Michael Somerville Obituary

So difficult to believe it´s been 18 years since we last talked and held you little brother. Think of you every day in so many ways. Love you and miss you Mike

What a year brother!
Still Loving memories of times we shared here on this planet.

Still have your prayer card, the rose, and "See you on the other side" in the driver side visor, thanks for keeping us safe.
And I still see you laughing when he and I roast each other over cooking methods, your spirit lives on with all of us.

Another year of missing you dear brother. Each year as this reminder pops up, it brings a flood of tears and so many memories. There´s peace in knowing you are free of all the pain and suffering you had. Know that you´re never forgotten. You´re always #1 brother, third child in the Dean & Dolly Somerville brood

Love you as always-- missing you as always.

Always remembered never forgotten. Miss you little brother

Brother, the love never dies. Closing my eyes and seeing your grin, your deep brown eyes, those long thick lashes, those huge mitts, and gentle hug you always gave with your eyes, your arms your hands. Now it is soul to soul brother, the most enduring love.

Forever,
Jeep

It´s gonna be 16yr since you passed. Even though you passed before i was born, i think of you daily whenever i do something. My dad and mom always remind me that i´m so much like you, throughout me growing up my parents always told me that the little white butterflies you see are a loved one coming to visit you. I always think of you when i see one. I don´t exactly know what to write since i never knew you but in my heart i feel like i did. Everyone says i have my dads whole face or i have your long eyelashes. I love you no matter what that i knew you or not.

After fifteen years without you dear brother we have our first year without both Mom and Dad and it feels so lonely without them. However I have consolation in knowing that they are with you now along with Pat, Bruce and Sherry and all the extended families. Yes the family chain is broken here below and nothing seems the same, but as God calls us one by one the chain will link again You are always loved and never forgotten dear brother

I miss you.

Missing you never ends, I think of each time I see a random act of kindness-because you were the epitome of kindness.

Miss you, Dad.

ASNF

Miss you still, hugs to you my Angel brother.

June has become a bittersweet month for the family. We used to always celebrate the birthdays and anniversary of Dad and Mom but over the years it has changed. Our hearts were broken with your loss in 2007 and truly, it’s not any easier 14 years later little brother. Since 2017 we also remember our sweet Daddy on June 20th, four years of tears. Love and miss you , Daddy and of course my Bruce. I know you’re all watching over the families.

Another year that we still miss you and always will. You are never forgotten and always loved little brother❤ Youre in my thoughts and prayers at the start/end of every day along with Daddy and Bruce. Missing each of you

Another year, no less difficult than the first. If there is a hereafter, I know you are in charge. Give a hug to Daddy, to Bruce, Sherrie, All Kits loved ones.. All those who came and left too soonmiss you every day. Know you are guiding all. So blessed to have had you in our lives. With loveJeep

They say time helps lessen the pain of losing a loved one but in reality all we do is learn to live with the pain. We establish new norms for ourselves always painfully aware of the missing loved one. The pain of losing you has been multiplied since 2007 with the loss of Daddy and Bruce. Each of you held a special place in my life and now in my heart and there you will all remain. You are each in my thoughts and daily prayers and you will never be forgotten. Love you and miss you my little brother♥ #2 of 8

Loving you, missing you, honoring you. Always and forever.

Always remembering, always missing the peacemaker; the calm leader of the Deana and Dolly's brood; the proud Dad, the faithful husband and logical uncle. What a wonderful role model for all of us. Your legend lives on in our minds.

It may be eleven years but not a day goes by that you are not thought of. Your spirit is alive in each and every one of us. While we know you are now free from pain and suffering, we still miss your presence little brother
#2

Happy Birthday 68th Dad, I miss you.
I found a couple pics of you a while back, one is your military pic in uniform and the other is you sitting on top of a swing set. I gave both of them to your granddaughter. they sit on the family room table where she looks at them all the time. Your never forgotten, wish you you were here.

Love you
your son

Mike, eve of your planet earth birthday. You sitting, hanging with Dad, Bruce, Sherrie, and so many others. It baffles my brain that i cannot see you, hear you, get a gentle hug from you yet I know you are here, everywhere. I miss you. Hope and pray that you are at peace. God bless and as you already know, all my love, always and forever.

Jeep

Talk with you on the road today big bro. You're my wingman.

