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SERVICE INFORMATION FOR
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Meagan E Ahlstrom
Visitation: Thursday, June 18th, 2009 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Yurs Funeral Home of St. Charles Service: Friday, June 19th, 2009 at 7:00 PM at Christ Community Church, St. Charles Burial Location: Private-St. Charles Cemetery, Grand Coteau, LA |
OBITUARY
Meagan Elaine Ahlstrom, a college student and her mother were on a road trip returning home from Nashville, TN when they were struck head-on by a drunk driver early Sunday morning on Route 47 outside of Morris, IL resulting in Meagan Elaine Ahlstrom’s tragic death. Meagan, 24, of St. Charles was pronounced dead at the scene by Grundy County Coroner John Callahan at 4:45 a.m. on June 14th. Meagan was born in Edmond, OK. She lived in her mother’s and grand parents hometown of Lafayette, LA for 2 years. She grew up in Nashville, TN. She was living in St. Charles, IL while attending college.
Meagan was very committed to her family. She always challenged herself spiritually. She was a dreamer, learning languages to travel the world. Her charisma, zeal, humor, character, love for dogs, theater, reading, and singing are a few things that begin to describe Meagan’s dynamic personality.
Her father, worship pastor at Christ Community Church in St. Charles, says “Meagan was such a beautiful, beautiful, girl inside and out…full of life and compassion. Her mother and I named her ‘Meagan Elaine’ because it means ‘great and mighty light’ and she lived up to her name. She lit up so many hearts with her life. This world will not be as bright without her.”
Meagan leaves behind her parents, Leonard and Rebecca Ahlstrom her older brother, Aaron and younger sister Melody. Other surviving family members include maternal grandparents Caro and Shirleen Louviere of Lafayette, LA, paternal grandmother Alice Hood of Amarillo, TX, sister-in-law and niece Niki and Olive Ahlstrom, brother-in-law David Card, aunts; Zoe Robicheaux, Carmen Fredrick, Donna Napier, Debbie Cheeves, Bekki Coll, Delphina Major, first cousins Zane Robicheaux, Brynn Robicheaux, Danielle Fredrick, Miranda Fredrick, Garrette Fredrick, Vandala Hood and many others.
There will be a Celebration service held at 7:00 P.M., Friday, June 19th at Christ Community Church, corner of Randall Road and Bolcum Road, St. Charles. A family burial service will be at St. Charles Cemetery, Grand Couteau, LA. Visitation will be Thursday, June 18th from 3-8:00 P.M. at Yurs Funeral Home, 405 East Main Street, (Corner of Rt. 64 and Rt. 25), St. Charles.
The family request that donations be made in lieu of flowers to the “Meagan Elaine Ahlstrom Memorial Fund”. All checks should be made to the “Meagan Elaine Ahlstrom Memorial Fund” and sent to: 118 St. Germain Place St. Charles, IL 60175. For information call Yurs Funeral Home of St. Charles 630-584-0060 or at www.yursfuneralhomes.com
CONDOLENCES
"Rebecca, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I met you at Beth Bello's house a few days before she died. I had asked Beth to say hello to my beloved daughter, Cyndi (37) when she went to be with Jesus. Now they have one more of our daughters to share heaven with! Leonard, you are such a blessing as you lead worship at Christ Community. Only God knows how to comfort us during this time of unthinkable sorrow. Please know that He is able, and willing, and that many, many of us are praying for you and your family."
"Leonard, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers."
"Hi Rebecca & Leonard
my deepest sympathty to you and your family in this time of sorrow. May you sense the presence of God like never before, for in His presence you will find healing and wholeness. Know that there are a lot of people praying for your family at this time.
It is in Christian love that I write to you."
"Leonard and Rebecca -
We have just learned of your loss and wanted you to know we are praying for your family and for a speedy recovery for Rebecca. Although we moved from the area shortly after meeting you all...We have fond memories of our couples group at CCC.
We were so sorry to hear about this tragedy."
"Rebecca: I'm so sorry for your loss. Know that Meagan will be with you always--in the flowers, the butterflies, the beauty of the sunrise. I never met your family, but I know how much you love them all. Peace will come, friend."
"Our prayers are with you all Ahlstrom family as you celebrate what a beautiful life Meagan fulfilled. May you all support & be with each other during this time of loss. God Bless."
"Friends,
Janice and I have been in constant prayer for you during this tragic loss. I only met Meagan once. Leonard, you and Meagan were so kind to ask me to join you at Omikoshi that evening. She absolutely lit up the room with her smile, her confidence and her passion for life. What a beautiful daughter of the Lord! It was obvious how much she adored you! It was great to see you again, but I felt somewhat guilty at the time for interrupting your visit with your daughter. Thanks again for that invitation...my life was blessed by meeting Meagan."
