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for LaVerne McGurty
Marlene Schmidt Turner
June 23, 2011
Kathleen, Doreen has told me of your mother's passing. I will always treasure our childhood days on 4th Street in Milwaukee. May she rest in peace!
Erin McGurty
June 23, 2011
Grandma- Your memory will never die. I aspire to look and approach the world in the way that you did- with sincere positivity. Thank you for being such an amazing influence on our entire family.
Brian Vahsholtz
June 22, 2011
Laverne (grandma) was a wonderful lady who was always positive and brought the best out of life. I have many memories that will never be forgot and I know that she has a constant game of cards or crosswords going on with the big guy. LOVE YOU GRANDMA!
Susanne Thajudeen
June 20, 2011
Dear Mary Ellen and the entire McGurty family, Sincere condolences on the passing of your mother. I know all your fond memories will help you now and in the future. May God's blessings be with you all.
June 19, 2011
What a wonderful blessing to have had your mother with you for so many years. The memories
Alice Dietrich
June 17, 2011
To the Mcgurty family: I will always remember Laverne from the good times we had at the Senior Center on Tuesday,s playing 500 card
Game.
It was Elinore Maul ,Ann Lubner ,Laverne, Leona Brueggeman, Alice Dietrich
Alice Dietrich
Lisa Ritchie
June 17, 2011
MaryEllen and the entire McGurty family, I am so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I hope there is a sense of peace knowing she is in a better place and any pain or sadness she may have experienced is now replaced with love and happiness. God Bless
Dave Carpentier
June 17, 2011
To Patty and the entire McGurty family,
I am very sorry to read of your Mother's passing. Take comfort in all of the good memories you had with her.
I'm sure you lit up her life, too.
George Netzel Jr.
June 17, 2011
I can still hear the laughter that echoed from my moms kitchen on Friday nights, when Laverne and the gang had their weekly card game. These gathherings were not a group of seniors getting together to compare ailments, they were there to enjoy life and live it. Laverne's contagious youthful spirit was truly inspiring and she was an example of how we should all embrace our time on this Earth. My condolences to all she has left behind but our loss is Heaven's gain.
Thomas Schwerm
June 16, 2011
Many years ago there were very happy times in our Mequon home on River Rd when the cousins, aunts and uncles got together for the holidays. Laverne is remembered by her humor and strength as mother of a large family. Her sons, Timothy and Thomas being close to my age was just part of the fun during those times. Then there was the traveling "Women's Club"� get together with loud levity of "conversations"� that seem to go late in the night as us young ones were trying to sleep being hustled off to bed much earlier. That group sure had fun with those parties, LaVernes hearty laugh many times piercing the din of the group.
I'm sad to learn of LaVerne's passing. She will join her husband Art, and her son Tim who was lost so many years ago serving our country. I'm sure they are saving her a place somewhere close in heaven.
Virginia & Charlie Schwerm
June 16, 2011
Laverne you were the best sister anyone could have. We will miss you!
Virginia & Charlie
Ken Follis
June 16, 2011
Dan, you're in big trouble now! You're mama is next to Jesus praying for you. Give it up and get it right while you still have some leverage. Love ya, brother. The Lord be with you!
Dan and Jeanette McGurty
June 16, 2011
Laverne was a loving person who accepted everyone unconditionally. In the last couple of years I got to hear plenty of stories calling her just about every day. Mom made Jeanette feel as much a part of the family as her own children. She will be missed by everyone in the family as well as by her friends.
June 16, 2011
I work with Mary Ellen and through her stories I feel like I knew her mom. I know your family will cherish the wonderful years they had with you. You touched many lives and you were loved.
Ann Niggemann, Worcester, PA
Nancie Etzel
June 16, 2011
I am so sorry for the loss as I feel like I know LaVerne. Jeanette would always tell me "man I hope I am as feisty as LaVerne is". Dan's big heart must be breaking but she will always remain a big part of many people's lives. Including mine and I personally never met her. Thanks for sharing her with me Dan and Jeanette, love you guys.
Ron Netzel
June 16, 2011
My sympathy goes out to all of LaVerne's family at this time.
She was a wonderful person and she brought many hours of fun and happiness into my Mom's life as I am sure she did for many others. It didn't matter what Mom and LaVerne were doing; whether playing card games, talking on the phone or eating a meal together, it was always good times. I feel grateful that she was a part of our family's life.
She will surely be missed here; but I know God welcomed her with open arms.
Larry Kaye
June 16, 2011
My memories are vague, but I place her in that generation that always seemed to have great,clean fun. Would that we could all live so long and so well!
June 16, 2011
All I could think when I heard of her passing was my mom cheering her on to come join them all!
My sympathy to all.
Sue Woitekaitis (Kaye)
June 16, 2011
June 16, 2011
To the McGurty, Scherm, and Hauser Familys
I couldn't ask for a better cousin. I have always admired her spirit. She was a beautiful lady and will be missed. Wishing God's comfort to all of you.
Elaine Drezdon
Stacey Sherwood
June 16, 2011
I'm so sorry for your loss. I have fond memories of Laverne playing cards with my Grandma and Billy. I took inspiration from her vibrant approach to life in her golden years. While their is sadness here at her passing, I do believe there were cheers in heaven upon her arrival from all the loved ones who went before her. You are all in my prayers.
Lisa Flaiz
June 16, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. As an honorary Ryan, I am feeling the loss as well.
Lisa
Steve & Sharon Sherwood
June 16, 2011
Our deepest sympathies are with you all in your time of loss.
LaVerne will always hold a very special place in our hearts! She was an amazing, uplifting and youthfully spirited woman.
We hold many fond memories of times spent playing "Spite and Malice" with Billy and Dorothy (Mom) ~ oh my, the laughter, joy and fun they all shared! We lovingly referred to them as "The Three Musketeers."
She was a Wonderful example for all of us, and we shall miss her dearly.
Lori Hummel
June 16, 2011
Gramma McGurty was so thankful for all she was blessed with in this life. How beautiful to know someone who really got that the purpose of our life here on Earth is to prepare us for the next one - and when the time came, she was truly ready and wanting to enter the eternal one. She lived with faith, hope and love - what a role model for us all!
June 16, 2011
Mary Ellen and Family, So very sorry to hear of your mom's passing. I have nothing but fond memories of her (and your dad). Think I spent half of my early years at your home, especially canasta on the front porch. Know she is in heaven with your dad and Timmy. Kathie Kilps Tennis
June 16, 2011
To the Mcgurty, Schwerm & Haeuser Familiy's
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyfull times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Jim & Diann Eve
Juan Sotomayor
June 16, 2011
Sorry to hear about loss of Laverne E McGurty. We will keep her and the family in our prayers. May the many years of cherish memories comfort you all during this time of morning.
Juan, Doris, Alex & Christina Sotomayor
Thomas and Abby McGurty
June 16, 2011
We will always love you. Thank you for the laughter and great stories.
Thomas, Abby, Erin and Erich
Russell Kaye
June 16, 2011
Sorry to hear of LaVerne passing.
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