Robert Eggleston

Robert C. “Bob” Eggleston, devoted husband and father, passed away unexpectedly at the Lahey Clinic Medical Center in Burlington, MA on Monday morning, May 4, 2009. The husband of Julia (O’Reilly), he was 69 years old; the cause of death was pulmonary fibrosis.

Bob was born, raised and educated in Springfield, IL. He was the son of the late Robert and Dorothy Eggleston. He attended Lawrence Grade School and Springfield High School, where he played football all four years and graduated in 1958.

Bob was a graduate of the University of Illinois. He had a successful career as a Software Engineer working primarily on military contracts. He founded P.E. Systems in the 1970’s, working on software development for the military. He sold the company and went on to work for RCA and Booze Allen Hamilton. He ended his career by working  again at P.E. Systems. 

After a decade in Virginia, Bob and his wife settled in Burlington in 1981 where they became active members of the community. He was a member of the Burlington Historical Society, a Boy and Girl Scout Leader, a member of the Woburn Racquet Club and the Burlington Swim and Tennis Club. He was an avid tennis player who enjoyed photography, playing solitaire, and cooking. He made a great sauce and he was an avid Red Sox fan. He was also a faithful parishioner at St. Margaret’s Church.

Bob was the beloved husband of Julia (O’Reilly) Eggleston of Burlington. He was the loving father of Robert Eggleston & his wife Heather of Merrimack, NH, Helen Peabody & her husband Adam of Burbank, CA, and Molly Eggleston of Somerville. He was the brother of Thomas Eggleston & his wife Doreen of Sonora, CA. 

A Memorial Mass was held at St. Margaret’s Church, 111 Winn St., Burlington on Friday, May 8 at 10 a.m. followed by an interment in Pine Haven Cemetery, Burlington. Memorials in Bob’s name may be made to Coalition for Pulmonary Fibrosis, Suite F, #227, 1659 Branham Lane, San Jose, CA 95118-5226; www.coalitionforpf.org. For family tributes to Bob, see this online obituary.

Charles W. "Chuck" Ward

SPRINGFIELD - Charles W. "Chuck" Ward, 73, of Springfield, died at 5:10 p.m. on Sunday, September 29, 2013, at Memorial Medical Center. Chuck was born on January 18, 1940, in Springfield, the son of George and Vivian Grableck Ward. He married Brenda Smith Baietto in 2007.

Chuck attended Harvard Park Elementary School, was a graduate of Springfield High School Class of 1958, completed his Bachelor's Degree at Illinois College, and received his Master's Degree at the University of Illinois Springfield. He proudly served his country in the Army during Vietnam. He worked in various state agencies and retired from the Department of Agriculture after 36 years. He was a past member of Elks Club, the Corvette Club of Springfield, American Legion Post # 32, Friday night softball, and DAV. He loved gambling and trips to Las Vegas. He was a sports enthusiast who coached and played softball and basketball, and especially loved watching his grandkids play ball.

He is survived by his wife, Brenda, of Springfield; one son, Charles W. (Stephanie) Ward II of Salt Lake City, Utah; one daughter, Kelly (Ronnie) Burris of Chatham; one stepson, Michael (Joni) Baietto of Springfield; three stepdaughters, Alicia (Darren) Galloway of Pawnee, Jacki (Bob) Staff of Springfield, and Tara Baietto of St. Louis; two grandchildren, Tyler and Jacob Burris; seven step-grandchildren, Taylor and Lyndsey Staff, Evan and Emily Baietto, Garrett, Austin and Sydney Galloway; two sisters, Pat Williamson of Lincoln and Carol Peveler of Decatur; and nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation: Family will receive friends from 10:00-11:45 a.m. on Wednesday, October 2, 2013, at Kirlin-Egan & Butler Funeral Home, 900 S. 6th St., Springfield. Funeral Ceremony: 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 2, 2013, at Kirlin-Egan & Butler Funeral Home, with Celebrant Judy Woerner officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park.

Memorial contributions may be made to: American Heart Association, 3816 Paysphere Circle Chicago, IL 60674. Please visit butlerfuneralhomes.com to offer your condolences.

