CMH 1971

12/09/2025

These were popular songs in 1971

06/01/2024

We lost another fellow Classmate this past Tuesday to breast cancer.

DEATHS

Mary Ellen ‘Mel’ Aspenson (nee Fauerbach)

May 7, 1953 — May 28, 2024

Mary Ellen “Mel” Aspenson (nee Fauerbach), age 71, was born to eternal life on Tuesday, May 28, 2024.

Mary Ellen was born in Madison, WI on May 7, 1953, the daughter of Richard and Mary (Gorman) Fauerbach. She was a graduate of Catholic Memorial High School’s Class of ’71 and received a bachelor’s degree in Art Studies from Edgewood College in 1975. Afterwards, she began her lifelong career working in print design and creation in various forms.

She was the proud mother of her son, Peter, and her life was filled with his many school and athletic activities. Most memorable though were their trips to the family cottage in Minocqua, Disney World, Washington, D.C., Cooperstown, and the world renowned Black Duck, MN. She was able to fulfill her lifelong dream of visiting Ireland this past October, touring the sites and scenes from Dublin to Cork, the Cliffs of Moher then Glasgow and back.

Mary Ellen was honored to be a member of the Waukesha Service Club, Beacon Lights and a lifelong parishioner of St. Mary’s. She was a warm, friendly, CLASSY LADY who had a style all her own ... highlighted by bright lipstick, flashy clothes and funky hats. Her creative eye was integral to her success at Milwaukee Magazine, Quad Creative, Project Lead The Way, and as the bulletin editor of the Catholic Community of Waukesha.

For those who knew Mary Ellen, witnessed a true one of a kind. Her innate ability to make others feel special is something rarely seen these days. Mel knew that the little things mattered and that truly listening to someone goes a very long way. She believed that every person was important and deserved to have someone put in the extra effort to make sure they felt it.

Mary Ellen will be dearly missed by her son Peter, sister Kathleen (La Verne “Doc”) Best, Orangeville, IL, and brother-in-law Bob Smart of Waukesha, WI. She was the proud aunt of Kaitlyn J. Best (Alex Rosa) Chicago, Illinois, Michael Smart (Karla), Big Sky, MT, Jeffrey Smart, Waukesha, WI, and Eric (Hayley) Best, Roosevelt, MN. Great-Aunt of Gracie Best, Tanner Smart and Landon Smart. Mary Ellen was predeceased by her parents, her younger sister, Ann Smart, Angel Siblings and Peter’s father, Tom Aspenson.

Services will be held on Friday, June 7, 2024, with visitation from 10 a.m. until a noon funeral Mass at St. Mary Catholic Church, 225 S. Hartwell Ave., Waukesha, WI 53186. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorials to Catholic Memorial High School, 601 E. College Ave., Waukesha, WI 53186, or Angels-Grace Hospice, N74-W35908 Servants Way, Oconomowoc, WI 53066.

Randle-Dable-Brisk Funeral Home, Crematory and Preplanning Services is honored to serve the family. For further information, please call the funeral home at 262-547-4035 or visit our website at www.randledable.com for directions or to leave the family an online tribute message.

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09/17/2022

Mary Falk lost her Husband Jim unexpectedly on August 28. Our condolences to Mary and her family during this difficult time.

12/09/2020

The 50th CMH class reunion committee is in the process of contacting our classmates with information about our 50th class reunion. You will be receiving the following documents:

Hello fellow Catholic Memorial High School classmate. It’s hard to believe that it’s been 50 years since we graduated from CMH next May 2021. To celebrate this occasion the CMH 50th reunion planning committee has put together an event on Saturday July 17, 2021. See the enclosed flyer detailing the event.

Covid-19 has put a damper on a lot of planned activities this year but we are hopeful that by next July this pandemic will be under control so we can come and have a great time.

Waukesha South is also having their 50th class reunion that same weekend. Our class has been invited to the South’s Friday Picnic at Naga-Waukee Park. More details will follow about this picnic.

The CMH class of 1970 has rescheduled their 50th reunion party from this past summer to next July 17. They will be next door to our event at Thunder Bay.

We are looking to see how many are interested in attending the reunion event so we can determine the per person cost. Right now we are looking at $50-$55 per person. We had 72 people attend the 45th reunion event, we are hopeful to have that many and a fee more attend the 50th reunion.

We are working with CMH to establish a link on the schools website to register and pay online to attend the 50th Reunion. More details will follow when this is up and running.

If you are interested in attending the 50th reunion please complete the form at the bottom of the flyer and return it to the reunion planning committee person who has sent you this letter.

You can also check the “CMH 1971” page for any additional information that will be posted as we receive it.

