Racine (formerly of Kenosha)- Wendy Sue (nee: Hupp) Leittl-Sprague, 48, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints Medical Centre on Sunday, August 31, 2008 following a courageous four-year battle with melanoma. Wendy was born in Kenosha on May 15, 1960 to Marvin and Jeanette (nee: Michell) Hupp. She graduated from Reuther High School in 1978. Wendy was employed by the Andis Clipper Company for nearly 10 years until her failing health forced her to retire this past December. Among her interests, Wendy enjoyed camping, attending car shows, and was passionate about her owl collection. Above all, she loved and cherished being in the surroundings of her entire family. Surviving are her husband, Rick Sprague; children, Michelle Leittl – age 23 and Austin Sprague – age 9; mother, Jeanette Hupp; brothers and sisters, Edward (Sonja McClure) Nelson, Nancy (Tony) Meyers, Gerry (Donna) Hupp, Christine Koski, Ann (Richard) Seng, Patty (John) Bella and Tom (Penny) Hupp; father-in-law, Francis Lee Sprague; brother-in-law, David Sprague; sister-in-law, Sherry (Gary) Horton; and many special nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends too numerous to mention by name. Wendy was preceded in death by her father, Marvin Hupp. Funeral services will be held in the funeral home on Thursday, September 4, 2008 at 7:00 pm with Rev. Robert E. Wang, of Somers Community Church, officiating. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Thursday from 5-7 pm. Private committal services will take place on Friday in Sunset Ridge Memorial Park. In memory of Wendy, memorials to her family have been suggested. A special note of thanks to Dr. Michael P. Mullane and his entire staff; the Hospice Alliance and to WFH- All Saints Medical Center for the compassionate care and support that was so warmly extended to Wendy in her time of need.
Sherry Horton says
Wendy was a ray of sunshine who made the world a better place. Her smile and soft chuckle would brighten any room. We are thankful to have known and loved Wendy and we were blessed to have her in our lives.
Throughout the last four years, while Wendy valiantly battled cancer again and again I remember that her mom would often say, ���She�۪s in good spirits.� That, to me, kind of sums up Wendy�۪s life. She was always in good spirits. When she was in the hospital, or in pain, or undergoing treatments, Wendy was always more concerned about others rather than herself. She would often kid around and try to lighten the mood. She had a positive, upbeat attitude and a sunny disposition. She was a blessing.
Wendy will be deeply missed by everyone who knew and loved her. Our hearts and prayers and sympathies go out to Rick, Austin, Michelle, Wendy�۪s mother, Jan, Wendy�۪s sisters, brothers and their families. May God give you all the strength you will need to go on.
With love and deepest sympathy,
Sherry, Gary and Papa.
Sherry Horton says
To Rick, Michelle, Austin, Jan and the rest of Wendy’s Family,
As you are struggling to cope with your grief and the empty space that Wendy’s passing has left in everyone�۪s heart, I�۪d like to share this poem with you. I hope that it will bring you some comfort.
She is Gone
You can shed tears that she is gone,
Or you can smile because she has lived.
You can close your eyes and pray that she’ll come back,
Or you can open your eyes and see all she’s left.
Your heart can be empty because you can’t see her,
Or you can be full of the love you shared.
You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday,
Or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday.
You can remember her only that she is gone,
Or you can cherish her memory and let it live on.
You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your back.
Or you can do what she’d want:
Smile,
Open your eyes,
Love and go on.
With Love & Sympathy,
Sherry
Lorie Sprague says
And now I am home……..
…supremely happy, in a place of profound and unspeakable beauty. A place where all are bathed in showers of unconditional LOVE. I am home,and before long, you will be too, and we will be together always.
May all those that loved Wendy find comfort in knowing that she is in a better place and you will one day be together again in Gods love.