2017 Spring

Alumni TOOTEROmahaSouthHighSchool
VOLUME XXV, ISSUE 1 The Voice of the South High School Alumni Association
SPRING 2017
ANNUAL LOTTERY WINNERS!
Upcoming EVENTS
Congratulations to the winners of our 2016 Lottery Drawing. All of this
Bowling Tournament.............. Mar. 25 year’s winners are SHS grads from the 40’s, 50’s, 60’s and 70’s!
Spaghetti Dinner...................... Apr. 22 $3000 Prize: Ed Paskach-1957
Omaha Gives............................. May 24 $1000 Prize (2 winners): Arthur Diaz-1973; Lena (Shinkle)
Golf Tournament....................... July 30 Hartford-1941
Car Show.................................... Aug. 27 $500 Prize (3 winners): Violet (Milenkovich) Deree-1953; Kim Bily-
Alumni Dance.......................... Sept. 30 1978; Pat Beecham-1961
Check out more past winners at www.omahasouthalumni.com/lottery.
In T his ISSUE Thanks to everyone who supported SHSAA through this fundraiser!
Ticket sales for 2017’s drawing will start in September.
Alumni Dance .......................................... 3
AlumNotes ............................................ 16 2016 SPORTS GREATS INDUCTEES
Association News .................................... 2
Bowling Tournament ............................... 6 The 2016 SHS
Car Show ............................................... 10 Packer Sports
Golf Tournament .................................... 11 Greats Athletic
Hall of Fame ............................................. 4 Hall of Fame
Homecoming Tailgate ............................. 4 inductees were
In Memoriam ......................................... 19 Dave Aden-
Omaha Gives ........................................... 7 1959, Steve
Packer Sports Greats ............................... 8 Tangeman-
Reunions ............................................... 14 1973 (award
School Update ...................................... 12 was accepted
Spaghetti Dinner ..................................... 5 by Steve’s
Teacher Special Projects ........................ 13 brother, Chris-1978 and sister, Sue Emery-1972), Greg Yates-1976,
Mark Martinez-1977, Tom Miller-1978, Kari (Foral) Hodoly-1991.
Other inductees included Coach Bruce Chubick Sr., the 1963 Boys
Cross-Country Team, and Contributor Joe Cabral-1955. The
induction banquet was held 10-26-16 at Anthony’s Steakhouse on
10-26-16. See page 8 for inductee pictures and bios.

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In the BEGINNING

It all started with one simple question, “Why
doesn’t South High have an alumni association?”
asked by Paul Kracher-1961 after he attended
an event held by his wife’s high school. He
brought the idea to his class reunion committee
in the early 1980s. Over the next several years,
that group of determined SHS 1961 alumni
continued to toss around ideas on how an
alumni association could help SHS teachers and
students, as well as connect fellow Packers. The
talk turned into action in 1991 after their 30-year
class reunion when Rudy-1960 and Judy (Jensen) Tesar-1961 hosted a meeting in their home. Attendees
all agreed they needed to take action to get the process of creating an alumni association started.
The first official organizational meeting was held in 1992, organized by Dick Gulizia-1961. The group’s
alumni association ideas were presented to known reunion contacts from each class. The response was
overwhelming in favor of moving forward. Following that meeting, Paul Kracher teamed with Jerry Porterfield
to design a database to record SHS alumni names and addresses. Hours upon hours were spent going
through phone books to collect addresses. Dick Gulizia and Sue Smith worked with class reunion committees
to obtain their reunion name and address lists. Judi (Clark-Limas) Koubsky-1961 completed the required
paperwork to establish the association with governmental authorities.
Alumni were invited to run for election as the association’s first Board of Directors. Those interested were
invited to attend an inaugural meeting to elect officers and board members. The first officers were President
Dick Gulizia, Vice President Steve Cavlovic-1950, Treasurer Rudy Tesar and Secretary Judi Koubsky.
Other founding board members were Paul Kracher, John Krayneski-1961, Chris Saklar-1950, Judy
Tesar-1961, Jackie (Schultz) Casper-1961, Steve Lee-1966, Jim Ramirez-1952, George Reid-1945,
David Sherwood-1954 and Beverly Wirth-Murray-1976. School representatives were Principal Joyce
Christensen, drama teacher Jim Eisenhardt, and math teacher Lad Nemecek-1960. Alumni advisory board
members were Charles Bryant-1951, Bernice Labedz-1937, Steve Tomasek and Jesse Cardenas-1952.
Dues paid by the founding members and other supporters helped cover start-up costs.
And here we are, 25 years later and incredibly grateful for all the support we received through the years.
Without the support of our determined board, our dedicated volunteers, the school and all our Packer
Backers, we would have never been able to do all that we have done and be looking to what we can
accomplish in the next 25 years!

Our thanks to Judi Koubsky for contributing content for this article.

CURRENT 2017 BOARD

ORIGINAL BOARD

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By the NUMBERS
We have accomplished quite a bit during the 25TH ANNIVERSARY
25 years we have been an alumni association. DRAWING
Below is a sampling of those accomplishments.
In celebration of our 25th
850,000 Alumni TOOTERs printed and year, we are having a
mailed 25th Anniversary $250
Drawing! Get entered by
$500,000 Scholarship & Special participating in one (or
Teacher Funds Awarded more) of our qualifying
events. There is something for everyone this year.
18,000 Names in the Alumni Database Each paid adult entry to Casino Night, Bowling, Spaghetti
16,000 Meals served at 22 Spaghetti Dinner, Golfing, Car Show, and the Alumni Dance will
receive one entry into the drawing. Participate in
Dinners multiple events to be entered multiple times!
2,000 Teacher Welcome Back Bags The winner will be drawn at our Alumni Dance. Need not
be present to win, but we really think you will want to
in 13 years come...the Alumni Dance is going to be a great time!
600 Memorial Bricks at Collin Field
142 Alumni (grad years 1929-1991) in Contest Rules: Need not be present to win. Must be 18 years old to win
(must be 21 to attend Casino Night). Only first vehicle entered per person in
Hall of Fame the car show is eligible.
127 Alumni (grad years 1927-2001) in

Packer Sports Greats
52 Board Members
25 Sports Teams inducted into

Packer Sports Greats
50 TOOTER issues
22 Bowling Tournaments
22 Golf Tournaments
15 Alumni inducted into both Hall of

Fame and Packer Sports Greats
11 Coaches inducted into Packer

Sports Greats
7 Contributor Awards
6 Hall of Fame Community Awards
4 Teachers inducted into Hall of Fame
4 South Omaha Field Assists
3 Street Dedications
2 Office Locations

1 Great Alumni Association!

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Association NEWS
HOMECOMING TAILGATE

Last fall we held a tailgate party before the big Homecoming game.
Thanks to Joe Cabral-1955 and the G.I. Forum for use of their pavillion.
We had 100 alumni, family and friends show up, snack on a tasty
walking taco and enjoy some fabulous Packer company.

More pictures online!

www.OmahaSouthAlumni.com

HALL OF FAME 2016 INDUCTEES

Our 2016 Omaha South High Magnet School Hall of Fame Jack Hetterich-1943 Lon Bernth-1963 Ron Bernth-1963
brunch was held last September. It was a memorable Rev. Tom Bauwens-1978 Rick Frawley-1991
ceremony full of the inductees’ anecdotal memories and Distinguished Teacher Award: Tom Jodlowski
aspiring stories that brought a tear to attendees’ eyes. Community Award: Boys Town-South Omaha

Lifetime Music Ambassador Award: Mr. Roland Hinrichs
(accepted by his wife, Janet Hinrichs)

Roland Hinrichs’ wife, Janet, writes of her 1966-Pat (Fakata) Eisenach and husband, John, hosted
late husband, Roland’s induction, “Thank the ROTC table at the Hall of Fame brunch in honor of
you for a wonderful day. I saw so many of USMC Lt. Gen. Leo
Roland’s former students and enjoyed our J. Dulacki-1936.
visits. Again, thank you for the honor given to Leo’s niece,
Roland. I know there are hundreds of people Marilee Magiera,
who remember him.” Janet is shown with shown with SHS
Roland’s award. ROTC, attended to
represent General
Dulacki.