Miss you dad love you

Your memory remains forever etched in our hearts and minds. It has been eight years since you joined our heavenly family however never a day goes by that you aren't thought about. You are still sadly missed by one and all. I'm always thankful the good Lord gave us the time we had with you before He took you back home!

Yesterday Regan had her HS graduation party. Yes she is off to college in August. One of her photos on display was you holding her on your lap in the swing on the big old oak tree at the farm when we first got it. So yes little brother your memory does live on down through the generations..

Our old friend Penny was here and we talked about her Mike and you and all the fun times we had. Hopefully you and Kluetzy are watching over us all. Some day I know we'll all party again.

Love to you little brother always wherever your soul is in this vast universe.

As the years roll by individual memories of shared tender family moments, laughter filled family gatherings, sibling taunting, and your sage words of wisdom and dry humor remain solidly etched in my brain. I know not where your spirit really is, are you resting peacefully and will we see each other again in spirit? Are you speeding across the galaxy seeing the wonders of creation? Do you keep an eye on us all --occasionally smiling at our foolish choices or spiritually revealing alternatives? I believe you do. I believe each time I think of you, it is you who is simultaneously saying "hey sis" to me. Connected forever my brother, forever. As always, Jeep.

8 years comimg up, I wish you were here, so i can talk to you and ask you if I'm doing it right. Sometimes, I feel that the best i think I'm doing is not good enough and I'm failing. Your granddaugther is so smart and happy all the time. She is an enegerizer bunny. Your second oldest granddaughter turned 15 this year, she wants a sweet sixteen party, next year. Your grandson, I do believe he is doing good, I hope you watch out for him, because I... well you know. Your great-daughter is beautiful. Look over her for me.Your two other grandson's are doing good, one is almost done with college and the other is going to start in fall this year. I am proud of the kids. I have an inner struggle, and I talk to you but, I wait... maybe I will, maybe I won't. I love you and miss you.
ASWNF

Hey up there, or where ever it is you are in the galaxy, it's Christmas 2014. Same old and still missing you as strongly as the first day you slipped away. Was walking down the streets of Palm Springs, gazing at the mountains and feeling how magnificent the earth is then thought hmm, Mike knows the answers to all these mysteries. Love you, please continue to keep an eye out over the family, and know that I know you touch my heart every day.

Happy Birthday Your granddaughter is growing up so fast, we tell her about you all the time she says "good night papa me love you" every night. wish she could have known you more than what we tell her about. I think and ponder how you would treat and pamper her and selena. And Selena is growing up too fast, when i look at her i think to myself that i am in trouble. Seanna is also beautiful and such a character. I have my eyes on both of them always. I love you and miss you so much. ASNF

Can't call you, but surely would love to see your face and smile, and hear your voice. Miss you so very much. It's your birthday on this plane, so I sing a soft song of gratitude for all you gave us while gracing the earth. With love, and tears and memories of the years. With hope that you are in a "better place" and one day we will again see your face as proof that "this" is not all there is. Gentle hugs my brother.

Thinking of you dear little brother and missing you as your 65th birthday nears. While it has been seven plus years since you left this world, you are still very much in our everyday thoughts and prayers.. Know that we love you and you are never forgotten. Happy birthday!
Lynda

Our external world changed when you slipped away from this life, but each day I know when I say good morning to you, you hear me. Each night when I say good night to you, I know you hear me. I truly believe you are here, every moment--smiling, guiding, being proud, being amazed at the dumb things i sometimes do...but always quietly guiding me. Love does not die.love does not change, people change, people die, but the love we hold for one another is indestructible. Enjoy the fireworks from up there.

Jeep

7 years, it doesn't seem that long, I just want to hear you, i want to know if I am doing it right, this thing we call life. I want to see you be the glue, or tell me how to be the glue. Am I living up to your expectations? My body hurts, my heart aches, my mind is filled with anxiety. I try to take it day by day.Not a day goes by that I don't think about you. What would he have done? So much I want to ask? Love you
A S W N F

It's been a while huh? I miss you, so much. Lately I've been thinking about you. I think about how different things would be, if you were here. It hasn't gotten easier, I thought it would. Tell me what I'm doing wrong, tell me what I'm doing right. Just tell me something, tell me that you're proud, that I'm doing alright...
I love you very much, goodnight. I'll see you soon.

