Edward Ernst Obituary

Dear Alyce,
Times like these are welcome for the wonderful chance they bring to let you know the special person you are.
Little did we know when we met at "Stepping Stones" that we would have so much in common, both losing your husbands to death. We talked, we cried, we understood each other and helped each other get through another day.
Thanks for telling me how to get into Ed's guest book, I have read the writtings from other people, and I understand more about your feelings. He truly had alot of friends and people in his life (you too), and so well liked by all. The short time you both had together was very special and so much fun. One thing that came from our husbands deaths, is that WE became fiends, and I'd like to think our husbands are friends in Heaven also - wouln't that be nice.
I'm thinking of you on this date, call me if you want to talk, I'm always here for you, as I know you are for me.
Your Friend, Eunice

Well, it has been about a year and a half since dad's passing. I miss him a lot. He was truly selfless, as everything he did, he did for us. Sometimes I can't believe he's really gone. Thanks to all of you who have signed this guestbook. Well, i've gotta run...gotta go shake a tower. (wink,wink) :)

Alice,
Thinking of you and Ed's children, realizing it's been one year of Ed's going into Heaven. We were at church today and said some prayers for him.
Ed was such a good neighbor and friend, we miss him dearly. He always had a smile for us and ready to talk.
We also want to take you out for dinner in rememberence of Ed, perhaps sometime this Holy week.
From your neighbors,
Robert and Deedee

Dear Sis,
"Just thinking thoughts of you and brother Ed", yes, we know it's been a year, and we miss Ed too. So, when you read this little message, here's hoping it will show that somone's thinking of you (and Ed's kids) and wants to let you know.
Love,
Mark & Kathi

Dear Alyce and Family,
It's hard to believe that Ed has been gone for one year already. Time has a way of passing quickly.
Just want to let you all know someone's remembering you in prayer, and trusting God to touch your life with warmth and loving care.
Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.
Romans 12:12

Let's get together soon.
Love, Eunice

I still can't beleive that Uncle Ed has passed.
He was never at a loss for words & could start a conversation with anyone. It would have been nice to have been able to spend more time with him these past years. Life is short.
I think of you all often & wish we could see each more.I miss all of you! I know this has been a difficult year for all & will keep you all in my thoughts & prayers.
I'm planning to bring Dad & Mom up this fall. It will be great to see everyone - it's been far to long!
Love you all!
Judi

Dear Alyce,
Just wanted to tell you that we love you and we are always thinking of you as part of "our" family too. I'ts hard losing a loved one (Ed) he was well liked, and is missed.
Love,
Jim, Lisa, Zachary,
Lydia & Adam

Dear Alyce,
Just wanted to say we're thinking of you (and Ed).......
Glad you came to our wedding, we know Ed was there in spirit.
Love, Julie & Paul

Alyce,
We're so happy to have you as a neighbor and to share our lives with you. We miss Ed dearly, but he will live forever in our hearts as you will too.
May love fill your heart, remember we're here for you, and Ed will always be a part of our lives too.
I wonder what he would be saying about this winter and all the snow.
Love,
Jim, Jeanie & Alex

Dear Alyce,
We are so deeply saddened and shocked to hear about the passing of Ed. We had no idea at all about this happening until we received your card.
Ray hasn't kept in touch with very many people over this past year as he's been very ill. He had a stroke last February (2007) brought on by his MS and has spent that entire month in the hospital and has been bedridden ever since.
We are at a loss for words at hearing this news. We are so very sorry for your loss and please accept our heartfelt love and sympathy. I wish I had some magical words of comfort to send, but just know that you are very much in our thoughts and prayers. Ed will be missed. I, too, wish that we had been able to meet you in person, but we were at least able to meet by telephone and we could tell that you are a wonderful person. I know that the holidays were very hard for you and that you miss Ed dearly, but I do hope that you are able to find some comfort in the memories of the wonderful times that you and Ed shared together. As long as you hold those memories in your heart, he will never be truly gone.
We hope that you, and Ed's kids, are doing okay and know that we are here for you.
With much love and hugs to you all.....
Ray and Carol Kremen (Ed's old friends)

Dear Alyce,
We are truly thinking of you this past and new year. Your Christmas card was beautiful, with the fond memories of Ed (it is a keeper). We miss Ed so much, as I know you must. Take care of yourself and we will get together soon.
Love you,
Bob & Dorothy

Dear Alyce,
It was so nice to run into you at the Family Christian Bookstore. What a shock to hear of Ed's death, we only met him twice, but what a delightful man, I know you and his family must miss him so much.
We hope Christmas was peaceful and joyful for all of you. May God's presence be with you and your family as you spend life without Ed, I know it won't be easy, he was so liked by everyone, and you both were so happy together, remember to keep your faith and some day you'll see each other again.
Take care and God bless.
Call if you need anything. Sincerely with Christian love,

Dear Alyce and Ed's family,
We hope all is well with you. We know this will be a difficult time of year for you. We pray that you will be surrounded by family and good friends. Ed can never be replaced, but we know you still hold him near. We trust that the New Year brings Joy & Peace to all of you.
Love,
Brian & Cary (Kathy's Brother(married to Ed Jr.))