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SPAGHETTI
DINNER

We wanted to extend a special thanks
to all of our 2016 Spaghetti Dinner
business donors. We could not do it
without you and cannot wait to work
with you on upcoming events! If
you or your company is interested in
supporting a SHSAA event through
sponsorship or donating items, please
contact the Alumni Office. We hope
everyone joins us for this year’s
Spaghetti Dinner. We will be spinning
the Meat Wheel again so prepare to
haul home some meat!

THANK YOU!

2016 BUSINESS DONORS

Siedlik Bakery
Coke Co., Ronald Metz
Joe Bober, Knights of Columbus

Becky & Co.
Diane Wurgler & Becky Riskowski

Olsen Bake Shop
Orsi’s Italian Bakery

Hiland Dairy
Cascio’s Steakhouse
Frank Stoysich Meats (52 & Q)
Dinker’s Bar & Grill
Nettie’s Fine Mexican Food
Supermercado (36 & Q)

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Association NEWS cont.
BOWLING TOURNAMENT
CALENDAR
Get your team together and come join us for an afternoon of bowling fun! OF EVENTS

2-25 Mardi Gras Casino Night

3-1 Spring TOOTER mailed

3-25 Bowling Tournament (pg. 6)

4-8 Alumni Board Meeting
9:00 a.m. Alumni Office

4-22 Spaghetti Dinner (pg. 5)

5-24 Omaha Gives! (pg. 7)

5-25 SHS Graduation

6-25 Board Open House
(Invitation Only)

7-15 Alumni Board Meeting
9:00 a.m. Alumni Office

7-30 Golf Tournament (pg. 11)

8-17 SHS first day of school

8-27 Packer Car Show (pg. 10)

9-1 Fall TOOTER mailed

9-15 18th Annual Lottery begins

9-30 Alumni Dance (pg. 3)

10-6 SHS Homecoming Game
Collin Field

10-7 Hall of Fame Brunch (pg. 4)

10-14 Alumni Board Meeting
9:00 a.m. Alumni Office

10-25 Packer Sports Greats (pg. 8)

12-15 Lottery winners drawn

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OMAHA GIVES!

Omaha Gives! is Omaha’s annual
24-hour charitable-giving online
challenge. Again this year SHSAA is
participating! Mark your calendars
for Wednesday, May 24th. Please
consider giving a gift to the SHS
Alumni Association, maybe $25 for 25
years in honor of a great milestone?
Your support does make a difference.
Please join us online May 24th!

SHSAA BOARD
OF DIRECTORS

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Packer SPORTS GREATS

STEVE TANGEMAN DAVE ADEN

1973 | FOOTBALL 1959 | FOOTBALL

High School Honors High School Honors
• 9 letters: football, basketball, • 8 letters: baseball, football,

baseball basketball
• CNoalmlinedAltl-oSStacrogttaymOercutt-Cornie • H19o5no9raAbll-lCeiMtyeBnatsioenba1l9l;58
• Football and Baseball—named All-State and All-Metro Post High School
• sActtheonldaersdhtiphen Omaha University on a baseball
both junior and senior years • Awarded the NAIA Freshman Pitcher of the Year 1960;
Post High School
• Attended UNL and then Northwest Missouri; Senior honorable mention national NAIA All-Tournament in
both 1960 and 1961 with a pitching record of 15-4
year 1st team NAIA All American • R19ec6e1i,vebdutfrdeide naoget nsitgcnontract from NY Yankees in
• Drafted by Cleveland Browns 7th round • Purchased Hauff Sporting Goods with brothers
• Career ended due to auto accident injuries
• Owner of drywall company in Green River, WY
• Passed away in 2008

KARI (FORAL) HODOLY TOM MILLER

1991 | TRACK 1978 | FOOTBALL / TRACK

High School Honors High School Honors
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• iWDniostnrtraitcchkte,Ci8hn0acml0umdpiinoangnsdMh1iep6tsr0o0amnd • Pwaornt 8of8t0here1la9y7a6ttSetaamtethat
• N80u0mmeraonuds vthiceto1r6ie0s0amt Sinta1te98- w8iannndin1g9m8e9dals in the • Pteaarmt osf; 1le9d7t7heansdta1te97in8pamsestirnogfiono1tb9a7ll7champion
• aHnodldtshteh4exs8c0h0oorlerlaeycord in the 800m, the 1600m, • tIneabmothan1d9a7n7 Aalnl-dSt1a9te782nhdetweaams named to an All-Metro
• Irnavcoelsveind SwwitihtzIenrtlearnndat&ioGnearlmSpaonrytsseEnxicohraynegaer - ran • nRaetcieoinvaeldphreopnosrpaobrltesmmeangtaiozninein Joe Namath’s
Post High School Post High School
• Attended Drake University and graduated from UNO • Played football at University of MO from 1978–79
• BvieceenpwreisthidMenUtD&foprre2s8idyeenatrs; served as IBEW #1521
with a B.S. Continued college at the College of St. • Served as the United Way Chairperson; has been on
Mary’s for teaching
• Ssctahyooalt ahnodmfeormPoTmA for her 5 kids, volunteers at the Directors of Family Focus Board and the LaVista
• Event Chair for the American Cancer Society’s Relay Planning Board
for Life in midtown Omaha

COACH BRUCE CHUBICK, SR

2005—2017 | Basketball

Heart and soul of Packer Basketball
Bruce was named the 2016 World-Herald Nebraska High School Boys Coach of the Year. He is the first
from South to win this award. Coach Chubick led the Packers to our first state basketball title since
1990.
After five years of Chubick coaching the Packers worked their way to a winning season. Since then, the
Packers have been district champions and state qualifiers every year.

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MARK MARTINEZ CONTRIBUTOR JOE CABRAL-1955

1977 | BASEBALL Joe has always been a supporter of
all things South Omaha. He has been
High School Honors very involved with the GI
• 3 letters: baseball, Forum, served on the Omaha
Softball Hall of Fame Board,
basketball and is a member of the
• sANelalc-mSotneaddtebtobaasthseeembAaalnll-lMteeatrmosaansda senior Knights of Columbus. He has
• Named to Scotty Orcutt-Collin All-Star game also served on the Omaha
• aScHhSie’svewminennetraowf athrde American Legion distinguished Entertainment and Arts Award
• Named in the OW-H coaches poll “All-Metro 6 Feet Board and received the Governor’s Heritage Award for civic
contributions in the field of Hispanic music and culture. In
and Under” basketball team 1987, he was inducted into the Mexican American Athletic
Post High School Association Hall of Fame.
• Attended UNO; 4-year letterman in baseball
• NNDiaovrmitsheiodCnetIonI tAtrhlale-lDCAisolltnrNifceotrret3hnrdcCeetenteatamram,l aCnodnftehreenAcceadteeammic, tAhlle- 1963-64 BOYS CROSS-COUNTRY
• He was a member of the Omaha Police Department,
Team Honors
from 1984 until retiring as Deputy Chief in 2009 • 1962 and 1963 Inter City Champions
• Currently serves as the US Marshal for Nebraska • 1963 Metro Champions (1st SHS team to hold this honor)
• 311268 watehrleetiensCmlaasdseAup Class A, B, and C—22 teams of
GREG YATES • Tim Hendricks—All Class State Champion
• GOtahreyrGFairnaisbhraenrsd:t-W21aysnt;eFBlooylddtM-1e4lethn;aD-4e9ntnhis Cole-17th;
1976 | FOOTBALL / TRACK
High School Honors Tim Hindricks, Vince Emery, Gary Garabrandt, Mitch Emery,
• 5 letters: track and football Wayne Boldt, Tom Craft, Frank Lovings, Coach Al Brown’s broth-
• 4faaonnrtddimth11ee99s771t660a;0te8y8ga0ordldyadmradsehrdea1lal9iys7ti5n 1974 er, Paul. In memory of Floyd Melena, Dennis Cole and Coach
Post High School Brown. Paul Martinez was in attendance, but not pictured.
• Attended the University of Nebraska
• Worked with Fellowship of Athletes in Omaha
• Worked at UP and Ameritrade before moving to

Florida
• ULopnodnorneturning to Omaha attended Bible School in
• Currently working with those who are mentally and

physically disabled

WANTED! Front Row: Mitch Emery-1966, Dennis Cole-1964, Tim
Hendricks-1963, Gary Garabrandt-1965, Wayne Boldt-1965,
SPORTS GREATS NOMINEES Veronza Bowers-1964. Middle Row: John Ojeda-1964,
Dennis Zimmerman-1965, Tom Croft-1965, Tom Moore,
Nominate them now by visiting Floyd Melena-1964, Ed Beagle-1965, Vince Emery-1967,
www.OmahaSouthAlumni.com. Paul Martinez-1965. Back Row: John Clayton-1965, Frank
Click on Best of the Best and then Sports Lovings-1964, Bill Laitner-1965, Daryl Bertolini-1964, Jesse
Greats to start the nomination process! Klingenberg, Greg Geislar-1956, Coach Al Brown.

