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Michele Grange Obituary

GRANGE - Michele Mickie (nee Zawier) October 19, 2008, beloved wife of Joseph M. Grange; devoted mother of Janine Grange, Joanne (Robin, Jr.) Block, Jeanette Grange and Jaime Grange; grandmother of six grandchildren; dearest daughter of MaryAnn and the late Edward Zawier; dear sister of Edward Zawier, Jr., Barbara Zawier, Mary Pat (Marc) Schreiner and Thomas Zawier. The family will be present Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Quinn-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 192 Abbott Road where prayers will be offered on Thursday followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church at times to be announced. Flowers gratefully declined. Mickie was a retiree of The Buffalo Psychiatric Center with 26 years of service. She also volunteered 25 years to little loop football and cheerleading. Online register at www.AMIGONE.com

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Published by Buffalo News from Oct. 20 to Oct. 21, 2008.

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Sandi Clouden

November 10, 2008

To the Grange Family. I am so sorry to hear about Mickie. She will be missed deeply. I have alot of great memories of her that I will treasure forever.

Sue Biddlecombe

October 27, 2008

We worked with Mickie and are so sorry to hear of your loss. She was a very kind and considerate person. We will miss her. Sue Biddlecombe and Kathy Cromwell

Robin Balbuzoski (Sengbusch)

October 24, 2008

Grange Family Your mother was one of a kind and loved by many, she will be truly missed by all. My thoughts and prayers will be with your family.

Don & Barbara Bohn

October 24, 2008

Dear Joey and girls, Don and I are so glad we saw Mickey before she went to be with the Lord.
My daughter Terri reminded me today,about you Joey,and Mickey taking all the kids bowling.These are memories that will last a life time. So many people have memories about Mickey they will never forget.
We love you
Don and Barb

Thomas Weber

October 24, 2008

We will miss you always,You are in our hearts and prayers forever,we LOVE YOU!!
Tom,Shelby & Sabrina Weber

Jennifer Juzdowski ( ups )

October 24, 2008

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.

Steven and Linda Poe (Grange)

October 23, 2008

Uncle Joe, Jeanine, Jeanette, Joanne and Jamie,

I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother and wife. Aunt Mickie was a wonderful person, always upbeat, happy and fun to be around. I'll always remember her loud laugh from family gatherings when we were young. It was always a great time at your 4th of July party and the couple of visits in Las Vegas. Aunt Mickie always made everyone feel welcome. Aunt Mickie was also a pillar of strength when my dad was sick. She will be sorely missed by all.

Anne West

October 23, 2008

Mickie,
I am so lucky to have met you. One regret is that we didn't see the Rod stewart concert together but I will always remember our favorite song " Forever Young ". Miss you.

Christopher Kay

October 23, 2008

Dearest Grange/Zawier family,
A loss to be mourned. Mickie will be in my thoughts, prayers and our hearts forever. May Love comfort you all.

Carla Thomas (Panikowski)

October 22, 2008

To the Grange Girls, I am so sorry to hear about your mom. I haven't seen any of you in so long but I have so many memories! You mother was a great coach. She was a strong influence to many of us girls. I can still see her walking back and forth watching us cheer and yelling!!!! She was a wonderful women. I have you all in my prayers.

Brian and Denise Kay

October 22, 2008

Our condolences go out to the Grange/Zawier clan; our second family. You all are in our thoughts and our prayers. We will miss her!

Gloria Todd

October 22, 2008

To the Grange family I grieve with you Mickie was a wonderful person I enjoyed working with her over the years. Find strength knowing that she lived a good life and gave much of herself to others she will be greatly missed.

Nicole Haber-Crafts

October 22, 2008

To my dearest family & friends, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, ""I welcome you.""

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......""My day was not in vain.""
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

To all you "Grange" girls: thank you for sharing your mother with so many of us! She was a wonderful role model to many and influence us as young girls to be the women we are today...
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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Jennifer Gainey

October 22, 2008

Mickie will be truly missed. Her laughter and sense of humor made cheerleading meetings worth while. From all of us at CLL, rest in peace, Mickie.

Mike Wickham

October 22, 2008

Mickie was always a joy to work with. She had a personality that would make you laugh and brighten everyones day. She was someone who truly made a difference in the world. This is a loss for all who knew her.

Pamela Bell

October 22, 2008

Jamie, Jeanette, Joanne and Family... I am truly sorry for your loss. May the comforting words and memories from friends and loved ones help you through this difficult time. My prayers are with you guys... Call me if there is anything I can do for you..

