Hazel Anne Thooft
Hazel Anne Thooft, 7 year old daughter of Matthew and Bernadette Thooft of rural Lucan, passed away in a house fire Wednesday, December 4, 2013. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, December 13 at St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Wabasso. Visitation is 4:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday at the church with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services at the church on Friday. Burial is in St. Anne’s Catholic Cemetery. Stephens Funeral Service – Redwood Valley Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Hazel Anne Thooft was born April 5, 2006 in Hutchinson, MN to Matthew and Bernadette (DeCann) Thooft. She was currently in the 2nd grade at St. Anne’s Catholic School in Wabasso. Hazel loved school, her teachers, and classmates. She enjoyed reading and drawing pictures for people, and was a good artist. Hazel loved to dance and sing. She liked to help people and enjoyed fundraising for the school and church, calling people herself and going door to door. Hazel loved cartoons and made Minion voices from “Despicable Me”. Hazel was very independent, often choosing her own mismatched clothing and wearing several shirts at a time. She liked to do things her own way.
Hazel is survived by her parents Matt and Bernadette Thooft; siblings: Zachary, 11, her twin brother Augustus, 7, Maxwell, 4, Abigail, 4, and Beatrice Grace, 2; grandparents Leona Thooft of Tyler and Barbara DeCann of Belview (formerly of Osakis); godparents Mary Benson of Castroville, TX, and Valerie Koelln of Hutchinson; many aunts and uncles; and other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by two infant siblings, grandfathers Amandus Thooft and Don DeCann, and brother Isaiah.
Isaiah Matthew Thooft
Isaiah Matthew Thooft, 4 year old son of Matthew and Bernadette Thooft of rural Lucan, passed away in a house fire Wednesday, December 4, 2013. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, December 13 at St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Wabasso. Visitation is 4:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday at the church with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services at the church on Friday. Burial is in St. Anne’s Catholic Cemetery. Stephens Funeral Service – Redwood Valley Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Isaiah Matthew Thooft was born November 21, 2009 in Mankato, MN. He was baptized at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church in Lucan. Isaiah attended pre-school at Wabasso Public School. He loved school and his teacher. Isaiah liked playing hide and seek and playing tricks on people. He loved to help and shadowed his parents wherever they went. Isaiah liked helping his dad with chores and feeding the animals. He was very curious and wanted to know what you were doing. Isaiah loved to be snuggled, squeezed with big hugs, and tickled. He was always very talkative whether people were there or not. Isaiah loved books and being read to, and visited the library several times a week. He loved his little sister, and protected and watched out for her. Isaiah loved to laugh and had a big grin.
Isaiah is survived by his parents Matt and Bernadette Thooft; siblings: Zachary, 11, Augustus, 7, Maxwell, 4, Abigail, 4, and Beatrice Grace, 2; grandparents Leona Thooft of Tyler and Barbara DeCann of Belview (formerly of Osakis); godparents Mike and Annette Rohlik of Lucan; many aunts and uncles; and other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by two infant siblings, grandfathers Amandus Thooft and Don DeCann, and sister Hazel.
I am so very very sorry for your loss. It is hard to lose a family member, two is even harder. My prayers go out to you and your family at this time. I hope you will have the strength together through the hard days ahead. Children are very precious to me. Michael Maas 760 Morgan st. apt 5 d, Tracy,Mn. 56175
Boo, Matt & family, I don’t even know what to say, my heart is breaking for all of you. Please accept our love and prayers as you go thru this difficult time.
Becky and family
Your family has our prayers and sympathy.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family at this time of loss. Losing our children are the hardest things we could ever go through, especially to such severe accidents! We recently went through the same thing. Prayers will always be with you.
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I am very sorry for your loss of life. I went to st Anne’s school all the way through 6th grade. I have been serving our country in the united states army for 8 years now and seeing these young people pass away makes me feel more for them then I do for myself. But not all is lost, they are in heaven above and enjoying a life of peace.
