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Kristin Rozum Obituary

Rozum, Kristin Anne of Burr Ridge, beloved daughter of Paul "Skip" and Kathryn (nee Erkert), loving sister of Amy, Bryan and Michael, devoted granddaughter of George and Anne Rozum, Richard and Lucia Erkert, dear niece of Leslie and Stan Quick, Marianne and Fred Begy, Pam and Randy Erkert, Raima and Rick Erkert, Alice and Carey Haywood, fond cousin of Greg and Jessica Quick, Julie Erkert Smith, Matthew Erkert, Lane Begy, Stephanie Begy Vanos, Duke Begy, Melanie Levy, Josh and Shawn Haywood, dear friend to Dr. Theo Lin, Tony Hormanski Jr., Jack Harnedy, Jessica Weiner, Rick Schroeder, Lauren Knuepfer and Matty Francis. Visitation 3 to 9 p.m., Saturday, at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 301-75th St., at Fairview Ave., Downers Grove. No Visitation or services on Sunday. Family and friends are asked to meet at Trinity Lutheran Church, 11500 German Church Rd. (83rd St.), Burr Ridge, where Kristin will be lying-in-state Monday, from 10 a.m. until the funeral service at 11 a.m. Interment Trinity Lutheran Cemetery. Memorials to The National Kidney Foundation of Illinois, 215 W. Illinois St., Suite 1C, Chicago, IL, 60610, appreciated. Funeral home phone: 630-964-6500

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Apr. 7 to Apr. 8, 2007.

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Dr.& Mrs Stephen Storkel

April 29, 2007

We just learned of your tremendous
loss.Our sympathy to Skip,Kathryn and family.May God continue to bless you all during this difficult
time. Kristin Anne will remain in our hearts forever.

Paulina Fin

April 25, 2007

Dear Rozum Family,

I am a colleague of Tony's and had the pleasure of meeting Kristin at our company ski trip in Quebec. I know she has made a tremendous impact on Tony's life as well as many others. I wish you my sincere sympathies and condolences during this difficult time.
Paulina

janet holecek

April 17, 2007

Dear Skip,Cathy and Family, We are so sad and heart broken. Our sons had a special friendship with Kristin and she touched there hearts forever. When we are in BurrRidge we would like to visit with you. Our prayers and love are being offered up for you. Blessings Mark and Janet

Jim & Pam Smith-Julie's in-laws

April 17, 2007

Dear Rozum Family,
Our deepest sympathies to you all in the loss of your loved one. May the comfort that comes only from God surround you all during this difficult time.

Ulli und Oliver Erckert

April 16, 2007

We are so sorry to hear about Kristin´s passing. We met her some years ago at the family reunion in Germany and we hand so much fun together. It is a shock and an unbelievable loss for all of your family and we feel with you. We know, Kristin is in a loving, caring and observant world now. She will help all of you as best as she can to bear this tragedy. She will stay in our minds and this keeps the contact over all borders, which we can’t pass. All the best in the coming weeks

Gwenda & Peter Hallsworth

April 16, 2007

Dear Kathy, Skip & family
Extremely sorry to learn of Kristin's untimely passing. With sincerest sympathy.

Bob and Jill Gabriel

April 15, 2007

Dear Rozum Family,
We are so sorry to hear about your tragic loss. May God be with you in this difficult time. Please accept our sincerest condolences.

Mary Pytlik

April 15, 2007

Dear Rozum Family, we were so sorry to read about Kristin, we will always remember her as the beautiful little girl that carolyn and Darlene first got to babysit for. We send all our love and prayers to all of you at this very sad time, with Love and Prayer, Ray and Marita Pytlik,Carolyn Pytlik-Spain and Darlene Pytlik-Allmaras

Guy, Caroline, Brendan and Charlotte Roy

April 15, 2007

Dear Rozum and Erkert Families

We were shocked and saddened to hear of Kristen's sudden passing. We remember with fondness her visit to Canada during the tri-country family reunion, her great spirit and beautiful smile.
From all of the Canadian Cousins with love.

Raima & Rick Erkert

April 15, 2007

What precious reunions await us in heaven.

Love,

Pat Coffey

April 13, 2007

Dear Rozum Family,

I am another of Tony H's colleagues that had the pleasure of meeting your daughter recently in Canada. Kristin's warm smile and friendliness made a lasting impression on myself and many others. I am so sorry to learn of your immense loss. Please accept my condolences.

Mike Hoban

April 13, 2007

Dear Rozum Family and friends:
I want to express my deepest sympathy for your tragic loss. I had the pleasure to meet Kristin, through Tony, at the Spot Trading holiday party in Canada this past December and she seemed like a very special person. I hope you can find solace and peace in the special memories that Kristin provided to all of you. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Govind Rabindran

April 13, 2007

Dear Rozum Family and Friends,

My wife Traci and I were deeply saddened to hear about the loss of Kristin. We had the opportunity to meet Kirstin last winter as a guest of Tony Hormanski on our company trip. In the brief time we met, she struck us as a kind, warm and beautiful person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all through this difficult time.

