Current Updates

May 6, 2008

On April 13, 2008, the following information came from Sally Leibovitz regarding Arline (Schneck) Stevenson's lung surgery which is quoted below.

"Things are going better. Guess I'm in a hurry to feel tip top! On the 23rd we will find out through another scan if they got all the cancer from my lung. If not we go back in. If O.K. hopefully we can leave for a while this summer."

Then on May 3, 2008, more information came from Sally regarding the Arline's follow-up appointment.

"We went through a long month as the surgeon was quite sure after the labs came back that she had missed a lump. Well last week after a CT scan they found NO CANCER presently in either lung!!!   The doctor was in shock. We knew that all the prayers were answered!!!! We are on cloud nine and making all kinds of plans!" Our life had been on hold and now with the good news we are movin' fast and furious!!!! Fun ,fun , fun.

Way to go, Arline!!!!! May you continue to enjoy good health!!!!

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Larry J Armstrong (from Sullivan-Phillips Funeral Home Ltd.)

Larry J. Armstrong, 71 of Moline, IL, died Monday, Marh 31, 2008. Visitation was held Thursday, April 3, 2008 and services on Friday, April 4, 2008. Burial at Roselawn Memorial Estates, Moline, IL. Larry was born November 15, 1936 in Cape Girardeau, MO. He was a building contractor and a car salesman. Larry enjoyed local and NASCAR racing. He was a local racing legend himself and loved by many.   He was an Army veteran. He is survied by his childen Mylinda Powell, Guy Armstrong, Sandi Wittenauer, Jody Cole, a sister. along with 9 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.   He is preceded in death by his parents, Ezra and Martha Armstrong and a grandson, Kamren.

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March 30, 2008

C. Robert Young (from Dispatch 3-30-08)

C. Robert "Bob" Young, 71, of East Moline, died Thursday, March 27, 2008, at Trinity Medical Center, West Campus, Rock Island.

Cremation rites will be accorded. Memorial services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 2, at St. John's Lutheran Church, East Moline. Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, 6601 38th Avenue, Moline. Inurnment will be in Greenview Memorial Gardens, East Moline. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a college fund for his four grandchildren.

Bob was born Dec. 26, 1936, in East St. Louis, Ill., the son of Carl and Martha Collom Young. He married Sandra Hartwig July 19, 1969, in Rock Island.

Bob was employed at Deere & Co. for 43 years, retiring as supervisor of office services, with fond memories of JDTV. He was a United Township High School class of 1954 graduate and served on the reunion committee. Bob was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, East Moline. He was a flight simulator enthusiast and model railroader. His true passion was spending time with his family, whether gathered around the brunch table, celebrating his 70th birthday at Disney World or exploring Hawaii with his wife. He will be missed.

Survivors include his wife, Sandy; daughters, Kris Young (Craig Lennon), Moline; and Stephanie Anderson, Geneseo; son, Kevin (Kelly) Young, Coal Valley; grandchildren, Kelsey Anderson, Ben Lennon, Nick Lennon and Kassi Anderson. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Online condolences may be expressed to Bob's family by visiting his obituary at www.esterdahlmortuary.com

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March 12, 2008

Information recently received advised that Bob Young has been diagnosed with brain cancer, tumor in sternum, lesion(s) on liver and possibly on kidney. The cancer has passed the blood brain barrier and it is very serious. Six months ago an MRI showed NOTHING!

He has seen his oncologist, has gone to Iowa City to check in with a doctor who is doing a lung study of people who have cancer but have not smoked. He is to start radiation right away on the brain, if they don't get that one checked, it won't matter about the others.

He was asymptomatic with no indications he had anything wrong, just some tiredness from a flu bug he had this winter.

Let's hold Bob up in prayer and pray for a miracle of healing.

Address:   1156 45th Ave., East Moline, IL 61265

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February 20, 2008

First a mixture of old and new news. In September, Larry and Kay (Slover) Nelson arrived in Arizona for the winter.   On December 27th, Kay became ill while they were driving to a tennis match.  She ended up in the emergency room and on December 28th, doctors inserted a pacemaker in Kay.   She seems to have recovered nicely and is feeling good now. Praise God for that.   As for Larry, his knees were giving him problems. He saw a orthopaedic surgeon and had knee replacement on Feb. 4th.   He is doing quite well and walking without any aid.   He is now scheduled for a second knee replacement on March 17th.   He will appreciate your thoughts and prayers.

Address: 1000 S. Idaho Road, Box183, Apache  Junction, AZ 85219

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Recently an e-mail was received from Arline (Shneck) Stevenson. Included below are excerpts from that message:

     "My cancer has metastasized in my right lung (treated for        adenoid cystic cancer in 2005-06). This about blew us off our easy chair. It showed up in my routine PET scan. It is the same rare cancer that was in my salivary glands. After many tests and visiting different doctors at Mayo the tumor team decided the nodules should be removed even tho the cancer will return but this should give us more time. We had a cruise planned for the end of February so we are planning the surgery on the 11 of March. Steve and I are both feeling very comfortable with this. Our faith in God has gotten us through this . We have put all our trust and faith in Him! Praise the Lord!"

Urgent prayers need here!

