In loving memory of

Spencer Waldeier
January 12, 1999 - February 8, 2010

Spencer Waldeier, 11, of Rockford, Illinois, died Monday,
February 8, 2010 at the Swedish - American Hospital at
Rockford. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:30
p.m. Friday at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, with
Rev. Scott Boone presiding. Burial will be in the Calvary
Cemetery. Visitation will be at the Foster Funeral and
Cremation Center from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday and
at the church after 10:00 a.m. Friday until the Mass. A
scripture service will be held Thursday at 7:00 p.m. at Foster's.
Spencer Owen Waldeier, son of Douglas and Carrie Smith
Waldeier, was born January 12, 1999 at Overland Park, Kansas.
He attended Nashold Elementary School at Rockford.
Spencer is survived by his parents; sister, Tonya; brother,
Trevor; grandparents, Michael and Linda Smith of Norwalk;
Madeline and Stanley Waldeier of Norwalk; great-grandfather,
Bill Smith of Eagle Grove; aunts, Jessica Smith of Des Moines;
Annettte McCarthy of Adel; uncle, Ed Waldeier of Marysville,
MO.
He was preceded in death by his great-grandmother, Clara
Smith.
He was a member of St. Rita Catholic Church at Rockford.
He enjoyed playing Poke`mon, turtles and his religion class.
Write a personal tribute or light a virtual candle for the
Waldeier family at www.fosterfuneralandcremation.com

Tributes

friend of tonya! Sarah wrote on Jul 15, 2010:

"we all u know u had a nice life spencer, youre missed by many family and friends.this isnt goodbyr foreve."

carrie is mom wrote on May 6, 2010:

"well spencer its almost been 3 mo already and you are going to get your blue head stone in. you will like it a lot. i love you and miss you every day. im starting to help at your school. i framed a pict you drew. trev did very good in bowling for you they get a trophy at school for everyone to see. i hope you are proud. i also hope you dont mind that i sleep in your bed sometimes. love your mom."

his fav mom wrote on Mar 16, 2010:

"spencer i miss you so much i can't sleeep. i get upset and don't know why, i miss your wild hair and you aruging w/trev. i miss you being center of attention. its so wierd w/o you here. i and tonya and trev all need you alot. people at pokemon miss you too they sent you cards you'll like them. your school doesnt know what to do w/o you either you should see all the card and notes from them. i really hope you know you were loved a lot more than you thought boy. youre still my fav youngest kid!!!"

Great Aunt Lynn wrote on Feb 28, 2010:

"Spencer I know we didn't get to know each other very well, because we lived so far away from you. I have read and heard so many wonderful things about you. You were a very special boy that brought love and joy to all. You will be missed, loved, and always in our hearts."

Great Uncle Jeff wrote on Feb 27, 2010:

"Hey little buddy,I wish I could have got to know you better, we just didn't get to spend much time together living so far apart. Sounds like you were pretty special...maybe God needed you with him to help entertain everyone in heaven. Everyoneone, your classmates, friends and family,say you cracked them up with your sense of humor. Take care of Great grandma and grandpa for me Spence. Love you little buddy. "

CARRIE MOM wrote on Feb 26, 2010:

"well spencer owen you must of talked grandma smith a lot so now you get more company w/ great grandpa also ill see you tomorrow again. I LOVE YOU!!"

Penny France-5th grade teacher at Nashold School wrote on Feb 22, 2010:

"My heart goes out to the entire family. The pain will diminish but the memories will always be with you. You are in my prayers. "

Terry and Geri McGonegle wrote on Feb 21, 2010:

"I can't even imagine the pain you feel at the loss of a child. I pray for all of you as you face each day without Spencer. May you find peace knowing he is with the Lord and someday we will all be reunited. With deepest sympathy, Terry and Geri"

carrie his mom wrote on Feb 20, 2010:

"spencer i miss you so much it hurts! i miss you being loud, fighting w/ trev and wanting to play pokemon. i want you back. ill be rigth next to you someday i promise save room in heaven and quit buggig trev w/ the lights! i think its funny!! "

Tonya's close friend, Emily Feehan and her mother wrote on Feb 20, 2010:

"Emily didn't know you for very long, but she chareished you just the same! Emily and Tonya are bestfriends and she loves Tonya and we are so, so very sorry about Spencer. We hope that the rest of you are well. Someday in the upcoming years it will be easier for you to deal with. We know it is hard to deal with but we also know it will get easier for you to go through. We will always be here to support you ~Tiffany and Emily Feehan"

Katie wrote on Feb 19, 2010:

"Spencer, find your way home. God bless you."

Jordan C. Henke/friend wrote on Feb 18, 2010:

"Spencer was a kind little ball of fun, and he was loved by his family, we will all miss him, god bless his soul."

