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Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that
never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help
or sought your intercession, was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence, I
fly unto you, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To you I come, before you I stand,
sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word incarnate, despise not my petitions,
but, in your mercy, hear and answer me.
Amen.
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09/07/2010
DEAR FRIENDS IN CHRIST JESUS:
THIS MORNING AT 5AM FATHER
RAYMOND KACIRK, S.M., FORMER
CHAPLIN, MICHIGAN DISTRICT #2 ,
PASSED INTO ETERNAL LIFE AND IS IN
THE LOVING ARMS OF THE BEAUTIFUL
SAVIOR AND HIS BLESSED MOTHER.
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE REPOSE OF FR.
RAY'S HOLY SOUL.
FR. MARTIN SOLMA, MARIANISTS
PROVINCIAL, IS FLYING IN TODAY FOR
FINAL ARRANGEMENTS. FR. RAY'S WISH
WAS TO BE CREMATED. FR. MARTIN SAID
THAT A MEMORIAL MASS WILL BE
PLANNED. UPDATE TO
FOLLOW.
Frank Pawelak, F.M. - Michigan
District #1
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09/03/2010
Worthy Sir Knights and Ladies,
I ask for your prayers through the intersession of the Servant of God, Bishop
Frederick Baraga for Sir Knight Richard Normand who is in the critical care unit
at Marquette General Hospital battling cancer. We need only one more miracle
for Bishop Baraga's canonization. Richard is a member of Bishop Frederick
Baraga the Snowshoe Priest Assembly #469 and the Monsignor Nolan B. McKevitt
Council #689 In Marquette, Michigan.
Charles Crotty,
Marshal, Michigan District #3
09/03/2010
Sir Knight Bill Kane of
Dayton, Ohio suffered a
serious stroke and has been taken to
Miami Valley Hospital in
Dayton where he faces a long
recovery. Bill is also a member of
the
Equestrian Order of the Holy
Sepulchre of
Jerusalem, Financial Secretary for
St. Henry Council 14882 and a SK of
Joseph Cardinal Bernadin Assembly
3056.
Don Beeber - Cincinnati, Ohio
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09/01/2010
Please continue to pray for Fr. Ray
Kacirk, Former Chaplin, Michigan
District #2.
Father Ray had a setback. He was
not released to go to a nursing home
to build up his system. His sugar
is low. His white blood cell count
is elevated again. His INR Coumadin
blood count is high = 5, 2-3 is
suggested. Fr. Ray cannot stand or
walk without assistance. Update to
follow.
Frank Pawelak, F.M. - Michigan
District #1
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09/01/2010
Please keep Arlene Duby in your
prayers. She is the wife of Sr.
Marshall Ardon Duby of Bishop Joseph
Albers Assembly 523 in Davison,
Michigan. Arlene fell and had to
have hip surgery.
Paul and Sharon Dorland
Michigan District #4
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08/30/2010
Phil Mathes, PFN - Fr.
Kuhlman
Assy - Dayton, Ohio will be going into Grandview
Hospital in Dayton for a
knee replacement
Tuesday morning. It's generally a routine
operation, but Phil would still like prayers for its
success. Thank You.
Provincial Secretary
Bob Krauseneck
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08/28/2010 Continue to pray for Fr. Ray Kacirk, Former
Chaplin, Michigan District #2.
Fr. Ray has been moved out of ICU into the Internal
Medicine Unit of Ford Hospital. He is still weak, but his
mind is sharp---told us jokes and sang songs from the 40s.
He believes that he will be going to a rehab facility in
a few days, to build up his system. Then the doctors can
better determine the gall stone removal procedure. Update
to follow.
S.K. Frank Pawelak, Former Master-Michigan #1
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08/26/2010
Sir Knight Albert Pfluger from Fr. George Penaski Council
6293 Gwin, Michigan and member of The Bishop Frederic
Baraga - The Snowshoe Priest Assembly 469 of Marquette
County, Michigan entered eternal life on Sunday evening
August 22, 2010. A Mass of Christian Burial will be
celebrated at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Gwinn,
Michigan at noon on Friday August 27. Fr. Ronald Timock
pastor, Council Chaplin and Assembly Chaplin will be the
celebrant. Please keep Sir Knight Albert Pfluger and his
family in your prayers.
SK Jim Butorac - FS - Council 1541, Assembly 469 -
Captain e-mail:
mrem06@aol.com
Vern Miron - Master Michigan District 3
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08/25/2010
Please pray for Fr. Ray Kacirk,
Former Chaplin-Michigan District #2
and his doctors.
Fr. Ray was admitted to Henry Ford
Hospital in Detroit Monday night.
He is in I.C.U. They are working to
get the infection out of his gall
bladder. Then they will determine
how to handle the gall stones. They
are working to improve his blood
plasma - to thicken his blood.
Update to follow.
S.K. Frank Pawelak
Former Master - Michigan
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08/21/2010
Just an update on Gordon Wurster –
unfortunately he did not make it as
the aneurysm burst and he could not
recover. I appreciate your prayers
for a successful surgery and ask
that you now pray for the repose of
his soul and for the family. This
was a shock to everyone! God’s will
was done!
Larry Droesch, PFN
Blessed Sacrament Assembly #2879
Wilmington, Ohio
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08/19/2010
Prayers are requested for Gordon
Wurster, my son-in-law’s dad, who
just went into emergency surgery
(1:25 pm 8-19-10) for an Abdominal
Aorta Aneurysm. There is only 2 in
10 chance of him making it through.
Please pray that God’s will be done
and for the family and their
spiritual needs.
Thanks,
Larry Droesch, PFN
Blessed Sacrament Assembly #2879
Wilmington, Ohio
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08/18/2010
Please pray for SK Frank L. Gehring of Madonna Council and
St. Isaac Jogues
Assembly, both in Cincinnati, Ohio. He had an emergency operation and is at the
VA Hospital. Cards
would be appreciated.
Richard L. Tabler, Master - Ohio District 2
08/13/2010
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My Brother Knights,
Please remember in your
prayers Reverend Clarence
Smolinski who passed away on
Wednesday, August 11, 2010.
Please keep Father Smolinski
and his family in your
daily prayers.
Arrangements are listed
below.
Thomas A. Marcetti, Sr.
State Deputy
Diocese Mourns Passing of
Fr. Clarence Smolinski -
Reverend Clarence Dominic
Smolinski entered eternal
life
on Wednesday, August
11, 2010 at Tendercare in
Alpena at the age of 84.
Father Smolinski was born
August 4, 1926 to Stanislaus
and Augustina (Klein)
Smolinski.
He attended Alpena and
Presque Isle County Public
and St. Mary Elementary
Schools and Posen
High School for three
years, then
Northeastern High School
in
Detroit. He went on
to
St. Mary College in
Orchard Lake,
received a B. A. degree at
Sacred Heart Seminary in
Detroit and finished his
theological studies at St.
John's Provincial Seminary
in Plymouth, Michigan.
Father Smolinski was
ordained on June 6, 1953 by
Bishop Stephen S. Woznicki
at St. Mary Cathedral in
Saginaw, Michigan.
He served as Assistant at
St. Andrew Parish in
Saginaw and St. Stanislaus
Parish in Bay City. He
became Administrator for St.
Rita Parish in Saginaw and
then Pastor for
St. Cyril Parish in
Bannister. After his
arrival in the Diocese of
Gaylord in 1968 he served as
Pastor of St. Casimir Parish
in Posen, Administrator of
St. Dominic in Metz
and Pastor for St. Joseph in
Manistee. In 1984, he
continued his education at
the North American College
in Rome. After returning,
he served as Pastor for
St. Anne in
Harrisville and St. Raphael
in Mikado.
Father Clarence
retired to senior priest
status on August 3, 1994 but
continued to serve as
Sacramental Minister for the
Parishes of St. Dominic in
Metz,
St. Casimir in Posen,
St. Ignatius in
Rogers City, St. Paul in
Onaway and St. Monica in
Afton until his recent
illness. During his many
years of priestly ministry
he had also been a Vicar and
Diocesan Consultor, Chaplain
for the
Knights of Columbus
and Daughters of Isabella,
Presbyteral Council member
and Bishop's Liaison to
Senior Priests. His
cheerful disposition, love
for the priesthood and
faithful ministry will all
be greatly missed.
Father Smolinski is survived
by his sister-in-law, Marie
Smolinski, and many nieces
and nephews. He was
predeceased by his parents
and brothers.
Visitation will be held on
Friday, August 13, 2010 from
2:00 -8:00 p.m. with a vigil
service at
7:00 p.m. at the
Karpus-Hunter Funeral Home,
516 W. Chisholm
Street in Alpena.
Visitation will also be held
at St. Casimir Church, 10075
M-65 in Posen
on Saturday, August 14 from
9:00 a.m. until the
Mass of
Christian Burial
at 11:00 a.m. Father
Clarence will be buried at
Holy Cross Cemetery
in Alpena.
Please join in prayer for
the repose of his soul:
May the Angels lead you into
Paradise.
May the Martyrs come to
welcome you and take you to
the Holy City,
the new and eternal
Jerusalem.
Bob Krauseneck - Provincial
Secretary
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08/12/2010
Would you put my mother, Loretta Godi, on the prayer chain. She fell
into her bathtub almost two weeks ago. She injured her leg and has
blood clots and other issues since. She has been in the hospital 12
days now. Mom will be 94 on September 17, 2010. Please keep Loretta
in your prayers.
Bob Godi, FM
District 4 Comptroller - Michigan
08/11/2010
Sir Knight Tom Helferich has been admitted to the Hackley Hospital
Critical Care Unit with kidney failure. Lady Pat said that he is in
good spirits. Tom is the Financial Secretary of Frs. Rudy & Clem
Council #13035 in Muskegon, Michigan. He and Lady Pat are the Grand
Rapids Hospitality Couple in District #4. Please keep them both in
your prayers.
Mike & Kathy Lewis
District #4 Prayer Couple
08/11/2010
It is with a great deal of sadness that I inform you of the passing of
William Morrisette, Sr. He was a member of Council 414 and Bishop
Murphy Assembly in Bay City, Michigan.
Viewing and Funeral at Trahan's Funeral Home in Bay City on Thursday, 8/12.
Viewing 4 P.M. to 7 P.M.
Funeral Service 4 P.M.
Casket Watch, Color Corps 5 P.M. to 7 P.M.
Bible Presentation around 6:45 P.M.
Chalice Presentation around 6:55 P.M.
May his soul rest in peace.
