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for Bernard Voss
The Barton Family
May 23, 2009
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Lisa Sheehy & Family
May 21, 2009
Father Voss-
Thank you for your kind words and truly caring for all who lives you touch! God Bless!
May 17, 2009
Our deepest sympathy to the Msgr's family.
We were acquainted with Msgr Voss while he
was at St. Augustine Parish. His kind words
and help were inspirations in times of our
family crisises. You are in our prayers.
Clara Lickenbrock and family.
Helen Smith
May 16, 2009
Goodbye Father Voss, I will miss your smile & friendly hello. You were one of the best.
Pat Dierkes Reed
May 15, 2009
I am sorry for your loss. Our families grew up together, we had great times. Our paths have seperated but I think of Germantown families and friends often..
Ronald Wehrmann
May 15, 2009
I remember the great times we had together during our formative(care free) years growing up.
Peace be with you and with your brothers and sisters. Your cousin, Ron Wehrmann
Rev. David Strong
May 15, 2009
Msgr Voss was always so gracious to the seminarians when we would visit Saint Henry's for gatherings. May he rest in peace
May 15, 2009
Father Dennis:
I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you in my prayers during this difficult time.
With Sympathy!
Alex Diel
May 15, 2009
Father Voss baptised me in October 1998. He was a nice man.
Evelyn Vitez
May 15, 2009
We are saddened to hear that our wonderful Monsignor Voss has left us to be with God. It was much too soon.
In relocating to Florida, we have continued to miss him and St. Henry Church.
His personality was bigger than life..his hearty laugh was contagious..he had that special recipe for the fish fry (my husband, Norm, was a breader) and it appeared to be as well guarded as that of KFC! He will be greatly missed!
Our condolences to his family, especially our former pastor, Fr. Dennis Voss,whom we loved at St.Albert's Church years ago. We will keep all of you in our prayers...please keep us in yours.
Karen Taylor
May 15, 2009
We were members of St Henry's Parish. During that time my daughter and sons received their first communion from Fr.Voss. And my sons enjoyed serving mass with Fr Voss as well.
And 20 years later my son found his future wife Fr.Voss married them.
He is remebered by this parishonor as a kind,full of life,compasionate,loving minister of service to other's. His patience and sense of humor was enviable.
There have been many priest in my life through the years. Fr Voss was the face and voice that will alway's be remembered with fond memories and respect.
Fr Voss may you now receive the blessings that you have given to so many of us.
Jerry Benhoff
May 15, 2009
Monsignor Voss was such an influence and positive roll model for the youth in CYO. His humor, understanding and guidance impacted many youths and I'm proud to be able to call him my friend. My life is much richer now because of your influence. Our world is such a better place because of you. Rest in peace my friend.
Fran Myatt
May 14, 2009
Blessed priest. Beloved man.
Tim, Frannie (Becker) and Elyse Myatt
Gloria Bertelsen
May 14, 2009
Father Voss came into our store in Cahokia for paint many times when he served at St. Katherine's perish. He was always busy painting something at the church. He always had a big smile and a very pleasant way about him. You could not help but like him. His love for God showed in his words and his kind deeds.
Rest in peace Father Voss in the arms of Jesus.
Gloria,Vern & Dan Bertelsen from Thrifty Hardware
May 14, 2009
I got to know Monsignor Voss through Thursday night bingo. He always would stop by our table to say hello and his laugh was contagious. He had a wonderful sense of humor and I pray for him and for his wonderful brother Father Dennis Voss. Rest in Peace Monsignor and God bless you.
Michelle (Snyder) Baum
May 14, 2009
Father Voss was an important part of my family's life for many years. I began serving mass for him at SCL in Cahokia, he married me and my husband, baptized my children, buried my father, grandparents, cousin, uncle, etc. He will be truely missed. We'll never forget him.
Amy and Charlie Hubbard
May 14, 2009
I am sure you took the expressway to Heaven. Thank you for guiding our family through our lives. You made the good times better and the difficult times easier. We will miss you.
Stephanie Schroeder
May 14, 2009
Father Voss you were a wonderful priest and cared so much about your people. We will miss you dearly. I know there will be many gardens for you in heaven!
Father Donald Weeks OSB
May 14, 2009
I knew Monsignor Voss when I worked in East Saint Louis. He was always very kind and open. I sson will be joining him and I hope to renew my friendship. Eternal Rest Grant to you dear Monsignor.