Words can not begin to express how sorry I am for your loss.Prayers to all of you.Heaven has 2 very special angels now.God bless Hazel and Isaiah!
Death leaves a sorrow no one can heal. Love leaves a memory no one can steal. Thoughts go out to you and your families.
Auntie ‘Nut loves you to the moon and back Miss Hazel Ann and my little Isaiah. Give Grandpa Don, Uncle Doug and Uncle Joey big hugs from me! You guys have left giant holes in the hearts of many many people. Thank you for being part of my life while you were here. You were very much loved and I miss you terribly. I will take care of your Mom and Dad, Zach, Gussie, Max and Bea. They are going to need many many hugs!
love,
Auntie Nut
matt and boo I’m so sorry lost of Hazel Ann and Isaiah . I knew is difficult time in Prayers I’ll keep on Praying for you
and your family I Love you guys And also I am going to miss them 2 kids they are in great hands with God well take
care of them. My heart went out and I was crying so hard . answer these prayers Isent and I will take care your mom dad Zach Gussie max and Bea will miss u Love always Auntie Monica
Boo, Matt and kids.
I am so sorry for your loss of two beautiful children. I remember Isaiah’s baptism not so long ago and all your lovely kids. I don’t know what to say to easy your pain. We are praying for you.
Marirose
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you in this time of sorrow! May God bless you with his love and gentle hands!
My deepest sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your two children. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. God help you through this difficult time and take care of your two angles now in heaven.
So very sorry to hear of your loss. May you find comfort through this difficult time. Prayers and thoughts are with you!
Dear Thooft Family, you have my deepest sympathy is the loss of your son and daughter. May the Lord surround you with his loving arms. May he comfort & strengthen you all in your journey of grief. Just can’t put into words how I’m feeling. Symathy and hugs to all your family.
Our thoughts are with you and the families. May God give you strength & healing during this very difficult time.
Words can not express the deep sorrow I have for your family during this difficult time. May the Love of God comfort and give you strength in the days ahead of you. My thoughts and prayers are with you always.
May your faith hold you and your families together through this most difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May the Bless you and hold you in his arms. Your beautiful babies are in his hands now and forever in your hearts.
I and my family extend our sympathy to you and your family concerning the loss of Hazel Ann and Isaiah. Really is the most tragic thing to ever happen to a family. Praying for all of you for strength and comfort during this time of healing.
Bernadette & family~ I am so very sorry for your losses. Todd called me on Saturday and told me of your tragic day. I cannot even imagine the pain you are suffering right now. You are such a kind and happy person, great mother and friend, and it just doesn’t seem fair. Please know you will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. Hugs to you all !!
Matt/Bernadette, my family and I send our deepest sympathy to you and your family during this difficult time. Praying for God to strengthen and comfort you!
Dear, Thooft Family
Your family is in My Thoughts and prayers as… i know how hard it is to Lose a Loved one . i would like to share my Condolences & Simpathy to you….. God Bless
My deepest sympathy to you and the Thooft family. May your faith help you heal and ease the tragic loss of your two innocent, beautiful children. I pray to God for strength for you during this difficult time.
Our deepest sympathy and prayers to you, the Thooft Family. You will stand strong with God at your side. You don’t know us but we know Isiah and know that he was a happy little boy with a big smile. God has two angels that we chosen to be at his side. Keep your faith. Our love is with you and the children. We are so grateful for the love you provided to Isiah and the rest of your family.
My deepest sympathy to you and your family in your time of loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
I cannot tell you how sorry we were to here of your tragedy several years ago we lost our 3 year old son in a house fire near Alexandria MN
know this our hearts break for your family We felt as though we would never recover but with Gods gracious love we recoverd as you will youll always expect to see them bouncing around or hear their laughter and when you see them in heaven they will greet you with their arms open to hug you.I believe that very much .now your familily will have 2 beautiful angles watching over you. God Bless each and everyone of you God Bless you from friend you haven’t met . AHeart broken mom from Windom
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Matt and Family Many Thoughts Prayers And Hugs Sent To All Of You
I just want you to know you are in my thoughts always and my prayers and to let you know there is so much love and concern out there for all of you. I love you all.
