Karen Marie Weaver

A candle was lit by Cheryl on February 20, 2023 6:39 AM

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Happy Birthday to a baby sister who deserved a MUCH better big sister. I love you ❤️

A candle was lit by Cheryl on March 29, 2021 10:01 PM

Message from Mom

Karen, my precious Karen. Happy 51st birthday with so much love! I hold you in my heart ...until we are together again. I love you so baby girl...love Mom

Message from MM

Just want you to know I will take you a fall wreath today.....how can this be the way I touch your life?...love you always......Mom

Message from MM

Oh my precious, darling daughter.....how I ache to have you with us....I miss you so....hard, so very hard to hurt this much over something you trust God to know why and what .....He loves us always....and someday all answers will be known....just love and miss you so much...until eternity...Mom

A candle was lit by C. on September 26, 2019 5:06 PM

Message from Cheryl

Well, my Karen. Scott and Emma and I are heading down to mom and dad’s for my birthday. Mom has kindly included Scott in the celebration. I think of you all the time. I hate that I wasn’t a better sister to you, you deserved better. My constant memory of you is us standing in mom’s kitchen on the 26th, and you were just at the corner of the stove facing the sink and I had just turned away from the sink after wiping down the counter, and I. Priced that your shirt was a little bit crooked so I straightened it out for you, and you smiled your gentle smile . ❤️ So I always have that last smile from you.

A candle was lit by Cheryl on September 7, 2019 10:56 AM

Message from MM

The best month for Papa's and Cheryl's birthdays......the most sorrowful for your going home....and leaving our circle empty in a way that is impossible to accept. My heart hurts so much with being unable to love you in person......thankful for they day when we will be reunited as God has promised...love you so....Mom

Message from Mom

Oh my sweet girl......love you so much....miss you always...took your summer bouquet up last week......there are no words to describe how my heart aches for you in our lives....

Message from MM

Returned from Florida yesterday.....went to visit for a moment today..unbelievable that I go there to touch you now....so very hard.....love you so much and miss you beyond words....MM

Message from Linda Doepker

Darling girl......you would have been 50 on your birthday this year......so hard for me to understand.......know I am missing you so.......loving you more......Mom

Message from Linda Doepker

Three years ago today.....so many questions and so much pain and sorrow. Until we meet in Heaven......I love you so...I love you so.......Mom

Message from Linda Doepker

Three years ago today was the last time I shared life with you......and my sorrow is overwhelming ....how I miss you in my life.....I know God has the answers I seek and I know I will have you in my arms when God deems the time is right..until then....we celebrate John's birthday without you...but never...NEVER are you out of our minds and hearts....love you darling daughter....beyond words..eternally.....Mom

Message from Linda Doepker

You are so missed in our lives....and so loved...and so cherished......love MM

Message from MM

My Karen.....my life is filled with thoughts of you and how lonely I am to give you a hug....the home you had is now sold...Dan is comfortable in his new apartment, but missing you every minute. Why? This heartache is a forever sadness that just comes in waves and washes over us completely.....we struggle to breathe through it and then there is a brief peace before the next wave of sorrow......love you so my sweet child...I trust my God with you...until we meet in His time....love MM

Message from Mom

February .....your birthday month.....it was especially sorrowful on your birthday .....I kept thinking.....49 years ago you were being born.....never dreaming I would live to see your ending.....the reality of that hangs in my head and heart....how I miss you my little girl....wonderful child....love you so....MM

Message from MM

My Karen.....tomorrow begins another year without you here with us. The pain and sorrow continue.....there are moments so difficult ......it is almost impossible to stand the pain of it all.......but I trust my God ....that you are safe and waiting for each of us to be called to join you.....that promise is the only thing that allows us to carry on ....I love you sweet child.....and miss you so very much.....Love MM

Message from Mom

Darling girl...just returned from taking a fall wreath and beautiful mums to celebrate YOU! Two years today God called you home....I miss you more than I can stand.....and love you even more than that......MM

Message from MM

Two years ago today I was with you for the last time.....and yet I still find it so difficult to believe.....that Saturday you were in such a good mood and we were all happily celebrating...a wonderful day together and for that I thank God. I miss you beyond words....two years this Wednesday......how wounded we all are......trusting God for the peace that He alone can give for this sorrow.......love you sweet child of mine....and of His. MM

Message from MM

My sweet Karen...two years ago today, you had one month to live in our circle....if I had known, I would have wrapped you in my arms and never let go...I fail to understand why there are so many difficult and truly evil people in this world, and yet God called you back..I have to remember God IS God ......and He alone knows all the answers......I pray for peace and for this empty and sad pain to be eased....I love you my precious child and miss you so very much....MM

Message from MOM

I miss you so......our family has lost so much.....but I miss you more than anyone or anything. My heart breaks with sorrow......but I do trust my God for the final word......I love you baby girl. Wish you were still with us......more for our hearts......yours is perfect with God now.......MM

A candle was lit by cheryl & emma on August 6, 2017 5:09 PM

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We stopped by to see you yesterday. Emma had already been there with mom earlier, but I hadn't seen you in a while so we swung by on the way home from mom & dads. Mom had brought you a hanging basket. Very nice. And she's left u Porthouse Theatre tickets, and a chicken. Porcelain, small...tiny is more precise. It sits next to the lavedar porcelain bunny we had bought you for Easter. Anyway, your place looks very nice. And right behind you, and a little to the left, is the grave of a three year old boy, Liam. I had seen his obit one day when I checked in on you. 3yrs old. Sickening. It was awful losing you at 46, but at least you had 43 more years than young Liam. We love you, C.