Address: Rradley Estates, 3941 E. Farmdale St., Mesa, AZ 85206-2540

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Larry McCarthy

Larry E. McCarthy, 71, 8019 239th St. Port Byron, IL 61275, died Monday, Jan. 28, 2008, at home.
Services will be 10 a.m. Friday at Peace Lutheran Church, Port Byron. Burial will be in Frieden's Cemetery, Port Byron. Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Gibson Funeral Home, Port Byron. Memorials may be made to Peace Lutheran Church, Port Byron Volunteer Fire Department or East Moline Police Benevolent Association.
Larry Edmond McCarthy was born Feb. 17, 1936, in Elizabethtown, Ill., the son of Herbert and Ersa Holbrook McCarthy. He married Stormy Gober April 23, 1961, in Port Byron.
He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1955 to 1959. He was a police officer for the city of East Moline, retiring in 1975. He also had been employed by DeCap Trucking and the Illinois Department of Corrections.
Larry was a member of Peace Lutheran Church, Coe Lamb American Legion, Port Byron, East Moline Amvets and the Illinois Police Association. He was a very generous and caring man with his family and many friends. He enjoyed sharing his woodworking projects with everyone. He enjoyed scroll-saw woodworking, fishing, NASCAR and crossword puzzles.
Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Stormy; a sister-in-law, Ila Gober, Hillsdale; cousins, Bunny Brooks, Grand Blanc, Mich., Roxanne and Gary Hulsbrink, Grand Blanc, and Brooke Hulsbrink, Sarasota, Fla.; and special family friends, Brandon Wainwright and Amy Senh and their children, Khylie and Dean, all of Silvis, and Chris and Mandi Stout, Moline. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother-in-law, Lex Gober.

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January 6, 2008

The latest on Sandra (Weekley) Frakes' husband, Don, is that they recently received some good news.  Don's oncologist decided to use the shots of harmony as treatment in an effort to slow or stop progression of his cancer.   This last week, after Don had a PSA test, the results showed that his cancer level in the prostate had gone from 5.7 to 0.5. This a very good sign that the harmony treatment is working for Don.   Things look so good for them now that they are in the process of packing up and going to Florida for 2+ months. Enjoy Sandra and Don, you've earned it!

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January 4, 2008

Thought all would be interested in reading the e-mail message which was received from Peggy (Orlich) Pavletich, 1173 Hawthorne Lane, Elk Grove, IL 60007.

" Hi Jessie and Classmates

        Want to inform you of my recent health issues.

        On September 29th, I suffered a "mini stroke" that left NO side effects. I was released from the hospital in 3 days and thought that was it for a speedy recovery! Seems X-Rays and Cat Scans and Pet Scans found a nodule on my right lung, which I dismissed as nothing!   My Dr. insisted on a needle biopsy and wanted it done right away;. I went along with the program as I had no cough or other signs of any problem.   Results came back .......LUNG CANCER.   On Dec. 17th, they operated and removed the Cancer and portion of the lower right lung........Leaving me Cancer free because it was caught in the beginning stages and did not spread to the lymph gland.

         My surgeon just informed me that my case is now being used in the class room.

         May each of you have a HAPPY HEALTHY NEW YEAR !

                                   Your classmate of '54, Peggy (Orlich) Pavletich"

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December 19, 2007

Richard "O.B." O'Brien

Richard A. "O.B." O'Brien, of East Moline, died peacefully Friday morning, Dec. 14, 2007, at Genesis Medical Center, Illini Campus, Silvis, surrounded by his family.

Visitation and celebration of his life will Friday, Dec. 21, at Schroder Mortuary, Silvis. All other services will be private. Inurnment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, East Moline. Memorials may be made to the American Red Cross.
He was 71 years old. Richard was born on Oct. 11, 1936, to Lillian nee Genslinger and Mark O'Brien and lived the majority of his life in Silvis and East Moline. He graduated from United Township High School, East Moline, enjoying sports throughout his high school years. He also attended Black Hawk College.
He was united in marriage to Diane Keith on Aug. 29, 1969, at East Moline City Hall.
His greatest pleasures in life were hunting with his brother, Larry, and cousins, coaching girls' softball, and refereeing and umpiring. He had a wonderful sense of humor and could always tell a good joke and was said to never have met a stranger. He retired from John Deere Nov. 1, 1994, as a supervisor in Moline at the Cylinder Plant. After retirement, he and Diane moved to Las Vegas for a few years, then returned to the Quad-Cities.
He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Diane; daughters and son-in-law, Susan O'Brien Brockway, Fayetteville, Ark., Shelly and Ben Ketelaar, Oswego, Ill., Amy Hacker, Indiana; 3 grandchildren, brother and sister-in-law, Larry and Pat O'Brien, Silvis; ========================================
October 10, 2007

Keith and Bev Vollrath, 1311 193rd St. North, East Moline, IL 61244-9258, will be honored at an open house, given by their children, in observance of their 50th wedding anniversary. Relatives and friends are invited to attend on Sunday, October 21st from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at TPC, Deere Run in Silvis, IL. They request that your presence be their present.

Beverly VanKlaveren, East Moline and Keith Vollrath, Barstow, were married on October 19, 1957 at Peace Lutheran Church, Port Byron.

Their children are a daughter and spouse, Kimberly and Dennis Mulherin of Cedar Rapids and son, Kirk Vollrath of East Moline. There are four grandchildren.

Mr. and Mrs. Vollrath own and operate VOLL-CO., Inc. They are members of the Peace Luthern Church.

