I am so sorry for your loss, you are in my prayers

You have no idea who we are but we feel your pain as it brings back memories when a child passes.   We also lost our daughter in a auto accident 11 yrs ago outside of Calmar on the gravel just across from NICC.  There are no words to ease the pain and suffering a Parent goes through in such a tragic accident.  If it were not for Friends and Family we could not of made it through.  And to this day it is like a bruise that never heals.

If there is anytime that you just need a shoulder I am here.  You are all in our Thoughts and Prayers

Dean & Leann Huinker~Fort Atkinson, IA

I am so sorry to hear that Josh died.  I was working at Bamber Valley School when Josh attended and I just reconnected with him at Andy's.  I know so many will miss him.  My heart goes out to you.  My thoughts are with his family.  Sincerely, Pat Stephenson

Lanna and family,

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your son. I hope and pray for stenghth for your family. My thoughts are with you Lanna.

Former Olmsted co - worker

Karen Ostby Hermanson

We are so very sorry for the tragic loss of your son, brother and grandson.  What a handsome young man and after reading these messages to the family I know that you raised him to be so very loving and kind person.  We just want you to know that you are in our hearts, prayers and thoughts.  If there is anything that we can do for any of you please let us know.

With Sincere Sympathy,

Bill and Patty (Hajek) Schroeder

My deepest sympathies for all of you in your family. 

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Tina Miller

Formerly of OMC, many years ago

Dear Dan, Lana, and Jennifer,

On behalf of my family I would like to offer our sincere condolences on the loss of Josh.  Your family has been in our prayers and will continue to be in the days ahead.  Our hearts go out to at this time with our deepest sympathies.  May God keep you in His loving care.

- Paul Tschann

To Mr & Mrs Dan Evers & Family,  We were so sorry to hear of the loss your family experienced.  You are in our thoughts and prayers.  May the Lord give you His grace to go through this valley... may He comfort you as only He can.  We know that this is not the end of the story.  Through Jesus Christ we have eternal life.  May you cherish the memories of the time that you had with Josh.  May you look forward to the day of being in Heaven where there will be no more tears and sorrow.  In Christ's Love, The Rudlongs

Dear Dan, Lana, and Jennifer~

My thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time!  I was very sorry to hear about the loss of Josh and wish you great healing. I have good memories of babysitting Josh and seeing him run around the neighborhood!

Blessings~

Danielle Vlazny

Dear Lana and Family,

I am so sorry for your loss.  I can't imagine what you are going through at this time.   Please know that my heart goes out to you all.   My prayers and sympathy go out to you and your family at this time of need.  May you all have the strength to carry you through this and know that Josh, though he is not here physically will always be with you in spirit!  God bless you all.

With my sincere condolences,

Kimberly Rolbiecki

The Evers Family,  I was so sorry to hear of the loss of Josh.  Please know your family is in my thoughts at this sad time. 

With sympathy,

Sonja Miedtke

I'm sorry I couldn't come to Josh's funeral.  But I've been praying for you since 11:30 (it's 2:00 now)...for strength to get through it and actually see it as the celebration of Josh, for you to be able to feel God's arms holding you up, for you to be able to remember some of the wonderful things that were said, for you to know how much you are loved.  I'm praying that the Josh-sized holes in your hearts would heal (well, be less excrutiating), but that every single smile and hug and happy moment you shared with Josh will remain alive and real and vivid.  I'm praying that you'll be able to remember the happy times without the horrific reality squeezing the breath out of you...that your laughter will be joy with no sorrow.  I'm praying that you will have the peace from God to be able to make it through the days ahead.  I'm praying our paths will cross soon.  Until then (and forever), you are loved, you are not alone, and Josh will never ever be forgotten.

Lisa

My heart aches for your family. My deepest sympathies to you all as you learn to move forward and cherish all the wonderful memories. I'm sure the why's??? will never go away but I pray the Lord will help bring you peace.

Take Care Evers family and God Bless

My thoughts and prayers are with you.  If there is anything I can do or help with, please let me know.

Jody Ash

Mayo High School Attendance Office

I never met Josh, but Shenyse is my neice, and I wanted to say that I am very sorry for your loss.

Dearest Lana and family - There are no words to bring you comfort in this tragic time.  May God's love and grace give you peace, now and forever.  Lifting your family up in prayer.  Sincere sympathies. 

