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KEARSLEY & HOLY ROSARY HIGH
SCHOOLS CLASSES OF 1966-1968
50 YEAR REUNION
8-19-2017
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AGENDA 5:00 PM Greetings and Socializing 7:00 PM Dinner Catered by Elegant Catering 8:00 PM Announcements and Raffle 8:30 PM Music & Dancing – Terri White DJ 12:00 PM Lights out Welcome to the reunion. It is hard to believe that 50 years have passed since High School! A lot of things have changed in the community, the world, and to each of us over the years. Technology has exploded. Gadgets like cell phones, the internet, space travel, DVD’s, Ipads, and high tech golf clubs have changed our lives. We have changed too. We have married, raised children, had grandchildren, had great-grandchildren, and enjoyed the ups and downs of careers and life in general. Despite all the changes the one thing that remains the same is that common thread that binds all of us together, those few short moments in time that we spent together in high school so many years ago….. Enjoy yourself tonight and in the years to come. Stay in touch, and may God continue to bless you and your families!! THE REUNION COMMITTEE Vickie Abraham Haney Donald Arndt Al Baker Peggy Blackman Gall Becky Smith Fischer Chuck Harman Anita Ford Harrison Fred Krause Bonnie Matheson Hoffmeyer John McHugh Jerry Miller Irene Shipley Lynda Suciu Charlene Wiggers RAFFLE In 1982 we raffled off two bottles of Boonesfarm wine and the winners were Ron Schacher and Rick Currell. In 1987 Ron and Rick brought those bottles back, and we raffled them off again and again and again. Now 35 years later the tradition continues!! Be sure to get some raffle tickets this evening for your chance to protect a bottle for the next 5 years!!
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HOLY ROSARY
Tom Badgley Michelle Barron Doug Gauthier
Pat Halloran
Janice Kidd Heidel
Debbie Kuyawa Grablick
John Moliassa
Bob Morey
Dick Putvin
Becky Smith Fischer
Rick Vieu Charlene Wiggers KEARSLEY
Vickie Abraham Haney
Marta Abramson
Tim Agle
Jim Alarie
Donald Arndt
Dan Arnold
Al Baker
Mary Barnes Ratza
Merlene Bell
Janice Bittner Charchan
Dennis Bittner
Peggy Blackman Gall
Nancy Bowen Purdy
Bob Bowser
Janet Brandon
Gary Brown
Ray Brown
Jerry Burger
Dave Charchan
Marilyn Clingenpeel Frith
Cal Craddock
Cindee Cross
Rick Currell
Sheryl Doolan Meade
Gail Downey Ring
Jeannette Dunn Swartz
Mary Ecker
Eileen Ellis Campbell
Sue Erb Frasz
Ron Fenner
Brenda Hough Fenner
Jim Fischer
Anita Ford Harrison
Rich Fox
Sallie Glasco Stanley
Nellie Glenn Beardslee
Dan Guith
Patricia Hall Price
Chuck Harman
Bill Heidel
Terry Horvath
Steve Hughes
Nikky Keim
Georgia Koliopoulos
Sandy Koliopoulos Rusche
Fred Krause
John Lobb
Dick Mason
Bonnie Matheson Hoffmeyer
John McHugh
Marie McMenemy Lemere
Jerry Miller
Dale Moore
Janiece Moore Frey
Jim Morey
Wendell Murphy
Debbie Nelson Hawes
Kathy Newman Smith
Robert Ostrum
Don Owen
Micki Papp
Diana Peters LaValley
Gary Radar
Jean Richards Temple
Peggy Rogers Hughes
Joe Rose
Dennis Rouse
Linda Ruchala Peterson
Ron Schacher
Wayne Sheridan
Larry Shipley
Irene Shipley Brassuer
Joann Sleight Smith
Tony Smith
Carol Smith Garrison
Patty Smith Lutze
Chet Solarz
Lillian Solarz
Andy Sowa
Lynda Suciu
Deloras Sylvester Russo
Linda Trevorrow Smithwick
James Turcsak
Betty Turkuc
Betty Ward Lash
Roger Westenfeld
Linda Westphal Mutimer
Terry Wilson
Glenda Young
LIST OF CLASSMATES WHO ARE ATTENDING THIS REUNION
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REMEMBER WHEN CLASS COLORS: 1966 Kearsley - Burgandy and White 1967 Kearsley - Blue and Silver 1968 Kearsley - Lime and White 1966 Holy Rosary – Blue & Silver 1967 Holy Rosary – Blue & White CLASS MOTTOS 1966 Kearsley - “Efforts put forth are dreams come true” 1967 Kearsley - “ Today we follow tomorrow we lead” 1968 Kearsley - “ Onward ever, backward never” 1967 Holy Rosary – “ We have dreamed ideals, their challenges lie before us” CLASS FLOWERS 1966 Kearsley - White Rose 1967 Kearsley - Yellow Rose 1968 Kearsley – Carnation 1966 Holy Rosary – Red Rose 1967 Holy Rosary – White Rose SR CLASS OFFICERS 1966 KEARSLEY: President – Ken Wright Vice President – Paul Webster Secretary – Lavonne Lindgren Treasurer – Bev Lapham 1967 KEARSLEY: President – Cathie Vowell Vice President – Don Owen Secretary – Lavonne Smith Treasurer – Fred Krause 1968 KEARSLEY: President – Mike Gordon Vice President – Shirley Gall Secretary – Melissa Paul Treasurer – Nancy Rice 1966 HOLY ROSARY – FIRST GRADUATING CLASS! President – Bryan Kobylik Vice President – Kathleen Stevenson Secretary – Vicki Lemek Treasurer – Mary Cooney 1967 HOLY ROSARY President – Joe Cook Vice President - Charlene Wiggers Secretary – Becky Smith Treasurer – Bob Morey
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From the Kearsley Eclipse May 1966 Senior issue:
Most likely to succeed Karen Uptigrove Mike Thomas
Optimist Janice Bostwick Jim Davis
Pessimist Diane Hendricks Bill Palmer
Most Studious Sandy Butterfield Martti Kari
Best Looking LaVonne Lindgren Gary Erb
Most Friendly Terry Dowd Jim Fischer
Clown Sharon Rohman Larry Hadden
Most Ambitious Nadine Lawlor Ken Wright
Most Lazy Bev Hall Don Jackson
Best Personality Linda McCarron Chuck Iddins
Best Dressed April Street Gary Erb
Best All-Around Sharon Johnson Mike Thomas
Flirt Sandy Koliopoulos Bob Phillips
Most Polite Becky Littlepage Rod Curtis
Best Athlete Glenda & Gloria Schafer Ken Wright
Best Dancer Jeanie Bowman John Padilla
Most Encouraging Mary Sominski Dave Miller
Most Dependable Janet Page Mike Thomas
Best School Spirit Mary Canterbury Rusty Moe
From the Kearsley Eclipse May 5, 1967 issue:
Best All Around LaVonne Smith Darrell Rickman
Optimist Lynda Suciu Jim Keller
Spirit Cathy Vowell Jim Smith
Polite Barb Gardner Ron Schacher
Best Dressed Cheryl Jozwick Jack Pascoe
Dependable Judy Fearon Dale Moore
Succeed Margaret Moran Don Owen
Athlete Linda Bowen Dennis Bittner
Flirt Linda Ellis Dan Petras
Ambitious Mary Crutchfield Tim Agle
Encouraging Jan Bittner Jerry Miller
Dancer Denise Kitson Paul Glenn
Pessimist Karen Signer Dale Hogard
Friendly Joyce Clingenpeel Larry Burke
Personality Annette Poisson Chris Zafiroff
Lazy Diane Curtis Mike Frazee
Best Looking Joanne Sleight Paul Hunt
Studious Marilyn Brooks Jim Alarie
Clown Bonnie Matheson Rick Campbell
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From the Kearsley Eclipse May 1968 Senior issue:
Most likely to Succeed Diane Brandt Paul Nelson Optimist Carol Frosh Ken Galbreath & Rich Fox Pessimist Diane Brandt Kevin Groves Georgia K Most Studious Judy Korzun Mike Curran Best Personality Shirley Gall Rich Fox Best Dressed Loretta Hall Mike Dingman Best All-Around Malin Pringle Ken Galbreath Dodie Erb Cindy Vohwinkle Flirt Linda Trevorrow Terry Bennett Most Dependable Beth Porter Dan Peterson Best Dancer Ethel Daniels Mike Gordon Most Polite Gail Brown Ken Galbreath Class Clown Debbie Robinson Rich Fox Best Looking Dodie Erb Chris Jefferies Most Friendly Julie Johnson Ken Galbreath Most Ambitious Beth Porter Dan Peterson Malin Pringle Best Athlete Hallie Hoskey Gary Day Most Encouraging Carol Frosh Ken Galbreath Best School Spirit Beth Porter Dan Peterson
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IN MEMORY OF THOSE CLASSMATES
WHO HAVE PASSED AWAY...
