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Erasmo Rodriguez Obituary

Erasmo Rodriguez Jr. (ED) Lansing, IL Erasmo Rodriguez Jr., age 58, of Lansing, IL passed away August 8, 2006 He is survived by his loving wife, Norma (nee Lopez) of 25 years; loving children: Michael Erasmo of Lansing, and Lauren Carmen of Lansing; many nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. maternal mother Dolores Rodriguez ; brothers Ronald (Grace), Robert (Shannon) and John Rodriguez. Erasmo was preceded in death by his father Erasmo Sr. and grandparents. Funeral services will be held on Saturday August 12, 2006 directly at St. Ann's Church 3010 Ridge Rd. Lansing IL, for a 9:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial, Cremation to follow. Friends may visit with the family on Friday from 2-9 p.m. from the Schroeder-Lauer Funeral Home 3227 Ridge Rd., Lansing IL, Erasmo was born in Austin Texas and moved to Lansing Il, in 1971. He worked for the Chicago Public Schools for 34 years where he was a teacher, counselor, assistant principal and principal. He retired in June of 2005. He loved music and enjoyed playing various types of instruments. As an educator he touched many lives but most importantly he was a loving and devoted husband, who was very proud of his children. He was loved by all who knew him and he will be greatly missed.
Published by The Times from Aug. 10 to Aug. 11, 2006.

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August 11, 2006

To the Rodriguez family,



Being close to Mike, has also put me closer to his family. I felt nothing but sorrow when I heard of his passing. He was a great man and friend. My heart goes with you and him.



Lauren, I love and care for you. You are a sister to me. May you find strength in the time ahead.



Mrs. Rodriguez. You are like a mother to me. Words can not express how hurt I am by your loss.



Mike. My best friend (always will be). You are a great part of me. A true friend. I share your pain, and will be next to you in this hard time.

Anita Lemus

August 10, 2006

Dear Mrs.Rodriguez and Family,

It's with heart filled sadness that I send my most sincerest sympathy to you and your entire family for your loss of your beloved husband and father. May you all find comfort and consolement in God during this difficult time.

Sincerely,

Anita Lemus

George Washington High School

Esther Rodriguez

August 10, 2006

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Meghan Murphy

August 10, 2006

I am so very sorry for your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers everyday through this difficult time.

Midas Lopez-Belardo

August 10, 2006

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.

ELY Belardo

August 10, 2006

Be Still

Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.

Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.

If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.

August 10, 2006

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2006

Maria Elizabeth Belardo

August 10, 2006

may you rest securely in the Lord's hands..the Lord will keep your family safe and Love will always surround them..until we meet again.

Michael Murphy

August 10, 2006

It's with a heavy heart I leave this message. I am lucky enough to know Mike through my brother Neil Murphy. My deepest condolences to the Rodriguez family, I wish you all the very best.

Sandra Lopez

August 10, 2006

Norma:

Soy tu prima Sandy la hija de Carlos Julio. Me enteré lo de tu esposo por el primo de mami, Robert que vive en Indiana. Lamentamos mucho lo sucedido. Please, call me at 787-402-0101.

roger murphy

August 10, 2006

Mike, as I said the door is always open to you with me and the Murphy household. I met your dad briefly and wish now I had known him better.

But he did a fine job as a father and raised a great son and person. My heart goes out to you and yours.

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