Rich Wasmer, SK and GK of Council 414
08/10/2010
Tony Pagano, PFN, Most Holy Rosary Assembly 2170, Harrison, Ohio has
Gall Stones and will have to have surgery to remove the Gall Bladder.
However, this is complicated by the fact that he has Pancreatitis and
has a cyst on it. Evidently, the Gall Stone created some sort of
blockage in the Pancreas. So, the plan is that Tony will stay in the
hospital a week or more. Surgery will not occur until between 2-6
weeks. They want to wait until the Pancreas is better. Tony is in
quite a bit of pain. Please keep Tony in your prayers.
Charlie Wilke, PFN
Most Holy Rosary Assembly 2170
Harrison, Ohio
08/10/2010
Prayers requested. Funeral Mass for Mary Guye, wife of Brother Knight
Raymond J. Guye and mother of Brother Knight Matthew R. Guye, both
members of St. Michael Council No. 3382 in Sharonville, OH, will be at
St Michael Church Thursday, Aug 12 at 10 AM. Ray Guye's email is
guyes@fuse.net. Telephone is 703-0234. Brothers Raymond and Matthew
will become Sir Knights next April.
Chad Rea - Grand Knight
St. Michael Council 3382
Sharonville, Ohio
SK Don Beeber
Cincinnati, Ohio
08/10/2010
Please pray for Margo Huddas who is the wife of Ken Huddas - Past
Faithful Navigator of the Fenton Assembly 2031 in Fenton, Michigan.
She is hospitalized and facing many challenges at this time and is
currently in ICU. Thank you.
Don Carmer - FN
Fenton Assembly 2031
Fenton, Michigan
08/05/2010
Please pray for Dorothy Agricola. She is the wife of SK Joseph
Agricola. Her cancer has returned and she needs prayers. SK Joseph
is a member of St. Isaac Jogues Assembly 801 - Cincinnati, Ohio.
Fraternally,
Dick Tabler, Master
Ohio District 2
08/05/2010
Please keep Kevin and his family in your prayers. Kevin left for
Quebec on Thursday evening for a memorial service and burial of his
mother. On Monday he was notified that his 50 year old brother died of
a heart attack. He is requesting prayers for his family. His father
is not taking things too well. Kevin is a member of Leo XIII Council
3797 and Richard Cardinal Cushing Assembly 0484 in Roseville,
Michigan.
SK Cliff Wasmund
Sacred Heart Assembly 2599
Roseville, Michigan
08/04/2010
Sir Knight, Brother Knight, James Ford of Florida is now in Hospice
and needs our prayers urgently. James came from South Africa, became
an American Citizen, converted to Catholicism and became a deeply
committed Catholic and Knight of Columbus. Please keep James, his
wife Melissa, and their children in your prayers.
James is the son-in-law of recently deceased Sir Knight and Brother
Knight Bob Utnehmer of St. Michael Council 3382 in Sharonville, Ohio
and Archbishop Elko Assembly 2332 in Reading, Ohio. Please keep Bob
in your payers as well.
Don Beeber
PGK PFN FDD FCP
Cincinnati, OH
08/04/2010
Please pray for Jayme Day. She is the wife of Jim Day who is the FN of
Fr. Kuhlman Assembly in Dayton, Ohio. Jayme recently has endured a
mini stroke and
has some on going problems with a brain tumor that is causing many
problems with her memory and speech and is being evaluated at present
by a neuro-surgeon at UC medical center.
Please keep Jayme and Jim in your prayers. Jim is a Past Grand Knight
of Council 3699 at Visitation Church in Eaton Ohio and the current
Faithful Navigator of Fr. B. F. Kuhlman Assembly in Dayton, Ohio.
Paul Dunigan PGK, PFN
Faithful Comptroller
Father Kuhlman Assy.
08/02/2010
PGK Jerry Hack died Sunday, August 1, on his way to Church.
Please keep Jerry, his wife Mary and children in your prayers.
Jerry was a member of St. Michael Council No. 3382 in Sharonville, OH,
and had been a SK in Archbishop Elko Assembly.
Don Beeber
Cincinnati, Ohio
07/30/2010
Sir Knight Lee Wendt and Lady Patricia from the Fenton Council #7418
and Fenton Assembly #2031 lost their son Thomas on 7-27-10 in a
motorcycle accident. Please keep Tom and his parents in your prayers.
FN Don Carmer & Lady Sue
Fenton Assembly #2031
07/29/2010
I would like to request prayers for my wife Lady Phyllis. She went
back to the hospital, Mercy Anderson, for the 8th time for MERSA
which she got in rehab from hip replacement last year.
Thanks.
S.K. Charles Gneuhs
Msgr. McNary Assembly #2299
Middleton, Ohio
07/27/2010
Please continue to pray for Sir Knight Francis De Caire of Assembly
469 in Marquette, MI. He has pneumonia that has turned into
respiratory distress. He was put on a ventilator several days ago and
was supposed to be started to be weaned off the vent today. But in
the last week S.K. Fran has been transferred to the regional hospital
in Marquette to the ICU. Please pray that Bishop Baraga, Fr. Michael
McGivney and Fr. Vincent Ouellette will intercede for Fran and all
other knights who are ill. Sir Knight De Caire is a P.G. K. of Fr. V.
L. Ouellette Council 1541 in Ishpeming, MI. - PO Box 508 - Ishpeming,
MI 49849-0508
If we cannot help each other, what good are we.
Robert A. Keitzer, Jr., PFN
Faithful Comptroller
Bishop Frederic Baraga the Snowshoe Priest Assembly
07/27/2010
Worthy Diocese Chaplain, Diocese Officers, DDs, FDDs, GKs & PGKs, &
Brother Knights,
Since there was nothing in the Grand Rapids Press about Jack's death,
I felt obliged to send this email out.
I have been informed that our Council will have a wake (with food)
after the Mass for Jack Covey. Here are the details I copied from the
Reyers North Valley Chapel (located at the corner of Fuller and 3 Mile
NE):
Mass of Christian Burial will be offered 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at Blessed
Sacrament Catholic Church, 2275 Diamond Ave. N.E. (meet at church)
with Rev. George Darling as Celebrant. Internment in Resurrection
Cemetery. If you would like to pay your respects to Jack, please visit
the Reyers North Valley Chapel from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. Monday where a
Rosary will be prayed at 7:00 p.m. For those who wish, memorials may
be made to the Knights Of Columbus M.I. Drive (for Council 3104 or
your Council.)
Please pass this on to anyone you know who may be interested and
please keep Jack and his family in your prayers.
Daniel Nowicki - DD#55
Dennis Henderson - Master District #2 Michigan
07/20/2010
Please add
Brian Hall to the
Provincial Prayer List.
Brian is 37,
married with daughters 5 and 8 yrs old. Yesterday he had a
cerebral hemorrhage.
Brian is the
nephew of Former Master Don Hall.
Thank you.
God Bless and
God Bless the USA.
Your
Brother in Christ,
S.K. George A. Walrath,
KHS
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07/16/2010
Sir Knights,
I do have cancer, doctor looks for
about 6 month life expectancy. He
suggested chemo, said that would
only make me sick. Surgery is tough
at my age and would lay me up for 6
weeks, probably would not extend the
life expectancy. We have an
appointment with some folks to
remove the drains from my liver.
Thanks for your prayers. Bill
(Bill is PFN of St. Francis Assembly
in Dewitt, Michigan.)
John Baibak PFN Father Godez
Assembly
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07/15/2010
Please pray for Sir Knight Francis De Caire of Assembly 469 in Marquette,
MI. He has pneumonia that has turned into respiratory distress. He was put on
a ventilator several days ago and was supposed to be started too be weaned off
the vent today. Sir Knight De Caire is a P. G. K. of Fr. V. L. Ouellette
Council 1541 in Ishpeming, MI PO Box 508 Ishpeming, MI 49849-0508
Robert A. Keitzer, Jr., PFN
Faithful Comptroller
Bishop Frederic Baraga the
Snowshoe Priest Assembly
07/15/2010
Prayers are requested for Sir Knight Elton C. Sample,
current FN of Assembly #502 who passed away. He was a PGK
for Manistique Council, and a FDD: He was a very active
member and especially loved to put on Breakfasts to support
the local Catholic School and the 4 th Degree.
Visitation will be from 4:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. on
Thursday, July
15, 2010 at the Messier-Broullire Funeral Home in
Manistique, MI with a
Knights of Columbus rosary at 6:00 P.M. and followed by
parish
liturgical prayers at 7:00 P.M.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00
A.M. on Friday, July 16, 2010 at St. Francis de Sales
Catholic Church in Manistique with Father Glenn Theoret
officiating. Burial will follow in the Thompson Township
Cemetery. A luncheon will follow at the parish center.
Robert A. Keitzer, Jr., PFN
Faithful Comptroller
Bishop Frederic Baraga the
Snowshoe Priest Assembly
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07/12/2010
Richard Sutman, father of Kathy Asbrock. the wife of Sir Knight Paul Asbrock,
died this morning Sunday July 11, 2010. Paul Asbrock is a member of St. Michael
Council #3382 and a Fourth Degree Member of
Archbishop Elko Assembly #2332 in
Sharonville, Ohio.
Visitation for Dick Sutman will be
on Tuesday Morning, July 13, 2010 from 9:00 AM until the time of the Mass
of
Christian Burial at
10:00 AM at St. Michael
Church in Sharonville Ohio.
07/12/2010
Lou Sharpshair, Sr. is in serious
need of your prayers. He is
currently at Jewish Hospital and
congestive heart failure is
suspected.
Lou is a life member of St. Michael
Council 3382 in
Sharonville, OH. A widower,
Lou has raised a family of 8
children - 5 men who are all Knights
and 3 daughters. All of them are as
deeply religious as is Lou.
Lou is active at church, in the
Knights, the community, and
neighborhood and wherever people are
in need of help. He has constantly
put others first, asking very little
for himself. He collapsed while
serving Mass at
St. Michael and currently
needs the help of all those he has
helped.
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07/12/2010
Please pray for Past Grand Knight and Past Faithful
Navigator Ken Huddas's wife Margo. She had a heart attack and 2 days latter a
stroke. Ken is from Council 8500 - Highland and Assembly 2031 Fenton,Mi.
Paul Dorland, DD #18 - Michigan
07/04/2010
Sir Knights,
I just received word that Sir Knight
Ed Takach is in the UMPC Hospital in
Pittsburgh and is in real bad
health. Ed is a member of the Fr.
Bigelow Assembly #803 in
Steubenville, Ohio. Please keep him
and Lucy in your prayers. I will
let you know as soon as I find out
more information.
