Breanna
Breanna J. Lentz
Breanna passed away Sunday, April 12, 2020, at her home in Plainwell, Michigan, after a courageous battle with Juvenile Huntington’s disease.
She was born February 17, 2006, in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Shannon Leahy Lentz and Andrew Lentz. Breanna attended Cooper Elementary and Plainwell Middle School receiving her 8th-grade diploma, thus earning her a spot in high school which was a goal of hers.
Breanna loved fashion, doing her nails, and baking. Breanna had long beautiful golden-blond hair, sparkling eyes and a smile that lit up a room. Singing and dancing were two of her passions. She also adored flowers, especially pink roses. One of her final big trips was to the New York Botanical Gardens. Breanna never met a holiday, celebration, event or party that she didn’t love whether it was for her or for someone else.
Despite Breanna’s ill health, she faced every day with a resilience and fortitude that inspired all who knew her. Breanna touched many lives and was the happiest when surrounded by her family and friends. Family was everything to Breanna.
Surviving are her mother, Shannon Leahy Lentz; father, Andrew Lentz; siblings, Brady Lentz, Delaney Lentz, Kylee Hillmann and Shelby Lentz along with her loving grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Breanna is also survived by her dogs; Shiloh, who she loved to play tug of war with, and Ruby, who stayed with her until the very end.
Cremation has taken place.
A celebration of Breanna’s life will be held at a later time.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Huntington’s Disease Society of America Juvenile HD Research or the Kalamazoo County Animal Services (Ruby’s prior home). For HDSA
https://hdsa.org
, please be sure to note “Juvenile HD Research in memory of Breanna Lentz” on your donation. For the Kalamazoo County Animal Services, please mail a check to 1316 Lamont Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49048 and note that the donation is in memory of Breanna Lentz.
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Nicole
April 14, 2020 at 11:54 am
Bre was such an amazing young lady ..loved seeing her post
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Gill Mitchell
April 14, 2020 at 12:09 pm
God bless you gorgeous girl. It’s been a pleasure following you rest safe in heaven where you can run free without pain
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Sharon Sullivan
April 14, 2020 at 12:09 pm
I am so, so sorry. Breanna was so loved by her family, friends and everyone she met. She was bright, beautiful, sweet and feisty, and the “put a ring on it video” shows it. It will always be my favorite. Know that Breanna loved all of you, especially all the 24/7 care given by you Shannon. She adored you. I know life will be hard and different without her, but remember she is watching! For me, I will always treasure the summers that Bre came to me for vacation in Indiana and Florida. It was a gift that will last me for the rest of my life. Rest in peace, dear Bre.
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Alison
April 14, 2020 at 12:13 pm
At peace with the angels now
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Danielle Nurenberg
April 14, 2020 at 12:13 pm
Followed Brees brave journey since joining the Huntingtons group. Rest in Peace beautiful girl ❤
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Jeanne
April 14, 2020 at 12:14 pm
I am so sorry and sad for the loss of Breanna . She made such a wonderful impression on me and many others . Rest In Peace sweet angel
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Jenny Bryans
April 14, 2020 at 12:15 pm
Someone so beautiful taken too soon. I’m so very sorry for your loss
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Lucille Shuey
April 14, 2020 at 12:15 pm
I have been following her story on Facebook and when I saw that on Easter morning that she had passed away my heart broke into a million pieces. Even though I didn’t know your family I do know what Huntington can do. It runs in my family. I am so sorry that this has happened. My family and I are sending all of our love and prayers to you all.
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Gabriel
April 14, 2020 at 12:16 pm
Dear Lentz Famiy, I want to extended my condolences to your family for losing a daughter at such a young age. It is truly difficult to lose a child and having to be by their side during sickness. I am sure you were loving and caring for her whole life. God has plans to allow us to see our loved ones that have passed away in the near future. He demonstrated this while Jesus was on the earth when he cured the sick and resurrected ones that had died. God will accomplish this in his kingdom as said John 5:28-29, “Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out……” We will see friends and family who have died in the past and be able to love them again. Please go to our website JW.org and look for answers to many questions about life. Such as “What happens to us when we die”
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DEBORAH
April 14, 2020 at 12:16 pm
PRAYERS FOR THE FAMILY MAY GOD GIVE YOU STRENGTH AND COMFORT THROUGH THIS TIME
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Joycegraham
April 14, 2020 at 12:18 pm
Fly little bird, fly high into the sky being greeted by Jesus our saviour….your new journey has begun sweet one ,play with the Angel’s up above for you are well loved and beautifully recievedxx
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Carol
April 14, 2020 at 12:19 pm
She shone here on earth she will shine on in Heaven ♥️♥️♥️RIP
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Donna Aikins
April 14, 2020 at 12:26 pm
Im so sorry for your loss Bre is a beautiful angel now may she rip no more pain fly high Bre say hello to My Shannon she is up there dancing and singing.god bless
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Louise
April 14, 2020 at 12:30 pm
RIP beautiful Breanna XXX
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Laura Heintzelman
April 14, 2020 at 12:31 pm
What a beautiful soul you had the privilege to love! Sending you peace and love at this hard time❤️
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Joanne Reeves
April 14, 2020 at 12:34 pm
So sorry for the loss of your beautiful daughter my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.. Thank you for sharing Bre’s life and journey with us. Bre was an Angel here on earth and now she can spread her wings and fly.