Melinda Londos

October 22, 2008

I am so sorry for your loss, just from the few times while coaching I had the chance to talk to Mickie, you could tell she had a heart of gold and loved working with her cheerleaders, our thoughts and prayers our with your family

Mickie & Brooke

Kathy Arliss

October 22, 2008

To my new family. This is a sad time for us all.. Our Mickie was a great woman, loving, caring, generous, she had a huge heart.. Welcoming everyone with open arms. It was my privilege to have met her, been welcomed by her into your family. I love you all so much..I will take Mickies beautiful smile with me everywhere..

Julie Gefert (Wozniak)

October 22, 2008

Jaime, Jeanette, Joanne,Janine,
I know it has been a while since I have talked to any of you, but I just wanted to say how sorry I am for your loss. Your mother was an absolutely wonderful person, and I have a lot of memories when we were younger. If there is anything I can do please don't hesitate to call

LORI EVANS

October 22, 2008

TO The entire Grange Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time, Know now that you have one of the best gaurdian angels now,she will never begone for she lives in all of you and whomevers lives she touched...god speed Mickey!!!
much Love
Lori and Joe Evans

The Grange Family

October 22, 2008

We would like to thank everyone for all there wonderful words.you will never know how much it means to us.

[email protected]

barbie garvey-szymanski

October 21, 2008

the grange family i am so sorry for your loss mickie was a very important part of my life she was with me for 29 yrs my first cheerleading coach and second family to me and my daughter alicia aka she referred to as amellea drove alicia nuts but thats how mickie was always making people laugh and treating us all who new her part of her family she will always be a part of my life as will the rest of the grange family who i know always has a place for me just as she would want for all that has been a big part of her life!!! i right barbie in her memory because only too people let call me that was her and my other angel my gram (r.i.p)

Tiffany Cox & Family

October 21, 2008

Grange family,
Mickie was a wonderful, strong woman and will be missed greatly.She touched many lives and wll be remembered always. Be strong, she would want it that way.

October 21, 2008

Grange Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Mickie will be fondly remembered.

Kathy Reyes, Gil Reyes, Jr., Corky Speaker, Shannon Speaker

Brenda Gould (Panikowski)

October 21, 2008

Though I haven't seen Mickie since I was a teenager, I have never forgotten her. She was such a wonderful, strong, confident woman for all of us girls to model. She will always be one of the memorable people in my life. Know that your mother/wife/grandmother was a wonderful lady.

melissa(poopoo) farley

October 21, 2008

To my long lost second family,I am so sorry for your loss you all know she was my second mother growing up.I will never forget her!! jaime please contact me when you get a chance.

Ryan Carpenter

October 21, 2008

I am sorry for your loss. Jaime - I know we haven't talked in a while, but if there is ANYTHING I can do to help you please do not hesitate to let me know.

Dee(NMS)& Dave

October 21, 2008

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Kay Pawlick

October 21, 2008

Joe and Family, as you already know, Mickie was the life of any party,gathering or place she was. We shared some wonderful times and funny adventers. She had a way with words and a saying for everything. She was a true friend that brought alot of happiness. I will miss her smiling face.

Jessica Tomczak

October 21, 2008

I'm deeply saddened to hear of the passing of your beloved Mickie. She is at peace now, with no more pain. I know she is up there teaching the angels how to shake their pom poms.

Jacqueline Woodard

October 21, 2008

Your family are in my prayers, she was such a warm .loving person with time for everybody!

Linda Montes, Tammy & Nancy Whalen

October 21, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Toni Packard

October 21, 2008

Joanne, Jaime, Janine, Jeanette & Family

I believe you know what Mickie has meant to my girls and me. She will always have a special place in our hearts. Some of our best memories include her. It was our privilege to have known her.

Margaret Marrano

October 21, 2008

To the Grange family,
Mickey was a joy who always made problems seem do-able . She laughed and made a lot of people happy. She never looked at anything as unsurmountable, but merely as just another days work. She will be missed by all of us, especially the dinner girls

The Neil McKeague Family

October 21, 2008

To Maryanne & All the Grange Family:
Please accept our deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences at this most difficult time. Please know that you will all remain in our thoughts and prayers in these difficult days ahead. We are so very sorry for your loss.

Laurie Smith

October 21, 2008

Mickie was a very special person. She showed so much love and was loved so much in return. She'll forever be in our hearts. My condolences to her family. God bless.

