Donald Juckins Obituary

Mom,

As I read your many messages to Dad I am comforted knowing that you are together again ❤❤

Dad it was 12 years ago today that you left us to be with your Heavenly Father. I miss you and Mom every day, but I take comfort in knowing that we'll be together again.

Thank you both for watching over us. Life couldn't be better, and I know it has everything to do with the Heavenly Guidance I get from you and Mom every day. I wish you could have met our Sweet Daughter. She is a Beautiful Soul and in many ways she has saved me from myself. She blesses us each and every day, and as you can see, her big brother is her best friend! I know that as you watch over them you are so proud!

I Love You Both So Very Much!

Love and Kisses!

Vicki/Wicker

Mom and Dad, You are both in my thoughts often.
Mom, as you know, I had an Angel reading and found out that you are 1 of 2 of My Guardian Angels! My Heart is So Full knowing that you are watching over me and guiding me each and every day until I join with you in eternity.
Thank You for allowing Jessie to channel exactly what you wanted me to know. It was what I desperately needed to move forward confidently, knowing that you are bringing me new family, Sisters, Brothers, Nieces, Nephews, and even young adults who now call me Mom, all through my own Business! Dreams are coming true and voids are being filled. I'm surrounded by water and the ocean that I've always longed for, and you've helped me do it through a thriving business and a "Family" of customers that Love and Pray for each other. You and Dad have done so much for us. I never in a million years thought we'd be where we are today. I am forever Grateful to both of you and Our Lord and Savior!

Mom and Dad together forever 4/12/2016. Mom, I will be putting my thoughts here since you did not have an Obituary. This page will now be dedicated to both you and Dad.

Thinking about you pops on your 78th and Hope you are having a great ride with the main man Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday Dad. I miss you every day. Love you always.
xo Beeb xo

Dear Don: It is three years today that you left me and went to be with your heavenly father. I know you are always with me because not a day goes by that I don't think of you. I am going to the cemetery today with Kolin,Vicki,Ron and Ronnie Donnie will be there later. We are going out to lunch after we visit you and I know you will be there also. I am happy that you chose the mausoleum as your final resting place it is so peacefull when we visit you.God bless you my husband and I will always love and miss you. My reward is that you are no longer in pain. Love and blessings Hon xoxoxoxo

Dear Don: I was unable to get on line on our Anniversary so I am sending you a happy 58th anniversary blessing now.hard to believe we were married 58 years on the 17th. I have known you since we were 14 years old. I still miss you and think about you almost everyday now.It used to be several times a day. Donnie and Kolin moved in here with me until they get on their feet.It is nice having other voices in the house. I hope you are enjoying your pain free existance and that you think of me and the kids like we think of you. Plerase give God a big hug from me and tell him I love him. Love hugs and blessings Hon xoxo

Dear Don:I have been dreaming about you. Just nice dreams. I hope that means we are some way in touch. I miss you. I thought about you yesterday and all the good times we had at our house in Lemont after the Keepataw day parade. Good times,good friends & good family. I got through my knee replacement surgery with flying colors. I stayed brave for you and because I know that is how you would want me to be. I wish I could have mended your problems as good as God healed mine. he will do the other knee in six months. Today is your Sister's birthdays. I will call them this afternoon. I miss you Don and so does the rest of your family and friends. Remember I love you.... Love and blessings Hon xoxo

Don: I can't believe that it has been this long since you physically left us. I can still at times feel your presence when situations that call for common sense come up. You were the guy to go to. I'm sure that you are already aware that Beeb is going through some difficult times as it pertains to her health.If there is a way to put in a good word with the Man Upstairs for Beeb we would really appreciate it .THANKS.

