Honoring the Memory
of Those
We Love

Condolences

• July 23, 2026

  Dave Hoechstetter

  Tony, Gerry, Al and Jeff, My deepest condolences to you and your family for the loss of your mother. I never had the pleasure of meeting her, but having played (and refereed) hockey with you for 30+ years, I can surmise that she gave you much of the quality of character that you possess. My thoughts and prayers are of you in this difficult time.

• July 21, 2026

  Linda Vantendael Zaricki

  Remember you , a friend of my parents met you young, Great friend to the whole family, really nice blessings for your Great family who shared your life with our lives years ago. Rest in peace good and faithful servant to the whole community. Praying for the whole family who are left without a powerful woman of faith and wisdom and love for all she met. Blessings to you.

• July 15, 2026

  Lorraine Carter

  To Karen And all of your family. Sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your Mom. May God bless all of you. Lorraine Carter

• July 15, 2026

  Al & Cheryl Priano

  Remembering Mom - I am proud of my Mom! As I look at her extended family, I can see the impact that she had on all of us. I remember as a youngster, the love, the humor and the music that she bestowed upon us and I can see the impact that it has had on future generations. The scenes in the hospital this past week reinforces this thought. In the ICU, where we were to have between 2 and 5 people in the room, the number swelled into the teens with the singing and the humor flying. Just as I thought we would all be thrown out, the nurse made the comment "I wish it could have been like this for my grandmother." Then the impact was further demonstrated. As we complained that food services delivered vanilla pudding, to which we replied "Someone in this condition deserves chocolate!", the nurse returned after her shift was complete with chocolate pudding that she purchased from the cafeteria. Even less than a week prior to Mom's passing, her impact continued. And will continue. And not to family alone. In speaking to neighbors and friends of hers, she had an impact on them as well. As only Mom could. What a special woman. It was not easy raising the 5 of us as I am sure, if you have gotten to know us, you must agree! With Dad working long hours, it all fell upon Mom. I remember the ultimate punishment. When we were REALLY bad, she would make us sit on a chair in the kitchen until Dad got home and then he would deal with us. Being the softy that she was, when Dad would pull up in the car, she would usually release us so he would NOT deal with us. Which is probably why all 5 of us are still alive. I remember the time she was going nuts (as usual) and I needed to be put on the potty. So, she put me on and promptly forgot about me being there. After about 45 minutes, I called out "Mom, can you take me off now?" She gasped and flew into the bathroom to get me off. I still have a ring embedded on me to prove it. I remember the time I was walking through the neighborhood, as an adult (I know what you're thinking, but I am considered an adult), and I looked over at mom's house and there she was, sitting in the shade on the side porch. She was reading a book. So, I walked over and said "What are you reading, Mom?" And she said "My Bible!" Just before Dad passed, my siblings and I promised Dad that we would take good care of mom. And I believe we all did. Since Dad's passing, we all had to take on different roles to supplement the void of not having Dad around. I can tell you, it has been a pleasure. From my perspective, whether it was doctors' visits, house issues, financial and legal stuff or whatever was needed, Mom always had a way of making it a good memory. In closing, I am overjoyed that Mom was trusting Jesus as her Savior. Death and funerals are never easy. Although, it reminds me of the Bible verse from 1 Corinthians 15:55 - "Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?" And, so, I am trusting Jesus as my Savior, too. And some day it will be my turn. I hope that along the way, I can pass some of these lessons on to my own children. And when that day comes for me to leave this earth and go on to be with my Savior, Jesus will embrace me and wipe away my tears, just as he has done with Mom. What joy! And when I have spent my initial time with Jesus and He is ready to share me with others in Heaven, I know there will be many there. From Adam to Noah, Moses to Daniel, Peter, John, Paul, Joseph and Mary. It will be great to have a time of rejoicing and conversation with all of them and so many more. But recently, someone has moved to the front of the line for me. On that day, I will see my Mom. With her big smile and maybe even something humorous to say. My guess is Dad will be close by. And so we grieve. Yet, as God's Word says, "Now we do not want you to be uninformed, brothers and sisters, about those who are asleep, so that you will not grieve like the rest who have no hope." I am sad and joyful at the same time thanks to what God has done for my Mom. Thank You, Lord Jesus. Rest well, Mom. With Love, Al "For God commanded, saying, Honor your father and mother." Matthew 15:4 "Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints." Psalm 116:15

• July 14, 2026

  Mike Auen

  Aunt Catherine was my godmother. All of my memories of her are of joy, kindness and laughter. Living apart from the extended family, I always treasured the moments I got to spend with Aunt Catherine and Uncle Tony. I love you and miss you.

• July 14, 2026

  Rose Hoffmann

  Jeff, Al and all Prianos My deepest condolences for the loss of your mother. You must have wonderful memories of her and hopefully will remain and give you peace and comfort in the years to come. When someone you lost becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. Rose Hoffmann

• July 13, 2026

  Grace Klein

  Al, Cheryl and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Your mom sounded like a very remarkable woman who really loved and enjoyed life. May God bless you with comfort and peace as you hold onto the wonderful memories.

• July 13, 2026

  Karen Link

  I MISS YOU, MOTHER MADRE, IN QUIET WAYS, IN MOMENTS LOST BETWEEN THE DAYS. YOUR LAUGHTER ECHOES SOFT AND LOW, A MELODY I USED TO KNOW. I MISS YOUR VOICE, YOUR WARM EMBRACE, THE WAY LOVE LIT YOUR GENTLE FACE. THE LITTLE THINGS-YOUR DAILY TOUCH- I NEVER KNEW COULD MEAN SO MUCH. YOU HELD MY FEARS, YOU DRIED MY TEARS, YOU WALKED ME THROUGH MY GROWING YEARS. AND THOUGH YOU'RE GONE, YOUR LOVE REMAINS, A LIGHT THAT SHINES THROUGH ALL MY PAIN. I SPEAK YOUR NAME IN SILENT PRAYER, I FEEL YOUR SPIRIT EVERYWHERE. IN BLOOMING TREES, IN SKIES SO BLUE, IN ALL THE BEAUTY-THERE IS YOU. TIME MOVES ON, BUT GRIEF STAYS NEAR, A TENDER ACHE, A FALLEN TEAR. STILL, IN MY HEART, YOU SOFTLY STAY-A LOVE THAT NEVER FADES AWAY. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH MOTHER MADRE AND I MISS YOU. IT WAS AN HONOR TO BE YOUR ONE AND ONLY LITTLE GIRL, BUT AN EVEN BIGGER HONOR TO TAKE CARE OF YOU. REST PEACEFULLY, MY SWEET MOTHER WITH GOD, DAD, YOUR FAMILY, AND ZACHARY. MAY GOD HOLD YOU IN THE PALM OF HIS HAND, UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN. LOVE, YOUR DAUGHTER HIJA

• July 13, 2026

  Julie Cole

  Jeff, I'm so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I hope all the wonderful memories of your mom provide comfort. Julie