Brey Van Gorp

Dates

July 6, 2018 - March 10, 2024

Obituary

Brey Van Gorp, 5, passed away on the farm doing what he loved on Sunday, March 10, 2024. Funeral services will be at 10:30 AM Friday, March 15, at Stickney School Gym. Burial will be at Silver Ridge Cemetery in Stickney. Visitation will be Thursday from 5-7:00 PM at the Stickney School Gym with a 6:30 PM prayer service. Arrangements by Bittner Funeral Chapel.

Brey Kallen Van Gorp was born on July 6, 2018, in Mitchell, SD to Blake and Ashley (Tilberg) Van Gorp. Brey was a preschooler at Corsica-Stickney School, and was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Mitchell.

Brey was a very happy, fun, loving little boy who always had a smile on his face. Brey loved going to school to see his friends: Truett, Dawson, Carter, Lincoln, AJ, and Collin. He loved cooking/baking with Mom. He was quick to put puzzles together or win at a game of matching. Loved to go camping and riding bike and fishing with Papa. Brey loved being outside, helping with cows, driving the skid loader, or working in the shop with Dad. Loved his little brother “Riddee’’ so dearly and made sure to show him the ropes.

Brey is survived by his parents, Blake and Ashley Van Gorp; brother, Ridley; sister, Meke, Stickney; grandparents, Merle and Ruth Tilberg, Mitchell, SD, Steve and Julie Van Gorp, Stickney, and Shannon Van Gorp, Neosho, MO; uncle, Alex Tilberg, Mitchell, SD; aunts, Brittany Tilberg, Sioux Falls, Ashley Gunnels, Neosho, MO, Kayleen (Mike) Green, Neosho, MO, and Taryn Van Gorp, Nashville, TN; cousins: Allyson & Tyson Tilberg; Konnor, Liam, Rhinnlee & Kingston Gunnels; Halee, Kate, Deklan Green; and numerous great aunts, uncles, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by Kevin in Heaven, Gordon and Norma Van Gorp, Robert and Shirlee Mac Taggart, Ted and Eva Tilberg, and Virgil and Gertrude Loneman.

The family invites everyone to make the gym joyful and colorful by wearing colorful attire.

A memorial fund is being established for memorials in lieu of flowers.

Visitation(s)

Date
Thursday, March 14, 2024

Time
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Location
6:30 PM Prayer Service

Stickney School Gym
506 Main St
Stickney, SD 57375

Service

Date
Friday, March 15, 2024

Time
10:30 AM

Location
Stickney School Gym
506 Main St
Stickney, SD 57375

Cemetery

Silver Ridge Cemetery
Stickney, SD

Posted by Trav Delange on March 17, 2024

So sorry for your loss, what a sweet little boy. How they love the farm when at that age. Prayers are with the family during this hard time.

Posted by Doug and Patty Konechne on March 16, 2024

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you feel the love from your family and friends as days pass. Don’t be afraid to except help in the days ahead. We love you guys!

Posted by Cheryl john blom on March 15, 2024

You are in our thoughts and prayers .May God give you strength in the days ahead

Posted by Sandy Beckman Wenzel on March 15, 2024

Thoughts and deepest sympathy to Brey's family and friends as you navigate the coming days. May your memories and the knowledge that Brey will be watching over you bring you some measure of comfort🙏💙

Posted by Michael King on March 15, 2024

I am so sorry for your loss. We are praying for you here in Tennessee.

Posted by Gary and Mary Stadlman on March 15, 2024

The Van Gorp and Tilburg families, we wish you our sincere condolences with the loss of your precious Trey. We pray God wraps His loving arms around you and bring you comfort and peace.

Posted by Gary and Mary Stadlman on March 15, 2024

To The Van Gorp and Tilburg families. Our sincere condolences with the loss of your precious Trey. May God wrap his arms around you and bring you peace, and comfort.

