LETTERS FROM ...

I'm getting letters from some of our classmates.

These letters range in topic ---
but recently they include notes from those 
who will NOT be able to make it to OUR REUNION.

I will share the letters I receive - on this page.

The letters are NOT listed in any special order - 
so if you want to read only a few - 
you'll have to sort through them.

Richard Smith

May 10, 2011
News from Carol Brazaski Ray: 

I  do not smoke but am getting very fat.

We had a wonderful visit with Carolyn and Chuck Flagstead this winter.

We made lots of memories.

Sally McLouth is in town at her daughter's and will be here tomorrow for a visit.

MY BIRTHDAY IS MAY 15TH  I MADE IT THIS FAR.

I WILL BE IN MICHIGAN ON JULY 23 AND LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING EVERYONE.

I HAVE TO REMEMBER TO CALL STEVE KELLY. HE WANTS TO COME AND WILL BE IN MI.

THAT'S ALL THE NEW I HAVE.

HOPE ALL IS WELL WITH YOU.

GOD BLESS,

CAROL

 

Posted: 11-18-2010
Mrs. Freddie Lou Olson
 

 



Freddie Lou Olson, of Tooele, Utah, loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt passed away on Nov 9, 2010. Freddie was born on Feb 26, 1942 to Jean and Roger Meinert in Muskegon, MI. She grew up in Montague, MI and married her high school sweetheart, Harold (Ole) Olson, on July 14, 1962. They enjoyed 48 wonderful years together. Mom loved to latch hook rugs, plastic crewel, garden and finish craft projects her children started. Freddie is survived by her husband; daughter, Terry (Jerry) Syndergaard of Tooele; son, Toby (Trish) of West Jordan; brother Dale (Laurie) Meinert of Montague, MI; sisters, Connie Scudder of Montague, MI and Mary Ann Bard of North Muskegon, MI; sister-in-law, Carolyn Meinert of Reed City, MI; brother-in-law, Ricky (Bonnie) Olson; 4 grandchildren (Jessica, Alec, Joshua and Drake); as well as many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her parents-in-law, sister Gwen TenBrink, brother Tom, sister-in-law Shirley Rasmussen, brothers-in-law Bud Scudder and Herb Bard. Memorial Services will be on Nov. 18, 2010, at the Tate Mortuary Chapel, 110 S. Main Street at 1:00 pm. Interment to follow in the Tooele City Cemetery.

Posted: 12-2-2010
Mr. Richard G. Crane
 
Richard G. Crane, age 68, of Montague, died November 30, 2010. He was born February 14, 1942, in Muskegon, to Frank G. and Marguerite E. (Kropf) Crane. A Montague High School graduate, Rich completed two years of college at Baker College. On June 22, 1974, he married the former Gail Treptow. He worked as a police officer for the City of Montague, retiring as a Sergeant. He later worked for Clock Funeral Home in Whitehall for nearly 10 years. A communicant member of St. Peter’s By-the-Lake Episcopal Church in Montague, Rich was a Life member of the Fraternal Order of Police. He was preceded in death by his parents, his mother-in-law, Ork Treptow and and aunt, Laura Cole.

FAMILY: His wife, Gail; a daughter, Karrie (Steve) Twork; 2 sons, Jon (Joy) Crane and Michael (Jill) Crane; 7 grand children; 4 great-grandchildren; his children’s mother, Rena (Robert) Kowalski; a sister, Betty (Arwin) Brown; cousin, John Knowlton; father-in-law, James Treptow; brother-in-law, William (Dee Dee) Treptow; niece, Kelly Treptow; uncles, Jerry Cole and Paul Treptow; other cousins and friends; his special kids, his dogs, Sammy, Casey & Robbie, and his kitty, Abbie.

SERVICE: Monday, December 6, 2010, at 11:00 AM, at Clock Chapel-Whitehall, with the Rev. Fr. Everett H. Klein officiating.