Kim Hoiness, 2nd grade teacher wrote on Feb 18, 2010:

"Carrie and Doug, I very saddened to hear the news about Spencer. I remember him like yesterday sitting in my second grade classroom. I want you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. "

Mary Jane wrote on Feb 18, 2010:

"I remember Spencer as a sweet, shy boy with beautiful eyes and a loving family. God Bless you all."

Bonnie Speck RN - Nashold School Nurse wrote on Feb 18, 2010:

"There is no one like you. You are missed."

Melinda & Josh Henke/friends wrote on Feb 18, 2010:

"Dearest Carrie, Tonya, Trevor and Doug: Spence was an adorable child. We will miss him so much. We are here for you and you who are left on earth are in our prayers. God Bless you Spencer!"

Trish Peterson/ PE teacher wrote on Feb 18, 2010:

"I will always see you spinning on the gym floor Spencer. We miss you here at Nashold."

Rodrigo Diaz wrote on Feb 17, 2010:

"I'm sorry for your loss. All he gave to all of us was good. Spencer was a really good friend to all of us."

Ronaldo Gonzalez wrote on Feb 17, 2010:

"Spencer was a really good friend."

Adrian Medrano wrote on Feb 17, 2010:

"Spencer made us all laugh."

Cesar Flores wrote on Feb 17, 2010:

"Spencer was a really funny guy."

5th Grade Class of Thom Outman wrote on Feb 17, 2010:

"The Nashold Family will never be the same without his laugh ringing through the hallways."

Emily Feehan wrote on Feb 15, 2010:

"I'm sorry Tonya and Waldeier's. we'll miss you Spencer!"

CARMEN HORN wrote on Feb 15, 2010:

"MISS YOU SPENCER"

RON PANNEBAKR wrote on Feb 15, 2010:

"LOVE YOU SPENCER."

MARY PANNEBAKER wrote on Feb 15, 2010:

"MISS YOU DEARLY R.I.P ANGEL"

CARMEN HORN FRIEND wrote on Feb 15, 2010:

"WE LOVE YOU SPENCER WE NEVER WANTED YOU TO PASS AWAY ME AND MY FRIENDS ARE GOING TO PRAY FOR YOU WE LOVE YOU."

MARY PANNEBAKER FRIEND OF THE FAMILY. wrote on Feb 15, 2010:

"CARIE AND DOUG ARE THE BEST FRIENDS AND PARENTS I EVER MET. IT WAS ALWAYS ABOUT THE KIDS. SPENCER WAS A VERY SPECIAL AND KIND LITTLE BOY WHO LOVED HIS TURTLES.HE LOVED EVERYTHING ABOUT LIFE. R.I.P OUR LITTLE ANGEL YOU WILL BE MISSED FOREVER."

Grandma Lee wrote on Feb 14, 2010:

"My heart is breaking for the loss of Spencer.Our world will never be the same as we knew it.He was very special in too many ways to tell. He always would remember me when he would see an elephant, & want to get it for me,since he knew I liked them.Our families need many prayers to begin to try & attempt to cope minute to minute without Spencer.He truly has to be an angel in heaven. I miss him so!!!!"

Cousin to Madeline wrote on Feb 14, 2010:

"Doug, Carrie, Tonya & Trevor, Please know how saddened we are to hear the news of your terrible loss. May God bless all of you and give you strength. Please know we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers in the loss of your beautiful child. "And the mother gave, in tears and pain, The flowers she most did love; She knew she would find them all again In the fields of light above." Our deepest love and sympathy, Bob, Sandy, Robyn and Andrea Shane "

carrie mom wrote on Feb 13, 2010:

"i love you now and always you willbe greatly missed you are a great kid!"

Mike (PAPA) Smith wrote on Feb 13, 2010:

"I miss you so much and will really miss you calling me PAPA all the time. You were a sweet and loving boy and you will always be in my mind and heart."

Nathan and Julie Straley, friends wrote on Feb 13, 2010:

"Oh Carrie. I just found out about Spencer. All I can think of is his smile. How Spencer and Nathan would play at the pool and dance around. I am so sorry we lost touch. We were just talking about Spencer last night at dinner and Nathan got a HUGE smile just thinking of him. We are so so sorry for the loss of your dancing angel. If there is ANYTHING we can do, please don't hesitate to ask. "

the longhenry family wrote on Feb 13, 2010:

"In memory of Spencer,our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. "

Gloria & Gust, Robin's Nest wrote on Feb 13, 2010:

"We have so many memories of Spencer. He loved being with his friends, (and making new friends) spending so many afternoons playing Pokemon with us. He had that special laugh and his friends loved being around him. He will be missed and remembered. We are so sorry for your loss and our prayers are with you all. "

sister wrote on Feb 13, 2010:

"I will always love you Spencer! I enjoyed the times that me and Trevor got to know you."

