As a hospital chaplain, I have held the sacred privilege of discussing end-of-life wishes with the dying. A common response of the dying is that they would like to die quickly, peacefully, at home and in bed. While providing support to the...
Read life storyThe statistics on the need for organ donation are staggering. According to Donate Life America, there are 118,000 men, women and children who are waiting for an organ donation to save their lives. Every 10 minutes another person is added to the...
Read life storyRobert H. Miller, age 71 of River Falls, WI, was taken to Heaven much...
Read life storyTracy Marie Boone, age 47 of River Falls, WI, died Wednesday, April 5, 2017...
Read life storyAnna (Ann) Catherine Krupkat, age 91, of River Falls, WI passed away on Wednesday...
Read life storyDuane Lowell Beebe age 83 of Deer Park passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April...
Read life storyMourning the loss of a loved one is never easy. Doing it alone can be even harder. Finding a grief support group may be an ideal next step if you’re grieving. While you’re thinking about it, let’s discuss 3 benefits that support groups offer and...
Read life storyAllen Leroy Ecker, age 84 of Hudson, WI, died on Tuesday, April 4, 2017...
Read life storyVivian June Wildasin age 85 of Deer Park passed away Friday, March 31, 2017...
Read life storyJean Theresa Roach age 88 of New Richmond passed away peacefully on Monday, March...
Read life storyChildren grieve too. Yet too often we try to protect bereaved children from the pain of death and loss by not including them, struggling with what to say, trying to lessen the pain of death with phrases like, “grandma is sleeping” or “your...
Read life storyIn Ireland, upon the death of a loved one in the rural country, the body is laid out and is “waked” by the friends and neighbors. After the family and friends have had time to intensely lament for their beloved, food and whiskey are brought out...
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