"I am sorry to read about the passing of your love one. I send my sincere condolences to the family and friends. When unforeseen occurrences befall us, and the enemy death strikes our grief can be great It is at times like this that we need comfort and support whether we are acquainted or not. I have found the Bible to be very comforting in this regard. At Revelation 21: 3, 4, our Heavenly Father has promised, in the near future that ??death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.? Yes, in the near future, our Heavenly Father has also promised that there will be a resurrection: ??and I have hope toward God, which hope these [men] themselves also entertain, that there is going to be a resurrection of both the righteous and the unrighteous..." What a grand reunion that will be! You and I have the prospects of seeing our love ones again under the best condition possible, a beautiful Paradise earth; God??s original purpose for mankind. All of God's promises will come true, for it is impossible for Our Heavenly Father Jehovah to lie. Please look up the cited scriptures in your personal copy of the Bible. Once again, you have my sincere condolences -John 5:28 & 29, Psalms 37:29, Luke 23:43, Hebrews 6:18. For additional information concerning this subject visit www.watchtower.org"
In loving memory of
Brooke Marie Kessler
December 24, 1980 - December 10, 2006
Lewiston,
Brooke Marie Kessler, 25, of Lewiston died Sunday December 10th at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester due to injuries she sustained in a motor vehicle accident.
Brooke was born December 24, 1980 in Winona to Thomas and Penny (Schossow) Kessler. She was a 1999 graduate of Lewiston-Altura High School. For the past 10 years Brooke has been employed at Herff Jones of Lewiston. She was also employed at L-A Lanes in Lewiston.
Brooke loved the Green Bay Packers and the Minnesota Twins. She was an awesome bowler and loved to golf. Brooke loved to spend time with her niece, nephew and Godson, Damien Stangler-Mauskemo. She also loved to hang out and party with all of her friends and family. Brooke was a great daughter, a terrific sister and an amazing aunt and loving godmother.
She will be sadly missed by her parents, Thomas and Penny Kessler of Lewiston; her three sisters, Kelly Kessler, Mindy Kessler and Brady Kessler all of Lewiston; her niece, Mya Kessler and her nephew, Colby Kessler, both of Lewiston; paternal grandmother Ione Kessler of Lewiston and maternal grandparents, Allyn and Shirley Schossow of Lewiston. She will also be missed by her many aunts, uncles, cousins and her many, many friends. She is preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Edward Kessler, her uncle Dennis Schossow and her nephew Logan Kessler.
Funeral Services will be 11AM Friday at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church in Lewiston with the Revs. David A. Fischer and Michael A. Lindemann officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 PM Thursday at Hoff Funeral Home's- Lewiston Chapel. They may also call one hour before services at the church on Friday.
Pallbearers will be Justin Baer, Hunter Jonsgaard, Chris Klug, Chad Tweten, James "Schmitty" Smith and Ron Connaughty, Jr.
Please share a memory at Brooke's on-line guestbook at www.hofffuneral.com.
She is now in heaven with her Savior, and is holding her baby nephew, Logan.
Tributes
"Dear Tom & Penny, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your daughter Brooke. My daughter, Marisa, was Brooke's classmate and friend. My thoughts and prayers are with you and again - I am so sorry for your loss. "
"Dear Tom, My heart goes out to you and your family and I would like to share with you a peom that is very comforting for me and hope it can be for you all as well: Those we love are never really lost to us-- we feel them in so many special ways-- through friends they always cared about and dreams they left behind, in beauty that they added to our days... in words of wisdom we still carry with us and memories that never will be gone... Those we love are never really lost to us-- for everywhere their special love lives on. ~ Amanda Bradley ~ Respectfully, Carla Kaplan-Gomez "
"Brooke was such a great friend to everyone who knew her. Always had a smile on her face and a contagious laugh. I will always remember the great times we had together."
