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Class Notes are not published as part of the Fall 2019 Impact Report. Please check our next issue for updated Class Notes.  

Illinois College extends its sympathy to the survivors of Parker Lincoln Doan, son of Francis Doan on March 13, 2018. 

The Jacksonville Public Schools Foundation honored the late Robert F. Sibert and Ron Tendick (who received an honorary bachelor’s degree from IC in 2005), posthumously with a Jacksonville High School Distinguished Alumni Award as part of Jacksonville School District 117’s Sesquicentennial Celebration. Sibert died in 1998, and Tendick died in 2016.

(Sigma Pi) March 15, 2017

(Gamma Delta), March 11, 2019

(Chi Beta) February 25, 2017

(Sigma Phi Epsilon), May 20, 2000

(Gamma Delta) March 26, 2017

February 20, 2015

December 21, 2020 (Sigma Phi Epsilon).

November 22, 2020 (Gamma Delta).

(Chi Beta), May 20, 2018. Member of the Julian Monson Sturtevant Society.

 October 15, 2019. 

December 11, 2021 (Gamma Nu).

(Sigma Phi Epsilon)   July 13, 2023

 August 9, 2019

December 30, 2020 (Sigma Phi Epsilon). 

April 18, 2021 (Sigma Phi Epsilon). 

(Gamma Nu), December 23, 2018. The family has suggested memorial gifts be made to Illinois College.

July 27, 2022 (Phi Alpha). MM

(Gamma Nu), September 22, 2017

December 26, 2012

March 28, 2024

(Phi Alpha) October 22, 2022

(Gamma Nu) March 30, 2016

(Sigma Pi), August 9, 2017

December 2006

(Gamma Delta) July 25, 2017

May 12, 2022.

February 27, 2017

November 20, 2020 (Gamma Delta).

(Gamma Delta) December 25, 2024 Illinois College extends sympathy to alumni family members Amy Morris VanVleet ’86, Wendy Morris Hawickhorst ’7, Jennifer Morris Beal ’73, Carol Morris Blackfelner ’70, Bruce Beal ’73 and Suzanne Hammond Holthaus ’92.

August 25, 2019. 

(Sigma Pi) January 24, 2017

(Gamma Nu), June 16, 2017

(Sigma Pi) February 26, 2018

July 7, 2017

August 25, 2020 (Sigma Phi Epsilon).

March 26, 2022 (Sigma Pi).

(Gamma Delta) December 13, 2022

(Sigma Pi) February 2, 2017

September  4, 2023.  Illinois College extends sympathy  to alumnus family member  Hilda Radcliffe ’77.

(Gamma Delta) December 13, 2022

November 9, 2021 (Phi Alpha).

(Gamma Delta) February 13, 2023

 March 8, 2018

February 8, 2022 (Phi Alpha).

(Sigma Pi), June 30, 2017

(Gamma Nu) January 2, 2017

December 15, 2020 (Gamma Delta).

September 6, 2020 (Sigma Phi Epsilon). 
 

(Gamma Delta), June 1, 2017

November 30, 2018

September 17, 2017

(Phi Alpha), October 7, 2017

October 13, 2023

(Sigma Pi) October 22, 2023. Illinois College extends sympathy to alumnus family member Craig Cronquist ’73.

celebrated his 100th birthday on October 25, 2021. He is a WWll flight veteran. Warren is a very special American treasure who honorably served his country, then led a full civilian life of family, business and further public service.

celebrated their 73rd wedding anniversary on June 15, 2020.
 

celebrated their 71st wedding anniversary on July 24, 2020.  
 

Illinois College extends its sympathy on the death of his wife Judy Westrate on December 14, 2020.
 

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.

Illinois College extends is sympathies to Josephine Gerdes Cannon on the death of her sister, Eula Gerdes Stierholz ’56, on March 8, 2018.

Illinois College extends its sympathy on the death of her husband, William Miller, on January 11, 2021, and to her daughter Hilda Miller Radcliffe ’77 and son-in-law Jeff Radcliffe ’77.

Illinois College extends its sympathy to Dorothy Weaver Murphy on the death of her husband, David Murphy ’47, on February 26, 2018.

December 15, 2019. 

September 19, 2019. 

September 13, 2023. Illinois College extends sympathy to alumnus family member Nathaniel J. Bucklin Jr. ’48.

July 2, 2020. 

(Chi Beta) March 29, 2023

May 22, 2023

June 10, 2021 (Gamma Delta).

December 21, 2021 (Sigma Pi).

July 16, 2023

(Phi Alpha) March 22, 2018 

March 13, 2017

July 31, 2020 (Gamma Nu).

July 26, 2021 (Gamma Nu).

(Gamma Delta) November 23, 2023 * SS

January 20, 2017

August 2, 2016

October 26, 2018 

(Gamma Delta) September 15, 2024

(IC Sports Hall of Fame) (Sigma Pi) November 25, 2018. Funded Memorial Membership. 

(Gamma Nu), June 2, 2017

(Gamma Delta) December 15, 2016

(Sigma Phi Epsilon), July 26, 2017

April 1, 2017

(Phi Alpha), October 18, 2016

April 2, 2022 (Chi Beta).

January 20, 2024. Illinois College extends sympathy  to alumnus family member  Ashley Kort Morhardt ’06

April 12, 2017

(Gamma Delta) December 1, 2016

September 2, 2022.

(Sigma Phi Epsilon), April 2016

January 13, 2017

September 14, 2022 (Phi Alpha). SS

November 18, 2019. 

May 11, 2020 (Gamma Delta).

March 4, 2021. 

December 2, 2021.

(Phi Alpha) January 20, 2018 

October 22, 2019. 

November 20, 2020 (Phi Alpha).

March 3, 2022 (Gamma Delta).

January 3, 2021 (Sigma Phi Epsilon).

May 26, 2023. Illinois College extends its sympathy to alumni family members Bob Bonjean Jr. ’78, Pat Bonjean ’78, Bobby Bonjean III ’94, Shannon Bonjean Beiermann ’02 and Cortney Hickox Bonjean ’05.

(Chi Beta) July 29, 2024

January 20, 2024 Illinois College extends sympathy to his granddaughter Ashley Kort Morhardt ’06 and her husband Daniel Morhardt ’06.

December 21, 2016

(Phi Alpha)  July 16, 2023

(Alpha Phi Omega and Sigma Pi) December 31, 2024

February 14, 2021 (Gamma Nu).

(Phi Alpha)  April 16, 2023

September 27, 2017

January 26, 2017

May 29, 2019

Gamma Delta, May 9, 2020. 

July 12, 2020.

(Phi Alpha) December 27, 2022

June 25, 2021 (Gamma Nu).

Gamma Delta, February 21, 2020. 

November 21, 2021 (Sigma Phi Epsilon).

January 31, 2020.

December 6, 2021.

(Gamma Delta) March 25, 2024

April 28, 2022 (Chi Beta).
    

(Gamma Nu) August 10, 2017

(Sigma Pi) December 25, 2015

May 5, 2018

(Alpha Phi Omega, Phi Alpha)  July 1, 2023

(Chi Beta) December 24, 2022

October 10, 2018 

(Chi Beta) December 24, 2022

(Chi Beta), May 5, 2018

December 10, 2021.

(Phi Alpha, Alpha Phi Omega) March 8, 2024

March 23, 2022 (Chi Beta).

(Gamma Delta) November 15, 2023

June 13, 2022.

December 20, 2022

June 20, 2017

(Chi Beta) May 20, 2022

September 19, 2018

October 26, 2021.

December 1, 2021.

