Class of 1956 Alumni Website.
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Welcome to Sycamore High School's, Class of 1956, alumni website. The purpose of this website is to keep you posted on upcoming events and to stir up old memories. Sponsors of the website hope you enjoy your visit and if you have any suggestions or information you would like to share please contact us.
Please sign the "Guest Book" be you classmate or visitor. Thank you and enjoy.
NOTICE: If you have changed your email address recently and would like to continue to receive notices of class functions or happenings, be sure to let me know what your new email address is. I noticed the last couple of times I sent emails out to our classmates, that some came back undeliverable.
Send updates to jaxson4801@sbcglobal.net
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Frederick Sibley
b. 8/22/1938 - d. 11/2/2009 |
| Frederick C. Sibley, 71, of Sycamore, died on Monday, November 2, 2009 at home after a battle with cancer. Fred was born on August 22, 1938 with his twin bother Charles in Sycamore, the son of Francis and Esther (Morison) Sibley. He graduated from Sycamore High School in 1956. He then served in the U.S. Army stationed in Germany and Texas. On September 30, 1961 he was married to Patricia Henigan at the Methodist Church by the Rev. Wayne Leighty in Sycamore. Fred participated in many sports and was a member of the first undefeated football team at Sycamore High coached by Pete Johnson. He also represented Sycamore at Boys State. He was an active member of the Sycamore Veterans Home. Fred was also a member of the Univets Post #1 and the American Legion Post #99 in Sycamore. He was past president of the Memorial Home Board. Fred was the Club Manager of the club for more than 25 years, doing many things at the club for the citizens of the community. He was president of the Baseball Little League for many years. His proudest accomplishment was when he and his many friends formed the Baseball Complex Committee, of which Fred was chairman for many years, and through his hard efforts along with many friends and volunteers the complex was built and is now known as the athletic complex. Fred is survived by his twin brother, Charles “Chuck” (Ann) Sibley; brother, Gerald (Jane) Sibley of Florida; sons, Scott (Michelle) Sibley in Naperville, Tom (Julie) Sibley of California; sister, Rose Marie Tarmichael of West Chicago; son-in-law, Chad Wiersma of Milton, WI; sister-in-law, Sue Henigan of Batavia; sister-in-law, Judy (Jim) Cochrane of Malta; grandsons, Maxwell, Michael, and Benjamin Sibley of Naperville, Hunter Wiersma of Milton, WI; grand daughters, Logan Sibley of Arizona, Nicole Sibley of California and Jill Sibley; several nieces and nephews. Fred is preceded in death by his parents; wife; daughter, Suzanne; and other family members. Memorials in Fred’s name may be made to the DeKalb County Hospice, or the St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 4619 Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL 60640. Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, November 7, 2009 at 11:00am with Rev. Stephen Persson officiating at Quiram-Sycamore Funeral Chapel, 1245 Somonauk St, Sycamore. Visitation will be held on Friday, November 6, 2009 from 4 to 7 pm at the funeral chapel. Burial with military honors will take place at Elmwood Cemetery immediately following the service. Quiram Funeral Chapel, tel: 815-895-6589. www.olsonfh.com |
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What's New
November 2009:
1. Updated "Welcome" page.
2. Updated "Upcoming Events" page.
3. Updated Birthdays & Anniversaries for Nov.
4. Changed monthly featured classmate.
5. Added article to "Reflection" page.
6. Moved picture to "Misc" album.
7. New entries in "Guest Book".
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WHAT'S UP
I recently moved from Palm Springs to Tucson, AZ. It is cooler here , believe it or not , as I lived here before in the 80's so I know. Still traveling in the summers & wintering in warm climates.
George Thomas
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Oz Kendall is headed back to Anchorage, AK after spending some time in the lower 48. I told him he was nuts; that he should be heading south for the winter not north.
