Loving son of Annette & Lanny. Adoring husband to Jane. Brother to Christopher. Friend to many. Chad lived his life to the full, enjoying music, the arts, and general weirdness! He studied at the University of Illinois, proving himself as a promising writer. He spent a year in England where he met his future wife Jane, enjoying the scenery, culture and beer! Chad touched many people's lives, and was loved by all he met. A wonderful character, a kind and loving person, who never let his cancer stop him living life to it's fullest. Although his body is gone his spirit lives on through the lives of his family and friends who will never forget him. His amazing zest for life is still treasured. The Chad Lobdell Memorial Fund at the University of Illinois helps others to experience college life in England as Chad did, but with no promises of bringing home an English wife! We all love him still, and miss him with all of our hearts. In the words of one of his favourite bands..

"Lay down my sweet brother,
lay down and take your rest.
O wont you lay your head,
Upon your saviours breast.
I love you,
O but Jesus loves you the best.
And I bid you goodnight,
Goodnight, goodnight..."
(The Grateful Dead )

Stephanie was born in New York to John and Isabella Lobeski. As a young woman, she played mandolin and performed on the radio with a Polish mandolin band in New York. Stephanie moved to California in 1928 with her parents and younger brother Ludwig. Stephanie's father John Lobeski died shortly after the move, and her younger sister Johanna was born two months later. The family lived on a chicken ranch, and Stephanie graded eggs, fed chickens, irrigated orange trees and worked in an orange packing plant to pay for her schooling. Stephanie attended Chaffy College and graduated early from UCLA with a teaching credential. She taught at Parker Dam and in Hawaii until she was old enough to apply for a teaching job in California. Stephanie worked for the San Bernardino School District for 53 years as a teacher and then as a school psychologist. Stephanie was a life long lover of music and art. She frequently attended concerts and visited art galleries with friends and family. She enjoyed gardening and reading. Stephanie was a profound influence in the lives of her friends and family because of her intelligence, her sense of humor, her love of learning, her integrity and her compassion. Stephanie was a loving daughter, the greatest sister, and an incredible aunt to her nephews and nieces.

I had a little girl, her hair was bright like daffodils
Her eyes as blue as the sea.
She meant everything to me.
I would have given anything just to hear my baby sing, just to see her waltz across the floor.
I wouldn't have asked for anything more.

Always in my heart, my little daughter

Gone fishin!
He has left this earth only to return in spirit.

We love and miss you,big brother.

STEVEN..OR SHOULD I SAY ANTHONY KEDIS!!! I MISS U BRO..I REALLY DO. U WERE AN INSPIRATION BUT WHY DID YOU TAKE YOUR LIFE? THAT QUESTION STILL LINGERS IN MY HEAD AND IT WILL FOREVER. YOUR MOM IS DOING REALLY GOOD, AS FOR YOUR DAD I DONT KNOW. DANNY MISSES YOU AND SO DOES MATT AND CRIS. I REALLY WISH YOU COULD HAVE MET RUSSELL. WELL U DID IM SURE. THINGS HAVE CHANGED A LOT NOW THAT YOU HAVE BEEN GONE FOR 3 YEARS. I REALLY DO HAVE TO THANK YOU FOR KEEPING DANNY ALIVE. HE ALMOST DIED IN MARCH AND HE HAD A DREAM ABOUT YOU. YOU TOLD HIM IT WASN'T HIS TIME TO GO YET. I CAN'T BELIVE YOU DID THAT FOR HIM!!! YOU WORKED OUT A REALLY GOOD MIRACLE THERE. I MISS U STEVEN AND I CONTINUE TO THIMK OF YOU EVERY DAY!!! KEEP SINGIN UP THERE AND KEEP AMANDA AND CAMISA SAFE UP THERE YOU HERE!!! I LOVE YOU BRO...U KNOW I DO...UNTIL I SEE U AGAIN I WILL CONTINUE TO THINK OF YOU!!!! LOVE ALWAYS...SHARON

Dad you are sadly missed by PC 2107 Gregory Lockhart and family. Hope to see you in the sweet bye and bye. I will always try to keep the fsmily names respected and pure.Also dad I be always be a reminder to all Of the great KIRK bye DAD!

"When you pick a rose, do you not pick the most precious one?"
My Maria was the most precious child in this world to me, and she never lived on this earth, or received all our love we had to give. We give her our love now, in heaven, for she was the most precious rose of all, to be picked so young.

