Today, the world lost a beautiful soul.

Born July 30, 1930 she became a mother to four, a grandmother to thirteen and great-grandmother to four. She was a avid Cubbies and Bears fan. She was the queen of jigsaw puzzles.

We always swore she had nine lives like that mean old cat she loved so much. She survived bipass surgery, cancer, two seperate broken hips and various other bumps and bruises along the way. She did it all without ever complaining.

Her last few weeks were painful to witness. Uncomfortable and confused, we knew it couldn't be long when she even refused her beloved hot fudge sundaes. She may not have been able to recognize us by name but I believe that she knew she was surrounded by those that love her.

This morning she left this world behind along with all the pain and uncertainty. She may be gone, but she definitely will not be forgotten.


Goodbye Grandma. I love you.