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Deaceased AHS 1975 classmates prior to 2015 40th reunion
Andrew Andy Elwood 2011
Donna Jackman 2012
Bill Robertson 2011
Brian J. Lem 2002
Bruce Hanway 2013
Calvin Hemingson 2003
Carol French 1994
Donna Finnegan 2001
Eric J Amtower 2008
Gary Kingsbury 2015
George Kalnins 1997
Geraldine Gerry Hagerty 2002
Glenda Wood Deherrera 2010
Guye DeFrancisco 2012
Jeffrey Evans 2002
Jerry Peterson 1980
James Jim Davis 2004
Julia Julie Goodland 2009
Kerry Ferguson 2012
Kyle R. Phillips 1981
Larinda Babcock Fuller 1993
Lisa Thurston Hotchkiss 2012
Lorina Beach Corbin 2010
Michael Stoops 2013
Muriel M. MacBride USN 1979
Randall Randy Moore 2010
Robert Gooden 1979
Russell Rusty Young 2008
Sharon Hopper Traub 2010
Steve Knutson 2011
Stephen T. Munn 2011
Terry Kendall 1999
Vicki Knutson Butler 1997
Wayne Hedburg 2014
Wes Holbrook 1975
William Bill Rusk 2009
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Obituary for
Kerry Robert Ferguson
Kerry Robert Ferguson was born January 16, 1957 to Robert D. and Phyllis E. (Wenell) Ferguson in Ames. He graduated Ames High School in 1975 and later from Coe College with a degree in business and worked as a financial advisor with AIG. Kerry and Jennifer Rae Reusch were married April 30, 1983 at St. James United Methodist Church in Cedar Rapids. Kerry was a member of Collegiate United Methodist Church in Ames. He helped organize his 30 year high school class reunion and was class treasurer. Kerry enjoyed golfing, fishing and boating and was a diehard Cyclone fan. Kerry worked at AIG until 2010, when illness prevented him from continuing on. Kerry passed away October 2, 2012 at Rochester Methodist Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota at 55 years of age. Kerry is survived by his children, Stephanie Ferguson of Marshalltown, Iowa, Kurtis Ferguson of Peoria, Illinois, and Rebecca Ferguson of Ames; his parents Robert and Phyllis Ferguson of Ames; his brother Kevin (Vicky) Ferguson of Elmhurst, Illinois; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jennifer Rae Ferguson, on November 11, 2007.
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Obituary for
Lisa Thurston Hotchkiss
Lisa Ann Thurston Hotchkiss Lisa Ann Thurston Hotchkiss, age 55, surrounded by family members, gently flew away on September 27, 2012, in Austin, Texas. Lisa was born to John and Phyllis Thurston on June 14, 1957 in Columbus, Ohio. The family moved to Saranac Lake, New York and resided there until 1961. They then relocated to Ames, Iowa where she spent her childhood and teen years communing with nature, raising butterflies on her parents back porch and walking along the Skunk River valley with her dog Patches. After graduating from Ames High School in 1975, she attended the University of Iowa completing a Bachelor of Arts degree in biology and did extended work to obtain certification as a medical technologist in 1979. She moved to Austin, Texas and worked in medical labs until 1993 when she began graduate coursework in cell and molecular biology at the University of Texas. Through the years until 2000, she functioned as a research assistant, graduate student coordinator and assisted in teaching undergraduate classes which she found very rewarding. Her scholastic honors included University of Texas College of Natural Sciences Special Fellowship, Sigma Xi National Honor Society, Marion Elizabeth Eason Biology Scholarship and Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society. She also participated in a publication for the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. Through this period, she gave birth to her son John and moved on to become the Central Lab Quality Assurance Specialist at PPD Development until 2008, writing and monitoring lab procedures and protocols. She then devoted her time to raising her son through to his high school graduation. She was also active in community service, including environmental issues, speaking before the City Council on neighborhood integrity issues, and arranging meetings for area homeowners on road development, pond management and community garden information. Surviving immediate family members are her husband Joel Hotchkiss, her son John Hotchkiss, both of Austin, Texas, her sister Carol Martin of Ames, Iowa, and her niece Jessica Martin of Chicago, Illinois. The family wishes to express their extreme gratitude to the St. David's North Austin Medical Center, intensive care nurses for their exceptional and loving care of our dear girl. In lieu of flowers or donations, the family requests her memory would be best honored by going forth into the world and pursuing everyday initiatives that make it a better place to live. REJOICE IN THE LITTLE THINGS!
