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Catherine Conlin
March 18, 2007
Thank you to all who have contributed to my Father's lasting tribute. I don't know all of you personally, but your kind words to my family members mean so much to me as well.
Peace,
Catherine Conlin
Tina, Matt, Megan, & Trevor Diese
March 11, 2007
Please accept our sincerest condolences on the loss of your beloved family member. Trust in the Lord and He will give you the strength you need during this difficult time.
Vince Flannery
March 11, 2007
To the entire Cherechinsky family, I was sorry to hear about the passing of your father. May the sorrow you feel now pass quickly, and you be left with only the many fond memories of your Dad. Uncle Sonny was a wonderful person, everytime I was with him, he always found a way to make me smile. The world has never had enough people like Uncle Sonny!!! You are all in my thoughts and prayers
Tara Cherechinsky
March 10, 2007
We gathered in NW Indiana on Thursday not to mourn Adolph though sad we are but to praise God for allowing Adolph to have lived so long among us.
A Tribute to Adolph Lawrence Cherechinsky
(excerpts taken from his funeral celebration)
It is in giving that we receive,
It is in pardoning that we are pardoning,
It is in dying that we are born to eternal life.
Make me an instrument of Thy peace,
I want to know what it's like to follow you,
When men look at me, I want them to see,
The Light of the world inside.
Jesus said he wanted us to be fishers of men, indeed Adolph was. He was in excellent spirits the day he called to thank my mother for the card she had sent him for his 70th birthday. "if I die tomorrow, I'll die a happy man." He was referring to the incredible party his wife, Gracie, and his children had held for him back in June of 2006. Gracie had known but kept it a secret for months (he wondered how) and he was SO surprised. He spoke of the love, the laughter, the fun, the joy, his family, His friends - the fond remembrances of his life. He was profoundly pleased; something more he could put in his treasure chest. He had one ... and it brimmed over with what meant the most to him - his people (memories). Those so special in his life. "I was blessed with two good women and five amazing children and of course the wonderful grandchildren." He was proud alright and had every reason to be - Elfin Catherine, his first born daughter ..... First born son Greg and wife, Nancy, and their children Fisher, Trent and Trev .... Second born son David, and myself and our beautiful children Joseph and Carolina ..... Second daugther, Nancy, her husband David and children Ben and Camille. Third daughter and the baby, Jo Anne, her husband Pat and children little Greg and Jonny ....
All lovely, caring, family-oriented people who have stepped into the world and made it a better and brighter place just like their father. They honor this man as living memorials - not only did they fill his treasure chest, his values of character live in them and provide a perfect spiritual role model for all those who were blessed with the good fortune of meeting him. These virtues of love and sacrifice, humility, integrity, and generosity, joy, humor and laughter and most importantly the best exemplification of what it means to be a father made Adolph's treasure chest complete and one of the best spiritual examples I am honored to be able to learn from.
In the past three months, I have had a true epiphany about what matters here on earth as I have watched Adolph. I have had the distinct honor to catch a glimpse through the lens with he viewed the world. It is all about the people, not things. Adolph knew that and was not afraid to live it. He has encouraged and challenged me to live a life focused on what matters and not what shimmers.
He showed his children what it meant to be a father who loved each one the most. Adolph was capable of that, his love was expansive and embracing. Adolph took his paternal responsibilities with joy and instructed his sons well through his modeling. Values are more caught than taught. While children may not be good at listening to their parents, they seldom fail to imitate them and David and Greg emaluate Adolph well. On Sunday I shared with Adolph how one of the many wonderful features of his son, David, that so attracted me to him was his love and dedication to his family. David is a truly inspiring father and Uncle. He motivates me and others to be a better parent and person. David’s fatherly qualities learned from the ones before him are those Catherine attests encouraged her to become the truly amazing Aunt she is today. And Greg … a likewise impressive father and Uncle. I am so touched by how much he loves our children just like his own. But, these traits are not solely limited to the sons… I am still in awe of Jo Anne’s and Nancy’s tremendous mothering skills and abilities and I am fortunate and grateful to be able to learn from them daily. Yes, Adolph was a wonderful father.
Some time ago, the magazine Family Circle commissioned the Gallup organization to study "super-achievers," those adults who have been most successful in accomplishing their goals. They interviewed 237 extremely successful people in business, sports, politics, the arts and sciences, trying to find the keys to success. The most important factor: Attention from fathers. The Cherechinsky’s were key owners of their father’s time… much of it being in a fishing boat.
