May she always smile down on us. / Rob Freund (Friend) First off, I would like to say that my prayers are out to all the family, friends and anyone that ever knew Rosie and I am sorry for the loss. Just knowing she is left us saddens me. I will agree with everyone else, Rosie’s smile is/was so bright and beautiful. Her smile will be one of the many memories of her that I will never forget. I know due to our lives going in different directions we did not get to see each other that much but when I saw her there was nothing that could stop me from getting a smile that went from ear to ear!!! I know I will never forget her!!! Yes she was loud, yes she was impulsive oh and yes she was great… wouldn’t change a thing about her or a memory I have with her, the only thing I would change is the amount of memories, I wish I could say I had so many more. Though I am fortunate to have the ones, I have. Rosie you are forever missed and every time, I am around McHenry I think about you. Every time I stop and the corner of Bull Valley Rd. and Ridge Rd., I think of how funny/sad I was when my car shut off and the bull valley cop was right behind to help. I hope you are happy and that forever smiling…
Rosie Lowe will never be forgotten!! / Dana Curran (friend of the family ) Lowe Family, I'm so sorry for your loss. I can't imagine that there is any greater loss in life. Especially when your losing someone as beautiful a person as Rosie! I just want to let you know that I think about Rosie and the family all the time, and there is no possible way Rosie will ever be forgotten. How could you forget the 3 Lowe sisters, they always made some kind of impact wherever they went! Lots of good memories! Love always, Dana
Thank you Dana! And your continued cards and calls have really held us up. You are such a good friend.
There were many who didn't know what to do or say. So they did and said nothing. To this day, refuse to acknowledge that we have had this tragedy in our lives. Friends, or so I thought..... The neighbors on my street, of 14 years, all know what happened. They spread the news across town and even across state lines. But not one has offered any type of condolence whatsoever. 14 years, same street, our kids went to school together. They were guests in my home. But they busy themselves when they see us drive down the street. Maybe they think we are lepers. Maybe they think we're contagious.
You all know who you are.
Bitter? Oh yeah. Along with all the rest of the emotions.
And then there were those who didn't know what to do or say. So they did what they could. Made some attempt to do something. Anything. Let Hallmark do the talking and sent a card. Even from Kansas! Called or emailed. Sent flowers. And best of all? Just hugged us.
Tightly.
After all, what can you really say to make it better? These are the people who have allowed us to make it this far. Lifesavers.
And you too, know who you are. Thank God for you.
In all fairness, I have to say that I was once part of group one. I never knew what it was like to lose anyone and did not realize the impact that grief can have on our lives. I didn't know. And I am sorry for not being there for you. Now I know that sitting back and saying to myself, "oh, that poor family", brings no comfort to those who grieve.
A lesson learned, for me, the hard way.
A Faded Rose / Carmen Schleehauf (Friend to parents ) A Faded Rose by Rosebud
A sunny summer morning, A steamy August night, Began with love and hopefulness; And ended with shock and fright. As we awoke and we found out About the day before, The shock set in; the grief began And we felt it more and more - The anger at those who caused this, And at those who didn't care. Still felt by some, it hasn't stopped Because this isn't fair. How different would our world be Had this event not occurred. The shock we never would have felt, The crying never heard. If this rose hadn't faded, If this rose hadn't died, Would we still all be happy, And would we not have cried? Or had she lived, would things be worse - Not for us, but for her? Her death horrific, yet merciful, A blessing for the girl. We haven't quite figured it out, But one day we will know. Without a doubt we'll all find out And in our knowledge, grow.
Respectfully,
Carmen & Lisa
This is your mother speaking!!!! / Laurri (Loving Mom )
I love you Roose!
I miss you Rosie! / Laurri (Loving Mom )
I miss you Rosie!
PLEASE JUST LET ME CRY *author not known / Laurri Lowe (Loving Mother )
PLEASE JUST LET ME CRY
Please don't ask me if I am over it yet. I'll never be over it.
Please, don't tell me she is in a better place. She isn't here with me.
Please don't say, at least she isn't suffering. I haven't come to terms with why she had to suffer at all.
Please, don't tell me you know how I feel, unless you have lost a child.
