We Willemstad miss u little Guy

With heavy hearts we offer our condolences to Marlena, Ron and your family. We could not even begin to understand all you've been through and are going through; please find some solace in our prayers for you in this most difficult of times.

Dear Ronald and Marlena,
I am so sorry for your loss of baby Castan. It is hard enough to try to put into words the emotions you are dealing with right now. But know that our Creator did not intend for us to deal with such illness and remember that He hates death: he even views it as an enemy.(1 Corinthian 15:26) He has "a yearning" to conquer that enemy, to undo death by means of the resurrection. He longs to bring back those who are in his memory and to see them live on earth again-Job 14:14,15. And for the mean time" He heals the brokenhearted; He binds up their wounds."(Psalms 147:3). So trust that He can comfort you.

Sorry for the loss of your loving little boy. Prayers to you and your family. I enjoyed following his story regularly. And will continue to pray for your family.

So Sorry for your loss. Castan is now an angel watching over you and your family. Castan was a sweet baby boy who brought alot of people together.My prayers are with you and your family.

Sorry For the loss of your sweet little angel Castan. Our Deepest Sympathy to your family during this hard time. We so enjoyed all the pictures you shared on facebook of "your little man" Castan! This is a hard time in your lives but just know he will always be with you as your angel little boy. Hugs to you all!! The balloon release was very touching and the light at "our" house is on for Castan in Shawano WI... He captured are hearts from the beginning of your story the little "hero". God Bless!! Hugs

thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Castan was and will always be my little hero.

A precious angel is in God's paradise. The memories are treasures.

My prayers go out to you and your family during this time of sadness, and sorrow. Castan was a sweet and strong little man. May God be with you.

MarLena and Ron, Our Deepest Sorrow and Sympathy go out too you and your family for your great loss of Casten. Our heart thoughts and prayers are with you through this trying time. We have watched him grow and share the love for him through your pictures. Adorable all of them.

Very sorry for all that your family had to go through, that poor little guy never knowing a somewhat normal life, tubes and hospital stuff was his everyday living not knowing any different, so it's hard to miss something you never knew I guess...but Thank God Castan had his daily loving devoted family (including hospital staff) for your great love, support, and comfort and opening your lives up to all of us for prayer and encouragement for all of you. RIP little guy in God's arms now... peace and love and comfort to you all in abundance!! God Bless You All!

Much Sympathy for your families Ron & Marlena..sorry we weren't able to meet that little man, but we sure enjoyed all of the photo's you shared !

Dorene & Bobby

You have our deepest sympathy, and continued prayers. Rest in Peace sweet Castan.

Though we never had the opportunity to meet Castan in person, he touched my family's lives forever! His beautiful smile and big eyes always showed happiness, though he was struggling to fight! I know he is looking down on his family, super proud to call them his own. May you RIP Castan and know we all love you!!

Ron, Marlena and girls ~ No words can describe the sorrow in our hearts right now. Our deepest condolences go out to all of you. Your precious Angel will always be with you and always watching over you! May God wrap him in his arms and bring all of you peace and comfort.

I want to express my deepest sympathy to Castan's family. I never got to meet him ,but I prayed for him and his family everyday. Your family is such an inspiration to me of what family is all about !!!!!

I remember when I was a little girl I looked up to Marlena and thought she was the best (and coolest) big sister. I always wished she was my own! Still to this day I look up to her for being such a loving, caring and strong momma for all she had endured. Although I never met Castan he impacted my live in such a great way. He will live forever in so many people's hearts and is looking down from heaven right now, feeling blessed to have been given unconditional love for the time he was here. God bless your family and I hope you find peace in these hard times. I am always praying

I didn't meet Caston but he sure was an inspiration to so many. May your family find peace that he is no longer in pain..I seen in the pictures how he loved you all. That smile melted my heart and his eyes told you how much he loved you all.. May God be with you in this journey ahead...
Rena and Garnet Basye.

His Big smile and those Beautiful big brown eyes that always seemed to Sparkle even on his worst days thats how I will always remember the Lil fighter, RIP Castan

Castan fought hard and as long as he could! Most definitely an inspiration of love and family~what life IS all about! I consider myself privileged to have had the opportunity to meet him in person, not once but twice and to be part of his and his families journey! This lil angel is running carefree and happy without tubes and wires and enjoying his life in the arms of Jesus! God bless this lil fella and his family in their loss and help them through their time of need! Nothing prepares you for a loss, especially not that of a child! He will be remembered as a great fighter and a lil man responsible for bringing sooo many people together and showing his family what love and life is all about! May peace be with you all!

