Happy 102nd Birthday in Heaven, Mom! Your love is always with me and thoughts of you always fill my heart with warmth and happiness! But, today, on your birthday, I feel it more than ever.  I know you are in heaven, but you will never leave my heart! I miss you sooo much, Mom! Big hugs and soooo much love, Kitty

Happy Birthday Mom!! Got the date right this year!! You would have been 102 this year. You always told me you were going to live to be 113. You should still be here!! I would give anything for that to be true. I miss you so much. We are all going to be together ( except for Michael and Etsuko) next week. We are meeting at Jerry’s for about five days. First time in a long time. Us girls got together last fall for a trip to Colorado. Madison got married in Oct and we went out about 10 days before. We had a good time. You are going to be a great-great grandma in April. Your first and my first great grandchild. Can’t wait!! Love you and miss you mom!! Until we meet again! Barb

Happy Birthday Mom! You gave me so many gifts during your life - time, love, support, family.  If I needed anything, you were there. You were my mom, our mom. I love you.

Today, I give you a gift - a picture of family: me on my couch in Olympia; Michael on his in Italy - both rooting on his Chiefs. I know football wasn’t your game. But it is an image of family - far apart, but still together - united by your love, your gifts to us. I miss you Mom, we miss you. Happy Birthday!

9 years. Has it been that long? Still think about you every day. Miss you Mom. Love you. Bushel and a peck…

Happy Mother’s Day In Heaven! I’m a day late but the thought is just the same be it yesterday, today, or tomorrow; because not a day goes by when I don’t think of you with a smile and a tear as I remember your sparkling blue eyes, sweet smile, and gentle ways and wishing you were still here to love and comfort us each one! You were and still are the BEST mother ever! Forever missing you! 

Happy Mother’s Day Mom!

Miss you. Love you. Hold you in my heart, always. Bushel and a peck…

   Wow……101 years old!! I can still remember you saying you were going to live to be 113 years old. You are work on it…..they are just heavenly birthdays now.
    Sorry I’m late with the birthday wish…..time just got away from me. I was thinking about you all day…..does that count?
    I still miss you every day. Wishing I could talk about what is going on. You were always there for me when something was bothering me. You were able to make me see things in a different way that made things better. I miss being able to talk.
   Kitty, Debra and I took a trip around Colorado this fall…..then went to Madison’s wedding. Had a nice time. It would have mad you happy. Your 3 girls together!!
   Miss you and love you Mom….hope your heavenly birthday was good.

Happy Birthday Mom!

Small woman, big heart
Her love burned brighter than all
the stars in the sky.

Miss you.

Nice poem kitty - made me think of mom missing dad, as we now all are missing her.

101 years ago we were blessed with your birth. Although it has been 8 years since you died, you remain in my heart. Happy Birthday mom.
Love,
Michael

Happy one hundred and first birthday, Mom!! My how time flies by! I remember when you were in your 30’s and I thought you were ‘old.’ Now your grandchildren are that ‘old’ and a couple even pushing 50!! How wrong I was!!! 
The following is a poem by Lee Van Roberts that I found in a collection of your papers and for some reason it resonates with me about your birthday. 

        THIS IS (WAS) TODAY
“This is (was) a lovely day. Not gay,
Not marked in any special way
By rain or sun. No dreams come true;
The sky no deeper, richer blue
Than yesterday. The same old sights,
As any other day - and yet
This is (was) a day we’ll not forget!
You (We) were alive, and it was good
To smile at friends; be understood
By ones we love; to cherish, hope
For things that are to come; to cope
With all the days defeats and know
That eyes can keep the same warm glow.
No grand events, no proud display,
But yet - this is (was) a lovely day!”

Thank you, Mom, for all the lovely days you gave me and for the countless ways you helped to make my life what it is today; and for showing me that ‘love’ is not just a word, but a way of life! 
Happy Birthday!!!!
Miss you and love you always, 
Kitty ❤️

Hard to believe it has been 8 years since your passing. Still think of you often. I wish you could see how my photography has grown.

I was thinking about you today. I was missing you. Yet I’d forgotten that you died today 8 years ago. 

I knew the day you died was coming up. Still it slipped my mind. Funny how time passes, how your mind forgets.

