Well here is the booklet that we
will be handing out at the class reunion. Enjoy reading all about everyone!
(We will mail it out to those people that can't make it and that have sent us their $3)
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Frank Ahrens
4673 Island View Drive
Mound, MN 55364
Spouse: Andrea
E-Mail: fahrens@aol.com
Dennis Altick
3401 Noble Ave.
Osage, IA 50461
Spouse: Mary Altick
Linda Anhorn Wrage
3009 360th Street
Osage, IA 50461
I live in New Haven and work in Elma at a nursing home. I enjoy traveling, camping and
spending time with family.
Carol Appell
4201 Lakeside Dr. Unit 209
Minneapolis, MN 55429
Kent Balsley
19350-A Warbler Ave.
Nora Springs, IA 50458
Mark Bechtum
576 Rice Creek Terrace
Fridley, MN 55432
Spouse: Sharon Lappe Bechtum
Married for 27 years to Sharon Lappe. 2 children. Son Keith, graduated from University
of MN as a Mechanical Engineer and is currently employed by Caterpillar in Peoria,
Illinois. Daughter Valerie, is attending Carlson School of Business and will be getting
married this fall. Sharon is working at Excel Bank in Edina, MN as VP of operations. I am
still working at Graco, Mfg. Enjoy boating during the summer on the beautiful St. Croix
river every weekend. Bought a cabin cruiser this year, so plan on spending even more time
on the river!
Patricia Bensend Fuller
1943 S. Jefferson
Mason City, IA 50401
Pat Benson Christiansen
808 8th Street NW
Nora Springs, IA 50458
Spouse: Terry Christiansen
In 1995 Terry and I moved to the edge of town in Nora Springs. I still work at the
bank in Nora Springs. Terry is farming and working for an electrician. Daughter Tara, 26,
is married, working and living in Cedar Falls. She and her husband are expecting #1
grandchild on March 19. We are really looking forward to that chapter of life. Son Travis,
23, lives on an acreage two miles from Nora Springs and works at Quick Supply in Mason
City. Son Trent, 21, lives in Nora Springs and works for a construction contractor. Both
sons have a significant other but no wedding plans at the present. Terry and I bowl in the
winter and play golf in the summer. Time sure does go fast. Retirement sounds better and
better all the time.
Sonne Birdsall Nielsen
2586 155th Street
Floyd, IA 50435
Spouse: Pat Doyle
E-mail: critters@osage.net
Since 1994: Divorced in 1997 and changed last name to Nielsen (maternal grandmother's
maiden name). Married Pat Doyle in 1998 and we opened a retail store and coffee bar in
Osage the same year (come see us--706 Main St.--Critters 'n Beans--look for the chainsaw
carvings out front!) Kids are all grown and on their own: Aaron is 25 this year-at Iowa
working toward degree in civil engineering; Laura is 23 this year-working full time in
Osage but planning on moving soon; Matt is 20 this year-also at Iowa working toward degree
in athletic training. Husband Pat is a substance abuse counselor and carver (both
hand-carving and chainsaw carvings are featured at our store.) I manage the store and am
still "doing music" and enjoying life immensely. We live north of Floyd on about
8 wooded acres with two dogs, three cats and assorted kids when they come home to visit.
Marcia Bodensteiner Schwab
1164 165th Street
Nora Springs, IA 50458
Spouse: Tom Schwab
Tom and I are still in the insurance and real estate business in Nora Springs.
Christopher and his wife, Kim, have given us one of the joys of our life, a granddaughter,
Cassidy. She will be 1 year old in July. They live in South Bend, Indiana (too far away!)
and Chris is a counselor in a residential treatment facility for troubled teens. Andrea is
currently in grad school at the Univ. of Iowa working towards a master’s in physical
therapy. I am still singing with the Music City Chorus of Sweet Adelines and really
enjoying it. Our other hobbies include traveling, fishing, walking, snow skiing, reading
and watching movies.
Bill Brandau
1161 Lancer Ave.
Floyd, IA 50435
Spouse: Barb Brandau
Married 25 years this winter. Two children - Mike graduated from Iowa State this
spring. Kelly will be a junior at Iowa State next year.
Craig Brandau
1539 N. Jefferson
Mason City, IA 50401
Spouse: Colette Brandau
Since our last reunion, Colette and I have 3 grandchildren. Traveled to Vegas in
’97 for our 5th anniversary. I also added 2 more hole-in-ones to my golf
game in ’95.
Russ Brandau
142 W. Main Street
Osage, IA 50461
E-mail: piefudge@yahoo.com
I’m presently driving truck over the road throughout the U.S. My daughter was
married to Tom Roney in 1996. Their first baby, Jonah Isaac, was born on 2-20-99 about 5
weeks early but all are doing very well. As of May 1st he weighs over 10 1/2
pounds and growing.
Jane Brandt Watson
Rt. 1 Box 170
Kasson, MN 55944
Denny Brooker
830 S. 6th Street
Osage, IA 50461
Dean Bruesweitz
3210 March Ave.
Orchard, IA 50460
Spouse: Ruby Bruesweitz
We live in one of the greatest small town in America, "Osage." It’s a
rubber and service world and we are starting our 25th year here in the tire and
auto repair business. Our only son Brian returned to work with us in the family business
after 3 years of college. He is 24 and still eligible. Our daughter Kelly Hinrichs is V.P.
Retail Market Manager for one of the large banks in Minneapolis. We have a granddog (wire
haired terrier) "Lexus," and a two year old Samoyed named "Sam," who
lives at home with us. We have a 4 foot long 4 year old Iguana "Lloyd" who lives
at the tire store. The only tire store in Iowa displaying a live Iguana. The Lord has
blessed Ruby and I with 25 years of togetherness this Feb. ’99. The usual ups and
downs, and a crisis or two!! Our hobbies include: golfing, vintage autos, flowers,
landscaping and some fun travels with friends and family. We are thankful and hope to live
happily ever after.
Audrey Brumm Stefan
27969 120th Street
Parkersburg, IA 50665
Fred Buck
- Deceased -
Brian Burlage
2512 Starry Grove Rd.
Marshalltown, IA 50158
Spouse: Polly Eckheart Burlage
E-Mail: brian.burlage@frco.com
I have been married to Polly Eckheart (Charles City Class of '69) for 27 years. We
have one son, Kyle, 13 years old and in 7th grade. I have been employed by Fisher Controls
since graduating from NIACC. I am presently the Instrumentation Product Marketing Manager.
Polly also works for Fisher and is administrative assistant to the Vice President of
Engineering. Our outside interests are in following Kyle from one sport activity to
another and raising and showing Quarter Horses.
Pam Burlage Burns
1303 Mechanic Street
Osage, IA 50461
Linda Butters
214 5th St. NE
Mason City, IA 50401
Mary Byrnes
211 3rd Ave. N.
Buhl, ID 83316
Rozanne Carter Mehmen
3646 River Road
Osage, IA 50461
Spouse: John Mehmen
E-Mail: x1mehmen@exnet.iastate.edu
Not a lot has changed in the last five years, except for one thing---we are now
grandparents. Our daughter and her husband have two little girls, Madeline 3 1/2 years and
Olivia 18 months. We are very lucky to have them living only three miles from us -- it is
so much fun spending time with them! I still work part-time at the ISU Extension Office in
Osage and John is still a rural mail carrier and farms a little. We will celebrate our
30th wedding anniversary in August.
Sarah Caster Bobst
RR 3 Box 648
Sebeka, MN 56477
Spouse: Rodney Bobst
E-Mail: rodbobst@wct.net
We have been married 28 years now. We have four children: Adam-27, Angela-25,
Andrew-23, Abe-21. We have one son-in-law, Ross Reichel and two grandchildren: Tiffany-5
and Austin-2. We are expecting to gain a daughter-in-law in October with Andrew getting
married. I work as an RN in a nursing home in Menahga, MN. We have lived up here since
1984 and expect to stay.
Mark Chisholm
920 Ash Street
Osage, IA 50461
Spouse: Deanna Spencer Chisholm
E-Mail: hrtlnd@osage.net
Mary Jo Chrencik Peterson
1117 3rd St. SW
Mason City, IA 50401
I live in Mason City, I’m single and a grandmother! Remember - I started early! I have two wonderful daughters. Paula is married, has a son Alec, 2 yrs. old and is a nurse. They reside in Mason City and are expecting their 2nd child in May. Angie is single, living in Des Moines and works at the hospital in kidney dialysis. I enjoy my family and being a grandmother. I love to travel, collect antiques, etc. and enjoy many new and different things. I’ve been with a company in Lake Mills for 25 years and will retire in 5 years or whatever else comes first.
