Antoinette “Tonie” Lehman, nee Krapek, age 79, of Brookfield, Il. Beloved wife of Donald Lehman; fond mother of Michael (Graciela) Lehman, David (Marcia) Lehman, Daniel (Kate Willis) Van Lehman and Sara (Paul) Baker; dear grandmother of Paola, Graham, Emery, Ike, Owen, Luke, Elizabeth and Matt; sister of Kenneth (Carol) Krapek; Visitation Tuesday, January 31, 2012, 3:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. and Wednesday, February 1, 2012, 9:00 A.M. to 9:30 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, 
Ltd., 9445 West 31st Street, Brookfield. Funeral Wednesday 9:30 A.M. to St. Barbara Church, Brookfield, Mass 10:00 A.M. Interment Thursday, February 2, 2012, Independence Cemetery, Medaryville, Indiana. Memorials appreciated to Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation. 383 Main Avenue, 5th Floor, Norwalk, Ct. 06851. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com
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Donald,Mike,David, Danny and Sarah
Ken and I are going to Miss Toni so much. We had such good times with her and the family over all the years we have been friends. The best times were in your backyard with the family around your pool.I have had your Mom in my prayers and at my church since she got sick. God has now called her to have all those wonderful times with him. God Bless you all and We really are going to miss our wonderful Toni. Love Ken and Joanne
We send all our love – MEILO
To my dear Uncle and his Family, our Deepest Sympathy..Donna & Terry
To My Dear Aunt, of all the walks you’ve gone on you are now on the road that will never end. Until our paths cross, I’ll miss you and love you always and again. Donna
So many wonderful memories and each one of them comes wrapped up in a smile… Fourth of July parades, rock painting crafts, Lehman-fest in Michigan, the infamous pool, family magic shows, tooth-brush prizes, moo-moo dresses, flowers, dolls, long walks, singing, dancing, story telling and more.
How blessed we are to have been loved by this special lady and how easy it was to love her back. We will miss her dearly. To Uncle Don, Mike, David, Dan and Sara. You have our deepest sympathy and our love, always.
Christine & Joe
Antoinette “Tonie” Lehman we will always adore,
Accessories, bright colors & Tchotchkes (choch-kees) galore;
Forever in our hearts & always on our minds,
The truth is you are truly one of a kind;
Your wisdom, charm, laughter & good cheer,
Will be passed on for generations we all hold so dear;
Your help & solutions boast loudly, clever & clear,
Never slowing down or showing any fear;
Da-donk da-dink when we need to stop, look & think,
No dish washer required–just fill up the sink;
It’s a 2 for 1 special–clean dishes, pots & pans,
Then recycle the water into the flowers & plants;
You rescued us all–people, dolls, doodads & pets,
When there’s a problem, you refused to waste frets;
You are one of a kind steadfast & true,
You make our world a better place because God gifted us with you!
Our hearts are overwhelmed to not see or hear you every day,
We know that you’re being called to help pave our way;
The heavens above need adornment & direction,
We look forward to joining with you again & sharing all your love, devotion & affections;
LOLs, chinny-chin-chins, enveloped in your laughter & good wishes,
We look forward to feeling all your big warm hugs & kisses;
Until we’re with you again & in your loving arms, it’s all in God’s hands,
Loving Wife, Mother, Bubbie, Sister, Auntie, Niece, Cousin & Great Friend,
Ours is a better universe because of & thanks to Tonie forever. Amen
QUERIDOS MIKE, PAOLA Y GRACIELA
NO SABEN CUANTO SIENTO ESTA NOTICIA, ME CONTABAS LO VALIENTE QUE FUE Y AMOROSA.
EL AMOR Y LOS BUENOS EJEMPLOS QUE LES DIO, SON VALORES INOLVIDABLES. DIOS LAS TENDRA EN LA GLORIA Y DESDE ALLA VELARA POR LOS QUE QUERIA.
MIS ABRAZOS EFUSIVOS PARA TODA LA FAMILIA, ESPECIALMENTE A DONALD, DAVID, DANNY Y SARAH. QUE DIOS LOS BENDIGA
(English Translation)
Dear Mike, Paola and Graciela,
Sorry to know of this notice, told me how brave she was and loving. Love and good examples given and unforgettable values. God the glory and will from beyond will ensure that you wanted.
Hugs for all my family, especially Donald, David, Danny and Sarah. God Bless
Dear Don& family
We are so sorry to hear of your loss
She was a very special lady& We had a lot of fun together at Baslers cottege
God Bless and take care
Love
Marv & Gerrie
MUY QUERIDAS GRACIELA Y PAOLA.
LAMENTAMOS CON PROFUNDA TRISTEZA LA PARTIDA DE TU SUEGRA. LA CONOCIMOS EN EL MES DE SEPTIEMBRE Y NOS RECIBIO CON MUCHA DULZURA AL IGUAL QUE SU ESPOSO.
MUY AMIGABLES DESDE EL PRIMER MOMENTO. LA IMAGEN QUE NOS FORMAMOS EN ESOS BREVES MINUTOS FUE DE UNA PERSONA CON GRAN FORTALEZA ESPIRITUAL Y DE LUCHA A PESAR DEL GRAN MAL QUE TENIA. QUE SU EJEMPLO SIRVA PARA SER SEGUIDO POR TODOS. ABRAZOS PARA TODOS DESDE ESTAS LEJANAS TIERRA. LA RECORDAREMOS CON REPETO Y AMOR.. , PARA MIKE Y SUS HERMANOS FUERZA EN ESTOS MOMENTOS TAN DIFICILES.
