Thinking of you today, Sara, as I often do. Grateful to have had you as a student and seen your gift of writing.

Michelle and Marc, I've had you on my mind for the past week and I had not even fully realized that we were coming up on a year. I know that nothing closes the wound, and the rest of life feels like a "work-around" or just some other way to keep going. I'm praying for you and your family and sending love.
Julie

Dear Hetzel Family,

I never got the pleasure of meeting Sara but have heard so many great things. The pictures and memories are beautiful.  My heart and support go out to you and your family during this time.

My deepest condolences
Ms. Alvey 

Marc and family, 

Sincere condolences from Tim Swanson and hiking buddy Zoe dog.

Dear Hetzel Family,

I am so sorry for your loss. As one of her instructors this semester, I want to let you know she was a valued member of the English education cohort and that she will be missed. On behalf of her peers in the class and myself, please accept our deepest condolences on your loss. You are in our thoughts, and Sara will live on in our memories of her.

Sincerely,
Carrie James and the English education students in Sara’s cohort. 

I fell in love with Sara in what felt like a complete whirlwind. She had the charm of a boy from a brat pack movie, and I was completely smitten. She was smart, made me laugh harder than anybody else could, and understood that the things that made life beautiful were very simple and sweet. She loved her friends, making people laugh, photography, music, learning, cooking, and video games. She was always there for you and would stop at nothing to brighten your day. She made me understand and experience the world around me in a more beautiful and rich way. She was the Ernie to my Bert. 
Sara was a teacher, and she taught me every day I spent with her. It was a love language for her, to help other people see the world in a new way. I had the gift of having the chance to read her writing, and it changed the way I see the landscape of Illinois. Her words echo around me everywhere I look. It is an honor to carry that with me. 
I feel very privileged to have known Sara so deeply and so tenderly.  Her handprint will be on my heart forever.

To Sara’s family and friends, 

I’m so sorry for your loss.  As one of her advisors in the English department at the University of Illinois I enjoyed getting to know Sara over the last three years.  She was thoughtful, smart, and kind, and she would have been a wonderful teacher.  I’ll miss her personally, and I also know that the department as a whole is mourning the loss of a valuable member of our community, someone who enhanced every group she was a part of just by being her own individual and creative self.  You have my deepest condolences, and I’ll be sure to keep her in memory in the years to come. 

Dear Hetzel Family,

Ms. Hetzel was a student observer in our English classes at Central High School. We are so sorry for your loss. She cared about our class, even in this weird virtual year. We have memories of working one-on-one with Ms. Hetzel in breakout rooms. She was really sweet and nice. She would have been an incredible teacher. We are grateful for the time we spent together. We are sending you all of our love during this sad time. Please know you are in our hearts and prayers. 

Sincerely, 

Ms. Dittmer, Mrs. Knowles, Ms. Delahanty, and the 9th and 11th grade English classes at Central High School


Michelle

I am so sorry to hear the passing of your daughter.  My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.  

My deepest condolences.

Hetzel Family:

Please accept our heartfelt condolences.   Sara was such a sweet and beautiful young lady and although no words can take away your pain and sorrow may you find comfort in your memories and in knowing that there are many that care.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.   She will be truly missed.  

Marnie and Katelynn Koeppel

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I just got an email an hour ago about Sara. I'm so sickened to hear that she's gone. Sara was a student in my Creative Writing class at U. of I. last semester, and what an amazing writer she was! I told her several times how talented she was. Her knack for crafting such memorable moods in her stories and poems stood out to me, even though she rarely spoke in class, and hated being on camera on Zoom. She wrote about being a DJ for the student radio station, Pizza-FM, and about eating honey crisp apples in her hometown. A very memorable girl. I'm heartbroken that she's no longer on the planet with us. Hope to see her again one day and give her a hug.

Dear Michelle and Family,we are so very sorry for your great loss, I can't even imagine the pain your going through. But my heart is hurting for you.and we are praying for you all. Love always Larry and Linda McMullen

You and your family have my deepest condolences.  Although I didn’t know Sara,  I know her parents.  I’m sure she was intelligent, gifted and kind.  I’ll keep you in my prayers.  God bless

Michelle and family, I am so sorry to hear of your daughters passing.  My heart breaks for you. Although I never met her, I remember your stories about your kids and my memories of your mom and dad, Aunt Judy and Uncle Tom to me  from JOBS.   Peace and Love,  Bettye Collins. Short

Michell, Mark and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I can’t imagine losing a child. God be with you all. I always admired how beautiful Sara was and her pretty hair. She certainly inherited her mother’s looks. She was welcomed to heaven with all your wonderful family. They hold a special place in my heart! My sincere condolences to you and yours. 


God bless, 
Diane Bentley

My heart breaks for everyone touched by Sara's life and feeling the heavy weight of her loss. May the love of those around you provide comfort and peace to help you get you through the days ahead. 

My most sincere condolences,

Whitney Heflin


I am so sad to hear of Sara's passing.  She was always such a sweet kid! My prayers go out to Michelle,  Mark, Chris (and Jacquie), and Owen.  Keep your memories close.❤
Heidi Turner and family

Marc, Michelle, Chris, and Owen
While I never had the pleasure of meeting Sara, I have heard so many great things about her. We are keeping you all in our thoughts. May you find peace and strength in one another. With love,
Alan, Carrie & Jordan Schindler

To Marc, Michelle, Chris, Owen, and the whole family, my deepest condolences. Sara was such a valued member of the band program at LCHS, and we were lucky to have a great student like her. She will be fondly remembered, and my thoughts and sympathy are with all of you. 

AVIS DE DÉCÈS

Sara Michelle Hetzel

14 juin 2000 – 17 avril 2021

Davison-Fulton/Bartonville Chapel

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