While some leave earthly inheritances, Adolph left the most important of estates … a spiritual one - comprised of the attributes that make up a good father and decent human being. When the Bible shares with us in Solomon 20: 3-7 how a father should be: honest, modeling integrity for his children, patient, a hard worker, a good listener, a faithful friend, a righteous man who leads a blameless life of high character and caliber .. that sums up Adolph. The promise at the end of verse7 states “The just [man] walketh in his integrity: his children [are] blessed after him.” And blessed the Cherechinsky children truly are.
Love and sacrifice, humility, integrity and generosity, joy, humor, and laughter, defining father….this was Adolph’s spiritual treasure chest. A key theme in Deuteronomy is the responsibility of the Fathers to pass on their faith to the next generation which Adolph has done. Adolph was not your traditional “religious” man – no, he was much more in tune with God, he was spiritual. He lived a spiritual life by putting his faith in his actions. He told my Mother, he prayed for her every day in her cancer recovery. He always inspirited me by sharing with me how he prayed for my mother and our family. To know he was praying for us and Joseph and Carolina while we were expecting truly comforted me. I am honored to be here and part of this family.
The task God gave to Adolph has been accomplished, but the work continues on for us. It is all bittersweet – rejoicing in his freedom from pain and triumph over cancer in his new life in Heaven, yet we will surely miss his presence. We will all be poorer for loss of his wise and witty counsel. He enriched us immeasurably with his faith and life while he dwelt among us. Now he will plead our cause before the throne of God. He shall speak gently in our name to Jesus.
Yes, Adoplph was a humble man, a spiritual man, who worked hard, loved much, and laughed loudly. Energetic and lively he delighted in teaching his children and grandchildren how to fish. He lives on in his children, his grandchildren, his good and caring ways. Let us truly realize he is vital and vigorous in his eternal life. Adolph had a full treasure chest and he has now entrusted it to us. . His legacy of faith, hope, and love is ours and it is now are privilege to reel in the line Adolph cast by living up to his good name and righteous example.
Jesus said he wanted us to be fishers of men. Indeed, Adolph was. I am sure Jesus met him and said, "Adolph, I've been waiting for you....wanted to show you my new fishing pole and by the way look what you caught for ME."
Love always, Tara
Nancy (Schultz) Steiner
March 9, 2007
To The Cherechinsky family,
I am so saddened to hear about the passing of Uncle Adolph. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May you find peace and comfort in the wonderful memories of your father.
Love,
Nancy & Russell Steiner
Becky Cairns
March 8, 2007
JoAnne - Your in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. I lost my mom to cancer 7 years ago and while it was hard to say goodbye, I was grateful when her suffering was over. You'll always have your dad's lifetime of memories to share with your brothers and sister, Pat and the boys. We miss you here at NMS. See you next week.
Billy & Pam Whitworth (river rats)
March 7, 2007
To Cherechinsky Family
Adolph was a good friend,neighbor and fishing buddy.He was kind hearted and always had funny stories to tell.He would do anything you needed him to do without even asking.We cound not ask for a better neighbor.He will always be in our hearts and our prayers. You all were so kind to us and we thank you for that and may god bless each and everyone of you.With love
Kelley Alani (Budny)
March 7, 2007
To The Cherechinsky Family,
I am so sad to learn of Adolph's passing. He was such a good and giving person.
I too, have many wonderful memories of time spent in your home in Griffith, IN. The Tom's truck was great! I recall one ride in the truck specifically. David, do you remember when you, George & I were on our way home from Southlake Mall? You were driving one of those crazy cars you used to buy, while in high school. . . somehow we slid and crashed and had to call your dad. He was actually very cool about the whole thing-but that was one time we didn't sneak any candy!
My heart goes out to all of you. You and your families will be in my prayers.
Monica Owczarzak-Rost
March 7, 2007
To The Cherechinsky Children,(Cathy, Greg, Dave, Nancy and JoAnne)
I was so sad to hear of the passing of your Dad. All the memories of spending time in Griffith with all of you, sneaking in to the Toms truck until we were sick and spending 24/7 at the coolest house around makes me more thankful to have known such an wonderful man. Thank you for the priviledge of knowing your Dad, a very kind man who is always dear to my heart.
You are in my thoughts. I miss you all!
Love, Monica
Pamela Harrell
March 7, 2007
Dear JoAnne and Family,
I am so sorry about the loss of your beloved father. May you find peace and solace in knowing that he is in a much better place now. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Sympathetically, Pamela Harrell
Laura Sloan
March 7, 2007
Dear JoAnne and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. It is always hard to give up someone you love so dearly but be blessed by knowing that your dad loved his family. Remember all the great times you shared together. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Laura Sloan
March 7, 2007
Dear JoAnne and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. It is so hard to give up someone you love so dearly but always be blessed by knowing that your dad loved his family. He sounded like a wonderful man. I know God will never give you anything you can't handle so always remember all the great times you had together. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Nancy Balzer
March 7, 2007
Dear Gracie,
I am very sorry for your loss and if you ever need anything please do not hesitate to contact me.
