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Ida Marr Obituary
Survivors: husband, Robert; daughters, sons-in-law, Julia and Ray Prusia, Cyndi and Gary Crouse, Kimberly and Eddie Crosswhite; sons, daughters-in-law, Richard and Becky, Keith and Sandy; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; brother, Bob Prusia; sisters, Norma Pafford, Joanna Sauter, Donna Crouse, Charlotte Carson. Preceded in death by: parents, Lloyd and Alice Prusia; sister, Alice File.
Services: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Westlawn-Hillcrest Funeral Home, 5701 Center St., Omaha. Westlawn-Hillcrest Memorial Park.Visitation: 3-8 p.m. today, with family, 6-8 p.m., funeral home. Memorials: Midlands Chapter Alzheimer's Association or the American Legion Auxiliary.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ida Marr
An evening swing; Dad, Mom & Angel
April 12, 2007
Grandma & Eddie - an everlasting bond
April 12, 2007
Mama's making her Famous Blackberry Wine Meatballs
April 12, 2007
A walk around Tulip Pond at The Tulip Feastival, Pella, IA.
April 12, 2007
Stairway to Heaven
April 12, 2007
Robert Marr
April 11, 2007
Well Darling, tomorrow is the last day for this book on the internet and as Keith said, it has been helpful and I have appreciated so very much the loving thoughts that all our family and friends have put in. I keep thinking of the thing that Donna told me one day, I believe it was after the Memorial Service at Maple Rose Estates where you had so much fun and made so many beautiful things, Donna said "It does get better --- THEY SAY." I guess maybe it does but so far it hasn't. I still miss you terribly. I know that we will be together again some day, and until then, Know that I love you so very much and will forever. Love you always, Your Bob
Ed Wright
April 11, 2007
Grandma, I am slowly getting to the point of remembering the fun we had and the verbal banter we would share, without it being interrupted by how much I miss you and those times. I know I did not visit as much as I should have but it was hard for me to cope with you not remembering your Grandson. I know now that you remember again and that you are around in my heart to remind me of that. Thank you so much for the things you have given me in life, I will always remember and cherish them. Love from your Grandson, Ed.
Keith Marr
April 11, 2007
I just wanted to say “Thank You” to Dad for giving all of us a place where we could express our thoughts and recall fond memories that we shared with Mom. I know that it has been very helpful to me on how I dealt with the grief and loss. I am sure others feel the same, and again “Thank You”. I know Mom would have said “this is the greatest thing since sliced bread”. I use that quote all the time, along with many others that she shared with us. I would also like to thank everyone for sharing their emotions too. There are things that I have forgotten and it has brought back many memories. It is very apparent that we all miss her, and it looks to me that Mom will continue to be in our thoughts for the rest of our lives.
Kim Crosswhite
April 4, 2007
Well Mom, in just a few weeks we will be having our first family reunion since you left us. It will be odd and I feel a bit apprehensive. I know it will be hardest for Dad but we will all be here for him and take good care of him. Life is busy as the days continue but you are always in my thoughts. Eddy says it gets better after the first year but I am not sure I can agree just yet. It's taken this long just to be able to write in this book, and not tear up when the topic comes up that you passed away a year ago.
Life is so busy right now and I don't look for it to slow down till after August. I know, I do too much. But, I have slowed down a lot, I promise.
This book will be closed by the time the reunion is taking place, but you will be present in our hearts and I am sure there will be many stories shared.
Thank you mom, for everything.
Kim
Donna Crouse
April 3, 2007
It's been a little over a year and I still can't begin to tell you how much I miss you. I miss our talks over a glass of wine and our fun times shopping. Our family get-to-gathers have a empty space but is filled with love and laughter with memories of you. Everytime we buy radishes at the store, Bob reminds me that we always had them with dinner when you were there. He misses teasing his Ida! Missy misses your hugs and attention! And most of all I just miss you! You are always in my thoughts and prayers and I know that one day we will all be reunited again. Until then, know that you are always with us in spirit and in our hearts.
April 2, 2007
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charlotte carsib
April 2, 2007
my dearest sister, how i miss you
time will never tell you were ther in my time of need and i miss that more now then early, peace be with you my love until i can see you again your sister charlotte
7 April 1969
March 31, 2007
Grandma & Danielle
March 31, 2007
Julia Prusia
March 29, 2007
To my beautiful Mom - Your arms were always open when I needed a hug. Your heart under stood when I needed a friend. Your gentle eyes were stern when I needed a lesson. Your strength and love has guided me and gave me wings to fly. To where you are, Always Julia.
