News Letter 2006

GRANT CLASS OF 1952

NEWS LETTER

2007

updated 02/22/2008

LETS HAVE SOME FUN

BEFORE AND AFTER PICTURES


BONNIE "SAGEL" VIRNALA 2004


LESTER GRADT 2004


NANCY "ARNESEN" WILLIAMSON 2002


JIM UMBARGER 2004


CARLA "ANDREW" BALES 2002


ED COZADD 2002


DONNA "CASEY" CUSHING 2002


RUTH "BECMER" GROOTVEDT 2002


DON ROSING 2002


GERRY "KRIPPNER" SPEARS 2002


GORDON COLE 2001


JIM & SHARON KRAMER 2002


LaVERNE "BESKOW" THOMPSON 2002


LUCKY SPOONER 2002

PEGGY "ROGERS" KROTZ 2002


VIVIAN "CLAYBURN" WELCH


PHYLLIS "WERHAN" BAUER


BARBARA "SWIDERSKI" BROWN

JACKIE "CAVETT" WALKER

Class of 1953

DON & DORIS ROSING

ERWIN & JANET BUCHHOLZ

How About Some More Pictures

Received an email 01/01/07 from Dorothy & George Vermillion

dorothyv18@peoplepc.com

JIM JUST WONDERING IF THERE IS GOING TO BE A REUNION IN 2007 I WAS TALKING TO BILL SWANSON .SO WE WERE WONDERING IF YOU MIGHT HAVE HEARD ANYTHING ABOUT A REUNION . SURE WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM YOU ,HOPE YOU AND YOUR FAMILY HAVE A WONDERFUL NEW YEAR .george vermillion

A couple of notes:

Doug Ball lives in Greenboro North Carolina he was in the area recently to attend his grandson's wedding and stopped in to see me, we had a very nice chat I don't remember seeing Doug since graduation he tried to attend the 50th reunion but have scheduling problems. I should have taking a picture only thought about it after he had left.

Geraldine Krippner Spears sent me a letter December 28th with a contribution toward the up keep of the web site. She was involved in loading her motor home for there trip to Florida on December 29th so at this point she is enjoying the warmth of south.

Received an email 01/30/07 from Doug Ball

dougball@iglide.net

Hi Jim , I sure enjoyed my visit with you last Wed. I know where you are now! I've passed that way many times over the years. It was good to see you & to see the boats too, I worked on boats for 15 yrs. when we lived near Gulfport.

Usually get to IL once a year, we have kids in LA & Maine so we have to spread our vacations around geographically.

The website at the place where I work is www.dutchbarns.com. We brought some IL cool back to NC with us! Hope for some boating weather real soon!!!!

Doug Ball

Received an email 02/03/07 from Lester Gandt

lestergg@earthlink.net

Hi Everyone,

Since many of you don't hear from me often, I felt in the aftermath of the violent storms that devastated parts of central Florida, this would be a good time to communicate, say hi, and let you know that I'm well, and that Sebring was not in the path of, or a part of the devastation.

I've been here in Sebring since August 05, and feel comfortable living in the center of the state, and glad to have made the move from the coast. Birthday number 73 is just a few months away, so I'm pleased to say that I'm still feeling good, and continue to work a full time job as mailman/courier at a local hospital.

The recent picture that should appear just below will provide an indication of just how much I've changed through the years since you last saw me........or you may feel I don't really look all that much different. The picture was taken in December, 06, in the hospital mail room and is part of a batch of pictures showing what things look like in Sebring; it's streets, stores, lake, my apartment, church, and

where I work. If you're interested in seeing them, respond

accordingly, and I'll send them along. They're all in JPEG format, and I'm told download well, even with dial-up internet connections.

My best wishes to you all.

Lester Gnadt

Received an email 04/07/07 from Lester Gandt

lestergg@earthlink.net

Lester sent a Hallmark card click link below

http://www.hallmark.com/ECardWeb/ECV.jsp?a=1057392371450M191390414Y&product_id=

Received a phone call from Lucky Spooner he was asking about a boat. He and Linda are well Linda was just leaving for china on a little trip. Lucky was holding down the fort while she was gone.

I was in Best Buy replacing an 8 year old computer and met Don Rosing's son, Don has had some serious medical problems lately and my miss his yearly fishing trip with Paul Frost.

