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)

James (Jim) Rookus

H A P P Y 

B I R T H D A Y s

Dennis Smith  4/1

                 and

Nancy Whiteman Hoover   4/2

H O P E  Y O U  H A V E 

A  G R E A T  D A Y ! ! !

David Brock

Happy EASTER to one and all.  Have a Blessed Resurrection Day!

Sandra Jeakins (Singletary Sizemore)

Terri Baxter (Whirrett)

Wishing you all a Happy Easter! Most important day of the year (tomorrow) to many of us. Praying you will believe if you do not. God loves you beyond measure. 
Boo

James (Jim) Rookus

We wish you all a very happy and blessed RESURECTION SUNDAY  as we celebrate the great gift Christ gave us by dieing on the cross for those who believe, that their sins be forgiven and they have eternal life with HIM !  
LOVE ... JOY ... PEACE  TO ALL RAIDERS 64 

James (Jim) Rookus

H A P P Y 

B I R T H D A Y 

ROD  HAYES 

H O P E   Y O U   H A V E 

A   W O N D E R F U L    D A Y ! ! !

Rodney (Rod) Hayes

Thanks for the Birthday shout out Jim Rookus.  I think everyone appreciates how you take care of all the 64 Raider Birthdays.

Jack Keefe

Just a warning to any classmates who may be over 55: Denny's Restaurants now rejects AARP cards.

For years, I have shown my AARP card at Denny's Restaurants when I paid my bill, and they have rewarded me (and other AARP members) a 15% discount. But this morning they turned me down, saying the whole chain is no longer honoring AARP cards for discounts. I'm told they have rewards cards now, but wasn't a card holder so I couldn't take advantage of that. 

Maybe you already knew this. But it was news to me. 

David Brock

Jack,  I wasn't aware that Dennys had droped their discount affilliation with AARP, but I am not surprised.  The Dennys in this area seem to have fallen on hard times and closed several of their locations.  Regarding other Bloomington favorites, Steak n Shake has closed many of their restaurants and changed their ownership foremat.  Back in the day virtually all the stores were company owned, with a few franchizes.  Now, I think all the restaurants are franchize owned and operated.  I presume that SnS still maintains the meat and other product processing operation in Bloomington.   

James (Jim) Rookus

Same thing around here in West Michigan..... most Denny's have "bit the dust".  I get my pancakes at Cracker Barrel !

ALSO .... NEWS ALERT !!!   I am now going to have to start acting my age and act like an old man....  We bought a new place in a 55 and older, most are much older, village for OLD PEOPLE !  I'm trying to squeeze 4000 SqFt of junk into 1500 SqFt.  That will be a challenge and I can no longer be a collector.  I just hope I can fit all my Hawiian shirts and too many shoes in the few closets available.  We will be moving all hanging rods up higher and adding a second row below to double all closet hanging space.    So anxious to have no more POOL WORK and big yard.  We're keeping our home for one of our sons who will now live there and maintain !  That way it can still be a family summer time hang out at the pool.... and I won't be responsible to care for it.... Yippee !!!

Sandra Jeakins (Singletary Sizemore)

James (Jim) Rookus

H A P P Y 

B I R T H D A Y 

Marsha "Marty"        Rodwell Ficeli  &  Sue  Leben    Ochs 

H O P E   Y O U   H A V E 

A   G R E A T   D A Y ! ! !

David Brock

Jim--re: old timers--We had a group of retired people serving as the cleaning crew for our church.  Some had retired at 55+, and some were pushing 90.  A man told me he was helping, but not one of the 'super seniors'.  You can be one of the  'tweeners'.  Instead of installing  a second hanging rod, you may want to consider using a multi-hanger where you can hang multiple hangers from a single heavy duty hanger.  They have various names--Space-saver, Efficiency hangers, etc.  I think I have seen them in Dollar General, and they are available through various mail-order catalogues.              

Karen Sue (Suzi) Denton (Merritt)

Jim Rookus, I need a favor.  I have a picture of my brother in law.  Can you post it for me?  He's sitting at the control module that he designed many years ago.  It's really a cool picture of him.  He knew most of the astronauts.  

James (Jim) Rookus

Shure thing Suzi !!! Text it to me and will post it for you !

616-443-3679

Sandra Jeakins (Singletary Sizemore)

I was sorry to hear that Judy Tynan Danielson passed away this past Tuesday.  Her obiturary is on the Beck Funeral Home website.  There is no services planned at this time. She and I went to Bent School together.  I'm sure she will be missed by all who knew her. 

James (Jim) Rookus

This is a post for SUZI .....  she spoke about it 3 postings back ~

This is a picture of Dave’s brother.  He designed that console that he was sitting at. 

He knew most of the astronauts.

Thank you for posting this for me.
Suzi

Linda Bristow (Elias)

I am finally back online!   Hi everyone!  So sorry to hear about Judy Tynan.  May she rest in Heavenly Peace!  I will look up her obit.  Thank you for letting us know.

I'm just about to put my house up for sale.  I am ready to get out of extreme heat and dust.  By the way, should any of you need my new email address:  mygreatauntgertrude@yahoo.com 

When I figure out a new address I will let you know.  I am so tired of updating this house.

Love and Blessings to y'all!

Linda Bristow Elias

Sandra Jeakins (Singletary Sizemore)

Hi Linda,  I posted a while back wondering why you hadn't been online for awhile. So glad to see you back.  Good luck with your move.  Are you moving closer to Illinois?  It would be great to see you again at another mini-reunion or our 80th birthday party.

Sandra Jeakins (Singletary Sizemore)

Linda Bristow (Elias)

Sandy:  I retired at the end of August. 2025.  Have been having anything and everything updated and I'm ready to list it.  I am aiming to move to Longmont, CO to be near my daughter.   We'll see if I find anything there that catches my eye.

If not, I will be looking for anyplace cooler!  Talk soon.    Love to all, Linda