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January 16, 2012

 

Barbara Ellen Peterson Behan, 73, of Ludington, passed away on Friday, Jan. 13, at home, after a lengthy illness. She was born on Aug. 29, 1938 in Ludington, daughter of the late Everett and Beatrice (Anderson) Peterson. She is a graduate of Ludington High School in the class of 1956. Barbara retired in 1999 from Dow Chemical, where she was an operator specialist.

Barbara is survived by her sons, Wayne Behan, Jerry (Ronda) Behan and Randy (Beth) Behan; daughters, Stacey (Thys Talsma) Behan and Shelly (Paul) Lange all of Ludington; grandchildren, Tricia, Jared, Christina Behan and Breanna Lange; sisters, Carol Peterson of Ludington and Nancy (Jim) Grasman of Fairfax, Virginia; sister in-law, Merrilee Woodrick of Chandler, Arizona; and brother, Stanley (Barb) Peterson of Ludington. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Otto Peterson.

A memorial service for Barbara will be held at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 18, with Damon Beaver officiating at Summit Church of Christ, 5186 S. Pere Marquette Hwy (Old U.S. 31), Ludington, Michigan. The family will receive friends for visitation from 11 a.m. until time of service.

 

November 26, 2011

 

Jeanne Sjoholm Kagey has some comments and notes on her "going back to school" college experience. The Jeanne Blog! Read about it here. Updated November 26, 2011.

 

September 19, 2011

 

Don't forget to mark your 2012 calendar on Wednesday September 12, 2012 when Caryl Barnett Ferguson will host a potluck dinner for the Class of "56". More details will be forthcoming as the time approaches.

 

September 18, 2010

 

The 55th Reunion of the LHS and St. Simon Class of "56" owes many thanks to Roger and Gerry Hansen for their hard work and great efforts in preparing and serving the fish and veggies and also for making the arrangements for use of the Ludington Boat Club by the LHS and St. Simon Class of "56" reunion.

 

Roger and Gerry

 

We are also indebted to Mary Adams Wickwire, Sharon Stahl Petzak and John Fellows who organized the Reunion and made sure we all had a wonderful and rewarding meeting.

 

As usual, when we passed the hat to cover some incidental expenses of the reunion, you all came through with great generosity and more than asked. Thank you all for your help and munificence in making a great and enjoyable reunion.

 

September 16, 2010

 

The 55th Reunion of the Class of "56" took place at the Ludington Boat Club on Wednesday September 14, 2011.

 

 

Here are all the classmates who made it to the 55th Reunion.

 

Front row kneeling:   Jan Tallefson Wolff, Ed Albrecht, Susan Adams Stancroff, Mary Adams Wickwire,  Pat Hardenburgh Mayes, and Vic Jackson

2nd row: Kate Johnson Peterson, (Black vest) Jeanne Sjholm Kagey, Marie Erickson Chase, Karen Johnson Cloutier,Janet Stilson Van Epps, Leola Futrell Mac Donald, Sharon Stahl Petzak, Sharon Vorder Landwher Rathbun, Caryl Barnett Ferguson, MaryAnn Galinski , Norma Hansen Andersen, Jo Ann Benedict Smith,

3rd row: Joe Evans, (White hat) George Peterson, Mabel Brown Bacon, Gary Wickery, Roger Hansen, Bill Perry, Bruce Wright, Leo Yennior, Bob Heemstra, Dick Gunberg, Janelle Verboam Schade, John Fellows, Russel Shinskey, John Von Sprecken, Joan Hogensen Ezdebski

 

 

And then there was the food!

 

 

Sharon Rathbun provided the entertainment with her steel drum!

 

 

The venue was spectacular!

 

But, mostly we just had a really enjoyable bunch of grub and chat!

 

Click on the thumbnail for the big picture!  (All Photos by Karen Jackson)

 

September 15, 2011

 

The 55th Reunion of the Class of "56" took place at the Ludington Boat Club on Wednesday September 14. It was a very enjoyable meeting for approximately 35 classmates and many of their spouses. Fortunately, inside the Boat Club, it was a hot time had by all with live music provided by Sharon VorderLandwehr Rathbun and her steel drum Caribbean music. Outside it was partly cloudy skies and cool winds. We will have a more complete report with pictures shortly.  Stay tuned!

 

August 9, 2011

 

Don't forget the 55th reunion of the Class of "56" on September 14, 2011 at the Ludington Boat Club starting at about 4 pm with food ready about 5 pm.

