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Jennifer Stanko Obituary

Stanko, Jennifer M. suddenly, age 22, U.S. Navy, beloved daughter of Laura (Jack) Golab, loving sister of Lorinda and Amanda Golab, fiance of Mark Peter, cherished granddaughter of Robert (Vicki) Stegmiller, fond niece of Ronald (Geralyn) Stegmiller, Barbara (Emilio) Rivera, Robert (Gloria) Stegmiller, Patricia (Ken) Pariza and David (Carrie) Stegmiller, great niece of Jesse (Maryann) Martinez and Ken Golab, dear cousin of Lisa, Christina, Emilio Jr., Jaime, Tiffany, Robert Von, Jordan and A.J. Funeral Saturday, 8:45 a.m. from Blake- Lamb/Bridgeport Funeral Home, 544 W. 31st St., to All Saints/St. Anthony Church, (28th & Wallace), for a 9:30 a.m. funeral mass. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Justice, Il. Visitation Friday, 3 to 9 p.m. Jennifer graduated from Curie H.S. in 1997 and entered the U.S. Navy in 1997. 312-791-0100. Sign Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Feb. 28 to Mar. 1, 2002.

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Bryn Williams UK

February 22, 2021

Never forget the blue lagoon in Iceland and coming out of the nightclub at 2am being really confused as why it was still light lol. Brilliant time xx

friends for ever

Laura Golab

February 25, 2019

Eternal Affection Arrangement- BASKET INCLUDED

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Laura Golab

February 22, 2019

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Laura Golab

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Laura Golab

February 22, 2019

Grandma and Jennifer

Laura Golab

February 22, 2019

Bryn Williams

December 3, 2017

Hi Jennifer, I hope you're well and are having a nice time up there. It's been 17 years since we last seen each other. I remember all the great times we spent together on deployment back in 2000, we shared many laughs and i will always treasure these memories. You taught me a lot on that deployment and I thank you for that. I only found out last week that God took you to greater pastures back in 2002, I knew you were an angel the first time I met you....I'm sure he has had many plans for you over the years. I know we will see each other again but until then take care Love Bryn

Niki

February 26, 2014

The times that you would come down to visit were some of the best memories of my life. I was always so disappointed when it would be time for you to go home, we always had so much fun together. I still laugh thinking about that one night that we went out and I completely humiliated myself! I hope you don't think that I didn't care when I didn't show up to say goodbye - I didn't want to see you like that and I just wasn't ready to say goodbye. You are very much present in my life all the time when I share stories with my kids, especially with my daughter who is named after you. I show her pictures of you and tell her about all of the things we did and how much I love you. I miss you, but I know I will see you again.

February 26, 2014

twelve years have gone by we really miss, your memories will always be with us, we still talk about you and how you lived your life not on how you passed, so many people share there memories with you, I hold all of dearly to my heart love you mom

patti pariza

August 12, 2010

Hello my sweetie Jennifer, I have something funny to tell you....when i went to chicago, i was asked if a certain somebody resembled you. i don't think so because there is not another person like you or even looks like you. i remember from the times i babysat you when you were a adorable toddler & to the last time i last saw you in florida that there could & would never be another you, so sweet and all together kind. there is only one of you. i know we will meet again and get together for some good laughs. i love you & you are always in my heart. aunt patti

patti pariza

June 11, 2010

hello Jennifer, Happy Birthday 6/13. another year gone by but the memories are never forgotten. I think of you often and say you are the best person in our crazy family. Jen & Mike think you are so pretty and wished they had met you. Someday I am sure we will all meet again. your in my heart, love aunty patti

Lorinda Golab

February 25, 2010

jen,
8 years have passed and there's never a moment in time when you're not on my mind.there's so many sharp turns in my life & i just wish you were here so i can give you a call and ask what should i do? you put a mark on my life and so many others, idk why God thought it was time for you to leave. i know mom and everyone else miss you so much because now we have to face these things without you. i wish i can see you again, you were like a mother to me and i loved going to visit you and marc. it feels like an eternity since i've seen you, but i know that i will never forget you and the way you brightened our lives. i just hope you're looking down and me and all i want to do is make you proud. just send me a sign because my heart aches when i don't know if you're with me. everything i do is because of you. i love you soo much and i always will
<3 your lil sis Lorinda

