Service Details
A memorial service to celebrate Mia’s amazing life will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, June 16, 2018 at First Presbyterian Church (716 College Avenue Racine, WI 53403) with Pastor Gillian Weighton and Pastor Steve Fringer officiating. A reception will follow. Visitation will be in the church on Saturday from 9:00 – 11:00 am.
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In memory of Mia, memorials to The Prairie School Performing Arts Department, The Prairie School Compass Program (to support diverse, school-related needs of all students to maximize each student’s learning potential), Iowa State University Foundation, or to First Presbyterian Church have been suggested.
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Chicago, Illinois (formerly of Wind Point, WI) – Mia Terese Guion, age 23-years-young, tragically lost her life as the result of an automobile accident that occurred near Geneseo, IL, early Friday evening, June 8, 2018, on her way to visit a close friend in Iowa.
The youngest of three sisters, Mia was born in Park Ridge, IL, on November 13, 1994, to Edward Guion and Camille “Kim” Jensen-Guion. She attended Jefferson Lighthouse and The Prairie School, graduating in 2013. While at Prairie, she proudly ran cross country and track, played soccer, was involved in theatre & music, and played the violin & viola. Mia went on to receive her Bachelor of Arts in Advertising from Iowa State University with a minor in Business, graduating in 2017. At Iowa State, Mia was active in Alpha Omicron Pi sorority, where she met some of her dearest friends. She led the sorority in its annual philanthropy event with the Ames Area Running Club, the 30th Anniversary of the “Run for the Roses” 5K race, where her committee raised a record amount of charitable donations for arthritis research. She was also a Washington Media Scholar and was awarded 1st Place in the 2017 Media Plan Case Competition, which took place in Washington, D.C. and was featured in the Washington Post.
During her college years, she had summer marketing internships at both the Wisconsin State Lottery in Madison, WI, and Kum & Go convenience store retailer in West Des Moines, IA. After graduating from college, Mia fulfilled her dream of moving to Chicago, where her sisters lived. She began her advertising career with PHD Media Chicago. In recent weeks, Mia was so excited to be in her new position as a Media Planner with the independent media agency, Kelly Scott Madison in Chicago.
Outside of school and work, Mia enjoyed country music, spending time with her sisters, caring for her dog Rizzo, painting artwork, going for long runs, and being at the Burlington family cottage on Bohners Lake, her “favorite place on earth.” Above all, Mia loved spending time with her entire family and extensive circle of friends. Her warmth, bright smile, infectious laugh, gentleness, strength, sense of humor, and kind spirit will live on in all of the hearts and lives she touched.
Surviving are her loving parents, Edward Guion and Camille “Kim” Jensen-Guion; adored sisters, Hannah and Haley Guion; treasured boyfriend, James Brady, dear grandmother, Rita Jensen; special uncles and aunts, Peter C. (Susan) Guion, Martha J. (Michael) McCarty, Bruce (JoAnne) Jensen and Randy Jensen; lifelong best-friend, Anneliese Chiappetta; many close cousins, other relatives, sorority sisters, and devoted friends – too numerous to mention all by name. Mia was preceded in death by her grandparents, Philip R. & Jean L. Guion, and Kenneth Jensen.
A memorial service to celebrate Mia’s amazing life will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, June 16, 2018 at First Presbyterian Church (716 College Avenue Racine, WI 53403) with Pastor Gillian Weighton and Pastor Steve Fringer officiating. A reception will follow. Visitation will be in the church on Saturday from 9:00 – 11:00 am.
In memory of Mia, memorials to The Prairie School Performing Arts Department, The Prairie School Compass Program (to support diverse, school-related needs of all students to maximize each student’s learning potential), Iowa State University Foundation, or to First Presbyterian Church have been suggested.
