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Babinsky-York, Verene 1960    E-Mail Me
867 St. Cletus, Cahokia, IL 62206  Phone 618-337-7137
I'm married. I have 5 children,  3boys & 2girls, and  14 grandchildren. Still in Cahokia. Would love to hear from anyone.

Bailey, Pamela 1969    E-Mail Me
P.O. Box 18813 West Palm Beach FL 33416-8813 Phone 561-885-6000
Divorcee, Residing in the Sunshine State of Florida

Baker, Howard 1961    E-Mail Me
10 Timberline Drive, Voorhees, NJ 08043   Phone 856-435-1757
Married with two children. Business Operations Manager for Lockheed Martin Technology Services in Mt. Laurel, New Jersey.

Baker-O'Brien, Ginger 1972        E-Mail Me
2313 Mickey Drive, High Ridge, MO 63049 Phone 636-677-3507
I'm married to Dean O'Brien, a 1971 alumni.  We have 3 children, 2 daughters and a son. We also have 2 grandchildren. We have lived in High Ridge, MO for 26 yrs.

Bankes-Van Haitsma, Dianne 1982      E-Mail Me
Moved from Cahokia in May 1980, to Ohio when my father got transferred after my extended stay in the hospital in Jan. thru Apr. of 1980. Father passed away in June of 1983 and the family moved to New Jersey in October,1983. I have been married for 19 years as of May 2003, to a wonderful man from Michigan. We live in New Jersey with the rest of the Bankes clan. We have no 2-legged children yet, but have 2 4-legged children. Working hard but loving it. Have 11 nieces and nephews, (for those of you that know my brothers and sister, they have been busy.) Even with all of them I am still into photography, creative arts and sports. 

Barker, Roy 1962    
8746 Factory St., Evans Mills, NY 13637   Phone 315-629-5241
Live in Upstate New York just off the East Shore of Lake Ontario, 30 miles from Canada, 15 miles from the Adirondack State Forrest. My wife's name is Marge. We have 2 grown children, Steve & Cindy and 3 grandchildren, Nick, Gaige and Olivia. Retired and disabled from United Parcel Service.

Barnett, Kathi 1983   E-Mail Me
108 Lavender Lane, Dupo, IL 62239 Phone 618-286-6140
Hi! this is so great and much better than classmates.com! I'm still single, no children, but I'm the best Aunt in the world to 2 beautiful nieces (my sister Theresa's kids). and I have 2 cats, Socko and Stimpy. I've been in a long term relationship with my fiancé Bob LiVigni.

Barnett-Bryant, Gail 1970    E-Mail Me
109 Azalea Circle, Tullahoma, TN 37388
Have lived in TN since 1972. Married. Have a combined family of 1 son, 2 step-daughters and 2 grandsons. Work for Sverdrup Technology. Collect Santas, love yard sales and auctions.

Barnhill-Bastilla, Christina 1993     E-Mail Me
503 Dartmouth Drive, O'Fallon, IL 62269  Phone 618-632-8124
Hi everyone! As many of you know, I did not graduate from CHS. I graduated from O'Fallon Township High School. But I will always consider myself a Comanche, so go figure. I am happily married since Feb. 17, 1994 to my high school sweetheart, Dean Bastilla. (He works in Cahokia as a police officer). We have 3 beautiful children, their names and ages are Kyle-9 years old, Bailey-7 years old and Loryn - 3 years old. I graduated from BAC in 1998 with my 2 year Associate of Applied Science Degree and have been working at Gateway Regional Medical Center (originally St. Elizabeth's Hospital) in Granite City, Illinois since May, 1998 as an Inpatient Coder. I work very close with both Medical Records and Billing. T.T.F.N. (Ta Ta For Now).

Barrett, Ed 1977   
1742 Doris, Cahokia, IL 62206 Phone 618-337-1221
I still live in Cahokia.  I married Pam Sapaw in 1983. We Have one Daughter (Megan). I work at St Louis Post Dispatch. 

