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Future Class of 1974 Ames High School Alumni

 

Meeker Elementary School AM Kindergarten Ames Iowa - Mrs. Brown 1961-1962

 

Front row: Doug Ries , Mikey Rolling , Eddie Hendrickson , Allen Wagner , Glenn Norton

 

2nd row: Carol Gee , Jennifer Townsend , Julie Landon , Kim Carr , Susan Trcka , Sue Beth McClugage

 

3rd row: Shellie Dague , Paul Sondrol , John Cysewski , Alvin MacBride, Davy Maxon , Kieth Hapes , Mrs. Brown

 

4th row: Mark Lagomarcino, Farrell Silverthorn , Chuck Judy , Matt Koupal , Lane Baldwin , Mark Stone absent: Vonnie Smith , Craig Olsen , Mark Green , Kenny Duesenberg

 

This Meeker Kindergarten photo goes with this list of names www.flickr.com/photos/ahs/13875577065/

 

12 years later, most of these Kindergarten classmates went on to become future 1974 Ames High School Alumni and graduates.

 

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Paul Charles Sondrol

July 19, 1956 - October 20, 2018

 

Paul Sondrol 62, of Ames, passed away October 20, 2018 at the Israel Family Hospice House in Ames. Memorial service will be held 1:30 pm Sunday, October 28, at Adams Funeral Home in Ames with a visitation one hour prior to the service.

 

Paul Charles Sondrol was born July 19, 1956 in Sioux Falls, SD to Charles and Shirley (Kruggel) Sondrol. Paul grew up in Ames and graduated from Ames High School in 1974. He continued his education receiving his BA at Mankato State University in Minnesota and his Masters and PhD at the University of Arizona in Tucson, AZ. Paul was a professor of Political Science and Latin American Specialist at the University of Colorado in Colorado Springs. Paul lived one year in Paraguay and enjoyed traveling throughout South America. He enjoyed hiking, running, talking politics and spending time with his family.

 

Paul is survived by his father, Charles Sondrol of Ames; son, Chase Sondrol of Colorado Springs, CO; daughter, Selah Sondrol of Winslow, ME; sister, Tammy (Jim) Stein of Muscatine, IA; brother, Danny (Cheryl) Sondrol of Ames, IA and several nieces and nephews.

 

Paul was preceded in death by his mother and daughter, Chelsea.

 

In lieu of flowers memorials may be addressed to Blank Childrens Hospital 1200 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA 50309. Online condolences may be left at adamssoderstrum.com

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Julie Ann (Landon) Huisman

May 31 1956 - July 23 2021

 

Ames - Julie Ann (Landon) Huisman, 65, of Ames, passed away on Friday, July 23, 2021 at her home.

 

Friends may call from 4:00 until 7:00 P.M. on Thursday, July 29, 2021 at First United Methodist Church, 516 Kellogg Ave., Ames, Iowa. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, July 30, 2021 at the church. All who knew and loved Julie are welcome and invited to attend. For those who are not able to travel, the service will be available to watch through a live stream on the Tribute Wall of Julie's obituary on the Adams Funeral Home website or www.fumcames.com.

 

Julie was the daughter of Keith and Ellen Landon, of Ames. She was born at Mary Greeley Medical Center on May 31, 1956. She grew up in Ames and graduated from Ames High School in 1974. Julie graduated from Iowa State University, where she completed a Bachelor of Science Degree in Labor and Industrial Relations, a degree program she customized, and was a proud member of Alpha Delta Pi Sorority, serving as President twice. She went on to earn her Master of Science Degree in Adult Learning, Development and Performance from Drake University in 2008, and was very proud to have earned a 4.0 GPA while working full-time and raising her three kids. Julie also had a passion for continued growth and learning, and completed her International Coach Federation Certification in Business and Executive Coaching at The University of Texas at Dallas - School of Management in 2008.

 

Julie was a passionate person, but she felt most strongly about her beloved husband Tom. They were college sweethearts and dated for eight years before marrying in Ames at the United Church of Christ on April 3, 1982. Tom and Julie had a vibrant marriage for the 38 years they were blessed to share on this earth. Julie was broken-hearted to watch her husband's three-year cancer battle come to an end with his passing on July 26, 2020.

