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cations at the Ericsson Business Academy. The couple resides in Stockholm, Sweden and can be reached by e-mail: delovsson@zdnetmail.com or 2swede@zdnetmail.com. Niki Lundquist, ’93, to Bill Mitchell, ’93, on Sept. 6, 1998 in Grand Blanc. The wedding party included the following alums: Camie Nebel Conklin, ’93, Megan Dean Lopez, ’93, Erika Lundquist and Garrett McNally, ’93. Other Albion alumni in attendance included Kelly Turnock McLean, ’93, Dan McLean, ’93, Sarah Humphrey Marshall, ’93, Dave Marshall, ’90, Chris Conklin, ’92, Tracey Warner Halama and Alan Carr. Bill is a staff attorney in the law firm of Gary Hoffmann Co., LPA in Cincinnati, OH. He graduated from the University of Detroit Mercy Law School in May 1996 and is licensed to practice in Michigan, Kentucky and Ohio. He returned to Cincinnati in 1998 after completing a one-year term with the Kentucky Court of Appeals and teaching business law at the University of Western Kentucky in Bowling Green, KY. They reside in Cincinnati, OH. Joy Look, ’95, to Steve Chase on Feb. 13, 1999 in East Lansing. Both Joy and Steve are employed by Okemos Public Schools. The couple resides in Haslett. Shaun McMillan, ’95, to Preston Smith on Aug. 22, 1998 in Grand Rapids. Albion alumni in attendance were Amy Paeth, ’94, Amy Mayo, ’97, Kirsten Bee, ’96, Kurt Crosby, ’96, Gordon MacMorran, ’90, Laura Swan MacMorran, ’92, Amy Alderink, ’96, Joy McVey, ’94, and Joe Masvero, ’96. Amy Mayo assisted as one of the officiants in the wedding ceremony. The couple resides in Oak Park, IL. Elizabeth Binner, ’98, to Jason Noble on Dec. 27, 1998 in Fergus Falls, MN. Jennifer Taylor, ’98, was a bridesmaid. The couple lives in Indianapolis, IN. Rachel Scherer, ’98, to Jeff Trenta, ’98, on Jan. 2, 1999 in Bloomfield Hills. Albion alumni in the wedding party were Casey Heckathorn, ’98, and Jamie Glinski, ’98. They reside in Wixom. Rachel Welch, ’98, to Daniel Haas on May 30, 1998 in Milan, OH. Albion guests in attendance included Colleen Grifka, ’98, Joslyn Brunelle, ’00, and Amy Krahn, ’00. Dan is a graduate of Bowling Green State University and is employed by Cooper Tire and Rubber, Inc., in Findlay, OH, as a programmer analyst. Rachel is employed by Findlay City Schools as an English teacher. The couple can be reached at P.O. Box 365, Mt. Blanchard, OH 45867, and would love to hear from all of their Albion friends.
Rebecca Hoon, ’99, to Ryan Anderson on April 24, 1999 in Canton. Jessica Sumner Vivian, ’99, and Susanne Oosta, ’99, were in the bridal party. Other alums in attendance included Steve Vivian, ’99, Renae DeMunck, ’97, Glen Hipple, ’99, Amy Martindale, ’96, Jennifer Hanket, ’98, Jane Neitz, ’97, Katy DeFever, ’98, and Jamie Spencer, ’96. The couple resides in Wixom and can be reached by e-mail at rlhoon@yahoo.com.
