We have learned of the passing of classmate Alva Busch. Alva passed away on December 10, 2023 in Colorado. We extend our sincere condolences to his daughters and grandchildren. His full obituary is available on the class Deceased page.
We have learned of the passing of classmate Edward Lewis. Ed passed away on February 20th 2024. His full obituary is posted on the class “Deceased” page.
Our sincere sympathy is extended to Ed’s sons Ed Jr and Chad, and to all of Ed’s family and friends in this sad time of loss.
We have learned of the passing of classmate JoAnn Giofre on December 25th, 2023. JoAnn passed away at the La Bella Nursing Home in Edwardsville. Our sincere sympathy and condolences go out to JoAnn’s sister Donna and all of JoAnn’s family and friends in this time of loss.
Her full obituary can be found on the class “Deceased” page.
Our sincere condolences go out to Jack’s wife Lori, his sons Alex and Paul, and all those who knew and loved him.
The Ladies of ’65 met Monday at Alfonzo’s again and had a GREAT time. Perhaps you should join them next month. Just Contact Joyce for the details.
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Dean Wallen, 79, of Belleville, Illinois, born June 2, 1938, in Urbana, IL, died Monday, December 4, 2017 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’ Fallon, Illinois.
Dean was a retired Teacher at Collinsville High School Unit 10. He was a member of First United Presbyterian Church and St. Clair Township Trustee and Clerk for 22 years. Alumni of Lincoln College and received his Bachelor and Masters Degree from The University of Illinois.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond G. Wallen and Marian nee, Smith, Wallen.
Surviving are his wife, Juanita, nee Gass, Wallen of Belleville, whom he married June 7, 1968; children, Nicolette (John) McCullough of Belleville, IL, SooJin Wallen and husband Erol Weber of Belleville, IL, and Herschel Wallen of Portland, OR; seven grandchildren, Justin Abegglen, Adam McCullough, Nicholas McCullough, Griffin Wallen, Theodore Wallen, Elena Weber, and Alyssa Weber; sister, Janet Wilson of Gravois Mills, MO; and dear nieces and nephews. Condolences may be expressed online at www.kurrusfh.com.
Visitation: Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, December 7, 2017 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, Illinois and from 10 to 10:30 a.m. Friday, December 8, 2017 at First United Presbyterian Church, Belleville, IL.
Services: Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., December 8, 2017 at First United Presbyterian Church in the chapel with Pastor Rob Dyer officiating. Interment will follow at Green Mount Protestant Cemetery, Belleville, Illinois.
KURRUS FUNERAL HOME, Belleville, IL.
Published in Belleville News-Democrat on Dec. 6, 2017
The Ladies of ’65 gathered again at Fazzi’s for a luncheon yesterday. Come on out next month and join them! Contact Joyce!
