Nadine Vanous
My heartfelt sympathy for the loss of your mother. I went to Regis and basically sat next to Paul in homeroom all through All Saints & Regis. I remember your mother coming into the school and she always seemed to have a smile on her face. I recognized her picture in the paper - she didn't seem to age :) Again, my deepest sympathy.
Joanne (Vondracek) Ulch
solon
IA
Dear Susan and Family,We were all saddened to read of your mothers' passing. Our mom passed in September. The memories you're blessed with are priceless,as you know with your father. We're all thinking of you and I am glad I got to know her a long time ago.She was quite a lady.Susan,when things settle down, please get ahold of me and we'll get together.
Marcia (Uchytil)Franzenburg
Belle Plaine
IA
Paul & Family, I'm so sorry to see that your mother has passed. She was such a sweet & kind lady who always made you feel so welcomed in her home. Her heart breaks no longer now that she is in heaven with your father. May God comfort all of you at this time & always.
Kelly Boe-Zeck
Cedar Rapids
IA
Dear Sue and Vanous family- Your home was my second home growing up. Your Mom and Dad were always welcoming and kind. I can still hear how your Mom would laugh at something - a real hearty laugh. I am so sorry about your Mom - especially so soon after your Dad. Your Mom and Dad had a wonderful marriage and were always very proud of the legacy they leave here - 6 outstanding grown-up children with wonderful families to carry on the traditions they thought so important - family, responsibility, education, and caring. There are many that will miss them along with you. You all must have so many wonderful memories to help sustain you at this very sad time. My sincere sympathy - Love, Jude
Judy Shimon Gustafson
Cedar Rapids
IA
Dear Carol and family, I was saddened to hear of the sudden loss of your dear Mother. What a sweet and caring lady who always shared a kind word and smile. My parents thought highly of your parents over the years. Carol, I know how proud your mom was that you followed in her profession. What a deep loss you must now feel. May you be comforted by the love of family and friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. With deep sympathy, Marie Taylor Tarr and Family
Marie Taylor Tarr
Columbia
MO
Dear Mary,Sue,and Family, I am so sorry to hear about your mother. I have such fond memories of her good nature with all of you kids! Remember, Mary, how she used to make you dumplings because she worried about you being too skinny? I can't make it tonight to see you at Cedar Memorial but please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers, as is your mother. Lois
Lois Trcka
Cedar Rapids
IA
I am typing this for my Dad, Richard Petrzalek, as he does not have email: I was saddened to learn of Nadine's passing. Growing up on a farm adjacent to her parents, I unofficially appointed her my "big sister", especially during her high school years when she played basketball. She was tall and athletic and at that time I was still a little twerp, so I was in awe. I remember how proud my parents were when she completed her nurses training and years later she was a source of comfort to my father when she would visit him during his frequent hospital stays. We didn't see each other too often during our adult years, but Betty and I would visit with her and Joe at Armar when a big band was there. My family and I are always saddened that time is so fleeting and old friendships seem to languish. I hope your years of happiness and great memories will give you comfort during these difficult times. Please accept our sympathy for your loss. Sincerely, Richard Petrzalek
Teri Petrzalek
Cedar Rapids
IA
Jim, We went to All Saints and Regis together. I was sorry to see of your mother's passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family.