Kim Crosswhite
March 15, 2007
I can't say why I have not signed this guest book yet, probably because I know I can not get through this, whether it had been in past days or this day, with out getting so emotional.
Well, here it is a year already. When I read dad's entry I just fell apart. What a love. You amaze me dad.
I have missed mom so many times this past year. It has been a really hard year and when it gets so bad some times I just wrap up in the small comforter that mom had on her bed. I know that mom is at peace and that truly is the only thing that makes it OK. Countless times I have listened to, or overheard, someone talking about a friend or family member and their stages in Alzhiemer's. Oddly enough, I get very quite. There are no words to make it easier for someone, only that it's hard. And I always think of Dad. Eddy tries to help and let's me know the first year is the hardest and then it starts getting better. (His mom and dad both passed away within 6 months of each other and he was their main caretaker at age 28.) I think back when I was 28 and shudder at how this all would have affected us back at that time frame. We were blessed to have had mom much longer than that.
I have also done a lot of soul searching this year and realize how great of a people we really are due to mom and dad's upbringing. Mom's lessons may have seemed quirky at certain times but boy have those lessons served me well. I pray I conveyed that to mom well enough before she become so sick. I pray I thanked her enough. I pray I called enough and said enough. Yet, I know that none of that matters now. What does matter is that her legacy continue in teaching our children the same positive things that she taught us. That is the best gift we can give mom. That is something that I believe mom would be the most proud of.
We have a pot of miniature red roses that is almost ready to go in to the ground. It will be fun to watch it mature. And although there has been some growing up in the past year, as this book closes I look forward to my remaining years on this earth focusing on being the best example I can be, after all, I am one of my mother's children. Love to you mom, Kim
Julia & Ray Prusia
March 14, 2007
Hi Momma
Sunday Dad and &I & Ray met at your gravesite to let you know we remember you and always will. I brought big red balloons and we tied our messages and those from Keith & his family, your Grandkids Eddie & Jenni & Sarah and even Angel. Tonight I sat besided Eddie as he was working on my computer and I told him we sent up the balloons and that it was sooo windy and the events as I will share. Mine didn't make it over the second tree line and were snagged up in the trees. But Dad, he set his sight on his flight and he released his and Keith & Family ... they went up & up and cleared the trees then suddenly a down draft came by and they flew back and caught up in the trees too. I told this all to Eddie and that we tried but it just didn't quite make it and that I was a little sad about it. He stop and said "Mom, you such know that Mom would have wanted them to stay with her, or she didn't to see they go away (something like that)and it made me smile and Yes! you are right -- that would be like Momma. He always knew you so well. Mom, Dad's doing well - I wish he had more in the refrigerator but all in all good. But we know he will always be true to you and loves you for forever. I always admired the love the two of you had for each other and hope I will know that love someday. I miss you Momma - my Ladybug - a year may have past but it still feels like the day it first happened. I'm glad peace came to you but still I feel selfish in saying I miss you so so much! Tulip Festival is coming up again and spring just doesn't feel the same without you Mom. I Love you!
To where you are--
Julia
Robert Marr
March 12, 2007
Darling, it has been a year today since you left us - the longest, lonliest and saddest year of my life. I still remember your sweet kisses and the love you shared with me and the rest of our family for 38 wonderful years. Untill we meet again, know that I still love you and miss you terribly and will forever. Your Bob
Julia Prusia
February 16, 2007
Happy Valentine's Day Momma!!!
What a day to remember the ones we love and to celebrate the love we share. You know, I remember the mornings of Valentine Days past ... we kids would wake up, dress for day, and there; sitting by our designated seats around the dinner table, would be a beautiful simplistic white paper wrapped gift with a ribbon of red, waiting for us from you. It was from your heart-and whatever was in the box, was great, don't get me wrong, but for me, the best gift, was knowing you always took the time to say you loved us in such a beautiful, excitingly simply and wonderful way. So today I tell you Momma... I love you so very much!
To Where You Are ...
Love you;
Julia, Angel, Jenni, Eddie and Ray!!
Julia & Ray Prusia
January 14, 2007
Since my letter on New Year's Eve seems to have vanished .. I will write it again and hope for the best.
Happy New Years Mom!!
Just think a new life without the pains of this world on you anymore. I remember our talk once about how we would want to leave this world, and I'm so sorry your wish was not granted. You wished you would go in your sleep and in that respect it appears that IS how you left. But I often ponder what you were really feeling inside.
