Wheeling High School Class of 1972 News for 2020

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11/28/2020 James G. Poteracki
Sorry to have to report that Jim Poteracki passed away over the Thanksgiving weekend. Jim was married to Cindy Hunt '74.
Jim didn't have a senior picture in the yearbook so the picture is his junior year picture.
Funeral arrangements have not yet been forthcoming.
Rest in Peace Jim.
06/11/2020 Dean R. Depoy I'm so saddened to report that WHS's first marching band director, Dean R DePoy, passed away 06/11/2020 in FL.
Here is a message one of his sons, Kurt Depoy.
My dad Dean R DePoy passed away this morning here in Florida. I was so blessed to be with him and share several I love you’s last night. He held my hand and told me how much he loved me and my brother Erik DePoy. My heart is broken but I know he’s in heaven today with his 2 precious dogs he loved so dearly. I love this picture, taken a few years ago, showing him so happy. I love you dad and miss you so much. I can’t believe you’re gone.
 

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Dean Depoy Leading the National Anthem at Alabama vs Western Carolina football game 11/17/2012
  Rest in Peace Dean  
03/10/2020 Steven J. Stiller Steven J. Stiller passed away on Sunday (03/08/2020. Steve's younger sister Susan Stiller '73 is also a WHS grad.  Steve's wife Karen Linneweh '73 is also a WHS alumni.

Here's what his son Steven posted.

On Saturday evening, my dad fell walking into my parents home, hitting his head on the pavement leading to the house. He had severe brain damage and was put on life support. On Sunday evening, my mom, my uncle Jim and I decided it was best that we allow my dad to pass.

He was a tremendous man who touched many, from his days in Wheeling, to his goings on in Wauconda, and his work which he also loved and was proud of. My dad was a man that put more into all that he did than was expected or necessary. I am proud to call him my dad.

If you would like to leave a memory or condolence to Steve's family you may do so on Steve's Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/steve.stiller.351
Steven J. Stiller
Rest in Peace Steve.


01/01/2020   Happy New Year!  There are still 124 member of the Class of 1972 missing.
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