Patti Pariza

June 17, 2009

Happy belated Birthday. That makes, six, birthdays I let slip by this year. I'm a busy mom. I hope I am as good as a mom you said I would be. I still have the mom's day card you sent me in May 2001. I really feel bad to be late with you b-day. You're always in my heart. Love ya, aunt Patti

Patti Pariza

February 25, 2009

Well another year has passed. This is year number seven. It's supposed to be lucky seven. Actually, it is lucky for 2 reasons, 1-your were born and 2- you grew up to be such a beautiful heart warming woman. It's kind of ironic how being your 7th annv. it is also Ash Wednesday, which is the beginning of the end of Jesus's life. Not so lucky, huh? I am sure you know how very much you are missed by me and all. I know for a fact your mom misses you every day. "So much" doesn't even touch "how much", it's undescribable. I talk to you and think about often. I just want to thank your mom, my sister, for bringing you into her life and our life. Never knowing how special and loved you would be to so many. Especially, me. You will forever be missed and NEVER forgotten. I LOVE YOU ALWAYS, Aunt Patti

tiff, bobby Stegmiller

December 25, 2008

hey jen
merry xmas we luv u and miss u so0o much....

Lorinda Golab

December 22, 2008

Jen.
Yesterday was a very rough day for me as you knoe. I got in a car accident with Kyle Nadia and his mom. it was all so fast butt i remember the first car hit us then the 2nd car was coming right at us when all the sudden i saw a bright light and i knew yu were saving me and us. i love yu so much for giving me that sign that yur actually here with me. i just wish i could see yur face and hear yur voice again. ily
Sister Lorinda

Sister Lorinda

December 20, 2008

jen...ive been thinkingg about yu too much lately and it hurts to think about yu since all i have left are yur memories. no one noes how much i need yu especially duren the holidays. i thought about yu so much especially wen yu used to call me on my bday wen yu were in florida. i miss yu too much and i just want yu to just give me a sign to noe that yur with me;i tlk about yu to my friends all the time but i gues thts not enuff; i miss yu terribly no one will understand this pain i have.
ily
yur sisterr lorinda

Patti Pariza

May 30, 2008

Hi Jennifer, like many times, I was just thinking about you. This time I was on line and your niece Jennifer was just talking to me about her cousin Jennifer in heaven. She knows that heaven is a good place where we all will meet. I really wish you could have met her. I feel quite sure that you have in only ways that an angel could. Your always in my heart, love aunt Patti

Patricia Pariza

February 25, 2008

Hello Jennifer, Another year without you. I still feel the same hurt as I did when you first left us. I know that will never end. You are so wonderful. You effected many people in a positive way. I just really miss you. Love forever your aunt Patti oooxxoooooooooooooo

Laura Pristera

October 16, 2007

Hey Jen

HEY,,,
I was thinking about you and just wanted to say HELLO. the girls miss you and we all think about you all the time.. Take care

love laura

Lorinda Golab

June 17, 2007

Jen, it's been so long since I've seen your face. i always think and talk to you in my mind but that wont put a bandage on my heart from missing you.I'm always told how we look alike and our great personalities.i was recently told how you could disipline me but mom couldnt do that or yell at me. thanks.
love ur sis lorinda

aunt Patti Pariza (Stegmiller)

June 12, 2007

JENNIFER ANOTHER HAPPY BIRTHDAY WISH FOR MY DARLING SWEET NIECE WHO I LOVE SO VERY MUCH. I WILL HAVE A CAKE WITH A CANDLE FOR EVERY YEAR YOU ARE GONE UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN. I KNOW, IN SPIRIT, YOU ARE STILL HERE WITH US ALL. YOU ARE LIKE THE PETALS ON A FLOWER THAT BLOSSOM EVERY SPRING, THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE SUN THAT SHINES IN THE SUMMER, THE COLORS ON A LEAF THAT DOESN'T MIND CHANGE, AND THE WARMTH OF HOT TEA THAT TAKES AWAY THE CHILLS OF WINTER. YOU WERE, YOU ARE, AND YOU WILL ALWAYS BE A REMINDER THAT IT IS POSSIBLE TO BE GOOD AND TO LOVE.... GOD BLESS