SK Don Hall
Ohio Ceremonial Chairman
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07/01/2010
Please be advised of the passing of SK James E. Mara of Sault
Ste. Marie. He was the Financial Secretary of Msgr. O'Callaghan Council 649 for
many years and was a Color Corps member of the F. Leo Boissineau Assembly 509.
Visitation will take place Friday evening from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at
O'Neil-Bailey-Newhouse Funeral Home with the Rosary being recited by Fr. Piotr
Zaczinski. Mass will be offered at St. Joseph's Church on Saturday July 3 at
10:30 a.m.
An Honor Guard will be posted at the funeral home on Friday evening and will
escort Mr. Mara into Church on Saturday morning.
06/29/2010
Sir Knights,
PFN Gerald Beebe from St. Isaac
Jogues Assembly No. 0801 in
Cincinnati, OH, died Sunday evening,
June 27, 2010 well fortified with
the Sacraments, administered by Fr.
Dale Paterka, Former State Chaplain
from Ohio. Gerald was also a member
of Purcell Council 2798, also in
Cincinnati. Prior to his long
illness, he had been an extremely
active Brother Knight and Sir Knight
both in Cincinnati and as a member
on the staff of FM Dick Kellerman. Please
keep Gerald and his wife Charlotte
in your prayers.
Members of the Fourth Degree Color
Corps are urged to attend both the
following events in full regalia at
the request of his wife, Charlotte,
and the family:
1. A wake will be held
on Friday evening, July 2, at
the Neidhard-Minges Funeral Home
located at 3155 Harrison Avenue in
Westwood from
6 until 8 p.m. Prayer
services for the Third and Fourth
Degrees will begin at
7:30 p.m.
2. The Mass of the Resurrection
will take place
Saturday, July 3, at 10:00 a.m.
in
St. Bernard Church of Taylors
Creek, 7130 Harrison Avenue.
Burial will take place at
Gate of Heaven Cemetery on
Montgomery Road in Sycamore Township
just off I-275.
Dick Tabler, Master
Ohio District #2
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06/25/2010
Please add to the Prayer Request: Roseann Thomas, Aunt of Sherri
Cmar.
Roseann has been hospitalized for the past two weeks and is back in the ICU on a
ventilator and is in need of our prayers.
Thank you,
Rick
Rick Cmar, PFN, PGK, FDD
Msgr. Gerdes Council 3123
Archbishop Leibold Assy. 1621
06/23/2010
Please pray for the soul of SK John
Wright of Fr. Butler Assembly 814 of
Hamilton, Ohio. John was taken from
us suddenly on 6-22-10 by congestive
heart failure. He had been a SK for
just over one year.
Jim Stemann F.N.
Fr. Butler Assembly 814
Hamilton, Ohio
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06/23/2010
Please add SK Brad King to your prayers. Brad is a member
of the Hart Council and the Ludington Assembly 2011, a Past
Grand Knight and Faithful Navigator. He was on his way to a
convention of Funeral Directors on his Harley Davidson when
he had an accident. He is in a hospital in Cincinnati and
is hanging on by life supports. It does not look good as he
has several broken bones, punctured lung and bleeding in the
brain. The doctors have said that if he makes it he will
still loose a leg. Brad and his Lady Rita are personal
friends of Lady Cheryl and myself. Thank you for your
prayers.
W. David Gibson, MFD - District 4 - Michigan
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06/23/2010
FN and Sir Knight Larry Meyer is now back home and is
recuperating from an infection in the stomach area.
He is in a weak condition but his spirits are high. Larry
is from Assembly 2332 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Thanks for your prayers.
Frank Kammer
Elko Assembly 2332
Cincinnati, Ohio
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6/23/2010
My Bother Knights,
Rad and I visited Brother Francis the other day, he is in
good spirits and he is working hard at his daily physical
and
occupational therapy. Brother Francis asked me to
email all of you to express his appreciation and gratitude
for all your cards and prayers. He is looking forward to
see all of you again. Please continue to pray for Brother
Francis for a fast and speedy recovery.
God Bless,
Lawrence T. Grabowski
State Executive Secretary
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06/21/2010
Sir Knights and Ladies,
Prayers and good medical care once again were successful.
Joan has left Heartland rehab in Canton, MI.
She is now home and will have rehab for 4-6 weeks.
She is doing great!
We thank you for your concern and prayers.
Remember, Pray for us, as we will pray for you!
Joan and Frank Pawelak - FM Michigan
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06/21/2010
Dear Brother Sir Knights & Ladies,
Worthy Faithful Admiral SK Willard J. 'Bill' Reed, PGK, PFN, of St. Francis
Assembly 2982 in DeWitt, Michigan, received
very good news. The results of the biopsy that he underwent showed that the
tumor in his liver is benign!
Thank you for all of your thoughts and prayers on his behalf! Please continue
to pray that his surgery to remove the tumor will be successful. Brother SK
Bill is also having kidney dialysis three times a week.
Also, please pray for our Brother SK John R. 'Jack' Armstrong who has been
diagnosed with having leukemia. Thank you!
God Bless! Vivat Jesus!
Fraternally & Sincerely yours,
SK Eugene N. 'Gene' Russell, PGK, PFN, FN
St. Francis Assembly 2982 = DeWitt, Michigan
06/21/2010
Sir Knights,
Please add FM Howard Shepherd to the prayer list. Brother
and SK Howard is recuperating from a knee replacement and
has several weeks of rehabilitation ahead of him. He
currently is at a rehabilitation clinic. Send cards to
his home.
SK Howard Shepherd
314 Victoria Park
Howell, Michigan 48843
God Bless and God Bless the USA.
George Mallison
Former Vice Supreme Master
Fr. Hennepin Province
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06/21/2010
Sir Knights and Ladies,
Keep our FN SK Larry Meyer in your prayers. Larry was
taken to the hospital with a high fever and stomach
problems. He is doing better and resting in ICU at this
time. Larry is FN of
Archbishop Elko Assembly 2332 and Fr. Gustave
Brodtzge(?) Council in Reading, OH.
I am not sure which hospital he is in.
Frank Kammer, PFN
Archbishop Elko Assembly 2332
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06/21/2010
Sir Knights,
Brother Francis’ surgery was successful and he has
transferred from the trauma unit to acute rehabilitation
on the 6th floor at U of
M. He has therapy daily beginning at
9:30 with physical, then occupational, then lunch,
then physical, then occupational – finishing at 3:00. And
after that I’m guessing he will be ready to rest! Due to
space limitations, it’s best not to send flowers or
planters. Rather, Brother Francis says prayers are
appreciated.
Brother Francis can be reached on his cell phone in the
evening at
313-410-9401. If you do stop by in the evening,
ask for Gary Boylan.
Sharon
HCCS Secretary
|
06/15/2010
My Brother Knights,
Rad went to visit
Brother Francis at
the
U of M Hospital
yesterday. His
condition is stable
but there will be a
complete evaluation
of his condition
on Friday.
Brother Francis will
need our prayers as
he will undergo alot
of physical therapy
in the upcoming
months. Please pray
for a speedy
recovery. I know
cards and flowers
would be
appreciated.
Brother Francis
Boylan
U of M Main Hospital
1500 E. Medical
Center Dr.
Room 4A - 4105
Ann Arbor, Mi 48109
Fraternally
Lawrence T.
Grabowski
State Executive
Secretary
|
|
06/15/2010
Sir
Knights, Please get this message out to
all the knights you know… Brother
Frances of Holy Cross Children’s
Services has been in a serious
car accident, they are not sure
he will make it…he needs all the prayers
he can get- like now! No further
information is available as of now.
Deb
Faraci
Holy Redeemer Parish 616-669-9220 x
1006
2700
Baldwin Drive
Jenison MI 49428
|
06/15/2010
My Brother Knights
Please keep Brother Francis in your
prayers. He was involved in an
automobile accident early this past
Friday morning. He severed seven
vertebrae in his neck. He has had
surgery and is currently in
U of M hospital.
John R. Moody
State Deputy
|
06/15/2010
Please
add Brother Sir Knight
Mark Steele of Columbus, Ohio
to our Prayer list. Brother Mark is
a PGK, PFN and is a strong voice for
Catholic Radio and has been
instrumental in bringing Catholic
Radio to those in the Columbus
area. Brother Mark was involved in
a very serious
car accident and is in the
ICU at Grant Hospital in Columbus.
Thank
you
Your
Brother in Christ
George
S.K. George A. Walrath,
KHS
New Assembly Director,
Hennepin Province , 4th
Degree, KofC
7045 Country View Blvd
Jackson, Mi 49201-9218
517-536-7251 Home
517-780-3147 Work
614-216-5673 Cell
george.walrath@saint-gobain.com
|
06/15/2010
Sir Knights,
As the Faithful Navigator I am
sending you this little email so you
will go to church tomorrow and say
an extra prayer or two. If your
church has candles, please light one
as well. Earlier this morning I
received some sad news, one of our
dear friends and Sir Knights of our
fine Assembly, Fr. Nick from St.
Mary's Queen of Creation Catholic
Church in New Baltimore, suffered a
mild heart attack last night. He is
doing well and recovering. I have
canceled the publishing of the June
Newsletter so I can update it with
his name in it for our prayers. I
will have it out later next week.
When I get more information, I will
pass it on. He is at Mt. Clemens
General. He is schedule for some
test on Monday. So far,
unfortunately, no visitors. Please
Sir Knights, please keep him in your
prayers.
SK Mark J. Kovasity
Faithful Navigator - New Baltimore,
Michigan
|
06/15/2010
Hi family and friends, My biopsy results were benign!
Thanks be to god.
Bill Reed - PFN St. Francis
Assembly - Dewitt, Michigan
06/07/2010
Hi Friends and family,
I am home from the hospital. Was there for a month, lost 26 pounds.
Still have not had the biopsy to determine what really is wrong.
Started with the need for kidney dialysis, found liver not functioning.
Biopsy scheduled for June 10.
Thanks for your prayers and concerns. Bill Reed - PFN St. Francis
Assembly - Dewitt, Michigan
06/05/2010
Please continue to add SK David Rickman of Fr. Kuhlman Assy.
#815 of Dayton, Ohio to your prayer list. David is in the Hospital in Medina,
Ohio in ICU fighting for his life after surgery for a Twisted Bowel.
He is now septic and in critical condition. Please pray for SK David.
