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Cheryl
December 13, 2024
Love and miss you mom
Darlene
August 1, 2023
My Aunt and my Friend I have a lot of good memories with you. All the laughs we had together. Miss and love you
Love Darlene xo
Lori H.
July 29, 2023
Missing you Mom... going to go visit you before I go to work on Monday. Hope you are having fun up there with the family. Give them my love. I love you!
Sherry D
July 28, 2023
Missing you my beautiful aunt . You would love game night. I´m sure you would keep us laughing the whole night through. I can still see Your beautiful smile. I love and miss you dearly. Fly hi lovely angel
Sherry DeLisle
March 24, 2023
Missing you dear aunt Anna. One of the funniest people I have ever met. I miss your humor. And your laugh. Rest easy auntie. Love Sherry D
Lori
March 22, 2023
Thinking of you Mom....
I love and miss you everyday!
Lorraine Hunt
February 10, 2022
I miss and love you mom
LaVerne Laria
August 4, 2020
My dear sister Anna it’s been many years since your passing. I have your picture that Lorie gave me in my bedroom and your forever in my heart and mind. I miss our conversations 2-3 times a week. Your children miss you everyday and you would love your great grand children they are beautiful. You have no idea how much everyone misses you sweet sister. Love you with all my heart. Sending hugs and kisses All My Love LaVerne ❤❤

Cheryl Ulery
April 7, 2018
Cheryl Hunt
April 7, 2018
Love you and miss you

Cheryl Ulery
April 7, 2018
I miss you mom wish you where here I been thinking about you a lot I had a nother daughter her name is Elaine Marie I wish you were here to see her I got married I'm doing good I love you
Sherry DeLisle
December 18, 2017
I'm thinking of u to Aunt ANNA. Would be so nice to have you at one of the game nights. U would love it. Luv n miss u!!!!!
Lorraine Hunt
December 17, 2017
Thinking of you Mommy! I love you!
Lori Andersen
November 2, 2014
Thinking of you!!!!!
LaVerne Laria
May 17, 2014
My sweet sister Anna I wish you a happy birthday I know you had a party with mommy and daddy and all our loved ones that passed. When I come to Chicago I'm coming to visit
You mom dad Rosie jimmy and all the rest of our family. You our forever in my heart love you
Happy Birthday ?????????????
Lori
May 15, 2014
Went to see you for your birthday yesterday and left you some beautiful artificial flowers! I know you'd love them!! I love you Mom! Happy Birthday!!
Sherry Delisle
May 12, 2014
I miss my beautiful auntie Anna Banana. :-)
Lori
May 11, 2014
Today is Mothers Day and I wish you were still here so we could hang out and I could buy you a artificial plant that you like! I'm thinking of you always mom!! I love you! Happy Mothers Day in heaven!!!
gerry Delisle
April 28, 2014
Hi aunt Ana, miss u like crazy u always asked me how r the kids there doin fine. And me as well, i. Miss u and love u.
gerry magro
April 27, 2014
This candle is for you my dear sister that I miss so much. Love you.
LaVerne Laria
April 26, 2014
God Bless you sweet sister. Your forever in my heart Love you
Lori Andersen
April 26, 2014
Always thinking of you mom. I love you and miss you very much!
January 24, 2012
Miss You So Much Anna Think Of You All The Time Love Your Sister Gerry.
Lori Andersen
January 24, 2012
Lighting a candle for you momma <3. Love you always!
darlene caceres
January 23, 2012
anna, i just want you to know how i miss your smile,god bless you.love wolf/dar caceres.
Mary McLane
January 23, 2012
I still miss you so much aunt Anna. I always wish we could have seen each other again sometime when you moved back to Chicago. But then you got sick and I never thought this would be the outcome. I always think about you when I watch movies or when I'm with Lori. If I knew, and I could go back in time, I would appreciate the times we had together a lot more. I love you and miss you. Say hello to Grandma and Grandpa for me <3
Lori Andersen
August 20, 2011
Mom, I'm thinking of you and how much I love you and miss you! We will see each other again........
