THE REMEMBER HER PROJECT

Author: Rebecca Smith

  • Naomi Martin Breckner-Fillingham

    Naomi Martin Breckner-Fillingham

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    Date of Birth

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    November 23, 1984

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    Date of Death

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    May 2, 2020

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    Location

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    Grand Rapids, Michigan

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    Who She Was

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    Her Story

    [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Naomi Elizabeth Breckner-Fillingham, 35, first and foremost, was a loving, dedicated, and fearless mother. She was a cherished daughter, loyal sister, and steadfast wife. A woman of true conviction in her faith, who led by example and followed the Lord with everything that she was; a bold and courageous warrior of truth in life and in death.

    Naomi passed on May 2, 2020 at Butterworth Hospital Emergency Department, due to complications after childbirth.

    Born to Joseph and Mary Martin on November 23, 1984, she was brought into the world as a daughter of the Most High Living God. She walked in Faith from a young age, being actively involved in the Church’s Worship team, Bible Trivia team, and Youth Group. Homeschooled by her mother through middle school, she graduated from Mesick Consolidated High School at age 17 with honors, where she also received a certificate in cosmetology from Wexford-Missaukee Career Tech. Center. She went on to Study to be a nurse through Ferris State University.

    While attending Ferris State University she met Alex Breckner and they quickly fell for each other, were married, and started a family. Naomi and Alex gave life to three beautiful children. The eldest Brendan Joseph (13), next Talitha Marie (11), and then Shiloh Hannah (6). Alex and Naomi were married 13 years.

    Naomi and her children moved to Big Rapids, Michigan to be with family. She quickly conquered each obstacle that came her way. She was a fiercely loving single mother and provided all of her children’s needs and more in every situation that arose. In this time she found a job that she was infinitely thankful for. This allowed her financial independence and with that that she was able to purchase a home for her children; this accomplishment was a testament to the faithfulness God showed her and her children. Naomi had a heart to help others and she pursued a psychology degree with a minor in crisis counseling from Liberty University. Recently she had joined the lead team of The Awakening Church in Grand Rapids, MI where her heart was fulfilled in being able to minister to “the least of these.”

    She met Michael Fillingham while living in Big Rapids, MI and love sparked for her again and they were married in Sept, 2019. Naomi and Michael gave birth to our precious Havilah Rain (6 weeks). Naomi was faithful to bring Havilah Rain into this world, healthy and whole, despite the cost of her life.

    Naomi was a creative spirit who loved to sew, cook, craft, and bring new life into this world through gardening. In her spare time she enjoyed exploring both the outdoors and the world through travel. She had a passion for delving into the knowledge and character of God through His word, and also investigating her family lineage and history.

    Above all, Naomi Elizabeth Breckner loved to love. She will be missed and cherished from one end of creation to the other.

    Naomi is survived by her husband Michael Fillingham; her parents Joseph and Mary Martin; her grandmother Mary Mehlberg; her children, Brendan, Talitha, and Shiloh Breckner, and Havilah Fillingham; her siblings, Hannah Lamitina (Xavier), Josiah Martin (Erica), and Amos Martin (Victoria); and many uncles, aunts, nieces and nephews.

    Naomi was proceeded in death by her grandparents Raymond and Elva Martin, and Frank W. Mehlberg Sr.; her brother Caleb Joseph Martin; two unborn children and many other precious relatives.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”profile-links-header”]

    Memorials

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  • Debra Casillas Gamwell

    Debra Casillas Gamwell

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    Date of Birth

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    August 10, 1978

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    Date of Death

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    October 31, 2013

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    Location

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    Tulsa, Oklahoma

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    Who She Was

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    Her Story

    [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Debra Kay (Casillas) Gamwell, 35, of Bartlesville, went to rest peacefully as Godís child in her eternal home and new, perfect body on October 31, 2013 after a long fight with complications from childbirth.

    She was born in Tulsa, OK to Lisa Leigh Casillas on August 10, 1978. Debra attended Union High School. She married Daniel Gamwell on May 12, 2007 in Bartlesville, Oklahoma.

    Debra lived a vibrant and active life surrounded by family and friends to whom she showed immeasurable love. She was a wonderful mother, wife, and an inspiration to many, encouraging others through exercise, yoga, gardening, cooking and art. Debra was a member of Humble Road Church.

    Debra is survived by her husband, Daniel and children, Esme, 6, and Ella, 17 months; sister, Jennifer Kuykendall and grandmother Wanda Jones of Tulsa, along with a host of other family members and friends.

    Debra was preceded in death by her mother, Lisa Casillas.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”profile-links-header”]

    Memorials

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  • Denise Falvo Slovak

    Denise Falvo Slovak

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    Date of Birth

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    April 15, 1967

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    Date of Death

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    July 4, 2006

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    Location

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    Niskayuna, New York

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    Who She Was

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    Her Story

    [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Denise M. Slovak (nee Falvo), 39, of Lexington Parkway, Niskayuna, from complications arising out of childbirth, in the early morning of July 4, 2006.

    Baby Jessica Grace Slovak was born at St. Clare’s Hospital on the 4th of July 2006.

    Denise was born on April 15, 1967 in Schenectady, the daughter of Frank L. Falvo and the late Grace M. Romano Falvo (2002). She was a 1985 graduate of the former Linton High School and had attended Herkimer Valley Community College. Several years later, she joined the family business as an insurance broker and served as vice president of the F.L. Falvo Agency in Schenectady. Denise was a member of (P.I.A.) Professional Insurance Agents of America and volunteered her time with several organizations.