Posted by Mitzie Kropp on March 14, 2024

Ashley and Blake,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your precious little boy, Brey!! You are in my thoughts and prayers!! Sending comforting HUGS to you and your families. ❤️❤️

Posted by Ashley plucker on March 14, 2024

Our thoughts and prayers are with you! Blake you are a wonderful dad that boy loved you!

Posted by Lois hargreaves on March 14, 2024

may God's presence be with you at this sad time and ever after.

Posted by Helm Marine on March 14, 2024

Your family is in our thoughts and prayers

Posted by Jeff kesler on March 14, 2024

Condolences to the Van Gorp family
You are already in my prayers

Posted by Larry & Cheryl Titze on March 14, 2024

We are praying for all the family to have peace and strength at this time. You have our deepest sympathies.

Posted by Les &Jeffrie Bradbury on March 13, 2024

We are lost for words. We send prayers to you and your family

Posted by Bruce and Vicky Graves on March 13, 2024

You can take comfort in knowing that little Bret is safe and comforted, in the arms of Jesus❤️ We can’t even begin to express the heart and sadness in our heart for you. Please know that we are praying for comfort, love and a peace that sasses all understanding for you and your family.🙏

Posted by Jennifer Larsen on March 13, 2024

So very sorry for your loss.

Posted by Joe Weiland on March 13, 2024

Sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Posted by Larry & Pam tindle on March 13, 2024

Blake & Ashley and all the family you are in our thought and prayers. Prayers God can help guide you though this most awful tragedy. Bless you all🙏🙏🙏🙏

Posted by Dan and Ramona Bloodgood on March 13, 2024

We have no words to express our sadness and sympathies to all of you.Our hearts hurt with you and for all of you; you are in our prayers. You can know that your little boy is forever safe with Jesus. 💔🙏🏼

Posted by Sherry Nebelsick on March 13, 2024

Ashley and family. I can’t imagine the heartbreak you’re going through. You are all in my prayers.

Posted by Bunny olson on March 13, 2024

To all the families ,may the love of christ always be with you,and know brey is in a beautiful place.And some day we will all unite in gods glory.may peace be with you all.

Posted by Bunny olson on March 13, 2024

To all the families ,may the love of christ always be with you,and know brey is in a beautiful place.And some day we will all unite in gods glory.may peace be with you all.

Posted by Deb Tilton on March 13, 2024

Blake and Ashley and family and friends… there are so few words at this heart breaking time.. please know you are in my prayers and thoughts. Hugs

Posted by Britt and Judy Bruner on March 13, 2024

You are in our hearts and prayers.

Posted by Kelsey Campbell Shepherd on March 13, 2024

I am so very sorry for your entire family's loss.

Posted by LaRissa Donaldson on March 13, 2024

On behalf of myself, my family, and the Runnings employees of Mitchell, our sympathy, thoughts, and prayers are with the entire family during this difficult time.

Posted by Dale & Deb Wilson on March 12, 2024

May all your precious memories sustain you as you grieve the loss of your son. May you know he is wrapped in the arms of Jesus.

Posted by Charla Cope on March 12, 2024

May God grant your heart peace as you grieve this beautiful boy. Prayers are lifted for you. Hugs for Mom and Dad and family. Love you Allyson and Tyson.❤️🙏

Posted by Charla Cope on March 12, 2024

May God grant your heart peace as you grieve this beautiful boy. Prayers are lifted for you. Hugs for Mom and Dad and family. Love you Allyson and Tyson.❤️🙏

Posted by Chad and Deborah Moller on March 12, 2024

We’re thinking of your family during this time and sending prayers for comfort.

Posted by Renee/Ed Peters on March 12, 2024

Our hearts go out to everyone at such a sad time, sending prayers, and comfort to continue day by day.

Posted by Shelly Grochow on March 12, 2024

My heart is breaking for you and your family! Fly High little man. I hope you are up there tending to the Cow's, and have a big pail of ice-cream in each hand 💙💙

Posted by Charolette Peterson on March 12, 2024

I am so sorry for your loss! You and your family are in my thoughts and Prayers!