Sarah R McClure

Dan, Lana and Jenn,

We are so sorry to hear about Josh and Please know that our hearts and thoughts and prayers are with you. We will always remember him with a good heart and a kind soul. He was a great help on our projects and Jim often mentioned running into Josh and how Josh would take the time to say hello and talk with him. May God wrap his arms around your family.

Lana and family,

So sorry to hear about your loss.  You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Lana and family,

Words can not express the hurt and sympathy I feel for you during this difficult time.  May god wrap his arms around you as you go through these difficult days.  Josh will be watching down over all of you until you meet again in our fathers heavenly home.  Cherish the memories and hopefully they will bring you some type of peace.  God Bless Josh as he begins his eternal life.

Amy Rediske 

Sorry to hear about your son Josh. May God wrap your family in His love and assurance that the goodbye IS only temporary until you meet him again in heaven.

Corrie Schultz  

I personally didn't know Joshua, but my 3 Boys, did. Christopher remembers always riding the bus with him to school and said what a NICE kid he was. Remembers hanging out and just being kids with him. Benjamin and Brett have their own memories too. The loss of a child is never easy to understand. And we don't ask why. Just know he was needed in his new home. And we will all see him again someday. Our deepest Sympathy goes out to the  whole Evers  Family. May He Rest In Peace~

I am so sorry to hear of your tragic loss of Josh. As one of my former 6th grade students, I remember Josh as a caring, smiling, hard-working student. I feel privileged to have known him. You have my deepest, heartfelt sympathy.

I am very sorry for your loss. I am a class mate of Josh at NICC. Josh was fun to have in class and was a very nice young man. He will be missed, class will not be the same without him.

Lana,Dan and Jennifer

We were so saddened to here about Josh's tragedy. I still think of him as the little boy who was always helping his dad with any projects that were needed.  We will keep you in our prayers, may you have the strength to carry on.  We will be thinking of you.

Lana and Family,

I am so sorry for your loss.  My daughters know they are very blessed to have had Josh in their lives. I wish you Gods blessings to get through this tragic time; I know that your heart is broken. May you be given the strength to get up every day with Josh in your hearts.

We are real sorry for your lost, he meant alot to me. He was a best friend

Dear Lana and family,

May God wrap you in his loving arms and give you an extra measure of his comfort and peace.  I cannot imagine your pain at the loss of Josh.  Lana, I feel like I've "watched" him grow up whenever you'd give me updates on your family over the years.  May you find comfort in the knowledge that Josh knew his Savior and is walking with him now.  You and your family will continue to be in my prayers in the days and months ahead. 

In Christ's love,

Gina

Dan, Lana, and Jennifer; At times like this, words can't say enough. We will always remember Josh's wonderful smile and gentle personality. He was all around great kid. I'm so glad we knew him and was part of those early sports activities. I pray that the memories of Josh give you comfort. Our prayers are with you all.

Lana

I am so sorry for your loss, my deepest sympathy to you and your family at this difficult time.

Pat Murphy

Words cannot even begin to express the sorrow in my heart.  We are cousins by heart, and I am holding on tight to the memories Josh's beautiful smile and laugh as we were all together at Katie's wedding.

I'm sorry I can't be there, but please know I am sending all the love, hugs, and prayers I can for all of you.

Love you!

Amy

Our prayers and thoughts goes out to you during this sad time.

Many of my colleagues here at Mayo high school knew Josh well and enjoyed his company. He spent many hours with me in the auto shop, where he expressed a talent and aptitude for all things mechanical. It seemed he always had a project going on, whether it be in the auto shop or the wood shop. He fit right in with us, and knew all the teachers in the CTE and PE departments well. There was, in fact, a great deal of good natured, back-and-forth banter whenever Josh walked into our classrooms; he could take it, he could dish it out, and he kept us on our toes! He was always welcome, as the minute he walked in the fun started, and everyone was smiling. It is in this way that I will always remember Josh. We share in your grief.  Gary Komaniecki

Lana - I am so deeply saddened by this horrible news.  My heart goes out to you and your family and I hope that you are able to find some form of peace during this difficult time.

I am so saddened by the news of your son, Josh.  Lana, I remember when I was working with you at OMC and you found out you were pregnant with Josh....it seems like such a short time ago.  I'm so sad for you and your family.  I pray that God will give you the strength to get through each and every day.....I just can't imagine what you're going through right now.  Just wanted to let you know, that I'm thinking about you and praying for you.  **Hugs** my friend....

