Marvin Theobald

Mel performed "digital surgery" on the two of the mini-reunion photos below. They are much improved and ready to share. Thanks Mel!

Pat Lehr, Rich Crusius an Mel

Tiki boat lunch crowd

Rodney (Rod) Hayes

Linda Bristow, (Elias) - I have a few things to post, but for now, since you asked, I'll tell you what I know about David's death.  As you knew, he had MS.  He also at this time had COPD.  He'd had an aneurysm for the past 18 years located in his abdomen.  It began to grow rather large.  His Dr. in B/N didn't want to get into the surgery.  He went to Barnes in St. Louis.  Two Drs. there told him they would operate, but also made it clear that in his health, he may not make it off the table.   My understanding was that it took 2 Drs. working from two different directions to remove it.  He survived the operation, but within a day, maybe two, due to his overall health, he had to be put on a ventilator.  They made several attempts to take him off, but he just couldn't breathe.  His lungs filled up and he basically drowned.  My wife & I talked with Di Troxel last night.  Apparently he was well aware of his options, and he was ready for whatever happened.  I'll be back on the site later, but that's how things went in his last few days.  I also just found out his visitation and funeral will be next Monday.  But that will be in his obit in the next day or so.  I hope that gives you closure.

Linda Bristow (Elias)

Thank you Rod.   I also spoke to Dianne Shaffer Troxel. May Dave rest in Peace!

Love ya, Linda

Allida Frisch (Altemus)

Loved seeing the pictures from Cheeks and also the Tiki Bar pictures. Looks like fun was had by all. Sorry we had to miss it. It is always good seeing and visiting with former classmates. Everyone looked marvelous!

Marvin Theobald

Boo just emailed me to inform me of a very sad and shocking situation. Rather than expound on it, below is a direct copy of her email.

Well, I made it to Chicago where I proceeded to fracture my pelvis, elbow and thumb. In hospital in Naperville. Probably to rehab when I can walk.

Just devastating .

Let everyone know that I need prayer that I can better tolerate the pain  so I can get moving.

Will be in Naperville indefinitely.

David Long

So sorry to hear about Boo!  The pain must be incredible and am sending prayers her way.

Thanks for posting the pictures of the Tiki Bar and the Mini.  Mel, since you were operating on the pictures, couldn't you have made everyone the same height?

Marvin Theobald

My day has had a happy occasion mixed with the sad news about Boo. I was promoted to Great-Grandpa at 1:30 am ET this morning with the birth of Evelyn Rae Theobald. She is in New Hampshire, weighed in at 8 lbs 13 oz. 20" long or tall and is said to be very active with eyes open and looking at everything. Mother and baby are doing very well.

Terry (Max) Maxwell

Boo...  I am so sorry to hear of your misfortune. That's a bummer.  I am sending prayers and good vibes your way.

Great Grandpa Marv... congrats on the new addition to your family!  I know you will enjoy spoiling her.  

Sandra Jeakins (Singletary Sizemore)

I will add Boo and Marvin to my prayers along with Suzi for her surgery tomorrow. So sorry to hear of these concerns.

Marvin, I had sent you an e-mail this morning about my missing reunion pictures. I know you have more pressing issues now.  I understand.   

Linda Bristow (Elias)

Boo:  I've got your back!  Talking to the man upstairs!  Is Dave there with you?

Suzi: I've got your back!  Blessings on your surgery tomorrow!

Marvin:  What a great great-grandfather you will be!  Maybe she could have a copy of your tiki bar made into a playhouse some day!

Love and Blessings to you all!

Linda

David Brock

Marv--Congrats to you and the family.  Spoil away--that's what grandparents are for.

Suzi & Boo  Prayers going upward for healing and recovry.

Marvin Theobald

BLOOMINGTON - David P. Uban, 74 of Bloomington, passed away at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, August 7, 2021 at Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO, with his daughter and granddaughter by his side.

Visitation will be Monday, August 16, 2021 from 10:00 – noon, with memorial service at noon. A private inurnment will be at Evergreen Cemetery, Bloomington. Calvert & Metzler Memorial Home, Bloomington is in charge of arrangements.

Memorials may be made to Multiple Sclerosis Society.

