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Heather Goforth Obituary

Heather R. Goforth

Heather Renee Goforth, age 29, a resident of Aurora, IL, formerly of Naperville, IL, passed on unexpectedly on Thursday, August 25, 2016.

Arrangements by Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Naperville, www.friedrich-jones.com or call (630) 355-0213.

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Published by Suburban Life Publications on Aug. 31, 2016.

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Allyson Martini

August 21, 2025

Thinking of you all and we have always thought of you all in our prayers. Living in GTown was our beginnings . And you all are remembered in our thoughts and prayers. A beautiful family you have raised. Our best to you always. Tony & Allyson Martini

Jim Radke

August 21, 2022

In my prayers coach

Jay Herrmann

September 2, 2016

Dear Mr Goforth
I'm saddened to hear about Heather. You and your family are in my prayers.
Sincerely
Jay Herrmann

Nicole Grys-Wayne

August 31, 2016

Paula, I'm speechless and heartbroken. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time! Hugs to everyone

George & Kathy Moustis

August 31, 2016

Gary & Paula,
We are so sorry for your loss. We will keep you & your family in our prayers

Becky Farmer

August 31, 2016

Paula, I am absolutely stunned and heartbroken at the news of the passing of your daughter Heather. I fondly remember all of the wonderful & heartwarming stories that you shared. I will pray for strength for you and your family.

JoAnn Dwyer

August 31, 2016

My deepest sympathy Mr. Goforth - to you and your family. I am a very close friend of Sarah Maggio...she shared her sorrow. Adding my prayers to this sadness - JoAnn Dwyer

Susan Swanson

August 30, 2016

Gary and family, my heart is breaking with your loss. Heather was a bright spot in my day and I loved our Iowa connections. She will be missed by all and welcomed with open arms My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this difficult time.

Donna Ivancevic

August 30, 2016

Heather and I got to know each other when she started at Benedictine because we sat close to each other. She was a wonderful and friendly person. She will be truly missed. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. May her memory be eternal.

Terry Martinka

August 30, 2016

To Gary and your family, sorry to hear about the loss of your daughter Heather. God has called her home too soon. You and your family will be in my prayers.

James Radke

August 30, 2016

Coach and Mrs Goforth, I have no words to express how sorry I am for your loss. Coach, i have known you since I was 14 , I loved you as a coach for 3 years but you fostered my love of science and I am forever grateful. I will keep Heather, yourselves, and your family in my prayers.
James Radke class of 1983

August 30, 2016

I pray God gives you comfort in this loss. She blessed Benedictine with her presence, and is dearly missed.

Dr. Sandra Gill, Dean
College of Business

Michi

August 30, 2016

Your family is in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Heather sat outside my office and I got to know her. I will miss her smile and good humor.

Panich Family

August 30, 2016

Our hearts are aching for all of you. We will continue to pray for your strength through this trying time.

Joe & Theresa Panich
Steve Panich (Benet '06)
Matt Panich (Benet '03)

Dave Lewis

August 30, 2016

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Andrew

August 29, 2016

My deepest prayers and love to your family in this time of need. I am so sorry for your loss, may God bring you strength and healing.

Tom Oddo

August 29, 2016

Gary, Paula, and Philip - my thoughts and prayers are with Heather and all of you. May the Good Lord welcome Heather Home and grant you His unsurpassed Peace.

Cindy Geil

August 29, 2016

So sorry for your loss Gary and my sympathy to your family. Your daughter was beautiful.
Cindy (Dial) Geil, Allen Texas

Judy Cange Delaney

August 29, 2016

My heart breaks for you during this difficult time. You and your family will remain in my prayers .

Cynthia (Turski) Kremer

August 29, 2016

Dear Goforth family, I was saddened to hear of your loss.

August 28, 2016

Our deepest Sympathy and prayers during this difficult time. Our thoughts are with your family...
Helene and Scott Fotre'

Mike & Marcie McCune

August 28, 2016

Our hearts hurt so bad; such a loss, Heather's family is in our family thoughts and prayers.

Tonya

August 28, 2016

Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your dear family member. May the peace that God gives comfort and strengthen you during this difficult time. Phillipians 4:6,7,13

Allyson Martini

August 28, 2016

Our deepest Sympathy and prayers to Gary, Paula and Phlllip and their families during this difficult time. May God's grace hold you all during the days ahead. Our thoughts are with you all. God bless you. Love, your neighbors Tony & Allyson Martini and families.

Jackie Gioia

August 28, 2016

Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Paul, Jackie, Nick and Casey

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Celebration of Life

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Bethany Lutheran Church

1550 Modaff Road, Naperville, IL

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