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Patrick E. Schaefer

July 22, 1958 ~ December 3, 2016 (age 58) 58 Years Old
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A candle was lit by Victor on December 19, 2016 10:11 AM
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A candle was lit by Dennis and Diane White on December 17, 2016 2:10 PM
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A candle was lit by Wayne and Becky Roesner on December 12, 2016 9:11 AM
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A candle was lit by Kurt and Cathy Clark on December 8, 2016 10:08 PM
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A candle was lit by Tammy and Butch Friese and family. on December 8, 2016 1:07 PM
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A candle was lit by Malissa Emerick on December 8, 2016 9:15 AM
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A candle was lit by Brian & Betty Harper on December 7, 2016 10:32 PM
Message from Brent & Jennifer
December 7, 2016 5:15 PM

Our thoughts go out to Curt and the entire Schaefer family. So very sorry for your loss. Pat was always so kind to us. Sending you all lots of love from California.
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A candle was lit by Mary Brown on December 7, 2016 4:32 PM
Message from Dawn (Warren) Hutchins
December 7, 2016 2:07 PM

My heart goes out to his family and friends. He was so full of life and is so deeply missed. I feel very blessed that I got to know Pat over the last 4 years.
Dawn
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A candle was lit by lorraine wancket on December 7, 2016 12:28 PM
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A candle was lit by Julie (railey) rubitsky on December 7, 2016 9:52 AM
Message from Tom & Doris
December 7, 2016 9:43 AM

Bob, Offering our deepest sympathy



Message from Wendy Carlson
December 7, 2016 8:40 AM

My condolences and prayers.
Message from Gene & Eileen Eiklor
December 7, 2016 6:26 AM

Dear Bob & Mary Ellen, Deb and Jamie. We were saddened to learn of your loved one's passing this past weekend. May you find comfort in God's graces. Gene & Eileen Eiklor
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A candle was lit by Clare and Scott Manecke on December 7, 2016 12:02 AM
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A candle was lit by Ron and Bonnie Obrecht on December 6, 2016 10:51 PM
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A candle was lit by Julie Bauman on December 6, 2016 10:19 PM
Message from Audrey, Steve, Annie & Abby
December 6, 2016 10:01 PM

to all the Schaefer's.... thinking of all of you at this sad time. We all loved Pat. I will certainly miss our annual Christmas Eve afternoon toast at my Mom's!
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A candle was lit by Cousins Audrey, Steve, Annie & Abby on December 6, 2016 9:49 PM
Message from Dave and Myra Brier
December 6, 2016 9:35 PM

We are praying for your family. We are so very sorry to learn of this
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A candle was lit by Deb Williams on December 6, 2016 9:22 PM
Message from Bill and Nancy Craig
December 6, 2016 8:51 PM

Sending our sympathy to the Schaefer family and especially Bob and Mary Ellen. Very sorry to hear of Pats passing. You are in our prayers.
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A candle was lit by Bill and Nancy Craig on December 6, 2016 8:45 PM
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A candle was lit by Lori Watters Warner on December 6, 2016 7:21 PM
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A candle was lit by Debi Pease on December 6, 2016 6:35 PM
Message from Karen Miller
December 6, 2016 6:30 PM

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
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A candle was lit by Dee & Lee Lookingbill on December 6, 2016 5:07 PM
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A candle was lit by Jan (Tarulis) Marino on December 6, 2016 4:44 PM
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A candle was lit by Mark & Lori Atnip on December 6, 2016 3:36 PM
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A candle was lit by Joe and Valerie Atnip on December 6, 2016 3:25 PM
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A candle was lit by Ben and Kari Rink on December 6, 2016 3:09 PM
Message from Randy and Lori Larimer
December 6, 2016 2:23 PM

Even tho it has been many years , the entire Schaefer family is in our thoughts and prayers.
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A candle was lit by Mike and Lori Allison on December 6, 2016 2:21 PM
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A candle was lit by Randy and Lori Larimer on December 6, 2016 2:17 PM
Message from Karen, Kelsi and Kyle Pittenger
December 6, 2016 2:14 PM