Daniel, Lana and Jennifer,  We extend our sympathies on your loss.  We pray for strength from the Lord to get you through your great loss.  Sincerely, Dick and Marge Rengstorf

Dan & Lana,

I am so sorry to hear of your loss.  My family and I are sending our deepest sympathy to you and your family during this very difficult time.  

Brenda Link & Don Fuehrer 

Lana and family;

I am so sorry for your loss.  My thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless.

Dan, Lana and Jenn,

 My thoughts, prayers and tears are with you and your family. I met Josh only once and the impression left with me was that he was raised with a lot of love by two wonderful parents.

Ryan King, Waverly, Iowa

Evers Family,

I am deeply and sincerely sorry for your tragedy. Josh and I went to school and played football together back in the day. It's such a shame to see him go, especially when he was starting to really stand on his own two feet. I'll never forget your son and how every time he'd see me he would purposely call me Mickey, instead of Mikey, just to be a goofball.

He was a good guy, and he had no reason to have to leave us so soon.

Stay strong and God bless you all,

Michael "Mikey" D. Doherty.

Hello:

I will not ask, "How are you doing?" because I can't imaging what you going thru... my deepest sympathy, i know that no words will make this easier but my thoughts and my prayers are with you and your family.

God will take Josh on his arm and walk him to his angels....

We Love you and God will give you strenght to see the sun again and smile, Lana 

My dearest Lana and Dan:

I am so deeply saddened by your loss.  Even after raising five boys, with Caleb being in Josh's class at Mayo, there was never a day that I thought and prayed for nothing to even happen to my kids.  So, God must have a plan.  I feel your pain, and I hope the Jennifer is getting through this hard time as well.  My love goes out to all of you.  Lana, from mother to mother, I am thinking of you.  Please get ahold of me if and when you are ready to talk.  I am here for all of you.

Mona

Dan, Lana & Family~  So very sorry for your loss. It is so very difficult to loose a child, Words do not seem enough. Know that your entire family is in our thoughts and Prayers. May God bless you All.  (Jeanne Eickhoff family)

Dan, Lana, and Jennifer, we were so very sorry to hear about Josh's passing...I don't remember when or how Kyle met him, but he certainly was a great friend to Kyle.  I remember the many times the boys got together to play when they were younger and Josh coming to a few of Kyle's birthday parties.  I feel fortunate that we were able to know him and we are all praying that God holds you close in his loving arms at this time of terrible loss.

Dear Evers family, I am so sorry to hear about Josh.  My deepest sympathy goes out to all of your family.  To Dan, Lane, and Jennifer, I'm so sorry that this had to happen to you.  Irvin, and Ester, I'm so sorry that this had ti happen to you also,  and Keith, my best friend, I'm so sorry that this had to happen to you.  Evers family, everyone of you have my deepest sympathy, and all of you are definately are in my prayers, and will always be in my prayers.  God had a plan for Josh, but why so early in his  life?  We don't know, only God knows.  Josh is in Heaven now, and he is in the best place that he can ever be in.  Well, I want all of you to know that I sure will be praying for you, and thinking of you, in this hard time.  May God be with you not only in this hard time but Forever!  Love, Nicole Geistfeld

Dan, Lana and Jennifer

We are beyond sad, no words even come to mind. Disbelief. We are praying for you and asking for moments of peace to fill your hearts over these very difficult days and weeks. You are surrounded by friends that love and care for you. We will be seeing you this weekend. I have SO many wonderful memories of "little Josh".

We are so very sorry...

Jane and Larry Barr

My most sincere sympathy goes out to you, Lana, Dan & Jennifer as well as the rest of your family.  May your faith in God guide you through your loss and the most incomprehensible struggles ahead.  Josh is no doubt smiling down from heaven and feeling your never-ending love.  Let your wonderful memories of him sustain you through the difficult days ahead and warm your hearts.

Blessings,

Renelle

Dear Lana and family, My heart goes out to you at the loss of your son  & brother Josh. Please know, that you have been in my thoughts and prayers. In reading all the condolences here, I see that your son was so loved and touch so many lives. What a wonderful young man you raised. May the Lord send you a comforter to hold you in your time of grief, to  carry you when it seems, as though you can't go on. A gentle hug, a warm embrace and endless memories of a loving son, who God called home way to early. With the deepests of Sympathies, Liz O'Byrne 

I'm so very sorry for the loss of your son. My deepest thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad and difficult time. May you draw from the strength of one another, and from all those who knew and loved Joshua. God Bless.

