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08/09/2026

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.

08/07/2026

To create a personalized funeral service, you can pick songs that were meaningful to your loved one. If you're looking for songs from the 1970s to include in the service, here are 9 songs you can use!

Discover songs from the 1970s that can be played at a funeral service. These songs can help you honor your loved one's life.

08/04/2026

When you lose a spouse, you lose someone whose presence influenced your yearly plans as well as your daily details.

Their absence can make it easy to shy away from the routines and responsibilities you shared. You may worry that if you establish a new normal, you’ll be forgetting the life you built together. But acknowledging loss is an integral part of grief. What may feel like going through the motions is actually an important part of moving forward.

Following the loss of your spouse, give yourself a simple routine that allows time to reflect and grieve. Set new goals to work towards and keep in touch with friends and family. As you adjust, you’ll find yourself remembering your spouse in ways that honor the life you shared while embracing the one you now have.

08/04/2026

Today is the 236th anniversary of the U.S. Coast Guard! First established in 1790 by Congress and Alexander Hamilon, the fleet began with a mere 10 cutters. And now, there are more than 1,400 Coast Guard boats in operation. Happy anniversary, Coast Guard! Keep up the exceptional work!

08/03/2026

08/02/2026

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.

07/31/2026

Have you ever struggled with finding the words to say to someone who is grieving? This article shares 8 simple tips for writing a meaningful condolence letter that will comfort the heart of a person in grief.

If you aren't sure what to write in a condolence letter, take a look at these 8 simple tips to writing a meaningful letter.

07/26/2026

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.

07/24/2026

Aerial scattering is a unique way to honor loved ones who were known for their adventurous spirits. Explore this comprehensive guide to learn more about this cremation release option and how you can create a meaningful tribute for someone you love.

Learn how aerial scattering can create a truly special tribute for your loved ones in this comprehensive guide.