Updated on 06/27/2008
Hi everyone. Well I got married the December after graduation and moved to California for a brief 4 months then on to the Dallas, Texas ever since. We have two children. Natalie will be 27 this June and Chris will be 25 this June. Worked in program management for Alcatel (telecommunications) for the last 11+ years and got caught in one of the lay-offs last year. Now I'm trying to find out what I want to be when I grow up!
Mike R Pospischil
I am married and have six children, 3 boys, 3 girls. The youngest is 12 and the oldest is 21. I currently have 4 of our children in high school.
I am the General Sales Manager for the Caterpillar Tractor Dealership in Southern California.
Graduated from Northern Illinois University with a teaching degree. Married in 1981. Teacher in Aurora, Illinois for 18 years. Two children, both boys, now age 18 and 17.
About
I truly owe a debt of gratitude to the staff at Oak School, Indian Trail and
Addison Trail High School for teaching me the skills that allowed me to succeed
at a wide variety of tasks, especially the ability to communicate in writing.
I never knew the proverbial question of what I wanted to be when I grew up so
out of high school, I followed Tim Waugh to Eastern Illinois University as a
Physics Major and I traveled home on the weekends to work at Barrett Tool and
Die. Later I followed Tim to El Paso, Texas, worked in a car dealership
detailing cars while trying to establish my residency to obtain in-state tuition
while living with Tim's parents. That didn't work, so I moved back to Illinois,
met my son's mother Tami, and headed to Miami to start Barrett's Landscaping in
a "66" Mercury Comet with an overloaded 1 wheel trailer in tow with all my
earthly belongings. Luckily, a $500.00 tax refund check afforded me the
opportunity to once again return to Addison after another failed attempt to
"move away". With that check, I drove back to Addison, contacted Stu Bagni,
Greg’s dad, and rented an apartment across from the Stardust bowling alley.
After paying rent and groceries, I had about $150.00 left. Financially speaking,
this was the bottom in my life. I spent another $30.00, bought stencils, a
gallon of white paint, red and blue spray paint and proceeded to “work the
streets” painting house numbers on the curbs for the rest of the summer in the
patriotic colors red, white and blue for the bicentennial. I enrolled at George
Williams College during the fall semester of “76" on a grant as a desperate,
poor, independent married student. It was great being in school again, in fact I
played college level baseball as a starting pitcher and I was a pre-med major
carrying a full load plus I drove a Limo on the weekends. Tami worked for a
Doctor in Oakbrook as a nanny. Basically, we were a couple of kids growing up
together during those years, acting on impulse at an early age. A year and a
half later after pulling a 4.0 for 3 semesters, I found myself under a damaged
1976 Toyota Corona Mark II trying to change a starter in a snowstorm at
Christmas break. After a frustrating and frozen experience, I packed up our
belonging, gypsy style, in my current “67" Chevy Van, with another van in tow,
Tami driving the damaged Toyota, and we were off to Fort Garland, Colorado. We
left during one of the worst ice storms you could imagine. Fourteen hours later,
we got as far as Iowa since the freeways were iced over and speeds were kept
under 35 mph. When we finally arrived in Pueblo, Colorado, Archie Neil put us up
at his dorm room the University of Southern Colorado. Tami’s dad dragged our
accommodations, an old hay shed, across the high deserts of southern Colorado
near Fort Garland to his land parcel. That would be our home for about 6 weeks.
This home featured spacious cardboard stapled interiors and a pot belly stove
for heat. My job there was to install running water and septic systems for
squatters of government owned land. Not my cup of tea! We went back to Pueblo
where Archie was at and I worked in an automobile lamp manufacturer for about 2
months, didn’t like that, so it was back to good ole’ Addison and my dad’s
company, Barrett Tool and Die. My Gypsy days were just about over though. In
1979 Tami became pregnant with my son Justin and I prepared the nest by
purchasing a modest townhouse in a new development in Hanover Park.
Unfortunately, we were divorced 6 months later and I had full custody of my son.
I left Barrett Tool and Die to work at some other tool and die companies.
Unfortunately, the average work week for a good die maker is about 55 hours a
week. That caused Justin to be the first one to daycare in the morning and the
last to leave at closing. Justin’s mother was living in Las Vegas with her mom .
She was a stay at home mom, so I let Justin move there. I followed within 6
months out to the L.A. area. My tool and die skills paid well in L.A. but once
again the hours were long and I didn’t see much of Justin for the first year. I
got off the “bench”, got into management and in a couple of years, I was running
a company that made outdoor clotheslines. The hours were awesome. Four 10 hour
days allowed me to travel often to Las Vegas to see Justin. Shortly afterwards,
I met Carol, who’ll be with me at the reunion. We married after dating a year.