Its hard to believe that I'm 13 years old and the last time I saw you I was 7. Man, time goes by fast. And there's not a day that goes by and I don't think about you. Thank you for everything you did for me in the past and and huge thanks for not only treating my brothers like there your own but Me too! I'm so thankful that you are a part of my life. Love you and kiss you LOTS!! Thanks again Grandpa! Love always Selena.

I need your help now more than ever. I need you to keep Nana safe, protect her, Because you know how hard it was losing you. Lately I've been thinking about you, because I miss you like always. I miss our back porch talks of math and
grades. Huh. Times were just easier then, when you were here. I'm just having a hard time..goodnight.

If you were here I know you'd be proud me, and you would tell me whenever I was ready to give up. I have come far, but I think of you everyday. You're always in the back of my mind, especially when I'm faced with a tough decision.. I understand that you're still around in your own way, but physically I need you here with me. Until the next time I'm able to see you, just know I love you and miss you everyday. <3

Thanks to Dot & Jim and the cousin's & Kit who have kept this for us, I found a passage that works, You do know I lost my folks before you, it was what me made me stronger for yours, and you know I have other things on my future walk, but I have never stopped missing you or shedding tears over your loss, your core family does well, they feel your touch at times in Seanna Michaela Somerville, she has a look that is so you that it stops us in our tracks, thanks you for all the years of friendship when no one else thought I could live up to it, and here is your quote my dear friend as the tears go down my face: “And when he died, I suddenly realized I wasn't crying for him at all, but for the things he did. I cried because he would never do them again, he would never carve another piece of wood or help us raise doves and pigeons in the backyard or play the violin the way he did, or tell us jokes the way he did. He was part of us and when he died, all the actions stopped dead and there was no one to do them the way he did. He was individual. He was an important man. I've never gotten over his death. Often I think what wonderful carvings never came to birth because he died. How many jokes are missing from the world, and how many homing pigeons untouched by his hands? He shaped the world. He did things to the world. The world was bankrupted of ten million fine actions the night he passed on.”
? Ray Bradbury, Fahrenheit 451

Mike,

Six years and it seems like yesterday that I was able to touch your hand and see you smile that gentle smile of yours where I could never tell if you were smiling or grinning at how goofy something was. Pretty much the same on this plane where we all stumble daily as we find our way through each day without your physical guidance. Hope you know how much you are loved and missed and that every now and then you see how precious each of those you left behind really is. Kit works behind the scenes in a magical way to hold all together; we see Mom and Dad's immense sadness and sorrow in many ways; and each of your siblings and children and grandson. Hope you are flying in to spend time with each of your gorgeous great grandchildren. Know you are watching it all and patiently waiting for us to all come back together. Kisses brother.

Hey there little brother, your birthday didn't slip by without special thoughts of you! Now 63 and you are still so fresh in our minds and our hearts.
We will miss you until the day we all hold hands again. Love #2

Despite the reality of you being there and not here in 3D like the rest of us, I know you heard us all wish you happy birthday. Love you forever, in my heart and on my mind always.

“Your guardian angel never, ever stops communicating with you.
I feel that at times they should be frustrated with us but they seem to have endless patience and they never ever give up on us. ”
? Lorna Byrne, Angels In My Hair
We love you, we miss you in real time, we carry you in our hearts and most often in our deeds, we feel you're right behind us sometimes, sometime laughing with us, and other times laughing at us. But every time I think of you my eyes well with tears for what a truly great soul you were and still remain. "See you later" K R & J 10 27 2012

They say life goes on. What they don't tell you is the emptiness does too. You are always on my mind.

So I just started school Monday. It's an adjustment, of course But I like it. Everyone tells me you'd be proud, but I guess I just wish I could hear it from you.. I finally understand why information from a primary source is better than a secondary source. Well, I was just thinking about you lately. Can't wait until I see you again.

Hey there little brother,
You've been in our thoughts more so than ever. It hardly seems like five years have gone by because the tears still flow so easily. We spent special time at the memorial site in June pruning the roses and jumbo irises. The snowballs haven't bloomed yet but they'll be beautiful when they do. It is a very special haven filled with peace and tranquility. Your memory lives on there as it does here. While days, weeks, months and years slip by you will always be with us in our hearts and in our minds. Yes tears still flow but you also bring chuckles and laughter as we recall memorable events gone by....things you did, things you said. So for now - Love you little brother. LME

