The 'old-timers' generally carry a congregation.
I grew up in a cong' with six members of the 'anointed' - only two remain and one of those, a lovely lady with genuine warmth and interest in people, is now in a nursing home.
What happens when the depth that these individuals bring is lost?
Of course, they were/are barking up the wrong tree as much as the rest of the dubs but their influence at least tended to 'round out' some of the more hard-line JW's.
Nic'
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Hansen, Gertrude
Publication Date: Oct. 14, 2001
Of Wauwatosa, died Oct. 9, 2001 at Mequon Care Center at the age of 92. Preceded in death by her husband William, her sons Robert and Eric, her grandson Chad Clifford and her son-in-law Edward Clifford. Survived by her children William(Nancy), Gail(Bob) Schneider, Joan Clifford Koenig(Louis) and Elaine(Richard) Liersch. Further survived by 10 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Visitation WED after 6:30 PM at KINGDOM HALL OF JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES(4909 N. 110th St.) with the Memorial Service at 7:30 PM. A special thanks to Mequon Care Center for their concern and kindness.
Cobbs, Charlene
Publication Date: Oct. 05, 2001
Age 79. Oct. 1, 2001. Beloved mother of 7 daughters and 5 sons. Visitation Fri., Oct. 5, 2001, 12 noon-8 PM. Family Hour 7 PM at PITTS MORTUARY, 2031 W. Capitol Dr. Funeral Sat. 10 AM at Merrill Park Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 6636 W. Appleton Ave. Interment Graceland Cemetery.
Nolin, Geraldine Jane
Publication Date: Sept. 19, 2001
Age 74 years. Passed away peacefully Sept. 13, 2001 at home. Preceded in death by her husband Earl. Loving mother of Maureen Griggs, William (Lyanne), Robert (Mary) and Lee. Cherished grandmother of Thomas, Tracey (Michael) Stachowiak, Renee (Patrick) Jezuit, Daniel, Lucas and Megan. Beloved great-grandmother of Justin, Grace Jezuit and Michael Stachowiak. Gerladine was one of Jehovah's Witnesses. She was dearly loved and will be missed by all. The family will receive friends from 5 PM until time of Memorial Service at 7 PM on Friday, Sept. 21 at the Hartson Funeral Home, 11111 W. Janesville Rd. , Hales Corners. Memorials to the ALS Association. Special thanks to Dr. Daniel Cheng, Dr. Wendy Peltier, Dr. Gregory Harrington and their staff, Rolland Nelson Crossroads Hospice and Pro Health Home Care.
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