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Aunt Phyllis
Monday, Mar 7, 2022 - Posted by Rich Miller * My dad is on the left in this photo taken last August. He’s sitting next to his sister Phyllis, his brother Denny, his sister Marsha and, on the right, his sister Marilyn…  Since this photo was taken, my Aunts Phyllis and Marilyn and my Uncle Denny have all died. Aunt Phyllis passed over the weekend. My Uncle Bill died several years ago. Several of you have met my dad, so please keep him in your thoughts today. * Aunt Marsha posted this on her Facebook page and I think it’s fitting…  * And I’m the baby here sitting on my Uncle Denny’s lap next to my cousins Venita (Phyllis’ daughter) and Cathy (Marilyn’s daughter)…  My heart goes out to my entire family.
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- Amalia - Monday, Mar 7, 22 @ 9:47 am:
Rich, so very sorry to you and to your family for the loss of your aunt and the many losses in your family. Good memories, though.
- Bruce( no not him) - Monday, Mar 7, 22 @ 9:47 am:
So sorry for your loss.
- Grandson of Man - Monday, Mar 7, 22 @ 9:48 am:
Condolences to you and your family, Rich. Lovely photos to cherish.
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Mar 7, 22 @ 9:50 am:
So sorry to hear of your loss, Rich.
Keeping you, your Dad, your family in my thought abd prayers during a very difficult time.
So sorry.
- Jak - Monday, Mar 7, 22 @ 9:53 am:
Rich,
Praying for God’s comfort for you and your family in this very difficult time.
Jak
- "A Horse is a Horse" - Monday, Mar 7, 22 @ 10:03 am:
Let the good memories of your family comfort you. My Father and Mother are dead 26 and 13 years respectively. Think of them both everyday!
- Back to the Future - Monday, Mar 7, 22 @ 10:04 am:
Sorry for your loss.
Going to keep a copy of that Post by your Aunt. It really is appreciated.
- JoanP - Monday, Mar 7, 22 @ 10:06 am:
And my heart goes out to you, Rich. I’m so sorry for your loss.
- NonAFSCMEStateEmployeeFromChatham - Monday, Mar 7, 22 @ 10:09 am:
Sorry for your loss, Rich. Prayers and condolences to you and your family during this time.
- Teacher Lady - Monday, Mar 7, 22 @ 10:10 am:
So sorry for your loss.
Prayers for comfort for your family.
- Paddyrollingstone - Monday, Mar 7, 22 @ 10:10 am:
My deepest condolences. I have often found these words comforting:
Let us agree that we shall never forget one another. And whatever happens…remember how good it felt when we were all here together, united by a good and decent feeling which made us better people than we would otherwise have been.
Fyodor Dostoyevsky, The Brothers Karamazov
God bless you and your family
- Stephanie Kifowit - Monday, Mar 7, 22 @ 10:10 am:
Condolences Rich on the loss of your family members. It’s been a hard year. We lost four family members and a longtime friend in 2021. Prayers for you and your family and keeping your dad in my thoughts.
- Rudy’s teeth - Monday, Mar 7, 22 @ 10:15 am:
My condolences. May their memory be a blessing each and every day.
- Comptrolller Susana Mendoza - Monday, Mar 7, 22 @ 10:18 am:
So sorry for your loss, Rich. You and your dad are definitely in my thoughts and prayers today. Your Aunt Marsha’s post was lovely and fitting.
- Louis G Atsaves - Monday, Mar 7, 22 @ 10:24 am:
My deepest condolences. I’ve lost a number of family aunts, uncles and elders the past three years as well. Keep in your thoughts the good memories about them. I know that is easier said than done.
- Baloneymous - Monday, Mar 7, 22 @ 10:27 am:
very sorry for your loss.
- Responsa - Monday, Mar 7, 22 @ 10:28 am:
The item your Aunt Marsha posted is lovely. I am forwarding it on to a high school classmate who lost her daughter this past summer and has not been able to handle it very well. I hope the message helps her. Also, condolences on all your family’s losses.
- Candy Dogood - Monday, Mar 7, 22 @ 10:28 am:
Rich, my deepest condolences for your family. I’ll keep your father in my thoughts.
- Nieva - Monday, Mar 7, 22 @ 10:33 am:
So sorry for your loss my friend.
- JS Mill - Monday, Mar 7, 22 @ 10:40 am:
I love you Aunt’s post. I hope I can be that strong.
My condolences for your loss.
- Club J - Monday, Mar 7, 22 @ 10:42 am:
Sorry for your loss Rich. You, Your Dad and Family are in our thoughts and prayers.
- SAP - Monday, Mar 7, 22 @ 10:45 am:
Sorry for your loss. Condolences to your family.
