Duane Romberger, BHS 1949

Published in the Senior Bulldog Newsletter, November - December 2016 - January 2017

Duane Romberger, December 21, 1931 - January 11, 2017

Duane passed away unexpectedly  with his family at his side, less than a day after being taken to St. Joseph's hospital in Burbank. He was 85. Duane and his wife had been regular attendees of the Senior Bulldogs luncheons in Burbank until their last time in August 2015.

After high school Duane served in the Army with  a Military Police Unit. Later he graduated with a Business Degree from Cal State Los Angeles. He was a electrician, a member of Union #11.

On December 18, 1953 Duane married Mary Jane Kemp at First Baptist Church of Burbank, across the street from Burbank High. They celebrated their 63rd anniversary last month. They have lived in their home on Brighton in Burbank for the last 60 years, the home Duane parent's built in 1940.

Duane was predeceased by his sister, Ellen Romberger Williams, BHS 45 who passed away in 2012. Duane is survived by his wife Mary Jane, BHS 53, his children, Duane Romberger, Jr. and wife Susan; Keith Romberger and wife Michelle; and Jayleen Romberger Budwig and husband Jeff; brother Gordon Romberger, JBHS 54 and his wife Joan of Alhambra. Also surviving are nine grandchildren, David, Jonathan, and Elizabeth Romberger; Kielle and Keaton Romberger; and Jacob, Jessica, Jayme, and Jocellyn Budwig; and nine Great-grandchildren.

Duane and Mary Jane have attended and been members of Calvary Bible Church on Main Street in Burbank for 53 years, and a memorial service was held there for Duane on Friday, January 27, 2017 at 1:00 p.m.

Barbara June Peterson, BHS 1967

Barbara Peterson passed away on November 10, 1994 at home in Burbank at age 45. Barbara's earthly remains were cremated and are buried at Grandview Memorial Park in Glendale.

Barbara lived and suffered with Muscular Dystrophy disease for most of her life. Three years before her death she also suffered a debilitating stroke. She moved back home with her parents in Burbank, and from then on until her death they lovingly cared for Barbara themselves in their home.

Barbara's death was due to complications of the Muscular Dystrophy, the stroke, and at the end also pneumonia.

Barbara went to Burbank High School, Burbank, California and should of graduated with the class of 1967, but due to her health issues she fell behind and graduated in 1968. Her senior picture in with the Class of 1967. In our yearbook next to Barbara's senior picture it says College Prep and that she will be majoring in English in college.

During the years that Barbara was on her own she worked for many years for "Joni and Friends", the Christian ministry organization of well known Christian author and artist, Joni Eareckson Tada.

Kirk S. Groves, BHS 1969

Burbank Daily Review, February 19, 1976

2 area men die in crash

Santa Barbara, The bodies of two Los Angeles men have been recovered from the wreckage of their single-engine plane, which slammed into the side of a mountain 18 miles northwest of here, authorities said.

The pilot, Kirk S. Groves, 25, of Burbank, and passenger Edward E. Wekerle, 23, of North Hollywood, were enroute to San Francisco from Burbank when their Piper Cherokee smashed into the sheer rock face of a mountain in Los Padres National Forest, authorities said Wednesday.

Investigators were trying to determine why the plane hit the mountain, 1,000 feet below its peak, officials said.

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Burbank Daily Review, February 20, 1976

 

Funeral services scheduled for Kirk Groves, 25

 

Kirk S. Groves, 25, died Tuesday, February 17, in Santa Barbara. Born in Chicago, Illinois, he was a Burbank resident for 25 years.

 

He was graduated from Burbank High School, was an ex-naval aerial photographer, and has been flying since age 16. He was currently writing a book on aviation and was a Vietnam War veteran.

 

He is survived by his parents, Dorothy and Leonard Groves and his sister, Janet, all of Burbank. Funeral services will be 1 p.m., Saturday, February 21, at Pierce Brothers Little Country Chapel in North Hollywood, Pierce Brothers Valhalla directors.



Garry Kar Johnson, BHS 1952

Burbank Dailey Review, January 25, 1984

Garry Kar Johnson, 50, died on January 15, 1984 in Al Kahobar, Saudi Arabia. He was born in Burbank and had lived here all his life.

He is survived by his wife, Pojana of Bangkok, Thailand; a son, Scott Johnson; his mother, Grace Judd; and a brother, Ron Johnson. He was employed for six years by an international engineering firm.

Memorial services will be Saturday at the Burbank United Methodist Church. Interment will be in Bangkok, Thailand.