Baby Britons Jaclyn Hope adopted on June 22, 1999 by Rick and Cindy Schmidt Champnella, ’80. Jaclyn was born in Kunming, China, on Oct. 1, 1995. She joins Kate, 6, and Christy, 2, who is also from China. Cindy is the human resources director for the Ferndale Public School system and a volunteer coordinator for China adoption. She would love to share information with anyone interested in adoption from China and can be reached at: 24537 Martel Dr., Farmington Hills, MI 483352198; e-mail: cc1ofer@moa.net, or call 248/442-0857. Katherine Anne on Oct. 14, 1998 to Mike and Betsy Bacon Grodhaus, ’80. The family resides in Dublin, OH. Emily Catherine on May 10, 1999 to Todd and Dawn Mugg Mulder, ’82. She joins brother Lincoln Thomas, 4, and sister Elizabeth Abigail, 2. The Mulder family resides in Holland. Shannon Marie on June 15, 1998 to Kent and Evie Vitek Woods, ’85. Shannon has enjoyed her first year with big brother David, 4, and proud grandparents Richard and Marilyn Young Vitek, both ’56. The family lives in Pewaukee, WI. Samuel James on April 23, 1999 to Chris Dippold and Betty Lasich, ’86. Betty is an obstetrician/gynecologist, and Chris is a river guide in the Grand Canyon. They spend their free time hiking and rafting the canyons of the West. They reside in Flagstaff, AZ. Emma Rose on June 14, 1999 to Susie and Kyle Kurtz, ’87. She joins sister Sarah, 3. The family resides in St. Clair Shores. Alec Norman on April 7, 1999 to Rod and Lori Stephenson Trautman, ’87. He joins big brothers Andrew, 4, and Adam, 2. Proud relatives include Mark Stephenson, ’89, and Shelly LeFlere Stephenson, ’91. They live in Richmond, TX. Gwendolyn Sara on April 22, 1999 to Brian and Monika Liepins Winer, ’87. She joins sister Matelin, 2. The family lives in Hilliard, OH. Eric James on Aug. 24, 1998, to John and Suzanne Carty Wlezniak, ’87. He joins big sister Carly, 3. Suzanne is a stay-at-home mom. The family resides in Plymouth.
Jonathan Thomas on June 13, 1999 to Nancy and Tony Hsu, ’88. He joins brother Christopher Anthony, 2. Tony practices endodontics with Drs. Levin, Cohen, Goodman, Simon, Ribera and Hsu, P.A. in Washington, DC and Chevy Chase, Maryland. Nancy is a general dentist but is taking a few months off from her practice in Bethesda. The family resides in Rockville, MD. Thomas Grey on Feb. 18, 1999 to David, ’90, and Kim Santora Alkema, ’89. He joins big brother Sam, 4. The family resides in East Grand Rapids. Sarah Jean on May 23, 1999 to David and Bonnie Harris Bem, ’89. The proud aunts and uncles are Keith and Amy Harris Watson, ’90, and Eric Harris, ’93, and Bobbie Stumpf Harris, ’93. The family resides in Royal Oak. Sydney Gail on April 10, 1999 to Jill and Charles Drier, ’89. She joins big brother Gage, 3. Charles is a marketing representative for Auto-Owners Insurance Co., in the St. Paul regional office. The family resides in Maplewood, MN. Hannah Elizabeth on March 31, 1999 to Kelly and Robert Shenton, ’89. She joins sister Allison, 2. Robert is a CPA with Plante & Moran. The family lives in Dublin, OH, and can be reached by email at rshenton@hotmail.com. Samuel Louis on Feb. 24, 1999 to Tim and Jennifer Gedris Kolk, ’90. Jennifer is a stay-at- home mom, and Tim runs their men’s clothing store. The family lives in Holland. Trevor James on April 2, 1999 to Jeff and Sharon Nelson Powell, ’90. He joins brother Tyler Ellis, 2. The Powells both teach at Quincy High School, and the family resides in Coldwater. Liam Patrick on June 29, 1999 to Keith and Karie Shoskey Simon, ’90. Liam is welcomed by his sister Emma, aunt Amy Shoskey, ’90, grandparents Bill Shoskey, ’63, and Judy Homchis Shoskey, ’64, and great-grandmother Marie Kuhn Homchis, ’40. The Simons live in Wixom. Megan Mary on May 19, 1999 to Bill, ’89, and Cathleen Farrar Stief, ’90. She joins big sister, Sarah, 2. The family resides in Sterling Heights and can be reached by e-mail at bcstief@aol.com. Andrew Christopher on March 8, 1999 to Chris, ’91, and Elena Vasiu Bond, ’93. He joins sister Emily, 2. The family lives in Grand Rapids. Elizabeth Ann on May 11, 1999 to Gregg and Debra Fischer Garver, ’91. The family resides in Traverse City. Daniel Philip on Feb. 23, 1999 to Dana and Susan Lang Higgins, ’91. Proud relatives include aunts Ruth Lang Roeder, ’77, Mary Jane Lang Grunden, ’79, Sally Lang Brunkus, ’88, and uncle Michael Roeder, ’76. The Higgins family resides in Marshall.