Posted by Stadlman-Kerr Family on March 12, 2024

Sending you our deepst sympathies. Our hearts hurt for you. Praying for you during this time of sorrow. May God hold you close.

Posted by Chad and Jessica Mowry on March 12, 2024

So sorry for your loss ❤️ Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayer ❤️🫂🙏 May God wrap his mighty arms around you and give you strength ❤️🫂🙏

Posted by Wanda Kobes on March 12, 2024

So sorry to all of you for this very sad loss !!! You all are in my Prayers and Big Hugs to all of you !!!

Posted by Denise Maeschen Monsees on March 12, 2024

I am so sorry for your loss. You and all of the family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Posted by Rich and Diane hofer on March 12, 2024

Our deepest condolences to all concerned prayers to all

Posted by Dennis and Darlene Koch on March 12, 2024

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

Posted by Tama on March 12, 2024

Dan and I are so very sorry for your loss, Ashley. Prayers being lifted as I type for God to grant you and all of Brey’s many loved ones strength and peace.

Posted by Kyle & Jackie Wenz and family on March 12, 2024

Ashley and family,
We are so sorry for your loss!! Our deepest condolonces to you and your family!!

Posted by Jerry & Julia Fischer on March 12, 2024

Our thoughts & prayers are with you at this difficult time. Prayer for strength & calming for your families.
God bless you all….

Posted by Perry Tobin on March 12, 2024

Deepest condolences to all the family

Posted by Elaine Barta on March 12, 2024

My deepest sympathies to you all. May God surround you with his loving arms.

Posted by Troy and Karla (Van Gorp) Kokesh on March 12, 2024

You and your families are in our thoughts and prayers, with our deepest sympathy 🙏🙏

Posted by Jeannie Kubik on March 12, 2024

My heart is hurting for you all! Sending you all prayers and hugs!

Posted by Marilyn Bollock on March 12, 2024

I am so sorry for your loss Sending hugs and prayers

Posted by Dave & Vickie Hohn on March 12, 2024

Thoughts and prayers to all, so sorry for your loss

Posted by Mark Harrington on March 12, 2024

Brey..... will be missed by ALL.... prayers always for always and forever ❤️❤️ Merle and Ruth Tilberg.. friends

Posted by KIETH CARLSON on March 12, 2024

So SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT your loss BLAKE AND ASHLEY SO SORRY

Posted by Keri Warnke on March 12, 2024

This just breaks my heart, hugs and prayers to you all.

Posted by Bob and Laura Weisz on March 12, 2024

We are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Posted by Ron and Cherie Scheich on March 12, 2024

So sorry for your loss may the Lord keep you all in his arms and we will continue to pray for your family 🙏😘

Posted by Marilyn Hembree on March 12, 2024

Kayleen, Shannon, Ashley Blake, and family
My heart is breaking for you all and I pray that God gives you the peace and comfort during this time. I’m here for all of you if you need me for anything. Love you all with all my heart.

Posted by Tammy (Van Gorp) Bosanko on March 12, 2024

Prayers for the Van Gorp family.

Posted by Craig Plamp on March 12, 2024

Ashley, Blake and family may our Lord and Savior wrap you all in his arms and hold you ever close. My prayers and thoughts are with your entire family!

Posted by Nancy Crago on March 12, 2024

I'm so sorry for you loss. My prayers are with you.

Posted by Don and Mary Oakland on March 12, 2024

We extend our heartfelt sympathy to the VanGorp family. Our prayer is that the Lord will wrap His arms around you and give you peace

Posted by Janette Adams on March 12, 2024

So sorry, my condolences to the families. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you

Posted by Sheryl Plamp on March 12, 2024

My heart breaks for your family The loss of your child is something that no one should have to endure Keeping you and your family in our prayers

Posted by Velvet Draughn on March 12, 2024

I don’t know any of you, but my heart sure does go out to each of you! My prayer is that you know Christ as your Savior and through HIM you will be comforted during this very difficult time of your life!

