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Claudia Heill Obituary

VIENNA (AP) - The Austrian judo federation says former Olympic judo silver medalist Claudia Heill of Austria has committed suicide by jumping out of a sixth-story window in central Vienna. She was 29.

The federation said in a statement that "nobody could foresee this act of desperation." It did not provide further details.

Federation president Hans Paul Kutschera told national broadcaster ORF on Thursday that Heill "was a very active person. Everyone who knew her is devastated."

Heill won silver in the under-63 kilogram category at the 2004 Athens Olympics.

Heill also won silver at the European championships in 2001 and '05, but retired one year after finished fifth at the '08 Beijing Games. She had since been working as a juniors' coach.


Copyright © 2011 The Associated Press
Published by The Gazette on Mar. 31, 2011.

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88 Entries

Patsy Kelly

April 15, 2011

To the Claudia Family:

I am truly sorry to hear of your loss. Please remember that "God will wipe out every tear from your eyes, and death will be no more." One day soon, all human suffering and distress will be no more. May the one "who imparts power" continue to strenghthen your family.

STACY STANFORD

April 4, 2011

DIDNT KNOW YOUR LOVED ONE BUT MAY THE GOOD LORD ABOVE STRENGTHEN YOU ALL AND MAY YOU FIND PEACE. GOD BLESS

Terry

April 3, 2011

You were "Ichi Bon in all our hearts

Barbara

April 2, 2011

To The Heill Family:
I am so sorry for your tragic loss.
My prayers are for you. Claudia, May you
rest in peace..

Susan Hutchison

April 2, 2011

Rest in Peace Claudia

A G

April 2, 2011

It is such a tragedy to have a young talented woman die the way she did. May God Bless her soul forever. Rest in Peace Claudia Heill...

Brian Wong

April 2, 2011

I give you my sympathy for the death of your loved one. I cannot imagine what this has been like for you.

Cynthia

April 2, 2011

In this difficult time please find comfort from the many wonderful memories.Psalms34:18 says God is near to those broken at heart.

Harts

April 2, 2011

Deepest condolences for the loss of your loved one. May our Heavenly Father, the God of comfort and tender mercies be with you all. With deep sympathy,

MISS CC

April 1, 2011

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998

April 1, 2011

Sorry to hear of the sudden loss of a great judo competitor

Hank Kraft, New York

April 1, 2011

There are time when words fail. This is one of them.

Tom Palmer
Portland, Oregon

Kathie Hawkins

April 1, 2011

I am so very sorry to read of your family loss. Please find comfort from the scriptures where "the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation." May you cherish the memories of Claudia.

Tom & Chris

April 1, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with family and friends on the tragic loss you are enduring. May you find answers, comfort, and peace in your own prayers.

April 1, 2011

So very sorry to Claudia's family and friends.What a profound loss, wishing you all God speed ~ Laura Lane

LISA SIMPSON

April 1, 2011

SORRY FOR THE FAMILY THAT LOST A CHILD WITH VERY EXELLENT SKILLS.

Carol

April 1, 2011

May she finally find the peace she was seeking. Prayers go out to her family.

C.K.

April 1, 2011

My daughter also took her life at aged 29 because of depression. I understand your pain and loss. I pray for healing for your family.

jo

April 1, 2011

Claudia's beautiful smile was captivating. My prayers go out to the Heill family and friends.

Zina

April 1, 2011

This is just so sad

pat matthews

April 1, 2011

My deepest condolences to the family of Claudia heill. Please take comfort in the fact that God will wipe out every tear from their eyes and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor out cry nor pain be any more, the former things have passes away.

April 1, 2011

My deepest sympathies to her family and Austria. It is so hard to lose a loved one. I pray for comfort for all of them during this time of sorrow

April 1, 2011

How very sad..... What a beautiful smile...

