Robert (Bob) Grant (class of 74)
Ruth Hadley ( Class of 1967)
John C. Waldron - teacher
APRIL PAHL '72
Douglas Peak Class of 79
(Gorden (Gordie) Mclean M usic Director
Coach) Bernie Brady
Ann Benedek Frank(72)
Nancy Casalino Hopkins '74
Michael R. Maloney '72
Arnold (Arnie) Nelson '69
Ardis Dumalski ('94)
Charles Farley -'68
Penny Krettler -'69
William C. Mann---teacher
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Ruth Frances Hadley of Rolling Meadows Ruth Frances
"Ruthie" Hadley, 57, passed away unexpectedly of
respiratory failure Monday, Dec. 26, 2005, at the Sharon
(Pa.) Regional Health System. Ruthie was born in Oak
Park, a daughter of Frank E. and Mary Alice Wikoff
Hadley. She was a 1967 alumna of Maine South High
School, Park Ridge, and retired from United Airlines. A
veteran, she served as a sergeant with the Air Force
during the Vietnam war. Ruthie had a special love for
music, nature and animals. She enjoyed snow skiing when
living in Lake Tahoe, Nev., camping, fishing and
motorcycle riding. Her family and friends will miss her
dearly. Surviving are her father of Lake Zurich; a
brother, John E. Hadley; a sister, Alicia M. Hadley;
nephews, Reed Hadley and Zach Kalous; and her nieces,
Robin Christianson and Kristina Kalous. Arrangements
were made by McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc.,
Sharon, Pa., 724-347-7575.
Published in the Chicago Suburban Daily Herald on
12/30/2005.
Ruth
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Mr. Charles Putney Farley, age 55, died September 17, 2005. Mr. Farley was president of Farley Communication a meeting facilitation firm. He was an Elder at St. Luke's Presbyterian Church and was known for his creativity and humor and his devotion to his family. He was predeceased by his mother, Peg Farley and is survived by his wife, Lindy Farley; two daughters and one son, Lauren Farley Black and her husband, Jeff of Charlotte, NC ; Courtney Farley Kutler and her husband, Marc of South Burlington, VT, Keith Putney Farley and his wife Melissa of Canton, GA; his father, Wirt Farley, Jr. of Naples, FL; sister, Carol Farley Munson of Portland, OR; one grandchild, Cameron Farley Black; and several nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions may be made to the Music Program at St. Luke's Presbyterian, 1978 Mt. Vernon Road, Dunwoody, GA 30338. Memorial Services will be held Tuesday, September 20, 2005 at 11 AM at St. Luke's Presbyterian Church. Dr. Christopher Price officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at the church. |
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I am not really sure how many of
you knew her or how good of friends you were with her, but
Ardis Dumalski committed suicide last week. She stood in front
of the metra train on Seminary in Park Ridge. I am not quite
sure how things could ever get that bad to go that far, but I
thought I would let you all know. I grew up with her, so I am
in a bit of shock right now.
If you did not know her that well she was sweet and funny and
even though we no longer kept in contact I will miss her.
Jennifer Vickery
A 28-year-old Park Ridge woman was struck and killed by a
Metra train last week in what police are calling an apparent
suicide. The woman, a 1994 graduate of Maine South High
School, was struck by a westbound train around 8 p.m. March 24
near the 600 block of North Seminary Avenue. There is no
designated railroad crossing at that location.
According to a police investigation, the woman was seen
standing on the railroad tracks as the train approached. The
engineer sounded the train's horn, but the woman did not
respond to it, police said
Douglas J. Peak, 44, of Park Ridge died on March 8 2005
in his home.
Mr. Peak was the owner/manager of a restaurant.
He is survived by his parents, Donald and Roberta Peak of Park Ridge; brother, Laurence (Carolyn) Peak of Inverness and Donna (Vaughn) Hapeman of Park Ridge; and nieces, Laura and Katie Hapeman.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Arrangements were handled by the Cremation Society of Illinois.
