Class Notes

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1930s

In Memoriam

Dr. Ernst C. “Chet” Bone '36

(Sigma Pi) March 15, 2017

Joyce James Andrilenas '38

(Chi Beta) February 25, 2017

1940s

In Memoriam

Doris Broehl Hopper '41

(Gamma Delta) March 26, 2017

Lt. Col. Ralph C. Williams '41,

February 20, 2015

Dr. William H. Justi '44

(Gamma Nu) March 30, 2016

Fred R. Bailey '45,

February 27, 2017

Robert A. Wickwire ' 47

(Sigma Pi) January 24, 2017

Dr. Carmelo J. “Joseph” Giangreco '48

(Sigma Pi) February 2, 2017

James Cheatham '49

(Gamma Nu) January 2, 2017

1950s

In Memoriam

Elbert E. Beasley '50,

March 13, 2017

Allen P. Crosby '50,

August 2, 2016

Lucille “Lucy” Parlier Ewer '50

(Gamma Delta) December 15, 2016

Donald G. Longer '50,

April 1, 2017

Marjorie Casey '51,

December 21, 2016

Margaret Foreman Cohn '51

(Gamma Delta) December 1, 2016

William L. Zellman '51,

January 13, 2017

Paul A. Lasley '52,

January 26, 2017

Donald J. Hunt '53,

(Sigma Pi) December 25, 2015

Harold “Hal” G. Taylor '56,

March 5, 2017

Nancy Cole Vial '58,

December 20, 2016

Parker L. Kious '58,

March 31, 2017

Nancy Orr Maulding '58

(Gamma Delta) July 17, 2015

Hughie L. “Hugh” Canaday '59,

November 5, 2016

John “Jay” Michalak '59,

(Alpha Phi Omega) July 26, 2015

Sympathy

Gary Curtis '57

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

1960s

In Memoriam

Thomas M. Ring '61,

January 8, 2017

Jerry L. Adams '62,

December 4, 2016

Wayne A. Schapper '62,

(Phi Alpha) February 5, 2017

Jean Barnett Neff '64

(Gamma Delta) March 16, 2017

Sharon Baker Symons '65

(Chi Beta) November 14, 2016

Lee Yunkers '66

(Phi Alpha) January 14, 2017

Connie Folkenroth Endres '67

July 2, 2016

David W. Bartels '69,

July 3, 2015

1970s

In Memoriam

Paul E. Ford '70,

December 12, 2016

Sympathy

Mary Tierney Hengels '72

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

Janice Kurtock Chiaradonna '78

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

Updates

David Alan Taylor '77

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

Mark Travous '78

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

1980s

Updates

Kate Windhorst Woods '80

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

Ann Bishop Prather '80

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

Peter Simoncelli '82

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

Dennis Litteken '83

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.

Dan Layzell '85

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.

Kim Still '88

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

Marriages

Norman Hairston and Roxanna Marie Norfleet '81,

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

1990s

Updates

Jeffery Hopkins '90

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

David Pohlman '90

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

Dr. Carol Kilver '91

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.

Debbie Rollins '92

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.”

Anne Credi Sumpter '95

Anne Credi Sumpter is a strategic business partner for the Center for Creative leadership in Greensboro, N.C.

Bill Stephens '95

Bill Stephens works in the legal department at Stewart Title Insurance Company as a legal assistant in Addison, Ill.

Paul Johnes '96

Paul Johnes is the new baseball coach for Father McGivney Catholic High School in Glen Carbon, Ill.

Eric Mandell '97

Eric Mandell is creating a video game along the lines of “CSI” and designing the curriculum around it for a physics class he teaches, thanks to a National Science Foundation grant intended to introduce new ways of thinking about STEM pedagogy. Eric teaches in the department of physics and astronomy at Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio.

Adam Mefford '97

Adam Mefford was appointed police chief for the city of Jacksonville, Ill.

In Memoriam

Kelley Davis Liljegren '93,

March 2, 2017

Lisa Brogdon Bloome '98,

March 26, 2017

Births

Neil and Gabriela Werries '97,

a son, Henry, November 4, 2016.

2000s

In Memoriam

Nicholas B. Soer '00,

February 27, 2017

Michael T. Airsman '04,

February 11, 2017

Births

Kevin and Rebecca Hess Leahr '01

 a son, Jacob Andrew, October 3, 2016.

Dan and Kristen Shekleton Zachwieja '04,

a daughter, Grace Elizabeth, February 21, 2017. 

Graham and Angie Gazdziak '05,

 a son, Lucas Daniel, July 1, 2016. He joins big sister Hannah Grace, 6. 

Matt '05 and Kris McDonald Marcum ’06,

a son, Ethan Reesor, July 11, 2016. 