 

August 1, 2011

 

The following postcard message was recently sent to the members of the Class of "56" regarding the upcoming Class Reunion.

 

"55th Class reunion for St. Simon & Ludington High Schools

Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at 5:00 PM at the Ludington Boat Club, Lake Street near Thompson Marina.

Bring a dish to pass. A fish boil will be prepared by Roger and Gerry Hansen and includes potatoes, onions, & carrots. If you don't like fish, bring a meat dish to pass.

Coffee, lemonade, and table service will be provided.

RSVP to John Fellows 231-843-3063

Mary Adams Wickwire 231-843-3479

Sharon Stahl Petzak 231-845-5259

by September 7th.

We will pass the hat for incidental costs. Hope to see you!!"

 

July 21, 2010

 

Here are some photos of the Third Tuesday breakfast at the Big Boy in Ludington on July 19. (Courtesy of Joe Vandervest III.)

 

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Breakfast July 19, 2011

Breakfast July 19, 2011

Breakfast July 19, 2011

Breakfast July 19, 2011

Breakfast July 19, 2011

 

July 15, 2011

Howard W. Hansen, 73, of Ludington, died Friday July 15 at Memorial Medical Center of West Michigan.

He was born June 16, 1938 in Ludington, the son of the late Howard C. and Marguerite (Stahl) Hansen. He graduated from Ludington High School in 1956. He served with Army Corps of Engineers for two years. Howard married Linda J. Lyon and she preceded in him death on July 28, 1978; he married Margaret Beebe on August 8, 1980 at Ludington Community Church.

He was a sergeant with the Ludington City Police for 25 years, retiring on July 20, 1989. He owned and operated W&H Builders. He was a member of the American Legion Post 76, Ludington Eagles, Ludington Yacht Club, Ludington Marina Board, Lincoln Hills, and the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP). He enjoyed boating, woodworking, camping and traveling.

Howard is survived by his wife, Margaret Hansen of Ludington; children, Beth (Scott) Baker of Shelby, Jay (Rebecca) Hansen of St. Petersburg, Florida, Kristine (John) Gallagher of Armada, Brian (Karen) Beebe of Montgomery, Texas; grandchildren, Lily Baker, Delaney Baker, Brinkleigh Hansen, Karrington Hansen, Sawyer Hansen, Brenna Gallagher, Michael Beebe and Melissa Beebe.

In addition to his parents and first wife, he was preceded in death by his sister, Eileen Champayne.

Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, July 19 at Oak Grove Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Ludington with the Rev. William Collins officiating.

 

 

June 27,2011

 

The next Third Tuesday breakfast will be on July 19, 2011 at the Big Boy restaurant on East Ludington Avenue in Ludington starting at approximately 7:40 am. Generally, a group breakfast order is taken at about 8:15 am but late arrivals are always welcome, or just stop by to say "hello" to the "not so old" gang. We hope to have some visiting classmates from distant places at the July breakfast, so put this date on your calendar. 

 

June 26, 2011

 

Don't forget the 55th reunion of the Class of "56" on September 14, 2011 at the Ludington Boat Club starting at about 4 pm with food ready about 5 pm. This is a very informal gathering featuring fish and veggies along with some pot luck contributions that is free for classmates and guests. Just bring your own eat-ware and drinks. The Ludington Boat Club is located at 502 Lake Street in Ludington, MI 49431 near the corner of Dahlia and Lake streets on the north/east shore of Pere Marquette lake.

 

October 15, 2010

 

The 55th reunion of the Class of "56" will take place on September 14, 2011 at the Ludington Boat Club.  More detailed information on this event will be forthcoming, but don't forget to put this important date on your calendar. The reunion will use the very informal format (Fish and veggies with some pot-luck contributions from the participants) of our past three September Fish Boils put on by Gerry and Roger Hansen. Check here for more information as we get closer to September 2011! 

 

 

September 21, 2010

 

The photo below shows some of the crowd at the Third Tuesday breakfast in September 2010 at the Big Boy in Ludington.  Hope to see you there next month!

 

September 2010 Third Tuesday breakfast at the Big Boy in Ludington

 

 

September 9, 2010

 

LHS and St Simon Class of ‘56 met for their forth annual Fish Boil on a sometime cloudy and cool, September 8, Wednesday afternoon at Copyan Park in Ludington.  Roger and Gerry Hansen prepared the fish, the classmates brought their favorite dishes and we all had a great time visiting with classmates and friends. Many thanks to Roger and Gerry for their extra-ordinary efforts and some great fish and veggies, and to Janelle and Pat for their planning and logistics. It was also a Happy Birthday for Bob Heemstra! Note the thumbs up!

