Current Biographies: *Steve Ahrens -Self-employed (Tri county Service) -Spent the first 10 years after High school farming. -Spends most of his time now digging graves, has been doing that for the last 30 years. Steve started working as a grave digger and his life quote is -Your hole is our goal. He has 1 child. –Senior quote; “A farmer is the founder of civilization *Kevin Bailey. –Spending 25 years as district manager for DMI Inc., current the owner and operator or a small trucking company. Married Debra Bailey. 3 Children, 2 Grandchildren. –Senior quote; “Wise to resolve and patient to perform” *Crystal Baldwin-Since I’ve finished at MTHS…. Full time Mom from July of 1991 to present. Worked in Car Sales (administrative), Joann Fabrics, Retail women’s apparel, Hotel industry, Restaurant business, cashiers, janitorial. I’ve been in management at a Travel agency for 14 years; JoAnn Fabrics 4 years, Assistant Manager in Restaurant 2 years; Cashier and department head at Rural King (Farm and Fleet) for Lawn N Garden, Tools and Hardware 3 years. Started at Glass-Col, LLC in 2007; I work in the Industrial Sewing Machine Division. It’s definitely not my dream job, but it pays the bills, has benefits and I’m home by 5pm (requirement with a 15year old!!) -2 Children, 1 Grandchild. Senior quote: “If silence is golden, I’ll be poor all my life” *Val (Belsly) Huser. Married to Carl Huser. They have been married for 25 years. Works as the secretary for the Metamora Grade school. She has worked there for 8 years. She has played piano for her church Riveredge UMC for over 40 years. 2 Children. Senior quote: “A true friend is forever a friend” *Dela (Brown) Aultman -Moved to hot springs, AR in 74, and lived there till 76. She has lived in Missouri, Mississippi for the past 37 years. -Her late husband and she has an animal business where they sold animals to Lambs Farm in Libertyville, IL for almost 10 years -Moved to Mississippi in 99, and became caring for elderly and is still doing so -Senior quote; “Speak gently, let no harsh word mar the good we may do here” *Steve Byerly- He works at AT&T as the Senior Client Services- Project Manager. He is married to Peggy Byerly. In ’81 they moved to Oklahoma City, where he started working for Centel Business Systems (Telephone-Inter-connect company) He has since then spent the last 24 years working for AT&T, looking to semi-retire in 5-6 years. They have 2 children. Senior quote; “He who serves, serves everybody” *Dan Byler -Married to Judy -Is currently a farmer -senior quote; A good man is hard to find. They’re still looking for me” *Crystal (Cook) Reaska. 3 Children. Married James Johnson, was married 25 years then divorced. Then Married James Reaska, they have been married for 10 years. Has too many degrees for this! She has been a massage therapist, medical coder and biller, worked in hospitals, nursing homes, drove a bus. You name it, this woman has done it. Attended ICC, University of Phoenix, and MTI. She really enjoys getting to go to school and learn, but is now focused on spending time with her kids, and parents. senior quote; I have often regretted having spoken but never having kept silent” *Phyllis (Collins) Edwards. Works as a registered nurse, Case Manager. Married to Michael Edwards. 5 Children, 13 grandchildren, and 2 great grandchildren. Senior quote; Refuse the evil and chose the good” *Chris Carlton -Married to Thelma Carlton -3 Children, 3 Grandchildren -Driver-Service Tec/ Pastor -The most important thing that has happened to me in the last 40 years, was when my Lord Jesus called my name and I answered and my life has not been the same since. I have a life now that I could only dreamed about, Praise God -senior quote; I’ll tell the world” *Joe Darling -Married to Barbara -3 Children, 6 Grandchildren -senior quote; “Studying should never interfere with one’s education” *Rick Doty -Married to Lisa Doty -International Union Servicing Representative at CAT -6 Children, 8 Grandchildren -senior quote; “I am that I am” *Michael Farmer -Has spent the last 40 years getting old! -6 children, 6 grandchildren -senior quote; “Let each man exercise the art he knows” *Michele (Fehr) Lehman -Married to Jim Lehman (passed in January of 13) -Attended Eureka College -She was a journalist for most of her career, writing for the Bloomington and Eureka newspapers. -She currently handles the media work for the Eureka College, writing news releases. 