September 6, 2021 (Chi Beta).

(Sigma Phi Epsilon) December 20, 2017

July 27, 2022.

April 23, 2023 SS

Illinois College Society member, January 12, 2020. 

March 26, 2022 (Gamma Delta).

(Gamma Nu), April 15, 2017

(Chi Beta) October 30, 2022

February 21, 2024

June 13, 2023

October 18, 2024 Illinois College extends sympathy to his wife Virginia Maurer Caldwell ’56.

November 11, 2019. 

December 23, 2020 (Chi Beta).

March 5, 2017

June 14, 2020 (Sigma Pi).

February 3, 2021 (Gamma Delta).

(Gamma Nu) January 12, 2018 

(Gamma Nu), November 14, 2017

(Gamma Delta) March 11, 2018

(Phi Alpha), July 31, 2017

July 15, 2018 

January 25, 2022 (Chi Beta).

May 7, 2017

was a dedicated, active alumnus who had a vision for raising the profile of the institution. He and his late wife, Patricia Carlson Damsgaard ’53, remained active supporters of the College throughout their lives. Over the years, Conrad Damsgaard served on the Board of Trustees and as president of the Alumni Association Board of Directors. In 1987, he was honored with a distinguished service award “for his devotion to Illinois College as evidenced by thoughtful alumni involvement.” The Damsgaards’ philanthropy made them members of the Julian Monson Sturtevant Society and the Illinois College Society.

As a student, Damsgaard was elected student body president and was an active member and leader in Phi Alpha. He was also a member of Alpha Phi Omega, economics club, the Hilltoppers dramatic organization, student forum, social committee and intersociety board. 
He was first sergeant of the Army Reserve unit on campus and served in the Army from 1954 to 1956. He started his career in sales with Shell Oil Company and went on to have a long career in sales and marketing management at Shell, Swank Motion Pictures and Psychological Associates. 

The Damsgaards had three daughters, Susan Damsgaard-Brand ’81, Kristine Damsgaard and Beth Damsgaard Rodriguez. Susan and their granddaughter, Rachel Brand ’18, carried on the family’s legacy as IC alumni. He was 88 when he died March 23, 2022.
 

April 3, 2022.

December 6, 2022

April 1, 2021.

(Sigma Pi), December 17, 2019. 

August 28, 2020 (Gamma Delta).

December 29, 2020.

(Chi Beta) March 8, 2024

August 13, 2018

February 17, 2022 (Alpha Phi Omega).

June 22, 2019

February 21, 2022 (Illinois College Trustee Emeritus).

March 31, 2017

May 2, 2020 (Phi Alpha).

(Gamma Delta) July 17, 2015

(Sigma Phi Epsilon), October 14, 2017

December 20, 2016

July 14, 2021 (Sigma Pi).

November 5, 2016

wife of former athletic director and coach Joe Brooks, November 28, 2020.

April 23, 2017

(Alpha Phi Omega) July 26, 2015

(Sigma Phi Epsilon) November 17, 2024 Illinois College extends sympathy to granddaughter Jenn Henson ’10.

(Alpha Phi Omega, Phi Alpha) December 24, 2024

May 11, 2022.

August 14, 2019

October 31, 2021.

February 2, 2018 

October 22, 2018 

Illinois College extends its sympathy to George Fischbeck on the death of his wife Elizabeth Shewmaker Fischbeck '52 on May 9, 2020. 

Illinois College extends its sympathy to George Fischbeck on the death of his wife Elizabeth Shewmaker Fischbeck '52 on May 9, 2020. 

Illinois College extends its sympathy on the death of his wife, Barbara Mielke Gregory ’49, on December 15, 2020, and to her daughter Rebecca Gregory Ruby ’74.

Trustee Emeritus, Illinois College extends its sympathy on the death of his wife, Rachel Mills, on Oct. 29, 2020. Also in our thoughts are brother-in-law James Mills ’56, nephews Greg Mills ’77 and Doug Mills ’79 and niece Ann Marie Mills ’85. 

trustee emeritus, Illinois College extends its sympathy to him on the death of his wife, Rachel Mills, on October 29, 2020.

Illinois College extends its sympathy on the death of his wife, Jodie Lukeman, on Oct. 2, 2022.

Illinois College extends its sympathy to Delmar Seitz on the death of his wife Jean Seitz on July 20, 2019.

Illinois College extends its sympathy on the death of her husband, Jack L. Rieke ’51, on November 20, 2020.

Illinois College extends its sympathy to Edward Horton on the death of his brother, Professor Bill Horton, on September 27, 2017.

Illinois College extends its sympathy to Bob Merris '53 on the loss of his wife Mary Merris, who was also sister-in-law to Bill Merris ’56, on September 30, 2018. 

Illinois College extends its sympathy on the death of his wife, Lori Baumgartner ’57, on August 28, 2020, and to her sons, Thomas Baumgartner ’82 and David Baumgartner ’88. 

Illinois College extends its sympathy to Gary Curtis on the death of his wife, Betty Curtis, on April 4, 2017.

Illinois College extends its sympathy on the death of his sister, Evelyn Feffer, on Dec. 13, 2020. 

Illinois College extends its sympathy to Carl Clayton on the death of his wife, Mary Elizabeth Clayton, on October 1, 2017.

retired as United States District Judge on Sept 1, 2022, after 56 years of service. Mills is an Illinois College trustee emeritus.

and Jodie Keiser Falkenburg celebrated their 71st anniversary.

joined with friends, family, and managers of the Jack Schmitt Chevrolet Family of Dealerships to celebrate a donation to the Comprehensive Rehabilitation Unit at HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon, Illinois, that allowed the hospital to purchase a rehab vehicle. 
 

joined the faculty at the Daniel K. Inouye Asia Pacific Center for Security Studies as a professor Jan. 3 after serving as president of the East-West Center in Honolulu for five years.

completed a 200 mile race across the state of Minnesota in fifteen consecutive days of racing. He has completed a marathon in all 50 states.

retired on Aug. 15, 2022.

is the nostalgia columnist for the Oak Park Wednesday Journal.

and his wife, Lisa-Marie, moved from San Diego, California, to the Charleston, South Carolina, area in May of 2021. They are living on Johns Island, South Carolina.

traveled to Kenya on a two-week trip with Judah Lion Ministries. 
 

 is pastor at Pathway Church for a revival group in the School of Supernatural Ministry in Redding, California.

led the Judah Lion Ministry team on a trip in October to Sparta, Wisconsin, to preach and pray to Acres of Hope retreat ministry, near the Wisconsin Dells. God performed many healings and miracles.

recently published "David Prince Pioneer Surgeon." The text includes a chapter on the Illinois College medical departments.

have relocated to The Woodlands, Texas. 
 

recently won first, second and third place in the professional digital arts category at the 2021 Colorado State Fair.

was recognized by the Honolulu-Pacific Federal Executive Board as “Mentor of the Year” in ceremonies held at Pearl Harbor Naval Base.

has been busy running three dogs in various dog sports since she retired in 2006.

was honored by the Jacksonville Public Schools Foundation with a Jacksonville High School Distinguished Alumni Award as part of Jacksonville School District 117’s Sesquicentennial Celebration. She was awarded an honorary doctor of humane letters from IC in 2015 and is an emeriti trustee who served the Illinois College Board of Trustees for 23 years, recently completing a successful 10-year term as board chair.