Reunion 55 Pictures

Pictures for Reunion 55 are at

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Thanks to Diane Urbanckas & Judy Van Hagen

for the pictures and names.

Mike Stephenson

CARLINVILLE, IL - Mike Stephenson, 73, died at 10:25 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013, at Carlinville Area Hospital. He was born Aug. 10, 1940, in Springfield, Ill., to Mack and Mary E. Weitzel Stephenson and they preceded him in death. 

Survivors include two daughters, Stacey (Steve) Cromer of Littleton, CO, and Patia (Darin) Hargreaves of Minnetrista, MN; former wife, Jackie Smith of Springfield; six grandchildren: Austin, Carsyn, Camryn, Greyson, Julia and Charley; and one sister, Karen Stephenson of Springfield.

Mike was a member of the Golden Retriever Club of America. He loved raising, training and showing Golden Retrievers. He retired as a manager from Sears, Roebuck and Company, having worked at many stores. No services are planned. Memorials may be made to Sangamon County Animal Control Center, 2100 Shale Rd., Springfield, IL 62703.

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Reunion 55: Final Name Tag Lists

FRIDAY NIGHT RECEPTION

Adams, Charlie

Bailey, Janet Kerner

Baldwin, Carolyn Quinlan

Barnosky, Bob and Jo 

Beardsley, Janet Johnson and David

Billington, Jack and Sue Ellen

Bluhm, Ray and Tena

Borg, Roy 

Bradley, Linda Cozzolino

Brosch, Tom and Beverly

Brownback, John

Bruce, Bonnie Baker

Casper, Pete and Tavie

Crouch, Carole Ball

Davis, Champ and Janet

Dunn, John and Sandra

Ervin, Sue

Evans, Marilyn Bidwell and Roger

Frederick, Janet

Gibson, Lois Hart and Bill

Giuffre, Jan Sables and Roger

Gurgens, Diane Urbanckas and Al

Hockenyos, Kristin Tipps

Houghton, Mary Elberson

Huddleston, Dorothy Fitzgerald and Tom

Hyndman, Harry and Kathleen

Jabusch, Larry and Mary

King, Connie Mohan and Jack

Klekamp, Betty England

Lance, Ruth Gore and Sam

Lee, Suzi Boyd

Linxwiler, John and Anne

Markwell, Marilyn Ruch

Matlack, Jack

McCoy, Judy Freeman

Means, Joyce Pardue

Meyerstein, Arnold

Morrison, Bill and Caroline

Morrison, Jay and Mia

Plain, Albie

Post, Don (Teacher)

