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Kenneth Richard Ken Bryant ~ Class of 1967

Kenny “Ken” Bryant ~ Class of 1967

Departed ~ 3/4/2018

Obituary

Rev. Kenneth “Ken” Bryant, age 68 of Greenville, passed away Sunday evening, March 4, 2018 at his home in Greenville.

Memorial Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday March 24, 2018 at the Greenville First Presbyterian Church with Rev. Kurt Simon officiating. The family will receive friends there on Saturday March 24th from nine a.m. until service time. For those who desire memorials in Rev. Bryant’s memory may be made to the First Presbyterian Church Missions Fund at the service or at the Donnell – Wiegand Funeral Home in Greenville.

Ken was born in Hong Kong to Richard W. and Evelyn (Coovert) Bryant. He grew up in Thailand where his parents were missionaries. After graduating from Augustana College, Rock Island, IL, he returned to Thailand for 2 years as a Volunteer in Mission. He graduated from Fuller Theological Seminary in 1977 and was ordained to the ministry of word and sacrament in the Presbyterian Church, USA. His first pastorate was the Presbyterian Church, Chow Chilla, CA. He served the Yoked Parish (Methodist/Presbyterian) in Green Valley, IL; Little Cedar Presbyterian Church, Little York, IL; and Sugar Tree Grove Presbyterian Church, Monmouth, IL. He accepted a call to Greenville First Presbyterian Church in 1994 and served there until his retirement in 2015. He is survived by his wife, Susan; daughters Christine Bryant and Sara (Jacob) Trautmann; grandchildren: Ezra, Jaida, Angelique, and Keatyn; sisters Sharon Bryant, Carol (Tim Narby) Bryant, and brother John (LeeAnna) Bryant; and several nieces and nephews. Ken was a member of the Presbytery of Southeastern IL, the Lion’s Club, the Greenville ministerial alliance, and served as welfare secretary for the Greenville Salvation Army unit.

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My brother, Ken, and his wife, Susie, with my sister Carol and me on Easter Sunday.

The week before Christmas 2013, the doctors discovered a tumor in my brother’s brain that had, in three days, destroyed his ability to use his right arm and his right leg, and had taken away his speech.  As pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Greenville, Illinois, he was unable to preach the Christmas sermon or participate in many Christmas activities at the church.  The week after Christmas, the doctors in St. Louis operated and removed the tumor. Since then, he has been on an aggressive treatment plan with chemotherapy and radiation therapy to destroy any residual cancer and physical therapy to restore his ability to use his arm, his leg and his speech.

 

 

 

 

Rev. Kenneth R. Bryant Delivers the Resurrection Message on Easter Sunday

My last day in the USA this year was Easter Sunday. My sister and I flew to Greenville and spent two days with my brother and his wife. On Easter Sunday morning, we rejoiced to see and hear him deliver the resurrection message to his congregation. Oh, God is so good!

 

 

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Sally Kerr Pfingsten ~ Class of 1966

Sally Kerr ~ Class of 1966

Departed ~ 4/20/2018

Emily Frick Writes: Sorry to inform everyone of another ISB alumni death. Sally Kerr (’65) Pfingsten passed away April 20th. Her husband, Charlie, died late in 2016. They will both be missed at this next reunion. I don’t have any more information at this time. Obituary Sally (Kerr) Pfingsten 70, of Lubbock died April 20, 2018. COMBEST FAMILY FUNERAL HOMES Funeral Home Combest Family Funeral Homes 2210 Broadway Lubbock, TX 79401 (806) 749-4483 Funeral Home Details Send Flowers Published in The Lubbock Avalanche-Journal from Apr. 29 to Apr. 30, 2018
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Roger Dane Wilkes ~ Class of 1972

Roger Wilkes ~ Class of 1972

Departed ~ 2/19/2018

Dear ISB alumni, it is with heartfelt regret that I have to report that Roger Dane Wilks, my husband and fellow classmate of the 1972 graduation class passed away on February 19, 2018 (President’s Day) after battling cardio amyloidosis for over 5 years. The shining star of his existence is recognized by our family, friends and acquaintances.

We are planning a memorial in early summer, 2018 in the DC, MD area to spread his ashes over his favorite fishing spots as per his request. I will post the date/time/location of the celebration of his remarkable life.

I just arrived at out new home in Washington after hearing many Jimmy Buffett, Beatles, Elton John, etc. songs. I know you will miss him tremendously, but please smile at one or more of his memorable humorous remembrances. He would love that. Please upload pictures and other memorabilia of the one-and-only Roger Dane Wilks. I will try to include them in our tribute to our recognition of his brief but meaningful life.