I still miss you. I still remember you. I hold you close to me like the last hug we gave. 

Love you mom. 

Mom, My mind still talks to you.
My heart still looks for you,
but my soul knows you're at peace. 

Miss you so much!! Happy Mother's Day in Heaven! 
Hugs and much love, Kitty ❤️

Today would of been your 100th Birthday! Wow! All the things that happened during your lifetime. The world went from typewriters to computers that filled an entire room and to now a machine so many times more powerful that fits in the palm of my hand. Men went to the moon. The move you made with your parents from the poverty of Illinois to the promise of California - a trip that took days, now can take a few hours. So much change…

Yet for you, your proudest accomplishment were your kids. You loved us so much - a bushel and a peck and a hug around the neck. How many times you said that to me in your last years. How many times I said it back. I love you mom. I miss you. 

So I’ll remember you this day, on the centennial of your birth - I’ll remember you walking on the beach in Hawaii, our backpacking trip to the coast where raccoons drug our packs off into the brush, baking all those Christmas cookies all those years ago. I’ll remember you. I am so lucky that you were my mom, who loved me, loved us no matter what. 

Happy Birthday Mom.

A side note - I always wondered where mom got a bushel and peck from. Figured it was some colloquialism like choke little chicken. But no it’s from the musical Guys And Dolls - made famous in the 50’s by Doris Day. Go figure.

Happy Birthday Mom! You would have been 100 years old!! …..can you believe it. I miss you so much. I still want to pick up the phone and talk to you.

Mom,  I’ve sent this message before but am sending it again because it expresses my feelings so well!  
I miss your voice, I miss your smile, I miss how much you loved me and all of us, and I am missing you today sooooo much!  Happy 100th birthday in heaven! Bet your blue eyes are twinkling and your smile big on this your very special day! Even though the fall temperature is cold today, it is sunny like your sparkling smile, the sky bright blue like your eyes, and I can feel your warmth looking down on us as I remember you on this very special day! Sending you big hugs and lots of kisses every day but especially today ! Kitty ❤️❤️

Mom, I sent a prayer your way on the 24th, but between kids and dogs being here, just now getting to my computer! Cann't believe it has been 7 years since you left us! Not a day goes by that I don't think of you and miss you! I want to thank you for your understanding that taught me how to care, your kindness that taught me how to give, and your heart of gold that taught me how to love.   All qualities I hope I have been able to pass along to my own children over the years! I miss your smile, I miss your voice, I miss the twinkle of your sky blue eyes, but most of all I miss your love! Forever loving and missing you, : ) PS Give Dad a big hug and kiss from me and let him know how much I miss and love him too! 

I didn’t forget your birthday..... just didn’t get to post anything! My life has been up in the air for the past few months. We are in the process of moving to Tennessee..... will be closer to Bryan and his family. A different family than the one you knew. You would like his new wife.... and Bryan is so happy. I wish you could have met Jenna.

Your great grandkids are all growing up! You would not know any of them. No great grands for me yet! Looking forward to that day.

Not a day goes by that I don’t miss you mom. Wish I could be with you and talk about everything that is going on..... so much going on. Will just have to wait until we are together once again. Until then....remember you are loved and missed.

Hey Ma - you hated when I called you that. Meant to post on your birthday. Time got away from me with the elections and all. Wonder what you would of made of it. You weren’t political, but I think the vitriol of the elections would of made you sad. You were so hard to anger, but were fierce in your love of us and those you loved.

Been thinking about your 99th birthday - Egads. Dad would of been 103. All the changes in the world - the things you’ve seen and those that have happened since your death: world war, a-bombs, TVs, electric typewriters, computers, cell phones, COVID...  But the things you cared about were us - your kids. 

I wish you could see my home - yup an actual home with Rachel and Jody and zac and pasang and little Pemba you held as a baby. We have a garden. I have a cat. Not a bit like squeaky in her younger days, fiercesome hunter- killer of squirrels. I remember how long it was before she’d deign to eat wet food. He’s more of a fraidy cat. Our chickens chase him from time to time, though they’ve settled into a state of detante. He watches, they don’t chase, he doesn’t run. But he loves me. Bushel and a peck and a hug around the neck. Spoons with me at night, reminding me that I am loved - like you loved me, loved us.

