Kevin Beukema Obituary

Mr and Mrs Beukema and family, I have thinking about kevin so much, I miss him dearly. These past few months every weekend Kevin, Mish, Ryan, and our whole group of friends would hang out...we called him fun Kevin and he always took such good care of us girls. I am sorry for your loss and thank you for raising such a beautiful child, he will be missed.

To the Beukema Family,

Thank you for raising such a fine young man. How I miss our Monday morning sports updates from the Sox, Bears,& Black Hawks & always GOLF. Oh how I would so enjoy talking about Anika's Skins Game today! He will always have a place in my heart for being so friendly & caring. I hope all of you are coping with his loss. Thanks Again & God Bless You.

Dear Beukema Family.....I had a dream last night with Kevin in it. His face, smile and laugh was extremely vivid in it. This is how I will always remember him. There are many wonderful memories from Bradley I have that include him....his face, his smile and his CONTAGIOUS laugh. Though we were not as close this past year as we have been, he still was a very dear friend. He will always hold a place in my heart and fond memories in my mind. I know you are very proud of him as I am very proud to have called him my friend. There are not many people that come into your life like Kevin, I will treasure his memory always. My deepest sympathies and prayers are with your family and again.......Thank you for Kevin.

Beukema Family,

Though I have only met you a few times, please know that my heart goes out to all of you. Through the Salins and Gromalas, I was fortunate to be able to get to know Kevin and I thought that he was such a wonderful person. He always made me laugh and he was full of life. He will be missed very much.

Mr. and Mrs. Beukema and Kerry,

It has been over a week since this whole horrible ordeal happened - and I am still in shock that someone as wonderful as Kevin could be taken from us. You should commend yourselves for raising truly the most wonderful man I have ever met. I always thought Kevin would make a wonderful husband and father to some lucky woman - she must be up there with him:)

You will forever be in my thoughts and prayers and my memories of Kevin will always bring a smile to my face.

Thank you for bringing such a wonderful person into this world.

Jaime Norman

Dear Beukemas:



I am truly saddened by the loss of Kevin. He was a very bright person whom I never saw in a bad mood. We caddied together at OFCC, and I also am a Marian grad, so I knew him in many facets. Being with Kev and Johnny Brennan was too much fun at some times, and I will always remember spending summers at the caddyshack, hearing the "older" kids tell stories about college, and always looking up to them, and wanting to emulate them. Kevin was such a good person, and it made it okay to want to strive and follow in all of his footsteps. I hope we all get stronger through this, and you all will be in my prayers for a long time.

Dear Rita, Ken, and Kerry and all of the family. Our deepest sympathy upon the loss of Kevin. We were so sorry to hear of his death. God bless you in this time of mourning and give you peace.

To the Beukema's,

I did not know Kevin very well, but I attended Marian. I remember his face in the halls. He always had a smile on and he was so always so friendly. My thoughts and prayers go out to you.

Dear Mr. & Mrs. Beukema and Kerry,



When I found out about Kevin's tragic accident I was very upset. My mom informed me and reminded me that we attened kindergarten together and of course Marian. Kevin was a nice guy and he always had a smile on his face. I'm saddened that I never got to know him better.

May God bless your family and remember that you have an angel in heaven that will always be there for you. I remember this every day since my father has passed away. Please take care of yourselves.



Sincerely,



Diane Fodor

Kevin really set the example of how to live. He showed us all how to laugh, smile, and love. I think that he really brought the best out in people. His presence just brightened any room. I know that he will truly be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Kevin was a wonderful person who won't be forgotten!

To the family of Kevin Beukema:

I met Kevin at Bradley, and even though we were not too close, he would always bless my friends and I with many smiles and laughs when we saw him. He will be missed and I will keep you all in my prayers.

Dear Rita and Ken:

When I heard the news story and saw the photos, I knew it was your son. Our prayers are with you and your family.

Yvette LeGrand

Beukema Family-

I will always remember Kevin's laughter and humor. He was a good friend to Ryan. He will be truely missed.

I just wanted to send my condolences to the Beukema family. I knew Kevin from Bradley and there wasn't a day that went by that he didn't make me smile. He was honestly one of the greatest people I've ever met. I am praying for you.

I am a friend of AJ's and have never met your son. From talks with AJ, your son was an awesome person and enlightened so many lives. I send you my best.