David A. Morrow

April 1, 2011

I am praying right now for this families lost, Oh heavenly father, please make gentle this pain some way for this family. May God be with them all. Amen

Jane Young

April 1, 2011

The news of Claudia's passing is truly devastating. We can never know what pain is behind the beautiful eyes of such a lovely person. My prayers go out to family and friends. May she find peace at last. J. Young
Dushore, Pa. USA

Dave Johnson

April 1, 2011

RIP

Holly

April 1, 2011

To the Heill family, I am so very sorry to read of the tragic death of Claudia. I have a daughter very close to that same age and I cannot imagine the pain and grief you are feeling right now. Hold on to those good memories, and remember that God is there to comfort you, and as Psalms promises, He is near to those broken a heart and he saves those crushed in spirit (34:18) Sincerely

L & D Kettering

April 1, 2011

So sorry for the loss of such a beautiful lady. Please accept our condolences.

Sheila Smith

April 1, 2011

God bless you Claudia.

April 1, 2011

MY CONDOLENCES TO CLAUDIAS FAMILY...RIP

Pamela Hefner-Montez

April 1, 2011

Claudia;

My heart is saddened even though I did not know you. If I knew you were so sad, I would have sought you out; maybe we could have talked through whatever it was that seemed so wrong. Now I pray for your soul and each of those you left behind. May God and His Angels be bountiful around those that mourn.

Sincerely,

Pamela

DEBBIE M

March 31, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

J Blackson

March 31, 2011

This goes out to the loved ones, I send you all my sympathy and thoughts of love and comfort, during these trying times. God bless.

Pattie Dominick

March 31, 2011

My deepest sympathy to the Heill Family. "God Speed, Claudia".

March 31, 2011

Please accept our deepest condolences. Phil.4:7 Atlanta,Ga.

March 31, 2011

My deepest sympathy to the Heill family.So sad that she is gone.My prayers are with you.Debbie In Louisville Kentucky

H. ANN FIELDS

March 31, 2011

MEIN HERZLICHSTES BEILEID ZUR FAMILIE

brian usa

March 31, 2011

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

H. ANN FIELDS

March 31, 2011

MEIN HERZLICHSTES BEILEID ZU DER FAMILIE

MerlG

March 31, 2011

What a great loss! May the GOD of all comfort be with all of you her family and friends.
2 Corinthians 1:3&4.

Monica

March 31, 2011

I'm so sorry to hear of another young person taking there life. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family.
Monica & Jim

s g

March 31, 2011

I am so sorry for your loss, may the God who gives peace be with you in your time of grief.

March 31, 2011

OH MY! Prayers for family! May you be at peace now!Liza B..USA

March 31, 2011

So sorry to hear about your lost . Please except my condolences. She was very young. to achieve what she did. God bless you and family. Mary Ann Price

Dr. Benito

March 31, 2011

To our dear Claudia: "Dominus Dedit, Dominus Abstulit, Sit Nomen Domini Benedictum.";..."Requiescat in pacem."

Doctor Benito

March 31, 2011

To our dear Claudia: "Dominus Dedit, Dominus Abstulit, Sit Nomen Domini Benedictum." ..."Requiescat in pacem."

JAM

March 31, 2011

May your family draw strength from God to face your grief and the many challenges ahead. Sorry for your loss. God Blessings (2 Corinthian 4:7)

March 31, 2011

May god take you in his arms & comfort you for rest of eternity. You were so very young with alot of life left before you. Please rest in peace your pain & sorrow is over now.

March 31, 2011

may god rest your soul. you were so very young. i didnt know you, but you were so young. rest in peace young soul.

March 31, 2011

How very sad, May she find Peace...

Cynthia Alexander

March 31, 2011

What a tragic loss. She had such a wonderful smile and winning presence, her inner beauty was so visible. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

March 31, 2011

thanks for the memories

March 31, 2011

To the family of Claudia Heill: May the father of tender mercies, and the God of all comfort, comfort you now in your time of loss.

N.C.

From the

March 31, 2011

You are no longer struggling. rest in peace Claudia. God will give your family the strength they need to move on as the days pass and the pain weakens.

