March 24, 2025
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Class Reunion: GSW Class of 1962

(Photo submitted)

The Gardner-South Wilmington High School Class of 1962 recently held its 50-year class reunion at Maria’s Restaurante in Morris.

Twenty-three classmates traveled from six states and Saudi Arabia to spend some time with their old friends. In 1962, there were 49 in the graduating class at Gardner-South Wilmington High School.

Thirteen are now deceased and were honored with a beautiful memorial.

Four teachers also joined the group: Marvin Kessler, Coal City; John Micetich, Coal City; Joe Coverdill, Lockport; and Wayne Morss, Dixon. Pictured back row, left to right, are Jim Jensen, Everett Severson, Larry Bledsoe, Rob Pickles, Warren Wendel, Don Harvey, Phil Dinelli, Duane Lewis; second row from left, Sonja (Decker) Jerantowski, Diane (Pope) Seybert, JoAnne (Burkhart) McMillan, Sharon (Austin) Ford, Joan (Neece) Utley, Mary (Lightsey) Kessler, Linda (Decker) Werner; seated from left, Bonnie (Wallace) Crosetto, Kayla (Nichol) Wendel, Mary Lee (Hall) Howard, Donna (Maxard) Lewis, Sharon (Rossio) Sistek; and front row from left, Rich Lardi, Joe Jerus and David Mehochko.