Dear Alyce and Ed's Family,
Sunday, November 4, will be a special day for our congregation. It is on that occassion that we will be observing All Saints' Day - that day in the Christian year when believers recognize with prayer and thanksgiving those members of Christ Church who have died during the past year. While Ed was not a member, you are and we want to acknowledge your loss. Ed was very special, always with a smile, kind words and thoughtfulness, you both were a fun loving couple, I'm glad we were able to have known him.

In this connection, we will read aloud the name of your husband, Ed and wanted you to know this so that it did not come as a surprise.

These past months cannot have been easy ones for you, and the family. I pray and hope that by being with us - in person or in prayer - for this special service of remembrance, you will particularly sense the support and love of our Lord and his family. The promise of the resurrection to come and the final reunion of the saints is an assurance that strengthens me, as I hope it does you. In that light or beyond it, we continue to mourn your loss and to stand with you as you seek God's grace for the future.

With love in Christ and on behalf of the whole congregation,

Rev. Daniel D. Meyer
Senior Pastor
Christ Church OakBrook

Dear Alyce,
Please let me extend my deepest condolences on your loss. Ed was a very special man and I deeply respected him.

We have planned a special use for the funds that we feel will do the most good for the most people. At the end of January of 2008 we are sponsoring a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Class at the Mayslake Village. They do not have a "formal training program" for their residents (799). During a recent power outage they had a difficult time so we are tailoring the program towards their community. We are expecting 100 residents at the program. Ed's name will be in the program and also in their newsletter and mentioned in any publicity as well. You will also be invited to attend, and please feel free to invite Ed's children and any family members.

I hope that you feel that this will be an appropriate use for the donation and a good way to honor Ed as well.

Sincerely,

Dawn King
Volunteer Coordinator
CERT

To Ed's Family and Lovely Wife,
I just read of Ed's sudden passing last week in the Dupage Women Paper, what a surprise. Alice was here today delivering papers, and we talked. I told her she was a "tropper", one could see they had such love for one another, I told her to hold on to those happy memories that is what will keep her going besides her strong faith.

I also told Alice how I was so empressed with Ed's friendship to me, we talked several times about their little part-time job and how I wished my Father would have a nice job like they have. Anyway, Ed offered to talk to him and even said he would take him with them on their deliveries, to see if he would like doing this kind of work. This is just the kind hearted man Ed was. He will be greately missed.
Alice if you need anything or just want to talk, please give me a call. You too will be missed.
From - Dr. Ligocki
Oak Hurst Dental

Dear Alyce & Family,
What a shock to learn of Ed's sudden death - he was such a picture of health. This reminds us what God has said, "no-one will know the time or place of our death or of His coming".
Both Ed and Alyce enjoyed looking at our large fish aquarium, and we always had a sweet treat (hard candy) for both of them.
Hay, maybe Du Page Women will send us another cute couple - you both will be missed.
May you all keep your Dad's memories alive.
Sympathy from us at Retirement Planners - Oakbrook

To Ed's Family,
Just wanted to express my sympathy to you all, for your loss. Your Dad and Husband was a very good, kind man. I knew Ed from delivering the DuPage Woman papers, he was so faithful coming every two months.
Ed told me so much about his new wife Alyce, and of his former wife, how long they were married and had six children together,how the family has grown with several grandchildren and even two great-grandchildren, he also expressed how happy he was to be able to have two wonderful ladies in his life and how well the families blended together.
I will always be greatful to Ed for telling me about his wife's job at Oakbrook Interviewing for I was very interested in getting into focus groups, so one day he called Alyce from my office and she took the time to tell me how to get into their Data Base, like I said, what a kind man.
Now Alyce tells me she is leaving the paper business also, I will truly miss them both. I feel honored to have met you both.
Alyce please stop by to visit.
Sincerely,
Dee from Oak Brook Medical Assoc. Suite 215

