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for Joyce Lightner
Oliver Tadic
December 3, 2023
Mama Joyce, when I got out of San Quentin prison you were always there for me. You saw the man I never was. Forever nestled to your bosom. Your son Oliver Boska Tadic
Cindy Renard
July 16, 2020
Hi Joyce, I miss you, seems you are missing Armageddon down here. Pray for humanity, and my family. XOX
Marilyn Lane
July 16, 2020
Joyce was our mentor and friend, and almost not a day goes by that I don't pray for her and Cory. Because I'm confident Joyce is in heaven, I know she is using those prayers to accomplish good in many lives. Thank you, Joyce, for your love and kindness.
Cindy Renard
July 16, 2019
Hi Joyce, miss you, you changed my familys life!!! God bless you
Cindy Renard and kids
August 9, 2012
Joyce, I know you are reading this as I write. You helped change my family forever, and I really mean "forever" thanks from the top to the bottom of my heart. Love and miss you, but will see you when God says so. XXXOOOXXX
Oliver Tadic
August 9, 2012
Dear Mama Joice, i miss you so much. Your smile remind me of an Angel. You are in my heart now and forever. Your son Oliver.
heather Howell
July 30, 2012
Linda my sincere thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jeff & Giovanna McGrath
Jeff & Giovanna McGrath
July 29, 2012
We feel so blessed to have had our beautiful Joyce in our life.
We know she was truly an Ambassador of God. A true role model for us. She will always be with us in spirit.
Our deepest condolences to the family!
Lovingly, Jeff & Giovanna McGrath
robert eckes
July 28, 2012
Sorry to read of your loss. I remember all of your loving family so well.
Sincerely;
Bob Eckes
mike coel
July 27, 2012
Thank you joyce for showing me how to love. I to willmiss your huggs.
love you always. Thank you cory for shareing her with us.
mike coel
Carol (Matravers) Enderby
July 26, 2012
Dear Linda and family,
Your mother had a special way of touching people's life's. She truly demonstrated without a doubt what God's desire is for all of us here on earth, "To serve". I will continue keeping you in my prayers.
Sister Therese Derby
July 26, 2012
Dear Father Michael, I am very sorry to hear of your loss, but I know now she is with Our Lord and Blessed Mother! God be with you and the family! I will be praying for you and all the family!
Pamela Murphy
July 26, 2012
Dear Fr. Mike and the Lightner family, Please know how sorry I am for your loss of such a dear and valiant disciple. She has been an advocate for so many pilgrims to Medjugorje. What a grace fer her to now see Our Lady herself. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers, now and in the days to come.
Kathy Meinholz
July 25, 2012
Dear Fr Mike and the Lightner family, my sincere condolences to you at this time. We will keep all of you in our prayers.
Medjugorje pilgrim.. Kathy Meinholz
Coakley
July 25, 2012
To Father Michael and his family, with heartfelt sympathy;
Father of all mercies and God of consolation, you love us eternally and transform the shadows of death into the dawn of life. Look upon our grief; be our refuge and comfort so that our sadness and sorrow may turn into the light and peace of your presence. In dying, your Son destroyed death; in rising, he restored life. Grant that at the end of our earthly pilgrimage we may be found in his company with our brothers and sisters. There, you shall wipe away every tear. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Peace Prayers and Blessings,
The Coakley family
John, Janice, and Ashley
St. MM
Scott and Connie Klein
July 24, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Cory, and with the rest of your family.
July 24, 2012
Dear Family, I was a friend of Joyce's when she lived in Green Bay and I was her maid of honor at her wedding. We had such good times together and my only regret is that we did not stay in touch thru the years. Joyce and her family are in my thoughts and prayers. Carol Wirtz Valentine, Edina Mn.
Joe Ledvina
July 24, 2012
Cory and family, so sorry to hear of Joyce's passing. All the best to you.
Connie (LaViolette) Wendt
July 24, 2012
Cory & Family...Joyce was such a special lady. If there are any certainties in life, she certainly is now in heaven. You're in my thoughts and prayers.
July 24, 2012
Dear Fr. Mike, Cory, Gloria and all the family,
I am forever blessed to have had God place Joyce in my life.
How overwhelmed with joy dear Joyce must be to find herself at last in the company of Jesus, Mary, all the angels and saints and all her favorite priests and relatives who have gone before her. She will always be a shining example of Christ. - Marilyn & Joe Lane, West Des Moines, Iowa
Maria Neddersen
July 23, 2012
Dear Lightner Family,
We traveled with Joyce on a trip to Medugorje two years ago this Sept. We saw what a truly faith filled lady she was and were blessed to have gotten to know her. Our deepest sympathy and prayers are with your family.
