To Eileens Family,

I can not say enough about what a wonderful person Eileen was to her friends. Every time our paths would cross she would have a big smile on her face. It was a smile you could never forget. She made so many friends and touched so many lives.

I met her through a good friend of mine. I can not say enough about how she was always the first to pitch in and give a helping hand if you needed it, even when she herself was struggling to make ends meet with her own family.

I have never met her husband, but am told he was her soul mate. What a lucky man he was to find such a wonderful angel. She was alway fun to be with and I will truely miss her and her humor. I will miss her smiling face at Bingo. It seemed to be the only place we ran into each other as the years have passed.

I will miss her, but know she will be smiling down upon us waiting for the day we can join her to sing those favorite songs of hers.

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family

Brenda L.(Holm) Bilkey
Negaunee, MI

My Aunt Eileen was a wonderful woman. We all love her. She was always careing an understanding to everyone. I will miss her so much.

Colette Novotny
Gwinn, MI

Tim & Eileen's Family,

We want you to know that we are so sorry for your loss. We will keep you in our prayers. May you find comfort in the fact that Eileen WILL be watching over you untill you meet again. God Bless You all.

Darrell & Cherese Congdon
Palm Harbor, FL

I'd like to offer my condolences on the loss of your dear family member.

I enjoyed sitting at Perkin's Park around the fire on many occasions enjoying a good round of movie trivia with Eileen. She always knew who said what in every movie, in every scene. She was unbeatable.

On the day her ashes were laid to rest, a thought of her came to me and I spoke to her with a song.

Fly on Little Wing.

Eileen was a free spirit, and her spirit is now truly free.

Vince Bevins
Big Bay, MI

Although my wife and I never knew your Eileen, she was obviously a wonderful person. Certainly your memorial was a pure delight, and we only wish we could have shared your memories. All blessings to her eternal bright spirit.

Jay & Mona Scriba (summer residents)
Marquette, MI

My Dearest Eileen & Family:

It was sad to have to read about your life here but it was wonderful to know that you 'lived your life'. From what I read you did much more with your short time on Earth than most people do who live way beyond your years.

My heart & prayers go out to you, your family & your brothers & sisters. You have touched many lives and will live on in memories forever.

I have vivid memories of you, your brothers & sisters from Taylor St. I spent many, many hours & days over the years with all of you, visiting or babysitting. I love you all dearly & all of you have a special place in my heart, no matter how far apart we are.

Eileen will continue to enjoy her time, not only with the Angels but gathering around the fire with her Mom Mom, Pop Pop, Uncle Bill & Uncle John Hughes, many a song will be sung. There are many open arms welcoming her to her new home, she is safe among her family and the Angels.

We will have a new Angel looking in on us now, Eileen.

Love ya,
Aunt Win

Winnie Hillock
Philadlephia, PA

Although miles and time seperated her PA family the impression Eileen made was a deep one. A beautiful baby, a delightful child with a smile that could melt any heart. She loved to be held & rocked to sleep. Now she is in God's loving arms and I'm sure He will rock her to sleep ever so gently.

Love Aunt Winnie & Uncle Charlie

Winnie Hillock
Philadelphia, PA

First to Eileen's family, I send you my deepest sympathy for your loss. Anytime, I think of Eileen her smile is the first thing that pops up in my head.Reading about Eileen,is wonderful and full of love to which, Eileen, so deserved. Eileen, was so full of life and love. Eileen, I know will always be around those who loved her so and will watch over her loved ones.I send my love to her brothers and sisters. To Tim, Kurt, Kent, Robert and grandson Kent, my love and prayers to all of you. I will keep you in my prayers and my heart.To Eileen's parents I will keep you in my prayers and you have my love. May God Bless all of you and Eileen, I know your missed so and the love you had here is still with you and will be forever. You will be such a beauiful angel and I know you will be around me, I LOVE YOU SWEETIE. Love Aunt Kathy Hughes

Aunt Kathy Hughes
Philadelphia, PA

To my Sister Eileen,

I will miss you dearly. I don't know what I will do without you. I will miss your laugh, your smile, sense of humor, the love you spread to every one. You brought a light to my life that wasn't there for a long time.

I truely believe that God meant for you and your loving husband Tim to visit Brian and I when you did. You were there when we got married and we were able to share in your excitement of the birth of your first grandson.

You were the one who brought our family back together again. We were all so far apart for too long. But you made it happen, I thank you for that.

I know I will see you again. We all will see you again and be together. I know you will be watching over your Husband, your sons, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews. You will always be with me, in my heart my soul and with every breath I take for the rest of my life until we are toghter again.

