WHS Class of 1969 News for 2016

11/27/2016

More devastating news for the Class of 1969. Michael Ainlay passed away peacefully in his sleep last night. Michael has two younger sisters who are WHS alumni, April Ainlay Huffsutler '72 and Holly Ainlay Kelps '73 both of Cary, IL.

Rest in Peace Michael.

11/27/2016

I’m sorry to have to pass this very sad news along. I was just informed that Ron F. King '69 was killed in an accident the morning of 11/26/2016. From what I was told, He was working and the ladder he was on collapsed. He fell and was killed immediately.

As I’m sure you know Ron’s wife, Meg Naples is also a class of 1969 WHS alumni.

When I receive information about funeral arrangements, I will pass them along.

Ron didn’t have a senior or junior year photo in the yearbook so I’m going to have to go through them to find a portrait of Ron.

Ron's two older siblings are also WHS alumni, Shirley Ann King Hildebrand of Summerfield, FL, hildebrand1958@yahoo.com ; and Eugene R. King also of Summerfield, FL.

Rest in Peace Ron.

10/23/2016

I’m sorry to have to report that God has finally called John Legh-Page home. John fought a long hard battle against cancer. He kept cancer at bay for several years, but as cancer so often does, it wins the war.

Rest in Peace Ron.

Here is a comment from John’s Facebook page posted by his daughter Nadine on this day October 23^rd, 2016:

“John's epic battle with cancer has ended. He left in the same fashion as he lived; on his own terms surrounded by loved ones and peace in his heart. His passing was without suffering and a celebration of life will be held at the Downtown Houston Aquarium Saturday, October 29 from 1-4pm. His family invites all of those who were touched by him to come mourn together and share stories of his life. Thank you to everyone who helped shape John’s life by sharing yours with him. He lives on in our hearts and his memory will remain long after he is laid to rest. Sleep well father. You are already sorely missed.”

John was a friend of mine at WHS and we re-established that friendship in recent years. A few years back he sent me a short biography of his life over 30 years. You can find it here: http://www.whs69.com/69/bios/legh-pagej/leghpagej.html

John has two older siblings that graduated from WHS, George M. Legh-Page, Jr. ’67, and Kathy Legh-Page ’68.

I encourage you to visit John’s Facebook page and post your memories of John and of course sympathies to John’s family and friends.

https://www.facebook.com/john.leghpage?fref=ts

Here is a link to the video of John's Celebration of life:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XUv8mC3tkss&feature=youtu.be

Rest in peace my friend. Save me a place at God’s side.

10/18/2016

I was informed this evening that Linda Lucas Freeman passed away yesterday on October 17th, 2016. Linda had been battling cancer.

Linda Mary Lucas Freeman, 65 of Seymour died peacefully at her home on Monday, October 17, 2016 with her loving family by her side. She was the beloved wife of thirty five years to James Vincent Freeman. Linda was born in Chicago on July 19, 1951, a daughter of the late Edward George and Vicky Corombus Lucas, and had resided in Seymour for the past thirty five years. Linda was a real estate agent for the past seventeen years having most recently worked for the Higgins Group of Norwalk In her free time, Linda always enjoyed an outdoor adventure. Her active lifestyle included skiing, playing tennis, swimming, kayaking, and hiking. She loved to travel, and lived for social times with her many friends and family. She is also survived by three sons, Everett V. Freeman of New Haven, Jason L. Freeman and his wife Korena of Torrington and Theodore J. Freeman of Seymour, one sister, Diane (Maurice) Gault of Granby, one brother, Edward (Christine) Lucas of Cheshire, and one granddaughter Eva Freeman.

A celebration of Linda's life will take place on Monday from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Washington Memorial Funeral Home, 4 Washington Ave., North Haven. Burial will be private. www.washingtonmemorialfh.com

http://washingtonmemorialfh.tributes.com/obituary/show/Linda-Mary-Freeman-104047905

Rest In Peace Linda.

08/06/2016

Another sad loss for the class of 1969. "Just found out that Margaret Roche Neff lost her battle with liver cancer today. Apparently she had only been diagnosed recently and it was very aggressive. Though I haven't seen Margaret since high school, we reconnected through email and here a few years ago. I always think of her smiling face and can still hear her laughter as we dodged flying jello in the cafeteria and enjoyed all kinds of shenanigans during theater productions. Clearly, she was loved by many and will be missed." This information was provided by Lydia Schmidt '69.

Rest In Peace Margaret

07/26/2016

I'm sorry to have to report that Jim Mertins '69 passed away on July 26. Jim's wife is also a WHS alumni Jacqueline Bouvier Mertins '74.

Rest In Peace Jim

06/10/2016

I’m sad to have to report that we have lost another classmate. Eva Jean Conroy Brinck. This information was provided to me by Eva’s life-long friend and our classmate, Mary Allen Thomas.

Rest In Peace Eva Jean

Obituary for Eva C. Brinck

Eva C. Brinck (nee Conroy), age 65, a thirty year resident of Naperville, passed away on Friday June 10, 2016 at her home. She was born February 28, 1951 in Chicago and graduated with a B.S. in Graphic Design from Bradley University (Painting and Art History minors).

Eva was a lead instructor in the Visual and Fine Arts Department at Larkin High School Art Academy in Elgin and taught at other schools in the Chicagoland area over the years including Buffalo Grove High School. She was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Church in Naperville.

Eva was a tremendous supporter of all of her children’s activities including May Watts PTA, Girl Scouts, and Cub Scouts, and was part of an enthusiastic group of moms on the Waubonsie Valley High School sidelines encouraging them in their tennis, cheerleading, and musical performances. In her spare time, she enjoyed entertaining and spending time with her close group of friends and family. She planted flowers, sent handwritten notes to loved ones, and took pride in her home and neighborhood. She enjoyed traveling to warm beach destinations and taking walks with her late dog Bailey.

She is survived by her husband of 35 years Robert Brinck, children Nicole and Jonathan, siblings Carol (Ken) Zanio, Thomas Jr. “Tee” (Dee Dee) Conroy, the late Joyce (Dr. Robert) Mahnich, Bruce (Dianne) Conroy, and nieces, nephews and cousins.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, June 16, 2016 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm at the Beidelman-Kunsch Funeral Homes & Crematory, 24021 Royal Worlington Drive Naperville; in keeping with Eva’s cheerful nature the family welcomes vibrant attire. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, June 17, 2016, 10:00 a.m., at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 1500 Brookdale Rd., Naperville followed by interment at Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Edward Hospital Foundation, 801 S. Washington St. Naperville, IL 60540.

http://www.beidelmankunschfh.com/obituaries/Eva-Brinck/#!/Obituary

02/24/2016

I'm sorry to have to post much belatedly the the passing of our classmate Craig R. Doveala. I was informed that Craig passed away on December 3, 2007 in Lake Forest, IL. I have not been able to find an obituary for Craig. Today I was also informed that Craig's younger brother Neal T. Doveala '71 also passed away on the 15th of this month (02/15/2016) from lung cancer. There were no other Doveala's that graduated from WHS from 1966 through 1976. However, There is also at least one younger sibling, Denise L. Doveala who graduated from BGHS in 1976.

Rest in Peace Craig.

01/01/2016

Happy New Year! Currently there are still 134 Class of 1969 Alumni Missing. {18.0% Missing}