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Gale Evans
November 18, 2003
Dear Rosalie & Family,
My heartfelt sympathy on the loss of your daughter. You have been in my thoughts and prayers and in reading from those who knew her she was a wonderful person. My heart is aching for you.
Jeffrey Arnold
November 12, 2003
As a Kol Zimrah member who has been deeply moved by Bob's music, I was very saddened to hear of your loss. May Carolyn's memory be a blessing.
Sincerely, Jeff Arnold
Barbara June Koppel Appelgren
November 8, 2003
Dear Bob, I had just slowly begun the process of searching for old Senn High orchestra members with the idea of a reunion when l learned of your daughter's tragedy. I'm so sorry that this is the circumstance surrounding finding you. It sounds as if your daughter was a remarkable person, so well-loved, a gift to all who knew her. I send my condolences to you, your family, her fiance, and his family. May the love you all share bring you the greatest comfort.
Jennifer McMeel
November 8, 2003
Carolyn and I were going to be in Cindy's wedding together in July. I didn't know her very well, but I always enjoyed the times I saw her over the years since she met Cindy. I was looking forward to getting to know her better. She was such a great person. I am so sad for all of you.
Ellie Baron
November 7, 2003
I grieve with all of you for Carolyn; she is embedded in my memories of high school and teenagehood. A few memories of our time together: celebrating our back-to-back birthdays together (mine 3/18, hers 3/19), picking out a cat together for me to take home from the shelter, watching carolyn sing and dance from the pit orchestra during school musicals, sitting beside each other during english literature--and sharing in carolyn's passion for great playwrights...no doubt her memory will live on with the many lives she touched.
Edie (Aunt Edie) Toscano
November 6, 2003
Dear Rosalie, Bob, Mark & Joan,
I can not imagine the pain you all must be going through. We will miss Carolyn so very much. This poem could have been written by Carolyn. It is how I see her. It is called the
"MILLIONAIRE"
I've got my name on the river.
I've got my name on the sea.
I've got my name on the summer skies.
They all belong to me.
I've got my name on the violets
That grow in their corner fair.
And wherever Nature has planted peace,
My name is written there.
As far as the eye can travel,
From where I stand in the sun,
I've got my name on the things I see
And I own them, every one!
I've got my name on the singing birds
That mate when spring is new;
But I won't be selfish with all the things-------
I'll share them, my friend, with you!
There is no deed to the river,
there is no lock to the sea;
Not all the power in all the world
Can take their joy from me!
There is no fence round the Heavens,
No vault holds the sunset's gold;
The earth is mine and the heavens are mine,
Till all the suns grow cold.
The stars are my thousand jewels,
And life is my bread and wine,
And all that I see was make for me,
And all that I love, is mine!
Anonymous
Estelle Bronswick
November 6, 2003
Bob and Rosalie Applebaum,
Len and I extend our sincere sympathy at your loss. Although we never had the privilege of knowing Carolyn. We know how deeply you must be affected. Please accept our heartfelt condolences in this hour of sorrow.
Estelle Katz Bronswick
Leonard Bronswick
Jacqui Michels
November 6, 2003
Dear Mr & Mrs Applebaum, Mark and family,
Although I never personally met Carolyn, (I have known her fiance' Mark for years), I want to express my most heartfelt sympathies to both families. Mark, I am so sorry for your loss. If there is anything that I can do, please do not hesitate to ask.
Alisa Kirsche
November 6, 2003
Carolyn welcomed people and experiences into her life with open arms. We became friends when I was the new girl in school. She valued her relationships and made an effort to maintain friendships. She had many passions and interests and loved to have a good time, usually the last one to leave a party. I wish I could have told her the lessons I've learned from her exemplary life.
Sandy Drumke
November 6, 2003
Dear Bob, Rosie, Mark, Joan and Mark,
When Mark talked about Carolyn at the service on Monday I realized how much she was like Danielle and how much they had in common. They were very bright stars who left us way too soon. This poem was used at Danielle's dedication. I hope that it will bring you some measure of comfort.