Jamie Rivera

May 16, 2007

Hey Jen I cant believe how long its been. I miss you so much I still wish you could have visited us down here but I know you are watchin the whole family. I will allways remember the silly Jennifer who would make everyone laugh all the time i cant wait to see you again. I love you.

gram and grampa steg stegmiller

February 26, 2007

jennifer my angel i want you to know gram and grampa miss you very much i know your with us because of the little things you do in the house i just wish i could see your beautiful face in our thoughts love

aunt Patti Pariza

February 23, 2007

Hello Jennifer, In a couple days the family will be getting together to remember you. 2/25/02 is a date that brings many tears. I will always wish I had seen you Christmas 2002. I know you will always be with all of us, especially your mom. Love with lots of hugs, aunt Patti, uncle Ken, and cousins Jennifer and Michael GOD BLESS JENNIFER

LAURA GOLAB

December 25, 2006

JENNIFER MY DAUGHTER
LET ME JUST SAY I MISS SO MUCH EVERYDAY
I KNOW YOU ARE WITH US THROUGH THIS HOLIDAY AND EVERYOTHER DAY, SINCE PAST AWAY I ALWAYS FEEL YOUR LOVE IN MY HEART. I KNOW YOU WILL BE CELEBRATING CHRISTMAS WITH YOUR FAMILY UP ABOVE, BUT ALWAYS YOUR MEMORIES ARE WITH US. I SEND MY KISS ,MY HUGS AND MY LOVE TO YOU TODAY AND TOMORROW. PLEASE BE WITH US ON CHRISTMAS AND GIVE A SIGN OF YOUR PRESENCE.

LOVE MOM

rosanna mandile

June 13, 2006

hey jen,

happy birthday, i miss u so much and there is not a day goes by that i dont think about u and what mischef we would be into if u were here .well love u and miss u much

ro

Aunt Patti Pariza

June 12, 2006

HELLO AND HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY BEAUTIFUL NIECE! June 13, 2006 I know where you are must be peaceful and maybe just a little too quiet today for your birthday however, if you want come on over and lets have a few. I'm sure you can get a day pass, LOL. Take Care, Love aunt Patti and the rest of my gang, Ken, Jennifer, and Michael

Patti Pariza

February 25, 2006

Hello Jennifer, It has been a long 4 years. My memories of you keep you here. Today is also a extra special date because on this day 3 years ago is when my twins began to grow inside me. That is why my daughter is named Jennifer, not only because you are loved and missed I truly believe as you were going up to our God on your 1st year, my Jennifer was beginning her life inside me. Thank you for the help. You will always be missed and remembered in my thoughts. Happy eternity. Forever love, aunt and friend Patti.

tiffany stegmiller

January 5, 2006

To my dearest cousin,

Its a new year and it seems so long ago since you've been gone but you still are missed everyday. I wish you were still here so bad. I love and miss you.

love your cousin

MOM GOLAB

June 13, 2005

HELLO MY DEAREST DAUGHTER,

TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY AND IN MY HEART YOU ARE STILL 22. WE WILL CELEBRATE YOUR MEMORIES AS IF YOU ARE STILL WITH US, BECAUSE YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN OUR HEARTS. I WILL BE WITH YOU TODAY AS ALWAYS, WE WILL HAVE ARE LITTLE CHAT. I WILL TELL ROSANNA HAPPY BIRTHDAY FOR YOU, BECAUSE SHE TOO MISSES YOU. SO MUCH WAS TAKEN FROM US BUT SO MANY MEMORIES WERE LEFT WITH US.

I LOVE AND MISS MOM...HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY DEAREST DAUGHTER JEN

Laura Pristera

February 28, 2005

Hi Jen

I wanted to tell you that I miss you. Friday night me,Rosanna, Connie and Charlene all went out downtown and were thinking about you. We had a drink for you and thought about the great times we had together.I always say Jen is with us nor matter what. I know you are at peace now but please always remember the girls miss you so much and wish you were here. We always know that there are truly five us that are best friends.



