentini
December 23, 2007
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
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