Prater, Lynn Chandler

Ruzes, Marcia Maisenbacher

Schein, Jey Kramer and Paul

Schnepp, Keith

Schroeder, Carol Taylor 

Seppi, Vic and Joann

Spengler, Phil and Polly

Stein, Pat McPheters and Richard

Tobin, Ann Hart and Richard

Tozer, Cliff

Vespa, Chuck

Vicars, Judy Van Hagen

Wicks, Bob and Glenda

Wilson, Ron and Rita

Yarbrough, John and Sue

SATURDAY NIGHT DINNER

Adams, Charlie and Jean

Bailey, Janet Kerner

Baldwin, Carolyn Quinlan

Barnosky, Bob and Jo 

Beardsley, Janet Johnson and David

Billington, Jack and Sue Ellen

Bluhm, Ray and Tena

Borg, Roy 

Bradley, Linda Cozzolino

Brownback, John 

Brosch, Tom and Beverly

Bruce, Bonnie Baker

Bunn, George and Jane

Crouch, Carole Ball

Davis, Champ and Janet

Dunn, John and Sandra

Ervin, Sue

Evans, Marilyn Bidwell and Roger

Fleischli, George

Frederick, Janet

Gibson, Lois Hart and Bill

Gurgens, Diane Urbanckas and Al

Hockenyos, Kristin Tipps

Houghton, Mary Elberson

Huddleston, Dorothy Fitzgerald and Tom

Hyndman, Harry and Kathleen

Jabusch, Larry and Mary

King, Connie Mohan and Jack

Klekamp. Betty England

Kwedar, Stephen and Becky

Lance, Ruth Gore and Sam

Lee, Suzi Boyd

Markwell, Marilyn Ruch

Matlack, Jack 

McCoy, Judy Freeman

Means, Joyce Pardue

Meyerstein, Arnold

Morrison, Bill and Caroline

Morrison, Jay and Mia

Murphy, Sandra McCool

Prater, Lynn Chandler

Royer, Jim and Janice

Ruzes, Marcia Maisenbacher 

Schein, Jey Kramer and Paul

Schnepp, Keith 

Schroeder, Carol Taylor

Seppi, Vic and Joann

Stein, Pat McPheters and Richard

Stuckey, John and Linda

Tobin, Ann Hart and Richard

Vespa, Chuck

Vicars, Judy Van Hagen

Welch, Joleen

Wicks, Bob and Glenda

Wilson, Ron and Rita

Yarbrough, John and Sue

SUNDAY BRUNCH

Adams, Charlie and Jean

Baldwin, Carolyn Quinlan

Barnosky, Bob and Jo

Ervin, Sue

Evans, Marilyn Bidwell and Roger

Frederick, Janet

Gurgens, Diane Urbanckas and Al 

Houghton, Mary Elberson

Means, Joyce Pardue

Meyerstein, Arnold

Morrison, Bill and Caroline

Murphy, Sandra McCool

Prater, Lynn Chandler

Ruzes, Marcia Maisenbacher 

Schnepp, Keith 

Seppi, Vic and Joann

Tobin, Ann Hart and Richard

Vicars, Judy Van Hagen

Wicks, Bob and Glenda

Wilson, Ron and Rita

William L. Hester

William L. Hester, 74, passed away Friday, Aug. 9, 2013, at St. Joseph's Home Holy Family Center. He was born May 3, 1939, in Kalamazoo, Mich., the son of Earl E. and Janet M. Hester. He lived most of his life in Springfield and attended SHS until 1956. After serving in the United States Navy, Bill entered employment for PPG Industries in Lincoln, working there for 28 years until their closure. He was then employed by the Illinois State Police as a Truck Weight Inspector until his retirement in 2002. Bill was an avid motorcycle enthusiast and a private pilot, owning two planes.

Bill leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 52 years, Diana; daughters, Debra L. Claypool (husband, Terry) of Tallula and Kimberli A. Nolen (husband, Brent) of Springfield; grandchildren: Shannon M. Reid of Springfield, Alix B. Claypool of Jacksonville, Paige N. Claypool of Tallula, Trent W. Nolen and Amanda L. Nolen, both of Springfield; brothers: Donald Allen Hester of Greenwood, SC, James Devore Hester (wife, Mary) of Greenwood, SC, and Lawrence Gamber Hester (wife, Rita) of Fredericksburg, VA, and several nieces and nephews.

Members of Bill's family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to St. Joseph's Home of Springfield for the love and care given Bill while in their care. Friends may call Wednesday Aug. 14, 2013, at Boardman-Smith Funeral Chapel from 9:00-10:30 a.m. Graveside services will be Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. at Camp Butler National Cemetery with Rev. Ken Gennicks officiating. Military honors will be conducted by the Inter-Veterans Burial Detail of Sangamon County.