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Kyle
April 14, 2020 at 12:34 pm
Been following Bre’s and shelby story since finding out my dad is suffering with HD last year, her journey taught me a lot about what HD is and seeing her remain so positive despite such unfair circumstances really resonated with me and helped me come to terms with my only families diagnosis, our whole family was deeply saddened upon hearing of her passing, RIP Bre, and all the best to her family
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Tonja Gilson
April 14, 2020 at 12:35 pm
I am so sorry for your loss and my prayers are with you all. I also thank you, Lentz Family, for sharing Breanna, her journey and yours with us. I felt like I knew you all personally. This has has helped me and my family in dealing with this as well. Again, thank you and I am truly sorry for your loss.
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Joe and Robin Johnson
April 14, 2020 at 12:46 pm
I am so deeply saddened by Breannas Passing, my wife has HD as well as her Sister, and their Father passed from complications as didf his Brothers and Father. HD is a part of our life which in turn made Bre a part of our life. My wife Robin and I followed Bre through her Moms posts on the Huntingtons Support Group page on FB, and had come to think of her as family, albeit family we never got the chance to meet, but family none the less and we too mourn her loss. Lentz Family we are here for y’all. Consider us your Arkansas Branch of Family. God Bless You all and may Bre be running through fields of Pink Flowers in Heaven with Joy in her heart.
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Desiré Jansen van Vuuren
April 14, 2020 at 12:59 pm
Bre touched so many lives. She was born a hd warrior, lived as one, and now died as one. A true Hero. Sending my condolences from South Africa.
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Catherine
April 14, 2020 at 1:01 pm
My most heartfelt condolences for the passing of the beautiful young soul, Bre…..have been following your posts for some time…..it is the most painful thing in the world loosing a child and/or loved one… specially to such a horrible disease! I can feel for you as my eldest daughter is in the latter stages… so will also be going thru this. May
God Bless you with His peace and Love
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Grace Cassara
April 14, 2020 at 1:05 pm
Sending love and prayers to all of the family. I’m so sorry for your loss, there are no words to truly describe what it feels like. She was lucky to have such a wonderful family in her life and I’m sure she will be looking over everyone, always. Love, Grace.
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Rob VanDurmen
April 14, 2020 at 1:10 pm
My deepest sympathies are with you all. Ive enjoyed seeing all the photos and stories. Her smile was infectious. Peace be with you all during these hard times.
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Pete H
April 14, 2020 at 1:12 pm
Your world has been blessed in so many ways with Bre’s life.
Bre’s love will always be with you as you step through your own life’s journey.
(From the FB Huntington’s Disease Support Group)
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Melanie Craft
April 14, 2020 at 1:19 pm
You were a sweet precious girl fly high
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Sandy Carty
April 14, 2020 at 1:33 pm
Dear Bre’s family,
I am usually not at a loss for words. I have followed most of her journey with JHD on the facebook HD page that Shannon and I are both members of. Thank you for making Bri’s life the best it could be . Not everyone is as lucky to have such love shown to them while living through this horrible journey. Shannon, you have earned your crown.
Brady, what an awesome brother you have been to your big sister. I loved the pictures of the two of you. She was so lucky to have you there all the time- playing, laughing, cuddling ect… You made her so happy. The smiles on your faces melted my heart.
Praying for you all during this time. Thank you for sharing Bri’s journey with us. Love you guys.
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Julie
April 14, 2020 at 1:36 pm
My deepest condolences to You and Your family with our Prayers
May GOD give You comfort Hope & Love
Sincerely The Sagas Family
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Rhonda Engler
April 14, 2020 at 1:57 pm
I only met Bre and her Mom a couple years ago on FB. I feel like she was family. I visited my parents at the cemetery on Easter Sunday to tell them to be on the lookout for this special Angel. -Rhonda E.
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Bonita Jones
April 14, 2020 at 2:04 pm
Dear Lentz Family:
I do not know you personally, but HD is in my family as well.
You all have been a source of encouragement to all who knew you through the FB support group for HD.
My prayers for your peace and for strength to go on with Bre’s memory.
She was an inspiration for sure!
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patricia wolf
April 14, 2020 at 2:28 pm
I can only imagine your pain. I want to thank you for sharing your beautiful daughter with us. I always looked forward to the posts. Pat Wolf
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Geraldine Hayes
April 14, 2020 at 2:51 pm
Our sincere condolences to all of Breanna’s family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers . And Breanna holds a special place in our too.
Geraldine & Chloe Hayes here in Ireland xxxxxx
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Mike and Liz Jones and family
April 14, 2020 at 2:57 pm
We’re so sorry to hear this news! May beautiful memories and all her inspirations help you in the days ahead!
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Grandma and Grandpa
April 14, 2020 at 2:59 pm
All our love, sweetheart. We miss you so much but are happy to see you free of pain and JHD. May you find beautiful flower gardens in heaven. You rose with the Lord on Easter Sunday. Rest with Him in peace and joy.
My last long trip with you last summer was to Stratford in Canada. We enjoyed a couple of plays together, reading, and hours of seeing flower gardens. I could not believe you found so much strength to walk all those garden paths. But you loved it. You loved all the flowers.
We send our love to Mom Shannon, your Dad Andy, brother Brady, and sisters Delaney, Kylee, and Shelby. We wish them strength and God’s Love at this difficult time. We are all in God’s hands.
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Kathleen
April 14, 2020 at 2:59 pm
Sincere condolences for you and your family. Bre was like a shining star to her HD family . May you be surrounded by love and peace as you grieve her loss.
Kathy Sommer’
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Colette Moore
April 14, 2020 at 3:02 pm
What a beautiful life lived….thank you for sharing Bre with us. She was a very special young lady! Praying that God will wrap His arms around all of you and comfort during this time.