hi hon just to let u no first time i went out for new years we have always stayed hm i thought it was time to do something different yes i enjoyed it babysitting for our granddaughter. the kids enjoyed themselves too something different for them too ur granddaughter is just wonderful she loves for u to read a book to her she just sits there and listens she's only 11 months can u believe that she started walking after we got back from florida ten and half months she is so smart. she loves loves her grandma and sean and sonia have ur picture there and let's her know who ur are. u were there with us at her christening sean was holding ur picture. happy anniversary hon will always remember our days we're getting there papa ur 62 and i'll b 60 damn time is going by so fast we all miss u hon kristie has her moments sean has his too sonia too kathy and ricky too katie too and me. we r always talking about you look at selena u would be proud of her she looks like a grown woman she's 18 and going to college in the fall nene tito are so tall selena is coming right behind them selena is doing gd she still cheerleads she is doing it now for her school nene in college tino in 1st yr high school u would be proud happy new year papa love u always 2 gd 2 b 4 gotten

I woke in the middle of the night and couldn't fall back to sleep. I stood up for 45 minutes, just tossing and turning. You would have been proud of me, had you been here right now. My college plans are to go to school for biology. Once I'm done and I'm teaching hopefully I will have the money to go back to school to be a pediatric oncology nurse. At this point in my young life I'm happy with the decisions I've made. I'm going to college the fall of 2012. I have a boyfriend that I've been with for two years and counting. I wish you could meet him. You'd like him. He really is everything I could have asked for. We talk about having a family, and getting married after college. And I want it, I never had before. But he has helped me realize the things I want and don't want. I want us to be like you and Auntie Kitty. He understands me when other people don't. And he listens even when I think he doesn't haha. With him I no longer feel so lonely. I know he'll always be here. I don't want to be scared anymore, of anything. I want to be free of fear. I guess this is hard for me because the day that I do get married or the day I do have a family, you won't be at the birthday parties, or the house warming parties. I know it won't hurt as much but it still gets hard. But from now on I won't wish for you to be here, I'll let you go, so you can go home, where you belong. I will always love you, and miss you, but it's time. :)

I have been having a bit of a hard time lately. But I finally feel as if I'm back on track. I just got accepted into Northeastern Illinois University. So I will be attending in the fall?. I'm going for education, a major in Biology and a minor in theater. I thought it was time that I started accepting how dramatically things have changed. I brought myself to bake molasses cookies with my boyfriend. He knew how much it meant to me that I share that with him. Kind of the same tradition just a different generation. I've been thinking about you a lot lately, although I try not to cry, I feel saddened at times. But than I think of the positive. I figure that maybe heaven needed you up there more than we needed you down here. You just fulfilled your purpose down here, that's all. No need to be sad about that anymore. We'll see each other again. But, if I could have just one wish, it would be that you come back just so we could talk about what's going on, so I can ask you for advice so I'll know what steps to take next. So I won't go in blind as I determine and make my future. I wish you could encourage me, because we both know I need it now. Even though I know you're always here, it doesn't hurt to sometimes close my eyes and replay memories of you, scolding, encouraging, or just smiling at me. Huh how I wish I could feel you here. Just stop by one more time, let us know we don't have to cry anymore, let us know that we will see you soon…please.

I have been having a bit of a hard time lately. But I finally feel as if I'm back on track. I just got accepted into Northeastern Illinois University. So I will be attending in the fall?. I'm going for education, a major in Biology and a minor in theater. I thought it was time that I started accepting how dramatically things have changed. I brought myself to bake molasses cookies with my boyfriend. He knew how much it meant to me that I share that with him. Kind of the same tradition just a different generation. I've been thinking about you a lot lately, although I try not to cry, I feel saddened at times. But than I think of the positive. I figure that maybe heaven needed you up there more than we needed you down here. You just fulfilled your purpose down here, that's all. No need to be sad about that anymore. We'll see each other again. But, if I could have just one wish, it would be that you come back just so we could talk about what's going on, so I can ask you for advice so I'll know what steps to take next. So I won't go in blind as I determine and make my future. I wish you could encourage me, because we both know I need it now. Even though I know you're always here, it doesn't hurt to sometimes close my eyes and replay memories of you, scolding, encouraging, or just smiling at me. Huh how I wish I could feel you here. Just stop by one more time, let us know we don't have to cry anymore, let us know that we will see you soon…please.

