Vicki Daily (Chambers)

So very sorry, Cheryl, to hear about Jana. Prayers to her family and friends.

Arlys Kessler (Nilles)

Thank you, Monica, for this news. I was watching for an update on her Caring Bridge site; please send a link to her obituary when you have it. Jana was a wonderful  friend, daughter, sister, mother and grandma.  She will be missed by many. Cheryl, my thoughts & prayers are with you. 

Cheryl Dawson (Stallard)

There will be graveside services for Jana on Thursday at 9:00.  I can't think of the name of the cemetery even though my parents are buried there.  It is the one out on old Hwy 50 West of Newton.  Her dad is buried out there.   

Paula Graber (Morris)

So sad that we lost a sweet friend!  Sending love and precious memories to her family and friends, especially Cheryl!

Veronica Camargo

So sorry to hear about Jana. Cheryl, I am sorry for the loss of your close friend.

Kate Edwards

I was saddened to hear about Jana's passing.  She fought a good fight against a terrible disease.  I send my codolences to Jana's family and to Cheryl.  Kindest wishes to all. Kate

Janie Mickelson (Coen)

Cheryl Dawson (Stallard)

Graveside services for Jana are at 11 am in Thursday at Restlawn Cemetery west of Newton.  

Roger Morton

I thought of that picture too, Janie. Jana will always look that way to me. She was a brave person. I send my condolences to family and friends as well. 

Carolyn Becker (Wellborn)

I was sad to read about Jana's passing. May the memories family and friends have of Jana comfort them in this difficult time.

Joleen Claassen

With sincere sympathy and love. 

Becky Barker (Davis)

J​ana's difficult battle is over and she is at peace.  My prayers are for family and friends to be at peace aswell.       With Sincere Sympathy to Family and Friends.       Cheryl, you are a True Friend - Bless You.

Carol Little (Blake)

I learned last week, that Barbara Klassen died last year.  I hadn't heard this, and it apparently wasn't posted in the Kansan.  Norma Klassen Ruff, Darla's lovely mother, died last week and my mom went to her funeral (she was 99!).  There she saw Kathy, Barb's older sister.  She learned that Barbara died in 2015.  

(Her obituary has been posted at the IN MEMORY section - TC)

Sherre Baker (Winkle)

I am deeply saddened by the recent death of Jana Garrison.  My condolences go to her family and her friends, most especially her closest friend, Cheryl (Stallard) Dawson.  

My sympathy also to the family and loved ones of Barbara Klassen.  Kate Edwards described her perfectly--a "gentle, quiet person."  That is how I have always thought of her.  I'm also saddened to hear of Darla's mother's death.  She was a lovely, gracious woman.  My sympathy to Darla and her family. 

Love and blessings to all of you!

Carol Little (Blake)

Since I'm in Newton for the evening I've been digging through photos. This was a birthday slumber party, thank god we remembered to bring our curlers. Probably about 8th grade? 

Sherre Baker (Winkle)

Hi, Carol!  What a fun photo you have found!  I love all the curlers!  

Brenda Drake (Anderson)

Can you name any of those "dolls?"

Darla Klassen (Drosselmeyer)

Hello everyone! I appreciate the kind words for my mother, Carol and Sherre. I will try to post some things soon. That was quite a picture, Carol! Geez...hard to believe those curlers! I am still teaching 7th graders...📝 It was good to see that Bill is still acting! It is a long time since Dudley Dogen put us in front of the all school assembly...Take care, all😀

Carol Little (Blake)

The curler cuties are L to R -- Marcy Phillips, Maureen Koehn, Nancy Woods, Pam Nye, Carol Little, Mary Rich, Barbara Klassen. Down the row in front, Nancy Cravens, Diane Moberly, Bette Meier, Darla  Klassen. 

Sherre, you must have been out of town, ill or something, I was trying to figure out why you wouldn't have been there! 

Connie Hale (Rhodes)

I remember when Jane Brandt, Debbie Phares, Jeanie Seagraves, Joni & Jolene Box and a few color guard pard’s dragged main Newton and Douglas. Yep! Our heads where covered in those huge pastel colored curlers, including tin cans with both ends removed secured with 3 inch bobby pins. .... I’d wear my beloved baby-blue ruffled hairnet... Ha! Like, I needed a few more red curls. LOL!  Say! June, did you ever come with us?    Hummmm!  Wonder why guys didn’t try to pick us up!!!!    Curly hugs from Newton. Connie

Maureen Koehn (Fast)

Carol-

I recall thjat being Nancy Cravens' birthday party.  That is another event that has stuck in my mind!  Thanks for posting!!!

Maureen Koehn (Fast)

Am I the only one without curlers in my hair?  That would figure.

June Nicodemus (Peters)

Connie, I don't ever remember dragging main in my curlers....but I don't remember a lot of things...so it could have happened

Carol Little (Blake)

Actually it was my birthday party -- but I do remember a fun one at Nancy's as well! There's one more picture, you can see my new blue record player there. I'll try to retrieve it and send along.

Maureen Koehn (Fast)

Well Carol- Is this your party where we sneaked into Kent's back yard because boys were over there?  It makes sense that this is your party because it does not look like the upstairs bedroom we slept in at Nancy's.   Your parents must have had nerves of steel, except we were all good kids, just giggly.  Also, was Julie Jost there? Were we 8th graders? Bring on the pics.