Class Notes

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1930s

Sympathy

Francis Doan '24

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

1940s

Sympathy

Dr. J. Lee Westrate ’44,

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

John Kurtock ’47,

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.

Josephine Gerdes Cannon '48

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

Martha Behr Miller ’48, 

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.

Dorothy Weaver Murphy '49

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

1950s

Sympathy

Robert G. Gregory ’50,

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.

 

George Fischbeck '50

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

George Fischbeck '50

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

Judge Richard Mills ’51

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

Bob Lukeman ’51,

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

Judge Richard Mills ’51,

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

Delmar Seitz '52

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

Jacquelyn Prickett Rieke ’52,

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

Bob Merris '53

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. 

Edward Horton '53

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

John Baumgartner ’55,

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

Gary Curtis '57

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

Herb Sherman ’58,

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

Carl Clayton '59

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

1960s

Sympathy

Eleanor Schreiber Strey ’60.

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

Carolyn Davidson Broadhead ’61,

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

Karen Havlin ’62

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

Kenneth R. DeFrates ’63,

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

Gail Fuller Olson ’63,

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

Bob Downer ’64,

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.

Ross Myers ’65

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

Gary Duffield ’65,

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

Dale A. Schaefer ’65,

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

Philip D. Shelton ’65, 

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.

Johanna Meyer Horton '67

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

Ann Fusselman Showalter ’67,

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

George Peknik ’68,

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

Janice Morrison Spikes '68

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

Patricia Asuncion ’68,

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.

Drew Clark ’68, Tony Clark ’72, Martha Clark ’78 and Molly Clark Daniel ’78,

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

Carol Pillsbury ’69,

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

Marilyn Day Mack ’69,

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

Lora Pond Murgatroyd ’69

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

Randy Akers ’71,

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

Marcy Bramley Burrus '71

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

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.

Jeffrey Scull ’72,

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.    

Barbara Ater Surratt ’72 and Julie Surratt Wilkinson ’05,

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. 

Dan Brooks ’72 and Vickie Ware Brooks ’72,

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.

Keith Bradbury ’73,

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

Keith Bradbury '73,

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

John Power

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

Marilyn Long Mayberry ’74,

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.

Ed Johnson ’74,

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

Jim Spizzo ’74 and Joanne Spatz,

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

Paula Johnson Lemmon '74

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

Joan Tholen Lunsmann '75

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

Jeff Williamson ’75,

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

Jeff Williamson ’75,

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.

Naomi Stuart Duvendack ’75,

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.

Rix Robinson ’75,

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.

Bob Trimpe '76

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

Heather Harlan '76

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

Deborah Steirholz Heinrich '77

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

Debra Baker Wellman ’78

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

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.

John Williamson '78,

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

Gerry Beard ’78 and Robert Beard ’81,

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

Kevn E. Schultz ’80,

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. 

Martin Schnake ’80 and Marcie Schnake ’92,

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

John Stafford ’80,

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

Ken Miller '80

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

Dan Langan '81

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.

Dan Langan ’81

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.

Winston Rogers III ’82,

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

Beth Horton Hilleke '83

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

David Robson ’83,

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

Todd Reid ’84 and Amy Reid Turrell ’88,

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.

Glen Robson ’84,

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

Jane Nish McCaffery '85

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

David C. Zink ’86

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

Melanie Berg ’86.

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

Fr. Geoff Horton '86  

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

Kathy Blough Taylor '86,

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

Mike Bauersachs ’86,

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.

Lori J. Schisler '87

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

Geoffrey Pruitt '88

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

Tom Zobus ’88 and Rick Zobus ’92,

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

Dr. Sarah Horton '89

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

1990s

Sympathy

Julie Henry '90

Illinois College extends its sympathy to Julie Henry on the death of her mother Ferol Henry on February 3, 2019.

Kristin Nurss Johnstone ’90,

Illinois College extends its sympathy on the death of her father, Jim Nurss, on April 30.

Lynne Garrison Force ’90,

Illinois College extends its sympathy on the death of her husband, Delbert Force, on Dec. 31,  2021. 

Melissa Martin Medford '91

Illinois College extends its sympathy to Melissa Martin Medford on the death of her father, Donald Martin, on February 8, 2018.

Lori Burrus Greene '91

Illinois College extends its sympathy to Lori Burrus Greene on the death of her father, Tom Burrus ’71, on October 28, 2017.

Lisa Lucassen Pierce ’91

Illinois College extends its sympathy on the death of her husband, Ronald A. Pierce, and her father, Robert W. Lucassen, in March 2021. 

Melvin Peters ’92, Karl Peters ’94 and Donald Peters ’95,

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.

Theodore T.C. Rammelkamp ’97.

Illinois College extends its sympathy on the death of his mother, Trudi Rammelkamp, on April 13, 2021. 

Kristin Williamson Bruce ’98,

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

Tony DelGiorno ’99

and Nichol Eyman DelGiorno ’99. Illinois College extends its sympathy on the death of Tony's father, Joseph DelGiorno, on January 28, 2021.

Christine Reid Lansaw ’99,

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

John Zumstein ’01,

Illinois College extends its sympathy on the death of his mother, Mary Jo Releford Zumstein ’65, on December 15, 2020.

Megan Langdon McGuire ’02,

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.

Josh Ryder ’03,

Illinois College extends its sympathy on the death of his mother, Peggy Ryder, on Sept. 16, 2021.

Jordan Tenhouse ’06,

Illinois College extends its sympathy on the death of his mother, Diane Moore Tenhouse ’78, on December 2, 2020.

Joe Calmese ’07,

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. 

Chris Rourke ’07

Illinois College extends its sympathy to Chris Rourke on the death of his grandmother Lenore Rourke on February 23.

Megan Trimpe Whitaker '07

Illinois College extends its sympathies to Megan Trimpe Whitaker on the death of her mother, Lynda Stewart Trimpe ’79, on January 20, 2018.

Cory Foster ’07,

Illinois College extends its sympathy to him on the death of his father, George Douglas Foster ’71, on September 10, 2020.

Justin Waltrip ’07,

Illinois College extends its sympathy on the death of his father, James “Jimmy” Waltrip ’78 on Aug. 4, 2021.

Ryan S. Bradney ’07,

Illinois College extends its sympathy on the death of his great uncle, Lester “Joe” Harrell ’57, on December 29, 2020.

Lisa Orr Taylor ’08 and Beth Orr ’08,

Illinois College extends its sympathy to them on the death of their mother, Tracy Wallbaum Orr ’83, on September 13, 2020.

2010s

Sympathy

Constantine Leontios ’10,

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. 

Megan Jagodzinski ’13,

Illinois College extends its sympathy to her following the death of her mother Barbara Jagodzinski on January 28, 2020.
 

Rudolph Porter ’14, Sam Porter ’15 and Dani Hillis Porter ’13, 

Illinois College extends its sympathy on the death of their grandfather and grandfather-in-law, Charles Porter, on April 21, 2021.

Matthew Jagodzinski ’15,

Illinois College extends its sympathy to him following the death of his mother Barbara Jagodzinski on January 28, 2020.
 

Faculty & Staff

Sympathy

George “Jack” Mann,

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

Terry Geirnaeirt

(Head Athletic Trainer), Illinois College extends its sympathy on the death of his wife, Jenny Stremlau Geirnaeirt ’93, on June 12, 2020.

Almut Spalding and Paul Spalding,

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

Christian Lopez ’22,

Illinois College extends its sympathy on the death of his brother, Roberto “Robbie” Lopez ’20, on November 29, 2020.