Birth Date: 1953-12-06

Deceased Date: 2009-03-27

Obituary:
Lynn Anne Aszman of Otis died Friday, March 27, 2009. She was 55. She was born Dec. 6, 1953, in Chicago, Ill., to Anthony John "Jack" and Barbara Anne Aszman. She was raised in Prospect Heights, Ill., and moved to Oregon after graduating from the University of Chicago in June 1976. Lynn received her degree in Veterinary Medicine from Oregon State University in June 1989. She worked in various veterinary clinics in Portland and was half owner in the 3rd Street Veterinary Clinic in McMinnville before opening her practice at Oceanlake Veterinary Clinic in Lincoln City in March 1999.

She was treasured by her family and her clients whose pets she cared for over the last 10 years. She loved walking her dogs on the local beaches, music, snorkeling, kayaking, Boogieboarding and swimming with the dolphins on vacations with her partner in life, Tony Lynn Custer. Lynn was loved for her outspoken opinions and her tender, loyal heart. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/35458489/lynn-anne-aszman

Birth Date: 1954-08-31

Deceased Date: 2005-06-25

Obituary:
Diane graduated a year early from Hersey, went to Purdue, and earned a graduate degree from Johns Hopkins. She died tragically in a small plane crash, along with her two young daughters, in 2005. I miss her sunny disposition, RIP Diane.

Obituary:
Dennis Grinnell was a member of the class of '72. He was a genuinely sweet guy just trying to cope and navigate his way through the late 60's and early 70's. Dennis was kind to everyone, and that endearing quality is what will stay with me whenever I think of him. Being a nice, easy going person was Dennis' brand.

He was a smaller person, so, he wasn't active in sports. He was drawn to a circle of interesting friends that were outside the main stream. It seems that his goal was to enjoy life in a happy, positive way. He brightened up your day.

The photo is of Dennis from our 1971 yearbook. During that year, Dennis got caught with a big bag of pot. It was his first arrest. The detectives convinced him that he would be going to county jail and would be a small, defenseless inmate. The police got into Dennis' head and made him believe that he would undoubtedly be violently raped many times in prison.

It was the relentless police horror stories that drew Dennis to take his own life.

Sadly, Dennis never got to graduate. He was a member of the class of '72 and will be remembered as a treasured friend.

Stan Parker, class of '72

Deceased Date: 2019-10-16

Obituary:
Jeffrey Kozel

Simpsonville - Jeffrey L. Kozel, 65, husband of Susan Kozel, passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2019.

Born in LaSalle, IL, he was a son of Cyril and Leta Mae Kozel.

Mr. Kozel was an avid golfer and a member of the Holly Tree Country Club. He was also a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather.

In addition to his wife of 21 years, he is survived by his sons, Brett Kozel and wife, Deborah, and Scott Kozel; granddaughter, Quinn Kozel; and a brother, Thomas Kozel.

He was preceded in death by one brother, David Kozel.

A visitation will be held Sunday, October 20, 2019 from 2:00 p.m. until 3:45 p.m. at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Southeast followed by the memorial service at 4:00 p.m. in the Chapel.

Memorials may be made to the Cancer Institute, 300 E. McBee Ave., Greenville, SC 29601.

Condolences may be left for the family by visiting www.thomasmcafee.com.



Rich N ... My family moved from Chicago to our new Arlington Hts neighborhood (Berkley Square) in Aug/Sept 1968. Jeff was one of the first guys I met there. Jeff was a friendly and very talkative individual. We hung out, played ball and rode the bus together. We would play cards during study hall. Jeff and his dad loved golf. They introduced me to the game and tried to teach how to play. The key word is tried! Jeff was part of Hersey's Basketball MSL Champion team.

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John was a Star Athlete at Hersey, played on Scholarship for Football for the University of Tulsa. I first met John in 6th Grade at Thomas Jr High. John was talented even back then, as a student, an athlete, interested in History and Reading, and one admired by all his classmates. John's love for those things in 6th grade seemed to blossom throughout his life as he became an even better Star Athlete, A scholar of History, a Teacher and a Coach. As well as Husband, Father, Grandfather. John was liked by all he met and used the saying "I'm John Kulla and damned glad to meet you", whenever meeting someone for the first time. He also, in his words throughout his life ; "Loved to Hit"...