CLASS OF 1966
Larry Antaya Edward Juillet - 6/26/2015
Daniel Miller 9/4/1991 Bob Pocza - 2/2/2016
Dana Nelson Burke 9/11/1992 Ivan Richardson - 5/3/2016
Gregory Simmons – 1998 Alice Collins - 6/2016
Cynthia Blair - Cancer 10/22/2000 Lloyd Mitchell 7/11/2016
Fred Chapman Sheila Slankard 1/2017
Patricia Dubovsky
Patricia Simms
Vickie Sneller
Linda Solomon
Wayen Stewart
Terry Gargus
Michael Howrd McKinney - 1/8/2002
Paul Gundlach
Dan Eniex - 2009
Sally Fuson
Tim Nickerson
Glenda Schafer - 4/19/1981
Sheri Stewart - 8/81 Heart
Sharon Wheeler
Louis Csapo - 7/29/2004
Dave Seidel
Dennis Thoune - 12/10/2008
Joyce Dillon 5/13/2008
Dave Todd - 6/10/2007
Chuck Iddins - 2/28/2008
Paul Webster - 4/12/2009 Heart
Tom Patterson - 2/27/2011
Sue Zagorski - 7/2005
Colleen Doolan - 4/1986
Nan McCabe
Sue Zagorski Orban - 2006
Wesley Bennett - 7/28/2013
Karen Davis Young 2/19/2014
Steve Robbins - 2014
Don Jackson - 7/12/2014
Betty Harrison - 11/9/2015
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CLASS OF 1967
Del Ash
James Clark - Industrial Accident 1997
Curtis Deford
Sue Travis - 1997
Clare Spencer - Cancer 1987
Edward Ulmann
Steve Cahill - Car Accident 1980
Joe Fisher - Car Accident 1968
Lynn Battles
Janet Bolinger
Chester Ratza - 12/16/2002
Margaret Moran Krueger
Paul Ortiz
Jim Garrant - Cancer 2004
Mary Jo Reid - 2004
Linda Johnston - Diabetes 1993
Mike Kelly
Brenda Hanna Hamp - 2008
Ron Richmond - 2009 Heart
Bob Fitko - 12/2009
Bregory Vanderkuur -11/19/1996
Renell Osborne Lucious - 3/2010
Mike Singleton -10/2010 Cancer
Mary Ann Craine - 1/2011 Car Accident
Jackie Kaiser - 2011
Mike Shock - 9/2012 Heart
Irvin "Dude" Lambert - 3/2013
Steve Waltmire - 10/2013
Don Singles - 11/2014
Carolyn Ballard - 5/2015
Jill Kelsey - 2015
Gary Minzey - 2015
Jim Schadenberg - 2015
Roy Fuson - 2016
Gail Sage - 2016
Lynn Cool - 1/2017
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CLASS OF 1968
Roger Bouchard Jane Liebman
Christine Selleck Thompson Paul Nelson
Ron Szarafinski Roger Powell
John Thomas Margo Tuttle
Peggy Bemis William Whitcombe
Mike Dingman - 2005
Ron Csapo - 1/26/2005
Norman Godfrey
Paul Iski - 5/26/2003
Jon Jackson
John Maule
Gary Sowa
Toy Schofield - 2005
Douglas Troutline
Jerry Wahlers
Ken Galbreath - 7/2007
Eugene Wiseman - 2008
Christine Selleck Thompson
Dennis Beagle - 2009
Lance Dillon - 2003
Lee Johnson - 2003
Brad Ragan - 1/2010
Robert Endicott - 1999
Craig Johnson - 2/2012
Jeanette Moran Woods- 2010
Geneva Umphrey NuKamp - 12/2011
Barbara Price - 2012
Roger Meetze 10/13/2010 Heart
Dave Ulshafer - 2010
Tula Karatza Nastos - 3/2005
Ceci Mitchell - 4/2015
John Routley
Tim Saunders - 12/2016
Larry Church
Jean Beaumgard Adams
Larry Bearup
Carol Crutchfield Willis
Mike Curran
Brenda Howard
Colleeen Kruger
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A PRAYER FOR OUR DECEASED CLASSMATES
To paraphrase from Ecclesiastes:
For everything there is a time.
A time to be born and a time to die,
A time to laugh and a time to cry,
A time to speak and a time to be silent,
A time to forget and a time to remember.
Let us remember as we pray.
Heavenly Father, we pause in the midst of this special celebration to remember
classmates who have reached the end of their days. They were a part of our lives in
some way and we stop to think of them now.
We thank you for the memories that come to mind when we think of them. These
memories are gifts from you to remind us of times together. They might make us
smile, laugh, or shed a tear. We thank you that we can do all of those and more when
thinking of them.
We pray that when our time is done, we will be remembered in similar ways.
May God grant the peace that passes understanding to those who have gone before us,
as well as to us and all human kind.
Amen.
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CLASSMATE NOTES:
VICKIE ABRAHAM HANEY Vickie and husband Dave have been married for 45 years and have two children Robert and Christa.
They also have six grandchildren Brittany (25), Allison (24), Charles (21), Rachel (18), Anthony
(14), and Steven (13). She also has two great grandchildren Adisynne (5) and Amelia (3). Vickie and
Dave are both retired and enjoy camping, traveling, and Church activities.
TIM AGLE
Tim and wife Roni have been married for 34 years and live in Brooksville, Fl. They have 4 children
Christopher (46), Michael (45), Collen (34) , and Scott (31). They also have 6 grandchildren
Alexander (21), Andrew (19), Jackson (13), Jada (12), Jordan (11), and Cheyenne (10). Tim is
retired from General motors and Roni is retired from the City of Flint. Tim graduated from Kettering
University (GMI) and Roni graduated from Oakland University. He enjoys Golf, Bowling, Softball,
Travel, Kayaking and spending time with his family.
DANNY ARNOLD
Danny and wife Marilyn have been married for 12 years and live in Pomona Park, Fl. They have
two children Grant (41) and Cort (38) and two grandchildren Stanley (14) and Vincent (10). Danny
is retired from Buick and Marilyn is retired from the Flint School Board. They have been spending
their retirement traveling around Florida and working on their home there.
DONALD ARNDT
Donald received his Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering from Michigan Tech and an AA
from U of M in Systems & Controls and studied at Stanford in Management and Marketing. He
works in the Wireless Communications and Networking field and is also working on bringing three
inventions to market. He enjoys electronics, wireless, networking, ice hockey, baseball, tennis, and
golf. He also enjoys his world wide time-share with his life partner Lynda Suciu!
TOM BADGLEY
Tom has four children Nick (40), Megan (38), Brad (51), and Valorie (44) and eight grandchildren
Flynn (16), Maryn (7), Alyssa (34), Amanda (20), Adam (13), Alyson (10), Reo (12), and Annie
(11). He retired from Michigan Bell Telephone/AT&T with 39.5 years of service. Tom is a veteran,
having served in the Army from 1969-1971 including time in Vietnam in 1970. He enjoys golf,
black powder shooting, and 18th
Century reenactments.
AL BAKER
Al and wife Pamela been married for 41 years and have two children – Scott (33) and Chad (32). Al
retired from Consumers Energy after 34 years of service. He enjoys traveling and enjoying life!