""The Lord gives strength to his people: the Lord blesses his people with peace." We love you."
"Dear Becky and Leonard,
I met Meagan at Von Maur a while ago and was drawn to her immediately. We talked for a long time. She shared her story with me and I with her.
I lost my husband 17 months ago and my son Adam passed away 6 months later. Adam was also 24 years old and a precious boy.
Meagan was so sweet to me and understanding way beyond her 24 years.
They are both precious beautiful children, inside and out. I know that they are together now with the Lord. I jsut feel that she is telling Adam that I am ok.
I really want to speak with you both but I will wait a while.
Barb Hallberg"
"We are so sorry for your loss.She was such a good person."
"I never knew Meagan Elaine stood for a bright light but I am not at all surprised. There is no better way to describe her. I worked with Meagan at Dillards Cool Springs and my memories of our time together are very close to my heart, especially now. She was an amazing person and adored her family and every minute of life. She is such an inspiration and touched so many lives. My thoughts are with all who love her and miss her. She would want us to be smiling i know."
"I never knew Meagan Elaine stood for a bright light but I am not at all surprised. There is no better way to describe her. I worked with Meagan at Dillards Cool Springs and my memories of our time together are very close to my heart, especially now. She was an amazing person and adored her family and every minute of life. She is such an inspiration and touched so many lives. My thoughts are with all who love her and miss her. She would want us to be smiling i know."
"Leo, Rebecca, Melody and Aaron,
Our hearts go out to you and our prayers surround you. We know that Meaghan is dancing, singing and shining that beautiful light of hers but I know you will miss it each and every day. Words cannot walk you through this but the Holy Spirit will and our arms will hold you up as you go.
Love to you all so much
Dean, Barb and Olivia King"
"We are John Sullivan's aunt and uncle. We had the pleasure of meeting your beautiful, sweet daughter several years ago when we visited John in Nashville. She was indeed a very special person. We are deeply sorry for your loss.We are praying for you all along with our church family. God's peace to you. "
"Leonard & Rebecca, I am praying for you right now and will keep you and all your family in my prayers for some time. My heart has broken for you at this time. No words can can describe what you all must be going through. Please know that many are praying for you and I am asking God to hold you all very tight. I met Meagan once but she was charming and as beautiful as Rebecca. "
"I learned of Meagan's passing from my sister, a member of your church. Reading the posts here, I know she was a beautiful spirit with a kind heart. May God enclose you in His loving embrace. You will all be in my prayers."
"she is safe in our Creators
arms , all her pain and grief are over , every restless yearning past, she walks on gold, safe in Jesus arms at last. we will all see her again.peace."
"My heart is truly broken. Megan was a wonderful person and friend for many years. This world will not be the same without her. To the Ahlstrom Family, know that Megan's friends in Nashville will be thinking and praying for you during this difficult time."
"Dear Leonard & Rebecca,
Word has just reached us about Meagan's homecoming, We are profoundly sorry. Please be asured that you are daily in our prayers, May the Comforter surround, support, and comfort you during these difficult times. Through it all, may you find strength, courage, and hope through the peace of Christ, which passes all understanding.
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"Becky and family, may God continue to give you comfort and strength. You will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers."
"I am so sorry for your Loss. I worked with Meagan at Estee Lauder and she was truly a beautiful person inside and out. I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers during this extremely difficult time."
"She's wrapped in the arms of Jesus, where her beautiful light shines from Heaven. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lisa"
"Our Great and Merciful God come down and surround this family. Wrap your healing arms around them and let them know that Meagan is with our Savior and Lord Jesus Christ. I ask that you forever comfort them in the good times and bad times as I know that Meagan will be missed until reunited with us all. Only you, Father, can heal their hearts and our hearts. We thank you so much for this beautiful person that we have been able to know and to see your perfect and holy Love through. We thank you for all of the memories of Meagan and we thank you for giving us the Faith, Hope, and Peace of the future Resurrection of the dead so that one day, we will be united with you Our Father in Heaven and with all of our brothers and sisters in Christ who have gone before us. Thank you Lord for comforting this family and giving them peace in a very difficult time. I lift all of these up to you in the name of our Precious Savior Jesus Christ! Amen.
God Bless you Ahlstrom family. I will never forget Meagan and I will always pray for your comfort and peace. She will be remembered and loved by more people than you can imagine because she was such a wonderful person to know and to see Christ's love within. "
"We pray for Gods peace that passes all understanding. "
"Allow the Joy of the Lord to be your Strength. Becky I am thinking of you and your familly. God Bless you all."
"What a Beautiful Girl. The family will stay in our prayers. "
"Dear Leo & Rebecca,
There are no words that can really tell you how much we love you and hate to see you going through the unthinkable.
