Heartfelt congratulations go out to classmates Dennis Johnson and Linda Claus. They tied the knot today and became Mr. and Mrs. Johnson.

CONGRATULATIONS !!!!!!!

We all wish you a happy life and much joy!

We have learned of the passing of classmate Ronald Rampold. Ron passed away on February 8th, 2017. His full obituary can be seen on our “Deceased” page.
Our sincere sympathy and condolences are extended to all of Ron’s friends and family at this time of loss.

Marylou Bernasek, 69, born June 2, 1947 in Chester, Ill., beloved mother, sister, mentor, and friend passed away Dec. 27, 2016 at Banner Desert Medical Center in Mesa, Ariz. Our sincere sympathy and condolences go out to Marylou’s family and friends in this time of loss.
Her full obituary is listed on our “deceased” page.

Our classmate Joe Mannisi, friend and dedicated member of our Reunion Committee, passed away today, December 5th 2016. We will miss you Joe.
Our prayers and condolences go out to Dianna and all of Joe’s friends and family.

Visitation – Friday, December 09, 2016 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM at All Souls Church, 9550 Tennyson Avenue, Overland, Missouri 63114

Funeral Mass – Friday, December 09, 2016 11:00 AM at All Souls Church, 9550 Tennyson Avenue, Overland, Missouri 63114

Another classmate has left us. Susan Dollins Astrauskas passed away on November 23rd, 2016, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis.  Visitation will be held at Herbert A. Kassly Funeral Home, Collinsville, from 4:00 to 8:00 PM Monday, November 28th, and a separate visitation will be held from 9:00 to 10:00 AM on Tuesday, November 29th, at St. Stephen Catholic Church in Caseyville.

Our sympathy and condolences go out to Susan’s husband, family and friends. Her full obituary can be seen on our “Deceased” page.

Loraine Smith, mother of classmate and Senior Class President Paul Smith, passed away on November 17th, 2016 in Tullahoma, Tennessee, at the age of 98 years. Many will remember her as the lady behind the counter at the Ostle Drug Store Soda Fountain.  Our condolences and sympathy are extended to all of her family and friends. Her complete obituary can be seen on the Dignity Memorial page in her honor.

We received word of Larry’s passing late. His services were held Monday, October 17th at Herr Funeral Home. Our sincere condolences and sympathy are extended to Larry’s family and friends in this time of loss.

Larry was buried with full military honors at Jefferson-Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, Mo.

His complete obituary can be viewed on our “Deceased” page.

Lynn Ackerman Granger passed away at 2:30 PM on Tuesday, September 13th, 2016. She was surrounded by her family and loved ones. Lynn lost her valiant battle against Leukemia.

Visitation will be from 10:00 through 2:00 on Friday, September 16th, at Kutis Funeral Home, 5255 Lemay Ferry Rd., Mehlville, Missouri. The family will hold a celebration of life after the visitation at the Collinsville American Legion from 3:00 until 7:00 PM Friday.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you make a monetary donation to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in Lynn’s honor. You can make an online donation at https://donate.lls.org/lls/donate?gclid=CK2Cs_OFj88CFQERaQod9kcIAQ . You can also complete the donation form that is available online and mail your donation to –

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Donor Services
PO Box 4072
Pittsfield, MA 01202

These photos supplied by Sandy Lindley Snyder –

John M. O’Donnell, 68, of Collinsville, Ill., born Aug. 20, 1947, in East St. Louis, Ill., died June 7, 2016, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, Ill.

Mr. O’Donnell was former owner of My Old School. He was also a bus driver and belonged to the Glen Carbon Laborer’s Union.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard J. and Helen, nee Komeshak, O’Donnell.

Surviving are his brother, James (Janet) O’Donnell of Collinsville, Ill.; and his sister, Judith Askew of Collinsville, Ill.

Memorials may be made to Herbert A. Kassly Funeral Home, Ltd., in Collinsville, Ill. Condolences may be expressed online at www.hakassly.com

Visitation: Visitation will be from 4 to 7:30 p.m. Sunday, June 12, 2016, at Herbert A. Kassly Funeral Home, Collinsville, Ill.

Linda Lou Beard, nee Armstrong, 68, of Collinsville, Ill., born Sept. 14, 1947, in Cheyenne, Wyo., passed away Monday, June 6, 2016, at her residence.

Linda was retired from AAIC in Collinsville, Ill., where she had been employed for 30 years.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard F. Beard; her parents, Carl H. and Mary Lou, nee Shaw, Armstrong; and a brother, Jerry Lee Armstrong.

Surviving are her daughter, Tamara L. (Michael) Bruhn of Bunker Hill, Ill.; grandchildren, Megan K. Rowden of Aviston, Ill., Kyle W. Perkins of Troy, Ill., Cory J. Perkins and Autumn D. Perkins of Bunker Hill, Ill.; great-grandsons, Kayden M. and Kolby W. Rowden of Aviston, Ill.; a great-granddaughter, Aubree A. Perkins of Troy, Ill.; a sister, Mary Ann (Chris) Simon of Collinsville, Ill.; nephews, Jerry and John Simon; and her special friend, Joseph Krypciak.

Memorials may be sent to St. John United Church of Christ. Condolences may be expressed online at www.hakassly.com

Funeral: A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 10, 2016, at St. John’s Cemetery in Collinsville, Ill., with Rev. Tony Minear officiating.

Our heartfelt sympathy and condolences go out to all of Linda’s family and friends at  this loss.