CAROL BEASINGER MICHELS & JIM MICHELS
Carol and Jim have been married for 50 years (Class of 67 record!!). They have four children
Richard (49), Andrew (47), Rita (45), and Barry (41). They also have four grandchildren Morgan
(25), Jessi (23), Tyler (21), and Luke (19). They are both retired now. Carol worked with a school as
a signer for deaf children and Jim worked for GM. They now live in Georgia. Jim enjoys old cars
and Carol enjoys jewelry making, snorkeling, swimming, and shopping!!
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DENNIS BITTNER
Dennis and wife Susan have been married for 27 years and have four children, Kim, Jennifer, John,
and Jeff. They also have 10 grandchildren!! Dennis received a BA degree in Physical Education
from Anderson (Ind.) College. He enjoys fishing, circle track car racing, and car cruises. Susan is a
great quilter and relishes her Grandma status.
JANICE BITTNER CHARCHAN & DAVE CHARCHAN
Janice and Dave have been married for 47 years and have three children Wendy (43). Jason (40), and
Joshua (35). They also have 4 grandchildren Jacob (18), Zachary (16), Kaylynn (13), and Caleb (10).
Jan studied Data Processing and both her and Dave are EMT’s. Dave received an AAS Degree in
business from Mott, a BA degree from U of M in Psychology, and an MS Degree from U of Detroit
Mercy in Criminal Justice. Jan worked for GM/EDS/HP for 31 years retiring in 1999. Dave also
worked for GM and was Manager & Director of HR and Labor Relations at Flint site, Lake Orion
Assemble, & Cadillac Engineering. He also has spent time as a college instructor at Baker College
and has been a substitute teacher at Kearsley & Davison schools. They enjoy traveling, music , and
family and have a second home in Tawas.
PEGGY BLACKMAN GALL
Peggy and husband Marty have been married for 44 years and have two daughters Kolene (39) and
Rochelle (36). They have three grandchildren Jakob (10), Jaxon (8), and Brody (4). Peggy
graduated from CMU and is retired from the Flint Children’s Center where she worked as an
accountant, and Marty is retired from GM. They like to travel and Marty’s 23 years in the Navy gave
them a lot of opportunities. They have been on 25 cruises!! They now live in their retirement home
on Forest Lake in Alger.
BOB BOWSER
Bob and wife Joyce have been married for 39 years and have two children Joshua (37) and Alexis
(35). They also have two grandchildren Alayna (10) and Katherine (8). Bob received a BS degree in
Aerospace Engineering from the University of Michigan. Bob was an Asst. Staff Engineer at GM
Truck, Chief Engineer at TRW, and Director of Engineering at Breed Automotive. Joyce worked as
an RN. Bob is retired now, but still does some engineering consulting on Air Bag restraint systems.
They both do volunteer work at local schools. Bob still is active musically and plays Euphonium
with a large concert band in Mackinac City. He also plays Euphonium with U of M’s alumni
concert, marching, and PEP bands. He is an avid photographer and has a collection of orchids!
JANET BRANDON
Janet was indeed missed by all when she and her sister Carol (Class of 66) left Kearsley in 1963 and
moved to the Florida Keys!! She graduated from Marathon High School in 1967. Janet went to Barry
University in Miami and received a BS in Biology and Chemistry from Florida Atlantic University
in Boca Raton. She also did post graduate work in microbiology and attended Mt Sinai School for
nuclear medicine technology. Janet has worked in various professional positions in the Medical field
for South Miami Hospital, Johnson & Johnson, and GE. She retired in January of 2017. Her hobbies
include traveling, pontoon boating, snorkeling, golf, tennis, and swimming.
MARILYN BROOKS DOWDY Marilyn is widowed and has one child Marita(35). She also has two grandchildren Nyrie (8) and
Olivia (7). Marilyn received her BA degree in Computer Science from Harding University. She is
semi-retired working part time as a bookkeeper. Marilyn wrote and published a cookbook “Cooking
in Tough Times”. She is also a cancer survivor!
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RAY BROWN
Ray and wife Debbie have been married for 34 years and have four children Paul (33), James (31),
Andrew (30), and Deborah (27). They also have four grandchildren Ellana, Kaleb, Isaac, and
Alayonna. Ray is retired from Delphi and enjoys golf, bowling, hunting, and fishing.
JERRY BURGER
Jerry and wife Sue have been married for 43 years and have three children Scott (33), Justin (32),
and Adrienne (29). They also have one grandchild Mia (2). He received a BS degree from U of M
and an MBA from Michigan State. Jerry is retired from Consumers Energy in Jackson and Sue
retired From Okemos Schools! They have been enjoying traveling. Jerry does volunteer work in tax
assistance for AARP and Sue volunteers in schools.
GARY BROWN
Gary and wife Mary Ann have been married for 34 years and live in Scottsdale, Arizona. They have
one child Ryan (32). Gary attended MSU and U of M earning a BBA degree. He currently has his
own CPA practice. Mary Ann is a retired teacher. He enjoys golf.
MARSH BUTTERFIELD HUNT
Marsha and husband Roger have been married for 49 years and have three children Christina (46),
Jeffrey (44),and Bethany (43). They also have 9 grandchildren Elianna (21), Jonathan (20), Reagan
(11), Victoria (12), Maxwell (14), Tyler (18), Brandon (13), Alex (14), and Lydia (18). Marsha
worked in medical billing and is retired. She enjoys gardening and travel.
CINDY CROSS
Cindy has two children Tommy (48) and Larry (46). She also has three grandchildren, twins
Cameron and Alexis (19) and Lucas (14). She attended Mott CC and works as a RN. She enjoys
dancing and country music.
CALVIN CRADDOCK Calvin has two children Milissa (50) and Eric (47). He also has two grandchildren Sarah (22) and
Joshuah (19). Cal retired after 38 years with DuPont . During his days with Dupont he was able to
travel throughout the country. He now enjoys fishing.
DENNIS CRONKRIGHT
Dennis and wife June have been married for 31 years and have two children Jason (45) and Kiera
(39). Dennis retired from GM where he worked as a pipefitter for 33 years. He attended Mott
College while doing his apprenticeship. Dennis spent four years in the Coast Guard and had a tour of
duty in Vietnam. They have seen the US of A on the back of a Harley . They now live in Gladwin on
the Tittabawassee river at Secord Lake!!
MARILYN CLINGENPEEL FRITH Marilyn and husband Ken have been married for 30 years She has two four legged lttle boys King
Buddy James Frith and Sir Snoopy Frith! She has two granddaughters Sydney (22) and Chelsea (25).
Marilyn is retired and Ken owns a service station. Marilyn has been enjoying retired life!! Children
and camping are her passion. She is a volunteer at Maple Valley Community of Hope where there is
food pantry and a free store. This summer she worked on two summer camps. She is an EMT, Dean,
and counselor at the camps. She enjoys her wonderful kids, her grandkids, God kids, and camp
kids!!
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MARY CRUTCHFIELD RATERMAN
Mary and her husband Greg have been married for 47 years and have three children Cynthia (43),
Cheryl (39), and Brian (37). She also has two grandchildren. Mary received a BS Degree from Ohio
State. Mary is a retired Physical Therapist and Greg a retired Industrial Engineer. She enjoys
reading, pencil puzzles, needlework, Church work, travel, and camping.
PAM DOCKERY SHETRON
Pam and husband Larry have been married for 44 years. Pam works as an accountant at Spooner
Sales And Flint Wood Materials and Larry is a retired Corporate Pilot. They enjoy spending time at
their condo at Vero beach on North Hutchinson island in Florida.
SHERYL DOOLAN MEADE
Sheryl and husband Leroy have been married for 40 years and have two children Courtney (35) and
Ryan (32). They have two grandchildren Grace (1) and Avaleigh (1). Sheryl is a retired teacher and
Leroy is retired from GM.
WILLIAM DOVER
Bill and wife Jeanette have been married for 43 years and have two children Jason (42) and Susan
(39). They also have 4 grandchildren Caleb (13), Luke (10), Mallory (3), and Megahee (1 month).