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Robin Jirgens
April 14, 2020 at 3:03 pm
Oh Bre, you were such a brave young soul. You have taught so many how to live life to its fullest. You will be missed sweet angel!
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Sharon Barr
April 14, 2020 at 3:11 pm
Breanna is now lighting up Heaven with her lovely smile. May I express my deepest sympathies to the Lentz family.
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Anne.Kelly
April 14, 2020 at 3:13 pm
Breanna Beautiful Child, Fly free fly High.Your Body no longer Ravaged. All my love and Strength with prayers for your Family.
So sorry xxx
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Koosje
April 14, 2020 at 3:20 pm
My deepest condolences.. As a spectator of you courageous fight with juvenile Huntington disease yoyou battled it with such grace and love.. Now you are a warrior and an ANGEL and fly free dro. The monster JHD
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Helen McCafferty
April 14, 2020 at 3:35 pm
My deepest condolences to her family. Breanna was a warrior. She was an amazing beautiful brave girl.I never meet her but thanks to you her much loved family I followed her brave journey. She indeed would light up a room with her gorgeous smile.Heaven has gained a beautiful angel. She flies high now free from from all pain . She touched the hearts of so many. Keeping you all in my prayers from Helen in Ireland. May the good Lord comfort you and give you strength
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The Gamble family
April 14, 2020 at 4:22 pm
Our deepest condolences…Bre was a beautiful girl and won so many hearts!! Rest In Peace & fly high our amazing JHD warrior …
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Holly
April 14, 2020 at 4:58 pm
What a sweet, loving little angel. A role model for EVERYONE ❤️ Prayers are with your whole family.
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Damon
April 15, 2020 at 3:04 am
I followed Breanna’s story online, as a fellow HD sufferer, your story and strength helped me so much!
She was an Angel, we didn’t deserve her smile, my heart aches for the family and you are all in our prayers
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Joanne Davis
April 14, 2020 at 5:09 pm
Beautiful Breanna you have touched all our hearts ♥️ & are now at peace Fly High precious & special one our hearts go out too you all & Thinking of you all & sending our love & strength, you are truly an amazing & beautiful Family Thank you for sharing your Families journey with JHD Love too you all xxxx. ♥️
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Vicki Collins
April 14, 2020 at 5:13 pm
Deepest sympathy to a strong and loving family. Bre is your angel in heaven, wrapping her wings around her family, friends and her special dogs, protecting and loving you forever. Bre is now at peace.
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Julie (Lentz) VanDurmen
April 14, 2020 at 5:19 pm
My heart is breaking for my extended Lentz Family. No words can help or take away your pain. Just know that Shannon you were the best mom you could be and Brady you were such a sweet,brave ,awesome brother to Breanna! So proud of you! And my love to her sisters Shelby, Delaney, and Kylie as well and my cousin Andy, Bre’s daddy. You are all in my thoughts and prayers!!
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PSO David Rantz and wife Linda
April 14, 2020 at 5:24 pm
We both had the great pleasure of meeting Bre and Shannon and Brady at our annual shop with a hero in Plainwell. I was the lucky PSO that got picked the first time to take Bre around to do Christmas shopping for her family several years ago and this was the start of a wonderful friendship. We were so honored that Shannon trusted Linda and I to take Bre around without her mother and Bre did great with some, no a lot of help from her brother Brady. What most do not know nor did we including her mother that Bre insisted getting up to pick things out so with help this was accomplished, but I got a call from Shannon the next day and she told me Bre had been taken back into the hospital for a collapsed lung. Most people would have had quite a problem with this but this young lady just kept shopping like a champion. Bre you absolutely will be missed by all we love you!
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Shannon
April 20, 2020 at 1:50 pm
You two were so special to her and to all of us as a family. Maybe Brady will have you for the next three years to pick up where Breanna left off. ❤️ Shannon and Brady
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Pamela
April 14, 2020 at 5:46 pm
Sending love and prayers to all the family. Bre was such an incredible champion. Sleep tight beautiful angel free of pain. Shine down on your family.
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Angel Belcher
April 14, 2020 at 5:47 pm
Breanna was a beautiful young lady. Many prayers to you all in the days and weeks ahead.
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Tim and Ronda Engbers
April 14, 2020 at 6:45 pm
Andy and Shannon, we are so sorry for your loss! Our prayers are with you.❤️
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Linda Spaulding
April 14, 2020 at 6:57 pm
Rest in peace beautiful girl.
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Lynne Seibert
April 14, 2020 at 7:13 pm
Bre was the light of the office at the middle school, her smile melted my heart every time I saw her! Thinking if your family during this time.
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Pam Dahms
April 14, 2020 at 7:21 pm
May she Rest In Peace. Hugs to the Lentz Family
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Karen Hotchkiss
April 14, 2020 at 7:27 pm
I am so happy that I had the chance to meet Bre through my Daughter Marcedes. She was such a sweet and beautiful girl inside and out. It broke my heart when I heard that she had passed. But I found comfort in knowing that she is now running and playing and in no pain and best of all she is with Jesus and our Father in heaven. But the ones she left behind (Family and Friends) are hurting and missing her and my thoughts and prayers are with you all so I leave you with this poem: Bre we miss you more than anyone knows as each day passes the emptiness grows the tears in our eyes we can wipe away but the pain in our heart will always stay, you left so suddenly with your thoughts unknown but you left us with lots of memories we are proud to own…….
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Amy Jungers. Iowa
April 14, 2020 at 7:28 pm
I have followed Bre’s journey on Facebook. Something about her touched my heart. I have HD and it has taken a lot of my emotions. Sunday morning I cried for the first time in for ever.