Barrett-Stokes, Tammy 1975     
P.O. Box 520, Caraway, AR 72419  Phone 870-482-3762
Happily married for the second and last time. I have two sons, Brian and Blake. I have one wonderful grandson named Braxton and one on the way.

Bartlett, Ron - 1977  E-Mail Me  (1/15/05)


Basinski-McEntire, Cindy 1975    E-Mail Me
229 Longview Dr., Columbia, IL 62236   Phone 618-281-6029
Currently live in Columbia, IL. Married 23 years to Mike McEntire (CHS class of '69). We have 2 kids, Drew, in his 4th year at SLU, who will be celebrating his 21st birthday on September 13th, and Lindsey, a 17-year old senior at Columbia High School. I have been employed at Ralston Purina for over 14 years. I've been in Sales for the last 10 years and have been an Account Executive for 5 years. I travel frequently for business...that includes a variety of locations. Mike and I also enjoy an annual baseball Spring Training trip and an occasional trip to Vegas or another sporting event. 

Bateman, Jimmy 1961    E-Mail Me
3320 Brunswick Street, Modesto, CA 95350    Phone 209-522-9468
I have been married for 38 years to my wife Susan. We have 2 children, Thomas & Angela, who are both married &  we have 3 grand children. I am  a licensed Land Surveyor in the state of CA. I have worked in the civil engineering field for 40 years.

Bates, Steven 1974    E-Mail Me
3101 Joymeadow, Fort Worth, TX 76123 Phone 817-294-5303

Bathon, Zachary - 1997  E-Mail Me  (8/4/05)
1160 Shipyard, Wilmington NC 28412
I currently live in Wilmington N.C. with my wife Rozy and my step daughter Clea.  I did eight years in the Marine Corps and am now working as the image editor for Armchair General Magazine.

Batson, Tim 1972    E-Mail Me
10404 Shadow Ridge Apt #204, Louisville, KY 40241  Phone 502-423-7334
I just moved to Louisville, KY (8/01) to start a new job as Director of Self-Funded Administration for Humana. My wife, Terry (Williams) Batson (also a Cahokia alumni from the class of '72) and I have two sons, Andy & Tim. Tim just graduated from Evergreen State University in Olympia, WA and Andy is starting his third year in college.

Batson, Jeffery 1985    E-Mail Me
604 Lemont Drive, Nashville, TN 37216   Phone 615-650-8755
I'm a self-employed commercial real estate appraiser & singer/songwriter living in Nashville, TN. I graduated from Saint Louis University with a BSBA in 1989 & got my MRECM (Master of Real Estate and Construction Management) from the University of Denver in 1990. I spent the next few years working in the appraisal business in the St. Louis area and eventually got back into playing music (which I had done previously). I finally decided to move to Nashville in 1997 to continue pursuit of a career as a singer/songwriter/entertainer...and here I am! 

Battles, Dan 1968    E-Mail Me  (8/2/05)
1717 Waldron Rd, Corpus Christi, TX 78418 Phone 361-937-4875
I am going back to school again and this time it is for fun. I am currently enrolled to become a Scuba Diving Instructor. After losing a long held job to attrition, I decided that since the kids(4) were grown and gone it was time for my spouse and I to have a little adventure. Just received an email today from a post in Cozumel and they will have an opening for me by June or July. Also one in the Bahamas and one in Honduras. Looking forward to seeing everyone this summer for our 35 class reunion. Man where has the time gone. 

Baudendistel, Gina - 2001  E-Mail Me  (10/6/2005)
2116 Mousette Lane, Cahokia, IL  62206 - Phone - 314-566-9031

Baudendistel-Tribout, Kathy - 1984  E-Mail Me  (8/16/04)

16833 Wild Horse Creek Rd., Chesterfield, MO 63005
I have been married to Michael Tribout since 1989.  We have one child, Ben - born in 1997.  I work full time at Merrill Lynch in Ladue, MO.  I've been with Merrill Lynch since 1986.

Baur-Dorman, Mickey 1957  E-Mail Me
25 Pat Dr., Collinsville, IL 62234
Will be married 42 years this month, We have two sons and a daughter. The love of our life is our only grandchild, Sarah, she will be 8 in December. Life is good!!

