Condolence: I am so sorry for your loss. I am the outreach person for The Compassionate Friends. We are a local group of parents who have lost a child or children. We know the grief, we have walked the path. If the parent(s) and/or grandparent(s) of the deceased would like to attend our Monthly meetings, our Facebook pages or receive contact phone numbers please contact me. Once again I am so sorry for your loss. Ellen Bigelow Chapter Leader – The Compassionate Friends, Dubuque, IA bigelowmebigelow@yahoo.com 563-590-2292

Condolence: There are no words. My sincere and deepest sympathy for your loss. Find strength in God and in your loving family and friends. Lauren will always be with you in your heart and in your memories. She has touched many lives and will always be remembered!

Condolence: Please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of your lovely daughter. May her light continue to shine in your hearts.

Condolence: Mary, family and friends - I am very sorry to hear of Lauren's passing. Please accept my sincere condolences. Even having met her on just a couple of occasions, it was clear that she was certainly a special person - having a positive influence on many people. God bless!

Condolence: My heart hurts. I am so very sorry for all of us losing Lauren in our lives. She was such a strong, truly caring person who spoke her mind clearly and lovingly. Please know that her lessons will always be part of my life. I will always go forward with my dreams, just as she instructed me to do.

Condolence: The DePaul History Department Graduate Program, in which Lauren obtained her MA in 2012, was deeply sorry to hear of Lauren's passing, and as current Director of Graduate Studies and one of Lauren's former professors, I wish to convey my deepest sympathies to Lauren's family. It was a great pleasure having Lauren in class and in our program. Fr. Tom Croak, a professor emeritus in our department, will be offering Mass for Lauren and her family.

Condolence: So sorry for your loss! I can't be there for the memorial on Sunday, but will be thinking of you.

Condolence: We are so sorry for the loss of a beautiful soul. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time.

Condolence: I'm so very sad and sorry to hear of the loss of Lauren. My heart breaks for you All! May God wrap you in his loving arms and give you comfort & strength now, and in the days ahead.

Condolence: I am just so saddened to hear about Lauren. It's never easy when a students life is lost.I taught her at Washington. She was always one of my favourite students. She truly was a beautiful soul. You have my thoughts and prayers to her family.

Condolence: Words alone cannot express our sincere sorrow as we extend our condolences to all of Lauren's family members and close friends. We hope despite your loss, you have many wonderful memories of Lauren in the future as she will live on forever in your hearts. God bless...

Condolence: Very sorry for your loss our thoughts and prayers To all family and friends,