Bill R
Hersey 72'
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I have loved and been loved and am grateful; take care of yourself because no one else can.î John Robert Kulla John Robert Kulla was born January 15, 1954 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was the son of Raymond Elmer and Margaret Marie (Burns) Kulla. Johnís family moved several times when he was young following his fatherís employment, but he mostly grew up in Arlington Heights, Illinois. John enjoyed playing football in high school where he was named all-conference for the Hersey High School Huskies in Arlington Heights, graduating in 1972. John was recruited by the University of Tulsa where he played linebacker for the Golden Hurricane from 1972 to 1977 since he was red-shirted a year. ìI love to hit ì is a phrase frequently heard from him while reminiscing about his football career. After receiving his Bachelors of Science in Education from the University of Tulsa, Johnís dream of becoming a teacher and coach was fulfilled when he started his career as an educator, teaching and coaching football for two years at Berryhill. While there, he was given the opportunity to return to the University of Tulsa as a graduate assistant where he received his Masters of Science in Education. John was contacted shortly after that by Mannfordís head football coach, John Whittenborn to join him at Mannford High School as an assistant football coach. John met Susan McGinnis on a blind date on January 12, 1979 while John was teaching at Berryhill. They were united in marriage on July 29, 1983 at the University of Tulsa Sharp Chapel. Susan was born and raised in Prue where her father was the superintendent for thirty years so the couple built a home there and raised their daughter, Tionna. As an educator, John strived to recognize the enormous potential of each student and assist them in becoming the best person possible. He often said that one thing he would spend less time doing was worrying about grading papers. John continued throughout his teaching and coaching career to be a positive role model for his students. He truly loved his students and athletes and insisted on encouraging them both on and off the field. He lived by the philosophy of having no great expectations today and to learn by seeing the small things in life. In addition to his love of teaching and coaching, his role as husband, father and grandfather was extremely important and an accomplishment of which he was proud. He felt that his mother and her love had one of the greatest effects upon his life instilling in him the love of history and learning. Learning unconditional love from his wife, Susan and having a wonderful daughter and two grandchildren completed him and provided him with the sense of family he always wanted. His love for his family motivated John to travel through life on a vessel of integrity, faith, hard work and dedication to purpose. By following these characteristics, John was able to obtain his goals and provide happiness to himself and his family. John spent countless hours reading, enjoying civil war re-enactments, gardening, completing crossword puzzles and listening to Beethoven and folk music. He often said that one of his most memorable times was traveling with Susan on a ten day vacation to Europe in 1997; traveling to Germany, Slovakia, Czech Republic and many other countries. Actually seeing many of the places that he taught about in his world history classes was a great adventure. Having few regrets, John would have spent more time with his family and traveled more with his wife. He realized that spending more time with his brothers, sisters and cousins would also have been on his agenda. He also said that he would have drank whole milk and eaten real butter. He would like to have marched on the Gettysburg Battlefield with his grandson, Coleton and taken his granddaughter, Julie to Big Splash. John was extremely proud that his daughter, Tionna furthered her education by obtaining her Bachelors from Oklahoma State Univeristy and then her Masters from the University of Oklahoma. He exhibited great pride in the birth of his two grandchildren and often expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to attend the University of Tulsa and further his own education; providing him the ability to teach and coach. John and Susan were parishioners at Christ the King Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma where they attended Mass regularly. John was actively involved with the National Honor Society at Mannford, a member of the 22nd Arkansas Civil War re-enactors, served as the Mannford Education Association president for a term, was selected Teacher of the Year in 2009, and viewed each of his students and athletes as extended family members. ìSome kids just need a break,î is a quote spoken by John referencing some of his students. John was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond Elmer and Margaret Marie Kulla; and a brother, James Kulla. He is survived by his loving wife of nearly thirty years, Susan; a daughter Tionna Kulla-Archer and her husband Ronnie of Prue, Oklahoma; his two grandchildren, Coleton Robert Kulla and Julie Elizabeth Kulla of Prue, Oklahoma; two brothers, Ray Kulla and his wife Kathleen of St. Peteís Beach, Florida and Don Kulla and his wife Amy of Mundelein, Illinois; two sisters, Anne Kielbasa and her husband Jack of Chicago, Illinois and Mary Kulla-Foss and her husband Marty of St. Louis, Missouri; numerous other relatives, friends, fellow educators and students who will mourn his passing. John passed from this life on Thursday, April 4, 2013 at the Green Tree Assisted Living Center in Sand Springs, Oklahoma at the age of fifty-nine. John would leave everyone with this thought and quote from Franklin Delenor Roosevelt from his first inaugural address, ìOnly thing we have to fear is fear itself.î Funeral services will be held 2:00 pm, Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at the Mannford High School Gymnasium with Pastor Garry McDevitt officiating. Burial will be at the Prairie View Cemetery in Prue under the direction of the Chapman-Black Funeral Home. Serving as pallbearers will be Don Gifford, Jeremy Bunch, Kelly Spradlin, Michael Wasson, Mike Cavenah and Kyle Genzer. Honorary pallbearers are Benny Goodman, Bobby Goodman and Kenith May. In lieu of flowers, the family suggest memorials in memory of John Kulla be sent to Susan Kulla, P. O. Box 175, Prue, Oklahoma 74060. All donations will be given to the Mannford High School weight room in Johnís memory. Friends may share a memory with the family at the funeral home or online at www.chapman-black.com