David was born November 18, 1946 in Peoria, IL, the son of Chester W. and Dorothy (Eulitz) Uban. He married Dianne (Shaffer) Uban Troxel later they divorced but remained friends.

He is survived by two children: Cari Cavitt of Bloomington and Bradley (Elena Boiarskaia) Uban of NC; granddaughter Revin Sandrock; his brother Karl (Ginger) Uban; and his sister Karyl (Jim) Kafer; and huge family of Bill W. and Mr. Kitty.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his nephew Jeff Kafer, and his cat "D.J.".

He served in the Navy and later became a member of Local 99 Plumbers & Pipefitters, doing heating and cooling work for Service Contractors and then for Illinois State University. He loved fishing, golfing, and loved watching the Bears play.

He was a bit of a jokester, always wanting to make people smile. He was known for saying hold my watch. He was a very generous man including bringing cookies and treats to make peoples days better. He helped a lot of people in need through his lifetime. He always said every day is Christmas when you wake up and he truly meant it. He will be missed by many.

Please view the obituary and share your condolences and memories online at www.calvertmemorial.com.

Linda Bristow (Elias)

Marvin:

Have you heard anything today from Boo or Suzi?

Love ya, Linda

Allida Frisch (Altemus)

Boo: So very sorry to hear about your injuries. Hope the pain is somewhat under control. It is bad enough being in the hospital but to be away from home in the hospital is no fun. I hope your recovery goes smoothly.

Suzi: I hope your surgery went well on Thursday and that it will be a success. 

Hugs and prayers to both Suzi and Boo and to Dave Uban’s family and friends. Do not like loosing classmates and friends.

Marv: Congratulations on your great granddaughter. Being a grandparent is the best. Hope you get to meet her soon.

Marvin Theobald

Boo and Suzi Update

I was able to talk to Boo this afternoon and Suzi's husband Dave a few minutes ago.

Boo slipped and fell on a concrete driveway Monday evening and suffered a fractured pelvis, elbow and thumb and a black eye. She is on morphine which is keeping the pain under control. Boo was being transferred from the hospital in Naperville, IL to a rehab center where she is expected to remain for about six weeks. They will not allow visitors including her husband who is also Dave. She will be very hopeful to get phone calls to help get her through this nightmare ordeal. If you wish to call her contact me and I will give you her phone number. I assume she will not have internet access during her rehab stay.

Suzi had back surgery yesterday at St Francis Hospital in Peoria. The doctors expected the surgery to last about six hours. The first vertebrae they fused allowed others they planned on fusing to move into place eliminating the need to fuse others they planned on fusing. This minimized the surgery reducing it to three hours and further trauma. The doctors are "cautiously optimistic" about her recovery. Until she has recovered from the trauma of the surgery it is unknown if her back pain has been corrected. She was sitting in a chair today and took a couple of small steps from the chair to her bed. She is permitted to have up to two visitors. Her room is 3418 if you wish to visit her. She will be there at least two or three more days before transferring to a rehab facility.

I have tried to reach Carol Trenary Logsdon to see how she is recovering from her back surgery a few weeks ago. Also, Alan Swartz had some major surgery July 23 and I would like to know how he is doing. If anyone can update us it would be greatly appreciated.

Very concerning issues and I sincerely wish all of you a speedy recovery.

Marvin Theobald

Below is a letter from the sons of Jean Holcomb that may interest some of you:

As many of you know, in the last couple of months Mom has had shingles, eye surgery, and lost many bottom teeth (working toward bottom dentures).  She is doing well with all because she is tough.

With all that, we have some good news--fully vaccinated individuals can now visit at any time.  Visitors must wear face coverings while in the facility (you can take them off in Mom's room in order to communicate).  You will also have to fill out and sign a "covid sheet" and have your temp taken at the front desk.  

Mom is in memory care unit called My Tapestry.  You will go thru the facility and past the assisted living dining area to a set of double doors.  Past those double doors is a buzzer on the wall you press and will be let in.  You may have to push this button a couple of times.  Staff will have to let you out too.  If it is nice weather, and you would like to push Mom outside to sit for a few minutes --just let the staff know. There is a patio area out the back of My Tapestry and back out thru the doors by the assisted living dining area.

