Chet Wilcox`s Wife Laura Past away

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Craig Schwartz
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Chet Wilcox`s Wife Laura Past away

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It saddens me to bring you this news.
Laura Wilcox from Jacksonville Illinois past away Wed May 14th at 5am.

Chet just called me and told me about her, at his request I`m posting here on the forum
to let everyone know of her passing. Please pray for her and also for Chet`s strength,
He`s a good man in need of our prayers right now.
She had a stroke a couple years back and he has been taking care of her 24/7 while building PSG`s,

Chet I`m so sorry for your loss, but prayers for Laura are on the way.

Sincerely
Craig
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Sorry to hear...thoughts and prayers for Chet
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My condolences and prayers for Chet and the family.
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So sorry to hear of Chet's wife's passing. Prayers for Chet & family. Leon
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Chet Wilcox
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Thank you guys, I don't know how to go on without her,She was the Joy of my life
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so sorry

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sorry My condolences and prayers for Chet and the family
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Condolences and prayers

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Also sorry. My condolences and prayers for Chet and the family.

God Bless,

SRF
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prayers for chet & all the family & friends.
bruce & lynn
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Chet, My prayers go out to you and the family. Keep the faith. Larry D.
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Post by Bill Dobkins »

Sorry for your loss Chet.
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Chet our prayer's go out for you and your family Wes
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prayers are sent to you and family
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So sorry Chet. Almost lost my wife 8 1/2 years ago to ovarian cancer. She's now doing fine. I too, would have been lost. Will be praying for you. Ron
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chet. so very very sorry for your loss, but take comfort in the gift you had for so long.
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Chet Wilcox
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Post by Chet Wilcox »

Thanks Bill,We were together 27 years and she was so special to me, we never had a fight.She was so sick at the end and suffered so much, I miss her so much ,I don't want to even live on.They broke all of her little ribs trying to resussitater her.I don't mean to be so emotional. but I cant seam to help it.
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Chet,
I'm very sorry for your loss my friend. I'll be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers
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Post by Rick Barnhart »

Awwwww Chet, I know you must be in tremendous pain. I can't even imagine. As hard as it is, please try to keep your focus up above. Your dear wife is no longer suffering. I don't believe she'd want you feeling like you can't go on. You have friends you've never met, and we worry and pray for you...

I admire your talent, try to turn your grief into a tribute to her memory, instead of allowing it's weight to crush you. I believe that's what she would want. Gods speed, Rick
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Chet,
Sorry to hear the sad news. I'd like offer my sincere sympathies and condolences to you.
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Chet

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I am sorry to hear of your loss. I have walked this path, nearly 11 years ago, and though it seems dark and uncertain now, you will find purpose again. As difficult as it may seem, if one is not well and suffers here, then that suffering is over for them. We have to try to find the understanding and comfort in knowing that they no longer suffer. She is in His hands now, and we must take our comfort in knowing this. Bless you, Chet. You can write any time, and if you ever need to talk, I would be happy to give you my phone number.
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Post by Dan Behringer »

I'm so sorry to see this Chet. I too lost my wife in 2009 to cancer. It was hard to believe at the time but I found that life still goes on. Just hang in there!
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Chet, I'm saddened at your loss. May God be with you in these troubling times.
Jim
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Chet, I am sorry for your loss.
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Post by Chet Wilcox »

Thank you all, this has been so hard but, I know she is with JESUS now ,and I will see her again someday. and her spirit will be with me always.
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It's good to see you back, Chet.
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Chet, I am so sorry for your loss.
God bless you always.....
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