Vanessa Quarterman Obituary

Dear Vanessa, thank you for the dream the last night. I’m sorry I cried like a baby when I saw you. We sat with your extended family and had lunchHow times have changed since we last embraced. I miss our break times that we raced to get the Red Eye crossword done. You were one smart cookie, I think of you often and miss you dearly. You would be happy to know where I landed in state employment, 2 miles from home Love you sister

Dear Vanessa, thank you for the dream the last night. I’m sorry I cried like a baby when I saw you. We sat with your extended family and had lunchHow times have changed since we last embraced. I miss our break times that we raced to get the Red Eye crossword done. You were one smart cookie, I think of you often and miss you dearly. You would be happy to know where I landed in state employment, 2 miles from home Love you sister

Thank you so much Nessa for finding a way to let me know you were ok. I miss you sooooo much. love, your sister Debbie

To the family of Vanessa, if you were the individual that lived on the corner of 53rd and Princeton, over the cleaners.... we were classmates at Parkman. I have 1st and 3rd grade pics with you on them. I don't know what drew me to you, nevertheless here I am. I would tell people I'd never forget you because when we were given our IQ scores, u were the only one in the class whose score was higher than mine. So sorry to see that your life experience has ended, that your soul journey has concluded but by the same token, I'm thrilled that you have returned to Source. I'm pretty sure you're nice and content back home. Continue on until you begin again. In love and light. I lived on 52nd and Wells at the time. Still got class pics. Lol. If your family would like to see you with your 1st and 3rd grade class, they can contact me. 3126759429

Vanessa was a great friend I miss her dearly.

Hey mommy,
Been having the hardest time lately....I love seeing my aunts on vacation but its soooo hard because you are supposed to be in those pictures too...Father's day just past and it sucks for me cuz it just brings back all the feelings of losing my baby....I miss you everyday as if you just left and I love you more than words can express...I haven't gotten a hug from you in a while and i could really use one ...tell granny hello love and miss her too...

OMG, its mind blowing how much i still miss you. I suppose I always will. I've been thinking of you lately and wanted to let you know I am about to take your sister on a much needed lil vacation. we are going to Vegas...I so wish you were here going with us...but i know you will be there in spirit. I know we talked about taking some trips together when you got better. i trust and believe that you will be with us. watching over us. It is so hard to imagine the rest of my life without you. but I also trust in the Masters plan and I believe all things work to glorify the Lord. I love you and miss you.. Kiss Momma for me, tell her to come see me in my dreams.

Happy Birthday Mommy miss you sooooo much

HAPPY BIRTHDAY NESSA, R.I.H.P

Happy Birthday Nessa, I miss you everyday and i suppose i always will.

Dear Nessa, I too think about u often and I want u to know that u are TRUELY missed by many. I receive an email every time someone writes something on your legacy page and each time I read one I find myself getting very emotional because I can relate to the pain also. I miss u dearly and Telle is right time doesn't make the absence of u not being here any better. I love u and u will always have a very special place in my heart. Robin

Nessa, my entry is late also,like Telle said, it seems you managed to keep us occupied and busy yesterday. I was very emotional though and really didn't know why until this morning...I miss you so much. I feel a void at times that no one else (my family, or friends) can fill. They all try, but sometimes i just feel a need to talk to my sister and I know you understand that. I am just thankful to God that you are now my angel and I can feel your presence watching over me.

so I know this entry is late but somehow in your cleverness you managed to keep me occupied yesterday......I miss you more than anyone will ever know.....I dreamt that we were sitting talking together the other day and it felt so real......time doesn't make this easier just tolerable.....love you mommy

Nessa, I was just reading what Telle wrote and just want her and you to know that i am here for her...I remember when I use to nag you about giving her a brother or a sister and you would always say "if something happens and I am not here she will have YOU and YOUR GIRLS!" And she does...I call to check her every once in a while, I've tried to get her away to come visit for a while, but i know her life is busy as anyone else, when I am in Chicago, I try to make sure we do something together, eat or shop. lol...I will always try to make sure she is ok. It is this time of year when I seem to miss you soooo much! seeing how we both loved summer time and didn't care one bit about how hot it got! we didn't understand people who couldn't tolorate the heat...you know momma is the same way, she said to me the other day..."Debbie, i don't care how hot it is, I enjoy it" I said me too momma, then i thought...Nessa was the same way. I know you are at peace and comfort in the care of our Lord. but sure do miss you! Love, your sister, Debbie