Alicia Parrott Claypool was the recipient of the Cristine Wilson Medal for Equality and Justice at the Iowa Women’s Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in August. The Iowa Department of Human Rights and the Iowa Commission on the Status of Women recognized Alicia for founding and directing The Interfaith Alliance of Iowa and serving as the Iowa Civil Rights Commission Chair. She pushed for advancement in Iowa civil right laws that prohibited the discrimination against members of the LGBTQ community.

ran the 100-mile Tunnel Hill in Vienna, Illinois, on November 9-10, in 29 hours, 25 minutes. At 72 years old, he was the oldest, but not the last finisher in the race.

donated a quartz to the chemistry department that is currently on display on the second floor of Parker. The cluster was either found or purchased by his grandparents, Frank and Bettie Theroux of Florence, Alabama, during the 1920s or 1930s in one of the western states while on a rock collecting trip. 

Jim Alexander completed his 101st marathon when he ran the Little Rock Marathon in March 2018. He also participated in the Frostbite Short Course Series of races in St. Louis over the winter in which he placed second in his age group.

earned a medal in the men’s 5k and 10k runs during the Illinois Senior Olympics held in Springfield, Illinois. He will advance to the 2019 National Senior Games to be held in Albuquerque, New Mexico. 

 completed a 200 mile race across the state of Minnesota in 15 consecutive days of racing. He has now completed a marathon in each of the 50 states.

received the Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award from the Federal Aviation Administration recognizing more than 50 years of exemplary aviation flight experience, distinguished professionalism and steadfast commitment to aviation safety.

completed 105 road races in 2019 in 36 different states, 33 of those races were half marathons. His goal is to complete a half marathon in all 50 states.

was recognized by the Retired State Employees Association of Illinois on the tenth anniversary of helping enact legislation protecting State of Illinois retiree benefits. He has been on the association’s board for 19 years, serving as president from 2008-2016.

James Alexander completed a religious pilgrimage to Israel and Jerusalem in February to visit several holy sites and said the highlight was being able to visit the Holy Tomb where Jesus’ body laid before resurrection.

completed 11 half marathon races in 11 days, from June 1-11, in 11 states. Each half marathon was 13.1 miles and he ran 144.1 miles in total during that time. Next, Jim plans on doing a race in all lower 48 states and so far has raced in 38 states.

was elected to the position of president of the Board of Directors for the Easter Cross Association, a local non-profit organization.

February 8, 2018

February 17, 2018 

November 12, 2021.

March 8, 2018

April 30, 2020. 

December 3, 2015

March 21, 2022

June 5, 2021 (Alpha Phi Omega).

(Phi Alpha) July 16, 2021

(Phi Alpha) July 19, 2024

(Phi Alpha) September 27, 2024

(Phi Alpha), July 24, 2019.

July 6, 2019

September 30, 2021 (Phi Alpha).

February 1, 2022.

August 18, 2017

June 18, 2019

(Alpha Phi Omega), November 5, 2019. 

January 15, 2022 (Phi Alpha).

January 8, 2017

January 20, 2021 (Alpha Phi Omega).

April 28, 2022 (Sigma Pi).

(Gamma Delta) February 9, 2023

Alpha Phi Omega, November 5, 2019. 

August 16, 2021.

April 1, 2021.

May 10, 2019

(Sigma Pi), December 23, 2018

 September 7, 2019. 

November 1, 2020 (Phi Alpha Omega).

December 4, 2016

October 29, 2021 (Phi Alpha).

(Phi Alpha) February 5, 2017

 October 19, 2019. 

(Chi Beta) August 23, 2024 Illinois College extends sympathy to her daughter Lisa Havlin Haley ’83.

October 31, 2020.

September 23, 2020 (Sigma Pi).

August 25, 2022 (Sigma Phi Epsilon).

May 20, 2020.

(Phi Alpha) February 6, 2024

December 29, 2019. 

July 23, 2020.

May 26, 2022.

(Phi Alpha) June 21, 2024

(Chi Beta), February 14, 2019

(Gamma Nu), December 18, 2017

March 7, 2019

July 7, 2019

January 6, 2020 (Sigma Phi Epsilon).

(Phi Alpha) June 17, 2017

September 13, 2021 (Gamma Nu).

 October 22, 2019. 

October 25, 2020 (Phi Alpha).

(Gamma Delta) September 28, 2022

December 10, 2023

(Sigma Phi Epsilon) October 6, 2024 Illinois College extends sympathy to her husband Jack Camarda ’63.

(Phi Beta Kappa) December 14, 2022

August 25, 2019. 

May 1, 2022.

(Phi Alpha) February 20, 2023

September 9, 2019. 

December 14, 2021 (Sigma Pi).

October 18, 2022

August 15, 2018 

July 23, 2022.

(Chi Beta), November 23, 2018

(Phi Alpha), August 16, 2017

December 14, 2021 (Sigma Pi).

February 10, 2019

 June 27, 2019

(Gamma Delta) March 16, 2017

May 20, 2020 (Sigma Phi Epsilon).

September 26, 2021 (Phi Alpha).

March 2, 2022 (Gamma Nu).

Sigma Phi Epsilon, February 23, 2020. 

March 2022 (Gamma Delta). MM

(Gamma Delta) October 30, 2022

(Sigma Pi) August 2, 2022

(Sigma Pi) December 22, 2022

February 23, 2020 (Sigma Phi).

January 9, 2023

December 5, 2015

September 2, 2023

July 15, 2019

December 15, 2020 (Gamma Delta).

December 23, 2023

(Chi Beta) November 14, 2016

November 12, 2024

(Gamma Nu)  June 21, 2023

(Sigma Pi), January 8, 2020. 

(Chi Beta)  January 12, 2024

November 9, 2021 (Phi Alpha).

April 17, 2024. Illinois College extends sympathy  to alumnus family members   William Gibson ’89, Elizabeth, Gibson Evans ’91 and Stephen Gibson ’95.

March 10, 2019

January 19, 2019

August 23, 2018

(Gamma Delta) January 15, 2023

September 15, 2018 

December 25, 2022

July 26, 2018

Illinois College Society, Gamma Nu, May 8, 2020. 

February 27, 2023

(Phi Alpha) January 14, 2017

 July 26,2019

Sigma Phi Epsilon, January 15, 2020. 

November 26, 2024

SS denotes estate gift left to Illinois College as a member of the Julian Monson Sturtevant Society.

July 2, 2016

December 19, 2024 Illinois College extends sympathy to her niece Kathleen Peters Cross ’81.

June 28, 2020.

(Phi Alpha), September 3, 2019. 

January 26, 2022.

August 5, 2022 (Alpha Phi Omega).

September 8, 2021.

June 20, 2022.

November 16, 2023. Illinois College extends sympathy  to alumnus family member  Christine Egizii Kolaz ’86.

August 20, 2021.

March 2 , 2022.

a top debate team member and student journalist during his time at IC, went on to have a successful decades-long career in public service, leaving his mark on Chicago and on Illinois state government. Reilly was a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of both Illinois College and the University of Chicago Law School. On the Hilltop, he became editor of The Rambler as a sophomore and was elected Student Forum President, in addition to being an active member and leader in Phi Alpha, Pi Kappa Delta forensic fraternity, Hilltopper drama group, IC’s Young Republicans chapter and being named in “Who’s Who in American Universities and Colleges.” He was also on one of the most successful debate teams in College history. As a first-year, he was on a two-man team with John Betonte ’64 that, at a tournament, defeated debaters from Harvard University twice and won seven out of eight rounds against some of the largest universities in the country.

