ย ย ย In addition to both of us working at Easter Seals DuPage, Sharon and I had many things in common:ย we were both married to carpenters who enjoyed cooking, we both had one son and three daughters-- one of which was non-verbal and non-ambulatory, we both liked to cook and try new recipes and, in fact, we co-authored a cookbook as a fundraiser for Easter Seals DuPage.
ย ย ย I sincerely miss Sharon and our friendship.ย Judy Lytleย
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So sorry for your loss.ย Sharon was all things amazing.ย Please know all of you are in my thoughts and prayers.ย
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I have no words. Only memories of laughter, fun and wonderful times together going way back to HS. My sister Kathy was close to Sam. Sam was always getting grounded for something, nothing bad, just about every other week. ย Sam would call Kathy to get out of โjailโ. Kathy and I would stop by to shmooze her wonderful Mom & Dad so Sam could come out with us. We had so much fun together. Sam & Danโs wedding was a unforgettable blast. I still have the garter I caught. Such a great couple who threw some memorable parties at their first house in Lombard. Little it was. Charm it had. ย As years passed, Iโve always been so impressed with what incredible parents Sam and Dan became to all of their children no matter how great the challenge. It was never easy. ย Sam and I stayed in touch over the years. ย We always picked up right where we left off as if time hadnโt passed as quickly as it did. ย This loss is really going to hurt my sister Kathy and me for a long time. ย I can smile knowing Katie was there waiting to show Sam around. Heaven just got a new Angel and look out Heaven, the Marron Sisters are back together. ๐๐ My most sincere condolences go out to Dan and family. God bless my dear friend Sam now and forever.
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Sam was a generous warm friend. Always willing to lend an ear of sympathy or a word of advice. Deepest condolences to the family.
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We're so sorry for your loss.ย You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time in your lives.ย ๐โค
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Don, and family, during your such difficult time, we are thinking of and praying for you all to find peace
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Just like the rest of the world that knew Sharon, I am still in shock to her of her passing. ย Sharonโ s door was always open to talk about a troubled family, or get advice for my own family, to have a shoulder to cry on or to share a joke, a recipe or a gardening tip. Even after leaving Easter Seals , I valued her friendship as we kept up through texts and FB. ย She was truly an angel here on earth. My thoughts and prayers are with her wonderful family. I am so very sorry for your loss.
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So sorry to hear about Sharon.
I met Sharon at the time of Allisonโs birth . We have work together since.
Sharon has done so much for the families with medical fragile children.
She was so excited about moving closer to her grandchildren.
Sincere condolences
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Sharon was one of the first people I met when I began my career back in 2001 at ESD. ย She immediately put my nervous new grad self at ease. I would grow to have a hard time not stopping at her window to chat on the way to my desk. I sat nearby and could just catch her eye and laugh or smile at some of the looks she gave! She was such a caring, compassionate soul that always ย had a way of knowing just what you needed. She knew when to give a comforting word, a hug, or an excited celebratory cheer. She was genuine in her emotions and she really did care about each and every person she came into contact ย with. ย Sharon was the best kind of human. Quite simply , she embodied love. ย The world lost an amazing person. Many prayers to her family and friends she leaves behind.ย
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Stephanie - Just so heart broken over this loss for you and your kids. ย What an amazing grandma she was. ย I know this will be so hard for you all- the best mothers make the loss much greater. ย I will be praying for you all- especially your dad and your children. ย May God surround you with unexplainable peace and miraculous joyful memories. ย May you feel your mothers presence in your home and everywhere you go. ย May you be full of HOPE that one day you will meet again in the presence of God. ย Life is so short - eternity is forever. ย In your hardest moments- may Godโs promise of eternity bring you peace in knowing that you will see your mom again. ย
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There is such sadness with the passing of Sharon. She touched so many lives. She deeply understood the joys and also struggles of families with children with developmental disabilities. Sweet Allison taught her. She helped families refocus and become stronger through her knowledge and experience. She helped staff better understand and support families. We were all touched by Sharon and carry forward the wisdom she shared with us.
Kathy
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I will miss you Sharon! I loved reading and looking at pics of your beautiful family! We just talked about our farms we bought! Moms with a mission as parents, advocates and grandparents! You impacted so many-especially me! Helping children and families during the most difficult yet rewarding journey! Your enduring love for others will live on! ย I will miss you and your recipes! I confess I never tried a single one but I will now. ย โค๏ธย
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What a loss for Dan, her children and grandchildren, her extended family and all those that loved her. What a gem and resource she was! She was instrumental to my husband Ed and I when we were considering placing Lindsay at Misericordia/McAuley recently. She reassured us, cried with us, and then supported us every step of the way. Lindsay moved into Umber in May. Ive been watching her FB posts and all those recipes she loved and wanted to make. You and your family will be in my prayers during this tragically difficult transition to life without her physical presence. But I know there's a throne in Heaven with her on it now.ย She was a hero to so many of us. May God bless you all.ย
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I'm so very sorry for your sudden loss. Sharon was a force for good, she had an incredible impact on the trajectory of my nursing career. Allison was (and of course still is!) a joyful, sassy patient to care for. I fondly remember the days taking her to GEHS for class, and later catching up with Sharon when my son needed therapy at Easter Seals, and even later when I brought nursing students to Misericordia and was able to see Allison again after so many years! Sharon was so kind and encouraging to me as a young nurse, and certainly influenced my desire to further pursue my education and become nursing faculty. She will be missed, you are all in my thoughts and prayers.ย
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Sincere condolences to your entire family. Though I only knew Sharon for a few years at Easterseals, she was always such a bright light. I donโt believe I can remember a time where she wasnโt smiling or saying something kind to my own kids. I know retiring and being close to her family was such a joyful change and Iโm so sorry it was not for as long as she deserved. Thinking of you all.ย
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