We set up a donation fund at Associated Bank. Anyone who wants to donate can bring it to any Associated Bank in the U.S. It is titled the "Menxhiqi Memorial Fund" any little bit helps these kids lets help make it happen.

I just needed to comment.
I knew these people who had lived in Cossivo.
It was a second marriage, as most of the husband's family was killed by Serbs, I believe he may have had some serious issues.
They were very nice people.

I wouldn't call it hell i would call it that they have to live on with each other it doesan't mean that life without your parents are hell...you still have others like the other kid they have they're older brother and sister they can take care of themsleves its only hell if you make hell for yourself...yeah the death was horrible but they can't alwayz cry crying is not goin to bring them back...they know that they are not there anymore they are just happy that they are in a better place now...

Sad that this stuff keeps happening. The kids are going through hell no doubt. I said it before...I think a lot of domestic troubled families (some are and don't get reported), are in danger because the abuser (usually the man), feels that they are unable to control the other person anymore. Basically, I think these people are forced into these horrible situations because in their sick minds they realize domestic violence will get them into trouble, so they go to the extreme. Regardless, there has to be an answer. These things should not be this frequent in a county this small in population!
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If any of you think you know of a family that may be a potential domestic troubles family. You should do something. Appropriately, and legally of course, and involve the police. I feel that almost all of these 'surprise' incidents...someone knew there was trouble occurring, and could have alerted the authorities.

i know the 18 years old girl she is my best friend i can't believe that it happen to a such great family. i told her to be strong be there take care of them they need her and she knows that. they don't deserve this at all my parents loved her parents we would just go across a street and enjoy each others company. her mom and dad are awesome they are very great people. God Bless The family. im looking forward to helping them helping them to get through this and help them finish school. R.I.P Rexhep Menxhiqi and Shukrije Menxhiqi The Thong family misses you very much.

Does anyone have any connections at a bank so a fund can be set up? That would be great to utilize the resources!

i think that maybe someone should start something i would love to start a fund so that we could help these older kids keep there younger sisters and brothers i dont know the family but i dont want to see these kids go to people then dont know and iam sure these kids might want to stay around here to finshin up school and be close to friends that then maybe let try and make these possible for these kids. i am with all of you that want to help these kids out. and i do hear you guys want to town coming to i grew up here and it wasnt that bad but the last couple years have gotton bad and last summer i moved down to beloit and we just moved back not to long ago cause it was getting pretty bad down there and these isnt what i want my child to grow up in. and for those who are on here fighting about stuff stuff come on get a life and pray for these children.

Well this is really bad you are all fighting about stupid stuff when these kids really are the ones who are suffering! I worked with 2 of the kids and knew the family and they are all great people! I don't understand how this went from being concerned about the kids ato fighting about stupid stuff! I agree with the ones that said that someone needs to start a fund to keep the kids together they deserve to all stay together and be a family!

"I live up the street and had to pass by to go to the stare"
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Freudian slip?

I live up the street and had to pass by to go to the stare and my heart was heavy for the children and victim. The domestic violence in the past weeks is horrifying and has become deadly.... What can be done to prevent these tragedies ? Well do something when you get domestic calls, rather then letting it continue. as the victims for the most part are affraid to press charges as the perpetrator is out with a no contact immediately and has access to return and finish the violence as what does he or she care if they get another charge. and it is usually worse for the victim. By the way isnt there chat rooms for people like the first commentors to discuss things unrelated to the story at hand.......

"Just for the kind gesture, I drove by this evening."
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Is that what it's called now? I always thought it was just being nosy.

Someone should put together a fund for the older kids to make it possible for them to take care of the younger ones. There is no reason to make a horrific situation worse by taking children that just lost their parents, away from their siblings, and forcing them to live with strangers.

mere16, if you can keep us posted with what we can do, that'd be great. Just for the kind gesture, I drove by this evening. The police tape was still up and there was an officer 'guarding' the front door. As is typically, I am sure, he told me all was taken care of.

We all know that there is more than the immediate concerns. So, I would LOVE to help these children as they go through the loss of both parents. That, and the fact that their extended family is in Albania. I can't imagine going through this!

Just spit ballin here, but I'm guessing this was an arranged marriage. He's 54, She's 38, they have a 20 year old, sooooo, she was 18 he was 34 when they were married. I'm guessing it wasn't a marriage based on love.

I feel bad for the kids, hopefully they don't take the youngest ones away, the last thing they would need is to lose their parents and their siblings.

I know two of the kids. I would gladly help this family. I am a former teacher and think we all need to come together to help these kids deal with this awful situation. I would love to help them. A & G - I am so sorry for your loss.

Please, please....let's come together as a community and take care of these children. This is so sad.

The kids ar the true victims here...jmo...peace

neverbepc1 - i was picking on picklesmom and that was a cheap shot on my part but i get sick of the grammer/spelling police .

What is going on? That is three murder-suicides in a very short time...

YOU KNOW WHAT??Who cares how many times this blogger has been arressted or how many tickets he / she has .This is about a horrible tragedy that has happen.How about sending some condolences or somthing instead of bickering over stupid crap.
The names of the victims & address was given because the family is aware of what happen and the rest of the family lives in Romania.Doubt they are rading our newspaper online or watching it on the news.
My family sends our thoughts and prayers to the children left behind,and yes we also hope the older children can take care of the younger ones or get the help they are going to need

Back on topic, my prayers are for the kids. How bad do things have to be for a murder suicide to happen. Can things be that bad or is it a selfish act of desperation? The janesville police department do a fine job, just imagine life without them....jmo...peace

well then neverbepc1 why don't you en-light-ten- us all.

picklesmom**********another nitpicker or is it nittpicker ?

The writer of this article has really good grammar. NOT

lol. thanks.

that is true. however i have yet to come into contact with a competent one. Now the few RCSD deputies i have spoke with are very personable and seem to be very knowledgable. Im sure theres a few good ones in janesville but they cant do it all. I should apologize to those select few i suppose. they are after all trying to protect us.

first off i dont "hate" cops. have no problem with RCSD or any other municipality. Have just seen to often how incompetent the JPD is. and yes i deserved all three of them. a bit of a lead foot at times. but it should come as no surprise that it wasnt the JPD that issued any of my three speeding tickets. two from RCSD and one from state trooper on interstate 43.

my disdain for the pretend cops comes from experiences i have had and a family member with their inept "investigating" skills. so before you jump to conclusions you should realize there is more than one way to have dealings with the cops

three tickets. is it really any of your business?

thanks for what? they didnt do anything

Wow! A tragedy! I pray that the extended family is able to help the kids out. I pray that the 18- and 20-year old children are able to do something to keep the other kids together. Yes, that is a lot to ask, but there are services out there in Janesville. If you are affiliated with an organization that could help these children, please do.

I can't imagine the mental aspect of this that the children are feeling, even the 9-year old!

Wow, how terrible for those kids. bad enough this happens but to have the kids there to see it is the worst part. Hopefully they can get the love and support they need.