Paul Dunigan - PFN Fr. Kuhlman Assembly
06/04/2010
SK Gerry Beebe of Assembly 801 in Cincinnati, Ohio continues his
struggle for recovery. He was just released from ICU but remains in Mercy
Franciscan where he is in Room 372. He will eventually be moved to
Good Samaritan Hospital
but he welcomes visitors.
Don Beeber - Cincinnati, Ohio
06/04/2010
Please add SK David
Rickman of Fr.
Kuhlman Assembly and Council 500 of
Dayton, Ohio to the prayer list. He
is in the Hospital in the Cleveland Area.
His body
systems are shutting down. If I get
any further Information, I will forward it.
He is in real need of our prayers.
Paul Dunigan PFN, PGK - Fr. Kuhlman
Assy. and Council 500
|
06/03/2010 One of the most positive people
I have met and a man who never seemed to
lose his smile even in the event of great
adversity was SK George Dorsch, PFN.
George passed into eternal life on June 1st
at the age of 90 and ½.
He was a great friend and a mentor who
always was ready to add a positive to
everyone.
Visitation will be Thursday, June 3, 2010 at
the Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 25450
Plymouth Road in Redford, Michigan 48239
from 2 pm until 9 pm. His Rosary service
will be at 7 pm. The funeral home is located
on the north side of Plymouth Road between
Telegraph and Beech Daly.
Funeral services for George will be
Friday, June 4, 2010 at St. John Bosco
Catholic Church, 12170 Beech Daly in
Redford, Michigan 48239 with viewing at
9:30 until his funeral Mass at 10 am.
The church is located on the east side
of Beech Daly north of Plymouth Road.
Walter J. Winkle, Jr. - Master District
1 - Michigan
|
06/03/2010
Please add
Brother Sir Knight
James Grady Senior to the Prayer
Chain as he has been diagnosed with
Terminal Cancer and given only a very
short time to be with us here on Earth.
Brother Jim is a 50 year plus
member of the KofC and is a member of
Council 11665 in Newark Ohio and
Assembly 0830 also in Newark Ohio. As
his health would allow over the past
several years he participated regularly
in Council and Assembly activities
and has been an inspiration to many of
his fellow Brothers. He has
participated helping at Registration for
the past several years at the District
III Spring Exemplifications despite
being tied to his wheel chair. Brother
Sir Knight Jim lived our principles
everyday of his 90 plus year life, and I
am sure Blessed Michael McGivney will be
welcoming him home when the Lord calls.
Thanks and
God Bless Your
Brother in Christ
George
S.K. George A. Walrath, KHS
New Assembly Director,
Hennepin Province , 4th
Degree, KofC
7045 Country View Blvd
Jackson, Mi 49201-9218
517-536-7251 Home
517-780-3147 Work
614-216-5673 Cell
|
5/28/2010
Dear Fr. Louis Hennepin Province Brother
Sir Knights and Ladies,
Greetings from beautiful downtown DeWitt,
Michigan, where women
are strong, men are good looking, and children are
above average!
To re-cap, Ben suffered a massive stroke on the right
side of his brain on Friday April 16th. The cause of his stroke was Atrial
Fibrillation, in which a blood clot traveled from his heart up thru his carotid
artery to his brain. He was hospitalized for 2-weeks in the Ingham Medical
Center in Lansing, where he received stroke patient tender loving care. Then he
stayed for 2-weeks in the Tender Care West Nursing Home, where he received
rehabilitation care thru occupational and physical therapy. We brought him back
home with us on Friday May 14th, where he received in-home nursing care and
physical therapy.
Now for an update, Ben suffered a massive stroke on
the left side of his brain on Sunday May 23rd. Atrial Fibrillation
was also
the cause of his second stroke. The Ingham Medical Center Emergency Room doctor
conferred on the phone with a neurologist, who proposed giving Ben clot buster
medication. After listening to the ER doctor's description of the plus and
minus aspects of this medication, we told him to go ahead with the procedure of
administering it to Ben.
All day long on Monday, Ben could not speak or
move his right arm or leg, and he kept his eyes tightly shut. Also, he did not
respond to any voice commands. It was as if he was in a deep coma. On Tuesday,
he opened his eyes, spoke clearly, and responded to voice commands by raising
his right arm and leg. The hospital dietitian, who was concerned about his
ability to swallow, gave him a small portion of applesauce and jello, as well as
a small bite of a graham cracker. He had no trouble swallowing, so she declared
that he could eat any type of food that he wanted to.
This 100-year-old
man, who is my favorite father-in-law, has now survived 2-massive strokes that
would've killed most people! He is the oldest person in the USA to be given the
clot buster medication! This is nothing short of a miracle!
Praise God
from Whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him all you creatures here below;
Praise Him above you heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost!
Please continue to keep Ben in your daily thoughts and prayers! Thank you!
5/26/2010
Thank you for your prayers! Continue your prayers.
Please pass this memo on.
Joan's health is improving.
Probable cause
of the stroke is Atrial Fibrillation - a heart rhythm problem. Under control
with medication.
She is starting rehab today at the Heartland Nursing
Home in Canton.
Pray for us, as we will pray for you!
Frank Pawelak - Former Master Michigan District 1
05/23/2010
Subject: UPDATE - PFN GUS
INDOVINA
SIR KNIGHTS & LADIES:
Gus is being transferred to University Hospital, Cleveland this AM. His
infection is still unidentified,pneumonia is still present and blood clots have
been detected in the left leg & 1 in each lung. Blood thinners have been stopped
because of the colitis problem. PLEASE CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR HIS RECOVERY &
RETURN TO GOOD HEALTH.
PFN Edward Szidik Hoban Assembly 1407, Cleveland, Ohio
05/20/2010
TO ALL,
Andrew my 11 year old grandson had his
cancer surgery to remove the tumor on
his knee yesterday, Wed. May 19 at 1
pm. That
is Seattle, WA time which is where Todd,
Lisa and Andrew flew to last night.
PLEASE keep him in your prayers and
thoughts. Prayer is a wonderful thing
and it works. I am in HI with Michael
and Sara until Lisa, Todd and Andrew
come back. Will keep you posted on what
is going on. LOVE, ROSIE BADERTSCHER
This is the grandson of one of our
Fourth Degree PFN's (SK Badertscher and
FDM who passed away) He was a member of
my Assembly -
Cardinal Newman Assembly #0837, Kake &
Geauga County, Ohio.
Please keep them both in our prayers.
SK John A. Wyman FDM PFN FP
Cardinal Newman Assembly #0837
|
05/18/2010
Worth Sir Knights & Ladies of Father Hennepin Province:
Greetings from beautiful downtown DeWitt, where women are strong, men are good
looking, & children are above average!
My 99-year-old father-in-law, Benjamin H. 'Ben' Klinkhamer, suffered a mild
heart attack last Thanksgiving Day Holiday weekend, and received a heart
pacemaker at Ingham Medical Hospital in Lansing in mid-December. Prior to that
he lived alone in his house on the west side of Lansing. Since then, he has
been living with my wife, Kay, and I in Dewitt. Ben celebrated his 100th
birthday on Tuesday May 23rd. We are hosting a family reunion picnic
celebration, of this wonderful milestone in his long life, on Sunday June 6th in
Riverside Park in beautiful downtown DeWitt! His relatives will be coming from
far and wide across the U.S.A.
Please pray for him, because he suffered a massive stroke on the right side of
his brain on Friday April 16th. He spent the next 2-weeks in the stroke patient
wing of the Ingham Medical Hospital in Lansing for testing and care. And then
the next 2-weeks at the Tender Care Nursing Home in Lansing for rehabilitation
care, and occupational & physical therapy. We got him back home to our house
last Friday. He has lost his short term memory, and is quite confused.
Ben is truly a blessing to have living with us. Our 2-sons, our youngest
daughter, and their spouses also live in Dewitt, along with 8 of our
10-grandchildren. They come over regularly to visit their grandfather, and
great-grandfather. He enjoys playing cards with them and with us. Our oldest
daughter lives in Haslett with her husband, so they are only 15-minutes away.
She has the other 2 of our 10-grandchildren.
Thank you for your kind thoughts and prayers for Ben!
An Old Italian Proverb: "When a chess game is finished, the king & pawns go back
into the same box together."
God Bless!
Vivat Jesus!
Fraternally & Sincerely Yours,
Eugene N. 'Gene' Russell, PGK, PFN, Faithful Navigator of St. Francis Assembly
2982 in DeWitt, Michigan
05/18/2010
Sir Knight Val Nowack, Faithful Navigator of Commodore J. Barry
Assembly 802, District Three Ohio passed away this morning at 1:30am following a
severe stroke. Viewings will be at the Beck-Altmeyer Funeral Home, 204 West Main
St, St Clairsville Ohio on Thursday 20 May 6:00PM to 8:00PM, and Friday 21 May
from 2:00PM to 4:00 PM and from 6:00PM to 8:00PM. The Funeral Mass is scheduled
for 10:00AM, Saturday 22 May at St Joseph Church, Bridgeport, Ohio. The Family
has requested an Honor Guard for viewings on Thursday and Friday and the Funeral
Mass on Saturday Morning.
Knights of Columbus
Jerry J. Lowery PGK/PFN/Ohio District 3 Marshal
Web Master -
www.kofcohio.org
(614) 920-0066
A veteran is someone who, at one point in his/her life wrote a blank check made
payable to 'The United States of America ' for an amount of 'up to and including
their life.' That is Honor, and there are way too many people in this country
who no longer understand it.
05/18/2010
Worth Sir
Knights & Ladies of Father Hennepin Province:
Please take
some time to say a Hail Mary for Lady Joan Pawelak. She
recently suffered a stroke and is in the hospital. She is a
lovely Fourth Degree Lady and the wife of Former Master Frank
Pawelak of
Michigan District One.
God Bless
You All.
Dennis
Henderson, Master
Michigan District II
|
05/17/2010
I have just received word from our
Faithful
Comptroller, Mike
Anderson, that Lady Shirley Gorse, wife of the late
PFN SK Bob Gorse, passed away early this morning. Please
keep Shirley and Bob's family in your prayers. Bob passed
away last September, so the family is already going through
a lot for the past 6 months.
I will forward you any more information
as I receive it.
God Bless,
SK Allan Fisher PFN
Faithful Admiral
Cardinal O'Hara Assembly 0489
Bob Krauseneck - Provincial Secretary
|
05/15/2010
Worthy
Provincial Secretary:
Urgent prayers
are needed for the daughter of a member of
our assembly
who is afflicted with a serious hard drug
addiction.
This woman is
in the prime of her life, and because of
this hardship
is causing
grief and pain for every one close to her.