Dad your granddaughter was baptized November 20th. She is very delicate, she has a hard time breaking down protein we are careful what we give. I know your looking over all of us.Grandpa been sick too. please take the time you give to me and give the little extra to both of them. Mom is doing goodd dad even though she wouldnt tell otherwise. She does a lot for us I think she compensates for you not being here. she comes during the week and every weekend. Sisi loves her grandma so much that she actually forgets about mommy and daddy. I miss you dad my heart still hurts. Loe you your son

Mike, stop in talk with Pops during his sleep at the hospital. Can't believe this is happening and you are not here to be the voice of calm and reason. Know that we are all stepping up; miss you dearly; guide us; guide Poppy, okay?

Uncle Mike, it has been 4 years since I last wrote you. So many things are different, lost. I need advise half that time, most of the time. I need help often, because at times I get stuck. I need guidance when things get hard. My heart still carries a heavy sadness. That might be the reason I took so long to write to you. I pray at night and talk to you. But I know you're busy, watching over 100+ people can be hard, even for you. I miss you, and everyday you've been on my mind. I love you.

dear papa, its me sisi your granddaughter even though i am only five months old, i have heard a lot about you, and have been compared to you, my hair color, my long toes and the fact that i am a white baby even though my daddy found a brown girl just like you. mommy and daddy put a picture of you in my crib so i will always have you with me, even though mommy tells me you are with me no matter where i am. in the years to come i hope to become more like you although, that will be a tough act to follow. i hope to make you proud.
love seanna michaela somerville and my mommy

Four years have past, It still does not get easier so many memories run thru my mind, some bad, but most all good. The happy ones, the funny ones, the sad ones,all of them dont make it easy. In four years a lot has changed, I called you and left you a message to tell you that your granddaughter was born January 12 2011. She is my princess, she is so special, that most people dont realize how much. She was born at the same hour and same minute that you looked at mom and took your last breath. I wonder how you would be with her, would you spoil her, would you be stern with her. i tell her about her granfather, how much you believed in family values and morals. i will teach her to be diverse and understanding of people and family comes first and not to shun anyone i miss you dad my father

hi hon it's been a haul but father's day you got our grandkids together it was beautiful we enjoyed that. memories is what we have which we will never forget. ur grand daughter is growing so fast look how many teeth she has she is beautiful we tell her about you she is a white baby. we just laugh we cut her hair so it can grow like kristen she has ur thin hair.but a dark brown. we will teach her how to read like you we miss you but your always with us in memories and in our hearts love u amour hugs and kisses from sean sonia nene tino selena seanna kristen max and of course your me 2 gd 2 b 4gotten remember h.o.l.l.a.n.d.

Happy father's day my sweet brother. As you are well aware we all miss you--being able to sit and talk, find balance. I know one day we will all be together again--I am not afraid anymore. You're there waiting. I know you are enjoying Seanna's antics and her parents' joy; Kitty's pride and dedication to her. I miss you Mike; pop into my dreams more frequently please. Jeep

Love of you, and yours, Seanna Michaela is beautiful, thank you*

June 7, 2011
The family chain is broken and so much has changed but someday we will all be linked together again. Your memory lives on in each and every one of us and still brings many a tear.

We see you gently stretched out on the gliding clouds above looking down with your wry smile, holding your cigarette and tipping your MGL. Yes you were our soft spoken man of steel. Though I converse with you every day and you are always with us in spirit we miss your presence and your strength of character that guided so many.

Keep those lofty seats warm for us up there above so someday when our family chain is linked again, we'll have one heck of a Somerville gala. Love you little brother.

Lynda, Bruce, Dixie and all the brood in Wisconsin

On 6/7/2010 I tried lighting a candle for you and for us, a candle that would hint at what warmth, love, and humor you brought to us, and still brings to us through memories. You keep us on target often in our path, and even when we start to stray we try to live up to the unconditional love you gave us all, regardless or our wrongdoings you overlooked it all, and so we will try some more and we will be at your family reunion to celebrate the family, to celebrate the life & times of Michael Somerville and the pride he took in giving that day. Thank You for guiding us: K, R & J with much love for you, a tear & a smile.

