Memorials
Home for Life® thanks all of our friends and supporters who give in memory of their beloved pets. We thank them for the love and companionship they offered to the cherished animals in their care.
Memorials: Winter 2009 and Spring 2010
In memory of Jeff Hill with thanks from Home
for Life® 
In honor of Sergio Mojica's 50th Birthday. (At left, Sergio and his wife, Ruth, visiting HFL.)
In loving memory of Grace–Joan Barret, Ann Mathissen, Cathy Harrington, Anita Sapp
In memory of Dean S. Maxwell. A memorial
to support the care of animals is a very
fitting tribute to him. We will miss him. –Thomas and Glynda Ballinger and family, Minnehaha Lodge #165, John and Nancy Mickelson, Helen Kinghorn, Tim and Therese Petersen, Kris Williams, Ralph and Norma Scott, David and Mary Perkins, Wally and Dawn Nelson, Greg and Judy Novotny, Mrs. Vera Merrick, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Nelson, Patti and Mollie McCown, Ron and Cheryl Cramer, John and Jane Snyder, John and Monika Merrick, Ms. Ellen U. Logacz, M. Ose, Friends at Immanuel United Methodist Church, Jim and Susan Squiers, Linda Conroy, Lance and Eileen Hislop, Lois Geske, Jim Geske, Steven Geske and Family, John Geske and Family
To our beloved cat Davis, we will love and miss
you forever.–Tom and Sandy Caravelli
On behalf of my sister, Piyanuj Charoensit.
–Jarisara Charoensit
As Carolyn Eckhart felt that Home for Life® was
a good memorial to my wife, Sharon, I will make
a donation in Carolyn's honor.
–Tom Colbeth
In memory of Patrick Malone.
–Sherry Colehour
In memory of Chase, the Minneapolis police
dog. I hear he was a great dog.
–Jean Comstock
Dear Friends,
This gift is in honor of my beautiful Meow-Meow
who only lived to love. In 21 years she touched
many hearts. May you always be there for the
animals who need you. Thank you for all you do!
–Jaci Conley
In memory of Tasmin the beautiful kitty of
Carol and Jim Bradley. She was the last of the "Galway Road Three Musketeers" to cross the Rainbow Bridge.
–Steve and Rhonda Connors
In memory of my friend, Sandy Ferguson's
dog, Duff.
–Bernie Cook
In memory of Lorene Devine.
–Jim and Nancy Devine,
Susan Spannaus,
Peggy Ann Fisher,
Dorothy Olson,
Sharon Pike,
Deanne Hanson,
Clark and Dorothy, Gorder
Robert and Oliva Redding,
Elsie Crespo,
Richard and Jan Pogue,
John and Judith Elder,
Louise Theroux,
James Bies and Kathleen Devine-Bies,
Dennis and Jane Zercher
In memory of Doris Rehl and Jack Spindler
whose lives were lost over the past holiday
season.
–Ann Czech
In memory of Nicolas Johnson.–Jerry and Sandy Doran
Please accept this in memory of Abby, beloved
dog of Gerri.
–Jim and Mary Gag
In memory of Mithril-Sylvan's AirborneNAP, NJP, TDI, HIC
–Barbara B. Gage
In memory of Harold Gardner.
–Marcy C. Gardner
In memory of Elizabeth Emery.
–Margaret Genung
This is my annual donation in memory of
my cat, Oscar. Thank you so much for your
organization. Oscar had an unknown and
progressive neurological condition that, after
10 years, took him from me. For that brief
time he dramatically changed the course of my life and I see many parallels to him and I
compared to your mission... I never gave up
and I hope you never do.
Thanks again, –Aaron Gertz
In memorial to a long time family friend,
Bill Deutsch. Bill was a great person, and a
passionate spoiler of his canine kids. He
would have been pleased at this support
of your mission.
With thanks,
–Elizabeth Goodman
In honor of Betsy Hibbs' Birthday.
–Wendelin Guentner
In memory of our dad.–From the Family of Tracy Jack
In memory of my beloved Tara. You were my
heart and soul and I still miss you every day.
–Kate Jangula
A Christmas gift in honor of Tim and Monica
Kryzer and their dog Tess.
–Mary Kryzer Johnson
In memory of Connie LaVerdiere.–Mike & Gretchen Sieben, Rick and Lisa LaVerdiere, Cheryl Johnson
In honor of Cassie and Kendall, two beautiful
cats who were loved very much. They are
greatly missed.
–Eric & Judy Johnson
In memory of Vino who passed away this summer
from a long battle with Lymphoma. She gave me
12 years of unconditional love and comfort and is
greatly missed by her sister "Hey Jo."
–Suzi Johnson
In honor of Tashi, my cat.
–Martha Lantz
In honor of my cat Tashi.
–Martha Lantz
In memory of Sally Spencer.
–Timothy Larsen
Thank you for caring.
