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Chelsea Larson-Schultz Obituary

Larson-Schultz, Chelsea age 15, of Orland Park, IL, beloved daughter of Terrence (Jennifer) Schultz and the late Lesa Larson, loving sister of Eric, Amanda, Terryn, Delia, AelizCyna and Johnathan, fond granddaughter of John (Barbara) Schultz and David (Sandy) Larson and Valentine (Olga) Gomez, caring niece of John (Nancy), Timothy (Pamela), Katherine, Thomas (Angelia), Mary and Patrick Schultz, Elizabeth (John) Quiroz and Valentin (Ana) Gomez, dear cousin to many. Funeral service Saturday, December 18, 2004, 9:30 a.m., from the Vandenberg Funeral Home, 17248 S. Harlem Ave., Tinley Park, IL, to St. George Church. Mass 10 a.m. Interment in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Visitation Friday, 3 to 9 p.m. Chelsea was a sophmore at Andrew High School and a member of the diving team. 708-532-1635 or www.vandenbergfunerals.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 15, 2004.

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Mike Fernandez

January 14, 2005

Well, I never thought I would be writing in a guest about something like this, but bad things happen to good people. Chels, you were such a great person, you could always cheer someone up with your smile and your laugh. You were always so energetic and happy. I wish I could have one more day with you were I could talk with you and give you a great big hug. I wish I could turn back time to make sure this didn't happen. Every day I think of you. I look at pictures and remember the great times we had. Everyone misses you soo much. There's not one day that goes by without people thinking about you. I miss you and only time will get us past this. Some time I know we will meet again, but for now, I know that you're happy and smiling down on all of us. You will be missed and never forgotten.

--Your Friend,

Mike Fernandez

Angel Katz

January 13, 2005

Oh man..I don't know about this guest book thing....i could never express everything in just this little white box. Chels, I don't really need this guestbook to tell you everything...We called eachother almost everyday when you were alive...now you just listen to me talk, while you give me signs in mysterious ways....BC TODAY...I FEEL DOWN THE STAIRS TWICE, which i have never done and i know my Shell Sea definetely would do something like that and then laugh her butt off...but of course i would do anything to make you laugh and smile.......I love you so much...Terryn we are hanging out asap!!!!! I promise..i love you so much too and the rest of the fam (always considered my family now) if you let me....well i guess if anyone needs me just email me or what not...I LOVE EVERYONE AND IM MISSING YOU EVERY SINGLE SECOND CHELSEA!

Chris Fernandez

January 13, 2005

Chelsea, today's the anneversary and there hasn't been a day that I haven't thought of you. I bought this cd by Killswitch Engage a while ago and there was a song I really liked and it had no meaning until the day I heard the horrible news. It's called "Rose of Sharyn". I learned it on my guitar so I can play for you. I hope you can hear it and you like it! Everyday I think of you, and every time I hear the song, I think of you. Sometimes I'll just go home after school and look at some of the pictures of you. I really like the baby pictures. You were cute even when you were little. Why it had to end like this, I have no idea. No one knows, but if anyone could have changed it, they would have, especially me. Ever since I met you the first time at Willow Pool, not to sound to cheesy, but I met someone that I knew I would love. I thought you were the sweetest and most beautiful thing on the earth! And my thoughts haven't and won't change a bit. I look back at all the great times we had and I think of nothing but happiness. You were THE BEST girlfriend and friend. I remember we would tell each other things that we wouldn't tell anyone else. We used to even say that we wouldn't know what to do if something happened to the other, and now the worst possible thing did, and I still don't know what to do. You were and still are the most important thing to me. I felt so priviliged to have someone like you care about me. The only two things I didn't care for was when you moved away, obviously not by your choice, and not being able to know you sooner. If theres one thing you should know, and that I hope you knew was that EVERYONE loved you, I don't know how someone couldn't. I could go on and on about you Chelsea. Here's the lyrics to the song...(I cut out most lyrics that repeat)



Numb and broken, here I stand alone

Wondering what were the last words I said to you

Hoping, praying that I'll find a way to turn back time

Can I turn back time?



What would I give to behold

The smile, the face of love?