Mike-3 years and I ask myself if you really see what is happening here or are you shielded from it by some grace of God? Kit is doing you proud as are the kids. The family you knew is a bit shattered and broken, still, but we are fighters and I trust that while tragedy has pulled us apart it will be unconditional love that pulls us back together. Loving you as always; missing you forever on this plane, hoping you will be the first to hug me when I cross over. Hugs my big brother, and the tears still fall when I think of you, so I have to stop now.

hi hon it's three yrs now. it doesn't seem that long. you know i always take this day off. u will always be in my heart

hon, it's two years now and i miss you alot. our anniversary is coming soon can you believe it 40 yrs. you will be 60 in oct boy are we getting old. i'm still learning to do things by my self but i know your right behind me guilding me. i will always love you and you will always be in my heart and in my soul. loving you and missing you always and forever. your amour

Uncle Mike, well two years have passed and I speak for the whole family when I say it's been hard. To not hear your voice give us wonderful advise and speak your amazig words of inspiration. You know that saying, they save the best for last. I once believed it, but on June 7,2007. they saying made the least amount of sense to me because you were one of the few best people on this earth. And it will be extremely hard to find a man as good as you were.
I miss you!
I love you!
~Your niece

Mike, the world seems to be crumbling around us these days. I know you know. I just wish you could visit each one of us in our sleep to gently nudge each one of us to get back on track. I know you are here in a different form; but you can't make me like it! Would you have a chat and smoke; or a chat and a beer with God and maybe see if you guys can get us back on track down here?

Time flys by so fast, it has been almost 2yrs. since you have been gone and there is not a day I don't think of you. God, always takes the best and Uncle Mike you where still are the most perfect person to me and to my girls, we love you so much and it's hard not to have you here to give us that wonderful advise, hear our problems and not judge us! I thank you for loving us unconditionally. Your in my heart always I love you!!!

Dad, I miss you you were the glue of the family

your son sean

Happy Birthday Dad, I miss you so much, there are so many times I wish you were here to guide me. The heart doesnt stop hurting and the mind doesnt stop wandering and wondering. I love you your son

October 27, 2008 9:30 p.m. - Happy 59th birthday little brother. The memories of you are ever so precious as time marches on. Little Kaleb, Regan and Lexis all go for little visits with Gammy up on the hillside at the farm to visit Uncle Mike. I look out over the valley and think of how much you loved that peaceful serene view. Every day I say a prayer and always thank the Lord for blessing us with you for the wonderful 57 years we had you in our lives. Remembering you and missing you...
Love,
Lynda, Bruce, Todd and family

its over one year. today you would be 59 wow.happy bday.i miss you so much i start to lose it at times. but i pull my self back. god bless you. love you mike. brian

We humans never realize fully what we have until we lose it, and yet we did realize what we had in you, brother, friend, confidant, baker and master chef, a man of honor who stood with us, a problem solver who stood behind us. We will always remember the good lessons you taught us to use in our lives. You remain in our hearts and in our minds as a beautifully souled brother.

While a year has slipped away, your memory lives on each and every day Michael. Thoughts of you are ever so precious as time marches on. Your presence is with each and every one of us in very special ways because of how you touched each of our lives. The memories of you will be forever embedded in our minds. There is always a special place for you dear brother wherever and whenever the family comes together. The tears still well in our eyes and our hearts are still broken. We miss you little brother! Until we meet again....
Thank you Uncle Jim, Aunt Dorothy, Greg, Aleta and Tracy for this site to continue remembering Mike.

Kit, you and Sean are very welcome. In our mind's eye, we have images of Michael & his family visiting us on our farm in Loyal, WI. Our families had fun, good times, and delicious meals. The adults had the chance for a good visit & the cousins found ways to make the hair grayer on the heads of the adults...after, all what were cousins our age supposed to do when the families got together??? Mike will forever be the "kid" in our minds. We also have the images we see in pictures shared over the years. He was a wonderful person and he will always be missed. Time may heal the hearts, but it does not erase the memories. May God continue to watch over all of you and offer you comfort, strength, and knowlege that you have a family that cares for you very much. Michael was a Blessing and I am thankful that we were able to be a part of his life.

thank you. i was not ready to do this he has been gone from my life and now i am going on with my life. he would want me to do this 1 yr. he will always be with me.

Thank you to everyone that has posted to the guest book, your words are welcomed. Yesterday was the one year anniversary of my father passing. It will be neverending that I think about him everyday. There are no words to express how much, I have longed to speak to my Dad one more time. Thank you again. Sean Michael Somerville

Michael,your family has kept you in their thoughts with such love!
I have images of such a sweet smiling little boy come to mind so often. I miss you ,too. Your aunt Dot.