 

Baur-Parker, Shirley Rose 1953     E-Mail Me
P. O. Box 5031, Gun Barrel City, TX 75147  Phone 903-451-5025
Married to Larry Parker (Class of 53).  We have two children and  5 grandchildren. We've been retired since 1991 from our own business in Little Rock, AR. 

Baur-Jacknewitz, Martha 1960      E-Mail Me
105 Greenbriar Estates Drive, St. Louis, MO 63122    Phone 314-835-9599
My husband, Vince, and I are happy newly weds. We sold his house in North County & my house in Glen Carbon & moved to Des Pere, Mo. this past March. (2001) We have a lovely home which we are in the midst of remodeling & decorating. We each have 3 children. Mine are Melissa Lane, age 39, Bart, age 35, and Chad, almost 29.  Vince is retired from Anheuser Busch but helps me run my photography business, "Say Cheese". We photograph primarily little league sports teams. We enjoy traveling, golfing, cooking & entertaining.

Bauza-Ahne, Virginia 1971     E-Mail Me
4815 J Road, Red Bud, IL 62278  Phone
618-281-4681
I live in the Country, between Waterloo and Red Bud, Illinois. Was previously married to Victor Heitman, Jr. of Cahokia, Illinois, for 23 years. Divorced. Remarried in 1999 to William T. Ahne of Madonnaville, Illinois. I have a son (27), & daughter (23),  Both married - 2 grandchildren. Employed at Husch & Eppenberger in St. Louis, MO as a "User Support Specialist" in the Computer Department. Employed here for 19 years. Love the country, crafts, outdoors, and FISHING!

Baysinger, Larry 1961    E-Mail Me
201 Meadowlark Drive, Godfrey, IL 62035   Phone 618-466-7348
My wife, Linda, of 30 years and I live in Godfrey, IL. We are both just retired. I taught school for 36 years, 29 at Southwestern Jr. High School in Piasa, IL, and seven at Mississippi Valley Christian School in Alton, IL. My interests are computer and traveling and seeing historical sites. I would like to hear from "old" friends via e-mail.

Beard-McQuaid, Debbie 1970   E-Mail Me
410 W. Adams, Millstadt, IL 62260 Phone 618-476-1372
I have been married for 30 years, and have 3 children.

Beck, Scott - 1974  E-Mail Me  (6/25/04)

201 Northridge Dr., New Braunfels, TX 78132
Married Cheri Monroe in 1981.  Moved from Cahokia in 1986 to Denver CO.  Then to San Diego Ca. for 5 yrs.  Worked for same Aerospace Co since 1987.  Different name of company and different state now as a Manufacturing Engineer.  2 kids.

Becker-Goldenberg, Joyce 1961     
275 E. Forest Lane, Palatine, IL 60067-7531  Phone 847-397-0164
I have two daughters and five grandchildren.  I'm retired

Becker, Rudi - 1999  E-Mail Me  (6/7/04)

506 Equality Ave., Fairhope, AL 36532 - Phone - 618-581-4838
I live right on the Mobile Bay. I am single again and still have no kids.

Beddingfield-Caldwell, Sonja 1982    E-Mail Me
1565 Hilltop Road, Columbia, IL 62236  Phone 618-281-6822
I'm married and the mother of 3. I work for the VA, and am active in church and Scouting.

Bednarkewicz-Birchett,  Betty 1971    E-Mail Me

Bednarkewicz-Carter, Margie 1970      E-Mail Me
715 Innergary, Valrico, FL 33594  Phone 813-685-2620

Bell, Dave 1965      E-Mail Me
9201 Wampum, Affton, MO 63123  Phone 314-631-8696
Married to Marilyn, 23 yrs. I have four children, Heather, Joe, Lesley and Kim. I have been employed by AmerenUE for 32 years. 

