Kelley F. Swartz - Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home

#1 from:

Randi Jo Taylor-Campos
Richwood, Oh

Fri, Jan 1, 2010 at 1:44 PM

Kyle and Family- I am so sorry to hear about the unexpected passing of your father. You and your family are in my prayers. Again Kyle I am sorry for your loss. If you need anything even just to chat don't hesiate to get a hold me. I am hear to listen. Randi Jo

#2 from:

Terry Kale Stojic
Mesa, Arizona

Sat, Jan 2, 2010 at 10:26 AM

I am so saddened by the unexpected passing of Kelley. Please except my deepest condolences.

#3 from:

Jennifer Jones
Richwood

Sat, Jan 2, 2010 at 11:31 AM

So sorry for your loss. when we heard about it we were hoping it was just a really really bad rumor. Then found out that it wasn't. It really hurt all of us out here. Call if anything is needed.

#4 from:

Rick & Julie Ross
Richwood, OH

Sat, Jan 2, 2010 at 12:53 PM

We are so sorry to hear of the unexpected death of Kelly. We are keeping the entire family in our thoughts and prayers.
Rick & Julie Ross

#5 from:

Traci Gray-Miller
Byhalia

Sat, Jan 2, 2010 at 1:15 PM

Keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers:

May the angels protect you
Trouble neglect you
And heaven accept you when it's time to go home
So when hard times have found you
And your fear surround you
Wrap my love around you
You're never alone

#6 from:

Barb (McKnight) Parish
Ohio/Florida

Sat, Jan 2, 2010 at 2:56 PM

To Kelly's family (especially MaryLu and Jeff)
I am so sorry for your loss of Kelly. I pray that you find comfort in memories of all the good times.
You have my deepest sympathy.
Barb

#7 from:

George Ferguson
548 Sea Holly Dr. Brooksville FL.

Sat, Jan 2, 2010 at 4:24 PM

To the hole Family.I AM SO SORRY TO HERE OF THE PASSIN OF YOUR HUSBAND, FARTHER ,BROTHER,WHAT A GREAT LOSS THAT IT WILL BE.WHAT A SHOCK TO EVERYBODY.MY PRAYERS & THOUGHTS ARE WITH THE HOLE FAMILY .WHAT A GREAT GUY.IAM SORRY THAT I CAN!T MAKE TO THE FUNERAL.I NOW LIVE IN FLORDIA.AGAIN BLESS THE HOLE FAMILY. GEORGE FERGUSON& FAMILY. C B HANDEL SNOPPY

#8 from:

Denise Hickok
West Mansfield

Sat, Jan 2, 2010 at 6:38 PM

Mary Lu,Kelton,Kyle

Through the pain and loss you feel
You can count on our 'support'
We'll be with you, in spirit
And in mind and heart and thought
And though it will be difficult
In the days ahead of you
Try to face the future bravely
As Kelley would want you to....

Love Mike & Denise Hickok, Chris & Ashley Roseburrough

#9 from:

Richwood
Richwood

Sat, Jan 2, 2010 at 6:46 PM

All of you will be in our thoughts and prayers!

#10 from:

wade and ronda (smith) hisle

Sat, Jan 2, 2010 at 9:35 PM

MaryLu and boys,so sorry for your loss. Your family has always been good neighbors and I have many good memories from growing up in the Claibourne area. Please accept our condolences and know you are all in our thoughts and prayers.

#11 from:

Tricia Hopple
Caledonia

Sun, Jan 3, 2010 at 1:02 AM

Mary Lu and family,

My heart goes out to you in your time of lose. You have my deepest sympathies. My family and I will be keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers. May God give you strength and I hope that you feel comfort from the support of your family and friends.

#12 from:

Sherry (Northrup) Pirics
Sidney, Ohio

Sun, Jan 3, 2010 at 8:58 AM

Mary Lu, so sorry for your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

#13 from:

Sara (Patton) Barton
Texas

Sun, Jan 3, 2010 at 3:05 PM

I am deeply sorry for your loss and my heart aches for your family. Sending lots of thoughts, hugs and prayers.