Mary,
I am so sorry to hear about mike. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

To the Somerville Family,
I am so sorry for you loss. Michael was a caring, understanding, wonderful person. I am blessed to have known him.

Dearest Kitty and Family,
Words cannot express the sadness I feel on your loss. The Somerville clan welcomed me into their family in 1969 with open arms and filled my life with love and happiness that I'll never forget. Mike was a wonderful friend and a truly wonderful human being. I'll keep him in my prayers, as well as all of the Somerville family. God Bless You.

Dear Kitty,
I know that you are probably numb with grief, but I know that you will make it through the pain, you now walk in. You may feel that you will never be able to smile, or even feel much more than sad, but,I assure you that you will get beyond this hurt. I will be praying for you, for I know that place of that sadness well. For I, too, lost a mate.
God bless you! love, MaureenCrocco

Dearest family of Michael, 6-25-07

I am greatly saddened to learn,

today, of Michael's passing.

My heart goes out to each of

you, and I will pray for the peace

that only God can bring.

In spite of the great pain of

losing my own brother, Raymond,

mom, Eileen, and too many more to

mention, He is the only one who

could help me find peace. I pray

that the great giver of life will

wrap each one of you in His arms,

and speak to your hearts of His

tender love for you; holding and

comforting as only He, can. I pray

that every memory will be sweet,

and that you will not try to hold

back the tears that tell of the

special love you have for

Michael. Even Jesus wept.

"He heals the brokenhearted, and

binds up their wounds." Psalm 147:3

I know that is true, I have

experienced His deep healing.

You never forget, but the pain's

intensity lessens, so that you can

go on! God be with all of you, I

send my love and prayers for you.

Maureen (Somerville) Crocco

Uncle Mike, I will always cherish the wonderful memories of you in my life. You were a truly special human being. My memories span from all of the summers I spent in Chicago when I was a child to the many, many enjoyable years of "Deercamp" at the farm with you and all of our family. Words alone cannot express just how much you will be missed in all of our lives. I will think about you often as I am blessed and grateful to live in a place that you were and are very much a part of. May God give you eternal peace.
Love, your nephew, Todd Evers (wife Nicole, children-Regan, Lexis, Kaleb, Tyson, and Samantha)

Mike our hearts ache with your passing. You left us all too soon. Your tender loving ways will always be remembered. Your ability to bring calm to chaos, to rise above adversity, your patience and strength, your unconditional love and respect for all will live on in each and every one of us. Your legacy will live on ...we will not forget our Best Man, our partner in our business ventures, our friend and our brother. You will be the singing of the birds, the breeze on our cheeks, the twinkle of the stars the babbling of the brook. We give thanks that the Lord shared you with us for the past 58 years. May you now look down upon us and once again guide us in our final journey when we meet again. Until then my little brother, love forever.

In a dream, I heard my son Michael speaking to God, here is the way it went: God was weeping and Michael questioned "why do you weep God". In a sad voice, God spoke these words. "You my son Michael, I do envy. You have experienced that
which I created for my Creations. You have tasted love, loss, friendship, love of family. You had lived the sunrise and sunset. You have tasted that heat and cold of seasons. You have listened to the sweetness of songbirds. You have experienced the joy and sorrow of life. You have experienced the sweetness of your creation,
as I am unable to. I weep that not all of my creation has honored that which I had set for them. You Michael, have accepted my Gifts and experienced fully that which
I set out for you. I am pleased that you have. You have done that, which I cannot, for I can only "see it", yet not live it as you have. My Spirit can only weep with
joyous anticipation until you come home to me, so that I can also fully feel, that which you had received and experienced while on earth. Hearing those words Michael wept and said "God, I thank you for all that I have experienced, and wish to console and comfort you, wait a while, if you will, and as difficult as it will be, I need
to prepare my loved ones for my passing, and I will come home to you. We will share all that I have received while here on earth, we can laugh and happily cry as I
tell you all about it. I know that all my family, my loved one and friends will understand."