Thank you Shannon for taking such great care of Bre. You were an amazing caregiver.
Love, hugs and prayers.
Amy
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Felisha Meeks
April 14, 2020 at 8:05 pm
I am praying for the family but just thankful that she is no longer in pain. Her pictures light up my news feed on fb every time I scrolled thru. I loved how even with her battling the illness she still managed to light up the room with that beautiful smile. We will continue to keep the family in our prayers because it is never easy going thru this. She was such a strong warrior battling a horrible disease.
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Caroline Kelly
April 14, 2020 at 8:43 pm
Dear cousin Sharon, to the Lentz and Leahy families. My deepest condolences for the loss of your beautiful child. I offer my tears and prayers.
May she RIP.
Caroline Kelly.
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Michelle Boone & Neal Sullivan
April 14, 2020 at 9:00 pm
We are holding Breanna’s beloved family close in our thoughts and prayers as your celebrate and mourn. Love to all of you.
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PJ Newman
April 14, 2020 at 9:21 pm
Rest in paradise sweet Bre. I also followed your journey on the HD group. I will miss your beatiful face and infectious smile. You give me strength to keep fighting for my brother who also has HD. You are now one special angel up above as you were here on earth. Xoxo – Many hugs and prayers to all of her family, friends and followers.
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Kelly Leahy Kamm
April 14, 2020 at 9:23 pm
Our sweet, smart beautiful Breanna we love you now and forever.
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Ann Fitzpatrick
April 14, 2020 at 9:50 pm
Breanna, it was an honor to share your life these past few years. I looked forward to seeing post and pictures of your beautiful smile everyday. You were an inspiration to all children with Huntington’s Disease!!!!! You were a true JHD warrior!!!! May God hold you in the palm of his hand!!!! Will always remember you!!!! Fly high with the angels dear sweet, beautiful, precious Breanna!!!
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Vicki Partin
April 14, 2020 at 11:18 pm
Dear Lentz Family,
I do not know you or Bre personally but I have followed her story since I joined the Huntington s support group. She was brave and beautiful and I am so saddened by her passing my heart goes out to your family may she Rest In Peace.
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Barb Sipes
April 15, 2020 at 12:04 am
Bre lived with so much joy and love. Dance little Bre, dance.
Barb and Larry Sipes.
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Haleigh Fairbanks
April 15, 2020 at 12:28 am
From my family to yours, we send an abundant amount of love, peace and comfort. You are in our prayers.
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Jan Rohde
April 15, 2020 at 1:54 am
I’m so sorry for your loss. We have never met but I feel like I know Brianna from all the pictures and posts you’ve shared with us about Brianna in this group. Brianna was a beautiful young woman, who n longer has to feel the pain and struggle of HD. May knowing she is at peace bring you comfort and peace.
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Alison Lipka
April 15, 2020 at 2:47 am
“Somewhere between right and wrong there is a garden. I will meet you there.”
Love from your HD family in Scotland
Xxx
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Norm
April 15, 2020 at 8:31 am
My deepest heart felt condolences!! She was a bright spot in every life she touched!! Obviously the lord needed another Angel! I will never forget her smile or her contagious laughter!! It was a blessing to share her short time here on earth!! Love to all!!!
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Elmeier Family
April 15, 2020 at 10:36 am
Our hearts grieve for your loss of such a precious person. Know that she is surrounded by live of God and all the HD Angel’s who have preceded her to a new eternal life and endless, unconditional love of our Father in Heaven.
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Donna Dalonzo
April 15, 2020 at 1:59 pm
I’m so, so sorry about the loss of Breanna. I feel like I know your family. Praying always for peace. We’ll miss her.
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Anthony Glover
April 16, 2020 at 1:15 am
I am very sorry for your loss. I have been reading the stories about Breanna on Facebook for awhile now, and I am saddened by her passing. May she rest in peace.
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Maksym and Mindy Kloka
April 16, 2020 at 7:18 am
This makes my heart so sad. My husband was her Girls on the Run coach for a year and she was just incredible. He would tell me story’s of her determination and beautiful spirit. Our love goes out to her family and friends and to Bre.
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Judy from Minnesota
April 16, 2020 at 9:00 am
I have followed Bre for a long time. I feel as if I have known her for years.
What a sweet, loving young Lady. I always enjoyed seeing pics of her. And her Family writing about her spunkiness. Always made me smile.
My heart breaks of her passing, but then she is no longer suffering. I continue to Pray for her Family on this heartbreaking, nasty journey of HD!
God Bless you all.
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Kim Hannig
April 16, 2020 at 12:24 pm
Breanna: Beautiful , strong and inspirational. Rest peacefully now knowing your influence here on Earth remains strong.
Sending love and prayers to the family. Bre and her infectious smile will forever be held in my heart.
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Connie Brooks
April 16, 2020 at 5:13 pm
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family members at this difficult time. I remember beautiful, blonde Breanna when she was a little tiny girl and she had a delightful smile and attitude that was infectious. My heart is breaking for your loss of this sweet child. God bless you all!
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Lynda Delucas q
April 16, 2020 at 6:58 pm
My favorite post is Jesus rose today. So did Breana ✝️I’m so blessed to have heard updates about this junior huntingtons disease warrior and countless pictures of this beautiful jhd hero! I want thank her family for allowing us to get to know Breanna! My family is on the group so they also love her too! We were all hit by this news.
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Ruth hodge
April 17, 2020 at 12:49 pm
Breanna was a tenacious….sweet….spicy soul..
I always looked forward to seeing her..