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Pete (Ironman) Stopoulos is doing quite well.   Since last publishing information on Pete, he graduated from the walker to using a cane. Word received recently indicates that he is now walking without assistance and has returned to driving.   Fabulous news!   Keep up the good work!

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Now to update you on Dorothy (Givenazzo) Mann. She is doing much better and has returned to work.   Hopefully, her new pacemaker will keep her in stable health for a long time to come. She's grateful for everyone's concern, thoughtfulness and prayers!

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An e-mail message received from Paul and Kathie Stone stated that their daugther's, Pam, glandular cancer surgery turned out with better results than was predicted. The tumor was not as large as first thought and only a small portion of the tongue was taken at the time the tumor was removed.   At this time, no further treatment is deemed necessary.   They thanked everyone for their thoughts and prayers.

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Now on a sad note, Sandra (Weekley) Frakes' husband, Don, has been diagnosed with bone cancer. This is his third bout with the disease and is not a candidate for chemo, radiation or hormone therapy due to having heart problems.  Currently, he is waiting the decision of doctors as to treatment options available to him. Possibly our thoughts and prayers will help them get through this.

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Lastly for this update, after seven years of conflicts and construction struggles, Silvis now has a very impressive looking monument dedicated to war heroes located on Hero Street (2nd street) and 1st Avenue. It was officially dedicated on October 6th.   Some of the classmates living out of the area might like to read about it and view pictures of the monument. The website can be found at:

                         http://www.herostreetusa.org/

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September 17, 2007

Word from Dorothy (Givenazzo) Mann is that she will receive a pacemaker on Thursday.   They removed her from the ventilator last Friday and she is currently taking breathing treatments to clear her lungs.   The insertion of the pacemaker will not cure the atrial fibrillation of the heart but will help to keep the heart in rhythm; hence will allow the lungs to function properly to avoid their filling up with fluid. She is in high spirits and is looking forward to going on with her life with less worries of the reoccurrence of the problems of the recent weeks.

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The Class of 1957 recently held their 50th year class reunion. My sister, Nancy, talked to Tom Hopkins and he advised her that his brother, Robert (Bucky) Hopkins who was in our class, had passed away in January 2007.   Bucky had been in a nursing home for many years (reason unknown). A search was done of the obituary archives of the local newspapers and no obituary appeared in either paper, so have no further details.

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Additional thoughts and prayers are needed for:

     Blaine Scott, youngest son of Wayne & Shirley Scott who is being treated for aggressive melanoma.

     Pam Stone, daughter of Paul & Kathie Stone who was recently diagnosed with glandular cancer who soon with go through surgery to remove a tumor and part of the tongue.

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September 13, 2007

Your thoughts and prayers are desperately needed for Dorothy (Givenazzo) Mann.   She has been in the hospital three times in about as many weeks for heart artrial fibrillation which causes her lungs to fill up with fluid.   Each time after her release from the hospital, she had been home a day or two, the condition returns.   A week ago, she had an angiogram with the insertion of a stent and after going home this last Tuesday (9/11), she was re-admitted to the hospital yesterday (9/12). Her heart was fibrillating and lungs filling up again. Due to her being in severe distress, she was put on a ventilator and put her under heavy sedation.   This afternoon, they zapped her heart with electric shock hoping to get the heart into proper rhythm, but it didn't work. She will stay under heavy sedation and the shock treatment will be tried again tomorrow.   Sounds so very serious! Lets hope that medical treatment along with our prayers will bring about her return to good health.

Her address: 1621 13th St., Silvis, IL 61282

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August 21, 2007

Posted Online: 8-19-07 in Dispatch

Roger and Dorothy (Versluis) Hendrickson Anniversary

Roger and Dorothy Hendrickson, 2584 9th St., East Moline, IL 61244 will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a family gathering in the Fall.

Dorothy Versluis, East Moline, and Mr. Hendrickson, Rock Island, were married Aug. 24, 1957, at St. Mary's, East Moline.

Their children (and spouses) are Susan (Dennis) Lang, Carbon Cliff; Tami (John) DeBisschop, Geneseo; and Mark (Jessica) Hendrickson, Northfield, Minn.

Mr. Hendrickson retired from John Deere Harvester, East Moline, in 1992 after 33 years.   Mrs. Hendrickson retired from Montgomery Wards in 1993 after 20 years. They are members of St. Mary's, East Moline.

Posted Online: 08-19-07 in Dispatch

James and Joan (Getty) Gallaugher Anniversary

James and Joan Gallaugher, 2375 5^th St., East Moline, IL 61244 will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a private celebration Saturday, Sept. 1.

Joan Getty, Hampton, and Mr. Gallaugher, East Moline, were married Sept. 1, 1957, at Peace Lutheran Church, Port Byron.

Their children are Kathryn, Moline; Jeffrey, East Moline; Cynthia, Wichita, Kan.; and Joel, Viola. They have eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Mr. Gallaugher was employed by the Department of the Army, U.S. Navy, Illinois EPA, retiring in 2000 after 43 years. Mrs. Gallaugher was employed at Moline National Bank and was an independent interior decorator and homemaker. They are members of Peace Lutheran, Port Byron.

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July 11, 2007

Print publication date: 01/24/2007 in Dispatch

UT Hall of Fame Grows by Three

United Township High School will add three members to its Hall of Fame on Friday night, with this year's class includes greats Panther greats on the hardwood, gridiron and cinder track, spanning more than 60 years. To be inducted at halftime of Friday night's basketball game between United Township and Galesburg will be Don Davis (1954 graduate), Bill Schaeffer (1978-82) and Bennie Terronez (1942-46).