You never left me

The rising sun will always speak your name



Numb and broken, here I stand alone

Wondering what were the last words I said to you

It won't be long, we'll meet again



I mourn for those who never knew you



It won't be long, we'll meet again

Your memory is never passing

It won't be long, we'll meet again

My love for you is everlasting



Well chelsea, that song sums it up pretty well. I won't ever forget you, and I'll make sure no one else does until we meet again. I love you and I will forever, just like I used to tell you. I know you knew that and I just want to leave saying that everyone loves you and I love you too.

elise

January 10, 2005

this is terryn's (chelseas sis) friend. although i did not no chelsea all i ever heard from terryn is chelsea this and my sis helped me with this. Never bad things always something so nice. terryn was always talkin about chelsea shed brag about how pretty she was to all the boys n she was just so proud to b her sister. everything i heard about chelsea was she was just the nicest person with a smile on her face all the time. She really truely showed people to be a better person and a good friend. i believe she lives on today through terryn her life and the person that she was with always!

~elise

Kate Allen

January 10, 2005

Chelsea~ We will all miss you very much..even though I personally have never meet you I am friends with your sister Terryn. Terryn would always tell me good things about you and how you were the good child in the house and she was the trouble-maker. (terr.. "it gunna be hard to be the good-child and the bad one all in one!) People often tell me how you are such a nice and caring and loving person. Terryn keeps many photos of you in her binder and she likes to show them off. When I look at them sometimes my eyes start to water. Terryn is taking it well though, better than most people would be. Shes just one of those happy-go lucky people. She can make anyone laugh in reading and language...she often gets in trouble because of me and des. She's so funny.. like instead of sayin oh geeze she says oo cheese, you can't help but laugh. I wish I could've got to know you better in person, not just through stories..you will be greatly missed!!

Chris Mooney

January 9, 2005

Just a few short days before

I'd held you in my arms

But even more importantly

I had you in my heart



Your blue eyes shone so brightly

The color of the dawn

I never could have realized

How soon you would be gone



I saw your death as a tragedy

I was swallowed by the grief

Then I finally thought that

You would never really leave



For every time I hear your name

Or see an angel's face

I will know that you're just fine

All dressed in silk and lace



No reward is greater

Than the one you have right now

You've found that place in the evening

At daylight's final bow



But you will see no darkness

You'll have eternal light

And because you are my angel

You'll be just beyond my sight



As I go throughout my life

Beside me you will be

Because of that most special bond

That spans eternity



Friends are forever

That much will remain

A love that outlasts life itself

Can heal the deepest pain



~Chelsea, you were always a great friend and you were always there when there was someone in pain. you will always be in my heart.i will always miss your big smile, beautiful face, and the way u made me feel when we were together.

Terryn Schultz

January 5, 2005

Chelsea,

If i could have you back for one day it would be the best day of my whole life. If I could talk to you one last time it would be the best conversation I will every have. If i could hug you one last time it would be the greatest hug anyone could ever of givin me. If i could just ask you one last question it would be why, why you left me all alone in this crazy would without my everything, my everything meaning you. i was gone one night to come home to nothing, just the shell of your kindness, your heart, your soul, and what you were about. My whole life revolved around you i cant even straighten my own hair without thinking about you. One thing is for sure that the fight has just begun and you give me the courage to speak my mind.Its the greatest gift anyone could have ever givin me. You were my best friend my family and my big sister and nothing could ever take away who you were and my memories of you. I love you more then life itself and i would do anything to just get a sign that you made it to mom okay!!

~* for the survivors*~

Lord, I need your help to survive a part of me is gone but im still alive, let me not be obsessed with "if onlys" and "whys", only u know the reason that somebody dies, I must take the time to weep and smile when i can, and try not to be concerned with the judgment of man, can i learn how to numb the every day pain, so that hollow inside me will not remain, may i substatute goals for my feelings of guilt, and not be ashamed for the life i have built, make me believe that the sadness will pass and that joy will return to my being at last, finally show me the way to others like me then i will know that my survival was destined to be.

chelseas younger sister

Terryn Ray Schultz

P.s. chels I LOVE YOU MORE THEN ANYTHING IN THE WORLD:)

Carly Rarrat

December 31, 2004

Chelsea <3

There is so much to say about you..! you were just so sweet!! Everyone loved you..!you were always so happy and cheerful and had the biggest smile on your face everyday! We all miss you so much..! even though we only hung out a couple times we had so much funn while it lasted! your time on earth was short,wish it was just a little longer than it was!!but your in heaven now! I honestly feel you were sent here for a reason.. to help people be happy.! you have touched so many people you were truly an angel!! An angel from heaven to help people be happy and to live their lifes to the fullest..and you did! you and your mom are finally together again dancing on the clouds!! chels i love you and god bless you and ur family...rest in peace babe you'll never be forgotten!!! Love Carly Rarrat~