I don’t think there was a session when we didn’t laugh! I especially loved watching the beautiful bond she had with her mom and brother
She made my life better…
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She was born February 17, 2006, in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Shannon Leahy Lentz and Andrew Lentz. Breanna attended Cooper Elementary and Plainwell Middle School receiving her 8th-grade diploma, thus earning her a spot in high school which was a goal of hers.
Breanna loved fashion, doing her nails, and baking. Breanna had long beautiful golden-blond hair, sparkling eyes and a smile that lit up a room. Singing and dancing were two of her passions. She also adored flowers, especially pink roses. One of her final big trips was to the New York Botanical Gardens. Breanna never met a holiday, celebration, event or party that she didn’t love whether it was for her or for someone else.
Despite Breanna’s ill health, she faced every day with a resilience and fortitude that inspired all who knew her. Breanna touched many lives and was the happiest when surrounded by her family and friends. Family was everything to Breanna.
Surviving are her mother, Shannon Leahy Lentz; father, Andrew Lentz; siblings, Brady Lentz, Delaney Lentz, Kylee Hillmann and Shelby Lentz along with her loving grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Breanna is also survived by her dogs; Shiloh, who she loved to play tug of war with, and Ruby, who stayed with her until the very end.
Cremation has taken place.
A celebration of Breanna’s life will be held at a later time.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Huntington’s Disease Society of America Juvenile HD Research or the Kalamazoo County Animal Services (Ruby’s prior home). For HDSA
https://hdsa.org
, please be sure to note “Juvenile HD Research in memory of Breanna Lentz” on your donation. For the Kalamazoo County Animal Services, please mail a check to 1316 Lamont Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49048 and note that the donation is in memory of Breanna Lentz.
Messages of condolence may be posted at
www.winkelfuneralhome.com
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Nicole
April 14, 2020 at 11:54 am
Bre was such an amazing young lady ..loved seeing her post
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Gill Mitchell
April 14, 2020 at 12:09 pm
God bless you gorgeous girl. It’s been a pleasure following you rest safe in heaven where you can run free without pain
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Sharon Sullivan
April 14, 2020 at 12:09 pm
I am so, so sorry. Breanna was so loved by her family, friends and everyone she met. She was bright, beautiful, sweet and feisty, and the “put a ring on it video” shows it. It will always be my favorite. Know that Breanna loved all of you, especially all the 24/7 care given by you Shannon. She adored you. I know life will be hard and different without her, but remember she is watching! For me, I will always treasure the summers that Bre came to me for vacation in Indiana and Florida. It was a gift that will last me for the rest of my life. Rest in peace, dear Bre.
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Alison
April 14, 2020 at 12:13 pm
At peace with the angels now
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Danielle Nurenberg
April 14, 2020 at 12:13 pm
Followed Brees brave journey since joining the Huntingtons group. Rest in Peace beautiful girl ❤
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Jeanne
April 14, 2020 at 12:14 pm
I am so sorry and sad for the loss of Breanna . She made such a wonderful impression on me and many others . Rest In Peace sweet angel
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Jenny Bryans
April 14, 2020 at 12:15 pm
Someone so beautiful taken too soon. I’m so very sorry for your loss
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Lucille Shuey
April 14, 2020 at 12:15 pm
I have been following her story on Facebook and when I saw that on Easter morning that she had passed away my heart broke into a million pieces. Even though I didn’t know your family I do know what Huntington can do. It runs in my family. I am so sorry that this has happened. My family and I are sending all of our love and prayers to you all.
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Gabriel
April 14, 2020 at 12:16 pm
Dear Lentz Famiy, I want to extended my condolences to your family for losing a daughter at such a young age. It is truly difficult to lose a child and having to be by their side during sickness. I am sure you were loving and caring for her whole life. God has plans to allow us to see our loved ones that have passed away in the near future. He demonstrated this while Jesus was on the earth when he cured the sick and resurrected ones that had died. God will accomplish this in his kingdom as said John 5:28-29, “Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out……” We will see friends and family who have died in the past and be able to love them again. Please go to our website JW.org and look for answers to many questions about life. Such as “What happens to us when we die”
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DEBORAH
April 14, 2020 at 12:16 pm
PRAYERS FOR THE FAMILY MAY GOD GIVE YOU STRENGTH AND COMFORT THROUGH THIS TIME
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Joycegraham
April 14, 2020 at 12:18 pm
Fly little bird, fly high into the sky being greeted by Jesus our saviour….your new journey has begun sweet one ,play with the Angel’s up above for you are well loved and beautifully recievedxx
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Carol
April 14, 2020 at 12:19 pm
She shone here on earth she will shine on in Heaven ♥️♥️♥️RIP
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Donna Aikins
April 14, 2020 at 12:26 pm
Im so sorry for your loss Bre is a beautiful angel now may she rip no more pain fly high Bre say hello to My Shannon she is up there dancing and singing.god bless
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Louise
April 14, 2020 at 12:30 pm
RIP beautiful Breanna XXX
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Laura Heintzelman
April 14, 2020 at 12:31 pm
What a beautiful soul you had the privilege to love! Sending you peace and love at this hard time❤️
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Joanne Reeves
April 14, 2020 at 12:34 pm
So sorry for the loss of your beautiful daughter my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.. Thank you for sharing Bre’s life and journey with us. Bre was an Angel here on earth and now she can spread her wings and fly.