Don Davis: Davis earned varsity letters in football and basketball. He continued his athletic pursuits at Northern Illinois University, where he earned MVP football honors as a linebacker. In 1961, Davis began a 27-year teaching career at UT, which included four years as the head football coach. Davis also spent more than 22 years as the offensive line coach at Augustana College, where he played a major role in the success of the Augustana football program and its four national championship teams in the 1980s. During his tenure at Augie, he coached 35 CCIW First Team All-Conference offensive linemen, 14 Division III All-Americans, and two players who earned the CCIW Most Valuable Offensive Player award.

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July 10, 2007

A week or so, I talked to Pete Stopoulos and learned that he is doing much better than he was last fall. He has had hospice coming into his home and the day I talked to him, he was dismissing hospice and had graduated from a wheelchair to a walker.   Amazing!   Keep up the great determination, Pete!

Others that are known to be on the sick list: Janice (Knight) Adams' cancer has reoccurred and she is back on chemo therapy.   Judy (Kincaid) Carmichael had knee replacement the latter part of 2006 and is doing well and back playing golf. Sonja (Swanson) Wandro recently had hip replacement surgery and in talking to her, her recovery is pretty much on schedule. Our thoughts and prayers to to all those who are suffering health problems.

If you have others that are going through health problems, please let me know.

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It has been learned that Frank "Tex" Verges lost his wife, Marsha, in February 2007.   No other details are available. Our condolences go out to Tex!

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Back in April of this year, fourteen class members and spouses attended Bill Bell's piano concert(s) at the in Davenport.   Bill gave two magnificent concerts (on a Wed. & Fri. night) and it was a most enjoyable experience for all those in attendance. What a talent Bill possesses, both as a pianist and a composer! Hopefully, he will bless us with his presence annually!

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Barbara (Miller) Sandberg Passionate about Moline's History

Dispatch, July 5, 2007 By Amy Thon

Historic preservation always has been important to Moline resident Barb Sandberg, and now the state has recognized her efforts with an award.

Mrs. Sandberg received the Illinois Association of Historic Preservation Commission's service award for her work helping to establish the Moline Downtown Commercial Historic District. The district will be the city's first nationally-designated historic district.

The idea to form a district came after developer Dave Wise Jr., who owns two buildings at 5th Avenue and 13th Street, wanted to pursue tax credits for his rehabilitation project.

Initially, a discussion transpired to hirie someone to do the extensive research on the buildings required, however, funds weren't available, so Mrs. Sandberg volunteered to do the work.

"I volunteered to take on the project, because I felt this would be very much of a benefit to the city economically and (draw) recognition through tourism," she said. "I've always felt that Moline has kept the downtown pretty much intact. What's there is still a solid base to work with."

Mrs. Sandberg estimates she spent 270 hours on the project. Typically, research on a district the size of Moline's would take six to nine months, Mr. Burke said.

She said she found the research very interesting and enjoyed working with city staff to put the application together. "Anybody that I asked for help from down there in any form was more than willing to assist me."

While doing the research, Mrs. Sandberg found 100 historically significant buildings and 14 architectural styles in the district's 33 acres.

Mrs. Sandberg has been on the city's Historic Preservation Commission since 1995 and previously served as 1st Ward alderman.

Way to go, Barb.   Sounds like the award was well deserved!

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Published by the Dispatch, July 2, 2007

Richard and Barbara (Miller) Sandberg Anniversary

Richard and Barbara Sandberg, Moline, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a cruise through Alaska's inside passage.

Barbara Miller, East Moline, and Mr. Sandberg, Moline, were married June 8, 1957, at First Methodist Church, Moline.

Their children are Sherri Sandberg Ransom, Davis, Calif.; and David Sandberg, Aurora, Ill. They have four grandchildren.

Mr. Sandberg was employed as a process and tool engineer at John Deere Harvester Works, East Moline, for 35 years, retiring in 1984.   Mrs. Sandberg has been a homemaker and also served as a Moline city alderman.

They are both active in Historic Preservation projects throughout the city of Moline.

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February 5, 2007

David and Ruth Copeland Anniversary (Dispatch 2/4/07)

David and Ruth Copeland, 965 38th Ave., East Moline, IL 61244 will be honored at an open house Saturday, Feb. 10, in observance of their 50th wedding anniversary.

Ruth Hoffpauir, Laurel, Miss., and Mr. Copeland, Silvis, were married Feb. 8, 1957 at Church of the Nazarene parsonage in Moss, Miss.

Their children and spouses are Joe and Jane Copeland, East Moline; Linda and Tony Kozelichki, Alexis; Jim and Maria Copeland, Bettendorf; and Jack and Jane Copeland, Moline. They have nine grandchildren.

Mr. Copeland was employed as an insurance broker at Ben Farrar and Company, Rock Island, for 33 years retiring Feb. 1, 2004.   Mrs. Copeland was employed as a lighting and music coordinator for Latting Rodeo Productions for 25 years, retiring Sept. 1, 2000.   They are members of First Christian Church, East Moline.

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                               January 21, 2007

Robert and Kathryn Ickes Anniversary (Dispatch 1/21/07)

Robert L. and Kathryn K. Ickes, 9820 Route 150, Coal Valley, celebrated their 50th anniversary.   Kathryn K. Malmen, Moline, and Mr. Ickes, Silvis, were married Jan. 26, 1957, at First Lutheran Church, Moline.