–Sheena Larson
From Nadine, Wayne and Maxwell Laytin,
in memory of Dakota, a beautiful German
Shepherd, who was Maxwell’s best friend.
Thank you for all the wonderful things you do!
–Nadine, Wayne and Maxwell Laytin
In memory of Java, a beautiful and spirited
senior citizen (chocolate Lab) in my
neighborhood. He died a week ago so the loss
of him is still fresh. I would carry dog treats in
my pocket to give to Java when I would meet
him on walks. I will miss him, but not as much
as his family does, I'm sure.
(Owners: Paula Carlson and Thomas Schattauer)
–Given by Naurine D Lennox
In honor of of my daughter, Mandy Lindbergh.
–Gerald Lindbergh
For "Micha the Marty R."
–Gregory B. Lindwall
In memory of Kristy Haumesser who passed away
all too soon at the age of 44 on October 29, 2009.
–Rena and Rick Link,
CM Services,
Marlene and Linda Link
In memory of Barb Wastl, the Mom to a great
kid, Tyler. Elliot and I send our thoughts and
prayers for the loss.
Hugs and licks,
–Janelle & Elliot Litchfield
In memory of Catcher.
–Mrs. Jacquellyn Lobitz
In honor of our beautiful 18-year old cat Betsy who passed away one month ago. We could
not have asked for a better, more loving and
devoted companion.–The Lockhart-Jacobson Family
In honor of Sylvia Sippel.
–James and Karen Laudon
In memory of Snoopy.
–Patricia Maier
In memory of Sadie, my soul mate and Muffin,
Joy's baby. So many great stories that we still
remember. And for all the great things that the
staff at HFL do.
–Don and Joy Majsterski
In honor of my dogs Max and Sammy. They are
both healthy, happy, former shelter dogs. I can't
imagine my life without them. Please apply this
donation where it’s most needed. Thank you for all you do!
–Carol Marple
In honor of Joe Venien.
–Linda and Terry McClellan
In memory of my Grandma Dee.
–Paula McGranahan
In memory of Jerry Severson of Scarville, Iowa.
–Marge McGuire
In loving memory of father "Pud" Melius who
loved animals, family and life.
–Denise Melius
In honor of WASCO (wasco@mac.com).
–Kris Mielke
In honor of all my animal loving friends.
–Lynne Mills
In honor of our beloved Tique who passed away
on Valentine's day 2009. She was only 7 when
she passed and is missed dearly.
–Cherie Mitchell & Jeremy Wunsch
In memory of our dog Sirius. He died in the
spring of 2009 after a very intense battle with
a fungal disease. We loved him and miss him.
He went blind before dying, so we are pleased to sponsor a blind dog from Chicago (Ben) at
Home for Life®.–John Monson
In honor and loving memory of Russell Mattson.
–Wendy Moss
In loving Memory of Sue's little BG.–Bonnie Mueller
In honor of our wedding in March of 2009 and
in loving memory of Javier, a sweet kitty who
adopted us and, sadly, passed away from
complications of Feline Leukemia.
–Holly and Stacy Muse
In memory of Joe, a beloved Yellow Lab
who belonged to Mark, Paula, Laurel and
Grant Vandehey.
–Tom & Luce Pallansch
In memory of Titan, a beloved Siberian Husky
who belonged to Sarah Penn.
–Tom & Luce Pallansch
In celebration of the Holidays to Dr. Sharon
Golden, her family & all the critters she helps!
–Melanie Pearson
In loving memory of our aunt, Grace Roach. She
is greatly missed by all of us who knew her. Love,
–Carrie, James, Zoe, Jamie and
baby-to-be Peterson
In memory of Arline Erickson, who died on
March 31, 2010. In addition to her greiving
family members, she leaves behind her beloved
kitty, Charlotte.
–Mary Petrisko
In honor of the marriage of Brett Duke and
Lauri Geheren.
–Lori A. Pfeifer
In honor of Kay Sorgatz's birthday.
–Barbara Pletcher
It has been one year since I said "goodbye for
now" to my sweet kitty, Pokey, after 20 years
together. She saw me grow from a child to a
grown woman, and I always felt so lucky to have her with me. In honor of Pokey, I adopted
two homeless kitties from a local animal
shelter. Now, one year later, it's important for
me to continue to honor her memory. She truly
had a home for life with me, and I'm so glad
you provide the same for so many wonderful animals in your care.–Anna Plonske
For Bowie, Riley, Cisco and Ron.
–Lizabeth Post
In honor of my buddy Sam.–Janine Quitter
In honor and loving memory of Dagger—a very
sweet and handsome Doberman. We all loved
him very much!
–Kathy Radford
In memory of Home for Life®'s beloved Black Lab Charlie.–Kathy Radford
In memory of Barbara Lind who recently passed
away and loved animals.–Ms. Catherine J. Reed
In honor of my friend, Woody Boyer.