In a dream, I heard my son Michael speaking to God, here is the way it went: God was weeping and Michael questioned "why do you weep God". In a sad voice, God spoke these words. "You my son Michael, I do envy.You have experienced that which
I created for my Creations.You have tasted love, loss, friendship, love of family.You had lived the sunrise and sunset. You have tasted that heat and cold of seasons. You have listened to the sweetness of songbirds. You have experienced the joy and sorrow of life. You have experienced the sweetness of your creation,as I am unable to. I weep that not all of my creation has honored that which I had set for them. You Michael, have accepted my Gifts and experienced fully that which I set out for you. I am pleased that you have.You have done that, which I cannot, for I can only "see it", yet not live it as you have. My Spirit can only weep with joyous anticipation until you come home to me, so that I can also fully feel, that which you had received and experienced while on earth. Hearing those words Michael wept and said "God, I thank you for all that I have experienced, and wish to console and comfort you, wait a while, if you will, and as difficult as it will be, I need to
prepare my loved ones for my passing, and I will come home to you. We will share all that I have received while here on earth, we can laugh and happily cry as I
tell you all about it.I know that all my family, my loved one and friends will understand."

Dear Sweet Michael, how much you will be missed by all that had the pleasure to know you. I was blessed to have been able to work with you for over 17 years. You were always the first one I went to when I needed help because I knew I could always count on you. Your family was very lucky to have you, your loss I'm sure is horrendous. You were taken much sooner than any of us could have imagined, be at peace my friend and please know how much you were loved by all that knew you!

I worked with Mike at the Park Ridge Post Office. What a great guy! He was always willing to help me with what ever I needed. He taught me patience through adversity and proper perspective when dealing with work and my new growing family. I am better for knowing Mike - I know that sounds trite - but it is true.

My heart goes out to you, Kitty, and to your children as well as anyone else who suffers in this terrible loss. Mike was a good man, and he holds a dear place in many hearts.

To my best friend from school Kristen and the entire Somerville family, my sympathy and prayers go out to you. I have not seen your dad in such a long time but I have those childhood memories of being with your family and he was a great man. I am very sorry for your loss and I am just a phone call away if you ever need me.

For the few years that Mike and I knew one another, he always gave me respect. What delighted me the most was how he appreciated the almonds I roasted for him. May he rest in peace.

Mike was there for Katie and me when we bought our first house. He went up on a high ladder to paint the trim of the roof for us, even though he was not fond of heights. This characterizes Mike for me; he was willing to reach beyond his own comfort if someone needed his help. He never lost his dignity even when he realized his death was imminent. He wasn't ready to leave us; and we let go of his physical presence with such regret. I know he is at peace and it is my thought for the family that they once again follow Mike's example and honor his memory for the rest of their lives. With love,

Kitty & all of the Somerville's,
Our hearts ache for you. What a great guy! Mike will be deeply missed.
Keeping all of you in our thoughts & prayers in this trying time,

Dear Mary and family, I am so sorry to hear of the death of your husband. I cannot imagine the sadness you must feel now, but hoping that the love of your family and friends will get you thru this very difficult time. Thinking and praying for you and the soul of Mike.
Sincerely,
Maryanne Jakubowski

I remember the fun we cousins had during their visits to our farm in Loyal, WI, when we were kids. Mike, your memory will live forever in our hearts and you will always be that young.

My most fond memories of Michael and his family,were of the visits to our dairy farm at Loyal, WI. Doing the chores and then the family gathering for a great meal and lots of laughs. I remember going to church with Mike in Marshfield when we would visit there. Rest in peace Mike, in the eternal embrace of our Lord Jesus. My thanks go to you for serving our great country.

To the entire family of Mike Somerville,May God grant you all strength,courage & peace at this time of saddness. Though I left the Park Ridge Post Office 10 years ago, I remember those people who were exceptional & friends of mine. Mike was a true gentleman. May he enjoy the light of paradise & may his memory be eternal. God bless you all. Chris Metropulos

Kitty, Sean, Kristen, Mom, Dad, and each of my siblings, yes, Josh, you too and all of my neices and nephews: I have been blessed with an increidbly beautiful family...all of you. today I cannot believe that we have lost the mentor, the hero, the go to guy; the sensible one of all of us, the guy who always forgave us our insane moments and reached out a helping hand in times of trouble. the consummate father, brother, uncle, son, grandfather, and husband. If we take nothing else from the passing of such a beatiful creation of God, let us all at leat rejoice in the fact that he was on loan to us to give us calm; to teach us temperment; integrity. honesty, and selfless giving. He epitomized love and for that I am eternally grateful and I absolutely will not ever forget him or what he taught me. Mike, you know how much I love you and miss you; you know how precious you are to all of us; I pray that we each will learn to give of ourselves as you gave of oyu. Te amo mi hermano. My heart will never stop hurting.