Wheeling High School Class of 1968 News for 2021

11/01/2021

I received this email from John Haas today, "Inasmuch as you have always been the repository for this information, I am passing along some sad news, of which you may already be aware. David L. Kulieke (WHS class of 1968) passed away October 5, 2021, as a result of a fall he suffered at his Lincolnshire home. He is survived by his wife, Marilynn, children, Lauren, Brian and Ellen, and 5 grandchildren.

You and your family will remember the Kuliekes as early and long-time residents of Prospect Heights, living on the east side of Elmhurst Road in the same block as the Community Church where they were parishioners. Dave had an older sister, Adrienne, and a younger brother, Tom, who I believe was in the class of '71. Tom died in 2010.

Dave's dad, Alvin Kulieke, was the first and long-tenured principal at Prospect High School.

I can recall, at age 10 or 11, attending football and basketball games with Dave at Prospect. He became an educator and musician who taught many years at Lake Forest Country Day School and taught private music lessons to countless students. We've lost one of the good ones with Dave's passing--a terrific individual.

Dave attended our 50-year class reunion."

Rest in Peace Dave.

09/26/2021 Christine Jesse Martin Miller lost her battle with cancer on 09/23/2021. The service will be at Hope collective in Lake Zurich at 23153 West Miller Rd. on October 1, Friday from 3 to 6 visitation, and celebration of life at 6 PM. Information provided by Phyllis Makinson O'Roark. Chistine was preceded in death by her husband Ray on 02/10/2019. Chirstine has an older brother Bill Martin who graduated from AHS in 1960, and a younger sister Nancy who graduated from Hersey in 1972. If you would like to leave your condolences and memories of Christine her facebook page address is: https://www.facebook.com/christine.martinmiller.
Christine Jesse (nee Martin) Miller 71, formerly of Marengo, IL passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home in Deer Park on September 23, 2021. Christine was best known for her compassion and kindness for people and animals, especially dogs, but above all else her unconditional love for her family. Her greatest joy was spending time with her 7 beloved grandchildren. She volunteered herself to Starfish Animal Rescue and Glory Bound Farm.

Christine is survived by her loving children: Michelle (Jeff) Anderson, Michael (Andrea) Gavigan, Jessie (Alexandria) Miller; beloved grandchildren: Reilly, McKenzie, and Brady Anderson, Jessandria and Ray Miller, Finley and Hudson Gavigan; sisters: Elizabeth (Edward) Pedersen, Nancy (Mark) Drinnenberg; brother David (Nancy) Martin; sister-in-law Trish; and many loving nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband Raymond C. Miller, and brother William Martin.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday October 1, 2021 from 3:00 to 6:00 pm with a 6:00 pm service at the Hope Collective Church 23153 W. Miller Road, Lake Zurich, IL 60047.

Donations in Christine’s name would be appreciated to Starfish Animal Rescue PO Box 1355, Plainfield, IL 60544.

Rest in Peace Chirstine.

05/28/2021

Sorry to report that Craig Hoopman '68 passed away on 05/14/2021. This information was passed to me by Sue Williams Gribbon '68. "...Craig Hoopmann (class of 1968) passed away 5-14-21 in Brazil where he was living. His ex wife, Meg Bader Hoopmann (also class of 1968) called me yesterday. Craig had pancreatic cancer. He and Meg had 3 sons. No other details are known. Thanks Gary for all you do. Sue Williams Gribbon (1968)"

Rest in Peace Craig.

02/06/2021 James J. Frushour, or "Frush" as he was known to the WHS Bombers has passed away. This sad news was submitted by Jerry "House" Westhouse. No additional details are available at this time. Rest in Peace Jim.

01/10/2021

I regret to announce that John Whittington passed away this morning. The information was provided by Rick Orna '68. I have no further details at this time. John's older brother Jim was in the first graduating glads from WHS '66 and Jim was also vice-principal at WHS for some time. John and Jim's younger brother Joe '69 passed away in August of 2014. John was living in Punta Gorda, FL. Per Jim Whittington, "No funeral services are planned. John will have his body donated to a service in Florida."

If you would like to leave condolences here is John's FB page address: https://www.facebook.com/johnfwhittington

Rest in Peace John.

01/03/2020 I I wanted to follow up on the information that Julie Noakes Reining passed away early last year. Julie's younger brother Perry is a classmate of mine and he informed me via email that Julie had passed away from a rare ear canal cancer and had gone through radiation and chemotherapy, but the cancer had metastasized to her brain. Perry also sent me a link to Julie's obituary in the Peoria Journal Star news paper:

https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/pjstar/obituary.aspx?n=julie-reining&pid=195063655&fhid=10067

Rest in Peace Julie.

01/01/2021 Happy New Year! There are 91 members of the Class of 1968 still missing.