Book of Memories for Bernadine M. Brown

Story shared: Prayer for Bernie

Sun, 20 Apr 2014 17:12:50 EDT

Eternal rest granted unto her Oh Lord! And let perpetual light shine upon her.

We will pray for your soul. God bless. Amen. Paul

Story shared: Thanks Aunt

Fri, 03 May 2013 09:08:13 EDT

I just wanted to say Thank you Aunt Bernie for all the wonderful memories I have of you during my childhood and over all the years. It was always such a joy to be with her. My oldest son Marty remembers her as the "Huggy/Kissy" Aunt and was he right!

Condolence From Tammy J. Rak

Thu, 02 May 2013 18:20:24 EDT

You will always have a special place in my heart. What a reunion we will all have in Heaven. Love always.

Story shared: Christmases

Wed, 01 May 2013 22:19:57 EDT

I am Bernadine's first granddaughter, daughter of her son Mark. I have so many memories of my grandmother, but because we lived in a different state, my most cherished memories are of when I was young and we traveled back to Blue Island for Christmas. I remember looking at my grandma's house and still remember the dark bricks. I remember the huge staircase (or what was huge to me) and the linear front room-hallway-dining room-kitchen-porch layout. My cousins, brother and I were always in the kitchen at the "kids table" and we had a blast together. Then, my grandma would buy each of us a coloring book and a brand new set of crayons and we would sit in front of her huge console TV and watch "The Wizard of Oz" and color in our new books. The memory of all of us being together is such a sweet one for me. Like all families, we have our fair share of drama, but God's love is bigger than that, and Grandma kept her family together to the best of her ability. I so appreciate how she was never too proud to say I'm sorry and while she could speak her mind easily, she was never to busy to say, "let's pray." She will be missed but that prayer warrior is walking with Jesus and I will see her again someday. Kocham cię babciu!

Story shared: Apparently hearing is the first to go.....

Wed, 01 May 2013 21:50:42 EDT

This was an email that I had sent to my family on 12/21/11. It was truly one of the better parties I had attended in along while..... Last week I joined Mom and her friends at the annual Xmas party in the afternoon at her assisted living center. We had a great time.......it was interesting... I sat next to Mom with her two friends, Ellie and Evelyn across from us,,,the conversation went like this: Evenlyn: "I wonder if they have any cake?" Ellie: " No, they don't have pancakes, its Christmas?" Mom: "Oh no, I don't have any pans, or pots either since I moved here." And I sat there and thought to myself, "my Mom is happy and that is all that matters." On my way home I was so glad the man at the liquor store took my American Express card because I had no cash on me!!!

Memorial Candle lit by

Wed, 01 May 2013 21:37:28 EDT

Norm and Sue Brown

Memorial Candle lit by

Wed, 01 May 2013 21:36:14 EDT

Norman Brown

Condolence From Mel Brown

Wed, 01 May 2013 17:52:42 EDT

What a blessing it was to see the many photos of Aunt Bernadine and your family on this site. My brothers Bill and Don join me in offering our condolences to each member of your family in your loss. I'll never forget the pride and love she expressed to me as she showed me pictures and shared about each of her children and grandchildren (that was before she had the great grandchildren)when she visited me years ago. She also expressed such joy in her Christian faith and church. Since John 14 promises that "in my Father's house are many mansions," it is so comforting to picture her in Heaven reunited with family and friends. I'll never forget her joyful smiles as she shared memories close to her heart from throughout the years. May God comfort you with the comfort that only He can give. Mel Brown

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Condolence From Andrew & Jennifer Bargo & Family

Wed, 01 May 2013 11:46:47 EDT

She will be missed by all the lives she so dearly touched. Love and condolences.

Condolence From Shinsky Family

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:46:46 EDT

We are sorry to hear about Auntie Bernie's passing and you have our sincerest condolences. She was such a vibrant woman, loved by all who met her. She will always be missed and loved. Love from all the Shinsky family

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