Curt and all of the family, our deepest sympathies.. May you find comfort and peace with the good memories you cherish.....thinking of you!
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A candle was lit by Karen, Kelsi and Kyle Pittenger on December 6, 2016 2:09 PM
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A candle was lit by Coni (Keag) Lane on December 6, 2016 2:03 PM
Message from Kathi Fluck
December 6, 2016 2:02 PM

To all the family--I first met Pat when we worked at The Cellar MANY years ago. Over the last six years or so I was volunteering to take grave photos at the Geneseo cemeteries for people who lived too far away to see them. I always had a long list, and every time Pat was so nice in spite of it making work for him. He'd have the graves staked out so all I had to do was go to the graves and take the pictures. The news of his death truly saddened me, as he was a good person and an excellent representative of the City by the way he treated visitors to the cemetery.
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A candle was lit by Kathi & Lee Fluck on December 6, 2016 1:56 PM
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A candle was lit by Keith & Kim Kennett on December 6, 2016 12:52 PM
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A candle was lit by Dan & Carolyn Werner on December 6, 2016 12:46 PM
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A candle was lit by Jim and Kelli Williams on December 6, 2016 11:24 AM
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A candle was lit by Michael and Patricia Sheridan on December 6, 2016 10:24 AM
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A candle was lit by Kyle, Tara and Valor McIntosh on December 6, 2016 10:01 AM
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A candle was lit by Rob & Pam Hoogerwerf on December 6, 2016 9:59 AM
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A candle was lit by June Swint on December 6, 2016 9:28 AM
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A candle was lit by Heather and Monte Boleen on December 6, 2016 9:16 AM
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A candle was lit by Mitch & Maribeth McNeil on December 6, 2016 9:02 AM
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A candle was lit by Cindy Boone on December 6, 2016 8:59 AM
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A candle was lit by Jim and Pat Stout on December 6, 2016 8:54 AM
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A candle was lit by Sue Whittington on December 6, 2016 8:39 AM
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A candle was lit by Brother Curt on December 6, 2016 8:32 AM
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A candle was lit by Mike & Candi Mueller on December 6, 2016 8:25 AM
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A candle was lit by David McElroy and family on December 6, 2016 8:01 AM
Message from Joy Sherbeyn
December 6, 2016 7:37 AM

My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. I know it has been a shock. He was way to young. We never know God's plan for us. Hold on to your memories. I worked with Pat for awhile at Dubuque pack. We had a lot of fun. He was a great guy.
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A candle was lit by Joy Sherbeyn on December 6, 2016 7:30 AM
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A candle was lit by Teresa Cochran on December 6, 2016 6:34 AM
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A candle was lit by Mary Ann McHaney on December 6, 2016 5:53 AM
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A candle was lit by Corey & Evie Junior on December 6, 2016 5:20 AM
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A candle was lit by Jenny Dobbels on December 6, 2016 1:41 AM
Message from Aron, Jan & Kelsey Masiker
December 5, 2016 11:19 PM

So sorry to hear of Pats passing! He was a nice man, always seen him at Shell when i had my dog with, it always struck a conversation!! He will be missed! Our prayers go out to you all!
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A candle was lit by Aron, Jan & Kelsey Masiker on December 5, 2016 11:17 PM
Message from JoAnne Gernsnt
December 5, 2016 10:25 PM


Pat and my son Brian attended school together and as a teacher I got to learn many
things from Pat. His love of dogs and my love of dogs often brought forth good conversation.. His many jobs at the cemetary made it an attractivet place to be .. I shall miss his truck in the morning drive around the cemetary as he checked on everything.
Message from Peggy and Don West
December 5, 2016 10:23 PM

I'm sorry for you whole family. I have fond memories of playing as kids when we were neighbors when you lived on collage your mom always made us feel welcome. Sorry Nooper for all teasing don't remember how you got that nickname but it stuck.
Message from Dennis & Barb
December 5, 2016 10:14 PM

Always too soon-too young;. We want to extend our sympathy and our prayers to Bob and Deb, Scott, and Kurt. Family should be close by, but it seems each generation gets spread further apart. Thoughts and prayers will now be the conduits to Pat as he sits in Heaven. Again, even though we are a long way away, we will be thinking of you and your families. Love
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A candle was lit by Barb &Dennis Schaefer on December 5, 2016 9:42 PM
Message from Deb Taylor
December 5, 2016 9:24 PM

