Date: 5/1/05
Russell Guerard passed away April 30, 2005. He had suffered a severe heart attach in May and never fully recovered.
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Subj: Howard Greer
Date: 4/29/05
Howard Greer passed away 4/27/05. He is survived by his wife, Lella May, children and grandchildren
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Subj; Jerry LeMay
Date 3/10/05
Jerry LeMay will have an operation for Cancer, Monday, March 14, 2005.
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Subj: Frankie Sue Pfardrescher-Block
Date: 3/2/05
Frankie Sue Pfardrescher Block, 68, passed away February 28, 2005.
She was born March 18, 1936 in Houston, Texas, to the late John H. and Ella Marbary Pfardrescher. She was a volunteer at Hunt Elementary School and for the Cuero Community Hospital Auxiliary. She was a member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church.
She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Wilfred H. Block of Cuero; daughter, Jackolyn Streety, and son-in-law, Philip Streety of Smiley; granddaughter, Karly Streety; daughter-in-law, Melissa Block of Overland Park, Kansas; grandson, Grady Block; and brother, John Howard Pfardrescher of Liberty.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Marty Block; and a sister, Sally Waters.
Visitation Wednesday, March 2, at St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Cuero. Burial will be at Memory Gardens of Cuero.
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Subj: Tobye Fram-Joachim
Date: 1/11/05
Toby has had treatment for cancer. The following is a note from her:
I have been so moved by the good wishes and prayers for my recovery and have tried to write a short reply to everyone. I'm told that I may not be feeling so well as this Chemo progresses,so I wanted to thank everyone for their get well wishes and prayers. I think they are working.
I have had two surgeries on my arm-that is where the "Merkel" was discovered. It is an extremely rare form of Cancer and no set treatment is in place even here at M.D. Anderson. After the surgeries, I had radiation. I considered stopping there, but my medical oncologist said that Chemo would give me extra insurance of it not recurring and that was his recommendation. I decided that a few months of miserey was worth the insurance against it recurring.
So that's what I am doing. My survival chances are very good and I plan to be at the next Reunion!!.
Thank you all again and my best wishes for a healthy and happy 2005.
Tobye
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Subj: Bull Dobson
Date 1/8/05
Bull went through a successful triple by-pass surgery and is now home. Doing just fine..
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Subj: W.R. (Dub) Mize
Date 12/14/04
Talked to Dub Mize and his wife, Ethel. Dub suffered a severe stroke last year which caused several other problems. He is slowly recuperating but is still having problems.
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Subj: Wanda Price-Hamann
Date: 8/19/04
Our classmate Wanda Price-Hamann and her husband, Les, have been going through some trying times lately.
Wanda had a heart attack just prior to our reunion, which she wanted to attend having worked on the Reunion Committee. About that time her husband, Les, was diagnosed with cancer of the hip. Then Wanda had a Pacemaker implanted and is going though rehab.
Finally some good news. Les' problem turned out to be arthritis, NOT cancer. The ball socket in his left his is collapsed and he's scheduled for a hip replacement Aug. 27th. He has been in so much pain for so long that they are both looking forward to the hip replacement. The Dr. will have the bone biopsied to make sure there's no cancer.
Wanda's still not up to par yet but working on it.
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Subj: Shirley Stepleton-Sherman
Date 8/13/04
Shirley Stepleton-Sherman had a heart attack the 7th of August. She had stints put in to help the blockage. Went home yesterday (Aug 12th). Weak but doing well. She could use your prayers and thoughts.
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Subj: Martha Yates-Sikora
Date: 7/22/04
Martha Louise Yates-Sikora, 68, of Crosby passed away Sunday, July 18, 2004.
Martha is survived by her husband of 50 years, Rudy Sikora, one daughter, Cynthia Roberts and husband Don , and a granddaughter.
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Subj: JoAnn Simms-Clinton
Date: 7/22/04
Note from Robert Bird:
JoAnn Simms-Clinton, one of our 1954 class mates had major lung surgery July 15-04. She is in Herman Hospital , room #410 recovering. The surgery went well. JoAnn is married to William Clinton, brother of my wife, Peggy.
