Janet Kerpan Southerlan

Class of 1960
Lincoln Community High School
Lincoln, Illinois

Leigh, I'm glad you mentioned about being involved in the Presbyterian
church.  That's what I remember about you, being in the church more than from
school.  I remember your mother, too, and I was thinking you had a sister.  
We probably joined the church at the same time, but the only thing I remember
is what I told Allison about having the same dress as Rhoda on that Maundy
Thursday!  Osage Beach is where my aunt and uncle live as well as my cousin,
Chuck Brown, his wife, Sheri and their four children.  Chuck and Sheri own
and manage the Holiday Inn Express and Ramada Inn there.  Chuck is about l5
years younger than I am but his mom and mine were very close even though the
sisters were ll years apart.  Also, I know that Gene Burwell, who went to
school in Beason where my husband, Marv is from, has a beautiful home on the
lake.  I guess there are a lot of people from Central Illinois who spend time
there.  My cousin, Chuck used to drive down from Springfield, Illinois almost
every week-end before they finally moved to the area.  Then a few years
later, they talked his parents into moving down which was certainly the best
idea.  They are both in poor health, although they are not that old plus he
is an only child.  I didn't plan to give you my family history but when you
mentioned Osage Beach, I just decided to tell you about my family there.  I
don't have much family left and our family was always small to begin with so
we do keep in touch.  Thanks again to you for all that you've done for our
class!  Janet   P.S. As far as I know, Rev. Burns who is now 93 still lives
in the Valley (Tempe).  His first wife died a number of years ago (I'm sure
you remember her) and he remarried a lovely lady.  He lived in San Diego for
many years but moved to Tempe some years ago and they are in a retirement
village.  Marilyn Burns, her husband and son live in Tucson.  I saw her once
when I was down there visiting Rev. Burns.