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Music & Memories Broadcast for Sunday, Aug 23. 2026 Covering the deaths from Aug 23-29, 2026 Good morning and welcome to Music & Memories. This is Linda Sue, and I am the grief specialist at Patton-Schad Funeral Home. It is my pleasure to bring you this week’s program. This program is our way of reaching out to help families deal with those difficult days surrounding the death anniversary of a loved one. Your loved ones Heaven day is approaching and as you anticipate the upcoming day, many emotions emerge. Rain provides relief to the earth as tears release healthy endorphins in our bodies to provide release of emotions. Grief pain becomes softer if we are able to speak our feelings out loud. Your loved ones' Heaven day is a good time to share those feelings and celebrate their love of you and your love of them. share those memories and stories and enjoy a little tears and laughter along the way. This program is dedicated to: Clarice Terrie Neutzling who died August 22, 2020 Mildred “Milly” Blank who died August 23, 2025 Robert “Bob” Peters who died August 23, 2024 Arlene Messerich who died August 23, 2024 David Olson who died August 23, 2017 Bernadette Stangl who died August 23, 2016 Dorothy Justin who died August 23, 2004 Sister Ann Notch who died August 23, 2003 Elizabeth Mohs who died August 23, 1996 Walter Ehlert who died August 23, 1991 Arthur “Art” “Artie” Kleve who died August 23, 1990 Jennifer Leither who died August 23, 1975 Sister Suzanne Slominski who died August 24, 2025 Fr. Al Stangl who died August 24, 2015 Eugene “Gene” Olmscheid who died August 24, 2013 Daniel “Dan” Schneider who died August 24, 2010 Clarence Winter who died August 24, 1983 Ida Pung who died August 25, 2025 Howard Majerus who died August 26, 2016 Billy Justin who died August 26, 2009 John Nathan who died August 26, 2003 Lois Maas who died August 27, 2025 Jerome “Pete” Smith Jr. who died August 27, 2024 Roman Goebel who died August 27, 2001 Caroline Denk who died August 27, 1974 Kevin Stueve who died August 28, 2022 Robert Goebel who died August 28, 1990 Herman Behnen Jr., Hilly Gruber, Arvid Toiifson who died August 28, 1964 Paul Spaeth who died August 29, 2022 Alphonse Schindler who died August 29, 2016 Joseph “Joe” Sobieck who died August 29, 1980 Casper Fiedler who died August 29, 1987 We encourage you as family and friends to show that you care by remembering these families, this week, with a phone call, a card, or a visit.

Music & Memories Broadcast for Sunday, Aug 16, 2026 Covering the deaths from Aug 16-22, 2026 Good morning and welcome to Music & Memories. This is Linda Sue, and I am the grief specialist at Patton-Schad Funeral Home. It is my pleasure to bring you this week’s program. This program is our way of reaching out to help families deal with those difficult days surrounding the death anniversary of a loved one. Sometimes we can fashion our grief pain with the weather. The emotional pain we experience after the death of someone close to us can become overwhelming. Like the hot summer days with no rain relief, we feel so parched and empty. Just like the earth sighs with relief after a good rain, our bodies feel relief after a good cry. Tears are our body's way of cleansing and releasing of the pain we are feeling. "Love tears" are an amazing expression of the love you have for your loved one! Celebrate their love for you and your love of them by sharing those stories and memories along with laughter and tears!  This program is dedicated to: Ruth Klemmer who died August 9, 2010 Tammy Janice Pfannenstein who died August 13, 1989 Hilda Bertram who died August 16, 2013 Herbert Kerfeld who died August 16, 1980 John Burg who died August 17, 1988 Richard Zenzen who died August 17, 1970 Hildegard Majerus who died August 17, 1967 David Soenneker who died August 18, 2024 Ervin Ostendorf who died August 18, 2012 Mildred “Millie” Toenyan who died August 18, 2024 Michael “Mike” Schneider who died August 18, 1962 Wayne Mader who died August 19, 2021 Doug Spanier who died August 19, 2017 Leo Majerus who died August 19, 1959 LaVonne Ratcliff who died August 20, 2025 Edward Sievert who died August 20, 2024 Alice Fuechtmann who died August 20, 2016 Erv Enneking who died August 20, 1988 Allan Ilgen who died August 21, 2024 Joanne Butkowski who died August 21, 2024 Pauline Beckermann Olmscheid who died August 21, 2009 Clarice Terri Neutzling who died August 22, 2020 Clara Sand who died August 22, 2011 Mary Burg who died August 22, 1970 We encourage you as family and friends to show that you care by remembering these families, this week, with a phone call, a card, or a visit.