LaVerne Laria
August 15, 2011
Dear Anna I know you liked the palm cross I brought from New York for the cemetery. I got it at Easter for you and Mom and Dad. I look at your picture every day and talk to you. I miss our telephone calls to each other. I would call you and you always said the same thing Oh hi Verne how are you and then I would ask you how you were knowing you weren't feeling good or worried about things and you always said OH IM DOING GOOD. I remember you always had a smile on your face. The only time I can remember you not smiling is when I came to visit you in the hospital and you were so sick. I knew you were in trouble. You ask one of the doctors if you were going to die and he said not on his watch he was very nice to you. I miss you sooo much Anna I'm your big sister and I felt so helpless that nobody could do anything. Now your with Mommy and Dad and I know that you are ok. Even though I miss you I still feel you with me that is why I talk to you. One day we will see each other again. All My Love LaVerne
mary
May 19, 2011
Love you and miss you Anna,
Lori
May 18, 2011
Miss you Mom =(
Lanita Devine
May 18, 2011
Dear Anna:
This is Lori's Costco friend Lanita. Lori told me how wonderful u were as a person n a mother. Lori is so blessed to have a mom like u Anna. Happy mother's Day & Birthday.
Sincerely, Lanita n Robyn (my daughter)
gerry
May 17, 2011
miss u
Sherry DeLisle
May 16, 2011
I love and miss u Auntie Anna. I will go with aunt Lavene to visit your grave when she comes in. You will forever be in my heart!!
Sherry
May 15, 2011
Dear Anna
I know this is a day late but I wanted to wish you a happy birthday.I feel bad that I can't send you a card or see you. I bought something for your grave. I will bring it when I come in June and visit Maryhill. I truly miss you Anna I have your picture In a few places and as you know I talk to you almost every day. I don't know anyone that was as kind and loving to everyone you are truly missed. Happy Birthday your loving sister LaVerne
Lori
July 21, 2010
Hey momma! I miss you and I love you! Always thinging of you!
Lori
October 8, 2009
Memories of my Mother
You will be remembered
When the flowers bloom in spring.
In the summertime remembered
And the fun that summer brings.
You will be remembered
When the fall brings leaves of gold.
In the wintertime remembered
In the stories that are told.
And from early dawn to setting sun
Each day my whole life through
My heart will hold a special place
For memories of you
October 8, 2009
Hey mama! Thinking of you! Love you & miss you! Lori
Lori
August 20, 2009
I cant remove my moms numbers off my phone either! I dont think I ever will. I wish her number was still active so I could listen to her greeting over and over.
August 19, 2009
I still cannot bring myself to take my aunt Anna's phone # out of my phone. I miss her sooo much.
Sherry
August 17, 2009
Dear Anna, i miss you so much ,i wish we could talk again like we used to. like laverne says we used to fight about alot of things, but deep down we are always there for each other. i'm sure you know how much i miss you and how much i love you. whenever we get together now it feels like somethings not right, like somethings missing and its you. you used to make me laugh so much, i loved going to a party and knowing you would be there. i knew it would be fun. you are forever in my heart.
Love always, mary
August 16, 2009
Dear Anna It's been over a year since your passing and I still can't believe that you are not with us.Sometimes I want to call you so bad just to hear you say Oh Hi Verne how are you.When we were very young I know we used to fight about alot of things I just want you to know I always loved you and wish so very much I could bring those days back again.As we got older we became closer.The older I get the more I miss my sister's and brother's.and thier family's.We should never take each other for granted because things can change in a heart beat.We have to be here for each other no matter what it is.A helping hand,a kind word,just to know we can go to each other and know that we have each other's back.