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Packer CAR SHOW

This year we are excited to team up with
South Omaha gearheads to host our
first-ever Packer Car Show. If you have
a vehicle (or several) that you would
like to enter, registration forms are
available at the SHS Alumni Office and
online at www.OmahaSouthAlumni.
com/PackerCarShow.

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Golf TOURNAMENT

Our annual golf tournament will be Sunday, July 30th. Get your foursome GO PACK!
together now! Don’t have a foursome? Sign up and we will put one together for
you. Lunch and prizes to follow, along with a tapped keg to keep things cool.

CONTACT SHSAA

Alumni Office
5082 S. 107th Street

Omaha, NE 68127
(402) 738-9493
[email protected]
Hours: M-F 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Alumni Office Staff
Mary Renner Urkevich

Diane Atkins

TOOTER Designer / Webmaster
Jen Kracher

Website
www.OmahaSouthAlumni.com

Facebook
SouthHighAlumniAssociation

Twitter
@OmaSouthAlumni

SHS Representatives
SHS School: (402) 557-3600

Mr. Ruben Cano, Principal
Dennis Mitchell, Assistant Principal

Tom Dickey, Technology

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School UPDATE
Greetings from Omaha South High Magnet! Members of the SHS Concert Choir performed at the
Eric Church concert at Pinnacle
by Principal Ruben Cano Bank Arena in Lincoln on 1-13-17.
Another year in Packer Country is quickly The concert choir was asked by the
ending. As we move into the second GRAMMY Foundation to sing in his
semester, we are preparing our 600-plus April 8th concert in Omaha and were
Senior class for graduation and our Junior thrilled to fill in for another school at
class to take the ACT in April. his Lincoln concert. Eric Church is a
Graduation will once again be at Baxter strong supporter of public music education and is inviting a
Arena on May 25 at 7p.m. We are excited to high school choir to sing with him at every tour stop.
Omaha South students participated in the ACE
add even more South High Packers to the ranks of alum.
However, we have a lot of work to do between now and (Architecture, Engineering, and
then. Our guidance department is working feverishly Construction) Mentor Program,
with our Seniors to make sure their graduation plans along with students from Benson &
are in order, and that those who are college-bound have North. During the 12-week course,
submitted scholarship applications. students and their mentors will
As of December 2016, 40% of our Senior class had be working on design concepts
submitted at least one college application and we had for Norris Middle School’s new addition, which is slated to
118 Packers accepted to UNL and 162 accepted to UNO, begin construction later this year.
not to mention the other in- and out-of-state colleges and
universities that our students have gained acceptance. SHS, along with three other metro schools, participated in
The numbers listed above speak to the dedication and a Student Innovation Challenge, sponsored by the DLR
commitment of the staff and students at Omaha South to Group. The event challenged them to address a real-world
continue to make college a reality for our students. problem using active learning, collaboration and teamwork.
Here are some highlights of the 2016-2017 year so far. The SHS team chose to present and
The SHS Cheer Team participated recommend changing the DACA
in the 2016 Holiday Bowl in San law to allow DACA students the
Diego. They kicked off the nationally ability to receive Federal Financial
televised Port of San Diego Holiday Aid. The student teams presented
Bowl Parade and performed during during the State School Board Association Conference in
halftime in front of 60,000 fans. November. The SHS team was chosen as the overall winner
Ana Perez-Villagomez, SHS Senior, was one of 17 of the Student Innovation Challenge. Thanks to Mrs. Susan
Mahoney, counselor, for serving as the team’s staff facilitator.
students nationwide who was appointed to
Michelle Obama’s inaugural Better Make In swimming, junior Salvador Lopez broke
Room Student Advisory Board. Ana traveled a 34-year-old record in the 200 Freestyle.
to the White House 1-6-17 to attend First Lady This time of 2:00:81 was 1.1 seconds faster
Michelle Obama’s School Counselor of the Year than that of Jeff Kilborn-1984. Jeff was in
Ceremony. attendance at the meet to watch his record be
broken.
Go Pack!

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Teacher PROJECTS

Every year SHS teachers and staff are invited to submit their ideas for innovative projects or special
requests. The SHSAA Board of Directors reviews all applications with the goal of funding as many
impactful projects that touch as many students as possible. Many of these great ideas fall outside
South’s budget parameters. SHSAA is happy that, with our generous supporters, we are able to
turn these ideas into realities and help get them going.

In the past year SHSAA (with your support) has helped the baseball team get a batting cage,
assisted the newly re-formed DECA team in becoming official, helped the culinary students
complete a final food project, supported the purchase of supplies for fashion design students and
allowed the swim team to purchase a refrigerator to hold drinks/food for during/after practice.

THANK YOU FROM THE SWIM TEAM! GOODIE BAG THANKS!
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Every year the SHS Alumni Association welcomes back
“teachers and staff with Welcome Back goodie bags. Below

are the responses we received.

“Thank you for the welcome back gift bags and

everythinsgueplpsoeryt!o”u-doM! Its.feWelshegerleeart, tEonhgalvisehsToemacuhcehr

“Thank you for the generous gift of the staff goodie bags.
Everyone loved them and began using the bag and its
contents immediately. On behalf of the Administration
Team, we say THANKS to everyone at the Alumni
Association and we appreciate the support -yoAu gdimveintoTsetaamff
and students at SHS.”

“Thank you so much for your continued support of our
teachers and staff. The goody bags you provided for us
were so generous and a great way to boost morale! We

have the BEST alum- nMi aassroycSiaatisoenk!, DTheaannkoyfoSu taugdaeinnt!”s

“Thank you! Wanted to say “Thank you” to the alumni
office for the goodie bags we received. Also, thanks
for the breakfast we had catered by the Pancake

Man. It was a n-icKeawreelncoRmaetabjaskcki, tTorsecahsuoorel!r”

“On behalf of the SHS English Dept., I’d like
to thank you for the goodie bags you provided

- StacyfoSr ttahme bteaaucghhe,r.EWngeliashppDreecpita.teCahlaliyropuerdsoo.n”

“Thank you for the gift bags for teachers at

So-uLthaHnaigYh. Iatg’serve, rCyonmicpeuttoerfeSelciaepnpcereTceiaatcehde!r”

“Are you all incredible or what?! You continue to amaze
me with your ongoing, generous support of the school in so

many ways. Specifically, thank you for the “teacher goody
bags” recently. It was like Christmas as I pulled out one

thing af-teSr ahnaowtnheHr. Woschhaatra, gSroecaitalwSaytutdoiesstaDrtetphte. Hyeaear!d”