A candle was lit by cheryl on August 4, 2017 7:44 PM

A candle was lit by Your sister on July 13, 2017 8:21 AM

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Got to work today, and thought of you for some reason. haven't lit a candle for a while now so I signed on to say hi. You left us, and things just went wrong, my baby sister. I think of you every day. Love, C

A candle was lit by cheryl on June 24, 2017 7:08 AM

A candle was lit by your sister on June 14, 2017 10:37 PM

A candle was lit by cheryl on June 11, 2017 9:51 PM

A candle was lit by c on June 3, 2017 9:09 AM

A candle was lit by cheryl on May 29, 2017 6:22 PM

A candle was lit by cheryl on May 22, 2017 9:52 PM

Message from MM

Mother/Daughter banquet is tomorrow evening...I know how you always enjoyed going...some of the best pictures are of you and all of us at those dinners. I will miss you so much...and Mother's Day.....without your flowers....without you...breaks my heart...love you sweet daughter..miss you so very much...Love MM

A candle was lit by cheryl on May 6, 2017 10:52 PM

Message from MM

I just read a line in a sweet book talking about the loss of a child....and it said, "I take comfort in the fact that you are being held in the MOST loving arms.....even more loving than mine". Yes....God's arms are the perfect place for you now.....and I can't wait to hold you in mine again.....I love you and miss you so....MM

A candle was lit by cheryl on April 13, 2017 11:32 PM

Message from MM

We are planning on leaving for home in 11 days.....and you would be there as soon as we arrived....how I miss you sweet daughter.....I still find it so incredibly hard to accept..the Easter promise is the only way I can survive this sorrow....I know I will hold you again.......love you so much.....MM

A candle was lit by Dan Weaver on March 30, 2017 10:33 PM

Message from MM

Baby girl.....I was able to move your tickets from row F to be with us in Row B this week and all I could think of was that you would be thrilled to be sitting with us down front. How I wish you were still with us.....I miss you so....and the sadness never goes away.....I love you baby girl.....MM

A candle was lit by C. on March 26, 2017 7:58 AM

A candle was lit by your sister on March 24, 2017 10:13 PM

A candle was lit by cheryl on March 22, 2017 7:55 PM

A candle was lit by cheryl on March 15, 2017 8:16 PM

Message from MM

I ordered the Porthouse tickets yesterday.....only bought one for Dan.....felt deeply sad saying I would only need one for that row.....unbelievable that you are not with us....and I miss you so.....so many empty feelings .....so many questions....so, so sad......love you so Karen......MM

A candle was lit by cheryl on March 4, 2017 11:20 PM

A candle was lit by cheryl on February 28, 2017 7:40 PM

Message from MM

Happy Birthday my darling precious daughter.....I love you so.....and miss you beyond words.....my heart hurts on and on......until we are together .....love MM

A candle was lit by cheryl on February 18, 2017 8:44 AM

Message from cheryl

We're doing the January birthdays tomorrow. Cracker Barrel as usual. This will be the 2nd time we have to do this without you. And we're so late getting together that if you were here we could do your birthday as well. Poor Daniel. How the heck he keeps going is beyond me. Miss you, Karen.

Message from MM

Your birthday will be Monday and I cannot believe you are not here so we might celebrate your 48 year.....as Dan just told me......nothing is the same.....we remain heartbroken and missing you more than words can describe.....love you my sweet girl......miss you .....love MM

A candle was lit by cheryl on February 4, 2017 10:51 PM

A candle was lit by cheryl on February 2, 2017 7:17 PM

Message from MM

February....your birth month.....how I miss you sweet child....how I miss you......love you so MM

A candle was lit by cheryl on January 22, 2017 12:29 AM

A candle was lit by cheryl on January 20, 2017 4:36 AM

A candle was lit by cheryl on January 11, 2017 9:41 PM

A candle was lit by cheryl on January 7, 2017 9:23 PM

Message from MM

2017...beginning the second year without you in my life....praying for strength and peace....love you so......MM

Message from MM

Love you so.....miss you more than I can say...tough Christmas again..my heart hurts not having you with us...until we rush to each other in Heaven....love MM

Message from MM

Christmas Eve....I;m sure you are fine.....perfect in fact.....but how we all miss you being with us.....love you so.....MM

A candle was lit by cheryl on December 24, 2016 4:05 PM

A candle was lit by emma on December 24, 2016 4:05 PM

A candle was lit by cheryl on December 24, 2016 4:04 PM

Message from cheryl

Second Chrisrmas w/o you, first one w/o mom & dad, and greg, rose, brian & sarah Because they are all in Florida. Daniel is on his way up here to Parma. We are taking care of him as much as we can, so don't worry about him too much. Wierdest christmas ever! Me and Em, my ex-husband, my ex-mother in law, and your widowed husband. Life is weird, though, so I guess its ok to have a weird holiday here and there. I love you.

