Memorials
This page is dedicated to honoring the memories of our classmates who have passed away.
If you know of a classmate who has passed who is not listed here, you can add a new memorial with a photo by clicking the Add Memorial button.
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Lynne Aszman
1953-12-06 2009-03-27
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. S...
Diane Lee (Brown)
1954-08-31 2005-06-25Diane 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.
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Dennis Grinell
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 fir...
Jeff Kozel
2019-10-16
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....
John Kulla
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"...
Mark Leonhard
1954-01-01 2011-05-25
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...
Mark Manoff
1954-01-01 2017-12-31Mark 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 F...
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Keith Bradley Pierson
1954-02-03 2003-05-20Keith 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 Delt...
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Jeffrey Lee Roberts
1953-09-17 2012-10-30Jeffrey 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.
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Jeffrey Grant Stevens
1954-04-03 2015-09-13Jeffrey 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...
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