3 children, 7 grandchildren -Senior quote; “ All I have wish for will be” *Jerry Fisher. Retired for CAT. Married Jill Fisher. 3 children, 4 grandchildren. Senior quote; “After all, we’re only young once” *David J. Force. Married Jan Montgomery in ’76. They founded Force Construction in ’91. Loves to deer hunt. 2 Children, 3 grandchildren. Senior quote; “He does good to himself who does to a friend” *Steve Forney. Married Sandy Spangler, divorced in ’05. Attended university of Illinois, received a BC in Mechanical Engineering in ’78.. Married Sheila McKeewhinchester in ’08. Extensive traveling. 3 Children, 5 grandchildren Senior quote; “He is happy who knows himself to be otherwise” *Toni Gallagher -Works in sales -senior quote; “I have promises to keep and miles to go before I sleep” *Diana Garber- Retired logistic engineer. 3 children, 5 grandchildren. Senior quote; “Her beauty cannot be concealed” *John J Geisler- Less than 3 months after graduating High school he packed up his backpack and hit the road, he spent the next eighteen weeks hitchhiking around the country, mainly the west coast and Northwest areas. He spent four years working days and attending classes in the evening, for the Carpenters Apprenticeship Program. Went through the Great Depression of ’80, no job, and ending up losing his house, so he packed up and moved to Minneapolis, MN. He got married to Jan in ’03. They packed up and moved to LA into a town house, to then become a grandpa, driving around a minivan, with a baby seat in the back heading to day care. *Roberta (Gilliam) Westerfield -Married to Sheldon Westerfield -Retired -4 Children, 8 Grandchildren -senior quote; “Patience is the best remedy for every trouble” *Tamas Grebner -Married to Susan Grebner -Works as a Rural Carrier -1 Child -senior quote; “But I like my own way, I find it so nice” *Anita (Gries) Rowden -Married to Curt Rowden -Attended Illinois State University, after graduating she worked in the audio/visual department at St. Francis. -Retired from full-time work, to become a full time mother. -She then returned to work as a part-time Volunteer care giver. -2 Children, 4 Grandchildren -senior quote; “As merry as the day is long” *Marcia (Goldsmith) Hedrick- In ’73 she began working for Schumacher Chevrolet. She met the love of her life in ’78, they started dating in June, got engaged in August and were married by March! In ’88 her husband became the President of CJF ministries in San Antonio, TX. They are finishing their 25th year in San Antonio and are looking forward to their 26th this year. They have 3 children, and 3 grandchildren. Senior quote; “Your heart shall live forever” *Debbie Hammer- Owner of Debs Grooming, dog grooming. Married to Allan Brewer. Has been a dog groomer for 28 years, recently bought a new house with 3 acres, has a cat named Wessa, a 5,000 gallon koi pond, and 2 cockatiel. Senior quote; “Let all things be done with charity” *Debbie (Hoffer) Springer - Married to Jim Springer in June of ’77. –Has spent the last 24 years as a kindergarten teacher at Metamora Grade School. –She plans to retire in the next 3 years, and when she does, she wants to spend as much time on the beach as possible. -3 Children, 5+ grandchildren –senior quote; “True happiness consists in making others happy” *Jill (Honegger) Gangloff -Retired teacher, she retired after 34 years. -Married Bob, they have been married for 34 years -2 children, 2 grandchildren. Senior quote; “The only way to have a friend is to be one” *Robert Johnson -Married to Brenda Johnson. –Senior quote; “To strive, to seek, to find and not to yield” *Lyla (Kamp) Nicholson. –She works as an RN. –Married to Mark Nicholson. –She received her Registered Nurses License in ’75, she has