Nicholas, Samantha, and Lyla Dannecker

On March 25th, 2023, our beautiful Samantha passed away unexpectedly at 28 years old delivering her first child - a little baby girl named Lyla Grace. Those who knew Samantha had no doubt that she would be the best mother - she had the sweetest, kindest, gentlest soul and was born to be a mommy. To say our families are beside ourselves is an understatement. We can’t even begin to put into words the gravity of this loss and what our families are feeling right now, especially her husband Nicholas and newborn daughter Lyla who was never able to meet her mother. In lieu of flowers, our families are putting together this fundraiser to help with funeral costs for Samantha and to support Nicholas and Lyla as they begin to navigate this unspeakable new journey. In this time of complete and utter darkness we pray that the sun will one day shine in our lives again.

We love you so much Samantha. Lyla will always know how much her mommy loved her and you will live in her heart and in our hearts forever.

Samantha Conti Dannecker

August 9th 1994 - March 25th 2023