tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4589230673371091760.comments2023-05-05T02:19:35.636-07:00Mary Kay - MotherMary Kay Stewarthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14850931977538317404noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4589230673371091760.post-20789541097803651072015-12-05T14:47:15.351-07:002015-12-05T14:47:15.351-07:00Just saw your posting, Michael Bergin's in-law...Just saw your posting, Michael Bergin's in-laws Fritgeralds, then his brother Timothy Bergin who passed it to his son Emmet and my grandfather Reese bought the land and I grew up there Springwater township, rock county, minnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4589230673371091760.post-44949023691646847742014-11-19T18:26:22.057-07:002014-11-19T18:26:22.057-07:00Aunt Charlene died at her funeral mass? ??? Sorr...Aunt Charlene died at her funeral mass? ??? Sorry for that question, I am very much enjoying reading your blog. Wonder if you went to St Joseph's when you lived in Rockford, that's where our family, the Marteganis, worshipped. Blessed be. Merry Presenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436898334785085503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4589230673371091760.post-26512349264904208922014-09-21T15:31:39.546-07:002014-09-21T15:31:39.546-07:00I knew Ted Walworth as he lived in our home when w...I knew Ted Walworth as he lived in our home when we lived in the Presbyterian Manse in Hebron when he came on weekends to preach, driving his yellow convertible. I believe he was still completing his studies during the week. <br /><br />I also knew the Bakkoms. Their daughter Nancy was a special friend who took me & several other children on the family's cabin cruiser on Lake Geneva. Another time I visited their home in the country & saw their palomino horses. They had a donkey, too, who came part way into the dining room when I was there--just its front part.<br /><br />If anyone knows Nancy Bakkom's married name I would really like to know it. I know she went to Beloit College, class of '5l, and was in several plays.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4589230673371091760.post-7783550493696626602013-02-20T19:57:52.675-07:002013-02-20T19:57:52.675-07:00Hi, Some of us who had worked at Clearing were wo...Hi, Some of us who had worked at Clearing were wondering where this photo was taken. Is it in lobby or maybe the basement? In the 1970's the basement was remodeled into a nice lunch room type area...not sure what it was like in the late 1950's.Larryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06263643289204894448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4589230673371091760.post-34986621076494292102013-02-17T14:43:42.178-07:002013-02-17T14:43:42.178-07:00Hi, Enjoyed reading your blog. I worked in resea...Hi, Enjoyed reading your blog. I worked in research at Clearing in the early 1970's until we moved to Naperville. My daughter attended the University of Chicago, so enjoyed reading your account. Actually I thought all your entries were great. I posted a like to your blog on the Nalco Retirees site. I am sure others would enjoy reading it.Larryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06263643289204894448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4589230673371091760.post-89557337961044189312012-07-11T16:05:14.704-07:002012-07-11T16:05:14.704-07:00Bergin. Mary Kay, I can't stop reading! Your w...Bergin. Mary Kay, I can't stop reading! Your writing is so eloquent and your memories are so detailed. Heartache, family determination, joy, pride. There maybe a generation gap but somehow I understand your mother's loneliness, your dedication to your father, your handiness around the house, your oneness with gods creation, motherhood, ect. I could go on and on. That penny has brought me so much more than I could have ever hoped. Thank you for sharing your memories with the world. ValerieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4589230673371091760.post-77929974158346898742012-07-11T11:45:14.447-07:002012-07-11T11:45:14.447-07:00My name is Valerie. It all started with a penny fo...My name is Valerie. It all started with a penny found on our property of 458 lake ave. Woodstock, il It made me curious of the history of the property. Upon searching deed records, the Bakkom's were owners. How I came to your wonderful blog was by doing a search on the Bakkom name. My "little" research project has morphed into a book I am putting together personalities of our house. What was your maiden name? A librarian is curious.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4589230673371091760.post-20142048922089334232012-07-09T20:18:57.628-07:002012-07-09T20:18:57.628-07:00I might reply though I haven't been given enou...I might reply though I haven't been given enough information from you. My husband and I were in their daughter's class through High School. Where is Lake Ave. and who are you? Bakkom's are not part of my story.Mary Kay Stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14850931977538317404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4589230673371091760.post-17718481708596019802012-07-09T15:51:29.358-07:002012-07-09T15:51:29.358-07:00I just discovered the Bakkom's owned our house...I just discovered the Bakkom's owned our house on Lake Ave in 1951. They sold a few short months later. What where the Bakkom's like?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4589230673371091760.post-84090463063976673702012-02-05T18:34:05.821-07:002012-02-05T18:34:05.821-07:00The morning you found out about your brother Bill&...The morning you found out about your brother Bill's death on the phone, you continuously wept out loud. I remember you picked up Robb, went into another room and closed the door behind you. The message was clear that you needed to be alone.Joan Stewart Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08575475711960507292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4589230673371091760.post-80365838093396734502012-01-22T11:26:13.967-07:002012-01-22T11:26:13.967-07:00I did breastfeed through the early month when the ...I did breastfeed through the early month when the goody things are all there. Seems what we might be pointing to is an additional factor in post-partum depression occurs when the mother is not fully cognizant when giving birth. And what a spark to it all happens when the father is there, too. The medical system denied what nature intended.Mary Kay Stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14850931977538317404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4589230673371091760.post-79450746362538398752012-01-08T18:42:55.719-07:002012-01-08T18:42:55.719-07:00Mom, I am wondering if your bewilderment and depre...Mom, I am wondering if your bewilderment and depression after my birth also had to do with:<br /><br />- Post-natal depression. You were fortunately spared the experience with your earlier 3 babies. In those days, it wasn't talked about or recognized as much.