Sincerely,

Dr. Brenda L Wilks
Wife/Widow/Lover of his spirit

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Hubert Minguet ~ F-Faculty

Hubert Minguet ~ F-Faculty

Departed 9/22/2018

Sadly Mr. Minguet passed away on September 22.  If you’re in Bangkok, his funeral service will be at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church 7 pm (1900) until Friday, Mass on Saturday, 9 am (0900) reported unknown

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Reba Marie “Miss Koo” Armstrong Kooaroon ~ F-Faculty

Reba Armstrong ~ F-Faculty

Arrived ~ November 8, 1946

Departed ~ September 28, 2018

Obituary

REBA MARIE ARMSTRONG, of Eureka Springs, Arkansas was born on November 8, 1946 in San Diego, California daughter of Virgle Lynn Armstrong and Helen Marie (Dobbs) Armstrong.

She departed this life on Friday, September 28, 2018 at 71 years of age. Reba is survived by two sisters; Carol Marshall and her husband Danny of Steelville, Missouri; Linda Gregg of Eureka Springs, Arkansas; five nephews; John Marshall, Michael Gregg, Micah Marshall, Levi Gregg, Adam Gregg; one niece; Anna Carpenter; two beloved fur babies; Melody and Gio; several other great nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents.

Reba was a teacher most of her life. For over thirty years, the focus of Reba’s life was teaching English and drama, 19 of those years at The International School of Bangkok. She cherished all her students and considered them her extended family. Reba also loved spending time with her immediate family, playing games and engaging in stimulating conversations. All life was precious to Reba, she was a warrior and an advocate for the environment and animals. She came to love Eureka Springs and enjoyed her job as a ghost tour guide. Reba touched many hearts and will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Graveside service will be held on Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at the Eureka Springs Cemetery with Rabi Lennick officiating. Online condolences may be sent to the family at nelsonfuneral.com. © Nelson Funeral Service, Inc. 2018. A celebration of life will be held at the Crescent Hotel Conservatory at 3:00 p.m. October 3, 2018. In lieu of flowers, please consider making donations to Tender Heart Wildlife Rescue, 213 Bunch Springs Rd., Berryville, AR 72616.

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Frank John Gigliotti ~ Class of 1966

Frank Gigliotti ~ Class of 1966

Departed 6/9/2013

Frank John Gigliotti, 64, of Kailua-Kona died June 9 at the Kona Community Hospital. Born in Springfield, Mass., he was an Army veteran, worked for the Social Security Administration until retirement and came to Hawaii May 2002 settling in Kailua Kona where he enjoyed scuba diving. Survived by wife, Carol Gigliotti of Kailua-Kona; and sister, Starnell (Howard) Franklin of North Carolina. Private services planned. Arrangements by A Hui Hou Crematory & Funeral Home of West Hawaii.

Received sad news that Frank Gigliotti (Class of ’66) died Monday night about 11:30 at a hospital in Kona, HI. His wife Carol said he was moved to a regular room from ICU preparatory to going to a hospice and seemed comfortable but then died in his sleep.

Judy Molthen Nelson

Frank John Gigliotti

June 9, 2013 Frank John Gigliotti, 64, of Kailua-Kona, a Social Security Administration retiree and an Army veteran, died in Kona Community Hospital. He was born in Springfield, Mass. He is survived by wife Carol and sister Starnell Franklin. Private services.

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Neal Dennis Waidelich ~ Class of 1971

Neal Waidelich ~ Class of 1971

Departed ~ 6/14/19

It is with a very heavy heart that my family and I say good bye to my brother Neal Waidelich class of 1971.

He had the best time at the last 2 reunions. I want to thank his friends that shared his past memories in Thailand and created many new memories for him.  He had a big heart and would do anything for anyone.

Neal Dennis Waidelich

01/17/1953 – 06/03/2019

Neal Dennis Waidelich, 66, passed away June 3, 2019. No memorial service is scheduled at this time.

 

Mr Waidelich was born in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. He moved to DeLand in 1957. In 1966, he and his family moved to Bangkok, Thailand. Neal graduated from the International School Bangkok in 1971. While in Thailand he developed an interest in collecting Asian antique. After graduation, he lived in Hawaii for a few years going to school and working security at the airport. In 1976 he moved back to DeLand and began working for Caulkins Electric. He was always willing to help a friend if they needed it. He is survived by his daughter, Delaney, his mother Elaine along with his sister, Claudia and his two brother, Ron and Jeff.

 

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John Delahunty ~ Class of 1979

John Delahunty ~ Class of 1979

Departed ~ 7/11/1976

Injuries from an automobile accident.

ISB Swim Team ~ Circa ’72

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