VISITING HOURS: Sunday, 3-7 PM, at Clock Funeral Home of White Lake, 413 S. Mears Ave., Whitehall.

DONATIONS: Memorial Fund of St. Peter’s By-the-Lake Episcopal Church, 8435 Old Channel Trail, Montague 49437 or Crane Family Expense Fund, c/o Clock Funeral Home of White Lake, Box 128, Whitehall 49461.

PRIVATE CONDOLENCES may be made by visitingwww.clockfuneralhomeofwl.com/obituaries.htm.

CLOCK

White Lake

 

----- Original Message -----
Sent: Tuesday, November 16, 2010 4:19 PM
Subject: Freddie L. Meinert-Olson
 
Hi Rich,
 
You have not doubt heard by now that we lost another classmate, Freddie Lou Meinert Olson.
Her brother Dale Meinert called me the day after she died, which was last Tuesday, Nov. 9th.  She had been in the hospital in intensive care with a serious case of pneumonia, which he had told us
about earlier.  But she was expected to recover.  However on Sunday, the 7th, her blood pressure
dropped, and vital organs started to fail.  She just was not responding to medication.  The family
had or is having a private family memorial service in Utah; nothing will be here, but there will be
an obit in the paper. 
 
I am wondering if you can send out a group email informing all those who have email of her passing.
We have passed the word around here locally, but it would be good to let everyone know.  Also,
this kind of situation is an opportunity to give "in memory" to her to our Fund.  Is there is a way to
state this in the email?  It might result in donations.  When we had our meeting with the foundation
people, they talked about including a link right to Muskegon Community Foundation, and clicking
on the name of our fund.  Donations can then be made right on line.  Otherwise, checks could
be sent to Sally Diepen at her home address: 3164 W. M20, New Era, MI 49446.
 
Not sure if this is too confusing, but wanted to make sure the notice of her passing is shared.  Folks
probably are not checking the website that much, but email is probably more efficient. 
 
Thanks for your help.
 
Martha T.

 

Letter from Betty Daily about Passing of Richard Crane

Montague High School
Class Of 1960

Dear Richard

I just received and e-mail from Betty Schiller about Dick Crane. 

Thought you might might like to know.

Richard Smith

Message from Betty was as follows ...

Betty Schiller Daily
12/02/10 02:19 PM
 
 

Dick Crane Dies Tuesday Dottie just called I don't know how to let the others know. Betty D

 

 

 

From: Carol Brazaski Ray [mailto:Cerayfl@aol.com]
Sent: Thursday, August 12, 2010 12:32 PM
To: Kenwolfe@charter.net
Subject: Thank you

Yesterday morning at pool exercises the gals asked if I had had a stroke. I said no but I was very tired. After coming home I layed down for several hours and when I got up I knew why my face was sagging. Went to the hospital emergency and I have Bell's Palsy. The left side of my face has no muscle control. I had this real bad on the left side some years ago. I think the most important park of this is keeping the eye, that doesn't close anymore, flushed with the eye drops and it can cause serious problems. So I am feeling bad and can't see half the time and my mouth does not open so I can eat. WOW!! That's something for me. I hope the card you sent me helps and I'll take all the prayers I can get.

 God Bless,

Your Old Cheer leader    
Carol

 

E-Mail Letter From:

Judie Sternke Widder July 3, 2010

Well, was hoping to attend but Doctor will not let me fly, I have a ruptured eardrum. Living here in LV is terrible on the sinus problems, ear problems and allergies. Never had an allergy to anything. Didn't develop them till l the area started building up. Been here 25 years now should be used to things now. Plus, because we get so much wind and very little rain all of the stuff just blows around. We have had 3 days of no wind since March.

Healthwise, other than seeing an ENT Dr. a whole lot of times during the year, my Internist 3-4 times a year and my Chiropractor as needed, I am still in pretty darned good health.