She had my daughter in 1985 and we bought our first property, a mobile home in
Cypress, Ca.. We used this as stepping stone to purchasing real property the
following year. My Dad was still operating Barrett Tool and Die, but became ill
with a kidney disease. We discussed a buyout, agreed to terms over the phone and
up went the for sale sign on our Buena Park home. We bought a home on Lombard
road between Driscol and A.T. and stayed only for 1 year because things didn’t
work out for my purchase of Barrett Tool and Die. We sold the home on Lombard
road and headed back to L.A. the night the big quake hit San Francisco during
the World Series in 1989. I quickly found another management job at Concrete
Tie, broke my ankle playing in a hardball league in Pasadena and studied to
receive my real estate license during my recovery. That was in 1990. I worked
two full time careers for 12 years afterwards and finally left the factory
management job in 2003. I studied for my brokers license in 2000 and have been
an independent real estate broker ever since. My son Justin moved to California
in 1997 and was employed at Concrete until recently as he has just bought his
first home and has relocated to Las Vegas. Jessica is graduating Kennedy High
School in La Palma, class of 2004, and heading to Cal State Long Beach this
Fall. I have stayed in touch with quite a few classmates and I’m looking forward
to sharing memories and creating new moments to remember this summer!
We live for these moments! Life is good! See ya real soon!
Jonette (Hoff) Jones
Cape Coral, FL
Work Phone: 239-454-8913
Email:
jj@homes4sale-florida.com
URL:
www.homes4sale-florida.com
About
I married to Edward Jones (who's providing this web site) after graduation in 1974. After moving around a bit we settled in Florida in 1981. We have two sons Jason (24) and Justin (23). Jason owns his own business Jason E Jones Enterprises selling Ad Specialties and is very successful, Justin is a Petty Officer serving in the Navy currently in the Persian Gulf. I am a Broker - Associate, Sales Director with Century21 Sun State Realty in Fort Myers Beach Florida. I am very involved in Women's Council of REALTORS both local and State, the Local and State Board of REALTORS. If you are looking into moving to Florida give me a call ask for "JJ" The Hat Lady of Southwest Florida! I hope to see everyone at the reunion it should be a great time!
Diane L. (Dickens) Wayne
Tarpon Springs, Florida 34688-7224
About
My husband, Bob, and I met my junior year at SIU and married in July 81. Our
daughter, Christine is a freshman at the University of Florida in Gainesville;
our 15-year old son is a high school sophomore. I had a career BC (before
children) but chose to be a stay-at-home mom until about 3 years ago. After
trying on a couple of different careers, I am now blissfully underemployed with
a part time job that affords me plenty of time off!! I'm still crazy--or so I'm
told--and now get to embarrass my children. Paybacks are hell! We've lived in
Florida 16 years this April. Looking forward to seeing everybody!
Jeffrey L. Finn
Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54701
About
I worked for Rosen Optometrists in Glen Ellyn for 7 years as an optician.
Started an office cleaning business part time while still working at Rosen's
that went very well. Sold the cleaning business and purchased a Pearle Vison
Center in Eau Claire, WI in 82 sold it in 89. I am currently an Independant
Allstate Insurance Agent for the past 10 years. Very happily married for 18
years. We had no children by chioce. I Love my job because I manage my own time.
If I had to punch a clock I would get fired the first week. I am still very much
into boating every free moment in the summer, and perfect lawn freak. We love to
snowmobile every oppertunity as snow permits. And have many friends that we
share our passion for snowmobileing. I am very blessed because I have a wife
that wants to do the same things I like to do. My goal in life is to grow old
but never ever grow up. My wife say's she never had kid's because she got one
when she married me:) I wish you all health and happiness because after that
nothing else really matters.
Lore J. (Ainley) Radtke
Glendale Heights, Illinois 60139
About
Was married for almost 24 yrs. Have been divorced for 2 1/2. Am now engaged to a
wonderful person named Bob Sigrist. We will be married some time this year. I
have two sons, Eric (23) and Corey (20) who both went to Addison Trail H.S. I
work full time for SBM Maintenance Contractors. I supervise the custodians at 14
schools in Wheaton, Ill.
Mary Margaret (Carbon) Rudolph
Manitowoc, WI 54220
About
I attended Mount Mary College in Wauwatosa, WI and received a Bachelor in
Science in Occupational Therapy in 1979. I met my husband Randy while he was
attending Marquette University in 1976. We were married in April of 1981 and
lived in Sheboygan for fifteen years where our four children were born and Randy
began working in his family business. I received a Masters of Art degree in
Educational Psychology in 1990 and am a licensed Professional Counselor. I
worked part-time and attended school part time while I stayed home to raise our
children. I have not been working for the past 5 years since moving to
Manitowoc, WI, about 45 miles south of Green Bay. We moved to Manitowoc to send
our kids to the catholic high school located here. I have been actively involved
in the promotion of catholic education and spiritual formation. I plan to return
to work when my youngest daughter begins high school next year and hope to
continue my training and education in the area of spiritual counseling. We have
been blessed with a beautiful family, a successful business and good health for
which I am very grateful.
Lynne (Walker) Bisko
Burlington, NC 27215
About
I'm currently a librarian at Elon University in North Carolina, where I've been
since June 2003. This is my second career after over 20 years in the information
technology field. Between leaving AT and now, I've lived in Virginia, Los
Angeles, Hawaii, and Dallas. I've traveled quite a bit, too, including two trips
to Australia.