Their children (and spouses) are Vicki (Dave) Churchill, Karen and Barb Ickes all of Moline; and Diane (Pat) Leuck, Orion. They have eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Mr. Ickes was a self-employed carpenter then was employed as a carpenter in the maintenance department at CASE IH, East Moline, for 20 years, retiring in 2001.   Mrs. Ickes was employed as a bookkeeper at Char Nor Enterprises then Milan Surplus for 10 years, retiring in 1993   They are members of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Orion.

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January 15, 2007

Len and Nancy Schulte Anniversary (Dispatch 1/14/07)

Len and Nancy Schulte, 4062 4th St. B, East Moline, will celebrated their 50th anniversary.   Nancy Korb, Silvis, and Mr. Schulte, East Moline, were married Jan. 19, 1957, at St. Anne Catholic Church, East Moline.

Their children (and spouses) are Jean (Jeff) Yerkey, Colona; Mary (Dan) DuPrey, East Moline; John (Linda) Schulte, East Moline; and Ron (Cindy) Schulte, Bettendorf. They have eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

They were employed by East Moline Herald Printing Co. Inc. retiring in 1998. Mr. Schulte was employed there for 43 years and Mrs. Schulte was employed there for 25 years.   They are members of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church

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January 13, 2007

Robert `Bo' Miller

     Robert E. "Bo" Miller, 71, of Shelton, Wash., formerly of East Moline, died Monday, Dec. 25, 2006.   Services will be at a later date.

      He was born Nov. 24, 1935, in Moline, the son of Robert L. and Helen M. Miller. He graduated from UTHS in 1954.

     He loved gardening, darts and was an avid baseball enthusiast.

     Survivors include brother and sister-in-law, Jerry and Barb Miller, Coal Valley; sisters and brothers-in-law, Shirley and Darrell Schroeder, Port Byron, Judy and Jack Schadt, Milan, Paula and Jim Probizanski, Port Byron, and Marsha and John Mende, Silvis; special friend, Joan Bailey and family.

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Wife of Larry Lynn

Following is an e-mail message that was received on 1/13/07 from Larry Lynn regarding his wife.

"I don't know if you were made aware of it or not my wife Ruth Anne Lynn passed away on April 3, 2006. On April 2nd at about 5:20 PM she suddenly became ill and taken by ambulance th McDonough Dist. Hosp. in Macomb, Ill. Later in the evening was transferred to St. Francis Hosp. in Peoria,Il. At 7:20 AM she passed away of a Herniated Stem Cell and a Brain Aneurysm Thank you."

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January 9, 2007

Marlene G. Anderson, 70, of Moline, formerly of Silvis, died Monday, Jan. 8, 2007, at Rosewood Care Center of Moline.

Services are 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 12, at Zion Lutheran Church, East Moline. Burial is in Hampton Cemetery. Visitation is 4-7 p.m. Thursday at Schroder Mortuary, Silvis. A memorial will be established.

She was born Nov. 29, 1936, in Hampton Township, a daughter of Freeman and Mildred Hofstetter Anderson.
She was employed at John Deere as a computer operator, retiring in 1986.   She enjoyed being around people and animals. She enjoyed playing cards and giving gifts. She was devoted to her family and friends.
Survivors include her sister, Judy (spouse, Dale) Wierenga, Poolesville, Md.; niece and nephew, Anna and Louis Wierenga; and special friends, Ralph and Lucy Wilshusen.
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December 1, 2006

Have received the following information from Sunny (Swanson) Wandro regarding her husband, Gale:

"Just a note to let you know Gale peacefully passed away on November 29th.   We are planning a Memorial Mass for Gale at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, 12/5, at Prince of Peace church here in Sun City West, AZ. Burial will be later in the month back at the Rock Island Arsenal cemetery.

Thanks for all your prayers and good wishes."

Sunny and Gale had two children, Jill and Scott, and four grandsons.

Address: Sonja Wandro, 15624 W. Greystone, Sun City West, AZ 85375

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November 1, 2006

Woody Woodworth has had and is recuperating from the second surgery on his face to remove a cancerous growth.   Word is that the doctors were able to get all of it in the second surgery. They were able to remove it without having to disturb the nerves in the face or having to graph skin.   Thanks for the prayers - believe they have been answered.

Recently received the following message from Sonja (Sunny Swanson) Wandro regarding her husband, Gale. Address: 15624 W. Greystone Dr., Sun City West, AZ 85375.

"I need some prayers for Gale and for me. He's just been diagnosed with cancer of the liver and both lungs per some CT scans. He will have a liver biopsy on Tuesday, 10/31 and we probably won't hear the results until Friday. That will give the oncologist the information needed to determine treatment.

Gale isn't in any pain...only reason the cancer was detected was because of the blood tests the doctor ordered when he had pneumonia. They showed his liver wasn't functioning properly, thus he had an ultrasound of the liver, which led to the CT scans.

Gale has lost most of his energy in the past couple of weeks and most days food doesn't taste good...but at least there's no pain. He's determined to fight this.

Sunny"

Prayers will be helpful as Gale and Sunny face this crisis.