Love Laura Pristera

Deb Hadley

February 10, 2005

Dear Jen,



I have been thinking of you alot, and I just wanted to let you know. My prayers are always with you. I guess for me writing in this book is like giving and getting a hug from you. Thank you for being my special Angel. Love and Miss you, Debbie

MOMMY

January 6, 2005

MY ANGEL JENNIFER

IT IS NOW 2005, AND I STILL MISS YOU WITH ALL OF MY HEART, THERE IS NOT DAY THAT GOES BY THAT I DONT THINK OF YOU, OR EVEN SHED A TEAR, YOUR MEMORIES IS THE ONLY THING THAT HELPS ME GO ON. I KNOW YOU HEARD OF THE NEWS ABOUT MARC, THIS SHOULD HAVE BEEN YOU. BUT I AM HAPPY FOR HIM, BECAUSE I KNOW THIS IS WHAT YOU WOULD HAVE WANTED.



LOVE MOM

HAPPY NEW YEARS

PLEASE VISIT

Laura Pristera

September 10, 2004

Jennifer.

I have been thinking about you more and more. I miss you so much. With all those hurricanes in Florida I just keep thinking you are there. Jennifer I MISS YOU. We are all getting older and going through so much in life and you should be here with us. Rosannas married, I am graduating college with my Bachlors degree in May, we all used to talked about these days together. I just wish you were here, even a phone call away so I could share with you all these happy moments in my life. I just wanted to say HELLO Take care and with love, Laura Pristera.

Lisa Stegmiller

September 5, 2004

Jennifer was my oldest cousin, she meant the world to me and i regret not going down to Florida to visit her after all the times she asked me to come down. Ill always have her in my heart and not a day goes by that she's not in my head. That day we lost a loved one, but the world gained an angel.

Love always, Lisa xoxo

ROSANNA MANDILE

June 18, 2004

HEY JEN,

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!

WE WOULD HAVE BEEN TWENTY FIVE THIS YEAR . AND GETTING OLD. I REALLY MISS YOU AND I THINK ABOUT YOU EVERYDAY, I HATE THAT I CANT TALK TO YOU. BUT HOPEFULLY YOU WILL READ THIS. I HOPE YOU HAD A NICE BIRTHDAY. I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU AND WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU. YOUR BIG SIS ROSANNA.

P.S. I AM STILL FIVE DAYS OLDER

Barbara Stegmiller

June 16, 2004

Dear Laura, Jack and Lorinda

I just would like to wish a happy birthday to Jennifer. I want you to know that all of you are in my prayers everyday. I miss you guys. Love, Barbara

Barbara Stegmiller

June 16, 2004

Jennifer,

There is not a minute I don't forget your wonderful smile, or sense of humor or your great positive outlook on life. I wish I had some more time to share with you. I do greatly miss the talks we had and the way you always seem to make life easier to understand. Because I know that you are in a wonderful and glorious place, that does make your passing a little more calming to me. You will always be dear to my heart and you will never be forgotten. I love you Jennifer and miss you and hope you had a fantastic birthday. Your aunt Barbara

Sister Lorinda

February 25, 2004

2 years have passed and everything has changed. you always did funny things and spent time with our family .i wish i have been there for you when this happend but now one day i will be there for you. and we will remember all the things we did and do more things together, and be with our family when it is their time,too.

Mom

February 25, 2004

My daughter Jen

It has been two long years since you left us. There are so many memories I hold in my heart but not enough time was spent with each other, we should have had many more years to be together,many more memories to make, but for some reason god took you away from me. You will always be in my heart and I know for a fact you are with me now. I love and miss

mom

ROSANNA MANDILE

October 14, 2003

HEY JEN,

THE HOLIDAYS ARE COMMING UP AND I CAN'T HELP BUT THINK OF YOU EVERYDAY. ESPECIALLY ON HALLOWEEN. IT WAS YOUR FAVORITE HOLIDAY AND IT WAS THE TIME WE WOULD BE BAD THROWING EGGS GOING TO HAUNTED HOUSES, CEMATARY'S, ETC. BUT FOR SOME REASON I AM SO SORYY I CANT MAKE IT TO SEE YOU AT YOUR CEMATARY. I JUST CAN'T EXCEPT THAT YOUR GONE. I CAN'T BELIEVE IT'S TRUE. I KEEP TELLING MY SELF YOU ARE IN FLORIDA AND OUT TO SEA FOR A YEAR OR SO. BUT I GUESS THE ONLY THING YOU WILL SEA IS THE MOST BEAUITFUL PLACE EVER HEAVEN. I'LL SEE YOU AGAIN I PROMISE AND I AM SO SORRY I KICK MY SELF EVERYDAY I WISH I CAME TO FLORIDA TO SEE YOU I FEEL LIKE I MISSED A BIG PART OF YOUR LIFE BUT I AM VERY PROUD OF YOU. LOVE YOU ALWAYS AND FOREVER, B-F-F