Message from MM

Baby girl.....December 23.....we are in Florida because Papa thought it would help my heart...and he is so happy here....but nothing helps this pain....Greg, Rose, Brian, and Sarah will be with us....but without you....nothing feels the same...know we love you so.....so very much....and miss you each and every moment.....MM

A candle was lit by C. on December 17, 2016 9:02 PM

A candle was lit by cheryl on December 9, 2016 10:52 PM

A candle was lit by me again on December 7, 2016 9:47 PM

A candle was lit by cheryl on December 7, 2016 9:46 PM

Message from cheryl

Daniel will come up for christmas eve & day to be with me and emmie.this is good because then he won't be waking up alone On christmas morning. We all still miss you. emmie and I will do our best to help him through this christmas but nothing will ever be quite as good for him as when you were here.
Much love,
C.

A candle was lit by your sister, who will have a blue Christmas without you. on December 4, 2016 8:32 PM

Message from MM

Another Thanksgiving Day without you ......heartbreaking.....extra difficult this year.....does it ever stop hurting so much? Love you so sweet daughter....miss you more than even possible.....MM

A candle was lit by C. on November 27, 2016 10:01 PM

A candle was lit by cheryl on November 25, 2016 9:35 PM

A candle was lit by cheryl on November 20, 2016 10:14 AM

Message from MM

We are safe and sound in Florida.....and I look at the beautiful picture of you on your wedding day.....and miss you so .....hard for me to wrap my head around.....I just know how sorrowful it feels to have you gone......love you my precious daughter......MM

A candle was lit by cheryl on November 14, 2016 10:05 PM

Message from MM

Oh Karen.....how I miss you.....there are days and nights that I can't quit thinking about so many things....if?...why?....how? My heart breaks with the reality of your being called back to God. My friend Marcy from Bible study is very ill and she is showing amazing grace as she prepares to return to God....She was saying she would get to see her Dad...and I said I looked forward to hugging you again...she said she would hug you for me until I got there...I love that...I love that! I miss you so...wish so many things.....will be going to FL Monday and you are not here to be my connection to the house.....you were wonderful at that....and I trusted you always.....love you my child.....love you so.....MM

A candle was lit by cheryl on November 6, 2016 10:07 AM

A candle was lit by cheryl on October 30, 2016 4:31 AM

Message from MM

My birthday was Sunday....and I missed my bouquet from you..each year without fail....a lovely card and fresh flowers...how blessed I was being loved so completely without condition by you....my sweet daughter....Today I took your "K" initial that I found to put on your wreath...I miss you and love you back...MM

Message from MM

October 20.....Remembering your and Dan's Anniversary....what a beautiful wedding you had......and what a joyous time we had planning that special day. We all love and miss you ......my darling daughter.....MM

Message from MM

Missing you and how thoughtful you were to all of us....you always remembered our anniversaries...our birthdays...and loved us through the journey...it will never be the same without you.....love you sweet child.....MM

Message from MM

October 3.....one year ago today we had your going home service.....and I wonder how I have been able to survive this year....it has changed me ...all of us...I am so lost and sorrowful with you being gone.....just keep breathing until God calls me to join you....and then together for eternity....I love you my sweet daughter and miss you so very much...I remain heartbroken without you....praying for Dan today as well..bless him dear God....love you so MM

Message from MM

One year ago today......I was there when you took your first breath and was with you just after you took your last breath.....I am beyond devastated .....one year? How can that be when it seems I just lost you? Papa and I were watering your flowers today......and we were both so moved to stand there and know we must wait to see you again...thank God we will....it seems to like it just happened for both of us...and I pray for Dan's comfort...he loved you so much.....and misses you more than we can know....love you baby girl...Greg came to take us to dinner so I wouldn't have to cook, Sarah came and spent the evening with me.....Johnny and Rosemary came by and I received so many messages of love and comfort..and a music box that plays Amazing Grace......so touching....I am blessed, but I am sorrowful without you.....until we fall into each other's arms again....love MM

A candle was lit by emma on September 27, 2016 10:07 PM

A candle was lit by cheryl on September 27, 2016 10:04 PM

Message from MM

So we had Papa's birthday at Cases'......and it was lovely...then we all went to visit with you.....and Dan was so broken...I think he and I suffer the most.....understandable...Mom and husband...life has changed without you here.....we miss you.....we love you.....and we will meet again.....my darling girl........love MM

Message from MM

I was thinking...one year ago today would be your last day at work....we would party for Papa's birthday on Saturday and you would be called home on Sunday.......how have I breathed through this year?......how could it be a year?...I miss you so very much...and we will miss you as we celebrate John's 82 birthday on Sunday...always miss you .....always love you....MM

A candle was lit by cheryl on September 21, 2016 11:02 PM

A candle was lit by cheryl on September 20, 2016 8:38 PM

Message from cheryl

I love you, Karen.

