The Hidden Sun: Haiku exhibition
Haiku inspired by the solar eclipse brought poets together on March 13. Dubbed “The Hidden Sun” by organizer Joyce Brinkman of Brick Street Poetry, the exhibition proved that brevity is the soul of wit –these traditional three-line Japanese poems always have 17 syllables written in a five-seven-five pattern.
“We are connected to the sun and moon. Great haiku comments on nature to give insight into human nature,” says Brinkman.
Poet Alex Komives, who is also a professor of physics and astronomy, contributed a haiku. “There’s a lot of beauty in physics. It lends itself to poetic expression,” he says. “Playing with words to me is as interesting as playing with numbers. It’s different, but there’s a lot of commonality in both.”
The authors, many of whom are alumni or students, also read their works at a livestreamed March event in Thompson Recital Hall that featured performances by local musicians. A sampling:
Blinded by the moon
Can’t see the light of our Earth
Still can’t see myself
– Yiran Zhao, DePauw student from China
moon’s smoke shadow drifts
dark visits untarnished earth people cover eyes
– Joe Heithaus, professor of English
Keep your favorite saint
Like embers in your pocket
See God lights our path
– Eugene Gloria, professor of English
Behind an eyelid
Barely containing itself
Careless dahlia
– Alex Puga, professor of Hispanic Studies and director of the Hispanic Studies Program
solar sea urchin splayed kaleidoscopic spines
pierce my drunken eyes
– Alex Komives, professor of physics and astronomy, director of DePauw University
Nuclear Physics Laboratories, distant relative of Nicolaus Copernicus
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THROUGH THE PANDEMIC and much of her stint as executive on loan for the World Economic Forum, Phyllis Barkman Ferrell worked from her home office. The former Lilly executive sits at a small desk tucked next to kitchen cabinetry – with island space to spread out nearby. Among the small collection of items near the desk is a framed picture of her DePauw graduation, Ferrell on stage, shaking hands with then-president Robert Bottoms.
DePauw pride is always visible in and around the Ferrell household – Phyllis and husband Dave ’92 both have DePauw license plates and Phyllis recently upgraded hers to read “ATIGER.” School spirit and the “DePauw Never Quits” mindset are also part of the Ferrell makeup. Phyllis has been a lifelong learner, taking a sabbatical from Lilly to earn her MBA from Stanford University and, more recently, earning her doctoral degree in public health from Indiana University.
Through a long career at Lilly and beyond, Phyllis has remained connected to her alma mater. Early on, she was a member
of her sorority’s house corporation and a frequent volunteer for mock interviews and résumé preparation with DePauw students. Through years of raising two children and advancing in her career, the connection evolved to take on other forms including financial support, endowing the Women in Economics and Business group, actively supporting the Management Fellows Program, and serving on the School of Business and Leadership steering committee.
The relationships from those early DePauw days are still evident if you talk to Ferrell for even a few minutes. She stays connected to her sorority sisters, many of whom also married in the DePauw family. And she stays connected to DePauw faculty friends. “Gary Lemon was one of my best friends, going back to my time as an undergrad. I’ve stayed in touch with so many – Sandy Smith, Mary (English) Dixon, Alan Hill, Jeff Gropp, just to name a few. And, more recently, President White and Dean John Clarke.”
What good fortune that she found DePauw on a loosely planned “side-trip”
“So much of it started here –the personal and professional.”
– Phyllis Barkman Ferrell ’94
campus visit. “So much of it started here –the personal and professional,” says Ferrell. “The Pi Phi front porch was the setting of my pinning ceremony and marriage proposal.” She passes on lessons learned as a Rector scholar and management fellow, including life lessons learned along the way. “I learned so much at DePauw, curricular and extracurricular. I was the sorority treasurer, overseeing the operation, budget and staff of a 70-woman household. I always had a good interview story to share based on that experience alone! I love coming back to DePauw and sharing and learning.” What good fortune for DePauw.
Phyllis is the Chief Impact Officer of StartUp Health’s Alzheimer’s Moonshot.
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1957
Louette Hartmann Ames’s husband passed away in January 2024. He was a WWII, Korea and Vietnam Marine veteran who served in the USMC for 26 years. He was Sgt. Maj. to Brig. Gen. Chesty Puller, provided security detail to Adm. Nimitz, greeted Queen Elizabeth on her trip to Chicago, was among the first Americans to enter the Forbidden City, prepared for the landing on Kyushu, Japan, and took the surrender of the Japanese forces at the French arsenal in Tun Jisa, China.
Dennis Priser was elected to the Kettering Fairmont Athletic Hall of Fame as a Fairmont (Ohio) high school coach of girls’ soccer.
1964
Two DePauw basketball and track teammates recently met near Santa Barbara in October. Jon E. Lundquist ’64 and his wife, Cindy (married 58 years), visited Robert (Bob) E. Hutto ’64 and Robyne Hutto (married 50 years). Jon and Bob were roommates for away basketball games and track meets from 1960-64. They were roommates in Bloomington for their first year of medical and law school and played AAU basketball there. After graduation, both entered the military for service in Vietnam. Jon served 20 years active duty before retiring as an orthopedic surgeon from the Air Force. Bob served 20 years in Navy JAGC before retiring. Each went into private practice after the military, Jon as an orthopedic surgeon in Oregon where he settled near Cottage Grove, and Bob as a litigation attorney in Seattle for 15 years and then Santa Barbara for 13 more years. The DePauw experience means being friends for life for two small-town Indiana boys (Jon from Battle Ground and Bob from Tipton).
Paul Shimer was awarded a permanent plaque on the Wall of Honor by the town of Vernon, Connecticut, for more than 20 years of community service, including membership on the Vernon Town Council.
1965
David L. Callies, the Benjamin A. Kudo Professor of Law, Emeritus, retired from the University of Hawaii at Manoa’s William S. Richardson School of Law.
1967
Tom Kurt, Daniel C. Blaney and Emily Doyle traveled to Briar, Ireland, in August. Tom and Dan first met in
September 1963 when they pledged Alpha Tau Omega. They remained friends throughout the years. Dan hopes Emily (12) will apply to DePauw. Tom Kurt is a resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and Daniel C. Blaney is a resident of Morocco, Indiana.
Barrie Peterson promotes the legacy of famous sculptor and furniture designer Isamu Noguchi, a 1922 LaPorte High graduate. He is also working with Dr. Maya Angelou’s foundation to memorialize the tenth anniversary of her passing.
1969
Peter N. Thompson, emeritus professor at Mitchell Hamline School of Law, published the fifth edition of “Minnesota Practice, Evidence.” He has co-authored books on mediation, class actions and trial practice. His co-authored article “Disputing Irony: A Systematic Look at Litigation About Mediation,” will be featured in the Oxford Press.
1971
Marcia Cope Fleischman has selfpublished her fourth book. She was the co-pastor at Broadway Church in Kansas City, Missouri, for 30 years. She considers herself a Christian mystic. After a double lung transplant, she started painting images of angels. Her fourth book of illustrations contains different images of God and explores how our images affect our lives.
Vicki Zink Thompson retired after 27 years as an elementary school secretary, tends to nine grandchildren, cares for members of the community through her volunteer efforts and in her spare time makes good use of the painting class she took at DePauw.
Chris Maron conceptualized and led an effort to build more than 150 walking trails in the areas surrounding Lake Champlain in New York and Vermont. He was with the Nature Conservancy for 30 years.
1972
Jay Frye was inducted into the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame as a member of its 2024 inductee class. (See photo.)
1973
Steven Rales won an Oscar in the best live-action short film category, alongside director Wes Anderson, for “The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar.”
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Jon E. Lundquist ’64 and Cindy Lundquist with Robert (Bob) E. Hutto ’64 and Robyne Hutto.
Sigma Nu alumni Parke M. Brewer ’75, Kenneth N. Hitchner ’76, Gary E. Thompson ’75, Scott Tomlinson ’79, Rebecca A. Brewer ’73 and Jonathan C. Beasley ’77.
Former DePauw basketball players attending Jay Frye’s induction into the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame were (from left to right): Gary Pittenger ’73, Jim Powers ’78, Jim Callane ’64, Jay Frye ’72, Jack Hogan ’67, John Chin ’74 and Roy Simpson ’71.
1974
Neil L. Marchese is the author of “The Wooden Swords,” published by Palmetto Press. It is available at target.com.
Roland Rust was named by Research.com as a Top 100 Best Scientist in Business and Management worldwide, based on works cited. He is currently Distinguished University Professor and David Bruce Smith Chair in Marketing at the University of Maryland and serves as vice president of publications for the American Marketing Association.
Michael Slocum is recipient of the 2023 Herbert B. Chermside Lifetime Achievement Award for Distinguished Contribution to Research Administration. Mike says he is “honored to receive this recognition for my very long association with SRAI and the efforts I have put in to help the Society remain the premier organization supporting research administrators worldwide.”