Mary castle says
I am so sorry for the loss of Mia Kim and Ed. Such a beautiful girl. My thoughts and prayers are with u. God bless
Juli Probasco-Sowers says
Hi, I am the internship coordinator at the Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication and I worked with Mia when she was looking for and after she found her internship. I wanted to express my condolences and my prayers at your loss. Mia was always upbeat, positive and ready with a smile. On top of that she was very talented. She will be greatly missed.
Barbara Goldsmith says
My name is Barbara Goldsmith and I am the office manager at PHD where Mia worked. she was absolutely the most wonderful, kind, thoughtful, pleasant young girl I have had the pleasure to work with. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends and I am so very sorry for your loss.
Jeanette Johnson says
My name is Jeanette Johnson. Our daughter Jennifer Johnson Oberg comforted Mia after the accident. Jennifer told us what beautiful green eyes Mia had and about her blue toe nail polish. Know Mia was cared for with a mothers touch and much compassion.
Our prayers are with all. Much respect and smypathy.
Melissa Mills and family says
Ed and Camille and family- So very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dan, Sue and Mary Kate Bernier says
We are so heartbroken for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you at this difficult time.
Amy Schaal says
I coached Mia in middle school cross country and remained in contact with her. She was a beautiful spirit with an infectious smile. I will miss her.
Brigitte Milhous says
Mia was an Angel on earth now she’s an Angel in heaven and sure with the largest smile. Guion family my true sympathy for your loss. Mia as you very well know was a beautiful person inside and out! I worked with her at Iowa State and loved every moment with her- we laughed a lot. Prayers for your family and please keep sharing your amazing memories of Mia.
Ara & Jody Molitor says
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this most difficult time. Our deepest sympathy for your loss. She will be missed. Sending our love,
The Molitor Family, (Ara, Jody, Aja & Hannah)
Mary Carpenter says
My name is Mary Carpenter and I’m the president of PHD in Chicago. We were lucky to have Mia as part of our team and she will be missed by the many people here that got to know her. I’m so sorry for your loss.
Sarah Moore says
I was a childhood friend of Mias….
Spice girls, Polly-pockets, and barbies with her will always hold a special place in my heart. I send my condolences to her mother, father, two sisters, and the rest of the family on be half of myself and my family.
Marian, Jenna and Drew Crowell says
Thinking of you at this most difficult time. You have our heartfelt sympathies…
Laura Bukowski says
Mia was a pleasure to work with during her time with us at PHD Media in Chicago. Her contributions to the SC Johnson account, having been from Racine, were very special to her + for us. She always had a smile on her face, and her optimism was shining to all who met Mia. My sincere condolences for your family’s loss.
Mary MacDonald says
Dear Camille, Ed, Hannah and Hailey, you are in our thoughts every hour, and we are sending you all our strength because we know this is too much to bear alone. We love you. Mary, Mike, Claire, Anne and Erin MacDonald.
Rod, Kari, Ben and Bitta Gordon says
Our hearts are broken for you, in this time of loss. Thinking of Mia as the sparkling, laughing child Bitta and Ben met at RMS, and seeing her in my mind’s eye as she grew, and the girls met often through Mrs. Melzer’s Suzuki events, and hearing later updates about her from Bitta. Please know that we are all holding you close in thought and prayer, and lifting you up at this time. I hope the knowledge that so many loved her, and will keep her memory alive, will be of some small comfort in the days, months, and years ahead. We are so terribly sorry for this devastating loss of your beloved Mia, and pray for peace for all of you.
Gerald (Jerry ) Boutell says
So sorry in your loss Ed.
Jessica Rosul says
I am the Associate Director on the Ziploc account at PHD and had the pleasure of working with Mia over the last seven months. She was one of the most positive, driven, determined, and positive assistant I have ever worked with. She was always willing to help out a fellow colleague and she never walked past me without that big beautiful smile on her face. I am blessed to have known her and am so incredibly sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to all those who were blessed to have known her and her wonderful family she talked so dearly of.
Joyce Wilson (AMA) says
Haley and the Guion family, there are no words to express how very sorry I am for your loss.