In honor and loving memory of Peter Thomas Loddo. "The cricket sang, And set the sun, And workmen finished, one by one Their seam the day upon. The low grass loaded with the dew, The twilight stood as strangers do With hat in hand, polite and new, To stay as if, or go. A vastness, as a neighbour, came-- A wisdom without face or name, A peace, as hemispheres at home-- And so the night became." 'Evening' Emily Dickinson Know that you are missed. Love, Kathleen

Brett A. Loeffler Born in Keokuk Ia to Ron Loeffler and Kathy Miller. Brett graduated from Keokuk Senior High School in 1993. After high school Brett worked for Wal-Mart and Fruehauf. Brett was killed in a ATV accident in the morning on the 18th of August. He is survived by his parents and a brother Brian. He also has two step siblings, Renae Conlee and Dale Miller. Thanks for all the special memories Brett I will never forget you! Love-Amy

My mom, Margaret,was a strong woman who loved life. She survived many losses and struggled through the hardest of times. I miss her everyday.

Dear Aunt Helen
May you rest in peace. You touched many lives in a very special way and will be forever in our hearts. We are
still shocked and saddened by your loss and your suffering
but we know you are in a better place. Give our love to Harky, Josie, Eva, Willi, John J., Howard, Eli, Everett,
Herb, Tim, Frances, your grandparents and everyone else that we miss so much. Grief is laying heavily on our hearts and we are praying for your comfort and ease.
With much love
Patty, Carol, John, Bill, Rusty, Mary Lee, Harry

Dad,
I miss you, you shouldn't have gone so soon.
Love your daughter, Michelle.

In life you were a joyful and wonderful human being, in death you will remain the same, We will all miss you more than ever, but we will never forget you again. He was not only a loving father and grandfather but he was also a wonderful friend. your memory will live with us forever and ever, and at last you are at peace, finally together again with Your Beloved Alice & Jessie. in loving memory From Jennie Your daughter and Alan your son in law, David & Shaun your grandsons and Julie your grandaughter and your greatgrandchildren Sarah-Louise & Melissa. At least you had a good innings.

People don't get any better than this one. I love you Sis.

As a mother she was great, a Wife a kind hearted soul, As a grandmother - loved by all. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her and think of her each and every day.

Your fearless fight was real and so unneccessary. You had forgotten that I was your friend and lover and capable of loving you know matter what. Now you are a memory some are good but too many are bad. This is not over but just delayed. Until we meet on the other side, Where all is balanced out.

Love you now as I did then.

My Sweet Baby Boy Jayden....I miss you so much.I think of you every single day.Wait for mommy by the golden gate and I will be with you again one fine day..I Love You,Mama Donna

For my precious mother...I miss you and love you more than words can say. You were my best friend and my life has never been the same since you left...until we meet again,
I love you Mommy

JT, I miss you. I don't understand why you died this way, but I know I someday will.

I love you and I miss you more than I can say,

Mom

The most caring grandfather in the whole world. He loved computers and it is only fitting that he be immortalized on the Internet.

Wayne was the most delightful little boy who brought joy, love and laughter to all who had the opportunity to know him. He was my son. One whom I would have given my life too. But, this Mommy couldn't make it better no matter how hard I tried. Wayne was a fighter. That is what gave me the strenght to go on knowing what the final outcome would probably be. I never gave up hope and prayed for a miracle until I got my answer. God gave him in personality what he did not give him in health. He always looked happy and to most, always looked healthy. Wayne's presence on this earth did more for me than I could ever do for him. My Wayne is an angel who is guiding my way. His love is still very present and will always live in my heart. With all that our family went through I would not have done anything different. To have never known Wayne is to have never known life or love or joy. He was my greatest gift. For this I am eternally thankful to my Lord.

I love you Daddy and I always will.

Momma,
I love you and miss you. I'm glad you are no longer hurting and I know you are talking & singing so beautiful! One day I will get to hear you.

Uncle Dub,
You were my favorite uncle, you were always so good & kind to me. You were a very good man. You will be greatly missed. But you're not hurting anymore and you are with all of our loved ones who have gone on before us.
Rest in Peace. I love you.

Gale

To our community of those whose ancestors were Portuguese, Delano Lopes stood out like a beacon. A man of warmth, generosity and courtesy, Delano was greatly-loved by all who knew him. An active man into his last years, the sight of the upright old man busily making his way to meet with friends or to help with some cause was a familiar sight in Hong Kong.

Delano was also a hero. He survived the horrors of a prisoner of war camp, yet never had a bad word to say about his captors. His country paid him the geatest honour for at his funeral a lone piper from a Gurkha regiment played "Amazing Grace" and at its conclusion there was not a dry eye in the house. farewell dear Uncle Delano and thank you for all you did for us.