1975
Four Sigma Nu Little 5 champions, Parke M. Brewer, Kenneth N. Hitchner ’76, Jonathan C. Beasley ’77, Scott Tomlinson ’79 and fraternity brother Gary E. Thompson ’75 reunited in August. They were joined by Parke’s sister, Rebecca A. Brewer ’73, and other friends for a 250mile weeklong Carolina Trailwinds “Michigan Cherry Coast” cycling tour. The Sigma Nus had not all pedaled together since a Little 5 alumni race two decades ago. (See photo, previous page.)
Ellen Husselman England collaborated with Barbara Olenyik Morrow to tell the story of England’s mother, Mary Elizabeth Brandon ’32 and father, William Hussellman, in a recently published book, “Army Guy, Red Cross Gal: The Lives and Letters of Two Small-town Hoosiers Who Helped Win World War II.”
1976
Denise Leuthke Taylor is a volunteer for the Grand Rapids Sister Cities International organization in Grand Rapids, Michigan. While in Perugia, Italy, in November 2023, representing Grand Rapids at a booth at the Fiera dei Morti, she was talking to some American visitors from Arizona and they realized they all had attended DPU! (See photo.)
1977
Kevin L. Bazur was named attorney advocate of the year by KIND (Kids
in Need of Defense), Newark, New Jersey. KIND provides pro-bono legal representation to immigrant youth who have been neglected, abused or abandoned. Kevin lives in New York City.
1979
Elizabeth Bottorff Ahlemann received the National Genealogical Society’s 2023 Family History Writing Award for her article, “A Family for Mary (Congleton) Bottorff, 1814 - 1885.”
The article traces the ancestry of Liz’s great-great-grandmother and her family, from pre-Revolutionary Pennsylvania to Brownstown, Jackson County, Indiana, where the Congletons settled in 1817. The article was published in the December 2023 issue of the National Genealogical Society Quarterly, which features a cover photo of four generations of Mary (Congleton) Bottorff’s descendants: Liz’s great-grandfather, grandfather, father and sister.
Charles D. Brooks is the president and a consultant of Brooks Consulting International. He was named the top cybersecurity expert to follow on social media. He was also named “Cybersecurity Person of the Year” by Cyber Express, “Cybersecurity Marketer of the Year” and a “Top 5 Tech Person to Follow” by LinkedIn.
Glenn E. Davis, a partner at HeplerBroom law firm, was named Best Lawyers in America’s 2024 St. Louis Lawyer of the Year for his work in litigation-antitrust. This is his 11th time being named a Best Lawyers St. Louis Lawyer of the Year
Maurie Jones Phelan received the William D. Jenkins Outstanding Professional Award from the Foundation for Fraternal Excellence. Maurie retired as vice president of finance and operations, closing out 20 years with the Delta Tau Delta Educational Foundation. She continues to serve in a volunteer role as a trustee of the Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation.
1980
Ian B. Davidson wrote a solo for the oboe, “Tableau del Norte.” It was published by TrevCo Music Publishing. (See Digest, page 9.)
1981
James R. Beyer returned to full-time labor and employment this fall after a two-year hiatus to write a legal fiction novel. Jim is employed by Axiom Global as a senior labor and employment counsel providing full-time labor and employment law services to Hilton. Jim
Lambda Chi fraternity brothers in Florida, November 2023. Attending the long weekend were (left to right): Jerry A. Bryce ’82, Scott A. Hime ’80, Richard J. Hoge ’82, Kenneth D. Randall ’82, Christopher W. Bear ’82, Robert A. Frauenheim ’82, Susan Clift Gislason ’82, Timothy S. Maloney ’82, Mitchell Gordon ’82, Dave Gislason ’82, John A. Harcourt ’82, Christopher O. Gentry and James R. Beyer ’81.
is a Fellow in the College of Labor and Employment Lawyers. He also teaches employment law as an adjunct professor at the IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law.
In November 2023, he joined a group of his Lambda Chi fraternity brothers in Florida for a long weekend.
Martha Weber Victor has been named Event Manager for Lunds & Byerlys Food Holdings, Inc. in Minneapolis.
1982
In November 2023, the Lambda Chi Alpha class of 1982 met on Singer Island, Florida. They were hosted by brother Bob Frauenheim at the Ritz Carlton. Together they enjoyed pickleball, golf, fishing, hoops, pool and great food. It has been 45 years since they first met freshman year. (See photo.)
1983
Jeanne Blum Lesinski is a writer and has published books in the children’s market and worked in freelance writing and editing. She wrote the second poem in “Tethers End,” “Flight,” while she was a DePauw senior when her roommate (Elise Schaaf Kermani ’83) and she spent a weekend in her hometown of Michigan City. Jeanne says, “The weekend was memorable. And the poem still takes me back to that time and the oceanic feeling it inspired.”
1984
Andrew Buroker and Susan Buroker celebrated the marriage of daughter Abbey Buroker ’17 to Ben Geier on September 30 among family and friends at the Columbia Club in Indianapolis.
Susan Cislak McNulty celebrated marriage to James McNulty in Richmond, Virginia, in November of 2022. The wedding party included Mark Small ’78 and Dr. Mark Grimm ’78. James attended DePauw from 1976-78 and is a graduate of the Indiana University Kelley School of Business.
1985
Wendi Taylor Nations is the chief marketing officer of The Conference Board, a nonprofit think tank and business membership organization.
1986
Angela Beauchamp published “Eleanor Roosevelt on Screen: The First Lady’s Appearances in Film and Television.” Angela teaches film history and serves as the Film and Digital Arts Department administrator at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque.
1987
Susan Barkley Rice was sworn in as the
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Denise Leuthke Taylor ’76, Robert H. Osha ’89 and Stephanie Stutsman Osha ’88.
25th president of the American Probation and Parole Association in June. She currently resides in Peru, Indiana, where she was Chief Probation Officer for over 30 years before entering the private sector.
Chris Adams and Vivian Adams spent six days with Julie Camarillo and husband Joe Cootey on the big island of Hawaii. Chris and Vivian recently retired from teaching positions in New Mexico. Julie currently teaches English in Hawaii.
1990
Thomas E. Braden was inducted into the Marquis Who’s Who Biographical Registry. He has been a leader in information technology for over 25 years. He is vice president of information technology at Indiana Mills & Manufacturing Inc.
Martin L. Ellis played an August concert of interstellar movie compositions on the Spreckels Organ, the world’s largest outdoor organ, in San Diego’s Balboa Park. Martin, director of music/organist at the First United Methodist Church of Vancouver, Washington, selected themes from “Star Wars,” “Jurassic Park” and other movies as the focus of the evening. The sponsors of the concert were Charles E. Ballinger ’57 and his wife Venita. However, neither Martin nor Charles knew each was a DePauw alumnus until after the concert when they met for the first time. After the concert, Charles learned that Martin’s roommate at DePauw was Charles’ nephew, Stephen P. Summers ’90, now of Orlando, Florida.
DePauw alumni gathered at the home of Troy Smith ’90 and Pamela Anderson Smith ’90 to watch and celebrate as the Tigers beat Wabash in the 2023 Monon Bell football game. Although Marvin’s didn’t deliver, the group enjoyed homemade GCBs and cheese fries to
honor the tradition. (See photo.)
Vikash Yadav, professor of International Relations at Hobart and William Smith Colleges in Geneva, New York, published his third book, “Liberalism’s Last Man: Hayek in the Age of Political Capitalism” (University of Chicago Press, 2023). The book was recently reviewed by the Wall Street Journal. Vikash holds a master’s in social science from the University of Chicago and a doctorate in political science from the University of Pennsylvania.
1991
Joshua T. Block is the group executive producer for Bloomberg Industry. He won the company’s first Emmy Award. The honor was bestowed on October 28, at a ceremony hosted by the New York Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. Joshua was recognized for his 2022 video on New York City’s broken property tax system.
Michelle R. Johnson is the new director of development for TNC Latin America. Michelle leads the Latin America Development team in the design and implementation of TNC’s fundraising strategy. She says she could not have done this without DePauw’s mission trips, study abroad and Spanish program. Michelle has a distinguished career in designing and leading transformative fundraising initiatives for higher education and not-for-profit organizations. She is passionate about developing a sustainable Latin America, where she has spent most of her career raising money in and for the region.
1992
W. Bret Baier, chief political anchor at Fox News, has been selected for membership in the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc.
Matthew C. Kincaid received the prestigious award of Trial Judge of the Year from the Indiana chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates.
1993
Dr. Cynthia McGarvey was featured in Neurology Today for her braininspired artwork and cello playing with the Indianapolis Philharmonic and others. She maintains a professional practice with a large neurology practice in Indianapolis.
Jerimi J. Ullom has joined the law firm of Barnes & Thornburg as a health-care and public finance partner in their Indianapolis, Indiana, office.