Mom I made you an eternal blanket and hope it keeps you warm if only from delight, so be it. Did I do good? I remember your poinsettias and how you would fill the house up with them. And I even remember to add pinecones (that's for you from Uncle Vinny he-he).
Dad and I are burning red candles for you, do you see them? I have your photo on my desk - where I spend all my time at - and talk to you constantly. Remember when I always used to say to people when I would talk to myself "It's because I can't find anyone better to talk too" ... well now I can just say "I'm talking to the best - My MOM!!". I miss seeing you so much, but I feel you in my heart and mind.
How was your Christmas? I bet it really looked cool looking down at all the lights around the world! I gave Eddie and Jenni a present from you. That picture of you and Dad in front of the waterfall and a poem ... and they cried with joy, Mom! They love you so! but you know that.
Well it's snowing -- yeah yeah 'It's pretty to look at etc.' -I'm there with you Mom on that one. So I don't go out at night much anymore to talk to you (Angel too) but we still talk to you nightly inside. I get a kick out of Angel Mom! I say "Where's Grandma and she still gets all excited and looks around for you, tail wagging 90 mph. She sure does love you. Which brings me to asking you for a favor Mom. Eddie lost Zane in November Mom and I wonder if you would please watch him for us up there, ok? Thanks Mom.
I love you - Happy New Years again! I'll write again soon.
Love always - Julia Ray & Angel & Jenni & Eddie too!
Keith Marr
December 25, 2006
Today is such a special day and it was great talking with everyone today as we exchanged our Christmas greetings. We all have fond memories of Christmas past, and I can only thank Mom for the memories during the holiday season. The only thing that we won’t be doing, is taking down our tree tomorrow. I could never figure out why Mom always wanted to box everything up so quickly. The time that it takes to haul all that Christmas stuff from the garage and put everything out … heck … I’m thinking it’s going to stay out for awhile!
Keith Marr
May 14, 2006
Today is Mother’s day, the first special day where I am unable to send a card or talk to you on the phone. In church today the sermon was giving honor and respect to all the Mothers there. As far as I know, heaven hasn’t been wired to receive the internet yet, so I hope that you are looking down and watching as I type these special words of gratitude: Thank you for all the guidance, and even the discipline, as I wouldn’t be the person who I am today without all your love and encouragement that you have given to me. Happy Mothers Day! Your loving son ~ Keith
Phillipine Polka
April 16, 2006
Mom and "her dog"
April 16, 2006
Kathy 1988
April 16, 2006
Christmas in Petaluma
April 16, 2006
Bob Marr
April 11, 2006
I am so very thankful for all the kind expressions of sympathy from all our friends and family. Kathy was a wonderful woman in every way. I keep thinking of the song she played for me when I returned from my assignment in Turkey - "Stand By Your Man" and she did this always. I will miss her more than words can say. I heard a song the other day that sums it all up - I Can't Unlove You. I will always love you Dear, and live for the day when we can once again Polka together. You never liked to say Goodbye so I will say See you later, I Love you Kathy.
Julia Prusia
April 9, 2006
My Ladybug My Mom
How do you began to say Thank you for everything you are and everything you have done for me. You always loved us no matter what. I remember her saying "you just have to keep the door open" and "remember that thing up your back". I'm so lucky that Mom & I settled our difference and for the last 10+ years dedicated the time to know and understand each other - thought good & bad. Mom was also my best girlfriend...we grew up together, we liked to do mischiefish things together. Travel, shop, wine-testing and shop again. Spend hours on the phone just to hang up and call right back and say "oh yea I forgot to mention..." and there goes another hour or two. And now my daughter Jen & I love to say to each other what Mom would always said "It's be like 3 yrs since I talked to you" even when it was just earlier that day. My favorite times where when we sat and watched the stars,(I'm buying a star for Mom)plant & smelled flowers, canning, singing (mostly off key), dancing, laughed alot (oh how I loved to make her laugh till she cried) and did crafts together. She is my hero, my strenght, (oh the stubborn strenght she had) my bestfriend and best of all my Mom! I'll be there with you always - where you are- and will do my best to make you proud. See ya soon Ladybug!