Steve (son - in- law)

Dear Don:Well it is two years now that you are gone. I was at the cemetery with Vicki,Ron,Ronnie,Kolin and his girlfriend Katie. We visited with you and then went out to breakfast. Did a lot of talking and hashed over old memories. Donnie was there by himself it seems that is the way he prefers it to be. I know he could use your advise right now he has had a rough couple of years I wish you were here to talk to him. I miss you so much I can still see you laying in that hospital bed I wish I could get one more hug from you and one more smile. I know you are in a better place but I still miss you. The family will never be the same with out you. I pray you are in peace with our Lord.I still have not gone through all those tools in your garage. I try but always have to stop remembering how much you enjoyed them.I hope you know how much you are missed by all of us. I am still driving the Tahoe I feel like it is part of you because it is your car. Sometimes I am driving and I can feel you sitting beside me. Please know how much I love and miss you. Love hugs and God's blessings Millie (Hon) xoxoxo

Hi Don: Well another year gone.We made it through the holidays. It was harder this year missing you than last year was. We have lots of snow and some really cold weather on the way. I pray you are pain free and enjoying your final journey in eternity. I miss you so much. So many things remind me of you.Laurali & Jim keep track of me as well as Tom & Molly.Donnie,Lori and Vicki keep close touch with me and make sure all is well. Donnie is thinking of moving in with the boys. I pray that happens.I am still enjoying my church and my church family. Gerry Janas and I are really close and she checks on me and we take in a movie & dinner about every 3-4 weeks. I am truly blessed. I love you and think about you everyday. Say hi to my brothers for me and my two sisters & my dad as well as your Mom.Love hugs and Gods blessings Hon xoxo

Hi Don: I am thinking of you on our 57th wedding anniversary and wanted to let you know I love you. I also want to let you know that my twin brother Bill died on Saturday it was our Birthday. I was with him when he died and I was holding his hand. So if you see him please give him a hug from me. I love both of you. Do you remember Bill stood up to our wedding. So maybe you and him can have a wedding dance and celebrate what would have been 57 years. I love and miss you so much.Love hugs and Gods blessings Hon xoxo

Hi Don: Well here I am thinking about you once again. I think of you every day several times a day. Another Halloween with out you. I remember how you used to take the dogs in the bedroom so they would not be bothered by the trick or treaters.It was a warm Halloween just perfect for the kids to go from door to door. I was at a Bible study so I left the candy outside in a box and they helped themselves. I received an order form from the cemetery to order you Christmas flowers so I am going to do that.I am doing Ok I know your pain is gone and that you are with Jodic and Bousha and your Mom. I know how much you missed them. My dog Charlotte was sick but she seems to be Ok now. I tell her about you every night and how much you would have loved her. I hope you are with our dog's that have gone on to heaven. I bet you play with them in the clouds.I love my new church and I have made a wonderful group of friends there. Real friends Don I know you would love them.Godly women and men. The house is really empty with out you. Donnie & Kolin need your prayers they are both struggling right now.I love you and miss you. May God and his Angels be showering you with blessings. Love hugs and Gods blessings Hon xoxo

Hi Don: Things here are a little better today, Sure is hot outside. I have been thinking of you again and I send my warm thoughts and Love your way. God is good but then you know that more than any of us. I love you and miss you so much.Love hugs and Kisses... Hon xoxo

Hi Don: Thinking about you and wanted to tell you so. I miss you more and more everyday and hope you know that. I was thinking about our high school years and the first apartment we had after we got married. I remember the ice skates you bought for me and you were so excited. Things have been rough with out you in so many ways. Evie schultz is there with with you now so if you see her give her a hug from all of us. I am sending you and Trixie & Sweetie and Shadow and Pup and Samantha a big hug. If you are with Bousha and Jodic give them a hug from me also. Vicki had her by-pass surgery and she has lost over 50 pounds.I know that is something you have always wanted for her and she is on the way to being a skinny self.She said it is not easy but she thinks of you and that keeps her motivated. Bill had his surgery and he is home recovering now. Please send loving thoughts and prayers his way. Always remember I love you! Love hugs and Gods blessings.. Hon xoxo