Lawrence and Adriana Spasojevich '05,

a son, Maximilian Danger, January 3, 2016.

Ryan and Amy Eyler Knox '06,

a daughter, Scarlett Ann, November 6, 2016. She joins big sister Ava Doris, 3.

Ryan and Julie Dombek Pulliam '07

a son, Henry Ryan, September 27, 2016.

Chris and Jennifer Murray Haschemeyer '08,

a daughter, Adelia Elizabeth, September 17, 2016. 

Cody '09 and Ashley Miller Lawson ’11,

a son, Nolan James, November 21, 2016. He joins big sister Caroline, 2. 

Updates

Tim Chipman '01

Tim Chipman was named Assistant Principal of the Year by the Illinois Principals Association. He is currently in his third year as assistant principal at Jacksonville High School in Jacksonville, Ill.

Ike Howe '02

Ike Howe has been named an associate with Benton & Associates Inc. He serves as project engineer/project manager at the firm located in Jacksonville, Ill.

Tony Evans '02

Tony Evans is a chemist and forensic examiner for the Federal Bureau of Investigation in Quantico, Va.

Dr. John Hulsen '03

Dr. John Hulsen completed his residency in plastic surgery at Ohio State University in June. He began his fellowship in aesthetic and reconstructive breast surgery at Harvard Medical School in July.

Natalie Blake Prince '03

Natalie Blake Prince is an agricultural program specialist in the conservation and environmental programs division at U.S.D.A. Farm Service Agency in Springfield, Ill.

Samantha Bentley '04

Samantha Bentley is an independent sales support team leader and underwriter for Diversified Crop Insurance Services in Jacksonville, Ill.

Mandi Scott Chukin '04

Mandi Scott Chukin is a buyer for Passavant Area Hospital in Jacksonville, Ill.

Tony Shiffman '04

Tony Shiffman is the new varsity football coach at Fort Madison High School in Fort Madison, Iowa.

Rebecca Vortman '05

Rebecca Vortman has been promoted as the manager of perioperative education at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, Ill. She is currently pursuing a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree in nursing administration through the University of Illinois at Chicago. She plans to graduate this December.

Jessica Ballenger '05

Jessica Ballenger works for Safeco as their quality assurance manager in Seattle, Wash.

Lawrence Spasojevich '05

Lawrence Spasojevich is assistant general counsel in New York City’s Office of Labor Relations in New York, N.Y.

Leah Borrowman Wombacher '06

Leah Borrowman Wombacher is a seed service advisor supporting the Stone Seed brand at Monsanto in St. Louis, Mo.

Dr. Ashley Kort Morhardt '06

Dr. Ashley Kort Morhardt is a postdoctoral research associate in the Department of Neuroscience at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. She uses an array of techniques to investigate the function and evolution of craniofacial anatomy in dinosaurs and their extant relatives. Ashley earned a Master of Science degree in biology from Western Illinois University and a Doctor of Philosophy degree in ecology and evolutionary biology from Ohio University.

Mallory Thuente Bendorf '07

Mallory Thuente Bendorf offered a 10-week art and sensory class for young children and their parents this spring titled “Miss Mallory’s Art and Sensory Class.” The class, which was based in Jacksonville, Ill., allowed children to explore and discover various materials.

Sarah Brewster '07

Sarah Brewster is a database and communications manager for Austin Waldorf School in Austin, Texas.

Peter Jennings '07

Peter Jennings is the new offensive coordinator for Rhodes College football in Memphis, Tenn.

Britta Thornton '07

Britta Thornton is a solo attorney providing low bono and legalistic representation to low-income clients in the areas of family law, landlord-tenant and housing law, municipal defense and small claims appeals. She is also an adjunct professor of English at Ranken Technical College in St. Louis, Mo.

Luke Scroggins '08

Luke Scroggins is a staff accountant for Zumbahlen, Eyth, Surratt, Foote & Flynn Ltd. in Jacksonville, Ill.

Dr. Julia Ossler '08

Dr. Julia Ossler is an assistant professor of science at Lincoln College in Lincoln, Ill.

Ryne Fiorito '09

Ryne Fiorito was named Young Engineer of the Year by the Capital Chapter of the Illinois Society of Professional Engineers. Ryne is a civil engineer at Hanson Professional Services Inc. in Springfield, Ill.

Wes Joseph '09

Wes Joseph is an associate insurance broker at AmWINS Group in Chicago, Ill.

Aaron Taft '09

Aaron Taft is a commercial manager for Archer Daniels Midland in Quincy, Ill.

Laura Masko Worsell '09

Laura Masko Worsell earned a Master of Advanced Study degree in American media and popular culture from Arizona State University.

2010s

Births

Justin and Mary Gazdziak Purcell '10,

a girl, Ruth Mae, May 2, 2016. 

