OA-Spring 2023

Mary Ellen “Panky” Pankau Smith , our secretary, died June 12, 2022, from a long illness. Her interment ceremony was on September 17th, 2022 at Providence Community Cemetery, Saint Mary-of-the Woods, Indiana. Her son, Father David Smith said the mass. I was so grateful I could be there. “Panky” has asked me to replace her. Our 75th Class Reunion is this year. Josephine “Jo” Storto Mago wrote that she no longer travels but likes to eat, so still, cooks and bakes and does puzzles, watches sports and funny shows, and enjoys spending time with family. Jean Noonan Faulkner just had her eighth great grandchild, John Thomas Frey. One granddaughter has moved to Washington, D.C., and the extended family seems to be surviving encounters with Covid. She said she’ll be with us in spirit for our 75th. Therese Roy Light is busy with family, especially the grands and great-grands. Also, she’s been doing an exercise class to improve her walking. Marie Merker Walsh no longer travels but keeps busy with family. Marion Alf Heubusch ’s daughter, Patty, responded to my letter. Marion was very ill but talked about how happy she was at The Woods. She died August 19th, 2022. Rest in Peace, Marion. Mary Nardine Wheeler said she gets to the campus when her daughter visits from Michigan. The highlight is Sunday brunch in Providence Center. Delivering meals on wheels two times a month, answering phones at parish office, playing bridge and euchre, and then doing puzzles in the daily paper keeps me busy. I’m planning to be at Reunion in June, so thanks to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College for preparing us so well for life! C L A S S N O T E S ’48 Sarah Ketenbrink Williams 111 Rose Ln Greenwood, IN 46143-2443 (317) 499-2824

I live in my own apartment in Colleen’s home, and she takes me to daily mass.” She does the prayer chain for her parish “I send my love to all our classmates that are still with us” Anne Stack Connell lives in Birmingham, Alabama, and has sight problems. She is with her daughter and son-in-law and is enjoying her first great-grandson, who is one year old. She is in touch with Anne Farley Schemel , who is now living in a memory care home in Wisconsin. Rosemarie “Rory” Roney Eckman lives in Indianapolis, Indiana, and reported not much change with her and Charles. She would like to get out more, hasn’t played Bridge for three years, and is trying to stay well. She and Charles celebrated 70 years of marriage last year! Charlotte’s son Eric lives nearby as does their son Jack. A note too late for our last report from Dan Foley, son of Catherine “Cay” Pert Foley , stated that Cay lives at home with her two sons in Littleton, Colorado, who care for her. She has four children and five grandchildren. She was Jean Murphy McGlinn ’s roommate Freshman year. I received a call from Gloriann Naumcheff Long from Holland, Michigan. She has been living in the same house since 1967 and is grateful she is able to stay there. She has three children and six grandchildren. She retired from teaching first grade after 28 years. Molly Keane Houlihan lives in her own home in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She has nine children. In an email, received from Julia Rooney Ladner , she advised that she is living in the family home with the assistance of 24-hour care. Due to physical limitations, she uses a walker but is grateful she is without pain. Five of her six children live out of town, but schedule visits often. All six got together in January and planned another in June for her birthday. I am able to live by myself, still driving short distances, and getting help from my son Bill, and daughter, Cathy. My shoulder surgery was a good idea; no more pain! I have my first great granddaughter and she is such a joy, especially for Cathy, her grandmother. I regret not hearing from more of you, and if you are able, I would appreciate it if you or a family member could write or call. Until next time, be happy and stay well. It seems that a highlight of the year for many of the class of ‘54 is that special birthday... who thought that when we were the 69th-anniversary class we would be 90! ... or that people would make a very big deal out of it. Arlene O’Rourke Hamm ’s Christmas card photo included a picture of the family gathered in May at Chincoteague (minus Arlene who had Covid), one with the newest great-grandson Blaise, and one of a birthday celebration with a huge “90” sign. Katheleen Thorne Higgins was with our class two years and we share a birthday. Katheleen’s celebration was very special. Her year was blessed with two new great grandbabies. Sr. Carol Nolan said that their group at the convent has a 90’s and 90’s+ party every year. Her sister Lucille “Lucy” Nolan ’64 will be 94! Sr. Carolyn Kessler is back at Saint Mary-of-the Woods, living in Saint Mary’s Senior Living Center. After 16 years in a retirement community in San ’54 Jane Antrobus 5135 Tarrytown Dr Memphis, TN 38117-2125 (901) 685-7497 jantrobus3@aol.com