Please, don't ask me if I feel better. Bereavement isn't a condition that clears up.
Please, don't tell me at least you had her for so long. What year would you choose for your child to die?
Please, don't tell me God never gives us more than we can bear.
Please, just tell me you are sorry. Please, just say you'll remember my daughter. Please, mention her name. Please, just let me cry
Rosie's Obituary / Rosie's Obituary Rosanne R. Lowe
[published on Fri, Jun 16, 2006]
Born: April 20, 1984; in Hoffman Estates
Died: June 14, 2006; in McHenry
She was a 2002 McHenry West High School graduate
McHENRY Rosanne R. Lowe, 22, of McHenry, died Wednesday, June 14, 2006, at Northern Illinois Medical Center.
She was born April 20, 1984, in Hoffman Estates, to David E. and Laurri J. (Feis) Lowe. She was a 2002 McHenry West High School graduate and attended McHenry County College. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, as well as playing with her cat.
Survivors include her parents, of McHenry; two sisters, Sara Lowe of McHenry and Megan (Terry) Lowe-Adamson of McHenry; her maternal grandparents, Mathew and Peggy Feis of Madison, Wis.; and two nephews, Jeffrey and Jacob Adamson.
She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Herschel and Lola Elizabeth Lowe.
The visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 17, at Colonial Funeral Home, 591 Ridgeview Drive, McHenry. The funeral will follow at 6 p.m. at the funeral home.
Interment will be private.
Rosies Name / Laurri (Mom)
~ Author Unknown
The mention of my child's name May bring tears to my eyes, But it never fails to bring Music to my ears.
Let me hear the beautiful music of her name. It soothes my broken heart And sings to my soul.
Please never be afraid to mention Rosie's name. I want to know that you will never forget her!
Condolences/ Alexandra Valladares (old friend/neighbor ) I grew up in the neighborhood, played with Sara, Megan, Rosie, Chrissy (my sister) and Dominique and Tina. Our little gang. Rosie was always so sweet, so smart. She will be missed. Please pass on condolences to the whole family.
Hi Alex, of course we remember you! I have many pictures of you, Chrissy and Rosie way back when. Who would have thought that this would be her future?
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY / Beth Dickerson (JIMMY'S MOM )
As the brother, brother in law and uncle, my heart goes out to each one of you. These un-chartered waters are tough to deal with. You all know we were never the close knit family we should have been over the years but, there’s nothing we can do to change that. Just like we could never change Rosie from being Rosie.
I, just like the rest of you have learned a huge lesson from this tragedy. Even though Rosie has passed on, she’s still in the forefront of our memories. Now with Dad and Grandpa gone, I have come to realize that I now have to be the big brother and a better uncle and just a plain old better guy. I will do my best to achieve the things that were not so important in the past because I realize they are now. I’ve gotten closer to Laurri and Dave and intend to attempt changes that will keep us all closer like all families should be.
I’ve read everything here and fully agree with all the things said about Rosie. Even though she’s not here---her lessons and memories are.
Yes, why does it take a tragedy to learn what we already know? We did waste a lot of years, just doing our own thing. But one thing has been proven. You and Kathy were there for me, like no one else could have been. And still are. I Love you!!
Title/Author not known / Rob M.
A butterfly flies beside us like a sunbeam, And for a brief moment it's glory and beauty belongs to our world. But then it flies on again, and though we wish it could have stayed, we feel so lucky to have seen it.
How beautiful! Thank you for sharing this with me!
Thinking of you. / Felicia &. Mom S. (Friend of the Family ) I'm at a loss as to what exactly to put in my note to you. My thoughts of Rosie is that she gave off a good energy with a compassionate, fun loving and comforting way in how she made me feel when I spoke with her. All of your kids are that way Laurri, and thats something sure to be proud of. My mom and I both think that you did such a great job with this website, it is truly a beautiful memorabilia of everything she is made of. My mom says that your daughter will always be beautiful and always be watching over you.
Love you, Felicia and Mom
Thank you so much Felicia. And Mom. You know I can't help but feel that I missed something somewhere with Rosie. Part of the survivors guilt I suppose. She sure was a bright spot in my world. And so desperately missed.....