We are very sorry for your loss and we are praying for your family through this difficult time. We hope the precious memories of your angel will sustain you as your healing begins.
Adam and Mary McCloskey (Hubatch)

Hugs of Comfort &
Wishes for Peace
Always

Castan touched the hearts of so many , he reminded me again and again how important family is and how strong one little man can make a family. I would like to Thank Ron, Marlena , and the girls for sharing these special months with you .

So very sorry for your loss, Casten touched the hearts of everyone in our community, and beyond. You are in our prayers.

Dear Family, words seem terribly insignificant at this most difficult time. Please know that my heart goes out to your family for the loss of your beautiful baby boy. Only God really fully understands the pain and sorrow that you are suffering. He promises to reunite you in the future Paradise when he will eliminate sickness, sorrow and even death. (Revelation 21:4, 5) Please know that I will keep you in my prayers. (Acts 24:15)

PRAYERS from Michigan, to your family. So sorry for your loss

Ron, Marlena, Mekenzie, Morgan & Maddie~
I'm so sorry for the loss of your beautiful miracle Castan. Those are the only words I have to offer as no words will even begin to ease your pain. I have followed Castan's story since he was still cradled in Marlena's womb. I've celebrated his successes with you and cried at his setbacks with you and now my heart has broken and I mourn with you. I'm sure I speak for many when I say he captured my heart. There was no resisting falling in love with him. Every day all day I would pray for Baby Castan and now I pray for you Ron, Marlena and girls... pray that somehow, some way God allows you to feel some peace... peace in knowing that Castan is no longer suffering and is safe in the arms of the Lord. Still praying and sending all my love ðŸ'™ðŸ'™ðŸ'™ðŸ'™

Ron, Marlena, Mckenzie, Morgan & Maddie~
I'm so sorry for the loss of your beautiful miracle Castan. Those are the only words I have to offer as no words will even begin to ease your pain. I have followed Castan's story since he was still cradled in Marlena's womb. I've celebrated his successes with you and cried at his setbacks with you and now my heart has broken and I mourn with you. I'm sure I speak for many when I say he captured my heart. There was no resisting falling in love with him ðŸ'™ Every day all day I would pray for Baby Castan and now I pray for you Ron, Marlena and girls... pray that somehow, some way the Lord allows you to feel some peace... peace in knowing that Castan is no longer suffering and is safe in the arms of the Lord. Still praying and all my love ðŸ'šðŸ'™ðŸ'šðŸ'™

So very sorry for the loss of Casten. He was in all of our hearts. He will be remembered forever. What a champ! And what an awesome head of hair... Prayers...

Ron, Marlena and family,
So sorry for your loss. Just know that you, Marlena and your girls will have your very own special guardian angel with you where ever you may go and what ever difficult times you will have in the coming days. No words can take away the pain that you are feeling. Just know that your family is in the thoughts and prayers of many caring people

Jim and I were so very sad to hear of Castan's passing. It is always difficult when one so young is taken back home to be with our Lord. Castan lived a full life in the short time he blessed us with his love. He was very lucky to have all of you as his family because of the all encompassing love I know he felt every day. Many of us will never experience in our entire lifetime, all the love this little man felt in his short lifetime and to say this just shows how full his life really was. We cry for what could have been but never forget all that was because this is what is important to keep his bright light shining in heaven.

My heart goes out to the whole family...even though i did not know castan he will still be remember and never forgotten in my heart....My deepest thoughts and prayers go out to you all

hero...one so small..so precious whom has touched my family to yours...the love his family has is amazing ...he's truly a blessing that were all thankful for he has brought so much to many people

God Bless you all

My heart goes out to your family. I thank you so much for allowing us to be a part of your journey with baby castan. My he Rest In Peace.

Ron & Family My condolences to all you. I loved the pictures that were posted and his smile warmed my heart. He was a special gift taken to soon,may the good memories last forever.

to the schisel family;my heart goes out to each and everyone of you. antigos lil champ will be sadly missed by us all.may god wrap his loving grace around your family and thank-you for letting us take part in your journey.castan may you rest in peace,AMEN...

sending my deepest condolences to you Ron, Marlena, and Girls. Castan was a true fighter and a huge insperation to many people. He now has his wings and is a beautiful angel who will be always be watching over you. So sorry for your loss.

