Marge Updegraff (Mendeljian)

My deepest sympathy to Kim's family.  Rest in peace Kim.

Patrick Gilbert

Oh No! Kim called me a few weeks ago... I mentioned that I had gotten my first vaccination and asked him if he had gotten his.. He told me that He wasn't going to get vaccinated because he had already survived covid and was immune.... I guess he must have contracted the disease a second time...So sorry to loose another classmate... :(.. Kim taught me how to do a flip off the 3 meter board out at Centennial back in the day. He was a good guy.. Catch you on the other side Kim.. :( please Spartans let this be a lesson.. Get vaccinated AS SOON AS YOU CAN!!!

Joseph Goodell

Pat G. this is the first time I tried the site in a while , I could not get on before but tried today and seen you were o . Good Morning How have you been, Joe

Janis Fought (Brown)

I am so sorry to learn about Kim. He was a good guy and a good friend. This is so sad.

Gary McMahon

Jensen, Kim A., age 70 years, of Toledo, OH, passed away April 13, 2021. Cremation Society, Toledo, OH.  

As published in The Blade

Pat Martin (Lipps)

So sorry to hear of the loss of Kim.  I have many fond memories of Kim with Greg and Kurt being goofy during high school.  He was a fun friend.  Rest in peace!

Jackie Hanna (Link)

So sorry to learn of Kim's passing. 

Gary McMahon

Edward William Best  1949-2021

Edward William "Average" Best, age 71, of Toledo, passed away Thursday, March 11, 2021 in the Orchard Villa Care Center. He was born April 7, 1949 in Toledo, OH to Arthur and Evelyn (Eyre) Best. After graduating from Start High School, Ed was drafted into the US Army and served as a Medic with C Company's 23rd Medical Battalion in LV Hawk Hill, Vietnam. He met Florence Parker, a US Army Nurse while stationed in Carlisle, PA and they were married there on January 12, 1972. Ed was a longtime parishioner of St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church where he worked as a lunchroom monitor and extended day care worker. He also worked at Yarder Manufacturing for 13 years, retiring in 1985. An avid fisherman and outdoorsman, he enjoyed camping at Maumee Bay State Park. He also loved to cook and was a skilled woodworker. A loving and devoted husband and a wonderful father and grandfather, he will be dearly missed. Ed is survived by his wife, Florence (Parker) Best; children, Benjamen (April) Best, Josephine Best, and Paul (Audrey) Best; grandchildren, Tybalt and Jenevieve Best; sisters, Norma (Dennis) Tobianski and Deb (John) Pizio; and brother-in-law, James (Barbara) Parker. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Gary McMahon

Jerry L. Luschen  1950-2021

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Jerry L. Luschen of Texico, Illinois, born in Toledo, Ohio, who passed away on February 11, 2021, at the age of 70, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Jerry L. Luschen to pay them a last tribute. You may also light a candle in honor of Jerry L. Luschen. He was predeceased by : his parents, Kenneth Luschen and Betty Luschen (Kohler). He is survived by : his wife Nancy Luschen of Texico; his children, Steven Luschen (Meagan) of Newnan, Georgia and Jessica Anderson (Brandon) of Carterville, Illinois; his grandchildren, Brianna, Brycen Anderson, Lily and James Luschen; his sisters, Beverly Bonnough (Darrell) of Perrysburg and Cheryl Nakakura (Dean) of Pearl City, Hawaii; and his brother-in-law Roger Germann (Sheila) of O'Fallon, Illinois..

Greg Holewinski

I'm very saddened to hear of Kim's passing. He was one of my closest friends of the class of 68'. It is strange that just this week I was going through the year book and pictures I've kept of our Sr. year. One of them was of Kim and I decorating Mr. Eller's home room for color day. I will cherish the many memories that we made together during our days at Start HS. Rest in peace my friend.