Hey Mommy,
I am missing you soooooo much right now....I am truly going thru and only you can have the understanding that I need....Its 5 days past Mother's Day and 2 days after your mother's birthday there are sooo many times of the year that I dread to see coming because I think of the things that we would have been doing.......My dear mother you are deeply missed. You're my best friend, my sister, my counselor, my strongest supporter, my lifetime watching buddy there are times when I am truly lost without you. There are times that I can not think about you because the pain hurts so bad I feel like I am having a panic attack, During those times I breathe deeply and take peace in knowing that you are definitely in a much better place and that I did all you wanted me to do in your last days with me( I pray you feel that way). Mommy I love you to the fullest and I would take my last breath to sit and talk with you one more time. I must go know because I getting way to emotional and thanks for making the phone ring LOL ttyl

i agree with Jaime, when we were little girls, I never thought i would one day be without you. i thought we would grow old together. it hurts so much that you are not here, but i really do feel your presence with me a lot.

On days and times like this I think about you most. Losing you makes me think of how short life is and how we really should make the most of the time that we have. I miss you and I am so sad that you are not here in our lives anymore. You were always supposed to be here. But your not and that hurts.

I love you and miss you so much, it hurts....your sister debbie

HAPPY BIRTHDAY NESSA, I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU SO MUCH...I have wanted to call you so many times and tell you all about my ups and downs...I will talk to you in spirit...

Hey Girl! I am so missing you right now. I want to call you all the time and tell you things, then I am quickly reminded that you are not physiclally here with me. I miss you so much...It seems that you are so much a part of me. I feel you all the time. when I eat certain foods or make certain faces or gestures, sometimes when i look at my hands and see yours ( we have naturally beautiful nails), just so many things i say or do or think of reminds me of you. I know you are watching over me...I feel it. But it is a struggle almost daily to accept that you are not here...physically that is...Nessa, I love and miss you, but I am glad God has assigned you my angel now. (Your Sister Debbie)

A year ago today....seems like it was just a few months ago. I take comfort in knowing you are no longer in any pain or agony, however, I have such trouble dealing with the void of you being gone from us. I don't know how to deal with that. I have to try to just go with the things I know for sure. I know you are not in any pain, I know you had unshakeable faith, Your strength was incredible. The love in your heart was contagious. I Love and miss you so much and I want you to know that until I see you again, and I Pray to God that I will...I will make sure we all take care of Telle...she is remarkable! Sweet Sweet rest to you!!!

Hey Mrs Vanessa, :) I don't know what it is, but for the past month you have been on my mind everyday.I just wanted you to know that I miss and LOVe you. You will never be forgotten. Your memories and voice will live on forever. LOVE YA!

I miss u soooo much that it's almost like twin syndrome you know how they say if one goes missing the other is not right or whole again until they are back together. I talk to you everyday I just wish those talks could be like all our others in person. For me life will never be the same and no matter how hard I try I will carry this void forever. THERE IS NO LOVE LIKE A MOTHERS LOVE and I miss that so very much but I do feel it

I was thinking of calling you so much today that once i almost picked up the phone to dial your number. I guess i can call you from my heart to yours if i mentally remove myself or thoughts from my physical flesh and put myself in the void (the spirit form), I can talk to you that way, from my heart to yours...I miss you.

I worked with Vanessa for 20 years and still we reminisce about her at work. I'm hoping that Anthony & Shauntelle are coping as best they can. Having lost many family members (including my spouse) I know how very difficult it is. All I can say is that time DOES heal the acute pain that you feel. She will always be in your heart and memories.

Thinking of you all the time, I will never forget you!!!

Nessa, I am filled with o many memories of you and us growing up. Now that the weather is warm, I rememember how much we both love hot weather...people think we are crazy cause it doesn't matter to us how hot it gets...when I wak up and the weather is steamy, i instantly think of you. You are forever in my heart and my thoughts...I miss you. Love your sis, Debbie

Thinking of you!!!

love, your sis...Debbie

I miss you sooooo much!!!!