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2017 REUNIONS
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Another joint 1950 & 1951 class gathering luncheon Class “Get Together” will be 7-15-17 at 6:00 p.m. at
will be held 9-15-17 at 11:30 a.m. at Gorat’s Steak- the Comfort Inn (72nd and Grover) in the breakfast
house (4917 Center St.). No reservations needed. area. Food and drink available for purchase. Contact:
Pay only for what you order. It will be an informal Betty (Parish) Stern at 402-331-3532 or blstern2@
event to visit, catch up, reminisce and brag about msn.com.
kids, grandkids and great-grandkids. Contacts: Arnie
Kriegler at 972-896-1522 or Connie Lowrey McDonell 1967lllllllllllllllllll lllllllllllllllllll
at 402-331-4658.
A 50 year reunion will be 8-18/19-17. Friday: Livestock
1952lllllllllllllllllll lllllllllllllllllll Exchange Building starting at 6:30 p.m. A buffet
dinner will be served at 7 p.m. with ‘dancing to the
There is no 65th reunion planned for the class of 1952. oldies’ following until 11:30 PM. Saturday at 9:00
a.m. come for a SHS tour and browse the new Omaha
1957lllllllllllllllllll lllllllllllllllllll History museum. Lunch following at Horseman’s Park.
Please send your email address to: shsalum1967@
A 60 year reunion will be held at the Comfort Inn (70th gmail.com or [email protected]. More information will
and Grover) on 7-22-17 from 5 p.m.-?. Food and drink be mailed.
will be available to purchase. No mailing will be sent.
Contacts: JoAnn Pechar at 402-734-1111 or jtpechar@ 1968-Annualllllllllllllll lllllllllllll
cox.net / Shirley Shiery at [email protected].
4th annual “Packers on the Patio” at Petrow’s will be
1955-Monthlyllllllllllll lllllllllllll 9-8-17 from 7 p.m. until close. $15 per person in advance

Classmates meet the second Tuesday of every month includes sandwich and one drink. RSVP to Tom Westman
at 12:30 p.m. at the GI Forum (20th and N St.) to at 402-218-8124. Classic cars welcome, all Packers
connect with fellow Packers. All 1955 alumni are invited. See our ad on page 10.
invited to join. Reservations not required; the group
usually leaves by 3 p.m. Contact: Karlene “K.T.” Deja 1972lllllllllllllllllll lllllllllllllllllll
at 402-733-6303.
A 45 year reunion will be 8-19-17 at Horsemen’s Park
in the clubhouse from 7:00 - 11:00 p.m. There will be a
1959-Annualllllllllllllll lllllllllllll $5.00 donation at the door for printing/mailing. Spouses,

Annual reunion will be 7-8-17 at Brewsky’s (8528 friends and members of other classes are welcome.
Park Dr., Ralston) at 6:00 p.m. A “No-Host” casual Contact: Deb (Stanek) Ray at 402-321-1463.
get-together to reminisce about the “good ol” days.
Contact: Kathy (Coco) Wieczorek at [email protected]. 1977lllllllllllllllllll lllllllllllllllllll

1962lllllllllllllllllll A 40 year reunion will be 8-5-17 at Knights of Columbus
lllllllllllllllllll Hall (4323 Washington St.) from 6:00 - 11:00 p.m.

A 55th year reunion will be 7-21/22-17. Friday will Contacts: Debbie Contreras at debbiecontreras@
be a casual taco night and cash bar at the Rusty Nail pacificvillagedental.com; Mark Martinez at mamarty@cox.
(144th & Pacific), starting at 5:30 p.m. Saturday will net; Rick Dolphens at [email protected].
include a cocktail hour and dinner-dance at the Aspen
Room (98th and M). Contacts: Beverly (Moravec) Additional reunions on the next page.
Krayneski at 402-510-1290 or Bob Murphy at 402-
558-1694.

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Class NEWS
1 Lucy (Wilke/Marshall) Burrell hosted the 60 Year (and final)
Reunion for the Class of 1956 at Horsemen’s Park clubhouse A golf outing at Tara Hills Golf Course
on 9-22-16. Seventy-one classmates plus guests attended. For was part of the Class of 1956’s
some individuals this was their first reunion. Some of classmates reunion. There were a few pars, one
or two birdies and some high scores,
9 also attended South’s Homecoming Game at the new (to us) but a great time was had by all.
Collin Field and toured the very impressive SHS as it stands today.
Pete Sorich hosted a golf outing with Joe Algya, Lee Saunders,

5 and Paul Stoysich (pictured to the right). It was announced at
the reunion that their class was donating $2,500 to the

6 SHSAA toward student scholarships.
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6 The Class of 2006 celebrated their 10 year reunion. Tcalaksesamgartoeeusmpinapiailctitttuetrnoed: oafnaclel yaonudr
[email protected].
We will put TitOinOTthEeR!next Alumni

More REUNIONS CLASS GIFTS

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lllllllllllllllllll 1951-Class reunion generously donated to the
SHSAA Scholarship fund.
A 35 year reunion will be 5-13-17 at Sinnott’s Sand Bar
(204 E. Lincoln St., Papillion) at 5:30 p.m.-?. Food and 1 9 5 6llllllllllllllll lllllllllllllll
drinks will be available to purchase. An event will also be
held 5-12-17 at Keystone Tavern. Contact Bob Sullivan at 1956-Class reunion generously donated $2,500
[email protected] or on Facebook: Omaha South to the SHSAA Scholarship fund.
High Class of ‘82.

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A 20 year reunion will be 7-21/22-17. Mingle and 1959-Class reunion generously donated to the
Drinks: Friday, July 21 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at DJ’s SHSAA Scholarship fund.
Dugout (1003 Capitol Ave.). School Tour: Saturday, July
22, time TBD. Drinks & Dinner: July 22 from 5:00-
6:30 p.m. cocktail hour and 7:00-10:00 p.m. dinner THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
at Caddy Riverside Grille (2 Harrah’s Blvd, Council
Bluffs). Cost is $50/person, paid in advance. For more
details check us out on facebook, www.facebook.
com/groups/OSHS1997/. Contacts: Christina (Tynski) Attention Classes: 1987 (30), 1992
Zorko at 402-214-5907, [email protected] or Michael n(o2t5y)e, t2h0e0a2rd(1o5f)a, n2y0r1e2un(5io)n- wpleanhsavfeor
Messerly at [email protected].
your class.
2007lllllllllllllllllll lllllllllllllllllll Let us know of any plans and we will

A 10 year reunion is planned for 8-26-17. Location is yet to spread the word!
be determined. Contact Cassandra Lopez at clopez2889@
hotmail.com.