Even after seeing the beautiful ceremonies over the last two days, I'm still having trouble coming to grips with the fact that my friend is gone. Kevin was the most giving and caring person that I've ever met and he will be forever missed. I just thank God that I got the chance to be his friend. To the Beukema family, be proud of everything that your son was and everything that he accomplished; he truly was an amazing person.

Mr. and Mrs. Beukema & Kerry-



I am deeply saddened at the loss of Kevin, he was a great friend, neighbor, and co-worker. Kevin always put a smile on my face, whether it was teasing me as I washed the family cars as he was on his way home right around the corner, just saying hi, waving on his way to school, or giving me things to do at work. Kevin opened doors for me in my life. He introduced me to new kinds of music, places to hang out, and taught me about caddying. He is responsible for my success at work at OFCC. Kevin was one of the Honor Caddies that whipped me into shape and showed me how great being a caddie truly was especially being able to work side by side with guys like him. Kevin was a great guy to everyone at work. He gave us rides home when we didn't have cars or came to the Sox games with us. Kevin was great to me, I only wish I had spent more time with him or could give back after all he did for me. He will be greatly missed and my thoughts and prayers go out to you.

We are so very sorry for your loss. Kevin was a wonderful man and we were so glad to have known him. He sure comes from a great family and will be missed. Your family is in each of our hearts and will continue to keep all of you in our prayers.

Ken, Rita and Kerry~

There is absolutely nothing that we can say that will change this. The only thing we can say is to stay strong, especially for each other. We are here for you. Our deepest heart felt sympathy.



Maher & Michelle Ansari

Ken and Rita,



I am in shock over the loss of your son, Kevin. I can recall a couple of Matteson Police and Fire Commission meetings in which Ken talked about going on the college tours with Kevin. You were so proud of him and his abilities.



My thoughts and prayers are with you.



Kevin Warmack

6110 S. Rhodes

Chicago, IL 60637

To the family of Kevin Beukema:



When I moved to Lansing in September I set up my bank accounts at Bank One and Kevin took care of my banking needs. I found him to be very personable and helpful. I brought my daughter, Alyson, into the bank the following week to have Kevin add her to the accounts. Again, he took good care of me.



As I was reading about the accident in the paper, a cold knife went through my heart when I read Kevin's name. My heart just breaks for you, his family.



Please know that my daughter, Alyson, and I offer our deepest sympathy and prayers. May God in His mercy bring your family comfort at this time.



Connie Mortier and Alyson Rumshas

Dear Mr. & Mrs. Bukema and Kerry,

My prayers and thoughts have been with you all ever since I heard the news. I never really knew Kevin, but I knew Kerry. I heard many great things about her brother from her and just from knowing the family through soccer I can imagine what a great man he was. I am deeply saddened by your loss. I will continue to pray for you all. My love to all of you.

Bridget Condon

Ken Bukema and Family



We wish to extend our deepest sympathies to you and your family at a very difficult time.



God Bless You All



Ken Balaskovits Family

Kevin was a wonderful person who always had a smile on his face. I always loved seeing him around Bradley's campus or at SAE. Although I have not seen him for a few months my prayers and thoughts are with his family. It is a terrible tragedy that happened to one of the nicest people I have ever met.

It was only recently that we met Kevin at Bank One in Lansing. I can't tell you how much we were impressed with such a wonderful clean-cut young man. What a bright smile and twinkling eyes. We took his card, just in case we might need any future help at the bank. We were crushed when we heard what had happened to him and his friends. I thought seriously about coming to the wake for him tonight but felt that I just could not handle it. Gail and I extend to you our heart felt sympathy. We cannot imagine how you must feel. We can only have faith in our Lord Jesus and realize that one day we will again be together in his arms.



A fellow employe where I work, knows the Brothers family and attended services for Ryan. We knew that Kevin hung with good people when we learned that Ryan's dad is a deacon at his parish. We pray that the Lord will give all of you strength and peace in the coming difficult days.

Being a fraternity brother of Kevin was both a privilege and an honor. He had an unimstakable smile and laugh that he was never without. I'm incredbily sorry for your loss and I'm sorry to all of those who will now have to miss the warmth and kindness Kevin so effortlessly shared.