Hi Dad,
What can I say, wish you were still here. I have been having a very difficult time lately. I don't know if it is because it is the anniversary of you leaving us or some other reason. I just wish with all of my heart that I could have 5 more minutes with you. I miss you dad.
Love and Hugs,
Beeb

Hi Don: I have been thinking about you and still trying to come to terms with your being gone.I was at the cemerery on Easter and on the anniversary of your death. I hope you liked the toy duck I brought you. I know how much you liked mechanical toys so I thought you would like that. Donnie,Vicki and our Grand's have all been out to see you.
Bill's wife Mary is now with you. The Angels came and carried her off to Heaven so now you have another family member with you. Bill and the kids are doing ok I know how much they are going to miss Mary.Well now me and Bill have lost our life partners. I find that so strange because of our being twins. I know God had a better place for both of you. I am glad you are both out of your pain. She left this earth plane On March 31st. Just a few days after you but a year later. Well you take care and look Mary up so you can give her a big hug from us. I love you and Miss you. Love hugs and Gods blessings Hon xoxo

Hi Don: I am thinking a lot about you lately and missing you so very much.I sure could use your shoulder to cry on I can't do that so I use your memory to cry on. I remember how you used to ask me to come over to your chair and give you a hug I miss that. Sweetie is not doing very good health wise and I have a feeling she will soon be with you and Trixie running around up there.I am going to miss her but I know she will alwys be close by just like you are.Bless you Don and I will be talking to you every day just like I do now. Love hugs and Angel blessings Hon xoxo

Hey Papa,
things have definetly been kind of stressful lately, I dont know what is going on with me lately but like ahh I cant even explain how I feel soo sorry if this is kind of random. I wish so bad that I could just call you up on the phone right now, because whenever I would get in these moods my mom always made me talk to you because you were the wise one and always made me feel like a GREAT guy deserves me. Im trying to remember everything you have taught me and stay strong but sometimes it gets hard no doubt. Im going to try and go to a teen bible study on thursday so maybe I'll meet some nice people there. I really just need to stop looking for friends in the wrong places.. I mean I can meet so many great people and Im just not getting myself out there and Im mad at myself for shutting myself off. A lot of stuff has happend and Im just in a melancholy mood a lot lately.. well writing this really helped me to just let go of some of the stresses I love you papa.

x's&& o's
missy

Hi Don: Well it is the day after Father's Day. I am leaving you a message today because I wanted to leave Father's day for the kids.I had flowers and a candle for you in church on Sunday I hope you enjoyed both. Father Denzel is always so kind always asks about the kids and how we are doing. I always say I miss you so much. Not a day goes by that I don't think of you. I went to Donnie's yesterday and the boys were there. It was a nice day and we all talked about you and how much you are missed.I hope you are in peace and pain free. If you should happen to run into my Dad please tell him happy father's day from me. The same for jodic. I love you Don and life will never be the same without you here. But when I think of how you were suffering I know you are in a better place. Love hugs and Angel Blessings Hon xoxo

Hi Don:
I Couldn't let this day go by without wishing you a HAPPY FATHERS DAY.
Bill

Dear Papa,
first let me start off by saying happy Father's Day! Sometimes when I go to bed at night its hard for me to even close my eyes.. i look at the hunchback of notre dam doll that you gave me, and all the coins and books and I miss you more then ever each day. I may not show it as much as I should but that pain is there. I remember all the times that you would be talking to me on the phone just because you felt like calling your grand-daughter to talk.. The best words were when you would say "I love you" Now I miss those words more then ever Papa. Thank you for saying you were proud of me and you knew that I was going to turn out into an amazing woman.. you gave me strength when nobody else would and I always knew that I could call you at any point of the day just to talk. Im getting my license this week gosh so much stuff exciting stuff is going on and I know that you will be with me through every moment. Everyday I listen to one song off the Toby Keith CD you loved so much, and one song of Johnny Cash.. who would have ever guessed I would become a huge Johnny Cash fan. I love you papa thank you for influencing me in the way that you did. Im stronger everyday because of you.
Love you tremendously forever and ever.
Missy