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Kyle
April 14, 2020 at 12:34 pm
Been following Bre’s and shelby story since finding out my dad is suffering with HD last year, her journey taught me a lot about what HD is and seeing her remain so positive despite such unfair circumstances really resonated with me and helped me come to terms with my only families diagnosis, our whole family was deeply saddened upon hearing of her passing, RIP Bre, and all the best to her family
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Tonja Gilson
April 14, 2020 at 12:35 pm
I am so sorry for your loss and my prayers are with you all. I also thank you, Lentz Family, for sharing Breanna, her journey and yours with us. I felt like I knew you all personally. This has has helped me and my family in dealing with this as well. Again, thank you and I am truly sorry for your loss.
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Joe and Robin Johnson
April 14, 2020 at 12:46 pm
I am so deeply saddened by Breannas Passing, my wife has HD as well as her Sister, and their Father passed from complications as didf his Brothers and Father. HD is a part of our life which in turn made Bre a part of our life. My wife Robin and I followed Bre through her Moms posts on the Huntingtons Support Group page on FB, and had come to think of her as family, albeit family we never got the chance to meet, but family none the less and we too mourn her loss. Lentz Family we are here for y’all. Consider us your Arkansas Branch of Family. God Bless You all and may Bre be running through fields of Pink Flowers in Heaven with Joy in her heart.
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Desiré Jansen van Vuuren
April 14, 2020 at 12:59 pm
Bre touched so many lives. She was born a hd warrior, lived as one, and now died as one. A true Hero. Sending my condolences from South Africa.
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Catherine
April 14, 2020 at 1:01 pm
My most heartfelt condolences for the passing of the beautiful young soul, Bre…..have been following your posts for some time…..it is the most painful thing in the world loosing a child and/or loved one… specially to such a horrible disease! I can feel for you as my eldest daughter is in the latter stages… so will also be going thru this. May
God Bless you with His peace and Love
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Grace Cassara
April 14, 2020 at 1:05 pm
Sending love and prayers to all of the family. I’m so sorry for your loss, there are no words to truly describe what it feels like. She was lucky to have such a wonderful family in her life and I’m sure she will be looking over everyone, always. Love, Grace.
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Rob VanDurmen
April 14, 2020 at 1:10 pm
My deepest sympathies are with you all. Ive enjoyed seeing all the photos and stories. Her smile was infectious. Peace be with you all during these hard times.
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Pete H
April 14, 2020 at 1:12 pm
Your world has been blessed in so many ways with Bre’s life.
Bre’s love will always be with you as you step through your own life’s journey.
(From the FB Huntington’s Disease Support Group)
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Melanie Craft
April 14, 2020 at 1:19 pm
You were a sweet precious girl fly high
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Sandy Carty
April 14, 2020 at 1:33 pm
Dear Bre’s family,
I am usually not at a loss for words. I have followed most of her journey with JHD on the facebook HD page that Shannon and I are both members of. Thank you for making Bri’s life the best it could be . Not everyone is as lucky to have such love shown to them while living through this horrible journey. Shannon, you have earned your crown.
Brady, what an awesome brother you have been to your big sister. I loved the pictures of the two of you. She was so lucky to have you there all the time- playing, laughing, cuddling ect… You made her so happy. The smiles on your faces melted my heart.
Praying for you all during this time. Thank you for sharing Bri’s journey with us. Love you guys.
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Julie
April 14, 2020 at 1:36 pm
My deepest condolences to You and Your family with our Prayers
May GOD give You comfort Hope & Love
Sincerely The Sagas Family
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Rhonda Engler
April 14, 2020 at 1:57 pm
I only met Bre and her Mom a couple years ago on FB. I feel like she was family. I visited my parents at the cemetery on Easter Sunday to tell them to be on the lookout for this special Angel. -Rhonda E.
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Bonita Jones
April 14, 2020 at 2:04 pm
Dear Lentz Family:
I do not know you personally, but HD is in my family as well.
You all have been a source of encouragement to all who knew you through the FB support group for HD.
My prayers for your peace and for strength to go on with Bre’s memory.
She was an inspiration for sure!
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patricia wolf
April 14, 2020 at 2:28 pm
I can only imagine your pain. I want to thank you for sharing your beautiful daughter with us. I always looked forward to the posts. Pat Wolf
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Geraldine Hayes
April 14, 2020 at 2:51 pm
Our sincere condolences to all of Breanna’s family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers . And Breanna holds a special place in our too.
Geraldine & Chloe Hayes here in Ireland xxxxxx
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Mike and Liz Jones and family
April 14, 2020 at 2:57 pm
We’re so sorry to hear this news! May beautiful memories and all her inspirations help you in the days ahead!
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Grandma and Grandpa
April 14, 2020 at 2:59 pm
All our love, sweetheart. We miss you so much but are happy to see you free of pain and JHD. May you find beautiful flower gardens in heaven. You rose with the Lord on Easter Sunday. Rest with Him in peace and joy.
My last long trip with you last summer was to Stratford in Canada. We enjoyed a couple of plays together, reading, and hours of seeing flower gardens. I could not believe you found so much strength to walk all those garden paths. But you loved it. You loved all the flowers.
We send our love to Mom Shannon, your Dad Andy, brother Brady, and sisters Delaney, Kylee, and Shelby. We wish them strength and God’s Love at this difficult time. We are all in God’s hands.
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Kathleen
April 14, 2020 at 2:59 pm
Sincere condolences for you and your family. Bre was like a shining star to her HD family . May you be surrounded by love and peace as you grieve her loss.
Kathy Sommer’
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Colette Moore
April 14, 2020 at 3:02 pm
What a beautiful life lived….thank you for sharing Bre with us. She was a very special young lady! Praying that God will wrap His arms around all of you and comfort during this time.
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Robin Jirgens
April 14, 2020 at 3:03 pm
Oh Bre, you were such a brave young soul. You have taught so many how to live life to its fullest. You will be missed sweet angel!