Please join me
in prayer that Our Lord’s saving grace comes
to
her before this
affliction totally consumes her life.
Thank you, and
may God continue to bless your work as
provincial
secretary.
-Anonymous
Bob
Krauseneck
Provincial
Secretary
|
5/15/2010
Worthy Sir Knights and Ladies, We have a
members wife from Leon J. Satowiak Assembly
0524 that has Cancer in her Leg. It's too
big to
take it out. They want to make it smaller,
that means chemo and radiation. Her name is
Ann Kaczmarczyk -
wife of Jerry Kaczmarczyk. Thank You very
much.
Michigan Dist # 2
Mark S Currie Senior Marshal
|
5/12/2010
Please add Jill Carle to your prayer list as
she will be undergoing surgery on Thursday.
Jill is the wife of Sr. Marshall Ralph Carle
from the Grand Rapids Diocese.
Also please say a special prayer for my
Grandson Andrew Gibson as he has been
diagnosed with scarlet fever and strip
throat. The live in Arkansas.
W. David Gibson, MFD - Michigan District
4
|
05/11/2010
Prayers are requested from our Brother
Sir Knights and Ladies for Ardon Dubie. Ardon is our
Marshal Emeritus of
Michigan District II. He has been hospitalized with
pneumonia.
Ardon served as District Marshal for
many, many years. He has been a most dedicated
Knight of Columbus.
Dennis Henderson, Master
Michigan District II
|
05/11/2010
Prayers are requested from all our Sir
Knights and Ladies for Lady Paula Buick. She is the wife of
Sir Knight Dave Buick, Former Master of
Michigan District 2. Lady Paula was hospitalized
over a week ago and was diagnosed with a ruptured colon.
She has undergone surgery and now has a lot of healing to
do.
Lady Paula and Dave have been
wonderfully dedicated to the
Knights of Columbus for many years. Please keep them
both in your prayers.
Dennis Henderson, Master
Michigan District II
|
05/12/2010
Brother Willard(Bill) Reed is at Sparrow Hospital Lansing Mi.
Bill is PFN of St.Francis Assembly in Dewit.
Please pray for him, I do not know the exact nature of his illness except that
it is serious.
John Baibak PFN Father Godez Assembly
05/07/2010
Please pray for Val Nowak, Faithful Navigator Bridgeport, Ohio
who suffered a massive stroke and is in a comma.
Shawn
Ansbro , PGK, PFN
Ohio District 3 Fourth Degree Executive Secretary
|
05/05/2010
This is an latest update on SK Gerald Beebe. He has been released from the VA
hospital again and moved to the Oak Hill Pavilion in Bridgetown. He is in room
208 and his phone number is 513-598-7457. He still needs a lot of prayers and
could us some company. Please give him a call or drop in for a visit. He is
very depressed because not one is calling or visiting.
Your in Christ,
Dick Tabler, Master
Ohio District 2
05/03/2010
Greetings from DeWitt, Michigan, where women
are strong, men are good looking, and
children are above average! Please pray
for Brother Sam Celentino of Msgr. David M.
Stotenbur K of C Council 7237 in DeWitt, who
had open heart surgery to repair a faulty
valve on Friday April 30th at the University
of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor. Thank
you.
Also please pray for Brother Rev. Fr. SK Tom
McDevitt of Msgr. David M. Stotenbur K of C
Council 7237 in DeWitt, and St. Francis K of
C Assembly 2982 in DeWitt, who is in an ICU
at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing with a very
serious lung condition that makes it very
difficult for him to breath. He is in an
induced coma to help his body relax for
better breathing. Thank you.
Today's Quote: "Prayer is like turning on a
light switch, it does not create the
electric current, it simply links two parts
of an electrical circuit channel together
through which the electric current may
flow." - Max Handel
SK Eugene N. 'Gene' Russell, PGK, PFN
Faithful Navigator
St. Francis K of C Assembly 2982
|
05/02/2010
Please pray for my wife, Lady Martha Hoile. She will be having a
Cardiac Catheterization, this Monday 5/3/2010, to determine the cause of her
chest pains. Thank you.
SK John Hoile Jr. FM
04/29/2010
Gerald Beebe was re-admitted to the VA hospital with a urinary
infection and a stomach infection. There is no time table for his return to Oak
Hill Pavilion in Bridgetown. Please keep Gerry in your prayers.
Dick Tabler, Master
Ohio District 2
4/29/2010
Allen Fisher just wanted to bring
you up to date. Our son Nick who is a
Knight was hospitalized in
New York for 14 days during the
April functions. We were able to bring
him home for two days and now is in a
hospital in
Sylvania Ohio. He has a very
serious staph infection in his leg and
blood stream . We would like the Fourth
Degree Knights to continue to pray for
him. Thank you Sir Knight Richard and
Shirley Krzyzaniak.
God Bless,
SK Allan Fisher PFN
Faithful Admiral
Cardinal O'Hara Assembly 0489
|
4/28/2010
Please pass on to everyone our thanks for
the prayers and cards for Larry. He is
finally turning the corner and is doing
better. He is able to stay up for about 3-4
hours now before the pain gets bad which is
a definite improvement. I am sure he will
continue to improve and we both REALLY
appreciate the prayers , cards and phone
calls. The Knights of Columbus friends are
the BEST!
Thanks and love to all
Larry and Jean Bales
|
04/21/2010
Chuck McCuen,III, the Faithful Navigator's from Rev. Paul M.
Onderbeke Assembly #1795, in Grosse Pointe Park, MI. Mother in-law, Ava
Joyce,Passed away unexpectedly yesterday. Visitation Friday 2-8 and Service at
7:00pm in the Verheydens Funeral Home next to St. Clair Montefalco. Lunch-in at
1:00pm in the basement of St. Clair Montefalco on Saturday April 24.
May her soul rest in please. Please pray for the families of both Chuck and his
wife Pam.
Walter K. Winkle, Jr.
Master MI#1
04/21/2010
This is an update on SK Gerald Beebe. He has been released
from the VA hospital and moved to the Oak Hill Pavilion in Bridgetown. He is in
room 208 and his phone number is 513-598-7457. He still needs a lot of prayers
and could us some company. Please give him a call or drop in for a visit.
Your in Christ,
Dick Tabler, Master
Ohio District 2
04/20/2010
Please put this obituary out re: my mother, Bonita Metz. She
died yesterday April 18th and the arranagements are contained
in the obit.
Daniel I. Metz, PGK, PFN, and Former Master Ohio District 3
and Southern Ohio District
Gregory, F. Metz, PGK
Subject: Bonita Metz obituary
Date: Mon, 19 Apr 2010 14:18:53 -0400
METZ Bonita Irene (nee Geisler), 89, beloved wife of the
late Irvin Metz;
devoted mother of Daniel (Margie) Metz, Richard (Liz) Metz,
Barbara (Lawrence)
Banks, Diane Fowler (Dale Holtzhouser), Kathleen (Eric)
Stenger, Christina
(William) Ramsey, Gregory (Doreen) Metz and Douglas (Luann
Wise) Metz.
Grandmother of twenty- three and great-grandmother of
twenty- one. Preceding
her in death were her son, Michael, her parents, Charles and
Agnes (Pieper)
Geisler and four brothers and two sisters. She died on
April 18, 2010. Visitation will be on Wednesday, April 21,
2010 from 4:00 until 8:00 pm at the Minges Funeral Home,
10385 New Haven Rd, Harrison Ohio. Mass of Christian Burial
will take place on Thursday, April 22, 2010 at 10:00 am at
St. John the Baptist Church, 110 N. Hill St, Harrison.
Interment: at St. John's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers,
memorials may be made to: the American Cancer Society, the
Alzheimer's Foundation or the D of I Library Fund through
the funeral home.
neidhardminges.com
|
02/20/2010
Dear all,
Fred Castelino has come home! He is feeling lot better than
he did before. However his rehab therapy has to continue.
Visiting nurse will come home and help him in what ever help
he needs.He still has to be on oxygen,rather minimal amount.
He is in good spirit, has become quite weak, it will take a
while to regain his strength.
Please continue to pray for his speedy recovery.
Once again Myself and my family thank each and everyone of
you who showed much love at our difficult time. Also thanks
a bunch for much needed prayers.
Amy Castelino
|
04/15/2010
From Master Dick Tabler, OD2 Please but
two people on our prayer list.
One of the people that was in my wedding
(Best Man) has been diagnosed with
Acute Leukemia. His name is Ron Schwallie.
The other is Gerry Beebe from Saint Isaac
Jogues. He has been at the VA since
Monday.
Spoke with Charlotte Beebe his wife and she
stated that he has had some kind of diarea
for the past
three weeks. Because of this he is very
weak and can not stand without
falling. She stated that she had the life
squad on both Saturday and Sunday
to get him up.
The squad took him to the VA on Monday
where is presently. Room #654, phone
475-6815. Give him a call or stop in if in
the area. It is my
understanding that he will be going to an
extended care facility when
released from the VA.
Thanks, Dick Tabler, Master OD2
|
04/15/2010
All Prayers to Father McGivney for Paul
Lachmann. Paul has an infection in his eyes
and it may cause blindness. Please pray
for the miracle to Father McGivney to
intercede for Paul.
SK Bob Lachmann is the GK at Madonna
Council and is in the color corps for Elko
Assembly in Cincinnati, OH.
Thanks
Frank Kammer
|
04/13/2010
Please say a prayer for Marie Kelenske, she
is having a total knee replacement on
Friday. She should be home Sunday early
afternoon.
I had my right knee replaced on Jan.15th
and am back to better than normal.
Peace,
Skip
Skip is Ed Kelenske, the Faithful
Navigator from Boyne Falls, Michigan and
Lady Cheryl's cousin.
W. David Gibson, MFD
|
04/13/2010
Karl Habig who is Frank's 10 year old
Cousin, had his operation on his foot.
The operation went well, and it took a
little longer for the swelling to go
down than expected. He got his cast
after the swelling went down. He was
allowed to come home. He has a
therapist and that is going well. Karl
went back to school and seems to be
doing fine with the foot with his
walker.
Like any other kid he has to be reminded
to not go so fast keep it slow.
Thanks for your prayers and thoughts.
Frank Kammer
Elko Assembly and Madonna Council in
Cincinnati, OH
Bob Krauseneck
Provincial Secretary
|
04/11/2010
Sir Knights and Ladies,
Please pray for Sir Knight Vince Scherer. He will start radiation treatments
for cancer on Monday. Sir Knight Vince is the Faithful Outer Sentinel of the
Robert L. Flynn Assembly, in Owosso, Michigan.