Dear Dad,
My first fathers day without you. It's very difficult. I miss you terribly and never would have thought that last year would be the last time I would be sharing fathers day with you. There is a part of me that will never be the same since I lost you dad. I pray on this fathers day you are with us all and you see how much we miss you and love you. Thank you for always taking care of us dad. Thank you for teaching me how to be strong when I need to be and how to care for others. Thank you for teaching me to be generous. Thank you for teaching me to have a sense of humor. Thank you for teaching me how to make the perfect sandwich. I could keep going on dad but I know you have things to do. I love you more than I can put into words. There is not a day that passes that I don't miss you. I am taking good care of Steven today but I honestly can't wait until this 1st fathers day without you is over. Enjoy your day with everyone you are with dad. Say hi for me.
Love and Hugs,
Beeb xo

Happy Fathers Day Big Guy, Keep up the good work, know your here and trying to help.

Hi Dad,

I just wanted tell you that I Love You and am still missing you terribly. Please watch over Ronnie for us. He is such a sensitive, loving soul, and when he talks about you, he remembers the pain of seeing you in that hospital bed, so sick and with so many tubes. There are songs that he cannot listen to because they make him think about you, and he cries and asks me if he can shut the music off. He is in a support group for boys who have suffered loss, and he is really doing well with that. I think that was a positive step for him, and he looks forward to going every week. Dad, please be with him if you can. Let him know that you're still watching over him. He is not afraid of that, and I know that if he feels your presence, it will help him.

Thanks Dad, I know you will take care of him. You loved him so much.

Love,
Vicki (Wicker) xoxoxoxo

Hi dad,
Just wanted you to know that I am thinking of you. Still missing you terribly. Not looking forward to fathers day.
Love you,
Beeb xo

Hi Don:
as usual I am late but still want to wish you a Happy Birthday.
Miss your calls.
Love Bill & Mary

Dear Dad,
Today is your birthday. It seems odd to me to say happy birthday so instead I will say, I love you! It is a hard day. I keep thinking of you and talking to you. This is your first birthday where we can't call you and sing and we feel the void. I know you are here in spirit. I feel you around me often. It is so comforting. I would like to keep you near forever but I know you have work to do. When I think about what you might be up to, I feel that you are helping children and dogs who need love and attention. You always had such a passion for that. Your heart was so big for the less fortunate be it animal or human! You can stuff yourself with birthday cake today dad and not worry about your blood sugar. Enjoy. Please know that we all love you and miss you so much. Thank you dad for everything. May God bless you and keep you safe in his care until we meet again.
Love you always,
Beeb xo

Hi Don, Well I'm finally writing first of all to wish you a Happy Birthday, in doing so I guess I'm finally getting used to the fact you are gone. I miss our chats on the phone and just so you know I haven't been able to look at any of my "fishing stuff".
To those of you who read this I want to explain about my Brother-in-Law who was more of a Father to me than my own.
Here was a man who not only raised 3 great children, but also helped to raise 4 of his wife's family, not any easy task given their ages.
Don, don't know who your helping to raise up there but I know you'll do a great job.
Again my friend Happy Birthday and wish we could have have more together.

Hi Dad, We sent you a Birthday Message very early this morning, but I see it has not posted, so here it is, one more time.....

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!

It was hard not calling you up and singing to you this morning. I will also miss you singing to us on our Birthdays.

I couldn't sleep last night, I was thinking about all those weeks in the hospital, and your Beautiful Smile when Ronnie would walk in the room. Dad, so many things are going through my head about those last days. My heart is broken in a million pieces, and I don't know how to put it back together. I want to comb your hair, scratch your back, tell you how much I Love You, just one more time. I know that it's wrong, and selfish to wish for that, because if I had that back, then you would be back in the hospital, and in so much pain again. They say, each day it will get easier. I don't know who thought that one up. It is just not true.