After graduating from the University of Chicago Law School in 1972, Reilly practiced law in Jacksonville and served as city attorney for three years. He was first elected to the Illinois House of Representatives in 1976 and went on to run three more times, serving in a number of important committee roles and sponsoring the Illinois Human Rights Act and Emergency Medical Services Act, among other legislative accomplishments. Reilly stepped down from his House duties in 1983 to serve as general counsel to Gov. James R. Thompson. Within a year, he became Thompson’s chief of staff and eventually, in 1987, was tapped to be Thompson’s deputy governor. He returned to Springfield in 1993 to serve as Gov. Jim Edgar’s chief of staff.

Outside of his career in state government, Reilly led multiple important Chicago organizations through expansions and challenges in the 1990s and 2000s. He served as chief executive of the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority, which oversees McCormick Place and Navy Pier, and later became a trustee of the organization and a life trustee on Navy Pier’s Board of Directors; led the Chicago Convention and Tourism Bureau; was chairman of Chicago’s Regional Transportation Authority; and served as chairman of the Illinois Capital Development Board.

Reilly was involved in numerous civic and community organizations and had many philanthropic interests throughout his life, including his continued support for Illinois College and organizations serving the Jacksonville community. He was the first recipient of the College’s Young Alumnus Award in 1981 and was awarded a Distinguished Service Citation in 1987, and served as president-elect and president of the Alumni Association Board of Directors. Reilly is survived by his wife of 30 years, M. Veronica Lynch. He was 77 when he died April 4, 2022.

March 16, 2021 (Gamma Delta). 

May 7, 2021.

March 12, 2023

April 21, 2020. 

April 2021.

May 17, 2021.

December 29, 2024

July 31, 2020 (Gamma Delta).

August 14, 2017

(Sigma Phi Epsilon), March 18, 2016

January 23, 2020.

(Gamma Delta) September 12, 2016

November 11, 2020.

(Sigma Pi) July 5, 2024. Illinois College extends sympathy  to alumnus family member  Michael R. Cochran ’70.

October 5, 2021.

October 4, 2021.

(Sigma Pi)

December 18, 2021.

March 7, 2023

March 28, 2024

July 3, 2015

May 3, 2020. 

(Gamma Nu), September 29, 2017

(Alpha Phi Omega) , January 16, 2020. 

Phi Alpha, March 18, 2020. 

March 1, 2019 (Gamma Nu).

June 12, 2021.

October 1, 2020 (Phi Alpha).

November 18, 2020 (Gamma Delta). 

January 26, 2021. 

June 12, 2021 (Phi Alpha).

Illinois College extends its sympathy on the death of her husband, Carol Strey, on July 5, 2020. 

Illinois College extends its sympathy on the death of her brother Earl Lynn Davidson ’62 on October 31, 2020.

Illinois College extends its sympathy on the death of her husband, Donald Havlin, on Jan. 29, 2020.

Illinois College extends its sympathy on the death of her husband, Robert G. Olson ’62, on November 1, 2020.

Illinois College extends its sympathy on the death of his wife, Anna Daveronas DeFrates ’69, on January 26, 2021.

Illinois College extends its sympathy on the death of his daughter Susan Downer ’88 on June 10, 2021. Also in our thoughts are her siblings Beth Downer Lewis ’86 and Bob Downer ’90, and her uncle Jim Downer ’66.

Illinois College extends its sympathy on the death of his wife, Carole Ostermeier Schaefer ’65, on February 23, 2020.

Illinois College extends its sympathy on the death of his wife, Diane Berthoux Shelton ’63, on January 6, 2020, and on the death of his brother, Lewis “Steve” Shelton ’69, on March 1, 2019.

Illinois College extends its sympathy on the death of his wife Mary Myers on June 18, 2020.

Illinois College extends its sympathy on the death of his wife of 52 years, Peggy Duffield, on Jan. 13, 2020.

Illinois College extends its sympathy to Johanna Meyer Horton on the death of her husband, Professor Bill Horton, on September 27, 2017.

Illinois College extends its sympathy on the death of her husband, Thomas Showalter, on July 6, 2021.

Illinois College extends its sympathy to him on the death of his wife, Sabina Stein Peknik ’68, on July 31, 2020.

Illinois College extends its sympathy on the death of their mother, Roberta Wheelan Clark ’68, on November 11, 2020.

Illinois College extends its sympathy to Janice Morrison Spikes on the death of her husband, William Frank Spikes, on November 8, 2017.

Illinois College extends its sympathy to her on the death of her husband, George Phillips, on September 10, 2020, from complications from Parkinson's Disease and PD Dementia. He retired as an IT analyst after 30 years at the University of Miami, Florida but was also a fine musician at the same time.

Illinois College extends its sympathy to Lora Pond Murgatroyd on the death of her cousin Valerie Blane ’70 on December 28, 2018. Blane was a loyal member of Chi Beta literary society and a former president for the group.

Illinois College extends its sympathy on the death of her husband, Christopher Mack, on Feb. 7, 2021.

Illinois College extends its sympathy on the death of her sister, Cheryl Pillsbury ’69, on November 18, 2020.

 (Chi Beta), November 17, 2019. 

(Gamma Nu), August 26, 2019. 

(Phi Alpha), September 24, 2019, incomplete funded memorial membership. 

and Marco Molder on August 20, 2020.

 was named the recipient of the Illinois State Historical Society annual awards with the honor of Superior Achievement for his scholarly book, “Stephen A. Douglas: The Political Apprenticeship, 1883-1843.” 

retired after 36 years as human resources manager for Parkview Health in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Jim Proffitt retired from Illinois College as assistant professor of business administration after 16 years of service to his alma mater.

attended the 75th anniversary of D-Day in Normandy in 2019. His trip followed the path of the Allies through Europe all the way to Munich and Eagles Nest. He and wife Deborah honored to be selected as Grand Marshals of the Christmas Parade in Charleston this year.

published his novel.

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.

recently retired.

sold his real estate appraisal company in Lawrenceville, Illinois, and went into semi-retirement. He continues to appraise and sponsor his son-in-law who is learning the business.

celebrated their 50th anniversary on Aug. 1, 2021.

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.

retired from surgical nursing in February of 2021.

celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Oct. 7, 2022. Ron passed away in November 2022. 

Dave Miller has retired from IBM after 25 years as a user research consultant.

was elected chairman of the board for West Central Bank (WCB), its holding company and its subsidiaries. Brownback was vice chair and corporate secretary, and served on the WCB board and that of its predecessor organization, since 1985. Brownback is vice president emeritus at Southwestern Illinois College and the retired long-time chairman of the Cass Cass County Board.

retired on February 1, 2020, from Intermountain Healthcare.

retired as vice president and editor of the Honolulu Star-Advertiser. He was editor of the Honolulu Star-Bulletin until 2010, when it acquired the larger Honolulu Advertiser and the papers were merged. Before Honolulu, he received a master’s degree from the University of Missouri School of Journalism and worked in New York at The Wall Street Journal as night news editor and then The New York Times as assistant financial editor.

was named the 2020 Circle of Excellence Award winner by the Jacksonville Area Chamber of Commerce.

went back to teaching after being retired for 10 years when her district reopened for in-person learning in October of 2020. They needed a long-term substitute and it was a small class and shortened day. She truly enjoyed her six months of fourth grade. The kids were so happy to be out of the house and back with friends, even with social distancing and masks.

has been named to the Lincoln Land Community College Foundation Board of Directors.

retired from Raytheon Company at the end of 2021 after spending 20 years there.

published a book, The Short Writings of Nelson Algren: A Study of His Stories, Essays, Articles, Reviews, Poems, and Other Literature, through McFarland & Company.

and husband, Lance, have retired and moved to Saugatuck, Michigan.
 

retired in May 2021 from her position as academic coordinator for the Slane College of Communication and Fine Arts at Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois. Martha was subsequently granted emerita status by Bradley University for her distinguished years of service. Martha was also the recipient of Bradley University's 2020-2021 Staff Excellence Award for her "significant contributions to the Bradley University community."

had an exhibit opening at the Pharmacy Gallery and Art Space in Springfield on Sept. 9, 2022.

recently published his second book. Sunbury Press published "Cops Under Fire!" which is a compilation of 12 stories of real police shootings and the lessons we can learn from them. Brian's website is www.authorbrianmckenna.com.