Bill owned Dover & Company until 2014, when he sold the business and retired. Bill attended Mott
College and retired from the Navy reserve after 22 years of service. He enjoys fishing on Houghton
Lake and is very active in the Masonic Fraternity.
GAIL DOWNEY RING
Gail and husband Rick have been married for 49 years and have three children Angela, Rebecca, and
Crista. They have 5 grandchildren Sylest, Chelsea, Austin, Jeremy Jr., & Kenneth. They also have 3
great-grandchildren Troy, Trenton, and Zudln. They are both retired from GM and now enjoy
camping and playing blackjack!
TOM DUES
Tom and wife Viola have been married for 21 years and have three children Lynn (46), Gary (44),
and Daniel (40). They have 7 grandchildren. Tom is retired from GM/Delphi . He went to Baker
College and Flint JC. He likes to play pool, go fishing, camping and riding motorcycles.
JEANETTE DUNN SWARTZ Jeanette and husband Barry have been married for 46 years and have two children Matthew (38) and
Patricia (39). They have one grandchild Amealia (14). Jeanette received a BS degree from Central
Michigan University. She worked as a teacher and Barry was a CFO. They are both retired now and
enjoy golf, gardening, sewing, reading, walking, traveling, and being with their family.
MARY ECKER Mary received her BA and MA from Oakland University and is a retired school administrator. She
travels as much as time and money allow! She still has a few states to cross off her list and has been
to 41 countries including Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, China, and Kenya! She has 12 nieces and
nephews, 32 greats, and 3 great greats!! Mary enjoys photography and scrapbooking and is very
active in her church. She still sings in the choir and music is still a very important part of her life.
She is involved with the Michigan Association of Retired School Employees (MARSP).
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EILEEN ELLIS CAMPBELL
Eileen and husband Al have been married for 48 years and have two children Scott (47) and Caryn
(43). They have four grandchild Parker (9), Van (4), Sienna (3), and Evan 4 months!!! Eileen
attended Bronson School of Nursing and received a BS from the University of Michigan in Nursing.
Eileen is a retired RN and Al a retired engineer/manager. Eileen and Al are both retired and enjoy
traveling and gardening.
LINDA ELLIS HAINES Linda and husband Douglas have been married for 39 years and have two children Greg (45) and
Chris (38). They also have four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She is retired from GM and
still lives in the Flint area. She enjoys skeet shooting, crafts, and going to their cabin up north. She is
active in the Shane Holton Memorial Shoot and the Thomas Smith Memorial Foundation.
LAURIE PTASZENSKI EVANISH Laurie and husband John have been married for 48 years and have two children Kristina (47) and
Rachele (44). They also have 5 grandchildren Trenton (19), Noah (17), Payton (14), Sydney (18),
and Chase (18). John retired from GM and they owned an ice cream store for several years. They
also have hosted Karaoki for the past 26 years. They love to travel and enjoy Karaoke, watching
Detroit sports, and watching grandkids sports!
RICH FOX Rich and wife Sue have been married for 21 years and have four children, Lindi, Kati, Rich, and
Tracy. They also have 7 grandchildren Cole, Lexi, Mila, Nolan, Julian, Kit, and Rowan. Rich is a
Sales Engineer for Eaton Corp. and Sue works for Remax. Rich received his AB from Albion and
MBA from U of M Flint. Sue went to Mott and got her BA from West Virginia U. They enjoy golf,
gardening, and travel.
SUE ERB FRASZ Sue and husband Roger have been married for 4 years and have two children Kylee (42) and Cody
(38). They also have four grandchildren Reeve (14) and Cael (12 ) and twins Archer and Quinton
(7). Roger is a retired metal pattern maker and Sue retired as a court administrator. Sue enjoys
reading, counted cross stitch, ceramics, stained glass, and walking. Her grandkids are a big priority
these days!!
ANITA FORD HARRISON
Anita has three children Michael (48), Joshua (34), and Ethan (32). She also has seven grandchildren
Shadae (23), Ian (20), Preslie(18), Adam (13), Ava (11), Audrey (3), and Logan (3 months). Anita
received a BS from State University of New York (SUNY) in Biology, Chemistry and Secondary
Education and a MAT & Ph.D. from Oakland University. She is retired now, but still, works as an
adjunct faculty at Baker College and Mott Community College. Anita has traveled throughout the
US, Canada, Mexico, Caribbean, Asia and other areas of the world. She is involved in her Church
where she is the Sunday School Director and works in outreach programs. Anita enjoys reading,
gardening, kayaking, and visiting with her family. Anita has been a vegetarian since 1972.
BRENDA FENNER
Brenda and husband Ron have been married for 53 years and have three children Denise, Ron, and
Lisa. They also have 11 grandchildren Diedra (31), Tom (29), Taylor (26), Katie (25), Ronnie (28),
Kayla (21), Nick (18), Dustin (18), Alex (16), Andrea (18), and Breanna (13). They also have five
great grand children Zach (13), Talana (10), Timmy (3), Tori (3 months), and Ty (10). Brenda and
Ron are both retired.
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ELIZABETH FORRO DOWLER Liz and husband Greg have been married for 17 years. They currently live in Anchorage Alaska. Liz
received her BS degree from Eastern Michigan and a PHD in Ergonomics from the University of
New South Wales in Australia.
CAROL FROSH MANSELL
Carol and husband Michael have been married for 47 years and have one son Sean (43). They also
have two grandchildren Savannah (11) and Jakob (19). Carol attended Mott CC and is now retired.
She enjoys swimming, biking, walking, quilting, traveling and scrapbooking. She has enjoyed being
a Mother and Grandmother and travels to Grand Rapids often to visit her son and family. She writes
that she tries to live life to the fullest, it is to precious to take for granted!
SALLIE GLASCO STANLEY
Sallie has two children Kimberly (42) and Scott (45). She also has 9 grandchildren James (26), Andy
(24), Richard (20, Jessica (19), Lance (18), William (20), Jacob (18), Luke (15), & Brandon (23).
Sallie works at Sam’s Club in Grand Blanc in the Café and says if you are at that Club stop and say
hi!! She likes working in her flower gardens, reading, music, and travel. She just returned from a trip
to Paris last June.
DAN GUITH
Dan and wife Judi have been married for 31 years and live in Interlochen, Mi. Dan retired from the
Coast Guard after 20 years of. He enjoys golf, fishing, and bowling.
ELAINE HARRELL CROSS Elaine and husband Ron have been married for 27 years and have two children Denice (48) and
Greg (Deceased). They have 5 grandchildren Dalton (25), Alex (11), Eli (9), Morgan (23), and Cole
(20). She also has one great grandchild Tripp (1 ½). Elaine retired from the Dort Federal Credit
Union and enjoys reading, working in the yard and her family.
KATHLEEN WARSON HARRIS
Kathy has two children Steven and Christopher and two grandchildren Crystal and Gina. Kathy is a
retired special resource teacher. She worked with the Police DARE program in Missouri and for
Pinkerton at GM. She received a Degree in Criminal Justice from Mott. She enjoys quilting and is a
member of H.O.G. owning a 2015 HD Triglide! She is a member of the Shell knob Shrine Club.
JANICE KIDD HEIDEL & BILL HEIDEL
Janice and husband Bill have been married for 49 years and have two children Dale (45) and Tamera
(41). They also have two grandchildren Colton (15) and Ella (13). Bill retired from GM and Janice is
a Ceramic Artist. Janice enjoys reading and crafts.
SANDY HERBERT EARLY
Sandy is retired from GM. She has one child Kimberly (44) and two grandchildren Parker (14) and
Antonio (13). She enjoys softball and golf.
TERRY HORVATH Terry and wife Patty have been married for 29 years. Terry is retired and Patti works as a Travel
Agent. Terry received a BA in Engineering from Michigan Tech and enjoys microscopes,
telescopes, optics, and electronics.
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THOMAS HOWARD SR.
Tom has four children Thomas Jr. (44), Jerry (40), Kristi (Deceased), and Marci (Deceased). He also
has two grandchildren Thomas III and Timothy. Tom is a retired Mason and he owned and concrete
& masonry business with his son. He enjoys fishing and hunting.