Those attending this year were: Rus and Fran Shinsky, John and Carol Fellows, Rog and Gerry Hansen, Howie and Margaret Hansen, Martha Solomon, Sharon Petzak, Pat Mayes, Jeanne Kagey, Jan Wolff, Sharon Faidley, Janelle Schade, Mitch and Val Johnson, Bob and Louanne Heemstra, Vic and Karen Jackson, Gary Wickery, Marie and Jim Chase, Leola and Don MacDonald, Joan and Jude Ezdebski, Leo Yennior and friend Jan, Bruce and JoAnn Smith, Bruce and Sandy Wright. 

 

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August 19, 2010

 

LHS and St Simon Class of ‘56 Fish Boil

 

A fourth annual Fish Boil will be held on Wednesday, September 8, 2010 at Copeyan Park in Ludington for the LHS and St Simon class of 1956.  Roger and Gerry Hansen will provide the fish and veggies.  Others are asked to bring their favorite dish to pass, and beverage.  Table service will be provided.  Meet at 4 PM to eat at 5 PM.  For questions call Janelle @ 231-843-8131 or Pat @843-4991.

 

August 18, 2010

Robert Wayne Wolff, 72, of Ludington, died Aug. 14 of a stroke. He was born on March 11, 1938 in Farmington. The family moved to Mason County when he was 4 years old, where he was raised by his mother Grace Wolff.

Bob graduated from LHS in 1956 where he met his future wife, Janice Tallefson. They were voted the class couple in their senior year and the couple married May 7, 1960 at the Bethany Methodist Church. They recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.

Bob is survived by his wife; sons Jeffery and Jonathon (Jody) Wolff; five grandchildren, Michael and Bethany, Alexa, Kenya and Tanner Wolff; two sisters-in-law, a brother-in-law; and nieces and nephews.

Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held on Saturday, Aug. 21 at the United Methodist Church. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at 11. A luncheon will follow. Please join family and friends at the United Methodist Church 5810 Bryant Rd. to celebrate the life of Bob Wolff "Bull of the Woods."

Friends and family may view and sign the online guestbook at www.alexanderrye.com

Snapshot of Bob Wolff at the LHS Fish Boil, September 9, 2009

 

 

August 14, 2010

 

Reshard Roland Bentz, 72, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, Aug. 10. Reshard was born in Ludington June 2, 1938, to the late Roland and Violet Bentz. He lived his entire life in Amber Township. Reshard attended Star Amber School, a one-room grade school, and had many stories to tell of his years there. He was a proud member of Ludington High School Class of 1956 and enjoyed their monthly breakfasts even after he became a resident at Oakview Medical Care Facility. At LHS, he lettered in football and track and field. Reshard also served in the Michigan National Guard and was a life member of the Masonic Lodge. 

On May 15, 1965, Reshard married Cheryl Revolt at Bethany Lutheran Church. This year they celebrated 45 years together.

He will be greatly missed by his wife, their son, Pastor Robert Bentz and his wife Bonnie, and his grandchildren Reid and Bethany, (of whom no “Papa” has ever been prouder) of Colorado Springs, Colorado. Also surviving are his brother Rodney and his wife Bonnie of Pontiac; sisters-in-law Anna Carter (Carl Sundbeck), Janice Revolt, and Dorothy Revolt all of Manistee; numerous cousins, nieces and nephews including Tammy, Paul, and Nick Cilman of Ludington; and very close friends Bob and Janice Wolff and Louella Budenaers.

Funeral Services for Reshard will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 18 at Bethany Lutheran Church in Ludington. Visitation is from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 17 at Alexander-Rye Funeral Home in Ludington.

 

Snapshot of Reshard Bentz at the Big Boy breakfast, June 15, 2010

 

 

August 6, 2010

 

Jeanne Sjoholm Kagey previously sent this photo of an Emanuel Lutheran Bible School Class from the 1940's. Now, thanks, to Jeanne and Midge Matson, the people in the class photo have been identified as shown below.