 

Julie's other great loves in her life were her three remarkable children, Kevin, Melissa and Karina. As she often told them, she loved her children to the moon and back, and everyone who knew her knew how incredibly proud she was to be their Mom.

 

Her first born and only son, Kevin Charles, held a soft spot in her heart. She was immensely proud of the man he has become and the devoted father he is to his daughter Bianca. Julie loved how highly regarded and beloved Kevin was in his career. She was grateful for the many ways he stepped into the role as the "man of the family" since Tom's passing in July of 2020. Julie also raved about his home-cooked meals and loved when he would fire up the grill for family dinners.

 

Melissa Kay, her second-born, was her bright and shining Mel Star. She saw so much of herself in her daughter, and championed her aspirations to follow in her mom's footsteps by starting a big, beautiful life in Texas at a young age. Julie loved Melissa's creativity and singing voice, and thought her writing was pretty special. She was proud of her daughter's "big brain" and her many professional and academic achievements. Most of all, Julie was in awe of Melissa's faith in God, strength of heart, and wisdom beyond her years.

 

The adoption of her baby girl Karina Ann from Novokuznetsk, Russia, was a highlight of her life, and Julie adored her youngest daughter. Julie was so proud of Karina's resilience and strength, and loved watching her "baby" become a mother on December 6, 2020 to Ellen Kathy-Marie, her second granddaughter. She counted it an incredible honor to help plan Karina and Mark's wedding on July 25, 2020, and was so grateful for the wonderful husband Karina found in Mark, and son-in-law she added to her family. Karina always knew how to make her mom laugh the hardest of anyone, and they shared many special silly moments.

 

Not to be forgotten, Julie considered her fur babies Coco Bear and the late Bandit Jo a part of the family and her very best friends.

 

Family was everything to Julie, and celebrations were plentiful among the Landon and Huisman families. From holidays, to birthdays and weekly pool parties, she cherished getting to live close to her extended family in Ames for the last years of her life.

 

Julie was whip-smart, incredibly interested in people, and highly ambitious, attributes she channeled into her successful 37-year career in Human Resources. She was very proud of her accomplishments in her professional life, as were all who knew her. Upon her graduation from Iowa State, Julie moved south to begin her career at Phillips Petroleum Company in Borger, Texas. She held numerous roles in HR with Phillips 66 in Borger, Texas, Bartlesville, Oklahoma, Stavanger, Norway, Caracas, Venezuela and Maracaibo, Venezuela. Julie was thrilled at the opportunity to work as an expatriate, immersed in global cultures, where she mastered the Norwegian and Spanish languages. Julie and Tom both retired from Phillips in 2000 and moved to Ames to be closer to their extended family.

 

Upon her return to Ames, Julie worked as the Human Resources Director for the Iowa State Foundation for two years. Her final career stop was at the City of Ames, where she served as the Human Resources Director for over 11 years. She was very proud to work at City Hall, in the same building as her late mother, Ellen Landon, who was a beloved Public Information Officer for the City of Ames for many years.

 

Julie retired from the City of Ames in 2015 to shift her focus and energy towards her family. She devoted her time in retirement to supporting her mother Ellen until her passing in 2019, and her husband Tom in his difficult cancer battle. She and Tom were looking forward to retiring in a beautiful home they built together in The Villages, Florida. Most recently, Julie was excited to transition into a new home in Ames with a pool area she named the Huisman Hibiscus Haven.

 

Volunteerism was an important aspect of Julie's life, and she loved to serve her community. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church for 21 years, and served on the Staff Parish Relations Committee. Julie maintained a close connection to her beloved Alpha Delta Pi Sorority at Iowa State, serving both as the Chapter Advisor and the House Corps Board President for many years. Julie also served on the board at Youth and Shelter Services in Ames. She was proud to be a Rotarian in the Rotary Club of Ames, just like her late father, Keith Landon. Julie was affiliated with the P.E.O. Sisterhood, and had fond memories with many women in the organization.

 

Beyond her passions for her family and career, Julie had many hobbies and interests that fulfilled and enriched her life. At heart, she was an artist and creative soul. In her younger years, she was a talented pianist, seamstress, painter, and later in life, a prolific scrapbooker. Julie also had an eye for design, having originally started college as an Interior Design major. Though she never pursued a career in the field, she had a life-long passion for building, designing, and decorating her homes, all 13 of them!

