Michael Alan Gilder

" By the light of a lit cigarette "
Gilly,
It's 2019 and I still flip my lucky for you.
I am sitting in a kitchen, speaking about you and overwhelming started to cry after seeing the reflection of your face in my mind. I have never celebrated you on the day of your passing because I celebrate you on a daily basis in many ways. I have a feeling your sitting over my shoulder as I write this cause I can't stop crying. Your voice has faded a bit but your face is forever a painting...

My son and I first met Michael back in 2003 at Fr. Jim's house. We had run in to each other at Meijers on a Labor Day Weekend. We all shared subs/chips/ice-cream. Just a nice get together. From there on out we would usually see him at Mass as we didn't get the chance to visit as often as we'd like. I can not say that I knew him well, but I can say that I always thought he carried himself with dignity and always showed reverence at Mass. I appreciated his friendliness and good heart...such...

my dear lil brother michael alan .i love you so very very much.i hope to bring you more happiness in every passing day.you are always in my heart my thoughts and my soul forever loving you for who you are to me .the most amazing lil bro caring loving kindhearted so sprited so involved in good things with all the best intentions any one could ever have the abilty of.you live in me forever love your big sis always and true dedicated to you with all of my heart .love s/c4eaa...

I had the pleasure of meeting Mike during a retreat at Holy Family. I was on the team putting on the retreat and Mike was a participant. I remember talking with him that Saturday night for a good while. It was always good to see him at mass after the retreat; he really grew into the parish. I will pray for him and for his family and friends. May the Lord welcome him home and comfort those of us left behind.

Revelation 21:4
He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death...

This is a total shock to me. I first met Michael through his Mom. The next time I saw him, to my surprise, he had become a very active member of Holy Family Parish.
My prayers and sympathy to all his loved ones. I hope to be with you over the weekend.
Sr. Pat Foley

Like Jim and Debi, we're saddened that we can't be there to give you our condolences in person, but know that we'll be praying for Michael and those left grieving here on Earth. All of our love, Chris and Mary Durant (and family)

We are so deeply saddened by this. Being so many miles away there is nothing we can do except pray. Which is the best thing to do. We remember meeting Michael a few years ago and he seemed to be a little lost. But he was accepted into the R.C.I.A. group and soon became a gift to us. He always had a smile on his face and he was... Michael. We regret that we can't be there to comfort you in person but know that we will offer our Mass up for Michael on July 1st here at St. Steven's in...