Alexa Eide

December 29, 2004

*~*Chelsea~*~ I miss you more than anything. You were a true angel on Earth. I will always keep you in my heart, until we meet again in Heaven. I only wish I could have had more time with you, to get closer and be the best of friends. But, then again, we were just that. We never exchanged phone numbers or anything like that, but I don't think that's what makes friends. I believe that we had a special bond, that noone and nothing could ever break. That's the best feeling in the world, is knowing that you'll always have a special friend for you when you need her. Want to know something else, Chels? I didn't know this until the day I found out you were gone..but sweetie, we have the same middle name. Spelled the same too! Isn't that awesome? It's like we were meant to be friends. I hope you don't think thats silly of me to think that, but you never know if it might be true. We never hung out outside of school, except for a swim/diving meet.

The last time we spoke was the week before you died. Remember that Chels? We were passing in the hall, and you said Hi and asked how I was. I told you that I wasn't having that great of a day, and you gave me a hug and one of your big, beautiful smiles and said I hope your day gets better. I will never forget how sweet and wonderful of a person you were. I hope that you'll always stay with me. Chels, just know that I would have helped you...ANYBODY would have helped you. We all love you more than anything. Don't forget us...don't forget me. You were so sweet and nice to me. I won't ever forget you, and your never-ending love for everyone around you. You will always be in my heart and prayers. You will truly be missed! I love you, Sweetheart!

Love Always & Forever,

Alexa



Ps- I miss you!

Nikki Slansky

December 27, 2004

Chelsea, you were an awesome person, and an awesome friend, I never realized how much of an angel you really were until Nicole pointed out that was your purpose on earth! You were here to touch us all, and you did that!! Thank you for smiling on all of us, and I hope you continue to do so from up above. I'll miss you so much by my locker in the mornings, but I know you're happy! I Love You Chels!!

steve munoz

December 21, 2004

chelsea u were always such a good friend ill miss you but ill always have you in my heart

~steve

Alea McNellis

December 21, 2004

Chelsea, I didn't know you or your family, but from what I have heard about you, you are a great person and I wish I had a chance to meet you. You are in a better place now. :-) I send my condolences to the family. I am sorry for your loss.

-Alea M.

Nicole Moore

December 19, 2004

Dear Chelsea-

I love you so much. You were such a wonderful person. You never wanted to see anyone sad and you would try your hardest to make them happy either by being funny or just giving them a hug. You have touched so many peoples hearts and effected their lives greatly. I have so many memories with you and the only thing I really regret about any of them is cutting them short when mom left. I saw you on the 4th of July and on HomeComing and KOH at LT but it wasnt the same,you and I werent laughing so hard that our stomachs hurt and we were about to pee our pants. I remember the 1st time I met you...it was on the 1st day of school in 3rd grade. Mrs. Forrer made us be partners in math. I can never thank her enough for that. If it wasnt for her our friendship might have been completely different. I love you Chelsea, you will always remain in my heart. May you rest in peace and fly with the angels and mom

Love Always,

Cole

Ashley Goode

December 19, 2004

Chelsea was the kind of girl that no one could hate. I am Terryn Chelsea's sisters best friend. I knew Chels very well and I will always remember her goofy smile and heartwarming laugh! I remember me and Terryn and Chels were playing around and singing songs and chels looked at me and said ur my other little sister. I was so thankful for that. Chels, Terryn, and I were the three teenagers without mothers and I believed thats why we bonded so closely. All I can say is that I loved Chels and she will always be in my heart. Terryn will always be my best friend and im so thankful for her!!! Thoughts and prayers will be with the family. May u rest in peace Chels God Bless You. and for the family Chels will be okay shes got my mom and her mother to guide her. May peace be with the family.

Sarah

December 19, 2004

Chelsea~ You were an awesome diver.I know I didnt get to know you as well as the rest and that is one thing I regret. All the swim meets I hung out with you and Nicole were great. I always saw that award winning smile on your face. I know you could always put a smile on anyones face even when they were having a horrible day. Whenever I saw you smile I couldnt help but do the same.You lite up the world with that smile. I am going to miss you a lot and so is everyone else. We all love you!

Love Sarah

Cheryl Bilski

December 18, 2004

To the Larson Family:

Even though I did not know your family OR Chelsea I share my Grieve with you and your family at this time of grievance. It is a shame to lose a love one especally at this time of year (near Christmas) It sounds like your daughter was a very sweet girl from what I have heard. May God Look over you and your family.