God Bless you Dad on your Birthday and Always, and remember we Love You.

Love,
Wicker, Ron, and Your Littleman
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

Hi Don: Well today is your 73rd birthday. I won't be able to make your favorite meal or your birthday cake this year so instead I am sending you all the love my heart can hold from me to you. See those hearts coming up to heaven they are from me. So no breaded chops this year and no cheese cake or pineapple upside down cake just a lot of birthday hugs and kisses. I still see you around and am grateful for the memories. We have been celebrating birthdays together since we were 14 years old Wow that is 59 years. So you go ahead and party hearty with your family in heaven and I am sure your friends are there too. Maybe Bousha will cook you some good old polish food and I bet the Angels are going to take you for a birthday fly around. I miss you and wish you only happiness and your birthday presant from God is now you are pain free. Sweetie sends her birthday love and so does Charlotte. You never met charlotte but she knows all about you. Remember I love you . I will be out to the cemetery today with your birthday cards from all of us. Happy Birthday I love you. Love hugs and Angel blessings Hon!! xoxo

Happy Birthday Dad/Don/Papa! We did not want to miss singing to you this year so here goes....

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!

This is your First Birthday, in many years without Pain! It must feel GREAT to be pain free and surrounded by those who Love You.

We Love You and Miss You so very much Dad.

Love,
Vicki, Ron, & Your Littleman
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

Hey Dad,

It's me again. You are not going to believe this one....I was talking to Mom today, and she started telling me what was on sale at ALDI! Do you have any idea what that means?????? She was actually READING THE SALE PAPER! Only you and I could appreciate the miracle of that.

We're taking Millie (not Mom, the Dog) to Beaglefest tomorrow! This will be her first one. We got her a little Pink Bandana, and harness for the special occasion. They will have a fenced in area where she can run free and play with the other Beagles. There will be many Beagles there that are up for adoption. Praying that they find a good home, like our Millie did.

Love You Always,
Wicker

Hi Don: Just dropping by to say hello. I miss you more and more every day. Your birthday is coming up and I ordered flowers for you they will be on the alter at St Johns on Sunday. Not much else I can get for you. Murphy called me today it was so nice hearing from her she said she still is in touch with people who we went to school with as far back as grade school. She meets with them once a month so I am thinking I would like to see them it is just a few of the women she meets with. Maybe I will go next month. Did some yard work today.Well I am going to say bye for now. I love you and miss you. Miss you more and more everyday guess I always will. Love Hon xoxo

Hey Dad, Just stopping by to say "Hello"

So how are things up there in Heaven? I'm thinking, you're blissfully happy, and enjoying catching up with all your loved ones that went before you.

Ever heard the saying "The more I deal with people, the more I like my Dog?" It's so true! Life down here is pretty much the same as it was when you left. It basically sucks. Honestly, if not for my belief in God, I'm not sure how I would deal. Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying I'm ready to join you. I guess I'm just starting to realize that our reward, truly is in Heaven, because it's definitely not here on earth.

Enjoy Heaven Dad, you've had a hard life, and you deserve everything that being with your real Father has to offer.

Love You Always,
Wicker

My Dear Husband: You are heavy on my mind today I love you and miss you so much. This all seems so surreal. Please know I love you and not a hour goes by that I don't think of you. My heart feels like it is going to break. I took care of you for so long and you me it hurts so bad Don. I sent you a picture of our new Dog I hope you like her I love her and so does Sweetie. She is a good girl. The Kids and our Grand's are missing you also please know we all love you.I pray you are with our family and your beautiful Angels.Love you Hon xoxoxo