Reunion Roster Update

Returned Information Form: 79

Jo Ankeny Lindamood, Janet Bailey Kerner, Carolyn Baldwin Quinlan, Harold Barbee, Beverly Bell Pearson, Jack Billington, Evelyn Brooks Schumacher, Tom Brosch, Bonnie Bruce Baker, Lynda Burge Moss, Barbara Edmiston Mitchell, Sue Ervin, Marilyn Evans Bidwell, Pat Flamm Crowner, George Fleischli, Janet Frederick, Nancy Fromm Gates, Joyce Fryer Oliver, Lois Gibson Hart, Jan Giuffre Sables, Bill Golladay, Shirley Green Canavit, Diane Gurgens Urbanckas, Judy Guy Soady-Mayo, Warren Haake, Donna Haycraft Maloney, Nancy Henrichs, Kristin Hockenyos Tipps, Will Howarth, Dorothy Huddleston Fitzgerald, Harry Hyndman, Larry Jabusch, Connie King Mohan, Betty Klekamp England, Stephen Kwedar, John Leckel, Suzi Lee Boyd, John Linxwiler, Lee Lochbaum, Sandra Lott Gossett, Darlene Lynn Klemaier, John Maloney, Joe Manuele, Marilyn Markwell Ruch, Jack Matlack, Beverly Maulding Berry, Judy McCoy Freeman, Judy McGaw Lewis, Peg McKenzie, Joyce Means Pardue, Arnold Meyerstein, Janet Moody Seiler, Jack Morrison, Sandra Murphy McCool, Linda Nelson Campbell, Leon Padgett, Libbie Peterson Britton, Don Post, Lynn Prater Chandler, Marcia Ruzes Maisenbacher, Keith Schnepp, Carol Schroeder Taylor, Vic Seppi, Robert Shewmaker, Harriett Smith Sidoli, Philip Spengler, Delores Squires Benedict, John Stapleton, Pat Stein McPheters, John Stuckey, Judy Taylor Weaver, Sharon Tietz Paine, Elizabeth Tinsley Alexander, Ann Tobin Hart, Chuck Vespa, Judy Vicars Van Hagen, Bob Wicks, Ron Wilson, John Yarbrough.

Requested Booklet and/or Picture: 22

Janet Baldwin Kramer, Beverly Bell Pearson, Lynda Burge Moss, Bob Carter, Pete Casper, Judy Dunkel Headrick, Bill Golladay, Shirley Green Canavit, Warren Haake, Donna Haycraft Maloney, Nancy Henrichs, John Leckel, Lee Leonard, Lee Lochbaum, Sandra Lott Gossett, Darlene Lynn Klemaier, Janet Moody Seiler, Libbie Peterson Britton, Harriett Smith Sidoli, Delores Squires Benedict, Sharon Tietz Paine, Elizabeth Tinsley Alexander.

Made Reservations for Meals: 67

Charlie Adams, Janet Bailey Kerner, Carolyn Baldwin Quinlan, Bob Barnosky, Ray Bluhm, Tom Brosch, John Brownback, Bonnie Bruce Baker, Carole Crouch Ball, John Dunn, Sue Ervin, Marilyn Evans Bidwell, Janet Frederick, Lois Gibson Hart, Diane Gurgens Urbanckas, Judy Guy Soady-Mayo, Kristin Hockenos Tipps, Mary Houghton Elberson, Dorothy Huddleston Fitzgerald, Harry Hyndman, Larry Jabusch, Connie King Mohan, Betty Klekamp England, Stephen Kwedar, Ruth Lance Gore, Suzi Lee Boyd, Marilyn Markwell Ruch, Jack Matlack, Judy McCoy Freeman, Peg McKenzie, Joyce Means Pardue, Arnold Meyerstein, Lynn Prater Chandler, Marcia Ruzes Maisenbacher, Jey Schein Kramer, Keith Schnepp, Carol Schroeder Taylor, Vic Seppi, Pat Stein McPheters, John Stuckey, Ann Tobin Hart, Chuck Vespa, Judy Vicars Van Hagen, Chuck Vespa, Jolene Welch, Bob Wicks, Ron Wilson, John Yarbrough.

Lalah V. Baumann

SPRINGFIELD - Lalah V. Baumann, 100, of Springfield, passed away Sunday July 14, 2013, at her home. She was born in Lyons, Neb., on March 8, 1913, to Laura and Guy Bundy. She was one of seven children; brothers, Mervin, Burt, Lee and Kent, and sisters, Beth and Nell.

A registered nurse, Lalah graduated from Ancker Hospital School of Nursing at St. Paul, Minn., in 1936, where she was employed until 1938. There she met and married Milton C. Baumann, M.D., on February 25, 1937. He preceded her in death in 1974. The couple moved to Springfield in 1938. They had three sons, Charles J. Baumann of Billings, Mont., Tadd K. of Springfield, and Dr. Thomas L. (wife, Brenda) of Birmingham, Ala.