Message from MM

My darling Karen....yesterday...Sunday.....I went to the cemetery to plant grass, gather the summer flowers, and take mums and the fall wreath I made for you.....unbelievable that is where I go to be near you...I miss you so very much....took along a chair and rested between the raking and weeding and planting....and sat there and thought of so much...I know you are fine....but my heart breaks with missing you...I love you so.....and will see you again......God has promised.......love MM

A candle was lit by cheryl on September 16, 2016 9:47 PM

Message from MM

Baby girl...we celebrated Cheryl's birthday over Labor Day......Dan and I cried on each other.....we miss you beyond words....it's like a bruise.....healing...and then you bump it and the sharp pain drags you back to the reality of you being gone from our circle....heart breaking and so, so sorrowful....will be taking mums to you .....Papa and I are going to get a car load on Thursday...love you so my sweet daughter....MM

Message from cheryl

Hi Katie, it was good to see your message. Mom and John were happy to see it as well. Thanks for the kind words. It's pretty unbelievable, isn't it?

A candle was lit by cheryl on August 29, 2016 9:22 PM

Message from MM

Eleven months today.....my heart breaks..we were at dinner with friends and sitting around visiting in their lovely home and all was so pleasant, and then Dave said his grandson was playing football this year and he was #27.......and it took my breath away...and I was suddenly so sorrowful and found it difficult to hear anything. It seems so unreal me to yet. You were here and happy and with me.....and then you were gone from our lives. I trust you God...your promises are the only reason I can keep going.....but the pain is deep ......love you baby girl....every minute of every day......MM

Message from Katie (Doepker) Labbe

Dear family,
I just found out about Karen. When I read this it hit me like ton of bricks..Gma Linda, I am so sorry for your loss she was always so sweet to me growing up. I can't imagine what you must be going through but I know one thing is for certain, God can lift you up and hold you so close and His peace can comfort you anytime you need Him ! You are in my prayers I know he will help you through! Love always and many prayers, Katie

A candle was lit by cheryl on August 18, 2016 9:11 PM

A candle was lit by your sister on August 11, 2016 10:16 PM

Message from MM

I took the last ticket to place in your flowers today..our first season at Porthouse without you with us.....so hard missing you....almost 11 months....how can that be when it seems like just yesterday.....?? I miss you so....sadness washes over me.....and I feel so lost going through this time....."Thy will be done".....love you so baby girl.....MM

A candle was lit by cheryl on August 4, 2016 10:19 PM

Message from MM

"Thy will be done"......I must trust my God and His wisdom......Love you Baby Girl...MM

Message from MM

Ten months ago today..and it seems like a week ago....I have not learned NOT to miss you..want you here with all of us...wish I could understand......wish the pain wasn't so near with each breath I take....never have felt such hurt in my heart.....love you so baby girl...until God brings us together again...I wait ...love MM

A candle was lit by cheryl on July 16, 2016 2:47 PM

A candle was lit by c on July 9, 2016 4:17 PM

Message from MM

So many sad deaths in our world.......and after losing you...I feel such intense sorrow. The pain of death is just so real with the change in our lives without you. I love you sweet daughter. I have always known no one lives forever, but I never - ever - thought you would pass before me. I miss you so very much...so very much. Love MM

A candle was lit by cheryl on July 4, 2016 9:38 PM

Message from MM

Nine months today. Why? How? Why? I cannot believe I have lived all this time without you in my life.....and why? If only I had some answer that made sense. And I know there are no answers. We stopped to water your flowers after church as we always do and I can hardly breathe knowing you are gone before me.I love you so...miss you more than it's even possible......indescribable ....life these days...no words....no answers...just love and trust. MM

A candle was lit by C on June 25, 2016 10:40 PM

Message from cheryl

I took Lynn to see your grave today. We stood there together, she & I, and we just stared at your headstone. And we talked about family and sisters and death and sadness. We discussed how weird it is to know for a fact that something has happened,and at the same time, not be able to believe that it's happened. Lynn also talked about the Spanish custom of Day of the Dead. In that culture , people go to cemeteries one day a year , and they spend the night and celebrate the life of the de eased. I guess there's no specic method of celebration...it's just kind of talking about the person and how much they were loved and the effect they had on people , and they tell each other stories about the deceased and how wonderful or funny or kind or whatever the person was. that would be nice :-). Except for the buggyness of the night. I don't like bugs. Anyway, I am still sad but I will try to Day of the Dead you from time to time...you know, remember good ti.es and tell happy stories. maybe doing this will help mom and greg, too. I am quite worried about mom. But we'll get her past the worst of this somehow, don't worry. Love, C

Message from MM

Having a really difficult time ...not sleeping well..thinking about you so much.....wow....this is a hard and sorrowful road...so many tears....so unreal....almost nine months....how can that be.......so difficult without you...so, so sad...I love you my sweet daughter....MM

A candle was lit by C on June 13, 2016 8:43 PM

A candle was lit by me again on June 13, 2016 8:42 PM

A candle was lit by cheryl on June 13, 2016 8:42 PM

Message from cheryl

Scott lost his brother, Mark. Thought of you through tghe whole calling hours/funeral. Haven't been able to come to your obit lately. Just couldn't face it for awhile. It's still awful and I still haven't let the reality hit me. It's kind of easy for me to avoid it, because we didn't see each other very often. Only at Treat for the most part. Will deal with the reality some time, I guess. I love you.