Antonio it feels very normal. The weather not so much so. I always thought SMWC was the only place one could truly enjoy snow because (back in the day) nobody was driving, we just pulled on the boots and walked where we needed to go. Each of the last three days I have had a surprise phone call... it is so much fun to reminisce with old friends. First I heard from Patricia “Pat” Carbon Etling in Terre Haute, Indiana. She always has such interesting stories about her grandchildren’s doings. One granddaughter is a doctor working in Africa. There is also a prominent quarterback, but I am not sure for which team. She was preparing for a family wedding in Chicago, Illinois. Another traveler is Miriam Courtney Pecora who called me from Florida where she has wintered for years. One of her granddaughters took her on a cruise earlier this year. Miriam says her family now numbers about 35. I nearly failed to answer the phone when the ID said Manor; fortunately, I remembered that was former classmate Rita Gase Manor. She lives in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in an independent living facility. She has three children in the Grand Rapids area, who have taken over family dinners and get-togethers. She drives, plays cards, and has fond memories of all the years of organ playing. Lucille Restifo McGrath called from Florida where she is wintering. Another celebrant of 90 years who is enjoying life and grateful for it. Our Canadian classmate, Lois Guertin Doherty . hasn’t quite hit the 90 mark, and being severely immuno-compromised is not rejoicing in the absence of masks and such. During the pandemic she has missed spending time with her nine-year-old twin granddaughters. Lois and her husband Cyril will celebrate the big birthday by ordering a special dinner to be delivered and being grateful they can. There’s a lesson for us all. My 90’s celebrations included visits from nephews and wives from Anchorage and Atlanta, as well as from two in Baton Rouge. It also included many lunch invitations...maybe it’s because the covid precautions had gone on so long, but that was a real treat. Sister Carolyn reminded me that our 70th anniversary is coming next year, and wondered if anyone planned to attend. It sounds like this group is getting around pretty well. Let’s give some thought to that. Five of us made it back to The Woods in May 2022 to celebrate the 65th anniversary of our graduation. Yes, we graduated in 1957! The five: Marilynn Burdick Stadtmiller, Peggy Curl Doak, Mary Howard Brown, Julia Rice King and I enjoyed being together, revisiting special sites on campus and sharing memories. With sorrow, I share that Gertrude “Trudy” Knecht Mazzarella died on January 26, 2023 in Anaheim, California, where she has lived for years. I sent a notice of this to each of you for whom I have an e-mail address. Our thoughts, prayers and sympathy are with Mary Frances “Fran” Fitzgerald Root . Fran wrote: “We all vacationed at Lake Okoboji for a week in August 2022. Little did we know that Emmet would die on September 15, 2022. I am doing well. The family is taking great care of me.” Peggy Curl Doak reports that her health has improved since she was at our May 2022 Reunion. ’57 Martha Ann Jacob, OSU 128 North Peterson Ave Apt 6 Louisville, KY 40206-2338 (502) 338-3331 mjacob@ursulineslou.org

’49 Lois Patton Olzawski 2840 E 23rd St Tulsa, OK 74114-3107 918-747-4844 zawski@aol.com

Greetings from the united 49’ers. There is a dozen of us left. And as we say, there is nothing finer than a 49’er. I lost my son, Vince, in July, and my husband, Tom, was buried in December. I am still in my home, and my daughter, Susan, is in the process of moving in with me.

’51 Mary Hoynes Duhigg 2365 Manchester Ln Avon, OH 44011-1670 (216) 221-7820 mchduhigg@att.net

Happy New Year! Joan Lewis Ingram writes, “Since our last class news, I find that old age has brought some health issues and I now have a somewhat more sedentary life. I enjoy reading and I spend more time on my iPad. I am fortunate to have good help. My daughter and son-in-law live close by and we try to have dinner together on Sundays. I send wishes for a healthy and happy new year.” Angela “Angel” Crowley Kenny keeps busy with family and friends. She regrets the losses of so many over the years. “Our children all live in Peoria, Illinois, except for Sheila in Naperville, near Chicago. I have 43 great-grandchildren who come over for Christmas.

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