1994
Greg Aimonette has been named managing partner of the Chicago office of Yost & Baill, LLP.
1995
Kemp E. Jaycox has self-published a memoir entitled “A Race Against Time: A Memoir About MS, Love, Loss and Life Lessons.”
1998
Jamie Lewis Mitchell and Michael J. Curley attended the annual holiday mixer hosted by Jamie’s firm, One Step Capital, at the Ponte Vedra Inn & Club. They each have their own financial services businesses. Mike manages money for high net worth investors in Vero Beach, Florida, via Morgan Stanley. Jamie raises money for investment funds out of Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida – a true testament to the lasting personal and business relations forged at DePauw.
Danica Rodemich Mathes was recognized in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. She is an attorney with Bell Nunnally and specializes in entertainment law.
Paul M. Roeder has been promoted to EVP Communications, Disney Entertainment Studios, International and DTC. He is responsible for the development and implementation of global communications strategies for Disney’s studio entertainment division and its collection of world-renowned film studios.
1999
Corrie Klopcic Chumpitazi has assumed the role of Duke University School of Medicine’s Chief of Emergency Medicine and Professor
of Pediatrics. She is a member of the Duke Clinical Research Institute. She lives in Durham with her husband Bruno and their three children.
2000
Matthew Yoder and up to seven DePauw alums from ’97-’00 got together for the 25th year in a row to watch the NCAA tournament. It is a tradition that began at Delta Upsilon fraternity in 1999 and has continued in earnest with the same group. Families get together, and the group, which has had as many as 15 in attendance, keeps getting together. Seattle, Atlanta, Chicago, Grand Rapids, South Bend, Rhode Island and Vegas have been venues.
2001
Bradley T. Camden is the interim chief financial officer for Kemper Corporation.
2001
Brendan Rodman, Jon Liang ’01 and Alby Miller ’99 met in Chicago for the last night of Dead & Company’s tour. The meetup honored Ryan McGuffey ’01.
2002
Mary Kay Huse is the general manager and president of Indy Ignite, the first women’s pro volleyball team in Indianapolis.
2003
David Grossnickle is an assistant professor in the natural sciences department at Oregon Institute of Technology and is co-author of a new study published in Nature Ecology & Evolution. The study reveals that species with new and different traits are often the lineages that survive catastrophe or extinction events.
2004
Emily Parsons is the director of the Oasis Program and an assistant professor at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.
2005
Ashley Holland was named curator and director of curatorial initiatives of Art Bridges Foundation.
Lindsey Stanley Michaelides is the founder and chief executive officer of Strongsuit, a venture-backed start-up. She was profiled in Fortune magazine.
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DePauw alumni attending a Monon Bell viewing party include (back row, left to right): Troy Smith ’90, Shelly Evans Leonida ’90, David O’Brien ’90, Michael Webber ’90, (Front row, left to right): Sarah Elliott Biles ’90, Pamela Anderson Smith ’90 and Andrea Smith-Ignelzi ’90.
2006
Chris Bannister joined Bank of Blue Valley (HTLF) as senior vice president and head of commercial banking. Chris lives in Kansas City with his wife, Kathryn Magill Bannister ’06, and their two sons, Benjamin and William.
Brian Culp was one of the creatives behind the recent State Farm Super Bowl commercial starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito. The spot was one of the highest ranked commercials in the game, including voted #1 in the USA Today Ad Meter, the yearly poll of the general public. Brian is a group creative director at Highdive, an independent ad agency in Chicago, Illinois. He lives in Oak Park, Illinois, with his wife, Maggie C. Tresslar ’06, and their two children.
A new streaming broadcast, FFA Live! Inside Convention, was launched at the 96th National FFA Convention & Expo in November 2023. FFA Live! was made possible by DePauw alumni Nicole Pence Becker, host, owner and operator of Pence Media Group (PMG); Lisa Chambers Wallace, marketing and PR strategist at PMG; Jennifer Jessen Bostrom ’07, grassroots strategist at PMG; Melissa Walpole Mattingly ’07, marketing and event strategist at PMG; Alexis J. Manor ’22, strategic account coordinator at PMG; Nicole K. Halper ’05, director of creative strategy at iNNOVATIVE; and Sarah E. Russell ’19, creative copywriter at iNNOVATIVE.
Jamie Berglund Siebrase published “Tonight! A Bedtime Book.” She is the author of three guidebooks, including “Hiking with Kids, Colorado.”
2007
Matthew Fosheim celebrated his one-year anniversary as an associate at Vinson & Elkins LLP, where he works in the real estate practice group of their Dallas office. Matthew graduated from Southern Methodist University’s Dedman School of Law in May 2022.
Brittany Graves Mann, with a colleague, started an independent small business incentives procurement and location consulting firm. The firm, Business Growth Consultants (BGC), exists to advise companies with evaluating their labor, growth and location decision trajectories. Brittany also secured her real estate license for use in commercial office, industrial and land transactions in 2020 and utilizes that in advising location decisions and site selections.
Susanne C. Kerekes was appointed
assistant professor of religious studies at Trinity College. Her current research explores Buddhism, material religion and contemporary religious practice in Thailand, especially those involving amulets, magic and spirits. She has conducted participant-observer ethnographic research in Bangkok, Thailand, for more than a decade.
2008
Kathryn G. Denton is the marketing operations campaign manager at Omada Health.
Erica Griffin Kwiatkowski was named Optometrist of the Year by the New Hampshire Optometric Association.
2010
Brice S. Bledsoe is director of business development for SMG Fire, a leading life safety company that specializes in providing comprehensive safety solutions to large retailers nationwide.
Michael D. Reed was named a shareholder of Scopelitis, Garvin, Light, Hanson & Feary, P.C. He practices in the areas of warehousing, logistics and transportation law out of the firm’s Chicago office.
Thea Warren Simpson started a new business, Equipped to Flourish, a fully virtual lactation support company with an innovative, holistic approach to help families thrive.
2011
A group of DePauw alumni gathered to celebrate the wedding of Brianna Jewell Berry and Brandon Newhart (See photo.)
2013
Jade Carrington Powers is a curator of contemporary art at Birmingham Museum of Art.
2018
Kerrigan J. Clark is a painter based in Indianapolis, Indiana. His artistic process uses nontraditional methods of oil painting mixed with collage to portray landscapes and otherworldly places. He returned to his hometown, Cumberland, Indiana, as a solo guest artist at the C. William Gilchrist Museum in September. Kerrigan’s work has been shown in galleries across the United States and is in numerous private collections both nationally and internationally. While attending graduate school, he founded Racecar
Factory, a contemporary art gallery in downtown Indianapolis.
Kayla Kottra and Logan LaCross got married on October 14, in Traverse City, Michigan.
2019
Dominic J. Miranda and Abigail M. Hess ’20 were married September 9. Dominic is a sports anchor at WTHRTV in Indianapolis. (See photo.)
2020
Grace Haigh Burris and Nick Burris wed and were joined by Michael Lepean ’20, Sydney Secuskie ’20, Jason Miller ’20, Annie Stevenson ’19, Ali Bush ’19, Katie Noble ’21, Betsy Beggs ’21, Megan Galle ’19, Sarah Wilder ’19, Meredith Breda ’20, Taylor Matthews ’20, Matty Tinkle ’20, Hannah Adams ’18, Nick Bowman ’20, Peter Haigh ’12, Maggie MacPhail Gray ’15, Sarah MacPhail Crafton ’13, Colleen Morris ’19, Allison Harvey ’22, Jack Monovich ’20, Sam Dougherty ’21, Caroline Schmerge ’21 and Amanda Showalter ’21. (See photo.)
Brianna Jewell Berry ’11 and Brandon Newhart ’11 wedding. Attendees included, left to right, top row: Cody Glover ’09, Daniel Burke ’09, Larry Summers ’09, Kathryn Denton ’08, Brianna Berry ’11, Zac Stockton ’09, Sarah Anderson Hannan ’13, Charlie Nelson ’09, Justin Sikes ’08, Kathrine Burke, Amber Peckham ’09, Melissa Yahne ’10, Laura Pearce ’10, Ashley Nelson ’10, Morgan Grant ’10, Siobhan Deis ’11.
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Dominic J. Miranda ’19 and Abigail M. Hess ’20 wedding. DePauw alumni attending included (front row): Dominique M. Page ’20, Sarah M. Ramsey ’20, David C. Hess ’85, Abigail Hess Miranda ’20, Dominic J. Miranda ’19, Tanner J. Cleveland ’20, Ashley T. Mager ’20; (middle row starting to the right of David Hess’ head) Shelby B. Bricker ’20, Todd M. Cleveland ’90, Marissa C. Ramon ’20, Zachary J. Williams ’19, Mahayla C. Roscoe ’20, Robin Hutton Labus ’20, Sydney E. Wysong ’20, Polly Clutts Ascher ’92; (back row) Nathaniel J. Spangle ’19, Emily L. Stevens ’20, Theresa R. Weigel ’20, Kathryn M. Flynn ’20, Nathan G. Stapleton ’21, Chad N. Sellers ’20, Blaine S. Brutus ’19, and Matthew J. Labus ’19. Not pictured: Jacob G. Weber ’19, Michael Tate Stone ’19, Brooks A. Hepp ’19, R. Kincade Jones ’19, Andrew R. Bichey ’19, Jalen M. Friendly ’20, Susan Sampson Riefe ’85, David D. Riefe ’85 and Cara Hess Jones ’88.
