Music & Memories

Music & Memories Broadcast for Sunday, Sept 27, 2026 Covering the deaths from Sept 27 – Oct 3, 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 Autumn solstice has begun and with it the changes in nature. We can never get away from change. Some changes are welcome and others, like the loss of a loved one to death, become a challenge. Experiencing our emotions is challenging enough then add the seasonal changes to that. We are very sensitive when it comes to the pain of grief. The weather changes only exhilarate those feelings of loss and sadness. Sunshine brings us hope and happiness where as cloudy weather brings about sadness, stormy weather; anger and frustration and cold weather brings on loneliness and despair. Just realizing this is half the battle. Celebrate your loved one's heaven date with the sharing of stories and memories. This will assist in creating your own sunshine and put you in control. This program is dedicated to: Jerry “Butch” Hiltner who died September 27, 2009 George Schneider who died September 27, 1998 Audrey Hall who died September 28, 2025 Donald "Don" Olean who died September 28, 2022 Raymond “Ray” Maus who died September 28, 2007 Alois “Al” Beste who died September 29, 2025 Ruth Ann Bense who died September 29, 2024 Nancy Douvier who died September 29, 2008 Alvin “Chunky” Neutzling who died September 29, 1984 Steven “Steve” Feldewerd who died September 30, 2024 John D. Koshiol who died September 30, 2024 Karen Geschwill who died September 30, 2021 Theresa “Tre” Gasperlin who died September 30, 2017 Sylvester Doege who died September 30, 1996 Todd Bussmann who died October 1, 2025 Donna Hansmann who died October 1, 2025 Kenny Geschwill who died October 1, 2015 Mary Ann Posc who died October 1, 2015 Dorene Stueve who died October 1, 2001 Hildegard Pfannenstein who died October 1, 1997 Scott Deters who died October 1, 1971 Alan “Pebbles” Pueringer who died October 2, 2025 Hazley Klemmer who died October 2, 2025 Robert “Bob” Kampsen who died October 2, 2024 Randy Olson who died October 2, 2024 Susan Gransee who died October 2, 2024 Gladys Weisbrich who died October 2, 2020 Donald “Donnie” Vouk who died October 2, 2020 Daniel “Dan” Pueringer who died October 2, 2005 Scott & Jeanne (Beutz) Younkin who died October 2, 1993 Jim Stang who died October 3, 2025 Melvin Pundsack who died October 3, 2023 John Eugene Horn who died October 3, 2021 Dennis Reitmeier who died October 3, 2021 Alverne “Pepper” Poepping who died October 3, 2016 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, Sept 20, 2026 Covering the deaths from Sept 20-26, 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 September comes a time to begin, a time of change due to the summer months being over and getting into the Fall routine. As with grief pain when we lose someone close to us to death; we reluctantly know there will be a change and that "new normal" has to become a reality. By nature, most of us don't like change so this does become quite a challenge. We know we have to move forward but are not ready to let go. We forget that we can take our loved ones with us as we let go and move forward. They are and will always be in our hearts! Call on them to assist you with your "new normal" and you'll be amazed at how peaceful your days will become. If you believe in spirit, you'll be surprised at how close they really are and ready to help you move on. This program is dedicated to:  Joyce Geise who died September 19, 2018 Bernard “Bernie” Meyer who died September 20, 2025 Elizabeth “Betty Lou” Goebel who died September 20, 2024 Ralph Inderrieden who died September 20, 2022 Virginia “Tuffy” Fiedler who died September 20, 1958 Jason Trobec who died September 21, 2024 Eileen Lockridge who died September 21, 2014 Martha Roering who died September 21, 2004 Delores Kuklok who died September 21, 2003 Theresa Olberding who died September 21, 1981 Dennis “Farm Kid” Deters who died September 22, 2025 Bridgette Heidgerken who died September 22, 2025 Gerald “Jerry” Koopmeiners who died September 22, 2025 Dorothy Schmidt who died September 22, 2021 Wendy Spanier who died September 22, 2019 Martha M. Hansen who died September 23, 2003 Janice “Jan” Derichs who died September 24, 2022 Alvin Clasemann who died September 24, 2015 Jerome Beste who died September 24, 1976 Margaret Klinker who died September 25, 2021 Patricia Laumeyer who died September 25, 2018 Doreen Pfannenstein Severson who died September 25, 2015 Jerome “Jerry” Sand who died September 25, 2014 Marie “Tootie” Pueringer who died September 25, 2014 Melvin Sebek who died September 25, 2011 Herbert “Herbie” Ostendorf who died October 25, 2010 Margaret Sand who died September 25, 1994 John Deters who died September 25, 1992 Betty Wiswell who died September 25, 1982 Taylor Holthaus who died September 26, 2025 Stephen Slivnik who died September 26, 2011 Marie M. Smith who died September 26, 1986 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, Sept 13, 2026 Covering the deaths from Sept 13-19, 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. September brings a sometimes sad farewell to summer. As we look ahead, the autumn weather is slowly seeping in with welcome temperatures but also the realization of another season has come and gone. Our grief pain can be the same. As time goes on, we become familiar with our own highs and lows and what to expect, and what may trigger the