STEVE HUGHES AND PEGGY ROGERS HUGHES
Steve and Peggy have been married for 47 years and have two children Ryan (43) and Erin (40).
They have three grandchildren Shae (9), Eriana (6), and Avery (12). Peggy received a Masters
degree in Marketing and Management from Park University and is retired from Hallmark Cards.
Steve is retired from Ford . They enjoy golf, boating, travel, street rods, car shows, decorating,
sewing, glass art, Lake Quivira Community Involvement, hiking, photography, and their
granddaughters! They live in Lake Quivira, Kansas.
PATRICIA HULL PRICE Patricia and husband Allen have been married for 12 years and have two children Gerald and
Danelle. They also have five grandchildren Isaac (18), Celena (13), Gage (9), Angel (19), and Tyler
(22). She is retired and enjoys quilting, old cars, and traveling.
CHUCK HARMAN
Chuck lives in Grand Blanc and has two children Chad (Deceased 2013) and Lori (34). He has 5
grandchildren Keegan (13), Austin (15), Matt (8), Christian (20), and Blake (23). Chuck is retired
from GM and now works as a test driver for MDE. That job has taken him throughout the country.
He enjoys golf , car shows, and following Detroit sports teams!
PAM JONES BENNETT
Pam and Husband Bob have been married for 48 years and have two children Ryan (41) and Megan
(35). They also have four grandchildren and another on the way! Pam went to school for Nursing in
Westmoreland, Pa. and works at Life Steps in Interactive Health for GM & UAW Health Screening.
Pam is a Board Member for Mid Michigan Therapy Dogs. She is a Hope Crisis Response Member
active with deploying Comfort Dogs in National Emergencies working with FEMA, the Red Cross,
and other VOAB organizations.
NIKKY KEIM
Nikky still lives in the Flint area where she retired from GM. She also is retired from the active and
reserve Army.
SHARREL KILLBREATH
Sharrel and husband Dan have been married for 34 years and have two children Eric (35) and
Rebecca (32). They have seven grandchildren Joshua (18), Miah (10), Jacoby (6), Dakota (4),
Autumn (4), Logan (5), and Connor (7 months). She received an Associate Degree in Nursing from
Mott College and retired from GM. She enjoys bowling, Church activities, and being with here
grandkids.
DENISE KITSON SALOMON
Denise and husband Carlos have been married for 45 years and have two children Janis (40) and
Vicki (38). They have 7 grandchildren. Denise and Carlos live in Bradenton, Fl. Where Carlos is self
employed and Denise works as an RN at Manatee Memorial hospital. She received a BA from U of
M and a MA from EMU. They enjoy swimming, working out, playing cards and shooting.
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SANDY KOLIOPOULOS RUSCHE
Sandy has one child Benjamin (35) and one grandchild Aiden (7). Sandy received a BA in history
from U of M Flint and a Juris Doctor from Detroit College of Law. Sandy worked for GM in Global
Compensation and retired after 42 years of service. She enjoys golf, gardening, traveling, and
spending time on the lake in Greenbush, Mi.
BRYAN KOBYLIK
Bryan and wife Mary Anne have been married for 20 years. They have one daughter Heather (42)
and one granddaughter Taylor (20). Bryan received his BSN degree from Nazareth College in
Kalamazoo in 1975 and his MSN from Wayne State University in 1980. He worked as a Registered
Nurse for the VA for 37 years before retiring. Mary Anne is retired from Caterpillar Financial
Services. Bryan served one tour of duty in Vietnam as a medic after being drafted in July of 1969.
After returning home he served 18 years in the TN Air National Guard where he retired as the
Commander. He was called to duty for Desert Shield and Desert Storm and returned home intact and
more sane than the first war! He currently follows the Tennessee sports teams including the Titans
and the Predators. They are both dog lovers and hobbies include gardening, golf, reading, travel, and
spending quality time together. They follow a saying Bryan’s Dad used all the time, “Follow your
bliss” – they are blessed with their health, financial security, a loving pet, and lots of good friends.
They are ”living the dream”!!
FRED KRAUSE Fred and wife Denise have been married for 14 years and have three children Jim (46), Kris
(deceased), and Melissa (40). He also has nine grandchildren Alyssa (29), Kelsey (23), Kaiya (15),
Jimmy (15), Matthew (14), Alex (12), Nathan (12), Konrad (10), and Avery (7) and also two great
grandchild Tommy (7) and Maddison (2) and one more on the way! Fred received a BS from GMI
and a MS from Milwaukee School of Engineering. He worked for AC for 30 years retiring in 1999.
He held various positions within GM, retiring as Staff Engineer for Instrument Cluster Engineering.
Fred currently has a couple of businesses which keep him and several family members busy! Fred is
still active playing softball and baseball. The baseball team he plays on from Detroit, has won eight
Senior baseball World series titles in the last ten years. Fred has also raised and raced harness race
horses in the past. During his GM days Fred traveled throughout the world with several stops in
China. His favorite vacation spot these days is home or Las Vegas!!
DEBORAH KUYAWA GRABLICK
Debbie has two children Melissa (36) and Kara (31). She also has four grandchildren Karson,
Kinlee, Maizey, and Miles. She is retired and enjoys traveling, swimming, sewing, and biking.
JANICE LEE ANDERSON
Jan and husband Tom have been married for 35 years and have a son Ryan (45) and three
grandchildren Joshua (21), Jake(18), and Brendan (11). Jan is an administrative asst. at Lake City
United Methodist Church and Tom works in Sales at Letherer Truss Co. They enjoy reading,
exercising, computers, trail riding, and concerts.
LAVONNE LINDGREN CLARK LaVonne and husband Brian have been married for 44 years and have two children Ben (40) and
Emily (38) and two grandchildren Nicholas (6) and Avery (2). LaVonne and Brian are both retired.
They enjoy travel, gardening, reading, and hiking. She received a BS from MSU.
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JOHN LOBB
John and wife Pat have been married for 13 years. He is retired from GM and currently lives in
Spanish Fort, Al. where he is the owner of P.J.’s Deep South Seasoning Co. We got to try his
seasoning at the picnic on Friday night!! Really good stuff!!
DAN MARX
Dan and wife Rene have been married 44 years and have one child Danielle (39). They also have
two grandchildren Jared (16) and Madeleine (13). Dan is a Medical Health Physicist and was a
Major in the US Army retiring in 1995. He received his BS at Ferris State in Nuclear Medicine
Technology and an MBA from Florida institute of Technology. He also received an MS in Health
Physics from U of M. He enjoys building antique cars that are unique, woodworking, furniture, and
harps. He is currently working on medieval music instruments.
BONNIE MATHESON HOFFMEYER
Bonnie lost her husband Cliff last year after 46 years of marriage. They have two children Jennifer
(43) and April (40). They also have 4 grandchildren Madyson (13), Markus (10), Kaitlynn (9), and
Maci (7). Cliff retired from GM in 2002 and Bonnie retried from Grand Blanc schools. She now
works part time for Swartz Funeral home. Bonnie likes to read, shop, and spend time with her
wonderful family and friends.
MARIE McMENEMY LEMERE
Marie has two children Nicole (40) and Jeff (37). She retired as a massage therapist and had owned
a Massage Health Center for 22 years. She enjoys gardening, traveling, walking, animal rescue, and
her own furry friends!
JERRY MILLER
Jerry and wife Debbie have been married for 26 years and have 2 children David (47) and Sharon
(46). The also have one grandchild Nick (16). Jerry received an Associates Degree in Business at
Mott and went to the U of M. He is retired from GM and Debbie is retired from the GISD. Jerry
enjoys sports, reading, and traveling. He still loves going to Kearsley’s sporting events.
JOHN MOLIASSA
John and wife Ann have been married for 35 years and have three children Robin (33), Megan (32),
and Ryan (28). John received his Bachelors and Masters Degrees from Eastern Michigan University.