Lalah was a member of the First Congregational Church U.C.C., the Ancker Hospital Nurses Alumni Association, the Springfield Art Association, the Abraham Lincoln Memorial Garden Foundation, the Illinois State Museum Society, the Illinois Symphony Orchestra Association, and a past member of the Capitol Circle of King's Daughters.

Surviving are Lalah's three sons, her sister, Beth, of Las Vegas, Nev., three grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.

Private family services will be held. In lieu of flowers the family asks that any offerings be made to the Animal Protective League or to the Friends of the Sangamon County Animal Shelter. The family is being served by Boardman-Smith Funeral Chapel.

Published in The State Journal-Register on July 16, 2013

Reunion Roster

We will update these lists on a weekly basis.

Information Form Returned

Jo Ankeny Lindamood, Janet Bailey Kerner, Harold Barbee, Jack Billington, Evelyn Brooks Schumacher, Bonnie Bruce Baker, Barbara Edmiston Mitchell, Marilyn Evans Bidwell, Pat Flamm Crowner, George Fleischli, Joyce Fryer Oliver, Lois Gibson Hart, Jan Giuffre Sables, Will Howarth, Harry Hyndman, Suzi Lee Boyd, John Linxwiler, Joe Manuele, Jack Matlack, Beverly Maulding Berry, Judy McGaw Lewis, Jack Morrison, Linda Nelson Campbell, Robert Shewmaker, John Stapleton, Judy Taylor Weaver.

Requested Booklet and/or Picture

Lynda Burge Moss, Bob Carter, Judy Dunkel Headrick, Shirley Green Canavit, Nancy Henrichs, Jack Leckel, Lee Leonard, Lee Lochbaum, Sandra Lott Gossett, Janet Moody Seiler, Libbie Peterson Britton, Sharon Tietz Paine, Elizabeth Tinsley Alexander

Made Reservations for Meals

Janet Bailey Kerner, Tom Brosch, John Brownback, Bonnie Bruce Baker, Carole Crouch Ball, Sue Ervin, Judy Freeman, Diane Gurgens Urbanckas, Judy Guy Soady-Mayo, Kris Hockenyos Tipps, Dorothy Huddleston Fitzgerald, Harry Hyndman, Larry Jabusch, Connie King Mohan, Stephen Kwedar, Arnold Myerstein, Lynn Prater Chandler, Marcia Ruzes Maisenbacher, Carol Schroeder Taylor, Vic Seppi, Pat Stein McPheters, John Stuckey, Ann Tobin Hart, Chuck Vespa, Bob Wicks

Reunion Forms

Do you need the 55th Reunion forms?

Download them at

http://shs-58.org/2013-reunion.zip

They are in ZIP compressed format.

Place them on your computer desktop,

Then double-click to expand.

The forms are in RTF,

readable by any word-processor.

Fill them out online and e-mail to

Keith Schnepp, k.schnepp@comcast.net

or print and mail to him at

28 Villa Grove

Springfield, IL 62707

Myra Jane Ervin

NAPERVILLE - Myra Ervin (nee Gass), 97, passed away June 30, 2013, in Naperville.

Myra was the loving mother of Susan Ervin, Naperville, and Tom Ervin, Springfield, and she was aunt to numerous nieces and nephews.

Myra was preceded in death by her devoted husband, John "Heavy" Ervin, and three sisters, Virginia Nuetzel, Marion Ballard, and Rosemary Lanter.

A private, family interment is planned. Memorial gifts may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.

Published in The State Journal-Register on July 2, 2013

Reunion Forms

Classmates, 

whether or not you plan to attend the Reunion, 

our Committee needs your information form. 

Please fill it out and return soon? 

Reunion Message

Hello SHS Class of '58 classmates.

The reunion packet for our 55th Class Reunion, September 6, 7 and 8, 2013 has been mailed.

Please e-mail us and let us know if you received the packet.  If you have not received one, and want one, please e-mail us and one will be sent to you.  Please include your current street and city address.

Hoping to see you in September.

Keith Schnepp

Reunion in 2013

The 55th reunion of the Class of 1958 takes place in Springfield on September 6-8. By now, you should have received a registration packet from the committee. If you have not, write to Judy Vicars Van Hagen <sikuku@aol.com>.

