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10/30/2025

https://griefjourney.com/mistakes-from-denial-to-acceptance/

Mistakes: From Denial to Acceptance Let me make a confession! I recently attended a funeral where Frank Sinatra’s song “My Way” was played. It came to the part, “Regrets, I’ve had a few, But then again, too few to mention … And more, much, much more that this, I did it my way.”  In th...

10/28/2025

Local grief support services from Hospice of Lenawee.

https://www.hospiceoflenawee.org/grief-support/

10/24/2025

MANITOU BEACH – Steven H. Crawford, age 76, of Manitou Beach, passed away at his residence while in the care of his family on Monday, October 20, 2025. He was born in Ypsilanti on April 28, 1949, to the late Richard and Mary “Irma” (Caroen) Crawford. After attending school, Steven served in the Unit...

10/23/2025

There’s a lot that goes into planning a funeral, but making those arrangements beforehand gives you time to consider all of your options and make sure that you’re covering all of the necessary details.

Still feeling unsure?

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10/23/2025

– Mitzi Turner, age 86 years of Hudson, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at her home in Hudson, surrounded by her family. She was born July 8, 1939, in Edon, Ohio, the daughter of Oren Ralph and Majorie (Eager) Mason. Mitzi graduated from Montpelier High School in 1957. She married Albert...

10/22/2025

Articles: Helping Others Helping a Grieving Parent It’s never easy to console someone whose spouse has died. But it can be especially challenging when the deceased is your mother or father, and you are trying to support that remaining parent. After all, this person has supported and comforted YOU ...

10/16/2025

10/14/2025

https://whatsyourgrief.com/grief-is-not-selfish/

Grief is not selfish. In a world that discourages mourning, connecting, remembering, and loving those who are gone is one of love’s most selfless forms.

10/11/2025

Paul F. Monahan Jr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2025, at Hillsdale Hospital, at the age of 89. Born on July 27, 1936, in Hudson, Michigan, Paul was the son of Paul F. Monahan Sr. and Cecila M. Hartley. He was a...

10/09/2025

Explore how unresolved grief can turn into resentment, its impact on relationships, and steps to overcome it through forgiveness and support in this insightful article.

10/09/2025

Don't Forget to RSVP for our Advance Planning Workshop in Brown-VanHemert in Addison and learn the 4 steps of essential planning.

10/08/2025

Preplanning lets you create your own unique life celebration. Including your family in the planning process can help them feel connected to you both in life and in death, knowing that your arrangements reflect your desires.

https://www.brownvanhemert.com/preplan/why-plan-ahead