Thank you
S.K. Jerry Bendis, F.N.
Robert L.Flynn Assembly, #0511
04/09/2010
Please pray for Barb Burke, wife of Past Faithful Navigator of
Assembly #0474 in Muskegon, Mi. She is in the hospital in
Grand Rapids.
W. David Gibson, MFD
|
04/07/2010
Prayers needed for my 10 year old cousin Adam Habig again. If
you remember he had his feet operated on and was locked
together for a period of time. "Time for Karl to get the
screws and plates out of his legs. After much thought, and
asking for many second (and third, and fourth, and fifth)
opinions, we decided to go with the doc's recommendation to
have the surgery on the left foot re-done, too. Seems that the
arch on the left foot didn't come down as nicely as on the
right, so the weight-bearing is still on the ball and heel of
the foot. This can lead to foot pain, joint pain, and the
like, so we decided to go ahead with it while Karl is young,
lightweight, and will heal quickly. Plus, they won't have to
go in and get the staple from his heel, so hopefully he won't
need another surgery. Karl was against the re-do at the
beginning, but now he seems ok with it, and doesn't seem too
anxious about the surgery, so that's a good thing. The
challenges will come afterwards when he has to deal with a
cast again, especially during the 3 non-weightbearing weeks.
His school doesn't have an elevator, so he'll have trouble
getting upstairs to his classroom. We'll have to help him
upstairs in the am, and retrieve him in the afternoon.
Thankfully that will only be for 3 weeks." Thanks for your
prayers, Jane and Tom -- Jane Kammer Habig
Thanks for your prayers.
Frank Kammer
Elko Assembly and Madonna Council - Cincinnati, OH
|
04/07/2010
Please add S.K. Robert Brown to your prayer list.
Bob is a member of Assembly #809 in Columbus, Ohio.
He is in the hospital and has two blood clots.
Bob Krauseneck
Provincial Secretary
|
04/05/2010
For your information, Larry had cervical
spine surgery on March 28th. His recovery is
going very slowly!
He has an appointment tomorrow to see the
surgeon and hopefully we will get some
answers to why he is having so much intense
arm and hand pain.He cannot be out of bed
for longer then 10 minutes until the pain
gets so severe he has to go back to bed. So
I can't wait to get him to the doc tomorrow
and see what he says. Maybe this is totally
normal, we just don't know.
They had to fuse C3-C7 and screw a rod
in place to stabilize his spine. He has
some spinal cord damage which cannot be
repaired but the surgery should keep the
damage from progressing. Just thought
you might be interested in knowing this.
I will keep you posted as to his
condition. Larry is a Former Master
from Ohio. Thanks.
Jean and Larry
Frank Kammer - Elko Assembly - Ohio
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04/05/2010
Hello all - Thank you for your prayers and
kind words. We wish you a most blessed
Easter.
Fred has been recovering from his recent
illness in the hospital.
He continues to improve and has been
moved to Drake Hospital rehab facility so
that he can regain his strength and return
to his regular activities.
We hope to have him back home with us in
a week or two.
Fred is a member of Elko Assembly and
Glenmary Council in Cincinnati, OH
Frank Kammer
Elko Assembly
|
03/17/2010
My brother Mike had surgery today for the
cancer they found Friday. The Dr. said it
was big and deep but he feels that he has it
all. The final results of the testing may be
known Thursday when he has another exam. The
stitches will be taken out early in April.
Prayers got him through this far and
continued prayers will see him cured. Mike
thanks everyone for all the prayers. Keep
them coming. God Bless everyone.
Richard Kellerman FM OD3
Liebold Assembly and Gerdes Council in
Amelia, OH
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03/16/2010
Please send out a request for prayers
for my sister Wilma Schatzle. She was
informed today that she has cancer and
must make a decision as to which
treatment option she chooses by Monday.
Her husband Ralph is a member of our
council as is her son-in-law Dave Endres.
Ray Asbrock
Saint Michael Council
Elko Assembly
Bob Krauseneck - Provincial Secretary
|
03/06/2010
Sharon Diesel, wife of Jim Diesel (St.
Michael Council 3382 and Assembly
2332) in Cincinnati, is back in Bethesda
North with a serious problem
concerning her legs. She is having a
great deal of trouble even trying to
walk and is in constant pain. Pray for
Sharon, Jim and for her caregivers
for a successful diagnosis and
treatment.
Frank Kammer
Elko Assembly
Cincinnati, Ohio
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03/06/2010
Update on Mark Currie, District 2 Marshal,
Michigan
All the prayers, calls, and Mass cards
have been greatly appreciated since my
illness began last April. The leukemia is
not in remission but has gone from Stage IV
to Stage I or II. I'm feeling stronger and
have started pulmonary rehab in hopes of
possibly not wearing oxygen 24/7. I have up
and down days and would appreciate continued
prayers for my recovery. Janet and I thank
you from the bottom of our hearts for all of
your support. God is great and will lead me
where he wants me.
Yours in Jesus and Mary,
Mark and Janet Currie
Marshal - District 2 - Michigan
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03/06/2010
Prayers are needed for SK Bernie Karwish.
I was told at the Chapter Meeting last night
that he had some heart problems on Sunday
and is now home recovering.
Not sure of the details but keep SK
Bernie in your prayers.
Bernie is a member of Purcell Council and
Saint Isaac Jogues Assembly in Cincinnati,
OH
Frank Kammer
Elko Assembly
Cincinnati, Ohio
|
03/06/2010
Worthy Sirs, Keep Dottie Agricola in your
prayers. She is undergoing more tests for a
return of some former problems with her
health.
Sir Knight Joe Agricola is a member of
Northside Council and Saint Issac Jogues
Assembly
Frank Kammer
Elko Assembly
Cincinnati, Ohio
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03/05/2010
SK John Nolan of Assembly 0496 in Lansing, Mi has asked for prayers for his
recently deceased wife Elizabeth Nolan.
Please keep the family in your prayers as they pass through these difficult
times.
SK Terry Austin
03/05/2010
Below are the funeral arrangements for my mother, Marie Wegener.
The funeral arrangements have been set. They are:
Visitation Monday, 3/8, 2 - 4 PM and 6 - 8 PM with a Rosary service at 7:00PM
Palmer Bush & Jensen Funeral Home – Delta Chapel
6020 W Saginaw Highway
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 323-7890
Funeral Tuesday, 3/9, Visitation 10 - 11 AM, Funeral Mass at 11:00AM, Luncheon
following Mass
St. Gerard Church
4437 West Willow Highway
Lansing, MI 48917-2180
Irish Wake - Tuesday following the luncheon
Knights of Columbus Hall
5300 North Grand River Ave
Lansing, MI 48917
Tom Wegener - PSD and Supreme Director
02/04/2010
My Brother Knights,
Last evening I received notice that Marie Wegener, wife of Herbert Wegener,
PGK, FDD and the mother of Tom Wegener, PSD and
Supreme Director passed away. There will be a service in
Florida and a
Memorial service back in
Michigan (to be announced). Please remember Marie and the entire Wegener
family in your
daily prayers. I know that cards would be greatly appreciated.
John R. Moody
State Deputy
03/03/2010
Sir Knights,
Two friends of mine need prayers
for recovery from cancer. John Gach and Gary Sicard.
Thank you,
George Dann - PSD, VSM
03/02/2010
Please share my request for prayers for a Brother Sir Knight
from the Kalamazoo Assembly.
SK Bruce Betzler, Director of a local Kalamazoo Funeral Home, has been suffering
from headaches to which the apparent cause has been determined - a believed to
be benign tumor in the frontal of his brain. Bruce will be undergoing surgery
to remove the accessible tumor this Wednesday. Please help us pray for a
successful surgery and recovery.
Thanks,
Jeff Cypher - FN
Kalamazoo Assembly 0513
03/02/2010
Sir Knights,
Please pray for Marie Wegener, the wife of Herbert Wegener, PFK, FDD and the
mother of Tom Wegener, PSD and Supreme Director. She is being cared for by
hospice care in Florida. Please keep her in your prayers.
Tom Wegener - PSD and Supreme Director
03/01/2010
I am happy to inform you that Fred was discharged from the hospital
yesterday. With all tests performed, they found nothing is wrong with his
heart. However, the lungs are giving him some discomfort. With tests and
biopsy they have ruled out all known illnesses, and they are trying to figure
out what the new one he has!
He is home recovering now, breathing is under control.
Thank you all for all the prayers and please keep them going.
Thank you again,
Amy
Fred Castelino is a member of Glenmary Council and Elko Assembly in
Cincinnati, Ohio
03/01/2010
My Brother Sir Knights & Ladies;
I am asking for prayers for my wife Linda
Szidik, a
cancer survivor of four years. Her mammogram follow-up yesterday
showed a spot in the cancer breast. The Dr. thinks it is benign, but we have
to wait till
next Thursday for the results. PLEASE remember her in your prayers, for
a benign report. Many of you may remember Linda & I from our involvement over
the last 20 years.
Edward Szidik, PFN
Hoban Assembly 1407
Ohio District #1
Membership Director
Vivat Jesus
02/26/2010
Brothers,
I'm asking for prayers again for my father, Bob Collins, Sr. He has been in
and out of the hospital the past couple of weeks. He has some tumors on his
lung that contain cancer. I know with your help we can beat this again.
He is a 6 -7 year kidney cancer survivor and 3 year survivor of cancer in
the lining of the bladder.
The cancer is just looking for a new place to challenge him.
Prayers work. I truly believe that you can pray a person healthy. You have
helped do it twice before.
Dad belongs to a council in Moorestown, North Carolina and Bishop O'Reilly
Assembly here in Cleveland.
God Bless,
Bob Collins
State Advocate - Ohio
Bob Krauseneck - Provincial Secretary
02/25/2010
I just wanted to thank everyone for their support and prayers. I was released
from the hospital yesterday and I'm back home recovering... again! I feel
pretty good considering all that has happened. I hope this is the final step
of this long recovery process from the original surgeries back in September.
If all goes accordingly, I'll begin working on building up my strength and
finally get back to work!
John Rose
See ya at the Fish Fry... ya can't keep me away now!
John is a member of Precious Blood Assembly and St Maxiliam Kolbe Council
West Chester, OH
Frank Kammer - Elko Assembly - Cincinnati, Ohio
Bob Krauseneck - Provincial Secretary
02/25/2010
Saturday into Sunday update,
John is doing very well, but the doctors are stubborn. He could have been
released except for one blood test is still low. Due to the heart valve
surgery he is to be on blood thinners for life and the level was still too
low. We even have disagreeing physicians cardiologist says let him go &
surgeon says no. We are both very frustrated by this and due to the weekend
it's not likely to get better until Monday.
