John Stiehl Obituary

John Stiehl died on Nov. 5, 2011, Vadnais Heights, MN.  To view his obituary, click on http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/twincities/obituary.aspx?n=john-stiehl&pid=154535425

0071072981-01-1_091105Thanks to classmate Janet (Morton) Douglas for providing the link to obituary notice.

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The passing of classmate John Torphy

More sad news everyone. I received messages from Judy Dornfeld Danca, and Carolyn Manson, wife of Don, passed on by John Ragatz bringing the sad news that John Torphy passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2011 in Tucson, AZ.

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UPDATE (10/4/11 : 3:00 PM: Barbara Duwe Smith shared this comment that she received from one of her contacts:

“Jim,
I just got off the phone with John’s widow, Helen, and she said there will be no funeral but a memorial service will be planned in Madison sometime after the first of the year. She said we can feel free to share that info with anyone interested.
Thanks,
-bg 

Click on this link to view obituary:   torphy_J_obit

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Reva Delores Ehlert, wife of former faculty member Willis Ehlert Obituary

Dick Anderson provided me the source for this obituary notice that appeared in the Madison newspapers on Wed, 9/28/2011. He added these comments:

“In the wis state journal on wed the obit for Mr. Willis Ehlerts wife Reva is printed . He was an English teacher and in charge of the yearbook at West. I would see he and his wife at the Princeton Club exercising the last few years and always addressed him as Mr. Ehlert”.

Click on the following link to view the obituary–>> Reva_Ehlert_Obit2

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The story headline reads: “Jingles’ a Madison original

Classmate Bob Hartwig sent me this story that was posted on Monday, September 16, 2011. This should bring back some memories.

Click here to view the article.

Click here to view another feature article about “Jingles”.

Click here to view story about “Jingles” being sold.

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“Remember Madison” nostalgia, courtesy of the Class of 1960 newsletter

Mary received her Class of ’60 periodic newsletter “60 Minutes” this week. Included in it was the following article, which really brought back some memories. Hat’s off to “60 Minutes” editor and chief Elaine Statz Penpek for a great find!

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