Music & Memories

Music & Memories Broadcast for Sunday Sept 7, 2025 Covering the deaths from Sept 7-13, 2025 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 another change, the season of Autumn. The weather is already conforming with the cooler temps and mother nature with the migration of birds, to name a few. How have you conformed to your new normal? When we lose someone we love so deeply to death, a part of us goes with them as well and life as we knew it will never be the same; thus, your new normal. Grief pain has no timeline although the pain may soften with time it will never really go away. As you move forward, you’ll learn to integrate your loss into your self-being and find ways to honor the memory of what was lost. Remembering our loved ones are always with us in our heart and in our memories! This program is dedicated to the memory of: Michele Ostendorf who died September 2, 2025 Ray Muellner who died September 5, 1980 Michael “Mike” Hunter who died September 7, 2024 Elmer Maciejewski who died September 7, 2024 Bernadette Roske who died September 7, 2000 Joe Wolbeck, Sr. who died September 7, 1987 Mildred “Millie” Pohlmann who died September 8, 2024 Raymond Czech who died September 8, 2023 Marvin Thielke who died September 8, 2018 Louise Holthaus who died September 8, 1995 Alvis Ludwig who died September 8, 1990 Duane “Dewey” Kleve who died September 9, 2023 Edward B. "Eddy" Hellmann who died September 9, 2018 Roman Vornbrock who died September 10, 2004 Florence Zapzalka who died September 10, 1958 Francis “Fran” Sauerer who died September 12, 2011 Margaret Klemm who died September 12, 2007 Gary Rousslang who died September 12, 2007 Isabel Feld who died September 12, 2005 Ronald “Ron” Heinen who died September 13, 2024 Larry Herke who died September 13, 2024 Randy Schaefer who died September 13, 2024 Gary Sobiech who died September 13, 2020 Loretta Schrom who died September 13, 1983 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 31, 2025 Covering the deaths from Aug 31 – Sept 6, 2025 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 end of August brings a normal sadness that Labor day signifies the end of summer; another holiday as we move forward in our grief journey. Back to a routine; your new normal. Coping with the loss of a loved one means we need to understand that the pain of grief is real. By acknowledging your grief pain, you can now move forward to healing. Some ways to help you do this are to allow yourself to feel and know it's ok to be sad, sometimes we may want to talk to others, take breaks from your grief when needed and create new traditions to honor your loved one and most important of all; celebrate life! Your loved one would want you to move forward and live! This program is dedicated to the memory of: 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 John “Jack” Mruz who died August 31, 2010 Frank Schreifels who died August 31, 1994 Matthew “Matt” Hass who died September 1, 2024 David “Dave” Searcy who died September 1, 2024 Marion Evens who died September 1, 2023 Roy Vouk who died September 2, 1983 Eleanor Neubert who died September 3, 2024 Rick Klaphake who died September 3, 2020 Jim Haskamp who died September 3, 2020 Dan Schwieters who died September 3, 2019 Virginia Tise who died September 4, 2024 Alan Van Drehle who died September 4, 2014 LeRoy “Poogie” Natha who died September 4, 2006 Susan Krebsbach who died September 4, 1971 Leora Barthel who died September 5, 2023 Louie Rassier who died September 5, 2013 Josie Omann who died September 5, 1968 Wilfred “Bill” “Willie” Hinnenkamp who died September 6, 2023 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 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 24, 2025 Covering the deaths from Aug 24-30, 2025 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 August, brings the dog days of summer. Life starts shifting from freestyle with no routines to being back to a routine. In parallel to your grief journey, you are now working on or have been moving ahead with a new normal. After we lose someone we love, the normal that was no longer can be. We have to adjust to life without our loved one, thus the new normal. As the end of summer approaches, so does the new routine. It's not fair to you to believe it will ever be the same. Seasons change and with grief pain, we are forced to change too! Although we fight change it always is for the best. Pretty soon your new normal will be your new routine. This program is dedicated to the memory of: Alvina Brang who died August 18, 2015 Thomas “Tom” Hoeschen who died August 19, 2011 Elizabeth Molus who died August 23, 1996 Mary Ann Engelmeyer who died August 24, 2023 Fr. Alfred Stangl who died August 24, 2015 Eugene “Gene” Olmscheid who died August 24, 2013 Daniel “Dan” Schneider who died August 24, 2010 Bernice Fischbach who died August 24, 2009 Clarence Winter who died August 24, 1983 Eugene Theisen who died August 25, 2023 Joan Young who died August 25, 2023 Howard Majerus who died August 26, 2016 Billy Justin who died August 26, 2009 John Nathan who died August 26, 2003 Jerome “Pete” Smith who died August 27, 2024 Roman Goebel who died August 27, 2001 George Mehr who died August 27, 2000 Caroline Denk who died August 27, 1974 Kevin Stueve who died August 28, 2022 Robert Goebel who died August 