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THIS MONTHS FEATURED CLASSMATE:
Alta Kuntz Hough
AFTER HIGH SCHOOL, I MARRIED THOMAS EDWARD WHITE ON APRIL 20, 1957. I WAS A STAY AT HOME MOM OF RICHARD, DENNIS AND MARSHA. TOM AND I BOUGHT A HOUSE IN DEKALB IN 1960 AND RAISED OUR CHILDREN TOGETHER FOR 13 YEARS. TOM WAS KILLED IN A PLANE CRASH IN AUG OF 1970. I REALLY THOUGHT MY LIFE WAS OVER, BUT THEN I MEET BOB IN 1971, AND WE WERE MARRIED IN MAY OF 1971. HE HAD 2 CHILDREN, SO I NOW HAVE A COMBINED FAMILY OF 7. WE HAVE BEEN VERY HAPPY. BOB WORKED FOR JOHNSONS CONCRETE IN DEKALB FOR 28 YEARS. I WAS A STAY AT HOME MOM EXCEPT WHEN I WAS OUT AT THE FARM DISKING AND PLANTING, BOB WOULD COME OUT AFTER WORK AND PLOW SO I COULD DISK AND PLANT THE NEXT DAY. WE ALSO BUILD HOUSES, I MADE WEDDING CAKES, MADE BRIDESMAID DRESSES FOR WEDDINGS AND DID FLOWERS. SO I GUESS I DID WORK, I JUST DIDN’T ALWAYS GET A PAYCHECK.
WE HAVE 10 GRANDCHILDREN, THAT WE ARE VERY PROUD OF AND OF COURSE WE THINK THEY ARE VERY GOOD LOOKING KIDS.
NOW THAT BOB AND I ARE RETIRED, WE GO TO TEXAS EVERY WINTER TO A GREAT PLACE CALLED THE TIP-O-TEXAS IN PHARR. EVERYTHING YOU WANT IS THERE. WE HAVE OUR LAKE AND CABIN WE ENJOY IN THE SUMMER. EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO COME AND ENJOY IT WITH US.
BOB AND I HAVE BEEN VERY FORTUNATE AND BLESSED WITH LOTS OF LOVE AND HAPPINESS AND THE MONEY HELPS TOO.
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SEND A CARD
I received an email stating Bonnie Erickson Lindgren (Bob's widow) just recently underwent brain surgery to remove a tumor. She has another one that can't be removed and will be undergoing radiation and chemo.
Her address is:
11636 Deerpath Road
Sycamore, IL 60178
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Nancy Reh Little is not doing too well. She is on oxygen. I'm sure she would enjoy hearing form her old classmates. Her address is:
Nancy Little
P.O. Box 1643
Lakeside, AZ 85929
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Roberta went into the hospital on Monday afternoon, needs liquid antibiotics for 3-4 days to get rid of the current infection. There are no antibiotic pill form that will work.
Expects to be back home on Friday, if nothing else pops up.
Posted 11/03/09.
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Mark wishes to thank his classmates for the many cards, emails and prayers he received. The support has come from family, friends and the lord and could not be more appreciated. His four daughter have been wonderful and he says he is indeed a fortunate man. Two weeks ago he was at his sister Carol's for five days and visited with cousins and some classmates. He will be leaving his daughters home and moving into an apartment. Will let you know what my address is when I get settled. He is recovering nicely and hopes to be back to normal soon.
Mark's cell phone number is (512) 825-5623.
11/03/09
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I understand John Florent is also undergoing chemotherapy treatment. You can reach John at johnflorent1@clearwire.net.
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I was also informed that Janice Erlewine Askeland's husband Blaine is at the
Shabbona Healthcare Center.
West Comanche Road
Shabbona, IL 60550
I'm sure they would all like to hear from their friends and classmates.
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Click on picture to enlarge.
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Saturday, September 19, nearly 100 members and significant others of the Class of 1956, 1957, and 1958 gathered at Bob and Alta's country place near Kingston for a mini-reunion.
Everyone seemed to have a great time. It was the first time we had seen many of the folks from the other classes since graduation. Most agreed that we should consider similar get-togethers in the future.
As usual, Bob and Alta were the perfect host and hostess.