Reading from the top row, left to right: Dorothy Heslipen, LuAnn Clausen, Karen Johnson, Marilyn Gustafson, Beverly Magnuson, Carolyn Rehbein, Midge Matson, Nonnie Rehbein, Judy Johnson Middle Row: Sandy Johnson, Sharon Stahl, Barbara Benson, Jeanne Sjoholm , Jean Christman, Mitch Johnson Bottom Row: Richard Karstens, Raymond Karstens, Bobby Barrington, LeRone Karstens, Doug Anderson, Morris Nelson

 

 

July 31, 2010

 

The Fabulous Fifties Reunion was held at the Stearns Motor Inn downtown in Ludington on Friday, July 30, 2010. All of the LHS classes were represented at this fun time reunion from the Class of 1950 to the Class of 1959. It was a wonderful, warm and enjoyable evening meeting and greeting old schoolmates and long lost high school buddies. Shown below are a few snapshots from the Stearns including the Hors D'oeuvres line, the Cash bar line (Just like it was in High School!) and some happy partiers. Recognize anyone??

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June 9, 2010

 

Jeanne Sjoholm Kagey (top row, 2nd in from the right side) has sent this photo of the Lakeview Elementary Kindergarten class of 1943-44. Can you help identify these students from the future class of "56"? Please click here to send an e-mail to the webmaster. We'll publish the names in an update.

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Lakeview Kindergarten 1943-44

 

Jeanne also sent this photo of an Emanuel Lutheran Bible School Class from the 1940's. If you can identify anyone

in this picture please click here to send an e-mail to the webmaster. We'll publish the names in an update.

 

Emanuel Lutheran Bible Class from the 1940's

 

 

 

May 11, 2010

 

Another Fabulous Fifties Funtime Reunion is Planned!

 

It's been five years since the last 1950-1959 FABULOUS FIFTIES FUNTIME and it is time for another reunion!

 

When:      Friday July 30, 2010 at 6:30 PM

 

Where:    The Historic Stearns Motor Inn, Downtown Ludington

 

Tickets:   $15.00 per person.  Mail checks to: Judy Ponko Thiel, Class of '54

                                                                                   at 1438 Ivanhoe Road, Ludington, MI 49431

 

Get your reservations in before July 15, 2010

Mary Wickwire is the Class of '56 representative on the Reunion committee.

Hors D'oeuvres will be served throughout the evening. Cash bar available. No meal will be provided.

 

April 24, 2010

 

Jeanne Sjoholm Kagey has some comments and notes on her "going back to school" college experience. The Jeanne Blog! She is now officially a sophomore!

Read about it here. Updated as of December 22, 2009.

 

February 15, 2010

 

Roberta Albrecht Greene, 70, of Kalamazoo Michigan was involved in an auto accident on Tuesday February 9, 2010 when she crossed the freeway median and was hit broadside by a semi-trailer heading north on Interstate 75 in Bay County during a snowstorm. Greene died later at a local hospital.

Her sister, Stephanie Sundholm of Ludington, said that Greene was returning to Kalamazoo after spending time with her son in Oscoda.

A resident of Kalamazoo since the 1970s, Greene worked in social services for the state.

A 1999 Kalamazoo Gazette article said that she was responsible for finding safe places for children and licensing foster care homes.

“She spent her working life rescuing children and she was a wonderful grandmother and she and I talked on the phone everyday and all we ever talked about were our kids and grandkids,” Sundholm said.

Greene, who Sundholm said retired about five years ago, also leaves behind two adult children and four grandchildren.

She would have been 71 on Saturday February 13, 2010.

 

Roberta "Birdie" Albrecht Green

 

 

Article excerpts courtesy of the Kalamazoo Gazette

 

 

January 1, 2010

 

Happy New Year 2010!!

 

The Class of 1956 sends our Best Wishes to everyone for a very successful and prosperous new year.

In this new year, remember the Third Tuesday of the month breakfast at the Big Boy in Ludington. It's a great time to meet and greet the classmates.

 

The home of the Orioles in Ludington, Michigan USA

 

November 24, 2009

Shirley Arlene (Hilden) Keson, 71, of Sheridan, died Monday, November 23 in Sheridan.

Shirley was born in Ludington on September 9, 1938 the daughter of Lloyd and Beth Hilden.

She married Fred Keson in Ludington on August 27, 1960. Shirley was retired from the Sheridan Hospital and was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Sidney.

 

 

November 12, 2009

 

You are never too old to go Trick-Or-Treating on Halloween! 

 

Photo Courtesy of Janelle Schade

 

Reshard Bentz was all decked out for Halloween 2009 at Oakview in Ludington.

