John Bartell Obituary

We went to the park at St Pius today for the first time and saw your son's name. What a tribute to him and his life. My daughter turns 4 in 2 weeks.

Dear Andrew,
We are thinking of you today, as I'm sure Father's Day will be hard for you. It doesn't help that Tuesday is just a couple of days away. Please know how often we talk about John. We think of him & you ALOT. The bench plaque looks great. Hope you've seen it.
I don't have the right words to express my feelings for you today (or for Tuesday for that matter)... but please feel our love in your own quiet way.
We will be saying a special prayer Tuesday in John's honor. MJ wouldn't have it any other way.
Warmest Regards,
Laura Fontana

Dear Andrew & Carey,
I just found out that your son John has gone to heaven. I can't imagine your grief as parents, and I know I don't have the right words, but my heart goes out to you. Know that your family is in our hearts and prayers. Stay close to God and his word and you'll be close to little John. Find peace knowing that you'll see his smiling face once again in heaven someday, for that's God's promise to us as His children. Just as he would run to you chanting, "Mommy & Daddy!" after a long day of not seeing you, know that's what's waiting for you when you go home to heaven. God bless your family.
Love Always,
Erik, Lissette, and Aiden Dixon

I am so sorry to hear of your loss of your son John. Ive just recently heard of your loss You are in my prayers and May God be with you all. It is so hard to lose a child Your little Angel is now in Heaven with our Lord. May God be with you and wrap his loving arms around you each day.

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

There are no words. I'm sorry. Jesus wept. John 11:35

Carey and family:
I am so sorry to hear about your loss and will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers in the times to come.
Daniel Broida

Carey and Andrew-
My heart breaks for you. I will keep you and yours in my prayers in the coming weeks and months. I can't even imagine the pain you must be feeling.

Much love to you both.

Kate Wille Murray

I do not know your family, but read the obituary in the Lombardian today. I am so sorry for your loss. I have a 4 year old son and can't imagine what you may be going through right now. I just wanted to let you know that I will keep your family and John in my thoughts and prayers.

Nicole Channell

Carey--Please know that I am praying for you and your family. I heard what happened from a lady named Debby whose daughter was in your wedding.

Carey,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We're so sorry to hear of your loss and hope you are able to find support from your friends and family.
Greg and Michelle

With profound sadness we send our condolences and pray to the Holy Spirit to engulf your family and friends in God's peace and love.

We are so sincerely and profoundly sorry for the loss of your beautiful Son, John. May peace be with you as time passes-

The Cipriano Family
St. Pius X School family

I am sorry to hear what happened. Keep your friends and family close always. With respect.

Our deep condolences, thoughts and prayers to the family of John Bartell - Stan, Lidia and Julia Lipowski, Loves Park, IL.

Carey, I wish that I had something to say or do to help you though this difficult time. You and your family will be in my thoughts as you try to gain some comfort and peace. My heart goes out to you.

I will pray for you and your family. I wish I had magic words to help you through this tragic time.

The Lord replied,“The times when you have seen only one set of footprints in the sand, is when I carried you.”
He is there for you now. Love to you always Betty Palcek Haugen

Carey, As a mother I can't even imagine what this has done to you. As I looked at your little boy yesterday, I knew that it must be breaking your heart. My heart goes out to you as well as my prayers. I will continue to pray for you each day.

I pray for God's comfort and strength to be yours during this time and the times to come.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Although it may not seem like time will ease your pain right now, please trust that our Lord will give you enough Grace for each day, enough comfort for each day, and strength. Every day will have it's moments of normalcy, amongst the grief. God will help you, in time, to have more of those moments of normalcy as time goes on. We don't understand why children are taken too soon, but we can find some comfort in knowing that God has a plan for each of us, and when we do go home to eternity, it is like a place no other. He is among the Angels and is being held. Stay close to the Lord, and HE will see you through this. (side note: an awesome book to read is called, A Grace Disguised) highly recommend it. My prayers are with you.

Sincerely,
Kelly Melarkey
St. Pius Parent

My heart goes out to the Bartell familiy. Please know that you are in our prayers. Little Angel John will be looking after you all now. May God Bless you all.

The Dawson Family

My deepest sympathies. May the Lord give you comfort in this time. -

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I know "sorry" just isn't good enough, nothing is. Just know you are in everyone's thoughts and prayers and in time you WILL heal.

Parent to parent...Im so sorry for you and though I don't know you...Im thinking and praying for you.

Many many thoughts and prayers sent your way. May God give you the strength you need to get through this. Calli enjoyed having John in class and would always come home and talk about him.

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Andrew and Carey - I am so sorry for your loss. We will keep you and your family in our prayers and in our hearts now and always.

John, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during your time of grief.

There will never be enough words in this world to describe how sorry I am for the loss of your son. You have a very special little Angel in Heaven that will always be with you. May God Bless you and your family and hold you tightly in his arms.