Rose Northon

April 13, 2007

Dear Family, Tony, and Friends of Kristin: I am so very sorry to hear about Kristin's passing. I work with Tony at Spot, and met Kristin last December during our Company Holiday trip to Canada. I regret not getting the chance to get to know Kristin a little better, as she seemed like a beautiful, young woman. It was an honor to have met her, even briefly, and I am certain that you all must be very proud of her. Please accept my deepest, heartfelt sympathy. Sincerely...Rose Northon (Tony's co-worker at Spot)

Jodie (Swift) Skinner and Family

April 11, 2007

We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Joanne Hughes

April 10, 2007

Dear Kathy, Skip and family,
I hope that the strength and love of family and friends will be of comfort to you in the unimaginable loss of your beautiful Kristin. My thoughts and prayers and with all of you....

Loree Burket Schubert(college friend)

April 10, 2007

I was so very sad to hear about your loss. I can't even imagine how you must be feeling, but please know my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Brian Coulthard

April 9, 2007

Bryan:
My deepest sympathies for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We are here to support you in the days ahead.

Ray and Lynda Rapacz

April 9, 2007

Our prayers are with the entire Rozum family.

Rachel Briones (and Family)

April 9, 2007

Dear Mrs. Rozum:
I am very sad to hear about your daughter. Ms. Mars told me at school today. Sad things like this shouldn't happen to people as wonderful as you. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Ellie Day

April 9, 2007

Dear Rozum Family,
Our love and prayers are with you.
The Day Family

Donna Thorsson-Stanczak

April 9, 2007

Dear Kathy (and family),
I read in the newspaper the very sad news that your daughter Kristin had died. Words fall short to comfort you, but my hope is that you find strength and peace in the midst of your sorrow and somehow get on the other side of this challenging time. My prayers and thoughts are with all of you.I am so very sorry .
Donna Thorsson Stanczak
(college friend of Kathy's)

A friend

April 9, 2007

Kristin was a special person who gave so much of herself to others. The world was a better place because she was in it and we are all better for having had her in our lives, however brief a time that may have been. She will be missed greatly but will remain a part of the lives of each of those she touched during her life. What a special young woman. God speed sweet Kristin.

Andrea Lange

April 9, 2007

Bryan and Family,

I hope you know that all of us here care about you and want to help you through this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!

My Sympathies,
Andrea Lange

Jennifer Carnes

April 9, 2007

Dear Mrs. Rozum,
We are so sorry to hear about Kristin. You are such an amazing person and have made such a difference in our lives. We want to express our deepest sympathy.
Jennifer Carnes' 5th grade advisory
Pleasantdale Middle School.

Frank & Patricia Rowold

April 9, 2007

Dear Rozum Family,
we had the pleasure to meet Kristin in 2002 durng our family re-union in Thuringia, Germany. We experienced her as a warm hearted, very nice and humorous young woman. This is a big loss and we sympathize with you in this difficult and sad time.

Rich and Pat Ross

April 9, 2007

Dear Skip, Kathy and family,
We were so sorry to hear of the loss of your daughter. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.

Jillian Christian

April 9, 2007

Bryan and Family:
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time and in days ahead.

Jim, Gayle, Jimmy, Ryan, and Kyle Fanning

April 9, 2007

Dear Rozum's,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this tragic time. The community of Burr Ridge is your family and we are here to help support you in any way that we can.

Emily Lyon

April 8, 2007

I am so sorry to hear about Kristin. I knew her for a long time and was saddened by her passing.I know you will all miss her very much.

Michael Beck

April 8, 2007

On behalf of the John Beck family, we extend our sympathies and heart felt condolences.

Mark Fredisdorf

April 8, 2007

Dear Rozum Family,

On behalf of the Pleasantdale School District Family, let me convey our sincere condolences. We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our collective thoughts and prayers.

Mark Fredisdorf

Meghan Fitzgerald

April 8, 2007

Dear Bryan and Family,
I heard the news through the Evans family and I wanted to entend my deepest condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of sorrow.

Marcia Salerno

April 8, 2007

Dear Family and friends of Kristin, I am a co-worker and friend of Tony H and had the opportunity to spend time with Kristin last November and December. She was a lovely, wonderful person and I send my heartfelt condolences to all of you.

Hugh Jones

April 8, 2007

Dear Kathy and Skip,

Please know that although we cannot be there with you at your time of need, we know that you are blessed with family and friends. Our thoughts and spirits are with you.
Love, Hugh, Heather, Abby, Chris and Trevor Jones

Theo Lin

April 8, 2007

Kristin,
You mean more to me than you will ever know. You are my best friend and we know everything about each other. You make me so happy. I love you so much.