I promise to do a profile uppdate and get some pictures to you before reunion. The registration form won't let me go in and say I can't attend.

By the way, I hope that lots of videos & pictures & a memory book will be done for the reunion.

I will be happy to pay whatever for copies sent or emailed to me of all the activities so at least I can feel like I am there.

Please tell everyone hello from me and wish I was there!!

Have a great 4th of July!!

Judie Sternke Widder

Letter from:
Martha (Nelson) Tanis

Greetings Everyone !! 

As your committee is working to complete plans for our reunion, 
we want to draw your attention to some important details.

1. Many of you have posted your profile online and have registered
for your chosen events, which is GREAT! But for those of you 
who have posted your profile, but have not registered for any
events, you MUST now go online and register for the events we
have planned. That is the only way we can get a count for each
activity, especially the dinner at Lakeside. We have a deadline
of July 10th for registering for the dinner. Lakeside Inn is
located at 5700 N. Scenic Dr., which is at the corner of S. Shore
Drive and Scenic Drive by White Lake Golf Course.


2. If you have registered online and intend to pay by check, 
send your money to SALLY DIEPEN @ 3164 West M-20, New Era,
MI 49446 VERY SOON. Her phone 231-861-4630. Include a note to
explain what you are paying for. 

3. Anyone who would like to make a donation to the Montague Class of
1960 Fund, you can make a check out to "Community Foundation for
Muskegon County." Make a notation at the bottom: Montague Class
of 1960. Send your check to SALLY DIEPEN at the same address
stated above. We are within $1500 of our goal of $10,000, which
will allow us to offer grants to deserving classes for special
projects. As we stated before, this is NOT a scholarship fund; 
it is for any class at Montague Public Schools who needs some 
financial help with a class event, such as having a guest 
speaker or assisting with a field trip.

4. If you are a "Local" class member and are coming to Janet's house
on Saturday, July 31st, please bring 1 or 2 lawn chairs, plus
a dish to pass and your own drink. Those living away, just bring
your own drinks, and maybe some snack food. O.K? Janet's 1/2 mi.
driveway is 5775 Old Channel Trail, just after the 2nd 45 mph sign
and just beyond a log cabin on your left (South side of road). 
Phone: 894-8202. Also, if you have any pictures you would like 
to share, bring them Janet's on Sat., for our picture boards.

5. DRESS CODE?: CASUAL!! This includes the dinner on Sunday. 
We cannot stress that enough...we want everyone to be relaxed 
and have a good time. Dress for comfort.

6. If you have read this information, please tell others so they
get all the information. 

THANKS FOR YOUR HELP!

MARTHA (NELSON) TANIS

A LETTER AND REPLY
On Sun, 6/13/10, Richard Smith wrote
Janet (West) Rolewicz about Her Party Needs:

Hi Janet ...
 
Thanks for signing up for the events!!!  
Should I be announcing anything about the event at your house
(beyond what's been said already on the site ?)

Some people want to know if they can help --
I tell them to call you or one of the others on the committee. 
Sounds like we might get a crowd!  
 
Let me know if you have other needs/suggestions.
 
Rich Smith

 

 

On Sun, 6/13/10, Janet (West) Rolewicz  
Wrote Back Saying:
 
Hi Richard,

A few people will be here on Friday to help set up around 10:00 AM.
Help on Saturday before the party is also welcomed. 
 
I'm going to make Sloppy Joe's.
This way no one has to stand over a hot grill all night or be in the kitchen. 
 
Also a few chairs would be good.
I can't think of anything else.  
 
Your doing a wonderful job on the web site.
I can't wait for the fun to begin.
 
Janet
 
LETTER FROM 

Freddie (Meinert) Olson   5/23/2010

 

Rich,

Hello Class of 1960

Sorry that Ole and I will not be attending the 50 year class reunion. Neither of us likes to fly and besides, who wants to go through all of the security checks you have to do in order to even get on board the plane.

