terry yates (ace) Relation to Deceased: friend and his sister is my sister in law Jerri,Mick, Jen and family my prayers go out to you and your family at this so sad time,i am so sorry for the loss.. i havent been directly in your family but extended family through tracy, and i have seen and talk to mike on occasions at family doings, he was a very smart and loving young man, The celebration of life, shared in the beginning, and again, in the end. Yet we forget to celebrate it, in every moment we live. Time, days, years, go on, but are we alive? Alive and do not know it, sleeping in the world and dead to the life we are to live. To celebrate all life, the sparrow who sang in the morning, and died in the night, why do we not celebrate its life? To know thyself is to know you are alive – to give, to love, to seek truth, beauty, and suffer pain. In life as it is meant to be, pain is forgotten, and strength is all that’s left to be gained in the moment by moment celebration of life. By Deborah Peabody
Tammy S Wuertzer Relation to Deceased: cousin I was so saddened to hear the news about Mike. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. I think no matter where you stray, That I shall go with you a way. Though you may wander sweeter lands, You will not forget my hands, Nor yet the way I held my head Nor the tremulous things I said. You will still see me, small and white And smiling, in the secret night, And feel my arms about you when The day comes fluttering back again. I think, no matter where you be, You’ll hold me in your memory And keep my image there without me, By telling later loves about me. Dorothy Parker
Sue Tkach Relation to Deceased: teacher I was Mike’s “planning teacher” at Nathaniel Rocheser (Interim) 23 years ago. When I read the name in the paper the other day, I was hoping it wasn’t the Michael Steger I knew so many years ago, but when i saw the picture in the obituary today, I was sure. It was the sweet smile – an infectious smile and strawberry blonde hair! He was a wonderful kid and it’s a real tribute to a person that his junior high school teacher remembers him so fondly after all these years! My sincere condolences to his family, especially his sister Michelle.I know he lived a good life which ened way too soon. The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips
Pete&Winola Bourbonnais Relation to Deceased: friend To Jen,Micky,Jerry & all of Mikes family & friends..may all the memories of Mike & his life be of comfort to all of you…Our sincere condolences go out to all of you The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips
Patrick Vanderbeck Dear Jennifer, Family and Friends: Though I was not on the call last Thursday, I want to express my condolences regarding Michael’s untimely demise. I pray that God will comfort you during this season of loss and that your thoughts about Michael will bring a smile to your face and joy to your heart. If there’s anything that I can do to help you bear the burden during these difficult days, please do not hesitate to contact me. Patrick A. Vanderbeck Chaplain, Olcott Fire Rescue (716) 531-3127 patrick.vanderbeck@juno.com
marie e stellabuto Relation to Deceased: friend so sorry for your loss.may GOD BE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.GOD BLESS. LOVE BILL AND MARIE STELLABUTO. The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips
Kimberly Michelle Jarrett Relation to Deceased: Former sister-in law Mike had a BIG heart and was a Good person. I loved him, as well as my family, and he’ll truly be missed. His life ended too soon. Love you Mike. Kim
Judy Christopher Relation to Deceased: Friend I remember Michael as hard working and really enjoyed life; he lived life to the fullest. He also loved his daughters very much. You will be missed by all that loved you. The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips
Jackie Steger-McCarty Relation to Deceased: Aunt Just wanted to send condolences to Michael’s Family.I am so sorry for the tragic accident that took his life.I know he was loved very much,and will be missed. Sincerly, Aunt Jackie The celebration of life, shared in the beginning, and again, in the end. Yet we forget to celebrate it, in every moment we live. Time, days, years, go on, but are we alive? Alive and do not know it, sleeping in the world and dead to the life we are to live. To celebrate all life, the sparrow who sang in the morning, and died in the night, why do we not celebrate its life? To know thyself is to know you are alive – to give, to love, to seek truth, beauty, and suffer pain. In life as it is meant to be, pain is forgotten, and strength is all that’s left to be gained in the moment by moment celebration of life. By Deborah Peabody
Diana Grandpre {Travis] Relation to Deceased: friend Jerri and family, Billy, Bobby and I send our love. You are all in our thoughts and prayers even though we can not be there with you. The celebration of life, shared in the beginning, and again, in the end. Yet we forget to celebrate it, in every moment we live. Time, days, years, go on, but are we alive? Alive and do not know it, sleeping in the world and dead to the life we are to live. To celebrate all life, the sparrow who sang in the morning, and died in the night, why do we not celebrate its life? To know thyself is to know you are alive – to give, to love, to seek truth, beauty, and suffer pain. In life as it is meant to be, pain is forgotten, and strength is all that’s left to be gained in the moment by moment celebration of life. By Deborah Peabody