Grace Haigh Burris ’20 and Nick Burris ’20 wedding.
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1942
Virginia Garcia Roman, 95, Hutchinson, Kansas, April 23, 2022. She worked for attorneys and the local telephone company. After retirement, she worked part time for First Federal Savings and Loan. She was an avid Kansas University basketball fan. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family.
1943
Rebecca Wray Degitz, 102, Crawfordsville, Indiana, August 17. She was an active member of community organizations. Survivors include a daughter, Judith Degitz O’Connor ’69.
Charleen Seibel Sessions, 101, Sarasota, Florida, December 9. She was a member of Pi Beta Phi, Phi Beta Kappa and the Washington C. DePauw Society. She was a teacher, librarian, community volunteer, and homemaker. She loved reading books and established book clubs everywhere she went. She was a world traveler and visited most of the US states as well as countries in six of the seven continents. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. Sessions ’44
1944
Calvin P. Owen, 100, Grand Rapids, Michigan, November 17. He was a member of Phi Delta Theta. He was a professional engineer and a business owner. He was a community volunteer and a board member of several organizations. He enjoyed playing tennis and entertaining family and friends. Survivors include a greatgranddaughter, Kelsey J. Owen ’23; and a great-grandson, Travis M. Owen ’21
1947
Margaret Allsopp Barger, 97, Marion, Ohio, November 24. She was a member
of Alpha Omicron Pi. She was a junior high school librarian. She enjoyed bird watching, swimming and reading. She was preceded in death by a sister, Elizabeth Allsopp Grissinger ’48
Helen Estwing Gallant, 98, Stratham, New Hampshire, October 27. She was a member of Alpha Chi. She loved and played classical music, and enjoyed gardening, swimming and traveling.
Ruth Bergstrom Grauer, 97, Wausau, Wisconsin, December 2, 2022. She was a member of Alpha Gamma Delta. She was a community volunteer. She enjoyed reading, sewing, cooking and gardening. She was preceded in death by a brother, Harold A. Bergstrom ’52
Nancy Hull McCracken, 97, Robinson, Illinois, November 13. She was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma, an actuary and a high school math teacher. Survivors include a daughter, Marsha McCracken Voigt ’74. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willis (Bill) A. McCracken ’48
1948
Mary Noll Beyersdorfer, 97, Englewood, Florida, July 2. She was a member of Delta Delta Delta. She was a teacher. She enjoyed playing bridge and spending time with family and friends.
Howard W. Eloe, 98, Idaho Falls, Idaho, October 1. He was a member of Alpha Tau Omega. He had a career as a development officer in education. He was a community volunteer and held offices in many organizations. He enjoyed golf, fishing, puzzles, and historical and archeological reading. Survivors include a daughter, Elizabeth Eloe ’72.
Ruth Sheaffer Schueler, 97, Cincinnati, Ohio, November 24. She was a member of Delta Delta Delta. She was a devoted community volunteer.
Catharine Manhart Walton, 96, Greencastle, Indiana, June 29. She was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta. She was an elementary school teacher. She ran the Red Cross Learn to Swim program at the local Robe-Ann Park and operated a nursery school from her home for several years. Survivors include a daughter, Carolyn Walton McKee ’77; and a son-in-law, Mark E. McKee ’74. She was preceded in death by her mother, Florence Heritage Manhart, Class of 1917; a brother, Joseph H. Manhart ’52; and a sisterin-law, Lila Hanna Manhart ’56
1949
Thomas G. Bittles, 96, West Lafayette, Indiana, October 9. He was a member of Phi Delta Theta. He was an administrator for Purdue University Business Services. He enjoyed being outdoors, boating and camping. He also enjoyed traveling to Europe and Alaska. Survivors include a son, Michael J. Bittles ’79; and a daughter-in-law, Patricia Delator Bittles ’78. He was preceded in death by his father, James A. Bittles Sr., Class of 1918; his mother, Mary Gainey Bittles, Class of 1918; and a brother, James A. Bittles Jr. ’43
1950
John W. Morris, 97, Indianapolis, Indiana, November 29. He was a member of Sigma Chi and a Rector scholar. He was a high school history teacher and head of the social studies department. He enjoyed sharing his love of history, gardening, and weaving baskets and appreciated a good limerick. Survivors include a son, Frank W. Morris ’77; and daughters, Amy Morris Glennon ’79 and Betsy Morris Lesch ’80. He was preceded in death by his mother, Vera Trittipo Morris, Class of 1912; and an aunt, Ann Trittipo, Class of 1912
Herbert G. Paton, 96, Centennial, Colorado, July 30. He was a member of Beta Theta Pi. He was a physicist and had a career in sales and management with an electric-technology company
that made precision measuring instruments. He enjoyed hunting, skiing, fly-fishing and playing tennis.
Judson P. Spore Jr., 94, Huron, Ohio, August 4. He was a member of Alpha Tau Omega and a Rector scholar. He was an attorney and retired as a judge to the Perrysburg (Ohio) Municipal Court. He was a member of several professional organizations. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Barbara Simpson Spore ’50
1951
JoAnn Givens Baker, 93, Columbus, Indiana, September 6. She was a member of Pi Beta Phi and the Washington C. DePauw Society. She was a community volunteer. She enjoyed bridge and golf. Survivors include sons Jeffrey B. Baker ’77 and Eric G. Baker ’86; a granddaughter, Amy Baker Hale ’04; a grandson in-law, Grant Hale ’99; a grandson, Joseph Givens Baker ’08; and a sister-in-law, Beverly B. Baker ’59. She was preceded in death by her husband, Brevoort Baker II ’51; and a sister, Jean Givens Boll ’52
Lindsey Parker Bozeman, 94, Longview, Texas, September 21. She was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma. She was a volunteer with her church and college sorority. She enjoyed bridge, needlepoint projects, travel and time with her family.
William F. Hayes Sr. ’47, 98, Studio City, California, January 12. He was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha, a Rector scholar, a 1978 Alumni Citation recipient and the 50th reunion class speaker. He was an actor and singer. He began his career in show business in a national tour of the musical “Carousel” and on Broadway in “Me and Juliet.” He made his debut in television in 1949 as a singer on popular variety shows. He continued his television career in the daytime drama “Days of Our Lives” over five and a half decades in 2,141 episodes. He will be remembered for his top-selling 1955 single, “The Ballad of Davy Crockett.” Survivors include sons Thomas H. Hayes ’78 and William F, Hayes Jr. ’71; a daughter, Carrie Hayes Huff ’70; and a daughter-in-law, Bonnie McBane Hayes ’72. He was preceded in death by brothers Phillip L. Hayes ’50 and George H. Hayes ’43
Norval B. Stephens Jr. ’51, 94, Barrington, Illinois, October 17. He was a devoted friend of DePauw University. He was a pillar of both the university and Barrington, Illinois. Stephens, a lifelong DePauw supporter, received the Old Gold Goblet in 1994. He served on the Board of Trustees since 1983. He was a leader in the Delta Tau Delta national fraternity and championed Greek life. His commitment earned him numerous accolades, including the North-American Interfraternity Conference’s outstanding Greek volunteer of the year. Stephens is survived by his wife, Diane Forst Stephens ’51, and children Jill Elizabeth, John Gregory, Katherine Stephens Weidner and James Norval ’86. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Sandra Jean Stephens. Others preceding him in passing include his brother and sister-in-law, John L. ’53 and Kay Leonard Stephens ’53. He is survived by 12 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
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1952
Gloria Lindquist Daily, 92, South Bend, Indiana, October 9. She was a member of Delta Delta Delta. She was a community volunteer. She and her husband visited 38 countries and all 50 states. She enjoyed church work, reading, walking and bicycling. Survivors include a sister, Nancy Lindquist Temple ’58; a nephew, Peter R. Temple ’86; a great-niece, Madeline A. Temple ’16; and a niecein-law, Paige Pace Temple ’86. She was preceded in death by her husband, Loren D. Daily ’51, and a brother-inlaw, Richard M. Temple ’52
Robert E. Lee, 92, Burlington, Wisconsin, October 19. He was a member of Delta Upsilon. He had a career in construction supply sales. In retirement, he enjoyed watching high school basketball, golfing and playing bridge. He was preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth J. Lee ’47
David H. Leonard, 94, Fort Myers, Florida, October 19. He was a member of Sigma Nu. He was a businessman.