Laurri
Rosie deserved better / Kay Drake (good friend of megan's )
I cannot imagine how devasted you and your family feel Laurie. This site you created for Rosie is both beautiful and sad. I will not try to tell you things will get better because I don't know that they will- I do not know how you feel, and God permitting, I will never have to know. All I do know is that I have told my sister I love her everyday, no matter what, since Rosie's passing. I remember Rosie as I think of my sister, they are very much alike in several ways. Please take solice in knowing that one day, someday, you will wake up from this nightmare. - Kay, Brenda, Rachel and Al Drake
Hi Kay, thank you for your kind and compassionate words.
I can only hope that Rosie's passing will inspire others, as it has you, to know and show how much we really mean to each other.
We too, do not let a day go by now that we don't say I love you to each other. Say hi to your Mom and Dad and please ask your Mom if I can post the poem she wrote.
Thank you again. Laurri
A Poem for Rosie
I grieve..... with those that you love. I stand beside..... those who are left behind and that brilliant star reminds me had I known you..... I would have loved you too.
I try to absorb their loss to ease their burden. Overwhelmed by sadness, I look away, I begin to say.....
This is happening to them, not me, but I just can't see for all the tears I drop. They quietly get in my way, then I return to you and all the love I feel.
Brenda Drake June 2006
Thank you Brenda!
You will always be remembered / Beth Klier (Friend) Although I didn't know her very well, I will always remember her smile, laughter, and humor. Rosie always had some joke, wisecrack, or smart a!# remark and for that I will forever be greatful.
Yes, Beth, that was Rosie. Thank you!
That Smile.... / Jeremey Bates (friend) I saw her that last night....and was out with Meghan... I keep in mind her smile. Whenever i would see her, no matter where...work, out, wherever she was, she would always throw on the biggest smile that truely made you feel she was genuinely happy to see you... and it always made me feel real good. i was lucky enough too see it one more time momentarily that night and I'll always keep that thought close by. I miss rosie... as many do and will look through all my old pictures seeing if i can turn some good ones up..
Thank you Jeremy, if only we'd known the night before.... Laurri
Condolences to the Family / Arion Williams (Friend)
To the Lowe Family,
I first want to start off by saying that I am sorry about your loss. I knew of Rosie from going to school with Sara at Schaumburg Christian, but did not really get to know her until this year when we reconnected in June. The news of her suicide is a shock since she showed no signs of depression or anything when we hung out. From the little time that I got a chance to meet her, I could tell that she was a great person who was a joy to be around. I know that she will truly be missed. In closing, I will keep your family in my prayers.
Sincerely,
Arion Williams
Hi Arion, I remember you! That does go back a few years! Thank you so much for your kind words.
Rosie's death was a shock to everyone. Even her, I think. I know she didn't mean to be successful. While I will never put blame on anyone, things just weren't going her way and she was just too impulsive. And there was no second chance for her...... A tragic and unnecessary loss for all of us. Words cannot describe...
Thank you again Arion. Laurri
Author not known / Mom
We thought of you with love today But that is nothing new. We thought about you yesterday, And days before that, too. We think of you in silence, We often speak your name, Now all we have are memories, And your picture in a frame. Your memory is our keepsake, With which we'll never part. God has you in His keeping, We have you in our hearts.
For the family of Rosie / Irena Hill (UK) (nanny to angel Kayleigh Erceg )
A Message to my Daughter
We walked together, you and I A Mother and her Daughter We had Hopes and Dreams for tomorrow..... But tomorrow didn't come.
We walked together you and I We talked, we laughed we loved. We shared so many happy times, And for that I thank the Lord above.
We walked together, you and I But only for a short time. For all too soon it ended Leaving pieces of a broken heart behind
And even though I miss you More than words could ever say. I thank God that I got to walk with you Every precious moment of every day....
http://kayleigh-erceg.memory-of.com
I am so sorry for your loss I hope the wonderful memories you have of Rosie will help you in the dark days ahead Hugs Irena Hill xx
This is beautiful, thank you! Did you write it? Laurri
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