Alyce D. DeLand

Fr. Bob, We are so sorry to hear of the death of your mom. We pray for you and your family each day and offer our sympathy. We are in IN awaiting the birth of a grandchild. Love & Prayers, Judy & Gordy Bigalke

Father Bob,

Thank you for taking the time to send your prayers to my mother Wanda Gawlak who passed away the same day as your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you. It's not easy to lose someone who means so much to you.

My thoughts and prayers are with you. I am in Tucson and will contact you later.

Love,
Mina

Father Bob:
You and your family accept our sympathy for the passing of your wonderful mother. May her soul rest in peace.
You are still one of our favorite priests.
God Bless You and your family.

John and Elaine Carelli

FATHER BOB, WE ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE LOSS OF YOUR MOTHER. WE LIVED IN BAY CITY FOR MANY YEARS AND WENT TO ST.vincent DEPAUL WHEN YOU WERE THERE. OUR CHILDREN THOUGHT THE WORLD OF YOU. YOU AND THE FAMILY ARE IN OUR PRAYERS. JEANNE BRAUHER AND FAMILY

I didn't really know Alyce DeLand, but I did meet her at Fr. Bob's Going Away Party at St. John's in Essexville. Mrs. DeLand was wiping away tears, as my daughter Sherri sang "Wing Beneath My Wings" to her son, Fr. Bob. Later, I received a note in the mail, asking for a tape of the song, which I sent to her. I remember Mrs. DeLand as being a very "classy lady" and very proud of her family.

I am so sorry for your loss. Your mother and my mother Sally Woodruff
used to work together on the hot dog sales and things for the PTA. I lost my mother 2 years ago this December 29, 2002.