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AlumNOTES

1930sllllllll llllllll 200 residents. It is great! I lived 1944-Ruth (Terkelsen) Karr
in Las Vegas since 1959. I taught celebrated her 90th birthday 8-20-16.
1937-Michael Furlich, a U.S. Army for Clark Co. Schools vocational Ruth celebrated with her two children
veteran living in South Sioux City, cosmetology from 1967-1980. and their spouses, six grandchildren
received the prestigious Legion of Thanks to my mentors and counselor, and one great-grandchild.
Mr. Weisbecker, for guiding me in 1949-Winnie (Mahoney) Kaipust
Honor medal last my high school years and Nebr. St celebrated her 85th birthday on
summer. As a 21-year- Bel issuing me an affidavit to pursue 9-3-16 with family. She still enjoys
old from Omaha, teaching when I came here. Thanks water aerobics and spending time
Furlich served as a again. I wish to donate to SHS with her family, eight children,
communications chief Alumni Association. Keep sending 18 grandchildren and 14 great-
for the 7th Armored. the TOOTER. I appreciate your quick grandchildren. “Your family wishes
U.S. veterans who response. you a happy and healthy birthday. We
received the honor in recognition of 1943/7-George “Sam” Sneed love you!’
their involvement with the liberation wrote: “I quit school early in my
of France from Germany during World sophomore year, used my older 1950sllllllll llllllll
War II. The sacrifices Michael and his brother’s birth certificate to get a
fellow soldiers made will forever be driver’s license at 14, and started
documented in the history books. setting pins at South Omaha
Recreation and downtown bowling
1939-Dean Goodman’s daughter, alley. During summers, I caddied 1950-Barbara (Walton) Sobbing
Denise, wrote to let us know of the at Highlands Country Club, usually and husband, Bill, celebrated their
passing of her parents. Dean and earning $15 a day (always carrying 65th anniversary 8-25-16. Barbara
his wife, Helen (Berney)-1942 both doubles, most days caddied 36 also celebrated her 85th birthday.
passed last spring not even 30 days holes). At 16, I learned to weld in a
apart. My parents were both proud ship yard on the west coast. At 17, I 1951-Frank and MaryAnn (Faust)
graduates of South High School. They joined the navy on a minority cruise Drelicharz-1955 will celebrate their
had been married for 68 years and after returning to Omaha. I served 60th wedding anniversary 5-4-17. After
always enjoyed reading the Tooter. aboard a destroyer (tin can) in the
South Pacific until the end of WWII graduating SHS and
1939-Elizabeth (Ziemba) and was aboard the first ‘man of Frank’s four year stint
Passanisi writes: I live at “The war’ vessel to enter Nagasaki and in the Navy, MaryAnn
Sequoias” in San Francisco, a life saw the first 2 atomic bomb tests and Frank were married
care senior facility for the past 8 at Bikini Atoll. I married my best in Saint Mary’s Church
years. I celebrated my 96th birthday friend, Charmayne Boyd (an Iowa in South Omaha. They
on 9-28-2016. I can see from the girl), on 9-21-46 (her 19th birthday). have three children,
TOOTER that South High has come a We celebrated her 89th birthday Gregg-1976, Diane (Rielder) and
long way! Congrats! and our 70th anniversary this past Tom, ten grandchildren and one
September. I was class of 1943, but great-grandchild. Frank and MaryAnn
1940sllllllll llllllll after the GED I was placed with the started Cornhuskerland Title Company
class of 1947. We moved to Iowa in and after 33 successful years they are
1940-Anton and Irene (Domenski) 1950, retired in 1983, and moved now happily retired in Sun City, AZ and
Lawry-1947 celebrated their 65th to Bella Vista, AR where I met Jack golfing 3-4 times a week.
anniversary 8-9-16. They celebrated Hetterich and became good golfing
with their four children, seven friends. In 2013 we returned to Iowa.” 1952-Richard and Eva J.
granddaughters and two great- 1944-Bernard Brown’s daughter, (Kratochvil) Peterson-1955, wrote
grandsons. Sue, wrote with memories of her that reading the TOOTER reminded
late father (he passed in 1995). My Richard of his mother, Thelma
1940-Carmela (Sacca) Linsmeier father was always proud to have (Christianson)-1924. When going
wrote, “Thank you for sending the info graduated from SHS and remained through her mostly hand-written
I requested and the TOOTER. I found a loyal South High Packer his entire graduation book, Richard discovered
it very interesting and discovered life, never missing a reunion. Kindest she had the same music teacher,
that a few of my classmates have regards to all that work to keep the Miss Mabel Shipherd, and her
passed away. I celebrated my 94th ties close among Packers. You have a principal was RM Marrs. We now live
birthday on 12-31-16. I am still quite remarkable alumni association! God in Lampe, MO overlooking Table Rock
active and living at Las Ventanas bless. Lake. We enjoy the warmer winters
retirement community. There are 4 and friendly people. Of course most
levels of living; independent, assisted, of our friends at the Methodist church
nursing and memory care. Only one are retired as we are. We enjoy the
of its kind in Nevada. We have about TOOTER. It is interesting to keep
up with South High and always see
familiar names.

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1952-Mary Ann (Covalciuc) Patton lived for a while in Zambia, Africa. In Honor Roll while starting TE on the
and the late Ron-1951 proudly 1983, she received her Hermit Vows football team. He will pursue a Master
wrote of their grandson, James R. at Lebh Shomea House of Prayer in Degree and complete his last 2 years
Patton (son of Terry Patton). James Texas. She was able to visit Italy and of football (Tarleton St).
is a freshman at UNL’s Glenn Korff walk the same steps of her favorite 1961-Dick and Joyce (Sekoyra)
School of Music and a member of Saint (St. Francis of Assisi). It was Czerwinski-1964 traveled to Lima,
the marching band, wind ensemble, a trip she had wanted to do for a Peru for the fourth time.
symphonic orchestra and pep band. lifetime. 1961-Denny Koubsky made a hole-
1953-John Stella was inducted 1958-Laura (Chadonich) and Roger in-one on the #6 hole at Spring Lake
into the 2016 OPS Athletic Hall of Tallman shared that they achieved Park 9-12-16.
their life-long dream of traveling 1961-Margaret (Sova) and her
Fame. John has been to New Zealand and Australia last husband, Bob Kreitner, traveled over
recognized as the November. They had a wonderful the holidays on a 17-day cruise to
Nebraska Baseball time touring the countries and South America where they visited
Coaches Man of the making memories.
Year in 1992, 1994, 1959-Beverly Stuart and her Argentina, Uraguay,
and 2002 and was also husband, Harold “Bud,” celebrated the Falkland
inducted into the 2012 their 50th anniversary with family at a Islands, and Chile.
Nebraska Hall of Fame. vow renewal 10-1-2016 at Immaculate Margaret also had
1954-Henry Schiffbauer celebrated Conception Catholic Church. an unforgettable
his 80th birthday on 8-28-16. Henry trip to China with Janet Katz-1961.
is still active helping others, fishing 1960sllllllll llllllll 1962-Richard Novak and Judy
and socializing. His family wishes (Callahan) Novak celebrated their
him a happy, healthy birthday. 1960-Charles (Chuck) Halda’s 50th anniversary 8-20-16 with a
1956-Bob Prazen and his wife, wife, JoAnna (Jody) Cullinane-1960 family dinner. They have two children,
Joanne, celebrated their 25th wrote us about Chuck’s passing. He a son-in-law and four grandchildren.
anniversary 2-18-16. They were was remembered for “Chuck and the 1963-Kathleen (Lindsay)
married in Maui, Hawaii in 1992. Cimmarons”. They were married in Fitzsimmons wrote that she is proud
1956-John Sousa 1964 and had recently celebrated to be a SHS ‘63 graduate! Go Pack!
was inducted into the their 52nd anniversary. Along with 1963-Susan (Sodomek) Cozad says
Nebraska-Western Iowa having three children, they also she moved to Arizona her junior year,
Old-Timers Association owned three gift shops in Colorado. so she didn’t graduate, but she was in
last fall. Chuck was at Omaha National Bank the class of 1963. She attended the
as VP and regional marketing director 50 year reunion and had a blast!
Photo courtesy of Randy Lukasiewicz for Century 21 before they moved to 1964-Larry G. and Cheryl L.
Colorado in 1977. (Thomas) Palmer-1965 celebrated
1957-Sister Maria Meister their 50th anniversary 9-17-16.
(Elizabeth/Betty Jean) passed 1960-Frank Vondra and wife, Linda, They have two daughters and eight
away last September. She was born celebrated their 54th anniversary 10- grandchildren. They will celebrate with
in Omaha in 1940 and attended St. 13-16. The proud grandparents write a trip to Amelia Island, FL.
Bridget’s Grade School before South of their grandson, Dalton Vondra: he
High School. In 1976, she received graduated in 2.5 years with a business
her final vows for the Convent of the degree, cum laude LSC commissioner
Poor Clares in Omaha. As a nun, she