Trevor wrote on Feb 13, 2010:

"I LOVE YOU SPENCER!!!!!"

Aunt Jesse, Uncle Cameron & Cousin Tanner wrote on Feb 13, 2010:

"We love you so much Spencer, My little BOOBER. words can not express how much we will miss your laughter, comments, and spirit. You were Tanner favorite person, and will always be with us!"

Aunt Jesse, Uncle Cameron, Cousin Tanner wrote on Feb 13, 2010:

"We love you Baby!, you were the best godson I could have ever asked for. You will forever more be making us laugh, smile and leave us wanteing more of that wonderful personality. so many loved you, and you touched everyone you ever met! you know you are with us, and will always be. love you BOOBER!, "

CARRIE HIS MOM wrote on Feb 12, 2010:

" MY SON HAD A WONDERFUL LIFE!! HE LOVED HIS VUDEO GAMES, POKEMON CARDS, SCHOOL, AND MAKING PEOPLE LAUGH.HE NEVER THOUGHT HE WAS LUIKED MUCH, BUT HE KNOWS BETTER NOW ALL THOSE WONDERFUL STUDENTS AT NASHOLD MADE LETTERS FOR HIM. THOSE WERE THE BEST. IM GLAD HE MADE EVERYONE LAUGH SO MUCH AND THAT HE TOUCHED SO MANY PEOPLE IN DIFFRENT WAYS!"

Kimberly Cason, My son Carmen was Spencer's classm wrote on Feb 12, 2010:

"My son Carmen attended school with Spencer at Nashold. He was saddened to learn of his passing. Carmen shared with me that Spencer was a fun and kind kid to be around, and how he loved turtles so much. I just wanted to say i'm sorry for your loss, and my thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. If there is anything my family can help with, please feel free to email me. Once again, my thoughts and prayers are with Spencer and his family. Sicerely, Kimberly & Carmen Cason, Rockford, IL"

Jason and Shelly Hudson wrote on Feb 12, 2010:

"To the Waldeier family...Jason and I are sending many prayers up for you. May God give you strength and peace. "

allison harrison-pat worked with doug wrote on Feb 12, 2010:

"Carrie was so proud of her children when we were together at the terracon party in Milwaukee. I pray God's peace on your hearts-"

Lauren Zoldos wrote on Feb 11, 2010:

"Doug & Carrie, I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. Spencer and your family are in my thoughts and prayers."

Jensen & Alice wrote on Feb 11, 2010:

"Doug & Carrie, Our deepest condolences. Our prayers for your family."

Amy Onstot wrote on Feb 11, 2010:

"Spencer, I love you and will thinking of you always Keep smiling!!"

Mike Spurlock wrote on Feb 11, 2010:

"Doug & Carrie I'm sorry to hear this horrible news. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Spencer will be missed dearly."

Jamie Clausen and Family (Jamie is Spencer's Godfa wrote on Feb 11, 2010:

"He was a sweet little boy who will be missed. Carrie would send us pictures of the children to see how much they had grown. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family now. May Gods love and strength be with all of them now."

Angie Senecaut Pauscher wrote on Feb 11, 2010:

"Doug, Carrie, and family, our thoghts and prayers are with you. I am so sorry for your terrible loss."

Joe Letizia-Works with Stan wrote on Feb 11, 2010:

"Your family is in our family's hearts during this time of sympathy."

Karen, Leah & Seth Anderson (Cousins) wrote on Feb 11, 2010:

"Doug, Carrie, Tonya & Trevor, & the entire Waldeier and Smith families, Our love, sympathies and prayers are with you. Spencer is with the Lord (1 Cor 2:9). Much love,"

Mark Weyrauch -Work with Stan wrote on Feb 11, 2010:

"Our Prayers are with all of the family in this time of great tragedy. There is no greater loss than that of a child. We will keep all of the family in our prayers"

Mary Andros wrote on Feb 10, 2010:

"Spencer's light will forever live in your hearts. I pray you will feel God's presence and comfort carrying you through this difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers. "

Bruce & Kathy Cassidy wrote on Feb 10, 2010:

"Death leaves a heartache difficult to heal; Love leaves sweet memories no one can steal. We were so saddened to hear of your loss, and send our sincere sympathies. May precious memories of Spencer, comfort you. You are held in gentle thoughts and prayers. Much love Bruce and Kathy Cassidy (Madeline's 1st cousin)"

Kristin Smith wrote on Feb 10, 2010:

"For Spencer a beautiful little boy taken too soon. Will miss you Spence!!!"

Jean Spurlock wrote on Feb 9, 2010:

"This candle represents the spirit of a wonderful child that will burn forever in the hearts of those who love him. "

Ann (Mathes) Bibby wrote on Feb 9, 2010:

"I remember Doug calling Will to let him know that Spencer had been born. I know that Will would be there with you if he could. I am so sorry for your loss."