December 18, 2004

Although I never met you, I've heard many pleasant stories of how

you impacted others lives. The funny stories on the school bus..I saw the pain in my son's eyes when he told me the sad news that you won't be on the bus anymore..

he said something I thought you'd want to know..he put the prayer card with your name on it in his wallet until the end of the school year so you'll always be on the bus with him! Your smile and laughter will be missed by all but your spirit will remain in the hearts of many forever...

Lauren M

December 18, 2004

*Cheerio chelsea* is truely an angel of god . I remember at a party we did a skit called jenny springer and chelsea was the host. She was so funny and sweet. I'll miss her friendship, her bright smile, and her laughter. She just had this energy about her that no one else had. She always knew how to make me laugh and smile. I know your in a better place now sweetie. rest in peace

<3 always, lollipop lauren

Annie French

December 17, 2004

Dear Chelsea-

If only you knew how many lives you have touched. You were an amazing indivdual and you were loved by all. Thankyou for sharing your kindness and your wonderful thoughts. I love and miss you. You'll awlays be in my prayers. May you rest in peace.



Love,

Annie

Kathie

December 17, 2004

Chelsea smiling, laughing, having fun. Not wanting to see anyone in pain. Loved by many. Such a sweet kid. I wish I had the opportunity to see her one more time to hug her and tell her everything would be all right. I pray for her family who have lost so much already, I'm sure their hearts are so heavy. I remember Lisa, Chelsea's mom saying how much her daughter was like her and how much she hated to leave her children behind. I know in my heart that Lisa was with Chelsea when she needed her most and that God will grant them peace with each other. It was such an honor to know Chelsea and her family, I will think of them each day, they have forever changed my life for the better.

Danielle Holmes

December 17, 2004

Chelsea,

You are such a good friend.You and me had so many great times.Like when me and you would sit in the baby pool and i would mess up your hair, or when you did the sammie dance.lol that was so funny. Then when we would sit up at your locker after practice and just do homework or just roll around all over the floors.Omg there is so much more.I will never forget you and that smile. your the BEST. I will miss you so much.~you will be my angel.~I LOVE YOU Cheerio Chelsea~love always Duck Danielle.lol~

Carol Malloy

December 17, 2004

Chelsea,

Eventhough I didn't know you well, I will always remember you with a smile on your face. You have left a mark on the neighborhood and I know that you will not be forgotten. I pray for your family and I know that you with the angels watching over us all.

Ashley Johnson

December 16, 2004

Hey Chelsea! I miss you so much! Diving season was awesome. I really wish we could of hung out more. I really love you! I will miss you so much. Chelsea you were such an inspirtaion to the swim/diving team. Girl i miss you so much! i love you!

Dear Chelsea's family, i am so sorry for your loss, Chelsea was an awesome girl! i love her! she always had a smile on her face no matter what. I send my sympathy to you! hope everyhthing gets easier for you. I am truly sorry for you loss.

Maureen M

December 16, 2004

Chels and I were not exactly best friends but we were close not as close as other people she knew but me an her were close and now that shes gone we are all gunna miss her so much!!!! WE LOVE YOU CHELS

<3 MOE

Anastasia Yorkman

December 16, 2004

Chelsea was the happiest person i have ever met. She always knew what to say and always knew how to listen to someone, even if her day were to be worse. I didnt know her as much as saying she was my "best friend", but im sure i knew her enough to love her. She would always listen to me when i had something on my mind, and with her help she was the one who would always keep me motivated to never give up. We will all miss her so very much, and I wish she would have known that she wasent just liked, she was loved more then anything. Chels, you didnt belong here...you deserved more, and you are now in that place...happy, and carefree with your mother where you two will never hurt again. I love you chelsea and I truely thank you for showing us and teaching all of us how it is to be a "friend"....your loved chelsea larson-schultz, and that brightest smile of yours will never be forgotten.Watch over us chels... RIP our angel ~Annie~

