Vickie Jass Mennen
Steve Jennings
Dean Johnson
Julie Johnson Ricke
Kerry Johnson
Van Jolas
My beautiful wife, Leigh, and I have been happily married for 26 years. We enjoy a wonderful life and have been blessed in many ways, for which we are very grateful. I am incredibly fortunate and lucky she is my wife (and that she has tolerated me all these years!). We met on a blind date and things progressed from there (and keep getting better).
After 20 years raising our children, Leigh recently became an escrow officer at a title company. She has transitioned incredibly well as this was a big adjustment. Prior to having children, Leigh worked for Compaq Computer (now HP Inc). She is a graduate of the McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas. She was born in Birmingham, Alabama and raised in Houston.
We have two great children who are both in college. They are only one year apart in school, so we have endured the pain of multiple college tuition payments simultaneously. Our son, Mark (22), is a senior at TCU where he is a finance major at the Neeley School of Business. Our daughter, Grace (20), is a junior at The University of Texas where she is majoring in finance at the McCombs School of Business and Spanish in the honors liberal arts program. Both kids have had internships in Dallas this summer and it has been nice to have them home. We have enjoyed watching them grow, mature and develop.
With our kids in college, we have now entered the phase of life that we affectionately call “Empty Nest Gone Wild.” We can finally do the adult things we have wanted to do but put on hold raising our kids. We are having a lot of fun and enjoying life and are doing things we have not been able to do in over 20 years and it is great! In our free time, we enjoy scuba diving, fresh and saltwater fishing, boating, hanging out at our lake house, cooking (I have become pretty good at smoking meats), dinner and drinks with friends, attending sporting events and anything else that sounds like fun.
I have practiced law with the same law firm (Locke Lord LLP) for 33 years (the entire time I have lived in Dallas). We are a full service law firm ranked among the top U.S. law firms. I have been a partner for over 25 years in the corporate section where I focus on mergers and acquisitions, business, securities and antitrust law and represent clients in a variety of industries, including energy (oil and gas), media and manufacturing. I have been named one of the Best Lawyers in America for Corporate Law. I graduated from The University of Iowa with a degree in finance and from The University of Michigan law school.
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Mike Kaler
Lynn Kantaris Anderson
After graduating from MCHS, I attended the University of
Northern Iowa for two years. I then moved to southern California in 1980
as my boyfriend, Gil Anderson, graduated from college and got a job there.
I ended up graduating with a BA degree from Cal State University at Long
Beach in 1982. Gil and I married soon after arriving in California and
settled into a life there eventually having two children: Briana (1983) and
Tanner (1987).
I was a school teacher for a few years before being a full-time
housewife and mother. In 1989, we moved to Minneapolis as Gil took a new
job. I got my masters degree in 1995 and worked as a substitute teacher
once both my children were in school. In 2007, Gil and I divorced.
I got a job as a manager of a group home for four ladies with
developmental disabilities. I continue to work at that group home, when I
am in MN, as a program counselor. In 2011, I had stopped being a program
manager at the group home, and started my own small business, Leave it to Lynn.
I continue to do that business today on a part-time basis.
In 2015, I moved to the Austin, TX area to be near my daughter
(my son lives in Hollywood, CA). I say that I moved to live in a resort
as I live in Sun City, which is a playground for older adults. After my
divorce, I had a boyfriend (Bob), on and off over the years, but we are now
off, permanently. So, I am a single lady who loves to play: cards,
pickleball, bike, exercise, travel, watch sports on TV, do Bible study, relax
and just enjoy life.
I have a super blessed life and I am so happy God has given it
to me. I look forward to seeing all of you at our reunion in July.
Tim Kelly
Lori Kennedy Roberts
Ann Kenney Fisher
Kari Kiger
Dennis Kingery
Scott Kitner
Brad Kittleson - July 22, 2006
MASON CITY — Bradly J. Kittleson, 46, of 829 12th St. N.E., died Saturday (July 22, 2006) at home.
Brad was born on Feb. 7, 1960, in Mason City, the son of Nels and Deloris (Birch) Kittleson. He graduated from Mason City High School in 1978. Brad was a carpenter by trade, having worked for Henkel Construction Company as well as many other projects in the area.
He was a member of St. James Lutheran Church. Brad was a hockey and race car enthusiast and enjoyed singing and spending time with his two sons.
