Angela’s Blog
Read the many stories on our people, our programs, and our passion for serving others.
A Legacy of Love: George Ski’s Lifelong Commitment to Angela Hospice
At 87 years young, George “Rudy” Ski is still giving—with humility, humor, and a heart full of gratitude. When beginning his interview, he joked,...
Endings, Beginnings, & Everything in Between
As August arrives, we find ourselves at the threshold between summer’s warmth and the quiet descent into fall. For those grieving, this time of...
Remembering Together: The Journey of Team Flash Gordon
Some walks are about more than just the distance, they’re about remembering those who still walk with us in spirit. For Karen Blake and her family,...
Walk of Remembrance: Honoring Loved Ones Together
Every year, Angela Hospice hosts the Walk of Remembrance—a dedicated day where families and friends come together to reflect, honor, and celebrate...
Supporting Families and Patients through Nutrition: The Role of a Hospice Dietitian
At Angela Hospice, the care team is made up of professionals who specialize in various aspects of hospice care, and one key member is Kelly...
Learning a New Language of Love: Signs, Summer, and Continued Bonds
Grief, in many ways, is a conversation that continues — even when one voice goes quiet. In the hush that follows loss, many grievers find themselves...
Camp Monarch Helps Kids Make Sense of Their Grief
Angela Hospice’s devoted Grief Care team is preparing an adventure for some very special young people. Their Camp Monarch for grieving children ages...
Everyday Moments of Beauty
As an artist, having your artwork on display in New York City could be truly exciting. But while Sylvia Bandyke’s work was being featured in Times...
Retired Angela Hospice President/CEO Marti Coplai Earns Statewide Recognition
LeadingAge Michigan was pleased to honor Marti Coplai with the Life Member Award at the 2025 Member Awards Gala on Tuesday, May 20, at the Radisson...
Celebrating Blessed Mary Angela’s Legacy of Compassion & Service
Angela Hospice is named after Blessed Mary Angela, the foundress of Angela Hospice's own founding body, the Felician Sisters. Today, May 16, 2025,...
This Work is Love: Hospice Aides at Angela Hospice
Denise Pike-Lehrke was one year into a career change, having left the marketing field to become a certified nurse assistant at Angela Hospice, when...
The Spoon Theory of Grief
Dr. Kenneth Doka reminds us that “there is little work more difficult than [that of] working through grief.” Doing the work of grief involves having...
Celebrating Janice Caie-Lawrence
A Heart for Healing In the quiet moments between heartbeats and breaths, Janice’s hands offer more than just a touch—they offer a deep sense of...
Celebrating Vitas Sirgedas
A Heart of Service While most people imagine retiring as a time to unwind, take up hobbies, and relax, Vitas found a different calling. After 30...
Pietà: Mary’s hands
I was so moved by a reflection that one of our volunteers, Kate Uberti, shared with me, I wanted to share it with you too. Kate is a spiritual care...
Celebrating Jeff Burlingame
A Heartfelt Gift of Music On Friday afternoons, the soothing sound of piano melodies fills the halls of Angela Hospice, calming nerves and providing...
Celebrating Ann Stando
30 Years of Dedication to Angela Hospice Ann Stando began her journey as a volunteer in 1995 and celebrates her 30th anniversary with Angela Hospice...
Celebrating Judy Green
30 Years of Dedication to Angela Hospice Judy Green's volunteer journey with Angela Hospice began in 1994. With a background as a medical...
The Garden of Loss: Grief in the Season of Rebirth
As the earth shakes off its winter slumber and tender green shoots push through the soil, spring emerges as a season of renewal. It is a time when...
Letters to Hospice
Dear Angela Hospice Staff, Thank you is not enough for all the wonderful care you gave our mom, Rita, and all our family. Your kindness, compassion...