Music & Memories Broadcast for Sunday, Aug 9, 2026 Covering the deaths from Aug 9-15, 2026 Good morning and welcome to Music & Memories. This is Linda Sue, and I am the grief specialist at Patton-Schad Funeral Home. It is my pleasure to bring you this week’s program. This program is our way of reaching out to help families deal with those difficult days surrounding the death anniversary of a loved one. Already August, and after a year, your loved ones' Heaven Day is approaching. When we lose someone close to us to death, they never leave our hearts so when grief pain is new, we may anticipate their Heaven Day with mixed feelings. If your loved one's loss has been a while, you may have become friends with your grief pain and anticipate their Heaven Day by celebrating and sharing their legacy of who they were. In either case your loved ones are right there with you in memory and in your heart forever. Don't forget, " the greater the love the greater the pain". Celebrate their love of you and your love of them through storytelling, sharing their favorite food, traditions and memory sharing. Yes, there may be tears, but those tears are love tears and they’re worth it! This program is dedicated to: Edward Burg who died August 3, 1981 Andy Stangler who died August 8, 2000 Al Bauer who died August 8, 1995 Genevieve “Genny” Gill who died August 9, 2022 Rose Jonas who died August 9, 2017 Ruth Klemmer who died August 9, 2010 Dorothy Schwanke who died August 9, 2009 Anna Speaker who died August 9, 2006 Harry Holmgren who died August 9, 1995 Arron Zenzen who died August 9, 1971 Edna Orth who died August 10, 2025 Debra “Deb” Knapp who died August 10, 2025 Terry Pfilpsen who died August 10, 2025 Josephine “Jo” Rehkamp who died August 10, 2024 Irv Wolbeck who died August 10, 2020 Jeanete Goebel who died August 10, 2010 Bernice “Bea” Kraker who died August 11, 2025 Leon Weiss who died August 11, 2008 Anna Thieschafer who died August 11, 1976 Sheila Madeson who died August 12, 1990 Theresea Forester who died August 12, 1961 Robert “Bob” Roelike who died August 13, 2025 Joel & Jenny Lopez-Rameriz (Twin Babies) who died August 14, 2025 Irma Rothstein who died August 14, 2021 Elaine Schumer who died August 14, 2019 Erna Geschwill who died August 14, 2006 Bernie Beckermann Roering who died August 14, 1967 Elizabeth “Lizzie” Beckermann Roering who died August 14, 1965 Stephen “Steve” Garding who died August 15, 2025 Charlie Schulte who died August 15, 2025 Anna Mae Schneider who died August 15, 2023 Dennis Tuholsky who died August 15, 2019 We encourage you as family and friends to show that you care by remembering these families, this week, with a phone call, a card, or a visit.

Music & Memories Broadcast for Sunday, Aug 2, 2026 Covering the deaths from Aug 2-8, 2026 Good morning and welcome to Music & Memories. This is Linda Sue, and I am the grief specialist at Patton-Schad Funeral Home. It is my pleasure to bring you this week’s program. This program is our way of reaching out to help families deal with those difficult days surrounding the death anniversary of a loved one. With your loved one's Heaven day approaching, some of you are not looking forward to that reminder of your loved ones death and others are welcoming the gentle reminder to celebrate, remember and honor your love of them. With the death of your loved one comes a natural question of what's the new meaning and purpose of your life? Part of your self identity was formed by the relationship you had with your loved one. Life in itself is constantly in motion and change. Personal growth can come after the loss of your loved one because your new "Normal" creates a new meaning and purpose in your life. Celebrate your loved ones' Heaven day with laughter, tears, storytelling and being gentle with you. This program is dedicated to: Leander “Lee” Meyer who died July 10, 2013 Veronica Janssen who died July 26, 2023 Mary Kay Knobloch who died August 2, 1999 Benno & Margaret Kalthoff and children, Julie & Jeff who died August 2, 1986 Elizabeth “Betty” Cunningham who died August 2, 1985 George Swanson who died August 3, 2023 John “Jack” Mruz who died August 3, 2010 Joanne Bauer who died August 3, 2009 Frannie Trobec who died August 3, 2005 Bruce Eugene Abraham who died August 3, 1999 Frank Gerads who died August 4, 2025 Kenneth Krebs who died August 5, 2015 Ken Holdvogt who died August 5, 2010 Alvina Barthel who died August 5, 2002 Frank Zwack who died August 5, 1960 Bruce Murphy who died August 6, 2024 Robert “Bob” Smith who died August 6, 2021 Helen Ebensteiner who died August 6, 2009 Gene Waldvogel who died August 7, 2025 Steven Tschida who died August 7, 2022 Caroline Schmidtz who died August 7, 2021 Loren Schmidtz who died August 7, 2021 Harold Spanier who died August 7, 2018 Marilyn Douvier who died August 7, 2004 John Vornbrock who died August 7, 1982 Ambrose Muellner who died August 8, 2022 Lydia Doll who died August 8, 2014 We encourage you as family and friends to show that you care by remembering these families, this week, with a phone call, a card, or a visit.