Here She Comes
I am standing upon the seashore. A ship at my side spreads her white sails to the morning breeze and starts for the blue ocean. She is an object of beauty and strength. I stand and watch her until at lenght she hangs like a speck of white cloud just where the sea and sky come to mingle with each other.
Then someone at my side says: "There she is gone!"
"Gone where?" Gone from my sight. That is all.
She is just as large in mast and hull and spar as she was when she left my side, and she is just as able to bear her load of living freight to her destined port. Her diminished size is in me, not in her. And just at the moment when someone at my side says, "There she is gone!" there are other eyes watching her coming, and other voices ready to shout: "Here she comes!"
Henry Van Dyke
Marcia Sterling and Dan Strba
November 6, 2003
Dear Bob and Rosalee,
It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that I write to express our deepest sympathy for your loss. I didn't know Carolyn, but I do know and love you. I'm certain she was like you both, a beauty inside and out. I wish I could say or do something to alleviate your grief, but please know that our hearts go out to you. We remember the good times and the joyfullness of better days. May her memory be a blessing.
Violet T. Wallace
November 6, 2003
For my sister Rosie, Bob, Mark and Joan,
My heart is so heavy as I write this and I wish the pain could be eased of our terrible loss which is incredibly and irrevocably profound.
I am overwhelmed by the power of the friendships and respect you have gained from the lives Carolyn and you all have touched. The warmth and heartfelt caring from everyone who knows you was given from their hearts and I hope you will be able to draw from these sincere thoughts when you need them.
Sincerely and with love,
Violet (Aunt Vi)
Angela Cornejo
November 5, 2003
To all who knew and loved Carolyn:
To have known Carolyn is to have loved her. There are so many things to say, however, nothing can take away the pain we all feel from this tremendous loss. Although my time knowing Carolyn was short, memories are more to us than any amount of time that is offered, and with that, I met a soul-sister in life and am thankful for my memories. I want to thank the Applebaum's for nuturing such a tremendous spirit that graced me with her presence for the time she did.
There's a great song called "You Never Know" that truly embodies Carolyn's outlook:
"Out of the darkness comes light
Like a flash
You think you can you think you can
Sometimes that is the problem
Dream
Is it your dream
Dream
Spilling on being
And he fell on them
And every day should be a good day to die"
Although it seems cruel that a life should end so abruptly, every moment she lived was to the fullest. My deepest sympathies to those who loved her.
Laura Seibert
November 5, 2003
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Applebaum and Mark, I am so sorry for your loss and am glad I was able to celebrate her life with you on Monday. She was a devoted and dear friend to me, and I will carry her optimism for life and trueness of friendship as an example to live by. To Mark, Carolyn would always tell me how much she loved you and how happy you made her. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Carol Robinson and Art Gould
November 4, 2003
Bob, Rosie, Mark, Joan and Mark,
Art's mother just told us about your terrible loss. We have so many fond memories of Carolyn - her interest in theater even then and her friendship with our daughter Michalle. We are sorry we lost touch and didn't get to know the wonderful adult she became. Our thoughts are with you.
Dave Kapuler
November 4, 2003
Dear Mr & Mrs Applebaum, Mark and his family,
Words can not express how bad I feel for all of you. To the Applebaum's, I know I just met you, but my fiancee Angela and I, loved Carolyn very much, and cherished every memory that we shared w/ her. To Mark's parents and siblings, I am soooo sorry for your loss, and can only imagine what you are feeling. And for Mark, one of my closest friends, I wish I could take away your pain. You know your friends are there for you, and that her memory and love will help you get over any obstacle. We all love you very much!!!
Dave
John & Lynette Iannantuoni
November 4, 2003
Dear Bob and Rosie,
What an incredible loss. May you take comfort in all of the wonderful times which you, your family and many, many others shared with Carolyn.