Nancy
Nancy Balzer
March 7, 2007
To my Dear Children and their families. Your Father knows how wonderful you are now and always were. I am so sorry for our loss. He loves you All and will always be with you. Please cherish these last moments you have spent with him.
I Love You All.
Mom
Tristan Webb
March 7, 2007
I will miss Adolf. He was my friend. I will miss seeing him at my school cleaning. He always made me smile & I liked Adolf alot. I miss Adolf. (this is from Gretchen Lind's 7 yr old daughter who lives next door to Adolf)
Gretchen Lind
March 7, 2007
My sympothies are with you & your family. Adolf will be greatly missed by many.
George W. Peck III
March 6, 2007
To the Cherechinsky Children (Cathy, Greg, David, Nancy and Jo Anne).
Spending as much time as I did at your home in Griffith IN will always be a memory I will never forget and always cherish. Your parents always made me feel welcome and part of your family. Hearing the passing of your Father saddens me but makes me reflect on many good memories. You can hold your heads high knowing both your Father and Mother did an excellent job leading you all down the path of life. Although your Dad has moved on to be closer to God his spirit lives within each of you, his grandchildren and those he touched through his journey of life.
Tomorrow may seem difficult but put a smile on your faces, laugh a little and never forget the man who loved his family very much.
With much love,
George W. Peck III
Marshall Sheetz
March 6, 2007
I will cry because I lost a wonderful neighbor.
Yet I will smile because I know he is now healed.
I am saddened for the great void left in the hearts of all who loved him.
Yet I am enlighted that heaven has the smile of a GREAT and LOVING SOUL.
I will miss you so much, my friend.
Tristan Webb giving her friendly neighbor Adolph a picture she colored for him.
March 6, 2007
Chris & Renee Spadachene
March 6, 2007
David, Tara, Josesph, Carolina and all of your family,
We are praying for you. David, I can tell from your letter and from all the wonderful things Tara has told me about your Dad that ya'll are truly blessed to have such a wonderful father. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Please let us know if we can do anything for you.
With love,
Chris, Renee, Cullen, and Aubrey Spadachene
Chris and Cathy Chestnut
March 6, 2007
David and Tara,
We are thinking of you during this difficult time and sending our deepest sympathy. We will be praying for you and your entire family.
Eileen and Mark Barlow
March 6, 2007
David, Tara, Joseph, Caroline, and your entire family,
Tears are streaming down my face because I just read David's love letter to his father. I am so proud of the way you (David) and your siblings rallied around your father. It is obvious that Aldoph was proud of his children too. Thank you David for sharing something so personal with all of us. Through your note your father continues to inspire all of us. I somehow managed to read it outloud to Mark, Madeleine, and Katie who were deeply moved. I know that your father is completely cured now! I know he is proud of you and leaves behind a wonderful legacy in his children, step-children, wife, and grandchildren. We are thinking of you all! Our family is about to sit down and pray a rosary in Adolf's honor and ask that God wrap His loving arms around each of you and bring you the comfort that only He can.
All our love,
Eileen, Mark, Madeleine (your God-daughter) and Katie Barlow. Pappa Doug send you his love, thoughts and prayers too!
The Combs Family
March 6, 2007
David,
We were saddened to hear about the loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Ken Kloss
March 6, 2007
My deepest sympathy to all Adolph's family and loved ones.
The Máher Family
March 6, 2007
Our hearts go out to each of you during this time of great sadness and loss. May you have only fond memories of your dad, granddad, and husband.
May he have eternal peace.
Myra Fraley
March 6, 2007
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Vicki Jeffers
March 6, 2007
Joann,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God Bless you all and carry you in His arms through this time.
Love,
Steve and Vicki Jeffers
Janice (Stettin) Kepshire
March 6, 2007
To the Cherechinsky Family,
I grew up in Griffith and Adolph was my softball coach and what a great coach he was. My deepest sympathy goes out to your family. What a great man he was!
