Olivia Locher Memorial Expenses

Hi, my name is Madalene Case. I am creating this gofundme in loving memory of my departed friend, Olivia Locher, who was more like family to me. We are requesting prayers and donations for her family during this difficult time and in trying to bring her back home as she unexpectedly passed while on a cruise in the Bahamas March 11, 2024. We are all absolutely devastated by Olivia's passing and are struggling to not only wrap our heads around this tragic event, but expenses in trying to get her from the Bahamas to Michigan, along with funeral expenses once she is back in Michigan. Based on what information is being given between the Bahamas and funeral home in Michigan, expenses are fluctuating, but reaching as high as $30,000.

Olivia was a wonderful daughter, sister, niece, cousin, and friend who touched the lives of those around her. She was beautiful, intelligent, kind, caring, funny, adventurous, ambitious, generous, and loving above all things. She loved her family, her friends, music, dancing, the beach, the outdoors, and many other things.

Livy was a bright shining soul with a pure heart that wanted everyone around her smiling and laughing. if you weren't, she'd make sure you were with her witty humor. She had a laugh that you wish you could bottle up and open whenever you're sad because you know it would make you smile.

As no one was expecting this and we are all devastated by Olivia's loss, no one was prepared for the high expense of flying her home and the funeral service. We want to give Olivia and her family the proper memoral service that Olivia deserves, to honor her memory and say our last goodbyes.

"Life is filled with many unexplainable things. Perhaps we are never more aware of that fact than when we are faced with death. We view death as a curse, even as an enemy. Death always seems to catch us unprepared. Today is such an occasion. When someone dies at such a young age, so unexpectedly, we are faced with some troublesome questions and feelings. Grief tends to make us turn inward with questions.

We ask the question, “How did they die?” While such thoughts are natural they prove themselves not particularly helpful. How a person died is not nearly as important as how they lived."

Thank you all so much for your consideration,

Madalene