Tina Scarpello

October 21, 2008

To the Grange Family,
Words can not express how sorry I am for your loss. Mickie was such a wonderful person. She was so caring and generous, we can all learn from her example. I feel honored to have known her for so long and even more honored that she was a friend. I hope you can find comfort in the fact that Mickie was such an inspiration to so many people. Please take care.

Justin Kopera

October 21, 2008

Mickie,
I will always remember the times you helped me place the mentally ill in the community and for making me a better social worker by your actions.

Stacy Kalinowski (Sengbusch)

October 21, 2008

Grange Family,
I am so very sorry for your loss, your family will be with me in my thoughts and prayers.
Your mother was a wonderful person always smiling and I know that she will always be smiling down on all of you.

Sheila Denecke

October 21, 2008

Dear Uncle Joe and Family-

I am so sorry to hear about Mickie. I will always have fond memories of her, she was always happy and smiling. My thoughts are with all of you at this time.

MARIA PACE

October 20, 2008

I AM VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOUR FAMILY. JOANNE IF YOU NEED ANYTHING PLEASE CALL.

String Rays!

Kristy Marshall/Sloppy

October 20, 2008

Joe, Jaime, Jennifer, Janine, Jeanette, Joanne, and Family
My family and I have you all in our thoughts and prayers. Mickie will of course be greatly missed by all who knew her. I will personally always remember the great times together as kids cheerleading with your Mom right there coaching or at least on the sidelines. I only hope that during this time of great loss, you don't forget the great times with her too. I know I never will.

Joseph K Quinn Sr

October 20, 2008

Dear Mary Ann & Family,
Just a note to express my condolences & sincere sympathy.
Joe Quinn

Randy & Amelia Valicek

October 20, 2008

Please accept our sympathy for your loss. Mickie was a true star that always reached out to brighten the lives of others. She will be missed, but our memories of her will live on.

Becky Rogowski

October 20, 2008

Jaime, Joanne, Jeanette and Family,
I'm sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Everytime I saw your mom she always had a smile on her face. I'm sure she is smiling down on all of you right now.

Dorrie Detras

October 20, 2008

Joe "girls", and family. Mickey left much much to quickly.She's with a special crowd now,and at peace there. She has a wonderful family and I wish you all to think on the good times during these hard times.Love, Dorrie

Dawn Sibley (Block)

October 20, 2008

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

PAUL WHALEN

October 20, 2008

My deepest sympathy to all the family. Our family's have been close for a lot of years. I will miss her dearly.

Erin Cowley

October 20, 2008

My deepest Sympathy. Mickie was always one of my favorite people when I was growing up. We all loved her and we will all miss her.

Heather Sengbusch

October 20, 2008

To the Grange Family, I'm sorry for loss. Your mother was a wonderful person who will be greatly missed.

Lenore & Keith Grange

October 20, 2008

Uncle Joe & family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Mickey was a great friend, & loved so much. We have great memories of our relationship when you & Kt worked together, going to the cottage, playing cards & all she did for our wedding in '86. Mikie was to young to be taken. We know she is at peace, with no more suffering.
Our prayers are with you & the kids~

Jim & Wendy Lipinczyk

October 20, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless.

Maura Evans

October 20, 2008

To the Grange Family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers of the passing of "Mickie". She will be forever loved, but never forgotten.

Bill whalen

October 20, 2008

My deepest heartfelt sympathys to your entire family,Mickie was a wonderful person.She will be sadly missed by all her co-workers, friends and all the clients of the buffalo psychiatric center whom she loved dearly. your friend, Bill Whalen

Meghan Cowley

October 20, 2008

Mickie
Thank You! you made me love cheerleading and because of you i stayed with it all these years. when i was a little girl and my coaches thought that i was too much to handle you never did you cared and that goes a long way. To her family i am very sorry for your loss and you heart goes out to you.

Brandi Schramm

October 20, 2008

So sorry to hear about your loss. Jaime, Please call me if I can help you in any way

Yvonne Woodard

October 20, 2008

My sympathy goes out to the family and she will be missed.

linda zangl

October 20, 2008

To the family of Mickey,
I am so sorry for your loss and our loss. She will be greatly missed by all

Konrad Ortega

October 20, 2008

Please accept our deepest sympathies. Mickie was a great Person that loved all our children. Mickie made everyone feel like they belonged. She will be missed greatly. HEY MICKIE!
Amy has a chair waiting for you in the endzone next to our cheerleaders.

lynda grange

October 20, 2008

god bless you mickie. you have shown such strength through your suffering. you will be deeply missed by your devoted husband, daughters and family and friends.
my prayers to your family for strength and guidence as they try to heal from your passing.

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