Charles Rammelkamp has written and published a book about alumnus William Jennings Bryan 1881 titled, “American Zeitgeist.” Framed by fictional Illinois College professor Jefferson Lynn’s lecture on The Progressive Era, the book is a collection of dramatic monologues illustrating the life and career of “The Great Commoner.”

has moved to Elgin, Illinois, and is teaching Upper School French at Elgin Academy.

was recently awarded first place and a cash prize in the architecture category in the 2021 juried exhibit sponsored by the Midwest Center for Photography in Wichita, Kansas, for his photo “Infinity: The Way Out.” Jim has also received honorable mentions by juries for his photography in the annual Minimalist Photography Awards, as well as in other exhibits at the Midwest Center for Photography. In the past few years, Jim’s photos have been selected by juries for inclusion in a dozen exhibits in Chicago; Wichita; Scottsdale, Arizona; and online. He was invited to do a show at the Pharmacy Gallery in Springfield as a guest artist in September.

his deli located in Grapevine, Texas, was named best Deli in Texas by Smart News. This is the third time Weinberger’s Deli has been named best in Texas, once by Eat This Not That and MSN. 

retired from her career at Ivy Tech Community College.

Jim Spizzo is pursuing his life-long interest in photography since retiring from the practice of law after 35 years. His photographs have been included in several juried art exhibits to date.  He most recently had a photograph included in a mixed media exhibit that opened at the University Club of Chicago on March 12.

is honored to report that his photo, “Superstition Saloon Tableau,” has been selected by the jury for inclusion in the upcoming Americana Photography Exhibition, sponsored by the Midwest Center for Photography in Wichita, Kansas. He shot the photo in Tortilla Flat, Arizona.

, the plaintiff in a landmark decision by the Supreme Court in 2018 which ruled that non-union members do not have to pay fees to cover activities like collective bargaining, was honored for his “remarkable demonstration of courage” with the 2019 Whittaker Chambers Award by the National Review Institute at the 2019 Ideas Summit in March.

serves as president of the Springfield Noon Lions Club. He was presented with a proclamation by Springfield Mayor Jim Langfelder at the 100th Anniversary Celebration declaring October 19 as Springfield Noon Lions Day.

has received First National Bank of Arenzville’s Blue Diamond Community Service Award for 2021 for her volunteer work in the community and her dedication to education. 

Carole Ornellas Finchum retired from the Illinois Secretary of State’s Department of Business Services after almost 40 years of employment.

is currently working on the Phi Alpha 175th reunion.

graduated from Texas Christian University in December 2018 with a master’s degree in liberal arts. She has been employed at TCU for 9 years presently holding the position of director of degree certification for the College of Science and Engineering.

was promoted to supervisory trial counsel and assistant director of the Securities & Exchange Commission's Division of Enforcement in February 2021.

Larry Moore retired from Anna-Jonesboro Motor Company in Anna, Ill., after more than 26 years.

has retired from UPS and is now residing at the Margaritaville Lake Resort, Lake of the Ozarks in Osage Beach, Missouri. 

began a new position as a health educator with Columbia/Boone County Health Department focusing on adult mental health and opioid response.

Jim Dunn has been named the editor and general manager of the Bureau County Republican in Princeton, Ill. Jim began his journalism career as a reporter and photographer nearly 40 years ago at this same newspaper.

was promoted to director of the Certified Public Manager Program and local government specialist at University of Wisconsin-Madison.

David Alan Taylor recently retired from Aris Radiology in Nashville, Tenn.

will retire as president and CEO of Superior Choice Credit Union later this year. He has more than 40 years of experience in the financial services industry and has been with Superior Choice Credit Union for 15.

retired from 41 years of teaching science kindergarten through graduate school.

Jay Eckhouse retired from Illinois College as head baseball coach after 18 years of service to his alma mater.

was named chief executive officer of Gateway Regional Medical Center located in Granite City in June. He has more than 30 years’ experience as a healthcare executive and previously served as CEO of Galesburg Cottage Hospital & Clinics.

was a Republican candidate in the gubernatorial primary election. Jesse is the son of IC Sports Hall of Famer, Dan Sullivan ’78 and brother of K.C. Sullivan ’05 and Janelle Sullivan Zinselmeier ’08.

Mark Travous is an IT manager for Munger Farms in Delano, Calif.

has been named the new chief executive officer of Cottage Hospital in Galesburg, Illinois.

is retiring as CEO of Gateway Regional Medical Center in Granite City, Illinois. During his 42-year healthcare career, he has also served at hospitals in Florida, Missouri and Pennsylvania.

now has 18 grandchildren with the birth of Maryrose in November. He is a member of the Sports Hall of Fame at Illinois College and has served on the Hall of Fame committee for the past 15 years.

project manager, recently celebrated 20 years of service at Hanson Professional Services Inc.

was awarded a Power Press Award in November 2022 for the monthly podcast he hosts, Tell Me Where IT Hurts. His show was recognized in the category of Discovery, which recognizes journalistic work that “spotlights innovation or new insights in health care.”

is chief financial officer at FCC Behavioral Health in Kennett, Missouri, which has completed its second successful year as a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic provider. The CCBHC initiative has been co-authored by Senator Roy Blunt, who visited the FCC offices in February 2019.

received an award for Podcast of the Year from HITMC. His podcast is called Tell Me Where It Hurts. 

 December 05, 2019. 

(Chi Beta), December 28, 2018. Julian Monson Sturtevant Society, Funded Memorial Membership

September 14, 2021 (Sigma Pi).

January 27, 2018

December 12, 2016

October 15, 2021.

(Pi Pi Rho), October 1, 2017

June 28, 2017

May 29, 2018 

June 13, 2019

September 10, 2020.

October 11, 2020.

January 26, 2021. 

July 1, 2019.

September 5, 2023

May 2, 2023

(Gamma Nu) October 28, 2017

(Pi Pi Rho) January 15, 2018

March 3, 2018 

November 18, 2018 

October 31, 2017

August 13, 2018 

October 15, 2017

November 19, 2023

January 4, 2022.

January 24, 2022.

May 14, 2021 (Alpha Phi Omega).

February 2, 2021.

January 18, 2018

January 20, 2024. Illinois College extends sympathy to alumni family members Helen Conlee Curtis ’40 and Helen Curtis Brennan ’64.

December 12, 2017

October 9, 2018 

December 2, 2024 Illinois College extends sympathy to his children Phillip Smith ’11 and Sharon Smith ’22.

July 1, 2024

September 27, 2021 (Phi Alpha).

December 13, 2021.

December 22, 2021 (Chi Beta).

January 28, 2022.

April 15, 2023

September 26, 2021 (Sigma Pi).

December 28, 2022

June 12, 2020. 

(Phi Beta Kappa) October 9, 2022

(Chi Beta), April 25, 2024. Illinois College extends sympathy  to alumnus family member Joseph Walsh ’63.

July 16, 2022.

September 26, 2022 (Pi Pi Rho).