Susie Dahm Gray
May 14, 2009
Fr. Voss was one of the best people I knew. I have been a lifelong member of St. Henry's and it seems like he has always been here. Always there to lend a hand, give advice or to say a prayer with. He has been a big part of my family's lives as well. He officiated many of our weddings, the funerals for my mom, dad,oldest brother and grandparents, baptized my kids and the list goes on.
Our prayers go to his family. He will be missed by many. He was loved by many.
God Bless You Father Voss.
The Family of:
Doug Gray & Susie Dahm Gray,
Elizabeth, Dougie, Jacob & Abigail Gray
Shirley Hrabusicky
May 14, 2009
To the St. Henry Parish: Oh my goodness such a loss here on earth, but what a welcoming to Heaven. FATHER VOSS was an awesome person, EVERYONE loved him. He will surely be missed.
Shirley Hrabusicky (ACHS)
Kyle & Kayce Ketrow
May 14, 2009
Father Voss married Kayce and I June 26, 2004. Whenever we went to see him he always seemed to make us smile. He had a geat sense of humor and I would like to thank him for his blessing.
Msgr Paul Showalter
May 14, 2009
So sorry to hear of the passing of a great priest and pastor. I was a classmate of his at St. Meinrad Seminary and just received the word. I can only thank him now in prayer at the altar for being the neat, holy, humorous, fine person that he always was. Prayers for his parishioners and family. Msgr Paul E. Showalter, Peoria, Il.
The Luna Family
May 14, 2009
Father Voss, you were definitely "one of a kind". You will be sadly missed by all who knew you. Our deepest sympathy to your family.
Patty & Stacy
May 14, 2009
When I think of Father Voss, I get a smile on my face. What a funny, sincere, thoughtful, and spiritual man!
He counseled my husband and myself when we were preparing for marriage. My husband, not being Catholic, didn't know what to expect during our first meeting with Father Voss. His great since of humor and honesty made my husband very comfortable. We have since moved but, still talk about Father Voss with found memories.
May you enjoy your heavenly rose garden and thank God for sending us You.
Paul Marchand Jr
May 14, 2009
Father Voss you will be missed. I knew you pretty much my whole life and you were a part of basically every major event of my whole, huge family's life. We will see you again one day in Heaven. God Bless.
May 14, 2009
We have always treasured our memories of Father Voss saying mass for us overlooking the red bud trees and our lake. It is this lake where he enjoyed many hours of relaxation fishing for bass and bluegill. We will miss his mild manner,sense of humor and pleasant smile.
Dennis and Mary Ann Groom
Helen Fuhrman
May 14, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. We will miss you so much. We have many wonderful memories of you. Rest in peace at last.
The Fuhrman Family
Joshua Swan
May 14, 2009
Father Voss-I received my confirmation from you. Rest In Peace.
May 14, 2009
We have wonderful memories of Father Voss and will miss him greatly. He was truly unique-gentle and kind with a great sense
of humor.Our prayers go out to his family. God Bless You,Father Voss. The family of Ed Fitzpatrick
Barb St. Eve Gass
May 14, 2009
My parents were lifelong parishoners of St. Henry's. Msgr. Voss was an integral part of my life. He officiated my wedding, my daughter's baptism, my parent's 50th wedding anniversary and both my parent's funerals. A little over a year ago, he drove to a nursing home in Mascoutah on a cold winter night, to administer the Last Rites to my father. I will also remember his infectious laugh, and his inclusiveness. May he rest in peace.
Jon (O'Guinn)
May 14, 2009
Bernie was a great priest and a caring pastor. I'll always remember his kindness at my grandmother's funeral.
Christian Deihl
May 14, 2009
I just want to thank Father Voss for being such a remarkable human being. He always brought a smile to my face as a child and as an adult. I will dearly miss seeing his smiling face.
Randy Willard
May 14, 2009
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Galen and Ruby Eschman
May 14, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family. We have lost a great and loyal servant. He fought a hard fight but now is enjoying the peace and love of the Father. He will be sadly missed. May he rest in peace.
Mary Jenkins-Mueller
May 14, 2009
I have such wonderful memories of Fr. Voss from his time at SCL in Cahokia! He was always so welcoming & generous. I will always admire his unselfish nature. I am sure he is smiling in heaven!
May 14, 2009
I will miss seeing you and hearing your booming voice at the CKLofI Bingo Hall on Thursday's.
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