Class Notes

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1930s

In Memoriam

Rosemary Roberts Hollingshead Aldrich '39

(Sigma Phi Epsilon), May 20, 2000

1940s

In Memoriam

Joe W. Cannon '47

(Gamma Nu), June 16, 2017

Charles M. “Charlie” Bellatti '49

(Sigma Pi), June 30, 2017

Elizabeth “Bettie” Rust Doolin '49

(Gamma Delta), June 1, 2017

1950s

In Memoriam

Richard A. Johnson '50

(Gamma Nu), June 2, 2017

Joseph R. Hill '50,

January 20, 2017

John E. Brasel '54,

June 20, 2017

Lowell A. Sibert '55 

(Gamma Nu), April 15, 2017

James D. “Jim” Bonds '57,

May 7, 2017

Clyde E. Smith '59,

April 23, 2017

1960s

In Memoriam

Edwin P. Earle '60,

December 3, 2015

Larry B. Stowers '63

(Phi Alpha) June 17, 2017

Martin J. “Marty” Buker '65

December 5, 2015

Paula Touhy Sargent-King '68

(Gamma Delta) September 12, 2016

1970s

In Memoriam

Lois Cruse Adkins '70,

June 28, 2017

Updates

Dave Miller '72

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

Charles Rammelkamp '74

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.”

Larry Moore '76

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

1980s

Updates

Jeff Alderman '82

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.

Cheri Callahan Bustos '83

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.

Justin Grady '83

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.

Rodney Norris '84

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.

Kerry Grubb Cox '86

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.

1990s

Updates

Luiz Guimarães '90

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 '90

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.

Travis Cox '93

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.

Dr. Chris Becker '96

Dr. Chris Becker graduated in May with his Doctorate in Educational Leadership at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Chris conducted a mixed-methods study of teacher perceptions of learning communities at Highland High School in Highland, Ill., where he is the associate principal.

Dalitso Sulamoyo '96

Dalitso Sulamoyo has been named chief executive officer of the Champaign County Regional Planning Commission in Urbana, Ill. Previously, Dalitso was the president and CEO of the Illinois Association of Community Action Agencies.

Julie Bodam Macartney '98

Julie Bodam Macartney was promoted to director of business operations and strategy at CARE USA in Atlanta, Ga. In her new role, Julie will drive strategic operational alignment across organizational functions and teams in support of optimizing performance of country and regional teams.

Brian Bruce '99

Brian Bruce is a captain for Emirates airline based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Tim Keefe '99

Tim Keefe is the new principal at Charleston Middle School in Charleston, Ill. Tim was formerly the assistant principal at Charleston High School.

Jim Slaid '99

Jim Slaid began a new position as principal of Korea International School’s Middle School in Seoul, South Korea, in August.

In Memoriam

Allie Hodlmair Colt '94,

May 6, 2017

2000s

Updates

Adam Edlen '00

Adam Edlen is a broker representative – global marine practice for Marsh in St. Louis, Mo.

Nicholas Cray '01

Nicholas Cray is vice president of marketing for AmeriCu Credit Union in Rome, N.Y.

Amanda Williams '01

Amanda Williams is a litigation attorney defending corporate clients at Clayborne, Sabo & Wagner LLP in Belleville, Ill.

Dan Wright '01

Dan Wright was named first assistant state’s attorney in Sangamon County, Ill.

Dr. Scott Stewart '02

Dr. Scott Stewart was awarded the prestigious Professional Citation by the American Public Gardens Association at their annual conference in Hamilton, Ontario. This award recognizes a member who has excelled in one or more disciplines associated with public horticulture. As executive director of the Millennium Park Foundation, Scott directs the state-of-the-art collection of art, architecture and landscape design in Millennium Park.

Shane Owsley '03

Shane Owsley has been appointed principal at Gillespie High School in Gillespie, Ill. He was formerly the dean of students and head football coach at North Mac High School.

Matt Marcum '05

Matt Marcum is an environmental loan project manager with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

Kate Russell '05

Kate Russell has been promoted to senior production assistant, wholesale property at Ironshore Insurance Services LLC in St. Louis, Mo.

Alicia Allen Maloy '06

Alicia Allen Maloy is an infrastructure analyst for the Public Utility Commission of Texas in Austin, Texas.

Daniel Sauerwein '06

Daniel Sauerwein is a reference specialist in the North Dakota State Archives in Bismarck, N.D.

Jared Lively '06

Jared Lively is a business development analyst for Archer Daniels Midland in Minneapolis, Minn.

Chris Rourke '07

Chris Rourke has joined Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. as an insurance advisor in Springfield, Ill. The company, which has offices in 130 countries, acquired Nicoud Insurance Services in March.

Katie Lewis '08

Katie Lewis is the store manager for Famous Footwear in Jacksonville, Ill.

Justin Stewart '09

Justin Stewart is a client relationship manager for Market Track LLC in Chicago, Ill.

In Memoriam

Mary Ascoli-Keck '06,

May 15, 2017

Marriages

Shawn Artis and Jennifer Banks '06,

October 15, 2016. Jennifer is an associate veterinarian at Lincoln Land Animal Clinic in Jacksonville, Ill. 