We are praying and will continue to pray for healing and comfort.
There is no God like our God. So we do not grieve as those who have no hope. Weeping may endure for a night,but joy comes in the morning. We pray your night season is short."
"becky, i am so sorry to hear of your loss. may god be with you and your family in this time of sorrow and provide some degree of comfort."
"May she be an angel watching over her family...ya'll are in my thoughts and prayers."
"Our hearts go out to both of you, as well as your family during this time of sadness. Yet, we also know that she rests well in the arms of Jesus at this very moment. Six months ago, we lost our eldest daughter, who was 25 years old and relate to your sorrow. May God provide the strength and courage to heal. "
"Leo and Rebecca,
I did not know Meagan but with parents like the two of you she must have been a fine young lady. I am so very sorry for your loss. "
"Dear Rebecca and Leonard and Family, We want to convey our deepest condolences for the loss of your precious daughter. May the Lord comfort you and hold you! You are in our prayers asking God to pour out His love and grace upon you. "
"Leonard & Rebecca,
Our hearts ache for you as you go through this terribly tough time in your lives. We never had the privilege of knowing Meagan, but can only imagine what a great girl she must have been based on the examples that you 2 are to everyone around you. Nothing we can say can ease your hurt and pain, except to say that God holds you in His hands and that Meagan is in a glorious and wonderful place right now. Thank you, Jesus, for your promise and for comforting us in times like this! "
"Leo and family, we've not met, but know of you and your ministry. I want you to know a network of worship leaders worldwide are grieveing with you over the loss of your precious daughter, and your wifes injuries. We join in prayer with the rest of the saints asking that God will bring comfort and peace to you and your family in these difficult days...Praise be to God, where all life begins and where all life returns.
Lovingly and respectfully yours,
Rene' LeDesma"
"Thank you Lord for allowing Becky and her husband to raise your child in your light. Give them strength to continue their faith in you to heal their hearts. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family."
"We are so sorry for your tragic loss. We know that Meagan is at the feet of Jesus, probably as shocked by her early arrival as we are. We will continue to pray for you and your family. Rebecca, may you have a speedy recovery, and be on your feet again soon. "
"Becky, We send our thoughts of sympathy and prayers your way during these hard days. Wishing you a quick and full recovery.
Nathan, Denese & Hayden "
"Leo, Rebecca, Aaron & Melody, Praying for you all. So very sorry for this tragedy. May the Lord hold and comfort you as only He can.
Love, Russ and Mary"
"Leonard & Rebecca, I have cried for and with you since I heard this sad, sad news. I remember Meagan from when Leonard & I wrote together. I have been and will continue to pray for you in this unspeakable loss.
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"I had the pleasure of getting to know Rebecca through CCC Women's Softball team one summer. I will never forget the game she brought her lovely children to. Megan was a Godly woman that will be missed by many. God, please give us the grace and strength as you bring Meagan \\\"home\\\"."
"Neagan was an angel on earth and will always be remembered by our family truely a product of a wonderful upbringing God bless you Leo and rebecca!"
"Leonard & Becky,
We are so very sorry for the loss of your beloved daughter, Meagan. I was fortunate to get to know the two of you a little as we cared for Beth Bello. She and Meagan are rejoicing together. Please know that our hearts go out to you as well as our prayers for God to lift you up and wrap His arms around you in comfort. "
"Dear Becky and Leonard,
I am the aunt of John Sullivan and want to let you know you are in my prayers...I too have a daughter in heaven (Sarah Elaine - 29 yrs)...please just take one day at a time, leaning on Jesus for all your strength and comfort! God bless you all."
"Dear Becky and Leonard Please accept our deepest sympathty on your loss. We hope Becky has a speedy recovery. We will keep you in our prayers.
Ray, Andrea, Kim and Brian"
"She was such a good person. We were so blessed to have known her. We are so sorry for your loss."
" I know I was shocked about this along with many others. Meagan was an amazing beautiful lady of God. I know tha God has a plan in everything sometimes we just dont see it. But that is why He is the Master Planner. No worry's that I can give you can get you through this time expect go to God. He can and will get you through this time. I fist met Meagan freshman year 2nd Semister. We had Biology and Study Skills together. We ate lunch together everyday that year. I know that Meagan is missed but I know that she is in a Wonderful Place!
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" No words right now can help you expect that God will get you through this. I know what it is like to lose someone so close my dad just passed less than three weeks ago from pancreatic cancer at fourty seven years young. Meagan I went to high together. We were pretty in close in 9th grade we had Bio and Study Skills class together. She was an amazing woman she will be missed! "
"Rebecca,
We remember with gratitude your service to our daughter, Beth, and her family. Our loss being so fresh, please believe our empathy for your family's pain. May God heal the hurt."