–Jeanette Reuter
In memory of Liz Mau's beloved dog, Dinah.
–Denise Reinberg
In honor of Terry Reznicek and Barbara Weiner.
–Meghann Reznicek
In memory of Tom, Lori and Trevor Maassen's
beloved dog, Shadow.
–Dick and Nancy Riess
In loving memory of Jeanne's beloved Miss
Madison Reba (15) and my Bad Bad Leroy
Brown (10), both of whom we had to lead to the rainbow bridge in the last two years. We miss
them dearly, we honor their memories. Jeanne
said it best, "I liked them better than I liked
most people."
–Kathleen Riley
Blue and I wish to sponsor Ginger in honor
of our friend Carole Bland, who passed away
this year after a most courageous fight with
pancreatic cancer. I know Carole now takes
care of those dogs already across the
Rainbow Bridge.
–Kathleen Riley
In honor of Kay Sorgatz in celebration of her
special birthday.
–Ellen Rolnitzky
To honor the ferals from Max.
–Connie Sambor
In memory of Artice Jean Kern, a dear friend and
true animal lover.
–Patricia Schnick
In honor of Malcolm and Suzanne Forward.
–Kay Scroeder
In memory of my 3 cats who died in the past 2
years—Mattie, Mikey, and Squeaky. Mattie was
a special needs kitty and Mikey was FIV+. They
both died at the ripe old age of 18. Squeaky died of cancer of the jaw this past summer. I loved them all very much.
–Valerie Schumacher
My husband and I were blessed with our special
needs girl, Gabby, who went from our hands to
God’s hands on 6/5/09. On Gabby's behalf, we
would like to help support Home for Life® for
the work that your organization does for other
animals who aren't lucky enough to be able to
live out their lives with their owners.
–Cyndi Schumann
Thank you for the picture of Sachel. He really
looks healthy and happy. It is so wonderful of
Home for Life® to give the Feluk kitties a good
home when no one else wants to take them. I
think you are wonderful. Give Sachel a big kiss
from me.
–Kathleen Sheetz
For the 35th wedding anniversary of incredible
friends/family, Marc and Linda Davidson. We all
have enough stuff, so we celebrate their years
together by adding years to the lives of very
special animals in need.
–Melonie Shipman
Thank you for your great works. We must take
care of those who cannot care for themselves.
–Catherine Siebert
In memory of Andy Bohn.
–Myndal and Dan Silver
In memory of Al Simonett who loved animals
and who passed away October 2009.
–Denise Simonett
In memory of our sweet companion of 16½
years—Mariah, the Tabby.
–Dorene Simons
In memory of Jade.–Kay Slack and Family
A Christmas gift given in honor of
Connie Stafford.
–Sarah Stafford
In honor of our grandchildren: Evan Munthe,
Ayla Munthe, Piper Nielsen, Grant Smith and
Aidan Smith.
–Ms. Nancy Lynne Starr
A Christmas gift given on behalf of Jessica
Soderquist.
–Beverly Stirtz
A Christmas gift given in honor of Janet Strand.
–Charles Strand
In memory of Talula, our beloved Bernese
Mountain Dog.
–Joan Strom
On behalf of Mary, Duane, Jennifer and
Ann Grey Bateman.
–Suan Swenson
On behalf of Tena, Warren, Hill, Riley and
Kayla Bateman.
–Suan Swenson
In memory/Honor of Sinder Weis, Vicki Weis and the Wise Shelties.–Linda Tantzen
In loving memory of Stoneybrook Krystal.–Kathy Thompson
In memory of Cue's grandmother, Giz, owned and greatly loved by my breeders, Linda and
Darrell Reynolds.–Jan Tomlinson
Earlier this year, we lost our dearest Carrie
(Susie) Lu, a sweet dog we adopted in
September, 2006. She was 10-years-old when
we took her home, but we wanted to make the
last years of her life filled with love.
Our dog story began in 1995 when we rescued our first dog, Kerry, a beautiful American Eskimo
from my Mother-in-law's neighbor. My mother-inlaw
passed in 1999 and her 3 dogs came to live
with us. Then, we fell in love with Big Mack who
lived on the OTHER side of my Mother-in-law.
Big Mack was the reason I had first heard of
Home for Life®. He was a challenge and most
likely not adoptable so we weren't sure if we
should keep him. Every time I thought about
driving him to Minnesota and dropping him off,
my heart would break. The rest is history. We lost
our boy April 3, 2006. Our time with him was also
short, but long enough to change us forever.
We decided to wait to rescue another dog and
have been doing some dog sitting. Bagel was
our latest guest. He was rescued by his people
when they were on vacation—someone left a
box of puppies in front of a store. Bagel found a
wonderful home and he is a great dog (we miss
him and his ball).
In hopes of helping in the future. Sincerely, –Laura Topping