Support Grace and Peyton After Kerry's Passing
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On September 8th, 2024 I received an unbelievable phone call that both threw me into complete shock and shattered my heart. My best friend of almost 40 years was found passed away. Her beautiful 21 year old daughter Grace told me quietly and paused frequently with disbelief in her voice.
Kerry Sirevicius (nee Melnyk) was only 54 years young. She spent a lifetime doing for others, including raising her own two children and five stepchildren. For the last six years, Peyton, Kerry’s now 14 year old stepdaughter, also lived full time with Kerry (a widow of 2 years) and Grace.
In the days following Kerry’s death, at the age of only 21, Grace has had to deal with the devastating loss of her dearest, closest friend while making funeral arrangements for her at the same time. This has also taken a huge personal financial toll on Grace, as costs are nearing $16,000. She has all but depleted her savings to see to it that her mother receives a beautiful memorial service and burial.
This gofundme is so near and dear to my heart, as I love and care for Grace and Peyton like they are my own daughters. They are now on their own, together as sisters without their mom. Without their emotional rock. Their spiritual rock. Their financial rock.
Please consider helping Grace and Peyton as they move forward. Thank you.
Organizer and beneficiary
Kimberly Meyer Schilling
Organizer
Lemont, IL
Grace Vinkler
Beneficiary