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Subj: Shirley Ann Post-Morrison
Date: 6/26/04
Shirley Post-Morrison passed away today from complications from breast cancer. Arrangements Pending
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Subj: Wanda Price-Hamann
Date: 7/8/04
Our classmate, Wanda Price-Hamann, suffered a heart attack. She is in a hospital in Ausin and may going home this Fri. or Sat. 7/23/04 Wanda had a pacemaker implanted. All is well.
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Subj: Mary Wingate-Cain
Date: 5/25/04
MARY ELLEN CAIN, 68 of Highlands, Texas went to be with the Lord on May 23,2004. Mary is survived by her husband of 52 years, Jimmy Cain ; Daughter, Christina Anderson and husband Glenn; Grandchildren-Shanna Wiggins and husband Michael; Jeromey Anderson and wife Julie; Amanda Anderson; Brent Schoppa and wife Tricia; James Schoppa; Great Grandchildren; Jared Wiggins; Cullen Schoppa; Luke Schoppa and Colton Anderson. Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, May 26, 2004 Highlands Assembly of God Church. Burial will follow at White Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday, May 25, 2004 from 5:00 to 9:00 PM at Sterling White Chapel in Highlands.
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Subj: Yvonne Praetorius-Heintschel
Date: 11/25/03
Received the folling note from Yvonne's husband, Dan Heintschel
Yvonne's October cat scan showed a small cancerous nodule on her upper right lung. It is not a return of her previous small cell cancer. It is operable. After a pet scan in November, it was determined to be her only area of cancer. On Dec 8, her surgeon is going to operate to remove the cancer. Unfortunately, he going to have to remove at least a 1/3 of her right lung. Yvonne's attitude is great. She is prepared for the operation and the 5-10 days she will be in M. D.Anderson Hospital. As a matter of interest, her surgeon told she overcame 1 in 10,000 odds in surviving her bout with the small cell cancer. Yvonne is strong and there in no doubt she will overcome the new cancer. I will keep you posted on the operation. Again, thanks to all of her friends and classmates for their prayers. Happy Thanksgiving to all.
Sincerely, Dan Heintschel
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Subj: Wanda McClain-Lankford
Date: 10/22/03
Received the following note from Olga McClain-Lankford about her sister, Wanda McClain -Sandlin
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Together again.
I will be taking Wanda home from a long stay in the hospital with an aggressive pneumonia sometimes today. She will stay the next ten days with me to be able to have care as she completes ten more days of IV infusions of antibiotics. She was seriously ill and will need care . I love the fact that we get to be "together" again.
Pray for her recovery.
Olga (McClain) Lankford
722 Fawn
Houston, Tx 77015
(713) 453-3441
cmlankford@aol.com
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Subj: William Sherman
Date: 8/30/2003
William Sherman had Double Bypass on Fri., Aug. 29th, and is doing good. I will let you know more as soon as I hear more news.
Gerald Sherman
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Subj: Lillie Dell Breeding-Hays
Date: 6/9/03
Lillie Della Hayes Warren, 67, formerly of Baytown, passed away in her hometown of San Augustine Friday, June 6, 2003, following a long history of heart disease.
Lillie is survived by her husband, Don Warren, grandson Brad Hayes, son James Hayes of Baytown, daughter and son-in-law Sherry and Jerry Ray of Baytown, sister Violet Blevins of Timpson, grandchildren Jennifer Jones and Jerry L. Ray of Baytown and Joshua Spencer of San Diego, Calif., great-grandchildren Chandler and Bronwyn Jones of Baytown, and nieces Latricia Blevins, Tammy Crema and Dawn Lilly.
Funeral services will be held Monday, June 9 at the chapel of Taylor Funeral Home.
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SubJ: Doris Prinzel-Dubcak
Date: 4/16/2003
Doris Prinzel-Dubcak passed away today. She had been suffering from Pancreatic Cancer for quite awhile. Buried in Forest Park East Cementery in Houston, Texas.