Birth Date: 1954-01-01

Deceased Date: 2011-05-25

Obituary:
MARK LEONHARD OBITUARY

Mark was a star athlete at Hersey. Played on Scholarship at the University of Tulsa for both Baseball and Football. Baseball Teammates from his time at Hersey have had a few Mark Leonhard Memorial Baseball Games, even Coach Harvey Foster was at the first one. Mark made that much of an impression on those he competed with and knew to be remembered after his passing.

Mark E. Leonhard 56 of Indianapolis passed away May 25, 2011. Mark's contagious laugh, loving heart and bigger than life personality will be greatly missed by his family and many friends. He was employed with the Simrit Division of Freudenberg NOK for many years. Mark was preceded in death by his mother Evelyn Leonhard . Mark is survived by his wife Amy Loch Leonhard; children Amber, Charles , Brandon and Morgan Leonhard; father David Leonhard; sisters Sharon (Bryan) Draper and her children David and Rachel, and Patricia Leonhard, and brother Steven (Michelle) Leonhard and his 4 children. Memorial services will be Wednesday, June 1, 4pm at the Geist Christian Church, 8550 Mud Creek Rd. Friends may visit with family after the services. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Leonhard children's education fund in care of the Leonhard Family PMB 167, 11715 Fox Rd, Suite 400, Indianapolis, IN 46236. Online condolences may be shared at www.flannerbuchanan.com.


Published by The Indianapolis Star on May 28, 2011.

Birth Date: 1954-01-01

Deceased Date: 2017-12-31

Obituary:
Mark moved from Baltimore to Mt Prospect the start of sophomore year. We met in English class, he spotting a mini-bike magazine I had as I sat in the desk next to him. Sparked a conversation over that magazine and developed a friendship from it. Mark and I eventually bought an off road Honda 90cc motorcycle together and he taught me how to ride it. He also taught me many more things through our High School Years together. Free thinking was one those things. Opening my mind up to other sides of issues, looking at things in a more complete way then just the single view it seemed I had been taught up to that point. He had been to Rock concerts while live out East, The Who when he was a Freshman. He and I visited his hometown the Thanksgiving of our Junior Year and he took me to my very first real Rock Concert --Eric Claptons, Derek and the Dominos. I was hooked since that night. Mark was among the most open minded and accepting people I'd ever met. I am proud to believe some of who Mark was rubbed off a little on me and for that I am grateful. Mark was one of those "graduated early" students Senior Year, and he took off at once to backpack through Europe with his sisters BF and trek they did. Working in Vineyards in France, Down To Spain, North Africa, England, all over. Mark was a Troubadour and shared much of his Journeys with me upon his return. I lost contact with Mark when I was in the Army but then learned he had moved to California and using his people and open minded skills, became a County Supervisor for Sacramento County, in charge of Housing and safety for residents, especially those in need. Cancer took Mark far too young in 2017. He leaves a wife and son still both in the Sacramento Area.

