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Lauren Kitchen Obituary

Kitchen, Lauren Claire Age 27, of Hebron, passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday, November 15, 2013. Lauren was born April 7, 1986 in Chicago, IL to Mark and Tricia Platt. Lauren was a stay at home mom that loved sports of all kinds, but loved caring for her family most of all. On November 17, 2012 Lauren married the love of her life, Caleb Kitchen. Lauren is survived by her loving husband, Caleb and her adored son, Blake Charles Kitchen both of Hebron; her parents, Mark and Tricia Platt of Lake of the Four Seasons; her sister, Jessica (Jason) Thomas of Munster; two brothers, Sean Platt of Lake of the Four Seasons and Ryan Platt of Valparaiso; many aunts, uncles, cousins and many close friends. She was also the devoted aunt of Alysia and Jordan Thomas. Lauren will also be missed by Caleb's family: parents, Rosa (Bert) Hiestand of South Bend, Michael (Denise) Kitchen of Lakes of the Four Seasons; sister, Carissa Kitchen of Bloomington; brothers, Casey Kitchen of Muncie and Michael Kitchen of Lakes of the Four Seasons. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, November 21, 2013 at the Fairmeadow Community Church, 1601 Fran Lin Parkway Munster, IN 46321 with Rev. Jeff Beckett officiating. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Memorial gifts are preferred to the National Autism Association of Northwest Indiana P.O. Box 216 Hobart, Indiana 46342. Rees Funeral Home, Winfield Chapel, Winfield/Crown Point, 46307 assisted Lauren's family with service arrangements. Please call (219)661-2600 or visit us online at www.Reesfuneralhomes.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 19, 2013.

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Lauren

April 7, 2025

Happy Heavenly Birthday, Lauren! You are so dearly missed and loved. I think about our many, many years of memories often. LYLAS!

Colleen Anderson

November 11, 2021

Love and miss her Think about her often

Kim Van Eerd

January 1, 2014

God Bless you and your family.

December 5, 2013

Thank you

December 3, 2013

To all of Laurens Family: May your heart be filled with warmth this Holiday season. You are all in my prayers and my deepest condolences.

The Campos Family

Debbie Hutchinson

November 25, 2013

Caleb, I cannot begin to tell you how sorry I am to hear of Lauren's passing. Unfortunately, I didn't know her very well, but I liked her immensely. I will definitely keep you and Blake are my prayers.

November 22, 2013

May Lauren's light shine in the eyes of all that loved her. She will be missed. We feel your loss.
With love, Steve, Joanne, Stevie and Joseph

Colleen and Dan Anderson

November 21, 2013

Lauren was the kindest soul and I am so fortunate to have known her! Continue to speak her name and remember the good times! I will be there whenever you need and my thoughts and prayers are w your family at this difficult time!

November 21, 2013

I'm sorry for your loss. May God comfort you and give you strength in your time of need. May you draw encouragement from His promise of eternal life. You have my sincere condolences.

Azam Khan

November 21, 2013

Our deepest and most heartfelt condolences to the Kitchen and Platt families from the Khan family. Please know that, our prayers are with you at this very difficult time. We have faith God will give you the strength and all that is necessary, to find peace and consolation in knowing that your beloved Lauren is in a better place now, the arms of God. God bless you.

bill and dorcas coyle

November 20, 2013

Dear Mark and Trish we are so sorry for your loss. What else can we say. it just seams like the other day they were babies our thoughts. are with you all/

November 20, 2013

Sending love and condolences. Lauren was a great person and neighbor across from us at Tom's Barbershop in Valparaiso. Caleb was a good friend to Tom and he sends his condolences from Florida. Sorry for your loss, Susan Herr & Jacob Grdina

Ken and Debbi Boyle

November 20, 2013

A young vibrant woman taken so early is so hard to comprehend. Although we did not know Lauren personally, knowing her family and reading the other tributes to her lets us know what a wonderful person she was. She is in the Lord's hands now and is smiling down on her husband, son, parents and siblings. Hopefully, you will be able to find some consolation in knowing she is still with you.

Becky Crisp

November 20, 2013

Sending love from the Crisps to the Platts. I will remember Lauren as the beautiful, bubbly, outgoing spirit I knew from years ago. That girl had a personality on her. :-) May her light live on in her son, Blake. Until we all meet again...

Kelly, Tricia and Ryan Thomas

November 20, 2013

My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family. Losing a loved one is never easy. Know that we are all thinking of you during this difficult time.

Merry Federico

November 20, 2013

To the Kitchen family, I'am so sorry for your loss. I pray that JESUS will surround you with lots of love and His peace.