Michael Podshadley

Michael Podshadley died March 17th, 2013 at his home in Dallas, TX. He was born in Litchfield, IL on August 15, 1940. 

He attended Springfield High School, graduating with the Class of 1958. Later he attended Northwest Missouri State University for two years.

He worked for State Farm Insurance in data processing, was active in Elks lodge, and he enjoyed trout fishing plus hunting for deer and elk. In later years, he worked for Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Milwaukee, and he owned Mike's Drive-in Liquor in Branson, MO.

He is survived by son Michael of Lewisville, Texas, and granddaughter Jana; one daughter, Tracy Davis (husband Todd) of Troy, Il. and two grandsons, Logan and Jonas. No burial or memorial services have been announced.

Pat Stein McPheters

Our classmate, Pat Stein McPheters, is ill and needs our good wishes. Last week she was diagnosed with AML (Acute Myelogenous Leukemia). She is in chemotherapy and will be hospitalized for 35 days. Her white blood count is dropping, which is good news.

You may write her via Caringbridge.org. The site requires a sign-in with e-mail address and password. To reach her page, enter Pat McPheters. Encouraging notes and messages are important to a friend who is going through so much. For regular mail, write Pat at Mercy Hospital, Hot Springs Village, Room 436, 300 Werner Street, Hot Springs, AK  79103. Please do not send flowers, plants, or food. 

Lynn Tobin Jackson

CLAREMONT, CA - Lynn Tobin Jackson died on March 7, 2013. She was 77 years old. Born to Ruth Ashmore Tobin and J. Willard Tobin on February 19, 1936, Lynn grew up in Springfield, Illinois, where she attended Butler Grade School and Springfield High School. She held a BA from the University of Illinois, a PHD from the Claremont Graduate University and Law Degree from Loyola University.

She was an active and long-standing champion of the League of Women Voters and practiced law at Legal Aid in Compton for 20 years. As a member of Claremont United Methodist Church, Lynn served as the Chair of the Status of the Role of Women, was active in the Sanctuary movement and was an advocate for CUMC becoming a Reconciling church. She was a member and President of the Claremont school board. Lynn was passionate and determined in her beliefs, living a life of service and protest -- some of which led to her arrest.

Lynn is survived by her husband of 41 years, Steve Franklin Jackson; their five children and six grandchildren; her sister, Ann Tobin Hart,  and her family. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Claremont United Methodist Church Homeless/Hunger Committee, 211 W. Foothill Blvd, Claremont, CA, 91711.

Sonja Croy Bill

Sonja Croy Bill, 72, of Bellflower, Illinois, passed away at 7:53 p.m. Saturday (Jan. 19, 2013) at her residence.

Sonja was born Oct. 14, 1940, to Kenneth and Ethel Mae Croy in Clarinda, Iowa. The family later moved to Springfield, Illinois, where Sonja attended Springfield High School, graduating with the Class of 1958.

She married Gerard M. Bill on Aug. 27, 1972. Surviving are three daughters, Cynthia (Mark) Gevaart, Fort Wayne, Ind.; Cheryl Britz, Springfield; and Natalie Bill, Texas; two sons Fredrick E. Britz Jr., Bellflower, and Jay (Lisa) Bill, Texas; 14 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; two sisters, Connie and Susie; and close friends, Lee and Nancy Bidner, Bellflower.

She was preceded in death by her husband; son, Michael Bill; and brothers, Ronnie and Cecil Croy.

Sonja was the owner-operator of the H&R Block in LeRoy. She owned numerous restaurants: Lion’s Den in Bellflower, Anchor Inn in Anchor and Sonja’s in Gibson City.

The family would like to give a special thank you to Lee and Nancy Bidner for all their love and care toward Sonja over the years and for being such great friends. Sonja was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and devoted friend who will be deeply missed.

Visitation will be from 2 to 3 p.m. Friday at Calvert-Belangee-Bruce Funeral Home, Farmer City. Her funeral service will follow at 3 p.m., also at the funeral home. The Rev. Louella Pence will officiate. Burial will be in Bellflower Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Bellflower Community Library or the family.