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Obituary for
Sharon Hopper Traub 1956-2010
THE AMES TRIBUNE, Ames, Story County, Iowa, Sunday, January 10, 2010.
Sharon Traub, 53, of Ames, passed away Friday, Jan. 8, 2010, at home. Memorial services will be at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 11, at Adams Funeral Home. Visitation will be prior to the service from 5 to 7 p.m.
Sharon Louise Traub was born Dec. 2, 1956, in Macomb, Ill., the daughter of Gordon and Barbara Hopper. She attended Ames High School and received her GED. She married Jeffrey Traub on April 9, 1978.
She was a full-time wife and mother with a wide circle of friends. She was a passionate collector with an extensive bear collection, including many Steiff. One of her many hobbies included helping others and reaching out to those in need. She was looking forward to the birth of her first grandchild.
She also loved to travel and visited places as diverse as the Bahamas, Iceland and Australia. She was a cancer survivor and lived life to the fullest.
She is survived by her husband, Jeffrey Traub; her father, Gordon Hopper, and stepmom Jan Hopper; three siblings, Steve Hopper, Scott Hopper and Susan Drake; and three daughters, Ashlyn Traub, Breanne Kellner (Chad) and Chelsey Traub.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Barbara (Drake) Hopper, in 1968.
Memorials may be directed to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.
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Obituary for
William "Bill" Andrew Rusk
July 28, 1957 - September 30, 2009
William Andrew “Bill” Rusk, age 52 of Ames died Wed. Sept. 30 at Israel Family Hospice House in Ames.
A graveside committal service will be at a later date at Ames Municipal Cemetery.
Bill was born July 28, 1957 in Kokomo, IN the son of Carl and Barbara (Phillips) Rusk. The family moved to Ames in 1968 where he attended Roosevelt grade school, Central Jr. High and graduated from
Ames High School and was confirmed in the United Church of Christ-Congregational of Ames. He received two degrees from ISU in journalism and accounting and was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity. He was employed in Gresham, OR as an accounting consultant.
Bill is survived by his mother Barbara Rusk, sister Susan Blair both of Ames, brothers Richard (Edee) Rusk of Houston TX, Tim and (Sasha) Rusk of Orange, CA, 2 nieces and 3 nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father Carl and an infant niece and nephew.
Memorials may be directed to Israel Family Hospice House.
On line condolences may be sent to www.grandonfuneralandcremationcare.com
Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care is assisting the family.
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Steve Munn AHS Class of 1975 Obituary below
Stephen Thomas Munn
Obituary
Born: October 6, 1956
Passed: October 21, 2011
grandonfuneralandcremationcare.com/obituary/73667/Stephen...
Stephen T. Munn age 55, of Ames died Friday, Oct 21, 2011 at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines.
A gathering of friends and family will be one hour before the 2:00 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011 Memorial Service at Unitarian Universalist Fellowship on Hyland Ave. in Ames. A private burial will be at Ames Municipal Cemetery.
Stephen was born October 6, 1956 in Ames the son of Alfred (Fritz) and Joy Munn. He attended Ames Schools and received his GED. He was an avid outdoorsman; he enjoyed fishing, gardening, cooking and just being in nature. He lived in Minnesota and Florida before returning to Ames.
Stephen is survived by his mother, Joy, of Ames, stepdaughter, Ashley Hansen, Children, Thomas Munn, Erika Munn, and Kristian Munn all of Story City, his brothers, Erik (Shelli) Munn of Ames and David (Linda) Munn of St. Paul, Minn.
He was preceded in death by his father Alfred (Fritz).
In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established at First National Bank for Stephen's children.
Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care is assisting the family.
