Really miss jamming with you dude. We really had some fun. didn’t know you kicked the bucked just thought you went on a ” walkabout” (Bill would get it) we only caught up every couple years. See ya soon :-)) on your return….
aint killin myself –when ya pick up another body.
Dear Sherry,
I’m very sorry to hear you lost your Mom and Brother. I read about it in the Daily Press online. I know how hard losing a close family member can be – just remember that each day that passes makes things a little bit easier.
God Bless.
Tom Kumkoski
Los Angeles, CA
I remember Bill from the days when I lived in Escanaba as someone full of love and passion for music. He was a person who seemed full of love for everyone. I’m sure he will be missed by all who’s paths crossed his. I hope that the services last Saturday were a celebration of his life and spirit and will mark the beginning of healing for all.
Kevin Chown
Los Angeles, CA
Steve, Yolanda, Sherry, Scott and Family,
At a time like this, there is a sorrow for which no heart could ever be prepared. I wish that I could reach out to each of you and help take your tears and sadness away and ease the pain. God did promise, “And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am.” John 14:3 I hope that you may find peace in this scripture stating that your loved one lives on and will love you forever with the Lord. I truly believe Bill is now with the our Angel Carol and I’ll bet he’s singing loud in the heavens playing the guitar like he never played before. His work here on earth has ended but I hope you will continue to keep his memory going by telling all the stories “of” him. I hope you share these many memories with beautiful little Macie, telling her all about her Uncle Bill as she is growing up.
Steve, you are in my thoughts and prayers along with the rest of this vibrant family. You and Carol were a great part of my life for many years. God bless you for being so good to everyone!
Terry Kelly
Gladstone, MI
Sherry, Bill was a great person! Everytime you would see him, he would put a smile on your face! He sure could cheer a person up. I will miss him. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jody Hill
Escanaba, MI
Bill was an old friend … He was a roommate of mine for many years, and we went on many adventures together…. We used to play guitar for hours…It has been a couple of years since I have seen Bill, and it is hard to believe that he is no longer with us…It saddens me, I know I could have altered this outcome….Unfortunately in life you lose track of people, whom you should have stayed in contact with… I was just thinking about him the other day… Now all I have been doing is remembering the past, and his crazy, and I will admit, sometimes annoying behavior..unique to Bill….I will jam out for you Bill.!!!love J
Jason H Cole
Phoenix, AZ
A friend is someone who lets you have the total freedom to be yourself…you’ve placed many smiles upon my face, a few odd looks, and a frown. In a moment you have made me remember them all…I love you Bill…I will always love ya… Thanks for being my friend.
Cheryl Lynn
Charlotte, MI
I would just like to say that no matter what you will be in my prayers, and that you will be missed very much! Your always in our hearts, and same goes with my dad. I’ll never forget the fun me, you and my dad have had together. You were an awesome person, Rebel. I love you.
Kasey Horwitz
Escanaba, MI
Your in our thoughts and prayers. You will be missed.
Droopy
Appleton, WI
For Sherry,
A STRONG WOMAN VERSUS A WOMAN OF STRENGTH
A strong woman works out every day to keep her body in shape…but a woman of strength kneels in prayer to keep her soul in shape. A strong woman isn’t afraid of anything…but a woman of strength shows courage in the midst of her fear. A strong woman won’t let anything get the best of her…but a woman of strength gives the best of herself to everyone. A strong woman makes mistakes and avoids the same in the future…but a woman of strength realizes life’s mistakes can also be God’s blessings and capitalizes on them. A strong woman walks sure footedly…but a woman of strength knows God will catch her when she falls. A strong woman wears the look of confidence on her face…but a woman of strength wears grace. A strong woman has faith that she is strong enough for the journey…but a woman of strength has faith that it is in the journey that she will beccome strong.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
We will miss you Bill. We will never forget you. We love you and will keep you in our hearts forever.
