June '89

Another one from my graduation party. I feel as if I should know these lovely ladies but alas their names escape me. What can I say, I probably only met them 2-3 times in my adult life.

Christmas 1976

Hey this one has a description on the back! "Obe, Ed, Lauri, and Todd.
Grandma Stocks last Xmas get-together for her family." Also the year is written with a question mark, 1976?

Fabulous!

Jean showing off her latest fashion in 1982. Actually I have no idea which year this is.

On a side note, did that mirror go in the auction or did someone keep it?

Lauri in the "Guam" room.

Hey look Chuck, Lauri was a Tribe fan back in the day!

Bill & Barbs Wedding

I recognize some but not all of the people in this photo. I have no idea who is giving Bill a big kiss. It should be fun naming everyone in this picture.

Happy Couple

Wendi and I were trying to figure who this family is back in September when the big box of pictures was brought out. It is dated 09/30/78. Also, everything old is new again. The sunglasses the woman is wearing are back in style now.

Ed, Obe, and friends

Ed, Obe, ??, Tom P, and ??. It looks like Neal and Betty's house but this could be from England or South Dakota.

Graduation June '89

Neal, Betty, Bill, and Obe at my HS graduation party.

Wedding No. 1

So this was in 2000 but I do not remember the specific date. I'm sorry, does that make me a bad brother? Ed, Laura, Lauri, Maurice, and Obe. Hi Mom!

Hamster!

So just to recap, I am pulling pictures out of this box randomly. I am not choosing them based on their content as this picture clearly has no point in being here, well except to highlight the yellow wallpaper that used to be in the kitchen. Was Lauri camera shy back then? I'm guessing this is '82 or '83.

Kirby Hidy and me?

First things first, the mutton chops are awesome! This picture has the inscription of what I think is "Kirby Hidy and me." Me would be Bill and Kirby would be a classmate I presume. Also, there is a string of code on the back of the photo, J029672. Taken in '72 maybe?

Mike October '91

Hi Mike! You were 21 months old in this picture. I was 20 years old then! I hate math.

June 4th, 1977

Hey this one has a date! I have no idea who these two are though. I fully apologize now if it is someone I should know or remember. Dig that silver though!

What is that thing?

Betty just seems thrilled to have received this mirrored mantle, plant holder, shelf thing! Seriously, what do you call it? Also pictured is Maureen on the left and Obe on the right. From some random 80's Hesselschwardt Christmas.

Sisters

Laura Marshall and her sister. No names or dates on the back of the photo.

Mystery Class Photo

Unfortunately I do not know who this is. There is no name or date on the back. Anyone?

Crying over ripped pants.

Easter Sunday in '82 I believe. There I am crying because I just fell and ripped a big hole in the knee of a very dashing corduroy suit that Betty or Mom purchased for me. This is after both of them repeatedly told me to stop running. Let this be a lesson to Katey, Nolan, Melia, and Lilly. Don't run in your Easter Sunday outfit or you too will end up in a silly picture on the internet.

Jean, Dan, Little baby Halli

His name was Dan right?

This photo was taken on Nov. 23, 1968 in front of Grandma Stocks house. Halli was 5 days old.
Thanks Jean!

10 print "Hello Family"

So last September when I was visiting Defiance for the annual family reunion I procured a giant box of photos from my parent’s house. Upon returning to Chicago they went right back into a closet. They have spent most of their time in a closet and have rarely been viewed. Well no more! From time to time I will post some here and add whatever commentary I can. Most of them do not have dates or places on the back of them so any input from you, my family, would be greatly appreciated. Just comment right below them or email me with what you know or remember about that particular picture and I can add that info to the description. I hope this works and that everyone enjoys this endeavor.