Visitation Details
Thursday October 27, 2011
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
1015 N. Hyland
Ames, IA 50014
Service Details:
2:00 PM
Thursday October 27, 2011
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
1015 N. Hyland
Ames, IA 50014
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AHSAA Ames High School Alumni Association Ames, IA
Click link below to view Ames High School 1975 Some Have Left Us Gone but not Forgotten video for Ames High School 1975 40-year reunion
CLICK HERE
to view AHS 1975 Gone But Not Forgotten, Some Have Left US video
AHS Ames High School Alumni Assoc - Ames, IA
ameshigh.org - reunions - photos - newsletters - authors - calendar - news - deceased - email - letters - join AHSAA
C L I C K HERE
to view AHS 1975 Gone But Not Forgotten video
#ameshighclassof1975 #ahs1975 #1975ahs
Deaceased AHS 1975 classmates prior to 2015 40th reunion
Andrew Andy Elwood 2011
Donna Jackman 2012
Bill Robertson 2011
Brian J. Lem 2002
Bruce Hanway 2013
Calvin Hemingson 2003
Carol French 1994
Donna Finnegan 2001
Eric J Amtower 2008
Gary Kingsbury 2015
George Kalnins 1997
Geraldine Gerry Hagerty 2002
Glenda Wood Deherrera 2010
Guye DeFrancisco 2012
Jeffrey Evans 2002
Jerry Peterson 1980
James Jim Davis 2004
Julia Julie Goodland 2009
Kerry Ferguson 2012
Kyle R. Phillips 1981
Larinda Babcock Fuller 1993
Lisa Thurston Hotchkiss 2012
Lorina Beach Corbin 2010
Michael Stoops 2013
Muriel M. MacBride USN 1979
Randall Randy Moore 2010
Robert Gooden 1979
Russell Rusty Young 2008
Sharon Hopper Traub 2010
Steve Knutson 2011
Stephen T. Munn 2011
Terry Kendall 1999
Vicki Knutson Butler 1997
Wayne Hedburg 2014
Wes Holbrook 1975
William Bill Rusk 2009
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Obituary for
Kerry Robert Ferguson
Kerry Robert Ferguson was born January 16, 1957 to Robert D. and Phyllis E. (Wenell) Ferguson in Ames. He graduated Ames High School in 1975 and later from Coe College with a degree in business and worked as a financial advisor with AIG. Kerry and Jennifer Rae Reusch were married April 30, 1983 at St. James United Methodist Church in Cedar Rapids. Kerry was a member of Collegiate United Methodist Church in Ames. He helped organize his 30 year high school class reunion and was class treasurer. Kerry enjoyed golfing, fishing and boating and was a diehard Cyclone fan. Kerry worked at AIG until 2010, when illness prevented him from continuing on. Kerry passed away October 2, 2012 at Rochester Methodist Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota at 55 years of age. Kerry is survived by his children, Stephanie Ferguson of Marshalltown, Iowa, Kurtis Ferguson of Peoria, Illinois, and Rebecca Ferguson of Ames; his parents Robert and Phyllis Ferguson of Ames; his brother Kevin (Vicky) Ferguson of Elmhurst, Illinois; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jennifer Rae Ferguson, on November 11, 2007.
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Obituary for
Lisa Thurston Hotchkiss
Lisa Ann Thurston Hotchkiss Lisa Ann Thurston Hotchkiss, age 55, surrounded by family members, gently flew away on September 27, 2012, in Austin, Texas. Lisa was born to John and Phyllis Thurston on June 14, 1957 in Columbus, Ohio. The family moved to Saranac Lake, New York and resided there until 1961. They then relocated to Ames, Iowa where she spent her childhood and teen years communing with nature, raising butterflies on her parents back porch and walking along the Skunk River valley with her dog Patches. After graduating from Ames High School in 1975, she attended the University of Iowa completing a Bachelor of Arts degree in biology and did extended work to obtain certification as a medical technologist in 1979. She moved to Austin, Texas and worked in medical labs until 1993 when she began graduate coursework in cell and molecular biology at the University of Texas. Through the years until 2000, she functioned as a research assistant, graduate student coordinator and assisted in teaching undergraduate classes which she found very rewarding. Her scholastic honors included University of Texas College of Natural Sciences Special Fellowship, Sigma Xi National Honor Society, Marion Elizabeth Eason Biology Scholarship and Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society. She also participated in a publication for the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. Through this period, she gave birth to her son John and moved on to become the Central Lab Quality Assurance Specialist at PPD Development until 2008, writing and monitoring lab procedures and protocols. She then devoted her time to raising her son through to his high school graduation. She was also active in community service, including environmental issues, speaking before the City Council on neighborhood integrity issues, and arranging meetings for area homeowners on road development, pond management and community garden information. Surviving immediate family members are her husband Joel Hotchkiss, her son John Hotchkiss, both of Austin, Texas, her sister Carol Martin of Ames, Iowa, and her niece Jessica Martin of Chicago, Illinois. The family wishes to express their extreme gratitude to the St. David's North Austin Medical Center, intensive care nurses for their exceptional and loving care of our dear girl. In lieu of flowers or donations, the family requests her memory would be best honored by going forth into the world and pursuing everyday initiatives that make it a better place to live. REJOICE IN THE LITTLE THINGS!
