2009
2013
Zander Jullian Hughes, age 3 of Kissimmee passed away on July 2, 2013. Zander was born on September 3, 2009 in Fond du Lac, WI to Paul and Michelle Hughes. He was a playful and spirited young boy who loved Mickey Mouse, cartoons; The Little Einsteins, Peppa Pig and Gaspard and Lisa. He enjoyed playing outdoors and loved the water. Along with his Loving parents, Zander is survived by; Brother Jayden Hughes; three Sisters, Ciarra Hughes, Haley Pulcine and Jaimie Schwartz; Grandparents, Daniel Snyder, Larry and Sharon Hughes, Niece, Sydney Perry; Nephew, Kaeden Hughes; Aunts, Pam Smith, Robbi Hughes, Mandy Snyder and Gemma Hughes; Uncles, Danny Snyder, Mike Hughes, Steve Hughes, Mike Smith and Deral Schwartz; and additional Family and Friends including, Alley, Brae and Colin Perry, Maggie and Emily Hughes, Glen and Trudy Perry, Keeley and Joe Cole and their Sons, Ryder and Jaxton. He will be dearly missed. Zander is preceded in death by his Nephew Jullian James Whetstone; Grandma Donna Snyder; maternal Great grandparents Arthur E & Shirley E Krenn; William & Blanche Snyder; and his Paternal Great grandparents William Hughes,Virginia & Ray Kelly, Elaine & Eric Weibach and Reinhold Raube.
A Funeral Service for Zander will take place on Saturday, July 6, 2013 at 3:00pm at Celebration Community Church with Pastor Chris officiating. Interment will take place in his hometown Fond du Lac, Wisconsin at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Grissom Funeral Home www.GrissomFH.com
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October 3, 2013
Jennifer Pike
I am thinking of you Michelle, Paul and all the rest of the family. Everyday I am praying for you all and I am so deeply sorry for your loss. God be with you all and much love also....Jennifer (Shaw) Pike.
October 3, 2013
Michelle Hughes
I love you and miss you so so much Zander! I don't know how to make it thru without you..My heart is broken to pieces. This is not fair I am not done being your Mommie,this is what i miss most. I love you, Love always Mommie.
July 10, 2013
Carolyn Wittkop
Paul and family, I'm so sorry for your loss.
July 10, 2013
Tracy Hanson
Michelle and family, you are in my thoughts and prayers every day!
July 10, 2013
Thinking of all of you at this difficult time, With Sympathy, Pam (Freund) Kleinschmidt
July 10, 2013
Brennan Family
July 10, 2013
Paula and Family,
God be with you all at this very difficult time.
Gail (Scannell)Wustrack
July 10, 2013
Linda Frisque
July 10, 2013
Renee Boudry
July 10, 2013
Laurie Ottery
Our hearts are heavy with grief but filled with love. We don't understand why but know the Zander is watching over us. Love you and continuing prayers for strength for all of us...RIP Zander...you will be missed but your memories will never fade.
July 10, 2013
vicki campbell
Michelle and family, looking through this book,it stands out to me how very much you and your family are loved. Zander was a lucky little guy to have shared in such a loving family. Let everyone embrace you,and shelter you, and know that your little Zander is in all of you, forever.
July 10, 2013
Mandy Snyder
July 10, 2013
Robin Fryman
July 10, 2013
gavin and amanda bowe
words cant even begin to help with the tragedy your family has gone through.. hopefully the love and support of all those around you can heal you and comfort you in this time of sorrow. i really miss you guys across the road, always had a laugh, a blast, sometimes spaghetti! and always a smile.. love you all and may you never feel this type of pain again in your lives...
July 10, 2013
Amy Patchett
I am so sorry Michelle and family!! Words can't describe the pain you must feel!! You are in my thoughts and prayers
July 10, 2013
julie ziegler
RIP Zander
July 10, 2013
julie ziegler
Michelle,Paul and family.
I am very sorry for your loss. Words do not come to mind, the feelings that you have and are going through. May little Zander RIP and know that he was very love by many that knew him and the ones that didn't know him. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. God speed.
July 9, 2013
Tom Janz
Paul,Sorry to hear about the loss of your son. My words or anyone's wont help you get over your loss. Too bad we drifted apart. Hang in there the both of you. PEACE
July 9, 2013
Anji & Steve Ertel
Just know that in days to come, you will remember the good and the loss will ease...I will have my little girl watch over your little boy--he will be taken care of...I wish you peace.