Love,
Gayle Davenport
November 4, 2003
I met Carolyn just a short time ago. She was part of my daughter Shanna Friedmans wedding party. All I can say is what a special woman. As anyone who reads these entries in this guest book can see she touched so many lifes with her enthusiasm and spark. Including my own. She will be missed by many but forgotten by none. My heartfelt sympathy is extended to both the Applebaum and Friedman families.
Jason & Jori Greenberg
November 4, 2003
Carolyn lit up the whole room when she entered. Her smile was whimsical and pronounced. She was our close friend and we are going to miss her terribly. Our thoughts and prayers go out to her family as well as Mark. We loved her dearly and she will always be our guardian angel; she will always be watching us from above.
Mark Friedman
November 4, 2003
Yesterday I buried the love of my life. The amount of sorrow and pain I feel is beyond belief. Bob, Rosalie, Mark and Joan, I can only imagine that your sorrow and pain is just as intense or even more than my own. Our families have been devastated by losing Carolyn out of the blue. As I have been reading this guestbook, I know also that Carolyn touched so many lives which has given me strength to begin the healing of this tragedy. Carolyn will always be a part of me as will her family and friends.
Brian W. Apgar
November 3, 2003
My deepest sympathy goes out to Carolyn's friends and family. She will continue to make everyone she ever comes into contact with smile and laugh as she had always done with us. To her family, to Mark and to her friends...stay strong and know that she is in a much better place. May God Bless all of you always!
Kristin DeFiore
November 3, 2003
Ms.Applebaum was one of the only inspirations in my life. I loved her and admired her work. She is the person that got me into theater. I feel so horrible for not keeping in touch with her after we were in Sleeping Beauty together. To her family: i am so sorry for you loss. Just remember how cheerful of a person that she was and will always be in our hearts. Thank you for raising such an amazning woman.
Keri Foley (Wedow)
November 3, 2003
I worked with Carolyn for two years at Palombi as part of the Encore staff. I will remember little Carolyn as the one who always walked into a room with a smile on her face and a positive outlook on things. It is so tragic that she had to go so young. My deepest sympathy goes out to all of her friends and family.
Lori Lippitz
November 3, 2003
Dear Bob and Rosie,
I am just heartsick that you should have to suffer the loss of a child. I wish that I could reach out to you and offer solace. What a heavy day this is. I am sure you can feel the sadness throughout the JRC family, among the community of musicians who know and love you, and (as we read in these pages) among those in many other spheres that were touched by Carolyn's bright spirit. Our thoughts are with you, and with her intended groom, Mark, and his family.
Kimber Nussbaum
November 3, 2003
My deepest sympathy to the Applebaum family and close friends of Carolyn.
May you find strength in one another during this time of sorrow.
Janet Childers
November 3, 2003
To the Applebaum and Friedman families;
I am so sorry for your loss...I cannot imagine the pain you feel. Just know that she will be with you forever to watch over all of you.
Stay strong in your love and life.
Helen Marie McNeilly
November 3, 2003
Rosalie and Bob and all of Carolyn's
family and friends,
We simply cannot comprehend the news
of her death. Our hearts are heavy
with sorrow. May you find strength
in the love that surrounds you and
your cherished memories.
Helen Marie and Russ McNeilly
Marion Huyck
November 3, 2003
Dear Rosie and Bob,
May the friends and family gathered around you now help sustain you and comfort you in this deepest of all griefs as you celebrate Carolyn's all too brief life.
In deepest sympathy,
Marion Huyck
Wallace Smith
November 3, 2003
A bright face and an earnest entry into a promising teaching career lighted our experience with Carolyn.
She was the youngest member of the Board of Directors, Illinois Theatre Association, always inspiring the meetings with her enthusiasm and direct entry into the business at hand. We still expect that her persona and eager outlook will continue to glow as an example for all of us working in this field.
