Hello to all of you. My name is Michael Kell, and I'm the middle child of three brought in to this world by my amazing mother (Sharon Ferguson). Tragically, my mother was killed by her husband in May of 1973. I will not smear this page with his name. If any of you have funny stories, pictures, or any information you wish to share about Sharon, I would love to hear from you. I was blessed with 7 years on this world with her, and some of you were lucky enough to have her longer. I still miss her after all of these years. All of her brothers and sisters (Rick, Judy, David, Pam, and Randy) still live close in the local areas (Hammond, Munster, Highland, Hobart). If you have anything to share about my mom, I would love to hear from you.
Michael, Your mother has always been remembered fondly by many of our classmates through the years as one of the nicest and sweetest girls in our class. We were all saddened by her death so many years ago. God Bless, as I'm sure these years have been long and hard for you without her. Thank you for posting to our website, I know she would be proud that you did.
I grew up with Sharon. We went to grade school and high school together. Memories have faded but I can tell you this. She was one of the sweetest girls I knew. She always had a smile on her face and you never heard a negative thought come out of her about anyone or anything. My most fondest memories were with her in girl scouts. Her Mom was our leader and we did a lot of fun things We went to her house every week for meetings and it was always a safe place to be. I remember going to a baseball game with the girls. I also remember getting the chicken pox so I couldnt go to the circus with the troop but she came back with a souvenier for me so I wouldnt feel left out. It was a puppet on a stick LOL
RIP Sharon You deserved a longer and better life for sure.
Michael, I met your mom in high school. Even though it's been many years, I can tell you this - when I hear your mom's name, a smile comes to my face because I remember a kind, sweet and gentle person.
Michael, Your Mom was one of the sweetest persons in our class. She always had a smile for everyone. I am sorry for your loss, she was a blessing to anyone that had the privilege of knowing her.
Hello, Michael: How wonderful it is that you have communicated as you have about your mother. I was also extremely blessed to know her as a longtime friend. She and I first met when we were in kindergarten at Harrison Elementary School in East Chicago, IN. The first day of school she and I and one little boy named Tommy were selected to be photographed by some little fish pond there in the kindergarten room. The "First Day of School" picture was in the local newspaper. I can still see the picture in my mind, but I don't have a copy of it. Your mom had long dark curls and I had long blonde curls....so I guess that's why they put each of us next to that little boy as we all gazed into the fish pond. I wonder if your Grandma Ferguson kept that photograph.
It was interesting that after moving from East Chicago to Hessville.....I again attended school with your mother.....but this time it was at Morton High School. What our other classmates have said about your mom is correct.......she was sweet, gentle.....and very intelligent. Actually...she also was very sophisticated and elegant for a teenager. But then.......after high school......I learned more about your mom's complexities!
You see, we both also attended the same nursing school after we graduated from MHS. We went to Cook County School of Nursing together. That's where we actually became closer friends and I learned more about her deep heart, passion for life........and her sometimes incredibly wacky sense of humor. We had many, many good times at CCSN.....simple fun.......just laughing and kidding....not wild stuff at all..........just plain joking around as young women coming out of high school and entering a "grown up" world...in the field of medicine....which could be extremely serious and depressing sometimes.
We also stayed in contact as young married women with children during the late 60's and early 70's. I have a short video clip of her bringing you and your older sister to visit me when I still lived in Hessville. As she came walking toward my house...looking her usual beautiful, elegant self.....she broke into the "chicken walk" .........this weird, jerking gait we used to throw ourselves into when we were cutting up.......and it was so funny! If you would like, I can try to have that clip copied sometime and send it to you. It's very short tho, and not the best quality because it was taken with an old Super 8 camera.......then transferred to video tape...then transferred again to dvd.
Thanks again, for writing on your Mom's page, Michael. If you want to communicate more with me, just let me know. I've thought about you kids so very many times......and wondered how you are. I'm sure your Mom's family gave you much love and stability through the years......I know they were great to your Mother. She always spoke highly of her parents....back when we were in school together....and not everyone did that(spoke highly of parents). And, oh how she loved you! But then, that's nothing new to you, I'm sure. I'll sign off now. Thanks again for having the heart to communicate the way you have about your Mom. It shows great character and depth on your part........you are your Mother's son! Sincerely, Vicki George
To all of my mother's friends. I want to apologize for the delay in my response. I must tell you that after all these years, it is still very hard for me to cope with my mother's death. Each time I see my children laugh or smile, my heart dies just a little bit more. A huge part of me died with her and all of the love I was given throughout the years by my maternal family is what has sustained me to this day. The beautiful and warm comments you've left about my mother have brought a smile to my heart and tears to my eyes. My memories are those of a 7 year old boy, yet they're so vivid. She was an amazing mom. She would read to us, tell us stories, play games with us, and always make us laugh. She was an amazing mom. So amazing that I tell my children stories about her. Gramma Ferg was and still is an amazing woman. She raised Danielle, Michelle, and I with the help of her husband (Papa died in 1977) and all of our aunts and uncles. I have nothing but wonderful memories of my mother. I've spent my entire life trying to do the things thaat would make her proud. Although she's been gone, her memory has always stayed with me. She was blessed to have such wonderful people in her life. Thank you all so much for sharing memories with me. It brought warmth to my heart. I haven't felt this way in many years.