Dear Don: I am still missing you so much. I went to the store this morning and for a moment I almost called you to see if you wanted anything special then I remembered you are not here to call.Driving home is difficult I am so used to you being here waiting for me.Kappy and koko are spending time here and sweetie likes that so do I. Laurali and Jim came over on Sunday and they made Lasagna a salad and Italian bread.They even brought dessert. We opened your bottle of wine and made a toast to you. It was so nice seeing them and I know they missed your being here as much as I do.I love you and miss you and know you are now out of pain and in the loving arms of family with your Angels hoovering over you. You deserve peace and comfort. Enjoy your new home and know that we all love and miss you. Love Hun xoxo

Hi Don: You are gone from my life one month ago today. I miss you so much I feel like my heart is going to break at times. Sweetie misses you too. I remembered that we were going to drink the bottle of wine that Laurali & Jim brought us from Italy on your birthday and now you are not here to share it with me. We saved it for a special occasion and now you are not here. I will decide if I should open it or not on your birthday and just pretend you are here sharing it with me or maybe I won't. Right now I could drink the whole darn thing myself.The cubs won today 8-1 against St Louis I know you want to hear that. I hope your journey is a Blessed one Don and that you are with Jodic & Bousha and your Mom & Aunt Mary and in the arms of the Angels. I love you and miss you so much. Love hugs and Angel blessings Hon xoxo

Hi Dad,
Sorry I haven't been on in a while, but it is still to difficult. My heart aches so much every day. I have to take my car to the shop again this Friday and I wanted so badly to call you for some advice before I made the appointment. Melissas birthday was hard. We all missed your singing. She also got a 96 on her last math test and wanted to call you like she always did. I pray you know how much we all love you and miss you dad. I also need to apologize to you for something dad. I have had so much pain with this condition that I was diagnosed with and I am so sorry that I was not fully able to understand how much you were physically suffering on a daily basis. I don't know how you did it for so long. Uncle Tommy gave me an inspiring pep talk about getting up every day and putting one foot in front of the other and not letting the pain win out. I know you are helping me with that dad and I love you for it. Again, I am sorry you had to suffer so much and I take comfort in knowing you will never have to feel one more minute of pain.
I love you and miss you more than words can express.
Hugs, Beeb xo

Hi Don: Good morning to you. As you know today is Melissa's birthday hard to believe she is 17 today. You always called our Grand's to sing happy birthday to them. I am hoping you are singing to her right now. I called her but I did not sing because you had the beautiful singing voice not me. Remember when we would be singing in church and you would tell me to sing more quietly because my singing was not good. Ha Ha that was funny. I miss you Don and sweetie is missing you also. I find it so hard to believe you are not on this earth plane and you are now singing with the Angels. Maybe you and the Angels could group together and sing Melissa a happy birthday! That would be beautiful. I miss bringing you your coffee and paper in the mornings. I miss your gentle I love you. I miss your crabbing at me because I threw the sale papers away when you wanted to save them. I miss you so much so very much.Remember I love you... Love hugs and Angel Blessings Hon.xoxo

Hi Dad, I added my favorite picture to your photo album. I hope it brings you as much joy as it brings to me.
Love You & Miss You,
Wicker

You ask "How are you doing?"
and I reply "I'm fine."
But, inside my mind is screaming,
Those words are just not mine.

But I thank you so for asking,
It is difficult, I know,
As I'm sure the pain is evident,
You know I Love Him So.

Every crevice of my being,
every corner of my soul,
Is filled with longing, aching,
that will never cease, I know.

Yet I know I will get better,
my heart will heal in time.
It will never be whole again,
But, yes, I WILL BE FINE.

The pain will dull as time goes by
with help from God above.
We have so much in common,
for he has the one I Love.

My faith in him sustains me,
for he does so much you see.
He sends his Love down to me,
It surrounds me endlessly.

Someday we'll be reunited,
in the Heaven up above.
Someday God will rejoin me
with the HUSBAND that I Love.

