Mr Jeremiah Hartmann RIP; Services Saturday August 21

 Father of our classmate Al Hartmann, He came to our last reunion in 2019 and chatted with a good number of his former students.

Jeremiah (Jerry) Peter Hartmann, 95, passed away peacefully after a short illness at Clarendale Retirement Community on August 8, 2021. He was born on July 4th, 1926 to Olive Albertson and Frank Hartmann. He and his wife Marilyn were married sixty nine years before her death on September 18th, 2018.They lived in Roseland and then South Holland IL.

He is survived by his three loving children: Alan (Sue) Hartmann, Dennis (Judy) Hartmann, and Kristina (Paul) Coccaro. He also leaves his beloved grandchildren: Jeff, Jennifer, Valerie, Stephanie, Jessica and her husband Alex Romero. He also leaves behind his brother Frank Hartmann and his sister Leona Hartmann.

Memorial visitation, Saturday August 21, 2021 from 9:00 AM-10:30 at Vandenberg Funeral Home 19604 Wolf Road, Mokena, IL. Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 AM at St. Mary Church, Mokena, IL. Interment Private.

Bob Guch RIP

 

 

 

Robert (Bob) Matthew Guch, of the Villages, FL. (formerly of Orland Park, IL.) went to be with the Lord on August 7, 2021, he was surrounded by his wife of 45 years, Deborah Lynn (West) and his beloved sons, Eric M. Guch (Keri Honat) and Jason T. Guch (Cathleen, nee Psaras); devoted and loving grandfather of Harper K. Guch and Tyson B Guch; beloved brother of Dawn Donato and loving son to Roberta J. Guch; loving nephew to Victoria Salinas and Joseph Guch; cousin to many. Preceded in death by beloved father Marian M Guch Jr and in-laws Thomas J. and Ruth R. West.

He was a retired defense attorney for Cook County Public Defenders Office. Bob was an avid snow and water skier; scuba diver; tennis player; bowler; golfer and woodworker. He loved to play football. He was a great teacher and loved to help people in any way he could. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Memorial services will be held in Illinois at a later date.

Bill Windauer to be Inducted to Chicago Catholic League Hall of Fame - June 10, 2021

Very well deserved honor. Date of Event is June 10, 2021 and program will start about 7:30. A few more pictures of what Bill looked like way back in the day will be posted

The event will be live-streamed so we can all view it. Follow this link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MY2Qb-NK1Ts

Mendel Alumni Golf - July 23

 

Emails to all prior participants have gone out. We need to hear back from those who are interested and will commit to attend. Due to possible pandemic restrictions, we are urging that the golf fee be sent in as soon as possible. If for unforeseen circumstances, the event in postponed or cancelled, we would like to retain the golf fee for the future event rather than issuing refunds, unless specifically requested.

The golf fee will be $125. Remember that this includes a door gift, 3 golf balls, a nice dinner, door prizes and an open bar.

We are trying to make a big effort to secure hole sponsorships. The golf outing is our major fundraiser. Funds are used to support the Hall of Fame event, holiday gathering and a donation to the aged Augustinians. 

Updates will be on mendelchs.org with a copy of the registration form to use.

 

 

 

 

Jack Maslanka RIP

 

John (Jack) Maslanka, 70, of Searchlight, NV, formerly of Las Vegas, NV and Chicago, IL, devoted son of the late William and Mary (Mame) Maslanka nee Foy; loving brother of Bryan Maslanka, Sharon Maslanka Nowak, and the late Tom Maslanka; fond brother-in-law of Lois Paul Maslanka (Bad Lo) and Rich Nowak; caring uncle of Karen Maslanka (Brian) Johanson, Heather Brewer and Katie Maslanka; great uncle of Ryland, Joshua and Allison Johanson; cousin and friend to many.  John was an avid fan of the Chicago White Sox and the Chicago Bears!  He was loved and will be missed by many, especially his dear friends of Searchlight.

 

 

It should be noted that Rich Nowak also of our class of 1968married Jack's sister, Sharon. 

 

Mendel Alumni Events 2021 Tentative

Alumni dinner October 8.

Hall of Fame postponed

Look at mendelchs.org for details

Stay safe.

Father Kret - RIP

 Father Kret was a good man.Always seemed to be fair.

Fr. John Anthony Kret, OSA, Age 86, Born into Eternal Life on August 16, 2020. Beloved son of the late John C. and Dorothy R. (Beier) Kret. Loving brother of Donald Kret and the late Judith O'Connor. Fond uncle to his nieces and nephews. He professed first vows September 10, 1954 and solemn vows September 10, 1957. He earned a B.A. in Philosophy from Villanova University in 1958. He pursued theological studies at Augustinian College, Washington, D.C. receiving an M.A. in Religious Education in 1962. He was ordained a Priest June 7, 1961. Father Kret earned an M.S. in Library Science from Villanova University in 1964. Served as a Teacher and Librarian at Mendel Catholic H.S., St. Rita of Cascia H.S., and Bishop McNamara H.S. He taught Computer Science Technology at Providence Catholic H.S. where he resided from 2004-2019. Fr. John was a talented musician and song composer who performed at local venues in New Lenox. Visitation Thursday, August 20th, from 5-7 p.m., at St. Rita of Cascia Shrine Chapel, 7740 S. Western Ave., Chicago, IL 60620. Covid-19 guidelines for social distancing and masks to be observed by visitors. Mass of Christian Burial at 7:00p.m. Interment in Augustinian Plot at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Alsip, IL, Friday, August 21st, at 10:00am. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Augustinians, 5401 S. Cornell Ave., Chicago, IL 60615-5664 to support care of elderly friars and seminary formation of young friars appreciated. Info: Heeney-Laughlin Funeral Directors 708-636-5500 or www.heeneyfh.com