David Hickey Relation to Deceased: Child hood Freind My thoughts & Prayers for the family. My family along with his spent alot of time together growing up, Alot of happy Christmases watching mike in his PJ’s opening presents, always with that smile on his face. He had so much energy, babysitting was a alot of work just to get him tired out enough ao he was in bed befor Mom & Dad got home. I was up in Roch. in August & checked the phone book, but I wish I could have made contack, would have loved to see how he turned into such a good Father & grown Man. Mick,Jerry,Michelle, & Tacy, I am so sorry for your loss. Dave ( o_g_red@yahoo.com ) As we look back over time We find ourselves wondering ….. Did we remember to thank you enough For all you have done for us? For all the times you were by our sides To help and support us ….. To celebrate our successes To understand our problems And accept our defeats? Or for teaching us by your example, The value of hard work, good judgement, Courage and integrity? We wonder if we ever thanked you For the sacrifices you made. To let us have the very best? And for the simple things Like laughter, smiles and times we shared? If we have forgotten to show our Gratitude enough for all the things you did, We’re thanking you now. And we are hoping you knew all along, How much you meant to us.
Craig J Lovejoy Relation to Deceased: Friend/ Brother I love you Mike. My life has changed since you left. I t feels like a bad dream and i’m waiting to wake up. We spent these last few years working together. I have grown and learned so much in this time. You were my brother. We had a bond that could not be broken by anything on this earth. I have so many questions that will never be answered. Remember you used to say “I’m about to perform an act of prestidigitation”, and you would perform the most quality job ever seen. I miss you most in the morning since that was the time i spoke to you the most. I loved hearing the diesal pull up in the driveway cause i knew it was time for me to hang out with my brother. You were too special for this world. You were too good to be true. I knew you would leave too soon. So i treated everytime we hung out as if it were our last. Mike, how will i go on without you. Nothing’s the same. I cant stop the pain and the feelings that i lost someone so dear to me.
terry yates (ace) Relation to Deceased: friend and his sister is my sister in law Jerri,Mick, Jen and family my prayers go out to you and your family at this so sad time,i am so sorry for the loss.. i havent been directly in your family but extended family through tracy, and i have seen and talk to mike on occasions at family doings, he was a very smart and loving young man, The celebration of life, shared in the beginning, and again, in the end. Yet we forget to celebrate it, in every moment we live. Time, days, years, go on, but are we alive? Alive and do not know it, sleeping in the world and dead to the life we are to live. To celebrate all life, the sparrow who sang in the morning, and died in the night, why do we not celebrate its life? To know thyself is to know you are alive – to give, to love, to seek truth, beauty, and suffer pain. In life as it is meant to be, pain is forgotten, and strength is all that’s left to be gained in the moment by moment celebration of life. By Deborah Peabody
Tammy S Wuertzer Relation to Deceased: cousin I was so saddened to hear the news about Mike. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. I think no matter where you stray, That I shall go with you a way. Though you may wander sweeter lands, You will not forget my hands, Nor yet the way I held my head Nor the tremulous things I said. You will still see me, small and white And smiling, in the secret night, And feel my arms about you when The day comes fluttering back again. I think, no matter where you be, You’ll hold me in your memory And keep my image there without me, By telling later loves about me. Dorothy Parker
Sue Tkach Relation to Deceased: teacher I was Mike’s “planning teacher” at Nathaniel Rocheser (Interim) 23 years ago. When I read the name in the paper the other day, I was hoping it wasn’t the Michael Steger I knew so many years ago, but when i saw the picture in the obituary today, I was sure. It was the sweet smile – an infectious smile and strawberry blonde hair! He was a wonderful kid and it’s a real tribute to a person that his junior high school teacher remembers him so fondly after all these years! My sincere condolences to his family, especially his sister Michelle.I know he lived a good life which ened way too soon. The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips
Pete&Winola Bourbonnais Relation to Deceased: friend To Jen,Micky,Jerry & all of Mikes family & friends..may all the memories of Mike & his life be of comfort to all of you…Our sincere condolences go out to all of you The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips
