their third child, a daughter, Samantha Jo, on January 9, 2020.
will have a three-volume biography about Stephen A. Douglas, who got his start in politics in Jacksonville, published in May. The work covers the politician’s greatest achievements between 1844 -1850.
and Brian Atlas May 24, 2020.
Jean Guilmartin ’73
retired from Raytheon Company at the end of 2021 after spending 20 years there.
Keith Bradbury ’73
has been named to the Lincoln Land Community College Foundation Board of Directors.
Robert Lapp ’72
retired from surgical nursing in February of 2021.
Reg Ankrom ’71
has published the second of a three-volume biography about 19th century U.S. Sen. Stephen A. Douglas, “Stephen A. Douglas, Western Man.” The book is part of what Lincoln historian Douglas Egerton called the “definitive life of Douglas.” IC’s Sigma Pi literary society made Douglas an honorary member in January 1858.
Jim Proffitt ’70
published his novel.
Preston Newell ’65
recently won first, second and third place in the professional digital arts category at the 2021 Colorado State Fair.
John Stanger ’61
is the nostalgia columnist for the Oak Park Wednesday Journal.
Almut Spalding and Paul Spalding,
Illinois College extends its sympathy on the death of Almut’s mother, Helga Grützner-Könnecke, and to her grandsons, Eckhart Spalding ’07 and Alex Spalding ’10.
Christine Reid Lansaw ’99,
Illinois College extends its sympathy on the death of her father, Dr. James Reid, on Jan. 10, 2022, and to his son-in-law, Jeremy Lansaw ’99.
Herb Sherman ’58,
Illinois College extends its sympathy on the death of his sister, Evelyn Feffer, on Dec. 13, 2020.
Lynne Garrison Force ’90,
Illinois College extends its sympathy on the death of her husband, Delbert Force, on Dec. 31, 2021.
John Kurtock ’47,
Illinois College extends its sympathy on the death of his wife, Doris Kurtock, on Oct 10, 2021, and to her daughters, Julie Kurtock ’74, Debra Kurtock Haynes ’76 and Janice Kurtock Chiaradonna ’78, and son-in-law, Gary Haynes ’74.
Rix Robinson ’75,
Illinois College extends its sympathy on the death of his wife, Frances "Fran" Robinson, on Oct. 14, 2021. Fran and Rix were married for 38 years.
Martin Schnake ’80 and Marcie Schnake ’92,
Illinois College extends its sympathy on the death of their mother, Marjorie Schnake, on Dec. 23, 2021.
Todd Reid ’84 and Amy Reid Turrell ’88,
Illinois College extends its sympathy on the death of their father, Larry Reid, on Dec. 17, 2021, and to his daughter-in-law, Amy Hildebrand Reid ’86.
Mike Bauersachs ’86,
Illinois College extends its sympathy on the death of his mother, Linda Bauersachs on Dec. 15, 2021, and to her daughter-in-law, Lisa Lonson Bauersachs ’85.
Ann Fusselman Showalter ’67,
Illinois College extends its sympathy on the death of her husband, Thomas Showalter, on July 6, 2021.
Josh Ryder ’03,
Illinois College extends its sympathy on the death of his mother, Peggy Ryder, on Sept. 16, 2021.
Winston Rogers III ’82,
Illinois College extends its sympathy on the death of his mother, Bobbie Rogers.
Marilyn Day Mack ’69,
Illinois College extends its sympathy on the death of her husband, Christopher Mack, on Feb. 7, 2021.