"Ah Brookus Marius, my best friend, my partner in crime, my nemesis on the football field. Luckily, not much left unsaid, just much left undone. My most heartfelt synpathy to her family, and all of our friends. She was one of the truly greatest and funniest people I've ever known and I'm so lucky to have shared in her life. So as they say..a good friend will bail you out of jail, a best friend will be sitting next to you saying "That was a hell of a good time" that's us baby, 2 of America's most wanted... All my love."
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"Sharing your loss and praying that God will guide you through this sad time. With deep sympathy. John"
"My heart goes out to Brooke's family. I have been friends with Brooke for a long time and I can honestly say we have never had a dull moment, no matter where we were or what we were doing we always had fun...and it was because of her. Brookus, you will always be in my heart and in my thoughts, love you!!!"
"To all family and friends of Brooke, We are so sorry for your loss. We pray that God will be with you through this sad time and always. Doug and Kim and family"
"I am sorry to hear. She will be in our prayers. "
"I have only known Brooke for about 5 years, but the imprint she made on my life and the life of my family will never fade. Brookus, We love you! Everytime I look out my window and see the golf course I will always remember our time together. You had such a awesome personality, great sense of humor, and were going to be one Hell of a golfer!You will never be forgotten. Love, your Mags."
"I remember times spent together when Brooke and I were younger. She always had a zest for life and a positive outlook on everything. Her smile could light up even your gloomest day.My thoughts and prayers go out to all of the Kessler family and to her many friends.She now is our angel."
"My heart goes out to the Kessler Family. I have gotten to be great friends with Brooke while working with her at L-A Lanes this past year. One of my many fondest memories include watching the MN Twins (Go Morneau and Mauer!) countless times at the bowling alley. Brooke, I am still going to Twins Fest as we had planned and getting you Morneau's autograph. I love you and miss you and you will always be in my heart every day."
"Although I didn't know Brooke all that long, she seemed to have this way with people, that could only make them smile when they were around her.My paryaers go out to the entire Kessler family. "
"Tom and Penny, My heart aches for your loss...as a Mother and a Grandmother I can only try to imagine your grief. Tom you can be very proud of your Brooke...she was so proud of you and your family...Let it be known she is truly in a better place, it is just hard to let our loved ones go. God's Love to you all... Kathy Berry"
"My heart goes out to all of Brooke's family. Tom & Penny: I love you guys for everything you did for Lilly and me. You guys are wonderful people. Brooke was a wonderful friend to me and always, always made me smile. That's how I see her in my mind now: smiling! Please, please know I am here for you! Prayers and God's Blessings to all of you! Love you Brookey!!"
" I just wanted to send my sincere condolences to Tom and Penny. I never meet Brooke but I spoke to her several times on the phone. She was always very pleasant and wonderful to deal with. She will be truly missed. Bill Bill DiGuglielmo Eastern Regional Sales Manager Herff Jones Photography 1-800-334-1531 ex2105 wadiguglielmo@herffjones.com"
"Brooke whenever I told people about you I always said she is a blast and can make anyone laugh. I knew if you were there it would be fun. We are going to miss you so much. I feel so fortunate to have spent saturday night in your company laughing and reliving our good old days. I will cherish that night forever. Brielle loved you as all children loved you. You had that way with them. We will think of you with us as we cheer on the Packers and hold strong against all of the Viking fans. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. We love you!"
"I wanted to say that all of us here in MI will always remember Brooke for her great personality, charisma, and helpfullness. She was a pleasure to talk to and know as a person that got the job done well while maintaining a sense of humor and friendliness that makes the job not always seem like a job. We would like all in her family to know our thoughts and prayers are with them and to take care. Sincerely, Jon Risser and Michigan Staff"
"To Brooke's family I am truly sorry for your loss and my prayers are with you all, I got to know Brooke through my niece Kristi, and also got the pleasure of bowling with on a couples team, along with Schmitty and Chad, we always had a good time. As everyone esle has said; she always had a smile on her face and always went out of her to just say hi and give you hug. I will miss her smile when I walk into the bowling ally."
"My Heart Goes Out To The Whole Kessler Family!! Brooke Was Such A Wonderful Bowler, And A Great Person To Know!! Everytime I Seen Her She Always Had A Smile On Her Face!! Thursday Night Bowling Will Not Be The Same Without Her!! We'll Miss You Brooke!!!"