Illinois College Society, Chi Beta, May 7, 2020. Nancy attended Brown County High School, Illinois College, and Sangamon State University, which awarded her a bachelor’s degree in accounting and auditing. She enjoyed a distinguished career in finance, accounting, auditing, and information technology. She married Keith Bradbury ’73 in 1973 in her birthplace of Mt. Sterling and he survives. Along with her husband, she was a loyal supporter of Illinois College throughout her life. In November 2019, the Bradbury family established a scholarship in support of a student pursuing a career in education as a tribute to Ken Bradbury ’71 H’98, Nancy’s late brother-in-law.

August 3, 2020 (Phi Alpha).

February 8, 2024

March 8, 2018

April 30, 2019

December 19, 2020.

March 6, 2021. 

December 18, 2020.

March 8, 2022 (Phi Alpha).

August 4, 2021.

Sigma Phi Epsilon, January 28, 2020. 

July 10, 2021 (Alpha Kappa Phi).

June 27, 2021.

November 1, 2018

October 10, 2023

July 1, 2017

August 4, 2021.

Trustee of Illinois College, May 13, 2021 (Pi Pi Rho).

July 22, 2024

December 2, 2020 (Gamma Delta).

January 6, 2022.

June 4, 2020 (Gamma Nu).

May 4, 2022 (Chi Beta).

(Sigma Phi Epsilon) January 20, 2018 

March 16, 2022.

Illinois College extends its sympathy on the death of his wife, Mary Alice Akers, on Jan. 17.

Illinois College extends its sympathy to Marcy Bramley Burrus on the death of her husband, Tom Burrus ’71, on October 28, 2017.

Illinois College extends its sympathy to on the death of Ronald Surratt ’72 on Nov. 19, 2022. Ronald was Barbara’s husband of 50 years and Julie’s father. 

Illinois College extends its sympathy on the death of their mother and mother-in-law, Shirley Brooks ’59, wife of former athletic director and coach Joe Brooks, on November 28, 2020.

Illinois College extends its sympathy to Mary Tierney Hengels on the death of her husband, William Hengels, on November 27, 2016.

Illinois College extends its sympathy on the death of his father, Enoch “Nick” Scull Jr., on July 19, 2021. Enoch was a decorated World War II veteran who received the Order of Merit medal from the ambassador of Luxembourg in June. Gov. J.B. Pritzker declared June 11 Nick Scull Recognition Day in the state of Illinois for his service at the Battle of the Bulge during WWII.    

Illinois College extends its sympathy on the death of his father, Elmer Bradbury, on April 17.

Illinois College extends its sympathy to Keith Bradbury on the death of his wife, Nancy Utter Bradbury ’75, on May 7, 2020. 

Illinois College extends its sympathy to John Power on the death of his wife, Judith Fay, on December 25, 2017.

Illinois College extends its sympathy on the death of his wife, Connie Johnson, on Oct. 17, 2020.

Illinois College extends its sympathy on the death of Joanne’s mother, Mary Gerry Spatz, on Dec. 18, 2022.

 Illinois College extends its sympathies to Paula Johnson Lemmon on the death of her husband, Loren Lemmon ’76, on March 8, 2018. 

Illinois College extends its sympathy on the death of her father, Scott E. Long ’51, on March 4, 2021, and to his grandson, Adam Mayberry ’10.

Illinois College extends its sympathy on the death of his brother John M. Williamson ’78, Trustee of Illinois College, on May 13, 2021. Also in our thoughts are his cousins David Robson ’83 and Glen Robson ’84, and his niece Kristin Williamson Bruce ’98.

Illinois College extends its sympathy on the death of her daughter, Laura, on July 25, 2021. Laura leaves behind IC alumni sister Holly Duvendack Saxer ‘06, aunt Becky Stuart Keithley ’76 and cousin Naomi Watkins Neal ’04.

Illinois College extends its sympathy on the loss of his mother, Patricia Marilyn Shaffner Williamson ’52 on February 21, 2020.

Illinois College extends its sympathy to Joan Tholen Lunsmann on the death of her husband, Les Lunsmann, on January 24, 2018.

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.

Illinois College extends its sympathies to Bob Trimpe on the death of his wife, Lynda Stewart Trimpe ’79, on January 20, 2018.

Illinois College extends its sympathy to Heather Harlan on the death of her son Micah Harlan Bacus on February 25, 2019.

Illinois College extends is sympathies to Deborah Steirholz Heinrich on the death of her mother, Eula Gerdes Stierholz ’56, on March 8, 2018.

and Ray Wellman ’78. IIllinois College extends its sympathy on the death of her father, Roy Baker, on January 17, 2021.

Illinois College extends its sympathy to Janice Kurtock Chiaradonna on the death of her husband, Cesare Chiaradonna, on February 1, 2017.

Illinois College extends its sympathy to him on the loss of his mother, Patricia Marilyn Shaffner Williamson on February 21, 2020. 

Illinois College extends its sympathy to them and to Jeremy Beard ’02 on the death of their mother and grandmother, Maxine Beard, on June 12, 2020, and father and grandfather, Gerald Beard, on October 7, 2020.

Suzanne Stone Hembrough is teaching Elementary Methods of Science Teaching as an adjunct professor at St. Louis University, and continues to teach Elementary and Secondary Methods of Science Teaching in the same capacity at Lindenwood University. Suzanne’s career in education spans 38 years.

are pastors at First Presbyterian Church in Adair, Iowa, and Bob also serves as business manager for Mt. Olive Lutheran School in Des Moines, Iowa.
 

was elected vice chairman for the Board of Directors of the First National Bank of Northfield, a charter bank of Merchants Financial Group located in Minnesota.

Ann Bishop Prather was appointed a Passavant Area Hospital Foundation trustee for the hospital in Jacksonville, Ill. 

Kate Windhorst Woods is a home educating administrator for Lakeland Church in Gurnee, Ill.

was inducted into the Illinois Softball Coaches Association Umpire Hall of Fame in February.

retired at the end of January 2022.

retired from a 35-year teaching career at the end of May. She most recently worked as a special education teacher at Slater School District in Slater, Missouri.

Peter Simoncelli was appointed general manager at The Ritz-Carlton in Chicago, Ill.

retired as GROWMARK’s chief executive officer in 2022 .

John Jackson was inducted into the Illinois High School Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame on April 7 in Champaign, Ill. The former Plainfield High School-Central Campus head football coach is a 34-year veteran educator and coach. He is currently serving as an assistant coach at Naperville North High School in Naperville, Ill.

was honored with the Robert B. Engel Farmer Co-op Manager of the Year award from the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives. This award recognizes excellence in the management and leadership of farmer cooperatives. 

has been named principal of Routt Catholic High School in Jacksonville, Illinois.

has announced that he will retire as athletic director at Alton High School effective June 30. He has served AHS in the role for seven years.

Jeff Alderman was awarded the Ray Eliot Award by the Illinois High School Association and the Coaches Hall of Fame. The prestigious honor is reserved for individuals who have shown exemplary efforts to the sport of football through longevity and have earned the utmost respect from the people around them. President Ronald Reagan was recognized with the award named for “Mr. Illini” in 1981.

Justin Grady received a 2017 Jefferson Award for Public Service for his work with the Mattoon Township Park District and volunteerism with the Mattoon Arts Council and many other community groups in Mattoon, Ill.

Dennis Litteken was inducted into the Illinois Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame on April 2 in Champaign, Ill. The former Breese Mater Dei head coach is currently the school’s principaland assistant coach.

won re-election in Illinois 17th Congressional District. 

was named the 2020 PRIDE Award recipient during BKD CPAs & Advisors annual leadership conference. The PRIDE Award recognizes individuals who emulate the BKD PRIDE values of passion, respect, integrity, discipline and excellence. Wendy was St. Louis managing partner and retired June 2021.

