Here is what some 1959 classmates have written.
Name: Edith Pearman Email Address: edithpearman@yahoo.com
Street Address: 8800 W. 600 N.
City: Fair Oaks State: Indiana 47943
Maiden Name: Harris Class of: 1959
Telephone: (219)987-4192
Will Attend: Yes
Name: Ken Pearman Email Address:
kpear@hotmail.com
Street Address: 8800 W. 600 N.
City: Fair Oaks State: Indiana
Class of: 1959 Telephone: (219)
987-4192
Will Attend: Yes
Notes: Retired electrician as of 8-2004
Name: Bob Judis Email Address: rjudis@mchsi.com
Street Address: 31074 Bird Haven Street
City: Ocean View State: Delaware
Class of: 1959 Telephone: (302)541-0275
Will Attend: Yes
Notes: Went to IUNW until 1963. After four years in the navy
went to work for IBM. Retired from IBM 1996 and then Lockheed Martin
2003. Fooling around with web sites and helping folks with PC software.
Babysitting six grandchildren(not all at one time).
Name:Mary Bridges Email Address: mmbri759@aol.com
Street Address: 5213 Mulberry Ave
City: Portage State: Indiana Zipcode: 46368
Maiden Name: Holsapple Class of: 1959
Telephone: 219 762-0618
Will Attend: Yes
Notes: We got married 1 month after graduation. Have 3 kids
and 6 grandchildren. One is a music teacher in MO. the next one started
at Northwestern this year. The others are still in school. We live
in Portage IN during the summer. Maurice retired in Dec 01 so we spend
the winter in Seville FL fishing etc.
Name: Carol Ann Goldsmith Email Address: wrensong521@verizon.net
Street Address: 2138 Pennsylvania Street
City: Portage State: Indiana Zipcode: 46368-2422
Maiden Name: Zaparucha Class of: 1959
Telephone: (219) 762-4294
Will Attend: Yes
Notes: Taught English for 30 years and retired in 2006. Oliver
and I married on 7/30/00. Together we have 15 children, 25 grandchildren,
and 14 great-grandchildren. We love to travel, roller skate, roller
dance, ballroom dance, and especially spend time with our families
and friends.
Name: OSCAR CANALES Email
Address: oscarcanales@comcast.net
Street Address: 35 N RIVERSIDE DR.
City: SOUTH HOLLAND State: IL
Zipcode: 60473-1033
Class of: 1959 Telephone:
(708) 339-8073
Will Attend: Yes
Notes: Happily married since 9/4/59 to Antonia "Toni"
(Mancha). We have 5 beautiful daughters and our son Daniel Oscar who
came after my "born again" experience. I've been in broadcasting since
1964 and since 1983, preaching the Gospel of our LORD Jesus Christ.
May God grant us the coming reunion in September.
Name: Ethel Ralston Email Address: emralston@netnitco.net
Street Address: 317 3rd Avenue NE
City: DeMotte State: IN
Zipcode: 46310
(Maiden Name): Harris
Class of: 1959 Telephone: 219-987-4592
Will Attend: Yes
Notes:
Name: Gloria (Gee Gee) Jamieson Email
Address: leejampar@aol.com
Street Address: 439 Rim Rock Road
City: Nipomo State: CA Zipcode:
93444
(Maiden Name): Gregor
Class of: 1959 Telephone: 805-489-8573
(cell: 805-440-9204)
Will Attend: Yes
Notes: Lee and I have 2 children and 5 grandchildren.
Both of us enjoy golfing and travel. We took a golf vacation to Scotland
and Ireland, so combined the two interests. Since we retired we have
visited over 35 countries.
Name: Glenn Cauley Email Address: acauley427@comcast.net
Street Address: P.O. Box 1345
City: Santa Fe State: TX
Zipcode: 77510
Class of: 1959 Telephone: 409-927-2503
(cell: 409-789-5605)
Will Attend: Yes
Notes: Left school went to the Marine's. Came home and married Neva McLaughlin. Had one daughter and 2 sons.
We have 2 grandsons. Retired in '02. Like to travel.