Anonymous says
Hello, my name is Alyssa Trunck. I had the pleasure of working with Mia during her Advertising Campaign class at ISU. I was the adviser representing the company the specific project was for. She was an absolute joy to work with and the leader of the group. My thoughts and prayer are with you during this time and so sorry for your loss.
Kristi Westendorf says
I also worked with Mia when she was at PHD. The other comments are so true – she was always upbeat, positive, and had a smile. My last memory of Mia is a fond one. We went out as a team and with our clients to the opening of the latest Avengers movie and had a great time. I was heartbroken to hear the news and will always remember her fondly. I’m so deeply sorry for your loss.
Kelly Duttlinger says
My family is friends of James and his family. I only met Mia once or twice; but I could clearly see that she was a bright, energetic and beautiful inside and out. My heartfelt prayers for your family’s peace during this very sad time. So terribly sorry for your loss.
Kelly and Mark Duttlinger
Don Carter, KSM says
On behalf of Kelly Scott Madison, we would like to extend our sincere condolences on the loss of Mia. She had been employed with us for just 3 1/2 weeks, but in that short amount of time, she made such an immediate impact.
Just as Barbara Goldsmith from PHD wrote, we immediately saw the same pleasant attitude and temperament in Mia. There was no doubt she would have had an outstanding career, and we are glad to have had the opportunity know her.
Our thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends.
Eileen Muff, Chapter Adviser, AOII says
Dear family of our beloved Mia,
We at AOII are overwhelmed with the tragic loss of our dear friend, Mia. She was one of the best members that this house has ever known. She was so caring, happy, thoughtful and extremely committed to her sorority. Mia was everybody’s friend! Our deepest sympathy go out to her family and friends. We all loved her so much!
Trisha Alexander says
Im so sorry for your loss! The Alexander’s are praying for your family
The Piche Grotmol Family says
Dear Camille and Family,
We are sending love, prayers and peace for comfort as you transition into this new reality.
Mia touched many lives and will no doubt find you in blessings from others when you least expect it.
Kristie Bell says
I was Mia’s leader during her Kum & Go internship, and am absolutely heartbroken for her family and friends. She was so full of life and energy; her enthusiasm was infectious! I loved spending the summer seeing things through her eyes – it was a true pleasure. I’m so very sorry for your loss. Take care, Kristie Bell
Anne Michna and Family says
Camille and Ed, we are so sorry for your loss. We understand, as my husband lost his daughter in the same way. May she sing from heaven down to earth to you everyday. She is at peace. I love you Camille and will keep your family in my prayers.🌹
Steve Cramer says
I am so sorry to hear of your loss.. my condolences and prayers to your family.
Hannah Fisher says
To all Mia’s loved ones and friends, I wanted to express my condolences and sincerest love. I photographed Mia and her friends last year to celebrate their graduation from ISU. I have always thought of that session as one of most joyous, happy, fun, and nostalgic sessions I have ever done. I specifically remember Mia popping the champagne for her friends, knocking on her old dorm room in Helser, and her bright smile. Again my sincerest condolences.
Carolyn Carter-Ellis, AMA says
May God’s peace and strength be with you during your time of bereavement and sorrow!
Paul and Su Rankin and sons says
Oh Guion family, this is such sad news. We have such fond memories of Mia and your lovely family. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this terribly difficult time.
Paul and Su Rankin (Dan, Matt and Nathan)
Lynne Santalucia says
Camille, Ed, and Family,
As I read through the guestbook, it is obvious that Mia’s light continues to shine brightly. She will live on in the memories and hearts of the lives she touched. We offer our condolences and prayers.
The Santalucias – Lynne, David, Mason, and Emmett
Mia – I never knew we were sisters. You exemplified what AOII sisterhood means.
Alpha Love,
Mrs. Santalucia
Ronda McCreight says
My prayers are with this entire family. May God lift you up during this time.
