Thursday February 19, 2015
It has been a long week! Chris and I arrived back in Wisconsin last Saturday Feb 14. It is a shock leaving that wonderful Florida weather and hitting the cold Wisconsin winter. And the last few days have been below zero Fahrenheit. But that has been the easy part of the week.
We lost my Mom this week. Assisted Living found her unresponsive in the bathroom Monday morning. She was taken to the hospital and they guessed she has some type of infection in her system. They found a UTI infection but did not think that was bad enough to be causing the systems they saw, and thought the infection may have entered her blood stream. Skip and Claire spent a lot of time with her, but she was not recognizing or responding to anyone, and was very agitated and her body was in constant motion. The hospital needed to restrain her arms to keep the IV’s inserted as they gave her antibiotics and tried to sedate her. 24 hours later and there was no change in her. The antibiotics did not seem to be working and she had not calmed down at all. The doctor felt she was in discomfort and pain, and we made the decision to give her enough morphine to calm her. Mom was always very happy that even with her knee degenerated she had no pain, and that was one thing she did not want to have- pain. Chris and I went down to Milwaukee Tuesday and we were all with Mom when she passed away Tuesday evening.
She has no more pain. Skip saw her last week and she was doing well, and I spent some time with her before I went down to Florida. I thought she was doing well, and am glad that when her time came to leave us that it went quickly. She was ready. She would have been 94 this week, and thought that is too long to live. Having to depend on others to help her was understandably tough on her. She had some wonderful caregivers, and some that should do something else with their lives. Her friends and family are gone and she had few of us to talk to. This last year she grew more tired, but she enjoyed decorating her apartment and outside of her door. She still had a good memory and was very ‘with it’. We say that assisted living will struggle without her, as she often would help the other residents who would forget their way.
Now that lent is here the church’s are very busy and finding and open time for a funeral mass was not easy. Mom and I had discussed mass so I wanted that. We will have a mass at noon on Monday in Greenfield. We encouraged Mary Jane and Craig not to spend the high cost and the difficulty of traveling to get here for the mass. The time spent with her while she was with us and keeping those memories is most important .
She is peaceful now. She is with Dad again, and can talk to Lottie every day.
Emily A. Bauer (Nee Sikora),
Emily was born To Eternal Life on Tuesday, February 17, 2015, at the age of 94 years. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Russell. Loving mother of Duane (Claire) and Randy (Chris) Bauer. Beloved grandma of Mary Jane (John) Espina, Denise Bauer and Craig (Andria) Bauer. Emily was born in Milwaukee to Joseph and Anna (Nee Dudon) Sikora on February 20, 1921.
Visitation will be held on Monday, February 23, at ST ALPHONSUS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 6060 W. Loomis Rd, Greendale, from 10:00 AM – 12:00 noon. Mass of Christian Burial Celebrated at 12:00 noon. Private burial at St. Adalbert Cemetery. – See more at: http://www.churchandchapel.com/obituary/Emily-Ann-Bauer/Greendale-WI/1482394#sthash.GgGPvWw6.dpuf
Christmas Eve lunch
1979
Dearest Randy, Chris, and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. I was with Mary Jane Wednesday evening, so she told me. I know how dear your mother was to you all, and how it feels to loss a mother. It’s never the same without her. I see, looking at her youthful picture, just how much you (Randy) look like her. I’m sure she is at peace and with loved ones in heaven and they are taking good care of her. I’m sure she will be happy with God, and you will all see her again someday. I really believe that. God bless all of you and keep you in his loving care during this difficult time. It’s always hardest on those left behind.
With our deepest sympathy, Audrey (and Jose)
Prayers to you and your family. May you continue to find comfort in your memories and may your Mom rest in peace.
Very nice commentary on your mom. Wonderful pictures and things to remember. Life is a collection of memories and you have many nice ones.
Sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. Hold onto the wonderful memories of both your parents and know she is resting in God’s arms. If I can do anything for you, please let me know.
Are very sad to hear that your mother passed away. Our prayers with you. Will light a candle at the monastery.
P.S. Will be in the States from March 13th to 27th. Anybody down in FL at that time?
Thank you so much for the pictures and the review. Although I d’d’nt know your mother I feel
that you were very close!
We are with you!
Berth and Emil
We are so sad to hear about your mom! You and Chris and the rest of your family were so devoted to her! She was very lucky! So happy you have such wonderful memories of her! Wish we could be there Monday for you, but unfortunately work will not permit. Know we will be there with you, though in our thoughts and prayers! Hugs and love to all of you at this very difficult time! In sympathy and friendship, Deb and John
Randy & Chris we’re sorry to hear about the loss of your Mother.
Sorry for your loss, Randy. You’re in our thoughts. The pictures here are wonderful. Be well.
Dear Randy & Chris
We were so sorry to hear about the loss of your Mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. Take care and God Bless. Love Verna & Ron
Randy and Chris, Our sympathies go out to you at this sorrrowful time but a wonderful lady who survived our world for 94 years lived a full life. She will be missed and all those memories of her will help cope with the loss. Our prayers and thoughts go out to you and the family. We would like to be there for the service but will be unable. Our thoughts are with you. Karen and Allen.
This was a very nice write up, thanks so much for doing this! I’ll miss you Grandma.
Dear Randy and Chris
We are very sorry to hear of your mom passing away. It is good to hear how many nice memories you have. Memories are good Company for your future. God bless you all. Yolanda and Walter
Dear Randy and Chris,
We are so sorry to hear that your mom passed away. You are are in our thoughts.
Janet & Steve