Margo, John and Suzanne Kirk, Sonny Gutierrez, Victor, Maria,
David and John Liu.

I love and miss you Barry.
Love your mom

my precious baby i long for you so so many precious tears still flow i didnt want you to go cause i loved you so today tommorrow and forever love mommy and daddy

Beloved Mother,Daughter and Sister
we love you a lot and you'll be missed one day we'll all be together. Love Mom. Marc, Kelly and Cain

To the loving one who makes it happen For all the love you give me and all the caring Let the past go and start a new life Been sick for years and fighting for life Have pains for years and cry for nights Hope you gat a new life now All the love has pass by No more pains to moan The days go by I feel lonely without you I cry for you and try to find you No matter how hard I cry for you You never come back Writting this letter to let you know How much I love you

My darling Mummy, You took me in as a tiny baby and loved me as your own. You always wanted the best for me and I hope I made you proud. When you died I lost something deep within me and I will never get that back again. You struggled to live for my birthday and you died less than 6 hours after. You left me such a legacy. I can never see the cricket on tv without thinking of you - Wimbledon is never the same -I still can sing all the musicals -I still LOVE The Sound of Music. I miss you Mummy -always. I'm all grown up now. God Bless You my Darling Dearest Mother. Your Loving Daughter

Mother, There are no words that can truly express my lost, There are no tears that I regret I lost. As time go by as I know it will. You still will be miss still.
From your oldest daughter ...
Charlotte
A'ida, Renida & Antron) Love Ya!!

Heaven above lord in heaven we will always love grandma Moritz.
We love you grandma. Losing you was the worstest thing to happen to us. We loved you so much that we put you in the best place you wanted to be. We spread grandpas ashes beneath you where you lay. I hope you are watching over your children and your grandchildren. We hope you will be someone's guardian angel because even when you were alive you were my guardian angel. I can't believe that you did leave us and that you died in your daughters arms.I dedicate these words to you grandma. I hope Margie sees this so that she will remember the good times and all that you've spent with her and her daughter Asheley. We love you. Here is a little prayer to you grandma I hope you like it.

Dear lord in heaven we pray to you to ask a simple favor, we ask that you take care of my grandma and grandpa because we loved them both and we ask of you to love my grandma and to treat her as the queen that she was when she was alive. She wasn't a real queen but she was a queen of hope, love, charish, and giving. In our hearts. She gave us all that she could. I will remember all the years of love and caring she gave to all of us. She will always be the queen of it all in our hearts. So god we pray that she is in safe and loving hands like your's.

AMEN

Dedicated to my loving grandma Moritz ashes to ashes, dust to dust, We love you grandma! Love your grandaughter Christina! I love you!

A wonderful mother and special person. She was taken away from this earth way too soon. It's been almost 20 years and I still miss her very much. I pray she is at peace and happy with her heavenly father.

He was my Grandfather and my friend. He did so much for others and expected nothing in return. He loved his family, his friends, his church and God. I loved him more than I truly realized and miss him terribly. I know one day I will be at his side and until then, he will watch over my family.

We hold you close within our hearts,
And there you will remain,
To walk with us throughout our lives,
Until we meet again.

What I would do to clasp his hand,
His happy face to see
To hear his voice, to see his smile,
That meant so much to me.

I love you and I miss you. Forever loved and never forgotten.
Debbie

Dear Ben, oldest and only son of my Brother Mark and his wife Karen, Brother of Racheal, 11. You will live forever in the hearts of your family and friends. You were a great kid! Uncle Chris

Chère Lou

Cinq ans ce soir, comment puis-je t'oublier?

Je revivais avec peine ces dernières heures.

J'espère que tu ne souffres plus

Ton amie Lyse

Composer, musician, producer.

A perfect little baby girl who died in a tragic car accident. Emily, your parents loved you so much; you were everything to them. Your mama wanted you so much, she cared so much for you even before you were born. Sometimes God does things we don't understand, and taking you was one of them. You're special and you are so loved Emily; don't ever forget that. Your parents will go on through life but they will never stop hurting, never stop loving you, never forget you. Be sweet, be perfect, be as gentle as the wind, Emily. The Lord brought you here and He took you away. There are no tears in heaven, so don't cry for us, baby girl. Your parents will see you again one day, and they will always remember you. Never stop dreaming Emily, of what could have been, because love can make dreams come true.