#14 from:

terry blair
larue

Sun, Jan 3, 2010 at 4:08 PM

I am deeply saddened by the loss of Kelly.He was so giving to our youth.My thoughts and prayers go out to the whole family!

#15 from:

Alison Finney
Marysville, OH

Sun, Jan 3, 2010 at 4:10 PM

Mary Lu and family,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband/father. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers. If there is anything we can do, please let me know.
Love,
Alison Finney

#16 from:

Kristi and Donovan Weaver
Ridgeway

Sun, Jan 3, 2010 at 4:31 PM

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

#17 from:

Russel & Tammy Fout
Mt.Victory

Sun, Jan 3, 2010 at 7:20 PM

Mary Lou, Kelton & Kyle our hearts go out to you during this sad time. I have always had a special place in my heart for Kelly because of my late brother "Greg Wiley". Kelly and Greg were both waiting for a kidney to be donated @ the same time. When Kelly got his Greg was the back-up. Shortly after Kelly got his kidney Greg also received his. Greg how ever had numerous other medical problems that was against him and he lost his battle 17 years ago. So maybe Kelly & Greg can become buddys in heaven.Kelly will be sadly missed by all of us.

#18 from:

Bill & Carolyn Henderson
Green Camp Township

Sun, Jan 3, 2010 at 7:35 PM

Such a sad day, our deepest sympathy

#19 from:

Rebecca (Brill) Jaska
Gilbert, Arizona

Sun, Jan 3, 2010 at 8:42 PM

To the family,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Kelley. My thoughts and prayers are with you!
God Bless,
Joe & Becky Jaska

#20 from:

Linn and Colleen Fiant
Marco Island FL

Sun, Jan 3, 2010 at 8:44 PM

We are so very sorry for your loss. We will keep all your family in our prayers.

#21 from:

Liz Goodwin
Marysville

Sun, Jan 3, 2010 at 9:11 PM

Mary Lu & Family,
I was so sorry to hear about Kelly. My thoughts and prayers are with you. If you need anything or just need to talk, call me.
Liz

#22 from:

Dale Scheiderer
Marysville

Sun, Jan 3, 2010 at 9:39 PM

To the Swartz Family - I want to express my deepest sympathy to you at this difficult time. Kelley and I became friends in FFA back in high school. Even though I went to Marysville, we shared a bond that remained to this day. I earned a great respect for the Swartz family, getting to know Jeff, father Paul, and being honored with the first Dan Swartz Memorial presented to a Marysville FFA student. Our earthly bonds can be broken, but our fond memories will continue. May God be with you, and may the peace and eternal hope that only He can give uphold you in this time of sorrow.

Sincerely, Dale Scheiderer

#23 from:

Scott and Lou Ann Davis
Marysville, Ohio

Sun, Jan 3, 2010 at 11:08 PM

Dear Mary Lu, Kelton and Kyle,
We know your loss and share your deep sorrow. Our hearts ache for you and we are holding you in our thoughts and prayers. Some times there just aren't any answers. But God sees each tear, feels every hurt, understands our need to ask "why," and, because of His love for us, we can trust that in time His comfort and peace will come. Hold tight to that thought and know that God is right there with you giving you strength for each new day.
We love you.

#24 from:

Angela Phipps
Mt Victory, Oh

Sun, Jan 3, 2010 at 11:12 PM

My prayers and thoughts go out to all of you at this time of your loss...god be with you

#25 from:

Joann Brown
Richwood

Mon, Jan 4, 2010 at 8:25 AM

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

#26 from:

Annette Chapman

Mon, Jan 4, 2010 at 9:32 AM

Mary Lou,

Praying for you today!

Annette

#27 from:

Bonnie Mentzer

Mon, Jan 4, 2010 at 10:45 AM

Mary Lu,

My prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Please let me know if I can be of help in any way.