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AlumNOTES MDOENMOORRSABILIA
1970sllllllll
1964-Lyle and Marsha (McKenzie) llllllll 1952-Pat (Collins) Shere donated a
Pavel-1965 celebrated their 50th 1952 yearbook for our archives.
wedding anniversary on January 7. 1970-Gary Kastrick is busy moving 1952-Walter Joe Welch’s estate
They will celebrate with a trip to the South Omaha historical memorabilia donated class reunion drinking
Ozarks this upcoming July. Joining into the old South Omaha OPPD glasses.
them in celebration are their three building (on M St. by the old library), 1963-Bob Flakus donated a great
children and eight grandchildren. with hopes to have an open house plaque he made using our logo.
1964-Ron and Shirley (Ryan) in March. His plan is to rotate 1966-Susan (Hulme) Unger donated
Schmidt-1965 celebrated their exhibits throughout the year. Gary a 1962 yearbook for our archives.
50th anniversary on 10-8-16. Their is an award-winning, retired SHS 1967-Georgene (Hogan) Negrete
family includes daughter, Andrea and history teacher who sponsored the donated two yearbooks and other
husband, Bill Talbot, and son Ryan. SHS Omaha History display. If you items.
They have five grandchildren: Kate, are interested in helping Gary start 1971-Janet (Sterba) Warnek and
Cody, Will, Mira and Carter. a South Omaha Historical Society, husband, Mark, were cleaning their
please contact him at gkastrick@ basement and ran across Janet’s
1fbRoo9urt6fhf44in0-oRofoyhnetahaveresmS.bcehCfeomonrnifgdicsrtaahtticunahlganinttdoigognetsTthohemetiorr yahoo.com. 28” cheerleading megaphones. They
largest walleyes in Webster, SD. donated them to the SHS Alumni
1964-Richard and Lynda 1971-George Dare released a book Association’s archives. They look
(Peterson) Thorpe-1966 celebrated in October entitled “Christmas Love amazing! Thank you so much for
their 50th anniversary on 6-25- - The Gift of Mericel” celebrating thinking of us.
16. They celebrated with family at a merry special child. He also was
Johnny’s Café where their wedding notified his song, “Buckle Up” would Thank you!
reception was held on 6-25-66. to be used in an Australia road safety
Niagara Falls followed. campaign. Thank you to those who
1965-Carol (Brandt) Daley donate memorabilia from
celebrated her 70th birthday at 1975-Margaret E. (Vaca) Oldham their high school days to the
Cascio’s on 12-2-16. The party was retired as Chief of Public Affairs for SHS Alumni Association.
given by her daughter, Jill Daley the Omaha District, U.S. Army Corps
Bydalek of Omaha, and her son, Jim of Engineers, after 30 years of federal We are very grateful!
Jr. from Ft. Knox, KY. Jim currently civil service. Maggie lives in LaVista
serves in the army security unit and with her husband, Tom, of 38 years.
surprised his mom on her special day.
Carol’s sister, Michelle Brandt, also 1977-Tom Andahl retired December
helped organize the celebration. 2015 from the Central Intelligence
1965-Mike and Kathy (Gillogly) Agency after 31 years of service. He’s
White celebrated their 50th now working for Leidos Corporation
anniversary 11-19-16. They in Reston, Virginia. Tom would love to
celebrated Thanksgiving in Chicago hear from old friends at tja1959@
before going on a Caribbean cruise. hotmail.com.
1968-Pauline (Negomir) Harding
generously donated to SHSAA Hall of 1979-Jeff Koterba, OW-H political
Fame. cartoonist, SHS Hall of Famer and S.O.
Czech, was the grand marshal in the
Wilber Czech Festival parade 8-6-16.

llllll Teachers llllll

Bob Keister, former SHS teacher
and football coach, left Omaha to
coach at Winona State College in
Minnesota. We reported in an earlier
issue that his former football players
raised scholarship funds in his
honor for future football players. His
former players have recently donated
another $50,000 in scholarship
funds for football linemen at Winona
in his honor. What an outstanding
tribute to an outstanding coach!

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In MEMORIAM

1930sllllllllllllllllll llllllllllllllllll 1942-Richard P. “Dick” Connell of Omaha, 7-14-14. Dick
was a WWII Veteran.
1930-Dorothy May (Long) Mikovec of Mason City, IA, 9-16-17. 1942-Richard E. Eymann of Plattsmouth, NE, 2-2-14.
1932-Frances (Olderog) Petersen of Laguna Woods, CA, Survived by his wife, Doris (Frish).
1-8-17. 1942- Madeline Mae (Jones) Liska of Omaha, 12-13-16.
1933-Mignon (Altman) Tedesco of North Bend, OR, 6-13-15. 1942-Eleanor (Risk) Maji of Omaha, 8-29-16.
1933-William M. Bilek of Omaha, 9-25-16. 1942-Vincus V. “Vicky”(Minino) Partusch of Omaha, 12-
1934-Teresa M. (Bloemer) Kunes of Omaha, 4-14-82. 19-16
1934-Eileen E. (Modlin) Strong of Bellevue, 1942-Ethel M. (Schroeder) Westfall of Omaha, 8-3-16.
NE, 10-29-16. Survived by her son, Arnold-1955 1942-Mary lou (Steenson) Gilroy of Omaha, 9-16-16.
and daughter, Joan Overbey-1958. 1943-Jeanne A. (Bingham) Byers of Omaha, 8-17-16.
1935-Calvin M. Brizzi of Ankeny, IA, 2013. 1943-Vera O. (Harrison) Ingram of LaVista, NE, 1-10-17.
1935-Robert J. Dross of Omaha, 1-14-17. 1943-Robert J. Jones of Elkhorn, NE, 9-20-16.
1935-Gladyce J. (Jelen) Stranglen of Lakewood, CO, 10- 1943-Lois B. Sherman of Omaha, 1-6-17.
31-16. 1943-Anne M. (Katusin) Vinsky of St. Petersburg, FL, 4-17-16.
1936-Helen (Covalicuc) Maloney of Omaha, 2-9-10. 1943-Obrad Marinkovich of San Antonio, TX, 9-12-14.
1936-Bernyce B. (Rudol) Paltani of Omaha, 11-14-16. 1943-Loretta (Mathews) Bennett of Omaha, 11-12-15.
She is survived by her children, Tom-1967, Edward Paltani 1943-Evelyn R. (Myers) Platt of Lake Preston, SD, 5-10-16.
and Charlotte Leas. 1943-Lorraine J. (Robertson) Price of Kansas City, MO,
1937-George R Hrbek of Omaha, 6-9-2000. 11-25-16.
1937-Albina A. (Chytil) Lad of Omaha, 12-30-16. 1943-Eileen (Sekera) Mazour of Fremont, NE, 9-9-16.
1938-Leo E. Galas of Omaha, 11-27-16. 1943-Heinz Werner Sievers of Ralston, NE, 10-6-14.
1938-Helen E. (Matheson) Clark of Omaha, 12-16-16. 1944-Lawrence “Larry” Greguras of Omaha, 1-17-17
1938-Alice M. (Richt) Kerstette of Daphne, AL, 2-1-11. 1944-Ralph J. Gross of Omaha, 11-26-16.
1938-John Staroska of Romeoville, IL, 7-18-16. 1944-Violet M. (Morrison) Zorad of Omaha, 10-14-16.
1938-Aubrey Wise SR of Omaha, 6-26-02. 1944-Norma P. (Novak) Kissel of Baton Rouge, LA, 8-20-16.
1939-Dominick Battiato of Omaha. 1944-Robert Rezek of Omaha.
1939-Elsie L (Hrbek) Briza of Bellevue, NE, 4-3-16. 1944-Francis Tangeman of Omaha, 10-5-00.
1939-Dean W. Goodman of Great Falls, MT, 3-13-16. 1944-Bety Lou (Ward) Bloemer of Omaha, 8-7-16.
1939-Genevieve (Jesonis) Aukstuolis of Bedford, OH, 1945-Virginia A. (Blessie) Marinkovich of San Antonio,
8-24-16. TX, 1-28-14.
1939-June E. (Roche) Muschamp of Nebraska City, NE, 1945-Ellen A. (Hamilton) Greene of Omaha, 11-14-16.
8-2-16. 1945-Francis E. Kocanda of Protem, MO, 4-15-16.
1945-Ted Schrader of Coral Springs, FL, 3-30-14. Survived
1940sllllllllllllllllll llllllllllllllllll by his wife, Joyce (Vie)-1953.
1945-Edward P. Skradski of Bellevue, 12-1-16
1940-Dorothy L. (Hofmann/Nord) Medeiros of Thousand 1945-James E. Van Sant of Omaha, 10-1-16.
Oaks, CA, 10-10-10. 1945-William J. Watts of Omaha, 8-17-16.
1940-Isola G. (Iske) Christiansen of Sun City West, AZ, 1946-Joseph Frank Dymak of Greeley, CO, 1-6-17.
7-19-16.
1940-Suzanne C. (Mrzlak) Modlin of Omaha, 12-6-16. Memorial Prayer
1940-Lorraine (Perina) Smith of Omaha, 12-16-12.
1940-George E. Turley of Omaha, 10-9-16. Life gives us brief moments with another,
1941-Betty L. (Auguy) Erdman of Omaha, 9-14-16. but sometimes in those brief moments
1941-John (Jack) J Ebbensgard of Panama City, FL, 1-1-14. we get memories that last a lifetime.
1941-Inez (Holley) Clapham of Clemmons, NC, 1-9-16.
1941- Robert W. Hauptman of Omaha, 1-30-17.
1941-Regina M. Koraleski of Omaha, 1-20-17.
1941-Cleo F. (Thompson) Wheeler of Omaha, 1-9-17
1942-Helen (Berney) Goodman of Great Falls, MT, 4-12-16

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In MEMORIAM cont.