Dear Mr and Mrs Beukema and Family,

My name is Ryan Krapf. I went to Marian with Kevin and I would like to extend my sympathies to you and your family in the tragic loss of Kevin. He was not a close friend of mine, but a friend none the less. He was always that guy in our class that smiled and made everyones day. He was the person who talked to you no matter how well he knew you. He was just a great human being with a kind heart. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in during this difficult time.

Dear Ken and Rita:

We saw the tragic story on TV, and we read about it in the paper. We prayed that it wasn't your boy. Words cannot begin to tell you how our hearts are breaking for you. Our daughter is a senior at Bradley this year. We send you our deepest sympathy and prayers for your comfort in the days ahead.

Your old friends from Chicago Jaycee days:

I went to school with Kevin at Bradley. I have a lot of great memories that I will always cherish. He always made me laugh in good times or when I was feeling down. I am praying for your family through this difficult time. Take care and God Bless!

May you find the courage to face tomorrow in the love that surrounds

you today.

Kevin was a great person. He was energetic and fun to be with. I'm deeply sorry for Kevin's family and their enormous loss.

All the faith building that you and your family have done will be called into use during this crisis. Prayers for strength are offered up for you. Beyond that there are no words to describe exquisite pain felt by us upon hearing of Kevin's death.



Carpool buddy Diane Fodor to and from O'Toole Kindergarten so many years ago. She is now a cardiac nurse at Univ of Chicago Hospitals.



You are loved.

Kevin and I shared the same birthday and were close friends throughout our childhood. I will always cherish the memories of my time with him and I will never forget his bright smile or his laugh. My deepest sympathy to his family.

Ken, Rita, and Kerry,



My thoughts and prayers are with you. Kevin was an amazing person who touched so many lives. I hope that you will find peace in your memories. I am so thankful for the time I was able to spend with Kevin.

I was lucky enough to go Marian and Bradley with Kevin. Everytime I saw him he made me smile. He had the biggest heart and made everyone around him feel special. He will be greatly missed. I will keep him and your family in my prayers.

From spending time with Kevin, I know that he will be missed dearly. He was always the friendliest guy in every room and constantly wore a smile on his face. I am very thankful for the fond memories I have of him. My thoughts are prayers are with Kevin's family and his many friends.



With deepest sympathy,

Lisa

Mr. & Mrs. Beukema & Family -



Our thoughts and prayers have been with you the past few days and always. Kevin was a wonderful person and I consider it a blessing to have had the opportunity to know him. His spirit and energy would light up a room and will light up my heart forever.



God Bless,

Nick & Jen Katsenios

Rita and Ken: Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

My entire family's thoughts and prayers go out to the Beukema family during this difficult time. Kevin was a friend and fraternity brother of mine whom I will miss very much. It has been two years since I last saw Kevin, but I take joy in knowing that someday we will meet again in heaven. He was a great friend with an even greater heart. I will never forget his laugh and smile. Thank you Kevin for touching all our lives.

We want to offer our deepest sympathy to Ken, Rita & Kerry. We are all saddened by your tragic loss. Please know that our prayers are with you during this terrible and difficult time. We will always remember Kevin's beautiful smile. He was always polite and friendly. He was truly a very special young man.

Dear Ken & Rita

My sympathies are with you during this difficult time. Know that we will be praying for all of you.

Sincerely,

Joannie & Chuck Lewis

St. Lawrence O' Toole

April and I attended Bradley with Kevin. I was lucky enough play golf with him a few times, even though I was much the underdog to Kevin and his game. April and I will remember his positive attitude and uplifting humor and spirits the most. We can't remember one occasion when Kevin was down or upset about something....he was always in a good mood. We wish the Beukema family our best and offer our prayers and support.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow.

Rita and Ken, I can't believe this, Karen just called Tues. Morning, read the notice. My love and heart goes out to you. I don't know if you'll read this today, but we'll be there tonight. All my love and prayers, Bonnie

You all have my deepest sympathies; I did not know your son, but my 21 yr. old son was also killed in an auto accident last year(Oct 12,2002). Your lives like mine are now changed forever, but know that God is taking you on a new journey and you will learn and grow. Know that your son is in a wonderful place and is around you often. God Bless and give you strength.

I didn't know Kevin very well, but I met him a few times and I know he was a good friend to many and will be greatly missed. My prayers and thoughts go out to the family.