grief pain. We know the pain gets softer as time goes on but it never goes away. Nor would we want the pain to be completely gone. It reminds us of the love shared. As you celebrate your loved one's Heaven day, share those stories and precious memories. They're worth it and you'll be glad you did. This program is dedicated to: Ray Muellner who died September 5, 1980 Mary Yarke who died September 11, 2004 Robert Dean who died September 12, 2003 Joan Dougherty who died September 13, 2025 Clarence Schaefer who died September 13, 2025 Jeanette Wander who died September 13, 2025 Ronald “Ron” Heinen who died September 13, 2024 Larry Herke who died September 13, 2024 George Posch Sr., who died September 13, 1995 William “Bill” Detloff who died September 15, 2007 Marie Ebnet who died September 15, 2003 Dolores Petermeier who died September 16, 2026 Alois “Al” Schroeder who died September 16, 2011 Ione Heinen who died September 16, 2010 Peter “Pete” Herges who died September 17, 2024 Jason Draxler who died September 17, 2009 Raymond “Ray” Notsch who died September 17, 2008 Robert “Bob” Hens who died September 18, 2024 Ruth Linn who died September 18, 2022 Ronald Poepping who died September 18, 2021 Dennis “Denny” Schneider who died September 18, 2018 Loretta Kramer who died September 18, 1978 Eric Blue who died September 19, 2025 Kenneth “Kenny” Thomes who died September 19, 2025 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, Sept 6, 2026 Covering the deaths from Sept 6-12, 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. Happy Labor Day Blessings to you all! Labor day is a recognition of all those who have "labored"; worked 40 hour days/nights to help make life easier for the rest of us. With this week ahead we also want to honor and remember our loved ones who have gone before us, paving our way to heaven. They too spent their lives working hard and their legacy needs to be told! This is a good time to celebrate their legacy by getting together with family and friends to share the stories, the laughter and the tears! "Lord; this Labor Day pour out again your blessings and strength on all who work to make it possible for others to have a better life”. This program is dedicated to: Victor Traut who died August 30, 2015 Alan Van Drehle who died September 4, 2014 Kenneth Roelike who died September 5, 1997 Mathew Kasper who died September 6, 2025 Jeffrey “Jeff” Westerbeck who died September 6, 2025 Herman Petermeier who died September 6, 2015 Alois Arceneau who died September 6, 2007 Carola Schreifels who died September 6, 2002 Ludovica “Vica” Stilling who died September 6, 2000 Jacob Jungles who died September 6, 1952 David “Rocky” Walz who died September 7, 2025 James “Jim” Wolbeck who died September 7, 2025 Rita Stalboerger who died September 7, 2002 Bernadette Roske who died September 7, 2000 Mildred “Millie” Pohlmann who died September 8, 2024 Marvin Thielke who died September 8, 2018 Louise Holthaus who died September 8, 1995 Alvis Ludwig who died September 8, 1990 Ted Bruemmer who died September 9, 2022 Ed Hellmann who died on September 9, 2018 Julian A. Johnson who died September 9, 2003 Rita Block Huberty who died September 10, 2018 Roman Vornbrock who died September 10, 2004 Florence Zapzalka who died September 10, 1958 Harvey Butkowski who died September 11, 2025 Donald “Don” Lambrecht who died September 11, 2025 Bonnie Deters who died September 11, 2008 Sister Aiden OSB who died September 11, 2007 Fran Sauerer who died September 12, 2011 Margaret Klemm who died September 12, 2007 Gary Rousslang who died September 12, 2007 Roman Zwack who died September 12, 1990 Anthony “Tony” Ostendorf who died September 12, 1990 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 30. 2026 Covering the deaths from Aug 30-Sept 5, 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, the end of August comes a closure of summer and September forcing us back to our "new normal" routine. Change. As with the revolving months in a year, change is one thing we can count on. Of course, we don't have to like it but we also know we can't control it. When we lose someone we love to death, life as we knew it is shattered and yes; change. This is where our new "normal" steps in and we learn to live with their loss; knowing their with us always in our heart! The pain softens as we share the stories and legacies of our loved ones. Celebrate their Heaven day with family, love, laughter and tears. Your "change". This program is dedicated to: Taylor Kennedy Folk who died August 30, 2019 Gladys Schneider who died August 30, 2015 Dorothy Ripka who died August 31, 2024 Delphine Palmersheim who died August 31, 2011 Gerald Theis who died August 31, 2004 Norbert Arceneau who died August 31, 2002 Frank Schreifels who died August 31, 1994 Tony Stalboerger who died September 1, 2023 Rose Thielen Enneking who died September 1, 1954 Michael “Mike” Pohlmann who died September 2, 2025 Michele Douvier Ostendorf who died September 2, 2025 Roy Vouk who died September 2, 1982 Jim Haskamp who died September 3, 2020 Dan Schwieters who died September 3, 2019 Robert “Bob” Brower who died September 4, 2025 Diane Scherer who died September 4, 2025 Susan Mehr who died September 4, 2025 LeRoy “Poogie” Nathan who died September 4, 2006 Joseph L. “Josie” Omann who died September 5, 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, 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.