Message from MM

We missed you so yesterday...our circle has been changed for all time....I cling to God's promise that the time will come when we all gather together once again in Heaven.....Love you so Baby girl.......love, MM

Message from cheryl

Saw your headstone today. Had a Memorial Day cookout at Treat. House still feels odd without you. Love, C.

A candle was lit by your sister on May 27, 2016 9:33 PM

A candle was lit by emma on May 25, 2016 6:49 PM

A candle was lit by C on May 25, 2016 6:48 PM

A candle was lit by c on May 25, 2016 6:48 PM

Message from cheryl

Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo. No no no no.

Message from MM

May 24.- three days less than eight months.....and today they placed your marker...John thought we should go up and I knew it would be so difficult and it was heartbreaking for me. I miss you more than you can imagine...I keep praying for a way to accept this and know you are in perfect peace and today I looked out to see a beautiful redbird in the pine tree...and I cried so hard thinking it was Ruthie telling me you were fine....life is so SO hard without you and the pain of you not being here is giant. I love you so baby girl...love MM

Message from MM

Just want to say how much I love and miss you ...so difficult to live each day and want you here.....I love you so. MM

A candle was lit by cheryl on May 12, 2016 9:31 PM

A candle was lit by me again on May 12, 2016 9:30 PM

A candle was lit by your sister on May 12, 2016 9:30 PM

A candle was lit by cheryl on May 12, 2016 9:29 PM

Message from c

Hi Karen. I can't believe I'll never hear your voice again. I love you.

A candle was lit by C on May 8, 2016 10:09 PM

Message from cheryl

We made it thru the day, Karen. And you have a new neighbor which I don't like...I feel like they're crowding you...which I know is ridiculous. Life is really weird, you know? I don't get how we were able to stand at your grave and still go on with life above ground. It' s still so bizarre that you have a grave. I hate that.
Thinking of you almost always. C.

A candle was lit by your sister on May 7, 2016 11:34 AM

Message from Mom

My first Mother's Day without you here....how do I get through that...? Miss you so very much...why? why? why? love MM

A candle was lit by cheryl on May 2, 2016 8:44 PM

Message from Mom

Seven months today....the most painful day of my life thus far..I miss you so....love you more...for the first time you are not here for me to see as soon as I returned from Florida..life has changed so much.....left you a message today...loving you for all time.MM

A candle was lit by me again on April 17, 2016 7:56 PM

A candle was lit by your maid of honor on April 17, 2016 7:55 PM

A candle was lit by your sister on April 17, 2016 7:48 PM

A candle was lit by cheryl on April 17, 2016 7:47 PM

Message from Mom

Missing you so......will mourn you until the minute I am called back...life has changed for all of us.....so very hard......no answers.....just loss.....love you Karen....MM

A candle was lit by cheryl on April 10, 2016 10:11 PM

A candle was lit by c on April 9, 2016 10:53 AM

Message from Mom

Another Sunday morning when I relive those moments of September 27th......seems like yesterday.....so fresh in my mind....each second.....the phone call as I was getting ready for church, rushing over, the extreme sadness of your being gone......the following days.....how did we get through them.....at church this morning....I thought about you.....crisis in faith.....that was what happened to me with your loss.....and yet, the promise that God knew you loved Him.....and that He has promised eternal life with Him and all those who trusted in Him.....that is what keeps me going.....I miss you so ....more than I can describe.....and the pain is never ending.....how can this be true? I never understood how much Mom hurt when she lost Ruthie.....now I know......I wish I could have been more gentle with her .....she lost so many....and yet she lived on.....and that is what is so very hard.....living on......love you darling daughter.....MM

A candle was lit by cheryl on April 3, 2016 8:46 AM

Message from your sister

Good morning , Karen. Daniel stopped over yesterday. He had a track meet at Byers Field in the morning, and then he had to work lat night, but he stopped over and hung out with me and Emma for a 1/2 hr or so. It would have been cool if you could have ridden up with him and he could have dropped you off here while he went and did the meet. too late for that, though. I hope this was his first meet up here...otherwise it would mean that he could have been dropping you off here on past occasions, and that never happened. And when he was here for Easter he had Scott show him where the field was, so that must mean that it WAS his first meet there. Going back to sleep now, love you, C

A candle was lit by cheryl on April 3, 2016 8:36 AM

A candle was lit by your maid of honor on March 29, 2016 9:37 PM

Message from cheryl

Daniel was here for Easter. He was quiet the whole time. He said he took you some roses. He's good that way. He loves you. So do I. Thinking of you, C.