Sharon and Dan Nejedlo
July 23, 2012
What a beautiful woman! We are blessed that she touched our lives and brought our family closer to Jesus and His mother! We will always treasure our memories of our Medjugorje trips with her.
Pamela Marsh
July 23, 2012
Father Mike, My deepest sympathy for you and your family. Your mom was a very holy and gracious lady.
Donna Caminiti
July 23, 2012
Dear Lightner and Lange families, I am so sorry for your earthly loss, so overjoyed at the heavenly gain.I can picture the smile on Mary's face as she presented Joyce to her Son. I truly feel she was a saint in front of our eyes as she lead all those souls to Medugorje and took her request to "bring flowers" to heart. She will be truly missed...Peace and prayers
July 23, 2012
Dear Lightner Family,
Our deepest condolences at the passing of your wife and mom. We met her while she was waiting for your dad to return on the Old Glory Honor Flight. She was such a sweet, cute and funny lady with a beautiful smile. We were blessed to have gotten to know her, if only briefly. May God's love give you strength. Cherish your memories.
Mary Kay Gerbers & Ralph Perry, Green Bay
Iomy Engichy
July 23, 2012
Dear the Lightner Family,
My deepest sympathy, and may Our Loving Lord, and His Blessed Mother be with you through this hard time.
Love,
Iomy
Ted and Jenny Casper & Family
July 23, 2012
Fr. Mike,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. May our Lord, Jesus Christ, wrap His loving arms around all of you and hold you through this difficult time.
God Bless
July 23, 2012
My thoughts are with you and your family at this time.
Diane Zeitler (VandenLangenberg)
Pound,WI
Carol Mascari
July 23, 2012
Dear Fr. Mike our thoughts and prayers are with you. Our deepest sympathy.
Brian and Carol Mascari
Carol Abts
July 23, 2012
Dear Cory and family,
You have my deepest sympathy. We know, even though we are heartbroken here, there are those dear ones in Heaven who have been waiting with open arms. God bless you and give you strength to carry on Gods' work.
Glen & Heather Kraning & family
July 23, 2012
Thoughts and prayers to the family. May God give you the strength you need to get through the loss of a loved one. She will remain in your hearts forever.
SanDee Brunette
July 23, 2012
My prayers are with you all. Joyce was my friend and ever time I saw her, she always had a hug for me. She truly was an amazing lady and will be missed.
July 23, 2012
MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU ALL. I WENT TO SCHOOL WITHE JOYCE, ALL 12 YEARS AND SHE WAS ALWAYS FUN TO BE AROUND.
DAN DEGENEFFE
Fr. Dave Ruby
July 22, 2012
To the family of Joyce,
My deepest sympathies are offered to you. She was unforgetable person and showed everyone her dedication to her faith, God and church in what she did. I will never forget her and will always remember her. Our trips to Medjugorje were very special. Although I have previous plans, I will remember you in prayer that day.
Fr. Dave Ruby, her former pastor
Mark & Sally Othmer
July 22, 2012
FR.Mike, Our deepest sympathies on the loss of your Mother. we are praying for you and your family.
Kevin O'Brien
July 22, 2012
We at Men of Christ are praying for Joyce, and all the Lightner's. Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies during this difficult time.
July 22, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Dave Coopman
Linda Christenson
July 22, 2012
Our prayers are with you and your family.
Sincerely, Linda Christenson
Eric and Terri (Young) Riesselmann
July 21, 2012
Our prayers are with you all.
Terri as a child remembers Joyce from church, and what an impact she appeared to have had on so many others as well.
God keep her safe in Heaven.
Scott Metz
July 21, 2012
I lost my mother this year too. I feel for you. My mom and I prayed the Rosary as she passed away. This is of great spiritual benefit that the Rosary was there for both of our earthly mothers because of our Heavenly Mother. Our prayers are with you.
Ray Ackerman
July 21, 2012
Our sympathy and prayers to all of you. May Joyce sleep in peace, may she live in peace, may she truly be where the name of God is great!
Jo webster(pechinski
July 21, 2012
I will miss aunt Joyce forever. She was a very special person and had a big impact on my life. Love to Uncle Cory and the rest of her family.
Debbie and Steve Wilson
July 20, 2012
To the Lightner family your mother and wife was a joy to be around you felt Gods love radiate from her I loved her dearly and will miss her wonderful smile she was like a second Mom to be and she help me to know the blessed Mother and the love for Our Lord. Thank you for sharing her with all of us. Love and blessings to all of you
My wonderful loving friend who I will deeply miss. She gave so much love and joy. I will keep you all in my prayers and thank you for sharing your Mom
Debbie Wilson
July 20, 2012
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