My prayers go out to your entire family

My heart is breaking for you, know that you are in my thoughts. Please let me know if there is anything I can do.

My deepest sympathies to your entire family. The depth of loss is immeasureable, especially when you lose a child. My thoughts have been with you all for these past days. The greatest support you will find is in friends and family as you are challenged over the next many months and years to understand and accept this loss.

God's peace to you all.

Laurie

The Evers family: So sorry to read of the death of your son and grandson. It is especially hard when they pass over at such a young age. Sounds like he lived a full, if short, life.

Lana..I am going to give you the strongest hug ever on Sunday. Carry that strength with you in the days ahead. Dan...you get one too. And Jennifer...rememeber all the laughs you had with your brother.

Josh always wore that kind smile and had such a positive attitude. His happiness with life beamed from within because he was loved by so many. A son to be very proud of. Kris had a great time bowling with him through all those years.

To all of Joshua's family.  We just want you to know that you are constantly in our thoughts and prayers.  If only there were words to ease the pain but there are none so I won't even try.  Just know we are praying for you.

Sue & Doug Dunker (Brenden's grandparents)

Lana, Dan and family, My heart and prayers go out to you. No one should ever feel the pain and loss you are feeling.  I will miss seeing Josh's smile in church.  God Bless you and he will keep you close in his arms and protect you.

Dear Dan, Lana, and Jennifer--

I am so sorry for the loss of your son and brother.  May you feel God's loving arms wrapped around you during this difficult time, and know that He will never leave you.  You will all be in our prayers in the days to come.   

Sincerely,

Katie Cook and Family

Joshua Evers' Family-

Sympathies to all. From a fellow classmate.

Rod sent me an email last night and told me about your son.  I am so very sorry for your loss!  I cannot imagine your pain at this great loss!  My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.  Cindy

Dan, Lana and Jennifer,

I am so sorry to hear about Josh. I met Josh through his Aunt Lori when your family would visit Le Mars, IA. He was such a great kid!! I know that there aren't any words that can console you right now, but just remember that for reasons we don't understand, God has his reasons for the things that happen. You have my deepest sympathy.

Our prayers are with the entire Ever's family.  May God comfort all of you.

I am so sorry for your loss... no words can say the sadness..   thoughts are prayers are with you all

Dan, Lana and Jennifer

We cannot even begin to put into words how incredibly sorry we are for your loss of Josh. Our hearts are deeply saddened and our thoughts are with all of you in this difficult time. We will always remember him as a very nice kid.

Cherish the memories of Joshua. May God wrap his arms around you at this painful time and you faith carry you through the days ahead.

Dan, Lana, and Jennifer:

My heart is aching for you all.   I prayed no one I knew would have to experience the loss of a child, as I did.  I feel your pain and your loss, the tears are real, the prayers for you all are sincere.  Please know my heart is with you all, whatever you need, please call.

Jan

Words are insufficient. We are so very sorry.

Josh-I can't stop thinking about your suspicious little grin that you'd always give me whenever I walked into school and all your random little comments you'd have to say to me. Sad thing is, I don't even remember what exactly the last thing we talked about was. I just wish I could see you and give you one of those big hugs you always gave me. I miss you soo much and I'll always miss you and your goofy little smile. :(

Dan, Lana, and Jennifer,

Josh always made the lanes a sunnier place.  Your family is in my prayers.  Josh will always be in my heart.

Dear Evers family,

All though I didn't not know any of you personally I want you to know how much your son was loved and respected in my home town of Lanesboro. I think any where Josh went he would be able to make friends, when Tanner brought him to the cabin for the first time I remember asking "wow who is that kid with those gorgeous eye's?" Your son was an amazing friend and was almost like part of the family.. just like the Fersh's! My deepest sympathy goes out to you all at this hard time. If you ever want to get away to a place that Josh loved you are welcome to our cabin anytime.