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Subj: Yvonne Praetorius
Date 4/14/03
Yvonne's appointment for her latest test results got moved up to Apr 8. Cancer has not reappeared. So far, things are looking GOOD. For the next year, she is going to get a check-up every 3 months. Since Yvonne had small cell cancer, if it reappears, the doctor wants to catch it ASAP. Dan Heintschel
Subj: Yvonne Praetorius-Heintschel - More Good news!
Date: 3/30/03
Received an update on Yvonne Praetorius from her husband Dan Heintschel. Sounds Excellent! She'll probably be kissing her hair dresser in a few weeks.
Yvonne is doing great and is in the process of gaining back the 17 pounds she lost during the chemo and radiation treatments. Also, her energy level is up. Probably, her biggest concern is her hair. It is growing very slowly. About an inch on the top (received the most radiation) and two inches on the sides. It is dark and wavy. She is looking forward to going to a hair dresser again. In mid April, she goes in for another check -up. Will let you know the results. She wants to thank you and other classmates who have supported her with e-mail or phone calls.
Dan Heintschel
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Subj: Lila Faye Hopkins-Carter
Date: Mar 8, 2003
Lila Faye had a pacemaker put in Feb 21, 2003. She's doing just fine and still kicking.
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SubJ: Doris Prinzel-Dubcak
Date: 10/24/02
Good news on Doris Prinzel-Dubcak from Wanda Price-Hamann:
Talked with Doris (Prinzel) Dubcak about two weeks ago and she said her cat scan turned out good; tumor is not growing. She will continue on her chemo therapy. No radiation. She said she feels good most of the time but tires easily. Thought you might want to pass this on to the others.
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Subj: Yvonne Praetorius Heintschel - Good news!!!!!!!!!!
Date: 10/23/2002
Note from Dan Heintschel about Yvonne
Approximately one month ago, Yvonne completed her chemo and radiation therapy. Last week she was told by her doctors, that her lung cancer had been reduced to a small scar. Both doctors were exuberant over the treatment results. They did say that she had a very agressive cancer that could come back. Starting in Jan 03, she will be checked every 3 months for the necessity of further treatment. Yvonne is doing well as she slowly over comes the side effects of chemo and radiation therapy. We want to thank everyone for their prayers. Sincerely, Dan
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Subject: Bambi Rios
Date: 10/21/02
Received this note from Annette Hernandez-Barber today:
I saw Bambi Rios yesterday and he has been in the hospital for about three months. He says he is doing better but he has a long way to go. He has to be stronger and then he has to go back in for more surgery. He had a kidney transplant and also colon surgery.
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Subjet: Jack Jackson
Date 10/17/02
Finally a good update! Sounds like Jack has totally recoverd from his by-pass surgery. Robert Guenther reports that Jack played golf with them this week. Darn-I can't get his clubs now. ___________________________________________________________________
Subj: Update William Sherman
Date: 10/17/2002
From: GEORGIA0530@aol.com
I received this note from William's sister Jeannine.
William went back to the hospital yesterday. Congestive heart failure. He has been put back on medication for fluid and so far is doing OK.
Georgia Burwick Sutterfield
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Subject: Larry Hutchins
Date: 10/17/02
Larry Hutchins received a cardiac pacemaker on October 12, 2002. Now still sore but in better health than in several years.
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Subject: William Sherman
Date: 9/30/02
Received following note from Gerogia Burwick-Sutterfield.
I received a note from William Sherman's sister. She said that William had a heart attack this past Tuesday. He is doing OK at this time. She had talked to him and he sounded like he was in pretty good spirits. He is not supposed to talk too much and is not supposed to exert himself too much. He can walk around for five minutes each morning and each evening for exercise. He came home Friday night and if he takes care of himself like he should for a while, everything will be OK.
The family requests no telephones calls for now.
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SubJ: Gwendlyn Matthews Sims
Date: 9/22/2002
Received notice that one of our classmaates, Gwendlyn Matthews Sims passes away Sept. 21, 2002. Funeral arrangements are being made by Earthman Funeral Home in Baytown.
