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Abigail Holland Obituary

Holland, Abigail Beloved baby girl of Tiffany Holland and Sue Kocanda. Loving Granddaughter of Ridgely and Kandy Holland, and the late Donald (late Eleanor) Kocanda. Dear niece of Joe (Carol) Kocanda, and Barbie (Kenny) Piekarski. Visitation Friday 3 to 9pm. Funeral Saturday 10:45am from Curley Funeral Home, 6116 W. 111th St. Chicago Ridge to St. Terrence Church 4300 W. 119th Place, Alsip. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. For funeral info: (708) 422-2700.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 4, 2011.

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Mertes Family

November 28, 2011

Tiffany and Sue
Letting you know you are in our thoughts and will never be forgotten .Many of us has loved ones who left us way to early. But I'm thankful for the stars above because each night as I look at those stars looking down on us it gives me comfort and strength to go on ,they remind me of a song,a special book or toy or all the special times and things we did together. One of those stars is your little angel looking down on you saying its ok mommy I'm with Jesus now but will be together again.i love you mommies .
Wishing you both PEACE and UNDERSTAND ING this Christmas Season with love Mertes Family. Xoxo

Rich Milbratz

August 19, 2011

Tiffany and Sue, So very sorry, in our prayers you all will be.

Pam Ecklund

August 16, 2011

Ridge and Kandy:

I am so sorry for your loss. I just heard the devasting news tonight. I will keep all of you in my prayers.

August 11, 2011

Tiffany, I've never met your baby girl but my heart is just broken for you. I know words will not bring you comfort, but please know I am thinking of you and I am so deeply sorry for your loss.

Lisa O'Gara (Schmidt, from QOP)

Bonnie Mertes

August 10, 2011

Tiffany&Sue just wanted you to know I'm thinking of you

Shelley Simmons

August 8, 2011

Tiffany,my thoughts and prayers have been with Abby, you and your family since hearing of her passing. My heart is breaking for what you are going through.

Bonnie Mertes

August 8, 2011

Dear Tif and Sue
I am at lost for words,I'm speechless as I'm sure you are also. Abby was loved by many and will truly be missed. As for both of you Abby had the best loving parents,you gave that little girl the world in such a short time,every moment was met with love her eyes lit up like diamonds when you would come through the door.the legacy she leaves us here. On earth,that precious smile and loving personality was because of the love from you. She is with Jesus now but will remain in your hearts forever her memories will last a life time for all who knew her. May God give you rest,peace and understanding your strength to get through this will come from him. Rest in peace Abby I love you. I planted a rose bush in my memory garden for you. Gramma Bonnie (Mertes )

August 7, 2011

May perpetual light shine upon your sweet baby girl...

Sylvia and Lynn Dissette

August 7, 2011

Dear Kandy,
There are no words to describe how sorry we are to hear about he loss of your granddaughter. We will keep you and your family in our prayers during this most difficult time.
God's Blessings Always,

Alison P

August 5, 2011

I am so sorry for your loss. I do not know you, but your daughter would greet me when I picked up my son. You will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.

Beth Eskildsen Skog

August 5, 2011

Tiffany & Sue - I am so very sorry for your loss. I have been keeping you both and your daughter in my prayers since I heard the news.

Donna Zloza

August 5, 2011

We were devastated by the news and are so very sorry for the loss of your sweet little girl. We are thinking and praying for the whole family.
~Donna and Andy Zloza

Anna Elam

August 5, 2011

Tiffany & Sue & Family,

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts & prayers are with you at this very difficult time. My heart goes out to you.

Abby was a little cutie pie. I will always keep her in my thoughts.

Liz Sahr Bowden

August 5, 2011

Tiffany and Sue,

I am beside myself with heartache for you and your family. I cannot fathom going through the pain you are dealing with. You are in my heart and thoughts during this difficult time.

Chuck and Maggie Celentano

August 5, 2011

Tiffany and Sue, we are heart-broken over the loss of Abby. Words fail us at time like this, but know that we will pray for you both and for "Miss Moose". We love you all and hope that you have the strength to get thru this horrible time. I know Liz and Rob and Collin are also heart-broken. Your beautiful "Miss Moose" is in Heaven waiting for us all. Take care. Again our love and sympathy to you both and your families.

Erica Johnson

August 5, 2011

Tiffany and Sue, Words cannot express how sorry i am for your loss. Your beautiful baby girl will be watching from above. Love you sweet angel. You will be missed. GOD BLESS

Suzie M

August 5, 2011

My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family through this hard time. Everytime I would pick-up my son she would always give him a hug good-bye. She will definately be missed.

Kari Kinnard

August 5, 2011

Dear Tiffany, Sue, and family,

Im not sure if you remember me, or my family.(I lived by the Holland family in Bridgeport.) I just

wanted to express to you how much I Wish you and your family strength and love and how sorry I am for your loss. If you ever need anything, evan a hand to hold,please feel free to contact me. u

Chriss Hildebrand

August 5, 2011

Tiff and Sue,
I wanted to do something to honor Abby and possibly prevent this from happening to another parent so I have made a donation on her behalf to safekids.org, an organization that helps get the word out as well as does research on accidental child death and how to prevent it, including this.... I know this will not bring her back, I wish more than anything it would.