Mortimer Arthur Lawrence, BHS Teacher

Burbank Daily Review, January 1954

BHS Students, Faculty Mourn Death of Teacher 

Faculty and student body members of Burbank High School were saddened today with the announcement of the death of Mortimer Lawrence, one of the school's most beloved teachers.

Mr. Lawrence, 35, succumbed in the Queen of Angels Hospital where he had been confined since the first week of December.

The deceased joined the staff of Burbank High School in September, 1950, as an English teacher. He was active in numerous school functions and was advisor for the annual yearbook. He was intensely interested in high school and youth activities.

Gerald Ogborn, principal of Burbank High School, said that "Mr. Lawrence was an excellent staff member and personal friend. He was loved by the entire school body and his passing has come as a shock to all of us."

Born in Chicago on April 7, 1918, the deceased attended school in that city before enlisting in the United States Marines in 1940. Following his discharged in November 1945, Lawrence resumed his studies, earning his Bachelor of Science Degree from Northern Illinois State Teachers College in 1947. He later attended Northwestern University prior to accepting a teaching position with the Escondido school system.

Mr. Mortimer is survived by his widow, Ada, and three small children, Nancy, Ricky and 9-months old baby, Carol Ann; and his parents who live in Chicago. The deceased resided with his family at 7735 Ostrom Ave., in Van Nuys.

The remains will be forwarded to Chicago for funeral services and burial.

Linda Carol McGinnis Schlottmann, BHS 1966

In Memory of Linda Carol McGinnis Schlottmann, BHS 1966 November 27, 1947 - March 1, 2014 Linda (Lyn) Schlottmann was born November 27, 1947 in Excelsior Springs, Missouri to Thomas Randolph McGinnis and Geneva (Page) McGinnis, and passed away at her Aloha, Oregon home on March 1, 2014 at the age of 66. Lyn was preceded in death by her father and mother. She is survived by her sister Pat Melton and husband Jim of Kansas and brother Roy McGinnis and wife Peggy of California. Her legacy continues on in her children: Daughter Dawn and husband Larry Kagarice of Missouri, and son Craig and wife Darcey Schlottmann of North Plains, Oregon. Also in her legacy are her two grandchildren, Tia and Zack, as well as many nieces, nephews, and friends. In lieu of flowers, the family suggest donations in her name be made to either the American Cancer Society or the Alzheimer's Association .

Phebe Elizabeth Bowman Brown, BHS 1918

Burbank Leader, March 1, 1989

Phebe E. Brown, 89, died February 23, 1989 in Burbank, California. Born in Los Angeles, she lived in Burbank 74 years. She was a 1918 graduate of Burbank High School.

Mrs. Brown is survived by her daughter, Marion Shelton, of Burbank; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.

Private graveside services were held at Grandview Memorial Park, Glendale, California. Scovern Mortuary in Glendale was in charge of arrangements. Donations may be made to the St. Joseph Medical Center Pavilion.

Shig Shigeo Mayekawa, BHS 1926

Los Angeles Times, January 21, 1975

Shig Shigeo Mayekawa, beloved husband of Mary Tauneko; father of Ken, and Mrs. Kathy McCarthy. Service 7:30 p.m. January 23, 1975 at Hompa Hongwauji Buddhist Temple, 815 East First Street. Pakul Mortuary, directors. The family requests that flowers please be omitted.

Steven Guy Cavoretto, BHS 1972

Burbank Leader, Wednesday, August 16, 1989

Steven Guy Cavoretto, 35, died July 30, 1989 in Burbank, California. Born in Glendale, he lived in Burbank twenty-five years. Cavoretto was an engineer with C.F. Braun in Alhambra. He was a graduate of Burbank High School and the University of Southern California where he received a bachelor of science degree in Chemical Engineering. He was a licensed engineer.

He was a member of Sigma Phi Delta, the Instrument Society of America and the USC Alumni Association.

Mr. Cavoretto is survived by his wife, Shan; a son, Christopher; daughter, Andrea; parents, Roy and Jeanne Cavoretto of Burbank; brother, Mark of Van Nuys; grandfather, Dominic Cavoretto of Acton, California. Arrangements were private.

Leona A. Metz Favazzo, BHS 1971

Burbank Leader, Wednesday, October 16, 1985

Leona A. Favazzo, 32, died October 11, 1985 in Burbank, California. She was born in New York, but had lived in the Burbank area for 25 years. She had worked as a sales clerk for J.C. Penny Company.

She is survived by her husband, Bob; sons, Bobby, Jason and Michael; brother, Charles; and her parents, Charles and Doris Metz. Mass was held Tuesday at St. Francis Xavier Church. Burial was at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills, California.