Janelle Jones
November 3, 2003
We,the members of the Eighth Grade White Team from Palombi Middle School, would like to express our sympathy and condolences to Carolyn's family and loved ones. Her time at Palombi was brief, but she left a lasting impression. Her energy and enthusiasm were magnets that drew students and staff to her. Carolyn touched the lives of many. How fortunate we were to have worked with her.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Janelle Jones, Mr. Jim Zaremba, Mrs. Jill Walton, Mrs. Deb Holland, Mrs. Nancy Phistry, Mr. Len Benning
David and Donna Cox
November 3, 2003
Dear Rosalie and Bob,
We were shocked and deeply saddened to learn of your unbelievable loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Celene Peurye-Hissong
November 3, 2003
Dear Rosalie, Robert and Mark:
My son, David, had Carolyn as his drama teacher at Wilmette Junior High. He was excited to be in her class and we were looking forward to meeting her at conferences in a few weeks. I was not aware until this tragedy that she was your daughter and as fellow JRC members we send your our sincere condolences on this terrible loss. David was already touched by her and very saddened by her passing away. Clearly you have many wonderful memories to cherish and we hope they provide you some comfort.
November 3, 2003
Do not stand at my grave and weep.
I am not there,
I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glintz on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn's rain.
When you awaken in the morning hush,
I am the uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
So do not stand at my grave and cry,
For I am not there.
I did not die.
Shanna Friedman
November 3, 2003
Our prayers are with you today and always, For you Mark Friedman and the Applebaum Family. Your brother and I cannot believe this has happened to you and to Carolyn, such a beautiful light in all of our lives. Carolyn is, as far as we are concerned, a Friedman, and we will always love her. She will always be in our hearts, and know that she will be smiling down on us Monday, and forever. Know that you can find strength in us, and we will be here for you through all of this. We love you.
Scott and Shanna
Mike and Karen Friedman
November 3, 2003
Dear Bob, Rosalie, Mark and Joan, and our loving son Mark,
Carolyn brought a light to our family that will always shine within us. We loved her as one of our own, and we are deeply saddened by this tragic loss. We thank her for showing our son the meaning of true love, and what it is to find his soulmate. Carolyn will forever be a part of our lives and our family. Although they were not married yet, we think of Carolyn as our daughter, and always will.
With All Our Love,
Mike and Karen
Robyn Friedman
November 3, 2003
Dear Bob, Rosalie, Mark and Joan, and my loving brother Mark Friedman,
This loss has brought devastation to all who knew Carolyn. I cannot explain the excitement I had to have Carolyn become a part of our family this July. She was the kindest person I have ever met, and always brought happiness to the room. Although Mark and Carolyn were not able to walk down the aisle, Carolyn will always be a sister to me. My brother loved her with all his heart and soul, and my deepest condolences go out to her family, and my brother, who had more love for her than I have ever seen him feel in his entire lifetime.
Bob and Phyllis Steiner
November 3, 2003
Our thoughts are with you in this terrible loss. Please accept our most heartfelt sympathy.
The Steiners
Diana Rogers
November 3, 2003
Carolyn was a joy to know. She was full of energy and loved by her students at Palombi where we were members of the same middle school team. She made a great impact with her humor and enthusiasm. Her age and her recent happiness and excited plans for her upcoming wedding have made this loss all the more unbearable. My hear aches for her parents, brother, and fiancé, each of whom she loved so much. May you find strength and peace in the memory of the beautiful, loving person she was.
Anna Stachyra
November 2, 2003
If I would have known that the last time I saw Carolyn would indeed be the last time, I would have squeezed her so incredibily tight and and said, "Carolyn, I am blessed to have you as a cohort in life. It is an honor to be your friend because you have always honored friendship. Thank you for all the extraordinary times and thank you for all the ordinary times that we have shared together. I want you to know that I love you for who you are and that 'Much Ado About Those Shrews' is the best title ever for that paper you wrote in high school."
To know Carolyn was to know laughter, compassion, ambition and, above all, the love she held for those dear to her. My deepest condolences reach out to those who were loved by Carolyn. Her spirit will always be with us.
