Category Archives: Classmate News

Michael Cristel


Michael C. Cristel

We have received word of the passing of classmate Mike Cristel. Mike passed away at St. Josephs Hospital in Highland on August 23, 2022, following a month stay there. He had undergone a difficult period of radiation treatment and chemotherapy, and in his final month had a stent and a pacemaker installed. The combination of all of this, along with the damage that his treatments had caused to his lungs, proved to be too much.

Our sincere condolences and sympathy go out to Mike’s wife Linda and all of his family and friends in this time of loss.

Keith Charles Largent


Keith Charles Largent
May 17, 1947-July 22,2022

We have received word that classmate Keith Largent passed away on July 22, 2022 at his home in Mabalacat City, Philippines. Keith was a USAF Viet Nam veteran, and moved to the Philippines in 2009. Burial will be at Clark Veterans Cemetery in Angeles City, Philippines.

Our sincere sympathy and condolences go out to Keith’s wife Janet, and to all of his family and friends in this time of loss. Rest in peace Keith.

Terry Bannister


Terry Martin Bannister

Classmate Terry M. Bannister of League City, Texas, passed away on March 29th, 2022. A memorial service for Terry will be held on Saturday, April 23, 2022 at 10:00 AM at Forest Park East Funeral Home, 21620 Gulf Freeway, Webster, Texas 77598. Terry was born May 21st, 1947. Terry’s complete obituary is available on our “Deceased” page.

Messages for the Bannister family may be shared at www.ForestParkEast-FHC.com.

Our sincere sympathy and condolences go out to all of Terry’s family and friends at this time of loss.

Bruce L. Mottin


January 28, 1947 – January 7, 2022

We have learned of the passing of another classmate. Bruce L. Mottin passed away on January 7th, 2022 at the McLeod Medical Center in Dillon, Illinois.
Our sincere sympathy and condolences are extended to Bruce’s children and grandchildren, and to all of his friends and family. Rest in peace Bruce.

Gary L. Gibson


Gary L. Gibson

We have learned of the death of classmate Gary Gibson. Gary passed away in St. Augustine, Florida, on December 30th, 2021. Our sincere condolences and prayers go out to Gary’s wife Vicki, and all of his family and friends in this time of loss.
Gary’s full obituary can be seen on our “Deceased” pages.

Robert “Bob” Zavaglia


November 6, 1947 ~ December 11, 2021 (age 74)

We have learned of the passing of another member of our class.

Robert “Bob” Zavaglia passed away on December 11th, 2021 in Colorado. Our sincere condolences go out to Bob’s wife Cecelia and son Rob, and to all of his family and friends. Bob will be dearly missed.

JoAnn Reagan

We have been informed of the passing of another classmate. JoAnn Reagan passed away yesterday, July 30th, 2021. At her request there will be no service.

Our sympathy and condolences go out to all who loved and will miss JoAnn. May she rest in peace.

Danny Manning

Danny Manning

 

We have received word of the passing of classmate Dan Manning. Dan passed away on June 13, 2021 in New Mexico. Our understanding is that his remains will be cremated and then be interred in the Santa Fe National Cemetery in Santa Fe.

Our sympathy and condolences go out to all of Dan’s family and friends in this time of loss.

Sharon Wolfe Viront

Sharon Wolfe Viront

We have received word of the passing of classmate Sharon Wolfe Viront on March 22nd, 2021. Sharon had been in poor health for some time. She passed away in Florida I have no further information at this time.
Our sympathy and condolences go out to all of Sharon’s family and friends in this time of loss.