Name: Judy Schipani Email Address:
judy5317@sbcglobal.net
Street Address: 768 East 92nd Avenue
City: Merrillville State: IN
Zipcode: 46410
(Maiden Name): Oppman
Class of: 1959 Telephone: 219-756-5317
Will Attend: Yes
Notes: I am just glad to be here and able to attend
another reunion. Thank you [the committees] for all your hard work.
Name: Jean Rendina Email Address:
jrendina313@comcast.net
Street Address: 313 West 8th Street
City: Hobart State: IN Zipcode:
46342
(Maiden Name): Coffman
Class of: 1959 Telephone: 219-947-2879
Will Attend: Yes
Notes: I was married 41 years to Jack Rendina. He
passed away in 2002. We had 1 daughter, adopted 1, and inherited 2
more. I've retired 3 times now from ARC Bridges. I've truly enjoyed
our committee meetings and really look forward to seeing the rest
of our class.
Name: Karin S. Noack
Email Address: ksn77hal88@hal-pc.org
Street Address: 12027 Meadowdale Drive
City: Meadows Place State: TX
Zipcode: 77477-1511
(Maiden Name): Hummell
Class of: 1959 Telephone: cell
K: 281-703-7602 and L: 281-703-7953
Will Attend: Yes
Notes: I married Lee in February of 1967. We have
two daughters- Michele (37) and Tricia (33). Both are married. Michele
has one daughter (7). Tricia has 2 daughters- one 2 and one 1.
Name: William (Bill) Eberle Email Address:
weberle@Bellsouth.net
Street Address: 8402 Hickory Hill Lane
City: Huntsville State: AL
Zipcode: 35802
Class of: 1959 Telephone:
256-883-5625
Will Attend: Yes
Notes: I retired from 25 years with Lockheed Martin
in 2001. I wasn't very good at retirement. In 2003, I went back as
a consultant to Lockheed Martin and am still at it. My wife, Ardis,
and I have a blended family of four children and six grandchildren.
Grandchildren are the reward which God gives you for having not killed
your children.
Name: Linda Bastin Email Address:
none
Street Address: 5113 Burnham Avenue
City: Portage
State: IN
Zipcode: 46368
(Maiden Name): Ladd
Class of: 1959 Telephone: 219-942-3840
Will Attend: Yes
Notes: Jim and I enjoy spending time in Florida and Wisconsin,
although it's impossible that we're "senior citizens" so soon!
Winter address: 17279 San Carlos Blvd. Lot 47 Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931 239-466-8090
Name: Sally Senics
Email Address: none
Street Address: 1814 Central Avenue
City: Whiting
State: IN
Zipcode: 46394
(Maiden Name): Fry
Class of: 1959
Telephone: 219-659-7382 (cell: 219-616-3737)
Will Attend: Yes
Notes:
Name: Dennis Anderson
Email Address: millportdr@msn.com
Street Address: 1109-1N 350 EAST
City: Chesterton
State: Indiana
Zipcode: 46304
Class of: 1959
Telephone: 219-926-5006
Will Attend: Yes
Notes: Retired since 1998. Wife of 46 years, Juanita Cauley; 2 daughters, Mary and Sherry; 1 Granddaughter, (Jackie); 2 Grandsons, (Aaron and Dylan). Like to go south in the winter in my motorhome.
Name: Duane McCorkle
Email Address: none
Street Address: 7250 Arthur Boulevard, Apartment 266
City: Merrillville
State: IN
Zipcode: 46410
Class of: 1959
Telephone: 219-508-4713
Will Attend: Yes
Notes: After school I joined USAF-4 years. Came home in '63. Joined Gary Police Dept.-'67. In '68 married, had a baby girl, & adopted a 3 yr. old boy. Worked security (Sears) 9 yrs. Retired in '80. Divorced in '82 and Went to L.A.,CA to work/live (7 mo.). Came home to work mill security-10 yrs., then at a cable company-2 yrs. Worked maintenance at City of Hobart Park Dept. Everything ended in '96 when I was diagnosed with M.S. Short & Sweet, Ha, Ha.