RO

Laura Pristea

June 13, 2003

Hi Jen,

Happy Birthday! How is everything. You know everyday I think about you and I remember all the great times we shared together. You and I were stuck hip to hip when we went out. All the great nights at the clubs, going to the lake hanging out and just hanging out with one another enjoying each others company. I remember on your birthday we all hung out but he lake and had a blast. I wish I could call you and say hey Jen lets crab some beer and go down to the lake. I miss that and I truly miss you. You are the best and I look up to you everyday. Rosannas wedding was beauitful, and I know if you were with us today you would of been sitting right next to me. One thing is true Jen and that is that you were there in spirit and you are with us everyday. Jen are the best and I miss you so much. I will write again soon, but take care. I love you, Laura Happy Birthday...

Aunt Patti Pariza

February 28, 2003

Hi Jennifer, it's me again, aunt Patti. I know I just wrote you last night but there is something I feel I needed to say. I know you have always told me that I care too much what others think about me but I can't help it when it pertains to something that is very important to me. Yesterday when I wrote you and told you about the embryo transfer I went through & I had also mentioned that I have 9 embryos frozen. They are no more then one cell, which means they are next to nothing but the one cell. The reason I am keeping them is just in case things don't work out the first time, I have another chance and also I feel I can make it possible for other women to create life. I know what you went through and I would never ever do anything that is not Christian like. You are infact, along with mine, many people's angel because of your goodness and sweetness. I miss you even more, especially when I reflect back on the Mother's day card you sent me 2001. You will never leave my heart or my mind. Love you so much, aunt Patti

Aunt Patti Pariza

February 27, 2003

Hello Jennifer, I have some good news to tell. Well, the one year anniversary,02/25/02 of the day you went to heaven is the day of the retrievel of my follicles. Remember, I had mentioned to you I was trying to get pregnant. This was the first of the final two steps. Anyway, when I woke up from the anesthesia I was crying. The nurse asked me what I was crying about. I told her "today was the one year anniversary of your entry into eternity with God our Father. I must have been with you when I was under because you were the only thought on my mind. That ment so much to me and it also gave me the strength to be confident all would work out. Today, 02/27/03, is the final day for my procedure. The doctor inserted the embryos! I have "eleven". He only inserted two. Nine are left frozen in storage. I can use them at a later date or give them to a Catholic facility in California for other woman who can't conceive. We come first, so after Ken and I have our family we will donate the rest to other loving women who want a baby. I am telling you so much about this, you probably already know because your presence was felt from the beginning. I love you Jennifer and some day we will meet to share our memories. On the lighter side, Uncle Ken asked me to ask you what is your favorite Philidelphia Cream Cheese when you are eating a bagel on the cloud? You are always in my heart. We all love you very much. Aunt Patti, Uncle Ken, Thunder dog, and Sweetie cat.

Laura (MOM) Golab

February 25, 2003

Jennifer

You have alway brighten my day,since you have left us my days have been darken, you have always made me proud and even now because i know you are a special angel up above, thank you for all the memories you have given me. until we meet i will hug you in my heart

lov mommy

Deb Hadley

February 24, 2003

Dear Jennifer,



A year has gone by already, but you have been in my mind and heart so much lately. I think about times when you were such a little girl. I think of that time and I am sure your mom will remember when we all went to Wisconsin, and how I just want to remember you that way. This tiny two year old in her tee shirt & diapers. My prayers have been with you, and I know that you are a special angel now. No matter how much time goes by you will always be in my heart. Miss you alot

Carrie Stegmiller

January 28, 2003

Dear Jack, Laura, & Lorinda,

This is the first time I ever read this book. It's beautiful. I have a huge lump in my throat. I cant wait until it's the end of time, and we are all together again. Sometime life just sucks and what's worse is we cant do anything about it. Well I guess we can make a promise to Jennifer to live each day to the fullest, to love with all of our hearts, to accept sorrow as part of God's plan, and to be able to hold our heads high and go on. Oh Jen, we miss you sweetie. You'll always have your Nana with you now! Love,