Ronda McCreight
Kerrie Paupore says
Camille & family, I am so very sorry for your loss. My heart aches for all of you. My thoughts & prayers are with you all. May you find comfort and strength in the days and weeks to come. Mia was a beautiful young lady.
Debra Morrall says
I have no words that would be sufficient to express my sympathy over the loss of your Mia. My heart breaks for your family and for all of the people Mia touched.
Michele Brown, Connor & Jacob Brown says
Camille,
Although I did not know Mia personally, it is no surprise you raised a remarkable young woman. Compassionate and personable, just like you.
Sending prayers of comfort to all who knew and loved her. May fond memories be comforting during this awful tragedy.
Chris dorf says
Such deep sorrow for your family on your loss of such a fine young lady.
May Mia rest in eternal peace.
Barbara Greco, Punta Gorda, Florida says
My deepest sympathy to the family. May God help you through this sad time.
Suzy Naker (Johnson) says
Our hearts and prayers go out to all of Mia’s family and friends. We are so sorry to hear of your tragic loss. The Guion girls are often reflected on by my family as sweet, silly, and full of smiles, and our memory of Mia will remain so. Your lives are forever changed, not only because she is gone, but because your lives were touched by her. No matter when we lose loved ones, it seems time is never enough. May God grant you peace, healing and strength.
Renee Boesch says
I’m the HR Lead for PHD Chicago and I remember meeting Mia on her first day of her first big job. She was one of those new hires that stood out to me because she was so genuinely excited. I had many conversations with Mia during her time here and she was always laughing and smiling. I loved running into her in the kitchen and discussing what we had planned for our weekends or how we were tired of the long winter. She was a joy to be around and the news of her passing was devastating to all that knew her here. We were all so blessed to be touched at some point by this angel. My heart goes out to her family and friends. She will always be a member of our family here at PHD. Always.
Terrie Linderman says
Hailey, I am deeply sorry for your heartbreaking loss of Mia. I was truly lucky to meet her recently and walk together with you both downtown on a sunny afternoon. Thank you for sharing a nice talk. You are in my heart now.
Terrie Linderman
Anonymous says
May God give this family the strength needed during this most difficult time in their lives. You are in our thoughts and prayers ~
Ed, Julie and Ashleigh Mohrbacher
Sandy contardi rice says
My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Jim and Sharon Koenen says
Dear Guion Family,
We are so sorry for the loss of your beloved daughter. Clearly, she touched many lives. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
With sympathy
Anonymous says
It is difficult to find words for something so unfathomable, but please know that the entire Guion family is in everyone’s prayers. Sending you love and light through this very difficult time.
Dan & Danelle Davies and Family
Kieran McAvoy says
Haley, I’m sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Please let me know if there is anything more I can do for you during this difficult time. Sending lots of love.
Jerry Swamer says
My prayers are for your families healing, may god bless
Mary Anclam Jefferson Lighthouse School says
I am so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to all of you. Please know that I have wonderful memories of a beautiful little first grader. She was a kind and caring little girl. Wishing you feelings of comfort and memories of joy during this difficult time.
Vicki Dutcher Kelley says
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your beautiful daughter. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Fred Lenhoff says
So sorry I can’t make the service; I will be out of town. My deepest sympathies and prayers to all friends and family (especially my dear co-worker, Haley) on the untimely passing of this accomplished, amazing young woman.
Brigitte Short says
Our deepest and sincerest condolences. Our hearts and thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
The Short Family
Julia, Bradley, Brigitte and Mark
Kristie Braun says
Dear Kim & Ed,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Mia was a lovely young woman. My prayers and deepest sympathy are with you.
Cartwright family, Martin, Pamela and Michael says
Camille and family,
My heart aches for your loss. I will pray for healing of your hearts, for comfort in the very difficult times ahead. Your beautiful Mia was so pure the angels needed her. May god give you strength, love and lots of healing during this very difficult time.