Category Archives: In Memoriam

The reason I’ve always believed Dave cared so much is because he knew the Care Jesus has for him. Continue reading David R. Dick Eulogy→

Richard Hilgert Eulogy March 25, 2023 Lucy, Chris & (Adrienne), Alyssa & Phil, Kevin & (Claire), Gabriella & (Anton), RJ, Jensen, and Russel – We share your hope in our Lord and His comfort in your grief.  Thank you for Continue reading Richard Hilgert Eulogy→

If you knew her, you certainly experienced grace from Cheryl, that echo of God.  If you think her huge displays of grace were wonderful, then consider the magnanimous Grace of God in His offer of forgiveness.  All you need to do is ask. Continue reading Cheryl King Funeral→

9/21/20 God is Good Psalm 27.13-14 I would have lost heart, unless I had believed That I would see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait on the Lord; Be of good courage, And He Continue reading David Cranor, Graveside Funeral→

There are many of us here who belong to Jesus, and who are friends of Lefty. We have seen him in action, and we know something of his character. Preparing to speak to you, I polled some of our mutual friends and asked “What are the core things about Lefty that strike you?” Continue reading Lefty Bogolia Eulogy→

Three things about Shirley that have stood out to me:  The way she loved her family; the state of her spirit, her soul; and life with a disease that would ultimately take her life.  These three are not everything about her, but are much of the person I’ve known. Continue reading Shirley Elsner Memorial→

I have known Kathleen for several years as a minister at Colonial Nursing Home in Crown Point. Some of the family I met at the home as they visited with her, and most everyone else last year at her 90th birthday party. Continue reading Kathleen Cook Funeral→

The shadows had been long, and it was brisk, cold. “Mike! Mike!” he whispered as we sat in the deer blind. A beautiful mulie buck had topped the crest of the hill between the draws, and he was on the move in our direction as he crossed the hay field. My friend had brought me to hallowed ground Continue reading Kent Eloe Eulogy→

I have known Rick for almost two years now. The members of our ministry team visit the Colonial Nursing Home residents several times a month, and Rick and I came to know each other along the way. Continue reading Arthur R. Spoerhase Funeral→

Life is indeed fragile, and we are but mere men. However, we are also personalities, most precious and special – the result of a lifetime of experience and growth. Al was no different than any of us in that way, but he was surely a unique soul. Continue reading Albert A. Scheffer→

My observation has been that Aunt Claire and Uncle Nick loved each other, sacrificing themselves for each other. I have heard and seen Aunt Claire’s devotion to Uncle Nick, even if he was having a bad time of it and wasn’t always so loveable. Claire remained devoted to him. Continue reading Nick Scheffer Funeral→

All of us have the opportunity to settle our debt now by accepting Jesus for Who he says He is, else we will face Hell as payment.  Beware!  Any other route to Heaven is a lie.  The wonderful news is that Jesus’ offer is simple, it’s free, and it’s guaranteed. Continue reading Frank Tomlin Eulogy→