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.
John Williamson '78,
Illinois College extends its sympathy to him on the loss of his mother, Patricia Marilyn Shaffner Williamson on February 21, 2020.
John "Jack" Bostic '55,
Illinois College Society member, January 12, 2020.
Patricia Marilyn Shaffner Williamson ’52,
Gamma Delta, February 21, 2020.
Leonard Kaufman '51,
October 22, 2019.
Keith Bradbury '73,
Illinois College extends its sympathy to Keith Bradbury on the death of his wife, Nancy Utter Bradbury ’75, on May 7, 2020.
Megan Jagodzinski ’13,
Illinois College extends its sympathy to her following the death of her mother Barbara Jagodzinski on January 28, 2020.
Matthew Jagodzinski ’15,
Illinois College extends its sympathy to him following the death of his mother Barbara Jagodzinski on January 28, 2020.
Matthew Murphy '16
is earning his Ph.D. at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and was recently awarded the Hackleman Fellowship in the Department of Crop Sciences.
Jordan Washington '16
recently completed a service year as an AmeriCorps VISTA with Campus Compact Illinois.
Abigail Bruner '16
graduated from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences with Doctorate of Physical Therapy. She started job at Passavant Area Hospital as a Physical Therapist.
Ryan Flynn '15
is a board representative for Prairieland United Way that serves Cass, Northern Greene, Scott and Morgan Counties.
Jennifer Phebus '07
moved to a new role at Illinois College as the office manager for the Office of Information Technology.
Wade '16 and Lydia Reither Mathis ’15,
twin boys, Andrew James and Noah Bradley, December 14, 2019.
Casey Grant '06
is campus minister at The Crossing Monmouth, where he has served since September of 2018 when the location opened. He previously worked in banking before transitioning to a successful ministry career 10 years ago
Kathy Thomas '98
received a master’s degree in human service with a concentration in child and family from the University of Illinois Springfield and she was promoted to assistant regional manager for the Springfield and St. Clair Regional Office for Division of Specialized Care for Children in May 2019.
Keith Bradbury '73
was named the 2020 Circle of Excellence Award winner by the Jacksonville Area Chamber of Commerce.
Levi ’15 and Jill Friedrich Haley ’16,
a daughter, Harper Rae, January 20, 2020.
Jeremy ’04 and Sarah Strack Briggs ’06,
a daughter, Harper Eleanor, December 11, 2019.
Shannon Bonjean Beiermann ’02 and Rick Beiermann,
February 2, 2020.
Ka-La Harris ’19
was nominated in November and December to be the Residence Life Professional Staff of the Month at Truman State University.