Justin Marr
April 2, 2006
When I think of Grandma, I always come back to the very famous hugs given by her. I’m pretty sure most of the family knows exactly what I am talking about. She would always squeeze you as hard as she could with the most loving embrace you could possibly imagine. As young as I was, I always thought they were pretty powerful. And, as I look back on it I know for certain that the intensity of her hugs portrayed the most amazing degree of authentic love that you could ever experience. Even more so, I can remember the look in her eyes and on her face after those hugs. She had a look that overflowed with the most perfect and genuine love. Those tight hugs and loving looks are some of the things I miss the most. It let you know just how truly loving she really was.
Platte River State Park gathering
April 2, 2006
4 generations
April 2, 2006
David Pafford JR
March 19, 2006
I really liked seening everyone. Aunt Kathy (God mother) will allways have A special place in my hart and I can rember just how she was, strate to the point, good or bad,told you like it is. plain and simple, up front an honest, how can you not love that. She will always have a special place in all our harts. I love you good mother with all my hart..
Brenda Ahlm
March 19, 2006
Kathy was a very special mother. She raised very wonderful and caring children. I got to know Kathy when Cyndi and I were roommates in Beauty school. I will miss her when I go to see Cyndi again. My Love and Sympathy goes out to all of the Family.
Love Brenda Ahlm
Richard Marr
March 18, 2006
After spending the past week in Lincoln, and Omaha, It has been a most trying week. How does one say good bye? How does one say thank you? Time spent with family and friends is wonderful, but it was also sad. Becky, Ricky, and I pray that Mom is with our Lord and Savior, and is now happy and pain free. I will miss your guidence and Love and I will try to make you as proud of me as I can. Thank you so very much for being the Mom that you are.
Richard Marr
Sandy Marr
March 18, 2006
I want to thank you for how you loved and raised your children. I am very lucky to be a part of the Marr family and experience this love. You and Dad are the reason Keith is the man, husband and father he is. You raised him with love and sensitivity and taught him how to give this of himself to his family. Keith mentioned this past week that he feels responsible for most of your gray hairs and I was there to witness many times that he would try to add to those gray hairs. You always reacted to all his antics with a smile, laughter and lots of love. I will miss you. Love, Sandy
Grandma giving Justin a bath
March 17, 2006
Receiving one of those "Momma Hugs"
March 17, 2006
Keith Marr
March 17, 2006
I am reflecting back over this past week and now know what it means to be on an emotional roller coaster. There have been happy times visiting with family, some whom I haven’t seen in a very long time, and then times when it has been hard to keep self control. Mom always had control of her emotions and I will try to emulate her strength. She has taught us kids many life tools and I will always be proud of our Mom. I tend to look at the things I have done as either being successful or failures. I believe Mom was a success. She put everything she had into raising her kids and did the best possible job she could. I will go forward with the tools she has taught me so she may be proud of her son. With loving memories ~ Keith.
Tia File
March 14, 2006
I am really going to miss her. She was the 1 person that would make me smile when I was around her. She also made me laugh. I just loved when she called me her "sweatheart." I am really going to miss you Aunt Kathy. I love you and I know you do to.
~Tia
PS- Love you forever and always Aunt Kathy!
Karin and Willie Salas
March 14, 2006
Dear Marr Family:
We had more interaction with your mom back in the day when Sandy and Keith were newlyweds. For whatever reason your mom took to me even though I was an "odd" character back in the 70's. She even came to CA to visit Sandy and stayed at our home. I remember we were going on a cruise and my bedroom looked like a hurricane had come through it and she came into the room and "hung out" with us, even going as far as packing my suitcase correctly so my clothes wouldn't wrinkle. I know she had a good time here. Through the years we've kept contact about her through Keith. Our hearts are filled with sadness for your loss. However...there is always a however....My goodness...she's met Jesus! Remember that! She now knows no sorrow and no pain!
Bless you all!!!
Karin and Willie Salas
Cyndi Crouse
March 13, 2006
My mother loved having a good time. She loved to laugh. Now when my grand daughter Olivia, makes me laugh so I hard I cry, It makes me think of how happy it made me to make my mother laugh. I have missed her laughter for quite some time now. But I get a wonderful opportunity to re-live the good times with every silly and wonderful thing Olivia does. Mom-I will miss your laughter, your approval, and the confidence you have always had in me.
Bill & Tracy File
March 13, 2006
We will always remember the love you shared with and gave us. You are always in our hearts Aunt Kathy. Your laughter forever we will hear. Thank you for being the person you were and letting us be a part of your family and life. We Love You!
Gladys Wickham
March 13, 2006
My thoughts and prayers go out to my brother Bob and Kathy's entire family. I'm so glad I was able to make the family reunion in June 2004.
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