It just dosen't seem right that I can't see Anna when I come to Chicago to visit It feels like a giant void.I miss and love you very much and you are always in my Heart,my thoughts and my prays
Love You LaVerne
Lori Andersen
May 14, 2009
Well mom, today you would have made the big 60. I wish you could have lived to be 100. You weren't suppose to go so soon. It has been almost 10 months since you left us. I miss you sooooo much! We would be on the phone chating right now discussing your birthday present. You would have probably wanted an artifical tree or plant. You also would say you wanted a car! I wish you were still here mom! I love you and miss you! Happy birthday!
Lori Andersen
May 10, 2009
Dear family, today I went to the cemetery and I must say it was very hard. I shed my tears as I am sure anyone would. I miss my mom so much it's just hard. I also visited grandma, grandpa and my inlaws. I placed artifical floral arrangements at there sites. They are pretty. Well mom, your birthday is in four days and I wish you were still here. I am so used to driving an hour up to see you and now I can't. I used to always think how nice it would be when you move back to the city. I think about the night I picked you up from the hospital and we were driving to Chicago because you wanted to stay with me and how relaxed you were when we were driving. You loved that drive. It was late but you didn't care. I will never forget that night. I can go on and on because I have so many memories of you. I love you and miss you so much and I wish we could have had that big 60th for you! We will keepyour memory alive in many other ways! Rest in peace dear mother!
Thank you LaVerne for keeping this legacy book on forever and thank you Gerry for planting the trees in my moms memory! I am sure she love them!
Gerry Magro
May 7, 2009
Dear Family I went to arbor day.com and had trees planted in memory of anna.And also for her 60th birthday.Anna used to say that when she passed away she would have lots of shade because her grave was right below the tree I miss my sister very much love you.Happy Birthday Anna.
Rose Hughes
April 22, 2009
Dear Anna
How I Love You, you will always be in my heart.When you where a little girl everywhere I went I had you with me. Everyone thought you were mine. I remember how you danced,how you always wanted your MEUKA. You went in Mamas room and drank your Father's wine, you were about five then You fell on the floor and passed out. When I got married I lived across the street you alway's cried out the window I WANT MY ROSIE.
The loss of you is still to much for me. We will meet again in Heaven and we will dance with the Angels.
Love You Forever Your sister Rose Hughes
LaVerne Laria
April 22, 2009
Dear Family
I can't help thinking that Anna's Birthday will be here soon. Anna and I talked about her 60th birthday.I told her we would have a big suprise party for her and she thought that was great.So since we can't have a party for her I am giving her a present and paying for this guest book to stay on line forever. This way we can always express our feelings to our Loved Sister through the years.
Happy Birthday My Dear Sweet Sister
Love LaVerne and Joseph
mary mocodeanu
January 10, 2009
Anna, i won't say goodbye to you, because at times i can still feel you sitting in my kitchen, i think about you everyday, i love you and miss you, you always had a way of making every time we seen each other a fun time. i remember sitting with you on mama's back porch that summer mom was so sick. we couldn't sleep so we'd stay up all night , i remember how much you liked the morning glories growing on the fence, and all the flowers, you always loved plants. every time i went to your house you would give me something, just because you were generous like that. i treasure all the things i have from you. i miss driving you home at night, i miss your laughter, i miss hearing you tell ralph to shut up, lol. i miss everything about you. and i know we will see each other again one day. your the best sister and friend anyone could ever have.