You don't need to stay for a long time with Mom, 20 to 30 min is great.  She would love to have a cup of coffee with ya (have the aides get it) and eat a piece of soft chocolate (no nuts, carmel, or anything else--just chocolate).

You can visit any time, I would say the best time to visit is mid-morning but the evenings get lonely too and a short visit around six o'clock she would appreciate.  Weekends get long for her too as there is less staff and activities in the facility. 

Mom is done with breakfast around 0900, lunch is normally 1200 to 1245, and dinner 1700 to 1745.  She has standing hair appt on Fridays at 1000.  We also still have doc and dental visits to go but they are never ending.  You can always call me ahead of time to see if we are out and about.  760-583-9714

She still enjoys cards and letters.  Her address again is:

Jean Holcomb

Luther Oaks

601 Lutz Road #12

Bloomington, IL  61704

Again, thanks for all your support and friendship for Mom.

John and Larry  

Allida Frisch (Altemus)

Marv: Thank you for the update on Boo and Suzi. I think it is ridiculous that the rehab facility won’t let Boo’s husband visit her during her 6 week stay. That seems very cruel that they can’t see each other during that time. I do feel bad for both of them. So glad that Suzi didn’t need as much surgery on her back as previously thought. I sure hope this surgery helps her. Being in constant pain is definitely no fun. My prayers and thoughts are with both Boo and Suzi for a smooth recovery and that they are better than ever when their ordeals are over.

Julie Hart

wow  rather a large amount of happenings just in one week!

the pics of the reunion were great.  looks like everyone had a great time.  i would guess not too many other classes have mini reunions thruout the year.

glad suzi's surgery went better than expected - hope that means a speedier recovery.

boo - sorry about your accident and hope everything is mending well.  and hopefully no impact on your previously operated on foot.

sorry to hear about dave uban - he was always a sweetie pie.

everyone stay well.....

Linda Bristow (Elias)

I was fortunate enough to speak to Boo.  She sure has a long road to go yet.  I wish there was something more that I could do for my old friend!  I will keep calling her.

What about Suzi Denton?  I was happy to hear that the surgery wasn't as extensive as they thought it would be.  Does anyone know when she might be going home?

Good luck and Blessings to both!

Linda

Marvin Theobald

Dave, Suzi's husband, informed me yesterday that Suzi had transferred from the hospital in Peoria to Heritage Manor in Bloomington. She will be in quarantine for two weeks and the plan is for her to be at Heritage 18 days. That is all I know at this time but hopefully she will go home pain free and able to get around on her feet.

Marvin Theobald

Alan Swartz Update

Helen Nicolayson Thompson called me this morning and gave me an update on Alan Swartz. He had major heart surgery and was in hospital recovery for almost four weeks. He is now home and improving with a long recovery road ahead. He is said to be in good spirits with a very positive attitude. My best wishes to Alan and Carol as they progress through what have been and continue to be very trying times.

Marvin Theobald

Boo Baxter Whirrett Update

I just called Boo and she unfortunately is back in ICU at the hospital with an infection in her broken (not just fractured) pelvis. Her pelvis break is not able to be operated on and has to heal naturally. Her pain is totally under control thanks to morphine but she also has low blood pressure that they are trying to correct. One bright spot is that Dave can visit her in the hospital which he was not able to at the rehab center. She is asking for your prayers as she goes through this terribly difficult situation.

She does not know how long she will be in the hospital, but she will return to the rehab center once the infection is cleared and her blood pressure is under control.

Edwards Hospital

Terri Whirrett - Room 454

801 S. Washington St

Naperville, IL 60540

Allida Frisch (Altemus)

Marv, thank you for the update on Alan and Terri. So sorry they are both going through such serious health issues. Prayers for a full recovery for both of them.

Linda Bristow (Elias)

Marv:  Thank you for all of the info on Alan and Carol.  I will include them in my prayers too.  I hope that he will be feeling better soon. 

Have you heard anything more about Boo since your last update?

Thanks and love ya, Linda

David Long

Thanks for the updates on everyone.

Congratulations to Great Grandpa!