"There are no words to express the loss of Elena. She will be missed greatly and remembered always. I worked with her at Pinecrest for the last couple years and not only was she part of my work family, she was my friend. I am so very sorry for the tragic loss your family is living through; it is never easy losing a loved family member. May you find peace and love with one another. Again, my sincerest condolences."
-Kasse Wellman

"I am so sorry for your loss. Elena was a beautiful person You will be in my thoughts and prayers."
-Joan M Paul

"Elena was always joyous and a fun loving individual. She was a pleasure to coach iin cheerleading. May her family have the strength to get through these difficult times and find the peace as she has now with our god and saviour."
-Suzette Urbanc

"My deepest condolences to the family. Elena was a very high spirited young woman and left us with alot of memories. Prayers."
-Sandy Hayward

"Sorry to hear of your loss. Heaven has gotten a new Angel. She will be watching from there. ^j^"
-Bud Lemire

"Dear Connie & Family~ So very sorry for the loss of your beautiful daughter! My heart breaks for all of you. Sending you my sincere condolences & hope you will find peace & comfort knowing she is in the arms of the angels. I will always remember seeing you in St Vinny's in Gladstone & learning about Elena! We were so happy, talking of new times & old times! Hugs to you my friend~ Cheryl Kalishek Bernard"
-Cheryl Bernard

"Bob and Connie - I'm Bill Bower's cousin who work the clock and announcing just so you know who I am. I remember your whole process in adopting Elena and am so so saddened by your loss. What a beautiful girl she became and my heart is breaking for you. I know you gave her a wonderful life. Please know you are all in my prayers."
-Sandy Zahorik (Szczygiel)

"Connie, Sending you my deepest condolences on the loss your precious child. Keeping you and your family in my prayers. Tammy (Maki) Hanson "
-Tammy L Hanson

"Connie, Bob and family- my prayers are with you all today and moving forward! I am so very sorry! There really are no words but prayers for you all to get the comfort you need! Such awesome memories watching her grow up with the girls! Love and Hugs! "
-Becky Granquist

"So sorry to hear of Elena passing. You have our sympathy.Peggy and I have many fond memories of her in Panama City Beach when she was a young girl. Paul and Peggy Rader Munising"
-Paul Rader

"I am so sad for all of you. Prayer sent , my God hold you close..... Cathy & Bob Stone"
-Cathy Stone

"Connie -- So sorry for your loss. Prayers and thoughts to you and your Family. Brian "
-Brian St. Onge

"Bob and Family, we’re so sorry to hear about your daughters passing Your in our thoughts and prayers "
-Dave & Cindy Fisher

"Our hearts go out to you and we pray God comforts you during this sad and difficult time. - Jonathan & Deanna Turner"
-Jonathan & Deanna Turner

"Connie & Bob, I was shocked and saddened to hear of Elenas passing. She was a beautiful girl inside and out. Whenever I saw her she was always smiling. My heart breaks for you and my condolences to you and your family. "
-Gwen Eastman

"Please know that the staff of the Retired & Senior Volunteer Program of Ingham, Eaton and Clinton Counties (RSVP, FGP, SCP) send our thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of Elena."
-Jason Wilkes

"We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Brian and Cheryl Adams"
-Brian Adams

"Elena, there isn’t a day I don’t think about you. To her family, I’m sorry for your loss... she was such a kind soul. She will be missed.."
-Anna Hutchinson