I know you are in a better place now, no more pain and suffering. The stength and courage you had during this horrible illness was remarkable to me. You still made us laugh and smile even though you were in such pain. You have given me a new found strength. You have made me realize that we should never take anyone or anything for granted. That we should cherish every moment and thank God for all the blessings he has bestowed upon us. You are truely an Angel as your were here on this earth and as you are now in heaven.

I am so heart sick over losing you. I don't think that pain in my heart will ever go away. I will miss our talks, laughs, the stories of the crazy things you did, just to make others feel good. I know your are still with us and always will be.

I remember that day you told me how after all these years you finally found the love of your life and how much you loved him and how lucky your were to have him. Tim was very lucky to have you and to Tim I am forever grateful that you loved my sister the way you did and still do.

I promise you Eileen, I will be in touch with Tim, Kurt, Kent, Robert and the rest of our family. You brought us back together and Brian and I will make sure the family stays togther. Our door will always be open to each and everyone of them no matter what. I want Tim, Kurt Kent, Robert and the rest of the family to consider our home their home. My only regret is that we were so distanced for so long. That will never happen again. I know you are with us and will give us the strength and courage to keep going. It will be hard, I know that. But I also know you would want us to carry on and spread the laughter, joy and fun that you did to keep your legacy going forever.

To Mom, Tim, Kurt, Kent, Robert, Regina, Davide, Michelle, Kevin, Sean, Diane (especially my sister Diane, who was there for Eileen always) Kent Jr., Dustin, Tyler, Kristie, Braden, Brian, Collette, Renne, Mcthadial, Ussarian, Rebecca, Jennie Jackie, Lena, Scottie, Scott, Shiann, Bobby, Kim and Sarah

I truly love all of you and I know Eileen (my sister, daughter, mother, wife, grandmother and aunt) would want us to go on and celebrate life and the importance of true love for each other and others that she had and still does. I truely belive she wants us to, as hard as it is at this time, to follow in her footsteps and spread the joy of life that she had and still does. Only now she's in heaven singing, dancing, making jokes...now whenever i hear thunder I'll know it's probably Eileen making every one in heaven roaring with laugther and when it rains it will be the tears of those around her laughing so hard at the funny things she says and does. When the wind blows it will be kisses being blown by Eileen to all of us. When the sun shines it will be Eileen smiling down on us. And when it's cold and snowing we will have Eileen wrapped around us to keep all of us warm.

I Love You Eileen, you will always remain a constant part of my life.

Your Siter Maria

Maria Hughes Larson
City: Winston-Salem, NC

Kent, Kurt, Robert -- on the loss of your mom, Tim -- on the loss of your wife -- Please accept our condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We aren't in Marquette and so can't be with you, but know that you're in our hearts. I never knew Eileen as well as I wanted to (that happens far too often to us all) but I remember her as such a bubbly, vivacious person! We'll be back later today and will be thinking of all of you.

Barbara & David Mueller
Marquette, MI

What can I say about the sister that I have known for 43 years? Well to start with it was too soon for her to go. I know that my beloved sister is with us, now and forever. Not only in the hearts of many,but standing next to them right now..still trying to contribute her wittiness and love to everyone. So my tribute to my wonderful and loving sister, who always claimed herself as the younger sister when asked...my graditude and gracious love and tenderness that one can ever offer...To you my beautiful,funny, sometimes off the wall (who am I kidding,always off the wall) sister. Not my goodbyes, but my promise that when I join you we can make whichever entinies laugh and smile as you did with all you have known in this world...talk to you soon (to those who know what I mean by that) Your loving sister always. And Tim thank-you for giving her the love she always strived to find you were the best and are the best man ever to be in her life as well as our family, we love you Tim, always!!

Michele Ann (Hughes) Novotny
Gwinn, MI

Tim & Family

My prayers and thoughts are with you all, God Bless.

Sue Perry
Marquette, MI

Eileen, you will be greatly missed. You were a dear friend and a joy to be around. Your love for everyone you knew and your joy for life should be a refreshing encouragement to live life to the fullest. Love and prayers to Tim and your precious children. God bless you all.

Love, Brenda (LaPlaunt) Goetz
Two Rivers, WI

She will be missed and will always be in your hearts and memories. Her suffering is ended and now she is free! Honor her by living your best life and being happy.

love Michelle M. Tavernier and family
Marquette, MI

Tim & family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May all of your happy memories with Eileen sustain you at this time.

Chip & Tanya Duquette
Marquette, MI

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time of grief for Eileen. She was such an inspiration. Despite her illness, she was always willing to lend a helping hand and a word of encouragement. She will be missed.

Dan and Ginger Maki
Marquette, MI