Jan 23, 2014
Ron, Marlena and Girls.... Castan came into your lives and now he has earned his wings and touched the hearts of more people than he will ever know....his smile and bright eyes brought joy to all of us. Thoughts and Prayers to you and your Family. Castan is always looking down and keeping an eye on you guys.

I am So saddened, and so sorry for your loss.

Ron and Marlena & girls I'm sorry for your loss Castan was such a big fighter thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family

My heart breaks for Ron, Marlena and family, as I could not even begin to understand all you've been through and are going through; Love and Prayers your way at this most difficult of times......
Bless us Lord
As we pray
You took our
Little boy home today
Please let him know
Please as we pray
How much we
Loved him everyday
We loved his laugh
We loved his smile
We loved his everything
We loved our child

Ron, Marlena & girls, there are no words to describe the sadness felt by your hometown today and for long after these difficult days have passed. Our connection was and will always be our "heart" babies and I so looked forward to Castan and Dylan meeting one day after all of their health issues were behind them, I can only imagine that they just may have been good friends. Thank you so much for sharing your little angel with all of us and making him such a big part of our lives these past eight months, we grieve right along with you although the majority of us cannot imagine your pain. And we will all keep praying for your family just as we did at Castan's benefit, the candlelight vigil, and everyday on Facebook. God bless you, Schisel family.

So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

I have followed Castan's story from the start. He was a fighter and I Prayed so much wishing he would get to go home to his family. He showed me that as a small boy he would fight till he had no more fight in him. I Pray your family get's through this and I do know it has brought your whole family closer. May God Bless each and everone of you.

I am so sorry for your loss to all of you...I prayed so much for your little boy and now I pray for your family to have some peace. Little Castan is taking a piece of so many of our hearts and our love with him.

Even though I do not know you or your family, Castan became a part of my life. His big brown eyes had me hooked. I am so very sorry for your lose.

Ron,Marlena and family,I am so sorry for the loss of your handsome lil boy,I will miss seeing those little smiles and that little tongue sticking out!!You all are in my thoughts and prayers!!! R.I.P.Baby Caston..

Ron, Marlena and Girls....I have watched from Michigan as Castan came into your lives and now he has earned his wings and touched the hearts of more people than he will ever know....his smile and bright eyes brought joy to all of us

Rick and Barbara Schacht (BnR Saloon)

We never had the privilege of getting to meet Castan, however, we couldn't help but love him. He broughtoso many together, made all of us stop and pay attention too the little things. He will be missed by everyone, which even crosses state lines. God Bless this little bit who stole our hearts with those big eyes and curly hair.

Castan has been apart of our everyday lifes since he was born. Those sparkles in his eyes to that smile will forever stay alive. Castan you've made many impacts on others. You will never be forgotten! You surely earned those wings!

Praying for you and your entire family...Castan will always own a piece of my heart... Gods peace and comfort sustain you in the coming dAys, weeks and months.

I am so sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing your son with our town. He gave all of us a reason to hope, to pull together and show the world how a small town will take care of its own. You are amazing parents to share him with all of us and we will all be here for you in your time of need.

SORRY FOR YOUR LOST...PRAYER GOES OUT TO YOU AND THE FAMILY ....RIP CASTAN....YOU WILL BE MISSED....LOVE THE WANTA....

I am so sorry for your loss. I followed Casten's progress on facebook, his smile melted my heart, his fighting spirit gave hope. Rest in peace little man, rest in peace. My continued prayers to you and your family.

Mary, Eugene and Jacob Okrasinski

Thank you so much for allowing me the chance to know Castan through all your pictures. He is a beautiful little boy and taken to quickly from you.

His big bright smile and those big brown eyes that always sparkled even on his worst day, we love you lil man and will miss you so very much!!! Love you Ron, Marlena and girls ðŸ'œ

Ron,Marlena and family so sorry for your loss. He was so adorable! RIP Baby Castan!

So sorry to hear! Prayers to your whole family from Jen, Stephen and myself!!

Ron and Marlena, I am so very sorry for your lose. It was a truly wondering experience getting to know your little boy. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

Marlena and Ron I am so very sorry for the loss of your beloved son...He is no longer suffering...God saw that the journey was taking a tole on him and his entire family, so he took him by the hand and led him home where he is now safe and pain free...Please know that, that little boy inspired the whole community...He was such a beautiful little boy, and he was loved by many...And when the lord calls the both of you home, Casten will be waiting for you in perfect health and his arms open wide waiting to welcome you home

Sorry for your loss

I will miss castans smile and his little tongue sticking out. And those beautiful eyes of his.