Mary "Graves Bauer called the other day looking for an address, she is moving and all her things are in storage at this time her phone number is 847-980-6303

Mary has had two back surgeries plus both knee's out class is starting to wear out little by little.

Received an email from Jackie "Cavett" Walker class of 1953 here is what she had to say about the latest Florida wild fires.

Yes, the fires got me. Everything around me within 75 feet is burned.
Also, I have some burned spots in closer, including the south side of my trailer. It burned the skirting and warped the vinyl siding. They evacuated us on Monday the 7th, and I was in and out after that until the 9th at which time I was taken to the hospital. I just got home and I am okay. Just to much excitement and stress for this old girl.

Born: Feb. 15, 1934; in Spring Grove
Died: June 9, 2007; in McHenry

He was an avid bowler, and enjoyed golfing at Pistakee Golf Course and in other leagues

McHENRY - Donald E. Rosing, 73, of Johnsburg, died Saturday, June 9, 2007, at Northern Illinois Medical Center in McHenry.

He was born Feb. 15, 1934, in Spring Grove, to Walter J. and Alice (Hergott) Rosing. During his high school years, he was one of only four athletes earning a total of four letters in high school sports. His sports were baseball, basketball, football and track. A veteran of the U.S. Navy Seabees, he was stationed in Guam during the Korean War.

He was a resident of Johnsburg for more than 53 years. On May 14, 1955, he married Doris Ann Justen at St. Mary's Church in McHenry.

He was employed by Lodesky Trucking for more than 30 years, and was a member of Teamsters Local 301. He was a longtime member of VFW Post 4600 in McHenry, and he was a former member of the Johnsburg Community Club.

Don was an avid bowler, and enjoyed golfing at Pistakee Golf Course and in other leagues. Fishing with his best friend, Paul Frost, also was a favorite pastime.

He will be remembered as a caring husband and doting grandfather by his loving family, as well as a friend to those who knew him.

He is survived by his wife of more than 52 years, Doris Ann; three children, Curtis (Anita) Rosing of Rockton, Gary Rosing of McHenry, and Doreen (Michael) Freund of McHenry; eight grandchildren, Jason Lauer, Justin Lauer, Graham Rosing, Amanda Rosing, Kayleigh Rosing, Andrew Rosing, Kyle Sytsma and Aaron Rosing; and a sister, Beverly (the late Alfred) Guetzloff of Huntley.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a granddaughter, Autumn.

The visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 13, at George R. Justen & Son Funeral Home, 3519 W. Elm St., McHenry. The funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 14, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Johnsburg. The Rev. Gerald Watt C.R. will officiate.

Interment will be in St. John the Baptist Cemetery in Johnsburg.

Memorials to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church would be appreciated by the family.

For information, call the funeral home at (815) 385-2400. Friends may send online condolences to the family at www.justenfh.com.

Sign the guest book at www. NWHerald.com/obits

Carol Bergloff Class of 1953

Leber Sr., Richard A. "Dick"*

RICHARD 'DICK' A. LEBER SR. Born: Oct. 30, 1933; in Chicago Died: July 1, 2007; in Wittenberg, Wis. He owned and operated several businesses BIRNAMWOOD, Wis. - Richard "Dick" A. Leber Sr., 73, a resident of Birnamwood, Wis., died Sunday, July 1, 2007, in Wittenberg, Wis. He was a former resident of Fox Lake and business owner in Round Lake, and lived at the McHenry Villa for two years before again returning to Wisconsin. He was born Oct. 30, 1933, in Chicago, to Edward and Alice (Rubright) Leber and married Carol Bergloff on Nov. 14, 1953, in Round Lake. He was a truck driver and member of the Teamsters union, but he and his wife also had co-owned and operated several businesses. He formerly owned the Sinclair gas station and repair shop in the Round Lake Park and The Oaks Drive Restaurant also in Round Lake. He and his wife also formerly owned and operated the R&C Corral Restaurant in McHenry. He first moved to Wisconsin to open a rustic campground in Birnamwood and later built his own restaurant on his property. The couple returned to the Fox Lake area to be closer to their family and to be involved in their grandchildren's lives until they were grown. While driving his truck, he was making plans and already had started building parts for a mini-golf course that he and his wife would build and run in Wisconsin upon their return. He enjoyed woodworking, painting, glass weaving, mini golf, the great outdoors and all the people he met through his many businesses and activities. He will be greatly missed by his wife of Birnamwood; a son, Richard "Rick" A. (Michelle) Leber Jr. of McHenry; his grandchildren, Lauren (Mike Freye) Leber, Kurt and DeeAnne Leber all of McHenry; a great-grandson, Branden; a brother, Ron (Rhonda) Leber of Leland; and a sister, Sandra (Paul) Cameron of Birnamwood. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his brothers, Edward and Robert. The visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 5, at K.K. Hamsher Funeral Home, 12 N. Pistakee Lake Road, Fox Lake (The Chapel on the Lake, one block west of Route 12, a half of a block north of Grand Avenue). The funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, July 6, at the funeral home. Burial will be at Windridge Cemetery in Cary. For information, call the funeral home at (847) 587-2100. Sign the guest book at www. NWHerald.com/obits

