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Jennifer (Creaney) Davis
February 25, 2013
Pastor Joe's passion and love for God lead me closer to God over two decades ago. Knowing him influenced the rest of my life, both here on earth and in eternity. I thank You, Lord, for Pastor Joe.
Tim Patterson
February 22, 2013
I cherish the times I spent with Pastor Joe during my high school and college years. He was instrumental in reminding me of what truly matters in life - to know our Savior and to make Him known. Joe's legacy will live on, powerfully, in the many people who have called him mentor, pastor, father, and friend.
Jake Chojnacki
February 21, 2013
I just wanted to say in the brief time that I got to know Joe he showed me such a pastors heart and cared deeply about ministry and loving Jesus. He was an incredible man and it is very sad knowing he is not with us anymore. Yet I rejoice for he is now truly with The Lord.
Jared Utterback
February 21, 2013
It was wonderful to be a part of doing ministry with Joe at Souled Out. His life of serving Christ impacted a great number of people. He also raised some wonderful sons that were super fun for me to hang out with during high school and college. May God comfort and bless the Manahan family.
Elaine & Dan Cotton
February 20, 2013
We will miss your MN visits to family and friends. It was a true honor to have known you. Peace and love to your family and please keep watch over all of us until we meet again.
Elaine & Dan Cotton
February 20, 2013
We will miss your MN visits to family and friends. We consider it an honor to have known you. Know that you have touched many lives by your words and love. Peace and prayers to your family and please keep watch over all of us until we meet again.
Bruce Utterback
February 20, 2013
Joe - Your smile and sincere love for others will always be remembered as an outward manifestation of the inward Love for Jesus that was and will always be your life. Thank God He left the Holy Spirit here for Mary, your family and all of us who miss you...until we smile together again with you and Jesus. What a day that will be!
February 20, 2013
My Condolences to the Manahan Family
May God's loving words found at John 3:16 comfort your Family in this difficult time.
With Deep Sympathy
Sally Magallanes
February 19, 2013
It is always bittersweet when one of the really special people, a shining light, leaves this earth. As someone said, heaven is richer, but there's a big hole left on earth. Just look at the wonderful photo and smile of Pastor Joe, and there's no doubt the light of Christ was a beacon that drew many to him and the Lord. He was my pastor many years ago, but I never forgot the smile, compassion, pure joy and love for Jesus and the Word. Those early days at the church I attended were special in many ways. When I learned of his cancer three years ago, Joe and his family again became very close to my heart and almost daily prayers. Seeing him smiling after his major surgery was amazing. But that was Joe.
I was sorry to see the suffering he and his immediate family went through in the last few months and ached when I read Mary's updates of the many problems from chemo and return of the cancer. Thank you, God, for giving us Joe for these years on earth. Thank you, that he is alive and well again, laughing, hugging, praising, singing in the eternal home God has for us.
Many prayers and love to you, Mary, and the large family, in this personal loss. He is already missed.
God bless you. Much love,
February 19, 2013
words cannot express how much this man meant to me and my family..he has been a friend, a brother, a confidant, and his family is like our own.. there have been so many years, so many memories..that it is hard to imagine life without him..and i know that we will be eternally grateful to God for giving us this man that loved God above all else.. deeply loved and adored his wife..and was loyal and faithful to all his friends..
God's blessings be with all the Manahan family..we love you all forever. and we are forever committed to you...
cathi basler/mrsb
Paula Copple
February 19, 2013
We will miss you, Joe! I know you are seeing our Savior!
Ann Juran
February 19, 2013
What we all experienced together as a church was precious. Not everyone has a chance to be part of a church family. Family is what we were and are and that was Joe's doing. He loved family. His own parents, sisters and brothers. Mary and their boys were his joy on earth. Our church family brought him joy and he in return filled our hearts with much love. He brought us closer to the Father. His example and preaching showed us the Son. He had an annointing that brought the Holy Spirit to us when we needed comfort. Joe meant more to me than I can express. His love for God and his inexahaustable intercession was inspiring. He will indeed hear "Well done, good and faithful servant." He and Mary drew close to God through his illness and I never heard him ask the question, "Why me God? Why this?" He was focused on God's will and there he stayed. Now he is with our Lord. He has no more pain and no more suffering. Those of us left behind will have to look to the Lord to help us with our grief, just like Joe did. I will miss him very much. He was more like a brother than a friend.
Earl Copple
February 19, 2013
Joe was my Pastor for over a decade and I am thankful for that time together. He was a man zealous for the truth of the Gospel, what a wonderful thing to be known for. Dance before the King my dear Brother!!!
Pete Wolff
February 19, 2013
At the old Arlington High School gym, and after that Palatine High, Pastor Joe was the first person to ever introduce me to Christian preaching and teaching. HIs desire to be on the cutting edge and push the limits of an abundant Christian life, the Lord knows, is just what I needed to keep me interested and motivated.
I thank God for Joe Manahan. He richly deserves the great reward he is now receiving from his Lord and Friend, Jesus.
With all the saints and angels we say Amen to a life well lived.
Abby Nelson
February 19, 2013
Missing you already. You were there for so many of my big moments, and I know that is true for so many others. Can't wait to see you again when I get to run into our Father's arms, and dance on the streets of gold with you!
Adele Johnson
February 19, 2013
We love you, Joe.....
Lisa (Reznar) Harvey
February 19, 2013
Everyone has that moment in their lifetime when your life will never be the same afterwards, you remember what you were wearing, where you were, who you were with. About 14 years ago, Pastor Joe took part in that moment with me when he introduced me to my lifelong friend, Jesus. In high school, sometimes it is hard to find a mentor or adult that will take the time to listen to you, and hear out your worries and questions. Pastor Joe always took the time to hear my anxieties, worries, questions when it came to life and he never acted like I was bothering him or he didn't have time or that he had better things to do. Even though I know he had 100 other teens looking to seek out his wisdom and care! Looking back, I know that I am far far far far far from the only person that felt this way about him. It's been years since I have seen him, but I still remember some of the things that he said to me, that I still carry with me to this day. The smile that he had on his face on a daily basis, created this comfort in me that had me convinced that there had to be a higher power! What an amazing man. What a loss that your family and everyone that knew him is feeling but what a gain Heaven now has! So sorry for your loss. Sincerely, Just one of the 100's of people that Pastor Joe helped, saved, touched, or comforted.
Phyllis Martin
February 19, 2013
Mary, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this trying time. Joseph was a breath of sunshine, all ways a smile and a friendly word. I will miss seeing him in the yard doing work that gave him pleasure. We are here for you.
Ben Manahan
February 19, 2013
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