Brother Pat: gone too soon but will never be forgotten. Now you will be able to watch over mom in heaven. I promise i will,continue to place a rose on her grave for you. Love you Pat and will miss you. Tell mom i love her too....
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A candle was lit by Deb Taylor on December 5, 2016 9:19 PM
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A candle was lit by Allan & Kathy Coppejans on December 5, 2016 9:17 PM
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A candle was lit by Kim Wiseman Johnson, and Mark Johnson on December 5, 2016 8:54 PM
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A candle was lit by Sheri (Crider) Lindsey on December 5, 2016 7:56 PM
Message from Linda Fonk DeSmith
December 5, 2016 7:47 PM

I grew up across the street from Pat and the Schaefer's.. So sorry for your loss
Message from Jim & Julanne Lobaito
December 5, 2016 7:42 PM

To the Schaefer Family, we send our sincere condolences on the loss of Pat. His sudden departure caught us all by surprise and left us wondering why. May the fond memories you have of him offer you some comfort and sustain you in your time of sorrow.
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A candle was lit by Randy & Belinda Minnaert on December 5, 2016 7:37 PM
Message from Tanya (Sorenson) Anderson
December 5, 2016 7:26 PM

So sorry to about your loss. My prayers are with your whole family.
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A candle was lit by Rose Saulnier on December 5, 2016 7:16 PM
Message from Midge Holsey Mariman
December 5, 2016 7:00 PM

So sorry to hear of Pat's passing. He will be missed by many. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Message from Dwayne & MaryAnn Maeltzer
December 5, 2016 6:59 PM

Deb so sorry for your loss you are in our thoughts and prayers
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A candle was lit by Midge Holsey Mariman on December 5, 2016 6:58 PM
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A candle was lit by Dwayne @ MaryAnn Maeltzer on December 5, 2016 6:54 PM
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A candle was lit by Rick and Nancy Tarulis on December 5, 2016 6:43 PM
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A candle was lit by Tricia Fleming on December 5, 2016 6:32 PM
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A candle was lit by Duane and Karen West on December 5, 2016 6:32 PM
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A candle was lit by Pete Talbot on December 5, 2016 6:27 PM
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A candle was lit by Diana Franks on December 5, 2016 5:26 PM
Message from Kelley Follett Robinette
December 5, 2016 5:23 PM

I'm so very for your loss, Pat was a great guy. My thoughts and prayers are with you all!
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A candle was lit by Kelley Follett Robinette on December 5, 2016 5:20 PM
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A candle was lit by Aunt Stella. on December 5, 2016 5:18 PM
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A candle was lit by Paula Senger on December 5, 2016 4:58 PM
Message from Paula senger
December 5, 2016 4:57 PM

So sorry to read about Pat. DEb and I had great visit while we stayed at motel during thanksgiving. Know we are thinking of your family during this time.
Message from Bonnie & Jack Morgan
December 5, 2016 4:52 PM

We were shocked and deeply saddened to hear of Pat's passing. Our hearts and prayers are with the entire Schafer family. May you rest in peace, Pat.
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A candle was lit by Jim and Julanne Lobaito on December 5, 2016 4:49 PM
Message from Mary K Ingram Sims
December 5, 2016 4:34 PM

So saddened to hear of Pat's death. Such a great loss and great pain for family and friends. He was so much fun and will always be 5 to me... I have such special memories of your family. Many prayers for all and I'm praying for the peace you all deserve.❤️
Message from George and Verna May
December 5, 2016 4:30 PM

To the Schaefer Family and especially Bob and Mary Ellen, we send our most sincere condolences on the loss of Patrick. We send you our thoughts, prayers and hugs and may his memories sustain you in your loss.
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A candle was lit by CSI Homes / Cambridge, IL on December 5, 2016 4:28 PM
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A candle was lit by Melissa Sette on December 5, 2016 4:25 PM
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A candle was lit by Kevin & Shari Draminski on December 5, 2016 4:20 PM
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A candle was lit by Kathy Abell on December 5, 2016 4:10 PM
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A candle was lit by Larry&Cindy Hopkey on December 5, 2016 4:03 PM
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A candle was lit by George and Verna May on December 5, 2016 12:59 PM
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A candle was lit by Greg & Tina Buyck on December 5, 2016 12:47 PM
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A candle was lit by Greg and Brenda VanOpdorp on December 5, 2016 12:06 PM
Message from Nancy Lyford
December 5, 2016 12:04 PM