The only way we would have come to the reunion would have been to drive and to drive 1800 miles one way is just not our bag. Also Ole had major surgery last year for circulation problems in his legs and had to have a triple by pass in his legs. As a result of the circulatory problem he ended up losing two toes on his left foot. For this reason he doesn’t sit for long periods of time and when you are driving you spend a lot of time sitting.

We have booth been retired from the government now for 17 years and haven’t missed a moment of not going to work. We still have the 3 Grandsons and 1 Granddaughter. In fact the Granddaughter is graduating on the 2nd of June. Sure seems like time just flies by.

As most of you know I lost my Mother in 2007 and lost my Brother Tom last year, 2009.

We have in the most part been really good and I wish all the best for the class of 1960 and hope that you all have a wonderful reunion and that lots of the class will make a showing. Give my best to all!

Freddie (Meinert) & Ole Olson

LETTER CONCERNING 
The passing of Kay (Gruette) Leggett   March 12, 2010

Dear Class Members of 1960,

Recently postcards were mailed to class members who have not signed on to our web site yet. I just received a phone call from Kay Gruette Leggett's husband, David, who received the invitation to our reunion. Sadly, he told me Kay passed away January 24, 2010 of
complication from breast cancer. They have 2 grown daughters, one of whom lives near them in LA, and have 2 grandchildren. Kay was a retired high school English teacher.

Kay had surgery last July, and seemed to be doing alright. Then in December, she began to complain of back pain. In January, she began having serious complications, which lead to the discovery of more cancer; she passed away in the hospital on January 24th.

For those of you who remember Kay, you can send a card to David
and family at:

David Leggett
123 Crestwood
Houghton LA 71037

Warmest regards,

Martha (Nelson) Tanis

LETTER FROM  
Jilleen (Grieve) Bosch   01/22/10 12:40 PM

 

We are saddened to hear about Jack Daily ( Betty Schiller's Husband).

I just talked to him a week or so ago and all was well then. We must remember that we all are just one heart beat from eternity and we are not given tomorrow. That is why we must be sure that we have our life in order and a born again son of God. Then we know that a believer never dies but goes to that 6th diemention where the saints of God are gathered.

Betty and family we hold you before the King of Kings and Lord of Lords our Lord Jesus Christ. That He will shelter you and wrap His loving armes around you until you are strong again and able to walk on in His Love.

Love in Christ Jesus

Jilleen and Bob Bosch

 

 

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E-Mail on Betty Schiller Daily’s
Husband Jack from Here Down
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Marlene Strahl Lohman

01/20/10 09:48 AM

I understand Betty's husband, Jack, has suffered a stroke. He is in the hospital, paralyzed on his left side. Other than that, I have no update. mI think this happened this past weekend. I'm sure they would appreciate prayers.

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Denny Atchison

01/20/10 11:12 AM

Thanks,
I will put him on the prayer chain at our church.
Denny

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Leecia Bruce Penrod

01/20/10 11:14 AM

Thanks for letting us know. I sent her an email.

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Richard Smith

01/20/10 11:23 AM

Marlene -- I Forwarded your message to everyone ... Rich

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John Haga

01/20/10 11:42 AM

Thanks for the update. I will keep them in my prayers.

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Beverly Barteau Vandergeest

01/20/10 01:57 PM

Thanks for the update. Will also say a prayer for them. This website is a wonderful way to keep everyone informed about each other. Lets hope that there are more good news messages than bad.

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Jerry Settler

01/20/10 02:07 PM

Thanks for the update! i've never heard about classmates, good or bad!

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Carol Ford Lohman

01/20/10 04:00 PM

Prayers are going up from Texas

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Carol Brazaski Ray

01/21/10 09:50 AM

Sending many prayers for Betty and Jack. I am so sad when I hear of my friends going through hard times. We have had a lot of sad new lately. My heart goes out to them. I also will put his name in our church prayer line. I do believe in the power of prayer. I have personaly experienced the power it has. I am so thankful for this site as we can stay in touch with all our friends.

