Marvin Theobald

Jack Habich's wife Dee has contacted Dave and Sandy Holt to inform them that Jack passed away Friday at about 6:00 pm. Jack had many very meaningful friends in our class that will undoubtedly be severely saddened by his passing. He provided many memorable moments to many of us not only in our BHS years, but over the many years of engagement mostly centered around our class events over the subsequent years. His presence will be greatly missed. An obituary and arrangements are not yet avaiable but I will post them once known. RIP Jack.

Terri Baxter (Whirrett)

Hello Everyone:

Below is the info on Jack Habich's Service:  (from Nancy Robinson)

March 14.  ( I don't have time yet)
Knoll Crest Funeral Home

1500 S. Meyers Rd, Lombard, IL

Donations to St. Jude

Boo

Terri Baxter (Whirrett)

Jack's visitation is 1:00, service at 3:00.

Marvin Theobald

Below is Jack's obituary with arrangement details.

Obituary web link:  https://www.knollcrest.net/obituaries/Jack-Habich?obId=47333185

Jack Habich, 79, of Villa Park formerly of Bloomington, IL. Beloved husband of Deitra Habich nee Marks; loving father of Jason Habich; dear son of the late Jacob and Katarina Habich; fond brother of the late Peter (Sue) Habich; uncle of Nicole (Mike) Martin and Kate Habich.

Memorial gathering, Saturday, March 14th, 2026 from 1:00 PM until the time of memorial service at 3:00 PM at Knollcrest Funeral Home, 1500 S. Meyers Rd. (3 blks. So. of Roosevelt Rd.) Lombard. Interment private. Memorials to St. Jude Children's Hospital are appreciated.

James (Jim) Rookus

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Mary Giermann Brucker

HOPE YOU HAVE A

GREAT AND

BLESSED DAY !!!

James (Jim) Rookus

Sandra Jeakins (Singletary Sizemore)

I saw my first Robin today in my neighbor's back yard..  I was carrying groceries in and it stayed there the whole time I was out.

Welcome Spring!

David Brock

Spring--St. Louis is a little south of Bloomington, but we have a few Robins stay the winter. Most move on --and they tend to live in Cedar tree groves.  The trees are tight and offer berries to eat.  I have seen a few more Robins lately,  but they are not harvesting worms from the yard.  I did walk the yard a week or so ago and saw 2 or 3 Daffodils poking their noses up through the mulch.  Yesterday, as I surveyed storm damage, etc. I noticed there were over 30 Daffoils up.  I grant some of the early ones are dwarf Daffodils and don't get more than 3 or 4 inches tall, but they do make nice yellow blossoms.  A hope for the next season! 

James (Jim) Rookus

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

PAUL HANSEN

HOPE YOU HAVE A

GREAT AND

BLESSED DAY !!!

Marvin Theobald

Greetings from the sunny Florida Keys. Spring must surely have arrived because I have not seen a single robin here lately, or any other time for that matter. Must be about time to start back north! Jim – I suggest you make a doctor appointment and further discuss your exercise plan in greater detail. Not suggesting you may have misunderstood but it is amazing how easy it is to misconstrue good advice.

FYI – Dianne Gardner has had years of back problems and several surgeries. She will be undergoing a relatively extensive surgery this Friday morning and is excited at the prospect of finally getting relief from her constant pain. She does not have access to internet so be aware she will not likely see any online comments or well wishes that might be made.

Below is my contribution to the humorous side of life. Seems like good advice or not! Enjoy this and every day!

Jack Keefe

It's time change weekend once again. When you go to bed tomorrow night, set your clocks ahead one hour (Remember, spring forward!). But don't forget to get up on time Sunday morning.

You may also want to change your furnace filters, your smoke and CO alarm batteries, and any computer passwords. 

And one more thing: Mark your calendars NOW -- Friday, August 21 -- for the Class of '64 birthday party. It's great company with free food and drink! RSVP to Sharon Green Leipold, so we know how much food to order. Can't wait for this!