Aunt Carrie

Rosanna Mandile

January 5, 2003

Hey Sis, Happy New Year I can't believe it has been one year since i seen you last it sucks not to talk to you. I am getting married now, May 31st 2003 and it really hurts that you won't be here to celebrate with me. Lorinda and Sammantha will be filling in for you. But they will never beable to replace you. X-mas was ok New Years gets worse every year especially cause you aren't here tring to get me to drink and I'm getting older. Everyone really misses you and we are always talking about all the good times we used to have. We were good. (not) Well i hope you are ok I love and miss you much. Rosanna

Patti and Ken Pariza

January 2, 2003

Hi, Jennifer. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, 2003!!! In a few more months it will be your anniversary. It still seems very strange that your in Heaven and not in Florida. A big move, huh? Mine and Ken's Christmas and New Year went fine. On Christmas I spoke with all the family. On New Year's Eve, I spoke with gram and gramps to wish them a early Happy New Year and gramps called me 12:30am Chicago time to say Happy New Year. I also spoke with gram, Dave, and Lorinda. Early your mom and Lorinda left a message on my machine. We were both working all day, 12 hours. Yuk. You can enter into my thoughts whenever you would like. Try to be a little more careful when you're sending me a clue you are visiting. Last week you knocked my alarm clock over, scared the heck out of us. I hope all is peaceful and I will talk to you later. Love ya, aunt Patti and uncle Ken---I REALLY MISS YOU....YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS.

uncle dave

December 28, 2002

jen,

just wanted to say i love you and miss you and still cant believe that im never going to see you again

it actually took me this long to be able to write something in your book.you know you were like a sister to me and you will always be on my mind and in my heart and that you will always be looking down on me.i just wish i had a chance to say goodbye but sometimes life isnt fair and a beautiful person is taken away from the ones that love them,your always in my heart,and i will miss you foreever.

uncle dave

Patti Pariza

August 8, 2002

Hello Jennifer. What's up I just received an instant message from Dave. I told him about your guest book. Last time I wrote to you I had to put in your mom's e-mail address. This time I got the correct screen. well anyway, as I was telling you before, I will be starting the next step to getting "P". Ken bought the stuff I will need yesterday. I wish we could talk. I miss hearing your voice. I really regret not seeing you last Christmas. At least we talked over the phone. Jen take care and cross your fingers for me.You're always in my heart and mind. lots of love, Patti

Rosanna

June 15, 2002

Happy Birthday Jen, We are old "23"

This is the first year since we where 13 that we haven't spent our birthdays together, I hope you had a great birthday and i hope you like what I got you. Everynight I think about where you are and what you are doing wishing I could have one last conversation with you, to let you know how much our friendship ment and that I love you like the sister I never had. I miss you with all my heart and I know I'll see you someday again, until then CHEERS HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!! WITH LOVE, ROSANNA

Patti & Ken Pariza

June 14, 2002

Hey Jennifer, I hope you had a great birthday. I know I am a day late but this computer is so goofy, like me. June 13, 1979, was the date of your entrance into our lives. Ever since then you have kept a sweet smile with no boundaries. To me Jen, you are still here. You are now serving the highest power. I am not sure when I will visit but when I do I will take you out for dinner. You're always welcomed to visit me. Ken wrote you a few lines. Here goes....Even though God has taken you away....It's good to know that your name is here to stay.....and I know you did your mom and dad proud...because your love is in their hearts even now..... I'll write back soon. Gramma, Grandpa, and Lorinda are coming to visit next week. I can't wait. I'll e-mail you and let you know how it went. I hope they can stand 100.0+ degree weather. What's the temp. by you? I love you Jen and take care. Before I Go....HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR JENNIFER...HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU. BLOW OUT THE CANDLES. YEAH, YEAH, YEAH!!!! lATER

MOM

June 12, 2002

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JENNIFER THERE IS NOT A DAY THAT GOES BY THAT ME AND YOUR DAD DO NOT THINK OF YOU WE LAUGH OF ALL THE MEMORIES AND THERE ARE PLENTY OF MEMORIES, BUT WE DO SHED TEARS FOR THE LOST OF YOU, YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN OUR HEARTS, HAPPY BIRTHDAY JEN LOVE MOM AND DAY

Victor Ramirez

May 21, 2002

Laura Jack and Lorinda my heart goes out to all of you. Jennifer's laugh, I loved it. I Remember you and always will. People come and go in our lives, but only a few touch is in way that make us better from knowing them. Thank you Jennifer for bieng you.