Posted by Londa Cordrey on March 12, 2024

So sorry for your loss, my prayers are with your families. Thoughts are with you Blake and Ashley family 🙏🙏🙏

Posted by Tony and Penny Tilton on March 12, 2024

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Posted by Kayelynn VanderHeiden on March 12, 2024

Thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Posted by Karen and Darrell Hanson on March 12, 2024

God be with you during this difficult time. Our thoughts are with you and your family.

Posted by Val and Dawn Luckett and Family. on March 12, 2024

May god comfort you all. Our thoughts and prayers

Posted by Cindy Kelly on March 12, 2024

Hugs and prayers for you all! May the good Lord guide you through this difficult time and rest assured Brey is running the show in heaven. God bless you all🙏

Posted by Larry Stunes on March 12, 2024

You have my prayers and sympathies

Posted by Joann Mutchler on March 12, 2024

God bless you!

Posted by Jess and Lacey Wieczorek on March 12, 2024

Blake, Ashley, and family -thinking and praying for your family during this difficult time. May God give you strength and peace in the days ahead.

Posted by Paul and Janice Hettinger on March 12, 2024

Blake, Ashley, and Ridley, you and your extended families are in our heartfelt thoughts and prayers. May our Heavenly Father and the love of family and friends help you all through this one day at a time. . 🙏

Posted by Charlie and Elaine Fuerniss on March 12, 2024

We are so sorry for your loss. Eternal Rest, grant to him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul, and all the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace, Amen

Posted by Sandy Steinberg on March 12, 2024

My thoughts and prayers continue for the Van Gorp and Tilberg families.

Posted by Dawn Blumenberg Mayer on March 12, 2024

This just breaks my heart! Your whole family has my deepest sympathy!

Posted by Susan Tjarks on March 12, 2024

I’m so very sad and sorry for this horrible loss. I’m sending prayers and heartfelt sympathies to all who loved this precious little boy!

Posted by Lance Warren on March 12, 2024

Prayers to you all 🙏

Posted by Stephanie Miller on March 12, 2024

So very sorry for your loss. My heart and prayers go out to you all during this time. May the Lord be ever by your side to comfort you all and give you strength.

Posted by Megan Persson on March 12, 2024

Many many prayers to the Van Gorp family.

Posted by Lacie Woods on March 12, 2024

I am so extremely sorry to hear about this. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. Sending my deepest and sincerest condolences.

Posted by Rachel Soulek on March 12, 2024

My heart goes out to you. Sorry isn’t enough

Posted by Megan Davids on March 12, 2024

Thinking of Ashley Blake and the rest of the family. May your memories of Brey help ease your pain during this very difficult time!

Posted by LeAnn Moe on March 12, 2024

My heart absolutely breaks for your family. Even tho we have never met, I’d like to offer my prayers of sympathy and Angel Mama hugs as I’m a mom who has lost a child and I feel your horrific pain and want you to know you are NOT alone! Sending so many hugs and prayers! It’s many not to be okay! And, know your sweet boy is in the arms of Jesus!

Posted by Joan Putzier Kerns on March 11, 2024

I am so sorry to hear of this. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Posted by Karen & Bob Mohr on March 11, 2024

We are so sorry for your loss!!! Loosing a child no matter the circumstances is not easy!! Please accept any and all help!! Cherish the memories that you have!!! Prayers for all who are suffering through this loss!!! We know your pain!!! Hugs to you all!!! Again so sorry!!!!!

Posted by Jake and Bobbie Prickett on March 11, 2024

So sorry for your loss. Prayers and hugs for the family

Posted by Trish Weber on March 11, 2024

My thoughts and prayers are with Blake, Ashley, and family

Posted by Natalie Holstein. on March 11, 2024

Got to meet this little man at your adopted gramma apartment. I am so very sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy to you and your families and friends

Posted by Maddie and Jaylon (Morgan) Koopal on March 11, 2024

Thinking of you all. May God be with you during this difficult time.