John is retired from the Flint school system and currently works as a lecturer at the University of
Michigan-Flint in the Mathematics Dept. Ann is the Art Quest director for the Youth Quest with the
Flint Chamber of Commerce. John is a woodworker, following in his Dad’s footsteps. He also took
up stained glass as a hobby in retirement. He loves to kayak and be outdoors and loves the idea that
he is still teaching Mathematics at the college level after 46 years!!
JANIECE MOORE FREY
Janiece and husband Perry have been married for 22 years and have two children Aaron (45) and
Ashley (36). She also has four grandchildren Grady (9), Harper (6), Kirstin (22), and Colin (20). She
also has a great granddaughter Skylar (3). Janiece is retired from AT&T and then Enterprise Car
rental. Perry is self employed as a General Contractor. Janiece received her degree from U of M in
Accounting. They are both very active with hunting and conservation groups like the Indiana
Hunter’s Education, 4H shooting Sports, and National Archery in the School program (NASP). She
is the treasurer and Membership Secretary for the Dubois County Sportsmen’s Club and the
originator of the “turn-in-a-poacher” program. They enjoy traveling and any other outdoor activity.
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DALE MOORE
Dale and wife Judy have been married for 45 years and have two children Paul (39) and Kelly (36).
They also have three grandchildren Anna (8), Rachel (5), and Alex (Born this year). Dale received a
BS in Engineering Materials from U of M and a Masters in Industrial Management from CMU. Judy
received her BA from U of M and a MA from Oakland Univeristy. Dale is retired from Ford and
Judy from her own business “Something Moore”. Dale likes to golf, hunt, fish, shoot competitively,
work around the house and yard, and spending time enjoying and spoiling his grandchildren. He also
volunteers with his Church and Habitat for Humanity. He is a helper to his neighbors and friends
and enjoys maintaining and fixing things.
BOB MOREY
Bob and wife Patty have been married for 23 years. Bob attended the Flint Institute of Barbering and
worked as a barber and as an Instructor at the Institute. He enjoys skiing, motorcycles, lake sports,
scube diving, and his wife.
JIM MOREY
Jim and wife Joann have been married for 38 years and have two children Tiffany (36) and Joshua
(33). He also has four grandchildren Laureen (5), Alex (2), Archer (5), and Ava (2). He is retired and
enjoys woodworking, camping, and motorcycle riding.
DEBORAH HAWES NELSON Debbie and husband Robert have been married for 49 years and have three children Rob (46), Anna
(42), and Bill (37). Debbie and Bob are enjoying retired life now!!. Debbie also has two
grandchildren Paige (18) and Cameron (15). They like to play Mahjong and enjoy crafts and
sewing.
MAXINE PAPP NORKO
Maxine has two children Kimberly (48) and Mary (36). She is retired and still has some seasonal
rental property in Marco Island. She lives on Marco Island in Florida and enjoys walking , Zumba,
biking, boating, and motorcycles. She has traveled to England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland.
SUSAN NEWMAN PAYNE
Susan and husband Robert have been married for 50 years and have three children, six
grandchildren, and five great grandchildren! Her and Robert are both retired . Susan enjoys reading,
sewing and puzzles. They have traveled to Hawaii, Alaska and Florida many times visiting
grandkids!!
JANET NEWMAN MATSKA
Janet and husband Jack have been married for 45 years and have two children Kimberly (43) and
Brent (40). They have one grandchild Zoe (13). Jan received a BA degree from Mary Grove College
and is a retired teacher. Jack is a semi-retired car salesman. They enjoy camping in Traverse City
and winter in Florida.
DON OWEN
Don and wife Chris have been married for 47 years and have two children Kelly (42) and Lisa (41).
They also have four grandchildren Wyatt (18), Sylan (16), Kaitlyn (9), and Lauren (7). Don attended
GMI and Mott. Chris received a Masters Degree from U of M. Don is a retired skilled tradesman
from AC and Chris retired from Kearsley Schools. They live in Fairview, Texas now and enjoy golf,
home renovation, and exploring new cities and countries!
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GARY RADER
Gary and wife Debbie have been married for 30 years and have three children Jason, John, and
Michael. Gary received his BA degree from Flint U of M and is retired from the Railroad.
JEAN RICHARDS TEMPLE Jean received a Assoc. Degree from Baker college and works as an Office Manager in downtown
Flint. She has two children Stephen (40) and David (38). She also has four grandchildren Sarah
(12), Brayden (9), Allison (7), and Noah (5). After raising two sons she now spends time going to
granddaughters activities and enjoys spending time with them. She enjoys crocheting and bowling.
KATHLEEN NEWMAN SMITH & ANTHONY SMITH
Kathy and Tony have been married for 49 years and have 3 children Anthony Jr (46), Amy (45), and
Amanda (40). They also have 6 grandchildren Amber(27), Vernon (26), Jennifer (25), Zach (23),
Maira (14), Galen (10), Dagny (7), Sage (21), Josh(18), and Andy(17). They also have five great-
grandchildren Minka(10) and Ania (9), Maliakai (3), Liam (2), and Addison (1)!! Kathy received
LPN & RN degrees from Mott and a BSPA from St Joseph. They are both retired and enjoy
motorcycles, travel, and old cars!
LINDA RUCHALA PETERSON Linda and husband Paul have been married for 23 years and have four children Grant(41), Cort(37),
Sarah (47), and Amy (45). They also have seven grandchildren Stanley (14) and Vincent (10),
Autumn (6), James (4), Milo (3), Zac (22), and Kenzi (18). Linda is the assistant to the Associate
Dean for undergraduate education at the College of Engineering at U of M Ann Arbor and Paul is an
Emeritus Professor of Philosophy from UM-Flint. Linda and Paul enjoy spending time with their
grandchildren and hobbies include traveling and photography.
BOB PERKINS & ALICE ZEEB PERKINS
Bob and Alice have been married for 48 years and have two children Dawn (48) and Daniel
(Deceased). They have three grandchildren and three great grandchildren! They are both retired and
live in Holly Hill, Florida. They enjoy motorcycles, volunteering at the American legion , and their
family.
DIANA PETERS LAVALLEY
Diana is widowed and has four children Trisha (47), Darrel (Deceased), Kip (40), and Melissa (37).
She has seven grandchildren Alesha (26), Tony (24), Beau (20), Emma (18), Jesse Jr. (17), Rodney
(18), Brandon (14), and Alex (11). She also has two great grandchildren Malachi (5) and Solomon
(4). Diana attended Kalamazoo Valley Community College . Diana is retired and lives in St. Joseph,
Mi. She enjoys art, gardening, Church, going to the beach, swimming, classic and sports cars, and
being with her family.
RICHARD PUTVIN
Dick and wife Mary have been married for 44 years and have two children Lisa (41) and Ryan (34).
They have two grandchildren Marissa (8) and Ally (6). Dick received a BS in Pharmacy from Ferris
State University. He is a retired Pharmacist.
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DENNIS ROUSE
Dennis and wife Jacque have been married for 31 years and have six children Niki, Mark, Denise,
Dennis Jr., Dena, and Deanna. He also has 8 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Dennis went
to Baker college and Indiana Wesleyan university. He retired from the City of Flint and Jacque
works at Michigan church Supply Company. Dennis is a staff lay Minister at his Church. They enjoy
spending time with their families and church activities.
RON SCHACHER Ron and wife Patti have been married for 1 ½ years. They have four children Michan (44), Roni
(41), Brooke (44), and Jeff (46). They also have 5 grandchildren Kylee (17), Jaeden (15), Abigail
(19), Joshua (17), and Josiah (13). Ron is a retired electrician from GM and Patti is a retired RN.
They enjoy golf, woodworking, fixing stuff, and computers!!
IRENE SHIPLEY BRASSUER Irene and husband Ron have one child Celeste (44) and two grandchildren Kayea (23) and Justin
(16). Irene attended Beauty School and is now retired.