Name: Oscar Hamod
Email Address: none
Street Address: 3534 Harrison Street
City: Gary
State: IN
Zipcode: 46408
Class of: 1959
Telephone: 219-884-2464
Will Attend: Yes
Notes: I taught high school at Thorton Fractional in south Lansing, IL for over 30 years. I was Dean of Students and taught Special Education and Industrial Arts. I still perform with my band, "Oscar and the Majestics." I work out with body building and weight lifting.
Name: Suzanne Rybicki
Email Address: none
Street Address: 2900 Nichols Drive
City: Sauk Village
State: IL
Zipcode: 60411
(Maiden Name): Petro
Class of: 1959
Telephone: 708-758-9764
Will Attend: Yes
Notes:
Name: Steven F. Sweeney
Email Address: none
Street Address: 3633 Keystone Hills Drive
City: Evansville
State: IN
Zipcode: 47711
Class of: 1959
Telephone: 812-473-1627 cell:812-454-6403
Will Attend: Yes
Notes: My wife, Doris, and I will be attending the reunion.
Name: Elsa Moore
Email Address: eduron3@comcast.net
Street Address: 405 Ridgeview Ct
City: Sellersville
State: PA
Zipcode: 18960
(Maiden Name): Duron
Class of: 1959
Telephone: 215-257-5639
Will Attend: Yes
Notes: 50 years...Wow..
Have 3 sons 3 grandsons.
Retired 2002 from a school district.
Did my first Tandem Skydive for my 66th birthday w/my youngest son. Love downhill skiing, biking,cooking.grandkids, not in that order... Looking forward to seeing everyone..
Name: Tanya A. Bland
Email Address: tannbland@verizon.net
Street Address: 1956 Kankakee Court
City: Valparaiso
State: IN
Zipcode: 46385
(Maiden Name): Shurchay
Class of: 1959
Telephone: 219-465-0831
Will Attend: Yes
Notes: We are currently enjoying the life of retirees! During Rick's military service, we lived in Texas and continue to return to the Southwest and its deserts. We raised and educated 2 sons and 1 daughter and today enjoy our role as grandparents to 2 granddaughters. The Good Lord willing, we'll celebrate our 47th wedding anniversary in September, 2008.
Name: Myron P. Brizendine
Email Address: mpbriz@netnitco.net
Street Address: 1033 21st Street SW
City: DeMotte
State: IN
Zipcode: 46310-9222
Class of: 1959
Telephone: 219-987-7072
Will Attend: Yes
Notes: US Navy after high school. Retired steelworker since 2001. Married to Louise R. (Cuddington) for 45 years. We have 2 children and 4 grandchildren.
Name: Dolores (Dee) A. Bode
Email Address: none
Street Address: P.O. Box 612
City: Barrington
State: IL
Zipcode: 60011-0612
(Maiden Name): Kraynik
Class of: 1959
Telephone: 847-381-7350
Will Attend: Yes
Notes: Spouse's name - Eric C Bode (Deceased 1-16-04.
Retired elementary school teacher. Enjoy traveling, walking, and nature.
Name: Geraldine (Gerri) Everett
Email Address: lookforgerri@yahoo.com
Street Address: 840 S.Cummings Lane
City: Washington
State: IL
Zipcode: 61571
(Maiden Name): Brundridge
Class of: 1959
Telephone: (cell) 309-251-0225
Will Attend: Yes
Notes: Remember PJ parties, running around in the old Tom's peanut truck, & parties at my house. Ah-those were the days, Fun! My sister Doris & I bought a house in Washington, IL where we now live with 2 horses & a little Jack Russel named Jack. I have 2 children and one grandchild still living in IN.
Name: Donald J Guernsey
Email Address: geee@verizon.net
Street Address: 477 Ashford Lane
City: Valparaiso
State: IN
Zipcode: 46385
Class of: 1959
Telephone: 219 477-4841
Will Attend: Yes
Notes: Married Nancy Weber from class of 61, been married long time. One boy Purdue Elec Engineer worked on Stealth Bomber. We are very active with his three daughters of which one we help raise and she just scored in top 3% sat test. They take after me.
