Last revised: January 27, 2012
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Memorial List

FORYS, Don - (d. January --, 2012) - (West Wing, 1981)
FARRADAY, Steve, 76 - (d. January 24, 2012) Obituary
MURPHY, Betty, 79 - (d. January 11, 2012)  Obituary

  2012 REUNION
Updated:    January 27, 2012


2012 Annual February Reunion


Leroy and Terri Halle have graciously offered their North Port, FL home to hosting our Annual Chicago ARTCC Retiree 'Get-together'.

CLICK HERE for updated Golf, After-Golf Dinner, and Saturday Dinner Info

Friday,
February 10, 2012 - GOLF OUTING + After-Golf Dinner...
Saturday,
February 11, 2012 - REUNION & DINNER @ Halle's House  MAP

Click HERE for Accommodations Information.

For planning purposes, please contact the Halle's and let them know if:

1. You DEFINITELY plan to be there  (Golf & Dinner; Saturday Dinner, or both)
2. You MAYBE will be there (Tentative YES)
3. You are NOT able to attend (due to previous plans and/or health reasons)

RSVP by January 15, 2012

E-mail: lewonghalle@comcast.net    (630) 892-8148   or  Cell:  (630) 721-8148

50th ANNIVERSARY OF CHICAGO CENTER
(August 22, 2012)

This Grand Celebration in August is still in the planning Stages.


AURORA, ILLINOIS

(2011) Chicago Center - Article in DuPage County Daily Herald


PHOTO ALBUMS:

SPORTS |  #1. | #1A1. | #1AA. | #2.|#3.|#3A.|#4.|#5.|#6.|#7.|#8.|#9.|#10.|#10A.|#11.|#12.
|#13.|#14.|#15.|#16.|#17.|#18.|#19.|#20.|
#21.|#22.|#23.|#24.|#25.|#26.|#27.|#28.|#29.|#30.|#31.|
#32.|#33.|#34.|#35. | #36. |#36A. | #36B. | #37. |#38. | #39. |#40. | #41. | #42. | #42A. | #43. |
 
#44. | #45. | #46. | #47.#48. |
#49 |
#50. | #51.| #52. | #53. | #54.  |  #55. | #56. | #57.  #58. |
 
#59. |
#60.
  | #61. | #62. |                | FUN Page |  1976 PARTY |
                                            The Year that Was:| #1981.                                                            |
 1962 2011

HUNDREDS OF PHOTOS - (Click on any Album above!)

 

E-Mail Directory  

LINKS TO THE LATEST CHANGES AND UPDATES:


(01/25/12) - Stephen 'Steve' "Captain" FARRADAY, 76 passed away January 24, 2012- Obituary
(01/14/12)
- Betty J. Murphy, 79, passed away January 11, 2012 in Woodruff, WI - Obituary
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(12/19/11) - Alan Keith Larson, 77, passed away December 16, 2011 in Dallas, TX - Obituary
(12/13/11)
 - CHICAGO CENTER 50TH ANNIVERSARY - August 22,2012
(11/08/11)
- "COLLISION COURSE" 1981 Strike - "We were there!" - New Book -  Just Published
(11/08/11)
- Vince Volpe, 73, passed away November 07, 2011 in Aurora, IL - Obituary
(11/06/11)
- Johnnie Jowers, 74 passed away October 13, 2011 in Thomasville, Alabama - Obituary
(11/03/11)
- Colin Smith, 68 passed away October 3, 2011 in Lewiston, MI - Obituary
(10/28/11) - Annual Reunion/Get-Together now scheduled for February, 2012.
(09/23/11)
- Retiree Luncheon - - Sept. 15 Tour of Chicago ARTCC
(09/22/11)
- Junior Bartels, 76, passed away September 22, 2011 - Genoa, IL - Obituary
(09/18/11)
- Michael Dulin passed away July 28, 2010 - Janesville, WI - Obituary
(08/03/11)
- Chicago Center TODAY (2011) - DuPage County Daily Herald Article
(05/27/11) - "15 Minutes of Fame" - for ZAU Retiree - "Lookin' Good, Bill!"
(02/27/11)
- Don Ring passed away March 28, 2011 - Largo, FL - Obituary
(02/27/11)
- Party Photos (circ. abt. 1976) - "You guys REALLY look young!"
(02/27/11) - The "GREEN BERET's" of the East Terminal
(01/16/11)
- Tom Donahoe passed away January 14, 2011 - Apple Valley, MN
(01/11/11)
- Gary F. Fay died January 2, 2011 - Tucson, AZ  - Obituary
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(04/04/10) - Couples Webpage Updated...
(03/27/10)
 - Hundreds of New Aviation and other Interesting Websites
(02/02/10) - Center Committees/Meetings (Need picture ID's)
(02/02/10)
- ZAU Dance-Line Album from the Archives - on YouTube
(08/21/09) - Aurora 'Old-Timer's' Breakfast - pix by Dick Goold
(05/22/09) - Chicago Center's NEW Monthly Newsletter
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(08/03/08) - AUGUST 3 - (Day of Infamy - 27 years ago)
(05/04/08)
- (1963) - 16 Controllers receive Safety Award - Bellanger
(02/12/08) - East Terminal Softball Team (1983)
(01/28/08)
 - Old Center Newspapers: "Headset II" Memories
(01/20/08)
- Hyperlink to Airway Pioneers Website
(01/18/08)
- Old Chicago ARTCC Midway Photos Discovered!
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(06/27/07)
 - Excellent Aviation Website - Great Resource!
(04/23/07)
 - ZAU Training Center Website

Close-up photos of East Terminal, East High, North Wing



CLICK HERE!