Marc Hall

Oh no! I spoke to Kim several times since the reunion. We met as Freshman at Start and remained close even after graduation. We went to Centennial Quarry that summer of 68 almost daily. I introduced him to a friend and they dated for some time. We used to sit in his 61 Olds convertable with the top down and debate evrything from girls to the Universe! I lost track of Kim when I went into the service until we reunited at the reunion. I am so glad for the reunion.

I will miss you, my friend.

Nancy Wolff (Szymanski)

So sad - losing too many of our classmates.  Rest in peace to those gone before us.  It does make you stop & think.  My deep sympathy to the families.

Francis Bialecki

So sorry to hear of Kims passing due to Covid. I hope everyone is being safe, getting vaccinated and keeping their family healthy. My son and daughter-in-law just had a bout with Covid...she spent 5 days in the hospital. They are now doing better, she is home now, but put a scare into me because I know how deadly this virus is.

I've gotten both my shots but I am still careful when going out to places. Hopefully we will all get through this terrible pandemic that has taken so many family and friends!

Be safe all !!!

Cynthia Williams

I am just heartbroken to hear that we have lost Kim. He was one of my first friends when I transferred to Start in my junior year.  I was planning to visit my sister in Toledo later this year and catch a Fundango to see him in particular later this year.  My heartfelt condolences to his family.  Please everyone, get vaccinated and share your love every day with friends and family.

Cindy

Rick Boyd

That's sad about Kim. We played hoops at the YMCA after HS for years. Saw him recently at Wildwood walking trails a couple of times. Guess these are the times we're in and they're not always pleasant

Jeff Willets

May God Rest His Soul

John Lipski

My condolences to the families and friends of the classmates we have lost, all too soon, And all the best to those still with us.

Patrick Gilbert

Talked to classmate John Carman today. He is living in Defiance. He had some cancer removed but hoping all is well now. Say hello he can use a little good cheer. johnr1950@yahoo.com

Joseph Goodell

I'm not sure how to attach this information but I just received notice that FEMA is going to release up to $9,000.00 to help families pay for funeral expense for there love ones who have past away. I will try to send it to one of our class mates to post on oursite, Joe G

Dave Dunmead

Joe is mostly correct. FEMA bulletin HQ-21-071 indicates they will pay up to $9000 for funeral related expenses for those who have died from COVID-19 and the death certificate states that is the cause of death. The bulletin was posted 3/24/21 and I would suggest looking it up as it is lengthy as are all government bulletins !

Harriet Brown (Cooper)

Dave Dunmead

Classmates: one of our own made the national news this weekend! Join me in congratulating Pat Gilbert whose recent film made CBS News yesterday. I have posted a link below and I hope you all can open it. Name of the film is The Wind and the Reckoning. Way to go, Pat!! Pat, let us know when we see you on the "silver screen"!

https://www.cbsnews.com/video/movie-production-pulls-off-safe-filming-during-pandemic/

Dave Dunmead

Pat: is there anything you are able to share with us about your experiences during the film making? Any pictures? Favorite memories? How did La-Li survive without you during your "quarantine"?😉 Proud of you, my friend!

Patrick Gilbert

Hi Dave!

Thank you for sharing the CBS News report! Yes I do have some photos but don't know how to post them. I'll email them to Marge and hopefully she can post them. It was quite an experience.

La-Li did not want me to accept the role because of Covid. We shot in October and the virus was running rampant. But after I explained that we would be in a bubble she relented. I'm sure glad she did. 

I play Eben Sinclair an 1880's Ranch Owner in Hawaii during the Leprosy epidemic. It's a sweet role for this old fart! I had a wonderful time filming with some big time actors. Made my carreer worth all the sweat and tears I endured along the way. We are hoping it will be in theaters in the fall. 

I hope that you all get a chance to see it and that you enjoy the story

Aloha

Pat Gilbert

P.S. Did anyone take pictures at the Fundango ?

Marge Updegraff (Mendeljian)

Pat Gilbert asked me to post the following pictures on the movie production he was in.

See Dave Dunmead's post on the CBS News Report link on the movie.

Great pictures Pat. Congrats!!