Jackie

March 31, 2011

I am so sorry of the loss of Claudia, she will be surely missed by those who loved her dearly. In this time of great sorrow, please turn to the God of great comfort because He cares for you. You will be in my prayers.

penny

March 31, 2011

God Speed - RIP - I am so sorry for all. I lost a brother to suicide many years ago - he was around that age. Life can be so cruel - sincerely, me.

March 31, 2011

So young, so sad..Rest in peace.

C DeBerry

March 31, 2011

I would first like to extend my deepest condolences to Claudia's family. It is so hard to lose a loved one and even more so when it is unexpected. During times like this it may be comforting to look towards God for comfort as 1 Corinthians 1:3, 4 says. I hope that you all will be strengthened during this time of need.

Jamie Gass

March 31, 2011

Thoughts and prayers for her family and friends.

March 31, 2011

God Bless the Heill family and may you find comfort in your memories.

March 31, 2011

May this candle light your way, Claudia.

gh kleiner

March 31, 2011

I am so sorry for the loss of such a great athlete and person, may she find her way for comfort in Gods' hands.

Amen

D. Williams

March 31, 2011

My prayers go out to the family and friends of Claudia. May you find comfort in God. Claudia lives on in your memories and heart.

Shirley

March 31, 2011

I am very sorry for your lost. Rely on your memories and trust in God

Teresa Johnson

March 31, 2011

I'm sorry for your loss. may God comfort you at this time. You and the family are in my prayers

BOB MOSNOT

March 31, 2011

GOD BLESS HER SOUL AND HER FAMILY AND FRIENDS

March 31, 2011

I am so sorry to hear about Claudia. I knew of her through Judo. I have 3 sons and 3 grandchildren who have taken or are still now taking Judo. This is the best sport. We have been to Japan many times for competition. May God be with you in this time of sorrow. Claudia is now save and is in the place we all want to go.

March 31, 2011

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

March 31, 2011

I'm so sorry for the loss the Heill family must be feeling. Please take comfort in knowing the God of all comfort is with you as you cope.

Anne

March 31, 2011

May God in His mercy wrap His loving arms around this child and say 'Welcome Home My child". May her family have peace.

K S

March 31, 2011

May god be with the family at this most difficult time.

March 31, 2011

Condolences to the family of Claudia. May God bless you during this difficult time of sorrow and sadness. Many prayers are being sent your way.

MICHELLE

March 31, 2011

MAY SHE HAVE EVERLASTING PEACE IN HER SOUL NOW

Lynn

March 31, 2011

May you rest in peace.

From another suicidal struggler

March 31, 2011

This just brought me to tears. May God rest Claudia's heart & soul in peace. My heartfelt condolences to her family and friends.

R Golay

March 31, 2011

To the the family of Claudia Heill - May God give you peace and comfort through his word and the Lord Jesus Christ during this time of sorrow, I know that Claudia will be missed by many.

D P

March 31, 2011

Peace be with you as you sleep in the arms of the Lord.

Jennifer Petra-Potter

March 31, 2011

So very young. Prayers to the family. Jennifer Petra-Potter

André Van Zyl

March 31, 2011

My condolences to all family and friends that was close to Claudia, I trust that they will find peace and acceptance when remembering her success and talent as a judoka. Claudia reached a point in her life where she had no more energy to face any challenges and turned to her last option, taking a leap to free herself from anymore tears, pain and fear, rest in peace Claudia! André C. van Zyl

David J Bhaltazhar Esq

March 31, 2011

God rest your soul.

james willner

March 31, 2011

May she rest in peace....

MADERS

March 31, 2011

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU SAVE AT HEART

pauli taylorboyd

March 31, 2011

Bless you, Ms. Heill and family.

March 31, 2011

My sincere condolences to her family....

L. Patterson

March 31, 2011

My heart aches with the news of this dear soul. My sympathies go out to the family and friends. May God comfort all with strength and peace at this very sad time.

Laurie Kruse

March 31, 2011

How sad. My heartfelt condolences to her friends and family. Rest in Peace.

Sue

March 31, 2011

This is very sad news.

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