Julie Lonergan

August 5, 2011

Tiffany, Sue & Family,
Abby will be greatly missed my heart breaks for you all. I am blessed to have known Abby and will always keep her in my thoughts & prayers.

My Deepest Sympathy,
Julie

Gina & David Martinez

August 5, 2011

To Abby's family - you have constantly been in our thoughts and prayers. Our daughter loved playing with Abby and we are extremely saddened by what has happened.

Jenny gardner

August 5, 2011

Sue & Tiff
I am so sorry. I wish I could turn back time. I will cherish all the great memories I have of your beautiful girl. I love you guys with all my heart and will stand by your side to help you through this.

Dear abby,
Baby girl I miss you so. Thank you for always putting a smile on my face. I know your grama and grampa will take very good care of you. You have a special place in my heart and will never be forgotten. I love you.. till we meet again...
Love always,
Auntie jenny......

Frank Trapani

August 5, 2011

Dear Tiffany,
I am so sorry to hear about your tragic loss. Words cannot express how sorry I am. I know we have not seen each other in a long time, but know you have my deepest condolences. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Mr. Trapani

Lisa Suriano

August 5, 2011

Tiffany and Sue - Words cannot explain how deeply sorry I am for your loss. My deepest condolences to you both.

Bob & Lynn Suriano

August 5, 2011

We are so sorry for your loss. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Tania

August 4, 2011

Dear Tiffany and Sue,
I wish that there was something I could say or do to help make this difficult time easier for you. My heart aches for you and my eyes have still not dried. Please just know that you are loved and everyone and I are here for you. We love you and you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Gina Gamez

August 4, 2011

Dear Tiff and Sue,

Today my heart is broken, but I am grateful for having known your little angel, if even for that short while. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. Having lost our two girls, I know a little about what you are going through. Please feel free to call me anytime if you need to talk. May God grant you peace and comfort. Love you guys!

Shelly Halper

August 4, 2011

Beautiful Sweet Happy Abby, May God hold you close in heaven while you watch down on Momma and Mommy. The love your family has for you is imeasurable and endless. Your beautiful spirit touched my heart and your contagious smile warmed my soul. I love you, xoxox
Love, Aunti Cousin Shelly

Chriss Hildebrand

August 4, 2011

Tiff and Sue, I am sooo sorry for your loss, I know that words cannot do anything to help the pain you feel right now! She has been and will always be a very loved little angel...My thoughts and prayers are with you during this awful time. I only wish I could make it to the services...

Pam Lopez

August 4, 2011

Tiffany and Sue, I am so sorry to hear about Abbey.. I know how much you guys loved her and she was a gift from God.. You both are in my thoughts and prayers...

mrs sheri vodnik

August 4, 2011

tif and sue i am absolutely sorry for your loss and pain. i know exactly what your feeling in the loss of a child. please know that you gave her such a full life and those memories will carry you through. she knew how to live laugh and love ...and most certainly put a smile on your face! to have met abby you know this, to have known Abby your blessed to have such the pleasure of a most entertaining,happy, smart, adorable, wise beyind her years little girl!! this is the abby that i know...she will live forever for her impact was great! i am thinking and praying for you and your family and amongst the tears and sadness i smile cause i picture her running the heavenly choir! sincerely sheri vodnik and family!

andrea michalak

August 4, 2011

My dearest friends tiffany and
sue, nothing i can say can ease your pain. i just hope and pray that the love of your
family and friends can serve as
a start to the healing process.
abby was truly loved and will
be forever missed. i am
blessed to have had her in my
life, even for a short time. she
will now be your angel
watching over from above. i
love you both so so much and
am here for you always.

August 4, 2011

TO OUR MOST PRESIOUS GRANDAUGHTER. I GUESS THIS WILL BE THE LAST LETTER WE WILL EVER WRITE TO YOU. ABBY YOU HAVE BEEN THE SWEETEST, MOST HAPPY BABY WE HAVE EVER SEEN. OUR HEARTS ARE BROKEN AND OUR LIVES WILL NEVER BEE THE SAME. WE LOVE YOU SO MUCH AND THAT WILL NEVER CHANGE UNTIL THE DAY WE DIE. LOVE FOREVER AND ALWAYS. GRANDMA AND PAPA

Julie James

August 4, 2011

There's nothing I can say, that these wonderful people didn't already. I love you and Sue and if you need me, for anything at all.. I'm here for you!God bless your angel, abby, for all eternity <3 Find comfort that one day, you'll all be together again.

Howie Kent

August 4, 2011

Tiff and Sue - my heart goes out to you both and your families. I am so heartbroken and sick from this senseless tragedy. I wish I could say something to make it all better. You both and Abby are in my thoughts and prayers. I love you!

