In Memoriam
This page is dedicated to honoring the memories of our classmates who have passed away. A full list of classmates In Memoriam is found HERE.
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Noel Bartz (Exiner)
1952-12-17 2023-01-24
This is the hardest thing I have ever had to write.
My mother Noel Exiner Bartz left this world.
On January 24th, at 3:30pm, we said goodbye to the most wonderful mother, grandmother, sister, friend, and so much more. Her warm personality always made a lasting impression on anyone she met.
We lost an amazing woman; days without her will be darker. But I know she wants us to push on. That is what she would want from us. It will be hard, Mom. But I promise you will always be remembered. Your story will go on! I know, Mom, you will forever be watching over us.
Facebook post from Noel’s son, Aran Esposito

Gail Coughlin (Fewer)
1952-04-26 2013-05-18
JOHNS ISLAND - Gail Elizabeth Fewer Coughlin, 61, of Johns Island, South Carolina, formerly of Elmhurst, IL. Born on April 26, 1952. Passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2013.
Loving wife of William M. Coughlin. Loving mother of Seneca Ulto (Mike). Cherished grandmother of Michael, Taylie and Ryleigh. Daughter of Lucas Fewer and the late Mary Sellar Fewer. Loving sister of Scott Fewer (Maria), Lydia Killian (Steve) and Lisa Colonna (Mark).
In addition to being a loving wife and mother, she had a passion for volunteering and was a key contributor to her community. Gail spent six years volunteering at the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, four years at The Mote in Longboat...

Penny Simon (Frank)
1952-11-07 1995-01-22
Penny Ann Frank-Simon, 42, of Ft. Collins, died Sunday, Jan. 22, 1995, at Poudre Valley Hospital.
Penny Ann Frank was born Nov. 7, 1952, in Elmhurst, Ill., to Roland and Louise Farley Frank, of Fort Collins.
She graduated from York High School in Elmhurst and moved to Fort Collins in 1975.
She married Robert Edward Simon on Dec. 31, 1992, in Fort Collins. He lived in Fort Collins.
Other survivors include a sister, Linda Conley of Downers Grove, Ill., and a special nephew, Nathan Conley of Illinois.
Cremation has been conducted. Warren-Bohlender Funeral Chapel is handling arrangements.
A memorial service...

Jeff Frantz
1952-10-16 2022-12-04
It is with great sadness that we inform you that Jeffrey Frantz, JAF, a long-time broker and trader in Soybean Oil, passed away this past week. If you knew Jeff, you knew a man of great kindness, good humor and occasionally strong market advice.
Jeff, a York graduate, had a long struggle with alcohol, finally coming to terms with it in May of 2018 when he moved into sober living. He enjoyed the company of his housemates and was genuinely concerned about the wellbeing of each one. Jeff suffered from several ailments which kept him from attending more meetings, however, he was always ready for the Club’s Sunday breakfast and monthly steak night.
Unfortunately, th...

Ron Gabbei
1952-01-19 1997-12-30
Ronald E. Gabbei, loving husband of Jeanine, nee May; beloved son of Roger and Dorothy; dear brother of Diane S. (Ray) Glenham, Gail G. (Joseph) Thalhammer, Richard R. (Annemarie); dear son-in-law of Dorothy and the late John May; brother-in-law of Lawrence (Carol) May, Bob (Jeanne) May, Susan (Bruce) Finger; beloved uncle of Matthew Glenham, Jessica, Julie, Joey and Stacy Thalhammer, Jackson Gabbei, Amanda, Scott and Katherine May, Michelle May, Jennifer and Kevin Finger.
Memorial services Saturday 11 a.m. at First United Methodist Church, 123 N. Plum Grove Rd., Palatine. Interment private. Visitation Friday 3 to 9 p.m. at Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 185 E. Northwest Hwy., P...

Gary Naus (Gary Naus)
2025-03-13 2025-07-05
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bration of Life for the Often Imitated, but Never Duplicated. Gary Naus
When: Sunday, August 3, 2025 1:00pm - 7:00pm
Where: Hawthorne's Backyard 1200 W. Hawthorne Lane West Chicago, Illinois 60185
The celebration for Gary will be a very casual outdoor tent gathering. Anyone who knew Gary understands he was not a stuffy, buttoned up type of guy. I look...
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Len Giannasi
1951-05-14 2016-02-07
Lennart was born on May 14, 1951 and passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2016. Lennart was a resident of Florissant, Missouri at the time of his passing. He is survived by wife, Nancy; brother, Tom and sister, Olivia; sons, Nick and Tony; and daughter, Michi Meneke.
There will be an open house on Wednesday February 10 from 2-7 p.m. at the Giannasi home 3901 Rue de Renard Florissant Missouri 63034.
In lieu of flowers please send donations to Greyhound Companions of Missouri P.O. Box 713 Manchester Missouri 63011.
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Dwight Grimestad
1951-12-27 2019-06-22
DECATUR – Dwight E. Grimestad, age 67, of Decatur, Illinois, went to be with the Lord Jesus on Saturday, June 22, 2019, after battling Glioblastoma brain cancer for almost 23 months.
Dwight was born December 27, 1951 in Chicago, IL, the son of Erling O and Olive R. (Pedersen) Grimestad.
Dwight graduated from Northwestern University in Chemical Engineering and Harvard Business School specializing in Finance. During Dwight’s career, he worked as a Product Engineer, Water Treatment Sales, Product Management, Investor Relations, and Vice President for Corporate Strategy before retiring from Archer Daniels Midland in 2013. Dwight enjoyed his family, eating out, and p...

Bob Grob
1952-02-29 2023-12-08
Robert “Bob” James Grob, 71 years old, passed away December 8, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was born February 29, 1952 in Oak Park, to the late Robert and Marion Grob. He was proud of the distinction of being a leap year baby.
Bob graduated in 1970 from York High School in Elmhurst. He earned his bachelor’s degree in accounting in 1974 from the University of Notre Dame and a master’s degree in taxation from DePaul University.Bob had a successful 44-year career in the accounting and taxation fields.
His greatest joy was spending time with his family. He enjoyed being a soccer coach for his daughter, fishing with his wife, and cheering on his favorite sport...