March 2018

Page A11 MARCH 2018 FUNERAL HOME & CEMETERY NEWS S ec t i on A Custom Statues Life Size Bronze or Marble Delivery in 120 Days Starting at $8,300. 00 Contact: Gregory Cave caveco33@aol.com 1-800-989-2283 www.caveco.us Our next life size statue will be of Blessed Solanus Casey Now through PhysiciansMutual.com/preneed 800.974.1802 Preneed program not available in all states. PM2976 Welcome to the next GENERATION. The ongoing success of your business will someday depend on succeeding generations – and the evolution of progressive preneed products. That’s why we’ve enhanced our innovative funding solutions today. Ask us about our new Custom Product Series. A Guide to Comfort Following Loss or Sickness of Loved Ones Pinnacle Funeral Service acquires Two Wisconsin Funeral Groups ATLANTA,GA— Pinnacle Funeral Service is proud to announce its recent acquisition of Phillip Funeral Homes, Seefeld Funeral Home, Kwiatkowski Funeral Home and Fox Cities Funeral and Cremation Services. “We couldn’t be more excited to have these businesses join our growing group of Wisconsin funeral homes,” said Paul Haarer, CEO of Pinnacle. “Former owners Jim and Ann Phillip, both funeral directors, have grown their business- es to be one of the most respected businesses north of Mil- Paul Haarer waukee. Not to be outdone, two other former owners and funeral directors, Steve and Denise Kwiatkowski, have similarly built a group in the Oshkosh area. These acquisitions allow Pinna- cle to expand our footprint from the greater Milwau- kee up to through the Fox Valley. We now have 10 lo- cations across the state and can provide more opportu- nities and growth for our team members who work with our firms.” “This is a very exciting time,” added Steve. “Denise and I look forward to work- ing with Pinnacle’s group plus getting some much need- ed vacation time. We were very concerned with making sure our successor was going to be good to the families we’ve served. We have already seen this, and have been extremely happy with Paul and his team and, as they have kept their commitment to put families first.” The acquisition expands Pinnacle Funeral Service’s pres- ence in the state of Wisconsin, making it the largest oper- ator in the state. Pinnacle, a regional operator, is commit- ted to providing retiring owners an alternative to selling to a large public or a venture backed company. For more information on how Pinnacle can solve your retirement needs, visit www.PinnacleFunerals.com or con- tact Paul at paul@pinnaclefunerals.com or 404- 781-2084. HAMDEN,CT— As a licensed clinical social worker and registered nurse, Dr. Cheryl A. Green shares her experience, wisdom, and compassion with those who face the illness or loss of a loved one in her book, I Hurt and I Cry. Inspired by life, Dr. Green writes about how human beings are given life for such a brief period and how people must in- trospectively live and value one anoth- er before they vanish and their time has come to an end. “The book is an observation of death and illness in my life as well as those I have been honored to provide care to over the years of practice in the field,” said Dr. Green. “It also compliments the limited time adults have in their busy lives to sit, read, and breathe.” I Hurt and I Cry provides support to the adult who, with the heart of a child, must endure change and loss. Dr. Cheryl A. Green is a registered nurse, social worker, clinical Christian counselor, and nursing pro- fessor at Southern Connect- icut State University. She has provided counseling and support to patients and their families grieving the illness and deaths of their loved ones (and themselves). Available at WestBow Press Online Bookstore, Amazon, and Barnes & Noble, I Hurt and I Cry is obtainable in both softcov- er and e-book formats.