Blessings to you all on this 1st Sunday of Lent. John is a member of Precious
Blood Assembly and St Maximilan Kolbe Council West Chester, Ohio
Lady Teresa
Bob Krauseneck - Provincial Secretary
02/25/2010
Fred was having trouble with breathing and dizziness of late. His energy level
was at a minimum level as well. So I took him to our family physician
yesterday when I had no luck reaching his cardiologist.
Our family doctor advised me to take Fred to emergency for immediate care.
I followed doctor's advise and took him to Jewish Hospital in Blue Ash. They
are performing a lot of tests to find out what is causing all this trouble and
at the same time they have medicated him to relieve him of his coughing
spells.
He is much better this morning, fewer coughing spells but the battery of
tests are still pending. Please pray for his speedy recovery. Fred is a
member of Glenmary Council and Elko Assembly in Cincinnati, OH area. Thanks
- Amy Castelino.
Frank Kammer - Elko Assembly, Cincinnati,Ohio
Bob Krauseneck - Provincial Secretary
02/25/2010
Below is an update from Karen Hatfield on Linda's condition:
Today was a good day overall. This morning we received a phone call letting us
know that Linda Hatfield will be moved by ambulance tomorrow morning to Atlanta
to the Shepard rehab center.
Last week in a meeting with a representative from Shepard thought there would
be room for Linda tomorrow, and there really is!
Not much longer after that we receive an update from Linda's nurse that she can
be moved down a level in care, she didn't need to be in ICU anymore. Another
step towards the right direction!
We couldn't believe all of the good things that were happening so quickly.
But Linda was not moved to the step below in care till an hour or so later. Not
only was all of this occurring but today Linda was taken to the physical therapy
room where patients are on a board and is tilted at 70 degrees to test how long
she is able to stand on her feet. Linda was able to do so for one half hour
(that's only how long it is done for), but she was able to the whole half hour!
Many good things happened today in a short amount of time, and she was
definitely tired from everything. Right before the visitation hours ended at 6,
she looked at my dad and mouthed you need to go pack for tomorrow. Tomorrow will
definitely be a big day and we are all excited for this next step!
Please keep Linda in your prayers...and again thank you so much for doing so!
SK Steve Hatfield is a member of Elko Assembly and Glenmary Council in
Cincinnati, OH.
Bob Krauseneck - Provincial Secretary
02/25/2010
Our Worthy State Deputy 's
shoulder surgery was
successful and he will need as much
rest as possible for the next two
and half weeks. Please pray for him
and for a speedy recovery. I know
he would appreciate your cards.
Fraternally
Lawrence T. Grabowski
State Executive Secretary
Bob Krauseneck - Provincial
Secretary
|
02/24/2010
My Brother Knights,
Our State Deputy, John R. "Bob"
Moody underwent surgery yesterday.
Please remember him in your
daily prayers and pray for a
successful surgery and a speedy
recovery. I know that cards would be
greatly appreciated.
Lawrence T. Grabowski
State Executive Secretary
Bob Krauseneck
Provincial Secretary
|
02/19/2010
Good Evening all Sir Knights,
John Rose is settled back into a regular
room this evening. The robot did what a
man couldn't do...humble a doctor. He
has some shoulder pain & of course any
size chest tube is never fun. It was a
long morning, rocky afternoon but
improvements and the power of love felt
thru your prayers has helped us make it
thru.
He's watching the Olympics and wishing
he was going to be at the St. Max fish
fry tomorrow night. Thanks.
John is a member of Precious Blood
Assembly in Westchester, Ohio.
Fr Geoff - Thank you so much for the
quick visit. It really made his day!!
God Bless you all!
Teresa Rose
Bob Krauseneck - Provincial Secretary
|
02/19/2010
Worthy Sir Knights,
Prayers are needed for SK John Wilke's
daughter Aimee Miltin.
She had back surgery a few years ago where
some vertebrae were fused together and some
screw were also place in the spine to help
hold it all together.
Well the screws have loosened up to a point
where they are rubbing together in her
back. She is in terrible pain again and
facing more surgery.
Please keep her in your prayers.
John is a member of Three Rivers Council and
Most Holy Rosary in Cleves, OH and Harrison,
OH.
Frank Kammer
|
02/19/2010
I am asking you to add Sir Knight Gary
Fedewa to the prayer list. I found out
he had colon surgery on February 15,
2010. I don't know where, but he said
they found a
cancer cell in a polyp. He is
not concerned but could use the prayers
for good health. Gary is a Past Grand
Knight out of Portland, and is on both
the
First Degree Team and the Fourth
Degree Team in
Michigan District #2.
Thanks,
Sir Knight David Lennemann
Bob Krauseneck
Provincial Secretary
|
02/18/2010
Please keep John Rose in your prayers today. Yesterday the
surgeon attempted to connect the 3rd lead for his pacemaker. It was not
successful. Today a cardio-thoracic surgeon will use robotic technology to
connect the lead in a different method. This will involve a planned collapse
of his left lung for a brief time. Surgery is scheduled for 7am and follows
with an expected (could be less) 3 day hospital stay. We are at Good Sam
Hospital of Cincinnati. John Rose is a member of Precious Blood Assembly -
Westchester, OH.
God Bless, Thanks for all your prayers and support!
Lady, Teresa
Bob Krauseneck
Provincial Secretary
02/15/2010
Please add the following message to the
provIncial prayer list. Thanks.
Edward Szidik, PFN, OD#1 Membership
Director
PLEASE SAY A PRAYER FOR MY SON, JOSHUA
SESTOKAS, WHO TURNED 21 YESTERDAY AND IS IN
THE LAST STAGES OF MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY. HE
IS ON 3 MACHINES TO HELP HIM BREATH AT
HOME. THANKS.
RICHARD SESTOKAS - IPFN
Msgr. O'Keefe Assesbly 818
Akron, Ohio
Bob Krauseneck - Provincial Secretary
|
02/15/2010
One of our Sir Knights needs our
prayers. Yesterday Ken Currey’s heart
stopped “long enough” before beating
again and reviving him, that the
doctor’s aren’t sure how much brain
damage was done. He is in a coma now and
the family (his wife Deb and two kids)
is standing vigil by him at the hospital
in Cincinnati (Christ, I think). Only
time will tell so PRAYERS ARE A TOP
PRIORITY for Ken and his family now.
Pray that the Holy Spirit bring him
healing and that he comes out of this
coma with little or no brain damage.
Ken is 48 and has been a 4th Degree
Knight for 5 years. He did do some honor
guard duties before his job schedule
took him away, and then when his job
left him (Security at DHL) he scrambled
to make ends meet. In addition, he has a
history of heart problems and he could
only do so much so we didn’t see him
much lately, but he participated when
he could.
More updates on Ken as we get them. For
now, please say a prayer or two.
Fraternally,
Larry Droesch - PFN
Blessed Sacrament Assembly #2879
Wilmington, OH
Bob Krauseneck - Provincial Secretary
|
02/15/2010
Sir Knights and Brothers, Fr. Jim just got
finished meeting with Ken Currey's wife Deb.
Unfortunately,
Ken is not getting better. He is having
seizures and developed a high temp
and is showing no sign of recovery. They
will give him one more day on the
respirator and then disconnect it, to see if
he starts breathing on his own.
Sadly, they expect that his time here is
short and he may be in the Lord's
hands within the next day or so.
I did find out that Ken had a job that
was "light stress" due to his heart
condition but it proved to be even too much
and he was let go.
Please keep Ken in your prayers that
God's Will be done and pray for Deb and
the kids that they may handle this as best
they can. As Fr. Jim put it, you
never know what will happen. AND WITH
PRAYER, miracles do happen. Pray to Fr.
McGivney for healing and recovery.
More updates as they come from Fr.
Jim.....
Fraternally,
Larry Droesch, PFN
Blessed Sacrament Assembly #2879
Bob Krauseneck - Provincial Secretary
|
02/15/2010
I would like to ask prayers again for my
wife Gerri who is back in the hospital with
arm and
shoulder pains and stomach problems.
Still waiting for test results so we know
what is wrong this time. This is the fourth
time to the hospital in as many weeks.
Thanks
Richard H. Kellerman FM OD3
Bob Krauseneck - Provincial Secretary
|
02/15/2010
Please have the Province pray for the
repose of the soul Lady Janet's Brother,
Harry Kloska. He was received his
eternal reward after a very short
illness with Pancreatic Cancer. This
was very quick and a real shock to the
family. Please pray for him and his
family.
God Bless
George Mallison, FVSM
Bob Krauseneck
Provincial Secretary
|
02/12/2010
Brother/Sir Knight Jerry Schell passed
away at 1:00 a.m. on Friday, February
12, 2010, surrounded by his family.
Jerry was a Brother Knight of St.
Michael Council 3382 in Sharonville, OH,
and a Sir Knight of Archbishop Nicholas
E. Elko Assembly 2332 in Reading, OH.
He fought a long and valiant fight
against his cancer, with his wife
Charlene, and children Jennifer, Karen
and Keith at his side. Jerry had been
fortified with daily Eucharist prior to
his death. Jerry was also a
Third Order member of the
Discalced Carmelites, as well as
a member of the
Third Degree Ceremonial Team and
Fourth Degree Color Corps.
The wake will be
Sunday, February 14, from 3 until 6 p.m.
at the Mihovk-Rosenacker Funeral Home,
located at 10211 Plainfield Road, in
Blue Ash, at the Rest Haven Cemetery.
For those unfamiliar with the area, it's
just south of the Gelndale-Milford Road
and Plainfield Road intersection. The
Color Corps is asked to attend in full
regalia to stand with Jerry's casket.
Third Degree Services will be held
immediately before the Fourth Degree
Services (time to be announced).
The Mass of the Resurrection will be
held at St. Michael Church in
Sharonville
on Monday, February 15, 2010 at 10:00
a.m.
Don Beeber
Bob Krauseneck
Provincial Secretary
|
02/12/2010
Please pray for Sir Knight John
Alvesteffer and his family of Assembly
2011 who passed away
Sunday morning. His funeral will
be Saturday at
Saint Joseph's in Weare Township.
Richard Alvesteffer
F.C. of Assembly 2011
Bob Krauseneck
Provincial Secretary
|
02/12/2010
Brother Bob. Would you please put my
brother-in-law, Harry Kloska on the
prayer net. Harry has inoperable
cancer, and needs our prayers and
support.