Posted by Cat Erickson on March 11, 2024

Ashley may you and your family find peace and comfort during this time. My sincerest condolences.

Posted by John and Kris Kieffer on March 11, 2024

May God hold all of u in the palm of His hand.

Posted by Kim Kluth on March 11, 2024

So sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers for your family

Posted by Pat Larsoon Carsrud on March 11, 2024

I did not know Brey or the family. My heart aches for the family . You have a little angel now. I know the difficult feeling of loosing a child and ask that God give you the strength to move forward in the days and months ahead.

Posted by Brian Gunnels on March 11, 2024

I'm so sorry to hear of this loss. Prayers for all of the family, this is so heart breaking.

Posted by Walt and Donna Bracha on March 11, 2024

Prayers to the Van Gorp Family

Posted by Lindsy and Jdee Schmidt on March 11, 2024

My deepest sympathies to your families! May God wrap his arms around you all and give you the strength to get through this very difficult time. We are all praying for comfort and peace as you walk this very hard journey.

Posted by Janice & Doug Johnson on March 11, 2024

Please know that you and your families are in our thoughts and prayers 🙏! May God wrap his arms around you!

Posted by Barry and Cindy Thompson on March 11, 2024

Our deepest sympathies to you Blake and Ashley, prayers and hugs 🙏🏻

Posted by Joyce Ketel Kerr on March 11, 2024

I am so sorry for your devastating loss. The whole VanGorp family is in my thoughts and prayers. May God shower you with comfort and peace.

Posted by Sarah (Johnson) Hostler on March 11, 2024

Ashley and family, you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Posted by Dorothy A Mack on March 11, 2024

Thoughts and prayers are with you. So sorry for the loss of Your son. 🙏🙏🙏🙏

Posted by Becky Matlock on March 11, 2024

Blake and family, we are all so sorry for the loss of your son. Prayers for all of you ❤️

Posted by Chris and Lindsay Leahy on March 11, 2024

Were so sorry to hear about the passing of Brey. Our hearts ache for you. May the special memories you made together help you through this difficult time. The heartache of losing a child is unimaginable. May you find comfort in all the beautiful memories you have of him and know that you are in our prayers.

Posted by Trista DeLange on March 11, 2024

My heart aches for your family. What a wonderful little man I got to know. Prayers to you and your families.

Posted by Emily and Braxton Truesdell on March 11, 2024

You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. My heart breaks for you all and I pray you will get the strength you need to get through this tragedy.

Posted by Tammy and Jerry Hatle on March 11, 2024

Sending prayers to the Van Gorp family. May God give you peace and comfort during this difficult time.

Posted by Stan ruff on March 11, 2024

So sorry for your loss prayers for the family

Posted by Jennifer & Scott Vanderpool on March 11, 2024

We are never prepared to lose our loved ones, but to lose one so young is heartbreaking. Please accept our condolences and prayers for your family.

Posted by Terry and Brenda Anthony and family on March 11, 2024

We are so sorry for your loss!! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families at this difficult time!!!

Posted by Alan & Karli Spaans on March 11, 2024

Our thoughts and prayers are with Blake, Ashley, and family.

Posted by David & Rita Beckman on March 11, 2024

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Van Gorp family during this very difficult time. May God wrap his loving arms around you and comfort you.

Posted by Kelly Odens on March 11, 2024

My heart aches for the Tilberg’s and the VanGorps. May you feel wrapped in love and support in the coming days, weeks, and months.

Posted by Norma Tierney on March 11, 2024

Ashley I am just heartsick for you and your family. My deepest condolences

Posted by Jon and Beth Beckman on March 11, 2024

All our sympathies to the Van Gorp family. May god give you strength and comfort in this time, many prayers!

Posted by Kathy and Bob Schroeder on March 11, 2024

You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Posted by Jackie Christiansen on March 11, 2024

I did not know Brey or his family, but my heart just aches for the family,and all that knew him. I pray that God sends comfort and peace during this time.