 

 

September 25, 2009

 

Don't forget to mark your 2010 calendar on Wednesday September 8, 2010 for next year's Fish Boil.

 

September 9, 2009

 

LHS and St Simon Class of ‘56 met for their third annual Fish Boil on a beautiful, sunny, early September, Wednesday afternoon at Copyan Park in Ludington.  Roger and Gerry Hansen prepared the fish, the classmates brought their favorite dishes and we all had a very good time visiting with classmates and friends. Many thanks to Roger and Gerry for their extraordinary efforts and fine food and to Janelle and Pat for their planning and logistics.

 

Click on these thumbnails for the big picture.

 

 

 

August 17, 2009

 

LHS and St Simon Class of ‘56 will hold its third annual Fish Boil on Wednesday, September 9th to gather at 4 PM at Copyan Park.  The meal will be served at 5 PM.   Chef Roger and Gerry Hansen will prepare the fish, potatoes, onions and rolls.  Area classmates should bring a small dish to pass.  Table service will be provided.  For any questions call Janelle at 843-8131 or Pat at 843-4991.

 

 

July 21, 2009

 

Some snapshots of the July 2009 Third Tuesday Breakfast at the Big Boy in Ludington.

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July 1, 2009

 

Good News!  Rumor has it that Carole Engle Schierholt is back home and recovering. Send her a note!

 

June 20, 2009

 

Carole Engle Schierholt is battling an illness that does not allow visitors, however, she would appreciate your cards and letters.

 

Mailing address:

 

Carole Schierholt

Memorial Medical Center

1 Atkinson Drive, Ludington, MI 49431  

June 15, 2009

Reshard Bentz is very ill. He would appreciate cards and letters.

Send to:

Reshard Bentz
Oakview Medical Care Facility
1001 Diana Street 
Ludington Michigan 49431

May 19, 2009

The Third Tuesday Breakfast at the Big Boy in Ludington is always an interesting gathering!

December 30, 2008

Jeanne Sjoholm Kagey has some comments and notes on her "going back to school" college experience. The Jeanne Blog! Read about it here. Updated December 30, 2008.

September 22, 2008

Recently, Richard Karstens, brother of LeRone (Larry) Karstens was replacing a door in his house when he discovered a yellowed piece of history. A list of 8th grade graduates in Ludington schools was found in a June 1952 newspaper being used as insulation around the door. Are you listed?  Check it out here! (Our Thanks to the Ludington Daily News)

September 14, 2008

Don't forget to mark your 2009 calendar on Wednesday September 9, 2009 for next year's Fish Boil.

September 10, 2008

The Class of "56" met for a Fish Boil at Copyan Park in Ludington on September 10, 2008. It was a beautiful sunny day, perfect temperature and the company was great! A very special guest for the picnic lunch was 87 year old Hal Madden.  Chef Roger Hansen did his normal splendid job of boiling up delicious fish and veggies. The rest of dinner was pot luck deluxe! To top off the perfect weather, a most enjoyable entertainment was provided by the talented Sharon VorderLandwehr Rathbun and her steel drum Caribbean music.  Check out the big smiles and happy faces! We had fun!

 

August 15, 2008

We had a true hero in our high school class, and after more than 38 years, some details of Bernard Meister's life after high school have finally been brought to light.

Recently, Rob Meister, Bernard Meister's son contacted us to offer some pictures of his dad in the military after high school.  Rob found us via this web site and sent the following information and pictures.  

Bernard Meister joined the Marines immediately after high school and after serving his enlistment, became a police officer in Memphis, Tennessee. He was married in 1960 and had one son born in 1963. In 1966 Bernard joined the Army and became a helicopter pilot and served a tour of duty in Vietnam in 1967. He returned to Fort Walters Texas in 1968 and completed flight school in Cobra AH-1G helicopters. In 1969 he returned to Vietnam and was flying a Cobra gunship during the last 10 days of this second tour when his helicopter went down on January 26, 1970 as the result of hostile fire. Although he survived the crash with multiple injuries and was rescued, Bernard Meister unexpectedly died in a military hospital in Japan on February 14, 1970. In December 1970, Bernard was posthumously awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for support of combat operations and "heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in an aerial flight". During his military service, Bernard was also awarded the Soldiers Medal, the Purple Heart with 1 Oak Leaf Cluster, the Army Commendation Medal with V and 2 Oak Leaf Clusters, the Bronze Star, the APR Medal with Numeral 35, and an undocumented Silver Star. 
 