Bill R
Hersey 72'

Birth Date: 1954-02-03

Deceased Date: 2003-05-20

Obituary:
Keith Bradley Pierson formerly of Arlington Heights A memorial service celebrating the life of Keith Bradley Pierson, 49, will be held Saturday, at the First Presbyterian Church of Arlington Heights, 302 N. Dunton, Arlington Heights, IL. The gathering of family and friends will begin at 10 a.m. with the service beginning at 11 a.m. Born February 3, 1954, in Chicago, Keith completed his journey to eternal life on Tuesday, May 20, 2003, at the Haven House Hospice Home in Atlanta, Ga. Keith was a 1972 alum of John Hersey High School, Arlington Heights, and a 1976 alum of Iowa Wesleyan College, Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. He earned his bachelor of science degree in chemistry and was a member of Phi Delta Theta. Keith made his home in Acworth, Ga., for the past eight years and was formerly of Vernon Hills. Keith (the "Wizard") had performed a brilliant, 27-year career as a perfumer and was the executive perfumer for AFF International in Marietta, Ga. His craft was performed with passion, enthusiasm, and dedication with the goal of maintaining his own legacy and the legacy of his mentor Terry Smith, New Jersey. Keith was a member of the American Society of Perfumers and was honored amongst 600 of his fellow perfumers at the annual Perfumers Symposium in Manhattan, where they observed a moment of silence the day before he completed his journey home. He was also a salesmen for Jennings Chevrolet for 3 years. Keith was an avid golfer and carried great passion for his love of the game. Keith's greatest passion were his two daughters, Katharine and Abigail Pierson now residing in Madison, Wis. He is also survived by his loving mother, Marion B. Pierson (father, Floyd G. Pierson preceeds Keith in 1991); sister, Gayle (Pierson) Bukowski of Arlington Heights; two nieces, Amy and Mary Bryan of Arlington Heights; and special friends, Laurie, Steve, Stephanie and Danielle Berger of Kennesaw, Ga. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University School of Medicine, 1440 Clifton Rd., Suite 116, Atlanta, GA 31322, Attention Ann Edens in Memory of Keith Bradley Pierson. Donations for the children's trust can be sent to Keith Pierson (the estate of) 4385 Oklahoma Way, Kennesaw, GA 30152. Friends may visit www.dailyherald.com/obits to express condolences and sign the guest book.

Birth Date: 1953-09-17

Deceased Date: 2012-10-30

Obituary:
Jeffrey Lee Roberts Passed away on October 30, 2012 in Simi Valley, CA. He was 59 years old. Jeffrey was born on September 17, 1953 in Chicago, IL Jeffrey served in the Air Force as a young man in Phoenix, AZ then attended Arizona State University where he graduated with a B.A. Degree in Business. He had a long and successful career for 23 years with Farmers Insurance until he retired in 2008. Jeffrey had a great sense of humor and enjoyed traveling, movies, and was an avid photographer. He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Deidre. The family will have a private memorial at a later date.

Birth Date: 1954-04-03

Deceased Date: 2015-09-13

Obituary:
Jeffrey Grant Stevens, age 61, died Sunday, September 13, 2015, at his home. He was born April 3, 1954 in Evergreen Park to Warren L. and Beverly (Grant) Stevens. On November 19, 1977, he married Sharon Kneisel at St. Edna Church in Arlington Heights. Formerly of Arlington Heights, Jeff was a resident of the McHenry Township area since 1988. A mechanical designer for 38 years, Jeff was most recently employed at Quartex in Lake Geneva. A dedicated family man, Jeff never missed his childrens' sports games while they were growing up. He was an adoring grandfather to his two grandchildren. An avid fan of the Ford Mustang car, he was a Mustang owner and loved to watch T.V. car auctions. Jeff was meticulous in the care of his yard and landscaping, never letting anyone else tend to those coveted duties. He also enjoyed fishing, crossword puzzles, and the companionship of his dogs, Frieda and Wilma. Survivors include his wife of 37 years, Sharon; three children, Lauren (David) Zielinski of Hampshire, Derek (Shannon) Stevens of Pingree Grove, and Charles Stevens of Chicago; two grandchildren, Ashlynn and Jeffrey; his siblings, Leslie (Jim) Lippert, Linda (Rick) Boos, and Robert (Patty) Stevens; several nieces and nephews; his mother-in-law, Rita (the late Robert) Kneisel; and his in-laws, Pattie (Ken) Krause, Rick (Tina) Kneisel, and Bob (Angie) Kneisel. He was preceded in death by his parents.