Dear Alyce,
It was sure a pleasure finally meeting you, this past Thursday, June 28th. Through Ed's stories I felt I've knew you a long time. I diffidently will miss our talks we had every other month. He was such a delightful and special friend, one could ever have met, his love for you he always shared, such happy memories you must have. He was a proud man, proud of his children, you and his extended families. He always was happy, wearing a smile every time I saw him, and found time to stop to talk, not only share his life, but asked about my life and how the University was going, we even talked about him taking some "History" night course this Fall, I know he would have enjoyed.
I know you and your families ,must miss his alot, I know my staff and I surely will.
Our prayers are with you and Ed's loved ones.
Sincerely,
Linda
(Lewis University)

Dear Alyce,
I have always felt that death isn't hard on the dying, it's hard on those left behind. I am sure Ed did not want to leave because he was having such a wonderful life with you, but once he passes those gates he will look down and say, "Thank you Alyce for loving me - and don't forget to feed the birds, kid".
With fond memories and Anniversary blessings to you. We all are missing Ed, a very dear friend. Hang in there, keep your faith, we'll all be together again some day - you know that's a promise we can keep, and God gave it to us!
Love, Janice

Dear Alyce,
It's gotta be awful. I don't even want to think about losing Song. Your anniversary must conjure up bittersweet feelings. Please know Song & I are here for you if there is anything we can do to help you through this.
Love,
Mike Galvin

Dear Alyce.

It is still difficult to grasp the fact of Ed's passing. What a great guy he was, with an infectious sense of humor.
You were a great couple, complementing each other in every way.

Everyone who had contact with Ed loved the guy. He will surely be missed by all.

Hw was always the "life of the party"; I'll never forget the "horse race" on our Caribbean cruise.

Song (Sue) and I will keep Ed in our thoughts & prayers always.


Love,

Mike & Sue Galvin

In Memory of Ed Ernst
Ed Ernst, Sr., was a familiar face to many people in the Downers Grove, Hinsdale, Oak Brook, and Westmont arears. For the last three years, Ed has dependably delivered the Du Page Woman Newspaper to local businesses, always with a smile, and very friendly to all, sometimes accompanied by his loving wife Alyce.

Ed passed away suddenly at age 76, on March 13th. He had finished his deliveries of the March/April 2007 issue of Du Page Woman Newspaper the day before, and had just gone into his home after feeding the ducks that frequented his yard.

We are saddened by the loss of one of our family. Our lives were enriched by you, Ed - thank you for the memories.

Anne Schwab Publisher, DuPage Woman Newspaper

In memory of Edward Ernst. Larry and I will miss Ed, it is a very difficult lost for us because he was one of our dearest friends. We will miss going on vacations, to movies and family outings with our longtime friend, but he will remain in our hearts forever.
All our love,
Larry and Colleen Sawicki

Dear Alyce,

We are sad to hear of Ed's passing. When we think of Ed, we think of his skillful story-telling, his ducks, sharing his prize tomatoes with us, and the Christmas decorations. We are so glad that he came into your life for the period of time he did, and our lives are better for knowing him. We pray that during this time and in the days and months ahead, you feel the comforting arms of Jesus, and know that you are never alone. We love you and continue to pray with you.

Love,

In memory of Edward Ernst.
Here we are at a loss for words but remembering. You always had a way with words. One story after another, or something that was happening in life. Your life. Missing your coffee, but missing you more. You and Alyce were great for each other. So many things you did together and with many of your friends. Summer Wednesday nights at Ty Warner Park. The big 4th of July celebration. The splash swim parties at Steve and MaryAnn's. The picnics with Larry and Colleen and their swim parties...and we can not forget the shopping at Costco. Giving me a call and letting me go halfies with you. Thinking too, of Christmas, the fun we had at Ed and Kathy's and the Christmas grab bag gifts. Thanks Ed for a swell time. You knew how to enjoy life. We love and miss you.
Love, Flo and Dirk

Dear Aunt Alyce,
I remember the first time I met Ed along with others from our extended family. It was for Thanksgiving. He fit right in and we were so happy for the both of you. I came to know him as Uncle Ed after you were married, when he comforted and supported us during Grandma's illness. How gracious he was to all of us when the situation arose for Grandma to come live with you even though you were still newlyweds. What comes to mind when I reflect on Uncle Ed and the short time I shared with him? A friend to all, welcoming and accepting to all family members, maker of teriffic salads, storyteller, his love and pride of his family, how proud he was of his "bargain" tomatoes which produced bumper crops...his great efforts in Christmas decorating outside the house, the wonderful trips the two of you enjoyed, a hard worker even though the two of you were "retired", a thoughtful husband, giving father and grandfather. We were blessed to know him. Love, Lynda