Pamela Chrencik Mostek
700 E. Van Buren Street
Mitchell, IA 50461
Sandy Church Newton
4206 Noble Ave.
Little Cedar, IA 50461
Spouse: Allen Newton
E-Mail: SRNewton3@juno.com
We will celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary this summer. Still farming
north of Osage. We have two sons done with college and on their own in ag related jobs. I
was rediagnosed with colon cancer again in February 1998. This time it has spread to the
lungs. I take chemo off and on so I don’t know from week to week how I will be
feeling. I have been battling this disease for 13 years.
Laurie Clayton Barta
534 S. Broadway
Manly, IA 50456
Spouse: Donald Barta
E-Mail: shadow@netconx.net
Steve Condon
1140 Russell Street
Golden, CO 80401
Spouse: Ruth Eitel
E-Mail: condon1140@hotmail.com
Not much to add since 1994. I'm still working (21 yrs.) for the U.S. Geological Survey
in Denver, Colo. Ruth works for the Park Service in Denver as a graphic artist. Our major
accomplishment last year was to build a picnic shelter in our back lot in the shape of an
Iowa-style covered bridge. I've discovered woodworking and have spent many pleasant hours
building up a shop and making a variety of things, mainly as gifts. Main goal: hitting the
lottery and retiring from the rat race.
Carol Cornwell Tesch
903 S. 6th Street
Osage, IA 50461
Spouse: Lowell Tesch
Gary Counsell
927 Alabor Ave.
Waterloo, IA 50701
Spouse: Corleen
E-Mail: couns1@yahoo.com
I worked construction after graduation until 1970. Went into army 1970-1972. Then worked
construction until hired at John Deere Oct. 1973. Will be able to retire Oct. 2000. Bought
a farm North of New Haven on March 1st 1999. We will eventually move to New
Haven
Jerry Crain
7393 Handberg Rd.
Crane Lake, MN 55725
Diane Crosley Gurda
6587 N. 20th Street
St. Cloud, MN 56303
Spouse: Mike Gurda
E-Mail: dgurda@stcloud.k12.mn.us
Between family and work, life is hectic but good! Our twin boys will be 16 on June
30th and are anxiously awaiting the opportunity to drive! That's a very scary thought to
me! Our life is filled with running everywhere as the boys, Kris and David, and our 12
year old daughter Amy, are involved in lots of activities. Summer is the time for travel
soccer which my husband Mike also helps coach so we're on the go! I do the cheering from
the sidelines! I continue to work for the St. Cloud School District as the youth service
coordinator. I really love working with the junior high and high school students and
getting them involved in the community. It's been a nice fit for me. I look forward to
seeing everyone again - I just can't believe it's been 30 years!!
Kris Dahlauser
- Deceased-
Elizabeth Danzow Rasmus
10 Sunset View Dr.
Clear Lake, IA 50428
Ruth Davis
316 S. Vermont
Mason City, IA 50401
Eleanor (Nikki) Demuth
906 Cedar River Dr. Apt. 8
Waverly, IA 50677
Nothing new - no changes. See you in 5 years or 10!
Gary Dodge
619 Elm Street
Osage, IA 50461
About the same as 30 years ago but with 3 grown children and 3 little grandchildren.
Debi Donner Franck
232 Hillcrest
Story City, IA 50248
Spouse: Glen Franck
E-Mail: debi@iastate.edu
I have been married since 1978 to Glen Franck. We have 2 children, Brandon and
Shannon. Glen works as an estimator for an underground utilities construction company in
Des Moines. I have completed 29 years of work at Iowa State University for the Computation
Center. I am a Computer Information Systems Technologist II, a fancy name for a supervisor
in computer operations. Brandon is 18 and a freshman at ISU in Chemical Engineering.
Shannon is 15 and a freshman at Roland-Story High School. I enjoy golfing, bowling,
swimming, and miniature houses.
Rebecca Dorsey Schoonover
1118 38th Street
Des Moines, IA 50311
Spouse: Roger Schoonover
E-Mail: rebaro@uswest.net
I moved to Des Moines after graduation in the fall of 1969. I went to keypunch at a
business school for a year. I worked for Can-Tex industries while I was going to school
till March 1971. I then went to work for US West, used to be Northwestern Bell, as an
information operator. Twenty-eight years & several different jobs later, I still work
for US West. The job I hold today is customer commutation tech that entails testing &
turning up trunks & t1 facilities for all customers that have service within the US
West region. I have remote access to all US West central offices so that this job is
preformed remotely from my office in Des Moines and I never have to leave my desk. I met
my husband in Des Moines & we got marred in 1981. We have no children, just a spoiled
rotten dog & cat. We bought an older home that we are remodeling, needless to say I've
become quite the handy person. We also have rental property that keeps us busy. I collect
antique furniture, dishes & quilts. My hobbies are flower gardening, crafting and
quilting, which I plan to do more of when I retire in 2 years.
Tom Driscoll
6022 S. Farm Rd.
Rogerville, MO 65742
Marloe Ellingson
305 Kerri Street
P.O. Box 197
Joice, IA 50446
Spouse: Donna Nuehring Ellingson
O’Blah Dee O Blah Da - oh my how life goes on. Having survived 3 years in the
Marine Corps, an exploding fuel tank, having my right hand smashed, 28 years of marriage
(yes, to the same woman), 3 teenagers (one of whom totaled my car), and 21 years at
Winnebago Industries I sought a little excitement and became mayor for our little town of
Joice, Iowa, which is celebrating it’s centennial this September.. Our oldest
daughter, Karen, is in her 3rd year of a doctoral program at Minnesota School
of Professional Psychology. Jennifer, our middle child, worked for the Philadelphia Eagles
football team during the summer of 1998 and will be attending Illinois State University
working on her Masters Degree in Athletic Training this fall. Dean (crash) is a sophomore
at Iowa State majoring in ..?.. Donna is still teaching and coaching in Lake Mills. And
me, well, I garden and love them all. Oh, yes, I still work at Bago in my spare time.
Rick Fenton
511 Bowry
Sac City, IA 50583
I work for IBP in Storm Lake. I have been with them for 11 years now. Recently I took a management support job with them.
Elon Flack
P.O. Box 384
Metter, GA 30439
Spouse: Jane Kurtz Flack
E-Mail: eflack@pineland.net
Married Jane Kurtz in 1972. I attended 3 years ISU, Jane graduated from nursing
school. We lived in Kansas City for 2 years. Had a son, Adrian, moved back to Osage area
in 1974. Worked at Winnebago for 2 years, joined Wallace in Osage - transferred to Metter,
GA plant in 1981. Second son, Kevin, born in 1982. Left Wallace in 1995 after 19 years to
start our own wholesale tree nursery. Jane still a full-time RN after 27 years. Adrian
graduated from University of GA in 1997, Kevin is a junior in Metter High.
Kathy Foberti Wigant
208 Oak Street
Osage, IA 50461
Spouse: Lowell Wigant
E-Mail: wigantlk@osage.net
Lowell works at Fox River Knitting Mill. I’m still doing daycare which I do love.
Our son Ken has given us our first grandchild, Jacob. He’s 3 now and the joy of our
lives.
Russ Foth
925 Eagle Ridge Rd.
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Spouse: Julie Hanna Foth
E-Mail: rfoth@cfu.net
After graduation I served in the Navy and then attended a technical school in St.
Louis. Julie and I have been married and living in Cedar Falls for over 25 years where I
have a plumbing, heating and cooling business. Our daughter, Jennifer, is a junior at
I.S.U. Our other daughter, Jamie, will be a freshman at Iowa this fall. We enjoy
traveling, boating and water sports, and hope to retire in Florida someday.
Barbara Fox Zimmerman
755 S. Roundtail Place
Tucson, AZ 85748
Spouse: Karl Zimmerman
I’m still working in my husband’s dental practice. He and his assistant do the dentistry; I do everything else. We love Tucson and enjoy exploring all the wilderness areas, fly-fishing (yes, they do have some water here) and traveling. I’m sorry we can’t make the reunion but hope you all have a great time.