CAROL SMITH GARRISON Carol and husband Bob have been married for 21 years. They have 5 children Debra (48), Paul (45),
Danny (47), Bryce (46), and Shelly (44). They also have 14 grandchildren Kayleigh (24), Amanda
(27), Jacob (26), Bryce (22), Austin (21), Seth (20), Blake (18), Hunter (17), Brant (15), and Brock
(14), Avery (7), Alivia (6), Jay (8), and Pete (4) They also have 3 great-grandchildren Bentley (4),
Piper (2),and, Jaxon (6 months). Bob is retired from GM. They are retired after owning Howell’s
Cathy & Carol’s Flowers in Flint for 33 years. They enjoy art, drawing, family, and spending time
with many good friends.
JIM SMITH Jim attended Northwood University in Michigan and St. Xavier University in Chicago where he
received degrees in Business and Healthcare Administration. He is currently semi-retired working in
Project Management in Healthcare administration. He has traveled the Carribean and in 2006
fulfilled a life long dream to own a new Corvette!! He is now living the dream and currently resides
in Florida.
JIM FISCHER & BECKY SMITH FISCHER Jim and Becky have been married for 49 years and have two children Deanna (48) and Scott (48).
They also have five grandchildren Cameron (26), Paige (22), Courtney (21), Aidan (13), and Olivia
(8). Becky attended Michigan Beauty School and is retired. Jim is also retired. They enjoy traveling
when they can. Becky enjoys cross stiching and crochet. They both enjoy spending time with their
family!
ANDY SOWA Andy and wife Jackie have been married for 33 years. They have three children Steve (47), Chris
(44), and Stacey (41). He also has a grandchild Madison (13). Andy is retired and enjoys fishing and
hunting and following his granddaughter to basketball and softball games.
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LARRY STRAWSER Larry and wife Deborah have been married for 47 years and have three children Todd (41), Bradley
(38), and Meredith (36). They also have thirteen grandchildren Acacia(15), Shiloh (13), Josiah (10),
Asher (8), Phoebe (6),Eden (4), Caleb (2), Toby (12), Norah (9), Tyler (7), Carter (10), Nolan (6),
and Olivia (5)!! Larry received an A.B in Chemistry from the U of M Flint and a Ph. D. in
Biochemistry from the University of Memphis. He also did Post-Doctoral work at Vanderbilt
University in molecular biology, attended the Air Command and Staff College (1990), the Air War
College (1995) and Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government Executive
Education in 2007. He currently is a Professor at Johns Hopkins. Larry retired from the U.S. Air
Force after 26 years as a Colonel. During his last two assignments in the Air Force he served as the
Commander of the Air Force Research Laboratory Department at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
in Dayton, Ohio and as Deputy for Advanced Technology at the Missile Defense Agency at the
Pentagon. Larry writes that he has been blessed with a great family and an interesting career
comprising many different positions in many places. He enjoys travel having visited all 50 states, six
continents, and 27 countries so far. He also enjoys teaching, bowling, and golf. He is a docent at the
Denver Museum of Nature and Science, a member of the American Chemical Society and has run
the Pikes Peak marathon twice!! He biggest joy is his grandchildren!!
LYNDA SUCIU Lynda has one son Eric (49) and 2 granddaughters ages 3 and 4. Eric retired as a Major from the Air
Force. He currently lives in Las Vegas and is in charge of airfield operations at a base in Northern
Nevada. Lynda received an AS in Nursing from Mott, a BS in Physiology from MSU, a BS in
Nursing from the University of California, and a MS in Adult Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing
from the University of California. She recently completed a Psychiatric Family Nurse Practitioner
program at Eastern Kentucky University & is preparing for the National RNP Certification exam.
She worked as a Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist in the VA in Northern California. She retired
in 2010 after 29.5 years and moved back to the Flint area. She was caregiver to her father for 3.5
years before he died at age 99 yrs 7 mos. She enjoys traveling and has traveled all over the US. She
has 2 time shares, one with her son in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico & a world-wide one with her life
partner, Donald Arndt. She toured Italy with her sister and later traveled throughout Western and
Eastern Europe. Her favorite cities to visit are Siena, Florence, Budapest, Prague, Sibiu Romania &
Chichen Itza Mexico. Lynda loves to dance and has been involved in some form of social dance her
whole life. She has enjoyed ballroom, folk, country, Cajun, contra, Argentine Tango, West Coast
Swing, and Salsa! She danced on a salsa team in the San Francisco Carnival Parade and now is a
member of the Great Lakes Swing Dance Club in Flint. She ran in the Flint Crim Race, &
previously ran in the San Francisco Bay-to-Breakers Race & placed 4th
in her age group in the Elect-
Run in Palo Alto.
WAYNE SHERIDAN Wayne and wife Vicky have been married for 32 years and have one child Phillip (42). They have
three grandchildren Phillip Jr. (21), Jefferi (11), and Cheyann (8). Wayne is retired having spent time
in the US Air Force, Ampex, and CSC-Computer Science Corp. Vicky is a teacher. Wayne received
an AS in Electronics technology. They live in Colorado Springs, Co. Wayne has been an amateur
Radio operator for many years. They enjoy traveling and their grandkids!
PATTY SMITH LUTZE
Patty and husband Larry have been married for 46 years and have two children Larry Jr. (46) and
Heather (41). They also have three grandchildren Aurora (9), Glen (7), and hunter (5). Patty went to
Mott CC and Saginaw Valley State University receiving degrees in Management, Marketing, and
nursing. Larry is retired from the Army and Patty is a retired RN. They enjoy geneology,
woodworking, traveling, cooking, and being grandparents!!
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JOANN SLEIGHT SMITH
Joann lives in Clio and is retired!!
CHESTER SOLARZ
Chester and wife Linda have been married for 46 years and have two children Chester (43) and
David (37). They have two grandchildren Gracie (7) and Quentin (17). Chester is a retired pipefitter
and Linda is a retired RN. Chet is a professed “boat nerd” following Great Lakes freighters and
shipping religiously!
LILLIAN SOLARZ
Lillian retired after 40+ years at State Farm insurance where she did claim adjusting and served as a
computer tech. teaching to statewide offices. She traveled to various natural disaster sites on State
Farm Catastrophic Response Teams.
DAVID STANLEY
Dave and wife Beckie have been married for 14 years and have three children Scott (46), Kim (42),
and Jamie (deceased). They have 9 grandchildren. Dave is retired from GM and Beckie is a retired
school teacher. They enjoy Church, golf, fishing, traveling, and woodworking. They live in
Symsonia, Ky.
CAROL SUMNER ABRAMSON
Carol and husband Nels have been married for 41 years and have three children Cory (40), Jamie
(38), and Amanda (33). They also have five great grandchildren. Carol is a retired RN and Nels is a
service technician at Al Serra Automotive.
DELORAS SYLVESTER RUSSO
Deloras and husband Gregory have been married for 44 years. She received a BS in Criminal Justice
from MSU, a BS from Eastern Michigan in Industrial Hygiene and a MS in Finance from Walsh
college. Dee worked for GM as a program administrator before entering a GM degree curriculum for
Industrial Hygiene. She also held various positions in the Michigan Army National Guard before
retiring as a Colonel in 2006. Greg also worked for GM and served in the Michigan Army National
Guard retiring as a Major in 2006. They enjoy hiking, pickleball, line dancing, and traveling.
LINDA TREVORROW SMITHWICK
Linda and husband Lenny have been married for 20 years and have five children Jamie (42), Jeremy
(40), Lenya (40), Erik (44), and Amber (31). They also have seven grandchildren Ashley (24), Brian
Jr. (15), Owen (14), Nick (5), Eddie (2), Avery (12), and Cooper (22). Linda is a retired RN and
Lenny a retired police officer. They enjoy reading, camping, and walking. They winter in Florida
and enjoy life, family, & friends.
JAMES TURCSAK & GLENDA YOUNG TURCSAK
Jim and Glenda have been married for 18 years and have three children Cory (41), Denise (42), and
Laura (40). They also have two grandchildren Christian (15) and Noah (12). They are both retired
Jim as a truck driver for the US Mail and Glenda as a postal worker and accountant. They enjoy
reading, scrapbooking, building things, and sports cars!!