Carol

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Carol Brazaski Ray

01/21/10 09:58 AM

Wow!! I sure have a lot of messages today. I've heard from evry one and of course My Prayers to Betty and her husband. We have a great prayer line at church so there will be many prayers going up for her.

Carol

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Mary Cullen Snell

01/21/10 07:23 PM

We, too, will pray and add him to our church pray chain.

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Carol Ford Lohman

01/21/10 09:55 PM

A friend of Betty's talked to her today (1/21/10). Jack has gone into a coma and they don't expect him to come out. Keep the prayers going.

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Jerry Settler

01/21/10 11:18 PM

I KNOW WHAT BETTY IS GOING THROUGH RIGHT NOW. I'M IN LOUISIANNA WITH A FRIEND WHO HAD A STROKE NOV. 2ND. HE JUST CAME HOME FROM NURSING HOME YESTERDAY WHERE HE WAS GOING THROUGH REHAB.HE IS A LOT STRONGER NOW THAN WHEN I FIRST SAW HIM THE 4TH OF NOV. IT IS A LONG PROCESS TO GET BACK, BUT HOPEFULLY JACK'S STROKE WAS A MINOR ONE. MY FRIENDS WAS NOT MINOR.CAN'T WALK,CAN'T SEE TO THE LEFT,AND TALKS WITH A SLURR.OTHER WISE HE IS DOING GOOD,TAKING JABS AT ME AND BLAMING ME FOR THE COLD WEATHER.THEIR PRAYERS AND MINE GO OUT TO JACK!

JERRY

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Carol Brazaski Ray

01/22/10 08:35 AM

Gosh. I sure hope I don't have to deal with something like this. If Jack is going into a coma and they don't expect him to come out it just has to be hard on Betty. It's hard to believe that we are at that age and anything can happen. As if life hasn't been tough enough, now we go through pain with our friend. I have been lucky. I haven't lost one of my brothers or my sister and all are in good health as far as I know. But...I know some day it will be me. I have been in so much pain lately, like all over my body, and I don't know why I'm having such a flar up. It happens sometimes. It's just the way this fibromyalgia is and I sure get tired of fighting every day with it. Well, I hope your having a good time and if your travels come toFlorida be sure and get ahold of me. Take care and be safe.

Carol

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Carol Brazaski Ray

01/22/10 08:37 AM

Jerry, Don't forget to send me the coffee song.

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Jerry Settler

01/22/10 09:54 AM

carol,

I lost it!!!

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Carol Ford Lohman

01/22/10 11:29 AM

Betty Daily's husband died last night at 3:00 am..

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Leecia Bruce Penrod

01/22/10 11:50 AM

I'm so sorry to hear that. Thanks for keeping us informed.

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Jilleen Grieve Bosch

01/22/10 12:40 PM

We are saddened to hear about Jack. I just talked to him a week or so ago and all was well then. We must remember that we all are just one heart beat from eternity and we are not given tomorrow. That is why we must be sure that we have our life in order and a born again son of God. Then we know that a believer never dies but goes to that 6th diemention where the saints of God are gathered.

Betty and family we hold you before the King of Kings and Lord of Lords our Lord Jesus Christ. That He will shelter you and wrap His loving armes around you until you are strong again and able to walk on in His Love.

Love in Christ Jesus

Jilleen and Bob Bosch

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Sally Hansen Diepen

01/22/10 07:25 PM

So sorry to hear about Jack.....had them on my mind driving home from Muskegon this afternoon and got home to see the message that he had passed away. You will be in my heart and thoughts.

With love...Sally

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John Haga

01/22/10 10:53 PM

Really sorry to hear about Jack. You have my deepest sympathy and you and your family will be in my prayers.

