Ian M. Kreifels
December 26, 1993 – August 22, 2024
Ian walked through life with a bright light, shining it wherever he went. Whatever he did, he was all in. When someone needed help, he was quick to roll up his sleeves. There were no strangers in his world. Only friends that he hadn’t met yet. He never missed a chance to make others smile or laugh. He loved to create, whether he was building a deck, doing a project around the house, or playing guitar. Above all, family came first. His girls were everything to him. Father, partner, brother, son, grandson, cousin, friend. His gift to the world was to leave it a brighter place than he found it. He lives on, in all of the lives he touched. Gone but not forgotten.
Ian was preceded in death by grandparents, Don and Karlene Garner, Jean Kreifels; uncles, Shane and Sean Garner. He is survived by daughters, Jasey Zimmerline and her mother, M.A. Zimmerline, Lillian Kreifels; loving partner, Ashlee Henize; parents, John and Samara Kreifels; sister, Aniya Kreifels; grandparents, Clifford Kreifels, Donna Garner; many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Family will receive friends on Wednesday, August 28th, from 11AM-1PM at West Center Chapel with a Memorial Service at 1PM.
Heafey-Hoffmann-Dworak-Cutler, West Center Chapel, 7805 West Center Road, Omaha, Ne 68124. (402)-391-3900. www.heafeyheafey.com.
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My condolences to Ian’s friends, family and schoolmates.
Prayeers for all Ian’s family and friends. He will be missed
It’s insane to see you gone so early, I will forever cherish our memories and time spent together. You were always a role model in my life and I will look forward to when we can meet again.
My condone on the Kreifels family, Ian was a beautiful soul, always lit up any room he walked into, and always knew how to make people laugh and smile even on their worst days. He will be truly missed,
We thought the world of Ian. One of the sweetest, nicest, kindest people I’ve ever known. Deepest condolences to Samara, John, Aniya, Ashlee, Jasey, Lilly, and all the friends and family. It is such an unspeakable loss. Prayer for all the survivors and may he rest In peace.
My heart is truly broken. It’s hard to imagine this world without Ian in it. I have so many fun memories with him, that I’ll forever cherish and keep close to my heart. Rest easy brother. We’ll see you on the other side.
Love you so much! Have a wonderful time in heaven. I will meet you there.
To the family of Ian, I am so very sorry for your loss! Ian was a wonderful person! I rarely saw him without a smile on his face! He will be missed! My families thoughts and prayers are with you all!
I have cried so many times trying to write this. It hurts so much. I hope you know that I love you and miss you. I will make sure to share great memories Wednesday. When you can, send me a funny dream tonight. Until we see each other again my brother!
Ian was a friend of mine at Hillside Elementary. He was good natured, inclusive, and always fun to be around. Sending love and support to his family and friends. He will be missed by all those who crossed paths with him.
My heart goes out to all of Ian’s family&friends. I will forever remember you as the brightest ray of sunshine in every room you stepped into. Much love, friend. See you again.
My heart is 💔 broken!
RIP 🙏 I will keep you in ky heart always!
Ashlee, I am so so sorry. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Oh, Ian. It’s been years since we spoke and I can still remember your laugh. I’ll never forget our silly conversations in the lunch line or the fact that you stood up for me when I was being bullied. My heart goes out to your girls and your family. Rest in peace, sweet friend.
I’m sorry for your loss.Prayers to you and your family.
My dear cousin Ian, your soul was one of the purest of them all. You always came down to everyone’s level to make them feel heard. I will go through the rest of my life trying to carry forth even just a shred of that. That is what gives life meaning; that is what gives death significance. To carry on and share the humanity you have to the world. May you be resting now in everlasting peace and tranquility; I love you cousin Ian.
I just found out this morning about about Ian’s passing and I want to give my deepest condolences to the kreifles family.
I’m gonna miss you, Ian.
Ian was such a great guy. He didn’t have a mean bone in his body. We have so many great memories together attending Westside high and going to concerts at Sokol underground. He always made us laugh and we enjoyed is bright and funny personality. We pray for him and his family during this difficult time. Ian will always live on in our memories.
Ian, our teenage years were some of the best years of my life. I’m glad I got to share the stage with you, have sleepovers well into our mid teens, and create some heavy heavy music with you. You won’t be forgotten.
I will miss you, Ian. We had so much fun playing music together and hanging out in middle and high school. Our friends would all agree that many of our favorite memories growing up are with you. Sending my condolences to Ian’s entire extended family and friends.
Ian was an amazing friend. He was an astounding partner. Most of all he was the greatest father. I will always cherish the memories I have with you. I love you brotha mang. I miss you. My condolences to his family. He is gone too soon. I’ll keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. Ian was one of a kind. I’ll see you on the other side old friend.
Ian you were a great friend and a great dad and a great person all around you will be missed im so sorry we never got to see you in person you will always be loved and live forever In our memories. My condolences to his family
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