Memorials

In Special Memory of Dakota. She was tragically killed by a truck on the evening of January 21, 2009. Our hearts go out to Kyle Hart and his deep loss. May you feel peace in knowing she is safe and sound across the Rainbow Bridge.....our deepest sympathies to you Kyle.

The Staff and Board of Directors of LCHS

When Tomorrow Starts Without Me

author unknown

When tomorrow starts without me, And I'm not there to see;
The sun will rise and find your eyes all filled with tears for me.
I wish so much you wouldn't cry the way you did today.
Remembering how I'd lay my head in your lap that special way.

I know how much you love me, as much as I love you.
And each time that you think of me, I know you'll miss me too.
But when tomorrow starts without me, please try to understand,
that an angel came and called my name, and petted me with her hand.

She said my place was ready, in Heaven far above.
And that I'd have to leave behind all those I dearly love.
but, as I turned to heel away, a tear fell from my eye.
For all my life I never thought that I would have to die.

I had so much to live for, so many sits and downs to do,
It seemed almost impossible, that I was leaving you....
I thought about our lives together, I know you must be sad.
I thought of all the love we shared, and all the fun we had.

Remember how I'd nudge your hand and poke you with my nose?
The frisbee I would gladly chase, the bad guy I'd 'bark and hold'
If I could relive yesterday, Just even for awhile,
I'd wag my tail and kiss you, just so I could see you smile.

But, then I fully realized, that this could never be;
For emptiness and memories will take the place of me.
And when I thought of treats and toys I might miss come tomorrow,
I thought of you and when I did, my dog heart filled with sorrow.

But then I walked through Heaven's gate, and felt so much at home;
As God looked down and smiled at me, from His beautiful golden throne.
He said, "This is eternity, and now we welcome you,
Today your life on earth is past, But here it starts anew.
I promise no tomorrow, but today will always last;
For you see each day's the same day, There's no longing for the past.

Now you have been so faithful, so trusting, loyal and true.
Though there were times you did things, you knew you shouldn't do.
But good dogs are forgiven, and now at last you're free.
So won't you sit here by my side and wait right here with me?"

So when tomorrow starts without me, Don't think we're far apart.
For every time you think of me, I'm right there, in your heart.

 

In Honor of:

  •  Mark Schwann & Diana Carroll: Happy Holidays & New Year from Jim, Rachel, Maddie, Hannah and Aidan Lee
  • Freddie & Barb Immke's 50th Wedding  Anniversary: Henry & Elaine Immke
  • Marilyn Reiners:  Clinton Conway
  • Leo Johnson, Jon Kilgore, Phil Sexton & Amy Smith:  Susan Burger, Nancy Clarke, Pam Harris, Connie Rebholz, Kathy Pike, Jane Wiebers, Kim Schulz & Jeannie Minnaert
  • "Shadow":  Happy Holidays to "Shadow," an LCHS alumni!  We love you! Love your family, The Cowherds

 

In Loving Memory of:

    • Joann Dodson:  Dodson Plumbing, Driscoll Motors, Hoffrichter Lumber, Randy & Barb Cushing, Alan Arnoldts, Cheryl Rork, Michelle Pierce, Ron Hicks, Kay Ferguson, William Burgridge, Jerry Pick, Keith Tribley, Kay Fry, The Isenbergs, Julie and Ken Dawson, Robert  & Nicki Rosenbaum, Jill and Anthony Mullen, Kari Bigger, Dee Dee & George Raube, Lis Ann Larsen, Bill & Linda Kaufman, Thomas Schahrer, Kendel Hoselton, Connor Co., Ron & Carla Dohman
    • Larry Riffey:  Caughey, Legner & Freehill; Attorney's at Law, Carol & Greg Koos, Mr. & Mrs. Peter Hetman Jr., Carol Riffey
    • Gladine Ripsch:  Harry & Donna Eaton, Doris Tronc & Lorraine Sellmyer
    • Pat Ripsch: Rita Diemer
    • Bernice Mateska:  Nola Hartsey
    • Barb Six: Elaine Immke & Fern Pettit
    • Bill Bush:  Pamela Harris, Barb Post, Linda Levin, Laura Adam, Doug & Betty Dodson, Nancy Clarke, Pat & Bob Tinges, James & Mary Wallace, Wilda Branz, Jean Ruff, Norman Knack & Family, Scott & Jennifer Martin, Earl & Esther Pate, Chris Landstrom, Lisa Fahsbender, Jean Shane, Roger & Joyce Tuttle, Richard & Dorris Alderman, Rebecca Rasmussen, David Merlholl & Family, John Engstrom & Family, Janet & Melissa Makovsky, Mr.& Mrs. Terrence Mulhall, Driscoll Motors, Judy Blair, David Williams 
       
    • Pat Ripsh: Linda Cochran
    • Joe Schaer: Judy Blair
    • Robert Schweickert:  Bill & Kathy Cole
    • S. Hanson:  The Livingston County Health Dept.
    • Leona Crews: Mary's Restaurant
    • Mr. Sewell:  Dennis Schultz
    • Miriam Wilson:  The Burtons
    • Lelanes Whaldschmidt:  Fern Pettit
    • Don Stalter:  Bill & Karen Gregory
    • John Thorne:  Richard & Iris Thorne
    • Mary Maley:  Fogarty's Garage
    • George Brunskill:  Rosella Cottrell
    • Carrol Wykes:  Betty Thompson
    • Bobby Sue Olson:  Georgia Paul, Brian & Taushia Elam
    • Betty Landstrom:  Bill & Kathy Cole, Linda Eckhoff
    • Irene Wright  Fern & RH Pettit
    • Donna Cagley:  Debbie Cagley
    • Harold Cashmer:  Judy Blair
       

Pet Memorials:

    • "Roxie" Pettit: The Streichers
    • "Buffi" Alan & Jan Mehn's dog


WISH LIST: 
Leashes
Collars
Blankets
Dog and cat toys
Towels
Bleach, Paper Towels,
Tall Kitchen bags,
39 Gallon black garbage bags,
Brooms, Mops,
Dog Biscuits, Cat Treats,
Canned Dog Food
& Cat Food

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