Patton-Schad Funeral & Cremation Services

06/01/2026

05/31/2026

Broadcast for Sunday, May 31, 2026
Covering the deaths from May 31 - June 6, 2026

Good morning and welcome to Music & Memories.

This is Linda Sue, and I am the grief specialist at Patton-Schad Funeral Home. It is my pleasure to bring you this week’s program. This program is our way of reaching out to help families deal with those difficult days surrounding the death anniversary of a loved one.

Summer is here with its sunshine, singing birds, nature greening up and don't forget; lawn mowing. Routines. We all have routines we follow until we lose someone we love to death. Our routine has now been disrupted. That's where the "new normal" begins. What we considered our routine has now been changed. Our world as we knew it no longer exists. There has become an emptiness where our loved one once was included. Now we may find more time on our hands, thus creating that "new normal". As we venture forward there is a very important thing to never forget. Our loved one will always be in our heart, and no one can take that away. Be gentle with you as you begin your "new normal".

This program is dedicated to:

Betty Bauer who died May 24, 2004
Shirley Wensman who died May 31, 2025
Mike Kuklok who died May 31, 2024
Edwin Butenhoff who died May 31, 2021
Jim Waite who died May 31, 2019
Susan Zanda who died May 31, 2004
Eugene Schwanke who died May 31, 1988
Hilda Trobec who died May 31, 1965
Dorothy Carsten who died June 1, 2024
Bill Pallow who died June 1, 2020
Betty Jean Biggin who died June 1, 1994
Joseph Hieserich who died June 1, 1984
George Bieniek who died June 2, 2025
Allen Ehlert who died June 2, 2025
Ottilia Hieserich who died June 2, 1984
Barbara Burg Schlangen who died June 3, 2021
Jerome “Soupie” Vos who died June 3, 2019
Alma Enneking Mergen who died June 3, 2016
Eugene Schmidt who died June 3, 2010
Elaine Hinnenkamp who died June 3, 2002
Adeline Burg who died June 3, 1998
Maureen Luetmer who died June 4, 2025
Rose Spanier who died June 4, 2023
Dave Evans who died June 4, 2014
Henry Witt who died June 4, 2002
James “Uncle Jim” Beilke who died June 5, 2025
Larry Kruger who died June 5, 2025
Mary Magdziaras Kruzel who died June 5, 2011
Edmund Toenies who died June 5, 2010
Casper Capser who died June 5, 2007
Herman Marthaler who died June 5, 1997
Richard “Dickie” Rakotz who died June 6, 2025
Kenneth “Ken” Holthaus who died June 6, 2025
Jack Costello Jr. who died June 6, 2025
Bryan Kuebelbeck who died June 6, 2024
Eileen VanHeel Vanselow who died June 6, 1973

We encourage you as family and friends to show that you care by remembering these families, this week, with a phone call, a card, or a visit.

05/29/2026

Grief ebbs and flows, and some days can be harder than others. The anniversary of a loved one's death is one of those days. To learn 9 tips to help you cope with your loved one's deathiversary, read the article below.

The anniversary of a loved one's death can be a difficult day. Learn about 9 different ways you can cope with a loved one's deathiversary here.

05/25/2026

Memorial Day is set aside to remember and to dwell on the lives of the many men and women who have given their lives to preserve our country. You have the thanks for a grateful nation. If you would like to honor a specific veteran, please share their story with us in the comments.

05/24/2026

Music & Memories
Broadcast for Sunday, May 24, 2026
Covering the deaths from May 24-30, 2026

Good morning and welcome to Music & Memories.

This is Linda Sue, and I am the grief specialist at Patton-Schad Funeral Home. It is my pleasure to bring you this week’s program. This program is our way of reaching out to help families deal with those difficult days surrounding the death anniversary of a loved one.

Blessings to you all on this Memorial weekend! This weekend signifies many things. Another school year has ended, and summer officially begins; one chapter ends and another one opens. Most important of all is celebrating Memorial Day by remembering our brave men and women who gave their lives so we can live with freedom. Honor them and celebrate their legacy's through storytelling, laughter and tears. This is a special reminder to remember our loved ones who are in our hearts and now in heaven! Their stories and memories need to be told, and we need to celebrate their heaven day too!