- Mason born - Monday, Mar 7, 22 @ 10:56 am:
My condolences Rich.
- levivotedforjudy - Monday, Mar 7, 22 @ 10:59 am:
My condolences Rich. It’s hard to watch the end of a generation of your family, but I guess that is the circle of life.
- Mister Ed - Monday, Mar 7, 22 @ 11:00 am:
Rich, condolences to your family. Your aunt’s post was spot on. Continued prayers.
- park - Monday, Mar 7, 22 @ 11:10 am:
So very Sorry for you and your father. Very nice tribute to your family.
- Boone's is Back - Monday, Mar 7, 22 @ 11:14 am:
Rich, I’m sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and your Dad today.
- here we go - Monday, Mar 7, 22 @ 11:15 am:
Condolences to your family, and especially to your dad.
- The Hills 60010 - Monday, Mar 7, 22 @ 11:18 am:
Condolences to Your Family.
- flea - Monday, Mar 7, 22 @ 11:20 am:
Knowing and trusting they all are in a far better place may offer some consolation for your loss. With respect and Peace.
- stateandlake - Monday, Mar 7, 22 @ 11:21 am:
Rich, so sorry for your and your family’s loss.
- Froganon - Monday, Mar 7, 22 @ 11:22 am:
So many losses in such a short time. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Rich. My mom is 98 and the last of her family contemporaries. It’s a lonely place to be. We visit and care for her but those who knew her in her prime are long gone. Be well and cherish your Dad and Aunt. Thanks for her poem.
- Dotnonymous - Monday, Mar 7, 22 @ 11:30 am:
Sometimes life is so painful, the only thing we can do is cry.
- West Side the Best Side - Monday, Mar 7, 22 @ 11:37 am:
Sorry for your loss.
- Lake County Mom - Monday, Mar 7, 22 @ 11:52 am:
I’m so very sorry for you loss.
- Leslie K - Monday, Mar 7, 22 @ 12:23 pm:
Prayers and condolences
- Proud Sucker - Monday, Mar 7, 22 @ 1:47 pm:
Wonderful sentiment you aunt found. That’s truly the measure of one’s life, the pleasant memories we have of them. My prayers and condolences to your father, your aunt Marsha and you.
- illini - Monday, Mar 7, 22 @ 1:51 pm:
My condolences to you and your family for your loss.
- TinyDancer(FKASue) - Monday, Mar 7, 22 @ 2:22 pm:
So sorry for your loss, Rich.
The Rose Beyond the Wall
Near a shady wall a rose once grew,
Budded and blossomed in God’s free light,
Watered and fed by the morning dew,
Shedding it’s sweetness day and night.
As it grew and blossomed fair and tall,
Slowly rising to loftier height,
It came to a crevice in the wall
Through which there shone a beam of light.
Onward it crept with added strength
With never a thought of fear or pride,
It followed the light through the crevice’s length
And unfolded itself on the other side.
The light, the dew, the broadening view
Were found the same as they were before,
And it lost itself in beauties new,
Breathing it’s fragrance more and more.
Shall claim of death cause us to grieve
And make our courage faint and fall?
Nay! Let us faith and hope receive–
The rose still grows beyond the wall,
Scattering fragrance far and wide
Just as it did in days of yore,
Just as it did on the other side,
Just as it will forever-more.
- Bourbon Street - Monday, Mar 7, 22 @ 2:28 pm:
My condolences to you and your family, Rich. Your aunt’s post is beautiful.
- Just curious - Monday, Mar 7, 22 @ 3:30 pm:
So sorry for your loss
- Well-read guy - Monday, Mar 7, 22 @ 3:47 pm:
Family is our foundation in life. Family first! So hard when we lose them. Condolences, Rich.
- Dotnonymous - Monday, Mar 7, 22 @ 3:58 pm:
Shower the people you love with love…while you can.
- Rabble - Monday, Mar 7, 22 @ 4:17 pm:
Sorry for all the loss in your family.
- BTO2 - Monday, Mar 7, 22 @ 5:32 pm:
Sorry for your loss Rich. Just attended my aunt’s funeral last week. I feel your pain.
- danray - Monday, Mar 7, 22 @ 5:39 pm:
Beautiful and heartbreaking post.
Heartfelt condolences. Lives well lived.
- Shytown - Monday, Mar 7, 22 @ 7:41 pm:
That’s a lot for one family to take in such a short amount of time. I’m deeply sorry for your losses Rich.
- AnnieH - Monday, Mar 7, 22 @ 9:17 pm:
That’s too much loss in too little time. My heart goes out to your father and your Aunt Marsha.
- DuPage - Tuesday, Mar 8, 22 @ 1:27 am:
My condolences on your loss.