Miss you mom. Love you. Happy Birthday.

Debra, your daughter who knows she was loved. 

Happy Birthday, Mom! Even though you are in Heaven, your life lives on through the lives of us who knew and loved you. I talk about you and speak your name frequently because you will always be a beautiful part of my life and those memories of you always make me smile and bring peace to my heart! I miss you and Dad every day , but knowing I will someday be There with you both brings me great comfort! Until then, you both will live on in my heart and memories! I will be forever grateful to have had two such wonderful parents! Big hugs and much love to you both! ❤️❤️

Been 6 years Mom......doesn’t seem possible! Seems just last year......still miss you every day. Bob and I are moving again.....to Tennessee.....closer to Bryan. He is very excited to have us down there.  Lots have changed in the past six months!! The world is not the same as when you were here. Not sure it will ever be the same.  Love you Mom...... and miss you!!

I miss you Mom, more than words can say! Can’t believe it has been 6 years, but the missing has only grown stronger with each year! Your loving smile, gentle ways, and warm hugs will forever be in my heart and mind. Today people are doing virtual hugs instead of physical ones, so here is a big, tight virtual hug for you ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️!
Loving you so much today and always! Kitty ❤️

Happy Birthday, Mom! Remembering so many great birthdays we had with you and will treasure those forever!  Such happy memories! You may not be with us physically but you will always live on in our hearts and memories! We miss you and your twinkling blue eyes, warm smile and comforting hugs each and every day! However, all we have to do is look up to the heavens and see the blue skies and feel the warmth of the sun to know that you are still smiling down on us and sending us your love and comfort! Much love and big hugs,  ❤️

Happy heavenly birthday Mom. I can’t believe you would have been 98 years old today.

It seems like just yesterday we were talking and playing our games.....between naps, of course. I can’t believe that it has been over five years! I would give anything to be visiting you and Bob at Proctor. For now.....my memories will have to do. I love you so much

Mom, I can’t believe that you have been gone for 5 years as of tonight. I think of you always and find myself talking to you as though you were sitting here beside me. I would give anything to be able to give you a hug and see your beautiful smile again. I can still hear you telling me that you love me and that brings me happiness.

Mom, not a day goes by that i don't think of you and miss you! The following by an unknown author says it all too well: Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard but always near. Still loved, still missed, and very dear. Love you always! Kitty

Happy Birthday Mom. Miss you. I know you are in a good place.
Always have warm thoughts of you, so you are never truly gone.
Love,
 Michael

To My Mother in Heaven - Thank you for loving me and always being there for me! I miss you so much and you will always be in my Heart and mind! I only have to look to the heavens to see you - the bright blue of your eyes, the sunshine of your smile, and the warmth of your hugs! Happy Birthday and all my love! Hugs and Kisses, Kitty

Miss you more than I can say..... but I know that you are always with me. I can see you and feel you in the gentle breezes, the beautiful flowers and so many other ways. I will always love you Mom. You were and are the best mom ever.

Mom, you are always with me in the gentle breezes, the sun, rainbows, and in my heart & memories! I will always love you and miss you, forever and always, Kitty

Sending love to Heaven on Mother's Day.
Miss You and I Will Always Love you Mom!! ❤️

Happy belated birthday, Mom, but you were in my thoughts and prayers yesterday. I miss you more than words can say! All the memories of you bring comfort to me every day! I smile each time I look up at the blue sky or see the twinkling stars at night and know you are looking down at me with your twinkling, blue eyes! Thanks so much for all you taught and gave to us during your lifetime! You were and still are the best mom and role model ever!!!!! Hugs and much love, Kitty : )

Happy Birthday Mom!! Can’t believe it has been three years years that you have been gone. I still miss you, but I have all my memories that helps a lot!! There isn’t a day that passes that I don’t think of you

Happy Birthday mom. Kids are grown up. Brandon almost as tall as me now. Alyssa has a nice boyfriend.

