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Gene Sullivan
October 10, 2023
Honey was one of a kind. A great sister whose
company and generosity were always appreciated.
Her brother Gene
Gene Sullivan Sr.
October 10, 2019
The "remembrance of things past" Forever in our hearts.Walking with her to the movies at the Grenada theater,
swimming with her at the town and tennis club at night,meeting her at work at st.lukes hospital and so-so,much
more. What a sister, what a loss!Sending me books from England,going to great expectations book store in evanston
Such beautiful memories. May we always keep her in our hearts and keep our family connections.Love Gene
October 10,2019
Thanksgiving 2010.
Helen Moga
December 18, 2016
Claire Moga
November 15, 2016
Missing you so deeply. How can a month go by so quickly but also feel like a lifetime? Wishing we could talk again.
Praying for you... Love you always, dearest grandmother.
Kathleen Moga
November 1, 2016
Today is Mom's 86th Birthday
November 1 st
Always in Our Hearts
I love you, Kate
Margaret (Honey) Moga
Vincent Moga
October 26, 2016
Ann Moga Solowiej
October 24, 2016
We shall not cease from exploration
And the end of all our exploring
Will be to arrive where we started
And know the place for the first time. Through the unknown, unremembered gate. TS Eliot
Thank you to all who came this weekend and for all the prayers and flowers. Honey loved life and she will be missed dearly.
I love you Mom.
Patricia Connelly
October 23, 2016
We offer our condolences to all of you on the death of your family member. May God comfort you with peace of mind and heart during this difficult time of sadness.
Bob and Trish
October 21, 2016
Dear Nieces and nephews,
It has been very difficult to write something down. Your Mother and all of you have been, so much of a part of my life. My sister Honey was really my big sister always looking out for me, always caring for me. We were with each other so much when all of you started to come along, it always was an adventure.Great Lakes, Lake Bluff. Lake Forest , Buffalo, Norfolk the special excursions we would take Galena , Springfield, always looking for historical happenings, Honey and my Mom everything was about learning. Golly every holiday event Honey's passion the fireworks on the 4th of July, St. Patrick's day Parade and jumping in and marching with a group. Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, White Hall, Lake Geneva,Wi. it just goes on and on.She truly loved life and cared about her children grandchildren especially her siblings and her nieces and nephews and most of all her dear mother and father. God Blessed You, my nieces and nephews and may you all have the same passion for life and loyalty and may you all be there for each other as your mother was for all of us. Much Love Always Trudy
Sandra Marquardt
October 21, 2016
Honey Moga was a person whom you meet and never forgot. She made an impression and an impact right away. She was a great friend to my father Ron Forgus and very kind to us when my husband was a resident. Our sympathy and love to our dear friends Gregg Moga and family and all of Honeys extended family.
Stephen Moga
October 20, 2016
October 20, 2016
HONEY WAS A GREAT SISTER,LOYAL,HELPFUL,BRIGHT,VERY
BRIGHT,INCISIVE,AND INCLUSIVE. SHE WELCOMED FAMILY
AND FRIENDS WITH OPEN ARMS. SHE LOVED HER CHILDREN
,GRANDCHILDREN,AND SIBLINGS.SHE WAS LOVED BY MARY AND ME AND OUR CHILDREN. HER AID AND COMFORT WHEN OUR DAUGHTER JULIE HAD HER TRAGIC ACCIDENT REMAINS
UNFORGETABLE. SHE PAVED THE WAY FOR US INTO
MISERICORDIA AND LASTING FRIENDSHIP WITH SISTER
ROSEMARY CONNELLY.
SHE IS CLOSE TO OUR HEARTS. AS THE ROMAN POET VIRGIL
WROTE 'THERE ARE THE TEARS OF THINGS.' GENE AND MARY
Peggy Moga
October 19, 2016
Services for Honey Moga: Funeral Mass, 10am, at St. Vincent Ferrer Catholic Church, River Forest, IL. Visitation in the church, 9am, before Mass. Burial at Mt. Carmel Cemetery immediately following Mass.
Peggy Moga
October 19, 2016
Funeral Mass at 10am at St. Vincent Ferrer Catholic Church in River Forest, Illinois. Visitation at 9am in the church before Mass. Burial at Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Hillside, IL, following the Funeral.