John

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Roberta Schwalm Fleischmann

01/23/10 12:35 PM

Those of us who have been down this road know that the love and prayers of friends and family are what gets us through the day. My heart goes out to you and your family Betty and you will remain in my thoughts.

Roberta

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Carol Brazaski Ray

01/24/10 01:37 PM

I just got word the Bob Webber just died. I would have to look in our book to see him. I don't remember him. Looks like we got a lot of praying to do.

Carol

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Sally Hansen Diepen

01/24/10 01:47 PM

Sorry to hear about Bob...he was at our picnic a couple of years ago and we were all happy and surprised to see him. Good to have that memory. So many of us are living so near each other but our paths seldom cross. Thankful to be renewing friendships as we near our 50th.

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Carol Brazaski Ray

01/24/10 01:57 PM

NOW WE LOSE BOB WEBBER. CAN'T REMEMBER HIM. GUESS WE ALL BETTER LIVE TODAY AS IT MIGHT BE OUR LAST.

CAROL

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Mary Cullen Snell

01/25/10 07:15 PM

Carol, I sort of recall Bob, his name actually. Nice guy, quiet. what happened? Are you able to meke the reunion? I just heard the cottage we usually rent in Montague is not available during that time. Maybe w3 can make other arrangements.

Mary

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Carol Brazaski Ray

01/25/10 07:37 PM

We pulled up the Muskegon Chronical and found the deaths and several of the class mates wrote me. I have no idea what happened. I had gotten a card for Betty on her loss and then Bob popped up. My gosh. We must be getting old. I hate to see this. I really don't remember him and I spent so much time with so many of them. I must have missed him. I need to get my year book out. Betty doesn't have her address on so I am trying to get it.

 

Carol I am going to be staying with friends and family as I can't afford the cost of the cottages.

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Beverly Barteau Vandergeest
01/26/10 07:37 AM

Carol,

I do remember Bob Webber, probably because he was from Rothbury, as was my cousin Marilyn Squires. Very quiet little guy, blonde brushcut hair. very pleasant, nice smile, but didn't have much to say. Carolyn said that he died of lung cancer. I called Carolyn Flagstead to get a mailing address for Betty. Didn't think she would be spending much time on the computer, so wanted to send her a card and condolences. Her address is 8835 Thomas St.Shelby 49455.

Bev.

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Richard Smith
01/26/10 09:14 AM

Thank You for the update Bev ...

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Carol Brazaski Ray
01/26/10 09:16 AM

Thank you. I have been waiting for the address. Like you, I need to send a card. Of course, I'm Mrs. Hallmark!!!! This site has been so great. I am so happy to talk to all of you. I can't believe how many years it's been. Looking at 70 makes me wonder how long I have. I just don't feel that old yet. I guess being in a park like this and being active helps you feel young. I know I can't do the things I used to but I'm content to do what I do. I love working part time and being around people of all ages. Guess that's what keeps me going. On Tuesdays, a bunch of us girls get together and go for coffee at the Penora Bread place down at the Coconut Mall and we all talk and talk. It is so fun. We leave at 7.30 so most of us don't bother to put our faces on. That's interesting. Just to see who does and doesn't. It sure a different look I must say. How cares???? Talk to you later.

Carol

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Marlene Strahl Lohman
01/26/10 11:24 AM

Thanks for posting the address, Carol. I was going to find and post it later today. Now, I can just get a card ready.

This was a great idea, Richard. It has been fun to see what each has to say. Who knows how long we each have, healthy or not. We need to appreciate each and every moment we have!

 

Sally Thieman McLouth

01/29/10 10:37 PM

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Sally Thieman McLouth
01/29/10 10:37 PM

What a shock to hear about Jack Daily and Bob Webber! I will get cards out and keep their families in my prayers.

Betty and Jack made such a nice couple. I noticed in Betty's profile that her address was: 8907 W Thomas St., Stony Lake,

Shelby MI 49455. This is different from the one Carolyn has.

 

 

 

 

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