Saturday, July 17, 2021
Holiday Inn
N14 W24140 Tower Pl. Pewaukee, WI 53072

3:00 pm – Tour CMH 5:00 pm - Meet & Greet - Cocktails
6:30 - Buffet Dinner
7:30-Midnight - Chill & Mingle

Cost: $50-$55 per person

A block of rooms are reserved at:
Wildwood Lodge 262-506-2000 and Holiday Inn Pewaukee 1-888-465-4329

CMH 50th Reunion Planning Committee
Ken Lewicki –[email protected] – 414-491-8538
Mary Ellen Aspenson – [email protected] – 262-894-7009
Denny Beres – [email protected] – 608-575-9537
Jackie Nienow – [email protected] – 802-388-2243
Greg Melendes – [email protected] – 719-313-2437

CMH CLASS OF 1971 FACEBOOK PAGE: CMH 1971

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08/08/2020

We are starting to make plans for our 50th CMH class of 1971 reunion for next summer. Hopefully we will be past the worst of the Corvid 19 pandemic. The group organizing Waukesha South class of 71' 50th reunion has asked if we wanted to have one joint reunion party on July 17 2021 at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Brookfield. I just wanted to get some feedback on what others thought of this idea that South had presented to us to join together as one group to celebrate our 50th class reunions. Please feel free to respond with your comments.

02/11/2020

Former CMH coach and teacher Tony Kaboord has passed away

WAUWATOSA - Anthony (Tony) Kaboord, 75, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. BorninSheboygan,Wis.,Tonylearnedthelessons of teamwork,fair play and friendship playing basketballandchildhoodgamesatKuehneCourt,and later at Holy Name School and Sheboygan South High School. His competitive spirit and athleticism at South earned him recognition as a 3-sport stand-out for basketball,footballandtrack.Theirundefeated1962 football team was best-in-state and Tony earned individualdistinctionsaswell,includingall-conferenceand1stteamall-stateforwhichhewasnamed the No.1 player for his position and co-captain of theteam.Laudedasoneof thefinestoffensiveand defensive ends,Tony was listed by Sport Magazine as one of the top 50 collegiate prospects in the nation and was inducted into the Sheboygan South HSWall of Fame decades later. Tony played for the University of Wyoming until knee injuries kept him from playing further. Wyoming had three Western Athletic Conference championshipsaswellasSugarBowlandSunBowl appearances during that time.It was inWyoming that he developed a love for theWest while forging life-long friendships. Following graduation, Tony taught and coached at Catholic Memorial High School before becoming a sales rep for licensed sports apparel -- a profession well-suited to his interests and down-to-earth personality. Knownforhisbigsmile,Tonywasagenerousandlovingdadwhoenjoyed road trips, paddling across the lake in search of the trophy bass, coaching hisdaughters’basketballandsoccerteams,wood-working,watchinggame shows,pullingfloatsforparades,makinghissignatureFrenchtoastforthe grandchildren and spending time with family and friends. HeissurvivedbyhiswifeCarolynKeenanKaboord,daughtersKatie(Tony) MudraandAnnie(Greg)Daiker,grandchildrenElseandRuneMudraand Charlie Joann and Archie Daiker, and siblings Diane (Dan) Dohms; Shirley Kaboord; Dennis (Sandy) Kaboord and Debbie (Scott) Valenstein. He is preceded in death by his parents Anthony and Mildred Kaboord,infant sister Nancy and nephew Nicholas Kaboord. ThefamilyextendsitsheartfeltgratitudetoSt.Luke’sandFroedtertHospitalfortheircareoverthelastyear.AveryspecialthankyoutotheCVICU at Froedtert for their comfort care. A visitation will be held on Saturday,Feb.15 from 11am to 1pm at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church in Sheboygan, Wis. with a funeral Mass following at 1pm. Inlieuof flowers,pleaseconsiderdonationstotheHermaHeartInstitute at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin (https://chw.org/medical-care/herma-heart) or University of Wyoming’s Athletic Fund (http://www.uwyo. edu/giveonline) to support athletic scholarships

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09/13/2019

I work the game clock at all CMH home games and if anyone wants to sit in the pressbox during the Homecoming game next Friday September 20 there will be room for 6 people and Denny Beres will also be in the pressbox. Just message me if you want to sit in the pressbox.

09/08/2019

Friday September 20 - CMH hosts Waukesha South for Homecoming at 7 PM Caroll University and it's also Alumni night.
Post game social at Club 400 322 Williams Street. CMH hosts with free beer and finger food in the upstairs party room. This is an invite to the class of 71 to come out to mingle with classmates and other CMH alumni. You don't need to attend the game just show up at Club 400 around 9:00 - 9:30

I work the game clock at all CMH home games and if anyone wants to sit in the pressbox during the game there will be room for 6 people and Denny Beres will also be in the pressbox. Just message me if you want to sit in the pressbox.