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Subj: Yvonne Praetorius Heintschel-Follow Up
Date: 8/19/2002
The following is from Dan Heintschel, Yvonne Praetorius husband
Hi Asa Ray, Thanks for asking about Yvonne. After her first series of chemo therapy which lasted for nine weeks, the doctor was pleased and excited, as was Yvonne and I. Two very small areas of cancer on her brain were dissolved and the lung cancer was greatly reduced.On Aug 7, the doctor started a very aggressive treatment of chemo and radiation combined. The chemo consist of 3 cycles given every three weeks over a nine week period. The radiation consist of 37 treatments. The first 25 radiation treatment are given to the lungs twice a day, five days a week. Then to eliminate any small cancer cells that might be floating in the brain, she will be given 12 one a day treatments to the brain. THe doctors keep Yvonne very busy. Today, she had a 7am lung radiation, a 10am doctors appt., a noon simulation to make a cast for her head radiation and at 215pm another lung radiation. Yvonne has maintained her weight and has a terrific positive attitude. She and her doctors have no doubt they are going to win this battle with cancer. Again, thanks for asking about Yvonne. Sincerely, Dan
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Subj: Jack Jackson
Date 8/9/02
Had several inquires on Jack Jackson.
Per Ronnie Callaway, Jack Jackson is at home and doing well after his bypass surgery. Has started a walking program. Looks good.
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Subj: Sad News on Classmate
Date: 8/8/2002
Lois Miller-Thorn passed away at 2:00PM today.
Visitation will be Sat. the 10th, from 6-8 PM at Navarre funeral home in Baytown.
Funeral services will be Sun. the 11th, at 3:00 PM.
Burial services will not be until Mon. at 10:00 AM at White Cemetery.
Navarre Funeral Homes is at 2444 Rollingbrook Dr. in Baytown. Phone number is 281-422-8111.
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Subject: Update on Lois Miller-Thorn
Date 8/07/02
Lois Miller-Thorn, who had her first heart valve replaced, has been moved back to ICU from her private room. She apparantly has developed a yeast infection of her mouth and throat from all of the antibiotics she has been given.
If anyone has any later word please let us know.
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Subject: Update on Doris Prinzel-Dubcak
Date: 8/3/02
Doris Edgar sent this update on Doris Prinzel who has cancer.
"I got a nice surprise today when Doris Prinzel-Dubcak called. We talked for several mnutes. She was feeling pretty good today. Said She had a cat scan yesterday but would not have the results until next week."
Hopefully things are inproving!!
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Subject: Lois Miller-Thorn
Date 7/25/02
From Lois’s husband George Thorne:
Lois was moved to a private room Tuesday afternoon, 954 Dunn Tower, after 4 weeks of ICU. She is progressing slowly but doing well. Her throat is so very sore that she has a hard time swallowing and therefore does not want to eat much. Staph infection seems to be under control, but she is being given heavy doses of antibiotics to fight it. Heart and pace maker working well. Will keep you posted. Please pass on to classmates. Thanks , George
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Subject: Update on Jack Jackson
Date 7/15/02
Robert Guenther sent the following e-mail on Jack Jackson bypass surgery this morning.
just got back from the hospital to see how Jack came through his bypass surgery and the doctor said he did just fine. He was in recovery when I left which was about 11:00 am.
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SubJect: Jack Jackson & Lois Miller Update
Date7/14/02
Jack Jackson is having bypass surgery tomorrow, Mon the 15th.
Lois Miller-Thorn is still in ICU from her heart valve replacement. This is the second replacement in about a month.
I know our thoughts are with them both.
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Date: 7/9/02
Subject: Yvonne Pratorius-Heintschel
The following note was receive from Dan Heintschel, Yvonne's husband.
Yvonne wants to thank you for all the information you have sent regarding classmates. Most of it is very exciting and some is depressing. She wanted to let you and other classmates, know that when she took her annual physical in Mar 02, she was diagnosed with lung cancer. Since then, she has been receiving chemotherapy at M. D. Anderson. In May and June, she had 16 hrs of chemo each month. This week , she will receive 3rd and final chemo treatment . BY the end of July, she should have a report on the effect the treatments had on the cancer. Her doctor is very positive about everything. Yvonne also has a very positive attitude. She will not be able to attend this months get together, but hopes to attend the next one. Best Wishes. Dan Heintschel.
I know our thoughts are with her and wish her the best!!