Ronald Kuhlmann
Carol Stream Il 60188
About
In 1983 I married Class of 75 Dawn Wolfsmith. In 1985 I went back to college (UIC)
to obtain my engineering degree. The younger students called me "Grampus on
Campus". I graduated in 1988 and have been working as a Civil (go figure)
engineer and am currently working for Knoche and Associates. We do a lot of
residential and commercial real estate development. In 1991 our daughter Lindsay
was born. She enjoys Ice Skating and gymnastics (go figure). My wife Dawn is the
learning center director of Carol Stream Elementary School (we used to call that
the "Library" and she would be the head librarian). Carol Stream seems to be a
hot bed of old Addison Trailites and I see many of them around. We also have
several on our block that were 5 years old when we graduated.
Susan Forty
Medina, Ohio 44256
About
After high school I settled in Lombard with my first husband, Michael Gnoth. He
was transferred to Northeast Ohio in 1990. I opened a stained glass studio and
got my motorcycle license. We have since divorced and he returned to Illinois. I
stayed on in Ohio to run my business and ultimately meet my husband, Robert
Battles. We've been married for nine years now and enjoy spending all of our
free time riding our motorcycles all over the country. He just retired in
November so we'll be doing even more. I never had children but Bob has two
beautiful daughters and a grandson. Since closing my business in 1995 after a
car accident I've been working in the construction industry as an Office Manager
and Development Coordinator. I've been very fortunate to have a full life! And
much more to come!!!
Kathleen G (Rupp) Rupp-Utera
Orlando, FL 32818
About
My family moved to Portland, Maine in 1975, and I lived there for 8-1/2 years. I
married and divorced once in that time. I also became involved in musical
theater during that time. After my divorce I moved to Florida and continued with
musical theater, where I met my current husband. We met in 1985, and we went
away to college together in Rhode Island. I graduated Summa Cum Laude in 1987.
Joe and I were married in 1988 and have no children. We enjoy working in and
around our home and we enjoy traveling -- cruises in particular. I am the
non-food purchasing coordinator for the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress in Orlando.
Joe teaches Baking and Pastry at two colleges in Orlando.
Carol K (Kelley) Wood
St Petersburg, Fl 33707
About
Laurie Ann Ardito
Medinah, IL 60157
About
I graduated Rosary College in 1978 with a Bachelors of Arts (B.A.) in English
Literture and Business Administration. I graduated Northern Illinois University
College of Law with a Juris Doctorate (J.D.)in 1981. I started my career as an
attorney with Dominick's Finer Foods, Inc. practicing Labor and Employment Law.
In 1988, I took a position as in-house Senior Counsel with Stone Container
Corporation. In 1999, I took a position with Sears, Roebuck and Co. as Assistant
General Counsel, where I am currently working.
I have also been involved in fund raising activities for numerous charitable
organizations (the Villa Scalabrini Home for the Aged, the Italian Cultural
Center, and the Joint Civil Committee of Italian Americans).
Mark Tobias
Glen Ellyn, Il 60137
About
After High School I attended COD, worked as a dispatcher at Wood Dale Police
Department and security at Alexian Bros Medical Center. In 1977, I began working
as a Police Officer for the Village of Glen Ellyn. I met my (1st and current)
wife, Fran, who was a Police Dispatcher and we married in 1982. We have lived in
Glen Ellyn for 20 years. We are blessed with two lovely daughters, Erin 19 yrs,
a freshman at Taylor University in Upland Indiana and Christine, 17 yrs, a
junior at Glenbard South High School. I have had a variety of assignments within
the Police Department including D.A.R.E. Officer. I am currently the Department
Juvenile Officer assigned to Investigations and a member of the DuPage County
Major Crimes Task Force. I plan to retire in the next 3-4 years and enjoy a
second career as a salesmen for an asphalt-sealcoating company that I am
currently working part time for.
Ted W Jarosh
St. Francis, WI 53235
About
Married, four children, Joella 25, Janelle 22, Jake 9 James 7. President Kyle
Central Credit Union. 2nd District Alderman, St. Francis. St. Francis School
Board. Writer and Photographer. Boxing trainer.
Pam L (Pajer) Jensen
Indianapolis, IN 46260
About
What has happened in the last 30 years? I married my high school sweetheart,
Randy Jensen (Lake Park 1974) in 1976. We have a daughter, Elizabeth, who is 19
years old and a freshman at DePaul University in Chicago. We have lived in West
Chicago, Winfield, Glen Ellyn, Orlando, FL and for the last 14 years,
Indianapolis, IN. I have worked in several secretarial type jobs but I have
mostly worked in elementary schools. I am currently the Computing Services
Technician at an elementary school in charge of maintaining all of our
computers, technology and AV equipment and I also do a little teaching. I have a
hobby that I love – singing in a barbershop quartet and chorus.
Patty (Lukowski) Wagner
Worth, IL 60482
About
Joe Amabile
Melrose Park, Illinois 60160
About
I have twelve kids. Looking for a job. I weigh 340 pounds. I still live witg my
mom and i stioll cant spell.
