Wheeling High School Class of 1967 News for 2016

10/20/2016

I'm sorry to have to report that another member of the WHS Class of 1967 has passed away.

Donald F Savage, 66, fought the hard fight to beat cancer so he could go to all the concerts he had bought tickets for this summer to help get through his chemo treatments. He loved live music and attended every festival but will miss his last 3 concerts as he lost his battle on July 28.

Doc Savage, as his students called him, taught physics and advanced chemistry at Ankeny High School until he retired in 2010. His unorthodox way of teaching helped so many students succeed in college that ex-students called to have him tutor their children.

Donald was born in Wilmington Delaware, graduated from Wheeling High School in IL, and went to Knox College on a full academic scholarship where he majored in Physics and minored in Chemistry and Math. He went to graduate school at ISU where he worked as a Surface Chemist for the Department of Energy in Ames Lab. His joy was being a TA and interacting with students, so he earned his teaching certificate in 1980 and began teaching at Ankeny, where he discovered his second joy, sailing on Big Creek.

Donald is survived by his wife of 43 years, Jackie, his son and daughter-in-law, Trevor and Aya Savage, two grandchildren, Aoi and William, and daughter and son-in-law, Allie and Tim Costa. A private family ceremony will celebrate his life.
Published in Des Moines Register on July 31, 2016
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/desmoinesregister/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=180842048

Don had two siblings that I know of what went to WHS. Older brother Robert Savage 1966, and Frank Savage 1970.

From Jackie Savage:
Donald died of cancer July 28, 2016. He was retired after teaching Physics and AP Chem at Ankeny High School in Ankeny Iowa for 30 years. He was married for 43 years and had 2 wonderful children, a married daughter who is currently finishing her PHd in Astro-Physics at the University of Iowa and a son who is married with 2 children and currently teaches in Kobe, Japan. Donald spent his summers sailing his 25ft Macgregor and going to concerts and music festivals. He was a good person who didn’t know a stranger and is missed not only by his family and friends but also by the hundreds of students he continued to help long after they left his classroom.

Rest In Peace Don.

10/14/2016

I was informed while I was back in Chicago at homecoming that Clifford John Turuc passed away 10 years ago on June 26, 2006.

Clifford John Turuc, age 57, of McHenry, passed away Monday, June 26, at Good Shepherd Hospital, Barrington. He was born November 5, 1949 in Chicago to George and Frances (Guzick) Turuc. On March 30, 1974 he married Kathleen Kestas in Woodridge.He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in the Vietnam War. After his tour of duty he became a union sheet metal worker for Local 73. In 1980 he started his career at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in North Chicago as controls mechanical supervisor. He retired May 12, 2006. Clifford was an avid member of the Chicagoland Mopar Club, Fox Lake Chapter and he enjoyed many hours driving his 1969 Dodge Dart. Survivors include his wife Kathleen of 32 years; a son, Clifford A. Turuc; a daughter, Katherine I. Turuc; and many Uncles, Aunts and Cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; and beloved grandparents. There will be a memorial service at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 1, 2006 at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 404 N. Green St., McHenry. The Rev. Roger Olson officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his name may be directed to the American Cancer Society, Janet Smith, Memorials Chairperson, 200 S. Green Street, McHenry, IL 60050. Services were entrusted to the George R. Justen & Son Funeral Home. Friends may send an online condolence at www.justenfh.com For information, call the funeral home at 815-385-2400.

Rest in Peace Cliff

09/12/2016

I was informed today that Sharon Faye Carter Green passed away on 08/27/2016.

Sharon Faye Green, 67, of The Villages passed away Saturday, August 27, 2016. Mrs. Green was born February 28, 1949 in Louisville, KY to Ruel W. and Eunice (Mattingly) Carter. She was a devout Christian and a homemaker. She moved to The Villages in 2012 from Louisville, KY. Sharon was active in The Villages including her support group for caregivers of disabled persons along with the Single Baby Boomers Club, the Single Baby Boomer Club South, the Singles Dance Club, and the Parrot Head Club. She was very active in her Gilchrist Village participating in many events including Relay for Life. She will always be remembered for her her bubbly personality, her abundant kindness and her sweet smile. Survivors include her sons, Matthew Green of Clarendon Hills, IL and Erik Green of The Villages; mother, Eunice Carter of Louisville, KY; brother, Jeffrey (Bonnie) Carter of St. Louis, MO; sister, Debra (Jim) Garrett of Louisville, KY and many nieces and nephews. Sharon was preceded in death by her husband James Stephen Green and her canine companions, Sophie and Josie. Visitation will be held 10:00am – 12:00pm Saturday, September 3, 2016 in the Banks/Page-Theus Chapel. Family and friends will celebrate Sharon’s life from 2:00 – 4:00pm Sunday, September 4, 2016, in the Eisenhower Recreation Center. On-line condolences may be shared by visiting www.bankspagetheus.com. Arrangements are entrusted to Banks/Page-Theus Funerals and Cremations, Wildwood.

Rest In Peace Sharon.

07/19/2016

Belated sad news. Diana Bravieri McManaway passed away on 06/23/2016.