Laura Daniels
November 2, 2003
Dear Bob and Rosie,
My heart aches for you. I am so very
sorry for your great loss. May your faith in God and happy memories of Carolyn sustain you and those who loved Carolyn. My love to you, Laura
Hermine and Mike Leiderman
November 2, 2003
Dear Rosalie,Bob,Mark,Joan and Mark,
Our hearts go out to all of you in the incomprehensible loss of your beloved daughter, sister and fiance. May you find strength to carry on from family and friends who cluster around you now in mourning; may the joy of your lives with Carolyn and the indelible memories of her accomplishments comfort you and bring you peace in the days ahead.
With sincere condolences,
Marshall Ruttenberg
November 2, 2003
Dear Bob and Rosalie: Heartfelt
condolences on your loss.
Marshall Ruttenberg
Damaris Waszczuk-Falcon
November 2, 2003
Mr. & Mrs. Applebaum and family and Mark Friedman,
Our deepest condolences and prayers are with you.
I worked with Carolyn at Palombi for two years. I was an "Encore" teacher as well and chatted at length many a times with Carolyn. Although many of our meetings would last a short 5-10 minutes, Carolyn shared so much of herself that I felt I knew you all very well. Our discussions ranged from religion, cats, Renaissance Fairs, jewelry shows through to finding petite length-pants short enough to fit us. However, what she also fondly shared were stories about Mrs. Applebaums' sewing abilities, Mr. Applebaums teaching career, her brothers' steller education and of late, her new found love, Mark.
Please know she loved you all very much and always was eager to share you with others.
In our thoughts and prayers,
Mr. & Mrs. M.D. Falcon
Chicago, IL
Elaine Tang
November 2, 2003
My deepest sympathy to the friends and family of Carolyn. She was a great friend, who touched the lives of many people.
We were friends for 10 years and despite the distance we got to know each other so well. But that is the person that she was... friendly, open, and understanding.
I will miss her energy, her humour, her enthusiasm, her bubbly personality and, most of all, her friendship.
Amanda Nadelhoffer
November 2, 2003
I was in Ms. Applebaum's Performing Arts class for my 6th and 7th grade years at Palombi. She was a wonderfully nice teacher, and a great director. She inspired me to do drama in high school, and that is very important to me. I am deeply saddened by the loss of such a good teacher and such a nice woman.
Debbie Zarkowsky
November 2, 2003
Carolyn and I began our teaching journey together in 1999 at Palombi Middle School. This was only the first of our many adventures. Carolyn had an amazing ability to find the good in every student. She accepted all students, even the ones other teachers claimed were difficult. She brought out the best in every child and adult she meet. My deepest sympathize to Carolyn's family, friends, and especially Mark.
Karen Kominsky/Fetman
November 2, 2003
Dear Bob & Rosie,
My heartfelt condolences go out to you and your family. When tragedy strikes, there are few words to comfort. You must hold on to the knowledge that Carolyn was loved by whoever she knew and she will live on in your hearts forever.
Ruth Gideon
November 2, 2003
Leo and I are so sorry about your loss. Although we did not know Carolyn, our hearts go out to you, as we can imagine how terrible this must be for all who loved her. Reading some of the other entries in this guest book makes it clear that Carolyn touched many people's lives and that she will be sorely missed. We will see you at the funeral. Ruth and Leo Gideon
Helene Josephson
November 2, 2003
Carolyn has been nothing but a great friend to us. Her energy and enthusiasm in life has inspired us to live life to its fullest. While we will feel the loss in our day to day lives, we can appreciate the spirit of Carolyn that will always inspire us. (Helene & Ben Josephson and Lisa Libet)
Adrienne Meisel & Rand Sparling
November 2, 2003
May the Applebaum Family and Mark Friedman find some comfort in knowing that the shocking loss of Carolyn is shared by friends, professional colleagues and her students. Carolyn gave much and touched the lives of many, leaving positive memories along the paths she walked. May we follow her example of living life with the same determination, enthusiasm and joy.
