"Corey, i miss you tons. Everyone misses you tons! You were such a nice kid, had a kind soul, and espescially an AWESOME friend. I think back on when we went riding all around on the back trails on our snowmobiles. You're the one that got me started on snowmobiling! We would drive to gwinn and spend a few hours there, and then come home. I remember when we went camping with my parents and robbie at J.W. Wells State campground. We had so much fun. We would always have sleepovers. I miss you a lot! You were a GREAT friend to have, and you will be in my memories forever! I know you're up there looking down on us and keeping watch on us. You were a great friend and an awesome person. Thank you for all of the great memories and we will never forget! Love-Ryan Anderson"
In loving memory of
Corey Robert Brunsman
December 10, 1984 - December 11, 2005
Corey Robert Brunsman, age 21 of #3 Feather Ridge, Marquette, died unexpectedly Sunday morning, December 11, 2005 at his home.
Corey was born on December 10, 1984 in Marquette and was a 2004 Gwinn High School graduate.
He loved hanging out with his friends, spending time with his dogs, Sandy and Bandit and dreaming about cars and motorcycles. He researched cars on the internet and really wanted to own a BMW and also wanted to build a chopper.
Corey was a gentle soul with lots of courage having survived three kidney transplants.
He was a member of St. Peter Cathedral in Marquette.
He is survived by his parents, John and Marie (Sladek) Brunsman and a brother, Christopher Brunsman all of Marquette; aunts and uncles, Tom (Pat) Sladek of Lakewood, CO, Louise (David) Doty of Lapeer, MI, Claudia (Randy) Vogel of Chandler, AZ and Diane (Bob) Noblett of Alanson, MI; also cousins, Jody Kosiara, Dave Doty, Tanya Daniels, Damon Daniels, Elizabeth Rutledge, Allison Greer and Brian Sladek. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Martha and Tony Sladek and paternal grandparents, Robert Brunsman and Mary Ann and Whelton McNicol.
Visitation will be on Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Canale-Tonella Funeral Home in Marquette where a parish prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 3:30 p.m. Thursday at St. Peters Cathedral with the Rev. Msgr. Louis C. Cappo officiating. Burial will take place in the Holy Cross Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Coreys brother, Christopher Brunsman, Robbie Anderson, Ryan Anderson, Darren Gauthier, Art Magdaleno, Fran Pleaugh, Allison Wennerstein and David Doty.
Those wishing to make an expression of sympathy are kindly asked to consider the Ronald McDonald House, 621 Oak Street, SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414 or the Marquette County Humane Society, 84 Snowfield Road, Negaunee, MI 49866.
Tributes
"I cannot express how I feel right now because you were my best friend, and I miss you so much. You were always there for me when I needed someone to talk to about anything, and you always knew how to make me smile. I loved you so much for that. You were like my diary, I told you everything without any fear. You had such a great impact on my life and I will always cherish the memories that we shared. I can only thank you and God for giving me such a special friend, and I thank your parents for raising such a great kid. We definately had our fun times - thanks for all of them. So I wrote this poem about you the day you passed away. You're passing holds so much interest, For again I must carry on, Empty on the inside, I await another dawn. I will never search for another, A substitute at best, Someone I'd have to pretend is you, But I cannot compare you to the rest. No one's arms offer the same comfort, No one else's arms hold their touch, I shall not pretend there's another one like you, Because you're the one that I miss so much. Now only if God could see, Just how much you meant to me. This sorry could disappear, But I will not stop shedding these tears. I never got to tell you how much I truly cared, Or how much I enjoyed the things we shared. We used to talk, We used to laugh, We were best of friends, I thought it would always last. You taught me so much, Told me exactly what to say, I wish it were all still the same. Some day I know it will, Maybe not on this day, But I know we'll meet up again; In Heaven - that one marvelous day. With love and prayers, Cassie Hurrell"
"I would like to say that I am terribly sorry for your loss of such a sweet person and child. Your family is my familys thoughts and prayers. If you need anything at all please let me know and Marie your such a sweet caring loving person Corey had great mother."
"Corey, the whole time i lived in Michigan You were a great friend, we had fun times,and a great listener. You will be greatly missed I'm so sorrie I cannot be there for you. I love you corey!"
"HI there i went to school with cory ... im sorry to hear about this sad time .... just now he will be missed by all..... he is a great person and will forever be remembered ........ Carissa Lindblom 02""
"Corey used to be my neighbor and we played together alot when we were younger...he probably never knew it, but he was the only boy in the neighborhood that didn't pick on me every day :) I'm so sorry for all of you :(...keep praying, and God Bless"
"I just want to say I'm so very sorry to Corey's family and friends for your loss. I didn't know Corey very well, we only hung out a few times in high school. He was a great person, and I know he will be sorely missed by everyone. I'm very glad to have known him. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. God Bless you, Corey."