Date of passing: May 15, 1999
Date of Passing: August 21,2004
Music Teacher,Department Chairman
I don't have a lot of details on the cause, He suffered From Alzheimers and A band reunion was held last year for him, his wake is Monday August 24 st Nelson's Funeral home and funeral the 25th
Gary's Personal note:I will miss him
Gordon McLeanFrom
Gordon E. McLean, 81, of Park Ridge died on Aug. 21 in Resurrection Medical Center, Chicago.
Mr. McLean, prior to retirement, had been the band director and chairman of the Fine Arts Department at Maine South High School for 28 years. He was a member of the North Shore Concert Band for 20 years.
Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Cornelia (nee Lunde); children, Glendon, Krista (Jack) Feldman and Kay Anderson; grandchildren, Bradley Anderson, BreAnne, Lindsay and Nathaniel Feldman.
Funeral service was held on Aug. 24 in Edison Park Lutheran Church, Chicago. Burial will be on Aug. 26 in Stavanger Cemetery, LeGrand, Iowa.
Memorials to the Maine South Music Department, McLean Scholarship Fund, 1111 S. Dee Road, Park Ridge; or to the Edison Park Lutheran Church, 6626 N. Oliphant Ave., Chicago, are appreciated.
Nelson Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
McLean was 1st 'friend' of MS athletics
From
For those who knew him, Gordon McLean will be most remembered for his laughter and for bringing music to the halls of Maine South High School.
McLean, Maine South's first band director, died Aug. 21 at the age of 81. He had been a fixture at Maine South from the time it opened its doors in 1964 to his retirement in 1992.
In addition to his position as band director for 28 years, McLean served as chairman of the Fine Arts Department.
In 1999, seven years after his retirement, McLean was the first person inducted into the Maine South Athletic Hall of Fame as a "friend" of athletics, for his work with the marching band.
"One of the things I loved about Gordy was he wanted music to be part of all our athletic competition," said former colleague Mike Deines.
McLean performed with the North Shore Concert Band for 22 years. He was most recently recognized as an emeritus member.
"In my mind he's one of the top ten staff members that I came to know at Maine South," Deines said. "He's a special friend we will all miss, but we'll keep hearing his laugh throughout the halls for a long time."
A scholarship fund has been set up in McLean's name at Maine South, and memorials can be sent to the Maine South Music Dept., 1111 S. Dee Rd., Park Ridge, IL 60068; or Edison Park Lutheran Church, 6626 N. Oliphant, Chicago, 60631.
Date of passing: 08/04/04
About our
Alumni:
Mr. Brady died at his Park Ridge home Wednesday after
a long battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known
as ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease. He was 75. He was born in
Chicago, grew up on the South Side, attending Parker
elementary and high schools. World War II had ended recently
after he graduated, and he joined the Army. Returning, he
enrolled at Northwestern University on the GI Bill. He showed
up uninvited at basketball tryouts his freshman year, was put
on the freshman team, became a substitute player on the
varsity team his sophomore and junior years, and was a starter
and captain of the team his senior year. He graduated with a
degree in physical education. Was hired at Maine East, when
Maine South opened in 1964, Mr. Brady became head basketball
coach there. In the next few years, he led his teams to a
191-48 record. He was named Illinois basketball coach of the
year in 1974 and was elected to the Illinois Basketball
Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 1982.
Ann
Benedek Frank(72)
Date of Passing: August 5, 2004
Ann Benedek Frank, 49, a resident of Winnetka, formerly of
Northfield, died Aug. 5 at Evanston Hospital of complications
due to breast cancer after a three-year battle with the
disease.
Mrs. Frank was born Oct. 20, 1954 in Park Ridge to the late
Violet and John Benedek. She graduated from Maine South High
School before entering Northwestern University where she
received a degree in education in 1976. She received her law
degree three years later at DePaul University, the same law
school her mother graduated from in 1941.
Her first job was with the state's attorney's office. As a
criminal prosecutor she rose to the highest levels of the
office. Most recently, she was supervisor of state appeals.
She was active in the alumni groups at Northwestern and
DePaul. She married Buzz Frank in 1981. They moved to
Northfield in 1983, then to Winnetka four years later.
Survivors include her husband, Buzz Frank; three sons, John,
Ned and Matthew; one daughter, Madeleine; and one brother,
John Benedek.
