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A Tribute To Our
Deceased Classmates
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TEACHERS
Bernie Kuschel
Herb Quade
Coloma-Willard Hankins, 58, died September 23, 2008. Willard is a 1970 BHHS Grad. ******************************************************************** I'm sure a lot of you got your driver's training from Mr. Koetsier in high school. I know I did.
Rexford Koetsier passed away at his home in St. Joseph at the age of 85.
********************************************************************************* I got an email from Marcia Toms who said that Virginia Archer was taken to the hospital with kidney failure. Visits or cards might help her during these last days and please keep her in your prayers. Thank you. Gisela Krajewski Holtz Here's an update from Marcia on Miss Archer’s condition: She is alert pretty much. Today they are moving her back home and Hospice will be taking over. For anyone who would like to visit, she is very able to receive and her address is: Woodland Terrace, 8550 Red Arrow Highway. She is in the Lilac Court Building #3. It’s right near Lemon Creek Road. Her mailing address for cards, etc. is: Virginia Archer Lilac Bldg Room 3 PO Box 370 Bridgman, MI 49106 Mil (DeHorn) is doing fine but becoming exhausted although she has tons of friends who are giving her excellent support. She is recovering from back surgery and is in therapy daily. Miss Archer’s students are her family and I know she would be touched to hear from as many of us as possible.
George P. Swerbinsky BENTON HARBOR — George P. Swerbinsky, age 56, died suddenly April 14, 2008. George was born Dec. 7, 1951, in Benton Harbor the son of Michael and Eugenia.
BAILEY, Mr. Kim F. .
NEWS AND UPDATES: Classmate Leo Dean Magee passed away 4/28/05 Gary Northrup Passed March 8th, gary had cancer.
May 21, 2002 Editor Herald Palladium
Kind words for the leader of the band , The world lost a great man last
week with the passing of Bernie Kuschel, former director of Benton Harbor
bands for many years. Bernie, loved by all, will be sadly missed, but
never forgotten. He touched the lives of countless people. Bernie groomed
aspirations and encouraged young music students to excel. He was generous
with his time, compassionate with his advice, and always shared his
special gift of encouragement. |
DAWN DEWITT FOWLER - Mrs. Dawn Elen Fowler, age 56, passed away Saturday, December 13, 2008 in Madison, WI. Dawn was preceded in life by her father, James DeWitt; her sister, Gail Ades and mother-in-law, Marge Fowler. She will be deeply missed by her husband of 34 years, Wayne Fowler; daughters, Tera and Nanda Fowler; mother, Doris Dewitt; sister, Dian DeWitt; father-in-law, Roland Fowler; sister-in-law, Linda (Tim) Telder; brother-in-law, Rich Fowler; and great uncle, Alfred Lick. She will also be missed by many cousin's and close friends. Dawn struggled with Auto-Immune Hepatitis and it's complications for the last 10 years. She lived a very full life. She loved and was loved. She laughed and made people laugh. We also cried with her at times. It has been the richest of experiences. Dawn would want us to celebrate her life, not to mourn it.