This program is dedicated to:

Adella Wuertz who died May 18, 2006
Jim Anderson who died May 20, 2021
Rita Nietfeld who died May 21, 2019
Rita Hiltner who died May 24, 2024
Bernadine Muellner who died May 24, 2012
Margie Goebel who died May 24, 2005
Juletta Roering Wolbeck who died May 24, 1999
Dorothy Senske who died May 25, 2015
Beatrice Tschida who died May 25, 2015
Bert Olberding who died May 25, 2014
Conrad “Connie” Middendorf who died May 25, 2003
Veronica Brinkman who died May 25, 2001
Leo Katzner who died May 25, 1976
Florentine Hens who died May 26, 2022
Frank Roering who died May 26, 1968
Jerry Musburger who died May 27, 2025
Mary Schad who died May 27, 2024
Veronica “Froney” Frie who died May 27, 2017
Jeff Trobec who died May 27, 2009
Benedict Hoppe who died May 27, 2001
Margaret Dobis who died May 27, 1998
Alquin Ritter who died May 27, 1986
Tony Lindhorst who died May 28, 2025
David Heinen who died May 28, 2025
Victor “Vic” Odegard who died May 28, 2024
Vernie Cigelske who died May 28, 2018
Brian Boeckermann who died May 28, 2012
Berthold “Bert” Waldorf who died May 29, 2024
Kathleen “Kathy” Schneider Budke who died May 29, 2020
Arnold “Arnie” Wenning who died May 30, 2025
Ronald Schmidt who died May 30, 2025
Judy Cunningham who died May 30, 2017
Barb Wolbeck who died May 30, 1962

We encourage you as family and friends to show that you care by remembering these families, this week, with a phone call, a card, or a visit.

05/23/2026

Congratulations to the Class of 2026! You made it! Best wishes as you embark on a new season of life!

05/22/2026

As we remember our fallen heroes this Memorial Day, take time to consider how you can honor their memory by providing much-needed assistance and care to our current veterans and active-duty service members. Click the link to learn more!

Memorial Day is about so much more than hot dogs, family gatherings, and the beginning of summer. Click the link to learn more!

05/17/2026

Music & Memories
Broadcast for Sunday, May 17, 2026
Covering the deaths from May 17-23, 2026

Good morning and welcome to Music & Memories.

This is Linda Sue, and I am the grief specialist at Patton-Schad Funeral Home. It is my pleasure to bring you this week’s program. This program is our way of reaching out to help families deal with those difficult days surrounding the death anniversary of a loved one.

As Mother's Day fades into yesterday, we now look ahead to Memorial Day. Traditionally Memorial Day is a national time to mourn and remember those who lost their lives in service to our great Country. We also use this time to remember and celebrate our loved ones whom we've lost to death. you may visit the cemetery and place flowers or flags to honor your loved ones. This is a good time to reach out to family and friends to remember, share stories and celebrate the legacy of our loved ones who have gone before us. With our loved ones in heaven, we've become the storyteller! Share those stories and memories because they’re worth repeating!

This program is dedicated to:

Gilbert Roerick who died May 15, 2017
Dorothy Tiemann who died May 15, 1973
James Welinski who died May 17, 2006
Carley Schramel who died May 17, 2002
Ann Beuning Kuffel who died May 17, 2000
Arnie Lindskog who died May 17, 1981
Albert Roering who died May 17, 1969
Raymond “Ray” Ostendorf who died May 18, 2021
Leona Voller who died May 18, 2019
Jim Tiemann who died May 18, 2010
Mary Pfannenstein who died May 18, 1983
Charles Booth who died May 18, 1972
Robert “Bob” Feierabend who died May 19, 2024
Neil Middendorf who died May 19, 2024
Hildegard Birr who died May 19, 1993
Vernon “Vern” Westbrock who died May 20, 2025
Gilbert Poepping who died May 20, 2025
Ludwina Ostendorf who died May 20, 2022
Alex Marthaler who died May 20, 2014
Gary Boecker who died May 20, 1982
Beatrice “Bea” Rademacher who died May 21, 2025
Thomas “Tom” Limberis who died May 21, 2024
Rita Nietfeld who died May 21, 2019
Tabitha Lila Opsal who died May 21, 1996
Henry Tiemann who died May 21, 1994
Marcella Michels who died May 21, 1989
Monica Hinnenkamp who died May 22, 2002
Beatrice Roering Wobse who died May 22, 2002
Evelyn Shindler who died May 22, 2021
Rosie Klaphake who died May 22, 1994
Maddie Wehseler who died May 23, 2019
Roman Spanier who died May 23, 2007
John Holthaus who died May 23, 1995
Joseph Holthaus who died May 23, 1967
Joseph Welinski who died May 23, 1963

We encourage you as family and friends to show that you care by remembering these families, this week, with a phone call, a card, or a visit.

05/15/2026

Did you know scattering a loved one's ashes is allowed at most U.S. National Parks? It is! If scattering at a majestic outdoor location feels like the best way to honor a loved one's life, check out this quick guide with helpful answers to frequently asked questions as well as links to participating U.S. National Parks!

Did you know you can scatter a loved one's ashes at National Parks? Check out this quick guide to learn more about this cremation option.