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Friday, February 15, 2019
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I miss You. I Love You. Connie lit a candle
Tuesday, April 5, 2016
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Thank you Mom for always showing us how much you loved us. And for showing us always the higher road to take.
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Bob and Karen Cooper lit a candle
Wednesday, February 24, 2016
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Rest in Peace Granny...we feel so blessed to have known you. .thank you for memories we have with you. .you were a very kind, sweet and just plain wonderful woman. ..you will be missed. .Love
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Kathleen Graef lit a candle
Wednesday, February 17, 2016
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Weeping may endure for a night, but Joy comes in the morning. Psalm 30:5b
I will forever remember Mary's pure love for her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
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Robin lit a candle
Tuesday, February 16, 2016
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Her time should have been much longer
Upon this earthly sod
But I am comforted in the knowledge
That she is home with God.
When the Lord calls our loved ones home, he leaves a gift of memories in exchange. I am so thankful for the loving fun-filled memories I had with Mary and feel so very blessed she was part of my life. She will be missed by so many!!
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Barbara (Grier) Schmidt-Guzinski. lit a candle
Saturday, February 13, 2016
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My sincere condolences to the family. Mary was a dear lady and will be missed by all who knew her.
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Christine Light lit a candle
Saturday, February 13, 2016
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"Grannie's" love of our Lord Jesus shined through in everything she did. I have been so blessed to have had you in my life.
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Pat Eckman RNBSN posted a condolence
Friday, February 12, 2016
I greatly enjoyed my nurse visits to Mary and was glad to spoil her with Mr. Sticky's sticky buns which she enjoyed. She was a joy to talk to and she loved her family so much. I regret that I will be away on Feb. 27th and cannot attend her memorial service. Having retired in Dec. 2014 I did not see her for over a year. She was one of my favorite patients to visit. My prayers are with you all.
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Todd Manske posted a condolence
Thursday, February 11, 2016
I can recall Mom (whom many readers will know as Aunt Bally) recalling a time about how all of the Christensen sisters got into an argument one time before it was time to go to church. Seems Mary had a new white dress to wear to church (and I think she was still very small at the time and needed to be carried to church) . They were all arguing over who was going to be the one to show off the new baby in the white dress at church that Sunday (knowing there would be folks doting over her of course). The memories are somewhat fuzzy about the details but I do remember the main story line. Mary was quite cute and spindly, according to Mom. I do remember Mom was envious that somehow Grandpa was able to afford or somehow acquire a new white dress for her to model at church. I recall Mom retelling that she and Loretta may have even been a bit jealous because with Mary in the household, this meant the spotlight was off the novel twins and they were not used to sharing a spotlight! Anyway, as the story was retold, Mary slept through the entire first part of the service ..... singing, choir etc (and you know Lutherans...stand up, Sit down. Stand up. Sit down. Stand up, Sit down). Then it was time for the sermon. Having taken a seat at the very front of the church to show off Mary, which was very unusual for a Lutheran (whose DNA predisposes them to always go to the back of a church), the second the starched-collared, stone-faced, Lutheran pastor decided it was time to preach Mary decided it was time to wake up and scream!!!! You got it. At that point, Mary (who was the prized-posession as long as she was cute, quiet and beautiful was the belle of the ball... now that she was awake and loud things were different) she was passed from sister to sister, and the front row of that little Lutheran church, which hardly ever held a soul, looked more like a football field with Mary being passed from sister to sister until one of the older sisters, desparately and embarassingly, decided to tdo the right thing and face the scrutiny of the good Reverand and all the souls in the church as she took Mary out of the church and down into the basement where her auditory talents were free to make what I am sure what God thought was the most joyful noise he ever heard come from any Lutheran church anywhere in this world!
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Todd and Debbie Manske lit a candle
Thursday, February 11, 2016
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We feel sadness for your loss. Your Mom Loved our Lord. He has given her Victory! In His love, claim his promise, that he will heal your broken hearts. Psalm 147:3
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Valerie Hise posted a condolence
Thursday, February 11, 2016
I had the privilege of caring for Mary as her home health nurse several years ago. She was a beautiful, sweet lady and I always enjoyed visiting her. I know she will be missed by all her family & friends who were blessed to know her. My condolences to the family. Valerie Hise
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Jo Vargo lit a candle
Wednesday, February 10, 2016
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I loved spending time with Mary when I visited with Traci! Mary always had a way of letting you know she was listening and that she cared.
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Dale@Linda kluck lit a candle
Wednesday, February 10, 2016
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so sorry for your loss. ...we are sending prayers and hugsxxxxxx.To your family....
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Wednesday, February 10, 2016
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We are so thankful to have been a part of your life and thankful as well that you are now in the hands of God.
Rest in peace mom - we love you.
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Susan Ford lit a candle
Wednesday, February 10, 2016
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Strength and dignity are her clothing and her position is strong and secure. She smiles at the future. Proverbs 31:24
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William P Spence Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc. lit a candle
Wednesday, February 10, 2016
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We are honored to provide this Book of Memories to the family.
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Patti Clark posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 10, 2016
Aunt Mary will be missed by all!! Great lady with the kindest heart!! Hugs to the family!!
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Isabel, Ted and Will posted a condolence
Sunday, February 7, 2016
Isabel, Ted and Will made a donation to Manheim Brethren in Christ Church
We are very sorry to hear about Granny. I love the picture you've selected on the memorial site. From our family to yours, our most heartfelt sympathies. Love Isabel, Ted and Will
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Robin Kauffman posted a condolence
Sunday, February 7, 2016
Robin Kauffman made a donation to Manheim Brethren in Christ Church
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