Richard Dick A. Leber Sr.: The visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 5, at K.K. Hamsher Funeral Home, 12 N. Pistakee Lake Road, Fox Lake (The Chapel on the Lake, one block West of Route 12, a half of a block North of Grand Avenue). The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday, July 6, at the funeral home. Burial will follow at the Windridge Cemetery in Cary. For information, call the funeral home at (847) 587-2100.

Published in the Northwest Herald on 7/3/2007.

Received an email 11/08/07 from Donna Cushing

Gordy was sad to hear about Nancy's passing he grew up with Nancy in Round Lake Beach and was close to her family all these years. He also was wondering how many of us will be up to a 60th reunion still a long way off and any think can happen, traveling might be a problem for some of use.

Gordy also sent $100.00 towards keeping the web site up, I am beginning to think no one cares I haven't heard hear from any one lately so no news to print.

Nancy A. Williamson
Nancy A. Williamson, treasured wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on December 7, 2007, in Palm Springs, CA, after a brave battle with cancer. Born in 1935 at the Norwegian American Hospital in Chicago, IL, Nancy was the daughter of Hans Olaf and Harriet F. Arnesen. She spent her childhood years with younger brother Thomas in Round Lake, IL. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents and brother. During Nancy's high school years, a vocal instructor strongly encouraged her gift of singing. She became one of the first college freshmen to receive a performance scholarship and appointment to the renowned St. Olaf Choir in Northfield, MN. She also studied at the Music Conservatory in Chicago and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Classically trained, she became an accomplished singer and pianist. In 1956, Nancy married R. Joseph Williamson in Long Lake, IL. They made their home in Peoria, IL, raising a family of three children, Ann of Illinois, and Susan and John of California. As a devoted young mother, Nancy encouraged her children in pursuits of music and academic excellence. She continued her professional singing with the First Federated Church of Peoria and Temple Anshai Emeth Quartet. Nancy was cast in productions with Cornstock Theater, and was a frequent guest performer with the Municipal Band Concert Series. Nancy was a member of the Junior League of Peoria and local music organizations. As her children grew older, she volunteered with the Community Workshop and Training Center, assisting special needs adults and later became the Program Director for the Court Counseling Program of Peoria County, heralding a new approach to counseling first-time criminal offenders. Later, Nancy accepted a position with Illinois Central College as Adult Program Director. Under her management, course offerings and enrollment increased dramatically. Following the birth of her granddaughter, Janet, Nancy devoted her love and attention, nurturing her academic success. When Nancy and husband Joe retired in 1997, they moved to Palm Springs to enjoy the glorious sun and mountains. There Nancy volunteered as patient liaison at Desert Regional Medical Center. She was elected to serve on the Board of Directors of Sunrise Racquet Club and also served as Social Chairman, with the added benefit of cherished friendships so dear to her. A member of the United Methodist Church of Palm Springs, she was blessed there with dear friends and faithful support. So applicable now to her, Nancy's favorite expression of encouragement had been, "Do your best, for angels can do no better." A service of loving remembrance will be held for her on Friday, December 14, 2007, at 1:00 p.m. at her church. Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society or her church. Published in The Desert Sun on 12/11/2007.