Carolyn Shobe
March 6, 2007
Mrs. Norris, You are in my thoughts and prayers. My mother lost her battle with cancer 31 years ago. May God hold you close during this time. Carolyn Shobe
Northside Middle
Grandpa Adolph with his Grandson Joseph (of David & Tara)
March 6, 2007
David (Son) Cherechinsky
March 6, 2007
Dear Dad,
I want you to have this note because it says a little about what you mean to me. I will try to verbalize this as well, but I may not say all I want to say. You are ill, but as life goes, you may go tomorrow, and I might go today.
After all, life is a series of events and memories and OUR events and my memories of you shaped who I am:
I remember and love my Dad:
- a man who took his boys fishing every chance he got, who put worms on my hook when I wouldn’t, who didn’t get mad the countless times I crossed our fishing lines and screwed things up
- a man who respects, loves, has pride in his children because you are a good Dad and you raised us well
- a man who said he let us ‘strike out on our own’ in life because you wanted us to be ourselves – you never judged us
- a man whose genius in humor probably has had the single most positive impact in my life
- a man who taught girls softball, was an example of fairness and showed the girls how to have fun
- a man who picked up hitchhikers because you value other people, despite their station, and want to help
- a man who gave money to nieces and nephews even when you couldn’t
- a man who worked 100 hours a week to support his family
- a man who has lifetime friendships because you’re a good friend
- a man who is always honest, acts with integrity, and is not prejudiced
- a man who is never selfish – never –and who never puts himself first
- a man, sometimes a klutz, who fell out of a boat fully clothed and nearly drowned – that day I saw fear in my Dad’s eyes
- a man who worked hard and early in the freezing cold in a step-van in dangerous neighborhoods and never complained
- a man who spent weeks sanding and staining and then re-sanding accent boards for the basement because you wanted us to have a nice home
- a man who crafted my son a cedar chest with your own hands, something I will always treasure
- a man who isn’t afraid to take risks, an entrepreneur, who once created a small business with a tagline ‘have an ordinary day’
- a sports fan who loved competition and was loyal to his teams
- a fighter, who was robbed three times, was shot at twice (but you weren’t scared – and shot back both times) and defended me when we came upon some hoodlums who broke into your truck
- a salesman, who customers patronized because they trusted you
Dad, you have changed the world for the better and for generations. Your kindness and generosity and big heart spawn kindness and generosity, warmth and love to everyone you and they touch.
We live far away from each other but I love you and honor you and respect you and hope you know that you’re always with me, here, in my heart.
Your Son, David
(I wrote the above while on a plane on January 5, 2007. I was in an airport in Calgary with Craig Ballinger and Santosh Mathilakath (co-workers) when my sister Cathy called and told me, after I pled, that the Doctor who inserted a stent in my Dad’s throat told her that my Dad had 6 – 8 weeks to live. A son’s fear and loneliness and emptiness from the loss of his parents cannot be reduced to words.)
Dick & Kathy Helm
March 6, 2007
It is with deep sadness we sign this Guest Book. We feel your pain and grief on the loss of your loved one. When remembering Adolph we will recall the sparkle in his eyes as though the sun was truely within. We will always remember that certain smile that came over his face when he beat you in a game of cards or caught a larger fish then you had.He was special and unique, we will never forget him. God bless his family and thanks for sharing him with us.
Melissa French
March 6, 2007
Joann, God bless you and keep you during this very tough time.
Holly Mosier
March 6, 2007
Mrs. Norris:
I wanted you to know I'm thinking about you and praying for you and your family.
Holly Mosier
Christy Lane
March 6, 2007
Joanne,
You and your entire family are in my thoughts and prayers during this time of loss. God Bless you all,
Christy Lane, Northside Middle School
Lisa Jackson
March 6, 2007
Mrs. Norris,
We (Mountaineers) have you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. The kids miss you and are behaving!! God Bless!
richard maroc
March 6, 2007
To our dear friend. Adolph was a true friend, who always seemed up and made us feel better every time we met. We will miss you, but remember many great times.
Love; Duke and Cheryl Maroc
Pam Oltmanns-Arington
March 6, 2007
Thinking of you during this difficult time. Thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Deb Kirkman
March 6, 2007
There are 120 young people in Muncie, IN who are thinking of the family. We will be walking in the Relay For Life in honor of Mr. Cherechinsky. We will continue to fight this horrible disease in his name. He was a fighter, therefore we will fight with the same strength as Adolph. Bless your family, you are in our prayers.
Deb Kirkman and
Students
Stephen Moore
March 6, 2007
I just used Adolph as an example this past Sunday with a small group from church! I related the memory of how he would hug and kiss his kids, even Greg and David...that really stuck with me because I didn't get that from my dad. What an example! I hug and kiss my kids every chance I get; this is part of Adolph's legacy.
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