Category Archives: Classmate News

Dianne Mardus Parker

Dianne S. Mardus Parker

We have just received word of the passing of another classmate. Dianne passed away yesterday, February 28th, 2020. She had been battling cancer for about four years. At this point, we understand that there will be no service at her request. We will update this post as news becomes available.

Our sincere prayers and condolences go out to Dianne’s husband Bob, and all of her family and friends during this period of sadness.

Charles M. Masloski

We have received word of the passing of another classmate. Charles Masloski passed away on November 20th. Our sincere condolences and sympathy go out to his wife Carol and all of his family and friends.

March 12, 1947 – November 20, 2019

Ladies of ’65 – August 2019

The Ladies of ’65 met again yesterday at Alfonzo’s in Troy for their monthly gathering. Looks like they had a good crowd and a great time! Maybe you should join them next month. Contact Joyce for all the details.

Ladies of '65 - August 2019
Rear – Sandy Lindley Snyder, Barbara Schneider Heppermann, Sharon Bauer Culberson, Janet Baker Smith
Center – Rosemary Muniz Novich, Ellen Witte, Georgia Yost, Judy Schikowski Mentz, Pamela Baltruschat Parker, Kathy Thorpe Burgess, Nancy Kingsbury Fox, Renee Tope Taake
Front – Linda Giles Petry, Theresa Koehne Odorizzi, Diane Hadfield Miller, Sandy Oliver Anderson, Joyce Weber Ackerman, Debbie Weider-Hatfield, Nancy DeLuca Caminiti

Robert P. Rothenberg

Dr. Robert P. Rothenberg
Dr. Robert P. Rothenberg


We are saddened by the news of the passing of another classmate. Dr. Robert P. Rothenberg passed away on Friday, April 26th 2019.

Visitation was held this morning at Congregation Shaare Emeth, 11645 Ladue Road in St. Louis, and interment will be at New Mt. Sinai Cemetery, 8430 Gravois, St. Louis, Missouri.

Our sincere sympathy and condolences are extended to all of Robert’s family and friends at this time of loss.

Old Herald Brewery

The Ladies of ’65 had a special luncheon at the old Herald Newspaper building, now a handsome brewery. Sandy Lindley Snyder brought a personal copy of a 1969 edition of the paper celebrating the landing of astronauts on the moon – and absolutely everyone had a great time. The photo below was ‘stolen’ from Nancy Kingsbury Fox’s Facebook posting (thanks Nancy!).


Seated – Nancy DeLuca Caminiti, Barbara Schneider Hepperman, Kathy Thorpe Burgess, Beatrice Dickman Clayton, Debbie Weider-Hatfield.
Middle – Renee Tope Taake, Beverly Zamarione Eichelberger, Sandy Lindley Snyder, Sandy Oliver Anderson, Diane Hadfield Miller, Barbara Stirnaman Hasamear, Janey Baker Smith, Ellen Witte, Nancy Kingsbury Fox.
Rear – Sharon Bauer Culberson, Adele Lozier Miller, Betty Stephens Wilson

A Gathering – and a Birthday

The Ladies of ’65 held their monthly gathering at Alfonzo’s on Monday – and as part of the festivities, celebrated the birthday of classmate Judith Beasley. Looks like everyone had a great time. Don’t you think it’s about time for you to join the fun next month? Contact Joyce for all the details.

Rear – Sandy Lindley Snyder, Sharon Bauer Culberson, Nancy DeLuca Caminiti, Barbara Stirnaman Hasamear, Adele Lozier Miller, Sandy Oliver Anderson. Middle – Nancy Kingsbury Fox, Betty Stephens Wilson, Georgia Yost, Ellen Witte, Renee Tope Taake. Front – Judy Schikowski Mentz, Joyce Weber Ackerman, Judith Beasley, Diane Hadfield Miller, Janet Baker Smith.
Judith Beasley (with cake) Renee Tope Taake in rear.

Arnold Kreke

We received word today of the passing of classmate Arnold Kreke. Arnold passed away on February 7th, 2019 in Caseyville. Our sincere sympathy and condolences are extended to all of Arnold’s family and friends in this time of loss. Arnold’s full obituary, as published in the Belleville News-Democrat, can be viewed on our “Deceased” page.

Robert A. Votava


We are saddened to learn of the passing of another of our classmates. Robert A. Votava passed away on Saturday, December 22nd, 2018 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville. Our condolences and sympathy go out to Robert’s family and friends.

Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m., Friday, December 28, 2018 at Herbert A. Kassly Funeral Home, Collinsville, IL

His complete obituary can be seen on our ‘deceased’ page.

Robert A. Votava 1947 – 2018

Terry Poneleit

Classmate Terry Poneleit passed away today in Edwardsville, Illinois. Our condolences and sincere sympathy go out to his wife Kathy and all of his family and friends.

Visitation will be 4pm to 8pm on Thursday, December 6, 2018 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 304 South Street, Collinsville, IL.

Funeral service will be at 1pm on Friday, December 7, 2018 at the church.  Interment will be in Sunset Hills Memorial Estates, Glen Carbon, IL.

 


Terry Poneleit