Connie Fox Lievrouw
4911 Hernden Circle
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
E-Mail: CLievrouw@aol.com
I have two sons: Tyler, 22; Andrew, 17. Tyler is a senior at the University of
Colorado (my alma mater). Andrew is a senior in high school. I am a C.P.A. and work as a
senior accountant at a locally owned firm in Colorado Springs.
Gary Francis
2326 340th Street
Osage, IA 50461
Spouse: Barb Francis
I still work for the Mitchell County Road Department and raise sheep on the side. We
love to travel; went on our first cruise for our 25th anniversary and planning a
motorcycle trip this summer. California is a favorite destination as our son lives there.
Daughter just finished her second year of college towards a teaching degree.
Galen Freund
1632 E. Main Street
Osage, IA 50461
Spouse: LaVonne Johnson Freund
Married 25 years. Have 3 sons - Ryan, James, Adam - all graduated from high school.
Lived in Osage all my life. Worked at Wallace Comp. Services for 20 years.
Bruce Gast
808 Mechanic Street
Osage, IA 50461
Spouse: Cheryl Smith Gast
E-Mail: bgast@osage.k12.ia.us
Cheryl and I continue living in Osage and working for the Osage School System. She as
a high school secretary and I teach middle school social studies and coach 7th grade
football. Our sons, Ben and Matt, are both planning on careers in education and coaching.
Ben is a business major and will be looking for a job this coming school year. Matt is an
elementary education major and will complete his degree in the spring of 2000.
Nancy Gauger Chitwood
2893 Town Creek Church Road
Dahlonega, GA 30533
Spouse: Weyman Chitwood
I am currently an instructor at an adult retardation service center. I have direct
consumer contact and I am also responsible for internal quality assurance auditing in our
service area.. Weyman and I have been married for 28 years and we enjoy a quiet country
life.
Ralph Grimm
807 S. 7th Street
Osage, IA 50461
Spouse: Carol Grimm
Shirley Grimm Frank
305 Anderson Drive
Forest City, IA 50436
Carlene Hanson
2500 N. Fort Lane Lot 245
Layton, UT 84041
E-Mail: jovan38@usa.net
I'm on my 18th year now at Clearfield Job Corps Center as their Graphic Artist--how
time flies! (Still can't seem to leave these Utah mountains.) This past year, I got hooked
on weight lifting and seem to spend much of my time working out at the gym. I'm also into
"scrapbooking" which is really big out here in Utah. My son, Tyson, is almost 17
years old now and has one more year of school left. He wants to go on to a pilot school
but I'm having a hard time keeping the girls away. Hope to see everyone soon!
Linda Harmon Lines
607 6th Street
Rudd, IA 50471
Divorced for 2 years. Working at the Rockford Medical clinic as a clinic nurse. Two children, Brad-21, and Erin-19. Both are in college.
Brian Hart
515 Palm Valley Blvd. #421
Round Rock, TX 78664
Spouse: Ellen Miller Hart
E-Mail: BPHART@aol.com
Can't believe we are having another reunion. So much has happened since the last one.
Our daughter Lendie, has graduated from ISU and is about to complete her second year of
teaching 5th grade in a suburb of Austin, Texas. Even with all the hours she works, she
just loves it. She teaches "the cutest kids in Texas!" Our son Greg, is a Junior
at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln majoring in communications and English. He is active
in the drum line with the Marching Big Red, playing a snare drum. So far the Huskers have
taken him twice to Miami and this year to San Diego for bowl trips. GO HUSKERS! Ellen and
I have sold our business schools in Des Moines and Omaha to pursue our new challenge, a
multi-level distributorship with Wellness International Network out of Dallas, Texas.
Handling mostly energy and weight loss products, Wellness has offered us unbelievable
rewards and opportunities in only one year. We sold our home in Ankeny and moved to
Austin, Texas to kick off a new city. In just a few months we have gotten used to 75
degrees and sunshine...in the winter! We recently returned from a trip to Rome, Italy and
have plans for a cruise to the Mediterranean this fall. This is lots easier than the long
hours we used to work. Have a great time together. We'll miss ya'll!
Ann Haugen Nelson
1105 Schroeder Ave.
Viroqua, WI 54665
Karla Heiden Flemming
#1 Deer Stocker Path
Monterey, CA 93940
LaDonna Heimendinger Gray
2406 390th Street
Buffalo Center, IA 50424
Spouse: Rodney Gray
E-Mail: reljgray@netins.net
My husband and I farm and raise hogs south of Buffalo Center. I also work part time at
the Forest City Medical Center as receptionist/medical records. Our 3 girls have all left
home . One is a doctor in Detroit, one a computer engineer for Motorola in Chicago and the
youngest is in her first year of medical school at the University of Iowa. We have
traveled to see all of them and decided Iowa is the best place to live!
Carol Hein Dill
25 Winham Street
Salinas, CA 93901
Spouse: Gordon Dill
We are still living in Salinas, California. Our four children have become actively
involved in sports, music and cheerleading. Their ages are: Garin, 16; Ellyse, 14; Hana,
12; and Jonathan, 10. I am still teaching kindergarten at one of our 13 elementary
schools. Gordon is a landscape designer for Carmel Plaza in Carmel, California.
Tom Hennessey
1405 Viking Dr.
Buffalo, MN 55313
Spouse: Jane Sigler
E-Mail: thenness@tcinternet.net
Jane and I have been married for 20 years. Jane is a teacher in Monticello, MN. We
have two daughters, Kathleen (18) starts at the U. of Minn. next fall, and Rebecca (15)
will be a junior in high school. I am a consultant in voice & data communications, and
also teach data communications at Dakota Technical College. My hobbies include Harley
Davidson's, computers, golf, fishing, & hunting.
Michael Hewitt
P.O. Box 4686
Temple, TX 76505
Kathy Holcomb Jones
5902 24th Ave. NW
Rochester, MN 55901
Spouse: Dwight Jones
E-Mail: Dkmhjones@aol.com
I'm not sure where the last five years have gone, but...I have the same husband of16
years, Dwight, and the same children, Matthew (12) and Hannah (9). I still teach kids with
emotional/behavioral problems in the Rochester Public Schools, and live in the same house.
I'm very happy with all of the above. I still love almost everything to do with quilting,
and since we never ate in the dining room, it is now my sewing room. Family activities
include church, school, camping, soccer and biking. We just traded our pop-up camper for a
travel trailer. We also see our extended families often. The annual Holcomb campout
finally fizzled after 8 years because too many people got cranky camping in 95 degree
heat. A yearly summer highlight is going to a Korean culture camp in Wisconsin.
Steve Hook
503 7th St. SE
Mason City, IA 50401
Helen Horgen Tucke
4215 Dancer Ave.
St. Ansgar, IA 50472
Phil Hoven
329 Prospect Ave.
Waterloo, IA 50703
Spouse: Susan McMaster/Hoven
E-Mail: hoven.philip@mcleodusa.net
I have been employed by the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics for the last 25
years in the lobotomy dept. I currently head this department. This of course brings to
mind the old adage I'd rather have a bottle in front of me than a frontal lobotomy.
Brenda Hungerford Miller
505 1st St. SW
Nora Springs, IA 50458
Spouse: David Miller
E-Mail: davidcm@netins.net
I received my Masters Degree in special education from Morningside College in 1996. In
1997, after teaching five years at Clear Lake High School, I accepted a position as Work
Experience Consultant with Northern Trails Area Education Agency. I now travel among
eleven area high schools (including OCHS) where I set up and coordinate community work
sites for secondary special education students and assist with their transition to the
post-high school world. After 23 years in the classroom, I'm enjoying the new challenges
and opportunities the job affords. A special bonus of the job is being able to observe the
ever-changing rural countryside as I travel from town to town. My husband, David,
continues to be employed as a psychiatric social worker for North Iowa Mercy Health Center
in Mason City. Our son, Timothy, will be a sophomore at Iowa State University in the fall,
majoring in computer science.
Steve Intorf
307 Gary Street
Delhi, IA 52223
Arlys Isenberger Waite
702 1/2 Main St. Apt. 3A
Osage, IA 50461
Rene Jacobs Killion
11387 Cedar Drive
Joplin, MO 64804
Spouse: Larry Killion
It doesn’t seem possible that 30 years has gone by. I am married to a great
husband, Larry. I have 3 boys. Jerome who is 28 years old and works and takes classes at
the college. Tony is 22 years old and works fulltime at Hatfields Racing Engines. Both are
not married. Tracy turned 13 and is involved in sports and 4-H, so never a spare moment. I
continue working at Labarge; it will be 18 years in June. I am a quality assurance
inspector and inspect cables for the Minute Man and NASA programs. I was one of 14 people
throughout the country that work on the shuttle program that were nominated for a special
award. There were 6 people selected to receive a honoree award and I was one of those six
selected. I received the award at a banquet in Cocoa Beach, Florida. We had a tour of the
area and were able to see a launch from 3 miles away at Kennedy Space Center. An
astronaut, Janet Kavandi, grew up in the Joplin area. She was one of the astronauts that
went up in the shuttle in June. That was a very special moment for me.