Music & Memories Broadcast for Sunday, July 26, 2026 Covering the deaths from July 26-Aug 1, 2026 Good morning and welcome to Music & Memories. This is Linda Sue, and I am the grief specialist at Patton-Schad Funeral Home. It is my pleasure to bring you this week’s program. This program is our way of reaching out to help families deal with those difficult days surrounding the death anniversary of a loved one. The new "Normal". We hear that a lot after the death of someone we love. What exactly does that mean? We know it means change. Life will never be the same, but did you know it also means not only the loss of your loved one but also losing some of the connections to yourself and the world around you. We also grieve for the loss of self; "a part of me died with them", we grieve the loss of our identity, rethinking your role as husband/wife, son/daughter, etc. Physical health and emotional security become something to be aware of. The new "Normal" covers all these new challenges. When you celebrate your loved one's Heaven date this week, give yourself credit for also managing that new "Normal".  This program is dedicated to: Lori Bauer Sprenger who died July 19, 2012 Dennis “Denny” Schuneman who died July 19, 2015 Samuel “Sam” Schuneman who died July 24, 2021 Jeanette “Jeanie” Hoppe who died July 26, 2025 Jane Bailey who died July 26, 2024 Mary T. Gill who died July 26, 2013 James “Jim” Matchinsky who died July 27, 2024 Rae Shell Warner who died July 27, 2015 Richard V. Cunningham who died July 27, 2013 Don Schmidtz who died July 27, 2012 Joan Shaw who died July 27, 2011 Edmund Roerick who died July 27, 2006 Emma Roering who died July 27, 1999 Alvin Goebel who died July 27, 1989 Elizabeth Notch who died July 27, 1947 Shirley Mayers who died July 28, 2024 James “Jimmy” Steinemann who died July 28, 2023 Erma Groetsch who died July 28, 2004 John Schindler who died July 28, 2022 Ben Roering who died July 28, 1984 Pearl Gamradt who died July 29, 2025 Albert “Albie” Gill who died July 29, 2002 Raymond Brick who died July 29, 1997 Darlene Deters-Maslow who died July 30, 2025 Aloys “Al” Mathias Pfannenstein who died July 30, 1980 Roland “Rollie” Gilk who died July 31, 2025 Joan Gerads who died July 31, 2025 Leander Zipp who died July 31, 2024 Liz Rothstein who died July 31, 2024 Colette Theis who died July 31, 2004 Jason Illies who died July 31, 2004 Daniel Holthaus who died August 1, 2018 Aloys “Al” Pfannenstein, Jr. who died August 1, 2008 Dora Gerads who died August 1, 2004 Gertrude Gill who died August 1, 1972 We encourage you as family and friends to show that you care by remembering these families, this week, with a phone call, a card, or a visit.