Dad, I miss you terribly. I never knew that my heart could feel so much pain, and be so empty. Thank you for our talks at the hospital. Praise God for allowing me to connect with you in a way I never thought possible. God gave us that time, Dad, and I will carry it in my heart forever. The words you spoke to me through your trach were the most beautiful words I have ever heard in my life. I will treasure those words forever. Don't worry about Mom. I will be here with her until she throws me out! We are taking good care of her Dad, she is not alone. I Love You and Miss You more then words can say. Vicki (Wicker) xoxo

Hi Dad,
I am back home now. It was hard to leave you and mom. I hope you came along with me so you can see where we live. I can't seem to stop crying and I pray you will help me with that. Tomorrow is Easter Sunday, and that will be hard. I pray that you knew, know how much we all love you dad. Will this pain ever go away? Still watching over mom like we promised. Don't worry about us.
Love you, miss you,
xo Beeb xo

My Dear Husband: I signed your guest book the first day it was on line but I forgot to submit it. So it disapeared. You know me always forgetting to do something. It is now 9 days since you left me and I miss you so much. There are times when I feel I just can't go on but I know you would not want that. I remember your telling me many times that you did not want me to cry a lot if you should go before me and I am trying very hard to do that. I am trying to be brave. I miss you so much I worry about who will take care of you now. I miss making your breakfastand bringing it in to you That was your favorite meal of the day you would always wake up so hungry. I miss your telling me every morning and night how much you love me. I could go on and on Don but I would be here all day saying what I want to say. Sweetie misses you too. I don't want you to worry about me. We have great kids and Grandkids. Wonderful friends relatives and neighbors. I have nany places to turn to for comfort.You are a good man Don you always took good care of me and the kids. You worked so hard. I am so sorry for all the pain you have been in all these past 5 years and I know now that all that pain is gone. I love you and miss you more than words can say. Easter won't be the same with out your special ham on the table. I remember how much pride you took in making it for us. Even when you could not stand you sat by the table and prepared it for us.This will be a special Easter for you in heaven it is a real celebration of God's love. NOT A DAY WILL GO BY THAT I WON'T THINK OF YOU!We have so many memories. Thank you for 3 years of dating and 56 years of marriage. I am sorry I am not there to take care of you and walk with you. Please know I will always love you. Say Hi to St. Therese for me and tell her I send my love. I pray that you are surrounded by many Angels and God's love family and friends.I pray that many questions have been answered for you. I hope you liked your wake and funeral. I tried to make it like you would have wanted it.I remembered your wishes and tried to follow them. I love you and miss you. Thank you for our 3 wonderful children and our 5 wonderful Grand's. Love hugs and Angel blessings. Hon (Millie) you never called me Millie it was always Hon.xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

Millie,
I was sorry to hear that you lost your best friend and partner. May it comfort you to know that he was a very lucky man to have shared all of these years with such a wonderful wife. He was certainly blessed with the love and devotion of a truly good woman and a beautiful family. May your faith and memories sustain you!
Love,
Mary Lou Edwards

To my freind Millie i am so sorry for your lost, your family will be in my preys Love the Chandler Family

Don, My friend for 68 years. my Brother in Law for 57 Years.
You Will Truly be missed, The phone calls visits and time we spent together will never be forgotton. rest in Peace my buddy till we meet again.

Millie, Donald, Lori and Vicki; please accept our deepest sympathy in your loss, and know that we share in your sorrow. May you find comfort in knowing that he is now at peace. Love, Rich and Chris

Don you will be missed. I know your biggest worry was for Millie when you're gone. Know that I love you like a father, and will take care of Millie like she is my own mother. You accepted me into your home and your heart, which I will remember forever. I know this is not goodbye, for someday we will meet again. I rejoice in knowing that the glory of God has been revealed to you, and may your light continue to shine in all of us.