Wow, what sad news....Just would like the family to know, I only knew Ed as a wonderful customer that would shop at the Walgreens store where I work, in Downers Grove.
Almost every week Ed & Alyce would come in and would always check-out at my register in Cosmetics. Most often Ed would check out the gadget and candy aisles (while Alyce did the shopping). Some times they both would have coupons, it was such a joy to see them get the "special" deals. Ed always found time to talk to me, for he seemed to finish shopping first.
Such a lovely couple, so full of life and fun, I know Ed was looking forward to their Niagara Falls trip this June. He was so proud of their children, grandchildren, and his joke about their 13 grand-dogs. He was always so happy and such a pleasure to see, he will be greatly missed, a real joy to know,
May God bless and comfort all of you. Remember...Ed was very special, and I know a great Husband and Father.
Sincerely,
Joanne (Walgreens clerk) 04-13-07

In memory of a "Great-Step Dad", A man we will never forget. We've seen how happy you & Mom were and we enjoyed every visit we had together. Your stories were all very interesting, the love you showed to all of us will be missed. We also enjoyed the times we went out to eat, and how you always found someone to talk to, whether it was the waitress, cashier or another customer, there was Ed talking and telling stories, and of course we can't forget how you enjoyed going to A & G Grains in Miles (the town next to Sabula) to buy corn to feed your ducks in Westmont. Every visit to us, was always a visit to A & G to buy six (50 lb) bags of whole & cracked corn, for corn was alot cheaper in Iowa then in Westmont.
The workers at A & G had a special name for you, "Our Chicago Friend" -- Yes Ed, you touched so many, many lives. You diffently had stories and smiles for everyone, and soon everyone became your friend.
I'm so happy you and Mom had met each other and we had you in our lives, how short it was, but very special. We have surely been Blessed!
Again, I can't say it enough, you were a wonderful man, and you will be missed.
Love you Dad.........
Christine & Patrick
Sabula, Iowa

To Our Dear Sister Alyce
We will always remember how much fun we had in Arizona with you and Ed. He was alot of fun. We loved him because he made you happy.
We will remember him for his stories of Roswell, his love of coffee, his collection of cream sugar and artificial sweetner, and of course the lotto. He is missed

Love, Mark and Kathi

Dear Aunt Alyce,
Sorry for the loss of such a great man. He was someone who always made you feel welcomed and could make you laugh. Shawn and I will miss him like crazy.

We love you
Tiffany and Shawn Zaagman

I will miss you tons grandpa. I will always remember the stories and jokes that you told. May you rest in peace. I love you.

We have such wonderful memories of Ed's jovial nature and his stories and how much he loved his wife and family. May his memory be an inspiration to us all to live and love life to its fullest.

Dear Mike and family,
My dad (Mr. Davis) called yesterday to tell me the sad news. I am really sorry for your loss. It is the hardest thing in the world to lose a parent, to lose anyone you love. I hope all of your memories give you comfort; I'm sure that is what your dad would want for you to remember all the good times and to celebrate his life and the gift he gave to the world in all of you his wonderful family. Remember your father is in heaven but he is beside you in spirit whenever you need him.

I am truly saddened to hear of Ed's passing. He was such a nice man and so proud of his wonderful family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. May your memories bring you comfort through this difficult time.

Dear Alyce,
From Christ Church of Oak Brook I send you our deepest Christian sympathy on the death of your husband, Edward.

Dear Aylce,Words can not express the sadness we are feeling for you and your family. Ed was a good man,always with a smile on his face and a great story to tell. He will surely be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love,Tammy,Chase,Pam and George

Dearest Dave, Kathy, Nick and Johnny,
We were sorry to hear of your loss. You and your families are in our thoughts and prayers. It is heartbreaking. From the O'Gradys

Stacy,

so sorry to hear about your loss, your in our thoughts/prayers...

David Miller, and the Trauma Services Staff at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center

Dear Ernst family:
I was so sorry to hear about Ed's sudden passing. My prayers are with you all. I always loved seeing your dad, his friendly handshake and hearing his funny stories. He will be missed for sure!

Sincerely,
Doree Rawlings and family

We miss you Grandpa!!! We will always love you! Nick & John

Dear Alyce, our sympathy is with you and your family on the death of Ed. Be assured that our prayers are with you in your loss. Blessings, Ron Redder

Dear Mike,

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. I know how close the two of you have been.
Please accept my most sincere condolences, from me and all your friends at Northwest Millwork.