Click on the Jet to take you to Chicago Center's
NEW Monthly Newsletter! -
(Under 'Center Information')


REUNION PHOTO ALBUMS

2012 Reunion --  (North Port, FL):  #55. | #56. | #57.  #58. | #59. | #60.  | #61. | #62. |
- February 10-11, 2012 - Hosts: Leroy & Terri Halle
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2011 Reunion -- CANCELLED - (Not enough interest!)
2010
Reunion
(Punta Gorda, FL):
    #49. | #50. |#51.| #52. | #53. | #54.  | FUN |
2009
Reunion
(North Port, FL):
        #42. | #42A. | #43.  | #44.  |  #45. | #46. | #47.#48. |
2008 Reunion
(Cape Coral, FL):
       #35. | #36. |#36A. | #36B. | #37. |#38. | #39. |#40. | #41
2007 Reunion
(Lehigh Acres, FL):    #30. |  #31.  #32. | #33. | #34.
2006 Reunion (Punta Gorda, FL):     #25. |  #26. |  #27.  #28. | #29.
2005 Reunion (North Port, FL):         #19. |  #20. |  #21.  #22.  | #23.  #24
2004 Reunion
(Cape Coral, FL):       #12.|#13.|#14.|#15.|#16.|#17.|#18.

2003 Reunion (Ft. Myers, FL):           #10. | #10A. | #11.

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HISTORIC ZAU - Aurora Photos

 

ZAU Retiree Address Directory
Chicago Center Memorial List (2011)
Retiree Internet E-mail Addresses

 


2011-2012 Memorial List

FORYS, Don - (d. -- January, 2012) - Illinois -
FARRADAY, Steve 
- (d. 24 January, 2012) - Oregon, Illinois -
MURPHY, Betty, 79
- (d. 11 January, 2012) -
Wisconsin -  Obituary

VOLPE, Vincent G. - (d. 07 November, 2011) - Aurora, Illinois -  Obituary
JOWERS, Johnnie
- (d. 13 October, 2011) - Thomasville, Alabama -  Obituary
SMITH, Colin
- (d. 03 October, 2011) - Lewiston, Michigan -  Obituary
BARTELS, Junior
- (d. 22 September, 2011) - DeKalb, IL -  Obituary
RING, Donald
- (d. 28 March, 2011) - Largo, FL -  Obituary
DONAHOE, Tom
- (d. 14 January 2011) - Apple Valley, MN - Obituary
FAY, Gary F.
, 62 - (d. 02 January 2011) - Tucson, AZObituary     
JOHNSON, Donald, 66 - (d. 28 February 2011) - Detroit MI - Obituary


1967 - "F-Troop"
"Click on Photo for Larger View!
: Jacie & Phil Coulter (Pharr, TX)Ed "Fast Eddie" and Jane Johnson (Hemphill, TX)Warren "Dean" AndersonMary Nell (Mrs. Dean) Anderson (1985) - Bill and Donna Mingus, Bill Plasch, LeRoy Halle, Bob Miller, Roger Brubaker(1985) -- Connie Graf, Bob Seymour, (Chuck Brancato in background)(1985) -- Roger Miller, Willis Zinn, (Vince Volpe in background), Connie Graf

Jimmy Davis, Junior Bartels, Jim NicholsBilly Mingus, Ed Froelich1964 -- Bob "Whizzer" White, Bill Mingus, John Ryan, Ray Belanger, Marty LauthClick on Photo for Larger View! Click on Photo for Larger View

"Click on Photo for Larger View!"


Retiree Meetings:
1. Illinois - 3rd Thurs. Breakfast at Select Restaurant - Boulder Hill, IL--
Contact Dick Goold
RGoold@core.com or RGoold4654@aol.com

2.
Texas - 3rd Thurs. (Oct. thru Apr. - 9:00 AM) - Breakfast at the
                 Echo Hotel  Dining Room, 1903 S. Closner Blvd; Edinburg, TX
              
- Call Phil Coulter at (956) 783-9754 or E-mail: Coulter@aol.com

3.
Florida - Reunion - February 10-11, 2012 - North Port, Florida



Chicago ARTCC - Indian Trail Rd. - Aurora, Illinois - (38k) "Watch Desk" - Warren Holtzberg, Gary Kaiser, Ron Fossel
"Watch Desk" - Warren Holtzberg, Gary Kaiser, Ron Fossel
Chicago ARTCC - 1962 - (30k)

Danny Dreher 'Old Blue' - IBM 9020 Computer!
Danny Dreher    |'Old Blue' - IBM 9020 Computer!