"We are so sorry for your loss. Pat and Dennis"
"We are sorry for your loss and hope Brooke is a better place smiling, like she always was. Take care."
"Brooke, always so friendly and outgoing, will always be remembered. Its hard to understand why, but she left a great impression on all of us. Be strong she may not be here physically but she will always be in our heart and memory, forever! Rest in peace, sunshine!"
"There is no words that could be said about this tragic event. I know Brooke is not only one of the best bartenders, but she was even more an outstanding friend. We love you so much, that words can not say. I feel like I have not only lost an employee but I lost such a great friend. You will never be forgotten-Never. We will always miss you, and we will always love you. All of us at L.A. Lanes will always keep you in our thoughts, prayers, and everyday activities! Brooke, We all here need something from you: I know right now you and logan are watching all of us, please keep us all safe! We love you Brooke!!!!!!!!!"
"Brooke had an uplifting, humerous attitude that will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with the Kessler Family."
"My heart goes out to every single one, Brooke's family, friends, co-workers, acquaintances. Brooke was an awesome person who always had a smile on her face. I will miss laughing and hanging out with her. She will sadly be missed by all who were fortunate enough to know her."
"My thoughts and prayers go out to the Kessler Family. Brooke was such a wonderful person and touched the lives of so many people-I will truely miss her beautiful smile. I will miss you Brooke-you will always have a place in my heart."
"My heart goes out to the entire Kessler family. Brooke was a great bowler and expressed her enthusiam for bowling on the lanes. She will be missed."
"My thoughts and prayers go out to the whole family... Brooke was a great friend to many and will be greatly missed for her upbeat personality and smile. She is looking down on us and watching over all of us."
"I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers to the Kessler Family. May your pain and sorrow of the lose of Brooke soon be replaced with peace and joy with the knowledge that Brooke is now with her Heavenly Father and so very happy. Patty Marin"
"Trailer Park Girls Forever!!! :) There's nothing better than selling friendship bracelets on the side of the road and doing cheers in the back yard!!!"
"Words can't describe how much Brooke will be missed. She was loved by so many people. I'm so glad I got the opportunity to get to know her-she was always so much fun to be around. She always seemed to make people smile. my thoughts go out to the whole kessler family. i'll always be thinking about her."
"My heart breaks for the loss of Brooke. Life just does not seem fair. She was always so friendly and sweet. Your family has been through a lot together. Hang in there and fall on all those around you that love you and loved Brooke."
"Even though I have known Brooke for a long time its only been the last few years that we have grown close. She was an awesome person. My most recent favorite memory of her was at our women's golf outing this past summer - we had a blast! She always made a fun time even more fun! I am so sorry to Brooke's family and other friends for this horrible tragedy. Brooke will forever be in my heart and my memories! Brooke - I love ya and will miss you dearly!!!"
"Our deepest sympathy is extended to the Kessler family. Brooke was such a beautiful woman. We both had the pleasure of knowing her while she was in school. We can only imagine the sorrow that you are experiencing.....you are all in our thoughts and prayers!"
"My thoughts and prayers go out to Brooke's family and friends. Every time I saw Brooke at work (herff jones) she always had a smile on her face. She really loved and enjoyed life and will be sadly missed. God Bless."
"MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH BROOKE'S FAMILY AND EVERYONE CLOSE TO HER. SHE WAS A TERRIFIC PERSON AND IM VERY FORTUNATE TO BEEN ABLE TO KNOW HER. SHE IS IN GOOD HANDS AND WILL BE FOREVER MISSED. GOD BLESS."
"The world has lost a sweetheart! My thoughts and prayers to Brooke's family."
"Our thoughts and prayers are with Brooke's family and all of her friends. She was a wonderful person and will be forever missed by those whose lives she touched."
"I am so sorry for your loss. I have fond memories of all the Kessler girls. Brooke was a neat young lady, and she will be missed. God Bless."