April 14, 2012

Dear Classmates,
Some of us know better then others how very difficult it is to lose our children.  Sidney and Ed Bruner's son, Edward  45, passed away April 12, 2012, after a long illness.  Visitation will be from 2 to 4 PM April 15, Sunday, at East Lawn Funeral Home.  A Memorial service will be at 4 PM Monday also at the funeral home.  Condolences can be sent to Sid and Ed at 23 Grapevine, Bloomington, Illinois 61704 or may be shared at www.EastLawn-Bloomington.com.  Please support Sid and Ed in their time of sorrow.  

Memorials can be made to Red Ribbon Trails at Easter Seals Timber Pointe Outdoor Center,  20 Timber Pointe Drive, Hudson, IL 61748.  Thank you.

Sincerely---Zona


April 4, 2012

Just to let you know, I no longer live in CT.  We moved to Naples, FL in November 2010 and absolutely love it.  After 49 years living in CT, we could no longer deal with the snow and cold in the Northeast.

Denny is doing great after his pacemaker and tracheotomy were put in place.  He is back playing his trombone and singing in a barbershop chorus. I am taking some classes at Hodges University in a program called Center for Lifelong Learning.  I think I am busier now that when I was working!

We plan to be in Bloomington in October (9-17), 2012 for Denny's Wesleyan's Homecoming.  It has been 50 years since he graduated from there and they are having a big "do" at the university.

Shirley Ammerman Carnine


February 24, 2012

We just learned of our classmate, Harold William Sullivan's passing on Feb. 4, 2012. Click here to read Pantagraph article.


February 5, 2012

Hi Rose,
Happy New Year. Mine all started with a problem back in April. Noticed I couldn't see well out of right eye. They found I had a tear near the optic nerve. They repaired and I spent a week face down in bed and then it was a month before I regained my sight. My doctor told me the cataract would get going like it had been fertilized -- It did - right in the center of the eye. Had to put up with it till Dec. for it to get "ripe" because of the surgery. My doctor told me to not go for the "Cadillac" version of the lenses offered but do only the basic. Lots of people had trouble with the near/far lenses. Having worn contacts most of my life, I was aware of it. Both eyes went well and I have 20/20 but do need a 1.25 reading glasses for the newspaper. Computer and all else is fantastic. I admit the eye problems did slow me down some.
Off to California next month for a change. Weather here has been wonderful. And the antique business is booming. I do check weekly our web site. Always hate to see we have lost another. I will say a little prayer you get your eyes up to par. You don't know what you're missing till you can't see properly. We always just take it for granted. Keep in touch. I wil!

Love to all,
Morey Barekman

February 5, 2012

Appearing in Bill Flick's column today - a tribute to Jim Tobin


January 31, 2012

We are saddened to learn of Jim Tobin's passing last Saturday, January 28th, 2012.

A celebration of life ceremony will be this Friday from 9 - 11 am at the Calvary Baptist Church in Normal, IL.  A service will follow that.

Several from our class plan on going to the celebration of life ceremony Friday morning (meet at the church).  Join us if you wish.

Jim's obituary is in today's Pantagraph.  You can read it by clicking here

Rose