Do not stand at my grave and weep    
I am not there. I do not sleep. 
I am a thousand winds that blow. 
I am the diamond glints on snow. 
I am the sunlight on ripened grain. 
I am the gentle autumn rain. 
When you awaken in the morning's hush 
I am the swift uplifting rush. 
Of quiet birds in circled flight. 
I am the soft stars that shine at night. 
Do not stand at my grave and cry; 
I am not there. I did not die. 

Karen, I will see you in all the miracles of nature especially the moon.

Karen, 
I hope you know how much I adored you. Ashley was blessed to have you in her life. Some things in life are so heartbreaking and unfair, it doesnt makes sense. Thanks for laughing at my "mom jokes". Thank you for being the best friend/sister my daughter will ever have. Forever in our hearts. Forever Team Karen.

Love, Hugs & Kisses,
Kimberly & Conor

Blessed just Knowing You, Karen. Through your passing I have Learned. Thank You. May we Live as Strongly as You did while You were here.

Hi, my name is Angel.  I am the niece of Chris Gallagher.  I remember Karen at Ruben and Ashley's house when Aahley & Karen were kids.  I had a baby a year ago, and I was so touched to see Karen at my baby shower AND she came out to visit me after the baby was born.  I was so touched!  She was such a sweet girl!  Heaven sure got a good one!  R. I. P . Karen!  You will be surely missed!

I'm probably going to write in this about a million times. I love you my beautiful best friend and miss you so much already but I know you are in a better place now and the pain you endured this past year and a half is over. I'm sad and heartbroken but at the same time I'm so happy I had you in my life. While I want to be bitter, mad, and sad that you are gone, I can't be at the same time because you were just always so positive and happy. Every time I think of you I can't help but think good things, smile, and take with how you bettered my life away with me. I learned so much from you. You were my better half and I feel that I have you to thank for a lot in my life.

Hey little sister you are greatly missed but your in a better place now in heaven. You are an angel watching over all of us. I wish you were here with us but your memory will live on forever in our hearts. R.I.P.
Love you little sister, your big sis Sarah.

For brief and fleeting moments, an angel touched the ground;
With shiny wings and halo, and sweet, soft angel sounds.

Blessing the lives of others, in beauty and in grace;
Those who saw the angel, knew God had kissed her face.

The angel came for reasons we may not understand;
A journey brief, with gifts so great, and guided by God's hand.

So, rest now shining angel, your work on earth is through;
In the beauty of God's perfect love we saw His gift in you. 

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Tom - We were so saddened to hear about the loss of your daughter.  We know how much you loved her and how hard a battle she fought.  Our hope is your wonderful memories of Karen will carry you and your family through this difficult time.  Please know we are thinking of and praying for all of you.  With Deepest Sympathy - Becky and Joe (Dearborn Tower)

My thoughts and prayers are with you all.  Christi (Ray) Trinco

There are no words that can comfort parents who's children go before them...But I'm am sure that the beautiful memories of Karen will get you through this.

She was a beautiful, brave child  she will be in my prayers & memories always..

Love Auntie Frainnie

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Karen Anne Rehder

July 10, 1989 – October 11, 2011

Ridge Funeral Home

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