We Will Miss You - Norma Poucher

My cousin Marcheline was born in a small town in
Illinois where most of our immediate families lived.
When the move to California separated us bodily we
still kept in touch by mail with letters of love and
sharing of our daily lives.

She lived a tragic and yet joyous life. Her mother
passed away at the tender age of 45 and she lost her
father at the age of 62. God blessed her with a
daughter and son whom she cherished more than life
itself. Her most important role was being a loving
mother to both of them.

She lived long enough to see her grandchildren. They
and we who knew and loved her now have a special Angel
to watch over and guide us.

We will always miss and love you.

Your cousin,
Norma Parent Poucher
Ocala, Florida

NEW PICTURE OF MARCHELINE FOUND

I recently came across this photo of my mom, Eleanor Kaptur, who was Marchelines cousin, and Godmother. If you like to add it to the website, great.

Karen Kaptur Jasnoch

MARCHELINE'S VIDEO

This is a video made for Marcheline around 1980. It was edited from a film called Borderline by filmmaker Ramon Mendendez. The tape was used to show Marcheline's talents to agents and producers.

I Remember Marcia -Patti Miles

I remember Marcia (as we knew her) when she was in 8th grade at St. Mary's School in Riverdale and I was in 5th grade at the same school. Marcia was a cheerleader for St. Marys and us younger girls idolized her. She was so beautiful but didn't let her beauty get in the way of her loving personality. Marcia was dating my older brother, Wayne, when my Mom gave birth to my sister, Marie. Marcia and Wayne became Marie's Godparents and for years stayed in touch with the family even after she no longer dated Wayne. I remember the trip our family took to California to spend with the Bertrand family at their new home in Beverly Hills after they left the Chicago area. The whole family was a joy to be with and I'm sorry for all the sadness Marcia had to endure. I'm glad to know that Debbie and Raleigh are still around. I've thought about them and wondered...my heart goes out to the family. God takes the good people first.....Marcia Bertrand is at the top of that list...with love,

Patti Miles Smith, Jacksonville, Florida

Unforgettable! - Gina Hall

Marcha, I grieve for you. I love you. You were a giving, loving, and a compassionate woman and I was so blessed to have had you in my life. You helped my mother find hope and peace when she was dying and for that I will be forever grateful. You made me feel so loved when I should have felt empty and alone. You, Debbie and your families gave my siblings and me reassurance that we still had a family no matter how broken we felt inside. Thank you. I will treasure those memories forever. When my grandparents passed, we found numerous letters from you (they saved everything). Marcheline you wrote, "Weep, but briefly, for your loved ones as they enter into the Kingdom of God for they shall possess a joy and peace that is unattainable on God's earthy realm. Rather, rejoice in their everlasting and total happiness for their eyes have seen God". May Angie and Jamie find comfort in this prayer. My love and prayers go out to all the lives that you have touched. Give my mother and grandparents a kiss for me. You will be in my heart always.

Gina Hall ~ Hickory Hills, IL

A God Daughter - Marie Miles

Photo: Marcheline with God Daughter Maria Miles


HEAVENLY GOD MOTHER

LAST NIGHT I SAT ON MY FRONT STEP IN THE COLD WINTER'S EVE.

I LOOKED OUT OVER THE LAKE - A QUIET NIGHT

EVERYTHING STILL EXCEPT MY BREATH FLOATING IN THE AIR

IN MY SOLITUDE I SAID TO HER

MARCHELINE, I ALWAYS THOUGHT WE WOULD MEET AGAIN

JUST THEN IT BEGAN TO LIGHTLY SNOW

I REALIZED SHE WAS WITH ME - ALL AROUND ME

THE BEAUTY OF THE WORLD I SEE IS PART OF HER

AND IT'S NOT THAT I WILL NEVER SEE HER AGAIN

FOR I SHALL SEE HER WHEN I TOO AM DONE WITH THIS LIFE

MARIE MILES
MARCHELINE'S GOD DAUGHTER

MY Sympathies -David Jasnoch

After my beloved grandmother died three years ago I had answered the phone late one evening; it was my cousin Marcheline offering her condolences and words of comfort. She told me how she felt when her Grandmother passed. Before passing the phone to my mom she told me how much my grandmother had always meant to her, and that she would always be with me in my heart. She seemed to always have the right words to say. I extend my sympathy to Marchelines children James and Angelina and grandchildren, Maddox, Zahara, and Shiloh,her brother Raleigh, and his son Francis, her sister and my beautiful cousin Debbie who also brought our family comfort after grandma's passing along with her husband, Ron and children Chris (Lisa), Cory, Angela, and beautiful new grand-daughter Ava. May God Bless your families.

Your Cousin,
David M. Jasnoch (Kaptur)