Amanda Lauren Cecchi
November 27, 2001 -
May 10, 2015
Amanda Lauren Cecchi, age 13, of Kenosha, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2015 at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, following a courageous 10 month battle with a rare form of ovarian cancer.
Born on November 27, 2001, in Lake Forest, IL, she was the first born daughter of Steven and Kimberly (Quentin) Cecchi. Moving to Kenosha when Amanda was an infant, she attended Nash Elementary School and was currently attending Mahone Middle School.
Amanda and her family are members at St. Mary Catholic Church. She was a blooming artist and won several awards for her drawings and sketches, some were even judged on the state level. Amanda attended the after school art club at Mahone school, she was taking piano lessons and was a passionate animal lover, holding a special place in her heart for cats. Her favorite things to do were watching cartoons with her sister, riding her scooter, jumping on the trampoline, swimming, visiting the petting zoo and taking vacations with her family anywhere warm and sunny with sandy beaches.
After receiving the devastating news in July 2014, Amanda always kept a positive attitude and never lost her ability to smile. She will be remembered for her kindness, compassion and her quiet and generous spirit.
Amanda will be deeply missed by her loving parents, Steve and Kim Cecchi; her sister and best friend, Alyssa Marie Cecchi; her maternal grandparents, Robert and Darlene Koch; paternal grandparents, Cathie and Lorenzo Cecchi; maternal grandfather, Larry Quentin and maternal step great-grandmother, Florence Koch. She is further survived by her aunts and uncles, John and Kathy Lange, Kris Johnson, Carrie and Brian Cecchi; cousins, Megan, Courtney and Devin Lange, Sadie and Jacob Johnson, Kacie, Beau and Abby Cecchi; several great aunts, uncles, second cousins, other relatives and countless friends.
Service Info
A Mass of the Angels will be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church (74th Street and 39th Avenue). Relatives and friends are asked to meet at the church for the Mass. Private interment will be held in Ascension Cemetery in Libertyville, IL.
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Maria Zarletti RognstadMy Deepest Sympathy to your entire family. My heart hurt and chills overcame me, when I heard about Amanda, from my Dad. I too lost my youngest daughter in 2002 to a rare Ovarian Cancer, at the age of 21. Amanda will be missed, but never forgotten and may time comfort you.
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EllenKim, Steve, and Alyssa, Words cannot convey how sorry I am to hear about Amanda. Kim you really showed me how to me a Mother before I even thought about becoming a Mother. Know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
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David & Marilyn LauerWe have never met, but our hearts ache for you, Kim and Steve, and for Alyssa. Our daughter Emily was diagnosed with ovarian cancer on July 19, 2002 - 10 days before her 24th birthday. She died on March 10, 2003. We understand your pain, and our thoughts and prayers are for you and all of your family as you grieve Amanda's death. If you ever feel you'd like to talk with somebody who has experienced what you have gone through, please contact us.
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Kimberly J, RNDear Cecchi Family, It was my honor and privilege to meet you. It breaks my heart the way our paths had to cross but your kindness and courage through the worst possible time will forever remain with me. Alyssa, keep looking for rays of sunshine, favorite TV episodes, warm raindrops, and the warm feeling in your heart to know Amanda is with you, looking out for you and cheering you on always. Keeping your entire family in my prayers.
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Rachel MurrayKim, Steve, and Alyssa, We have no words to adequately tell you how sorry we are for your loss. Amanda was so unique - brave, kind, bright, and beautiful. We are so lucky to have had the opportunity to know her, and we are forever grateful to you all for sharing her with us. Much love to you all from Jack, Molly, Chris & Rachel
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Ken and Lynn MooreOur Deepest sympathy goes out to the whole family. We cannot even imagine what you are all going thru but will pray for you during this horrible time. Please let us know if there is Anything we can do for you. Our hearts and prayers are with you.
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Susan McCauley-Greenville, SCDear family and sweet sister- I am so, so sorry to hear of your loss. I came upon this accidentally. My child had Leukemia and survived so my heart ached to see this write-up. Such a beautiful sweet girl. I know you will miss her always. I will pray for you through this terribly difficult time. That the Holy Spirit will ease your pain and bring wonderful happy memories during the hardest times to bring you tears with smiles. Susan McCauley
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Angelina and Suann MooreSo sorry for your loss. Amanda was a beautiful sweet girl. Angie and I were so blessed to have known her. And she will always be in our hearts for ever. My prayers go out to The whole family. <3