Brad is survived by his sons, Cody and Travis; step-daughter, Rosalie Horsfall; mother, Deloris Kittleson, of Mason City; grandmother, Dorothy Birch, of Mason City; brother, Bruce Kittleson and wife, Michele, of Osage; nephews, Jonathan and Jake Kittleson, of Osage; niece, Megan Kittleson, of Osage; many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Brad was preceded in death by his father, Nels; grandfather, Dale L. Birch; paternal grandparents, Clarence and Clara Kittleson; and sister, Tammie.
Laura Kleinow Wheeler
Hi Everyone:
As most have said it is difficult to put 40 years into a Bio. After HS I went to NIACC for pre-nursing and then on to the University of Iowa College of Nursing graduating in 1982 and returned to MC to work at Mercy.
I married Steve Wheeler (MCHS 1979) in 1985 and we have moved for his job several times since then. I attended our 10 yr class reunion and was 8 months pregnant having our son, Stuart, a month later. We had our daughter Stephanie in 1992.
My favorite memories of HS are of band, jazz band, choir and friends so both of our kids were in band, show choir, cross country, soccer, and numerous academic activities, which kept us busy. Both our kids are now married and we have two beautiful daughter-in-laws. Stuart and his wife, Marybeth, live in Washington State where Marybeth was recruited as a nurse practitioner to serve an underserved population and they wanted to have a new adventure. Stuart has started his own business, Third Generation Cotton Candy, which keeps Steve and I busy during the summer as we do the Cedar Rapids Farmer’s Market for him hoping they will move back in a couple of years. The old cliché “when life hands you lemons, make lemonade” is literally what we do, as we sell cotton candy, lemonade, smoothies and shaved ice for his business. Stephanie and her wife, Ariel, live in Cedar Rapids and Stephanie is a production scientist. No grandkids at this time but we have 3 awesome grand dogs.
We decided to settle in Cedar Rapids so we would not have to keep moving with Steve’s job. We have been here this time for 18 years. I have had great opportunities in my nursing profession and have loved every position I have experienced. I was able to finish my Master’s degree before my son graduated HS as it took me a few years since I started before he was born.
I took an early retirement from Cedar Rapids Community Schools as a school nurse 2 years ago and currently work full-time for MercyCare Physicians at a Telehealth clinic for Rockwell Collins employees. This is my ease into retirement job! Too young to retire but needed a change. Steve continues to work for HyVee.
We all know that life is too short after reading about our fellow classmates that have left us too soon and for myself after my brother, Capt. Jeff Kleinow (MCHS 1979) died suddenly at 50, I try to enjoy every day. Steve and I try to take a couple of vacations a year. We are heading to New Orleans for Mardi Gras in March 2019 to cross another thing off my bucket list! I enjoy traveling, reading, cross-stitch and spending time with family and friends. My parents continue to live in Mason City so I get up there often.
Looking forward to seeing you at the reunion. Thank you to the committee who has been working hard to put all this together.
Laura Wheeler
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Paul Klinger
Paul Klinger
Kirk Kloberdanz
Terri Klunder
Penny Knutson Northurp
Jon Kofoot
Bob Koller - April 3,1991
Birth: 10 Mar 1960
Death: 3 Apr 1991 (aged 31)
Burial:
Mason City, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, USA
Lisa Kornhauser
After graduating in 78, I did 2 years at NIACC Assoc of Science degree. From there I did 2 1/2 years University of South Dakota in Vermillion with a BS in Social Work. For 20 years or more I did many types of customer service work. Finally in 2009, I found the work that I do best; I am a Caregiver, with Home Instead Senior Care.I am a single mother of beautiful dogs, a MinPin, Ginger Rays, and a King Charles Caviler, Bonnie. I live in Roanoke VA. I moved here in 2014. Before that I had lived in Des Moines about 30 yrs. I moved to Roanoke after both my parents passed. My only living relative lives here, my Aunt Carolyn. Her granddaughter was my Goddaughter. I have other Godchildren in Iowa and I usually come to Iowa once a year to visit.
As an adult I served as an adult adviser with Rainbow Girls. I was active in Eastern Star (both Masonic organizations). I have also remained active in the Episcopal Church. I sing in the choir.
For personal enjoyment I love to read and enjoy gardening and needle work. I may not be a Mom, but have several Godchildren and they all keep me busy.
My favorite memory from High School. Being with friends, Mohawk Follies, chorus.