A candle was lit by cheryl on March 27, 2016 2:24 PM

Message from Mom

Happy Easter my baby girl.....my heart aches at how very much I miss you.....I love you so.....praise God for His Easter promise.....I will see you again......MM

Message from Mom

Sweet Baby girl.....have though all day about how you were here six months ago.....Papa's party and you were sitting at the computer.....so happy and not one of us knew you would be gone by morning....my heart breaks....miss you so....tomorrow....six months ...I cling to the Easter promise.....but oh how I miss you my precious daughter....it is so very hard.....I love you so.....Dan sent a beautiful Easter card.....just as you always did.....how he goes on??......love you MM

A candle was lit by cheryl on March 23, 2016 8:46 PM

Message from Mom

I have been thinking about you so very much....Greg and family are here visiting,,,,Dancing With The Stars started a new season last night and all I could think of was how much you enjoyed that show.....Edyta....your favorite dancer is back after having a baby.....you would have loved seeing her again....You are ever present in our minds and hearts.....the pain of your sudden loss is more each day.....?? Love you so baby girl......MM

A candle was lit by cheryl on March 20, 2016 9:52 PM

A candle was lit by me again. on March 13, 2016 9:48 PM

A candle was lit by C. xoxoxo on March 13, 2016 9:47 PM

A candle was lit by your sister on March 13, 2016 9:47 PM

A candle was lit by cheryl on March 13, 2016 9:42 PM

Message from Mom

Thank you Emma for remembering Aunt Karen.....she would be very touched that she matters so much to you....my heart breaks so many times a day.....over and over as I remember her voice, her manners, her part in our lives....I don't know how this ever stops hurting.....I love her so.....and it makes me value the relationships I have more than ever.....knowing there are endings.....when we least expect them.....I praise God for His promise that she is with him and is perfect......and that I will be with her some day.....loving you baby girl.....MM

A candle was lit by emma on March 8, 2016 8:48 PM

A candle was lit by cheryl & scruffy...awake late at night and thinking of you. on March 5, 2016 9:42 PM

Message from Mom

Have been shopping this week and each time I see something with leaves or a bear or a K, my heart literally sinks to this very sad and painful place....oh how it aches to have you gone before me.....how.....how can this be? I miss you so very much.....and love you so much more.....and pray for all of us who are feeling such sadness....so very hard.....love you baby girl.....MM

A candle was lit by cheryl...just saying hi. xoxox on March 2, 2016 9:28 PM

Message from Mom

Today is Sunday.....yesterday it was five months since the most painful day of my life. How could this be? We went to the theater last night and all I could talk about was " it was five months today..." I remain heartbroken...and yet thankful that you are with the King......and perfect.....no worries for you my precious daughter.....just perfection....praise God for that. We are all feeling such sorrow....and loving you all the more.....I wear your cross every day.....and hold you close....missing you....love MM

A candle was lit by emma on February 27, 2016 10:52 AM

A candle was lit by cheryl on February 27, 2016 10:51 AM

A candle was lit by C. on February 20, 2016 10:31 AM

Message from C.

Happy Birthday, Karen. I shall try not to be angry today, but I have little hope of succeeding. Dan is working two shifts today, I think. So he'll be busy most of the day and that'll probably help him. I'll check in on him for you. I know he took you roses on Valentines Day. He said the deer ate them by the next day. But I think that's ok, because love is meant to sustain life, and so long as it does - be it the heart of a grieving widow or the soul of deceased wife or a random deer - then love has done it's job. Anyway, I know he' ll come see you again today. Although, he probably stops by most days anyway.

Message from Mom

February 20......Happy 47th birthday my darling daughter......Everyone keeps reminding me that you are safe and perfect and with our God and Granny, and all those who have arrived before us.....and I am thankful for that truth.....but oh how I miss you being here with me and everyone else.....so hard for us to not have you present in our circle.....but so grateful to have had you for the time we did......Love......we love you more.....we love you most.....we love you for all time......missing you each moment......my precious child.....MM

Message from cheryl

I'm laughing and joking with Emma today, and pretty much every day...and then I remember that you are gone, and I am angry and sad again. And I wonder how the heck I can laugh at all.

Message from MM

my darling daughter.....by now I would have your birthday gift purchased and packed, made decorative labels for the package, found you a beautiful card, and it would be on it's way to celebrate your 47th birthday coming up one week from Saturday. I look at the many pictures of you around the house, and wonder how it can possibly be true. My heart breaks with great, great sorrow that I must live on without you. I am trying so hard to remember that you are fine.....it is me and your sister and brother and husband and other family members who are heart broken missing you. I would never have thought it could hurt so much....we love you so.....and miss you more than we can express....my angel in Heaven.....praise God for that gift of promise for His children. I love you so......MM

A candle was lit by cheryl on February 8, 2016 10:00 PM

Message from cheryl

I am back to refusing to believe this again.

A candle was lit by cheryl on January 30, 2016 10:28 PM

Message from cheryl

Doing the January bdays tomorrow, baby sister. Will be awful without you. I had asked Daniel, on the 27th, how he was doing, and he said ' ask me on feb 20th...but i' m alright for now'. we are all dreading that day.
Love, C89

A candle was lit by cheryl and emma on January 27, 2016 10:28 PM

Message from MM

Myprecious daughter.....September 27 - January 27...four months....I miss you so. I am deeply sad living without you in my life. I trust God's wisdom, but this has changed who I am. The empty and sorrowful feeling.....the only relief is knowing when my day comes, you will be there to welcome me to your Heavenly home. I love you beyond words.....and wish I could hold you now......to tell you how I love you. My sweet Karen.....Love MM

A candle was lit by Mom on January 27, 2016 9:46 AM

Message from cheryl

Today Emma is 17. I know that you would have called to say Happy Birthday if you were still here. I talked to Daniel today. We set a date for the January bday dinner. You used to be the main reason we did this dinner, you know. You would always call to see when we would celebrate the January bdays, which would force us to pick a date to get together. I doubt very much that we would have done that every year if it weren't for you. So. We carry on. We all miss you. Love,C

A candle was lit by your sister on January 18, 2016 9:09 PM

A candle was lit by cheryl on January 15, 2016 8:09 PM

Message from cheryl

I checked in with Dan a couple of days ago. He says he's doing well. He has a Facebook! I didn't know that.the main picture is you and him. :0) its a happy picture. I love you.