Jenn Atkinson

November 20, 2013

Sincerest condolences and heartfelt prayers to Lauren's entire family and close friends during this most difficult time

Karen Fischer

November 20, 2013

Platt and Kitchen Family,
I am so deeply saddened to hear of Lauren's death. I was her and Ryan's peer tutoring teacher at Boone Grove. Lauren had the biggest heart and was alwalys such a positive advocate for people with disabilitites. I pray for Lauren's peaceful eternal rest and comfort to her husband, son and family during this difficult time.

Laurie Deeb

November 19, 2013

Many thoughts, prayers, & love sent to Lauren's family during this tragic time! Hold each other tight & remember all of the wonderful memories of such a beautiful soul. RIP Lauren.

Samantha Batson

November 19, 2013

Lauren, I love you and my heart goes out to your family, husband and son. You were an amazing person and your smile lit up a room. I am so glad that we met. RIP sweet angle.

Connie Blough

November 19, 2013

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

paula Valovich

November 18, 2013

I never really knew Lauren, but when I did run into her, she was always was a nice and sweet person. It is sad that another young person that had her whole entire life ahead of her, and had started her own little family is gone. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family and friends. Rest in peace Lauren you are loved and you will be missed.

Maren Johnson

November 18, 2013

My deepest sympathies to you all. Sending many thoughts & prayers your way from TX. I have many good memories with Lauren from all the years of going to school together. She was a wonderful person. I pray for everyone's peace & comfort during this difficult time. May all your wonderful memories of her continue to live on & help bring smiles during the hard moments. Everlasting be her memory & God Bless.

Angela Ostermann

November 18, 2013

I am so heart broken for you and your family, Lauren. Wishing you all peace and the comfort of love during this difficult time.

Diane Heredia

November 18, 2013

Grief can be so hard during the holidays, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one this holiday season.

Lori Krempel (Bedell)

November 18, 2013

My deepest and sincerest sympothies during this time of sorrow. I pray you find comfort and strength in eachother. I pray you find love and support from friends and family. I pray Lauren is in a better place. Remember the good times and cherish those memories. All my love, thoughts, and prayers go out to all of you.

Shawn

November 18, 2013

I'm so sorry for your loss..My thoughts and prayers are with you all..

Marge Tomerlin

November 18, 2013

Kitchen family, so sorry for the loss of your Lauren. We just have to keep reminding ourselves that she is better off than we are! God is good!

bonnie robinson

November 18, 2013

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Margo Maples

November 18, 2013

My deepest sympathy.

Lindsey Rozgony

November 18, 2013

God bless

Burnham family

November 18, 2013

I'm deeply sorry for your loss and pray that you all find strength and comfort in each other and keep each other close. God Bless.

Cara Valadez

November 18, 2013

to Laurens family, my thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless

Judy & Stuart Lindsey

November 18, 2013

We love you all! We are praying that you might be comforted and find peace in knowing you are loved by your Heavenly Father.

MaryAnn Fox-Reule

November 18, 2013

So sorry for your loss.

Selena B

November 18, 2013

Rest in peace my young friend

Carol Kozlowski

November 18, 2013

My deepest sympathies at this time of deep sorrow. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very difficult time.

Gina Kollar

November 18, 2013

May you rest in peace Lauren.

Jessica Thomas

November 18, 2013

My sweet baby sister Bubby. I have no words to express the pain I'm feeling. I'm so thankful for the honor of being your big sis. You have brought such joy to us and I promise as long as I'm living I will do anything I can for Bug. I will always tell him how wonderful you are and how much you love him. I will tell him how being a Mother was the best thing that ever happened to you. I will tell him the story of when you first held him. I promise to tell him how Jesus loves him, and not to worry because he is with him. I wish I would of told you more how proud of you I was. How I thought you were such a wonderful mother. I have so many memories to cherish from sleeping in the same bed our entire childhood to planning your wedding. I know you are in a better place I just wish it was not so soon. I love you Lauren and I will honor who you were for the rest of my life. Rest in peace little sis. You are so loved!!!!!!!

David Ewing

November 18, 2013

prayers to the family

Martha

November 18, 2013

To The Family: May you find comfort in knowing that the LORD JESUS is with us always.

Courtney georgion

November 17, 2013

Very sweet girl, she always made me laugh

Erin (Olejnik) Smundin

November 17, 2013

We may not have been the best of friends, or even kept in contact, but I am happy to have known you. I loved how out going you were and I admired your wit! You could always make me laugh, and when we ran into each other we always had fun... I will never forget you, you were an amazing person to everyone you knew. May your family rest easy knowing your in God's hands now. We send our love and prayers to your family

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