Name: Marlene Thomas
Email Address: none
Street Address: 509 E. Franciscan Dr.
City: Crown Point
State: IN
Zipcode: 46307-8418
(Maiden Name): Sulich
Class of: 1959
Telephone: 219-769-4664
Will Attend: Yes
Notes:
Name: Betty Johnson
Email Address: none
Street Address: 2620 Moores Lane
City: Texarkansas
State: Texas
Zipcode: 75503
(Maiden Name): Beddome
Class of: 1959
Telephone: 903-244-9187
Will Attend: Yes
Notes:
Name: Charles W. Cannon, Jr.
Email Address: shotgun-66@hotmail.com
Street Address: 120 South Kimble DriveLot #23
City: Bloomington
State: IN
Zipcode: 47404
Class of: 1959
Telephone: 812-335-0590
Will Attend: Yes
Notes: I am defying death. I have 12 incurable diseases. My wife, Margaret (Peggy), and I will be attending the reunion.
Name: Barbara Hons
Email Address: bsh517@verizon.net
Street Address: 420 Third Street
City: Oakmont
State: PA
Zipcode: 15139-2027
(Maiden Name): Fruchtman
Class of: 1959
Telephone: 412.828.1643
Will Attend: Yes
Notes: So many years, yikes! I look forward to seeing your faces again and hearing your stories.
Name: Judith (Judy) Hernandez
Email Address: none@nowhere.com
Street Address: 1659 Cherry Blossom Terrace
City: Heathrow
State: FL
Zipcode: 32746
(Maiden Name): Hale
Class of: 1959
Telephone: 407-804-1946
Will Attend: Yes
Notes: Married to David Hernandez for 49 years. We have 3 children and 6 grandchildren. We now live in Heathrow, FL.
Name: Peggy (Elizabeth) Stringer
Email Address: e.stringer@comcast.net
Street Address: 735 North Fremont Road
City: Valparaiso
State: IN
Zipcode: 46385
(Maiden Name): Catt
Class of: 1959
Telephone: 219-759-3823
Will Attend: Yes
Notes: I've been married and divorced twice. I have 4 daughters, 13 grandchildren, and 2 great-granddaughters. I worked at Bethlehem Steel and was 53 days short of my 30 years when they went bankrupt.
Name: Reda Kelly
Email Address: none
Street Address: 612 West Water Street
City: Hancock
State: Michigan
Zipcode: 49930
(Maiden Name): Porter
Class of: 1959
Telephone: 906-482-4499
Will Attend: ?
Notes: God gave me miracles in my life. I'm still married to John Kelly 27 years. I look the same as in high school (not lying, not same weight, but close). My daughter, Judy, writes music and sings. We work in our church.
Name: Helen Akis
Email Address: none
Street Address: 9736 South Kilbourn Ave.
City: Oak Lawn
State: IL
Zipcode: 60453
(Maiden Name): Christ
Class of: = 1959
Telephone: home: 708-636-2920, cell: 708-845-8005
Will Attend: Yes
Notes: Picture this: One of the best fishing boats for ocean water, pulling up to an island in the Florida Keys. And who is that at the helm of this 27' Grady White? Could it be? It is - Captain Helen, our own Elaine Christ from Edison HS!
Name: Janet Kaminski
Email Address: jjckam@comcast.net
Street Address: 414 Spruce Drive
City: Michigan City
State: IN
Zipcode: 46360
(Maiden Name): DeLauriea
Class of: 1959
Telephone: 219-879-9257
Will Attend: Yes
Notes: Married 46 years to Jim Kaminski. We have one daughter(25), Carolyn. I attended Ball State after H.S. for one year, got married, then graduated from St. Mary of the Woods in 1986. Worked for US Steel 30 years & retired in 1991. Presently working at a non-profit land trust since 1995. We've enjoyed traveling, ski trips, and keeeping fit over the past 50 years. Looking forward to the reunion.