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Kristen Charleston Obituary

Charleston, Kristen Ashlee 18, cherished daughter of Pat and Russ Charleston; loving sister of David; cherished granddaughter of Edmund (Maryann) Czuma and Marvin (late Geraldine) and Marlene Charleston; beloved niece of Barbara (Ken) Boyes, late Michael (Carol)) Charleston, Richard (Barbara) Czuma; beloved cousin of Caitlyn, Richard, Michael and Christopher; treasured canine companion Heidi; A special thanks to Kristen's great team of doctors at Children's Memorial; Dr. David Ritacco, Dr. Jerome Lane, Dr. Katheryn Gambetta, and nurses Candace Strauss and Sonia Davidson for all your help throughout the years. Supporters of Kites for Kristen will always be remembered. Memorial donations can be made to the Kristen Charleston Research Fund with the United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation. Heaven's gate opened and an angel appeared. The sparkle in her eyes and the shine of her smile will forever glow brightly to all who loved her. Kristen bravely fought a mitochondrial disease (MELAS) for 13 years. Kristen taught us to live life to the fullest and touched everyone she met. The blessings that she gave us will last forever. Funeral Friday, September 2, 2011 at 8:45 a.m. from ZARZYCKI MANOR CHAPELS, LTD., 8999 S. Archer Ave., Willow Springs to the Church of St. Daniel the Prophet. Mass 10 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation Thursday, 3-9 p.m. (708) 839-8999 or www.ZarzyckiManorChapels.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 31, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
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August 13, 2012

Russ, Pat, and David:
My husband and I were so saddened to read of Kristen's obituary, one year later. My husband just happened to find a photo of her and I looked up Kites for Kristen and was horrified to read her obituary. Please accept our utmost sympathies...that dear child is now with her Savior in paradise, after enduring so many painful, sick years on this earth. God be with all of you! Please forgive us for this very late message.
Love, Chris and Dawn Virva

September 2, 2011

Our prayers are for Kristen and her entire family and friends. May God bless you and comfort you through this very difficult time and strengthen you with His Eternal Love.

Sincerely,

Adam & Annette Danielewicz & Family

September 1, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family. May God continue to give you strength through this difficult time.

Sincerely,

Frank and Denise Balestri

Scott Czuma

September 1, 2011

Pat, Russ Our deepest symapthies. You and Kristen are in our prayers, Cherish everyday Kristen gave you.

Scott Czuma Family

Sandra Glover

September 1, 2011

Prayers are sent up for the Charleston family! May God keep you and comfort you!

September 1, 2011

Thoughts and prayers to you and your family. May the Lord comfort you with love and the beautiful memories with Kristin that you will have forever.
Mary Williams
(Neurolgy nurse at Children's in New Lenox)

Father O'Reilly

August 31, 2011

My prayers and Masses for Kristen's soul and for peace for the Charleston Family.

God bless,

August 31, 2011

Kristen is now dancing with the angels in heaven. She will pray for you now, and look after you, as you cared so lovingly for her. I remember her sharing books in the library at St. Dan's. She was always smiling! Our prayers are with you, as always. Bob, Bonnie, Chris, Katie, and Brian Romniak

August 31, 2011

My children attended St. Daniel the Prophet and have participated in Kites for Kristen since it began. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Deepest Sympathy,
The Kennedy Family

August 31, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers will continue to be with all of you. You were blessed with an angel, now Heaven is blessed with an angel.
The Howley Family.

Victoria Ternberg

August 31, 2011

Our deepest sympathies to Pat, Russ, and David. I am blessed to recently meet your daughter. I will always remember those beautiful eyes that shined with love.

Vicki, Jeff, and Gracie

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