Phil Andrick

Every fall I miss “Indian Summer”, I always enjoyed seeing the leaves change color. It doesn’t last very long, but always enjoyed when it did. The Fox River valley was always colorful. Remember many a walk to Algonquin Junior High across the bridge and the river valley would be a bright shade of colors. Such is the “cycle” of life.

Karen Edwards (Kirkpatrick)

Happy birthday Janet Geltner.  Hope you have agreat day.

Phil Andrick

Petticoat Junction CANNONBALL CHRISTMAS, (first aired 12-24-63)

Karen Edwards (Kirkpatrick)

This was a blast from the past.  Thanks for sharing Phil

Sue Schurke (Stewart)

Hi there class of 71 friends!
I tried to put this new link in announcements on our Class page but I don’t think I was successful. Below is a new link which will expire on March 30th.   Please have folks download all photos or any they want to keep to their device of choice by using the link below. There is no charge for photos. All are free of charge!
 Miss y'all... :)

Sue Schurke Stewart

Here is the new link which will expire on March 30th Be sure to save all or any that you want  to your device of choice before that date 

https://share.icloud.com/photos/0747HNLAqbWjMWTwildNxAvVQ

Jim Simons

Hey – Class of 71 from Irving Crown – A few of us have been getting together for breakfast once a month. We’re not confined to a specific location, that can vary and depending on interest & preferences. This is to put it out and see if others would be interested. Please feel free to join us. Even if you’re going to be visiting in town, times can be adjusted.

We are currently looking at a date of May 12^th at about 9 or 10 AM.

                The last one was at Burnt Toast FYI.

Phil Andrick

WANTED – for growing nonindigenous plants and creating a public nuisance. This is an older photo and suspect may have changed appearance. Please contact the FBI if seen.

Randy Sandman

Thank you Sue for taking and posting the photos from the reunion.  What a great time at a beautiful place !! Enjoyed the pizza party, bonfire, breakfast and dinner.  Thank you to all that did the planning.  Randy Sandman

Sue Schurke (Stewart)

Thanks Randy. Nice to hear from you. Hope you had a chance to view them before the link expired. I can post a new link in the future if any one wishes to download some of them. For some reason, the cloud will only let the link remain active for approximately 30 days. I posted the link twice. It is different each time you post it, so be sure to tap on the most recent link if it is posted again. It was my pleasure to have the ability to take them. It was so wonderful to see people I hadn't seen since graduating. Hope you are doing well and that you get some nice weather up in IL soon. What a crazy winter the entire country has had huh??  
Best Wishes ,

Sue

Phil Andrick

The Septuagenarian Club

My friends Eric and Paula had a birthday party for me today at Macayo’s. My actual birthday is Sunday the 23^rd and my neighbor is having a party for me then. Will have another birthday celebration on Weds compliments of Church members. What a racket!

This picture is of Paula’s daughters, myself and their kids. I’ve gone over to their house for Christmas the last 20 years. The girls were very young then and now they have their own families. Such is the “cycle” of life.

Karen Edwards (Kirkpatrick)

Happy 70th Phil.  Keep celebrating!

Craig Lauer

Joseph Baumgart

Hey Craig! It's a little drive from DeKalb,  but I used to get up in the middle of the night to catch infants so I could get up early to catch breakfast.  Text me and let me know when and where the next '71 breakfast is happening.  815-762-2229 Thanks!   Joe Baumgart

Cheryl Layman (Bacon)

Phil Andrick

Cheryl, so sad to hear of your loss. I hope you have family and friends for support. Please accept my condolences on the passing of James. 

Craig Lauer

Jeanette Schaufer (Bogart)

Cheryl,  I am so sorry to hear about James death.  In high school, he was truly someone you would never forget. He made Guys and Dolls a wonderful memory of his laughter and talent.  May you be surrounded by the love you shared and the family you created together.

Jeanette

Mary Van Milligen (Bortolotti)

Cliff Chally

Sorry to hear about the loss of James Bacon, we shared several classes together.

Sincerly,

Cliff Chally 

Carolyn Petty

Cheryl,

It is so hard to lose the ones we love.  I hope you have friends and family to help you through your grief.  May the memories of your husband comfort you.

Sincerely,

Carolyn

Phil Andrick

"Taps" - Bugle Call: USMC Drum & Bugle Corps

Sue Schurke (Stewart)

Cherry~ 

I am joining in with all of our other friends to send my heartfelt condolences and prayers to you during this difficult time  

Sincerely,

Sue (Schurke)Stewart 

Cheryl Layman (Bacon)

Thank you all for the heartfelt words of support and strength.

Joseph Baumgart

Oh Cheryl, so sad to hear. Being with Jim for class or any high school event was always going to be a good time.  The best sense of humor: He could find something funny to say about virtually any situation or predicament we could find ourselves in.  His memory is indeed a blessing to us all.

Yes Jeanette, Guys and Dolls  was Great.  Jim played "Big Julie" made all the more Comic by Jim's stature.  He rolled dice that had no spots on them; but it was OK, because he memorzied which side had what spots.

"When you see a Guy reach for stars in the sky, you can bet that he's doing it for some Doll!"

And for Jim, what was Cherry.  God Bless you All!

Cheryl Layman (Bacon)