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Bernard Meister in the Military

 

May 15, 2008

Mary Adams Wickwire and John Fellows had the pleasure of presenting the LHS and St. Simons Class of 1956 Scholarship Award to Rebecca St. Johns on May 15 in the Hawley Gymnasium at Ludington High School. Rebecca is a member of the Ludington High School class of 2008 and expects to attend college this fall. More details on this story later.

April 16, 2008

The Scholarship Committee reports that the Class of ’56 Scholarship will be awarded on May 15, 2008 at 12:30PM in the Hawley Gymnasium of Ludington High School on Tinkham Avenue during an assembly open to the public.  The committee will be allowed to present the scholarship and it would be really great if we had a good representation of class members there to show support for this effort. The scholarship funds are in the neighborhood of $2,600.00.

April 15, 2008

The Third Tuesday breakfast at the Big Boy in Ludington on April 15 was an early morning treat. Where were you?

February 19, 2008

Francis P. (Fargo) Harper, formerly of Ludington and Spring Lake, died Feb. 8 in Venice, Fla. She was born in Frankfort on Nov. 6, 1937 and she married Bill Harper in 1956. She graduated from Ludington High School in 1956, received a bachelor’s degree at Grand Valley College and a masters’ degree at Wayne State University in Detroit. She taught elementary school in Grand Haven, retiring in 1996 and moving to Florida.

December 23, 2007

We have added some interesting pictures from Longfellow 8th Grade, Girls and Boys (1952) and Star School (1943 and 1944) in the Photo Gallery. If you have an old class photo or class member(s) photo you would like to see in the photo gallery, send an e-mail to the webmaster (bottom of this page) to made an arrangement for sending the photo(s). 

December 18, 2007

Some candid photos from breakfast at the Big Boy in Ludington Tuesday morning December 18, 2007.

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November 19, 2007

Jeanne Sjoholm Kagey has some comments and notes on her "going back to school" college experience. The Jeanne Blog! Read about it here. Updated November 19, 2007.

September 13, 2007

The Class of 56 had a wonderful and delicious Fish Boil at Copyan Park in Ludington on September 12, 2007. It was sunny skies and 60 degrees. Typical Ludington weather for September. Chef Roger Hansen made the main dish and it was pot luck for everything else! Many thanks to all of you who planned and worked to make this happen.  The Fish Boil was so enjoyable and we had so much fun, we expect to do it again next year on the second Wednesday of September.  Hopefully, we can persuade Chef Roger to do it again next year if he recovers from the honeymoon!

On January 20, 2007, Gerry (The former Gerry Pehrson Klaft) and Roger Hansen

The Honeymooners

tied the knot and are still celebrating! There is a rumor they dated for 23 years so maybe it was about time! Gerry is retired from her job as Ludington City Clerk. Congratulations to Gerry and Roger!

Don't forget to mark your 2008 calendar for Wednesday, September 10, 2008.

Here are some candid photos from the September 12, 2007 Fish Boil.

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July 17, 2007

A Note from Luella Spaulding:

To all of my classmates....
    From the bottom of my heart I thank you for all the help you have given me over the past few years, through the many gifts, prayers, breakfasts, and for some of you even exhausting labor.  I deeply appreciate each and every act of kindness.  LHS class of '56 has the best classmates ever!!  May God, who sees all, bless each of you richly.  Thanks again.
Luella Spaulding        

May 1, 2007

Ever had a vehicle drive through your house?  Judy DeGergus Thayer recently did! Bob Thayer was sitting in the living room of their home near Dayton, Indiana on May 1st when a car drove through the living room and out into a field behind the house, narrowly missing Bob. Needless to say, it was a traumatic experience. Judy arrived home moments later to find a big hole in the side of the house and one freaked out husband. The driver of the Ford Thunderbird apparently had some kind of medical problem but was otherwise unhurt. Bob suffered a cut on his shin. Hopefully, they also checked Bob Thayer's throat and made sure his heart is OK. Contact Judy for more details.

Reported courtesy of the Journal & Courier, Lafayette, Indiana

February 26, 2007

The Scholarship Committee has initiated our Class of 1956 Scholarship Fund at the Ludington School District. The fund amount at this time is $2,627.79 and represents the entire balance of our account following our successful 50th reunion in September 2006.  More details on the Scholarship Fund and instructions on how to contribute money to the Class of 1956 Scholarship Fund here.

Reported by Mary Adams Wickwire

 

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