Boyd Johnson
1710 Lilac Lane
Mankato, MN 56003
Robert Johnson
1761 Hwy. 9
Osage, IA 50461
I have worked at Osage Co-Op Elevator for the last 11 years. Grandpa of one granddaughter, Haley. Enjoy lots of golfing. Live 3 miles west of Osage on Hwy. 9 on an acreage of about 5 acres.
Sylvia Kark
9868 Purgatory Rd.
Eden Prairie, MN 55347
Spouse: Allan Gallander
E-Mail: wezersqzr@aol.com
1995-1999: We were living in Eden Prairie, MN until this past July when we moved to
Georgetown, TX. After much thought, we moved back to Eden Prairie in March. Consider,
moving to Texas in a record hot summer and back to Minnesota in March. I continue to teach
piano and learn more. My children are growing up. Julia is 14 and Colin is 11. Allan and I
are the same age as the rest of the class of ’69. Can it really be 30 years?
Anita Kathan Bostrom
2337 Hampstead Dr.
Loveland, CO 80538
E-Mail: anita_bostrom@hp.com
If anyone asks, I won't be able to attend this year, though the last reunion was a
blast! This year we have four kids in college with the fifth one entering eighth grade.
What a year it's been. Extremely busy, as you might imagine. Yes, I still look as young as
I did five years ago, which was 18. (HAHAHAHA) Anyway, God bless you all...and have a
wonderful time for me too!!!
Dennis Kindschuh
660 Briarstone Drive
Mason City, IA 50401
Marlene Kindschuh Wagner
1955 385th Street
Osage, IA 50461
Spouse: Robert Wagner
For the last 10 years I have worked as the administrator of the Osage Group Home -
Comprehensive Systems. Our 4th child was married in August ’98. Now all
are gone. We are blessed with 8 grandchildren - 2 girls and 6 boys. Bob and I enjoy
camping and fishing for walleyes in our spare time.
Mary Kisner Jeffries
247 21st Street SE
Mason City, IA 50401
Rick Kisner
216 Manchester Road
Havelock, NC 28532
Lowell Kittleson
4194 Hwy. 218
Osage, IA 50461
Spouse: Karen Wilde Kittleson
E-Mail: kit@osage.net
Going on half a century old used to sound really scary – well, it still does!
I’m still farming north of Osage. Karen, my wife of 24 years, is teaching school in
Osage. Our son Ryan, 22, is farming with us and our daughter Lauryn, 19, has just finished
her freshman year at Luther College.
Ken Kleckner
207 Cimarron
Placentia, CA 92670
Spouse: Teri Korth
E-Mail: kleckner@compuserve.com
Have lived in Southern California since 1973. Married 1975 to Teri Korth. We have four
daughters. Oldest has relocated from California to Cedar Falls. Daughter number two is a
freshman at California State University Fullerton. Two younger daughters are in high
school. I work for a textile importing firm in Placentia, Ca as Vice President of
Operations. We distribute hand woven silks from India and Thailand, woven fabrics from
Europe. Fabrics, all for home furnishings, are distributed throughout North America and
Far East.
Don Kloberdanz
4115 Cardinal Drive
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Spouse: Linda Kloberdanz
Since our last reunion, I've gotten 5 years older, I'm still making those green and
yellow tractors for John Deere. I am also currently in the National Guard and I have one
more year left and then I can collect a pension. Linda was promoted to District Manager
for H&R Block almost 5 years ago and she also is the Camp Director for the Cub Scout
Day Camp. Our three boys are also older. Josh is 20 now and works at Holiday Gas Station.
Jeremy is 19 and joined the U.S. Army and is in school now for Management Information
Systems which translates into a computer troubleshooter for the military. He also is an
Eagle Scout. Jonathan is 14, in the 8th grade and can't wait to get his driver's permit.
I've been married to my lovely wife Linda for 24 years and I plan on taking her to Germany
next year to celebrate our 25th anniversary.
Jean Kloberdanz Stockdale
468 NW 111
Warrensburg, MO 64093
Spouse: Ray Stockdale
E-Mail: rstock@iland.net
Going on "27" years of marriage to my favorite Humboldt wrestler. Ray is
teaching and coaching track and wrestling while I've put 12 years into The Rival Company
in accounting. Yes, those crockpots you cook in every week...probably came from
Warrensburg!!! Three grown kids...Tim graduated this last December and now teaching. Angie
has until December ‘99 and will be graduating in Fitness Wellness, and my baby Lisa
is in the Army Reserves stationed in El Paso getting her LPN! No weddings yet or
grandchildren ... but HOPEFULLY by our next reunion I can brag even more!!
Nancy Kloberdanz
6008 A. Curtier Dr.
Alexandria, VA 22310
E-Mail: OsageKloby@aol.com
I have been spending my time enjoying life! I am looking forward to seeing all of you
in July.
Susanne Krahn
906 Monroe Ave. N.
Mason City, IA 50401
Janet Krapek Andrus
7129 Wolftever Landing Drive
Harrison, TN 37341
Spouse: Karl Andrus
E-Mail: jichatta@aol.com
We moved to Chattanooga, TN, five years ago this April from Denver, CO. I have been
teaching secondary language arts in both private and public schools for over twenty years
and am currently employed with Honors Learning Center, which provides supplementary
education to students from both public and private schools, K-Adult. I have also been
enjoying editing and proofreading materials for the White Wing Publishing House and Press,
a Christian publishing house in Cleveland, TN. My husband Karl is employed as a supervisor
over the Plate Products Division of ABB in Chattanooga. Heidi, our 16-year old daughter,
is a junior in high school and is very involved with both school and social activities.
She especially enjoys singing and will be performing in the All-State Choir in Nashville
this April. We pray the Lord's richest blessings on all of your lives.
Jane Krogstad Rowe
1318 380th Street
Osage, IA 50461
Spouse: David Rowe
My family and I still continue to enjoy living in Mitchell County. I am employed at
the Mitchell County Courthouse in the Auditor’s office as payroll clerk. I enjoy my
work and feel that Osage has many positive reasons to remain in this area. Our son,
Joseph, will be a junior at Iowa State University this fall majoring in the field of
agriculture. I continue to enjoy quilting, sewing and reading in my free time.
Kent Kubicek
- Deceased -
Jane Kurtz Flack
P.O. Box 384
Metter, GA 30439
Spouse: Elon Flack
E-Mail: eflack@pineland.net
As you can see from Elon Flack’s summary, we have been busy. I’m currently
working in the ER (not the one on TV) in Statesboro, GA. Never a dull moment. Our tree
nursery takes up all the free time we used to have. It started small 7 years ago but has
grown to a real business. Adrian, our oldest son, works outside Atlanta for a landscaping
firm. Kevin, our second son, is busy in high school. He is a catcher on the varsity
baseball tem and plays through the summer.
Margaret Lack
2049 Glebe Road South
Arlington, VA 22204
Spouse: Stewart Levine
E-Mail: margaret.lack @gte.net
Couldn't make it this year....this is the only reunion I've missed...usually I even
have the fun of being an MC. This year has been a little too hectic so "Hello,
everyone! Have a great time!" A few tidbits to bring you up to date: I'm still in
Virginia just outside Washington DC during the work week and in the Blue Ridge mountains
on the weekends. I became an instant Mother last year when Joe, my sixteen year old
stepson, moved in with us! He is finishing his junior year in High School this year. My
husband and I have curtailed our favorite past time----travelling lately because of Joe's
schedule and the business I started. The Millennium Group International, LLC is my
consulting firm. We provide services to Fortune 500, hi tech, associations, healthcare.
We've been in operation almost a year now. It's a goal I've been heading for this whole
decade. For those of you who knew my Mother, she passed away earlier this year and left a
whole in my heart. She supported me all through life. During high school, she made my
clothes, hauled me around before I got my driver's license, let me use the car whenever I
wanted after I got the license, helped me reach my goals, attended every band concert,
play, and event in which I was involved. She was proud of our class, knew a lot of you,
and was always thrilled to see and catch up with you. As we celebrate our thirty year
reunion, I would like to thank her for what she made possible for me in school and life.
