The Class of 1966 Reunion committee uncovered another classmate who fairly recently passed away.  John has a younger brother Jim who graduated in 1968. 

Obituary for Jon C Lemerande

Jon C. Lemerande, age 67, of Baraga passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at his residence. He was born in Karlsruhe, Germany on March 27, 1948 the son of Edward and Erica (Schwedes) Lemerande. Jon graduated from Wheeling High School in Illinois in 1965. He served in the US Army. Jon married the former Michelle Bochte in Crandon, WI on January 17, 1981. He had worked at DesRochers Brothers in Baraga as a machinist until his retirement. Jon was a member of the Baraga American Legion Post #444. He was an avid Green Bay Packer fan, enjoyed hunting, fishing and working on cars. 

Jon is survived by his loving wife Michelle, children Mathew Bellomy of Laona, WI, Jeremy (Shelly) Lemerande of Charleston, SC, Sonny Lemerande of 29 Psalms, CA, Rudy Lemerande of Baraga, Crystal Cooper of Laona, Melissa Wyduksky of Argonne, WI and Melanie (Joel) Kohlwey of Cedar Rapids, IA, grandchildren McKenna, Jacquelynn, Zachary, Courtney, Jessalynn Hope, Jade and Logan, great grandchild Pypper, brother Jim (Vicki) Lemerande of Laona and Linda (Joseph) Novak of Laona. Numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. 

A memorial funeral service was held at 4 p.m. Monday, October 5, 2015 at the Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L’Anse with Pastor Judy Mattson officiating. The family greeted friends at the funeral chapel on Monday from 3 p.m. until the time of the memorial funeral service. Baraga County area veterans, under the direction of the Baraga American Legion Post #444 conducted military honors at the funeral chapel on Monday at 3:30 p.m. Immediately following the memorial service the family invited friends to join them for fellowship and a luncheon in the Harrington Gathering Room, located at the funeral chapel. Interment will take place in the Laona Cemetery in Laona, Wisconsin.

 

Rest in Peace John

HOFFMAN ESTATES - Lawrence R. Knaack, 68, died May 23, 2015. Born April 25, 1947, he was a veteran of the Vietnam Conflict serving the Army. He had worked as a manager in art supply He was the son of the late Roland and Lillian Knaack; brother of Barbara Adams, James (Karen) and Robert Knaack; uncle of Chris and Julie Adams, Jeremy and Bradley Knaack; and uncle to great-nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 3 p.m. until the time of service at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, at the Meadows Funeral Home, 3615 Kirchoff Road, Rolling Meadows. For information, 847-253-0224.

Published in Chicago Suburban Daily Herald from May 25 to May 26, 2015

I’m sorry to have to be the bearer of bad news again.  The death of another ‘66 classmate was discovered by Jay Trunda.  Susan Teski Mosior passed away back on May 20, 2007.  The following is her obituary:

SUSAN J. MOSIOR
209 S. Capitol Ave, Sioux Falls, SD
Died: Sunday, May 20, 2007
Sioux Falls, SD
Age: 58 years, 7 months, 12 days

VISITATION
5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Sunday, May 27, 2007 and
11:00 AM to 8:00 PM Monday, May 28, 2007
George Boom Funeral Home, Sioux Falls, SD

FUNERAL SERVICE
Friday, June 1, 2007
Daytona Memorial Gardens Chapel, Daytona Beach, FL

INTERMENT
Daytona Memorial Gardens, Daytona Beach, FL

Susan Jane Teski was born on October 8, 1948 in Chicago, IL to Henry J. Teski and Jane S. (Brania) Teski.

Sue graduated from Wheeling High School in Wheeling, IL, and then dedicated the remainder of her life as an X-Ray Technician, working throughout the United States.  Susan settled in Sioux Falls, SD, where she provided excellent care to cancer patients at Medical X-Ray, Sioux Valley Hospital and the residents at Waterford at All Saints.

Her parents, Henry J. Teski and Jane S. (Brania) Teski preceded her in death.

Grateful for having shared her life are her loving sister and brother, Mary Ann Shelton and her husband, Jim, of Sanford, FL, and James Teski and his wife, Rose Ann, of Port Orange, FL.  She was also the loving aunt to Liza Jane (Ramos) Cook, of Plainfield, IL, Amanda Sue (Ramos) Rodriguez, of Orlando, FL, Scott Teski, of Port Orange, FL, and Laurel (Teski) Webb, of Savannah, GA.  Sue was also a great aunt to Julienne and Elaina Cook (Liza’s children).  Susan’s aunt, Lorraine Zielinski of Niles, IL, also survives her.

Sue also had good friends and neighbors that survived her; Nancy Koller, of Sioux Falls, SD, David and Rita Timmer, of Sioux Falls, SD, and John and Sarah Pater, of Sioux Falls, SD.

Rest in Peace Susan

Born: September 03, 1948
Died: May 09, 2015

Gary J. Mackey DDS., age 66, a resident of Wheaton, passed away peacefully Saturday, May 9, 2015, at home surrounded by his family. He was born September 3, 1948 in South Bend, Indiana to Chester and Irene Mackey.

Gary grew up in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. He earned his DDS from UIC Dental School in Chicago. For many years Dr. Mackey had his practice in the Wheaton area at Wheaton-Winfield Dental.

He enjoyed the outdoors, especially boating and fishing. He loved spending time with his family.

He is survived by his wife of almost 46 years, Lynne Mackey, three children, Jennifer Mackey Jankowski, Brian (Linda) Mackey and John (Teresa) Mackey, four grandchildren, Angela, Olivia, Julia and Sean, and his mother Irene Mackey. He is also survived by his brother, Greg Mackey and sister, Judy Bourgeois.

He was preceded in death by his father and infant grandson, Samuel Brian Mackey and his sister, Linda.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, May 14, from 5 to 9 p.m. at Hultgren Funeral Home, 304 N. Main St. in Wheaton, where a service will be held at 6:30 p.m.

Family and friends may sign a guest book at hultgrenfh.com. For more information, please call Hultgren Funeral Home at 630-668-0027.

Rest in Peace Gary