28, 1990 Linda Pant who died August 29, 2023 Gregory Bush who died August 29, 2023 Casper Fiedler who died August 29, 1987 Joseph “Joe” Sobieck who died August 29, 1980 Taylor Kennedy Folk who died August 30, 2019 Alphonse Schindler who died August 30, 2016 Gladys Schneider who died August 30, 2015 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 17, 2025 Covering the deaths from Aug 17-23, 2025 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. Edwin Neu who died August 10, 2018 Tammy Janice Pfannenstein who died August 13, 1989 Patricia Neu who died August 15, 2013 Donald “Don” Wiegers who died August 17, 2023 John Burg who died August 17, 1988 Richard Zenzen who died August 17, 1970 Hilda Majerus who died August 17, 1967 David Soenneker who died August 18, 2024 Mildred “Millie” Toenyan who died August 18, 2024 Ervin Ostendorf who died August 18, 2012 Michael “Mike” Schneider who died August 18, 1962 Wayne Mader who died August 19, 2021 Steve Dwyer who died August 19, 2010 Leo Majerus who died August 19, 1959 Edward Sievert who died August 20, 2024 Alice Fuechtmann who died August 20, 2016 Joanne Butkowski who died August 21, 2024 Allan Ilgen who died August 21, 2024 Pauline Olmscheid who died August 21, 2009 Thomas “Tom” Ecker who died August 22, 2023 Clara Sand who died August 22, 2011 Mary Burg who died August 22, 1970 Robert “Bob” Deters who died August 22, 1970 Arlene Messerich who died August 23, 2024 Robert “Bob” Peters who died August 23, 2024 David Olson who died August 23, 2017 Dorothy Justin who died August 23, 2004 Sister Ann Notch who died August 23, 2003 Walter Ehlert who died August 23, 1991 Clem Barthel who died August 23, 1975 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 10, 2025 Covering the deaths from Aug 10-16, 2025 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 we enter into August, we are reminded that as with our lives coming to an end, summer too is coming to an end; leaving only memories to celebrate and remember. As we move forward after losing a loved one, we are reminded of endings. As birth is our beginning, death becomes the ending. Christian beliefs support life after death now becomes a spiritual form. As the living survivors we will experience tears and sadness along with all the other emotions; but hey, our loved ones are worth it! It's ok to feel and remember how they touched our lives. They are always in our hearts, and we have now become the storyteller's. This program is dedicated to the memory of: Helen Ebensteiner who died August 6, 2009 Marilyn Douvier who died August 7, 2004 Ambrose Muellner who died August 8, 2022 Kenny Krebs who died August 8, 2015 Al Bauer who died August 8, 1995 Josephine “Jo” Rehkamp who died August 10, 2024 Mario Reynaga Lopez who died August 10, 2023 Adeline Wolf who died August 10, 2021 Irvin Wolbeck who died August 10, 2020 Leander “Lee” Meyer who died August 10, 2013 Jeanette Goebel who died August 10, 2010 Sergio Hernandez Chavez who died August 12, 2023 Sheila Madeson who died August 12, 1990 Theresea Forster who died August 12, 1961 Robert “Bob” Polipnick who died August 13, 2023 Robert “Bob” Hock who died August 14, 2023 Irma Rothstein who died August 14, 2021 Elaine Schumer who died August 14, 2019 Erna Geschwill who died August 14, 2006 Bernadine Roering who died August 14, 1967 Elizabeth “Lizzie” Roering who died August 14, 1965 Kathleen “Kathy” Poepping who died August 15, 2023 Anna Mae Schneider who died August 15, 2023 Dennis Tuholsky who died August 15, 2019 Marcella T. Hesse who died August 15, 1998 Herbert Kerfeld who died August 16, 1980 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 3, 2025 Covering the deaths from Aug 3-9, 2025 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. Welcome August... Some folks believe their grief pain goes away with time. Actually, it gets softer over time but never really goes away. Our grief pain is as deep as our love was for our loved one. It doesn't matter how much time has come and gone; you still have your memories and emotions of the love you shared and still find yourself remembering; it’s these moments that may force you to stop what you are doing and feel. Your loved one is and will always be cemented in your heart and they are worth the emotions felt and tears shed. Keep their legacy alive by sharing those memories and telling those stories. This program is dedicated to the memory of: Dora Gerads who died August 1, 2004 Frannie Trobec who died August 3, 2005 Bruce Eugene Abraham who died August 3, 1999 Edward Burg who died August 3, 1981 Ray Hieserich who died August 4, 2017 Bruce Murphy who died August 5, 2024 Alvina Barthel who died August 5, 2002 Robert “Bob” Smith who died August 6, 2021 Steve 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 John Vornbrock who died August 7, 1982 Vera Arneson who died August 8, 2023 Andy Stangler who died August 8, 2000 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 Aaron Zenzen who died August 9, 1971 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 27, 2025 Covering the deaths from July 27-Aug 2, 2025 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 we near the end of July we sometimes marvel at how time flies; where did it go? As rain falls, we are reminded of the many tears we've shed and how cleansing we felt after. Mother