Mary (Moretti) Cerny
Lakewood, WI 54149
About
Life since high school has been very interesting,& blessed, to say the least. I
was married in Sept.1974, and divorced in March 1976. Moved to Canoga Park,
California for a year. Moved back to Addison for a while, then went to COD for
my associates degree in Nursing. My first job was at Alexian Brothers Medical
Center, on the OB floor, where I saw many of you have your babies!! I married my
present husband, Miles, in 1980, and have 2 stepchildren, 36 & 29, and 1
son,30yrs. old, one son together who is 16yrs. old, one grandson 12 yrs. old. We
moved to Lakewood, WI in 1985, and have been here ever since. We live in the
Nicolet National forest, and enjoy it very much. The thrill in my life since
high school has been to find the Lord Jesus Christ and accept Him as my Saviour,
and to find my son who I surrendered for adoption back in high school, when I
was age 16. His name is Greg, and lives in Seattle, WA and is a chemical
engineer. He is married & we have met each other several times now & stay in
touch!! It's been a very Wonderful life so far!! Looking forward to hearing
about all of you in July!!
Steven K. Weber
Elgin, IL 60123
About
Served 4 1/2 years in the US Air Force, worked for Eastman Kodak for another 4 1/2 years before settling in at Canon USA where I have been for the last 21 years. Married but now divorced with three children. One grown and out of the house living in Boston the other two are boys living with me in Elgin.
Looking forward to the reunion and hope to catch up on old times.
Gregg S Garrison
Ojai, California 93023
About
Donna M Jurczykowski
Glendale Hts., IL 60139
About
Albert K Andrew
Hinckley, IL 60520
About
Hope to see you at the reunion
Virginia (Alice) A (White) Voss
Beaverdam Virginia 23015
About
I have been married for 25 years. I have two boys, ages 10 and 13. I have lived
in Virginia for the last 15 years. I work as an insurance underwriter for Anthem
Blue Cross Blue Shield.
Julie A (Newlander) Lakey
Tenino, WA 98589
About
I remarried in 1990. Have two grown children, Violet 27, Mark 21, and 1
grandchild, Taryn age 6. My son Mark is currently serving in Iraq...soon to be
home. I'm working for the State of Washington as a Revenue Officer and am
currently on a project developing an agency wide accounts receivable and
collections system. I look forward to seeing my classmates...it's been 30 years
and I can't believe how time has flown.
Janice M (Saladino) Holland
Naperville, IL 60564
About
I have been married for almost 24 years to my husband, Kevin. We have two
children. Our son, Kyle is 16 and out daughter, Stephanie is 14.
Pat L (Torrence) and Tom Ware
Greensboro, GA 30642
About
Tom and I got married in 77. We have two boys; Jason (21) is a junior at Univ of
Georgia - Kyle (24) is a golf professional at one of the clubs near our home. We
left Illinois in 95 and moved to Philadelphia. In 99, we relocated to Georgia.
I'm a financial advisor with AG Edwards. Tom is retired, plays golf, drives a
fire truck, volunteers with Habitat for Humanity and cooks dinner. Don't think
we'll be able to make it to the event as we'll just be getting back from our
vacation in Ireland. Wish we could be there.
Michelle (Breidenstein) Klave
Pahrump, NV 89060
About
I've been married to the same man (a Chicago proper native) for 20 years, we
have 3 children, Melissa - 18 and graduating from high school in 4 weeks, Mary -
16, and Mason - 10. I worked as a legal secretary for 25 years in Chicago, moved
to Pahrump, Nevada, a rural town of 33,000 outside of Las Vegas, 5-1/2 years
ago. I became a paralegal here and have my own business. We love life in the
desert, don't miss the snow at all, and have gotten "big city shy." I also have
30 chickens and love the small town life.
Kathy (Byrne) Lindelof
Eden Prairie, MN 55346
About
I am a legal secretary.
I have three children and three grandchildren.
Arlene C. (Mueller) Olson
New Hope, MN 55428
About
Married with a 4 year old son. Working full-time in an accounting position.
Rhonda S. (Kerr) Givins
LaGrange, Georgia 30240
About
I have two sons, Ben (26) and Beau (10). I have been married since 1975 to a
wonderful man I met in the military. I currently live in Georgia. My oldest is
getting married in June. I don't have any grandchildren.
Since graduation, I served five years in the Army. When I left the service, I
worked for the United States government and attended college. Finally, in 1985 I
graduated from the University of Maryland. Since my husband was military, we
traveled from Europe, Kentucky, and Washington D.C. many times before retiring
in 1991. I started teaching 8th grade Social Studies in 1990. At that point, I
returned to college and received two (2) Masters' Degrees and a degree in
Educational Specialist from Troy State.
I have been an assistant principal in a high school before taking the position
as an elementary principal. I have a k-8 school with 270 students. I love
working with children.
Michael N. Hoy
Crystal Lake IL 60012
About
I attended SIU and studied Electrical and Mechanical Engineering. It is also
the place where I met my Wife Rita. I am presently the Project Manager of a
machine manufacturing company located in Carol Stream Il. We design and build
computerized liquid filling and capping equipment which we install worldwide. I
am living in Prairie Grove Il with my wife and 17 year old daughter Natalie. My
hobbies are restoring and collecting old cars.
Cindy R. (Zelasko) Stauffer
Hanover Park IL 60133
About
Nancy L. (Linard) Dumas
Milwaukee, WI 53223
About
I graduated from the University of Illinois in 1978 with a degree in Psychology.