(English Translation)
Dear Carol and Paul.
With deep regret our Condolences. We have known you since the month of September and you received us warmly, very friendly for meeting for the first time. The image that was formed in just a short time was a person of great spiritual strength and fight. Your example should be followed by all. Hugs from all of us here will not be able to attend her wake and funeral. To Mike and your brothers, strength in these difficult times.
Dear Uncle Don & family,
Aunt Tonie holds a special place in my heart because she had this special way of making kids feel unique and loved. She’d always notice something we were good at and encouraged us to keep at it. I will miss her laugh and the exciting positive energy she always brought into the room whenever we were together. Looking forward to the day we’ll be together again. Love you forever, Aunt Tonie.
Always, Laura
Queridos Gracielita, Paola y Mike. Muy poco contacto tuve con Antoinette (debido a la distancia en que vivimos, pero las pocas veces que la vi, me dejaron un lindo recuerdo de su personalidad, por su simpatia, dinamismo y valentia. Los quiero mucho.
(English Translation)
Dear Gracielita, Paola and Mike. I had very little contact with Antoinette (due to the distance we live, but the few times I saw, they left me a souvenir of his personality, his sympathy, dynamism and courage. I love you. tonycabcor@hotmail.com Maria Antonieta Cabrera
Queridos Mike, Paola, Graciela y Familia Lehman quiero de una forma muy sinceras expresar este sentimiento que nos une a todos, sin importar la distancia y el idioma, y decir que estamos con ustedes en tan duro momento. Pero debemos recordar con mucha alegria, todos los momentos gratos que nos hizo pasar la abuela Tony, para los que tuvimos la dicha de compartir con ella siempre la recordaremos con ese carino y amor nos brindo. Adopto de manera muy hermosa a mi tia Graciela y eso no tiene precio, simplemente lo que puedo decir es GRACIAS por todo.
A Su esposo, hijos, nietos y demas familiares nos queda el consuelo de que descanso y ahora esta con Dios.
Desde cientos de Kilometros estamos con ustedes y que Dios la Tenga en Su Gloria… Paz a sus resto
(English Translation)
Dear Mike, Paola Lehman Family:
Carol and I in a very sincere to express this feeling that unites us all, regardless of distance and language, and say that we are with you as hard time. But we must remember with great joy, all the happy moments we passed Tony’s grandmother, for whom we had the joy of sharing with her will always remember with affection and love that gave us. I take it beautifully to my Aunt Carol and that is priceless, just what I can say is THANK YOU for everything.
Your husband, children, grandchildren and other relatives are left with the consolation that rest and is now with God.
From hundreds of miles, we are with you and may God rest his soul … Peace to her remains.
Querida Tella, Mike, Paola y Familia
Quiero expresar con estas líneas mi más sentido pesar por la partida de una Sra. que solo con su presencia irradiaba Alegría y mucho amor.
Muchos recuerdos conservare para siempre de ella, en especial su espíritu lleno de dulzura y entusiasmo que contagiaba a todos. Gracias por siempre haber estado ahí junto a mi Tía y Paola, siendo más que una suegra y una abuela.
De corazón estamos con ustedes, un gran afecto para todos en especial al Sr. Donald
Que Dios la tenga en su Gloria
(English Translation)
Dear Mike, Paola and Family:
I want to express with these lines my deepest regret at the departure of a Mrs. Lehman only with her presence spread joy and love.
Many memories remain forever in her, especially full of gentle spirit and enthusiasm which spread to all. Thank you for always being there with my Aunt and Paola, being a mother and a grandmother.
Heart are with you, a great affection for all especially Mr. Donald
May God rest her soul
Dear Family,
i will miss all the fun times we had in chi towne with aunt toni .. when she first saw nicholas she called him her little salor boy! i will miss her smile and charm ‘love colleen and nicholas and family
Remembering all the fun time in chi towne love your Arizona Family
My deepest sympathies….
Our deepest sympathies. God rest her soul.
Dear Donald and family:
I want express my deepest sympathy in the passing of Tonie. A lady which I admired because of her strong, sweet and original personalty. May God give you and the family the everlasting peace of his love in this very difficult time. With Love Norma (Graciela’s cousin)
Long time friend since we were 18-19. We sure will miss you and have memories of good times, Parties, New Years & St Patricks at IC, weddings, times in Wisconsin Boating, St. Vincent,Snowmobile over super bowl weekends, etc etc.Just too many to say.We were so glad we came in from Fl. to say our goodbye to you & support our dear friend Don. You looked wonderful & so good in your beautiful Pink blouse. We were so happy to see your children. They were great. We are sure going to miss you our dear friend and we will meet again one day and have fun again. Peace and love to your family. Love Chuck & Joan
Toni was the most loving, caring and hilarious woman I have ever known.
She made me laugh all of the time.
We met Toni when we rented the back of their house while my husband was in dental school. We only got to be around the Lehmans’ from 1973-1976 and we loved every minute of it.
Toni was so wonderful, she loved Don and her children so much. The impression she made on me has lasted all of this time and will go on forever. Our sympathy and condolences to her family. She truly was one of the great influences in my life.
Love and Prayers,
Debi and Dick Roccanova