July 8, 2013
Kim sprotte
I cant even believe this happened to your family i am at a loss for words and i am truly sorry for your loss
July 8, 2013
kim sprotte
So sorry for your loss
July 8, 2013
Kim sprotte
Nothing i say can help you all right now but just know we all feel your pain ,i am so sorry for your loss
July 8, 2013
A Mom
Your family will be in my prayers. My heart breaks for you.
The bond that you had can never be broken.
July 8, 2013
In times like this it's hard to see God's plan. All we can do is pray for the strength to get through this knowing you have your own little Angel in Heaven watching over you.
You and your fdamily are in our prayers.
Janet and Jeff Hopper
July 8, 2013
Greg Raube
Sorry for your loss, my prayers go out to your family.
July 8, 2013
Patrice Guell
R.I.P. Zander!!!!! You are all in my prayers....
July 7, 2013
Tammy Abel-Bevan
I don't believe that there are any words that I can convey to ease anyone's pain with the loss of Zander. What I can do is pray and ask God to grant you strength and courage to get through the many difficult days ahead. Know that he was loved, and you are all loved by many. Cherish the memories and may God grant you peace. R.I.P. little Zander
July 7, 2013
Lisa Lauritzen
Rest peacefully Zander!
Big hugs to family, hard times.
July 7, 2013
Mark Koenig
R.I.P. little man.
July 7, 2013
Marilyn Creasey
Rest in Peace sweet Zander. You are in our prayers Michelle, Paul and family.
Marilyn and Bruce
July 7, 2013
Bob Jacobs
Dan I am so sorry for your Daughters loss you all are in my prayers Bob Jacobs
July 7, 2013
Annie Krenn
rest in peace zander
July 7, 2013
Richard/Paulette Neis
Prayers come from our family to yours.
July 7, 2013
Judy Kain
I'm so sorry about Zander. There's no words to express feelings of sorrow at this time. You are in my prayers
July 7, 2013
Amy Sherman
There are no words that can ease the pain you feel. Please know we are here for you, whatever you may need. We are so very sorry. May your family heal from the pain of losing Zander so early but relish in your memories of him. Much Love to you and your family. Buzz & Amy (Sommers) Sherman
July 7, 2013
Greg & Terri Frey
Our hearts go out to all of you. May God bless your family during these difficult times. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
July 7, 2013
Al Misty Deion & Hunter Snyder
We are so sorry for your loss. Praying everyday for strength for all of you.
July 6, 2013
Art Krenn
paul,mick,family..no words can be spoken,thers not enuff tears to shed..Zander was loved by all who knew him,either in person,or pictures.U now have an Angel always looking down on u...So Sorry this tragic loss had to happen.
July 6, 2013
Colette Taylor
My thoughts and prayers are with you now and always your little angel will always be remembered whenever you say I love you to family and friends!
July 6, 2013
Mindy McCall
There are no words to describe how sorry I am for your loss. May you find peace & comfort in the memories of your sweet boy & in the arms of your family. I wish I could be there to hug you all tight. Love to all.
July 6, 2013
art krenn
July 6, 2013
stacey medina
I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with the Hughes during this difficult time.
July 6, 2013
Spring Singleton
Please know that you all are in my thoughts. I wish there was something I could do to ease your pain. Love to you...
July 6, 2013
Gary Dartsch
Im so sorry for your loss, thoughts and prayers to you
July 6, 2013
Michelle Abhold
Michelle?Paul?Family? Word's cannot express how deeply my heart goes out to you all...but please know my thought's?prayer's?love? are with you today?tommorrow?alway's? God bless you all? A little ANGEL was called heaven...why so soon... we'll never know...let his memories live on forever...until they are all reunited together? Michelle Abhold ?
July 5, 2013
Peggy Gray
My heart cries for you. I know words will never help but our sympathy goes out to you and your family!!!
July 5, 2013
Michelle Hughes
July 5, 2013
Ciarra Hughes
July 5, 2013
Paul Hughes
July 5, 2013
Michelle Hughes
Oh my Precious baby boy.I am so sorry baby,I feel like I have failed you.I miss everything about you your smile,your laughter,your foul mouth that you had but most of all your hugs & kisses and rubbing noses together.Zander you were my everything.My heart is so broken and empty. I miss are cuddles together. You will always be missed and loved so very much. My life will never be the same without you.What i wouldn't do to have you back. I love you baby more than anything in this world..
Love you always & forever.
Love Mommie
July 4, 2013
Sandra Beuk
Dear Paul and Michelle,
I am so very very sorry to hear of your loss. My love,thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My heart goes out to you. May your little angel rest in the hands of God.
July 4, 2013
Peggy Gray
Our hearts are hurting so much for you!!! Our sympathy goes out to you and your family!!!!
July 4, 2013
angelica lowell
Truly sorry, for your loss. Its heartbreaking when loosing a loved one. I couldn't imagine losing my own child. Sending many prayers.