Patrick Vanderbeck Dear Jennifer, Family and Friends: Though I was not on the call last Thursday, I want to express my condolences regarding Michael’s untimely demise. I pray that God will comfort you during this season of loss and that your thoughts about Michael will bring a smile to your face and joy to your heart. If there’s anything that I can do to help you bear the burden during these difficult days, please do not hesitate to contact me. Patrick A. Vanderbeck Chaplain, Olcott Fire Rescue (716) 531-3127 patrick.vanderbeck@juno.com
marie e stellabuto Relation to Deceased: friend so sorry for your loss.may GOD BE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.GOD BLESS. LOVE BILL AND MARIE STELLABUTO. The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips
Kimberly Michelle Jarrett Relation to Deceased: Former sister-in law Mike had a BIG heart and was a Good person. I loved him, as well as my family, and he’ll truly be missed. His life ended too soon. Love you Mike. Kim
Judy Christopher Relation to Deceased: Friend I remember Michael as hard working and really enjoyed life; he lived life to the fullest. He also loved his daughters very much. You will be missed by all that loved you. The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips
Jackie Steger-McCarty Relation to Deceased: Aunt Just wanted to send condolences to Michael’s Family.I am so sorry for the tragic accident that took his life.I know he was loved very much,and will be missed. Sincerly, Aunt Jackie The celebration of life, shared in the beginning, and again, in the end. Yet we forget to celebrate it, in every moment we live. Time, days, years, go on, but are we alive? Alive and do not know it, sleeping in the world and dead to the life we are to live. To celebrate all life, the sparrow who sang in the morning, and died in the night, why do we not celebrate its life? To know thyself is to know you are alive – to give, to love, to seek truth, beauty, and suffer pain. In life as it is meant to be, pain is forgotten, and strength is all that’s left to be gained in the moment by moment celebration of life. By Deborah Peabody
Diana Grandpre {Travis] Relation to Deceased: friend Jerri and family, Billy, Bobby and I send our love. You are all in our thoughts and prayers even though we can not be there with you. The celebration of life, shared in the beginning, and again, in the end. Yet we forget to celebrate it, in every moment we live. Time, days, years, go on, but are we alive? Alive and do not know it, sleeping in the world and dead to the life we are to live. To celebrate all life, the sparrow who sang in the morning, and died in the night, why do we not celebrate its life? To know thyself is to know you are alive – to give, to love, to seek truth, beauty, and suffer pain. In life as it is meant to be, pain is forgotten, and strength is all that’s left to be gained in the moment by moment celebration of life. By Deborah Peabody
David Hickey Relation to Deceased: Child hood Freind My thoughts & Prayers for the family. My family along with his spent alot of time together growing up, Alot of happy Christmases watching mike in his PJ’s opening presents, always with that smile on his face. He had so much energy, babysitting was a alot of work just to get him tired out enough ao he was in bed befor Mom & Dad got home. I was up in Roch. in August & checked the phone book, but I wish I could have made contack, would have loved to see how he turned into such a good Father & grown Man. Mick,Jerry,Michelle, & Tacy, I am so sorry for your loss. Dave ( o_g_red@yahoo.com ) As we look back over time We find ourselves wondering ….. Did we remember to thank you enough For all you have done for us? For all the times you were by our sides To help and support us ….. To celebrate our successes To understand our problems And accept our defeats? Or for teaching us by your example, The value of hard work, good judgement, Courage and integrity? We wonder if we ever thanked you For the sacrifices you made. To let us have the very best? And for the simple things Like laughter, smiles and times we shared? If we have forgotten to show our Gratitude enough for all the things you did, We’re thanking you now. And we are hoping you knew all along, How much you meant to us.
Craig J Lovejoy Relation to Deceased: Friend/ Brother I love you Mike. My life has changed since you left. I t feels like a bad dream and i’m waiting to wake up. We spent these last few years working together. I have grown and learned so much in this time. You were my brother. We had a bond that could not be broken by anything on this earth. I have so many questions that will never be answered. Remember you used to say “I’m about to perform an act of prestidigitation”, and you would perform the most quality job ever seen. I miss you most in the morning since that was the time i spoke to you the most. I loved hearing the diesal pull up in the driveway cause i knew it was time for me to hang out with my brother. You were too special for this world. You were too good to be true. I knew you would leave too soon. So i treated everytime we hung out as if it were our last. Mike, how will i go on without you. Nothing’s the same. I cant stop the pain and the feelings that i lost someone so dear to me.