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Our aim is to have 100 classmates participate. Assist us in achieving our target! Explore their life stories on the classmates' pages, arranged in alphabetical order.
Thank You Classmates Who Have Participated!
Julie Atkinson
Ron Berns
Mark Burhart
Dean Clevenger
Dennis Clevenger
Jean Donaldson
Gail Ganallis
Steve Griffin
William Gross
Mollie Moosman
Nancy Olson
Randall Pierce
Melissa Scheele
Tom Scott
Charles Voss
Patricia Walden
Woodi Wilson
John Yelcich
Jim Yinger
Classmates of the Month November 2024
From the Beginning
Dean and Dennis Clevenger
50 Year Reunion
LuAnn, Dean, Dennis and Jamie
At Comerica Park
Dean left Dennis right
Dean
In my spare time, I enjoy bicycling, swimming & watching The Lions, Michigan Wolverines (Go Blue!) and the Tigers (when they are on TV down here!) I am active in my Church, where I serve as an Elder. I use my (limited) electrical skills to serve others. I believe God has put me here to help people. I get a lot of satisfaction in giving of myself. I thank God for how he has blessed my life, far beyond what I deserve. The least I can do is extend a helping hand to those in need.
Resides in Port St Lucie, Florida, 11 years
Dean and LuAnn
Dean and LuAnn
Dean and LuAnn
A Michigan Patriot!
Dean and LuAnn
Dean and LuAnn
Dean and LuAnn
Merry Christmas!
Dean and LuAnn
Dean and LuAnn
Dean and LuAnn
Relaxing together
Dean and Family
Dean and LuAnn
Married 23 Years
Children: Son: Chad,
Daughter: Courtney (deceased),
Daughter: Cara
Stepsons: Jonathan and Nicholas
12 Grandchildren, 1 Great Granddaughter
Dean's Great Grandchild
Dennis
I have always had a passion for music and I play bass guitar in the praise band at church and also with a band outside of church with some guys my age...a "bucket list" item for me. I AM BLESSED!
We have a blended family, each having 2 daughters and one son. We have a combined total of 11 grandchildren ranging from 5 to 28 years old.
Resides in Monroe, Michigan
Dennis, Jamie and 72 Classmates Dave Ely and wife
Dennis and Jamie
Just celebrated their 30th Anniversary in February
Dennis and Jamie watching one of their grandsons play football in Bronson, Michigan
50 Year Reunion
Annual Twins Festival
Annual Twins Festival
Annual Twins Festival
Annual Twins Festival
Annual Twins Festival
Pals
Annual Twins Festival
Pals
THE FAMOUS ROCK OF MONROE HIGH SCHOOL 1972
The Story of The Rock (As recalled by Dale Phillips)
The story of the Rock goes back a very long time ago when life was simpler and less complicated. Neal Thurber and I were very good friends who spent many hours together living and sailing on Lake Erie. These were some of my most memorable times growing up. We knew that things were going to change for us in the coming year with graduation looming on the horizon. We both thought we needed to do something to memorialize the Class of 1972.
I don’t remember if it was Neal or myself that came up with the idea of placing a Rock “monument” at MHS. Neal definitely took charge and went to France Stone Company on Dunbar Road and somehow convinced them to give us a large limestone boulder. Neal then went to Trout’s Yacht Basin in Bolles Harbor and borrowed an old trailer to transport the sacred Rock. Everything was set for the Eve of Homecoming Night 1971.
Neal with the use of his family’s station wagon and the trailer showed up at the Fifth Street side of MHS, backed over the curb and into the yard to a group of co-conspirators (roughly 22 people) waiting to unload the Rock. Working together we wrestled it off the trailer and the rest as they say is history.
As far as who was there for the delivery of the Rock and why, well it was fun to listen and recall the why at the Reenactment that was held the week of our 50thReunion in August 2022. There were only a handful of people who knew the delivery of the Rock was happening. The consensus was the most participants just happened upon the scene and assisted with the Rock’s removal from the trailer. For instance Ann Hochradel Phillips (we hadn’t begun dating yet) and Vickie Gose Steck were upstairs in the high school planning halftime festivities for Homecoming, heard the commotion and came outside to see what was going on. There were 21 Participants from our class including Steve Griffin, Joe Tomaro, Binger Winchell, Neal Thurber, Randy Harris, Stewart Navarre, Vickie Gose Steck, Carl Laming, Rich Rousselo, John Montgomery, Emmanuel Sulfaro, Tom Sieb, Steve Rausch, Mark Obenchain, Randall Pierce, Dale Phillips, Ann Hochradel Phillips, Greg Peters, Doug Dazarow, Greg Keys and Brent Fellabaum. There was also one member of the Class of 1973 who assisted and that was Neal’s brother, Matt Thurber.
There is also the matter of the photograph that was taken that night that was in the Highlighter. Again there was much discussion at the Reenactment about this. Most thought it was taken by our fellow classmate Tom Scott but I don’t believe that has been confirmed.
All and all it was a night none of us will forget!
coming 55 year reunion
Update
The 55-year reunion is scheduled for the summer of 2027.
A TRIBUTE TO WAYNE EDWARD LOCHNER
Obituary of Wayne Edward Lochner 4.28.54-11.7.24
Wayne Edward Lochner was born on April 28, 1954, in Monroe, Michigan. He was born to the union of Robert Lochner and Mary Lou (Roberts) Lochner.
On March 19, 1976, Wayne married the love of his life, Linda Copi. Together, they created a warm and loving home, welcoming two children who brought them immense joy. The couple shared many happy moments, including memorable days spent watching the Tigers play, a pastime they both cherished.
Wayne was a dedicated family man who delighted in spending time with his granddaughters, creating memories filled with laughter and love. He took great pride in his lawn, ensuring it was a beautiful and welcoming space for family gatherings and enjoying the beauty of the outdoors. He also had a deep appreciation for the colors of fall, finding joy in the vibrant hues that marked the changing seasons.
Wayne Edward Lochner, aged 70, of Monroe passed away peacefully on Thursday; November 7, 2024, at University Hospitals in Ann Arbor, Michigan. His passing was preceded by his parents: Robert and Mary and two brothers: Keith and Glenn Lochner. Wayne will be remembered for his kindness, love for family, and the joy he found in life’s simple pleasures.
To cherish his memory, Wayne leaves his devoted wife: Linda; two children: Brian Lochner and Karen Lochner (Jake Horen); granddaughters: Hailey U'ran and Kelly Stoddard; siblings: Janet (Doug) Hill, David (Jeanne) Lochner; sister-in-law: Doris Lochner; and many loving nieces and nephews.
Friends may gather from 1:00pm until 6:00pm on Wednesday; November 13, 2024, at Merkle Funeral Service, North Monroe; 2442 North Monroe Street, Monroe, Michigan 48162 (734) 384-5185. A Celebration of Wayne’s Life will be held at 6:00pm, also at Merkle’s with Pastor BJ McDaniel officiating. Cremation will take place through Covenant Cremation of Erie, Michigan, a division of Merkle Enterprises, Inc.