In Memory of a great dancer,choreographer, teacher ,linguist ,pianist and singer .
As a husband William Louther was simply the best ,adored and treasured by his students and most of all his family .
His untimely death robbed so many of an outstanding star and wonderful humanitarian .
Bill is always in my thoughts .

Your everloving and ever grateful wife ,
Sharon.

Brian Timothy Loux

October 9, 1980 - August 16, 1998

In Loving Memory of my son and my friend. Bri, I love you with all of my heart. I miss you.

Mom

Brian, You were my best friend. I love you and I miss you every day. I will never understand why you didn't wear your seat belt, but you have made sure that I will always wear mine. If I had only known it was our last walk, talk, hug, laugh, kiss, I would have made them last forever. I told you I loved you every day and I will continue to do that for the rest of my life. It took me awhile to figure out how to go on without you, but you are in my heart, and my heart will go on. I love you

Grandpa I can't believe how long it has been since you've left us. We all miss you so much. The way you laughed and made other people laugh.. I remember holding your hand in the hospital when you were asleep and kissing your head before I left. I was too young to understand then I wish I was there more for you.

me and mom miss you and love you so much!

Remembrance of my stillborn daughter. She's in God's hands now - we wish she was in our hands now. We'll love her always.

"I am Providence"

My grandmother was the most wonderful caring person in the world.
Of course when she was alive, I didn't know how much she really meant to me until she was gone.
I am living with alot of regrets and alot of fond memories of her.
There was things I wish I had done differently, visited her more, spent more time with her, call to say I love you..you know things I can't do now.
There was some times in my life that I lived with her and she took care of me, helped me, also had my wedding at her house, baby shower and my last birthday in April. My sister and her threw me a surprise party at her house.
I love you mawmaw and I'm so sorry that I pulled away from you in the last few yrs. I really wish I had done these last few years differently with you.
As I went and visited your grave today and place flowers and a windmill from Kelcie, Brandon and Jordan, memories of you came flooding back as tears fall from my cheek. We have done so much together over the years and as halloween and all the other holidays approach. The house that was once filled with family, joy, laughter, tears and flowers blooming in your yard. Is so quiet and looks abandoned as if you went on vacation, but I know you will never come back to us here on this earth, or call this year to ask if I can help decorate your Christmas Tree or to swing the kids by to fill up their trick or treat bags for candy as you play the wonderful great grandma that you was to them.
I taught Kelcie a song from Lorrie Morgan its called If you came back from heaven. She knows this song by heart and everytime we go somewhere in the car she wants us to play it so she can sing it to you. She calls it mawmaws heaven song.
I know it tickeled you to hear her sing. And now she sings this song everyday to you and the angels.
I know I sound a little selfish here. But I am so glad you aren't suffering anymore even tho you are greatly missed by all whose lives you have touched by one way or another. Just do me a favor, keep singing Amazing Grace until we meet again to join in with you.
Loved and Missed by Kathy, George, Kelcie, Brandon and Jordan Carden
Along with the more family members and friends you left behind.

Obituary of my grandmother.
Rachel M. Lovejoy, 67, of St. Albans died Sept. 24, 2002, in Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston.

She was a homemaker and attended Souls Harvest Fellowship, Nitro, and Freedom Christian Center, St. Albans. She was a lifelong resident of St. Albans.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil A. Lovejoy and sons, Jerry and Billy Lovejoy.

She is survived by her companion, Lenny Simmons; daughters, Cathy Lovejoy of Alum Creek, Rachel Ann Lovejoy of Texas; sons, Gary D. Lovejoy of St. Albans, Dennis L. Lovejoy of St. Albans, Cecil "Doodle" Lovejoy of Buffalo; brothers, Homer Lovejoy of Nitro, Charles Lovejoy of St. Albans; 15 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren.

Service will be 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27, at Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, St. Albans, with Pastor Paul Cogar officiating. Burial will be in Grandview Memorial Park, Dunbar.

Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, St. Albans. You may e-mail your condolences to the family at bartlettchapman@charterbn.com.

Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, St. Albans, is in charge of arrangements.

My beautiful mother you may be gone but you are not forgotten. Your presence is always around us in the form of the sun and the rainbows that fill our lives. Everyday you were in our lives was a blessing. You taught all of us the meaning of the word courage. The fight you fought against the ovarian cancer that killed you taught us that life is so precious and that you should never waste it on hate and anger. There is so much that I wish you were here to see and feel. Most of all I wish you could be here to help me guide Michael to adulthood. He misses your strong loving arms and he missed just being with you. Mom you are missed a lot by me. I wish I could have one last cup of coffee with you and one last hug and one last mall visit. I love and miss you so much mom.