Gina & Jamie

December 16, 2004

~Chelsea

It's been quite some time since we saw you. It was September 18, when we went to Bennett Field to see sandlot! Before we all came back to Gina's, remember we went to Dominick's with me, u, and Angel! And we spilled coffee beans all over the aisle and u were pushing Angel in the cart. Little memories like this that we will always remember. Everyone was so excited to see you that night, we hadnt seen you in a while, and it was such an awesome night. And remember 7th grade, your birthday, that was the best with your barbie birthday cake! And Eric got u that adorable build a bear. And Angela and Beth kept saying, "its just soda!" And i wont directly say it but you know what im talking about when i say "the cars" hahah. And remember me and angel were reading to deedie and then we went with angels mom to buy the slip and slide! And we bought that little machine thingy too to make snowcones! It was such a mess! Omg and it just came to jamie's mind, remember in 7th grade when jamie ran into the pole at the barney park and your mom came and picked her up, and then we all went back to my house. And then the next night was andre's birthday party and my lip looked like an elephant's butt. Chelsea we love u soo much, and we're soo happy we can still laugh about these great memories. We know your with your mom and tell her we love her too! She was the best and we miss her. With all these memories we could go on forever, you were truly something special and a big part of our lives. When i came in 7th grade, only a you and a few people actually liked me, remember me u and annie went to haunted manor! And you showed us your geographical tongue!! Hahaa that was so funny! i never knew that existed. Ok, i know it really is time for us to go, were running out of space, we wish we could talk to you forever. Love you soo much!! I promise one last thing, yesterday we all sat in the couselors office and the most beautiful memories of you came back, and it felt so warm and loving to be in a room with the poeple we were once always with. Since high school we have all sort of drifted but yesterday felt so much better, if only you were there, i couldnt tell u how much better it would have been. We love you! We will never forget you and u will always be in our hearts. Send us a sign to know your o.k. and with your mom, send us a dime! Love you chelsea!

Shelly and Laura

December 16, 2004

Chelsea was one sweeties girls i've ever met. She will be missed very much. We luv her with all of our hearts. I still remember the first time i met her and i thought she was really nice and pretty. Shes not a type of person you could ever forget. She always had a smile on her face and was friends with everyone. R.I.P chelsea

luv always shelly and laura

Liz

December 16, 2004

Chelsea was a great person. I considered her one of my good friends. Anyone could tell her anything and she would never judge you. The first time she met you, she treated you like she had known you forever and like you were one of her good friends. When I first moved here she was the first person in my Gym class to talk to me. She always had a smile on her face and she will be missed by everyone. R.I.P Chels we love you!

Janessa O

December 16, 2004

Chelsea was a great friend of mine. she was so happy n always knew who to get me in a good mood. I loved her like a sister. and she will always be in my heart. Chelsea I will always miss you. May you RIP and I'm sure that god is holding you in his arms. I pray for you and your family. We will all miss you.

<3 always

Michele Lawson

December 16, 2004

Chelsea was my daughter's first friend when we moved to Orland, and she was like a daughter to me. Nicole and I will miss her very much. She was full of life and always had on a happy face. Chelsea, we love you and we will miss you so much. Be with God and your mother now and rest in peace. May the Lord watch over your family and friends left on earth.

Nicole Neyer

December 15, 2004

Chelsea is the greatest girl i have ever met. Along with Jessica, and angel i was one of her best friends. Chels we will miss you dearly and we will ALWAYS love you.I hope your in a better place now we'll miss you always! WE LOVE YOU SOOOOOOO MUCH HUNNY

love always CHOLE!

Jessica Hoster

December 15, 2004

I was a good friend of chelsea's. Actually I would say her best friend. Chelsea was my angel and she always watched over me. Chelsea was the best friend that eveybody dreamed of. I have known Chelsea since kindergarten. She was always there for me no matter what. I loved her so much. I don't know what I am going to do without her. <3 Chelsea Rae Larson R.I.P. I love u ! I will never forget you hunny! <3 *Luvy*

Lisa

December 15, 2004

We will always love and miss you Chels. I wish you were here so that you could witness the many lives you've touched, and how truly missed you are. I'm sure you have a better view from heaven. You're in our hearts and prayers forever.



God blesses those whose hearts are pure, for they will see God.

--Matthew 5:8



Love from first hour..

December 15, 2004

Even as God is surely holding and cradling Chelsea, I pray that you will also feel the Father's love, care and comfort in your hearts and lives. No words can speak the sorrow or share your grief, but know that many, many other hearts are aching and weeping, too.

December 15, 2004

I never met you but i know how many lives you touched while you were here. I see sincere pain in the faces of the people who did know you. Because you were graced by God you had the patience to listen to others problems never asking for anything in return. You have changed people for the better just by being yourself. Thank you for listening, for caring enough to. You will be missed, you are loved. I know everyone who knew you will carry you with them always in their heart and in their spirit. Your home now where there is no more pain, no more sorrow and where you will forever be happy. Thank you for being my daughter's friend and confidant.

Colleen Cazolas

December 15, 2004

I am deeply sorry for your loss. My thoughts and my prayers are with all of you.

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