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Kathryn M. Novitskie (Pool)

Great message Forest....I have friends who did this a few yrs ago....they said it was a great honor to attend and find so much appreciation. Thank you to all who served to defend our honor. Have a great time at the reunion! Thanks again Marion for all you do to keep us informed of one another....

Linda Hicks (Montayne)

My brother went on that honor flight September 9th.  He said it was a wonderful experience.  Any veteran should consider it.  Glad you got to participate Martin.

Marion Foster (Dimond)

Rev James Webb, Jackie Vander, Barb Maple Norman.

Reunion was great! Share your pics here and on our class Facebook page--or email to marionrd@aol.com. I'll try to get some posted today, but going downtown to 60/70s party tonight so will post many  more tomorrow. This is Humboldt grade school group. 

Linda Hicks (Montayne)

Happy Birthday to Earl Maucker and Linda Moore.  

Linda Hicks (Montayne)

Happy Birthday to Robert Mareing.

Linda Hicks (Montayne)

Happy Birthday to John Kennedy.

Linda Hicks (Montayne)

Happy Birthday to Lyle Ward.

Marion Foster (Dimond)

https://www.myleaderpaper.com/obituaries/obituary-for-thomas-conrad-tommy-sherwood-of-barnhart/article_6d6088a0-bbc0-11ef-99a3-fb106cd8b376.html?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR5BV8-W9sBAGHb1P1I94Mer2JQ7b-q4IKeOrXNfviavuZsmaCCFJ7nyOOBwEA_aem_p4DfztuuAk8UGjArXhwMkw 

Thomas Conrad "Tommy" Sherwood, 77, of Barnhart died Dec. 11, 2024, in St. Louis. Mr. Sherwood was a personal planning salesman. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps and lived by the motto “Semper Fidelis.” Born April 10, 1947, in Dover, N.H., he was the son of the late Pearl Mae (Haynes) and Dale Sherwood.

He is survived by his wife: Dona M. (Bereswill) Sherwood of Barnhart; four children: Angela Litton, John (Cathy) Sherwood, Jeffrey Sherwood and Jamie Sherwood; a stepdaughter: Lisa (Matthew) Pavia-Higel; 11 grandchildren: Jordan, Dylan, Blaine, Kaitlynn, Nate, Logan, Emma, Sofia, Noah, Abram and Hudson; a sibling: Jay Wyatt; a niece: Susan Wyatt; and numerous friends.

A memorial celebration of life and pickleball tournament will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Gateway Region YMCA. Arrangements are under the direction of Kutis South County Chapel in St. Louis County.

Thomas Conrad "Tommy" Sherwood, 77, of Barnhart died Dec. 11, 2024, in St. Louis. Mr. Sherwood was a personal planning salesman. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps and lived by the motto “Semper Fidelis.” Born April 10, 1947, in Dover, N.H., he was the son of the late Pearl Mae (Haynes) and Dale Sherwood.

He is survived by his wife: Dona M. (Bereswill) Sherwood of Barnhart; four children: Angela Litton, John (Cathy) Sherwood, Jeffrey Sherwood and Jamie Sherwood; a stepdaughter: Lisa (Matthew) Pavia-Higel; 11 grandchildren: Jordan, Dylan, Blaine, Kaitlynn, Nate, Logan, Emma, Sofia, Noah, Abram and Hudson; a sibling: Jay Wyatt; a niece: Susan Wyatt; and numerous friends.

A memorial celebration of life and pickleball tournament will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Gateway Region YMCA. Arrangements are under the direction of Kutis South County Chapel in St. Louis County.

sorry to hear we lost our classmate Tommy Sherwood last dec. thx to Janice Fleming for sharing.

Rick Vail

Thank you Janis for sharing Tom' obit. I remember when you and Tom dated. He was smart but could lose interest in what he was doing. He delved into the underground railroad for a time and had the notes for a doctorate but didn't persue it. He could be funny and was never at a lose for words.At East Jr. Mr St Peters caught him talking too much. There was 20 minutes left in the class and Mr St. Peters made Tom stand and talk till the end fo class. He never missed a beat. He and Ron Selkirk were good friends and played tennis together. I was Tom's sidekick when he was goiing through his fast car faze.We roamed the streets in his GTO, Jag and GT 500. He came to Kirksville for a while when Selkirk and I were there . He was deep into religon before he lost interest and transfered to U of Texas where his  brother Jay lived. We played city league football. A fun fact I'll share is I went with Tom to Texas when he was getting his belongings from his brothers.On our way back we saw two guys hitchhicking. we picked them up. They were both from South America and only spoke spanish. Neither of us spoke much spanish but we learned to comunicate They wanted to see the Land of Lincoln on their way to Canada to live with a sister. We drove all the way back to Tom's mom Pearl,s house. She fixed them supper, Tom rummaged in his closet to find them some cloths and then had the bright idea of driving them up to Springfield. When we got there Tom went into the police station and explained their situation. The police said that wasn't a problem because there was aYMCA across the street. We drove back to Alton proud of our accomplishment and that was the end of our BIG adventure! RIP Tom. I'll remember the good times. If i can find his wife's address, I'll contact her. I know she was a nurse.Thsnk you wonce again Janis.

From Marion: Tommy Sherwood quote from our 50th reunion book: 

Janice Fleming (Kasalko)

Thanks Rick, great story !

Linda Hicks (Montayne)

Happy Birthday to Patricia Odell and Marsha Shewmake!

Linda Hicks (Montayne)

What a great story Rick about Tom Sherwood.  He sold me a life insurance policy from Primerica years ago which I still have.  He also sold me one for my daughter Jennifer in late 80's.   When I lost her in 1992 it certainly helped.  

Marion Foster (Dimond)

Have to throw in my Tommy Sherwood memories, since he was a fellow Uptown kid. In these two 6th grade Mexican Festival pinata pics from Horace Mann, he is in top pic 2nd from right with Doug McCormick. Yes, his big mouth often got him in trouble--I remember once he made me cry when he told me I needed to shave my legs... But everyone liked him, and he added fun to every day at school. 

50th reunion in 2015--Bob Redman, Maurice Pittman, TOMMY, Tom Sorbie

Marion Foster (Dimond)

Tommy Sherwood quote in our 50th reunion book, about Uptown Theater:

Linda Hicks (Montayne)

Happy Birthday to Jeff Dunnagan, Susie Henesey and Bev Storey.

Rick Vail

Happy Birthday to all who are still among us. May it continue for a long time!

Linda Hicks (Montayne)

Happy Birthday to Herschel Ele and Belma Mundy.

Linda Hicks (Montayne)

Happy Birthday to Steve Mike Freer, Bob Hussmann, D-Ann Kimbro and Leah Lewis

Linda Hicks (Montayne)

Happy Birthday to Larry Borman and Karen Lester!

Linda Hicks (Montayne)

Happy Birthday to Penny McDanel.

Linda Hicks (Montayne)

Happy Birthday to Sharon Fansler.

Linda Hicks (Montayne)

Happy Birthday to Ken Hise!

Kathryn M. Novitskie (Pool)

Happy Birthday Kenny!!

Linda Hicks (Montayne)

Happy Birthday to Patricia Beloit and Elizabeth Cotter.

Linda Hicks (Montayne)

Happy Birthday to Dennis Belcher and Willie Generally.