1946-Ladislava (Bolek) Prazan of Omaha, 9-29-16. 1950-Joyce E. (Voss) Glock of San Lorenzo, CA, 8-30-16.
1946-Louis J. Halamek of Omaha, 12-2-15. 1951-Donna L. (Kralik) McDonnell of Omaha, 8-7-16.
1946-Laddie J. Kripal of Omaha, 8-2016. Survived by his 1952-Shirleymae C. “Shirley” (Burke) Kurmel of Omaha,
wife, Dolores-1949. 1-26-17.
1946-Edward T. Lang, Jr. of Newcastle, CA, in 2014. 1952-Gaylord M. DuRee of Omaha, 10-1-16. Survived by
1946-Frances J. Larson of Sioux Falls, SD, 9-20-16. his wife, Violet (Milenkovich)-1953.
1946-Virginia M (Padget) Smollen of Omaha, 10-11-16. 1952-Dorothy (Stump) Hibbeler of Treynor, IA, 1-16-17.
1946-Raymond Quinn of Omaha, 12-25-14. 1952-Patricia L. (Harden) Grow of Spokane, WA, 1-16-16.
1946-Betty J. (Runge) O’Dell of Crescent, IA, 1-14-16. 1952-Vincent Manhart of Aurora, CO, 5-19-13.
1946-James R. Waszgis of Omaha, 4-9-16. 1952-Glenn A. Ried of Omaha, 12-6-16. Survived by his
1947-Rita M. (Miller) Heinzman of Papillion, 1-24-17. wife, Gloria (Joerns)-1952.
1947-Bernice (Cussia) Siedlik of Bellevue, NE, 8-23-16. 1952-Edward E. Stacey of Bellevue, NE, 8-14-16.
1947-Hazel V. (Graser) Tylski of Omaha, 8-25-16. 1953-Alynor T. (Hrbek) Kleffman of Omaha, 9-18-16.
1947-Mary Lou (Llamas) Madrigal of Bellevue, NE, 9-5-02. 1953-June E. (Jackson) Flood of Huber Heights, OH, 4-16-16.
Proceeded in death by her husband, Antonio-1947. 1953-Fred Krause of Omaha, 9-4-15.
1947-Patricia A. (Smola) Schuemann of Omaha, 11-6-16. 1953-Mary D. “Dee” (Nieto) Harold of Omaha, 12-15-16.
1948-Robert G. Casart of Pensacola, FL, 10-31-16. 1953-John Radik of Omaha.
1948- Mary Ann (Brey) Fox of Valley, NE, 1-9-17. 1953-Betty M. Rieseberg of Lafayette, CO, 1-9-17.
1948-Bernice A (Kwiatkowski) Vacek of Council Bluffs, 1953-Donald L. Vodicka of Omaha, 10-6-16.
9-9-16. 1954-John P. “Pat” McEvoy of Kimberling City, MO, 8-14-16.
1948-Daniel A. Vermillion of Omaha, 11-12-16. Survived 1955-William E. Butkus, Jr. of Omaha, 9-30-16.
by his wife, Draga (Savich)-1948. 1955-Charles H. “Charlie” Fricke, Sr. of Omaha, 11-29-16.
1949-Delores J. (Hutter) Penfield of Lincoln, NE, 10-4-16. 1955-Jeannine (Hana) Butkus of Omaha, 1-24-15
1949-Eugene V. Limpach of Omaha, 1-16-17. 1955-Joseph Regis Waskel of Sun Lakes, AZ, 8-15-16.
1949-Edward G. Reyes of Omaha, 11-11-16. 1955-Andrew C. Wieger of Omaha, 1-15-17
1949-Dorothy M. (Sullivan) Hansen of Omaha, 12-9-16. 1956-Walter F. “Walt” Grzywa of Bellevue, NE, 8-21-16.
1949-Fred D. Whitesides Sr. of Omaha, 9-2-16. Survived by wife, Virginia (Dolezal)-1955.
1956-Mary A. (Mandina) Pritchard of Bellevue, NE, 8-28-16.
1950sllllllllllllllllll llllllllllllllllll 1956-Charlotte J. (Shoehigh) McGuire of Omaha, 8-25-16.
1956-Richard J. Wojtowicz, Sr. of Omaha, 12-15-16.
1950-Ted Argintean of Valley, NE, 9-6-16. Survived by his 1957-Dolores D. (Dropinski) Kain of Green Valley, AZ,
wife, Rita (Butkus)-1951. 6-10-10. Survived by her husband, Jim-1956. She was
1950-Roland Fuller of Corydon, IN. previously falsely reported as deceased 6-10-16.
1950-Donald M. (Butch) Hunter of Omaha, 8-11-16. 1957-George Freis, Jr. of Elk Grove, CA, 3-30-16.
1950-Elizabeath L. (Kross) Bartels of Council Bluffs, 1-5-10. 1957-Carol (Markesi) J. Russo of Omaha, 9-14-16.
1950-Mary E. (Morrill) Costanzo of Omaha, 10-8-16. Survived by her husband, John-1957.

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1957-Sister Maria Elizabeth Meister (Betty J.) of Sarita, 1961-Thomas Shinkle of Denton, TX, 1-13-17.
TX, 9-12-16. 1962-Susan K. (Crayne) Price of Belleville, IL, 1-26-17.
1957-Virginia (Pros) Mason of Wahoo, NE, 10-20-16. 1963-John V. Bogacz of Omaha, 9-30-16.
1957-Judith A. Saunders of Omaha, 1-6-17. 1963-Robert W. Schmidt of Omaha, 12-5-16.
1958-Ronald F. Cisar of Omaha, 9-29-16. Survived by his 1963-Eileen H. (Sekera) Mazour of Fremont, NE, 9-9-16.
wife, Joanne (Chalek)-1958. 1964-Frederick J. Babic of Omaha, 8-11-16.
1958-Dorothy R. (Harder) Gardner of Omaha, 11-10-16. 1964-Leo M. “Sonny” Roesnick of Omaha, 12-30-16.
1958-Ann Sanders of Wheat Ridge, CO, 11-4-16. 1964-Mary L. (Morrissey) Wolfgram of Omaha in 1989.
1959-William “Billy” C. Gardner of Omaha, 10-18-16. 1965-Colleen M. (Cushing) Hazard of Omaha.
Proceeded in death by his wife, Ursula (Mittelsdorf)-1961. 1965-John “Jack” Dolezal of Bellevue, NE, 12-13-16.
1959-James B. Kozol of Omaha, 12-17-16. 1965- John “Brother Joseph” Dugick, Jr. of Mount
1959-Harry J. Olsen of Omaha, 12-14-15. Survived by his Michael Abbey, 1-1-17.
wife, Margaret. 1965-Lynda M. (Estabrook) Brown of Roca, NE, 9-23-16.
1965-Mike D. Lineberry of Omaha, 8-23-16.
1960sllllllllllllllllll llllllllllllllllll 1966-Janet Dodd of Camp Verde, AZ, 7-9-16.
1966-Arija (Ecies) Young of Tekamah, NE, 11-23-16.
1960-Robert A. “Bob” Binder of Anaheim, CA, 11-14-16. 1966-David M. Krajicek of Omaha, 12-8-16.
1960-Merle L. Carstens of Plattsmouth, NE, 1-9-17. 1966-Robert T. Madej of Omaha, 11-18-16.
1960-John “Pat” Collins of Omaha, 1-27-17. 1966-David Stastny of Little Rock, IA, 10-22-16.
1960-Thomas “Tom” Engstrom of Lincoln, NE, 9-6-16. 1966-Paul A. Washburn of Omaha, 11-18-16.
Survived by sister, Marlys (Dickmeyer)-1967. 1967-Patricia K. Adams (Nechodom) of St Joe, MO, 7-10-16.
1960-Claudette (Freeman) Van Foote of Cary, NC, 11-3-16. 1967-Anthony G. DeLuca of Omaha, 9-10-16.
1960-Charles J. Halda of Franktown, CO, 9-11-16. Survived 1967-Diana (Dreier) Wise, 7-23-16.
by his wife, JoAnna (Culliane)-1960. 1967-Gary P. Kanowski of Lewis, IA, 8-31-16.
1961- Joyce (Gibbons) Bemis of Littleton, CO, 9-27-16. 1967-Jim P. McLaughlin of Mead, NE, 11-2015.
1961-Judy J. (Moore) Wellendorf of Elkhorn, NE, 12-6-16.
1961-Betty (Pelnar) Underwood of Portland, TX, 7-4-16.