Also--thank you to Pud, Pat, Brenda, Penney, Stan, and Sylvia for your support this year.
The things that are important get clearer as time goes on---family and good friends. Hail
class of '69!
Rick Lancaster
3491 Golf Course Rd.
Osage, IA 50461
Beverly Larson Walrod
918 S. Garfield
Mason City, IA 50401
Spouse: Tim Walrod
E-Mail: walrod@willowtree.com
Still teaching third grade at Nora Springs-Rock Falls School and enjoying it. Two
daughters: Mikan and Lyndsay. Mikan is a senior at the U of I majoring in biology and
phsychology and will apply to grad schools next year for a PA (Physician's Assistant )
career. Lyndsay is a freshman at Iowa and unsure of major. She is currently thinking of
Spanish/Elementary Education/Business? Husband, Tim, still elementary principal in Mason
City. First year of empty nest syndrome (except for our Schnauzer, Cinder). I have taken
up running, and run 5 miles 3 times @ week with 2 friends before school. Ran the Maple
Fest run this year with a friend. If was a nostalgic run on the maple shaded trees.
Robert Lee
2304 NW 73rd Street
Lawton, OK 73505
Joe Leinenkugel
2996 360th Street
Osage, IA 50461
Sid Lund
4011 Blue Canyon Rd.
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406
Spouse: Lisa Lund
Michael Lybarger
Rt. 3 Box 392
Hanover, PA 17331
E-Mail lybarger@netrax.net
Sorry to say, I won't be able to attend the reunion. My niece is getting married about
2 weeks after the reunion. I don't have enough vacation time to attend both. So, I'll be
going to the wedding.
Harold Machin
3018 Rockborough Ct.
Ft. Collins, CO 80575
Sue Machin
2015 41st St. NW
Rochester, MN 55901
Joann Mackin
15 7th Street SE
Hampton, IA 50441
Rick Markham
3425 Golf Course Road
Osage, IA 50461
Spouse: Marge Foth Markham
E-Mail: rickcm@osage.net
We have lived back in Osage for about 16 years. I am still in construction and Marge
works at Fox River Mills. Our 3 children Angela, Andrea, and Adam have started their own
lives away from home. Angela will be getting married this fall, Andrea is a nanny for a
family and has started to get to travel at their expense, and Adam is in his second year
at UNI. Life is GREAT !!!
Dave Mayer
333 Poplar Street
Osage, IA 50461
Spouse: Judy Stibal Mayer
E-Mail: mayer@osage.net
We have been married for 25 years and have 3 kids. Nick is at Iowa State University
majoring in computer science. Allison just graduated from Osage High School and is on her
way to Iowa State this fall. Jordan is a junior in high school and is my new golf partner.
For 20 years I’ve been in the excavation business and am also into real estate
development here in Osage.
Keith Mayer
1308 Pleasant Street
Osage, IA 50461
Spouse: Denise Mayer
E-Mail: kmayer@osage.k12.ia.us
Denise and I have just finished our 15th year back in Osage. Denise works for the
school as a secretary and I teach elementary physical education. I have also been the head
boys basketball coach at Osage for the last 15 years, and have decided to resign my
coaching so we can spend more time visiting our children. We have three children. BJ
teaches 2nd grade and is the head girls basketball and softball coach at North Iowa High
School in Buffalo Center, Iowa. Jennifer, got married last November in Osage and lives in
Coon Rapids, Minnesota where she is a radiation therapist. Our youngest, Staci, graduated
from UNI this spring and has a 1st grade teaching job for next fall in Waukee,
Iowa. It will really be nice to have all three kids collecting pay checks on their own
this fall.
Carmen McCarthy
711 E. Whitecloud Drive
Highlands Ranch, CO 80126
Carol McGhan Showalter
5220 Herbert Hoover Hwy. NE
West Branch, IA 52358
Spouse: Tim Showalter
E-Mail: carol-showalter@uiowa.edu
Tim and I have two fabulous (post adolescent) kids, Kris, 21 and Heather, 19 who
attends the University of Iowa. I've been employed at the U of I for 21 years, serving as
the University's Biosafety Officer for the last 8, in addition to managing the
Occupational Health and Safety Section of the safety office. It's been an ever-challenging
and rewarding experience, both personally and professionally. Living on an acreage, there
is no shortage of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. Between gardening, cutting wood,
mowing, fishing, boating, etc., I enjoy it all. Being the Scoutmaster's wife, I assist in
most of the fundraising activities, in addition to being active in other organizations
that enhance the lives of local youth.
Judy McSweeney Anderson
801 Boundary St., Apt. 10
Brooklyn, IA 52211
Divorced. 2 boys Jesse-26, Nathan-22. Worked for Hardee’s 8 years. Became a grandmother in November-Zoe Marie 4 months old.
Tom McSweeney
RR 1 Box 39
Pickering, MO 64476
Spouse: Paula McSweeney
E-Mail: boharley@netins.net
My wife Paula and I have been married 24 years and have one daughter, Brenna, who will
be a freshman in high school. We moved to the country 14 years ago and are fortunate to
live next to a 1,000 acre lake with an 18-hole championship golf course. I have been in
education 25 long years and am currently a guidance counselor. Golf and travel consume
much of our free time, but I also manage to find time to ride the Harley and hunt. Because
work interferes with my hobbies, I plan to be retired by the next reunion.
Lynn Meinders
- Deceased -
Mary Jo Mensing
3342 Oak Meadow Lane
Midlothian, VA 23112
E-Mail: mmascari@erols.com
I am living in Midlothian, Virginia, which is a suburb of Richmond, Virginia. I have
lived here for twelve years in a house I purchased when I moved here from Colorado
Springs, Colorado. I worked for the Federal Government for twenty years before leaving the
work force on disability retirement in 1994. I never dreamed that something like that
would ever happen to me! But it did. . .and I have been doing pretty well, even though I
miss some of the things that I was used to doing--like being able to travel, and work long
hours without becoming tired, and what seemed like to me--endless energy! The pace has had
to slow down for me a lot, but I have finally accepted it, and I am doing pretty well. I
never would have believed that I could be so busy at home--but guess what--I think I am
busier at times than I used to be! I have recently started to work part-time for a realtor
friend of mine, and I have done some other part-time work for an architect, so at least I
can stay current with what is going on with the outside world. Two years ago, my Dad
passed away, and my Mom left sunny Arizona to come live with me. Unfortunately, my Mom
passed away this past June, so I lost not only my best friend, but also my roommate. I
have been in a very good relationship with the same guy, Mike Mascari, for the past five
years. We have finally decided to combine households and he is moving in with me this
month. We both have been busy trying to decide what stays and what needs to be
pitched/sold. I am pleased that my new puppy--a miniature, long-haired, black and tan
Dachshund--will not be pouting any more when he leaves to go back to his place. Ha! Ha! I
can honestly say that God has been very good to me, and that He is watching over me. I
have had some rough times during the past few years, but I think I am a better person
because of them and I thank Him every day!!! If you come East or you live anywhere near
me, give me a call and maybe we can get together sometime, so that I can at least see some
of you again!! Richmond has a lot of things to see and do here and close by so give me
call if you are in the vicinity. I will truly miss not catching up with the Class of l969
personally, and I hope everyone has a great time!
John Metz
16938 Lime Kiln Rd.
Crescent , IA 51526
Spouse: Joanne Fiala Metz
Daughter - Jaime age 20 - will graduate in May with a degree in culinary arts- working
as a chef in a major Omaha hotel. Son - John IV age 19 - First year college student taking
Electronic Engineering. Last year he became an Eagle Scout. For the past 9 years I have
been in a fight for my life, with my bone marrow. This was caused my toxic poison.
Although there is no cure - I'm holding my own at this time. I started Metz Engineering in
1973 and it is still in operation and doing well. I am a certified International Pro Rodeo
judge. The JM4 Ranch-Bed+Breakfast-Harness+Tack Shop+ Draft horse teams are also the other
parts of my life.