Michele

August 4, 2011

I do not know you, but have been following this story. I am so sorry for your loss.

August 4, 2011

Tiffany and Sue, I cannot express the sadness I feel for you and cannot begin to imagine the pain. You were wonderful parents and I know sweet Abby is looking down with a smile on her beautiful face. Praying the coming days are filled with beautiful memories of that little girl, that will get you through this terrible time.

Jennifer (Augustyniak) Czop

August 4, 2011

Tiffany,

There are no words that can begin to express what you an your family are going through. No parent should ever have to endure what u both are. Please know you, your family and your little angel are in my thoughts and prayers.

Angie Gazdziak

August 4, 2011

My heart is breaking for you. I'm so very sorry for your loss.

Dale & Julie Howard

August 4, 2011

Tiff & Sue, We are so heartbroken to hear of this tragedy. Julie and I know what a blessing it was for Abby to arrive in this world and so sad to see her taken away. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

August 4, 2011

I'm just so incredibly heartbroken for you and Sue. I don't have words, as there are none. You are on my mind constantly, and in my prayers always. Love you, Kasey

Traci Mark

August 4, 2011

Our deepest condolences. So sorry for you loss. Glad you were blessed with an angel, sorry she was taken away so soon. Just one more guardian angel to watch over you.

The Mark Family

Rita Cavazos (Roth)

August 4, 2011

My heart has been aching for you during this devastating time. No words can express the sorrow I feel for both of you. Please take comfort in the love that surrounds you.

Derrick & Becky Havis

August 4, 2011

Tiffany & Sue,

Words can't describe how sorry we are for your loss. We all have such fond memories of Abby and were blessed that she was a part of Vivian’s life. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all through this very difficult time.

Staci Caruso

August 4, 2011

To Abby's Entire Family.. especially Sue and Tiffany... Although we have never formally met I want you to know that you have been on my mind since the minute I found out.. Words cannot express the sorrow in my heart knowing what you have to face during the days ahead... Many tears have been shed from around this country for your beautiful daughter.. May she rest in peace and always make you smile even in your darkest moments.. All my love, Staci Caruso and Family

Tara Vernier

August 4, 2011

I have no words. I am just so so sorry. I can see that smile and those beautiful little eyes twinkling so easily... You are both in my thoughts, prayers and my heart as it aches for what you are having to go through.

Mikki (Sue) McGrath

August 4, 2011

Dearest Sue & Tiffany,
Words cannot express how we feel. Abby was sooo special to you both & it showed in everything you did! No one could have asked for better parents than you. My God keep you in the palm of his hand in this time of great sorrow. We LOVE you both, always!
Dave & Mikki

Sarah "Lem" Baker

August 4, 2011

Tiffany and Sue, I feel like I was with you on the difficult journey that you took on with strength and faith to bring Abby into your lives, and into all of our lives. She was a beautiful, happy little girl that felt more love in her life than a lot of people ever feel. I am so sorry for your loss. So many people are hurting for you.

Kelly O'Sullivan

August 4, 2011

Dear Tiffany and Sue,

I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Kelly Henning-O'Sullivan

Shannon Marengo

August 4, 2011

Tiffany and Sue, no words can describe the heartache I am feeling for you. No parent should ever have to endure the pain and grief you are feeling. Abby was a very beautiful, special little blessing and now you have another angel watching over you. Please know that you are loved, and have friends across the country sending you hugs. Please let me know if there is anything you need. Love from Texas ~

Mike & Debbie Petroski

August 4, 2011

Dear Ridgley & Candy

Please accept our deepest condolences on the passing of your granddaughter....We will keep her in our prayers.

Anita Paljetak

August 4, 2011

Tiffany, I am so sorry for your loss!! My heart weighs heavy for you!!! You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers!!!

Nicky Sabatino

August 4, 2011

I am so very sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I will always remember Abby's happy smiling face. I am here for you if you need anything.
Love,
Nicky

Raylene Popovich

August 4, 2011

Kandy,

I was so saddened to hear of your heart breaking, tragic, senseless loss. I will be thinking and praying for you and your family in the hard days to come.

My prayers are that God can bring comfort and peace to all of you.

Joellen Daly

August 4, 2011

Tiffany and Sue, I am heartbroken for you. My prayers are with you. -Joellen Schneider Daly

August 4, 2011

Are prayers are with you at this tough time. Abby will be in our hearts forever. We are so glad we got to be a small part of such a beautiful, happy, full of life child.
Shellie Mertes and Sheri Vodnik

Kimberly H

August 4, 2011

My prayers and thoughts are with you both during this. My daughter Noelle loved to play with Abbey, and she always insisted on giving me hugs when I would drop Noelle off. She will be missed!

August 4, 2011

Tiffany & Sue,

I am so sorry about the loss of Abbey. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Please let me know if there is anything that I can do for you.

Love,
Diane

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