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Nancy Tisius
April 30, 2013
Mom,
What a beautiful celebration we had yesterday in your memory. I know you were smiling down on all of us, especially your Christopher during the eulogy.
I will miss our morning and evening phone calls. Thank you for always being there and giving me your daily advice.
You had a great welcoming party waiting for you at those pearly gates; Dad, Johnny, Cheri, Tootsie, Carl, Nesha, and my Elizabeth and Don. Give everyone hugs from Britt and me.
I love and miss you deeply. Love always, Nancy aka #5
Mary Anne Butler
April 30, 2013
Dear Family and Friends, the funeral Mass was so peaceful and beautiful. I share in grief and loss.However I am better for knowing my loving "mom-in-law", although I never thought of her as my "in-law" mom. My visits to St Louis will not be the same without her. Love and hugs to all.
April 29, 2013
Arns Family,
All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mrs Arns was such a sweet lady. I remember her from my grade schools days at MQP. Her sparkle and smile live on though her great grand child who still live in Glendale.(DJ Boys)
Love and Prayers,
Peggy O'Neill Mack
MQP class of 1979
April 29, 2013
Nancy and family - Your mom was one of the Great Ladies.. sure gonna miss her.
My deepest sympathies to all of you.
Love & hugs,
Sid
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April 28, 2013
Dear Chris: Please know my heartfelt thoughts & prayers are with you and your family. My mom died this past September. I fully appreciate how you and your family are feeling. Take care & God speed. Mildred F. Fabick, Jr.
Madeline Bong
April 28, 2013
I was only 8 or 10 years old when I met Shirl on brother John's & my front porch on Patterson Ave. I ran into her arms & she hugged me. It was love at first sight. Shirl became my 'sister' & mentor. She also gave me courage & strengthened my Faith. I will miss her.
Monica Schmuck
April 28, 2013
Mom Shirley....It was an honor to know you. Because of Cheryl, I live next door to Terri....blessed to have such good neighbors...May you Rest In Peace and may your family and friends find comfort in thier memories of you.
Marcella Massengale
April 27, 2013
You kind and outgoing and a force to be reckoned with. You will be greatly missed by all that know you
John Arns III
April 27, 2013
I was so glad I was able to see grandma this past February. We had a great time and when we said goodbye I think grandma knew then that this would be last time we would see each other. To all my aunts, uncles and cousins I wish I were stateside so that we could be together at this time. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Terri Williams
April 27, 2013
Mom I will sure miss you and all your advice whether or not I listened to it I always could rely on you to listen to what I needed help with and support my decision. Please pray for me in heaven and I will listen for answers to all my questions. Hugs to Dad and everyone else you have now been reunited with. Love you More!!
Erin Valentine
April 26, 2013
Gram - You have been a guiding force in my life! I will miss you like crazy but know you are watching over us. Thank you for being such an amazing, strong woman and role model.
Bob Shearin
April 26, 2013
Shirley was, and is, a great lady. Of that there is no doubt.
Gabby Williams
April 26, 2013
I miss you already Gram but say hi to Grandpa for me. I hope you are at peace finally now that you are reunited. Love you and miss you, Gabby
Penny Thomas
April 26, 2013
I love and miss you Gram!! You were one strong, genuine, loving, and an Angel yourself. I am proud to have had you in my life and as my grandmother. I am so happy knowing you are in Heaven with grandpa, Uncle John, my mom, and my Nesha boo. Please hug them over and over and over again for me. I love you Gram!!
Liza Rieck
April 26, 2013
Grandma I will miss our genuine talks of life the most. Thank you for loving unconditionally and teaching me how to be so strong. I love you gram and miss you dearly!
D.J. Arns
April 26, 2013
Grandma, I will remember your Laugh, your Smile and your Hugs. LOVE YOU.
Marilyn Michel
April 26, 2013
Mom, I love you so much! Dad has been waiting for you! Now you are together for ever! I love you both!
April 26, 2013
Although I've known Shirley for too short a time, I have come to love her deeply and will miss our Sunday visit and coffee more than I can say. She has blessed my life. I am grateful to her and to all of her family members who have made me so welcome in your lives, including "Mary." God's peace to all of you as you celebrate your mother's beautiful life. Love and prayer, Sister Louise
Jill Andersen
April 26, 2013
After Grandma Tootsie passed away, Aunt Shirl seamlessly stepped in to become mother/grandmother for our family. She will be missed by many but I'm sure she's getting a warm welcome up in heaven. She was a genuine "doll"!
Marilyn Michel
April 25, 2013
Mom, I miss you so much. Dad has been waiting for you. Enjoy your time with Jesus.
Marilyn Michel
April 25, 2013
Mom, I miss you so much and I know Dad has been waiting for you! Enjoy your time with Jesus.
April 25, 2013
Still remember the day I took Tootsie & Shirley to Sams Club in in Des Plains to get a kitchen rug for Tootsie's kitchen, what a riot the two of them giggled most of the way there, in the store, and home again. It took me about 5 minutes to pick out the rug said to them what do you think girls? "Oh Jim it looks wonderful, bought it and we were done shopping! Good memories what a great lady she will be missed by all, just glad I had the opportunity to get to know her.
Jim Ballan
Bemidji, MN
Billy E. Arns III
April 25, 2013
I am very very lucky to have meet Shirley. I had love for her the second we met. I will carry that love that shegave back to me for the rest of my life. Thank you Shirley and family for opening your doors and your hearts to a long distant relative.
patti bell
April 25, 2013
Miss you already but jealous. You're up there with Dad, Toots, your momma, Cheri, brother John, Corneshia. What a heckuva welcoming committee you've got. Love you momma. Patti
Mark Aschliman
April 24, 2013
The home of Aunt Shirley and her family was filled with a sincere aura of love. Her presence will be missed. Love. Mark
Joan Linnane
April 24, 2013
Auntie Shirley you will be missed. I will miss your beautiful smile and infectious laugh. Love Joanie
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