Janice Sigrist is the superintendent of kindergartens with Vanke, Shanghai DTD Education in Shanghai, China. She is also the founder of Bright Start Academy and an educational consultant with Little Adam technologies. J.C. Wise is the assistant golf coach at Knox College in Galesburg, Ill.

retired in May 2018 after 34 years of teaching.

retired from his career at General Electric Power Division after 25 years at the company. He spent more than 40 years working as an engineer in the power industry.

Cheri Callahan Bustos was a keynote speaker during commencement ceremonies at Southern Illinois University Carbondale on May 13. Cheri’s father, the late Gene Callahan ’55, was a past member of the SIU Board of Trustees who received a distinguished service award posthumously.

celebrated 40 years in the insurance industry and 13 years as a senior insurance claims training specialist with United Fire & Casualty.

retired from the Registrar’s Office at Western Illinois University in June 2019 after 32 years of service.

was named CEO of Xeno Biosciences. He has 35 years of experience in business and as a scientific expert. He previously worked at Abbott Laboratories in drug discovery and development. 

retired in April after overseeing the art department and gallery at University of Arkansas, Little Rock.

Rodney Norris is the new principal at Midwest Central Primary School in Manito, Ill. Previously, he served as high school assistant principal and athletic director for Midwest Central.

Congratulations to Robert Cox whose son was married on June 7, 2019.

Dennis Weger is the chief operating officer for the Bank of Bluffs in Bluffs, Ill.

retired from teaching special education for 35 years in Plainfield District #202 and moved back to her hometown of Canton in June 2019.

 retired from Exxon Mobil after 32 years with the company.

Dan Layzell has been named interim president and chief executive officer of the Louisiana State University Foundation. He will continue to serve as LSU’s vice president for finance and administration/chief financial officer during his interim role at the foundation.

Rob Lazarus is an assistant vice president accountable for compliance with registered investment advisor and Employment Retirement Income Security Act laws and rules at Horace Mann Educators in Springfield, Ill.

has been named vice chancellor of finance and operations at Appalachian State University.

retired Aug. 12, 2022. 

was appointed vice president, chief operating and chief financial officer/treasurer of Cornell College in Mount Vernon, Iowa, in October 2020. 

was among those honored as CFO of the Year for 2018 by St. Louis Business Journal.
 

Eric Sheffield is the chair of Western Illinois University’s Department of Educational Studies in Macomb, Ill.

is a budget and legislative analyst for the Joint Budget Committee of the Colorado General Assembly in Denver, Colorado. Rick Meidel recently retired from ExxonMobil and joined Crowley Fuels as vice president and general manager, responsible for the performance and day-to-day operations of their Alaska division in Anchorage, Alaska. 

recently joined the Kyle Killebrew Sales Team at The Real Estate Group, Inc. Springfield, Illinois.

Dr. William Schlosser is an adjunct professor on the Oral-Medical Connection at SIU School of Medicine in Springfield, Ill. He is also on the Sangamon County Medical Society Community Health Committee, a local committee for the Illinois State Dental Society 2018 II Mission of Mercy.

Marcia Short retired from Illinois College as executive director of development and alumni relations after 31 years of service to her alma mater.

Kerry Grubb Cox was named a 2017 Superintendent of Distinction by her colleagues in the Two Rivers Region of the Illinois Association of School Administrators. Kerry has been an educator for 30 years, the last four as superintendent in Carrollton, Ill.

was promoted to vice president, accounting operations at RLI Insurance Company.

started a new job as the executive assistant and office manager for the Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln.

will be installed as president of the Kiwanis Club in Jacksonville in October 2019.

were recognized with Prairieland United Way’s Helen Baldwin Distinguished Service Award.

Paula Eschelbach Rawlings completed the Florida Xtreme Triathlon, which was three triathlons over the course of three days beginning at the Gulf of Mexico and ending at the Atlantic Ocean.

retired as the captain of Jacksonville Fire Department in June 2018 after working for the city since 1990. 
 

retired from Levi, Ray & Shoup, Inc., LRS, after a 37-year career working in IT.

Dave Jacobs was inducted into the High School Football Coaches Hall of Fame during the Illinois Football Coaches Clinic in Champaign, Illinois, in March.

received the Illinois High School Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame distinguished Ray Eliot Award for his service to high school football in the state on June 19, 2021.

retired January 1, 2020, more than 32 years working for the State of Illinois. She worked for the Department of Healthcare and Family Services in Springfield for 31 years, serving 26 years in the budget office.

Steve Schaller was inducted in the Waterloo High School Legacy Society in September. Waterloo (Illinois) High School annually recognizes individuals who honor the legacy of WHS by their service or accomplishments. A nationally recognized speaker on consumer lending and regulatory compliance matters, Stephen is deputy general counsel of Springleaf Financial Services in Cincinnati, Ohio.

has been appointed as an administrative law judge for the Drug Enforcement Administration in Arlington, Virginia. 

Kim Still retired from the Illinois Department of Corrections in Jacksonville, Ill., after 27 years of service.

retired from Jersey Unit #100 after 34 years of teaching and 33 years of coaching.

is coaching football and working for Jacksonville High School, alongside IC alumnus Mark Grounds ’91. He was previously retired.

graduated from the University of Notre Dame with an MBA degree.

started a new position as senior project manager at Horace Mann.

started a new position as project manager in consulting at Levi, Ray & Shoup, Inc., LRS.

Chris Bichsel was recently promoted to the rank of captain for the Quincy Fire Department in Quincy, Ill.

is the new executive director for the Jacksonville Public Schools Foundation.  

joined Aeris LLC as CEO. 

has accepted a position as an account tech with the Department of Corrections.

Illinois College extends its sympathy on the death of his mother, Lois Schultz, on January 27, 2021, as well as to her daughter-in-law, Rita Mueller Schultz ’80 and grandchildren: Mark N. Schultz ’09 and Andrea Schultz Price ’12. 

Illinois College extends its sympathy on the death of his brother, Kevin L. Stafford ’76, on December 18, 2020.

Illinois College extends its sympathy on the death of their mother, Marjorie Schnake, on Dec. 23, 2021. 

Illinois College extends its sympathy to Ken Miller on the death of his mother Martha Jane Mercer Miller on April 19, 2019.

Illinois College extends its sympathy to Dan Langan on the death of his father Tom Langan on August 23, 2019. He was also the father-in-law of Valerie Velinski Langan ’83, the uncle of Tiffany Carl Flowers ’97 and grandfather of Mitchell Neally ’09.

Illinois College extends its sympathy to Dan Langan on the death of his mother, Jeane Langan, on February 10. She was also the mother-in-law of Valerie Velinski Langa ’83, the aunt of Tiffany Carl Flowers ’97 and grandmother of Mitchell Neally ’09.

Illinois College extends its sympathy on the death of his mother, Bobbie Rogers.

 Illinois College extends its sympathy on the loss of his aunt Patricia Marilyn Shaffner Williamson ’52 on February 21, 2020.
 

Illinois College extends its sympathy to Beth Horton Hilleke on the death of her father, Professor Bill Horton, on September 27, 2017.

Illinois College extends its sympathy on the loss of his aunt Patricia Marilyn Shaffner Williamson ’52 on February 21, 2020.
 

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.

Illinois College extends its sympathy to Jane Nish McCaffery on the death of her husband, Edward McCaffery, on September 24, 2017.