I married my husband, Bob, in 1981. We met while attending UofI. We lived in
Peoria and Springfield, Illinois before ending up in Milwaukee where we have
lived since 1986. I have two beautiful children, both girls, Amanda(14) and
Michelle(10). I've used my degree in lots of himan service jobs, the last one
being a supervisor of an Adult Day Care program for Goodwill Industries of
Milwaukee. I left this job in 1995 to be home full time with my children. I now
run a Certified Day Care out of my home and daily get my "baby fix" taking care
of little ones. This allows me to be home for my not so little ones who seem to
need me less and less every day. My husband and I have big extended families
that we visit often and enjoy. We are planning a second trip to England this
summer, hopefully without children. We own a home in Brown Deer, WI, and are
beginning to plan for retirement, after paying for two children in college. Will
we live that long????? I continue to be amazed at how happy I am living my
ho-hum life. My best so everyone and I hope lots of people make it to the
reunion.
Renee' M (Gallina) Kuntz
Aurora, IL 60506
About
Cathy Kapsis
Carol Stream, IL 60188
About
Hi all, I was married a little over 4 years and had two terrific kids, Joe 24
and Nikki, 23. I never re-married, but did live with someone for 18 years.
Living on my own now. I've worked for Advance Transformer, a division of Philips
Electronics for 21 years. I'm a data warehouse architect. That's a fancy term
for computer geek. Love my job. I love to cook and entertain. Trying to learn to
play the guitar and hope to do some traveling now. My daughter is a student at
DePaul - education and journalism. My son has a degree in graphic design, and
now wants to study music. Can't wait to see everyone.
Michael T. Gordon
Barrington, IL 60010
About
Married with two kids, (they're in college) wife Kim is an English teacher, I
teach American History to 7th graders. Spent several years teaching overseas in
Israel, Thailand, and Saudi Arabia.
Thomas R. Gerdes
Belvidere, Il 61008-8330
About
A wife and horses horses horses (See Photo Page)
James C. Lutz
Minooka, Il 60447
About
Have worked 26 years at Equistar Chemical Company. My wife's name is Kathy. My
son's name is Brandon who just graduated from high school and will be attending
UIC this fall majoring in bioengineering. My daughter's name is Corinne who just
completed freshman year in high school.
Lynne (Walker) Bisko
Elon, NC 27244
About
I got a degree in computer science at William and Mary and then spent the
next 20+ years in the software development field, working and living in the
Washington DC area, Redondo Beach, California and Dallas, Texas. During that
time, I was married for 10 years and retired for 6 months in Hawaii, but neither
the retirement nor the marriage worked out. In 2001 I got laid off from my
Internet company position, which turned out to be the best thing that happened
to me! After taking a break for a few months, I decided what I really wanted to
do when I grew up was work in a library. I got my masters in library science
from Texas Woman’s University in 2003 and since then have been happily working
at Elon University in North Carolina. I love to read (of course!), travel and
spend time with friends.
(NOTE: THIS IS AN UPDATE AS I'VE MOVED AND WANTED TO BE SURE YOU INCLUDE MY NEW
CONTACT INFO IN THE REUNION BOOK. THANKS!)
Lynda M (Majka) Murdock
Barrington Hills IL 60010
About
Hey! Faithful Fellow Classmates of 1974 Graduating Class~ Since our glorious
years at Addison Trail, I've been involved in the health and fitness business,
and part-time modeling. I have had five fabulous children over the past 30 years
aged 27, 25, 14, 12, and 10. Life to say the very least has been grand and
wonderfully healthy, happy, and incredibly blessed by God. I loved reading about
some of you on our class website, and I look forward to hearing from many more
of you at our 30 year reunion.
Deborah A (Orsucci) Russo
St. Charles, IL 60175
About
I graduated in 1978 from Illinois State University with a degree in
Education. I taught from 1978 to 2000, most of those years at Army Trail School
in Addison. In the year 2000, I took a break to spend time with my mom, who had
Alzheimers, and to be home with my own children. During that time, I was a
volunteer in their schools and substitute teacher. Next year I will be returning
to the classroom in Naperville District #203.
In 1980, I married Paul Rosso (Class of 1975). We currently live in St. Charles,
Illinois. We were blessed with four wonderful children, 3 boys and 1 girl. Our
oldest son, Michael, is 18 and will be attending the University of Iowa in the
fall. Our second son, Christopher, is 16 and a junior at St. Charles North High
School. Our third son, Brandon, passed away 11 years ago at the age of 2 months.
He was a SIDS death. Our youngest, Angela, is 9 years old and will be in 4th
grade in the fall.
It's hard to believe it's been 30 years since high school. Like everyone else,
our jobs, children and their activities, along with family and friends have kept
us busy over those 30 years. I hope to be at the reunion to see some familiar
faces and old friends.
Thanks to Don and his committee for putting this together. It's a great
undertaking!!
Sue T. (Wojtas) Schroeder
Batavia, IL 60510
About
Gene and I will be celebrating our 25th in November and have lived in Batavia
all these years. We have six kids, Theresa - 22, Janine - 20, Matthew - 18, Mary
Kate - 16, Luke - 14, and Andrew - 12. I'm working for a great worker
compensation attorney by the name of Michael Wojtas and have been for the past
three years, Prior to my "real job" I worked for House of Lloyd for 15 years and
learned to love to travel. It was a part time job. So after a 19 year maternity
leave, I figured I should go back to work. In my spare time (ha) I enjoy
gardening, traveling, and watching my kids as they involve themselves in various
activities.