love you always, mary
LaVerne Laria
January 7, 2009
To My Dear Family
Some times I still can't believe our sister is gone. I think I just went through the motions for Christmas it was so strange not to talk to her or send her my cookies ,and a little something for Christmas.I think she would want us to enjoy our holiday's and keep her in our memory and our hearts.She always managed to give everyone a little something for Christmas. She gave me a few things that I have in my china cabinet that mean the world to me because she gave from the heart. When I came to Chicago to visit and went to the hospital late in March to see Anna She had a gift for me for my Birthday. She didn't have any money but she always had a little something for your Birthday. I cherish my gift with all my heart.It's so true that Anna was alot like mom she would give you the shirt off her back.I know Anna is with our mother and father and they would want us all to stay close and to be their to give a helping hand and to Love each other. We should never take each other for granted. It is so easy not to see each other with our busy lives.I wish I could have you over for a cup of coffee or get together to play a game.Don't put off for tomorrow what you can do today.I will always miss my sister she is forever in my heart. I will not say good-by to my dear sister I will only say untill we meet again. You will always be in my Heart,my Mind,my Soul,and in my thoughts and prays
Love You Forever LaVerne
Sherry DeLisle
January 7, 2009
It is the begining of 2009 and we have endured our first Christmas and New Year without my dear Aunt Anna. I missed her so much at Aunt Mary's New Year's party. She would sit there and take pictures with all the silly hats and horns and anything else she could find to make us laugh. I remember as a child when she would wear the Santa suit every year. She did this for the adults as well as for the kids. It was a blessing because I think sometimes the adults needed to see Santa more than the kids. They certainly seemed to enjoy it more...lol. Then as time went by, I remember her at Grams and then my Mom's on Christmas Eve. She would have lil gifts for everyone from the dollar store or put a couple bucks in a card for the kids. She didnt have much money which made those lil gifts even more special. My wonderful Aunt Anna didnt have much, but she was very generous and would give whatever she had if you needed it (just like gram n gramps and all of her wonderful sisters). I miss her sooooo much. I am having a very difficult time with her passing. I can only imagine how her children and siblings must feel. This is a reminder to me that we cannot take each other for granted. We must remember that bickering is petty. Love is Grand! I love all of my wonderful family!
Lorraine Andersen
January 6, 2009
Mom, I cant believe I am signing a legacy guest book for you. I never thought I would be doing this so soon! I miss you soooo very much! I wish you were still here! Mom, I love you!
LaVerne Laria
October 5, 2008
To My Dear Family
Now that it is October I can't help thinking about My sister's plans of moving back to Chicago.She would have been so excited about getting a nice apartment and being able to afford the rent without using all of her money just to pay for it. I just miss her so much I just can't believe she isn't with us anymore. I know we all have to keep going and live our lives. I will do this with my dear sister always in my mind,my heart and my soul. I have a hurt in my heart that I don't think will ever go away but I will alway remember the kindness and goodness she had in her heart for her family.
Your Loving Sister
LaVerne
Lucille Thomas
August 26, 2008
To Anna's Family, How can we possibly express the deep sorrow we feel for you on the loss of Anna. Words are so inadequate at a time like this, yet please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. Into Paradise my the angels lead her. With our deepest sympathy, Lu & Tom Thomas (and old family friend)
LaVerne Laria
August 16, 2008
To My Dear Sister Anna who was always there to brighten up your day if you were having a bad one.She always made you laugh.She always spoke in a thoughtful,caring way and she was always there if she could help any one with the little she had.Her Love for her family was strong and true.I remembered when our Mother was sick she was always there to help.She stayed at our Mother's side for many days helping with taking care of her.Anna was always easy to be around she has lot's of humor and compassion for her family and others. The Love for her family was steadfast and true.I remember when my sister's were giving me a suprise 60th Birthday Party and the day before I went to visit Anna she was making like 8 pounds of sloppy joes and I said what are you going to do with all this sloppy joe she was quick to answer and said she freezes it for the week. Later we had a good laugh about that. With the little money she had she bought the meat and made the sloppy Joe's for my partyI will always remembered her kindness,I will always remember my sister as a Loving,Kind,Courageous, and wonderful person.She was so looking forward to moving back to Chicag in November and getting a nice apartment. I will truly miss her with all my Heart. I know she is with our Mother,Father and the rest of our famiy in Heaven and I know I will see her again.