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Sharon Barr
April 14, 2020 at 3:11 pm
Breanna is now lighting up Heaven with her lovely smile. May I express my deepest sympathies to the Lentz family.
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Anne.Kelly
April 14, 2020 at 3:13 pm
Breanna Beautiful Child, Fly free fly High.Your Body no longer Ravaged. All my love and Strength with prayers for your Family.
So sorry xxx
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Koosje
April 14, 2020 at 3:20 pm
My deepest condolences.. As a spectator of you courageous fight with juvenile Huntington disease yoyou battled it with such grace and love.. Now you are a warrior and an ANGEL and fly free dro. The monster JHD
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Helen McCafferty
April 14, 2020 at 3:35 pm
My deepest condolences to her family. Breanna was a warrior. She was an amazing beautiful brave girl.I never meet her but thanks to you her much loved family I followed her brave journey. She indeed would light up a room with her gorgeous smile.Heaven has gained a beautiful angel. She flies high now free from from all pain . She touched the hearts of so many. Keeping you all in my prayers from Helen in Ireland. May the good Lord comfort you and give you strength
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The Gamble family
April 14, 2020 at 4:22 pm
Our deepest condolences…Bre was a beautiful girl and won so many hearts!! Rest In Peace & fly high our amazing JHD warrior …
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Holly
April 14, 2020 at 4:58 pm
What a sweet, loving little angel. A role model for EVERYONE ❤️ Prayers are with your whole family.
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Damon
April 15, 2020 at 3:04 am
I followed Breanna’s story online, as a fellow HD sufferer, your story and strength helped me so much!
She was an Angel, we didn’t deserve her smile, my heart aches for the family and you are all in our prayers
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Joanne Davis
April 14, 2020 at 5:09 pm
Beautiful Breanna you have touched all our hearts ♥️ & are now at peace Fly High precious & special one our hearts go out too you all & Thinking of you all & sending our love & strength, you are truly an amazing & beautiful Family Thank you for sharing your Families journey with JHD Love too you all xxxx. ♥️
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Vicki Collins
April 14, 2020 at 5:13 pm
Deepest sympathy to a strong and loving family. Bre is your angel in heaven, wrapping her wings around her family, friends and her special dogs, protecting and loving you forever. Bre is now at peace.
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Julie (Lentz) VanDurmen
April 14, 2020 at 5:19 pm
My heart is breaking for my extended Lentz Family. No words can help or take away your pain. Just know that Shannon you were the best mom you could be and Brady you were such a sweet,brave ,awesome brother to Breanna! So proud of you! And my love to her sisters Shelby, Delaney, and Kylie as well and my cousin Andy, Bre’s daddy. You are all in my thoughts and prayers!!
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PSO David Rantz and wife Linda
April 14, 2020 at 5:24 pm
We both had the great pleasure of meeting Bre and Shannon and Brady at our annual shop with a hero in Plainwell. I was the lucky PSO that got picked the first time to take Bre around to do Christmas shopping for her family several years ago and this was the start of a wonderful friendship. We were so honored that Shannon trusted Linda and I to take Bre around without her mother and Bre did great with some, no a lot of help from her brother Brady. What most do not know nor did we including her mother that Bre insisted getting up to pick things out so with help this was accomplished, but I got a call from Shannon the next day and she told me Bre had been taken back into the hospital for a collapsed lung. Most people would have had quite a problem with this but this young lady just kept shopping like a champion. Bre you absolutely will be missed by all we love you!
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Shannon
April 20, 2020 at 1:50 pm
You two were so special to her and to all of us as a family. Maybe Brady will have you for the next three years to pick up where Breanna left off. ❤️ Shannon and Brady
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Pamela
April 14, 2020 at 5:46 pm
Sending love and prayers to all the family. Bre was such an incredible champion. Sleep tight beautiful angel free of pain. Shine down on your family.
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Angel Belcher
April 14, 2020 at 5:47 pm
Breanna was a beautiful young lady. Many prayers to you all in the days and weeks ahead.
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Tim and Ronda Engbers
April 14, 2020 at 6:45 pm
Andy and Shannon, we are so sorry for your loss! Our prayers are with you.❤️
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Linda Spaulding
April 14, 2020 at 6:57 pm
Rest in peace beautiful girl.
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Lynne Seibert
April 14, 2020 at 7:13 pm
Bre was the light of the office at the middle school, her smile melted my heart every time I saw her! Thinking if your family during this time.
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Pam Dahms
April 14, 2020 at 7:21 pm
May she Rest In Peace. Hugs to the Lentz Family
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Karen Hotchkiss
April 14, 2020 at 7:27 pm
I am so happy that I had the chance to meet Bre through my Daughter Marcedes. She was such a sweet and beautiful girl inside and out. It broke my heart when I heard that she had passed. But I found comfort in knowing that she is now running and playing and in no pain and best of all she is with Jesus and our Father in heaven. But the ones she left behind (Family and Friends) are hurting and missing her and my thoughts and prayers are with you all so I leave you with this poem: Bre we miss you more than anyone knows as each day passes the emptiness grows the tears in our eyes we can wipe away but the pain in our heart will always stay, you left so suddenly with your thoughts unknown but you left us with lots of memories we are proud to own…….
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Amy Jungers. Iowa
April 14, 2020 at 7:28 pm
I have followed Bre’s journey on Facebook. Something about her touched my heart. I have HD and it has taken a lot of my emotions. Sunday morning I cried for the first time in for ever.
Thank you Shannon for taking such great care of Bre. You were an amazing caregiver.