To the Thooft family: My deepest sympathy is extended to you at the loss of your two beautiful angels. May God hold you in his loving arms, comfort you and give you strength to cope during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
God Bless.
Bernie I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our prayers. May God look after his new angels.
Words can not express the sympathy I have for you and yr family it is hard to loose one gift from God but 2 is Evan harder I am so sorry for yr losmy thoughts and prayers go out to you and yr family my God hasn’t ypeace you need at this time they see in Goods arms holing him tight now with such big smiles on their face agin I won’t to express that I am paying for yr family
Boo, Matt and family-
It breaks my heart that people like yourselves that have such huge hearts should have to endure such pain! You are in my thoughts and prayers every day! I love knowing that I have two more beautiful angels watching over our family! They brought joy to so many people and I feel like a better person for being a part of their lives! May you find the peace and strength to get you through this hard time! We love you guys so much!
Love Noelle, Josh and Brody!!
I am sorry about your loss
Thooft Family: My deepest sympathy to you and your family in your time of loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
You’ll probably never understand why…why such young innocent souls…maybe they are your borrowed angels. They come along into this world to make your world brighter. But they can’t stay forever, sometimes heaven needs them back again.
From one mother to another whose lost children. My prayers and thoughts are with you. May God give you the strength you will need today and always.
Matt and family, You are in my thoughts and prayers. We don’t have any kids, but I still couldn’t imagine what you are going through. I’ve been on the Tyler Fire Dept. for 12 years and luckily we haven’t had to respond to any calls like that. Being in a small town it’s so hard to separate the calls from everyday life. Again your family has our deepest condolences!
Dear Thooft family: We have never met but as a mother who has lost a child I understand the deep pain and hole within your hearts. Don’t be afraid to cry when you feel the tears within your eyes, or laugh when something funny happens, or walk away when you need your space. People say time heals all wounds, but honestly in this situation I have learned that time doesn’t heal that empty feeling you have in your heart, it just makes each day easier to get out of bed. With tears in my eyes for you, I pray that God gives you the strength and comfort to get through what will be the hardest days of your lives.
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Matt and Boo
Our deepest sympathy to your family. No words can express our sorrow. Just remember that Jesus said “Bring unto me the little children” Just know that you did your job of bringing them to Jesus. He just called them sooner than we liked. They will always be in our hearts and prayers.
Chris,Lee,Bridget,and Gabby
Thooft family – our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this most difficult time.
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. May God give you strength and comfort always. My prayers and thoughts are with you all.
You have our deepest sympathy. Hugs, prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. Keep Jesus in your hearts, He will give you Peace.
Bernadette, Matt & family,
My heart aches for you and I am at a loss for words. There is nothing that I can say to ease your pain, but know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Love & Prayers. Nancy & family
Dear Thooft family,
I don’t know you but I am heartbroken. I don’t have kids of my own, but I have lost a sister and a goddaughter and the pain is very real. My heart goes out to you!! As one person said, Jesus said to “suffer the little children to come unto me”. We’ve been told to love the people in our lives with all of our hearts and to tell them that we love them because God is going to need them back someday. Obviously God has a plan for your beautiful little Hazel and Isaiah. They are Christmas angels. I know that doesn’t make you feel any better right now while the pain of their loss is still fresh, but one day it will all make sense and will bring you peace. God bless you with comfort and surround you with prayers!!
Please accept our deepest sympathy in the loss of your precious children. Our hearts goes out to the family because death is something we will never get used to. In fact God’s word refers to death as a enemy.
( 1 Corinthians 15:26).
