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Sad news again in that we've lost another classmate. Sue West Silker passed on July 26. Here's the celebration of life information shared by Sue's daughter via Nancy Felber Highland:

It is with both heavy hearts and deep gratitude that we invite our friends and family to celebrate the life of our mom, Susan Silker (aka Birtha).

If you knew her, you knew she loved to have a good time. She had an incredible sense of humor, could make people laugh when they needed it most, and carried a strength that inspired everyone around her. Life threw more at her than most people could imagine, but she never let much break her down. She kept going, kept loving, and kept showing up with resilience and a good dirty joke.

We would be honored if you joined us as we share stories, remember the laughter, and celebrate the beautiful life she lived.

Celebration of Life

Saturday, August 15

2:00 PM

Oldenburg Point, Jay Cooke State Park

Carlton, Minnesota

Following the service, please join us for food, drinks, music, and fellowship as we continue celebrating her life.

Reception

Four Seasons Complex

Carlton, Minnesota

Please come as you are, bring your favorite memories, and help us honor an unforgettable woman who meant so much to so many. We know she would want us together, laughing, sharing stories, and celebrating a life well lived.

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Autumn is getting close! Registration is open for the Saturday night pizza party!

Join the class of '75 in celebrating our 70th birthdays with a wonderful party weekend on October 2-4!

Friday, October 2:

• Homecoming parade -- ride along! More details to follow.
• Homecoming game
• Gathering after the game -- details coming soon

Saturday, October 3:

• Casual lunch at Jake's
• 1-2 pm -- see the new Michael and Elizabeth Garry building and the art inside (105 W 1st St).
• 3 pm -- join us for a FREE and a fun-filled game of miniature golf (1400 S Prairie Ave). No talent needed!
• 6 pm -- FREE pizza party out at "the Hills" (Cedar Creek Park). We need a headcount for this so PLEASE REGISTER. We are using leftover funds and gerous donations from the 50th reunion to pay for the pizza party.

Sunday, October 4:

• We're looking into having a gathering for those who want to have a quick bite to eat and finish catching up with everyone. More details to follow.

Hotel info:

Best Western - formerly the Holiday Inn. It's the one with the Green Mill restaurant and bar. You can call directly to 507-238-4771 and ask for Fairmont Class of '75 block of rooms. Rooms start at $139.

Other lodging options include other hotels, VRBO, bed-and-breakfasts, and campgrounds nearby.

We can't wait to see everybody again!

Reunion Committee: Kate Garry Boyle, Pam Hanson Moksnes, Nora Whiteman, Julie Swenson Andrews, Gloria March, Paul Odens, Joni Baarts Wiederhoeft, Barbara Woodward Scheppele, Diane Berner, Dave Meschke, Mark Paske, Jenny Mahar Heathcote, Linda Thate Eisenmenger, Mark Gould, Melanie Raine

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There will be a funeral service on Friday, July 24 for Nancy Felber Highland's mom.

Also, Mr. Hested's wife, Elayne, passed, and her funeral service was on July 10, in case anyone would like to send a note to Mr. Hested.