Michael Sullivan
October 19, 2016
Honey was always a cornerstone of our extended family. The last time I saw her in person was in 1981 at my father, John L Sullivan's (her uncle) funeral in Florida. She came in at a time when spirits were low and lifted everyone around her up, suggesting that we focus on fond memories and gratitude for having had them, than the sense of loss the moment dictated. The wake that followed was unforgettable. She was a truly remarkable person.
John & Melinda Loeblich
October 18, 2016
Dear Moga Family: we are sorry to hear about the passing of your dear Mother. May her love for each of you live on in your hearts and memories.
Sean Sullivan
October 18, 2016
Dear Cousins and Aunts and Uncles, Extremely sorry for the loss of Aunt Honey. Many great memories of my youth were the direct result of her and Uncle Gregg's extreme generosity. A few examples: I remember every Thanksgiving and 4th of July the Sullivan Mob would descend on 1296 Green Bay Road where we would spend hours on end exploring the Path and then go back to the house and be fed until we were stuffed. (I remember I temporarily went from 72 to 77 lbs. one Thanksgiving, which amazed me.) They would host 40 or 50 extra people at their house on these occasions (and there were already 11 Moga's to begin with!). And the times spent at their vacation homes in Wisconsin and Michigan were amazing experiences for a kid from the city. I greatly appreciated that.
I happened to be at Wallop's Island, Va last night for the launch of the Antares Rocket to the International Space Station. As the ship soared into the sky, I had an allegorical experience of Aunt Honey slipping the surly bonds of earth, putting out her hand and touching the Face of God (John Gillespie Magee, Jr.). It was a beautiful sight.
https://www.youtube.com/watchv=aAn9cmCbkUo
Requiescat in Pace
frank moga
October 18, 2016
I would like to echo the thanks-
"Miracles are to come. With you I leave a remembrance of miracles;
they are by somebody who can love and who shall be continuously
reborn, a human being;somebody who said to those near him,
when his fingers would not hold a brush "tie it into my hand"-
Always the beautiful answer who asks a more beautiful question
EEcummings
thanks mom
fxm
Orlyn Struck
October 18, 2016
We did not know Honey well but have always admired her. Vinnie has told us many times how much of an advocate she was for him growing up. Honey's legacy is her wonderful family. Our condolences to the family. Orlyn and Jan Struck
Debby Burger
October 18, 2016
Greg Moga
October 17, 2016
Thank you to all who have shared thoughts and memories about Honey on this guest book. Until yesterday, I would have told you that Honey would never give up- that she loved life and her family with such ferocity that she would suffer anything for another day, another hour, another minute, another second. Her physical world grew smaller and smaller, with each step down, each loss, but she still bore immeasurable pain with stoic grace, sitting at her computer keyboard, laboriously typing with one finger and partial vision in just one eye, her brilliant mind still roaming and roaming the globe through the internet, a stack of books always at her side. But the time did come, the endless years of suffering finally overwhelmed her, and she said was ready for that that last crucible. What a privilege it was to be her son, and to have a 60-year conversation with this remarkable soul. God Bless You, Honey. You are with Mama and FJ at last. But most of all, thank you to my devoted sisters, especially Peggy and Kate, who fought for Honey every step of the way, and who thought through every crisis and ministered to every need, You are my hero's.
Helen Moga
October 17, 2016
My grandma Honey was my friend and biggest supporter. My heart is broken.
"Life moves on, and so we must." - Honey
October 17, 2016
Dearest Mom,
A lifetime of memories keep washing over me. I keep thinking of your generosity, keen intellect, and incredible sense of humor. Thank you for so much. We will miss you always.
May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face;
the rains fall soft upon your fields
and until we meet again,
may God hold you in the palm of His hand.
With love, Beth
Rod Homor
October 17, 2016
Hi Frank, Anna, Vinnie, Steven, Mike, Peggy, Beth, Greg, and the entire family.
I was so sorry to learn the news that your mom died.
I have such fond memories of each of your her: I often used to sit at the big, wooden table in the kitchen and talk to her. She was a wise and intelligent person. I looked up to her, appreciated her thoughtfulness, and just liked being with her - even when she was smoking.
Your house on Greenbay Road was like a refuge for me, and I often ran away from my home to be greeted warmly by all of you. Except that one time that Greg would not let me stay over! (Grrrr!)
Frank would always have a VHS of a movie I hadn't seen, and would be very generous with letting me watch TV while he cooked a pepperoni pizza for us! All the parties, all the friends coming and going. What fun.