Andrew: My heart goes out to you and your family in this time of sadness. A parent should never have to go through the loss of their child, and especially at such a young age. Although you will never forget, I hope time will at least ease your pain.

Andrew, I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.

Andrew, Carey and Family...my heart aches for you. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. May Christ's Peace be with you. With my sincere condolences, St. Pius X Parishioner, Lombard

John and Lynn,
So sorry to hear of your grandson's passing. You and John's parents have my deepest sympathy, and all will be in my prayers. May God provide you comfort and give John eternal peace and happiness.
Sincerely,

Carey & family,
I'm so sorry for your loss, I can't even imagine what you are going through. You are in my prayers, and I will see you soon. Lots of love.

Andrew, You are in our prayers. May God bring you comfort now and always.

Andrew and Carey,
I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. I felt just sick with sadness when I heard the news. You, John and your families are in my prayers.

We are extremely saddened to hear about John's passing. He was one of MJ's best buddies in class. Meg, Emma, MJ and John would fight over who the Red park belonged to. MJ said John can have it. May you find comfort in the joy he brought to others. May God guide you through this very difficult time. (Meredith's Mom)

I am so sorry for your loss. I went to school with John. I just can't believe it. My brother did lunch duty with him. You guys are in my prayers. I will probably be going to the Funeral.

John and Lynn, Our thoughts and prayers are with your whole family. We are sorry to hear about your grandson John's death. I don't even know what to say at this time as keep your faith in God. He will guide you this this time of great sorrow.

Carey, I am so sorry for your loss.....you and your family are in my payers,,,,,,anything I can do for you, please don't hesitate to ask.

Lori Bleess - DDI Numbering Dept

John and family - My thoughts and prayers are with you. I am so sorry about your loss.

Carey,
I am so sorry to hear about John's death. Paula just e-mailed me. I will keep you in my prayers and will add your family to the prayer list of the Dominicans of Sinsinawa. I am at the Mound right now, so we all hold your family.
Love and prayers,
Krissie

Andrew -

Please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of your son. May the love and support of your family and friends bring you comfort during your time of grief.

I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

Rose Brandemuehl

Andrew, I am so sorry for your loss and I will keep you and your family in my heart. With my deepest sympathy.

As time passes may you find comfort in your memories of John and the love of family and friends.

Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during this most difficult time. He will be missed at school.

Andrew and Carey...words cannot express how truly sorry I am to hear about John. We are heartbroken. Christopher loved playing with John and we loved getting to know you over the past year. If there is ANYTHING we can do please let us know. You are in our prayers. May God bring you comfort now and always. Jenn Monk

There are no words to express how very sorry I am for the loss of your son. John was a very special little boy and seeing his great big smile was truly a gift. I will treasure the time that I was so fortunate to have been able to share with him, and he will remain in my heart forever. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

My thoughts are with you and your family at this time. I am very sorry to hear of your loss.

Dear Lynn and Johnny (and Family)
I could not be more sorry for your loss. He will forever be in your hearts. Please know you will all be in my thoughts and prayers.
Fondly, Mary Kay (Holck) McSheffery

There must have been a need for an additional angel in heaven. May God hold you and your family tight through this so you know that you are loved.

John and family....I am so very sorry for your loss. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with each of you in this time of sorrow.....

Andrew and Casey,
This news truly breaks my heart as a father and a friend. I can’t even imagine the sadness this must bring to you and your family. It has been a blessing getting to know John and your family over the past year. Meg loved playing with John at the park after school, almost as much as I enjoyed talking with you Andrew. I know that your faith in God and your community of friend will help you during your grieving process. I will never forget the joy your son brought to my family.
God Bless you,
Brad, Jessica, and Meg

Andrew, I am so terribly sorry to hear about John. If there is anything that Jenn and I can do for you, please let us know.

dear andrew I send my deepest prayers to you and your family he was the cutiest little boy all i can think about is sunday in the hallway how he was having his own little conversation with me.

John, I am so sorry for your lost. My prayers are with you and your family ........

I am so sorry you have lost your young son in death. I too am a young person and have lost loved ones in death before. So, I understand what you're going through. May the God of Comfort help you during these hard times.
(2 Corinthians 1:3,4)

Dear Carey and John,
I am so sorry for your loss. My kids always enjoyed playing with John. There is a little angel looking down on you from heaven. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

What a beautiful child. He is held in God's arms now. He will always be with you in spirit and in love.

Andrew and Carey, what greif must hold your hearts and minds these days. I can only offer you my prayers for your healing and hope in the face of your son's death. Time does heal...but we never forget. May you find the love and support of family and friends to hold you up these dark days. My prayers and sympathy, MaDonna Thelen (Dominican University)

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Dear John and Carey,
My deepest sympathies on the loss of John, I know your hearts are broken. John touched this world in such a loving way that God must have needed a sweet, innocent angel with a little bit of spunk to help him up in heaven. I feel blessed to have had John be part of my life this past school year, and he will hold a special place in my heart.
With sympathy and support,
Mrs. Suzanne Chiaramonti (John's teacher)