Very soon our loving heavenly father will remove death once and for all and give us the opportunity to see our loved ones again. ( John 5:28,29). May these words be a source of comfort during this difficult time.
Bernadette, matt and kids-
When the kids and I saw your home on the news we KNEW before they even said it was yours that it was. We are so so sorry for all of your losses. Even though we haven’t been blessed to still be living close to you all we have never forgotten your family or your kindness. You are constantly in our thoughts and daily prayers along with many others who are praying for you. We are doing what we can to send you our love from far away.
Always,
Niki, naty, and Logan
Dear Matt, Bernadette and family,
My heart was so very saddened to hear about your family and tragic loss….my daughter Niki shared your story with me and I remember when you took care of my grandchildren Logan and Natalie…how much fun they shared with your family…it was often hard to get them to want to come home…my heart was touched by your tragedy as I too have lost a child to unforeseen circumstances….Niki and I would like to donate clothing and toys to your family but are not sure how to do so as she lives in Fergus falls and I in Minnetonka…please email as we would love to help in some small way…My thoughts and prayers go out to at this very sad time…God Bless
We have lost our home to fire and know what that devastation is like, but to loose two little ones-I cannot even imagine!! Heartfilled prayers go out to you ALL!! And I pray that God gives you the extra strength for each new tomorrow! Love ,thougths, and prayers go out to you ALL!! God Bless!! Jim and Sharon Fearing
Matt and Bernadette: I know there are no words that I can write to lessen your pain, but know that I am with you in my heart as I know so well what it is like to lose 2 children. It has been 35 years since I lost my children but I don’t think there is ever a day that I don’t think about them yet. They are a part of you and always will be no matter what. Please know that you are not walking this journey alone, there are many that are uplifting you in thoughts and prayers and will be there for you for a long time. I will be in contact with you in the near future. May you feel the love and prayers holding you at this time. I pray that God gives you much strength in the coming days. God be with you!
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Thoughts and prayers for your family during this difficult time.
I am a friend of Mary’s. I am sending the family my love and support during this most difficult times. May God hold you all close, and comfort, guide and provide tender care in your journey of pain and grief. My heart is breaking for you all. Keep the memories close. Supporting you all here in Texas and providing continued prayers.
Dear Thooft Family,
I do not know you, but want to offer my condolences. I am so very sorry
you lost two of your beautiful children, may they be guardian angels
for your surviving children. I am so, so sorry for this unimaginable tragedy.
I will hold your family in prayer.
Dear Thooft Family,
May God hold you in the palm of HIS hand as you travel this difficult path. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dear Thooft family,
We are friends of Charlie and Cathy Thooft (also Phil, Ben, Paul and Monica) We are so very sorry for the loss of your beautiful children and your home. We can’t even begin to imagine the pain you must feel! You are in our family’s prayers during this difficult season. May the Lord bless you and console you with his tender love, sending you grace, love and mercy in the gift of his angels here on earth! May you also find consolation and peace in the knowledge of your 4 little ones who are already in the arms of Jesus!
Mark and Karen Kostohris family (Mark, Karen, Ruth, Teresa, Katie, John and Andrew)
Matt and Bernadette, I just heard and I am so sorry for your loss, there are just no words. I pray that you feel held in God’s arms during this difficult time. Take care.
So sorry to hear of the tragic accident and the loss of your two children. Our hearts go out to you at this very sad time for you all. We pray you may have peace with the memories of them both, and you will trust in God’s abiding love as you experience this great loss. Even though we do not know you personally, we as parents and grandparents can only imagine the devastation of such a tragedy. God Bless you all.
Boo, Matt and kids:
There are no words right now to express the feelings of grief and loss when I found out the news of the fire. I will keep you in my prayers. Faith, community, friends and sharing your feelings will help you and the children through this experience. Also, know that you will see Hazel and Isaiah in Heaven.
Love
Coleen Guhl