Music & Memories Broadcast for Sunday, July 19, 2026 Covering the deaths from July 19-25, 2026 Good morning and welcome to Music & Memories. This is Linda Sue, and I am the grief specialist at Patton-Schad Funeral Home. It is my pleasure to bring you this week’s program. This program is our way of reaching out to help families deal with those difficult days surrounding the death anniversary of a loved one. Celebrating our loved ones' Heaven day is so important to our heart and soul, along with keeping our loved one's legacy alive! As with Footprints in the Sand, if we don't recognize and honor our loved ones' footprints here on earth; we would question, were they alive and did they live? It's up to our loved ones' family to share their legacy and keep their memory alive. Who would know they even lived if we don't share and celebrate their lives. Celebration is important; celebrate your loved one's heaven day with love, storytelling, laughter and tears!  This program is dedicated to: Eleanor “Polly” Schulte who died July 17, 1995 Leona Pfannenstein Ziebol who died July 18, 1982 LeRoy “Lee” Wolbeck who died July 19, 2024 Chad Toenyan who died July 19, 2022 Lorraine Schwieters who died July 19, 2018 Richard Rademacher who died July 19, 2016 Lila Thomas who died July 19, 2013 Arthur “Art” Pfannenstein who died July 19, 1990 Bernadine “Bernie” Rieland who died July 20, 2025 Ken Haider who died July 20, 2025 Mason Fleischhacker who died July 20, 2024 Adeline Boecker who died July 20, 2016 Joseph Adrian who died July 20, 1982 Geri Schiffler Wensman who died July 21, 2022 Dorothy Ludwig who died July 21, 2016 Calvin “Fritz” Domke who died July 22, 2025 Sue Kane Beckermann who died July 22, 2025 Angela “Angie” Notch who died July 22, 2024 Elmer Bertram who died July 22, 2000 Margaret Joseph who died July 22, 1999 Norman Blasius who died July 23, 2018 Emil Nack who died July 23, 2007 Alois Mareck who died July 23, 1983 Theodore Wolney who died July 23, 1960 Rose Uphus who died July 24, 2024 Louise Enneking Wood who died July 24, 2022 Inno Hellmann who died July 24, 2005 Delbert Wessel who died July 25, 2025 Della Bohlken who died July 25, 2024 Shirley Von Wahlde who died July 25, 2018 Serah Lieser-Bertram who died July 25, 1998 John Joseph Walter who died July 25, 1992 Leander Nathe who died July 25, 1968 We encourage you as family and friends to show that you care by remembering these families, this week, with a phone call, a card, or a visit..

Music & Memories Broadcast for Sunday, July 12, 2026 Covering the deaths from July 12-18, 2026 Good morning and welcome to Music & Memories. This is Linda Sue, and I am the grief specialist at Patton-Schad Funeral Home. It is my pleasure to bring you this week’s program. This program is our way of reaching out to help families deal with those difficult days surrounding the death anniversary of a loved one. With the 4th of July celebration behind us, you may be experiencing what is normal to life; the highs and lows. Grief has peaks and valleys too! You may have or may have not been looking forward to your loved ones' heaven day. Thus, the anticipation of what's ahead may become overwhelming. Please know it's normal to have these emotions. Also know your loved one would want to be remembered and they know. They had footprints here on earth and their story and legacy needs to be told. Celebrate, remember and share those stories and memories! This program is dedicated to: Patrick O’Donnell who died July 5, 2022 Rose Primus who died July 5, 1972 Sr. Lynnete Primus who died July 7, 2010 Hubert H. Barthel who died July 7, 1967 Edwin Koening who died July 12, 2022 Cary Hollenkamp who died July 12, 2017 Gary Buttweiler who died July 12, 2011 Bryan J. Silbernagel who died July 12, 2009 Rosie Hellermann Roering who died July 12, 1990 Kelly Welle who died July 13, 2025 William “Mac” McDermond, Sr. who died July 13, 2025 Mathew “Matt” Woida who died July 13, 2025 Olive Schiller Meller who died July 13, 2018 Dave Joseph Walter who died July 13, 2013 Victoria Athmann who died July 13, 1999 Peter “Pete” Jennissen who died July 14, 2013 Ralph Meller who died July 14, 1993 Don Herzog who died July 15, 2022 Gerald Zenzen who died July 15, 2021 Donald Welle who died July 15, 2004 Sr. Oranda Primus who died July 15, 1955 Jane Meyer who died July 16, 2024 Benny Majerus who died July 16, 2023 Charles Beutz who died July 16, 1961 Robert Kern who died July 17, 2022 Norris Sowada who died July 17, 2014 Anna Barthel who died July 17, 1954 Lucas “Luke” Kleinschmidt who died July 18, 2025 John Klaphake who died July 18, 2022 We encourage you as family and friends to show that you care by remembering these families, this week, with a phone call, a card, or a visit.