Marilyn Smith Steele, 93, Tucson, Arizona, December 30. She was a member of the Washington C. DePauw Society. She was a teacher. She was an avid history buff and volunteered at the Historical Society, including writing children’s books on local history. She enjoyed classical music and reading. Survivors include her husband, Howard E. Steele ’52; a daughter, Barbara Steele Kniskern ’76; and a granddaughter, Nicole Kniskern Sillery ’05
M. Irene Cattran Stephens, 92, Lafayette, Indiana, May 8. She was a member of Delta Delta Delta. She was a professor and a specialist in childhood language acquisition and disorders at Purdue University and Northern Illinois University. Survivors include stepson John Faulkner ’80 and stepdaughter Kathryn Faulkner Boyle ’84. She was preceded in death by her husband, Benton H. Faulkner ’52
1953
Truman L. Brandt, 92, Scottsdale, Arizona, September 12. He was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha, the Washington C. DePauw Society and a Rector scholar. He had a career in finance. He enjoyed traveling both in the United States and abroad. He enjoyed gardening, running and spending time with his dogs. He was preceded in death by his brother, James A. Brandt ’54, and a cousin, Norman H. Hake ’50
Robert Lewis, 92, Greenbelt, Maryland, September 6. He was a member of the Men’s Hall Association and a Rector scholar. He was a Unitarian Church minister and guest speaker. Later he trained to be a Goodwill Industries executive but returned to the church. When not preaching, he had many part-time jobs.
Althea Rautenberg Smith, 91, Sun City, Arizona, August 8. She was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma. She was an interior decorator. She was a member of many different groups, a community volunteer, and an accomplished watercolor painter. She enjoyed the arts, sports and reading. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Lois Rautenberg Matheson ’47 and Margaret Rautenberg Speth ’45.
1954
Joan Westmen Battey, 91, Kansas City, Missouri, January 18. She was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta and a former member of DePauw’s Board of Visitors. She was an active community volunteer. She enjoyed golf and travel in both the United States and abroad. She was preceded in death by her father, Horace O. Westmen, Class of 1917; a brother, Robert T. Westmen ’49; a sister, Janet Westmen Taylor ’49; and a brother-in-law, James A. Taylor ’49
Larry W. Schumacher, 91, Savoy, Illinois, October 1. He was a member of Sigma Chi. He was a real estate broker and appraiser. He enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting, chess, golf and travel.
Gerald R. Vare, 91, Carmel, Indiana, August 31. He was a Rector scholar and a member of the Men’s Hall Association. He retired from Eli Lilly after 33 years. After retirement, he taught college algebra in universities in Indianapolis.
1955
John N. Chapin Jr., 90, Lewes, Delaware, November 12. He was a member of Sigma Chi. He was a litigation consultant.
Marjorie C. Crichton, 91, Northbrook, Illinois, September 16. She was a member of Alpha Gamma Delta. She was a junior high school teacher of foreign languages. She enjoyed traveling and experiencing new cultures. She loved music and was a member of the Northwest Choral Society for over 40 years. She enjoyed being out in nature, walking and birdwatching.
Ray Dirks, 89, Manhattan, New York, December 9. Ray was “arguably Wall Street’s most famous analyst,” Bloomberg News said at one time.
William L. Luckenbill, 89, Burlington, Iowa, October 2. He was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha. He had a 40-year career teaching music. He was an organist and choir director and enjoyed visiting senior citizens centers to play the piano and lead sing-alongs.
Gretchen Strasma Rauschenberg, 90, Columbus, Ohio, January 8. She was a member of the Washington C. DePauw Society. She was a member of Phi Beta Kappa. She was a high school and university teacher and a published author. She was a community volunteer. Survivors include a cousin, Norman E. Strasma ’55. She was preceded in death by her brother, John D. Strasma ’53
Martha Blair Williams, 90, Houston, Texas, December 4. She was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta. She was a first grade teacher. She enjoyed spending time with her family, playing bridge and volunteering.
1956
Myrna Mansfield Allshouse, 89, Montpelier, Vermont, September 15. She was a member of Phi Beta Kappa and the Washington C. DePauw Society. She was a teacher and later worked as an insurance claims adjustor. She was a talented watercolor painter. She was preceded in death by her husband, Merle F. Allshouse ’57
Susan Steinhauer Hettinger, 89, Tryon, North Carolina, November 19. She was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta and Phi Beta Kappa. She was a special education teacher. She was an avid reader, enjoyed playing bridge and volunteering. She was preceded in death by her father, Carl W. Steinhauer ’29, and her mother, Margaret Rohwedder Steinhauer ’29.
Robert “Dinty” Johnson, 89, Fort Collins, Colorado, September 2. He was a member of Beta Theta Pi and Phi Beta Kappa and a Rector scholar. He was an orthopedic surgeon and cofounded the Orthopaedic Center of the Rockies in 1969. Survivors include his wife, Ginny Milbacher Johnson ’56; a son, Thomas W. Johnson ’84; and a sister, Ann Johnson Tudor ’58. He was preceded in death by a sister, Sara Jane Johnson Adair ’62; and a sister-in-law, Martha Milbacher Hess ’63
Nancy Fenwick Schuler, Fairfax, Virginia, October 30. She was a
member of Delta Delta Delta. She was a community volunteer. She and her husband traveled both for work and pleasure.
Clark E. Taylor, 89, Needham, Massachusetts, October 1. He was a member of Delta Tau Delta. He was a Rector scholar. He helped develop the College of Public and Community Service, which is now the University of Massachusetts Boston. He was a social activist. He and his wife created a partnership between their church and a village in Guatemala providing educational, housing and clean water support. He was a cyclist, and enjoyed walking and camping. He was preceded in death by his wife, Kathryn Orr Taylor ’58
1957
Robert F. Endicott, 87, Lake City, Minnesota, November 30. He was a Rector scholar and a member of Sigma Nu. He had a successful dental practice. He enjoyed woodworking and playing the piano.
Larry K. Hardin, 88, Eaton, Ohio, October 8. He was a member of Delta Chi. He was a Rector scholar. He had a career in computers with IBM. He was active in church and community organizations.
Joy Uphaus Holthouse, 88, Richmond, Indiana, October 4. She was a member of Alpha Phi. She was employed by Holthouse Furniture and an insurance company before becoming a financial manager. She was a community volunteer. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas L. Holthouse ’57
Thomas L. Holthouse, 88, Richmond, Indiana, September 2. He was a member of Phi Kappa Psi. He worked at Holthouse Furniture as manager for 33 years before retiring and selling the company. He was a member of the boards of various community businesses and organizations. He was followed in death by his wife, Joy Uphaus Holthouse ’57. He was preceded in death by a brother, Ronald J. Holthouse ’59.
Merle D. Lehman, 88, Murrieta, California, September 12. He was a member of the Men’s Hall Association and Phi Beta Kappa and a Rector scholar. He was a United Methodist minister serving churches in Texas, Indiana and southern California. He taught World Religions in several community colleges. He was an accomplished musician and played trombone and piano.
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Judy Blang Locke ’58, 87, Decatur, Illinois, October 18. Preceded in death by her husband, Dr. G. Richard (Dick) Locke ’58, and eldest son, Dr. G. Richard (Rick), Judy leaves behind a profound legacy of service and dedication. A proud alumna, Judy was deeply involved in her community and alma mater. She served on various committees, including the Board of Visitors and the National Annual Fund Executive Committee. Judy’s contributions to Greek life and her role as co-chair of the 50th class reunion highlighted her commitment to fostering connections. In recognition for her outstanding service, she received the DePauw Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award in 2014.
Judy’s devotion extended beyond academia. After raising her four sons, she embarked on a distinguished public service career, notably as the first female president of the Decatur Park District Board of Commissioners. Her 30-year tenure saw transformative projects, including the creation of the Scovil Park Zoo and the Children’s Museum of Illinois.
In addition to her husband Dick, Judy was preceded in death by her eldest son, Dr. G. Richard (Rick) ’83 and her younger brother, Curt Blang ’64. She is survived by sons Dr. Jon Locke ’85 and his wife Kathy Galliher Locke ’85, Dr. Mark Locke ’87 and his wife Sarah Bovaird Locke, J. Michael Locke ’89 and his wife Heather Whittemore Locke ’93, and Rick’s wife, Jean Locke. Judy was blessed with 14 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
John A. Morehead, 87, Indianapolis, Indiana, August 31. He was a member of Beta Theta Pi. He had a career with the United States Navy. He was an active volunteer in many local and international service groups. Survivors include sons Scott A. Morehead ’83 and Christopher J. Morehead ’84; a daughter, Sarah Morehead Combs ’87; and a son-in-law, Stephen N. Combs ’87
David J. Petterson, 87, Scottsdale, Arizona, January 19. He was a member of Delta Tau Delta and the Washington C. DePauw Society. He was a financial advisor. He was a former director of alumni relations at DePauw. He enjoyed a good laugh, a good glass of wine, and time with his family and friends.