Attending from the Class of 1956 were: Gene Behler, Robert Campbell, Bert Fredrick, Bill Fraedrich, Arliss Fraedrich, Sandy Hill, Karen Johnson, Lois Johnson, Jack Lindstrom, Barb Parsons, Ron Salemi, Elmer Troutman, Jacquie Vancil, Orrin Vanderberg, Donna Lampkins, Ethel Busch, Ralph Muns, Dottie Yurs, Terry Fleetwood, Alta Hough, Pat Weinert, Nancy Wirsing, Jean Keister, Elaine Lock, Dorothy Carlson, Joe Peplow, Ivan Jones
Class of 1957 attending were: Larry Linden, John Garman, Lynn Harazin Johnson, Carolyn Carlson Burns, Dick Johnson, Tony Whitney and Al Quitno.
Representing the Class of 1958 were: Bob Heath, Carol Hodge Quitno, Nancy VanMeter Crosby, Jane Kuntz Albrecht, George Quigley, Lois Mathey Cullison, Joann Bomleny Spartz, Marty Koch, Lana Phipps Haka, MaryEllen Bell Bagby, John Welander, Mark Bennett, Alice Stroberg Whitney, Tom Schlieben, George Spartz, Janaan Frick LeMacher, Pat St. Aubin Knudsen, Dave Crosby and Gene Listy.
To view pictures go to "Joint Mini-reunion 2009" in the Photo Album.
Added more picture that I received from Joe on 9/27.
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November Birthdays
1 - Phyllis Carlson Roush
2 - Jacque Mabel Vancil
5 - Roberta Anderson Young
Loretta Astling Gut
23 - June Balsis Schuh
November Anniversaries
3 - Blaine & Janice Erlewine Askeland
23 - Ron & Pam Bowman
All Birthdays, Anniversaries, Holidays and Special Events have now been entered on the "Calendar" page for the entire year. Just click on "Calender" to view them. You can look up any classmates birthday or anniversary if you know what month it is in.
If I don't have your birthday or anniversary, let me know and I will post it.
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Reminder
Monthly - Class of 1956 Dinner. Last Monday of each month - 6:00 PM at the Parkway Restaurant in Sycamore. All classmates and their spouses are invited to attend.
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For Your Information.....
A group of past students and athletes has been formed to come up with a way to honor Pete Johnson. The committee has researched the possibility of erecting a statue of Pete at the high school. Some of the committee members are Bert Fredrick, Bud Trapp, Ray Larson, Al Quitno and Don Clayberg. As I stated, this is just in the planning stage and as I get more information I will post it.
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The City of Sycamore launches a new website. Check it out at www.discoversycamore.com.
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In case you might be interested, the Sycamore School District (www.syc427.org) website lists links to class websites. On that website, at the top of the column at the left, you will see "Alumni info". Click on it for a list of class websites. Presently listed are the classes of 1988, 1977, 1979, 1957 and of course the class of 1956. You can also just click on the year (1988, 1977, 1979 or 1957) in this paragraph to link to their website. The class of 1979 has just gotten their website up and running.
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If anyone is trying to locate someone they might have served with in the military, a good website to check out might be "Together We Served". Just type in the branch of service and togetherweserved. com. Re: www.airforce.togetherweserved.com
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Sponsors
The following class members have made this website possible by their generous contributions. Sponsors of this Alumni website are Gene Behler, Louise Emenheiser Bower, Dorothy Becker Brown, Colleen Campbell, Karen Hilstrom Duffey, Carol Stroberg Foster, Alta Kuntz Hough, Jean Askins Keister, Jack Lindstrom, Elaine Benson Lock, Salley Davis Mathews, Nancy Neiwold, Joe Peplow and Barb Miller Stone.
We thank you all.
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I would like to extend a special thanks to Gene Behler for the numerous articles he has written for this website; some of which, can be found on the "Archives" page.
I would also like to thank Joe Peplow for the pictures he has supplied. He is becoming the websites official photographer.
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