Robyn was a beautiful, vibrant 25 year old girl. She developed a blood clot in her left shoulder on Sept. 19th, 2008. After a month in the hospital in Austin, Tx. we moved her to MDA. There they did a colonoscopy and found she had a tumor in her colon. She lived 8 weeks after that diagnosis. We lost her on Dec. 20th, 2008.
by Michele Miritlello My dad was 54 years old when he passed. He was retired from the Tinley Park Fire Depatrment where he had been for over 25 years. He loved riding his motorcycle and spending time with his grand kids.
My mom was the greatest person in the world. She was loved by many all over. She was a legendary music teacher for the Waynesboro Public School System for over 30 years. She was also named Teacher of the Year prior to retiring. My mom was always organized and always got up at the crack of [...]
Written by Kathy Covey Live. The single word sign hung visibly in Amy Covey’s home where she and anyone who visited would easily see. Such a simple four letter word, but for Amy it embodied her whole being – not just in her fight with colon cancer, but in the purpose of life itself. Make the [...]
My name is Diann Smith. My family and I honored the five year passing of my sister Julie Link Daniels on July 26th by gathering four generations of relatives and walking the Monon Trail in Indianapolis, IN. We were all decked out in purple shirts, her favorite color. It was a beautiful summer day – very [...]
Written by Erica Reid Gerdes, Daughter Dad was diagnosed in May of 2004 at age 50. He had had pain for about a year, but was afraid of doctors, in spite of our constant insisting that he get it looked at. Once he did, they found a golf ball sized tumor that required immediate chemo, radiation [...]
Written by Lori Brunelle, Colchester, VT Paul was diahnosed with Stage IV Colon Cancer. He lived 2 yrs and 10 months with the diease and lost his life on March 12,2009 at age 42. He received treatment at FAHC-Burlington, VT His surviving family members: Wife-Norma Paquette-Schnabel, 9 yr old son-Jerrett, Step Children- Mindy & Bobby Jennings, Mother- Blanche Couture, Father-Edward & Carol (spouse) Schnabel,Brothers-Keith & [...]
We are sad to pass on the news that Sara lost her battle with cancer on November 4th, 2009 @ 10:20 p.m. Her husband left this message on Caring Bridge: Devoted and beloved friends, I’m so sorry to write…that our dear Sara passed away last evening at approximately 10:20 pm. She was surrounded by her two favorite [...]
Wilson’s Warriors, this year’s top fundraising team at the Twin Cities Get Your Rear in Gear 5K, came out in numbers to honor the memory of Jennifer Wilson. Jennifer lost her battle to colon cancer just weeks before the April event. Friends and family raised over $17,000 in her honor and posted a video on [...]
Written by Virginia Patrizio, Mother I miss my daughter Dana every single day. She gave me unconditional love, she was my best friend, my only child. Dana had a crazy sense of humor and could make anyone smile. She loved video games, old movies, snowmobiling, swimming and taking care of stray animals. Her concern for others, [...]