Marriages

David Heneisen and Danielle McLaughlin '10,

October 15, 2016. David is a client solutions executive for AT&T small business solutions in Champaign, Ill.

Damien Oliver and Lydia Martin '10,

October 15, 2016. Lydia is a buyer for Howdens Joinery in Howden, South Yorkshire, England.

Cody Vipond and Jessica Verdick '10,

November 5, 2016. Jessica is a universal banker for First Trust and Savings Bank in Geneseo, Ill.

Joshua Kirchgesner and Brittney Meyer '11,

August 13, 2016. Joshua is a mortgage production supervisor with Navy Federal Credit Union in Arlington, Texas.

Tressman Goode and April Harman '11,

October 22, 2016. April is a child and adolescent outpatient therapist at Locust Street Resource Center in Carlinville, Ill.

Brady Kepler and Lanie Cooper '12,

December 31, 2016. Brady works for Midwest Underground Technology Inc. as a field services manager in Champaign, Ill. Lanie is the executive assistant for projects and programs at the Illinois Public Health Association in Springfield, Ill.

Brandon Hott '12 and Kelsea Battefeld ’15

October 22, 2016. Brandon is employed by the Pawnee School District and Kelsea is pursuing a master’s degree in community counseling at University of Illinois Springfield.

Matt Korte '12 and Kortney Sargent ’10,

November 5, 2016. Kortney works in administration at OSF Saint Anthony’s Health Center in Alton, Ill. Matt works for Cott Beverages Inc. as a regional supply planner in Maryland Heights, Mo.

Colt Gerdes '14 and Emily Langheim ’15,

October 1, 2016. Colt is a patrolman for the South Jacksonville Police Department, and Emily is the office assistant for the Office of Residential Life at Illinois College.

Kody Stricklin and Melissa Mennenga '14,

November 19, 2016. Melissa is a district sales manager for Dot Foods in Chesterfield, Mo.

Austin Feigl and Paige Meyer '14,

October 17, 2015. Paige is a registered behavior technician for Alternative Behavior Strategies in Oceantown, Calif.

Matthew Martin and Amanda Greenwood '15,

July 30, 2016. Amanda teaches first grade at Our Saviour School in Jacksonville, Ill.

Updates

Joseph Calmese '10

Joseph Calmese is vice president at Mark Andy Inc. in St. Louis, Mo. 

Denise Pachlhofer Klemm '10

Denise Pachlhofer Klemm is a behavioral health consultant for Memorial Physicians Services in Springfield, Ill. Denise became a licensed clinical social worker in December.

Megan Kruse '10

Megan Kruse is the new principal at PORTA Jr. High School in Petersburg, Ill.

Mathilda Edge '11

Mathilda Edge placed third at the Central Region Finals of the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions held at the Music Institute of Chicago in Evanston last November. The Indiana University Jacobs School of Music student will perform in the Schwabacher Summer Concert in the title role in Massenet’s “Thaïs” at the Merola Opera Program this summer in San Francisco, Calif.

Katie O’Brien '11

Katie O’Brien is the school support manager at Easterseals Academy in Rockford, Ill.

Willie Barefield '13

Willie Barefield is an admission counselor at DePaul University in Chicago, Ill.

Ross Barker '13

Ross Barker is an agronomy account manager for Landmark Services Cooperative headquartered in Cottage IC mentors serve as reference for ethical legal practice Grove, Wis. Ross will maintain a territory near Evansville and Juda, Wis., and Warren, Ill., where he will sell, order and deliver seed, fertilizer, crop protection and other services.

Spencer Campbell '13

Spencer Campbell was promoted to commercial lender with Prairie State Bank & Trust in Champaign, Ill.

Madeline Ericson '14

Madeline Ericson is the director of marketing for Llywelyn’s Pub in St. Louis, Mo.

Renee Price '15

Renee Price is a behavioral health technician at Wexford Health Sources in Springfield, Ill.

Ryan Flynn '15

Ryan Flynn has been selected a Trinity Fellow at Marquette College in Milwaukee, Wis., where he will major in public service with a specialization in nonprofit administration. The Trinity Fellows Program is a graduate public fellowship program dedicated to developing urban leaders with a commitment to social and economic justice.

Allen Miggins '15

Allen Miggins is a student affairs specialist at Harrison College in Fort Wayne, Ind.

Garrett Barr '16

Garrett Barr is a programmer analyst at Dot Foods in Mt. Sterling, Ill.

Brody Pogue '16

Brody Pogue was promoted to offensive line coach for the St. Ambrose University football team in Davenport, Iowa. Brody is also pursuing a master’s degree in organizational leadership at St. Ambrose.

In Memoriam

Zachary W. Bickett '13,

(Phi Alpha) December 2, 2016