With heartfelt sympathy for your loss,
Noel Rajski
November 2, 2003
Carolyn and I started teaching at Palombi the same year. I loved the way she spread her enthusiam and love for life. We only had the chance to work together for 1 year; however, we had remained in touch over the years. My family and I were deeply saddened to hear of her passing and we want you to know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
The Rajski Family
Brenda Appelbaum-Golani
November 2, 2003
Bob & Rosalie, Mark & Joan, Mark, please accept our heartfelt condolences. We are shocked to hear of Carolyn's death. May you find comfort in the knowledge of her friends and family who will miss her. from your cousins in Israel--Brenda, Daniel, Shira & Ariel Golani
Bruce and Linda Mayor
November 2, 2003
We are the parents of one of Carolyn's good friends....Susan Egel Please accept our most sincere condolences for your loss. Our hearts are with you....may God bless you with health and strength.
Mitchell Turoff
November 1, 2003
As a member of Kol Zimrah, I would like to extend my family's and my condolences to the Applebaum family. May Carolyn's memory be an inspiration to those whose lives she touched, and may your faith and the support of family and friends help guide you through this dark time.
Kathy Norlin
November 1, 2003
To the Family and Friends of Carolyn, I worked with Carolyn at Palombi and I know many students that really loved taking her classes. My family is very sorry for your loss. We are all saddened by this news, she was such a good teacher, co-worker and a good person to know.
Freya Barnett & Mike Friedman
November 1, 2003
Our hearts go out to Carolyn's parents, Bob & Rosie, her brother Mark & wife Joan & her fiance Mark Friedman. Carolyn was a fireball with a heart of gold...her enthusiasm for the everyday was bigger than life itself. Always wanting to be on stage & "ham" it up, many times taking me for the ride. And what a ride it was! She was to be my maid of honor, she's my best friend & the "sister" I've always dreamed of having. I've cherished every minute with her. I will celebrate her life everyday...because Carolyn was life at it's fullest.
Michelle Gerdy
November 1, 2003
I was Carolyn's friend from highschool and her college roomate for three years. We spent hours talking about nothing and everything and I have endless memories of the great times we shared. I am so sad and shocked at this horrible loss. My heart hurts for all that loved her. Mr. and Mrs. Applebaum, Mark and Joan, and Mark, please know that you are all in my thoughts and I am so very sad for you. I just can't believe it.
Michelle Gerdy (Baker)
Richard Armandi
November 1, 2003
My deepest heartfelt condolences to you, Bob, and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Diane Bundy
November 1, 2003
I worked with Carolyn at Palombi Middle School, and enjoyed talking to her about the Performing Arts classes that she taught. We at Palombi were very sorry to hear of her passing, and send our deepest condolences to her family and friends.
John Tilford
November 1, 2003
I will remember Carolyn's enthusiasm for the theatre and life. The Illinois Theatre Association has lost a dear friend. My thoughts and prayers are with her family, fiance, and friends.
Carole Howe
November 1, 2003
Please accept our deepest sympathies on the loss of Carolyn.Our Prayers and thoughts are with your family at this time.
Howe Family
lauren lein
November 1, 2003
Dear Mr. and Mrs Applebaum and Mark Friedman,
I was one of Ms.Applebaum's students when she taught at Palombi Middle School. She was a very good teacher! A part of her will always live on through her students and what she taught them. I am very sorry that i have to send my condolences through this guest book but I am unable to attend the service on monday. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Always,
Lauren Lein
Karen Pionke
November 1, 2003
To the Family and Friends of Carolyn:
I am so very sorry for your loss. I knew Carolyn for a short amount of time. We started to correspond, because I am the new drama teacher at Palombi Middle School (her former school). We talked at great length during conventions and kept an e-mail relationship going. I only knew her a year, but her humor and energy were contagious. I know she touched many students' and teachers' lives here at Palombi. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
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