Unexpected at Christmas
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I have delivered Children’s messages at my church for over 30 years. I have tried to use every day, simple ideas that children can understand to introduce …
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We are holding our own
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What thoughts come to your mind when someone says, “I am holding my own.” In my capacity as a board member for several nonprofit groups, one of …
Read More »1973 Blue Devil Tribute from Mr. Heitholt
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Back Row (L to R): Jim Dennis, George Wreidt, Jeff Spear, Rick Ely, Kel Gott, Mike Sellers, Coach Ed Charleson Front Row: Darrell Douglas, Dan Long, Bob …
Read More »Lost Ash Trees & Broadcasting Maple Squirters
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I recently read an article by Morgan Greene in the Chicago Tribune abut the catastrophic loss of ash trees in the Chicago Area. Since the emerald ash …
Read More »Where’s Theresa?
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Where’s Theresa? We hear the question daily at Hansen-Spear, for many reasons. It kind of reminds me of the children’s picture book game, ‘Where’s Waldo?.’ There are …
Read More »Music is good for the soul…but is it also good for the immune system?
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Anything that can help one’s immune system during these times is a valuable tool. There have been runs in the stores on physical boosters like Zinc and …
Read More »The Evolution of the Japanese Maple: from Landmark to Logo
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The Japanese maple has been a fixture at Hansen-Spear for 79 years (since 1941). Walter and Helene Hansen’s house at #12 Wilmar Drive also featured a Japanese …
Read More »Plant a Tree – Earth Day 2020
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Go Green! Plant a tree! Today is the 50th anniversary of the first Earth Day, dedicated to increasing awareness of our environment and the things we can …
Read More »The Value of Trees
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The value of trees and what we at Hansen-Spear are doing to help the environment We all know that trees are an important part of our environment. …
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The holiday season brings families and friends together where they often share stories and memories. One memory leads to another and pretty soon those memories long …
Read More »We cannot thank you enough for your most generous love and support with the passing of our dad. May God continue to bless you and give you His peace to carry on to others with your care, love and hope of strength to continue to serve.
G.H.
This funeral home is head and shoulders above the other funeral homes in this area. They do an excellent service and are highly respected in this community.
S.S.
In-as-much as I married into a fourth generation funeral home family, I had expectations, right or wrong about what to expect. Consequently I want you to know what all of my expectations were met, and then some.
W.R.P.
You were always there for us, lending support, offering suggestions, and yet being unobtrusive. With appreciation to the Spear family – and their ‘crew”.
C.M.