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Obituary for
Sharon Hopper Traub 1956-2010
THE AMES TRIBUNE, Ames, Story County, Iowa, Sunday, January 10, 2010.
Sharon Traub, 53, of Ames, passed away Friday, Jan. 8, 2010, at home. Memorial services will be at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 11, at Adams Funeral Home. Visitation will be prior to the service from 5 to 7 p.m.
Sharon Louise Traub was born Dec. 2, 1956, in Macomb, Ill., the daughter of Gordon and Barbara Hopper. She attended Ames High School and received her GED. She married Jeffrey Traub on April 9, 1978.
She was a full-time wife and mother with a wide circle of friends. She was a passionate collector with an extensive bear collection, including many Steiff. One of her many hobbies included helping others and reaching out to those in need. She was looking forward to the birth of her first grandchild.
She also loved to travel and visited places as diverse as the Bahamas, Iceland and Australia. She was a cancer survivor and lived life to the fullest.
She is survived by her husband, Jeffrey Traub; her father, Gordon Hopper, and stepmom Jan Hopper; three siblings, Steve Hopper, Scott Hopper and Susan Drake; and three daughters, Ashlyn Traub, Breanne Kellner (Chad) and Chelsey Traub.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Barbara (Drake) Hopper, in 1968.
Memorials may be directed to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.
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Obituary for
William "Bill" Andrew Rusk
July 28, 1957 - September 30, 2009
William Andrew “Bill” Rusk, age 52 of Ames died Wed. Sept. 30 at Israel Family Hospice House in Ames.
A graveside committal service will be at a later date at Ames Municipal Cemetery.
Bill was born July 28, 1957 in Kokomo, IN the son of Carl and Barbara (Phillips) Rusk. The family moved to Ames in 1968 where he attended Roosevelt grade school, Central Jr. High and graduated from
Ames High School and was confirmed in the United Church of Christ-Congregational of Ames. He received two degrees from ISU in journalism and accounting and was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity. He was employed in Gresham, OR as an accounting consultant.
Bill is survived by his mother Barbara Rusk, sister Susan Blair both of Ames, brothers Richard (Edee) Rusk of Houston TX, Tim and (Sasha) Rusk of Orange, CA, 2 nieces and 3 nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father Carl and an infant niece and nephew.
Memorials may be directed to Israel Family Hospice House.
On line condolences may be sent to www.grandonfuneralandcremationcare.com
Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care is assisting the family.
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Steve Munn AHS Class of 1975 Obituary below
Stephen Thomas Munn
Obituary
Born: October 6, 1956
Passed: October 21, 2011
grandonfuneralandcremationcare.com/obituary/73667/Stephen...
Stephen T. Munn age 55, of Ames died Friday, Oct 21, 2011 at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines.
A gathering of friends and family will be one hour before the 2:00 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011 Memorial Service at Unitarian Universalist Fellowship on Hyland Ave. in Ames. A private burial will be at Ames Municipal Cemetery.
Stephen was born October 6, 1956 in Ames the son of Alfred (Fritz) and Joy Munn. He attended Ames Schools and received his GED. He was an avid outdoorsman; he enjoyed fishing, gardening, cooking and just being in nature. He lived in Minnesota and Florida before returning to Ames.
Stephen is survived by his mother, Joy, of Ames, stepdaughter, Ashley Hansen, Children, Thomas Munn, Erika Munn, and Kristian Munn all of Story City, his brothers, Erik (Shelli) Munn of Ames and David (Linda) Munn of St. Paul, Minn.
He was preceded in death by his father Alfred (Fritz).
In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established at First National Bank for Stephen's children.
Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care is assisting the family.
Visitation Details
Thursday October 27, 2011
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
1015 N. Hyland
Ames, IA 50014
Service Details:
2:00 PM
Thursday October 27, 2011
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
1015 N. Hyland
Ames, IA 50014
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