ELIZABETH TWEEDY

May 1, 2002

DEAR JENNIFER,

I WAS THINKING ABOUT YOU A LOT LATELY AND I WISH THAT I WOULD OF NEVER LOST TOUCH WITH YOU. I WISH I COULD OF SEEN YOU ONE LAST TIME. IM WRITTING TO LET YOU AND YOUR FAMILY KNOW THAT YOU WILL ALWAYS BE SPECIAL IN MY HEART. I WILL MISS YOU.

Kim Graham

April 9, 2002

Jennifer,

I did not know you long, but when we met I felt like I knew you forever. That is what I will always remember, your smile, your sense of humor and most of all your kindness. God speed my friend, until we meet again.



Love,



Kim

rosanna mandile

April 9, 2002

She was like the sister i never had. I miss her so much and I can't

except the fact that she is gone.

I can only remember all the great times we had spending all of of teenage years together. She was the best always happy and messing around.

I will always remember her and keep her in my heart forever. Best Friends Forever Rosanna + Jenn

93-02

KIMMY

April 3, 2002

Laura,



I can't even begin to imagine the pain that you, Jack, Lorinda, Marc and the rest of your family are feeling. I won't say that I know how you feel or tell you that the pain will get easier because we both know that will never happen. You will find that the pain and emptiness will never go away, but eventually the tears will and that will be the day when you will think of Jen and smile knowing that she touched so many lives in the short time that she was here. I think of Jen and I cry sometimes, because I still can't believe that she's gone. I know the pain that I feel isn't only for Jen, but also for you. I am here if you want talk, want somebody to just listen to you or want someone to cry with you. Jen was a great person, be grateful that she was yours and for the time you had together.



Love, Kimmy

JOSEPH&KATHLEEN SWARTWOOD

March 21, 2002

Kathy was really upset. We both miss and love you guy's LOVE ALWAYS JOSEPH&KATHLEEN

Carole and Herb Miller

March 21, 2002

Our Love and Prayers to the family of Jennifer. God give you Peace.

MOM AND DAD GOLAB

March 13, 2002

JENNIFER--WE MISS YOU DEARLY I WISH I WOULD HAVE CALLED YOU THAT DAY LIKE I WAS SUPPOSE TO. I AM SO SORRY I COULDNT BE THERE FOR YOU, BUT OUR LOVE WILL ALWAYS GROW EACH FOR YOU. PLEASE REMEMBER LIKE I TOLD YOU EVERYDAY THAT I LOVE AND MISS YOU

Lina & Raymond Palomino

March 7, 2002

Laura and Family,

I am deeply saddened by your tragic loss. Please accept our deepest sympathy.

Coverall of North Florida Staff

March 4, 2002

We were deeply sadened and shocked to hear about Jennifer. She worked with us and was such a joy to have around. Her smile and sense of humor was the highlight of our day. Please accept our condolences to the entire family and know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. Heaven is lucky to have her as one of their angels.

ELIZABETH TWEEDY

March 3, 2002

DEAR JENNIFER AND FAMILY,

I WAS SADDENED TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS. I ATTENDED ST. BARBARA AND BCA WITH JENNIFER AND WE HAD MANY LAUGHS TOGETHER. I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HER SHY AND INNOCENT SMILES. SHE WAS A TRUE FRIEND AND SHE WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED IN MY HEART NOW AND FOREVER.

Jonathan Sadowski

March 3, 2002

My deepest sympathy to the entire Stanko family.



Jonathan Sadowski

BCA '93

Kathy Becerra

March 1, 2002

Dearest Family of Jen,



I send my deepest sympathy to you for your loss. I attended school with Jen at St. Barbara's and I am sorry I couldn't be there in person to extend my regards to you. God bless your family and Jennifer.

Kelly Smith

March 1, 2002

My deepest sympathy goes out to Jennifer's family. I have known Jennifer for a long time we attended St. Barbara's together. I know when god took Jennifer away he had special plans for her. Jennifer was a real nice person and she will be deeply missed. Once again my prayers are with her family.