<br /><br />- Because you weren't breast feeding, you weren't getting the hormones (oxytocin and prolactin) that relax the mother and make her feel more nurturing toward her baby.<br /><br />- Plain exhaustion from having 3 little children. In addition, my brothers awoke at all hours of the night, and Dad studied at night at the desk near the bed. <br /><br />- You were learning to spread your love among 4 children and a husband. You would eventually get better at spreading out the love throughout the family, but you had to go through a learning curve. You may have been sad and angry at yourself that it wasn't an easy transition.<br /><br />- You had to come to terms in your heart that your anticipation of what you thought a baby daughter should be was only a fantasy.<br /><br />- Lingering grief about the miscarriages that happened in the 3 years between Kevin and me. From my own experience, I know how a miscarriage can break the heart.<br /><br />I am sorry you went through this. I feel for you because I am also a woman. You must not blame yourself. You did the best you could.<br /><br />Love,<br />Joan Mary<br />xJoan Stewart Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08575475711960507292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4589230673371091760.post-37416572809528704572011-11-05T22:56:52.831-07:002011-11-05T22:56:52.831-07:00Mary, I enjoy your write up and pictures you poste...Mary, I enjoy your write up and pictures you posted very much. my name is Michael John Bergin. My father was Leroy Michael, grand father John Edward, great grand father Michael who settled in rock county mn. You have the same white hair my father and grandfather had. <br />Best wishes,<br />Mike BerginAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4589230673371091760.post-82979253756548402192011-10-23T09:32:23.980-07:002011-10-23T09:32:23.980-07:00I hope i find a new girl as wonderful as you Aunt ...I hope i find a new girl as wonderful as you Aunt Kay :)Billnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4589230673371091760.post-89390665742807916092011-10-23T09:17:34.291-07:002011-10-23T09:17:34.291-07:00:):)Billnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4589230673371091760.post-45356195043575248332011-10-21T15:33:14.110-07:002011-10-21T15:33:14.110-07:00At the time, I didn't care that there were new...At the time, I didn't care that there were new generations of sewing machines! I liked that old Singer!Joan Stewart Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08575475711960507292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4589230673371091760.post-63610945998899326332011-05-28T17:11:57.126-07:002011-05-28T17:11:57.126-07:00What a fun honeymoon! Paul and I also had a great...What a fun honeymoon! Paul and I also had a great time in Maui! Those memories will always be so precious.Joan Stewart Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08575475711960507292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4589230673371091760.post-76351667555397763502011-05-27T12:54:11.708-07:002011-05-27T12:54:11.708-07:00What a nice touch to choose Hebron Presbyterian Ch...What a nice touch to choose Hebron Presbyterian Church’s young Minster, Reverend Ted Walworth, as the best man. I am sure Dad's side of the family really appreciated it.Joan Stewart Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08575475711960507292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4589230673371091760.post-23318471747640461512011-05-15T19:13:13.377-07:002011-05-15T19:13:13.377-07:00I just happened on your blog while searching for t...I just happened on your blog while searching for the name Mount Mary students gave to the residents. I was a Day Hop in the 1960s, and was born in Milwaukee. I certainly remember trolley buses. Thanks for the memories. BTW, do you remember if there was a nickname given to the students who lived in the dorm?<br />KathyKathy Berkennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4589230673371091760.post-40211961048340581962011-04-21T17:18:52.070-07:002011-04-21T17:18:52.070-07:00Mom, I hope you are enjoying writing these as much...Mom, I hope you are enjoying writing these as much as I do reading them!!!!!!Joan Stewart Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08575475711960507292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4589230673371091760.post-24574564525069917002011-04-21T17:00:09.968-07:002011-04-21T17:00:09.968-07:00How come I never heard you ever say, "Pweese,...How come I never heard you ever say, "Pweese, Brucey!" as you did then ?????? LOLJoan Stewart Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08575475711960507292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4589230673371091760.post-43305247498231546662011-03-31T09:45:30.426-07:002011-03-31T09:45:30.426-07:00I never knew any of this, Mom! Thanks for sharing....I never knew any of this, Mom! Thanks for sharing. it's clear that the Holtan family greatly appreciated you as a person and as a live-in nanny/maid.Joan Stewart Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08575475711960507292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4589230673371091760.post-19406971758547072372011-03-31T09:44:27.928-07:002011-03-31T09:44:27.928-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Joan Stewart Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08575475711960507292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4589230673371091760.post-64319621796046847622011-03-23T16:12:33.538-07:002011-03-23T16:12:33.538-07:00Oh my goodness, Mom, I have finally caught up. You...Oh my goodness, Mom, I have finally caught up. Your biography is awesome. SO much I am learning about you and your life. <br />Thank you so much for taking the time to write this down. I only nope that it will be in print for the future generations to read.<br />I love this!! PLEASE DON'T STOP!!!<br />Love you,<br />BuffyActon Buffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02849884225063870433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4589230673371091760.post-57449466422253985522011-03-16T14:23:41.389-07:002011-03-16T14:23:41.389-07:00Ha ha! I can just hear your cousin Tom saying tha...Ha ha! I can just hear your cousin Tom saying that!Joan Stewart Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08575475711960507292noreply@blogger.com