Tiffany and Suzanne
Escanaba, MI
We had a mutual love of music, and on several occasions, had good lengthy discussions about the music world. I always looked forward to our talks together. I always felt good after an encounter with Bill. On this day, I will look back with a feeling of warmth. My prayers are with you Bill, with your family, and the many friends you touched.
Jim Meyer
Watertown, WI
Sherry,
We are thinking of you.
XX OO
Dan & Carrie (Valiquette) Schaut
Muskego, WI
Rest in Peace Rebel! Now you can play to a huge audience.
Jackie and Terry
Orange Park, FL
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kim (Hyde) Lantagne
Escanaba, MI
Those who leave before us, have no worldly grief to bear, when the gates of Heaven open, all your pain is ended there. So shed no tears for those who’ve gone, for they are home at last, but cry for us now left behind, remembering the past. For we know our friend is free to laugh, to play, to sing, and dance, and if we asked him to return, he would not want the chance. Except perhaps to comfort us and tell us not to cry, and let us know a greater life is on the other side. But in a world that moves so quickly, sometimes it’s hard to just stand still, and listen to the silence, and say good bye until.
Love,
Robert Hosking
Escanaba, MI
Sherry,
My heart and thoughts are with you. Bill was a great guy and a wonderful friend to so many people, he will be missed.
Tara (George) Paarni
Escanaba, MI
Our deepest sympathies. Bill was a wonderful friend of ours that we will miss terribly. We will never forget him.
God Bless.
Marc and Vikki Prechodko
Gladstone, MI
Sherry,
My deepest sympathies are with you on your loss.
Earth hath no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal.
-Thomas Moore
Tina Wise
Wesminster, CO
We would like to express our deepest sympathies. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. He will be greatly missed.
i was shocked!!! i worked for Bill when he was in the painting business,, he called me his Jesus painter because i saved him on some job’s,, he was a great guy to work for,, very sorry to hear he passed
G. Kopecky
Really miss jamming with you dude. We really had some fun. didn’t know you kicked the bucked just thought you went on a ” walkabout” (Bill would get it) we only caught up every couple years. See ya soon :-)) on your return….
aint killin myself –when ya pick up another body.
Anonymous
Dear Sherry,
I’m very sorry to hear you lost your Mom and Brother. I read about it in the Daily Press online. I know how hard losing a close family member can be – just remember that each day that passes makes things a little bit easier.
God Bless.
Tom Kumkoski
Los Angeles, CA
I remember Bill from the days when I lived in Escanaba as someone full of love and passion for music. He was a person who seemed full of love for everyone. I’m sure he will be missed by all who’s paths crossed his. I hope that the services last Saturday were a celebration of his life and spirit and will mark the beginning of healing for all.
Kevin Chown
Los Angeles, CA
Steve, Yolanda, Sherry, Scott and Family,
At a time like this, there is a sorrow for which no heart could ever be prepared. I wish that I could reach out to each of you and help take your tears and sadness away and ease the pain. God did promise, “And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am.” John 14:3 I hope that you may find peace in this scripture stating that your loved one lives on and will love you forever with the Lord. I truly believe Bill is now with the our Angel Carol and I’ll bet he’s singing loud in the heavens playing the guitar like he never played before. His work here on earth has ended but I hope you will continue to keep his memory going by telling all the stories “of” him. I hope you share these many memories with beautiful little Macie, telling her all about her Uncle Bill as she is growing up.
Steve, you are in my thoughts and prayers along with the rest of this vibrant family. You and Carol were a great part of my life for many years. God bless you for being so good to everyone!