For personal enjoyment I love to read and enjoy gardening and needle work. I may not be a Mom, but have several Godchildren and they all keep me busy.
My favorite memory from High School. Being with friends, Mohawk Follies, chorus.
Nico Kotsopoulos
Chuck Kraft - December 9, 2014
MASON CITY | Charles H. “Chuck” Kraft, 54, of Mason City, died Tuesday (December 9, 2014) at Heritage Care Center, Mason City, surrounded by his family.
Charles Henry Kraft was born August 26, 1960, at Mason City, the son of Charles and Wanda (Richey) Kraft.
His first marriage to Shelli Jimenez blessed Chuck with two sons, Shayne and Ryan. He later married Ginger Lorch and welcomed Garret as his son on November 1, 2003, at the Little Brown Church, Nashua.
Chuck attended Mason City Schools, and served in the US Marine Corps. He was employed at Kraft Foods, Mason City, for over 18 years.
He enjoyed fishing, motorcycles, grilling and especially spending time with his family. He had a great sense of humor and loved to make people laugh.
He held memberships at Epiphany Parish-Holy Family Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, and the Moose Lodge, Mason City.
Chuck is survived by his wife, Ginger Kraft, Mason City; two sons, Shayne (Amber) Kraft, Mason City, Ryan Kraft, Mason City; four grandchildren, Parker, Aden, Piper and Avrie; his father, Charles “Chuck” (Dixie) Kraft, Mason City; sister, Debbie (Larry) Lutton, Omaha, NE; nieces and nephews, Bob Austin, Joe Siems, Jill Kreimeyer, Amanda Sedlick, and Chris Lutton; father-in-law, Steve Larish, Kenyon, MN; sisters-in-law, Trista (Dan) Shimota, Northfield, MN, Jade (Josh) Longley, Pleasureville, KY, Holly (Jesse) Webb, Paris, KY, and Tammi Dunn, Rock Falls, IA: brothers-in-law, Doug Hanson, Mason City; Dave (Mary) Austin, Mason City, Devon (Ashley) Larish, West Concord, MN; many aunts and uncles, other family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Wanda; two sisters, Sue Austin and Linda Hanson; niece, Rachel Austin; and a son, Garret Joyner.
David Kranz
Well, I have been married for 36 years. We have three daughters and two grandchildren.
I have worked for Conagra Foods and Cargill for 35 years. We have lived in Mason City forever. We have vacationed twice to Hawaii.
My hobby is beer. I have close to 7,000 beer cans in my collection. My wife and I like to visit different breweries and sample products. We always bring an overnight bag!
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Alan Krueger
Beth Kuehn Ehlers
After high school, I attended NIACC and then went to UNI. After graduating with a degree in Administrative Management, I went to Central Missouri State University and got my M.E. Degree in College Personnel Administration.
I married Steve Ehlers (not from Mason City) in 1984 and we moved to Rockford, Illinois where I worked in Student Services as a Residence Director for Rockford College. Our first daughter was born in Rockford and shortly after her arrival, we moved to Mason City.
I worked for 12 years as the Administrator of a medical practice in Mason City and then 13 years as the Director of Christian Education at First Presbyterian Church. While at the church, I took classes to become a lay pastor.
In 2010, we moved to Okoboji where I began working as Executive Director and Commissioned Pastor of Lakeshore Center at Okoboji, a Presbyterian camp and retreat center. I continue to work in this capacity but have moved back to Mason City to be closer to my parents.
We have three daughters, one son-in-law and a future son-in-law. We have a dog named Mclovin (a long story) and two cats.
Life is good. We are blessed. Looking forward to seeing everyone!
Pearl Kuhns Guy Studer
I moved during the last part of my junior year of HS to Calmar, IA, so I did not actually graduate from MCHS, but my heart was always with this class. I graduated from UNI and then got a Master’s degree from Lindenwood University (near St Louis).
I was married for 25 years and lived in Missouri, New York and Iowa. I have 2 daughters now 23 and 26. Five years ago I got married to Jeff Studer who was my college sweetheart. We now live in Omaha, NE. I own and operate a franchise which assists seniors in relocating, downsizing and estate liquidation. Previously I worked in Senior Housing Management for 20 years.
We plan to retire in the next 2-4 years to travel more both in the US and abroad. I have no idea where life will take me in my next chapter, but looking forward to it!