Judy Michels Schipull
533 Linda Drive
Eagle Lake, MN 56024
Spouse: Dale Schipull
My husband, Dale, and I have been married 28 years. We have two daughters, Becky, a
news director for ABC in LaCrosse, WI and Kelly, a junior at North Dakota State
University, majoring in constructional engineering. I’ve worked at Mankato Clinic in
the Allergy Department for 11 years. I count allergy pollen for southern Minnesota and
northern Iowa. I’m certified through Harvard University. Each year I work with both
Harvard and the Weather Channel in Atlanta.
Tom Michels
7006 W. 113th Street
Bloomington, MN 55438
Darlene Miller Lund
3088 Mirage Drive
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
Ellen Miller Hart
515 Palm Valley Blvd. #421
Round Rock, TX 78664
Spouse: Brian Hart
E-Mail: BPHART@aol.com
Can't believe we are having another reunion. So much has happened since the last one.
Our daughter Lendie, has graduated from ISU and is about to complete her second year of
teaching 5th grade in a suburb of Austin, Texas. Even with all the hours she works, she
just loves it. She teaches "the cutest kids in Texas!" Our son Greg, is a Junior
at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln majoring in communications and English. He is active
in the drum line with the Marching Big Red, playing a snare drum. So far the Huskers have
taken him twice to Miami and this year to San Diego for bowl trips. GO HUSKERS! Brian and
I have sold our business schools in Des Moines and Omaha to pursue our new challenge, a
multi-level distributorship with Wellness International Network out of Dallas, Texas.
Handling mostly energy and weight loss products, Wellness has offered us unbelievable
rewards and opportunities in only one year. We sold our home in Ankeny and moved to
Austin, Texas to kick off a new city. In just a few months we have gotten used to 75
degrees and sunshine...in the winter! We recently returned from a trip to Rome, Italy and
have plans for a cruise to the Mediterranean this fall. This is lots easier than the long
hours we used to work. Have a great time together. We'll miss ya'll!
Penny Morse
1232 N. 29th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53208
E-Mail: morsepj@mail.milwaukee,k12.wi.us
I became a part time home remodeler when I bought a 100 year old house built as a
duplex but turned into a 4 family 4 ½ years ago. In addition to teaching at an
alternative high school in Milwaukee, I have been busy remodeling "this old
house." My two sons are now 19 and 17. They both acquired cars this year and in a
city, liability insurance alone is enough to drive a family into poverty. They both have
jobs and seem dedicated to work so they can drive a car. I’m a faithful practitioner
of tai chi. The closer I get to 50 the more I’m thinking about keeping my mobility. I
want to live to 90 and die at home in bed like my father did.
Stan Morse
2475 Cottonwood Lake Dr.
Windom, MN 56101
Spouse: Betsy
30 years, impossible!!! Boy that went way too fast. Children - Albert John (AJ) 26,
paramedic and dispatcher; Jamie Rae 23, nursing assistant; Jared Lee, 18 going to law
enforcement school. Surprise-we were not aware that we had company at the 25 year reunion.
In March of 95 we were blessed with Isaac Stanley, now age 4. Surprise again, in August of
96 we were again blessed with the birth of Hannah Ruth, now age 2. I am still working for
a small private lumber yard and still very involved with the Fire Department and Rescue
Squad. Betsy's primary job is mothering the babies, she also does drafting and invoicing
for other companies, which allows her to work at home. Betsy and I are still very involved
in republican politics and various campaigns. Yes, in Minnesota we now have Gov. Jesse
Ventura, oops!! May God bless everyone with safe travel.
Marcia Mostek Crysler
310 Windsor Falls Drive
Canton, GA 30114
Spouse: Ron Crysler
E-Mail: 70633.347@compuserve.com
Ron and I both still work for Northwest Airlines. He flies captain on the A-320
and I fly mostly the 747-400 to Europe and Japan (as a flight attendant). Our son Kris is
11 and loves to travel with us. We just returned from a trip to the Netherlands, Germany
and Belgium. We all are very involved with volunteer work through our church. Hope to see
many of you in July.
Wendy Mostek Schulz
62 Watergate
Barrington, IL 60010
Spouse: Siegfried Schulz
Sue Nack Johnson
19 Maple Lane
Osage, IA 50461
Terry Naig
520 Nursery Street
Amity, OR 97101
Ed Nikolas
3993 Old Forge Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
Spouse: Sheryl (Kotz) Nikolas
E-Mail: enik@erols.com
Since the last reunion I finished out the U. S. Navy as the Communications Officer on
USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN- 69) and retired from OPTEVFOR in January, 1997, after
serving 24 years. My military years afforded our family with many opportunities for travel
and we took advantage of them visiting many countries as well as extensively in the U. S.
In March of 1997 Sheryl and I celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary with a relaxing trip
to Bermuda and a week after we returned I accepted a position as a Communications Senior
Systems Analyst with RF Microsystems. I set up a home office and also work at various
other local military sites testing and evaluating military communications satellites. I am
currently conducting a Y2K test on United States Atlantic Command (USACOM) communications
systems. With both children now grown (Jason 25, Monica 21) we are enjoying the slower
pace and more travel opportunities as well as time with family and friends. Enjoy the
reunion and if you are ever out East our door is always open.
Terry Nikolas Mork
Rt. 6 Box 127
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Spouse: Gary Mork
E-Mail: HAWK2B@aol.com
Time is flying and I hope we get to see all of you on the "4th". We thought
about riding motorcycles there, but hard telling what Mother Nature will decide she's
going to do that weekend! If we don't make it, we will be at Sheryl and Eddie's (Nikolas)
big pool party that they have every 4th of July. They just live 3 1/2 hours from us - Can
they ever entertain!! We're still working hard and so are all 3 of our kids! Still only
have one grandson, Jaime, who will be 7 years old this year! Hope everyone is enjoying
their "blessings" as much as we are!! Wishing you all the best in life.
Avon Nuehring Rurup
Box 143
Titonka, IA 50480
Bob Olson
36778 Holtan Lane
Forest City, IA 50436
Spouse: Kathy
E-Mail: bobkat69@netins.net
Kathy and I have been married 28 years, and have never suffered from the empty nest
syndrome. We live quietly on our acreage on the Winnebago River with our black lab, Sheba,
and Llasa Apsa, Chester. In between days of yard work, I love to golf and do so whenever
possible. When there is snow, we enjoy snowmobiling. Our daughter, Angie (27), is married
and lives in Omaha with her husband, Chad Chadwick. She is an early childhood special ed
teacher, and Chad works for a large company called Inacom. Kathy and I are patiently
waiting for them to make us grandparents. Our son, Shawn, is 23 and has moved back to
Forest City after deciding college wasn't right for him at this time. He is now working at
Winnebago and saving money to go back to school. We enjoy having him around, but only
because he is a visitor and doesn't live with us! This is my 30th year with Winnebago, and
I have worked my way up from the production line to Vice-President of Manufacturing. Kathy
retired from her job in November, and is now staying at home and enjoying all of her
hobbies. It's hard to believe we are having our 30th class reunion. I don't know about all
of you, but I haven't gotten any older!
Dick Olson
11809 Phoenix NE
Albuquerque, NM 87112
Jane Olson DuChene
917 3rd St. NW
Waverly, IA 50677
Spouse: David DuChene
Waverly has been our home for 9 years now and is a wonderful place to live. David has
his insurance agency in Cedar Falls and I work with mentally and physically handicapped
adults at a community based service. Since seeing most of you, Melissa, my oldest has
married and is teaching music in the Kansas City area. She and her husband Dave have no
children but are the proud parents of a cat. Rob, my second oldest, is living and working
in Waterloo and our 15 year old, Elizabeth, is keeping us on our toes with all of her
activities
LaJean Olson
206 N. Adams
Carroll, IA 51401
Spouse: Jim Millenacker
E-Mail: lolson@ccsd.carroll.k12.ia.us
I have been teaching in Carroll, Iowa for twenty-six years. The last eleven years I've
taught seventh grade social studies. (Yes, I do deserve your sympathy.) Actually, I really
enjoy this age group. We moved into a brand new middle school this past December. It's
great! I've been married for sixteen years to Jim Millenacker, who is a paramedic. I have
learned to sleep through pagers going off in the middle of the night. My interest the last
few years has been flowers and gardening. I completed the Master Gardener's Course a year
ago from Iowa State. My entire backyard is now planted and landscaped. It's great because
now we don't have to mow! I have two step-children, ages 33 and 30 and three
step-grandchildren, ages 9, 7, and 4. Oh, and by the way, one pet rabbit.
Karen Onken Gillitzner
721 170th Ave.