Donna L (Gadacz) Cole
Wheaton, IL 60187
About
I work for a market research company located in Naperville. I do the
scheduling for the 6 Data Collection offices in the US and Canada.
My husband {Bill}and I have been married almost 27 years. After moving around
the suburbs we settled in Wheaton. We live in an old house that is going to turn
100 years old this year. We enjoy traveling, working in our yard, and as Bill is
from Indianpolis, car racing.
Laurie Z. (Zankowski) Bitter
Aurora, IL 60504
About
I've been married to Jay for 18 years. We met at open volleyball (yes, I put the
tennis racket down). We have 2 children -daughter Markie, 16, and son Garrett "Karch"
15. They both play volleyball (basically year round), and they are both very
good jugglers (don't ask). I'm self-employed in insurance and financial
services. I am very involved with charities and Rotary.
Russell R. Schmidt
Hebron, IL 60034
About
I am married We have 4 children &2 grandchildren Our oldest is an army reservist
with 2 children Our next son just graduated collage Our daughter is attending
augastana collage Our youngest son is an 8th grader and a boy scout. I have been
active in all of our children's scouts and soccer as a leader and a coach. we
lived in Mchenry for 11 years then built a house in Hebron
Sharon L. (Cutler) Lux
Elmhurst, IL 60126
About
Hello Class of 1974, I married Fred Lux in 1975. We are still married. We have 4
boys. Ages 13,15,18 and 19.
My sons Freddy(18) and Brett(19) are in the US Navy and US Army.
I am the Webmaster for McCain Foods USA. We have 7 websites. I do project
management and design. I do not actually build them. I hire someone to do that
part.
I live in Elmhurst, IL.
I loved looking at all the photo's.
Janice A. Buffaloe
Huntsville, Alabama 35811
About
After two moves across county, I finally settled in Huntsville, Alabama in 1989.
It was like moving to my 2nd home since I visited every year here in my youth. I
divorced in 1992 after 11 years of marriage. I’ve been working as a legal
assistant for 8 years and for the City Attorney’s Office for the past 3. Finally
found that job I want to retire in. (Guess they’ll have to wheel me in to
collect that gold watch on retirement day.)
Robert H. Schmitz
Cumming, GA 30041
About
Served four years in Navy. Went to University of West Florida. Certified Public
Accountant. Been married 27 years, three children, one grandchild.
Christie A. (Colucci) Buth
Bloomingdale, IL
About
I have been married to my husband Lou for 24 yrs. We have 2 children, Scott 23
(Univ. of Iowa graduate) and Lauren 21 (senior at Univ. of ILL). Wow how time
flies! Still in the area, but only for about another year, then off to
Scottsdale, Arizona.
John R. Lombardi
Blytheville, Arkansas 72315
About
Married twice, current wife Cynthia and I have 5 kids between us. Jennifer (25
yrs), Russell (24 yrs), Gregory (20 yrs) Anna (14 yrs), and Veronica (12 yrs).
Lived in Chicago and Addison on and off until 2000 and moved to Blytheville,
Arkansas. I work at American Greetings, Corp. and also am part owner of the Log
Cabin Restaurant in Manila, Ark. I enjoy living down here and don't miss the
cold weather or the snow at all!
Geoffrey J Harlow
Evanston, IL 60202
About
I'm a partner in a CPA firm in Deerfield. I'm happily married and have 3 kids -
Jesica (26), Ron (16), and Kay (14). We've lived in Evanston for 18 years, and
have been active in the community. For the last 7 years I've been involved in
youth hockey, including 3 years as president of the Evanston Youth Hockey Assoc.
Life is good - We're all healthy, the kids are doing well in school, and I've
got plenty of work.
Amy L. (Dean) Grissom
Bolingbrook, IL 60490
About
Debbie Christensen
Streamwood, IL 60107
About
I graduated from Trinity College in 1978 with a degree in English
Communications. I worked in the Groups Sales Department of Marriott's
Lincolnshire Theater as a Group Sales Representative until 1986. Then, I joined
Christian Service Brigade as an editor. While I was there, one of our magazines
won an award from the Evangelical Press Association. I stayed there until 2003,
when I joined Lighthouse Christian Products as a writer/editor. We produce gift
products that are sold in a wide variety of stores, including Christian
bookstores and Hallmark stores. In addition, I've done freelance writing for
about 15 years. My articles have appeared in various magazines, both Christian
and secular. I'm unmarried but I spend a lot of time with my niece and nephews.
I attend Willow Creek Community Church and am involved with the Singles'
ministry there.
Maria e. (Maras) Kayser
Lindsey, Ohio 43442
About
Previous life insignificant...now married 20 yrs to a Great Guy named Jeff.
Moved to Ohio in 1984. We have 2 wonderful kids, Chris 19 who is an Army Ranger
and Stephanie 17 who will be attending Heidelberg College this fall.I work for a
pediatrician and do fireworks professionally...We live in NW Ohio in the middle
of nothing (2 cars and a tractor is rush hour)the town we live in doesnt have a
stop light. We have 5 dogs, ride Harleys, I used to officiate high school
football games, gave it up to watch our kids do their highschool stuff.