Robert F. Pollock Sr., 90, Franklin, Indiana, August 16. He was a United Methodist minister serving churches in Indiana and Illinois. He was dean of students at the University of Evansville from 1970-75. He was a sports fan and an accomplished musician. He and his brothers formed the Pollock Brothers Quartet and recorded several CDs, performing at revivals across the country singing gospel music.
Paula Weir Powell, 87, Naples, Florida, November 16. She was a member of Delta Gamma and the Washington C. DePauw Society. She was a community volunteer. She was a gardener, painter and talented seamstress. Survivors include her
volunteer. Survivors include a daughter, Lynn Williams Cluskey ’82. She was preceded in death by her husband, John B. Williams ’55.
1959
Ann McClanahan Gilchrist, 85, Indianapolis, Indiana, October 24, 2022. She was a member of Alpha Omicron Pi. She was a teacher and later director of chapter services for the Fraternity of Alpha Kappa Lambda. She was committed to the AOII sisterhood and held many leadership roles.
Ernest G. Hawes, 85, Silver City, New Mexico, March 10. He was a retired teacher and principal. He enjoyed fishing, camping, walking his dog and attending his grandchildren’s baseball games.
chief executive officer at Sargent & Greenleaf Company, an international lock and security firm. He traveled to numerous countries and continents and enjoyed learning about different cultures. He was a sports fan, active in his church, an avid reader and enjoyed time with his family. Survivors include his wife, Christine Johnson Morgan ’61; a sister, Emily B. Morgan ’63; a sister-in-law, Karen Johnson Spoerl ’58; brother-in-law, Glenn H. Spoerl ’58; and a nephew, Christopher R. Spoerl ’81. He was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, William H. Oberholtzer ’53; and a sister-in-law, Judy Johnson Oberholtzer ’54
husband, William R. Powell ’57; a daughter, Karen L. Powell ’91; and a brother, John C. Weir ’60
Charles B. Shroyer, 87, Noblesville, Indiana, October 11. He was a member of Delta Kappa Epsilon. He had a career with 3M company. He was instrumental in the inception of youth football programs and also coached youth baseball. He enjoyed traveling and boats and was an astute historian. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles H. Shroyer ’32
Thomas B. Stogdill, 88, Bluffton, Indiana, August 10. He was a member of Beta Theta Phi. He was a physician, specializing in family medicine. He was a community volunteer, a member of professional organizations, a published writer and author of two books.
Ann Thomas Wade, 87, Indianapolis, Indiana, October 5. She was a member of Alpha Phi. She was a second grade teacher and a community volunteer. Survivors include sons Thomas M. Wade ’85 and Stephen C. Wade ’87; a sister, Eleanor Thomas Nash ’56; and a niece, Catherine Pelham ’86 She was preceded in death by a sister, Audrey Thomas Pelham ’54; and a brother-in-law, Michael T. Nash ’55
Lou Hart Williams, 88, Brighton, Michigan, September 29. She was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta. She was a teacher, personal fitness coach, master gardener and community
Charles G. Huizenga, 86, Dedham, Massachusetts, December 16. He was a member of Phi Gamma Delta and a Rector scholar. He was a pathologist and chair of the department of pathology at Emerson Hospital in Concord, Massachusetts, from 1973 to 2006. He enjoyed time with his family, playing cards, skiing and biking. He especially enjoyed giving golf lessons.
H. Jack Klingensmith, 86, Osprey, Florida, September 5. He was a member of Phi Kappa Psi and Phi Beta Kappa. He was an attorney and represented clients for more than 40 years before the United States Supreme Court, the United States Court of Appeals of the Eleventh Circuit, and all federal and state courts in Florida. He was preceded in death by a brother, Robert C. Klingensmith ’64
C. Sumpter Logan, 86, Asheville, North Carolina, November 21. He was a member of Delta Kappa Epsilon. He was employed by GTE and served in several management positions. Survivors include his wife, Linda Ware Logan ’61; sister-in-law, Julie Ware McClure ’59; and brother-in-law, David McClure ’59. He was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Kenneth Ware Class of 1925
Jerry W. McGreer, 86, Birmingham, Alabama, November 10. He was a member of Sigma Nu. He was a businessman and a master kitchen designer. He enjoyed working on cars, trains, playing sports and music.
Jerry A. Morgan, 85, Athens, Georgia, September 29. He was a member of Delta Tau Delta and a Rector scholar. He held many jobs and ended his work career as president and
Phyllis Taylor, 86, Mount Laurel, New Jersey, January 15. She was a teacher, school administrator, accomplished musician and world traveler. She is survived by her daughter Deborah Taylor, son Michael and daughter-inlaw Tamara Taylor, and grandchildren.
1960
Janet Steventon Campbell, 84, Crawfordsville, Indiana, October 1. During her life, she served as a probation officer, a school teacher, a church choir director, a music teacher and a church pianist.
Gayle Hibberd Coonen, 85, Kenosha, Wisconsin, August 7. She was a member of Delta Delta Delta. She was a high school teacher of foreign languages. She was a caregiver for many family members. She enjoyed playing tennis and playing the piano with her husband. She was active in many community organizations. Survivors include a sister, Barbara Hibberd Podlach ’58. She was preceded in death by her husband, Garey W. Coonen ’60
Joyce Mendenhall Moore, 85, Chagrin Falls, Ohio, December 6. She was a member of Alpha Omicron Pi. She was an accomplished cornet player and taught trumpet students and was the drill team instructor for the local high school band. She enjoyed gardening and flower arranging. She was a community volunteer. Survivors include her husband, Larry G. Moore ’60.
Margaret Tomlin, 85, Westfield, Indiana. February 24. Margaret studied elementary education at DePauw and was an active member of the Noblesville community.
M. Jane Bowman Wells, 84, South Hamilton, Massachusetts, December 28, 2022. She was a member of Pi Beta Phi and the Washington C. DePauw
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Society. She was a professor at Gordon College. Survivors include a brother, C. Thomas Bowman Jr. ’58.
Tom H. West, 85, Palm Harbor, Florida, October 26. He was a member of Phi Gamma Delta and a Rector scholar. He was a member of the Washington C. DePauw Society. He was a general and vascular surgeon. He enjoyed painting, reading, fishing and traveling.
Sandra Major Wiese, 85, Kirtland, Ohio, October 31. She was a member of the Washington C. DePauw Society. She was a math and piano teacher. She was a community volunteer and involved with numerous music groups. She enjoyed gardening, tennis, sewing, playing games and cooking. Survivors include daughters Kristin Wiese Lillibridge ’86 and Heidi Wiese Kolderup ’88
1961
John R. “Jack” Graham, 82, Hudson, Ohio, December 5, 2022. He was a member of the Men’s Hall Association and a Rector scholar. He was a professor of psychology at Kent State University. He wrote a graduate-level textbook on personality assessment which has been in continuous publication since 1977.
Donald R. Joyner, 84, Joplin, Missouri, January 13. He was a member of Phi Gamma Delta and a Rector scholar. He was a physician in private practice. He enjoyed fishing, golfing, tennis and water recreation with his family.
Judith Burt Mizaur, 83, Ramona, California, October 10. She was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta. She was an editor, a realtor and an accomplished salesperson. She enjoyed the outdoors, animals, art and music. She was preceded in death by her mother, Agnes Leete Burt ’29, and a brother, David L. Burt ’57.
John W. Ropa, 84, Middleton, Wisconsin, November 22. He was a member of Delta Kappa Epsilon. He was an employee of Abbott Laboratories for more than 30 years working in the international trade division. He was a writer and gardener.
Phillip R. Sams, 85, Naples, Florida, January 27. He was a member of Alpha Tau Omega and a Rector scholar. He was a business owner and a community volunteer. He enjoyed boating, golfing and walking. Survivors include a sister, Dorothy Sams Healy ’62; a nephew, Gregory A. Pitner ’86; and a niece, Jennifer Pitner Stecco ’89
Richard L. Schaefer, 84, Beavercreek, Ohio, October 4. He was a member of Delta Tau Delta. He was a business owner. Survivors include a daughter, Katherine S. Schaefer ’90
Carolyn Johns Sekerak, 83, Clancy, Montana, July 22. She was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta. She was an accomplished pianist and played for church services, funerals and weddings. She taught piano lessons in her home four days a week for 20 years.
1962
Susan Minnich Carter, 82, Tampa, Florida, September 6. She was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta. She enjoyed reading, traveling and learning new languages.