 

Physical activity was important to Julie. She loved all water-related things: boating, skiing, swimming, and lake life. Every day was a new opportunity to achieve her goal of getting 10,000 steps. Julie loved to dance, and could often be seen embarrassing her kids with her latest dance moves.

 

Everyone who knew Julie could tell you about her impeccable style, and also her impeccable bargain shopping skills. During her working years, she could be seen in the most beautiful suits, but later in life she grew a sizable collection of leopard print items, which she called her "leopard-licious" clothing.

 

Julie was beloved by all who crossed her path. Whether long-time friend or stranger, she had a way of making people feel instantly known and loved. She would always remind her children to be two things with people: interesting, and interested. Julie was quick to ask a hundred questions, and was a lifelong interviewer. She cared deeply about the people in her life, and maintained a sizable social circle with friends across the globe. Julie and Tom prioritized social gatherings with dinner clubs, boating crews, and enjoyed hosting guests regularly at their lake houses.

 

Julie's life was guided by her rich Christian faith, and her personal relationship with Jesus. She loved to spend her mornings journaling, and documented all stages of her life in writing and reflection. Julie was passionate about the local church and serving God.

 

Left to cherish her memory are her three beloved children and their partners: Kevin Huisman of Ames, Iowa, Melissa Huisman of Austin, Texas and Karina and Mark Kendall of Fort Drum, New York. She had two beautiful granddaughters, Bianca Anne McConkey of Ogden, Iowa, and Ellen Kathy-Marie Kendall of Fort Drum, New York. Julie also leaves behind many members of her loving family –– her sister, Nancy Hemphill of Ames, Iowa; her nieces and their families: Becky, Aaron, Allison, and Jacob Rogers, of Ames, Iowa, and Katie, Nate, and Lincoln Molstad of Ankeny, Iowa; her mother-in-law, Joyce Huisman of Ames, Iowa; her sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Linda and Tom Thomas of Ames, Iowa, her brother-in-law and nephew, Ted and Nick Huisman of State Center, Iowa, and her sister-in-law and nephew, Laura and Grant Beckett of Everett, Washington.

 

Julie was predeceased by her beloved husband, Tom Huisman; her mother and father, Keith and Ellen Landon; her father-in-law Charles Huisman; and her brothers-in-law Monty Hemphill and Larry Beckett. We are sure she is thrilled to be reunited with them all.

 

Funeral arrangements are under the care of Adams Funeral Home of Ames. Online condolences may be left for Julie's family at www.adamssoderstrum.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the First United Methodist Church of Ames. The family would like to thank all who knew and loved Julie and the Huismans for their unending support and love for their mother and family.

 

Obituary Posted online on July 27, 2021

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Sue Beth McClugage Stary Obituary

Sue Stary Obituary

July 18, 1956 - July 15, 2022

 

Goodbye Sue. We miss you already. Sue Beth McCluggage-Stary passed July 15, 2022 in Omaha. I've knew Sue for 60 years, Sue was in Kindergarten at Meeker Elementary and then at Beardshear for 5th and 6th grade.

 

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Sue Beth Stary

1956 - 2022

BORN 1956

DIED 2022

 

FUNERAL HOME

Westlawn-Hillcrest Funeral Home

5701 CENTER ST

Omaha, Nebraska

 

SUE STARY OBITUARY

Stary, Sue Beth

 

July 18, 1956 - July 15, 2022

 

Preceded in death by parents, Ray and Jean McClugage. Survived by loving husband, Robert; daughter, Raejean (Joe) Roberts; step-children, Babi and Adam; grandchildren, Erik, Madilynn, Jaylen, Eli, and Adam Jr.; brother, Jim (Dee) McClugage; and many other family and friends.

 

MEMORIAL SERVICE: Wednesday, July 20, at 2pm at Westlawn-Hillcrest Funeral Home, followed by INTERMENT in Westlawn-Hillcrest Memorial Park.

 

Westlawn-Hillcrest Funeral Home

5701 Center St 402-556-2500 westlawnhillcrest.com

 

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