worked as a nurse for the last 11 years. –She worked as a stay at home mom until ’11 when she returned to full-time nursing. –Her favorite achievement would be her children, her second favorite achievement would be earning her 2nd degree Black belt. 4 Children. –Senior quote; “She comforteth like sunshine after rain” *Wendy (Kamp) Grillo -Director of Operations-ARC/STSA -Married to Gary Grillo -no children -Attended University of Central Fla, Orlando Florida, receiving her BA Rollings College, Roy E Crummer school of business, Winter Park, FL receiving her MBA -Senior quote; “All the worlds a stage” *Tim Kennel. –Senior quote; “Boys will be Boys” * Jackie (Kern) Mason, they have been married for 36 years. –Works as an insurance agent. –Married to Tim Mason. –She worked for the Cherry Festival Committee for 13 years. -2 Children, 4 Grandchildren –senior quote; “Kindness is a golden chain by which society is bound” *Diane (Knoblauck) McAdams Osorio- She is currently living in Washington State. She attended ICC, she got married and her husband’s job caused them to have to move, they have been gone for 5yrs, husband got hired at Boeing, but its time to move back close to our children and family. We love it up here in WA, but family comes first. She has worked in the medical field for the last 25 years. She has 4 children, 2 grandchildren. Senior quote; “A wise and understanding heart” *Jim Krumholz. –Married to Carolyn Krumholz. Earlier this year he assumed a new role in the Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Business, managing their operations the business produces a variety of Infant formulas and health care nutrition products. -2 Children –senior quote; “Strong and of good courage” *Gene Kirchgessiver. –He is married to Sally. -1 Child. *Joe Kipling. –Married to Katy Kipling. –Works as a Quality Engineer. He has audited companies in 15 different countries, mostly electronics and medical devices. –Latest hobby, Auquaponics and Environmental Sustainability. *Randy Lambert -Married Jacqueline (Jackie) -Full time RVers for the last 4 years -Traveled back and forth across the continent 2-3 times -Electrician at CAT -Attended Bradley, and got a degree in Computer Science -Owned a restaurant for a few years -Retired in 06. No children -senior quote; “As the wind blows set your sail” *Jan (Link) Holman -Married to Rick Holman, they have been married for 40 years, -Spent a few years as a stay at home mom, while directing a vacation bible study, and volunteered for Grace television and spent time with family. -22 years ago she began at Metamora grade school as the secretary -12 years ago she then moved to the book keeper position -Enjoys home renovation and ballroom dancing, really looking forward to retirement. -2 children -senior quote; “Sweet, sensible and sincere” *Diane (McCoy) Sibley. –Married to Jim Sibley. –Self-employed-horse boarding stable. She competes with her horses, and has made it to the finals. They are currently living in Chillicothe 3 Children, 3 Grandchildren. –Senior quote; “Born with the gift of fun” *Gary Nauman -He is the Service manager for Fritch Heating and Cooling, he has been with Fritch for 33 years. -Enjoys spending his free time hunting, he loves bagging him a good deer, and riding his Harley -2 Children -Senior quote; “Be careful of nothing” * Pam (Nauman) Atkins. –Married to Bob Atkins. –She works as an Ultrasound Assistant Manager at SFMC. –She started attending saint Francis Medical Center school of Radiologic Technology within 6 weeks of graduating. She has been working there since. – She has spent the last 40 years working, and raising her family, with a little recreation from time to time. – 3 Children, 2 ½ Grandchildren –senior quote; “Goodness is a thing of beauty” *Debbie (Parks) Woodworth. –Married to Steve Woodworth. –She works as a Chiropractic Assistant. -4 Children, 3 Grandchildren. –After graduating high school she attended ICC, and ISU. Then she lived in Israel for 6 months, after returning home she met the love of her life at Northwood’s Mall. –For the last 10 years she has managed