Bell, Donald 1972    E-Mail Me
435 Garden St., Cahokia, IL 62206 Phone 618-337-2818
Still living here in the old part of Cahokia. Did the marriage/divorce thing and no rug rats---I mean kids! Presently work for Big River Zinc Corporation in Sauget (you may remember it as Amax Zinc or before that American Zinc) have been there now 25 years. Would like to hear from anyone from the class!!

Bell, Nikki 1999      E-Mail Me
39 Winchester Dr., Belleville, IL 62223 Phone 618-406-0301

Benne-Ferry, Leasa 1979
    
1715 Esic Dr., Edwardsville, IL 62025

Benne-Folts, Tina 1977    E-Mail Me
4011 Galacia Dr., Austin, TX 78759
I married Kelly Folts in July, 1980. We have one son born in 1986. We moved to Austin in December 1986. I am currently working in an elementary school in the area as an Educational Assistant.

Berry, Heather 2000       
1625 Sycamore, Quincy, IL 62301  Phone 217-223-1698
I am Heather Berry, an almost grad of CHS. I attended grade school, and middle school in Cahokia but I moved before I got to the high school. I am now living in Quincy, Illinois, and attending John Wood Community College. In August of 2002 I will be transferring to Western Illinois University in Macomb. So far no husband and no children.

Berry, Kettrell 1980        E-Mail Me  (11/2/04)
5068 Fir Street, San Diego, CA 92102 - Phone -  619-808-1739
I have resided in San Diego since 1992. I work as a Counselor for emotionally disturbed children.

Berry-Thurbush, Joan 1955    E-Mail Me
1904 Ferry St. SW, Albany, OR 97321  Phone 541-791-8268
I am divorced. I have 3 children, Steven, Chuck and Robin. I have 8 grand children and 2 great grand children.....I live in Oregon now, moved here almost 3 years ago, I lived in Southern Cal. since 57 and moved here after I retired.  I was a cook at a high school, in Fontana, Cal. I am lucky to still have my mother, who at the age of 87, just went through a hip replacement and is doing wonderful...she used to be a cook at Centerville grade school, in the late 40s, gosh that sounds so long ago, did many other things also, taught Hawaiian dancing, had horses. It has been a good life and full of good things and bad....

Bertels, Gregory - 1989  E-Mail Me  (3/12/04)
869 St. Cletus Dr., Cahokia, IL 62206 - Phone - 314-267-9533
Graduated from SIU-C 1996, 1 Child, Caleb is 6.

Bertram, Michelle 1989     
E-Mail Me
I live back in Illinois again. I went to EIU and traveled for several years. I lived in Alaska for a while. I love to visit lighthouses so this takes me all over. I am currently engaged to be married in June of 2003. I have no children (yet) but I do have a miniature pinscher, same thing! feel free to write me.

Best, Kathy 1978    E-Mail Me
5742 Marquette Ave., St. Louis, MO 63139 Phone 314-481-5794

Bigham-Sherman, Jamie - 1998  E-Mail Me  (10/5/04)
1016 Danworth Ct., Kirkwood, MO 63122
Graduated from McKendree College in 3.5 years, worked for KSDK (which was always my dream) but have since moved on.  I am married now to a guy I met at Channel 4 when I was working there too.  I have no kids...but check back in about 5 years.

Billingsley, Robert 1965    
P.O. Box 541713, Lake Worth, FL 33454
I've been living in south Florida since 1976. I have a daughter who is married and is 22. I was in the army in Germany for 2 years. I am divorced for 21 years, still in good health with lots of gray hair, ha, ha. Love to play golf. Would like to hear from old classmates.

Biver, Ray 1968    E-Mail Me
9937 Old Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL 62208  Phone 618-398-4091

Blackiston-Haskett, Annabel - 1963  E-Mail Me  (5/25/05)

(as of 7/22/05) 7515 Pine Lakes Blvd., Port St. Lucie, FL 34952 -
Phone - 314-302-3232
Retired teacher in St. Louis, 27 yr old son, 3 step children 14, 11,10 and a husband who also teaches (journalism--see what Mr. Bertrand started). I taught English, public speaking and yearbook for over 30 years.

