Forrest Sexton Obituary
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joyce Oxencis
September 30, 2017
Our deepest prayers to you Mike and Melva and family. Our fond memories of Mike and years in Rochester will forever be treasured. Joyce and The Cordell famiy.
Louise Chriswell
September 28, 2017
So sorry for your loss Godbless
Ted Harvatin
September 27, 2017
Sorry about your loss Mike. Please extend my condolences to your mother, a super lady, as well.
Lindsey Lillig
September 27, 2017
Mr. Mike. How I will miss my hug on Sunday morning. Thank you for sharing your wonderful smile. Miss Melva, my heart aches for your loss. I know how much you will miss Mike. If I can do anything, please let me know. Love you!
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Christy Claus
September 26, 2017
I loved Mike's friendly way, his smile and laugh. He will be greatly missed.
The Lees
September 26, 2017
We will miss you Mike. Thank you for all the ways you cared for our family. We are so grateful we got to know you and Melva.
David Flatt
September 26, 2017
I am going to miss Mike! He was one of a kind and people that knew him were better off because of it. Prayers and love to Melva and family.
Lynda Goldberg
September 26, 2017
Oh how I will miss our Sunday morning hugs during greeting time at church!! I am so sorry I didn't visit you the past two weeks to give you one final hug! Someday! Your empty seat at church will remind us of your loving, gentle ways and playful spirit! We promise to take care of Melva! Love you!
The Hultgren Family and Staff
September 26, 2017
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Joseph Kim
September 26, 2017
You will be dearly missed, Mike. It's been a pleasure worshipping God with you.
Jim Nicklas
September 26, 2017
I will miss you Mike. I loved our friendly banter over the years. You were a man who I respected greatly.
God bless,
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