Oscar Young '06 and Emily Vandevender ’07,

February 18, 2017. Oscar is an independent insurance professional in the Chicago, Ill., area. Emily is a catering manager at Four Seasons Hotel in Chicago, Ill. 

Chris Rourke '07 and Kassie Barry

July 7, 2017. Chris is an insurance advisor for Arthur J. Gallagher in Springfield, Ill.

Births

Chris and Meghan Sifnotis '05,

a son, Alexander Cole, June 7, 2017. He joins big sister, Georgia Joy, 3.

2010s

Births

Zach and Becca Wittmann '10,

twins, Jude Arthur and Bennett Richard, June 20, 2017. They join big sister, Layla Gretchen, 2. 

Adam and Samantha Chapman '10,

 a daughter, Nora Ann, February 24, 2017. 

Ryan and Emily Crook Richeson '10,

a son, Lincoln Duane, July 25, 2017. 

Reid and Heather Miller Thompson,

a son, Abe Henry, September 6, 2016.

Updates

Daniel Hackett '10

Daniel Hackett began a new position as demand analyst at H.D. Smith in Springfield, Ill.

Amanda Savage Stewart '10

Amanda Savage Stewart is a human resources personnel assistant III for DynCorp International LLC in Melbourne, Fla.

Jennifer Yeoward '11

Jennifer Yeoward is enrolled full-time in the doctorate program in counseling and psychology at the University of Memphis.

Dr. Damian Peyton '12

Dr. Damian Peyton graduated from the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine in 2017. Damian offers veterinary care for pets at Blue Springs Animal Hospital in Blue Springs, Mo. Bryant Suess is the owner of Sound Solution DJ Entertainment in Byron, Ill.

Ryan Blesse '13

Ryan Blesse is a marketing compliance specialist at COUNTRY Financial in Bloomington, Ill.

Nicole Rush Lama '13

Nicole Rush Lama is a senior material handling associate for General Dynamics Mission Systems in Scottsdale, Ariz.

Lakyn Richard '13

Lakyn Richard is assistant director of admission and systems coordinator in the Illinois College Office of Admission.

Cory Washington '13

Cory Washington is a financial aid specialist at Illinois State University in Normal, Ill.

Taylor Molandro '14

Taylor Molandro is a regional marketing manager for Strategic FUSE in Chicago, Ill.

Matt Jagodzinski '15

Matt Jagodzinski is the new sports information director for Lyon College in Batesville, Ark.

John Love '16

John Love is enrolled in The Second City Conservatory Program at the renowned improvisation and sketch comedy school in Chicago, Ill. 

Matt Murray '16

Matt Murray has been selected as a Clemson University Graduate Fellow at Clemson University. Matt also accepted admission and research assistantships in Clemson’s plant and environmental science doctoral program where he will be researching sorghum genetic diversity.

Parker Murray '16

Parker Murray is an environmental health and safety systems specialist at Glanbia Performance Nutrition in Aurora, Ill.

Jovanny Nava '16

Jovanny Nava has accepted a new position as case manager in the Lakeland, Fla., office of Morgan & Morgan personal injury law firm.

Justine Pfaff '16

Justine Pfaff is a staff accountant in the legal entity purchasing area for Caterpillar in Morton, Ill.

Marlee Jo Bradshaw Schultz '16

Marlee Jo Bradshaw Schultz is an IT recruiting support specialist at Dot Foods in Mt. Sterling, Ill.

Carlie Sides '16

Carlie Sides is a mental health counselor at Cass County Mental Health Association in Beardstown, Ill.

Brady Huber '16

Brady Huber recently finished playing football for the Reus Imperials in Reus, Spain. After two seasons of playing American football in Europe, Brady is beginning master’s degree coursework at Lindenwood University in St. Charles, Mo., where he has accepted a graduate assistant position.

Brandon Coniglio '17

Brandon Coniglio is a sales associate for Pacific Sunwear in Schaumburg, Ill.

Lauren Mense '17

Lauren Mense is a program specialist at the National Association of Attorneys General Training & Research Institute, the training and research arm of the National Association of Attorneys General, in Washington, D.C.

Scott Pantier '17

Scott Pantier is employed by Illinois College as an arborist and facilities manager at Starhill Forest Arboretum.

Drew Szabados '17

Drew Szabados was sworn in as a police officer with the Springfield Police Department in Springfield, Ill., in April.

Jovanna Chavez '17

Jovanna Chavez is an admission counselor in the Illinois College Office of Admission.

Marriages

Jimmy White and Jerika Long '11,

March 31, 2017. Jerika is a first grade teacher in Jacksonville, Ill. 

Matthew Gwaltney '13 and Cara Carter ’12,

June 25, 2017. Matthew is a pharmacy technician. Cara is a co-occurring therapist for adolescents at Rimrock Foundation in Billings, Mo.

Jose Lama and Nicole Rush '13,

July 1, 2016. Nicole is a senior material handling associate for General Dynamic Mission Systems in Scottsdale, Ariz.

Bou Melton and Emily Little '15,

June 3, 2017. Emily is employed with Jacksonville School District 117 in Jacksonville, Ill. 

Seth Knolhoff and Brittney Burgess '15,

July 15, 2017. Brittney is a residential instructor at Florida School for the Deaf and Blind in St. Augustine, Fla.

Friends of the College

In Memoriam

Helen Henry Glisson
C. Reed Parker