Kelly Smith

BCA Class of 1993

March 1, 2002

We will all miss you.

Dorothy & David Janetzke

March 1, 2002

Dear Jennifer:



Our hearts are saddened, our faith tested, but God must have need a sweet and caring angel when he called you home. Our prayers are with you and your family; you will be missed greatly.



David, Dorothy, Michael, Sarah, Emily, and Joseph Janetzke

Kathy Gutierrez

March 1, 2002

The friends of Amanda Golab are praying for your family as you grieve the sudden and tragic loss of Jennifer. We know that Jennifer's spirit will remain alive through those who knew and loved her.



The St. Christina Teen Council

Robert and Gloria Stanko

March 1, 2002

Dear Jennifer,

There are tears for what could have been, had you been in our lives. You are always in our hearts and have always been. Never had a chance to say hello, and now we have to say goodbye. Until we meet again. Love Always

Grandpa and Grandma Stanko.

Silvia Rapacz

March 1, 2002

Dear Fellow Officer, and family,

I know words can't fill the void, and as a parent, I can only imagine your infinite pain on the loss of your precious daughter. Accept my deepest sympathy.

Dawn and Glenn Triveline

March 1, 2002

Dear Laura and Jack and Family,

I am so very sorry for your loss. I can only imagine the pain you feel. I remember Jennifer as a sweet and charming child who always had a smile on her beautiful face. I have many funny memories of Jennifer as a young girl and will forever remember and cherish them.



You and your family are sincerely in our thoughts and prayers each day.

Love,

Dawn (Luzin) and Glenn Triveline

JIM PAM MEGHAN &MARGARET McCORMICK

February 28, 2002

JENNIFER THANK YOU FOR BRINGING THAT BEAUTIFUL SMILE INTO OUR LIVES. WE REMINICESED ABOUT OUR WEDDING DAY BACK IN 1986 & WHAT A GREAT YOUNG LADY YOU WERE BEING OUR FLOWER GIRL. WE WILL MISS YOU DEARLY BUT WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOU. JACK & LAURA MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. LOVE JIM,PAM,MEGHAN & MARGARET

Nicholas Pinto

February 28, 2002

Jen,

You have been a close friend to me since we met about seven years ago. I only hope that that I had an impact on your life as you have had on mine . Thank you and my deepest sympathy to your family, we all have lost a special person, I have lost a special friend.You will be missed. until then Nick

susana oceguera

February 28, 2002

Jen,

It was hard to hear of your loss. I can still remember your sweet and shy smile. You and your family are in my prayers.



You will Always be Remembered,

Sue Oceguera BCA 1993

MORENO FAMILY

February 28, 2002

IN LOVING MEMORY OF JENIFER M. STANKO WE SEND ARE SYMPATHY TOJACK AND LAURE FOR YOUR LOST. YOU WILL BE MISSED..

Dona & Mike Turgeon/Petrey

February 28, 2002

A light went out the day you left this earth, Jennifer. We only met you a few times but you made a great impression on us as a beautiful, giving person. God must have special plans for you, I hope he soon lets your mother know what they are. Dona & Mike

JOSEPH&ROSARIO(CHIO) LORING family

February 28, 2002

LAURA AND JACK WE SEND ARE DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOUR LOSS.

Cathy Tassone

February 28, 2002

Jennifer You will be missed by us.But your spirit will live on. Love Cathy,Benny,Hannah&Benjamin

Tiffany M. Stegmiller

February 28, 2002

Jen was my oldest cousin who ment so much to me and a person who i could look up to and I could never express in words how much she really ment to me .Jen will always be with me.

love tiffany xoxo

Sharon Luzin

February 28, 2002

Jennifer will always be in our memories as a sweet, gentle, always

smiling, beautiful young girl.



We are deeply saddened for your tragic loss. You are in our thoughts

and prayers. May God comfort you and your family.



Love and Prayers,



The Luzin Family

DEBBIE HADLEY

February 28, 2002

Dear Jen, You will be missed by many incudling myself. My memories of you I will hold deep in my heart.

Love Debbie

MELISSA JUAREZ-PADILLA

February 28, 2002

YOU WILL BE MISSED XOXOXOX

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