I lost my best friend last Friday. She was on her way home from cheer, and now she's on her way to heaven. She was hit by a drunk driver who ran a red light. God, I miss her. Kalysa, From all the girls on spiritline, thanks for being there. You will always be in our hearts and in our heads and we miss you so much. We thank God that, even though we lost you so soon, we had you here at all. You were a great captain, and a great friend. We love you, Lysi, and we'll never forget you. Thanks for allowing us to get to know you. Remember, we don't say goodbye!! See ya later, Lysi. Love, Renee, Ashley, Lauren, Jessica, Dayna, Denise, Michaela, Karissa, Audrey and "KyKy" Thanks for being our angel in disguise!!! P.S. We'll beat MV for you this Friday!!!

Father to Linda and Michael Lovenstein. Born in Irvington, N.J., served in the US Army, married his beautiful redhaired friend, Donna Kraft. Died in Bayville, N.J. from heart problems from childhood. Son of Michael Jules, Sr. and Mildred Henderson. Grandfather to Stephanie and Amanda Lovenstein and the late Lily Cyers. A diamond in the rough (rough being the key-word). Love long distance, from your children.

Ivy Lee Lovett was the third child of the late Mr. & Mrs. Joe Lovett Sr. She was born in Gadsden, South Carolina on September 9, 1921, and departed this life on October 15, 1998, in New York City, NY. Ivy was a loving and faithful mother. She was extremely generous and brought much fun, joy and pleasure to her family, friends and neighbors while she was with us. Ivy was a very determined woman. She never gave up on life. She maintained a positive attitude through it all. Even though her health was failing, she continued to believe in the power of God, and that she would get better. Her higher power saw that she was suffering and He did not want her to suffer anymore. She has been relieved of that awful heavy load. We believe that she is truly with God now, because we can't believe that such a sweet wonderful women as she was is not in the promise land. She is survived by: her children; David, Sandra, and Linda. Grandchildren: Geraldine, Judy Ann, Linda and Genevieve. Three siblings: Louis and Herbert Lovett, and Annie Mae McMillan. Two sister-in-laws: Ethel and Eva. Son-in-law: Alexander Berard. Daughter-in law; Sarah Ann. A host of nieces, nephews and beloved friends.

This is in memory of my father who died as a result of the Vietnam war. He left behind 3 children, a wife, and 5 grandchildren he never got to know....

Matt, Lizzy, and I miss you. You will always be in our hearts.

My grandfather. The funniest guy I never got to know the way I should. I know the angels are being entertained. You are finally with your love again. We miss you so much.

Your suffering was finally brought to an end. You were a wife,mother, grandmother. I was just a child, but you were also my friend. I am sorry I was afraid to hug you. I send a thousand hugs to you in Heaven. Give one to John and Lisa.

My sister and best friend. Why did you leave us? We miss you so much. One day we will meet again.

survived by wife and daughter

Rest eternal grant unto him, O Lord:
and let light perpetual shine upon him.
May his soul, and the souls of all the departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
Amen.

They say time is a healer but its been 7 months since you passed and the pain is as great as the day you left. Ten years ago you stole my heart and now God has "stolen" yours. You gave so much of yourself to those around you and you have left a hole in the hearts of those who loved you. I know that you are at peace and my consolation is in the knowledge that I will be together with you one day in His Kingdom. I love you now and forever! Ron

Jared was a beautiful gift for me. His life brought to me my greatest joys, and his death has brought my greatest sorrow. Living forever in my heart is the precious sweetness of his smile and his nature. I ache for him, wanting only to feel his arms hugging me. To lose my first-born son is like losing my own life. I want to look into his beautiful blue eyes. I want to brush his silky hair back from his forehead. I want to kiss his sweet lips. I want him back again! I am paralyzed with grief for what has been removed from my life. Yet the joy that was his life and the memories of the love we shared remind me there is purposeful life beyond my torturous grief. I will go on, and his love will be with me always. Jennifer, Jared's mother and friend for all eternity.

A common Man whose intellect surpassed the many who thought they Knew better.A thorn in the side of the odds fixers,the Bookies and those who consider themselves to be The Establishment.A kind Man to anyone in distress and a Whirlwind of Wrath to those who are triumphal.A man of Wigan who never realised how Irish he was!

Beloved father and grandfather;great friend. We miss and love you dearly. Thank you for always being there for me. Your daughter, Stephanie.