Until we meet again you will always be in my heart forever Your Loving Sister
LaVerne

my beautiful sister , Anna
mary mocodeanu
August 13, 2008
anna , what im gonna miss most about you, is how you made me laugh, you had such a great sense of humour, im gonna miss the evenings in my backyard after a party you would always stay late, you and ralph, andwe would have tea, one 4th of july, we sat there watching the fireworks, im gonna miss the phone calls we used to talk a long time and the three way calling with rosie, and talking about the scary movies, ill never forget during the day on 911, we stayed on the phone with each other, not knowing what to expect , i love you anna,
your sister, mary
Arielle De Lisle
August 9, 2008
to my great aunt Anna,
i didnt really know you as well as i would have liked to, but you always were able to put a smile on my face at family parties. even now when i think back, i still smile.
we are gonna miss you Anna.
but no matter what you will always be in our hearts.
love ya,
Arielle
Gerry Magro
August 9, 2008
To my dear sister Anna,
I'm going to miss you very much.
I miss your big smile upon your face,
your laughter, and i guess i could go on forever. but you will always be in my heart. as well as everybody elses.
we miss you Anna . say hi to mama and daddy for me.
love always and forever Gerry

Lori Andersen
August 6, 2008
I love you and miss you Mom!
Randy Hughes
August 5, 2008
To my Wonderful & Warm Aunt!!!
You never gave up,You alway's hung-in-there.One of the truly great fighters of all time. You had a lot of hard times. But you always had the greatest smile. I thank you for being part of my life
I was so blessed to have all my aunts & uncles right on the same block to grow up with.
You talk about family we had it all one house to the other. Upstairs downstairs,across the the street or three houses's down nothing but family day -in-day - out
You were one of us when we come over to sit & watch TV or just to get a cigarette or a beer. we have to change lori's diaper every now & then, or go to the GREEKS for something,but the cigarette was worth it even if it was a Winston
I can hear you now ( Tony, Tony, go upstairs and ask Big Tony for a cigarette Hurry Up ) I clean that up a little for ya Anna
I love you Anna
Betsy Scaletta
August 4, 2008
To Anna's Family.
You have our sympathy.
The Scaletta Family
Christine Scaletta
August 4, 2008
My prayers go out to all Aunt Anna's children, grandchildren and Ralph. Can you imagine the warm loving welcoming in heaven she received from Grandma, Grandpa, and her big brothers?
SHERRY DELISLE
August 4, 2008
Aunt Anna was the movie queen... If you wanted to see a movie on DVD... call Anna. She'd have it and let you borrow it... better yet, she'd make you a bootleg copy...lol... She's sittin up there right now watchin all the good movies with gram n gramps. I'm gonna miss ya Annabanana!!!
Mary Mocodeanu
August 4, 2008
To my Aunt Anna: I will always remember how funny you were, and the great times we had playing games and hanging out with my mom. I will always remember talking about good movies and you were the only one who would watch scary movies like me. Parties will never be the same without you. Especially new years eve when mom and I would sit on the phone with you...I will miss you so much and I know one day we will all be together again. I love you and wish you were still here everyday...best wishes up there in Heaven...xoxoxo
Love Always,
Lil' Mary =)
Betty Schroeder
August 3, 2008
My deepest sympathies to all of Anna'a children especially Lori who I truely believe was Anna's guardian angel a most loving and devoted Daughter. And Ralph Anna's buddy
and best and dearest friend of many many years.I will always remember Anna's laughter when I would call her on the phone and she always
laughed at the silliest things I would say and I truely loved her for that.
I wish there was a telephone line up to heaven so I could call her. Anna will always be on my mind and
forever in my heart She was a wonderfull and sweetest little sister ever.And I will truely miss her.I know I'll see her again soon.A sister's love is never ending.
Love Aunt Betty
Mary & Steve Hughes-Johnson
August 3, 2008
Aunt Anna,
I'll always remember the good times we shared on Roscoe Street. Love you very much. Our deepest sympathy to Ralph, Tony, Jimmy, Lori, & Cherly. Our prayers are with all of you.
Darlene & Wilfredo Caceres
August 3, 2008
Aunt Anna:
We love you and will miss you very much.
Caceres Family
Sherry DeLisle
August 3, 2008
Aunt Anna you will be forever in my heart! I love you and will miss you sooooo much.
Love Forever,
Sherry and Arielle
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
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