Just a reminder to anyone who might be in Arizona on the first Sunday, in March, 2007.   We will again be holding the UTHS Alumni gathering in Mesa.   If interested joining the group, just e-mail me at jessieb1954@yahoo.com and I will e-mail you with details of the event as plans are finalized.

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October 13, 2006

Jim "Woody" Woodworth received word today that the biopsy indicated that the doctor did not get all the cancer in the first surgery.   On October 23rd, Woody will return for a second surgery to remove a larger and deeper portion of the area that contained the cancer.   The first surgery turned out to be about the size of a dime and they will now go in and remove an area about the size of a fifty cent piece.   The doctor seemed to be optimistic, but indicated it will take a rather long time to heal.

Since the last update, I have heard from Pat Stopoulos (Pete's wife).   She indicated that during their visit to Iowa City Hospitals they learned that Pete is not a candidate for surgery on his back.   Currently, they are just treating the cancer with medications. Pete is now getting around by way of a walker; he and Pat have been window shopping for the latest in wheelchairs for him. Pat expressed their appreciation for the well-wishes they have received from classmates.

Needless to say, these two fellows need our thoughts and prayers!

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October 1, 2006

It has been learned that Jim "Woody" Woodworth will go to Iowa City tomorrow, 10/2, to undergo surgery for a micro-cystic adnexal tumor located near a temple on his face. This is type of cancer is rather uncommon and often goes undiagnosed as it appears as an indentation in the skin rather than the atypical skin cancer.   The tumor is evidently in an area where many facial nerves are located and is considered to be a sensitive surgery with some risks.   Woody needs our thoughts, well wishes and prayers.

Jim Woodworth, 151 15th Street, Silvis, IL 61282

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Everett and Jessie Boyd Anniversary (Dispatch, 10/1/2006)

Everett and Jessie Boyd, 742 Green Park Ave., Colona, IL 61241, will be honored at an open house, hosted by their children, Sunday, Oct. 8, in observance of their 50th wedding anniversary.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Moline Holiday Inn Convention Center. Your presence will be your gift. Cards will be welcomed.
Jessie Gray and Mr. Boyd, both of East Moline, were married Oct. 14, 1956, at Silvis Methodist Church.
Their children (and spouses) are Douglas (Jennifer) Boyd, Lake Orion, Mich.; and Dean (Karen) Boyd, Geneseo. They have four grandchildren (Jami Weinzierl, Chris, Danielle, Keegan Boyd) and one great-grandchild (Jaden Weinzierl).
Mr. Boyd was employed as a freight car repairman for the Rock Island Lines and Burlington/Northern Railroad, retiring in 1994 after 38 years of railroad service.   Mrs. Boyd was employed as a secretary for the Rock Island Lines for 24 years and United Township High School for 13 years, retiring in 1993.
They attend Heritage Wesleyan Church, Rock Island.

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Thought you might also be interested in knowing that Larry & Kay (Slover) Nelson's son, Bill (52), suffered an brain aneurysm Since the happening, he has been in therapy and is seeing a lot of improvement.   Larry and Kay believe his survival and recovery has been a miracle - truly a blessing from above. Still your thoughts and prayers for full recovery of Bill's health will be appreciated.

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September 1, 2006

Two of our classmates need your thoughts and prayers. It has been learned that cancer has again raised it's ugly head (3rd time) for Pete Stopoulos. Though the details are not known at this time, it is my understanding that tumors have been discovered on Pete's back. He is currently in radiation treatment. Please keep Pete in your prayers.

Pete Stopoulos - 7117 38th Ave Ct., Moline, IL 61265

The second classmate that needs our prayers is Pat (Harney) Grose. In a call to her home, it was learned that Pat has been hospitalized for depression.   Pat and her husband, Gene, have been hit hard in the past few years - they lost a son, Gene had his colon remove due to cancer, and Pat recently under went treatment for breast cancer.   Normally, she is a very up-beat person, but guess these happenings have taken a toll on her.   The family had hopes of her getting out of the hospital this week. Pray that she that she will be given strength and will regain her positive attitude.

Pat Grose - 21 Cedar Glen, Heber Springs, AR 82543

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August 27, 2006 Dispatch

Bill and Carolyn McNalley Anniversary

Bill and Carolyn McNalley, 733 12th St., Moline, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on August 31, 2006.
Carolyn Truitt and Mr. McNalley were married Aug. 31, 1956.
Their children are Mike McNalley, Moline; Eve Kinney, Coal Valley; Kim McNalley, Moline; Bryan McNalley, Moline; and Marla Miller, Blue Grass. They have four grandchildren.

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Also, according to past reunion records:

Diana (Stone) and Lyle Bull, 2966 N. Strawberry Pt Road, Oak Harbor, WA 98277, will celebrate their 50th anniversary on September 1, 2006

Doris (DeBo) and George Straetker, 4435 Cheyenne Ave., Daveport, IA, 52806, will celebrate their 50th anniversary on September 3, 2006.

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Donald Welch

Donald A. Welch, 70, of East Moline, died peacefully Friday, July 21, 2006, at Genesis Medical Center, Illini Campus, Silvis.

Don was born March 20, 1936, in Moline to Arthur and Isabelle Allen Welch. He married Ruth Ann Damm Nov. 26, 1955.

Don retired in 2001 as the manger of Summit Ridge Condominiums, East Moline. Don was active for more than 40 years in the Colona Boy Scouts and community service.