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In MEMORIAM cont.
1980sllllllllllllllllll
1967-Edward L. Stephens, Jr. of Omaha, 8-25-16. llllllllllllllllll
1967-Stanley J. Szafraniec of Omaha, 8-28-16.
1967-William E. Treska of Surprise, AZ, 7-11-16. 1980-Darin H. Hamilton of Mineral Wells, TX, 10-22-13.
1967-Terry Walker of Bate City, MO, 4-29-16. 1980-Michael R. Martincek of Papillion, NE, 1-15-17.
1968-Robert J. Beagle of Omaha, 8-19-16. 1982-Bob Decker of Omaha, 6-14-09.
1968-Arija (Ecies) Young of Tekamah, NE, 11-23-16. 1982-Jeffery Joseph of Omaha, 1-8-17.
1968-Richard W Gaube, Jr. of Laughlin, NV, 9-9-16. 1985-Terry L. Moore, Jr. of Omaha, 9-7-16.
1968-Steve Heil of Garland, TX, 11- 2014. 1986-Bobbie J. (Johnson) McCoy of Omaha, 8-27-16.
1968-Caroline L. (Jensen) Niehaus of Omaha, 11-1-16. 1986-Wilbert McDowell, III of Omaha, 11-28-06.
Survived by her husband, Michael-1968. 1986-Daniel Mora of Omaha, 10-5-87.
1969-Annette (Bailey) Wilson of Omaha, 10-31-16. 1986-Andrew G. Russell of Omaha, 8-23-16.
1969-Janelle L. (Mateer) Butler of Bellevue, NE, 11-15-16. 1987-Laura B. (Haffner) Harns of Omaha, 11-6-16.

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llllllllllllllllll 1994-Jamie Morey of Omaha, 1-27-17.

1970-Michael J. Antoniak of Bellevue, NE, 11-30-16. 2000sllllllllllllllllll llllllllllllllllll
Survived by his wife, Sandy (Schneider)-1969.
1970-Steve A. Dorman of Omaha, 5-8-15. 2004-Joshua B. Sheard of Bellevue, NE, 9-18-16.
1970-Mark Duranski of Omaha, 8-25-16.
1970-George “Fred” Lemm of Bellevue, NE, 11-22-16. 2005-Cornelius Hodges of Omaha, 10-30-16.
1970-Donald L. Nelson of Omaha, 08-2016.
1970-Dan Pitman of Omaha, 11-21-16. 2008-Danny J. “NNY” Cutaia of Omaha, 10-30-16.
1971-Virdie L. (Johnson) Sparano of Gretna, NE, 8-17-16. Survived by his parents, Bill and Janine (Kuden)-1976, and
Survived by her husband, James-1969. brother, Brandon-2002.
1971-Loretta “Lori” (Sinnott) Bullis of Omaha, 11-2-16.
She is survived by her husband, Wayne-1972. They were 2011-Laura L. Magana of Omaha, 12-18-16. Survived by
married for 43 yrs. Wayne says he will miss her forever. her husband, Angel Vazquez-2013.
1972-Timothy F. “Bubba” Briggs of Omaha, 12-2-16.
1972-John L. Mohr of Council Bluffs, 11-26-16. lllllll SHS Family & Friends lllllll
1973-Denise L. Lane of LaVista, NE, 10-29-16.
1973-Kathleen (Moore) Hansen of Omaha, 1-28-17. Raeann Zorko, mother of David and Christina (Tynski)
1974-Gary G. Kadavy of Omaha, 11-4-16. Zorko-1997
1974-Larry L. Smaus of Omaha, 8-6-16.
1974-Roger D. Teeters of Omaha, 10-24-16. Vivian M. Szurpicki, wife of deceased Frank J. Szurpicki.
1975-Ronald W. Harder of Omaha, 2-10-16. Survived by
his mother, Gloria (Clapp)-1955. Correctionlllllllllllllll llllllllllllll
1976-Mark Henry Dahmer of Papillion, NE, 1-4-17
1979-Mary J. Montalvo of Papillion, NE, 8-23-16. In our last issue we reported that Robert L. “Pat” “Bob”
Patterson of Bellevue, NE died 4-21-16. We are happy to say
our SHS alum, Robert L. Patterson-1954, is alive and well.
Please know - the alumni office follows strict procedures in
researching and reporting the passing of our alumni. On
occasion, despite our best efforts, a mistake is made. Our
apologies to Robert L. Patterson.

Interested in seeing all who have passed away
from your class or a different SHS class?

All 6,400+ deaths in our alumni database can now be found on our website.

Each grad year has its own page.
www.OmahaSouthAlumni.com/DepartedByYear

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MEMORIALS GIVEN 1957-Eleanor (Schroeder) Marcan given by John
Kappert-1957 and Bruce Graves-1957.
Memorials were given to SHSAA in honor and 1957-Donald Ostronic given by his wife, Anne Ostronic.
memory of the following alumni: 1961-Joyce (Gibbons) Bemis given by Judy (Sebron)
1925-Marjorie L. “Gran” Houser given by son, Glenn Yacio-1960.
Houser. 1961-James L. Pospisil given by Linda (Hurd) Wells-1971.
1936-Bernyce (Rudol) Paltani given by Thomas Paltani 1964-Dennis Solko given by Albert Welsh-1964.
and Betty Lou Deepe. 1970-Dean Bratetic given by Don Bratetic-1968.
1940-Dorothy L. (Hofmann) Medeiros given by Matthew 1985-Terry Moore given by Dennis and Judi (Clark)
B. Taylor. Koubsky-1961.
1945-Ted Schrader given by his wife, Joyce (Vie)-1953.
1942-Madeline M (Jones) Liska given by the Riha family. ALUMNI FRIENDS AND RELATIVES
1947-Patricia (Smola) Schuemann given by Leroy
-1952 and Marilyn (Smola) Kozeny-1954, Kent and Dana Kayla Wilkins given by her parents, Craig Wilkins-1976 and
Bolte, Robert and Carol Dargy, Richard and Mary Donovan, his wife, Shelly.
Leonard-1960 and JoAnn Kozeny, Larry and Connie Kozeny, Raeann Zorko given by Dennis and Judi Koubsky-1961.
Helen Krajicek, Elizabeth Looper, Shannon Looper, Frank and Beverly Claussen given by David-1970 and Mary
Goldie (Vincek) Mahoney-1964, Kenneth Reese, Robert Rezac-1970, Charles Svajgl-1950 and his wife, Caroline.
and Karen Schmidt, Jerry and Brenda Schumacher, William
Shimek-1969, Helen (Baburek) Twedt-1955, Kevin and
Lori Reilly, Ronald and Katherine Iske, Wayne and Judy Jesz,
Marjorie Lorenz.
1953-Elvera (Schroeder) Jeck given by John Kappert-1957.
1953-Joe Weinert given by Nancy (Hodgen) Wells-1953.
Nancy remembers Joe as the heart & soul of the class of 1953.
1954-James Rezac given by his wife, Margaret Rezac.
1957-Evelyn (Grabenschroer) Nelsen given by Carole
(Benak) Reisdorff-Miller-1957.
1957-Sister Maria Elizabeth (Betty J.) Meister given by
Dennis and Judi (Clark) Koubsky-1961.

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