James C. Dillon, 83, Carmel, Indiana, November 15. He was a professor of medicine at Indiana University. He had a lifelong commitment to public service. Survivors include his wife, Susannah Harger Dillon ’60; a brother, Daniel C. Dillon ’64; a son, William C. Dillon ’87; a daughter-in-law, Sarah Clark Dillon ’87; a sister-in-law, Catherine Hash Dillon ’65; a granddaughter, Julia C. Dillon ’17; a grandson, John C. Dillon ’19; and a nephew, David C. Dillon ’91. He was preceded in death by his mother, Julia Christian Dillon ’31; and his mother-in-law, Isabelle Haverstick Harger ’33
Frank F. Kemp Jr., 83, Kansas City, Missouri, December 6. He was a member of Delta Tau Delta. He had a 35-year career with JCPenney Catalog. He enjoyed working in his yard, playing tennis, and entertaining family and friends playing the piano. Survivors include a son, Christopher F. Kemp ’97; a daughter, Carolyn Kemp Gates ’98; a sister, Katherine Kemp Mendenhall 61; and a brotherin-law, George A. Mendenhall ’61
John B. Noll, 82, Wilmington, North Carolina, April 6. He was a member of Delta Tau Delta. He earned his medical degree from Case Western followed by a long career in the Navy. He retired to Wilmington to be near family. He is survived by his sister, Mary Noll Piller ’59, and his daughter, Kathryn Noll Webster ’92
Joseph L. Sanders, 83, Willoughby, Ohio, December 28. He was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha and a Rector scholar. He retired as a professor emeritus from Lakeland Community College. He was a published author and expert on the genre of science fiction.
Linda Carter York, 83, Greencastle, Indiana, October 1. She had a career with IBM and later worked in administration at the Indiana Correctional Facility in Rockville, Indiana. Survivors include a sister, Karen Carter Selman ’64
1963
Brent C. Bundy, 82, Cincinnati, Ohio, January 16. He was a member of Sigma Chi. He had a career in sales and consulting. He was a community volunteer.
Margaret Hendrick Dowd, 81, Portage, Michigan, November 15. She was a member of Pi Phi. She was a high school English and French teacher. She enjoyed gardening, collecting Indian artifacts, tutoring French, raising Shetland sheepdogs and spending time with her family. Survivors include her husband, Allen J. Dowd ’63
Michael J. Garber, 82, Carthage, North Carolina, October 18. He was a member of Sigma Chi. He was a pastor and author. He enjoyed golf, poetry, books, dogs, motorcycles and fast cars.
Donald H. Gauger, 83, Green Bay, Wisconsin, October 8. He was a member of Sigma Nu. He had a career in banking. He enjoyed sporting events, household building and repair projects, and traveling. Survivors include his wife, Susan Baeurle Gauger ’62, and sisterin-law, Bonnie Tall Gauger ’60. He was preceded in death by a brother, James E. Gauger ’60
Mary Libby Hunt, 81, Glenview, Illinois, July 21. She was a member of Alpha Gamma Delta and the Washington C. DePauw Society. She was a bacteriologist and worked for the National Institutes of Health. She enjoyed entertaining, sewing, knitting and classical music. Survivors include her husband, Roger S. Hunt ’65
John B. Lindamood, Canton, Ohio, January 21. He was a member of Sigma Nu. He attended Case Western Reserve law school and practiced law in Canton, Ohio, until his retirement. Survivors include his partner, Jane Nicholson; a daughter, Jennifer Lindamood Darnall ’85; a son-in-law, Matthew S. Darnall ’85; a sister, H. Muriel Lindamood Henry ’69; a granddaughter, Nicole E. Darnall ’16; and cousins, Charles R. Moffett ’69, Christine Moffett Brain ’61 and Danielle E. C. Brain ’93. He was preceded in death by his mother, Beth Beyer Lindamood ’35; his maternal great-grandparents, John and Mary Neufer Cooper, Class of 1879;
his maternal grandparents, Vera Cooper Beyer, Class of 1906 and August C. Beyer, Class of 1907; and maternal aunt and uncle, Mary Cooper Moffett ’32 and Rexford W. Moffett ’32
Thomas A. McElhaney, 82, Huntington, Indiana, October 10. He was a band director for 32 years. He and his wife owned Korner Kupboard in Huntington. He was known for his woodworking and made many pieces of furniture. He enjoyed traveling and he and his wife visited 12 countries and all 50 states. Survivors include a son, Douglas McElhaney ’88
Virginia Jones McKinley, 82, Creve Coeur, Missouri, July 31. She was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta. She was a graphic designer. She was a community volunteer.
Donald C. Richter, 80, Lawrenceburg, Indiana, July 28. He was a member of Delta Kappa Epsilon. He was an optometrist and spent 52 years practicing alongside his father and brother. He enjoyed playing golf and tennis. Survivors include a brother, Dennis G. Richter ’70, and a niece, Holly Richter Hardin ’98
1965
L. Terry Chappell, 81, Bluffton, Ohio, February 12. He was a member of Phi Gamma Delta and a Rector scholar. He was a physician in family practice, an author and a community volunteer.
Donna Lavorini Doberstein, 79, Evanston, Illinois, August 20. She was a member of Delta Delta Delta and Phi Beta Kappa. She started her career as a research librarian. Later, she was the co-founder and president of CDK Mortgage in Evanston, Illinois. She was an active member of her community.
Craig R. Hassler, 81, Columbus, Ohio, August 30. He was recognized as a pioneer of safety pharmacology and directed multiple studies that led to increased safety of drugs, automobiles and other areas of everyday life. He enjoyed traveling, ice skating and skiing.
David E. Hausmann, 81, Sarasota, Florida, August 25. He spent his career in design and worked at the National Endowment for the Arts. He retired from the U.S. Department of Labor as art director for OSHA. In retirement, he enjoyed woodturning.
Michael D. Ratcliff, 81, Miamisburg, Ohio, January 26. He had a career in local government. He was a community volunteer. He enjoyed soccer and
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fishing. He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Ziegler Ratcliff ’65
1966
Nicholas P. Andes, 80, Centreville, Maryland, September 27. He was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha. He worked in advertising and marketing. He was a woodworker, swimmer, bridge player and sports fan.
John R. Dunnick, 80, North Olmsted, Ohio, July 7. He was a member of Phi Delta Theta. He had a career as a banker. He was a devoted sports fan. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Kannenburg Dunnick ’66
Patricia Henderson, 79, Kansas City, Missouri, January 19. She was a member of Alpha Phi. She enjoyed traveling and music. She was a community volunteer. Survivors include a daughter, Amy Baumgartner Hutton ’04
Robert D. Hisrich, 79, Chagrin Falls, Ohio, February 1. He was a member of Delta Tau Delta. He was a former member of DePauw’s Board of Visitors. He was the Bridgestone Chair of International Marketing and Global Management Center at Kent University. He authored or co-authored more than 35 books and wrote over 300 articles on entrepreneurship.
Ellen Elizabeth Clark Nelson, 79, Madison, Wisconsin, February 1. She was a stained glass artist and was dedicated to serving in the arts, at school and community centers in Ohio, Minnesota and Wisconsin. She is survived by husband, Bob, brother Tom, son Michael (Marcy Cheeseman), daughter Susan (Mark) Little, a grandson, brother and sisters-in-law and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Richard T. Roessler, 79, Fayetteville, Arkansas, September 21. He was a member of Phi Kappa Psi. He was an emeritus professor at University of Arkansas College of Education and Health Professions for 39 years. He spent his career developing programs to help people with chronic illnesses and disabilities stay in the workforce. He was the author of three textbooks and numerous articles and book chapters. His teaching and research helped shape the field of rehabilitation. Survivors include his wife, Janet Williams Roessler ’66; a daughter, Jennifer Roessler Schultz ’92; and a brother-in-law, Robert D. Gray ’63 He was preceded in death by his father, Ralph H. Roessler ’36; his mother, Kathryn Talbert Roessler ’35; and a sister, Karen Roessler Gray ’63.
Patricia Beadles Yu, 79, Madison, Wisconsin, October 3. She was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma. She was the founder of the Tai Chi Center of Madison and Tai Chi Health. She pioneered the integration of tai chi into Western exercise therapy. She was an accomplished musician, poet and gardener.
1967
Carole Thorlton Gorsich, 78, Naperville, Illinois, April 23. She was a member of Alpha Phi. She was an art teacher and a community and church volunteer. She enjoyed traveling, gardening, baking, bird watching and making memories with her family. Survivors include a niece, Kristine Thorlton Batross ’88, and a cousin, Pamela Loveless McRae ’67. She was preceded in death by her mother, Agnes King Thorlton ’28; a brother, J. McRae Thorlton ’61, an aunt, Edris King Loveless ’28; and a cousin, James K. Loveless ’57
Robert O. Hausser, 77, Salt Lake City, Utah, November 22. He was an engineer and maintenance foreman. He enjoyed international travel and spending time outdoors. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert L. Hausser ’36, and his mother, Dorothy Oakes Hausser ’36
Gordon L. Jones Jr., 78, Austin, Texas, November 14. He was a member of Delta Tau Delta. He was an attorney and practiced law in Texas.