BETTY TURKUC BARON
Betty went to X-Ray School graduating in 1974 and worked at Hurley. She also worked at a retail
Credit bureau out of High School. Betty has one child Brian (48) who works at GE and a grandson
Allen (24) who graduated from Kettering University in Engineering. She has two “Furry”
grandchildren Basil & Lilly. Betty likes to walk, Bible Study & Church, she also enjoys helping
others and spending time with family & Furry grandchildren.
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BETTY WARD LASH Betty and husband Michael have been married for 27 years and have six children Paul (39), Richard
(42), Angelia (46), William (48), Chris (39), and Kim (45). They also have ten grandchildren
Sheldon (27), Zackory (22), Lucas (3), Kollin (12), Konnor (16), Hunter (13), Trenton (9), Calvin
(10), Gerrad (22), and Logan (24). They also have two great grandchildren Lilly (8) and Brantley (1
½)!! They are both retired now and enjoy camping and visiting their family. They live in Franklin,
NC.
MARTHA WARREN STOPPELS
Martha and husband Mark have been married for 46 years. They have two children and two
grandchildren. Martha works as a teacher and Mark is a lawyer. They enjoy reading and spending
time with their family.
ROGER WESTENFELD Roger and wife Lyn have been married for 48 years and have two children Chad (44) and Carrie
(41). They also have seven grandchildren Connor (14), Luke (13), Grase (12), Ava (12), Charsley
(10), Dylan (8), and Byrce (8). Roger and Lyn are both retired. Roger works as a high school sports
official for football, basketball, and fast pitch softball. He also enjoys buying old boats and fixing
them up. They have traveled all over the US in their motorhome and spend time each winter in
Florida.
LINDA WESTPHAL MUTIMER Linda and husband Steven have been married for nine years. They have three children Stephen (32),
Holly (47), and Colleen (44). Linda received her BA from Ecker College in Florida and an MBA
from the University of Phoenix. She currently lives in Arizona and is retired from USAA Insurance.
She now works as a real estate agent. Steve is a retired Advertising Owner and now composes jazz.
Linda enjoys reading, gardening, decorating, and indulging in her passion selling real estate!!
CHARLENE WIGGERS
Charlene graduated from Patricia Stevens College in Chicago, where she majored in Creative Design
and Modeling. She worked in the Retail field for a few years after College before entering the Travel
business. She now lives in Phoenix where she has owned her own Travel Agency for many years.
The travel business gave her the opportunity to visit many places throughout the World! She enjoys
traveling, FWF, sports, and Church activities.
JACK WOOD
Jack lives in Southaven Mississippi. He has three children and two grandchildren. He is a retired
District Manager from Nissan Corp and recently retired from casino marketing. He spent two years
in the Army and received a BA from Memphis State University. He enjoys sailing and weight
training. He has met several celebrities. His favorite time was playing golf with Engelbert
Humperdinck.
STEVE WORTH
Steve and wife Marion have been married for 47 years and have two children Eric (40) and Rayleen
(37) . They also have three grandchildren. Steve works as an engineering manager and enjoys
Corvettes and his grandchildren.
SANDRA ZIAYA ROUSE Sandy is widowed and has one child Steven (46). She lives in Davison.
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REMEMBER WHENS…….. These are the responses we got to the question
“Remember when:”
- The world was simple and now it seems hard!
- The drinking fountains at George Daly ran red with iron deposits
- The gymnasium would rock during a PEP rally. When Mr. Blewitt and Mr. Angus did a cart
wheel across the stage!!
- Mr. Belpeido put some of the answers of the multiple choice answers as Elby Jay
- We would dance in the gym
- Life was more care free. Biggest worry was what to wear to teen club and learning the latest
dance.
- The band went to Chicago for a Lions Club convention & parade. Ron Schacher, Danny
Peterson, and I didn’t get any sleep while we were in Chicago. We did catch up on our sleep
during the ride home much to Sallie Glasco’s amusement. Thank goodness there were no cell
phone cameras back then!
- Peggy Blackman, Merlene Bell, and a couple of others TP’d Joe Rose’s house and his Dad
came out with a shotgun and waved it and threatened us and we had to push Peggy’s Corvair
out of the ditch!!
- My sister drank the bottle of wine I received at a Class reunion and I had to fill it with grape
juice to be able to bring it back to the next reunion!
- We were young and lost most of our football games.
- I tell my grandkids how Dennis used to shoot his free throws!!
- We bowled Saturday mornings at Nightingale!!
- When I could “remember when”
- Lining up in front of the lockers. Great football and basketball games. Proms and tallying
attendance for Miss Boonstra.
- I got kicked out of school in my Jr. year for having my pants tucked into my Wellington
boots!
- The Majorettes and Cheerleaders froze our butts off at the football games!
- We were the only school in Flint to have co-ed showers!
- Guys shirts tucked in- knee length dresses – belts in pants!
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- Our skirts had to touch the ground while kneeling otherwise Miss Lindle would send us
home to change. Also, as soon as she walked away we would roll our skirts up above the
knee.
- Mark Farner and Mr. Anderson had a fight at school.
- On teen club nights we used to watch batman on the little TV in the Hall.
- Going to teen club on Wednesday nights. Going to Sherwood Forrest in the summer and
seeing all the Motown groups live!
- Girls had to wear dresses to school and during the winter your legs would freeze at the bus
stop. I remember squatting just to keep warm.
- I met some of my closest friends at that time in my life and we are still in close contact.
- Always looking to the future
- I will never forget the love and support my Kearsley Peeps gave me when I lost Cliff! –
Carol was here in less than 24 hours – I am so blessed!!
- My family moved away in 1966 to Flint when they bought our house to build Mott Lake. I
sometimes regret that I didn’t find a way to spend my Sr. year at Holy Rosary. My
experience at Flint Central in 66-67 was instrumental in preparing me for 40 years of
teaching in the Flint Community Schools.
- Darryl Rickman found lots of wet weeds at the lake on Senior skip day. He became the
“swamp monster” and began chasing the girls!
- I remember bowling on the “gutter dusters” team which Peggy Blackman will remember!!
- We had French names in French Class – I was Jacklene! Archie Brasseur used to stand up to
answer in Mr. Gingery’s geometry class.
- Paul Hunt, Dale Hogard, and I got swats from Papa Knut for throwing fellow students into
the drainage ditch behind the school on Seniors Day!
- The Class of 68 won all three years of the Hall decorating contest!!
- So may memories: French class; the flood in Daly’s basement study hall; teen club; skating
at Kearsley Lake; the stink bomb; the play “Dirty Works at the Crossroads”; our KHS sports
teams; being taken home by Mrs. Lindle because I wore coulottes to school!
- The prom was at the Durant & Teen Club!!
- We used to play baseball in our backyards – Those were good days!!
- Big 9 track meet at Carmen Ainsworth one great night for our team!!
- We had fun and fast cars for the day!!
- Talent Show at George Daly!!
- Getting swats from Knutson – 3 times!!
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- More of us were alive – not easy to see that so many classmates have passed.
- We danced in the gym everyday at lunchtime and went dancing at Sherwood Forest 3 times a
week.
- We walked on the stage and announced our names on graduation night and 50 years seemed
like an eternity
- I played basketball for basketball team – I was point guard
TOP SONGS FROM 1967
1 Lulu To Sir With Love
2 Box Tops The Letter
3 Bobby Gentry Ode To Billie Joe
4 Association Windy
5 Monkees I'm A Believer
6 Doors Light My Fire
7 Nancy Sinatra and Frank Sinatra Somethin' Stupid
8 Turtles Happy Together
9 Young Rascals Groovin'
10 Frankie Valli Can't Take My Eyes Off You
11 Music Explosion Little Bit O' Soul
12 Tommy James and The Shondells I Think We're Alone Now
13 Aretha Franklin Respect
14 Stevie Wonder I Was Made To Love Her
15 Bobby Vee and The Strangers Come Back When You Grow Up
16 Buckinghams Kind Of A Drag
17 Arthur Conley Sweet Soul Music
18 Soul Survivors Expressway To Your Heart
19 Sam and Dave Soul Man
20 Association Never My Love
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changes and any other info that will help us for the next reunion!! See you in 2022!! Remember last
man standing drinks the Boonesfarm bottles!!