Michael
Vicki, anything you have of my mother would be cherished. Your kind words and recollection of memories was touching beyond words. It was so kind of you to share them with me.
I didn't grow up with your Mom; I became her classmate in 11th grade. Since she and my girlfriend, Pam Evans, were close friends, the four of us doubledated frequently -- so that's how I came to know and like Sharon. The most memorable double date was the 1961 Prom. I had just gotten my drivers license the day before -- so, naturally, I drove -- your Mom and her date in the back of the Olds 98, and Pam and I up front. We went to the preprom party together, then the prom, then the after prom, then the all-nighter on Miller Beach, then the breakfast party, then Wicker Park, then home. By that time I had heard so many stories from your Mom that I felt we'd made up for not knowing each other those first 16 years!
Like all her friends, I was heartbroken when I heard the awful news. We all lost a wonderful gal. It's so good to see that she left the best of herself behind in her kids!
Looking through any of our high school year books, you can see that your mother was beautiful. Classmates and family will tell you that Sharon was quiet, kind, helpful, smart and well liked. What I can add is that she had courage and spunk. For example, once I took your mom to a dance. Soon after we arrived she surprised me by saying she had heard that I wanted to bring another girl. It wasn't true, and I told her so. No matter; I was toast.
Over time, I was really impressed that Sharon had confronted me and had the courage to speak up about her sense of self respect. Her feelings were hurt. She was not going to be taken for granted, and did not want to be anybody's second choice.
Sharon Lenore Ferguson
Hello to all of you. My name is Michael Kell, and I'm the middle child of three brought in to this world by my amazing mother (Sharon Ferguson). Tragically, my mother was killed by her husband in May of 1973. I will not smear this page with his name. If any of you have funny stories, pictures, or any information you wish to share about Sharon, I would love to hear from you. I was blessed with 7 years on this world with her, and some of you were lucky enough to have her longer. I still miss her after all of these years. All of her brothers and sisters (Rick, Judy, David, Pam, and Randy) still live close in the local areas (Hammond, Munster, Highland, Hobart). If you have anything to share about my mom, I would love to hear from you.
Sincerely,
Michael Kell (kisscop@comcast.net)
James Neil[Jim] Plummer
Michael, Your mother was a really nice lady who I remember well. She certainly didn't deserve this. Thank you for sharing this with us.
Linda Ann Williams (Bennett)
Michael, Your mother has always been remembered fondly by many of our classmates through the years as one of the nicest and sweetest girls in our class. We were all saddened by her death so many years ago. God Bless, as I'm sure these years have been long and hard for you without her. Thank you for posting to our website, I know she would be proud that you did.
Mildred Joanne Anderson (Kosman)
I grew up with Sharon. We went to grade school and high school together. Memories have faded but I can tell you this. She was one of the sweetest girls I knew. She always had a smile on her face and you never heard a negative thought come out of her about anyone or anything. My most fondest memories were with her in girl scouts. Her Mom was our leader and we did a lot of fun things We went to her house every week for meetings and it was always a safe place to be. I remember going to a baseball game with the girls. I also remember getting the chicken pox so I couldnt go to the circus with the troop but she came back with a souvenier for me so I wouldnt feel left out. It was a puppet on a stick LOL
RIP Sharon You deserved a longer and better life for sure.
Mickey
Sharon Kay Detvay (Slivka)
Michael, I met your mom in high school. Even though it's been many years, I can tell you this - when I hear your mom's name, a smile comes to my face because I remember a kind, sweet and gentle person.
Darliss Eileen Frye (Norris)
Michael, Your Mom was one of the sweetest persons in our class. She always had a smile for everyone. I am sorry for your loss, she was a blessing to anyone that had the privilege of knowing her.
Vicki George
Hello, Michael: How wonderful it is that you have communicated as you have about your mother. I was also extremely blessed to know her as a longtime friend. She and I first met when we were in kindergarten at Harrison Elementary School in East Chicago, IN. The first day of school she and I and one little boy named Tommy were selected to be photographed by some little fish pond there in the kindergarten room. The "First Day of School" picture was in the local newspaper. I can still see the picture in my mind, but I don't have a copy of it. Your mom had long dark curls and I had long blonde curls....so I guess that's why they put each of us next to that little boy as we all gazed into the fish pond. I wonder if your Grandma Ferguson kept that photograph.