A candle was lit by cheryl on January 11, 2016 9:21 PM

A candle was lit by cheryl on January 10, 2016 5:51 AM

Message from your sister

Mom and Dad made it safely to FL this afternoon. Mom called to tell me. And I hung up with Mom and thought 'i should text Karen so she knows they made it in case mom can't reach her at work' and I was reaching for my cell...and then a second later I realized that you already knew. And there went my stomach again, dropping like a rock. I' m so sorry.

A candle was lit by c on January 3, 2016 10:22 PM

Message from Mom

2016....the beginning of my first year without you...the pain is enormous and sometimes I feel as though I can't stand the sadness that flows over me......and closes my heart and mind to life....God knows how very much we are suffering and yet there is my faith that says you are perfect and all is well..it is just us that are not........for the first time this year...I love you baby girl...miss you so...stay close to me until I am with you..MM

A candle was lit by mm on January 1, 2016 12:08 PM

A candle was lit by cheryl on December 29, 2015 10:40 PM

Message from your sister

It's weird, Karen, how we can all smile and laugh and feel happy still whi,e at the same time being heartbrokenly sad. Humans are strange creatures. I'll be thinking something or saying something funny or happy, just going along with my day, all happy-go-lucky or similar, and then a thought pops into my head that has to do with you in some happy light- hearted way, and it'll take just a TINY little part of a second for me to realize that you're gone...and BOOM, there goes my stomach, hitting rock- bottom. And it'll take hours and hours for me to be ok again. I love you, C.

A candle was lit by Cheryl, who has finally faced the horrible truth on December 28, 2015 10:37 PM

Message from Mom

From Sunday, Sept. 27 to Sunday, Dec.27....three months...why? How have we managed to breathe without you?...the deepest of sadness...the most difficult sorrow........the actual pain of you being called back to God...but that is the reason...He is perfect and His timing is perfect...and now you are perfect...just know we love you so...and would have you back if we could...but we wait to hug you again as He has promised...my baby girl...MM

A candle was lit by cheryl on December 26, 2015 11:04 PM

A candle was lit by your sister on December 26, 2015 7:31 AM

Message from cheryl

Christmas is over and we made it through. I love you.

Message from Mom

Merry Christmas my baby girl.....I love you so...MM

A candle was lit by your heart-sore sister on December 24, 2015 10:56 PM

Message from cheryl

Oh, Karen.

A candle was lit by cheryl on December 24, 2015 1:29 PM

Message from MM......with so much love

Christmas Eve...please wrap me in you love tonight....I will miss you sitting next to me at the candle light service.....and then our drive to see Christmas lights and the luminary in Tallmadge Woods......how we loved doing that...thank you for always wanting to be with me...you will never know how much I wish you were able to be with us again...until we are together.....I love you so......Merry Christmas Eve baby girl....MM

A candle was lit by MM on December 24, 2015 8:18 AM

Message from Mama Moose

Three days before Christmas and we were picking out your memorial .....how can that be true? There are no words to describe the pain of you being called home. God has His reasons, but oh how it changes who we are. I pray that we are able to come to accept that you are all around us...just not able to hug you ...but we will see you again....in God's perfect time...may we be able to have peace until that day....I love you baby girl ..until I can hold you once more......MM

A candle was lit by MM...whose heart breaks without you.....I love you so on December 23, 2015 9:54 AM

A candle was lit by cheryl on December 21, 2015 10:37 PM

Message from cheryl

Almost Christmas, Karen. First one w/o you. I have no words to tell you how that feels.

A candle was lit by she-who-meant-to-light-a-green-candle on December 17, 2015 8:00 PM

A candle was lit by she-who-continually-light-candles on December 17, 2015 7:59 PM

A candle was lit by your sister on December 16, 2015 10:49 PM

A candle was lit by cheryl because I want your page to show festive red & green on December 15, 2015 9:28 PM

A candle was lit by your maid of honor, with love on December 15, 2015 9:26 PM

Message from Mom........who misses you more than words can say....

Christmas is coming and I know how you loved the magic of the Holidays....everything reminds me of you and all the things you loved....bought yet another little bear to add to the memorial to you on the shelf....how do I do this without you in our circle? Eleven weeks and it feels even more sad.......I love you so, my precious child.....may our Savior wrap you in love.......love you more....MM

A candle was lit by A lonely for you Mom... on December 14, 2015 7:31 PM

A candle was lit by your sister on December 12, 2015 9:36 PM

A candle was lit by cheryl, again on December 9, 2015 9:29 PM

A candle was lit by cheryl on December 8, 2015 9:31 PM

A candle was lit by your sister on December 6, 2015 9:34 PM

A candle was lit by Your sister on November 27, 2015 10:06 AM

Message from Cheryl

Mom is correct, baby sister, the sadness yesterday was painful. Mom was as beautiful and elegant as she always is, but you could see the pain in her face all day long. Daniel was just inconsolable for a little while, but he pulled through and tried to have a good time the rest of the day. The rest of us cried off and on, and kept pointing out things like "Karen liked this or that" and "Karen would have taken care of this or that". I'm afaid that it's getting closer and closer to the point when I'll have to face the reality of you being gone. I love you, C.