Phil and Jane at NAFEC - 1959 Wally, Hansen, Lux  -  (11k) Rex Murphy, Emmet O'Hara - 1959
Phil and Jane at NAFEC - 1959   |   Wally, Hansen, Lux  |  Rex Murphy, Emmet O'Hara - 1959



Aurora Hilton - 1984
Aurora Hilton Retiree Breakfast - 1984
"Click on photo for larger view!"


Avon Park, Florida - 1997
Avon Park, Florida - 1997
"Click on photo for larger view!"



Select Restaurant, Boulder Hill, IL

"Click on either photo for larger view!"


Junior Bartels contributed a box of old photos taken by Jane Schroeder over the years. Hank Bronson contributed a CD full of ZAU photos. Dick Goold, Dick Leupold and Phil Coulter also added several photos. Thanks for sharing! Watch this space (along with new links to other albums) for some wonderful memories of Chicago Center. More photos can be found in these ALBUMS: # 1. | # 2. | #3. | #4. | #5. | # 6. | #7. | #8. | #9 | ZAU 1962 |

George Gunter Roger Brubaker Shelomo "Sid" Wugalter John Bacon Dennis Burke Mike Ciancanelli
George Gunter, Roger Brubaker, Sid Wugalter, John Bacon, Dennis Burke, Mike Ciancanelli


"Another Cabinet-Level Meeting!"

L-R: Don Huezenga, Dennis Kabela, Bob Riddle, Dick Furtek, Russ Sanborn, Bob Mauntel, Mike Ciancanelli,
Don Markwell, Roger Brubaker, Nick Guglielmi, _???, Gil Piker, Bob "Jaws" Miller, Don Elliott



Controllers - (White Shirt/Tie) - "Old Days"Aircraft Data BlocksBroadband - PVDs

Chicago ARTCC "Good Old Days!"


Useful Hyperlinks:

A-380 Flight Deck Panorama
AACS -
AACS Alumnni Assoc.
Abandoned & Little-Known Airfields
AGL -
Great Lakes Region
Aircraft Documentation
Airline PHOTOS & News
AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL - LIVE!
Airways Gifts - Airline Nostalgia
ATC Alumni Website
ATS -
FAA Air Traffic Service
Aurora Beacon News
Aviation Answers Website

B-29 - 73rd Bomb Wing
BBC News from London
Business Journals (Over 30 Cities)

Census Bureau Statistics
CIA -
Central Intelligence Agency
Chicago Sun Times
Chicago Tribune
CNN Interactive
Cockpits of Various Aircraft

DOT -
Dept. of Transportation
FAA - Federal Aviation Admin.
FAA Academy - Oklahoma City
FAA Aeronautical Center
FAA Centers and Regions
FAA Conf. Federal Mgrs. Assn.
FBI -
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Federal Times
FED Week Publication
Fed World
Fire Boss - Aerial Firefighters
Flightline Airshow
Frontiers of Flight MUSEUM

GOLF - PGA Tour
Golf Week Magazine
Historical Aircraft MUSEUM
U.S.
House of Representatives

IRS -
Internal Revenue Service
JFK Tower - New York

Kelly Blue Book (Price Guideline)
Library of Congress

NARFE -
Natl. Assn. of Retired Fed. Employees
NASA -
Natl Aeronatics & Space Admin.
National Geographic Society
New York Times
New York Center Alumni
NTSB -
Natl Transportation Safety Bd.
OPM - Office of Personnel Management
Pacific Coast Air MUSEUM

Photo Gallery - Houston Airshow

Roll Call News (About Congress)

San Diego Air & Space Museum

Smithsonian Institute
SOAP - Society of Airway Pioneers
SSA
- Social Security Admin.
Suburban Chicago Newspapers
United States Senate

USA Today Newspaper
U.S. Information Service
USPS -
U.S. Postal Service

Wall Street Journal
Washington Post
Washington Times
White House - Wash. D.C.
Wings Aviation Services

ZMP -
Minneapolis ARTCC

2nd Careers - Productive Retirements:

Peterson, Rod - Woodbutcher Website = www.woodbutcher.net
Peterson, Rod - Amateur Radio =                                 

McConnell, Guy - Master of Metal Website= www.missvalley.com/guymcconnell
McLaren, Dave - Military Aviation Books Author
 


Please send ZAU photos (i.e. Retirement/Going-Away Parties, Golf Course Events, Special Dinners etc.) and other interesting information either as attachments (*.gif or *.jpg) to E-mail or by 'snail mail' and I'll add them to this Website and return them.

Ron.Fandrick@verizon.net

Ron Fandrick
2224 Ground Squirrel Dr.
New Port Richey, FL 34655-4029

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2012 Annual February Reunion
February, 2012