Survivors include his wife, Ruth Ann; daughters and sons-in-law, Kerri and Phil Pancrazio, Silvis, and Diane and Mark Nelson, Bettendorf; son and daughter-in-law, Dale and Penny Welch, Colona; grandchildren, Matthew Welch, Andrea and her husband, Les Coons, Valerie Pancrazio and David Nelson.

Garry Steffe

Garry L. Steffe, 70, of Maysville died on Thursday, July 20, 2006, at Genesis Medical Center, East Campus.

He was born Feb. 27, 1936, in Davenport, the son of Ralph and Ida Dralle Steffe.

He served in the United States Marines. Garry was the owner and operator of Steffe Electric. He enjoyed boating, NASCAR, motorcycling and working at his company. He was a member of Davenport Elks.

Those left to honor his memory include son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Lorri, Donahue; daughters and son-in-law, Michelle and Dan Schuler, Denver, Iowa, Karole and Don Marshall, Bicton, Western Australia; grandchildren, Christopher, Lindsey and Elizabeth Steffe, Ashley Williams, Trent Weber, Cassandra Vohsman, Tanner Vohsman, and Lindsey Schuler, Evan and Nathan Marshall, special friend, Holly Berg; brother and sister-in-law, Duane and Pat Steffe, Colona; stepmom, Jean E. Steffe. He was preceded in death by his parents

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May 15, 2006

Bob Young is recovering nicely follow hip replacement.   Imagine the replacement of body parts will probably be a trend for a lot of us as time goes by as these bodies are beginning to have a lot of miles on them. Janice Adams is doing pretty good following the treatment for cancer, but still remains very thin. We had a lot of volunteers who would like to make a donation to correct her problem LoL.

It was reported that Joan and Chuck Allee (they have been in attendance at some of the reunions) are both scheduled for knee replacement next week (one the right knee and one the left knee). In event you would like to send them a card, their address is: 2180 18th St., East Moline, IL 61241.

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May 1, 2006

Don't imagine many of us knows anyone that plays professional football for the NFL. It was recently learned that the grandson of Arline (Schneck) Stevenson was drafted by the New England Patriots.   It was also learned that Arline's son also played in the NFL.

Dan Stevenson's Draft Profile from FoxNews website:

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April 19, 2006

Received the following e-mail message from Mickey (Harker) Riggin which I am passing along.

"I thought I would tell you that I ran into Marlene Anderson at Rosewood Nursing Home. She is a sweetheart! She has a class picture on the wall in her room and is so proud of it.   She is so lovable! I told her I would write you (Jessie) and tell everyone that they could send her a card, as she would love hearing from class members. She is unable to talk but can communicate and listen."

Dang, don't know why I hadn't thought of this idea before. Marlene suffered an aneurysm many, many years ago (believe, 30+ years ago) and has been in Rosewood ever since.   She is a delight and is so thankful when people stop by and visit with her.   Marlene's Address is:

Rosewood Care Center of Moline, 7300-34TH Ave. Moline, IL. 61265

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April 10, 2006

Herbert W. Moore (Husband of Karen Simmons Moore)

Retired Army Col. Herbert W. Moore, 73, of 615 Welsh Place, Fayetteville, NC 28303, died Monday, April 3, 2006, in Highsmith-Rainey Memorial Hospital. Mr. Moore retired after more than 30 years and served two tours in the Vietnam War.

Survived by: Wife, Karen; sons, Ronald and Mark; daughter, Denise; sister, Barbara Hobbs; and five grandchildren.

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February 27, 2006

Andrew DuPrey

Funeral services for Andrew J. DuPrey, 74, of East Moline, are 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Mary's Catholic Church, East Moline. Burial is in Rock Island National Cemetery, where the East Moline American Legion Post 227 will conduct military honors. Andy died Saturday, Feb. 25, 2006, at Genesis Medical Center, Illini Campus, Silvis.
He was born June 1, 1931, in Moline, the son of Kamiel and Irma (Buysse) DuPrey. He married Delores Smet Jan. 21, 1956, at St. Mary's Church.
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FEBRUARY 17, 2006

Charles Hauser Sr.

Charles "Chuck" Hauser Sr., 70, 108 4th Avenue, Colona, IL 61244 left this world on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2006, in his home with his family at his bedside after a five-year battle with cancer.
He was born April 8, 1935, in Brodhead, Wis., to Glen and Doris B. Hauser. He was married Dec. 3, 1955, to Norma J. Powell Hauser in East Moline.
He joined the Colona Fire Department in 1957 and was elected chief in 1966 and was chief for eight years. He had been assistant chief for two years from 1964 to 1966. He was a trustee from 1979 to 1985. He climbed up the ranks from fireman, assistant chief, chief to trustee.
He was involved in getting the 911 system and played a major role in getting new fire equipment and trucks for the community when he was chief. He also designed and helped with the plans for getting what now is the fire station.
In 1953, he started at Harvester in East Moline. In February 1957, he started at Deere Wagon Works. He retired in March 1987 from John Deere Plow Planter Works as a shear operator.
He was a wrestler at Moline High School and helped start the wrestling program at United Township High School in 1953-54.
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On January 29th, several of the '54 class members met in Phoenix for brunch (Arline/Leroy Stevenson, Kay/Larry Nelson, Sunny/Gale Wandro, Sal Leibovitz, Jessie/Everett Boyd. A nice time was had by all.

