We just learned Jean Devaney recently lost her husband of 50 years to cancer. Our deepest sympathy to Jean.
"Hugo H. Dahm 71, of Downers Grove, lost his courageous battle against cancer on May 30, 2010; loving husband of 50 years to Jean Dahm, nee Devaney, devoted father to Bill, Jeff, Amy and David; cherished grandfather to Matthew, Jonathon, Connor, Erin, Declan and Avery. Hugo was an avid golfer and lifelong Cubs fan. Memorial Celebration will be held Saturday, June 5th 12:00 p.m. until time of Service 1:00 p.m. at Adams-Winterfield & Sullivan Funeral Home, 4343 Main St. (1 blk. So. of Ogden Ave.), Downers Grove. In lieu of flowers, Hugo requested contributions to "Connor Dahm Fund" DuPage Credit Union, P.O. Box 3930, Naperville, IL 60567-3930."
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Class of '57 Now on Facebook
We've created a group on Facebook called "DGHS Class of 1957", and so far, 7 of us have signed up. If you're on Facebook, look us up and join in the fun to come. If you're not yet on Facebook, now's the time. We're looking forward to welcoming the other 350 (give or take) of you to the class group.
Saturday, May 1, 2010
Eric Larsen Now 2 For 2
Judy Dian Larsen's son, Eric, has now reached the North Pole after his success of reaching the South Pole; all that remains is his climbing to the top of Mt Everest before the end of the year to attain his goal of the "3 poles in a year". What follows is the note I received from Judy re: this adventure --- and I heartily suggest you visit one of Eric's websites, each of which provides a great deal of additional info about this undertaking ---
"Hi Judy, Son Eric and company arrived at the North Pole on Earth Day,
2010. Two thirds of his Save the Poles - Save the Earth program have
been completed. Check out www.ericlarsenexplore.com or
www.savethepoles.com. Otherwise, all is normal here, for our age,
anyhow."
"Hi Judy, Son Eric and company arrived at the North Pole on Earth Day,
2010. Two thirds of his Save the Poles - Save the Earth program have
been completed. Check out www.ericlarsenexplore.com or
www.savethepoles.com. Otherwise, all is normal here, for our age,
anyhow."
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Washington School on Facebook
A note from Garland Edgell tells of finding a group of folks on Facebook who attended Washington School in Downers Grove; it is called, "Washington School, Downers Grove, IL". If you're on Facebook, even if you didn't go to Washington, be sure to check it out. And if you aren't on Facebook (that's www.facebook.com), give some thought to signing up. I've already been "found" by a former resort guest I haven't seen or heard from in almost 20 years; and 57ers Judith Anderson and Rosemary Baker reconnected, thanx to Rosemary's daughter's use of Facebook.
Florie Shares her Thoughts
I received the following from Florie Sick Baumann and felt it was well-worth sharing:
"Dear Class of ‘57
I really love hearing about the accomplishments of our class. It was a wondrous time. I think we have lived in the best of times-and, perhaps, the worst(Dickens-soph eng?). I say this because from our privileged (and how did we know then?) place in space and time we lived on to see miracles. I think of our parents, some of them new immigrants, and the depression they endured. What was their prospect when they bore us?
I think of the innocence in which we grew up. What might we give for that for our grandchildren? Such concerns that we leave our children are not small. We were so lucky! We were born at a time when all opportunity was ours. It is a new world we live in now. The skills and talents we have left our children and theirs will surely be needed in the challenges ahead. I think that any good thing our children accomplish is worth celebrating together.
I like hearing about ALL our classmates. Not only those who have accomplished great things. I think life, everyday, is not a race to be won. It is attaining the best we can in our circumstance. It is celebrating the good things our children and grandchildren accomplish, sharing, again, the good place from which we arose and knowing that it was never easy, it always took effort, dedication, a commitment, and bravery in the face of odds- even though they were not the same as those our parents faced.
Be happy. We were and are so lucky...
Florie"
Any thoughts?
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"Dear Class of ‘57
I really love hearing about the accomplishments of our class. It was a wondrous time. I think we have lived in the best of times-and, perhaps, the worst(Dickens-soph eng?). I say this because from our privileged (and how did we know then?) place in space and time we lived on to see miracles. I think of our parents, some of them new immigrants, and the depression they endured. What was their prospect when they bore us?
I think of the innocence in which we grew up. What might we give for that for our grandchildren? Such concerns that we leave our children are not small. We were so lucky! We were born at a time when all opportunity was ours. It is a new world we live in now. The skills and talents we have left our children and theirs will surely be needed in the challenges ahead. I think that any good thing our children accomplish is worth celebrating together.
I like hearing about ALL our classmates. Not only those who have accomplished great things. I think life, everyday, is not a race to be won. It is attaining the best we can in our circumstance. It is celebrating the good things our children and grandchildren accomplish, sharing, again, the good place from which we arose and knowing that it was never easy, it always took effort, dedication, a commitment, and bravery in the face of odds- even though they were not the same as those our parents faced.
Be happy. We were and are so lucky...
Florie"
Any thoughts?
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No virus found in this incoming message.
Checked by AVG - www.avg.com
Version: 9.0.733 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2728 - Release Date: 03/07/10 01:34:00
Friday, January 29, 2010
SKYPE Links Classmates
I don't know if any of you have SKYPE on your computers; I don't know if any of you have webcams. But the combination provided for an amazing conversation between Judie Schneider Sostak and yours truly (Judy VanSelow Engelthaler) a couple of weeks ago. What a neat way to get reacquainted! SKYPE is an easily-downloadable FREE computer telephone system (www.skype.com)--- and with a webcam (not necessary, tho), SKYPE becomes a FREE videophone system. Check it out --- and let me know if you're on board with this.
Florie Joins Art Gallery
I received the following e-mail from Florie Sick Baumann:
"Some of you may already know that I am part of a brand new little art gallery in Benicia, CA -- Benicia Plein Air Gallery. It is in a cottage on the main street in an up and coming historic town. Come over and visit us. The gallery is open Thurs-Sun, 11-5. The riverfront is beautiful and there is more to do....."
Florie included a picture page of other things to do and see in 1 square block of downtown Benicia, but unfortunately our blog manager doesn't like it and won't let me transfer it to this post. I guess you'll just have to venture to Benicia and see for yourself. Besides, Florie would really appreciate your visiting the gallery and seeing her fine work on display.
"Some of you may already know that I am part of a brand new little art gallery in Benicia, CA -- Benicia Plein Air Gallery. It is in a cottage on the main street in an up and coming historic town. Come over and visit us. The gallery is open Thurs-Sun, 11-5. The riverfront is beautiful and there is more to do....."
Florie included a picture page of other things to do and see in 1 square block of downtown Benicia, but unfortunately our blog manager doesn't like it and won't let me transfer it to this post. I guess you'll just have to venture to Benicia and see for yourself. Besides, Florie would really appreciate your visiting the gallery and seeing her fine work on display.
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