Rodney (Rod) Hayes

Sorry to hear about Richard Gray.  I didn't know him real well, but he always seemed like a nice guy when I talked to him.  I was really sad about the passing of Jack Habich.  Jack and I ran around a lot in HS.  Him, Steve Norton, and Jack Holt had a lot of fun times.  Him and I had some great conversations at our reunions.  I'm not on Facebook, but Cheryl, my wife is, and he would stay in touch with me.  I'll miss him for sure.  Good to hear that Boo is doing well now.  I like this idea if an 80's weekend.  We normally come back every Labor Day for Cheryl's family get together, and I always go see my aunt, who is my mother's twin sister. However, my aunt just passed this past week.  She was 103.  What a hoot she was.  Anyway, we're giving some serious thought to coming in August.  Would be great to see people.  Hope ya'll up there are looking forward to seeing spring and summer.  Meanwhile, I'm going to mow my lawn next week, start the spring planting, and get the pool ready for summer.

James (Jim) Rookus

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

JIM ROOKUS ... 3/8

SANDRA HARDIN 

BROOKS ... 3/9

VIRGINIA SPRY 

MORRISON ... 3/9

HOPE YOU HAVE A

GREAT AND

BLESSED DAY !!!

Marvin Theobald

HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY JIM ROOKUS!

You certainly deserve a gigantic happy birthday wish for all of the wishes you provide to the rest of us. Hope you had a great day!

Marvin Theobald

Diane Gardner after months of delays had major back surgery Friday morning. She is already home, doing very well and seems finally, after several previous surgeries, going to be pain free. There will be no stopping her with her new bionic body.

Terri Baxter (Whirrett)

Jim Rookus! Happy Birthday! Is this 80? If so, congratulations! And thanks for your work on the website!

Just talked to Diane Gardner, she is doing OK, on pain meds for awhile yet. Is able to walk but has a very uncomfortable brace on. 4 vertebrae fused. Hopes to start home PT soon.

James (Jim) Rookus

Thank you Marvin & Boo for BDay greetings ... it was very UNCELEBRATED !! One reason it's not a B-Day .... it's the 30th anniversary of my 50th B-Day!  Second is both Carol and I have been blessed with Influenza A  so no partying ! 
BUT to make up for it our granddaughter in Santa Cruz Ca presented us with 4th great grandchild .... Lydia Grace ... born on my birthday !  ( 10 yrs ago grandson Ivan was born on our 50th Anniversary) !

James (Jim) Rookus

HAPPY BIRTHDAY !!!

Suzi Denton Merritt &

Dianne Schaffer Troxel

Hope YOU BOTH have a special and

wonderfully blessed day !!!

Karen Sue (Suzi) Denton (Merritt)

My husband Dave turned 80 today also.  He is 16 hours younger than me!!

Suz

James (Jim) Rookus

WOW SUZI ......   Just think how much money you've saved

over the years on not having to have two birthday cakes !!!

Happy belated to Dave also !!!

Terri Baxter (Whirrett)

Jim- Happy 80th and thanks for all your birthday reminders!

Suzi, hope you and your hubby had a great 80th celebration!

When I look at all of our class who are gone, we are blessed! God is not done with us yet!

Boo

Karen Sue (Suzi) Denton (Merritt)

Boo, I hope you're feeling 100% better.  Are you going to be traveling to Bloomington for the 80th birthday party?  Be glad you're not here right now.  Our weather sucks!   One day it's high 60's, then tornados and then snow ❄️!  Hey God this is our 80th year on earth and we need some consistency.

Suz
 

Marvin Theobald

Our classmate Jan Hitzner Fries lost her husband Dennis last week after years of health issues. He will be missed at our class events as he and Jan have been frequent participants. A link to his obituary is below.

My deepest sympathy Jan as you reflect on the special life you so much enjoyed with Denny by your side. Your fondest memories will keep him in your heart and a smile on your face as you journey through the many remaining years you have ahead of you.

https://calvertmemorial.com/obituaries/dennis-fries-2026?utm_source=search&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=standard&cta=fh-website

James (Jim) Rookus

H A P P Y  

B I R T H D A Y 

STEVE JETTON

H O P E  Y O U  H A V E 

A  G R E A T  D A Y ! ! !

Sandra Jeakins (Singletary Sizemore)