For the year 2011

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12/31/2011 Ronald W. Bjertnes I'm sorry to have to report that Ron Bjertnes died earlier this year on February 2nd, 2011.
Ronald W. Bjertnes
Ronald W. Bjertnes of Round Lake for the past five years The visitation for Ronald W. Bjertnes, 59, formerly of Lake Zurich for 18 years, will be from 4 p.m. until the time of services at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 7, at the Burnett-Dane Funeral Home, 120 W. Park Ave. (Route 176), Libertyville. Interment will be in St. Sava Cemetery. Born Sept. 7, 1951, in Melrose Park, he passed away Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2011, at his home. Ron was a 1970 graduate of Wheeling High School and enjoyed boating, golf, car racing and everything automotive. Surviving are his wife, Olga Bjertnes; two children, Michelle Bjertnes of LaGrange and Scott (Breann) Bjertnes of Troy, Mo.; his grandson, Gavin; and sister, Lynne Colovos of Wood Dale. He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Marie Bjertnes. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society or the food pantry at St. Joseph Church in Round Lake. For information, call 847-362-3009.
Rest in Peace Ron.
06/16/2011 Diane Knowles Diane Knowles Naishtat sent in this picture of the 1970 Madrigals to share.
04/04/2011 Walter "Mike" Bjornson Walter "Mike" Bjornson passed away on Monday, April 4th 2011.

Walter M. "Mike" Bjornson of Carol Stream Memorial visitation for Walter M. "Mike" Bjornson will be on Saturday, from 12 noon to 4 p.m., with a service at 3 p.m. at Salerno's Rosedale Chapels, 450 W. Lake St. (¾ mile west of Bloomingdale/Roselle Road), Roselle. Cremation will be private. Mr. Bjornson passed away on Monday, April 4, 2011, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was the beloved husband of Margie (nee Muncy); devoted father of Justin; loving son of the late Andrew and Aileen Bjornson; dear brother of Melissa (Perry) Brazil, Darnell Wilson, Vicki, David, Scott (Carol) and the late Kathy Bjornson; and dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Donations to Heartland Hospice, 4415 Harrison St., Suite 403, Hillside, IL 60162, appreciated. For information, 630-889-1700

Walter "Mike" Bjornson
Rest in Peace Mike.
03/15/2011 Gary Hedberg A mini-reunion of sorts.  Craig Compton '66, Rhonda Hansen's cousin,  came out to Tuson for a week visit.  We visited two of Tucson's breweries, Nimbus, and the Barrio Brewery.
Gary Hedberg '69 & Craig Compton '66 Rhonda Hansen '70, Craig Compton '66
Gary Hedberg '69, Rhonda Hansen '70, Craig Compton '66
01/01/2011   Happy New Year!  There are still 112 members of the Class of 1970 missing.
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