ObituariesMichael Ferschke Jr.Click on an image for larger version.   Born: November 13, 1985 Died: August 10, 2008 Services: Funeral mass 10:30 AM Monday, Aug. 18, 2008 at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. Interment will follow Tennessee Veterans Cemetery, Lyon’s View Drive, Knoxville. Visitation: Family will receive friends from 5:00 until 8:00 PM, Sunday, August 17, 2008 at Smith Trinity Chapel. Sergeant Michael Harvey Ferschke, Jr., 22, of Maryville, TN, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 10, 2008 while serving with the United States Marine Corps in Iraq. Michael was born in Woonsocket, Rhode Island on November 13, 1985 and lived there for the first nine years of his life, then lived his remaining years in Maryville, TN. He graduated from Maryville High School in 2003; joined the Marine Corps and reported for Basic Training at Parris Island, SC in October 2003. He served as proud Recon Marine in North Carolina, Okinawa, and his last mission in Iraq. He served with the 3rd Recon 1st Platoon. Preceded in death by: Grandparents, Evelyn Decotaux, Robert Lambert, Sr., Gerald Ferschke, and Florence Ferschke; Cousins, Michael Lemire and Jamie Bradley; Uncle, Dennis Ferschke; Aunts, Jackie Bradley, Susie Ratti and Lucille Ferschke. He is survived by: a loving wife, Hotaru (Nakama) Ferschke and their first child, who is due in January 2009; parents, Michael H. Ferschke, Sr. and Robin K. (Lambert) Ferschke; brother, Raymond Lambert; sister, Alissa Bridgman; nieces and nephews, Jasmine, Bryson, Andrew, Courtney, and Jack; brother-in-law, John Bridgman; aunts and uncles, Deborah Fortier, Robert Lambert, June McMahon, Kim Wyatt, Chris Lambert, Lyn Doyon, Tammy Lambert, Donald Ferschke, Carol Laravie, Janice Gothier, France Cote, Mark Ferschke, Norman Ferschke, Bob Ferschke, Christine Smith; fifty-two cousins; the remaining of the Fearsome Four – Randy, Jonathan, Ben; and special friends, Doug and Irene Cooper, Zeal (brother Marine). Michael will be greatly missed by all who loved him, all who knew him, and all who wanted to know him. He was a very proud Marine, and his family was most important to him. Michael will always be remembered in all of our hearts….forever. Thank you for all the calls, visits, and support you have given to us. Mike & Robin Ferschke. Prayer service Monday, August 18, 2008 at Smith Trinity Chapel. Funeral mass 10:30 AM Monday, Aug. 18, 2008 at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Tennessee Veterans Cemetery, Lyon’s View Drive, Knoxville. In lieu of flowers, the family has established a Memorial Fund in Michael H. Ferschke Jr.’s name at Regions Bank for the benefit of his wife and child. Family will receive friends from 5:00 until 8:00 PM, Sunday, August 17, 2008 at Smith Trinity Chapel. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, TN, 865-983-1000. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, the family has established a Memorial Fund in Michael H. Ferschke Jr.’s name at Regions Bank for the benefit of his wife and child. Cemetery: Tennessee Veterans Cemetery (Map) Location: Smith Mortuary (Map) Church: Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church (Map) Offering our deepest condolences during this time.The Staff of Smith Funeral & Cremation Service.Posted at: 8/23/2008 2:16:32 PM By: Debra & Alan Reagan We are so very sorry to hear about the death of your precious and brave son. The hardest thing a parent can face is the loss of a child. Forget about all expectations and walk this path one day at a time. We hurt so much because we loved so much. Posted at: 8/20/2008 1:44:38 AM By: Fran Whiteman I did not know Michael or your family, but wanted to say Thank You to a hero. He gave his all for us! Posted at: 8/18/2008 2:52:43 PM By: Yolanda Smith Robin - I am so sorry to hear about Michael, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Posted at: 8/17/2008 10:09:51 PM By: Tami Ortiz My thoughts and prayers are with you always!!! Posted at: 8/17/2008 7:10:16 PM By: Debbie Klotzbeecher Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you heal knowing Michael is now with the Lord. Posted at: 8/17/2008 10:13:31 AM By: Jan Cook I can not begin to imagine your feelings of loss. You are in my prayers. Posted at: 8/16/2008 1:27:10 PM By: Sara Williams I did not know your son or your family but i would like to send my deepest sympathy. I know right now is going to be a very hard time for all of you but he is in a better place now with his fellow marines including my brother-in-law. May God Bless your family and help you through this hard time. God Bless Our Service Members! Posted at: 8/15/2008 5:40:01 PM By: Maggie Moore I dont know any of the family but my heart aches for you in your loss. Please Let me stand and salute this fine young man. God bless all of you. Posted at: 8/15/2008 5:20:26 PM By: Mitch Crowe What an incredible brave young man Michael was. Thank you for Michaels service and sacrifice. You and family are in my thoughts. Posted at: 8/15/2008 2:07:14 PM By: Bill Callum Mike,Robin and Hotura Family, Posted at: 8/14/2008 8:27:18 PM By: Heath & Karen Betts Michael is a true hero. Your family will be in our prayers. Posted at: 8/14/2008 7:39:21 PM By: suzan laliberte SORRY FOR YOUR LOST HE WAS A VERY BRAVE MAN HE WILL BE WATCHING OVER ALL OF YOU FOR EVER HE WILL BE IN MY PRAYS EVERY DAY ALL OF YOU WILL BE LOVE SUE JOHN Posted at: 8/14/2008 5:02:59 PM By: Matant Lynda Michael, You are my Hero! I love you. You were trying to make the world a better place to live. I feel so sad for your dad and mom and the rest of your family, especialy your wife and baby. Posted at: 8/14/2008 4:38:40 PM By: The Sample Dept at Sperian Protection Deepest Sympathy: Posted at: 8/14/2008 9:23:13 AM By: beverly cooper sorry for your loss you and mike are in my pryers love bev. Posted at: 8/13/2008 8:12:08 PM By: Kali Torres My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this sad time. Posted at: 8/13/2008 4:50:37 PM By: Delores & David Kitts Many become Mother and Father to the children God allows them to have but he chooses the strongest ones to raise and nurture a soldier. Michael’s strength, caring nature, and desire to a make a difference are all qualities he learned from his parents. Michael will always be remembered as a hero and never forgotten for the sacrifice he made. I am praying for your family daily. Posted at: 8/13/2008 3:54:11 PM By: Kathy Durand TO all of Michael's family, he will forever be in my thoughts and prayers. To be forever a hero. I am so very sorry for your loss. With all of my love, Kathy Durand Posted at: 8/13/2008 3:50:35 PM By: Jen Palmer I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. God bless! Posted at: 8/13/2008 3:30:04 PM By: Travis & Teresa Atkins We are very sorry for the loss of Michael. We honor him for the Hero he was. He will watch over you even now.... Posted at: 8/13/2008 3:27:06 PM By: scott brady To The Family!!!! I Did Not Know Him But He Is A Hero In My Eyes And I Am Sure To Others Also May GOD BLESS Your Family During These Days And Weeks And Years To Come My Family Will Be Praying That GOD Comforts Your Family Posted at: 8/13/2008 2:12:03 PM By: SUZAN LALIBERTE robin mike i am really sorry for your lost my prays are with you sue john |