And, at the center of it all - if I could get past Peggy's killer / attack geese and past those pesky schnauzers that liked to nip at my ankles - was your mom.
You all are like my extended family. And your mom was very much THE mom figure in my life for several, formative years.
She was a great lady and a good person to talk with when the entire world seemed to be against me, ie, my high school years. Just sitting in her company was peaceful and comforting for me.
So sorry for your loss. She will be missed.
Rod H.
Peter Sullivan
October 17, 2016
Dear Moga Family - I am so sorry to learn of Aunt Honey's passing. I have many fond childhood memories of all the holidays and visits to the wonderful house in Lake Forest. We kids would go play (or go get in trouble) while the adults discussed the worldly affairs or would be watching some really old but classic movies including The Molly Maguires on film (Thanks Trudy)!! Your Mom, Honey, was an incredible, generous hostess for those wonderful family gatherings. My siblings and I would fight to stay overnight because we did not want the fun to end - thank you cousins! Aunt Honey will be missed by all. She was an incredible person who epitomized "life long learning". I am a US Army War College graduate, but I know your Mom knew just as much as me if not more about geopolitical forces and even national, strategic military strategy - amazing. She was always knowledgeable about my military career and so supportive - thank you. I will miss Aunt Honey and I pray that God and your faith can provide comfort to you during this time and for your loss of your beloved Mother and Grandmother. God Bless!
Peter Sullivan
Colonel
US Army Reserve
Jessica Brady
October 17, 2016
Honey's passing is a great loss for all of us in the Sullivan line. She kept many traditions and memories alive with her knowledge, her vast recollections and her zeal for familial interconnection. My memories of her when I was a child are vivid--but over the past 10 years or so she became a dear friend and counselor. Ever loyal to my mother, Noreen, she was as caring, compassionate and giving as a person could be--often from the confines of her computer and her comfortable chair. I will never forget the way she would roll her eyes and bite her lip when something struck her emotionally, how she supported me with her powerful letters and text messages through the crisis of my profession--American police work-- or her gloriously hearty laugh. She was a creative, tireless thinker, a majestic romantic, a realist who knew every problem must have a solution. The mark Honey left on this earth is unmistakeable and will live through the many people she made, molded and touched. Goodbye, sweet Honey. Until we meet again...
Jessica
Bill Laske
October 17, 2016
My dearest extended family and friends of the Moga clan, I extend my thoughts and deepest sympathy for the loss of your mother. She was a strong influence in my life in Lake Forest and beyond and she will be missed. She was to be revered and respected but always with a twinkle of humor as she called us all out on our foibles. With love.
Frank Sullivan
October 17, 2016
Aunt Honey will always be remembered for her generosity and the numerous family gatherings at her home that were full of great food and many laughs. Special times. I am blessed to have known her. May she rest in peace.
Keeping all the Moga's in my thoughts and prayers.
Teresa Sullivan Connelly
October 17, 2016
Dearest cousins, I am so sad to hear the news of your mom's passing. I will never forget her kindness to me and all the wonderful times we all shared at your house growing up. May Aunt Honey find peace in God's loving embrace. Love to all of the Mogas.
frank sullivan
October 17, 2016
my dear sister, Margaret Rose Sullivan Moga,
was born on Nov 1, 1930, a year and two weeks after me, and a short time later, i began calling her "Honey," the name which was to descibe her so perfectly for the rest of her life. ---frank
Sarah & Helen Moga
October 17, 2016
Thanksgiving 2010, Honey and her children
Sarah Moga
October 17, 2016
Marianne Rogers Faust
October 17, 2016
Honey Moga was an amazing woman. She was incredibly intelligent, insightful, and articulate. She was a wonderful cousin and a great friend. My mother, Frances, loved her dearly and we always enjoyed Honey's relaxed, gracious hospitality in Lake Forest. My husband, Mike, and I had some delightful visits with Honey over the past few decades, and we will miss her a lot. The world is a better place because of Honey, and her legacy lives on in her beautiful family.
Debby Burger
October 17, 2016
I have a fond memory of spending the summer of 1968 in Chicago and celebrating the 4th of July at Honey's home in Lake Forest. She made it so special for me and all the Moga kids as we walked on the beautiful lawn waving little American flags that Honey gave us. She knew how to make Independence Day a family celebration. I was thrilled to see Honey again years later at Sarah's graduation from USD. We all spent a beautiful day at the Hotel Del Coronado together.