July 4, 2013
pam smith
oh my lil zander dander ur life was cut way 2 short.. but 1 day i know i will c u again so til then be good up in heaven an no swearin either.
love an miss u forever. love aunt pammy
July 4, 2013
kay godina
to the hughes family...my heart is breaking for u all of u ...you'll be in my daily prayers
July 4, 2013
Bonnie konen
Our precious little Zander. Our hearts are broken and there's an empty hole that can't be filled. Mommy , Daddy & your siblings need lots of strength to get through this loss Honey, so you and God send them All you can and send them the ability to hear your joyful laughter, so they know you're okay and happy because you're walking with God and all of our loved one's, through Gods Beautiful Garden, which it now your home......until than Baby Boy, spread, your Big Soft Wings over your Family, warming them with your love. I love and miss you my 'Itsy Bitsy Spider' XOXO Aunt Bonnie
July 4, 2013
Rafael Ebonia
Our prayers to Zander and his family.....from your classmate
July 4, 2013
sandy vanden hoogen
My heart goes out to the family.......many prayers I,m so sorry
July 4, 2013
Michelle Meyer
Michelle, Paul, and Family... My deepest sympathy to you all. I'll miss him each day as he has captured a lil' piece of my heart. Rest is Peace Zander <3
July 4, 2013
Bonnie Konen
Our previous little boy, how loved and missed you are. Mommy, Daddy, your siblings and many others have a void in their hearts that will never be filled, Give your Family love, strength and peace Honey. Give them your joyful laughter to let them know you are very happy walking with loved one's through Gods Beautiful Garden. Remind them that one day we will All be together. Remember our song Zander....."The Itsy Bitsy Spider". I love and miss you Honey. XOXO Aunt Bonnie
July 4, 2013
Spring Singleton
Please know I'm thinking of all of you so very much! Sending you love...
July 3, 2013
kim, Tom,Justin & Nick Dudarenke
God Bless his new beautiful Angel and Guide his family and friends. So sorry...
July 3, 2013
Kathy Kelley (Sprotte)
Lil Zander will be missed his smile was so Bright.... With Love
July 3, 2013
Kathy Kelley
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. My heart breaks for each of you...
July 3, 2013
Robin Fryman
Michelle, Paul and Family....I am so loss for words.....I can't imagine what you are going through...I'm keeping you in my prayers....may God bless you all in this time of sorrow....rest assured that he is in the arms of his Grandma and will always be keeping watch over his family....my deepest sympathy....
Robin Fryman(Ripon WI)
July 3, 2013
Teresa Meyer
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
July 3, 2013
Randy Resop
Michelle, Paul & Family, You Have Our Deepest Sympathy. Just At A Loss For Words, So Sorry For Your Loss.."Rest In Paradise Zander"
July 3, 2013
Jaimie & Deral Schwartz
My dearest baby brother, this family is hurting so much from the grief we have of losing you! Words can not begin to describe how I feel. Just know that Deral & I love you so much! Gone but never forgotten!
July 3, 2013
Christina Stewart
Zander wasn't my student for very long, but he quickly found a place in my heart. My deepest sympathy and prayers of comfort to all of his loved ones. God bless
July 3, 2013
Ciarra Hughes
Zander, I love you so much and I will miss you terribly. You were not only my baby brother, but my best friend. I'm going to miss singing to you, listening to music with you, and sitting with you in your room. The thing I'm going to miss most is your laugh and your smile. Have fun up there, baby. <3
July 3, 2013
traci fischer
zander i know ur seeing everything & playing with ur gma & nephew along with great gma & gpa. i love u little one & am happy ur in the hands of god. we will see u again, but until then u r missed daily!
July 3, 2013
Jodi & Jason Rowley
We are praying for peace and strength for all of you. We are so sorry for your loss....with all of our love and sympathy.
July 3, 2013
Dean & Lisa Gitter
Michelle & family,
So sorry for your loss of little Zander, know that you're in our thoughts & prayers at this very difficult time.
July 3, 2013
Heather Snyder
Thinking of you all. Rest in Peace Zander ? Prayers ?
July 3, 2013
joanne zoch
To gorgeous Zander, I never met you, but had hoped to when I move over to the US. I know you were a happy and funny little boy that made everyone smile and I would have loved you to bits. I hope you rest in peace angel xxx
July 3, 2013
kelly deleon
Zander your family loves u dearly you are truly missed.... spread ur wings like the little angel you are..... Rest in peace
July 3, 2013
Pamela Stanley
I am so sorry for your loss and I pray that God gives you strength and courage during this difficult time.
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