Category Archives: Classmate News

Susan Hoorman Darlington

 

Susan Hoorman Darlington

We are again saddened by the loss of another classmate. Susan Hoorman Darlington passed away on March 27th, 2021. Susan is the wife of classmate Jack Darlington. Our sincere sympathy and condolences go out to Jack and all of Susan’s family and friends.
A Celebration of Life will be scheduled at a later date.

Arrangements are being handled by Barry Wilson Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2800 North Center Street, Maryville, IL,Β  Telephone (618)344-2500

 

 

Krystyna Kopecki Minnick

Krystyna Kopecki Minnick
October 20, 1947 – March 8, 2021

We are saddened to learn of the passing of classmate Krystyna Kopecki Minnick. Krystyna passed away on March 8th in Wilmette Illinois. Our sincere sympathy and condolences go out to Krystyna’s family and friends at this time of loss.

Krystyna’s obituary can be found on our “Deceased” page.

Dennis Roux

We learned today of the passing of another classmate. π——π—²π—»π—»π—Άπ˜€ π—₯π—Όπ˜‚π˜… passed away on January 25th at Anderson Hospital. Dennis was not well known by many in our class, having joined us during our Junior year. His obituary is posted on the “Deceased” page.

Our condolences and sympathy go out to all of Dennis’ family and friends.

 

Jessie Wright


We learned today of the passing of classmate Jessie Wright. Jessie had been hospitalized recently, and had been placed on a ventilator on February 4th.Β  She passed away today, February 9th at Anderson Hospital. Her full obituary is available on our ‘Deceased‘ page.

Our condolences and sympathy go out to Walt Delaney and all those who loved and treasured Jessie in this time of loss.

Emil DeLuca

We learned today of the passing of classmate Emil “Wimpy” DeLuca. Emil passed away of complications from COVID-19. Our sincere condolences and sympathy go out to his wife Barbara and all of his family and friends in this time of loss.
A full obituary will be published here when it is available.

Myra Hickam Sams

We have received the sad news of the passing of another of our classmates. Myra Hickam Sams passed away this morning (June 5th) after a valiant fight against cancer. Our sincere condolences and sympathy go out to her husband Howard and all of Myra’s family and friends during this time.

Visitation: Friends may call from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. on Monday, June 8, 2020 at First Baptist Church of Collinsville, 723 St. Louis Rd., Collinsville, IL.
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Funeral: Services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. at on Monday, June 8, 2020 at First Baptist Church, Collinsville with Pastor Greg Pratt officiating. Interment will follow in Lake View Memorial Gardens.

Myra’s full obituary may be seen in our “Deceased” page.


Myra J. Hickam Sams 1946-2020

Marilyn Beckwith

Marilyn Beckwith

We received word of the passing of another classmate. I had been hoping to receive more information before posting, but in the current national situation that is not likely to happen.
The only information available indicates that Marilyn passed away in Arlington, Virginia during the past week.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of Marilyn’s family and friends during this time of mourning.
I will update this post as more details become available.

Linda Storm Davis

October 30, 1947Β ~Β March 22, 2020

We have received word of the passing of another of our classmates. Linda Storm Davis died on Sunday, March 22, 2020 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL.

Her full obituary is available on our deceased page

Cards may be sent to –

Clark Davis
218 Emilie
Collinsville, IL 62234

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