Terri (Pacovsky) Steiner
Marietta, GA 30066
About
After High School I worked as a graphic artist while attending the American
Academy of Art in Chicago. Met my husband while playing music (played and sang
at Ground Round and other restaurants). We married and moved to Atlanta, GA
area. I became a stay at home mom after the birth of our second daughter; now I
have a job, not a career, as Technology parapro in the Cobb Co. School System.
(I always wondered what a "parapro" did!!!) Dan and I have two daughters, age 18
and 15, and a beautiful golden retriever. Our daughters sometimes join us in the
family band - we still play at pool parties, etc.
Don Peterson
Lombard, IL. 60148
About
I met my sweetheart, Cherie when I was 20, traveling in a rock band. She's from
Loves Park, IL. We married in 1983 and have 3 children. Donielle 20, Brittany 15
and Ryan 13. I work as a Teamster for Trade Shows, Theatrical, Concert, Special
Events and Movie division of local 714. I still play in a rock band and I am
currently playing many Summer Festivals in the Chicago area. My oldest daughter,
Donielle, is attending her 3rd year at Northern Il. Unv. and Brittany is going
to be a Sophomore at our arch nemesis Willowbrook. She made Varsity Cheerleader
her freshman year and is now a member of the State Champion Pom Squad. My son
Ryan is living out my dreams as a star athlete. He's all I ever wanted to be.
I'm very proud of my kids and have my wife to thank for that!
Anita L. Menz-Cwiklik
Batavia, IL 60510
About
Am a Telecommunications Administrator at Fermilab. Been married for 18 years to
a 1972 graduate Walter Cwiklik (Grace's brother) with two children, Chelsea
(16), and Ryan (14), one Dog (Dusty), two mice (Paris & Nichole), one Bunny (Tess),
and a partridge in a pear tree. We went to a neighborhood party back in summer
of 2002 themed "High School Reunion" where everyone had to dress as they did in
High School. Sadly, I still had a top, shorts, and bead necklace from those
days. Even more sadly, the shorts no longer fit. Once all realized that the
graduation photo was indeed me and not my daughter, they were kind enough to say
I hadn't changed a bit.
Sara L. (Lynch) Caldwell
Richardson, TX 75081
About
I returned to my native Texas roots and graduated from Baylor University
where I met the man of my dreams, Tom Caldwell. We have been married for 22
years and live in Richardson, Texas, just north of Dallas. I have been in
banking for 26 years and am currently with JPMorgan Private Bank in Dallas. Even
though many of my friends can't believe it, Tom and I have enjoyed fishing in
remote places such as Africa, Nicaragua, Amazon, Honduras, etc. Married life has
taught me many new skills!
Cindy Vance
Fort Lauderdale, FL
About
Scott G. McCarrell
California and Las Vegas?
About
I left Addison with my Control Data Institute Computer Technology Degree and
started traveling with GTE Automatic Electric in '75 and haven't been able to
stop yet. I am single again and am still looking for something new and exciting
around every corner.
I started a Telecommunications Contracting business this year and that has me
spending most of my time in California and Las Vegas these days. Looking forward
to seeing those of you I can still remember at the reunion!
Renee' M. (Gallina) Kuntz
Aurora, IL 60506
About
30 years...hard to believe! Been married to Ron for 25 years. We've lived in
Aurora, the whole time. We have a daughter Nicole, she's 23. She went to Loyola
Univ. Chicago for both her Undergrad & Masters Degree in Accounting. She's now
studying for & taking the CPA. She lives 2 blocks from Wrigley Field so we have
great parking for the Cubs games!! I also have 2 stepdaughters Joelie,30 &
Jonalee, 27. I met Ron while working for DeKoven Drugs. We opened our own Drug
Store in Aurora in 1978-- Randall Drugs & in 1981 we opened our 2nd store in
Naperville. In the early 1980's when Video was starting to grow we added them to
our drugstores. We then opened several freestanding Video stores, called Randall
Video. We had about 8 locations at one point. That was a very busy time ! Now,
we're down to just ONE business -- Nicole's Hallmark & Gifts in Aurora. Named
for our daughter!
Susan M. Sliwoski
Bartlett, IL 60103
About
Hi, What have I been doing for the past 30 years? Well I attended the University
of Illinois, in Chicago, where I earned a BS in Health, Physical Education,
Recreation and Dance in 1978. I lived in Chicago (southwest side), and taught at
Alvernia Catholic High School, on the north side, for 3 years. I then decided
that I wanted to teach at the elementary level and got a job at the Academy of
the Sacred Heart on Sheridan Rd. I taught k-8 there for 12 years. During my 8th
year at Sacred Heart, I moved out to Bartlett, IL, and I commuted every day into
the city and back. After doing that for a little over 2 years I said "good bye
to the nuns" and entered "public education". For the past 10 years I have been
teaching at Meadowdale Elementary School in Carpentersville, IL. In fact, I was
just awarded a grant by the Foundation for Excellence in Education to continue
my work in "Brain research and action-based learning". I'm single and have a 9
year old, 4 legged, daughter- Zoe, a big old chocolate lab! In my spare time I
enjoy gardening, going to flea markets and estate sales. I'm really looking
forward to seeing everyone!