Your sister, Debbie

Hey Girl, I cant seem to stop thinking about you. but I guess thats because I am not suppose to. I really don't want to because that would be like you never existed...and you did. It's just that my heart get so heavy at times and I just want to scream in desire to have you back here with us...but whole and not sick anymore. I pray that you are whole now and happy where you are. I miss you so much and I will keep trying to move on and make sure your family and our family be ok as well...I love you! your sister, debbie

I just want to say that I truly miss you Vanessa! I mostly miss your warm smile especially when you would make the coffee for both you and Dianne and the warmth of the sun on our faces when you insisted that Dianne and I accompanied you on the powerwalks and there will never be anyone like you who insisted on eating salads which turned out to be the entire meal. . . when I reflect back on these special moments and think to myself that many times you gave without ceasing. The word friend is sincerely etched in my mind, not merely a coworker!

It's me again! Nessa I don't know why talking to you on here feels like I am really talking to you. I could actually talk to you anytime and anywhere, but I guess on here it feels better for me to write it all out...anyway Girl, we did the christmas thing like I promised you you. We had Christmas at your house with Telle and Anthony...OMG! it was beautiful!!!! Telle really went all out with the tree decorations, and the Angel at the top was YOU! I know it was, I felt like you were in there watching the whole thing so I know I'm not telling you something that you don't already know. Anthony seemed so glad to have everybody there to celebrate the memory of you... Girl I know you saw him break down when he was opening his gifts...we made sure he was ok though...I just think he was overwelmed with thoughts of you the gifts you have given to him over the years...and did you see the barn fire, now that was beautiful and quite emotional for us all, but again it gave us a chance to celebrate your memory and feel your beautiful spirit. Momma even talked about how much she really enjoyed the Christmas holiday at your home with all the kids being there...I think Telle and Anthony are both gonna be ok...I know you always wanted for them to be like father and daughter and from what I can see, they really are, they love each other so much and that was because of you. you helped to make them into the people they are today. Well! gotta go now, Just wanted to tell you that Christmas was a success but again I'm sure you know that...Love You Girl, your "sis" Debbie...

I send my sincere condolensces to the Warino and Quarterman family. Vanessa i know you will be missed by many. But the lord has chosen you and we all will see you one day again. To all the family be BLESSED.

Nessa, as this Chrismas holiday is upon us, my head seems to be flooded with memories of all the Christmas holidays we shared as children, and then as adults with our children. One of my most memorable christmas's was one year when we were about 7 & 8 years old, we were so anxious to find some christmas candy and fruit, cause mamma use to hide it from us so we wouldn't eat it all before christmas day...Daddy was sleep on the couch and we were crawling around on the floor looking under the couch's and everywhere, tryin not to wake him up... we found some nuts but couldn't open them...we tried everything to get them open without waking him...it was so funny to us...we laughed at the silliest things all the time...That year they surprised us with those tall walking dolls they came with a stuffed dog on a leash, and we each got baby grand toy piano...it was beautiful, had the little seat to it...we always got exactly the same things...that was funny...I'm gonna miss just be able to reminisce about our childhood with you...afterall, you would remember most everything I do...BaBa was the baby..., we didn't let her do too much! lol. I love you ALWAYS.... Your big Sis, Debbie

Nessa it was a blessing to have known you for over 40 years. you will be missed

I just want to say I will miss you in church sitting right behind me. I will miss you!

My condolences goes out to the family of Vanessa Quarterman. I did not know her, but I work with her daughter Shauntelle whom I came to know well. As I recall many days Shauntelle at work holding everything together, I just wanna say continue to stay strong, and keep the memories close.

Ms Vanessa, The first time I met you I realized that all the wonderful things I had heard about you for so long were true and you were even more. You are a beautiful lady with a kind, gentle soul. I am sorry that I did not know you longer but,... I am grateful for the opportunity to have known you at all. It is easy to see why Anthony loves you so much. A part of you will linger with all of us.