Chiropractic offices and helped build practices. –Senior quote; “Though she be but little, she is of great heart” *Gary L. Pennington -retired -Married Becky Pennington -4 children, 6 grandchildren -senior quote; “Let good times always continue” *Corill Ramsey: During her High school years she lived with Steve Ahrens and his family, as a foreign exchange student. Since high school got married, but she lost her husband suddenly 4 years ago. She is currently living South Africa. Senior quote; “I have a heart with room for every joy” *Debrah (Rubel) Matheny -Coordinator/ CSR/ Teller Morton Community Bank -Married to Arvel R. Matheny 78 -2 Children, 1 grandchild - Loves spending time with family -senior quote; “She speaks no bad of anyone” *Dale Schaidle and Sue (Otwell) Schaidle. –Dale and Sue have spent the last 36 years being married. Dale and Sue both retired in May of ’11. – Dale worked for Tremont School District as the Technology Director for 33 years, and Sue taught Math at Metamora High school for 34 years. -3 Children, 1 Grandchild –senior quotes. Dale; “His resolve is not to seem, but to be the best” Sue; “I take things as they come—easy!” *Al Schierer. –He is married to Peggy Schierer.-2 Children. –He has been working at CAT for the last 36 years, 23 of those were in La Fayette, IN. He moved back to Illinois in ’07, they currently live in Washington. He and his wife enjoy camping and riding bicycles. –Senior quote; “Men of few words are the best men” *Patricia (Schertz) Carlton- After graduation she attended ICC to get her associate’s degree in nursing. She then got married to Terry Carlton in Dec. of ’75 right before her final semester at ICC. She worked at OSF on a women’s medical/surgical floor as an RN until they had their first child. She became a full time stay at home mom until their youngest went into kindergarten in ’87. Over the course of the next 11 years, she assisted and taught in the Christian school where all 3 of their children attended. They have 3 children and 7 grandchildren. Senior quote; “She possesses a heart of love” *Rod Schertz -Married Jill Koehler in 75 -He is a Pastor at New Hope Community Church in Metamora -Jill is a Physician Assistant at Illini Family Medicine in Washington, Il -Attended Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, and Illinois State University. -2 Children, 7 Grandchildren Senior quote; “In nothing be anxious” *Jill (Schierer) Martynowski -registered nurse, working for 36 years -Graduated Bradley University in 77, with a Bachelors of Science Degree. 2 children, 2 grandchildren. -Senior Quote; “Love all, trust a few, do wrong to none” *Nancy (Schumm) Kennedy -Married, Randy. They have been married 34 years. -Lives in Hendersonville TN, has lived there for 27 years. Worked for Vanderbilt Childrens Hospital as a Medical Receptionist for 24 years. 3 children, 1 grandchild -Senior Quote; “My heart is warm with friends I make” *Diane Sibley -Married to her husband Jim for almost 19 years -Works as a Work Comp Claims Adjustor and Unit Supervisor for a couple of insurance companies -Her and her husband moved to Chillicothe, there they built a horse-boarding stable and arena. Now works full-time as the owner/manager of the stable. -3 Children, 3 grandchildren. *David Sommer -Married Vikki, they have been married for 33 years -No photos, he is in the Witness Protection Agency, and they wont allow and photography. (Just kidding) -Works for the Federal Reserve System, hoping to retire soon! -2 children, 2 grandchildren -senior quote; “Always ready, always eager to do this share” * James (Jim) Springer. –Married to Debbie Springer. –Jim served on the Metamora Fire Department for 30 years (20 years he was Assistant Chief). Right after graduation he went straight to work for the Metamora Telephone Company. He loves to spend time working on projects in his garage, hunting and being a “PAPA” to all of his grandchildren. -3 Children, 5+ grandchildren. –Senior quote; “He most lives who lives most for others” *Sue (Springer) Detweiler -Graduated ICC with an Associate’s degree as an