Love you,
Michael

Mom - Missing you!! Looking through all the pictures and realizing how fast time goes by! But also realizing all the happy memories we have with each other! Bittersweet, but so comforting at the same time. Love you and carry you with me in my heart always. Hugs and Kisses : )

Happy birthday mom. Probably still dancing the jig from the cubs victory. Kids really are grown up. Everyone well. In Milan played racquetball against some very good players. Tried hard , but lost.
Next time I will do better.
Miss you lots, but still feel you are here with me.
love
Michael

Happy Birthday, Mom!! Know you are smiling down from Heaven because your Cubbies gave you an early birthday present by winning the World Series! Missing you so much these days!! The memories of your love, your smile and twinkling blue eyes, and your ability to comfort and encourage with your gentle ways and kind words will live in my heart always. These memories help comfort and bring me peace during difficult times.  Miss you, Mom, more than words can ever say!!!  Hugs and love, Kitty

Missing you so very much - your smile, twinkly blue eyes, and your loving heart! This anonymous verse says it all:
"My mind still talks to you. My heart still looks for you. My soul knows your are at peace." But my heart still aches for you and not a day goes by that I don't think of you and wish I could talk to you!
Hugs and love, Kitty

Missing you a lot today on the two year anniversary of your passing. Not a day goes by that I don't think about you and all the things we use to do. Miss talking to you, playing our games and feeding you watermelon. You loved that so much. Will see you again some day and we can do those things again. Until then.....memories will have to do!

Had a nice day at the beach today. Ate watermelon. Did some crossword puzzles. You would have loved it. Miss you mom.

Love
Michael

Happy Birthday, Mom!!  I am assured of your love even though we're apart, because so much we've shared is written on my heart.  Not a day goes by that I don't miss you, Mom! However, on this special day, your birthday, the missing is so much more poignant! I will forever miss and love you so much! Kitty

Mom, I miss you so much! I especially miss talking to you on the phone and playing games with you at "the home"! Whenever I hear something interesting or something special happens I want to share with you, I see a game and think "Mom would like to play that," or I just want to hear your voice; I start for the phone to call you or to purchase the game. Then I remember, I can't physically do that. It makes me sad for a minute, but then I remind myself you are not in pain anymore, you are in a better place, and I have so many wonderful memories of the conversations we did have and the games we actually played. I have a plaque that says, "A mother's love knows no end, first with the child and then as a friend." How true because love has no end, it continues on forever in our hearts. You will always be our friend, supporter, and biggest fan - in spirit as you were in life! I love you, Mom!

Not a day goes by that you are not in my thoughts. You will always be where you belong. ... In my heart. Remembering you always brings a smile, even when I have a bad day. Miss you mom.

Remembering today a wonderful woman who was not only my aunt but also my step-mother.

I remember coming to stay at the Decatur home when I was small. Your mom was so pretty. I loved to watch her. I remember times when Isabelle and Louise came to visit my mom, Norma Fields, in Dawson. Always a wonderful visit with them. I remember the family reunions in Dawson and what fun we all had. Many many good memories. I pray your memories will comfort you all and bring peace. 
Sincerely,

I was struck by the statement in her beautifully written obituary. When asked what she wanted to be, her answer was, a mother. As I knew her,through her daughter Kitty, and her son Jerry, that is what she was. She was gentle but strong, nurturing but encouraging. She was an advocate that empowered her children to engage in society in a meaningful way. She was the mother who would always give up the biggest piece of cake and the last popsicle. Rest in peace Louise. You will be missed by all who knew and loved you.

Two weeks have gone by since your passing. Although I know I will not see you again, each day Mom, I feel you are with me. I was so lucky to have such a wonderful mother. You will always be in my heart.

Love,
Michael

Our grandma was a very special person. She will be greatly missed by all those that had the pleasure of knowing her. She was an amazing wife, mother, grandma, great grandma, aunt and friend. She loved her family so much! She loved playing games and played them up to the last week of her life. She has taught us all to love one another and to be kind to everyone. I'm very fortunate that our kids got to spend time with her, even up to the last month of her life. She we live on in the hearts of all that knew her.

Aunt Louise was a special lady. She loved life and everyone in it. She loved games, she loved visiting, she loved kids!! This tribute is great and shows just how loved she was!!

Grandma for me You were the most important thing in my life and i will never forget you