George Mallison, FVSM
Bob Krauseneck - Provincial Secretary
|
02/12/2010
My Brother Knights,
Our Immediate Past State Deputy and
Supreme Director Thomas M. Wegener
will be undergoing surgery
on Saturday, February 13, 2010.
Please remember Tom in your
daily prayers and pray for a
successful surgery and speedy
recovery.
John R. Moody
State Deputy
Robert Krauseneck
Provincial Secretary
|
02/05/2010
Hello Dennis: I thank you and all the Brother
Knights and Sir Knights that offered prayers for my wife Gerri. After two
weeks of being ill and the second week confined to the hospital. She is now
home and improving a little each day. Today wasn’t a good day but they did
change her medication and think that will help her recover. Thank to all and
God Bless.
Dick Kellerman FM
02/05/2010
My Sister Dorothy Marcello had lung
surgery yesterday to remove a cancerous “spot” in one lung. She has several
smaller spots in the other lung and has known about them for about a year. The
oncologist was watching them but no action had been taken until she herself
contacted a pulmonary specialist 2-3 months ago. The spots are cancerous and are
considered to be the same cancer found in her colon—indicating that it has
spread.
She’s in some pain despite being on
pain meds but was sitting in a chair for a good part of today. She will be in
the hospital 2-5 days but she is not in any hurry to go home. For one thing,
they have a new dining service at Jewish Hospital where she can order from the
menu by phone – like “room service.” For another, we’re expecting snow this
weekend.
Dorothy Marcello is the sister
of SK Frank Kammer from Archbishop Elko Assembly and Madonna Council in
Cincinnati.
Frank
02/04/2010
Brother Knights All; Vivat Jesus
I am Bob Keitzer, PGK, 1541 Ishpeming, MI; PFN, MARQUETTE, MI; and FDD, in
MARQUETTE DIOCESE. Please pray for my daughter, 40 years old, had a major
surgery 3 days after Christmas. She is having problems with infections in the
incision.
If we cannot help each other, what good are we.
Robert A. Keitzer, Jr., PFN
Faithful Comptroller
2/4/2010
Frank
Tonight Fr. Dale Peterka told us at
the Chapter meeting onight that his
mother pasted away today.
Father Dale is the Chaplain of Madonna
Council and the Cincinnati Chapter. He
is also Former State Chaplain.
Father Dale is a Member of Madonna Council
and McNary Assembly
Andy Nuckols
02/04/2010
BK/SK Bob Ewing of St.
Michael Council 3382 and Archbishop Elko
Assembly
2332 in Cincinnati has asked
for prayers for:
1.
Daughter Jeanne Elypon in the
hospital in Summerfield, N.C.
is being prepared for a series of
complex surgeries over the next few weeks.
2.
Bob, himself, is still struggling
with his own problems (heart, pneumonia,
etc.) and needs a lot of prayers for his
continuing conditions.
He can't go out yet, but
welcomes all phone calls.
3.
Bob's wife Mary needs lots of prayers
because she is Bob's caregiver and is
concerned about their daughter.
Don Beeber
02/03/2010
Please
include this family in your prayers..
Chris
writes:
Could you please send a prayer request
for my wife Kristine's nephew who is
stationed in Iraq. His troop was
attacked with 2 being killed and 2 being
wounded. He is okay, but pretty shook
up. May the family members of that troop
and all of the brave ones stationed in
harms way, receive the Lord to help with
their pain and grieving.
Thanks,
Christopher Hanson
Chris Hanson is the Worth Comptroller of
Assembly 0496 of Lansing, Michigan
|
02/02/2010
Sir Knights,
Gerri Kellerman, wife of Former Master Dick
Kellerman is in need of healing prayers. She
is currently in the hospital in FL with an
unknown diagnosis.
Fraternally,
In Christ
Joe Liotta, PFN
|
2/3/2010
Please include this family in your
prayers..
Chris writes:
Could you please send a prayer request
for my wife Kristine's nephew who is stationed in Iraq. His troop was
attacked with 2 being killed and 2 being wounded. He is okay, but pretty
shook up. May the family members of that troop and all of the brave ones
stationed in harms way, receive the Lord to help with their pain and
grieving.
Thanks,
Christopher Hanson
Chris Hanson is the Worth Comptroller of Assembly 0496 of Lansing, Michigan
2/2/2010
Sir
Knights,
Gerri
Kellerman, wife of Former Master Dick Kellerman is in need of healing prayers.
She is currently in the hospital in FL with an unknown diagnosis.
Fraternally,
In Christ
Joe Liotta, PFN
2/2/2010
Sir Knights,
Prayers are requested for Gus Indivina, Jr. PFN Hoban Assembly 1407 and
Exemplification Ad Book Chair Cleveland. He is currently in the hospital,
diagnosis
unknown. He has been losing weight over the last three months. Pray
for Gus, Lady Eleanor
and his whole family.
Edward Szidik, PFN, OD#1 Membership Director
02/02/2010
Sir Knights,Prayers are
requested for Gus Indivina, Jr. PFN Hoban
Assembly 1407 and Exemplification
Ad Book Chair Cleveland. He is currently in
the hospital, diagnosis unknown. He has
been losing weight over the last three
months. Pray for Gus, Lady Eleanor and his whole
family.
Edward Szidik, PFN, OD#1
Membership Director
01/31/2010
Faithfull Master Dennis,
Sir Knight James Ford a member of Father Baroux Assembly 0476 and Immaculate
Heart of Mary Council 1120 Benton Harbor passed over to his Lord and Savior this
date at 7:10 A.M. Please keep his wife Judy and his family in our prayers.
Visitation will be Thursday February 4th
at Starks Menchinger Funeral Home, 2650 Niles Road, St. Joseph, Mi 49085, 4:00
P.M. - 6:00 P.M. & 7:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M. Prayer Service 7:30 P.M.
Funeral Mass will Friday February 5th
at SS. John & Bernard Parish, 555 E.Delaware Ave, Benton Harbor, Mi 49022 at
11:00 A.M.
Vivat Jesus!
William A. Grover II,
District Deputy 028
Financial Secretary 1120
Phone: 269-876-2559
E-mail:
wm_grover@att.net
01/26/2010
My brother Sir Knights
Please keep SK Larry Meyer's Brother Don
Meyer in your prayers. Don is in Christ
Hospital with unknown problems.
Larry if the FN for Archbishop Elko Assembly
and a member of Fr. Gustav Brotzge Council
in Cincinnati.
Thanks
Frank Kammer, PFN
|
01/25/2010
Frank
Could You please get this out on the prayer
list?
Rhea Iacovone called me last nite and told
me that Pat is in Kettering Hospital and is
receiving transfusions of blood as his is
very anemic
Tests will be run today to determine where
he is bleeding and how to fix the problem.
Please keep Pat and Rhea in your prayers.
Pat is known State wide for His service to
the order.
Paul Dunigan
Council 500 and Fr. Kuhlman Assy
|
01/21/2010
Worthy MFD:
Just learned of the death of George Kenley, a past
grand knight of St. Martin DePorres
Council #5624 and past faithful
naiagator of St. Isaac Jogues Assembly in Cincinnati. Final arrangements are
pending.
Fraternally, Al Stevenson, PKG Elder
Council
01/20/2010
My Brother Sir Knights:
I ask that you say a special prayer for
the son of John Ruden, Navigator of the Hudson, Michigan Assembly #1969. Cam
is just 20 years old and is lying comatose in the hospital.
May God bless him and guide his doctors
actions.
God Bless...................
Dennis Henderson, MFD
01/20/2010
My Brother Knights
Please remember in your prayers Lana
Millyard, wife of District Deputy No. 55, Robert K. Millyard. Lana was "life
flighted" to a Toldeo Hospital in serious condition. Please keep Lana and the
Millyard family in your daily prayers.
Fraternally
John R. Moody
State Deputy
01/19/2010
Sir Knight Tom
Blough, of Assembly 2011 in Ludington Mi. has had to have a part of his
liver removed as part of his ongoing battle with cancer. Prayers are needed.
Richard Alvesteffer
F.C. and former D.D.
01/14/2010
Please pray for our son, John
Pitlanish, who is in intensive care at Sparrow Hospital. He had colon
surgery on December 29th and complications set in, he had another surgery and
then was placed in intensive care. We are storming Heaven with prayers.
John is 43 years old, a Sir Knight in Assembly #2050, and has a wife and two
young daughters.
Mike Pitlanish is the Past
Navigator & Color Commander of Assembly #2050 Howell, Michigan.
Thank you for your prayers.
Lynn & Mike Pitlanish
01/14/2010
Frank:
LaVerne Kuhnell.
Widow of SK Ray Kuhnell from Leibold Assembly in Amelia, OH and mother-in-law of
SK Larry Huxell, has passed away. It is unclear
whether she passed on Monday or Tuesday, as the obituary reads "…Tuesday,
January 11…".
Monday was the 11th; Tuesday was the 12th. I guess it
doesn't really matter.
Please pray for the
family.
Rul
01/13/2010
Prayers for my sister Dorothy
Marcello.
Her cancer has returned and she is
scheduled for surgery Wednesday, 13 January at 1pm.
She will be in Jewish hospital in
Kenwood, for up to 5 days.
They are going to use two small
holes and go in, using a scanner of some type, and just cut out the nodule in
the right lung.
Please just keep her and the medical
people in your prayers
Thank you all for your concerns and
prayers.
Frank Kammer
Archbishop Elko Assembly and Madonna
Council in Cincinnati.
01/06/2010
Brother Knights,
Jean and I just came from the hospital
visiting Ed Clemans. Eddie is not doing well at all. He has pneumonia as well
as many other physical problems. Infact he wasn't very attentive while we were
there. Please keep him and Grace, his wife, in your prayers.
He is a true Knight of Columbus, a PGK, FDD, my Chief of Staff for many years as
well as running my hospitality room as I went thru the State Office including
the Fourth Degree when I was Vice Supreme Master. Let's pray that he
makes a speedy recovery.
Al Hickey
01/04/2010
Keep Mary Jo Lagemann in your
prayers. She is in the hospital and in grave condition. She's having serious
major surgery on Monday or Tuesday, whichever the earliest possible. Her
husband, Bob, is a member of Precious Blood Assembly and St. Columbin Council,
and a Degree Team member; he has requested prayers from his Brother Knights.
Please take time to lift-up Mary Jo in prayer for her recovery and for His peace
for her family. Thank you Brothers.
In Christ
Jay Porcaro, DD #16