Illinois College extends its sympathy to the survivors of Parker Lincoln Doan, son of Francis Doan on March 13, 2018.
Class Notes
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1930s
Sympathy
1940s
Sympathy
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.
1950s
Sympathy
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.
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.
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.
Illinois College extends its sympathy on the death of his wife, Jodie Lukeman, on Oct. 2, 2022.
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 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 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 to Edward Horton on the death of his brother, Professor Bill Horton, on September 27, 2017.
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.
1960s
Sympathy
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 his wife, Anna Daveronas DeFrates ’69, on January 26, 2021.
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 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 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 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 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 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 on the death of their mother, Roberta Wheelan Clark ’68, on November 11, 2020.
Illinois College extends its sympathy on the death of her sister, Cheryl Pillsbury ’69, on November 18, 2020.
Illinois College extends its sympathy on the death of her husband, Christopher Mack, on Feb. 7, 2021.
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.
1970s
Sympathy
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 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 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 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 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 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 to Joan Tholen Lunsmann on the death of her husband, Les Lunsmann, on January 24, 2018.
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 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 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.
1980s
Sympathy
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 their mother, Marjorie Schnake, on Dec. 23, 2021.
Illinois College extends its sympathy on the death of his brother, Kevin L. Stafford ’76, on December 18, 2020.
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 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 on the loss of his aunt Patricia Marilyn Shaffner Williamson ’52 on February 21, 2020.
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 on the death of her mother, Jean Berg Simhauser, on January 25, 2021.
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 Kathy Blough Taylor on the death of her husband Samuel W. Taylor Sr. '85.
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 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.
1990s
Sympathy
Illinois College extends its sympathy to Julie Henry on the death of her mother Ferol Henry on February 3, 2019.
Illinois College extends its sympathy on the death of her father, Jim Nurss, on April 30.
Illinois College extends its sympathy on the death of her husband, Delbert Force, on Dec. 31, 2021.
Illinois College extends its sympathy to Melissa Martin Medford on the death of her father, Donald Martin, on February 8, 2018.
Illinois College extends its sympathy to Lori Burrus Greene on the death of her father, Tom Burrus ’71, on October 28, 2017.
Illinois College extends its sympathy on the death of her husband, Ronald A. Pierce, and her father, Robert W. Lucassen, in March 2021.
Illinois College extends its sympathy to them and to Kathleen Peters Cross ’81 on the death of their sister and cousin, Nancy Peters Flach ’95, on June 24, 2020.
Illinois College extends its sympathy on the death of his mother, Trudi Rammelkamp, on April 13, 2021.
Illinois College extends its sympathy on the loss of her grandmother Patricia Marilyn Shaffner Williamson ’52 on February 21, 2020.
and Nichol Eyman DelGiorno ’99. Illinois College extends its sympathy on the death of Tony's father, Joseph DelGiorno, on January 28, 2021.
Illinois College extends its sympathy on the death of her father, Dr. James Reid, on Jan. 10, 2022, and to his son-in-law, Jeremy Lansaw ’99.
2000s
Sympathy
Illinois College extends its sympathy on the death of his mother, Mary Jo Releford Zumstein ’65, on December 15, 2020.
Illinois College extends its sympathy on the death of her father, John G. Langdon ’76, on December 19, 2020, and to his brother, Greg Langdon ’80.
Illinois College extends its sympathy on the death of his mother, Peggy Ryder, on Sept. 16, 2021.
Illinois College extends its sympathy on the death of his mother, Diane Moore Tenhouse ’78, on December 2, 2020.
Illinois College extends its sympathy on the death of his mother Susan Calmese on Nov. 17, 2022. The Susan L. Calmese Memorial Scholarship Fund has been created in her honor.
Illinois College extends its sympathy to Chris Rourke on the death of his grandmother Lenore Rourke on February 23.
Illinois College extends its sympathies to Megan Trimpe Whitaker on the death of her mother, Lynda Stewart Trimpe ’79, on January 20, 2018.
Illinois College extends its sympathy to him on the death of his father, George Douglas Foster ’71, on September 10, 2020.
Illinois College extends its sympathy on the death of his father, James “Jimmy” Waltrip ’78 on Aug. 4, 2021.
Illinois College extends its sympathy on the death of his great uncle, Lester “Joe” Harrell ’57, on December 29, 2020.
Illinois College extends its sympathy to them on the death of their mother, Tracy Wallbaum Orr ’83, on September 13, 2020.
2010s
Sympathy
Illinois College extends its sympathy to him and his wife, Taylor McDermott Leontios ’11, on the death of his father, Thomas Leontios, on June 15, 2020.
Illinois College extends its sympathy to her following the death of her mother Barbara Jagodzinski on January 28, 2020.
Illinois College extends its sympathy on the death of their grandfather and grandfather-in-law, Charles Porter, on April 21, 2021.
Illinois College extends its sympathy to him following the death of his mother Barbara Jagodzinski on January 28, 2020.
Faculty & Staff
Sympathy
Illinois College extends its sympathy to retired faculty member George “Jack” Mann on the death of his wife Marilyn Haynes Mann ’74 on June 12, 2020, as well as to her sons Mark Mann ’82 and Mike Mann ’85, and to her daughter-in-law Amy Mann ’91.
(Head Athletic Trainer), Illinois College extends its sympathy on the death of his wife, Jenny Stremlau Geirnaeirt ’93, on June 12, 2020.
Illinois College extends its sympathy on the death of Almut’s mother, Helga Grützner-Könnecke, and to her grandsons, Eckhart Spalding ’07 and Alex Spalding ’10.
2020s
Sympathy
Illinois College extends its sympathy on the death of his brother, Roberto “Robbie” Lopez ’20, on November 29, 2020.