Music & Memories Broadcast for Sunday, July 5, 2026 Covering the deaths from July 5-11, 2026 Good morning and welcome to Music & Memories. This is Linda Sue, and I am the grief specialist at Patton-Schad Funeral Home. It is my pleasure to bring you this week’s program. This program is our way of reaching out to help families deal with those difficult days surrounding the death anniversary of a loved one. July 4th!! Celebrating 250 years of Life, Liberty and Freedom! Our Christian base founded our great country and as a Christian we believe our loved ones are in a better place. Grief loss is painful. Losing someone close to us to death is a real experience that we are never prepared for. Celebrating our loved ones' heaven day is crucial for our healing. With the July 4th celebration it's important to recognize that two of our Presidents; President Thomas Jefferson who was 83 and John Adams who was 90 both died on July 4, 1826; 50 years after the writing of the Declaration of Independence. They died within five hours of each other. Imagine for a moment the grief pain felt there! As we've learned, life goes on and our pain does get softer along the way. Grief spares no one. Celebrate your loved ones’ anniversary day along with the 4th of July celebrating by sharing those stories and memories! This program is dedicated to:  Eileen Garding who died June 19, 2009 Doreen Kapsner who died July 2, 2022 Rodney Lanners who died July 4, 2020 Steven Zimmerman who died July 4, 2017 Irene Wallin who died July 5, 2025 Thomas Holdvogt who died July 5, 2022 Mark Uphoff who died July 5, 2021 Marjorie Adrian Czech who died July 5, 2012 Lorraine Kroska who died July 5, 2010 Donald Welle who died July 5, 2004 Lois Wiechmann-Doll who died July 5, 1999 Frieda Sand Kerfeld who died July 6, 2001 Lois “Giggles” Rieland who died July 7, 2024 Dorothy Bechtold Schulte who died July 7, 2020 Sister Darlene (Marie) Schindler who died July 7, 2017 Leo Schneider who died July 7, 2005 Agatha Adrian Roering who died July 7, 1990 Mary Rennie Pfannenstein who died July 7, 1978 William “Bill” Nietfeld who died July 8, 2024 Dorreen Arens who died July 9, 2025 Ronald “Ron” Hoppe who died July 9, 2025 Michael “Zeke” Deters who died July 9, 2024 Rick Rieland who died July 9, 2021 Elsie Lodermeier Stephanie who died July 9, 2019 Russel “Russ” Vogel who died July 10, 2025 David Doucette who died July 10, 2024 Raymond “Ray” Ostendorf who died July 10, 2021 Henry Kampsen who died July 10, 2001 Veronica Weber who died July 10, 2000 Tom Justin who died July 10, 2019 David Herdering who died July 10, 1980 LeRoy “Roy” Vos who died July 11, 2015 Sister Mary Neil Notch who died July 11, 1995 We encourage you as family and friends to show that you care by remembering these families, this week, with a phone call, a card, or a visit.

Music & Memories Broadcast for Sunday, June 28, 2026 Covering the deaths from June 28 - July 4, 2026 Good morning and welcome to Music & Memories. This is Linda Sue, and I am the grief specialist at Patton-Schad Funeral Home. It is my pleasure to bring you this week’s program. This program is our way of reaching out to help families deal with those difficult days surrounding the death anniversary of a loved one. As with all the seasons, summer brings on summer triggers like attending baseball games, grilling out, picnics and family reunions to name a few. You're reminded that one person will not be attending this year or you've adjusted to your loved one not being present, but their memory reminds you of how they loved the summer events. It's important to recognize how you feel and honor those feelings. It's very normal to feel what you are feeling. The deeper the love, the deeper the pain. As you move forward on your journey you'll learn to experience Joy right alongside the sadness of loss. This program is dedicated to:  John Kramer who died June 23, 1961 Evelyn Muellner who died June 25, 2015 George Schneider who died June 27, 1998 Mary Ann Butkowski who died June 28, 2025 Dorothy Panek who died June 28, 2024 David “Dave” Ostendorf who died June 28, 2024 Claudette Pfannenstein Klein who died June 28, 2011 Delores Sunderman who died June 28, 2010 Eugene Gill who died June 28, 2006 Harold Keller who died June 28, 1996 Karlyann Boecker who died June 29, 2025 Bernice Doege who died June 29, 2021 Vivian Bertram who died June 29, 2021 Genevieve “Jennie” Hiltner who died June 30, 2025 Harold Rohde who died June 30, 2024 Adeline Hartung who died June 30, 2016 Violetta Ramacker who died June 30, 2011 Kathleen “Kathy” Hedlin who died June 30, 2007 Ervin Joseph who died June 30, 2004 Alma Sand Pundsack who died June 30, 2000 Randy Rieland who died July 1, 2024 Art Wiswell who died July 1, 1965 George Gill who died July 2, 1956 Doreen Kapsner who died July 2, 2022 Catherine Flemming Schneider who died July 2, 2001 Ardell Koehn who died July 3, 2024 Celestine Schneider who died July 3, 2017 Mary Roering Zitur who died July 3, 1977 Joseph “Joe” Schneider who died July 3, 1976 John Arceneua who died July 4, 2024 Theresa Schindler who died July 4, 1966 We encourage you as family and friends to show that you care by remembering these families, this week, with a phone call, a card, or a visit.