Message from Mom

Thanksgiving Day....without you at our table...the sadness of that is beyond words. With heavy hearts we give thanks to God for the many blessings He has given to all of us, but are eager to understand why you were called back so soon. I trust God completely, but losing you in my life has been almost unbearable....I thank God for John and Greg and Cheryl and all the circle of love I have......miss you baby girl....I wear your cross every day to honor you..love you more ....until we are brought together again....Mom

A candle was lit by Mom on November 26, 2015 11:13 AM

A candle was lit by cheryl on November 23, 2015 9:05 PM

A candle was lit by cheryl, who is so very sorry on November 19, 2015 10:00 PM

Message from cheryl

Oddly, Karen, my brain still refuses to acknowledge that your name and the word "obituary" can possibly be appearing in the same context. I stare at your picture, and my eye jumps up above to your name in conjunction with that "O" word, and my forehead crinkles in confusion or puzzlement or some other such emotion...and then a few seconds later I just shake my head in refusal of the acceptance of the words, and I light a candle and go back to my reading...but I haven't closed the browser yet...I just leave it open for my next attempt at acceptance. It's a beautiful picture of you. I wish the photoshopping didn't give you a bit of helmet-head on one side...your hair had turned out so gorgeous for that picture. Much love, C

A candle was lit by your sister on November 14, 2015 9:44 PM

A candle was lit by found a bear candle for you, Karen! I love you, Cheryl on November 10, 2015 9:49 PM

A candle was lit by cheryl, who STILL cannot believe you are gone on November 3, 2015 6:08 AM

A candle was lit by her sister on October 28, 2015 6:50 PM

A candle was lit by Mom, with love...missing you on my birthday..so very much... on October 23, 2015 1:17 PM

A candle was lit by cheryl on October 19, 2015 6:58 PM

A candle was lit by Cheryl on October 16, 2015 12:01 PM

A candle was lit by Cheryl on October 14, 2015 8:40 AM

A candle was lit by emma on October 11, 2015 9:07 AM

A candle was lit by cheryl on October 10, 2015 5:13 PM

A candle was lit by Cheryl and Emma Peskura on October 9, 2015 11:54 AM

A candle was lit by Scott Peskura on October 9, 2015 11:54 AM

A candle was lit by Her sister on October 8, 2015 9:21 AM

A candle was lit by Cheryl on October 7, 2015 3:29 PM

Message from her sister

Good night, Karen. We miss you

A candle was lit by cheryl on October 6, 2015 9:28 PM

A candle was lit by Cheryl on October 5, 2015 2:17 PM

A candle was lit by Her maid of honor on October 5, 2015 1:16 PM

A candle was lit by Her sister on October 5, 2015 1:08 PM

A candle was lit by Cheryl and Emma Peskura on October 5, 2015 9:42 AM

A candle was lit by Jamie Myers on October 2, 2015 5:49 PM

A candle was lit by Cheryl and Emma Peskura on October 2, 2015 5:09 PM

A candle was lit by Shirley Byers on October 2, 2015 4:01 PM

A candle was lit by Melissa Byers on October 2, 2015 4:01 PM

A candle was lit by Curtis Bellman on October 2, 2015 1:24 PM

Message from Curtis Bellman

Dan I'm so very sorry for your loss. Words can never heal the loss you are feeling at this time. My prayers are with you...

Message from Chrissie Bellman

I wish I had words to lighten your agony but sometimes words are just not enough.. When there are no words... Know that the silences are carrying the thoughts and prayers of all who love you! So sorry danny and as well to karens family we are thinking of you all!

A candle was lit by Daniel & Krystal Bellman on October 2, 2015 12:15 PM

A candle was lit by chrissie bellman and family on October 2, 2015 12:09 PM

A candle was lit by Crystal Bellman & Family on October 2, 2015 12:06 PM

Message from Crystal Bellman & Family

My Thoughts & Prayers are with You Dan..And with All...

Message from Amber

She will always be missed

A candle was lit by Becky Jereb on October 2, 2015 10:13 AM

A candle was lit by Signet Jewelers on October 2, 2015 10:09 AM

A candle was lit by Harley Like on October 2, 2015 10:06 AM

Message from Barbara Vasaris

My heart weeps for those of you who loved her. I pray you find peace in your hearts.

A candle was lit by Barbara Vasaris on October 2, 2015 9:11 AM

A candle was lit by portia smith on October 2, 2015 8:26 AM

A candle was lit by SHIRLEY BYERS on October 2, 2015 8:22 AM

Message from Linda Sanders

Blessed be those who walk with faith through the deep of night. Good bye Karen, see you again when its my turn to pass!

A candle was lit by Linda Sanders on October 2, 2015 7:56 AM