earth also needs a good cry now and again. Rainy days can be challenging if you love to be outside, so this might be the time to sit back and read that book you've been putting off? Maybe calling up that friend you often think of but don't call. Maybe it's time to go out with friends or connect with family you've haven't seen in a long time. Rainy days don't have to be gloomy; make your rainy day fun and always remember; YOU are in charge of YOUR feelings; not the weather. This program is dedicated to the memory of: Elmer Bertram who died July 22, 2000 Shirley VonWahlde who died July 25, 2018 Sara Lieser Bertram who died July 25, 1998 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 Cunningham who died July 27, 2013 Donald Schmidtz who died July 27, 2012 Joan Shaw who died July 27, 2011 Edmund Roerick who died July 27, 2006 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 Bill Fellegy who died July 28, 2015 Erma Groetsch who died July 28, 2004 Ervin Koetter who died July 28, 1997 Phillip Hubert who died July 28, 1991 Albert “Albie” Gill who died July 29, 2002 Raymond “Ray” Brick who died July 29, 1997 Connie Moscho who died July 29, 1979 Henry Berling who died July 30, 2023 Aloys “Al” Mathias Pfannenstein, Sr. who died July 30, 1980 Lee Zipp who died July 31, 2024 Elizabeth Rothstein who died July 31, 2024 Colette Theis who died July 31, 2004 Marie Salzer who died July 31, 1999 Daniel Holthaus who died August 1, 2018 Al Pfannenstein, Jr. who died August 1, 2008 Gertrude Gill who died August 1, 1972 Mary Kay Knobloch who died August 2, 1999 Betty Cunningham who died August 2, 1985 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 20, 2025 Covering the deaths from July 20-26, 2025 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 middle of summer already here and many celebrations still to come, how are you holding up? Self-care is so important when we are grieving the loss of a loved one, making sure you drink plenty of water and take in nourishment. Getting outside and enjoying the serenity of nature and getting exercise is so important along with good sleeping habits. Remember that tears are cleansing so shedding those tears are a healthy way to honor your loved one. Laughter too is very healing and healthy for you too! Don't let this summer slip away without you enjoying some parts of it. Your loved one wouldn't want it any other way! This program is dedicated to the memory of: Jason Illies who died July 12, 2004 Dennis “Denny” Schuneman who died July 19, 2015 Mason Andrew Fleischhacker who died July 20, 2024 Dorine Sunderman who died July 20, 2023 Adeline Boecker who died July 20, 2016 Joe Adrian who died July 20, 1982 Ethan Gerads who died July 21, 2023 Geri Schiffler Wensman who died July 21, 2022 Dorothy Ludwig who died July 21, 2016 Angela “Angie” Notch who died July 22, 2024 Mary Lou Brinkman who died July 22, 2023 Leander “Dick” Hollenkamp who died July 23, 2023 Norman Blasius who died July 23, 2018 Alois “Al” Mareck who died July 23, 1983 Theodore Wolney who died July 23, 1960 Rose Uphus who died July 24, 2024 Samuel “Sam” Schuneman who died July 24, 2021 Steve Schaefer who died July 24, 2014 Inno Hellmann who died July 24, 2005 Della Bohlken who died July 25, 2024 Herman “Hermie” Wielenberg who died July 25, 2023 John Walter who died July 25, 1992 Matt “Coxie” Kourt who died July 24, 1977 Leander Nathe who died July 25, 1968 Jane Bailey who died July 26, 2024 Edward “Eddie” Bussmann who died July 26, 2023 Beverly “Bev” Huot (Beilke) who died July 26, 2023 Veronica Janssen who died July 26, 2023 Theresia Ludwig who died July 26, 1973 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 13, 2025 Covering the deaths from July 13-19, 2025 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. By now the July 4th holiday is behind you and a somewhat normalcy is back in your life. As you look back to how it all went, try to pick out what worked for you or didn't work for you. Grief is individual and what may work for one may not work for another. Were you able to relax and share or did you spend time in the background. When we talk about what worked for you, we mean, were you surrounded by folks who love and support you? Did you venture out and do activities you weren't able to do before, or did you just stay home? These are the questions to ask yourself as you look back and by doing so, you'll know what works for you. continue to share the memories and tell those stories! This program is dedicated to the memory of: Olive Meller who died July 13, 2018 Leona Winczewski who died July 13, 2017 David “Dave” Walter who died July 13, 2013 Vicki Athmann who died July 13, 1999 Lori Thomas who died July 14, 2023 Alvera Streich who died July 14, 2015 Peter “Pete” Jennissen who died July 14, 2013 Ralph Meller who died July 14, 1993 Margaret Holmquist who died July 15, 2023 Don “Donnie” Herzog who died July 15, 2022 Gerald Zenzen who died July 15, 2021 Darren Drone who died July 15, 1988 Jane Meyer who died July 16, 2024 Bernard “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 Elenore Caspers who died July 18, 2022 John Klaphake who died July 18, 2022 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 Art Pfannenstein who died July 19, 1990 Matilda Wolbeck who died July 19, 1983 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.