A funeral Mass was held Monday, Aug. 9 at Sacred Heart Church
in Winnetka.
Memorial contributions may be made to Palliative CareCenter
and Hospice of the North Shore, 2821 Central St., Evanston IL
60201.
Submitted by"
Steven Ludwig
Date of passing: April 11, 2004
About our Alumni:
Nancy struggled with cancer for 2 1/2 years, even to
the last weeks, but the disease was too aggressive for the
treatments available. She is survived by her husband of 12
years, Kevin, and her 9-year-old daughter, Nina Elizabeth.
They continue to live in Champaign, Illinois. Her mother,
brother and two sisters also survive her. After high school,
Nancy went to the University of Illinois in Urbana, from which
she graduated with a BFA in scenic design and an MFA in
costume design and construction. When she wasn't working in
the Kranert Center for the Performing Arts, she built up a
business as a seamstress of custom-designed and -made gowns,
especially wedding gowns, near her home and in Chicago
Date of
passing: June 30, 2004
About our Alumni:
After a courageous 10-month battle with leukemia.
Michael was born in Chicago. He was a graduate of Maine South
High School ; the University of Illinois-Champaign; and
completed graduate work at DePaul University. He was vice
president of Finance and Administration at Universal
Manufacturing & Logistics. He was the Sunday School teacher of
the Homebuilders Class at Matthew's United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Brenda; sons, Nathan and
Christopher; his father, James Maloney of Aurora; sister,
Nancy Maloney of Aurora; brothers, Neil of Aurora, Brian of
Round Lake Beach, James of Schaumburg, Terrance of Mount
Prospect and Thomas of Columbus, Ohio.
Date: of Passing: July 24th 2004
About our
Alumni:
Arnie Nelson, a Maine South Alumnus passed away
Saturday evening July 24th.Visitation was Wednesday, July 28th
from 4:00 to 9:00 PM at the Ryan-Parke Funeral Home 120 So.
Norhtwest Hwy in Park Ridge The funeral was Thursday, July
29th at 10:30 AM At St. Martin's Episcopal Church 1095 Thacker
St in Des Plaines/ No more details given a to how and
why.
Penny was a 1969 Maine South graduate. She passed away last December after a year long battle with cancer. She is listed as lost 1969. She is survived by two daughters Thanks, Joe Krettler-Penny's Brother Class of 1973
William C. Mann of Arlington Heights Visitation for William C. Mann, 81, formerly of Danville, Ill., will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Sunday, at the Friedrichs Funeral Home, 320 W. Central Road (at Northwest Highway), Mount Prospect. Services will be on Monday. Born Nov. 26, 1923, in Danville, he died Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2005, in Arlington Heights. On March 24, Mr. William Mann, Maine South wrestling coach, had the honor of being inducted into the Wrestling Hall of Fame. Mr. Mann went to Danville High School in Danville, where he wrestled for four years. He was captain of his high school team and placed fifth in a state meet. During high school his intentions were to become a wrestler. He placed second in the National Collegiate Athletic Association, meaning he was second in the United States. Mr. Mann then went to the University of Illinois at Champaign/Urbana, where he majored in physical education with expectations of becoming a coach. He was also captain of the wrestling team there. After he completed college, he coached at the University of Illinois for seven years. He also coached wrestling at Maine East for four years, although he commented that Maine South was his favorite. Mr. Mann participated in many wrestling clinics, such as clinics at the University of Iowa, the University of Illinois, and also clinics for the American Association of Health, Physical and Recreation, and the NCAA. He also started his own clinic at the University of Illinois. He had been a state official referee for 23 years in which he refereed for 16 district and sectional tournaments and seven state final tournaments. He joined the Shriners on May 6, 1966. He had been master of the Park Ridge Masonic Lodge 988 for three terms. Survivors include his wife, Marjorie L. Mann (nee Miles); children, Linda (Philip) Roberts and Carla (Daniel) Epperson; and grandchildren, Joshua, Olivia and Victoria. Memorials may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children, 2211 N. Oak Park Ave., Chicago, IL 60707 or Southminster Presbyterian Church. For information, 847-255-7800 or www.FriedrichsFH.com.