Your Friend, Bonnie

#28 from:

Peggy Schertzer
Marysville, OH

Mon, Jan 4, 2010 at 10:53 AM

Mary Lu:

My thoughts and prayers are with you and the entire family at this time. Please know that many friends care for you.

God bless all of you and may memories sustain you through this sad time.

Peggy Schertzer

#29 from:

Jack and Huey Walsh & family
Venice, Florida

Mon, Jan 4, 2010 at 10:57 AM

Dear Swartz Family,

We just learned of your tragic loss, and share in your sorrow. Kelley's absence will leave a permanent void in your lives, but we are promised that where he is, we will be also one day.

The only consolation we feel at this time is that he and Dan, and his Mom and Dad are having a joyous heavenly reunion right now, and I have a feeling my Mom is right there with them.

Your family is so very special to all of us, and we pray for your comfort and strength.

Prayerfully and with much love, Jack and Huey Walsh and family

#30 from:

Betsy Gray-Baer
Richwood

Mon, Jan 4, 2010 at 11:31 AM

From the Baer's to the Swartz's. We are deeply saddened by your loss and your entire family is in our thoughts and prayers.

#31 from:

Union County Foundation
Marysville, Ohio

Mon, Jan 4, 2010 at 11:34 AM

Dear Jeff & Family -

We are so sorry for your loss. Please know that our prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

The Staff and Trustees of the Un. Co. Foundation

#32 from:

Kristen James
Marysville

Mon, Jan 4, 2010 at 12:44 PM

To the Swartz family-
I am deeply sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family during this time.

#33 from:

Nathan and Chris Herriott
Milford Center,Ohio

Mon, Jan 4, 2010 at 2:55 PM

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God give you comfort and understanding in this time of great loss. Kelley will be greatly missed by all.

#34 from:

Judy Vogel
Cincinnati, Ohio

Mon, Jan 4, 2010 at 3:08 PM

Kelton and Peggy, You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

#35 from:

Karen Wheeler Kellogg
Ohio/Myrtle Beach

Mon, Jan 4, 2010 at 3:31 PM

Jeff and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you throughout this difficult time.

#36 from:

Rick Bails
North Lewisburg, OH

Mon, Jan 4, 2010 at 4:01 PM

I am a friend of Jeff and Barb. Please know that my prayers go out to the entire family at this time. I pray that God will give you comfort as you mourn your brother.

#37 from:

Tonia Schwartz
Marysville, OH

Mon, Jan 4, 2010 at 4:18 PM

To the Swartz Family,
I am deeply sorry for your loss. I hope that the comfort of your friends and family, and knowing that you have many people who care about you all, will help you now and in the days ahead. You continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.

#38 from:

Robin Herzog (Thompson)
West Liberty, Ohio

Mon, Jan 4, 2010 at 5:45 PM

Our heart goes out to your family. I remember when Kelley came to all the baseball games when Tyler and Kyle played together. He was such a great father, husband and community leader. Our prayers are with you today and everyday.

#39 from:

Nicole Strickland
Columbus, ohio

Mon, Jan 4, 2010 at 6:05 PM

My thoughts are with you.

#40 from:

Traci Oates Hoffman
Byhalia, Ohio

Mon, Jan 4, 2010 at 6:05 PM

Mary Lou, Kelton and Kyle...I was so sadden to hear about your loss. I didn't know until Monday. The community has lost a great man. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

#41 from:

Rex & Cindy Pierce
Magnetic Springs, Ohio

Mon, Jan 4, 2010 at 6:39 PM

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Rex & Cindy Pierce

#42 from:

Jim and Karla Goodwin, Richwood Barber Shop and Tami Creviston
Richwood, Ohio

Mon, Jan 4, 2010 at 7:52 PM

Please accept our sincere sympathies on the sudden loss of Kelley. He will be missed by the community as well as family members. Our prayer is for your acceptance, healing and following peace.

May God bless you!