Megan Suzanne on May 3, 1999 to David and Lynn Hefke Lee, ’91. Grandparents are Norman and Suzanne McFarlane Hefke, ’63, and uncles Marc Hefke, ’90, and Eric Hefke. The family lives in Portage. Morgan Rose on July 1, 1999 to David, ’91, and Janet Clover Lounsbury, ’92. The Lounsburys reside in Houston, TX, and can be reached via e-mail at lounsbuddy@aol.com. Austin Lee and Alexis LaRay on June 11, 1999 to Andrew and Heather Louisell Lukasik, both ’92. The family resides in Spring Lake. Emily Jayne on May 16, 1999 to Ben and Kristina Brendel Eggenberger, ’93. The family lives in Elwell. Mikaela Meredith on June 8, 1999 to Douglas and Holly Quick Valovick, ’96. They reside in Park Forest, IL. Alyssa Ann on May 27, 1999 to Wesley and Jennifer Luce Maier, ’97. Proud uncle is Allyn Luce, ’00. The family lives in Edon, OH.
Obituaries Phila Armstrong Shanahan, ’26, on April 2, 1999 in East Jordan. After Albion, Phila attended the University of Michigan and served as secretary of the Charlevoix Hospital Board of Directors. She married Edward Shanahan in 1930. Phila was a member of the First Congregational Church, the Mary Brewster Circle, Charlevoix Garden Club, the Shakespeare Study Club and the Order of the Eastern Star in Charlevoix. She was a member of Alpha Xi Delta sorority. Phila is survived by two sons, five grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. Alta Townsend Holmes, ’29, on May 7, 1999 in Peoria, AZ. Alta settled in Midland with her husband, Ray Holmes, ’26. She was active in the home, church, school and scouting programs in the community, as well as Midland community musicals. Alta was a member of the Midland United Methodist Church, its choir and the women’s missionary groups, and was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Sun City, AZ, after she and her family moved there in 1967, becoming a member of the church choir and women’s chorus. She is survived by her husband, one daughter, two sons, 11 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and two sisters.
Ruth Mastin Yinger, ’29, on June 17, 1999 in Petoskey. Ruth attended Garrett Biblical Institute, earning an M.A. in Christian education. She and her husband, G. Dempster Yinger, ’29, a Methodist minister, served Methodist churches throughout Michigan and Iowa. Ruth was active in music as a vocalist and accompanist, and in Christian education work from local Methodism to the national ecumenical level. She was a member of the United Methodist Women. Most recently, she lived in Greenwood, AR. Ruth is survived by a daughter, three grandchildren, and one great-grandson. Mahlon Smith, ’31, on April 7, 1999 in Niles. Mahlon served as manager of the former Michigan Wire Goods division of the Washburn Co. in Niles, where he also functioned as a new product designer for Androck kitchen utensils and other wire products. He retired in 1972 after 40 years with the company. Mahlon was active in the Niles community, serving as a director on the Board of Public Works and being an active member of the Masons and the Wesley United Church. He was recently honored by the church for over 50 years of ushering and for being the member with the most years of membership. Mahlon was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity. He is survived by two sons, a daughter, Ellen Smith Konopaski, ’69, two granddaughters, and four greatgrandchildren. Doris Parker, ’32, on June 28, 1999 in Bloomfield Hills. After Albion, Doris earned a master’s degree from Wayne State University. She taught at Northwood Public School in Royal Oak from 1937 to 1951. Doris is survived by one sister. Kathryn Howes Bennett, ’35, on June 3, 1999 in Fort Worth, TX. Helen Harton Manning, ’43, on June 24, 1999 in Battle Creek. Helen spent most of her life in Albion, returning to the College in 1956 as a member of the Department of Speech Communication and Theatre. Prior to that she taught at Flint Central High School, Muskegon Senior High School, and Hope College, where she taught in the Department of Speech and Theater. She served as a teaching fellow in the School of Speech at Northwestern University, where she earned her master’s and doctoral degrees. Helen served as chair of the Department of Speech Communication and Theatre at Albion from 1970 until her retirement in 1985. Helen was also a writer and speaker and edited The Environmental Theatre. The founder of Albion Community Theatre, she continued her involvement with the organization as an actress, director and member of its board. She was a recipient of Albion’s “Minuteman” award for outstanding community service and in 1987 was received the Distinguished Alumna Award from Albion College. Active in the Albion United Methodist Church, she also served on the Board of Ordained Ministries of the UMC’s West Michigan Conference. Her husband George died in 1979. She is survived by her daughter, Lora Manning Thigpen, ’84, and granddaughter.