Dear Millie and Family,
Don will always be remembered
for that special kindness he
gave to everyone. He will be
missed. Bob & Donna

Don,
My first encounter with you was when I first started dating your daughter, Lori (aka. Beeb). I would love coming over to your house and looked forward to engaging in the Farkel feast. All and any of my grill culinary talents stem from your tutoring. You and your family were always accomodating and very generous with whatever you had. I remember sitting down with you for hours and discussing-no brainstorming ,what was wrong with the world on a local, geopolitical, or social level. When Beeb and I finally decided to get married I remembered you telling me that as a tradition I would owe you a spotted pony. I just assumed that you had some native-American heritage in your blood and just laughed it off. However, you kept reminding me every single year, so at this time, I apologize to you for not getting you that pony. Maybe , when we get together in the next life I'll take you up on that promise.
I vividly remember your passion for food. You were the master on the foods that appeal to my Polish heart-the dumplings, Polish sausage, sauerkraut... I always enjoyed stopping over at the Italian bakery on Saturdays when I had my Chicago based office and picking up the cannolis that you loved so much and bringing them over on Saturday night.
You had a real passion for your dogs. Although I wasn't a big dog fan, I respected your love for your dogs and the pleasure that you received from them as they returned the love to you.
I thank you for the love that you gave to my daughter, Melissa. She was always a big fan of yours and for some reason I felt that there was a strong bond between the two of you. She still relishes that various items that you gave her. These were small tokens of your affection for her , items that meant something to you.
Thanks also for the various baseball memorabilia that you gave to me. You knew how much baseball meant to me and you would always find something in your basement to show me or just give to me.
I know for a fact that Beeb loved you in a very special way. She felt that the two of you had a special loving relationship with each other. She would always brag to me that if there was something out there that I didn't know (quite a few things ) that fell in the commonsense category that you would know the answer. She'd say "I'll just call my dad - he'll know". To this day , Beeb's commonsense and her love for animals I know originates from you!
You're a good man and this world will sorely miss you, but what this world will lose the heaven's will gain in your culinary talents, love for the weaker animals and just knowing when to taking an afternoon nap!
Miss you big guy and save me some dumplings and gravy,

Steven

I had the good fortune of spending my last birthday, Thanksgiving and Christmas with Uncle Don after not having seen him in many years. It was a wonderful experience being with him and he will be deeply missed.

Dear Papa,
I dont even know where to begin. I cant even describe how sad I am right now. You were the best Grandfather I could have asked for. I remember when we were at your old house and I would always come over to spend the night and Nana would make her bacon and dumplings and you would always comment at the dinner table how proud you were of me for eating all of my food. The smile that came over my face at those points were some of the biggest ones of my life. Thank you for teaching me how to play on your slot machine and giving me the money to actually do it! I will treasure everything you left for me and will think of you everyday. You are in the best place now and you must be so happy. Some of the best memories I will have is when we used to talk on the phone. You were the first one I told when I got my first job, and I'll never forget the times when you used to say how proud you were of me that I had turned in to such a wonderful girl. Thank you for looking out for me, everything you did was out of love and I felt that love more than ever. I will love you forever and will never once wake up without thinking about you.

Love you,
Missy xoxoxo

Dear Dad,
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all you did for me. I remember many cold winter mornings when we could stay in and watch cartoons and you were on your way out the door to face another day of working outside in the freezing weather so that we could have the things we needed. You took excellent care of us and left me with some wonderful memories. You did good dad! Thank you for teaching me how to fish, cook, take care of my car, laugh, love animals and value family. Thank you for how much you loved Melissa. I know you are in a much better place now dad and you have much to do. If you could occasionally watch out for us like you always did, that would be great. I will forever miss you but I know in my heart we will be together again someday.
Love and hugs,
Beeb xo

Millie and Family: Please accept our deepest sympathy. We knew him as a loving husband and father. I'm sure the Lord has a special place for him in heaven. Our prayers are with him, you and your family.

pops u will be missed but never forgotten. i am so glad you are finally able to relax and do the things you always wanted to do