Dear Evers family,

All though I didn't not know any of you personally I want you to know how much your son was loved and respected in my home town of Lanesboro. I think any where Josh went he would be able to make friends, when Tanner brought him to the cabin for the first time I remember asking "wow who is that kid with those gorgeous eye's?" Your son was an amazing friend and was almost like part of the family.. just like the Fersh's! My deepest sympathy goes out to you all at this hard time. If you ever want to get away to a place that Josh loved you are welcome to our cabin anytime.

Dear Lana & Family -

My heart goes out to you and your family during this difficult time.  I have been thinking and praying for you and only hope the love of your family and friends can help you through.

Shannon Klavetter and Family

Dear Dan, Lana, and Jennifer,

Our hearts go out to you in your loss of Joshua. Please know that we are holding you in our hearts and prayers. 

Fondly,

Andy, Denise' Sarah, Nicole, and Eise Limper

Dear Lana, Dan, and Jennifer,

My heart hurts for you all.  Know that I am praying that the Lord will hold you all so tightly during this time of incredible loss.  Words cannot convey how very sorry I am.  He will always be "Joshy" in my memory. 

Our deepest sympathies in this time of your loss.  Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.  Alicia and Jordyn worked with Josh at Andy's - Josh was also friends with my youngest daughter Marissa.  May God hold you in his hands and help to comfort you now and in the months and years to follow.

The Rahlf family

I had the opportunity to meet Josh last wednesday the 28th at a highschool football game in Jackson Jct.  North-Cedar H.S. was playing Turkey Valley in FB  playoffs.  Josh rode along to the game with Shenyse Tharp , Kristen, Brenden, and Trey to see her brother play on this team.  He was a very nice young man.  Our sincere sympathy to your family.  Our hearts go out for you during this terrible tragidy.  We were unfortunate to have loss a nephew in an ATV accident this spring that was the same age as your Josh.  May the memories help heal the heart in the days ahead.

Sheynse is my neice...

Sincerely yours,  Mike and Julie Tharp and family -

Denny Tharp and family (Sheynse's father) 

Dear Evers family ... I only met Josh a couple of times at Andy's Liquors and was always impressed by his smile and the way he treated people.  Through this terrible loss, just know that the community of Rochester and the surrounding area are with you in spirit.  May God bless you now and always.

Our sons, Brandon Zywicki and Skyler Arthur played baseball together with Josh when they were in elementary and junior high school.  They graduated from Mayo together as well.  Both boys miss him dearly and are in awe to what happened to Josh. 

Our thoughts and prays go out to your family.  Josh will be greatly missed.

Andrea and Aaron Arthur, Brandon Zywicki, and Skyler Arthur

Dan, Lana & Jennifer,

I'm flooded with memories of Joshua and Baby Sarah and Baby Jennifer playing with each other...  Time passes so quickly.  My heart is broken for you. 

Lisa, Tom, & Sarah Kunz

Dan, Lana & Jennifer,

I'm flooded with memories of Joshua and Baby Sarah and Baby Jennifer playing with each other...  Time passes so quickly.  My heart is broken for you. 

Lisa, Tom, & Sarah Kunz

Dan, Lana & Jennifer,

I'm flooded with memories of Joshua and Baby Sarah and Baby Jennifer playing with each other...  Time passes so quickly.  My heart is broken for you. 

Lisa, Tom, & Sarah Kunz

Dear Dan, Lana, Jennifer and family,

Oh how my heart grieves with you.  There are no words that can be said, so I won't.  But you will be in my prayers faithfully as you walk this new path.  Sincerely, Sandy Agrimson

Dan, Lana, & Jennifer,

We are holding you in our hearts. Josh was a very special young man. May all your beautiful memories of him & your short time together give you strength & help you deal with your tragic loss.

Michele & Dwight Gronseth

Kevin, Aaron & Alex

What moves though us is a silence, a quiet saddness, a longing for one more day,one more word, one more touch we may not understand why you lift this earth so soon, or why before we were ready to say goodbye,but little bylittle we begin to remember not just that you died, but that you lived and that your life gave us memories to beauitful to forget.    I got to know Josh a little , he want to school with my daughter, he was a great kid,, I'm so very sorry for your lose.

Please accept my sympathy at this sorrowful time. May you rest in Joshua's memory and take heart in knowing the the Mayo community is keeping you in our hearts and prayers.

Larry Fowler

Sociail Studies

Mayo

Dan, Lanna and Jennifer Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.  Scott, Paula Tim and Katie Melver