Blackmon, Stacey 1982      E-Mail Me
5570 S. Lake Burkett Ln., Winter Park, FL 32792 Phone 407-701-9344
Vice President, The Allen Group, Inc. Married with 3 children. Things are Great! 

Blake, David - 1986
  E-Mail Me  (10/5/04)

Bledsoe-Juenger, Shannon 1992  E-Mail Me  (8/1/05)
7761 Roscow Road, Waterloo, IL 62298 - Phone - 618-473-3282

I'm married to Shannon M. Juenger and we have two children, Hayden and Hayleigh. I would love to hear from you!

Blevins-Weimer, Denise 1972    E-Mail Me
1913 Doris Ave., Cahokia, IL 62206 Phone 618-337-1651
I'm 49 yrs old and have lived in Cahokia all my life. I am married to Joe Weimer, who also graduated from Cahokia High in 1974.  We have a 16 yr old son named Joe, Jr. I work for the Village of Cahokia Water & Sewer Dept for the last 16 yrs before that I worked for the Mayor's Office.  All together I have worked for the Village for 24 years and have been married for 23 years.

Blissenbach-Robinson, Kelli - 1991  E-Mail Me  (6/7/05)

817 N. Briegel, Columbia, IL  62236 - Phone - 618-281-3970
I have been married to Kevin Robinson ('85) since 1993.  We have an 8 year old daughter.  Kevin works for Columbia Police Dept as a 911 dispatcher.  I own Natural Solutions Salon & Day Spa in Columbia with my mother.

Blosser, Gregory 1971   E-Mail Me
54 Cedar Circle, Boynton Beach, FL 33436 Phone 561-704-9004

Boaz, Robert  Earl 1969     E-Mail Me
117 Majestic Oaks, Belle Chasse, LA 70037  Phone 504-392-2609
Married Deanna Brown of Sylvester, GA. in 1971. We have 2 sons (Scott,28 and Sean,19), and 2 Granddaughters (Kaylee,6 and Tatum 2weeks ).  We  have been here in Belle Chasse, La. since 1985. Retired from the NAVY (was in 24yrs)in July 1993.

Boaz-Ousley, Marilyn 1952     
2088 FM 2906, Longview, TX 75603  Phone 903-643-9170 
Roy and I have been married since Sept. 1953. We have 6 children (3 boys and 3 girls). We have 17 grandchildren ranging in age from 5 months to 24 years. They are scattered all over Texas. We are both retired, however, I still maintain a catering business, specializing in wedding cakes. I would enjoy hearing from former class mates. 

Bobe-Bell, Debra 1967    E-Mail Me
17 Nanny Goat Lane Vilonia AR 72173
I recently married Rick Bell, class of 1967! I have two sons David, born 1971, Heath born 1979 and two terrific granddaughters.  Would like to hear from old friends!   

Bodendieck, Lee 1955  E-Mail Me   (7/14/05)      
9231 Birch Tree Lane, St. Louis, MO 63126  Phone 314-842-0867
Married Sandra Gardyne, 3 children, 6 grandchildren.

Bohn, Tim - 1984  E-Mail Me  (11/9/04)

Illinois State Penitentiary
I am single.  I got into a little trouble.  I'm still a good guy and looking to get out soon.  I was inmate of the month 3 months standing.

Bollinger, Bill 1954       (Deceased 3/18/2004)
1530 Wintercreek Lane, Camano Island, WA 98292 Phone 360-387-6426
Married, 2 children, a daughter in New York City and a son in Chicago.

Bommarito, Salvatore  1974    E-Mail Me
P.O. Box 670 Bertram TX 78605 Phone 512 470-1110
I married Arlene Hoffmann from CHS class of 1974. We have 7 children & two grandchildren. We now live in Bertram, Texas. I am a truck driver at a limestone quarry in Marble Falls, Texas. I  retired from the U.S. Army and am a veteran of Desert Shield/Desert Storm. Arlene graduated from Armstrong Atlantic State University May 2002 with a BA in History. She is a teacher in Burnet, County Texas.

 

    

   



 

 

  

  

 

  

                                               

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