Summerset, WI 54025
Sharon Onken Larsen
1426 Kim Place
Chula Vista, CA 91911
Patti Pajer
115 S. 2nd Street
Osage, IA 50461
Philip Parkhurst
11184 Terrace Ridge Rd.
Moor Park, CA 93021
Janice Patten Heiden
1628 Tollman Ave.
Williams, IA 50271
Spouse: Roger Heiden
1969-1973 - I lived in Iowa City. I was a student at the University of Iowa. I was a
member of The Scottish Highlanders - a bagpiper. May 1973 - I received a BS in General
Science from the University of Iowa. My major areas of study were chemistry and zoology.
My minor area of study was math. 1973-1975 - I lived in Rochester, MN. I was employed by
the Mayo Clinic as a Tissue Culture Technician in an oncology research laboratory, working
with skin and bone cancers. 1974 - My parents and 2 younger sisters moved from Osage to
Webster City. 1975-1976 - I lived in Ottumwa. I was a student at the Ottumwa School of
Medical Technology. I graduated and in August 1976 I became a registered Medical
Technologist with the American Society of Clinical Pathologists. August 1976-May 1982 - I
lived in Webster City. I was employed by the Hamilton County Public Hospital as a Medical
Technologist (ASCP). May 19, 1982 - I married Roger D. Heiden. (Roger graduated from the
Northeast Hamilton High School in Blairsburg, Iowa.) Since our marriage, Roger and I have
lived on our farm in the Williams Township of Hamilton County in the great state of Iowa.
Jeanne Paulson Place
341 Golf Course Road
Osage, IA 50461
Spouse: Tom Place
E-Mail: placetj@osage.net
We spend about 7 months in Arizona (3330 N. Hogan Drive, Goodyear, AZ) and return to
Osage for 5 months in the summer. Enjoy golf (well, sometimes I enjoy it) and have a great
time my first (natural) granddaughter.
Michael Persaud
4 Deer Haven Drive
Sioux City, IA 51104
Ron Pint
510 Chestnut Street
Osage, IA 50461
Sonja Place Linzy
15918 Alsea Hwy.
Tidewater, OR 97390
Becky Pratner
1416 N. 1st St. Lot 21
Pasco, WA 99301
Kathy Raisch Nokes
26 Spring Gulch Rd.
Garden Valley, ID 83622
Spouse: Lynn Nokes
E-Mail: lcnokes@micron.net
To the 1969 Graduates of OHS. Hello from Idaho. Although I was a classmate for a short
time (1964-66), I am pleased to have received your reunion invitation. My memories of
school with you are fond and will remain so. During the last 30 years, I have been to
Osage a few times to visit my sister, Jean Lunde, who still lives in the area. Briefly, I
live in a small mountain community 50 miles north of Boise. My husband, Lynn, and I will
celebrate 25 years of marriage in August. We have two sons, Adam, 17 and Andrew, 13. Lynn
is a structural firefighter in Boise and I keep books for a mom\pop store in our
community. Prior to our move to Garden Valley, I worked in human resources for several
years. I guess I would sum my life up as being mostly ordinary; however, I still possess a
turntable and albums and remain one of the last, few democrats in the state of Idaho.
Enjoy your time together. Wish I could be there with you.
Shirley Rieman Stephen
15 - 12th Street NW
Mason City, IA 50401
Spouse: Richard Stephen
E-Mail: stephen@netconx.net
WOW, thirty years already! Where has the time gone since graduation? I'm still
pursuing my nursing career. This will be my 28th year as an RN, that's the only job I've
ever had. Nineties nursing is challenging and there's always new things to learn. I live
in Mason City with my husband Richard and my son Ryan, who is 13. Keeping up with a
TEENAGER is our full-time challenge, with Stebens Children Theater plays, sports, piano,
guitar, and school projects. Soon the driving monster will be with us as "The
Permit" is coming!
Fred Rodemaker
2077 210th Lot #7
New Hampton, IA 50659
Joyce Ryan Badker
616 S. Broadway Street
Manly, IA 50456
Armond Scharper
21725 340th Street
P.O. Box 227
Plymouth, IA 50465
Spouse: Barb Scharper
E-Mail: db_bud_pool@hotmail.com
Still working at Curries 19 years -5 kids 4 grandkids. Enjoying life in the country
and not having to run the bar; it has been sold and re-opened. Barb is working at NIACC in
the kitchen.
Judy Schultz Edgcumbe
2073 29th Ave. NW
New Brighton, MN 55112
Lillian Seckar Abelson
26460 Ridgewood Rd.
Zimmerman, MN 55398
Spouse: Glenn C. Abelson
E-Mail: abelson@unique-software.com
I am currently employed as the Chemical Health-Violence Prevention Coordinator for Elk
River Area Schools in Elk River, MN. It is the fastest growing district in the state and
about 15 minutes from where my husband and I live. It is the district that both of our
sons, Matthew (age 27) and Michael (age 22) graduated from. My husband is an EBD/LD
teacher for another district in the Twin Cities. For relaxation I read, quilt and kayak.
Both Glenn (my husband) and I have kayaks. No, we are not into white water kayaking - more
the placid water types - rivers and lakes around MN. We have a 5 year old granddaughter,
Alli, and a 17 month old grandson, Devon. They and their parents, Matt and Carolyn are
moving into a new home in Zimmerman sometime this summer. We are more than a little
excited. I have completed all course work for dual masters in social work (MSW)and public
health (MPH). I will receive both degrees once I finish the public health research project
I'm working on. Should be completed within the year. I have become more involved in
community groups the last few years and am enjoying the experiences. That's it for me.
Hello to everyone and hope all is going well for all of you.
Mike Shoars
2209 319th Street
Orchard, IA 50460
Spouse: Deanna Thome Shoars
E-Mail: mshoars@osage.net
I am presently employed by Champion Furniture in Osage and have been married to Deanna
Thome for the past 25+ years. We have 2 boys Chad {24} and Chris {20}. They live at 3190
March Avenue in Orchard.
Tim Showalter
5220 Herbert Hoover Hwy NE
West Branch, IA 52358
Spouse: Carol McGhan Showalter
E-Mail: carol-showalter@uiowa.edu
I have been self employed for the last 26 years, most of that spent in running a
precision metal fabrication machine shop, T.S. Machine Services in West Branch, Iowa. For
the last 10 years, I has also been the BSA Scoutmaster for the West Branch youth. Have two
"kids," Heather who is 19 and Kris, 21. When not working or "playing with
the scouts," you would most likely find me fishing, boating or camping.
Jackie Smith Reams
1954 Lime Kiln Road
Osage, IA 50461
Bonnie Snyder Becker
19055 SW Wedgfield Lane
Aloha, OR 97007
E-Mail: Beckerbon@aol.com
30 years, my goodness, where has the time gone. The good thing is that all of you are
48 also!!!!!! I am back in Oregon. Worked at UC San Francisco for almost 3 years, then had
a job offer in Portland, so moved back into my house and am enjoying the Pacific Northwest
once more. I am working in the Executive Office of the Portland VA Medical Center for the
Deputy Chief of Staff, but alas, he retires this year, so I have to decide what to do with
the next 20 years before I retire. My daughter, Victoria, is 26 and is a home health
aid--loves working with older patients; and daughter Christa, 25, is a bank teller and a
"mommy". SO, yes--that means I am a grandma!!! Oh my, I never, ever, ever wanted
to be a grandma, but Jovani is the most beautiful boy that was ever born, and if I come to
the reunion, I will bring 8 x 10's for everyone!!! I am still very active in the community
and my church. I am enjoying living by myself and remodeling my house. I have done some
traveling over the years with my second job as Executive Director of the Western Clinical
Neurophysiology Society, but nothing beats driving 50 miles to the beautiful Oregon Coast
for rest and relaxation (and antiquing). I hope all of you are as happy as I am, and that
you look much younger than your years!!! I love giving tours of Portland and the Columbia
Gorge, so if you are out this way, stop in!!
Debbie Springer
- Deceased -
Barb Starbuck
10 Solar Street #10
Iowa City, IA 52240
Duane Steiger
2199 319th Street
Orchard, IA 50461
Spouse: Bev Steiger
Worked for Mitchell Co. Hwy. Department for past 15 years. Wife Bev has worked for
MCRHC (Osage Hospital) for 24 years. Enjoy fishing, sports, cooking, riding motorcycle,
travel and crafts. We have one son, Mark, who is a graduate of OCHS and UNI. He lives in
Cedar Rapids and is a Systems Engineer for Entre Info Systems. (We won’t be able to
attend because we will be gone on a trip to Alaska.)