"I'd like to remember Corey and his unwaivering sense of humor and smile. At such a young age during our frienship, I realized what a journey this soul was on. His charisma and positive outlook are a lesson to us all that life is not as easy as some of us would like to believe...but with a smile and a chuckle, we could make it. When my family moved back to Gwinn for a year during my junior and Corey's freshman year, I was amazed at how time hadn't changed him. Sure, his physical appearance had changed, but the beams of joy and individuality were just the same. May God draw Corey to His side and grant him the rest that he so deeply deserves. The world will lose such an asset of peace and grace. RIP Corey. David Hess"
"Marie & family, My thoughts and prayers are with you, especially during such a difficult time. My hope for you all, is that the void you feel in your hearts today will eventually be filled with all the memories of happy times shared with Corey. May you be blessed with peace. Pat"
"John,Marie & Family, My heart felt condolences on the passing of Corey. I was amazed to see he was 21 as I still remember him as the cute little guy with his glasses on who used to come in the Crossroads with you. I know there is nothing that can be said to lessen the pain but know that you will always have his loving memory for consolation when you are ready to visit them. Keeping you all in my prayers and thoughts, again I'm sorry for your loss."
"I think Corey has always had the best wheels! Everyone's thinking his blue bug, right.. you thought that was sweeeet you shoulda seen his yellow bicycle =) And does anyone remember the gorilla? He would do that every time you asked! To his family & anyone else reading this I know its hard, but try to be strong. Strong like Corey had been his whole life. He is watching all of us now and I know he's smiling down. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Peace & Love"
"John, Marie, Chris and family, I could not believe it when i heard. I haven't been up state in so long. It seemed like such a horrible thing. But after I sat back and thought about it for a minute, I realized how much of a fulfilling life Corey had. I did not get the pleasure of knowing Corey after sophmore year of high school. I do know though, that when I did know Corey, he was a wonderful person inside and out. I loved his attitude toward everyone and everything. He had such a thirst for life. And I am sure as he got older it became more and more. I am so sorry. But you have to remember that Corey is in a much better place now. He will never have anything to worry about because now he is in God's hand's. And to Chris, I am so so sorry Chris. I know what it is like to lose a brother. I dont think anything could be possibly any harder. But I can promise you that you and your family will get through these hard times. Corey, I would have loved to have known you longer than I did. But im glad that I knew you at all. RIP Corey"
"Marie I am so sad to hear about your loss. You have sacrificed so much for Corey. I do not even know what to say, my heart feels for you and if you ever need someone to talk to give me a call. May your heart heal and the sadness lessen in the weeks and years to come. Linda"
"Corey was one of my only friends that I could confide in. Any advice or motivation that I needed Corey gave me it and so much more. He was always there for me, even if it was guy problems. No matter what the situation was, Corey never judged me. The past few days I've been reminising about the funny side of Corey. I always tried to make him laugh just to hear his unique high pitched laugh. There's something about it that just made me laugh even harder. He would always say to me, "poke me in the stomach" and then he would giggle like the Pillsbury Doughboy. I've shared a lot of good times with Corey for the two and a half years we've been friends. Unfortunately, these times happen to the best of people. Heaven needed Corey for his humbleness. There's not many people on this Earth who are free of judgement and being a fabrication of somebody else. He was one of the few people. Even though it's hard for all of us, we can rest assure that Corey is in a better place where he doesn't have to suffer with his kidneys and the numbness in his legs he was experiencing since this past summer. I feel like the most grateful person in this world to have a friend like Corey. He's one of a kind. Rest In Peace Corey Robert Brunsman I wish I had a chance to tell you how special you are to me when you were with us. I'm almost positive you know, though. I love you and I miss you I'll never forget you"
"I am very sorry to hear about Corey, he was a special person and he will not be forgotten. My condolences go out to all his family and I wish them the best."
"I just wanted to give my condolences to the family, i used to go to gwinn high and i heard the news yesterday. corey was a great kid and everyone loved him. I hope the family makes it through this hard time."
"Marie- I never got to meet Corey, but I heard enough about him from you while I interned in your classroom 2 years ago and from others, to know that he will be greatly missed. I send my heartfelt thoughts and prayers your way. After losing my mother just recently, I am fully aware of the pain that one goes through after losing a loved one. Trust in God that your son is free of pain and that you will one day meet again. Jennifer"
"My deepest sympathy to you in the loss of your beloved son. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. May you find strength in knowing others are there for you in these difficult days."