I've known Pat since our Moms carpooled us to Kindergarten. Rest in peace, my Friend!
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A candle was lit by Nancy Johnson Lyford on December 5, 2016 12:03 PM
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A candle was lit by Rick and Doreen Allen on December 5, 2016 11:45 AM
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A candle was lit by Josh and Lacey Billiet on December 5, 2016 11:12 AM
Message from Barb Holsey
December 5, 2016 10:28 AM

I am truly sorry for the loss of your brother, Deb, and to you and his family I send my sincere sympathies...I know the hurt that the loss of a sibling creates. Blessings to you all...
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A candle was lit by Barb Holsey on December 5, 2016 10:26 AM
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A candle was lit by Kim Barnes on December 5, 2016 10:02 AM
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A candle was lit by Ed Thompson on December 5, 2016 8:46 AM
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A candle was lit by Gary & JoDell Talbot on December 5, 2016 8:22 AM
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A candle was lit by Angela Henander on December 5, 2016 6:46 AM
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A candle was lit by Brenda and Carl Johnson on December 5, 2016 6:18 AM
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A candle was lit by Rick & Diane Browning on December 4, 2016 9:59 PM
Message from Rick & Diane Browning
December 4, 2016 9:57 PM

We are sorry to hear of Pat's passing. We always spoke when seeing each other. May he rest in peace.
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A candle was lit by Linda Whitehead-Rozar on December 4, 2016 9:52 PM
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A candle was lit by Tom and Ann Daily on December 4, 2016 8:10 PM
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A candle was lit by Bill Pilcher on December 4, 2016 7:38 PM
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A candle was lit by Carolyn and Gary Pobanz on December 4, 2016 7:25 PM
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A candle was lit by Howard and Joni Beck on December 4, 2016 7:03 PM
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A candle was lit by Mark Brown on December 4, 2016 6:08 PM
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A candle was lit by Ron Stage on December 4, 2016 4:30 PM
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A candle was lit by Jay and Virginia Sears on December 4, 2016 4:01 PM
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A candle was lit by Kathy Tell DeBlieck on December 4, 2016 2:56 PM
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A candle was lit by Connie and bill borneman on December 4, 2016 2:50 PM
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A candle was lit by Mike Murray on December 4, 2016 2:24 PM
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A candle was lit by Susan Day Swain on December 4, 2016 1:49 PM
Message from Susan Day Swain
December 4, 2016 1:45 PM

I am so sorry for your loss! Pat was a wonderful person. We were good friends when I worked at the Cellar through College.
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A candle was lit by Lynn Turnbull on December 4, 2016 11:43 AM
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A candle was lit by Greg & Jenise Schaefer on December 4, 2016 11:02 AM
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A candle was lit by Cindy and Wayne Strader on December 4, 2016 10:43 AM
Message from Kirk and Lisa hodgson
December 4, 2016 8:32 AM

Very sorry for your loss
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A candle was lit by Garry and Merry Gernant on December 4, 2016 5:11 AM
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A candle was lit by Bette Moffitt on December 3, 2016 10:14 PM
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A candle was lit by Dave & Christa Colo and family on December 3, 2016 9:52 PM
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A candle was lit by Gerald & Maryann Vandewoestyne on December 3, 2016 8:17 PM
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A candle was lit by Jim & Debbie Gorman on December 3, 2016 8:16 PM
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A candle was lit by Valarie Douglas on December 3, 2016 6:58 PM
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A candle was lit by Marie C. Ufheil on December 3, 2016 4:57 PM
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A candle was lit by Doug & Diana Packer on December 3, 2016 4:54 PM
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A candle was lit by Rod Turner on December 3, 2016 4:36 PM
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A candle was lit by Jean Curcuru on December 3, 2016 4:04 PM
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A candle was lit by Mike & Rebecca Pobanz on December 3, 2016 3:27 PM
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A candle was lit by Pam Ropp on December 3, 2016 3:06 PM
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