Terry Kelly
Gladstone, MI
Sherry, Bill was a great person! Everytime you would see him, he would put a smile on your face! He sure could cheer a person up. I will miss him. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jody Hill
Escanaba, MI
Bill was an old friend … He was a roommate of mine for many years, and we went on many adventures together…. We used to play guitar for hours…It has been a couple of years since I have seen Bill, and it is hard to believe that he is no longer with us…It saddens me, I know I could have altered this outcome….Unfortunately in life you lose track of people, whom you should have stayed in contact with… I was just thinking about him the other day… Now all I have been doing is remembering the past, and his crazy, and I will admit, sometimes annoying behavior..unique to Bill….I will jam out for you Bill.!!!love J
Jason H Cole
Phoenix, AZ
A friend is someone who lets you have the total freedom to be yourself…you’ve placed many smiles upon my face, a few odd looks, and a frown. In a moment you have made me remember them all…I love you Bill…I will always love ya… Thanks for being my friend.
Cheryl Lynn
Charlotte, MI
I would just like to say that no matter what you will be in my prayers, and that you will be missed very much! Your always in our hearts, and same goes with my dad. I’ll never forget the fun me, you and my dad have had together. You were an awesome person, Rebel. I love you.
Kasey Horwitz
Escanaba, MI
Your in our thoughts and prayers. You will be missed.
Droopy
Appleton, WI
For Sherry,
A STRONG WOMAN VERSUS A WOMAN OF STRENGTH
A strong woman works out every day to keep her body in shape…but a woman of strength kneels in prayer to keep her soul in shape. A strong woman isn’t afraid of anything…but a woman of strength shows courage in the midst of her fear. A strong woman won’t let anything get the best of her…but a woman of strength gives the best of herself to everyone. A strong woman makes mistakes and avoids the same in the future…but a woman of strength realizes life’s mistakes can also be God’s blessings and capitalizes on them. A strong woman walks sure footedly…but a woman of strength knows God will catch her when she falls. A strong woman wears the look of confidence on her face…but a woman of strength wears grace. A strong woman has faith that she is strong enough for the journey…but a woman of strength has faith that it is in the journey that she will beccome strong.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
We will miss you Bill. We will never forget you. We love you and will keep you in our hearts forever.
Tiffany and Suzanne
Escanaba, MI
We had a mutual love of music, and on several occasions, had good lengthy discussions about the music world. I always looked forward to our talks together. I always felt good after an encounter with Bill. On this day, I will look back with a feeling of warmth. My prayers are with you Bill, with your family, and the many friends you touched.
Jim Meyer
Watertown, WI
Sherry,
We are thinking of you.
XX OO
Dan & Carrie (Valiquette) Schaut
Muskego, WI
Rest in Peace Rebel! Now you can play to a huge audience.
Jackie and Terry
Orange Park, FL
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kim (Hyde) Lantagne
Escanaba, MI
Those who leave before us, have no worldly grief to bear, when the gates of Heaven open, all your pain is ended there. So shed no tears for those who’ve gone, for they are home at last, but cry for us now left behind, remembering the past. For we know our friend is free to laugh, to play, to sing, and dance, and if we asked him to return, he would not want the chance. Except perhaps to comfort us and tell us not to cry, and let us know a greater life is on the other side. But in a world that moves so quickly, sometimes it’s hard to just stand still, and listen to the silence, and say good bye until.
Love,
Robert Hosking
Escanaba, MI
Sherry,
My heart and thoughts are with you. Bill was a great guy and a wonderful friend to so many people, he will be missed.
Tara (George) Paarni
Escanaba, MI
Our deepest sympathies. Bill was a wonderful friend of ours that we will miss terribly. We will never forget him.
God Bless.
Marc and Vikki Prechodko
Gladstone, MI
Sherry,
My deepest sympathies are with you on your loss.
Earth hath no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal.
-Thomas Moore
Tina Wise
Wesminster, CO
We would like to express our deepest sympathies. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. He will be greatly missed.
Rick, Jeanette and Toni Oman
Escanaba, MI
Thomas Forshey - Haines City, FL
i was shocked!!! i worked for Bill when he was in the painting business,, he called me his Jesus painter because i saved him on some job’s,, he was a great guy to work for,, very sorry to hear he passed