Loretta's Funeral
In September, 2005, Mary's mom, Loretta, passed away. Although she had been ill, it was an unexpected blow, and we all took it hard.
It's a sad commentary, but nowadays it takes something like a death in the family to bring us all together. As melancholy as the event was, it was good to see everyone again, and the kids had a chance to see some of their favorite Racine parks.
Here are some pix from that bittersweet time:
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Dave & Lisa Van Opens, with Joe...
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Joe & Jay before the funeral
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Adam Udulutch...
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Adam & Joe playing a game...
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Bec & Joe in Lake Michigan...
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Becca at the beach in Racine...
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Becca chasing sea gulls...
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And some more...
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And more...
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Becca, Mary & Joe -- sunset at Racine's lakefront...
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Dave & Paula Braun...
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Mike & Linda Udulutch's new home...
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Joe at Rick & Pattie's house...
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Bec & Joe...
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Kids at the Racine Zoo....
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Racine zoo...
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Another shot at the zoo....
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And another...
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On the bridge over the pond...
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The duck pond...
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Little Rebecca Udulutch "working out"
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Old Wells Bros building, where Mary lived at a baby...
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On the way home Joe & Jay got stuck in Maquoketa, IA for a few hours, waiting for weather
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