Our family would like to thank each of you for all of your loving support during this difficult time. Daughter of the late Donald B. and Hermine J. Tondre: Loving wife of James Perkovic; Cherished mother of Michelle, Jackie and Julia; Dearest sister of Frank (sister in law Donna Rose), Donna Kay, and Ronald (sister in law Donna Marie). Sister in law to Wendy (brother in law Rich) and late brother in law Paul (brother in law Eric). Loving Aunt to her nieces, and nephews Joe, Shelly, Lisa, Keith, Josh, Jessica, Kat, Rich, Casey, Nicole and Michael. ------------------------------------
Sunrise July 24, 1956
Sunset December 21, 2016
Loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend to all.
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MEMORIAL SERVICE
Introduction: Pastor Jim Walker
First Speaker: Jim Perkovic, featuring slide show presentation: "Once Upon a Time."
Eulogy: Jim Perkovic, featuring slide show presentation: "I'll See You Again" and "Smile."
Second Speaker: Wendy Miller addresses why God allows for pain and suffering.
Pastor Jim introduces Elena Etuk who will sing the incredibly moving song she sang at Sandy's bedside while at DePaul Hospital.
Third, Fourth and Fifth Speakers: Sandy's three daughters will offer their perspectives.
Sixth Speaker: Dave Maxwell, Jim's best friend with Sandy and Jim
Seventh Speaker: Kevin McNatt, will offer his sentiments on his friendship with Sandy and Jim.
Eighth Speaker: Kathy Buzzetta will expound on her friendship with Sandy and Jim.
Pastor Jim will offer anyone else who wants to speak to have their opportunity.
Pastor Jim will speak, offer a prayer, and a song "Hallelujah"
Solo singer, Brandon Smith, who will sing: "You'll Never Walk Alone."
Music Director: Craig Hickerson
Cafeteria Supervisor: Mary Smith
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The Serenity Prayer
God grant me the serenity
To accept the things I cannot change;
Courage to change the things I can;
And wisdom to know the difference.
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The Footprints Prayer
(This was one of Sandy's favorite prayers.)
One night I had a dream...
I dreamed I was walking along the beach with the Lord, and across the sky flashed scenes from my life. For each scene I noticed two sets of footprints in the sand; One belonged to me, the other to the Lord. When the last scene of my life flashed before us, I looked back at the footprints in the sand. I noticed that many times along the path of my life, there was only one set of footprints.
I also noticed that it happened at the very lowest and saddest times in my life. This really bothered me, and I questioned the Lord about it. Lord, you said that once I decided to follow you, you would walk with me all the way; But I have noticed that during the most troublesome times in my life, there is only one set of footprints. I don't understand why in times when I needed you the most, you should leave me.
The Lord replied, My precious, precious child. I love you, and I would never, never leave you during your times of trial and suffering. When you saw only one set of footprints, It was then that I carried you.
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