Illinois College extends its sympathy to David C. Zink on the death of his father, Oscar Charles Zink Jr., on November 20, 2018.

Illinois College extends its sympathy to Kathy Blough Taylor on the death of her husband Samuel W. Taylor Sr. '85. 

Illinois College extends its sympathy on the death of her mother, Jean Berg Simhauser, on January 25, 2021. 

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.

Illinois College extends its sympathy to Fr. Geoff Horton on the death of his father, Professor Bill Horton, on September 27, 2017.

Illinois College extends its sympathy to Lori J. Schisler on the death of her mother Helen M. Wise on April 15, 2019.

Illinois College extends its sympathy to Geoffrey Pruitt on the death of his father, Don Pruitt ’59, on February 2, 2018.

Illinois College extends its sympathy on the death of their father Bill Zobus ’60 on June 5, 2021.

Illinois College extends its sympathy to Dr. Sarah Horton on the death of her father, Professor Bill Horton, on September 27, 2017.

(Gamma Delta) December 29, 2024

January 16, 2023

May 6, 2024

(Sigma Pi), April 23, 2024. Illinois College extends sympathy to alumni family members Sandra Miller Sampias ’83 and Wesley Sampias ’15. 

March 25, 2022.

November 2, 2020.

October 15, 2021 (Phi Alpha).

November 22, 2023

June 16, 2019

March 4, 2024. Illinois College extends sympathy to alumni family members Kathryn Sheehan Turner ’78, Charles Sheehan ’83, Rebecca Sheehan Birdsell ’85, Linda Sheehan ’86 and Brian Sheehan ’89.

July 2, 2019

(Pi Pi Rho), January 19, 2019

September 13, 2020.

September 2, 2018 

February 27, 2020. 

June 17, 2024

May 18, 2020 (Alpha Kappa Phi).

September 16, 2022 (Gamma Delta).

Pi Pi Rho, February 11, 2020. 

 August 14, 2019. 

March 14, 2022.

April 10, 2019

 December 10, 2019. 

June 10, 2021 (Gamma Delta).

February 26, 2024

January 26, 2022.

January 14, 2017. Norman retired Sergeant First Class from the U. S. Army.

Caryl is the officer manager at Midwest Motors in Eureka, Mo.

 April 8, 2017. Rae Ellen is retired and Randy is a petroleum analyst for Hopkins-Hostetler for Citgo Petroleum. They reside in Crest Hill, Illinois.

is currently the master of Mahomet Masonic Lodge in Mahomet. Each year the organization awards scholarships to local students and the master usually has the privilege of handing them out. This year’s recipient at Mahomet Seymour High School was Haylie Orton, who plans to attend IC in the fall. Vance felt honored as an alumnus to be part of helping a future IC student start on her own pathway.

started a new position as project director at Regional Office of Education 17.

Luiz Guimarães is a regional client market leader – chemical sector for North America at Environmental Resources Management in Chicago, Ill.

Luiz Guimarães is a senior partner of North American Operations for the Midwest Business Unit of Environmental Resources Management in Rolling Meadows, Ill.

Christopher Passmore has been elected to the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements. The NCRP was chartered by Congress in 1964 to serve as a nonprofit organization that represents a national resource on topics related to radiation protection and radiation quantities, units and measurements.

Jeffery Hopkins was elected alderman of Ward 1 in Jacksonville, Ill., this spring.

David Pohlman was promoted to logistics manager at Reynolds Consumer Products in Jacksonville, Ill.

began a new leadership role at ERM as Global Co-Lead of Corporate Sustainability and Climate Change services.

was named by Gov. J.B. Pritzker to the Illinois Forensic Science Commission. Ward is the chief executive officer of the Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault, where she works with legislators at the state and federal level to improve the policies and resources available to survivors of sexual assault.

Members of the Gamma Delta Literary Society reunited at Tuscan Hills Winery in Effingham, Illinois. They have been college sisters and great friends for 35 years and counting. Pictured left to right are: Teresa Fonke Haake ’91, Gigi Galloway Patterson ’92, Melissa Eversgerd Kuhl ’92, Heather Krell Stephens ’91, Vickie Hemann Kraatz ’91, Kelly Morrow Lavender ’91, and Shannon Gauen Heisler ’92.

is acting as associate dean for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of Illinois-Springfield through August 2021. She became a professor of journalism and media in August 2020.

joined the board for the nonprofit Girls on the Run of Central Illinois.

is the executive director of the Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault.

took on the role of regional director of services and innovation at ERM. 

Tim Green is the new president of Burrus Brothers and Associated Growers. He previously served as vice president of Burrus Brothers and as part-owner of Burrus Seed Farms Inc.  He has more than 26 years of experience developing sales teams and overseeing account and territory management in the seed industry.

Dr. Carol Kilver received one of four international Outstanding Research Awards during the January 2017 Thinking Collaborative Leadership Symposium held in Littleton, Colo. Carol was recognized for her research examining the experiences of preservice teaching during student teaching placement. She completed her doctoral work in education at Western Illinois University in December 2016.

was promoted to director at Sikich LLP in Springfield. 

received the industry-respected Certification in Fund Raising Management (CFRM) designation through the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at IUPUI University.

was promoted to executive director of Development and Alumni Relations at SIU School of Medicine. In this role, she also serves on the executive team at the SIU Foundation-Carbondale. 

was promoted to vice president of infrastructure and engineering at State Farm in December. He has worked for the company for nearly 29 years. 

created the Daisy T-Shirt Project that raised $3,680 for frontline workers dealing with COVID-19 at HSHS St. John's Hospital and Memorial Medical Center. 

started a new position as group head of corporate finance at Anglo American in London.

 was recently promoted to Chief Financial Officer-Marketing at Anglo American. 

Debbie Rollins contributed historical information about her family and the history of the Greenfield Public Library for the recently published book, “Greene County, Illinois: History and Families.”

Julie Minch-Dailey is a payroll analyst for the Illinois Teacher’s Retirement System in Springfield, Ill. Her artwork is featured at Keefner’s Restaurant in Springfield.

Jennifer Heaton Buhlig was named president of the board of directors for Senior Services of Central Illinois. Jennifer continues in her position of director of sales and marketing for Springfield Supportive Living.

Amy Wilson, director of the office of inclusion for the National Collegiate Athletic Association, was among the five finalists for the 2017 President’s Award. The impact Amy has made in two years at the NCAA national office earned the respect of her colleagues and admiration of her nominators, placing her among the top five finalists for the coveted award.

Travis Cox has been appointed the treasurer for Cass County in Virginia, Ill., by the Cass County Board. He has worked in the treasurer’s office since 1995.

 was recently promoted to subject matter expert for New York Appeals and Grievances with UnitedHealth Group.

has moved to a new position as financial litigation and bankruptcy program specialist staying with the Illinois Department of Justice. The move comes as her husband, John Milhiser, begins his new role as U.S. attorney for the Central District of Justice. 
 

is the new database administrator for university advancement at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.

now works at Microsoft as a senior cloud solutions architect. He previously spent 27 years working at Karmak, Inc. and recently earned the certification as a Azure Solutions Architect Expert.

was named vice president of professional development for Illinois Realtors. He oversees professional development programs for the statewide association’s more than 50,000 members.

started a new position as controller of International Paper.

was sworn in to an at-large Circuit Judge in an agreement with a Seventh Judicial Circuit by Illinois Supreme Court Justice Rita B. Garman on January 7, which allows her to hear cases in Sangamon, Morgan, Scott, Greene, Macoupin and Jersey counties.