Alan Oran

Hope everyone had a warm and fun Thanksgiviing!  We went to our son and daughter-in-law's in Round Rock, about 30 miles north of us - but still in the Austin metroplex.

All four of our boys were there and four of our grandkids.  We played games and talked ourselves silly. 
I missed my last exit on the way home and suddenly did not know where I was - but my wife and son pointed out my error and we made it home none the worse for wear.

Sue Wise (Divan)

We had a great Thanksgiving too Alan!  Can't believe Christmas is just around the corner.  We spent the day at my brother's home.  The only sibling missing was Nancy and her family.  Sorry you missed your exit but glad your family helped you find your way.

Happy, happy birthday to Dan Cavenee.  Here's to another trip around the sun! Eat, drink and be merry today Dan!

Merry Christmas to all of you and your families!!

Sue Wise (Divan)

I got word tonight of the unexpected passing of Mike Gillming, a classmate of those who attended Kenwood Elementary.  His wife, Gracie, worked at ESU 10 and did workshops and education for teachers.Gracie passed away several years ago. https://www.govierbrothers.com/obituaries/michael-gillming

Sheri Stickney (Eatherton)

KHS 2026 Distinguished Graduate was just awarded to our oldest son , Shawn Eatherton !! 
Steve E. (1969) & Sheri E. (1970). SO PROUD!! ❤️

Bob Elliott

Gosh, that's wonderful. Not a surprise and certainly well deserved.

Bob E. '69

Sue Wise (Divan)

Congratulations to Shawn and his very proud parents, wife and sons.   Shawn is one of the nicest people I know.  Well deserved recipient!   

Frank Schickedanz

Congratulations Sheri  -  I'm sure it is Very Well Deserved

Regards  -  FLS

Sue Wise (Divan)

Anna Schneider Howsden's daughter posted on FB that Anna has been fighting lung cancer for the last year.  They have put her on hospice and are saying their goodbyes.  She was such a wonderful lady and I enjoyed visiting with her at our reunions.  She worked at Target the last several years.  Was fun to catch up with her there.  Say some prayers for Anna and her family.  

Lois Peterson (Tatum)

Thought and prayers.  I have great memories shared with Anna in high school. 🙏

Sheri Stickney (Eatherton)

Prayers for Anna & her family 🙏🏻 🙏🏻🙏🏻

Ron Smith

My prayers for Anna and her family to get through this difficult time too. Anna and Leonard were married April 14,1973 and he passed in 2015.

Sue Wise (Divan)

I received word Anna passed away today.  I will post her obituary when it has been published.  Her family would love to hear stories about her early, before children, years.   If you have some to share, you can message Leanna Howsden on Facebook.  Sending my deepest condolences to her family.  

Cindy Walters (Castillo)

Praying for Anna's family. I always enjoyed talking to her at Target. She always had a smile and time to talk!!

Ron Smith

RIP Anna. Gone but never forgotten.

Sue Wise (Divan)

Anna's visitation with family will be on Sunday, June 14, 2026 from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. at Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl Funeral and Cremation Services in Kearney. Memorial services will be on June 15, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. at St. James Catholic Church in Kearney. Burial will follow at the Kearney Cemetery.  Hope to see some classmates at visitation or services.  

Cindy Walters (Castillo)

To all - Art and Joanie Rivera both lost their brothers last Saturday. Art's younger brother, Ruben's memorial service is Thursday at 2:00 at O'Brien Stratmann Funeral Home in Kearney. You can read obituary on their website. Joe Glaser, Joanie's younger brother, passed away on Saturday as well. His Celebration of Life is this Saturday at 2:00pm in Spalding, NE at the family farm. His obituary can be read on Ord Memorial Chapel. Please pray for them and their families. 

Sue Wise (Divan)

Prayers for Art and Joanie and their families in the loss of their brothers. You have our deepest sympathy. 

Jana Weed (Green)

Ron Smith

So sorry to hear about Daylene. Condolences to her family. Thanks to Nancy and Jana for posting. Tell Joe hello for me Jana.

Sue Wise (Divan)

Thanks Jana for posting this to the forum.  Sincere condolences to Daylene's family.  She has been added to our "In Memory" page.

Sue Wise (Divan)

The Kearney High All Class reunion will be held September 18-19 in Kearney.  There are several events planned and you can register at https://kps.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F44220. You can also go to https://kpsfoundation.gives/ and click on Alumni to get additional information and read the latest Re-Echo edition.

Leanna Fritz

Leanna Fritz

Ron Smith

I thought Alan's dad was Carl but not positive. Daylene was the only girl I had a crush on in high school. Of course I never had the nerve to ask her for a date.

Alan Oran

Sheri, Congratulations to you and to Shawn for his Distinguished Graduate Award.

Leanna, I loved the bee story!  What a fun afternoon for you and Daylene, and a warm memory.

I can't think of my kids' and grandkids' names sometimes, so don't feel bad for stumbling over mine.  Ron is correct that my Dad was Carl.  My older brother (KHS Class of '66) is named Gary.

Ron, I tried to go to the Youth Center whenever I could, but I wasn't confident enough to date much in high school, either.

Daylene did go with me to the Snowball one year, I think, and to Ray's Pizza.

But the few times that I did ask someone out, I was usually afraid to ask them out a second time.

I think my mother's family had been very strict with her, and she was also very concerned about other Kearneyites' opinions of our family.

Also, I was really immature, and I knew little or nothing of the "bad" things boys could do with girls, except that I knew I was not supposed to do any of those things.

Eventually, in college, I met a wonderful young woman who was able to share some of the bad things with me, and taught me that the bad things are really the best things!

I really appreciate all of you who keep the forum informed about our classmates.