I know Honey is with her wonderful Mother, my aunt, Peggy and my Mother, Frances. Her love lives on through her beautiful family.
Sarah Moga
October 16, 2016
My Grandmother Honey was one of the best influences in my life. She had the perfect line, email or text to respond to every situation. She guided me through my biggest decisions and shaped my opinions on family, love, politics, work and so much more. I always asked for her take on the latest news and politics and her witty responses always made me smile. She was my loving Grandmother, friend and mentor for 34 years, and I can't believe she's gone. I've never met anyone like her in my life, and I never will again. I love you Honey.
Betty Moraghan
October 16, 2016
Honey Sullivan Moga (christened Margaret Rose upon her birth, but quickly called Honey by her little brother Frank and her parents) spent her valiant life loving and learning. Hers was the brilliant mind of a realist and a appreciator; a mind both creative and practical. She won honors throughout her school days from kindergarten to her Master's Degree in Library Science at the University of Illinois. Not a bookworm but a book gourmet, her interests included biographies, poetry, for example, Edna St. Vincent Millay and e.e. Cummings; history (e.g. pioneer Western routes and the Civil War), novels worth her time and challenging mysteries. Lifelong, she cherished music, owning a pure and memorable soprano for song, and causing me to envy her ease at the piano. A graceful athlete at track events in high school; she also enjoyed swimming. She also shone as a hostess, a stitcher of crewel, and especially a giver of gifts to the many she loved, the right gift for each person.
With her husband, Dr. Gregg Moga, Honey gave life to nine children, refusing any "built-in" assistance in raising them. She encouraged and promoted her daughters' and sons' learning, their formal and at home education. Her household was organized, orderly, and attractive; it sometimes included birds, geese, several dogs, and a garden.
My sister loved life, her Sullivan life and her Moga life and the grandchildren who have followed. When cancer attacked her twice, she was valiant. Losing her ability to speak, the sight in one blue eye, she soldiered on, tended to so unselfishly by some remarkable children who had learned how to be loyal and how to give from my sister, Honey, my well named sister.
"A pity beyond all telling lives in the heart of love." W. B. Yeats
Thank you Honey, for giving me so much.
Betty
Helen Moga
October 16, 2016
Ellen Sullivan
October 16, 2016
I'm so sorry for your loss. She was such a support to my parents through much heart break with our sister Julie. We have so many fond memories of holidays at your childhood home in Lake Forest. She and your dad are my Godparents so she will always hold a special place in my heart. You all are in my prayers during this difficult time. Love to all of you.
Claire Sullivan Moga
October 16, 2016
My Dearest Grandmother & most loyal friend, I love you with all my heart. I already miss your everyday texts, phone calls and emails. Thank you for showing my how to love deeply and to be faithful to myself and others. Thank you for showing me what the meaning of forgiveness is. Your intelligence, mind, and heart are unlike any other. You have shaped the lives of so many and have believed in others more than they could ever believe in themselves. I pray that you are at peace in Heaven. Until we meet again, may God hold you in the hallow of his hand. God bless you. Love always, Claire
October 16, 2016
We are all heartbroken at the loss of our dear Honey...through all her struggles she remained positive,kind and generous to all .She will be missed by everyone.May she rest in peace.i loved her so much....Noreen Brady her sister
Shelley Ross
October 16, 2016
Honey Moga was and will always be a legend to me. Having met through her granddaughter, Sarah, we forged our own friendship. She was a regular poster on my blog, and she would voice her smart opinions on Sarah Palin, Steve Jobs, Charlie Sheen and the sorry state of the media. Of the latter, she wrote:
[email protected]
71.114.190.24
Like you, Shelley, I am a news junkie. I read and need multiple sources and I subscribe to about 20 magazines as well as The New York Times daily and Wall Street Journal on-line. I must confess I enjoy the convenience of reading WSJ on-line because I have only so-much energy for re-cycling newspapers! Maybe others will pay to read NYT for the same convenience. We'll have to wait and see. In the meantime, I suggest adding BBC to your daily reading list. Always enjoy your blog even IF I don't always agree with you. Honey Moga
She was not only well-read, she always had the perfect insight, once even quoting Othello in her post.
She transcended generations and will not be forgotten by this humble blogger and friend, RIP Honey, mmoga1.
The Sisters and Residents of Misericordia
October 16, 2016
Our sympathies and special prayers for Honey and all the family.
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