Bonnie L. (Escue) Beausoleil
LaGrange, IL 60525
About
After high school I was employed as a dental assistant for three years during
that time I meet my future husband Bruce. We married in 1978 and bought a house
in Chg. around Midway airport. We started our own construction business called
Triform III. Aluminum. We had two children Keith and Colette during the next
eight years. In 1986 we moved to Lagrange Highlands where we currently live. Our
son is 25 a paramedic and a certified mechanic who will be married in Oct. of
this year. His fiancé has an 8 yr. old son so I will be a mother-in-law and a
step grandma at the same time. Our daughter Colette is currently a senior at
Eastern IL. University majoring in Health and Physical Education to teach at the
high school level.
Linda J. (Ulrich) Corcoran
Wheaton, IL 60188
About
I have been married to my husband Bob for almost 23 years. We have been
living in Wheaton for the past 13 years. I am most proud of my two boys Brian,
15 and Patrick, 13, spending most of my time keeping up with their activities.
I can't believe 30 years have passed. I'm sorry I cannot make the reunion. Hope
you all have a great time. I look forward to viewing the pictures on-line soon.
Frank L. Camp
Medinah, IL. 60157
About
Pat A. (Urzedowski) Goense
Lake Forest, IL 60045
About
After HS, attended U of I in Champaign (BS, finance) and the Univ. of Chicago
(MBA). Married in 1982. Career in banking until children (daughter, 16, and son,
13). Recently divorced, spend my time learning another language, traveling,
cooking, and enjoying my kids!
Robert H. Schmitz
Cumming. GA 30041
About
Married 27 years, have 3 children, 2 grandchildren. Joined the Navy after
high school, went to college in Florida. Currently living in North Atlanta,
working for Morgan Stanley. Like to travel, camping and riding my Harley.
Bob Kleszynski
Elgin, Il, 60123
About
I left Illinois in 1988,(with my wife and children) moving to North Carolina,
chasing a dream. I bought a 49 acre campground in the foothills of the Blue
Ridge Mountains. Unfortunately, our relationship went south also. So , I moved
back to Illinois in 1995, to start over. Spent 7 years in Bartlett, but now live
in Elgin. Looking foreword to seeing everyone again!
Cindy (Hebel) Vance
Fort Lauderdale, FL
About
Bruce Finkler
Algonquin IL
About
Met my wife Karen (Nelson) at A.T. She moved after Sophomore year and
graduated from Willowbrook. Married for 29 years, 4 children. Brandon 28,
Chandra 23, Brett 12, and Bryant 6. Karen is a teacher, I am Director of
Manufacturing for a company in Crystal Lake.
Phoenix, Arizona
About
Hello everybody! I was thrilled to stumble upon this website and to read
about how everybody is doing. I'm glad to hear how well people seem to have
fared over the years. Recently I was appointed Director of Maternal and Fetal
Medicine at Maricopa Integrated Health System in Phoenix, Arizona. Most of the
time I take care of undocumented immigrant women who are pregnant with maternal
complications such as diabetes, high blood pressure, lupus, etc., or fetal
problems like twins, congenital malformations, genetic problems, and so on. I
have worked with underprivileged Hispanic patients my entire career and I love
taking care of them. My wife is Puerto Rican and she helps me with my Spanish. I
teach medical students from the University of Arizona as well as OB/Gyn
residents, direct clinical research projects, and work on business development
for my company and my hospitals.
After I left AT I went to Michigan State and Illinois Wesleyan, graduating with
a degree in Biology, and then went to medical school at the University of
Illinois in Chicago. I served my internship and residency in obstetrics and
gynecology in Torrance, California at Los Angeles County Harbor-UCLA Medical
Center. I received my postdoctoral and subspecialty training in maternal and
fetal medicine and physiology at Loma Linda University in Loma Linda,
California, and at Oregon Health Sciences University in Portland. I then
ventured into the Ivy League as assistant professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology
at Columbia University. At that time I was very interested in brain research and
worked on the effects of cocaine and sound stimulation on the fetal brain.
During my stay in New York City, I played the violin at weddings and parties to
make some extra cash. After five years I just could not take New York any more
so I returned to Torrance and a position on the faculty at UCLA. Eventually I
got tired of neuroscience and took a clinical position as co-chief of Maternal
and Fetal Medicine at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center in San Jose, California
prior to my present position in Phoenix.
Sylvia and I were married at the Castillo Serralles in Ponce, Puerto Rico in
2002. She is an artist and a musician. We don't have any human children, but we
do have four cats (three sphynx and a chartreux), two dogs, and a green winged
macaw. Our interests include salsa dancing, opera, and travel. We love Phoenix,
especially in the winter when the weather is nothing short of spectacular every
day. We live across the street from US Senator John McCain but have managed to
remain bleeding-heart Democrats. Recently Mr. Myers, my teacher from 11th grade
English, was out here visiting relatives in Scottsdale and we went out to dinner
with him and his wife. In the course of the conversation I made a grammatical
error. Needless to say, everyone was horrified. I'm so sorry that I was unable
to come to the reunion. I hope I can see some of you before another ten years
goes by!
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