Mom was very proud of this blog that she and Myrna had built. We feel we owe it to you to update this page about Dad (John) & Mom (Susan). Dad had struggled with Parkinson's Disease the last several years of his life and then Mom was diagnosed with cancer in the fall of '23. In April of '24 Dad had to go to the hospital and then to a skilled care facility. Mom also was admitted to the hospital at the same time for health issues related to her cancer treatment. She spent some time in and out of the nursing home but Dad had to stay as Mom got too weak to care for him at home.
The first week of March this year, Mom came down with Influenza A and pneumonia, had to be admitted to the hospital where she stayed for 10 days. March 13th, the day before she was to be discharged to a nursing home in our city, Dad was diagnosed with pneumonia. That evening he fell asleep and passed away peacefully at the age of 87 years & 11 months. We took Mom to the skilled care facility close to us where she stayed for 4 weeks. She became weaker and weaker instead of stronger. She was moved back to the care center, where Dad had been in hopes she would be happier. Hospice was called to provide comfort care. On Easter Sunday morning (and Dad's 1st heavenly birthday), with Dave by her side, Mom took her last breath and joined her beloved husband in eternity.
We are sad for us but joyful for them as they are no longer suffering and are living victoriously in Jesus in their mansion in heaven!
We will be able to view your comments but can't really respond to any questions about past blog posts. Mom & Myrna made sure this blog would stay online in perpetuity. Our hope and prayer is you enjoy their musings and cooking expertise forever. We will look at all their posts with fond memories of Mom and Myrna. Thank you for following along with their stories and posts. They felt like you all were close friends. You gave them a purpose and we are truly grateful.
Dave & Michelle, son & daughter in law...
My deepest sympathy on the loss of your parents. It is never easy to lose a loved one.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry for your loss. I love this blog and still read it from time to time. I have learned a lot from your Mom and Aunt.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to hear of the passing of Susan and John.
ReplyDeleteI greatly enjoyed the stories and recipes here.
My family has enjoyed many recipes your mom and aunt shared. It was a joy to read their post. Your family is is my thoughts and prayers!
ReplyDeleteOh . . . somehow, this seems quite a shock. Perhaps because the posts written by Sue and Myrna about all aspects of feeding their families are so full of life. The website they created is a gift to many. I certainly have learned from it, and have greatly enjoyed it. How generous of them to keep it active. To you, David and your family, to Myrna's family, my deepest sympathies in the loss of your parents/grandparents/aunt and uncle. It's very thoughtful of you to let us know.
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DeleteMy Mom was Myrna, she loved doing the blog. She was a very good cook. Will miss her cooking and wisdom. Thanks.
DeleteThank you, Dave and Michelle, for sharing this deeply moving update. Your words are a beautiful tribute to your parents’ love for each other, their faith, and the life they built—both at home and here on the blog. Susan and Myrna created something truly meaningful that touched so many of us, and I’m grateful you’ve chosen to keep their work and spirit alive. Their legacy continues to inspire, and they will be remembered with warmth and admiration.
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Sending my deepest condolences to you on your loss, Dave and Michelle. I really appreciate your posting this update. Susan and Myrna's blog was such a treasure to me (I grew up in rural Indiana), and I felt like they were old friends. I guess that kind of happens to bloggers...they have so many people they don't know who know them. Anyway I really felt it when Myrna passed and then your Mom decided (probably wisely) to cease the blog. May your parents and dear Myrna rest in peace. God bless you.
ReplyDeleteThank you for letting us know. Over the years Sue, Myrna and their families have somehow become close friends. I feel a deep sense of loss. I have copied out so many of their recipes that even my husband occasionally asks if "this one" is Sue or Myrna. I'm grateful that the site will always be here - when one compares is to many others, covered with ads, dragging out the recipes to make as much money as possible, Sue and Myrna have created a gem.
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Please accept my deepest condolences. I love this blog and I was sad when your mom decided to retire from blogging, but I totally understood. I am grateful that this blog will be allowed to stay online in perpetuity. I still refer to it for recipes. This little blog was such a delight to me. Even though I never met them, your mom and Myrna were like friends to me. I am comforted that your parents are together again. God is good. - Briana from Texas
ReplyDeleteI always loved their blog and they were perfect examples of Iowa women. It was kind of you to let us know and you have our heartfelt sympathy and best wishes as you shoulder on without them.
ReplyDeleteI grew up on a farm and found Sue and Myrna's blog to be a comforting reminder of my childhood home. I think of them every time I cook using one of their recipes. I came here today to once again fetch the recipe for chocolate marble cake. Thank you for this update to your family's lives. My sincerest condolences.
ReplyDeleteI am very sorry to hear this and I very much appreciate that all of their knowledge will live on in this blog. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteI just came across your blog today. I am so sorry for your loss. I hope that someone will continue it; however, I just wanted to express my condolences for now. Warm greetings from Montreal, Canada.
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