Diana McManaway, 66 of Holmes Beach, died June 23. She was born Oct 21, 1949, in Illinois but, having moved to Florida more than 40 years ago, became a Floridian. Over the years she loved spending many hours on the water. Her passions also included motorcycle riding, scuba diving, horseback riding, dancing and singing. Her lifelong work was in business administration and the insurance industry. She was involved as a volunteer and served on the board of directors at the Center of Anna Maria Island, where she always was ready to lend a hand. Memorial donations may be made to the center, P.O. Box 253, Anna Maria FL 34216. She is survived by son Darin; daughter Lori Leonhearth and husband John; grandson Austin Leonhearth; sister Donna Wienckowski and husband Jerry; brothers George and Alan Bravieri and sister-in-law Debbie; sister Cherice Hood; nephews Robert Moszkiewicz and David Moszkiewicz; and her beloved dog Trolli. http://www.islander.org/2016/07/obituaries-07-20-2016/
Rest In Peace Diana

02/24/2015

I was just informed by John Gribbon '66, that his younger brother Dan passed away on March 15th, 2008. Here is Dan's obituary notice from Legacy.com

Daniel Ray "Dan" Gribbon A memorial service for Daniel Ray "Dan" Gribbon of Cottage Grove, Wis., will be held at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 19, at Gunderson East Funeral Home, 5203 Monona Drive, Monona, Wis., with a time of sharing from 10:30 a.m. until the time of the service. Born May 31, 1949, in Redwood Falls, Minn., to Raymond T. and Sarah Stevenson Gribbon, he died Saturday, March 15, 2008, at the Hospice Care Inc. Center in Madison, Wis., after a battle with Alzheimer's Disease for over five years. Dan grew up in Wheeling, Ill., attending local schools and graduated from the University of Wisconsin in 1974, with a degree in social sciences. Dan started with Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Dane County as a volunteer, progressing to case worker, case work supervisor and becoming executive director in 1984. Dan retired after 29 years in 2002. Under Dan's leadership, the Couples Program, the Friends of Kids Program and the School Friends Program were established. The agency expanded into Columbia, Marquette and Green counties under Dan's leadership as well. Dan also served a term as president of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Wisconsin. One of his proudest accomplishments was to be a big brother match to a 12-year-old little brother named Mark Rounds. Mark and Dan's match did not end when Mark became 18, but Dan remained close while Mark started a family and eventually became a top executive in his field. Dan loved family, friends, fishing (especially in Canada and Door County), travel and putzing in his gardens. He was involved in Downtown Rotary Club of Madison for many years. Dan was preceded in death by his parents and is survived by his loving wife, Julie Mandelert Gribbon; brother, John (Sue) Gribbon; nephews and niece, JT Gribbon, Jennifer (Jack) Bedrosian and Mitchell Mandelert; and great-nephews, Luke, Jacob and Matthew Bedrosian. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be given to any of the following, the Daniel R. Gribbon Achievement Award Fund of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Dane County, the Alzheimer's Association or Hospice Care Inc. Finally, the family wishes to thank Britt Hutchinson, Angela Novoselac and Megan Gerbar for their exceptional in-home care of Dan during his struggles. For information, 608-221-5420.

Published in Chicago Suburban Daily Herald on Mar. 18, 2008 - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/dailyherald/obituary.aspx?n=daniel-ray-gribbon-dan&pid=105884485&fhid=3683#sthash.aUs34Iwe.dpuf

A memorial service for Daniel Ray "Dan" Gribbon of Cottage Grove, Wis., will be held at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 19, at Gunderson East Funeral Home, 5203 Monona Drive, Monona, Wis., with a time of sharing from 10:30 a.m. until the time of the service. Born May 31, 1949, in Redwood Falls, Minn., to Raymond T. and Sarah Stevenson Gribbon, he died Saturday, March 15, 2008, at the Hospice Care Inc. Center in Madison, Wis., after a battle with Alzheimer's Disease for over five years. Dan grew up in Wheeling, Ill., attending local schools and graduated from the University of Wisconsin in 1974, with a degree in social sciences. Dan started with Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Dane County as a volunteer, progressing to case worker, case work supervisor and becoming executive director in 1984. Dan retired after 29 years in 2002. Under Dan's leadership, the Couples Program, the Friends of Kids Program and the School Friends Program were established. The agency expanded into Columbia, Marquette and Green counties under Dan's leadership as well. Dan also served a term as president of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Wisconsin. One of his proudest accomplishments was to be a big brother match to a 12-year-old little brother named Mark Rounds. Mark and Dan's match did not end when Mark became 18, but Dan remained close while Mark started a family and eventually became a top executive in his field. Dan loved family, friends, fishing (especially in Canada and Door County), travel and putzing in his gardens. He was involved in Downtown Rotary Club of Madison for many years. Dan was preceded in death by his parents and is survived by his loving wife, Julie Mandelert Gribbon; brother, John (Sue) Gribbon; nephews and niece, JT Gribbon, Jennifer (Jack) Bedrosian and Mitchell Mandelert; and great-nephews, Luke, Jacob and Matthew Bedrosian. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be given to any of the following, the Daniel R. Gribbon Achievement Award Fund of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Dane County, the Alzheimer's Association or Hospice Care Inc. Finally, the family wishes to thank Britt Hutchinson, Angela Novoselac and Megan Gerbar for their exceptional in-home care of Dan during his struggles. For information, 608-221-5420.

Published in Chicago Suburban Daily Herald on Mar. 18, 2008 - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/dailyherald/obituary.aspx?n=daniel-ray-gribbon-dan&pid=105884485&fhid=3683#sthash.aUs34Iwe.dpuf

01/01/2016

Happy New Year! There are 163 members of the Class of 1967 still missing.