We Remember – Jennifer Matthews
Obituary Submitted by Susan Mocsny Thomas
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We Remember – Marie Nielsen
Obituary Marie was a Leader for well over 55 years and established the first LLL group in our town. She helped tens of thousands of mothers and babies over the years, and she mentored many others to become LLL Leaders. Submitted by Sue Hudler
We Remember – Catherine “Cathy” Kivisild
Obituary Cathy was a long time LLL Leader in West Islip, Long Island, NY. She started one of the first groups in Long Island. Submitted by Rae Schopp
We Remember – Chris Caldwell
Obituary Chris was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. I didn’t know her as an LLL Leader but through Episcopal Cursillo. We had many laughs about the LLL “breastfeeding sit-in” at a restaurant in Wilmington, NC. Her wry snse of humor, her leadership, her devotion to friends and family will be remember…
We Remember – Christine Jones
Obituary Chris was a neighbor, a co-Leader, and more so, a dear and close friend. She battled much in her life but was always smiling. Those who knew her immediately loved her spunk, her knowledge, and her desire to always help. She is missed by many. Submitted by Sue Hudler
We Remember – Jill Burns
Obituary Beyond working as a La Leche League Leader in East Auckland, Jill also volunteered in the Leader Accreditation Department in the late 90s and early 2000s. Submitted by Alison Staton
We Remember – Jerry McManus
Obituary Jerry started the first LLL Group in South Carolina. Her daughter, Caroline Young, was also a Leader. Jerry was an inspiration to so many of us! Submitted by Janet Jendron
We Remember – Phala Altman
Obituary Phala was the ACL of LLL of South Carolina and was instrumental in moving us into a more professional approach to continuing education. She was a Lactation Consultant as well. Submitted by Janet Jendron
We Remember – Carol Kolar
Carol A. (Strom) Kolar passed away on November 20, 2019 after complications from long-term illness, surrounded by family and friends at her bedside. Carol was born in Chicago, IL to Russell and Rose (Poslusny) Strom, both of whom preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her sister and her…
We Remember – Roseanne Steitz
Obituary Roseanne was my first LLL Leader at the only meeting I attended before I became a Leader. I had come to visit my mom in Philadelphia from Honduras where I was living and had signed up for Lamaze classes. When I called the trainer, she asked me if I was planning…