Jim Stibal
2348 West Carriage Lane
Peoria, IL 61614
Spouse: Kathy Gatens Stibal
E-Mail: jstibal@juno.com
I currently hold the Stibal record for living in the same house... 21 years! I managed
a steak house restaurant for 11 years and then owned my own restaurant for a few years.
After that I sold food and equipment to restaurants for 11 years. Now I am a food broker
for a company based out of Des Moines. When I go to meetings I can visit my 19 year old
son Eric at Iowa State. My 17 year old son Andy is now paying me back for all the things I
did as a teenager and never got caught at. My wife Kathy has recently been infected by
that golfing bug which is great. A word of advice: don't try to teach your wife how to
golf. It's much safer to hire a golf pro.
Judy Stibal Mayer
333 Poplar Street
Osage, IA 50461
Spouse: Dave Mayer
E-Mail: mayer@osage.net
We will be married for 25 years this October. Our oldest son Nick is a computer
science major at Iowa State University and it’s through his help that I was able to
create the web site for our class reunion. Our daughter Allison just graduated from OCHS
this year and will be going to Iowa State. (If any of you still get the Press News you may
have seen her picture in there about 10 times this last year for band, chorus, calendar
girl, cheerleading, class president, various awards, etc.) Jordan will be a junior in high
school and plays basketball. After working as the secretary for Sacred Heart Church for 10
years, a bigger and better opportunity finally tempted me away. I am now the secretary for
the superintendent of Osage Schools. It’s a great job and I love being back in
school! Dave and I try to play golf as often as we can. Actually, Dave plays as often as
he can, I play only when its warm, sunny and the time is right.
Steve Stott
3010 N. 126th Street
Omaha, NE 68164
Spouse: Deanna Lister Stott
E-Mail: MEDIGRAFIX@AOL.COM
I bought a medical transcription service called Medigrafix, Inc. about three years ago
and have been working to expand the account base and territory. We currently have 60
transcriptionists working for us with accounts throughout Nebraska and Iowa. Deanna is
Operations Director of Children's Physicians which has eleven sites and thirty-three
providers throughout Omaha. My oldest son David works with me as my marketing director
with Medigrafix and my youngest son Michael was married this past September and is
starting pharmacy school in August. We have replaced our two boys with two dogs----play
some golf---travel a little--and work too many hours. As we have made alternative plans,
we will not be attending this 30th year reunion.
Joleen Thome Samec
306 E. Washington
New Hampton, IA 50659
Spouse: Richard Samec
Not much has changed for me. Still married and living in New Hampton. I finally
decided what to be when "I grew up." I’m now an R.N. and work at New
Hampton Nursing and Rehab. Center. It’s been a great experience and improvement in my
life. All my "children" are now adults: Jill-18, Randy-24 and Jerry-28.
Janet Thorsen Cabirac
830 Main Street
Osage, IA 50461
Jim Thorsen
Osage, IA 50461
Jackie Torgeson Porter
Rt. 5 Box 87
Gravois Mills, MO 65037
Spouse: Reed Porter
Have been happily married since 1990. Reed was a teacher at the high school in Ankeny,
Iowa. We moved to Missouri in 1994 and live on Lake of the Ozarks. Both of us love fishing
and boating. We started our own commercial cleaning business 2 years ago. All of our kids
(2 each) live in Iowa and we have one grandson.
Pam Tudor Goodman
609 Crestwood Ave.
Waverly, IA 50677
Steve Valasek
367 Mt. Hwy. 55
South Whitehall, MT 59759
Peg VonTersch Bowe
3391 Brandywine Rd.
Mason City, IA 50461
E-Mail: joker@netconx.net
Carol Wagner Clark
215 Park Street
Osage, IA 50461
John Walker
Camino del Ayuntamiento 2114
La Dehesa,
Santiago Chile
Spouse: Annie Walker
E-Mail: JohnnyWalkermus@hotmail.com
These greetings come from the DEEP SOUTH again. I am still in Chile where I continue
to write music and do some private music instruction. You may recall that when we met for
the 25th, I had just finished 20 years of teaching in the international schools of the
Dominican Republic and here in Chile. In fact, the day before that reunion was my last day
in the classroom, and I was ready to embark on this new stage of music writing. I guess
one can never be sure when making these decisions whether or not it is a wise course, but
like Frost said: I chose the road less traveled by and that has made all the difference.
I've written in several different genres: pop, choral, commercial, church music,
Latin-American. Some of these are available on CD (classmate Sonne Birdsall carries
"Equinox in Eden" at her store Critters & Beans on Main Street in Osage if
you are interested). Whoa, that commercial was in and outta there before you could even
get up for more popcorn. On the personal front, Annie, my Luther College sweetheart and
wife of twenty-something years still continues to shape young lives through teaching. Our
kids, Joshua (16-drums-soccer-scouting) and Julia (13-violin-piano-socialite-and internet
chat princess), are a joy to us and LOVE coming to Osage whenever we are able to get back
to the USA.
Mark Wall
505 W. Buckeye
Creston, IA 50801
Spouse: Pam Wall
Living in southwest Iowa since 1982, working as an engineering tech designing
structural steel members. Wife Pam is a dental hygienist. Daughter, Abbey, is a sophomore
in college, major in construction engineering. Son, Adam is a junior in high school, main
interest basketball.
Dave Watson
111 Marquette Ave. #1812
Minneapolis, MN 55401
E-Mail: david.watson@dhcmail.com
In my fourth year with Dayton Hudson Corporation. My current position is Senior IS Trainer
specializing in web authoring and development for DHC Intranet. I am also webmaster for
the Twin Cities I-Club web site at: http://www.acmeinfo.com/tcic
I still live on skyway in Downtown Minneapolis and enjoy being able to walk to see the
Vikings, Timberwolves, Hawkeyes (when they're in town), Orchestra Hall, Theatre, Guthrie,
etc., and some terrific restaurants! My sister moved back from NYC a few years ago
and we enjoy going to Mesa, AZ for Christmas to visit our snow-bird parents, and traveling
to Osage in the summer to visit the folks and golf at Sunny Brae
Jim Werner
811 Oak Street
Osage, IA 50461
Spouse: Dort Werner
E-Mail: britt@osage.net
Steven Werner
125 8th Street
Pine City, MN 55063
Pat Wetherell Rogers
3256 Orchard Road
Orchard, IA 50461
Spouse: Monte Rogers
Monte and I were married 27 years this past February. We have one son, Jeff-18, who
just graduated from OCHS. We will be attending NIACC this fall and working on the family
farm with us. I still work part-time for the Postal Service since 1978. I enjoy walking a
lot with my neighbor gals and doing my yardwork for relaxation.
Lowell Wigant
208 Oak Street
Osage, IA 50461
Spouse: Kathy Foberti Wigant
E-Mail: wigantlk@osage.net
I work at Fox River Knitting Mill and my wife Kathy still does daycare. Our son Ken
has given us a beautiful grandson, who is the joy of our lives.
Megg Williams Ganrude
Box 1075
Byron, MN 559920
Spouse: Craig Ganrude
E-Mail: mganrude@ix.netcom.com
Michael Young
4039 Cornell
Des Moines, IA 50313
Spouse: Jennie Young
E-Mail: mikejennieyoung@mayberryusa.net
Jennie and I will celebrate our 15th wedding anniversary this year. We have
four children, Heidi-11, Hannah-9, Emily-8 and Ben-3. Our mini van takes us to Osage 6 to
10 times a year to visit family. I’ve worked for the Iowa Department of Human
Services for 23 years and counting.
Robert Young
302 Main Street
Osage, IA 50461
Living in Osage almost all the time since graduation. Am a union carpenter working in North Central Iowa and South Central Minnesota. Bought parents old house on Main Street in Osage. Moved to Colorado in 1986 for a couple of months but couldn’t find enough work so I moved back to Osage and have been here ever since.
Susan Young Jefka
4503 Lee Hill Rd.
Boulder, CO 80302
Spouse: Mark Jefka
E-Mail: jefka@busd.k12.co.us
We live in the mountains west of Boulder, Colorado with our two children; Eve (15) and
Ben (13). I’m a media specialist in the Boulder schools, a storyteller in the area
and a stone sculptor.
John Zerck
736 East 7th Street
Alliance, NE 69301