Milan Jackson

Happy Birthday Michael Munn !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Milan Jackson

Happy Birthday Jane Ringo Maupin !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Milan Jackson

Happy Birthday Tom King !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Milan Jackson

BLOOMINGTON — Charles A. Hildreth, formerly of Bloomington, passed away Oct. 28, 2015, at Meadowood Assisted Living in Grapevine, Texas. Charles was 88 years old and died from complications of pancreatic cancer.

He was born Nov. 13, 1926, in Lincoln, to Dr. Charles E. Hildreth and Margaret Stumpf Hildreth of Mount Pulaski. He married Janet Louann Coffman on Aug. 8, 1954.

He received his bachelor of arts in education from Carthage College and his master of arts in education from Illinois State Normal University. Charles taught educable mentally handicapped students for 27 years at Bloomington High School in Bloomington. He was very active in the Bloomington Education Association, investing in the stock market, reading books on tape and extensive traveling. He and Janet took many trips to Disney World in Florida, had been to all the states except Alaska, and traveled to Europe and Cuba.

Surviving him are his three children, Todd Alan Hildreth, Valmeyer; Pamela Ann Hildreth Claeys, Grapevine, Texas; and Marsha Lynn Hildreth Schellenberg, Normal; 10 grandchildren; his girlfriend, Laytella Smith; and his sister, Shirley Hildreth Van Hook.

Visitation will be at 9 a.m. Monday at East Lawn Funeral Home, 1102 Airport Road, Bloomington. Memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, with the interment following.

Milan Jackson

Don't forget, Del Swearingen;

A Celebration of Life Service 3:00 P.M. Saturday, November 21, 2015 at the First Presbyterian Church, 2000 E. College Ave., Normal, IL.

That's tomorrow

Milan Jackson

Happy Birthday Linda Green LaRochelle !!!!!!!!!!

James Wilson

Milan: Sent a long letter to his daughter and very much thank you for providing this address to me so I could honor a truly great caring  human beign. Thanks Milan for all you do. Jim Wilson

Milan Jackson

Around 1949 or 1950, a man traveled through Bloomington/Normal taking pictures of kids on his pony. I have collected several of these and I would love to add to my collection. 

James Wilson

Milan: We never hung out tegether in high  school  but through your caretaking  the class of 62 web site, I feel that I missed connecting with a great human being all those years ago. We all fell into some cliques in high school and unfortunately we all didn't get to connect with all the class.

 I presently live on Sarasota Bay in Florida and if for any reason you would like to come and visit  and get out of the cold, I would be more than honored to have you as my house guest. I have 5 old convertibles parked in my garage take your pick and just enjoy Florida . . Please feel welcome to fly down.  I live 8 minutes from  the Sarasota Airport or one hour from the Tampa  airport.  I can meet all planes in Sarasota.  Love to see you again Milan.  Jim Wilson

Milan Jackson

Thanks Jim, that's a very generous offer. 

Milan Jackson

Milan Jackson

Happy Birthday Richard Center !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Milan Jackson

I got word today that Harry Harsha's name was in the funerals pending. Harry was one of our regulars at class breakfasts and he always came with a smile. Harry will surely be missed by those who have gotten to know him. I feel lucky that my involvement with this class made Harry a friend. God bless his family at this time. I will post the obituary when it gets published. Bye Harry !!!!!!!!!!!!

Larry Shoup

Always sad to see folks leave us. Harry will be missed from the breakfasts.

Dan Shickle

I am saddened of the news of Harry Harsha's passing.   I looked forward to having breakfast with Harry on the months we could each be able to make it to the Class monthly breakfast.

Harry had incured  many physical challenges over the last years.   Often we would share our experience of the Medical Spa visits and our struggles with issues we both experienced.   Harry will truly be missed, but I am most saddended that I failed to reach out to him after he missed the last breakfast where I found out he was having even more health problems.

Once again, a challenge to never delay telling someone you care for that you care for them.

Harry was one of us Irving School Junior High Students, in fact probalby the last class of Junior High School for Irving.      The past two years we have seen Steve Brienen, Jay Hilton, Dick Hopper Lois Hill and now Harry leave.

Milan Jackson

Happy Birthday Carol Dunn Fisher !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Milan Jackson

I am posting this for Era Shipp:

I want to wish Carol Dunn Fisher, my old friend, a very happy birthday:-) 

Milan Jackson

Obituary for Harry Lee Harsha

Hudson - Harry Lee Harsha, 71, of Hudson, passed away at 12:19 p.m. on Thursday, November 26, 2015 at his residence.

Cremation rites have been accorded His visitation will be held from 4-7:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 3, 2015 at Kibler-Brady-Ruestman Memorial Home in Bloomington. Interment will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hudson Community Fire Protection District.

Harry was born on September 27, 1944 in Bloomington, a son to Furman Edwin and Bessie Mann Harsha. He married Susan M. Swanson on September 12, 1981 in Bloomington. 

Surviving are his wife, Susan Harsha of Hudson; four siblings, Dennis Lyle Harsha, Nancy Ann (T.J.) Powell, Charles Edwin (Linda) Harsha and Vickie Lynn (John) Powell; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Harry proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. 

He graduated from Illinois State University with a degree in Industrial Technology. He was employed at State Farm Insurance, retiring in 2000 after 30 years of employment. Harry also had been employed as a baker.

Harry was a woodworker and was a stained glass artist and restored older woodworking machinery. He enjoyed camping and traveling as well as all things in nature. Harry had an inquiring mind and enjoyed taking classes to learn new things. 

He was a loving husband and brother and a loyal friend. He was a kind and caring man who was always there for whoever needed him and had a unique and quirky sense of humor. 

Online condolences and memories of Harry may be left for the family at kiblerbradyruestman.com. 

Barbara Kincaid (Menken)

I went  all the way through school with Harry, from kindergarden until we graduated.  He was always a quiet person in school, so quiet I always thought he was an only child only to find out he had brothers and sisters.   He had a dry sense of humor and at first I wasn't quite sure how to take him but later figured out that was just Harry.  I don't think he had a mean bone in his body and he was a truly nice person.  The last few breakfasts he acted like he wasn't up to par but I never once heard him complain.  I will truly miss him, rest well my friend.

Milan Jackson

Delores Jolliff Bova passed away yesterday. Her obituary is in our In Memory section. God bless their family. 

Milan Jackson

Happy Birthday Marty Fugate Kusmaul !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Milan Jackson

Happy Birthday Frank Bailen  !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Milan Jackson

Please forgive me, I let time get away from me and tomorrow is the Class of 1962 Breakfast. We meet at 9am at Shannon's. Please come. 

Milan Jackson

Happy Birthday Stephen Thompson !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Milan Jackson

Happy Birthday Karen Johnson Hostetler !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!