Love, hugs and prayers.
Amy
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Felisha Meeks
April 14, 2020 at 8:05 pm
I am praying for the family but just thankful that she is no longer in pain. Her pictures light up my news feed on fb every time I scrolled thru. I loved how even with her battling the illness she still managed to light up the room with that beautiful smile. We will continue to keep the family in our prayers because it is never easy going thru this. She was such a strong warrior battling a horrible disease.
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Caroline Kelly
April 14, 2020 at 8:43 pm
Dear cousin Sharon, to the Lentz and Leahy families. My deepest condolences for the loss of your beautiful child. I offer my tears and prayers.
May she RIP.
Caroline Kelly.
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Michelle Boone & Neal Sullivan
April 14, 2020 at 9:00 pm
We are holding Breanna’s beloved family close in our thoughts and prayers as your celebrate and mourn. Love to all of you.
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PJ Newman
April 14, 2020 at 9:21 pm
Rest in paradise sweet Bre. I also followed your journey on the HD group. I will miss your beatiful face and infectious smile. You give me strength to keep fighting for my brother who also has HD. You are now one special angel up above as you were here on earth. Xoxo – Many hugs and prayers to all of her family, friends and followers.
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Kelly Leahy Kamm
April 14, 2020 at 9:23 pm
Our sweet, smart beautiful Breanna we love you now and forever.
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Ann Fitzpatrick
April 14, 2020 at 9:50 pm
Breanna, it was an honor to share your life these past few years. I looked forward to seeing post and pictures of your beautiful smile everyday. You were an inspiration to all children with Huntington’s Disease!!!!! You were a true JHD warrior!!!! May God hold you in the palm of his hand!!!! Will always remember you!!!! Fly high with the angels dear sweet, beautiful, precious Breanna!!!
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Vicki Partin
April 14, 2020 at 11:18 pm
Dear Lentz Family,
I do not know you or Bre personally but I have followed her story since I joined the Huntington s support group. She was brave and beautiful and I am so saddened by her passing my heart goes out to your family may she Rest In Peace.
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Barb Sipes
April 15, 2020 at 12:04 am
Bre lived with so much joy and love. Dance little Bre, dance.
Barb and Larry Sipes.
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Haleigh Fairbanks
April 15, 2020 at 12:28 am
From my family to yours, we send an abundant amount of love, peace and comfort. You are in our prayers.
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Jan Rohde
April 15, 2020 at 1:54 am
I’m so sorry for your loss. We have never met but I feel like I know Brianna from all the pictures and posts you’ve shared with us about Brianna in this group. Brianna was a beautiful young woman, who n longer has to feel the pain and struggle of HD. May knowing she is at peace bring you comfort and peace.
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Alison Lipka
April 15, 2020 at 2:47 am
“Somewhere between right and wrong there is a garden. I will meet you there.”
Love from your HD family in Scotland
Xxx
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Norm
April 15, 2020 at 8:31 am
My deepest heart felt condolences!! She was a bright spot in every life she touched!! Obviously the lord needed another Angel! I will never forget her smile or her contagious laughter!! It was a blessing to share her short time here on earth!! Love to all!!!
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Elmeier Family
April 15, 2020 at 10:36 am
Our hearts grieve for your loss of such a precious person. Know that she is surrounded by live of God and all the HD Angel’s who have preceded her to a new eternal life and endless, unconditional love of our Father in Heaven.
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Donna Dalonzo
April 15, 2020 at 1:59 pm
I’m so, so sorry about the loss of Breanna. I feel like I know your family. Praying always for peace. We’ll miss her.
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Anthony Glover
April 16, 2020 at 1:15 am
I am very sorry for your loss. I have been reading the stories about Breanna on Facebook for awhile now, and I am saddened by her passing. May she rest in peace.
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Maksym and Mindy Kloka
April 16, 2020 at 7:18 am
This makes my heart so sad. My husband was her Girls on the Run coach for a year and she was just incredible. He would tell me story’s of her determination and beautiful spirit. Our love goes out to her family and friends and to Bre.
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Judy from Minnesota
April 16, 2020 at 9:00 am
I have followed Bre for a long time. I feel as if I have known her for years.
What a sweet, loving young Lady. I always enjoyed seeing pics of her. And her Family writing about her spunkiness. Always made me smile.
My heart breaks of her passing, but then she is no longer suffering. I continue to Pray for her Family on this heartbreaking, nasty journey of HD!
God Bless you all.
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Kim Hannig
April 16, 2020 at 12:24 pm
Breanna: Beautiful , strong and inspirational. Rest peacefully now knowing your influence here on Earth remains strong.
Sending love and prayers to the family. Bre and her infectious smile will forever be held in my heart.
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Connie Brooks
April 16, 2020 at 5:13 pm
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family members at this difficult time. I remember beautiful, blonde Breanna when she was a little tiny girl and she had a delightful smile and attitude that was infectious. My heart is breaking for your loss of this sweet child. God bless you all!
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Lynda Delucas q
April 16, 2020 at 6:58 pm
My favorite post is Jesus rose today. So did Breana ✝️I’m so blessed to have heard updates about this junior huntingtons disease warrior and countless pictures of this beautiful jhd hero! I want thank her family for allowing us to get to know Breanna! My family is on the group so they also love her too! We were all hit by this news.
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Ruth hodge
April 17, 2020 at 12:49 pm
Breanna was a tenacious….sweet….spicy soul..
I always looked forward to seeing her..
I don’t think there was a session when we didn’t laugh! I especially loved watching the beautiful bond she had with her mom and brother
She made my life better…
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