To My Auntie Vanessa Love is a big word and expreesion!well guess what when i say love i mean it so nassa I Love You. Auntie you are the world to me and i thank God for the time that he gave me with you . i remember the time that you would get on me in church when they asked me to do something and i didn't want to do it but you always told me "you gone do it" and i just want to thank you for that because that shows me that you care about me. people always thought i was your daughter because when they seen you they seen me right with you well in my mind i was saying if you only knew this is my mother and you is and always will be . I love you as well as many others. nassa i want to thank you for you pushing me to go to school and do something with my life well guess what i am. when God called you it was so hard for me to take but i thank god for letting me be with you when it was your time to go with the lord. nassa when you was in the bed and i would hold your hand it felt like a mothers love even though you couldnt see me. you are with the lord now and i know without a doubt he's taking good care of you. I love you and i will see you soon .


Love your niece Sadie

Van was HERE and now She is gone!
I didn't have a chance to say goodbye!
You were there and now you are not!
In a hour away place I got the dreaded call that was so unexpected, unwanted!

The drive that seemed to take a lifetime!
The tears running down my face, all of our faces!
The hugs. The tears. The I love yous and don't leave my side's!
The thoughts of how this could happen and why

When you loose someone
Your world seems to end.
Your heart lies in tatters.
And refuses to mend.

When you loose someone dear.
Your tears fall like rain.
You hide all your emotions.
Like heartache and pain.

When a life that you love.
Has come to an end.
You look for the reasons.
You seek help from a friend.

I Just want to remember the good times.
The love that you shared.
And I hope one day.
my heart will be repaired.

I MISS YOU VAN A WHOLE WIDE WORLD FULL..... Linda Fox (Cousin)

To the best aunt in the world i just want to say thanks for being apart of my life you are greatly missed by so many people and it won't be long before were all with you again.
You always told me that i needed to do the right thing when i was younger and you always talked to me and tried to teach me the right way of life ,and i just wan't to say thanks for being in my corner .
For the times you spent here on earth you touched alot of people and that was a beautiful thing.
O'yeah just stopped at the store and got me a pak of MENTOS, the FRESH MAKER , and evry time i eat one i know that you are laughing at me sayin oooowwww boy you silly LOL...
R.I.P TT nessa.

My Deepest Condolences to the Family and Loved Ones. Ms. Vanessa was like a Mom to me Many years ago while in Highschool with one of my good friends, Shauntelle. I remember her welcoming me into her home and allowing me to feel as a daughter as well. She'd let us use her car to hang out All the time. Even some times when We didn't deserve it. I have nothing but the fondest memories of her and I want to wish many Blessings and Great memories to the family and You Shauntelle. Love you girl.. (ps remember I'm always here maybe not in the physical but in my heart and mind)

To My Wife(Boo),
Our time we shared has been cut but I thank the lord for the time he gave us together. What I can remember most is; I always looked forward to coming home to you everyday. You being a True Women helped make me the Man I am and I thank you for that
I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU SOOOOO MUCH!!!

To My Aunt Nessa,
Not a day goes by that i don't think of you and its still so very hard to believe that you're gone. I am glad that you are no longer suffering but the selfish part of me wishes that you were still here with us. I will always remember the many good times we shared and your beautiful smile. Most of all, i will always remember how you were always there for me whenever i needed you. I love you and i always will!!!!

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

I know that All things work according to His Holy Will, but My mind is so full of memories of you Vanessa, I miss how when I called you I always said "hello Vanessa" and you always replied "hello Debra" it was our way of getting the formalities out of the way before we said "girl let me tell you"....or how when I called you when something was wrong, but I didn't want to tell you and you always knew...you'd sometimes hang up and then call right back and say "what's going on" I miss you so much...but so relieved that you are no longer in pain.

To the Quarterman Family, my deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences for the loss of your wonderful Vanessa. Though I never met her, it is evident that she bestowed her strength and courage to her loving and devoted husband Anthony, daughters and son during her time of illness. Anthony, I know you as a truly compassionate, caring and good man and I offer you my full support and friendship at this extremely difficult time. Please let me know how I may be of help in this period of personal sorrow while not forgetting to celebrate Vanessa's eternal life and everlasting love.

