Visitation Information

"Our most heartfelt condolences to Anthony, his children and family on the passing of their beloved Amber. We are praying for you all and asking for comfort and strength during this difficult time. "

"Lifting Anthony, Mia, Malcolm, their entire family, and everyone blessed to know Amber, in prayer during this difficult time. May you seek peace and comfort within her beautiful soul. Our deepest condolences. Your Calumet City Family "

""Someone said grief is like glitter. It clings to everything. Hides in corners. Slips into your socks. Appears on your fingertips when you're reaching for a glass of water, or brushing your hair before bed. It settles in places no one else can see. And sometimes, it sparkles. Sometimes, it doesn't. And I think that's true - not because it makes grief prettier, but because it makes it stubborn. Grief does not knock politely and leave when you ask. It spills. It stains. It stays. People imagine grief as a clean wound: blood, bandage, better. But really, it's a messy room you can't fully clean. A scent that lingers even after all the windows are opened. A sound you keep hearing, long after the music stops. Some people lose things they love - books, cities, voices, future plans - and keep walking as if nothing happened. Others crumble at the touch of a sweater sleeve or the sound of a name. There's no proper timeline for learning how to live with what you miss. Some days you'll do it gracefully. Other days, you'll choke on it. That's still living. And maybe that's the kindest thing about grief: it's evidence that something mattered. That someone left fingerprints on your heart so brightly, the light still catches on them. That you lived a moment so fully, its echo still finds its way back into your lungs. So if it hurts, maybe that's okay. If it glitters in the dark and you cry when no one is looking, maybe that's okay too. You are not weak for remembering. You are not broken for carrying pieces of them with you. That's what makes you real. That's what makes you capable of love. And love, in all its forms, is the reason we ever grieve at all." We are so very sorry for your loss and we send you all the love and support we can. "

"Mia and Malcolm, my sincerest condolences. I can't imagine what this feels like for sweet souls like you two, but know that there is always light. Light in sweet memories. Light in the knowledge that your friends and loved ones will be there for you. Light in knowing you always have a place at school, where all your teachers are sending positive thoughts and prayers. We will be here when you return. -Ms. Stephens"

"My deepest condolences to Amber’s family and to all who loved her. She was such a bright and beautiful soul whose kindness, laughter, and warmth touched so many hearts. It’s hard to imagine the world without her light, but her spirit will continue to shine through her children, her loved ones, and the countless memories she left behind. May those who miss her most find comfort in the love she gave so freely and in the quiet moments where her presence still lingers. Although I can’t be there to say goodbye in person, please know that I will forever hold Amber and her family close in my heart."