James A. Readey, 78, Upper Arlington, Ohio, August 11. He was a member of Beta Theta Pi and a Rector scholar. He had a career in law, mediation, arbitration and alternative dispute resolution. He enjoyed playing and watching golf, tennis and basketball.
Thomas R. Trager, 79, Denver, Colorado, May 14. He was senior university counsel for California State University. He served on several professional boards.
1968
Juliann Bergmann, 77, Phoenix, Arizona, April 3. She was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta and the Washington C. DePauw Society. She was a freelance writer and owner of JB Writes. She was the daughter of Dr. Fred Bergmann, professor of English at DePauw for 46 years. She was preceded in death by her brother, John F. Bergmann ’73, and a sister-in-law, Margaret Harrison Bergmann ’75
Virginia Small Bird, 77, Portage, Michigan, January 9. She was a member of Alpha Chi Omega. She used her passion for dance to help children in the Portage elementary schools through the Magical Movement program, which reinforced reading skills through choreographed movements. Later in life, she dedicated her time to fitness instruction. She enjoyed lap swimming, reading, book clubs and walking. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert P. Small ’30, and her mother, Mary Baldwin Small ’32.
John W. Payne, 77, La Grange, Illinois, November 1. He was a member of Sigma Chi. He was an obstetrician/ gynecologist. He enjoyed time with his grandchildren and was a wonderful storyteller. Survivors include his wife, Pamela Treptow Payne ’70; a daughter, Katherine Payne Wahrhaftig ’03; a brother, James W. Payne ’68; a sisterin-law, Pat Treptow Danch ’68; and a father-in-law, William E. Treptow ’45 He was preceded in death by his motherin-law, Mary Moore Treptow ’44
1969
June Scott Barber, 76, Crown Point, Indiana, January 9. She was a member of Alpha Chi Omega. She was a high school mathematics teacher. She enjoyed playing bridge, traveling, playing golf, gardening and spending time with her grandchildren. Survivors include a daughter, Jennifer Barber Bubp ’96. She was preceded in death by her husband, John C. Barber ’66.
Morton L. Carmichael, 76, Richmond, Indiana, October 31. He had a career in banking and real estate. He had many interests including fishing, golf, cooking, the outdoors and playing games.
Lawrence M. Kaczka, 77, Highland, Indiana, January 25. He was a business owner. He was a world traveler and an avid sports fan. He was a community volunteer and coached youth sports. Survivors include a daughter, Jeanne Kaczka Valliere ’94
Judith Degitz O’Connor, 76, Yellow Springs, Ohio, September 2. She was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta. She was the assistant dean of admissions at Antioch University and retired from Wittenberg University where she worked in administration. She enjoyed traveling and watching Wittenberg basketball and football. She was a community volunteer.
1970
Jeff L. Saylor, 75, Burnettsville, Indiana, November 16. He was a
member of Delta Chi. He was a design artist as well as working in the family business. He enjoyed community service, running and history.
1971
Linda K. Hughes, 73, Indianapolis, Indiana, September 26. She was a member of Delta Gamma. She was an attorney and practiced as a deputy with the Indiana State Public Defender. In retirement, she pursued her love of animals, horticulture, music and the arts.
1973
Wendy Sanders Robinson, 72, Fort Wayne, Indiana, August 18. She was an educator and former superintendent of Fort Wayne Community Schools. Survivors include her husband, James A. Robinson ’72
Laura Carlstedt Rush, 72, Indianapolis, Indiana, November 6. She was a member of Phi Beta Kappa and Alpha Omicron Pi. She was a senior actuarial assistant. She enjoyed board games, playing bridge and animals.
1975
Tansy Reece Wells, 86, Greencastle, Indiana, October 4. She was an elementary school teacher. She loved sharing children’s literature with her children, grandchildren and every child met.
1977
Susan Compher Brubaker, 68, Crystal Lake, Illinois, January 15. Sue taught elementary school. She was a member of Delta Delta Delta Sorority. She was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Brubaker, ’77, a Sigma Nu. Her brother, Bud Compher ’80, also attended DePauw. Sue leaves behind three children and six granddaughters.
1978
Douglas J. Kroc, 71, Brattleboro, Vermont, September 25. He spent over 40 years as an educator and was a leader throughout the school district where he taught. He enjoyed music, golfing, camping, biking, kayaking and fishing.
1995
Shatrese M. Flowers, 50, Indianapolis, Indiana, November 6. She was a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha and a former member of DePauw’s Board of Visitors. She was a judge for the Marion County Superior Court.
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1997
Matthew D. Coffey, 48, Indianapolis, Indiana, August 28. He was a member of Phi Delta Theta. He was a service dispatcher with Tyson Foods. He was a sports fan and enjoyed the outdoors.
Christopher L. Condict, 48, Fishers, Indiana, November 17. He was a member of Phi Delta Theta. He was self-employed. He enjoyed boating and sports, especially football. Survivors include brothers Curtis D. Condict ’00 and Kevin W. Condict ’94, and a sisterin-law, Charee Campbell Condict ’94
2007
Kristen R. Allen, 38, Indianapolis, Indiana, May 24. She was a member of Delta Zeta. She was a software developer for companies in Indianapolis.
2014
Tiffany Tran, 31, Noblesville, Indiana. September 16. Tiffany was a dedicated ICU nurse at Eskenazi Hospital for six and a half years and was working on a Master’s degree to become a nurse practitioner. She is survived by
Faculty
her beloved husband Andrew “Andy” Jennings, her son Emerson “Emmy” Jennings, her parents, two sisters, and several others who loved her dearly.
Friends
Sharon E. Chiong, 59, Hayesville, North Carolina, December 11. She was head coach of DePauw’s women’s track and field team and men’s crosscountry teams from 1988 to 1991. After retirement, she worked for Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Utah and published a book of poetry.
Sherre L. Custis, 66, Greencastle, Indiana, February 13. She worked for the DePauw School of Music as the faculty secretary and assistant to the associate dean for 14 years.
Betty Sims Foxx, 92, Greencastle, Indiana, December 1. She was a receptionist at several residence halls at DePauw for 15 years.
Marien McClaine Giddings, 96, Greencastle, Indiana, October 11. She worked in DePauw’s business office as a secretary and receptionist and later as secretary to the controller. Survivors include a son, Michael L. McClaine ’78
Jere David Field, 75, Monroe, Georgia, October 5. He was a professor of English at DePauw and taught literature and creative writing. In 2007, David funded the Mary Rogers Field Distinguished University Professorship, a gift that would bring nationally recognized and practicing writers to DePauw as visiting faculty members. He enjoyed traveling, music and bird watching. Survivors include his wife, Dianne L. Hardin ’80. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Marion C. Field ’08, whose name was later added to the professorship fund name.
Robert Stark, 78, Tucson, Arizona, November 27. Dr. Robert Stark was a cherished biology professor and department chair at DePauw University. Despite his relocation to Arizona, where he pursued his love for golf and wildlife, his heart remained tied to his decades-long tenure at DePauw.
A dedicated mentor and teacher, Bob shared his passion for neurobiology and marine life with students, earning recognition for his outstanding service with the Mr. and Mrs. Fred C. Tucker Jr. Distinguished Career Award. Born on June 6, 1945, in Washington, D.C., Bob grew up exploring nature with his siblings, embodying both responsibility and adventurous spirit.
Bob met his wife, Eva Mae Stark, at Westminster College, marking the beginning of a 60-year partnership. He is survived by Eva, his daughter Susan, son David, three brothers, two sisters and five grandchildren. Bob’s legacy extends beyond academia, as he imparted a sense of curiosity and compassion to all who knew him.
Gregory M. Stephan, 72, Greencastle, Indiana, September 27. He worked at the Eugene S. Pulliam Center for Contemporary Media for over 30 years. He was a community volunteer. He enjoyed road trips, camping and visiting historical sites and lighthouses.
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IN MEMORIAM
A BOLD AND GOLD ALUMNI REUNION WEEKEND
June 6-9, 2024
The Alumni Board and GOLD (Graduates of the Last Decade) Alumni Board invites all alumni and celebrating classes ending in 4 and 9 + the Class of 2023.
WEEKEND HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE
• Campus Walking and Trolley Tours
• Tigers After Dark: Karaoke Night
• President’s Breakfast
• Alumni College Keynote Panel and Book Signing
• Alumni College Short Film Screening and WGRE Open House
• All-Alumni Evening Entertainment: Bluewater Kings Band
UPCOMING EVENTS
Family Weekend
Sept. 20-21, 2024
Old Gold Weekend and Alumni Awards
Sept. 25-28, 2024
Monon Bell Classic at DePauw
Nov. 16, 2024
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Lori S. White President, DePauw University
By George Spencer
