When we look back over time, there are those seemingly insignificant events that change the course of our lives forever. One of those days for me, was the first day of 6th grade, the fall of 1981. I walked into Mr. Remfrey's spelling class and sat in the back corner. A girl named Jolene sat next to me. I was shy. Jolene was not.
Over the next three decades, we shared laughter, endured stormy fights, pulled each other out of bad decisions. We shared a love of Garfield the Cat, she taught me the proper use of Aquanet, took me to my first party (and probably dragged me home), I stood up in her weddings, and we grieved the loss of both our fathers to colon cancer.
Jolene was one-of-a-kind. She will be sorely missed. Jolene was a believer and she is at peace now in the loving arms of God.
I also remember how sweet Jolene was that 1st year in 6th grade and throughout our school careers. I always loved her big hair and shared her Aquanet many times. I didn't keep in touch with Jolene after high school, but what you wrote Kay was so beautiful. Sounds like you guys had a wonderful friendship. You don't always come across friends like her and I'm so sorry for your loss.
My condolences to you and Jolene's family during this time of sadness.
She is in God's hands now and he will take care of her.
I met Jolene at Willow Creek Elementary. Jolene, Ed Schmitt and I were in a different reading & math group, so we were forced to be together...not that it was a bad thing. Later, I can't say that we were friends who would chat on the phone, yet we were not enemies.
As we grew older, she developed a dry, witty personality, and made some of the funniest faces in response to teacher comments. Definately someone who did her own thing, and didn't care what was mainstream....other than the Aquanet!
When things like this happen, I'm reminded of how I am not immortal, and need to take better care of myself...and do stupid stuff to keep laughing.
I can't believe she is gone she was a great person and loved us all just for being us! I can't say I ever heard her say a bad thing about anyone. I loved making her laugh, she had the greatest laugh! I never kept in touch with her after high school, but i'm sure she had a great life and made everyone feel special! She always made me feel special! And I will miss her being on this earth, and knowing she was doing what god had planned for her! But I'm sure he will make her feel special up there and she will never feel hurt or pain again! I loved you Jolene, and I wish I did keep in touch, and I am truly saddened to hear she left us. I'll remeber the good old days we had! Be at peace:(
I'm shocked and saddened every time we lose a classmate. Jolene was a sweet girl in high school, and I am sure she continued to make a difference in the lives she touched throughout her 40 years with us. I wish her family and friends love and light as they mourn this tragic loss in their lives.
I had played soccar with Jolene in Middle School and much to my delight, we ended up in HORSE CAMP together with Julie---- forgot her last name--- and had the best friggin time. We went on a spooky walk in the woods, and I had brought my trusty plastic knife from dinner that night- just in case we had to kill the haunted camp counselor... Also my brother Jeff, Cousin Jenny were also there. It was such a happy time. I remember Jolene having some depression in middle school, but didn't even realize at the time- because we didn't really have a "name" for anything really- I mean I was voted "Most Hyper" for God's sake! lol Do 'ya think I MIGHT have been ADHD? Times and technology have changed. I am so thankful to read that Jolene was a believer in God. He knows our heart, and he is merciful.
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Teri Papenthien (Monday)
Truly beautiful...inside and out. We'll all miss you dearly..
Doreen Olson (Mishler)
In this picture, I have to say she had the best 80's hair. She was a sweet person and we'll all miss her.
Kay Neuburg (Bauer)
When we look back over time, there are those seemingly insignificant events that change the course of our lives forever. One of those days for me, was the first day of 6th grade, the fall of 1981. I walked into Mr. Remfrey's spelling class and sat in the back corner. A girl named Jolene sat next to me. I was shy. Jolene was not.
Over the next three decades, we shared laughter, endured stormy fights, pulled each other out of bad decisions. We shared a love of Garfield the Cat, she taught me the proper use of Aquanet, took me to my first party (and probably dragged me home), I stood up in her weddings, and we grieved the loss of both our fathers to colon cancer.
Jolene was one-of-a-kind. She will be sorely missed. Jolene was a believer and she is at peace now in the loving arms of God.
Tracey Riepel (Bland)
I also remember how sweet Jolene was that 1st year in 6th grade and throughout our school careers. I always loved her big hair and shared her Aquanet many times. I didn't keep in touch with Jolene after high school, but what you wrote Kay was so beautiful. Sounds like you guys had a wonderful friendship. You don't always come across friends like her and I'm so sorry for your loss.
My condolences to you and Jolene's family during this time of sadness.
She is in God's hands now and he will take care of her.
Ann Monkoski (Rabach)
I met Jolene at Willow Creek Elementary. Jolene, Ed Schmitt and I were in a different reading & math group, so we were forced to be together...not that it was a bad thing. Later, I can't say that we were friends who would chat on the phone, yet we were not enemies.
As we grew older, she developed a dry, witty personality, and made some of the funniest faces in response to teacher comments. Definately someone who did her own thing, and didn't care what was mainstream....other than the Aquanet!
When things like this happen, I'm reminded of how I am not immortal, and need to take better care of myself...and do stupid stuff to keep laughing.
God Bless
Nicole Stimac (Pflughoeft)
I can't believe she is gone she was a great person and loved us all just for being us! I can't say I ever heard her say a bad thing about anyone. I loved making her laugh, she had the greatest laugh! I never kept in touch with her after high school, but i'm sure she had a great life and made everyone feel special! She always made me feel special! And I will miss her being on this earth, and knowing she was doing what god had planned for her! But I'm sure he will make her feel special up there and she will never feel hurt or pain again! I loved you Jolene, and I wish I did keep in touch, and I am truly saddened to hear she left us. I'll remeber the good old days we had! Be at peace:(
Jeanne Kasza
I'm shocked and saddened every time we lose a classmate. Jolene was a sweet girl in high school, and I am sure she continued to make a difference in the lives she touched throughout her 40 years with us. I wish her family and friends love and light as they mourn this tragic loss in their lives.
Deborah Kasper
I had played soccar with Jolene in Middle School and much to my delight, we ended up in HORSE CAMP together with Julie---- forgot her last name--- and had the best friggin time. We went on a spooky walk in the woods, and I had brought my trusty plastic knife from dinner that night- just in case we had to kill the haunted camp counselor... Also my brother Jeff, Cousin Jenny were also there. It was such a happy time. I remember Jolene having some depression in middle school, but didn't even realize at the time- because we didn't really have a "name" for anything really- I mean I was voted "Most Hyper" for God's sake! lol Do 'ya think I MIGHT have been ADHD? Times and technology have changed. I am so thankful to read that Jolene was a believer in God. He knows our heart, and he is merciful.
Peace Jolene.
Deb Kasper