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.
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.
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
1947 – 2018
We are sorry to learn of the passing of another classmate. Paul Bilyeu passed away in Altamonte Springs, Florida on October 17th, 2018. He is survived by his wife and classmate Jane Coffin Bilyeu, his children Paul, Christopher and Matthew, and sisters Mary and Linda and brother Alan.
Our sincere sympathy and condolences go out to Jane and all of Paul’s family and friends in this time of loss.
Full obituary is available on our Deceased page.
Classmate Fred Christian was honored today as 8th Dan and highest ranking American in the World Matsubayashi-Ryu Karate-Do Association. And he is celebrating his 50th karate anniversary.
I will not pretend to know what I’m talking about here – karate-do is not something I am familiar with. But I can certainly relate to a 50-year celebration – and that is AWESOME!
Congratulations Fred, your dedication to the sport is astounding!
Here is a link to the Facebook article too – Sensei Fred Christian
The Ladies of ’65 met at Rachel’s Garden in Belleville yesterday, and from the looks of the photo, they had a GREAT time! Isn’t it time for you to join them? Contact Joyce for all the particulars about their next scheduled get-together. And as always, click the photo for a larger view.
Front – Judy Schikowski Mentz, Diane Hadfield Miller, Barbara Schneider Hepperman, Sandy Lindlet Snyder
Rene Tope Taake, Judy Schikowski Mentz, Ellen Witte, Theresa Koehne Odorizzi, Gayle Holsinger, Georgia Yost.
The Ladies of ’65 met again yesterday, braving to snow and cold temperatures for some heart-warming togetherness. Click the photo for a larger view.
Randall Robert Witter Sr., 70, of Granite City, IL, passed away Dec. 17, 2017. Visitation from 3 p.m. until time of services at 7 p.m. Friday (December 22nd) at GC First Assembly of God. Private burial at a later date.
Wojstrom Funeral Home, Granite City, IL
Received word today of the passing of classmate Keith Geissert on Monday, October 16th. Visitation will be from 4:00PM until 8:00PM Thursday with a funeral service at 7:00PM at Herr Funeral Home in Collinsville. Internment will be private. Our sincere condolences go out to all of Keith’s family and friends.
We have received word of the passing of classmate John J. Welle. John died Monday, July 24th. Arrangements are being handled by Herr Funeral Home in Collinsville, with visitation and memorial service scheduled for Saturday July 29th from 2:00 until 4:00 PM. His full obituary can be seen on our “deceased” page.
Our condolences and sincere sympathy go out to John’s family and friends during this period of loss.