Loretta Slowik Cervenka

April 8, 2007

I am so very sorry for your loss. I remember Kristin with great fondness, I coached her for several years and she was a true joy. Your family will be in my prayers. God Bless

McDonald Family

April 8, 2007

We are so sorry for the sudden and devastating loss of Kristin. Our thoughts and prayers are with you!

Rose and Mark DeMeo

April 8, 2007

We are so sorry for your loss. We were in Florida when we heard the news, it made us extrmemely sad. We know we can never begin to feel the extreme pain your family is experiencing but please know we will always be there if you need us for support. The memories of Kristin will always be yours to hold and cherish. Think of her when the warm sun shine brightens your day, when a gentle breeze brushes by you, and in all other times of happiness and saddness for she will truly be there with you. May God bless you and your family and give you strength during this trying time.

Sincerely

The DeMeo Family

Jeannie Rogalski

April 8, 2007

Dear Kathy, Skip and family:

We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your beautiful daughter and sister Kristin. Our prayers and love go out to you at this difficult time.

Sincerely,
Jeannie and Paul Rogalski
Paul, Beth, Alex and Rebecca

rosemary snyder

April 8, 2007

Dear Kathy and Skip and Family,

Our hearts and prayers go out to all of you. We are so very sorry for your loss and can not even imagine the enormity of your pain. Please let all the many many people who love you, all your friends and neighbors, help to lift you up and know we are here for you at a moments notice.

Sincerely,
The Snyders
Rose, Joe,
Nicole, JR, Samantha and Katie

Doreen Sobol

April 7, 2007

To the Rozum Family,
My deepest sympathies go out to all of you. I will always remember Kristin, Amy, Bryan and Mike as wonderful, talented students I had the pleasure of teaching at Gower. Kristin touched all of our lives and those memories will live with each one of us forever.

Linsey McKay

April 7, 2007

To The Rozum Family:
I write with great sympathy to the Rozum family...I met all of you through gymnastics at Hinsdale South and wanted to let you know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Calls have gone out to former gymnasts (Hinsdale South grads) and I wanted to let you know that there are many old gym friends out there praying for your family at this most difficult time.
Sincerely,
Linsey Rosland-McKay

Undine and Reiner Brenne and Manuela and Christian Steiner

April 7, 2007

We got to know Kristin as a warm hearted, happy and fun-loving person.
We will miss her deeply. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family.

Frank Timpone

April 7, 2007

To Skip, Cathy and Family:

My prayers go out to you in this most difficult time.

Frank Timpone

Christine Sajous

April 7, 2007

Our prayers and our thoughts are with you. Our deepest sympathy.

The Sajous Family

Lee and Rosemary Dignan

April 7, 2007

We are close friends of Kristin's Grandparents Richard and Lucia from Crystal Tree and we would heard about her from them. About her high school and college years. They were so proud of her. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of the sorrowing families and friends. May God bring some sun shine in the days and years to come.

Sue Urban

April 7, 2007

To the Rozum Family: Our deepest sympathy for the loss of your daughter. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Keith, Sue, Billy and Joey Urban

Fran Mirro

April 7, 2007

To the Rozum Family-
Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Sincerely,
The James P. Mirro Family

Diane Hotz

April 7, 2007

To all of the Rozum family,
My heartfelt sympathies to all of you. Kristin, Amy, and Bryan will always hold a special place in my heart as wonderful students that I had at Gower. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Jennifer Randa-Reyes

April 7, 2007

My thoughts and prayers go out to your family through this difficult time. The childhood and neighborhood memories will be forever.

Jon Magro

April 7, 2007

My deepest condolences to you and your family.

Jessica Weiner

April 7, 2007

Dear Rozum Family: Kristin was a special and wonderful friend to me. I loved her deeply. I thank you for bringing her into my life.

April 7, 2007

Dear Skip, Kathy and Family,

We are so sorry for your loss and the pain you are feeling. Please know that you are in our prayers and our hearts.

Love,

Chuck, Cindy, Chad, Danielle and Brianna Piano

Matthew and Elizabeth Erkert

April 7, 2007

Kristin, we'll miss you dearly.

Jessica Weiner

April 7, 2007

To the Rozum Family:Your daughter was a wonderful and special friend to me. I loved her deeply. I will never forget her, and thank you for bringing her into my life.

David Flosi

April 7, 2007

Kristin and I worked together as first-year attorneys. She left a warm and lasting impression on all. My sincere condolences go out to her family and friends.

Debbie and Steve Fliehman

April 7, 2007

Dear Kathy and Skip and Family:
Our hearts are broken for you.
Our prayers are with you.
No words can express our heart felt feelings for you at this time.
All Our Love,
Steve, Debbie, Sara, and Lauren Fliehman

Linda Kordewick

April 7, 2007

We send our deepest sympathies.

Tom and Linda Kordewick
Albert and Gloria Florence

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