    She worked as a volunteer for breast cancer research, contributed to the success of St. Clare’s Follies and coached Special Olympics. Denise played organized mixed softball for the City Justice League at Central Park and was an enthusiastic New York Yankees fan.

    She married Michael S. Slovak on October 13, 2001 at St. Mary’s Church in Schenectady.

    She was predeceased by her mother in January 2002 as well as her maternal grandparents, Joseph and Carmella Romano.

    She leaves her loving husband, Michael; son, Joseph P. Slovak and newborn daughter, Jessica Grace; her father, Frank L. Falvo; her brothers, Frank J. Falvo and his wife Noelle, Daniel L. Falvo and his wife Tammy of Rexford and David N. Falvo of Natick, Mass. She is survived by her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Peter and Bonnie Slovak of Rotterdam and sister-in-law, Christine S. Primiano and her husband Anthony of Schenectady. Denise was the special niece to the Reverend Joseph Romano of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Several aunts, uncles and cousins also survive.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”profile-links-header”]

    Memorials

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  • Sharon Brophy-Forst

    Sharon Brophy-Forst

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    Date of Birth

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    March 22, 1967

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    Date of Death

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    September 15, 2005

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    Location

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    Springfield, Massachusetts

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    Who She Was

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    Her Story

    [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Sharon R. Brophy-Forst, 38, of New Ashford and a Lowell native who was a co-host of a morning show, died Thursday, Sept. 15, at Bay State Medical Center in Springfield, from complications during childbirth. She was the wife of Kyle D. Forst.

    She was born in Lowell, March 22, 1967, daughter of Patricia (Fitzgerald) Brophy of Lowell, and the late Attorney Kenneth P. Brophy. She graduated from the Academy of Notre Dame in Tyngsboro in 1985. She received a bachelor of arts in communication in 1989, from Castleton College in Vermont.

    Following graduation, Mrs. Brophy-Forst began her broadcasting career in Rutland, Vt., and later Claremont, N.H. She then worked as a broadcaster in central New York in the Cortland, Ithaca and Syracuse area. She was at WHMP-FM in Northampton, and then in Dover, Del. and Atlantic City, N.J.

    Mrs. Brophy-Forst was currently the co-host of the morning show at WBEC-FM in Pittsfield.

    Besides her husband and her mother, survivors include a daughter, Olivia Ruth Brophy-Forst; a brother, Mark D. Brophy and his longtime companion, Tracy Vokey, of Bartlett, N.H.; her mother-in-law, Linda (Hutchinson) Forst of Pitman, N.J.; her father-in-law, James W. Forst and his wife, Doris, of Voorhees, N.J.; a brother-in-law, Christopher J. Forst and his wife, Sarah, of Bristow, Va.; a niece, Catharine Forst; and a nephew, Brandon Forst.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”profile-links-header”]

    Memorials

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  • Erica Hettler

    Erica Hettler

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    Date of Birth

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    October 20, 1984

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    Date of Death

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    May 20, 2019

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    Location

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    Lebanon, Pennsylvania

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    Who She Was

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    Her Story

    [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Erica L. Hettler of Jonestown, passed away suddenly from complications due to childbirth at Wellspan Good Samaritan Hospital in Lebanon, on Monday, May 20, 2019, at the age of 34.

    Born in Coaldale, she is survived by her mother, Joyce A. Hettler, and her companion Glenn Rothermel, of Hamburg; father, Clifford C. Hettler, and his companion Susan Garrett, of Brockton; companion of 12 years, Steven M. Tentylo; children, Roman C. Tentylo, who is 4 1/2, and Lennox A. Tentylo, who is 3 days old; sister, Carla Yerance, and her husband Michael, of Rockland Township; niece, Emma and nephew, Gavin.

    A 2003 graduate of Tamaqua Area High School, Erica matriculated to Misericordia University in Dallas earning her B.S. in medical imaging and her Master’s in organizational management. Erica had worked at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center in Hershey for 12 years.

    Erica was a devoted, loving mother, daughter, companion, sister and aunt. Her loss is devastating to her family and many friends.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”profile-links-header”]

    Memorials

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  • Jessica Wiltz DeChant

    Jessica Wiltz DeChant

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    Date of Birth

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    July 28, 1978

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    Date of Death

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    August 8, 2008

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    Location

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    Naperville, Illinois

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    Who She Was

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    Her Story

    [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Jessica Marie DeChant, 30, of Lake in the Hills, died Friday, August 8, 2008, following her infant son Ryder, who died August 5, 2008 at Edward Hospital in Naperville due to complications of childbirth.

    Jessica was born in Atlanta, GA on July 28, 1978 to Richard and JoAnn (Simon) Wiltz. She was a graduate of Crystal Lake South High School, and McHenry County College. She loved life, the outdoors, and was an avid Cubs fan. Jessica leaves us with her most precious treasure, her son Joseph Ryan to whom she was completely devoted.

    Ryder was the beloved son of Dennis Johndrow, and Jessica, and little brother to Joe. He was also the beloved grandson of Dennis and Debbie Johndrow and Rich and JoAnn Wiltz.

    He will be dearly missed by all including his aunts, uncles, cousins and great grandparents.

    Jessica is survived by her son, Joseph Ryan DeChant; her parents, Rich and JoAnn Wiltz; her sisters, Melanie and Cassie Wiltz; her fiance, Dennis Johndrow; her grandmother, Erma Wiltz; aunts and uncles, Mike (Joy) Simon, Mary (Joseph) Santoro, Martin (Darnell) Wiltz, Galen (Jolene) Wiltz and Susan (Jeff) Allen; and many cousins and friends.

    She was preceded in death her grandparents, Leo Wiltz and Joseph and Frances Simon.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”profile-links-header”]

    Memorials

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