It was interesting that after moving from East Chicago to Hessville.....I again attended school with your mother.....but this time it was at Morton High School. What our other classmates have said about your mom is correct.......she was sweet, gentle.....and very intelligent. Actually...she also was very sophisticated and elegant for a teenager. But then.......after high school......I learned more about your mom's complexities!
You see, we both also attended the same nursing school after we graduated from MHS. We went to Cook County School of Nursing together. That's where we actually became closer friends and I learned more about her deep heart, passion for life........and her sometimes incredibly wacky sense of humor. We had many, many good times at CCSN.....simple fun.......just laughing and kidding....not wild stuff at all..........just plain joking around as young women coming out of high school and entering a "grown up" world...in the field of medicine....which could be extremely serious and depressing sometimes.
We also stayed in contact as young married women with children during the late 60's and early 70's. I have a short video clip of her bringing you and your older sister to visit me when I still lived in Hessville. As she came walking toward my house...looking her usual beautiful, elegant self.....she broke into the "chicken walk" .........this weird, jerking gait we used to throw ourselves into when we were cutting up.......and it was so funny! If you would like, I can try to have that clip copied sometime and send it to you. It's very short tho, and not the best quality because it was taken with an old Super 8 camera.......then transferred to video tape...then transferred again to dvd.
Thanks again, for writing on your Mom's page, Michael. If you want to communicate more with me, just let me know. I've thought about you kids so very many times......and wondered how you are. I'm sure your Mom's family gave you much love and stability through the years......I know they were great to your Mother. She always spoke highly of her parents....back when we were in school together....and not everyone did that(spoke highly of parents). And, oh how she loved you! But then, that's nothing new to you, I'm sure. I'll sign off now. Thanks again for having the heart to communicate the way you have about your Mom. It shows great character and depth on your part........you are your Mother's son! Sincerely, Vicki George
Sharon Lenore Ferguson
To all of my mother's friends. I want to apologize for the delay in my response. I must tell you that after all these years, it is still very hard for me to cope with my mother's death. Each time I see my children laugh or smile, my heart dies just a little bit more. A huge part of me died with her and all of the love I was given throughout the years by my maternal family is what has sustained me to this day. The beautiful and warm comments you've left about my mother have brought a smile to my heart and tears to my eyes. My memories are those of a 7 year old boy, yet they're so vivid. She was an amazing mom. She would read to us, tell us stories, play games with us, and always make us laugh. She was an amazing mom. So amazing that I tell my children stories about her. Gramma Ferg was and still is an amazing woman. She raised Danielle, Michelle, and I with the help of her husband (Papa died in 1977) and all of our aunts and uncles. I have nothing but wonderful memories of my mother. I've spent my entire life trying to do the things thaat would make her proud. Although she's been gone, her memory has always stayed with me. She was blessed to have such wonderful people in her life. Thank you all so much for sharing memories with me. It brought warmth to my heart. I haven't felt this way in many years.
Michael
Vicki, anything you have of my mother would be cherished. Your kind words and recollection of memories was touching beyond words. It was so kind of you to share them with me.
Michael
kisscop@comcast.net
Jack H Harris
Michael,
I didn't grow up with your Mom; I became her classmate in 11th grade. Since she and my girlfriend, Pam Evans, were close friends, the four of us doubledated frequently -- so that's how I came to know and like Sharon. The most memorable double date was the 1961 Prom. I had just gotten my drivers license the day before -- so, naturally, I drove -- your Mom and her date in the back of the Olds 98, and Pam and I up front. We went to the preprom party together, then the prom, then the after prom, then the all-nighter on Miller Beach, then the breakfast party, then Wicker Park, then home. By that time I had heard so many stories from your Mom that I felt we'd made up for not knowing each other those first 16 years!
Like all her friends, I was heartbroken when I heard the awful news. We all lost a wonderful gal. It's so good to see that she left the best of herself behind in her kids!
Jack
William (Bill) R Banas
Looking through any of our high school year books, you can see that your mother was beautiful. Classmates and family will tell you that Sharon was quiet, kind, helpful, smart and well liked. What I can add is that she had courage and spunk. For example, once I took your mom to a dance. Soon after we arrived she surprised me by saying she had heard that I wanted to bring another girl. It wasn't true, and I told her so. No matter; I was toast.
Over time, I was really impressed that Sharon had confronted me and had the courage to speak up about her sense of self respect. Her feelings were hurt. She was not going to be taken for granted, and did not want to be anybody's second choice.