#43 from:

Steve Allison
Richwood

Mon, Jan 4, 2010 at 7:52 PM

To the Swartz family our thoughts and prayers are with you. Having grown up on Grandpa Witt's farm across the way from the Swartz farmstead, I have many fond memories of Paul and Kelley coming to the farm. Then later growing up in Claibourne playing CB radios on channel 4. Truely the Claibourne area has lost a Great Man.

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#45 from:

Steve Leibold
Magnetic Springs, Ohio

Mon, Jan 4, 2010 at 8:15 PM

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, so sorry for your loss.

Steve Leibold

#46 from:

theresa (kinikin) & wade bowen
reynoldsburg ohio 43068

Mon, Jan 4, 2010 at 9:19 PM

At times like this we gather close to offer the love and support to help. Glad to have known you both and know the kindness and love for family and town. He will be sadly missed for his smile and handshake of friendship!!
if anything to help let us know and prayers will be with you

#47 from:

Jared & Abby Evans
Delaware, OH

Mon, Jan 4, 2010 at 11:20 PM

Kyle & Kelton - we're so sorry to hear about the unexpected passing of your dad. We'll keep you and your mom in our thoughts and prayers.

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#49 from:

Doug Farrington

Tue, Jan 5, 2010 at 8:46 AM

Mary Lou and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you. The loss of Kelly was a shock. We had many laughs and good times through school and FFA. He will be missed by many. GOD bless.

#50 from:

Kevin & Vickie Jerew
Byhalia

Tue, Jan 5, 2010 at 8:59 AM

MaryLou, Kelton, Kyle, The loss of Kelly saddens us deeply. The days of school till the meeting just last week, will be remembered forever. I heard this saying awhile back," When we are born, we are crying and others are rejoicing, when we die, we are rejoicing and others are crying." Kelly has gone home. See you on the other side my friend. GOD BLESS YOU ALL

#51 from:

Barb (McKnight) Parish
Ohio/Florida

Tue, Jan 5, 2010 at 9:21 AM

#52 from:

Nancy and David Wiley
Richwood, Ohio

Tue, Jan 5, 2010 at 10:36 AM

Our sincere thoughts and sympathy go out to the whole Swartz family as you all deal with this tragic accident. It is hard to understand what God has planned for us. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless you all. Nancy and David Wiley

#53 from:

Mike and Deb Virden
Delaware

Tue, Jan 5, 2010 at 4:13 PM

We are sending you prayers and God's Healing for your broken hearts. Kelly always called me Smitty..I will never forget hearing that nickname called from down the hall at school or even at work at Hardin
Memorial! Deb Smith Virden.

#54 from:

Joan, Ed, Rosalie and the Plaza Inn gang
Plaza Inn Restaurant

Wed, Jan 6, 2010 at 9:39 AM

Our deepest sympathy to the Swartz family. May God wrap his loving arms around you in this time of sorrow.

#55 from:

The Vernon Beltz Family
Prospect Ohio

Wed, Jan 6, 2010 at 12:03 PM

Our family was so saddened to hear of the loss of Kelly. He was such a guidance to our children and us as parents during our many 4-h fair years. We all admired him so much. The community has certainly loss a valuable member and one that cannot be replaced.

Our sincere regrets

Vernon, Stacie, Quinton, Kendell, Courtnie, Kaitlin, Kelton and Coleton.

#56 from:

Nevin And Jean Smith
North Union

Wed, Jan 6, 2010 at 12:23 PM

God works in strange ways .Who woulld of guessed that a red headed FFA member that i saw and competed with at FFA judging contests in high school I would later teach his sons in my Ag Classes and get to know him as a friend later .He will be missed.

#57 from:

Mike And Karen Thompson
Hocking Hills,Ohio

Wed, Jan 6, 2010 at 8:42 PM

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this tragic time. MIke And Karen Thompson

#58 from:

wendell wiley
lafayette, IN

Mon, Jan 18, 2010 at 1:06 PM

Mary Lu, I was so sad to read about Kelley's death in the Gazette. Thinking of my days with Kelly brought me back many years to high school and especially FFA activities. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as I know he will be greatly missed by all. Take care.