The best news to report from this meeting was that Arline (Schneck) Stevenson looked very good. She indicated that she was also feeling good and doing well following her treatment for Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma. Her taste buds had pretty much returned to normal and she had regained her taste for most foods. The only complaint was that there was still a lump on her tongue (results of the treatment) which was tender. Hopefully when her tongue heals completely, this will be the end of her health problems! She needs your thoughts and prayers.

Address: 3941 E. Farmdale Ave., Mesa, AZ 85206

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Before updating the site, I contacted Maxine (Needham) Barker as to how she was doing following her chemo treatment.   She responded, "I'm feeling good after finishing my chemo treatments last December.    I have a follow-up medical lab in early March and am hoping for the best.   The probability is that the cancer will come back."

Think we also need to put Maxine in our thoughts and prayers hoping that the follow-up appointment in March comes with a positive report and that she will be spared from having to deal with cancer again.

Address:   4412 32nd Ave. Ct., Moline, IL 61265

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JANUARY 22, 2006

Andrew and Delores DuPrey Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Andrew DuPrey, 17608 Route 5 and 92, East Moline, observed their 50th wedding anniversary Jan. 21, 2006.

Mr. DuPrey was employed as a switchman at the former Rock Island Lines, Silvis, retiring in 1973 after 20 years of service.

Mrs. DuPrey was employed as a writer-editor at the Rock Island District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, retiring in 2004 after 25 years of service.
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Robert and Ann Vandewiele Anniversary

Bob and Ann, 1126-13th Street, Silvis, IL also celebrated their 50th Anniversary on December 31, 2005.

Bob is retired from John Deere and Ann from United Township High School.

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Update on Pat (Harney) Grose

I talked to Pat on 1/22/06 and she had mastectomy surgery on Friday. She is home and feeling fairly well. She indicated that the doctor was 95% certain that all cancer had been removed - which will be confirmed with the lab report. At a later date, she will take three more chemo treatments. Doctors told her that it will not be necessary for her to take any radiation treatments. She had three chemo treatments prior to the surgery. Her spirits seemed very good.

Pat's Address: 21 Cedar Glen, Heber Spring, AR 72543
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November 20, 2005

Update on three of our classmates that have been or are under treatment for cancer.

Janice (Knight) Adams advised that she is slowly feeling better since voluntarily stopping her chemo treatment which her body was finding very difficult to tolerant. Doctors will monitor her carefully in event the cancer (if there was any remaining following her surgery) should flare up.

Pat (Harney) Gross advised me that she had her first chemo treatment on November 19th. She will have three treatments and then will go in for a complete mastectomy in January. She will also receive radiation treatments. When I talked to her, she seemed upbeat and optimistic.

The day that I talked to Maxine (Needham) Barker, she was not feeling very good at all. Just a few days, she had a chemo treatment and they knocked her for a loop for a few days. She had hope to finish her treatments by Thanksgiving, but due to her have a low blood count, they had to way lay one of the treatments. Now she will hopefully finish the treatments the first part of December.

Continue to keep these gals in your thoughts and prayer

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Don and Gerry Harmon anniversary

Don and Gerry Harmon, 1476 120th Ave., Aledo, IL 61231, celebrated at an open house on at United Methodist Church, Aledo, on Saturday, Nov. 26, in observance of their 50th wedding anniversary.

Gerry Lefevre, East Moline, and Mr. Harmon, Taylor Ridge, were married Nov. 19, 1955, at First Methodist Church, East Moline, IL.

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Following are obituaries on two teachers that were teaching at UT when we were there. Possibly many of you will recognize them.

Funeral services for Joseph F. Dhondt, 76, of East Moline, died Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2005, at 3:20 p.m., just after school got out. Memorials may be made to the Joseph F. Dhondt Scholarship at United Township High School.

Joe was born Sept. 21, 1929, in East Moline. He married Martha Polka April 7, 1951, at St. Anne Catholic Church, East Moline.

He was a teacher and coach at UTHS for more than 35 years, retiring in 1987. Teaching and coaching at UTHS was his passion. He loved playing golf and jogging. Joe influenced many lives over the years, and will be missed by all who knew him.

(P.S. Joe's wife, Martha, suffered a stroke at an early age and he was devoted to taking care of her for many years.  From what I understand he had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.)

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Robert Maurus (Former Choir Director at U.T.H.S.)

Robert Leroy Maurus, 83, of Leesburg, Fla., formerly of Rock Island, died Friday, Oct. 14, 2005, at the Leesburg Regional Medical Center, Leesburg.

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Don't forget, we have an UTHS alumni (any one who attend UTHS - no matter the year) gathering in Arizona on the first Sunday in March 2006. If any of you are going to be in Arizona at that time and close enough to Mesa to attend the event, we would love to have you join us. Last year, we had approximately 30 people in attendance and we would love to increase this number in 2006. You can either e-mail me (jessieb1954@yahoo.com) or call me in AZ after Dec. 18th (480-288-8004)and I will get the details to you as soon as they are finalized.

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James E. Huennekens, 69, of Polk City, Iowa, died Oct. 12, 2005, at Mercy Hospice, Johnston, Iowa.

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On Saturday, 0ct 15th received word that Pat (Harney) Grose had been diagnosed with breast cancer and had gone into surgery for a partial mastectomy.

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Pete Stopoulos won gold metals in the 50 and 100 meter race; gold in the running long jump and standing long jump and a silver metal in the track and javelin throw in the Senior Olympics in July 2005.