Golf 2019

Great turnout from class of 1968, find your friends in the photo below.

Gerry - Great Passing

Gerry was buried today with his Mendel Ring, His Mendel Cap, a Baseball, 3 golf balls and his fishing rod; all things that meant a great deal to him.
Jack Hill and I were able to attend the service today and Pat Reilley attended the wake yesterday.
It meant a great deal to his family that Gerry's Mendel friends visited or wrote to him.
I said a few brief words; "If in 1964 I would have said I loved my friend, I would have been identified as totally weird or other things. But I and many others loved their friend and thankfully 54 years later those expressions are not viewed as weird."

Below is what I posted, go to the funeral home website below and say something.

 https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/chicago-il/gerald-kondracki-8724983

Gerry was a loyal friend to many. Some of us got to know him in 1964 at Mendel and there are others who knew him even longer than that.
We all agree that these life time friendships with Gerry could not be better for all involved.

Note to Gerry's Wife

June 1, 2019

Dear Arlene and Family,

Those listed below are Gerry’s Mendel friends who specifically asked that their condolences be expressed to you. Many of them enjoyed spending time with him at the annual golf outing and other events. Others had not seen Gerry in a long time but cherished his friendship. I know they all agree that Gerry was a True Mendel Gentleman. 

Rich Kaffka Frank Kruse Tom Baker Joe Munoz Greg Morin Mike Anthony John Ruzich 

Chuck Hvala Pat Reilley Jack Hill John Farris Jim Hilburger Bill Johnson

Cecil Rinderer Tom DeBenedetti Glenn Gavin Mike Dreznes Ray Garza John Lotito Bill O’Malley

There are others who have already preceded Gerry in life: Stan Sarbieski, Tom Monico, Dan McCann and Tom Ormsby.

In the Serbian Orthodox Church, the phrase used for those who have passed is “Memory Eternal.” Rest assured that Gerry will be eternally remembered by all of us.

Mendel Alumni Golf Outing - July 26

Information and registration form emailed.
Details will be posted on mendelchs.com and on this blog.

Gerry Kondracki - RIP, May 26, 2019

Gerald C. Kondracki, age 68, was born in Chicago on June 9, 1950, and passed on May 26, 2019, surrounded by his loving family: most loving husband of Arlene; loving father of Bill (Carol) Czaska, Bob (late Vicki) Czaska, and Ray (Jennie) Kondracki; adoring grandfather of Michael, Melanie, and Matthew Czaska; beloved brother of Carole (late Robert) Slowinski; unforgettable uncle of Laura (Jeff) Williams, Julie (Pat) Bergman; cherished great-uncle of Emily, Allison Williams, and Ben Bergman; fond friend of many; Proud Mendel Monarch Alumnus. to follow.





 

List of Fallen Monarchs

There are now 40 from the Class of 1968.

KONDRACKI         GERRY
ADAMS RODNEY BELAND DAVID BENEDICT LAWRENCE BRENDICH JAMES BUGAJSKI BRUCE CARLSON CHRIS CHRISTOFF RICHARD CIOTTI ANDREW GADDIN JOSEPH GAHAN MARTIN GOLDEN EUGENE GREGGA WILLIAM JANNOTTA ROBERT KANZULAK RON MADEL JAMES MANNING WILLIAM MCCANN DANIEL MONICO THOMAS O'DONNELL THOMAS OLSEN DAVID ONTIVEROS RAY ORMSBY THOMAS PETRUNGARO ANGELO PREISS CARL QUINN VINCENT RACZKOWSKI KENNETH REEDY DAVID RITA DANIEL ROKOS RONALD RUBINAS DANIEL SARBIESKI STAN SCHAEDLER GREGORY SKOCZELAS PAUL SLAWKOWSKI DAVID TENNISON WILLIAM TIKUSIS TOM TOMKO GEORGE WELSFORD ROBERT ZITO CHARLES

2019 Reunion

Twenty-two Monarchs from the Class of 1968 were in attendance. Many great stories and laughs.

Great class remarks by Bill Windauer; heartfelt reelections on what Mendel meant and continues to mean to all of us. He talk about the history of our times and how world and domestic events impacted us.

Enjoy the pictures below:
Will edit the group with one that is not at an off angle.

This first photo is the mc Bernie Tafoya.

Larry Benedict - RIP

Great picture of Larry.






Lawrence M. Benedict, age 68. Longtime Matteson resident, born and raised in Chicago's Roseland neighborhood. Mendel High School graduate. A CAD Operator, he retired after 30 years of service with Triangle Dies and Supplies. Loving husband for 44 years of Kathleen nee Liberti. Dearest father of Heather (David) Thomas and Michael (Lauren) Benedict. Beloved grandfather of Gianna Benedict. Brother of the late Geraldine Mellendorf. Uncle and dear friend of many.