LPN -Married, in 81 -Lived in Schroun Lake, NY, she has lived there for 15 years. -She moved to Lynchburg, VA in 07 -She attended Liberty University, and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in 11 -She then retired in 07. -3 Children -Senior quote; “Silence is more eloquent than words” *Larry C. Tate -Bachelor’s degree in Economics -Attended Goshen College -Married Cheryl, they have been married for 38 years. -3 children, 6 grandchildren -senior quote; “The Lord is my strength and my shield” *Don Todden. He works as a Tech. –senior quote; “The world is his who has patience” *Donna (Todden) Lippold. She works as an administrative support at Stars and Strips Homes, Inc. She is divorced and AVAILABLE ☺ 2 children and 1 grandchild. –Senior quote; “Thought is deeper than all speech” *Sheryl (Toler) Kacir. She is married to Donald Kacir. –Senior quote; “The most I can do for a friend is to be a friend” *Susan (Tanton) Swanson- Graduated from Augustana College, Rock Island, IL. She married Jim Swanson of Moline, Il. She has worked an accountant at ALCOA, Davenport, IA for 7 years. With her husband’s job they have had to move 5 times with his company. She has worked various accounting and admin jobs at the YMCA of Greater St. Paul for 15 years. Currently the Finance Manager for the non-profit Audubon Minnesota, the MN State Office of the National Audubon Society. She enjoys gardening, hiking, playing team trivia and watching WI Badger football. She has 2 children. *Tom Vanderberg -Attended Eastern Illinois University, graduated in 77 with a degree in Production Management, met his wife senior year of college -Shortly after graduation he went to Aviation Officer Candidate School in Pensacola and entered the US Marine drill instructors for 16 weeks, leading to his commission as an Ensign in the Navy in November of 77. Spent many years traveling the world in commission. -Married Theresa in January of 78 -Retired from the Navy in 06 as a Captain -senior quote; “He’s quiet but he’s right there” *Barbra (Vessels) Barr -Right after High school, got a job working for an Attorney. -Married Glenn in 74 -Became a stay at home mom for a few years, then got a job at Breckinridge County Attorney, as an Administrative Assistant, she has been there for 27 years. -4 children -senior quote; “She smiles for the joy of others” *Patricia (Wall) Staab -Married Dave Staab -Attended ICC -Working for Proctor Hospital as a Medical Lab Technician -3 Children, 4 Grandchildren -Senior quote; “A light heart is a happy heart” *Michael Weiss. He is married to Paula Weiss, they got married in Dec of ’89. He joined the Army in March of ’73, he left for basic in June of ’73. After traveling all of the world with the Army he came back home to become a truck driver, and he went to work in Mossville, IL. They have 4 Children, and 11 Grandchildren. *Rich Weiss -Married Marsha L. Weiss -Retired from Shermans in Peoria -1 child, 1 grandchild -Senior quote; “Do the best and leave the rest” *Alberta (Wernsman) Fandel. She works as a Medical records Clerk. Married to Gregory Fandel. They have. She has a pay care home when her children were little. Then she got a teaching degree and taught Junior High Science. She now works part time at OSF. 3 children and 8 grandchildren –senior quote; “I consider each day a new life” *Pat (Wernsman) Agee. He is married to Pere Agee. Works as a cashier at Super Walmart. 1 Child. –Senior quote; “I will be the pattern of all patience” *Chuck Wernle. He works as a truck driver. *Theresa (White) Hallar. Married to Bill Hallar. They have 4 Children and 5 grandchildren. –Senior quote; “The making of a homemaker” *Dale Whittington -Married Annette, they have been married for 27 years. -Employed at Hallmark, has been working there for 39 years. -Worked 12 years for the Metamora Park Board. Was Mayor or Metamora for 4 years -He was also on the Board of Directors, Heart of Illinois, United Way for 10 years. 4 Children -Senior quote; “His care was never to offend and every person was his friend”
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