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

To my Auntie Nessa

I Loved you and WILL always love you!

Lo Lo!

To My Auntie Nessa!

From your Niece Lo Lo!
I love You!

To my Nessa!

From Your Niece Lo LO!!!!!!!!

Auntie,

I still can't believe that you are gone! Losing you makes me realize that everybody will not always be there when I am ready. This is the hardest lost that I have ever felt, you are my Aunt you were supposed to be here forever! I remember seeing you in 07 for Thanksgiving, I wish I would have told you then how much I loved you.

I am most sad for Telle, Anthony, Grandma and my mama. To you all I am most sorry for your lost, and I wish there was something that I could say or do to take the pain away. Please have comfort in the fact that your mother, wife, daughter and sister is in a much better place free of pain and suffering.

I love you Nasa and I will miss you forever, I promise I will keep those I love close to my heart.

Rest in Peace and peace at last, there will be no more pain and suffering. Remember that Vanessa is in a better place. We will cherish the memory of Vanessa until we see her again.

Hi Auntie Nessa,

I haven't really been able to wrap my head or heart around the fact that you are no longer here physically. I can still hear your voice, see your big, beautiful smile and feel the gentle touch of your small hands. Even writing this is very emotional for me and although I know you are at peace and are no longer suffering or enduring so much pain a big part of my heart wishes you were still here. I will NEVER forget you or the special way you touched my life. I will ALWAYS hold you close to my heart. I LOVE YOU SOOOOOOOO VERY MUCH!!!!!!!!!

Hello Vanessa I just want to let you know you will be greatly miss I personally will miss you, yeah this is light bulb your k-mart friend not to worry i'll bring plenty of mentos when I get there.

love always Maine,

To My Family...As the days turn into weeks and the weeks turn into months and the months into years...And we return to our daily life's routine...We will always feel the loss and the pain...but in time...we will learn how to live with the loss and process the pain and go on with our lives...NOT like before...No that will never be the same...but feel that our lives have been enriched to have known and LOVED Nessa...Who touched so many people...NEVER forgetting Nessa...But accepting the fact that GOD needed her more!...We know she is in a better place...No more suffering...No more pain!...Have peace knowing she is one of GOD's angels...May GOD bless Nessa and keep her in HIS care!...I love you...

A mothers love is irreplaceable but my family is there with me every step of the way on August of 2008 the most horrid and evil entity entered our lives. This evil's name is CANCER and it took us on the wildest ride we would ever endure but through it all you remained close to your faith and worried about everybody but yourself. The strength you showed has allowed me to embrace this next journey you have take not as a loss but as an exhale for you. It is now time for you to rest with no more pain, no more suffering and peace in knowing that I will hold you near and dear to my heart and continue to live as you would have wanted. I LOVE YOU SO VERRRRRRRRRY MUCH

to my aunt vanessa a very beautiful suceessful black devoted mother granny aunt sister cousin you very much so love by every one

To My family, I cannot believe we are to go on without Vanessa, but with the help and strength of the Lord we will make it through. My sister will be greatly missed by all who knew her...Nessa, no more pain, no more suffering, only sweet rest and peace to you at last! Love Debbie

I have never met Vanessa Quarterman but I work on the same unit with her wonderful daughter Shauntelle. Judging from how well she raised her daughter, I can say that she must have been a very nice woman. My prayers go to the family. I pray that my God will strenghten you through your time of mourning.
Amanda Ifezue

To Vanessa's Family - She was a very special lady that anyone was happy to know - and I thank God we worked together as not only co-workers but friends as well - God be with you and remember all the love she had for you continues in your hearts - Chris Tesmond-Orland Park

To Vanessa's Family,

Remember that earth has no sorrow that Heaven can not heal and know that you have a very special guardian angle who is with you always.

I worked with Vanessa in Medical Records at Tinley Park Mental Health Center, for about 20 years. We got along very well. She was funny, insightful and a "no nonsense" kind of woman. We had plenty of good times working together. I kept in touch with Vanessa sometimes thru the State's email system..just checking to see how the job was that she transferred to in Chicago. I only recently heard about her illness. I offer my sincere condolensces to Telly and Anthony on her passing. She will be missed I am sure.