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Lola Clementine on Feb. 28, 2002 to Debbie and Roc Roney, ’86. Lola joins big sister Isabel, 2. The family resides in Chicago, IL, and can be reached by e-mail at: rroney@rcnchicago.com. Jack Alexander on June 29, 2002 to Eric and Martha Huttenlocher Manting, ’87. Jack joins big brother Nicholas, 2. Martha is a vice president of Sandy Corp., a marketing and training company. The family lives in Oakland Township. Henry MacPherson on Feb. 28, 2002 to Michael and Elizabeth Brewster Panley, ’87. He joins big brothers Alan, 7, and Cameron, 4. The family lives in Beverly Hills. Jenna Victora on March 2, 2002 to Kathy and David Venegas, ’87. She joins Julia, 8, and Josh, 5. The family lives in Wixom. Andrew Jeffrey on Jan. 26, 2002 to Jeff and Bethann Cunningham Woollard, ’87. The family lives in Columbus, OH, and can be reached by e-mail at: bethann@bullmoose.eng.ohio-state.edu. Grace Elizabeth on May 20, 2002 to Amy Thomas-Mellema, ’88. She joins sisters Paige, 4, and Anna, 2. Amy is a senior counsel at Meijer, Inc. The family lives in Grand Rapids. Eric Parker on Oct. 21, 2001 to Mark and Susan Parker Burnell, ’89. The family lives in Woodbridge, VA. Mary Katherine Jo on March 18, 2002 to Andrew Gelasco and Pam Riggs-Gelasco, ’89. Pam is an assistant professor of chemistry at the College of Charleston, Charleston, SC, where the family lives. Lance Michael on March 18, 2002 to Steven and Trena Kalb Rohrbeck, ’89. He joins big brother Gage, 2. Proud relatives include aunt Rebecca Kalb Hayden, ’90, and uncle Damian Hayden, ’89. The family resides in Troy. James Benjamin on April 23, 2002 to Stephen Bloomfield, ’90, and Julie French-Bloomfield, ’90. He joins big sister Daria, 4. Stephen works in student affairs at Jackson Community College, and Julie is a counselor at Lumen Christi High School. The family lives in Jackson. Sophia Jean-Louise on March 7, 2002 to John, ’90, and Karen Burger Bowman, ’91. She joins big brothers Jack, 6, and Nicholas, 4. The family lives in Shelby Township, where John is the chief financial officer of a commercial construction company, and Karen is a stay-at-home mom. Natalie Ann on July 1, 2002 to Tim Heilman and Christine Bratton-Heilman, ’90. She joins brother Benjamin, 2. Christine is a pediatrician, and Tim practices neurosurgery. The family lives in Macomb. Nathaniel Walton on May 11, 2002 to Joel, ’90, and Dorothy Ingalls Wurster, ’92. The family lives in Brutus. Kacy Elaine on June 27, 2002 to Tim, ’91, and Jen Darbee Wyman, ’90. She joins proud brothers Matt, 8, and Jack, 6. The family lives in Bloomfield Hills. Maxwell Cooley on Feb. 23, 2002 to Dave and Courtney Cooley Breaugh, ’91. He joins big brother David III, 2. Proud alumni relatives include grandpa Richard Cooley, ’57, and uncle Scott Cooley, ’89. The family lives in Birmingham and can be reached by e-mail at courtneybreaugh @comcast.net.
Kayla Denise on Nov. 27, 2001 to Brian and Suzanne Rutter Everett, ’91. She joins brother Brendan, 3. Suzanne is now a stay-at-home mom after six years as a communications manager for the National Truck Equipment Association. Brian works for Delmia Corp. in Troy. The family lives in Hartland and can be reached by e-mail at: everett@beesky.com. Nathanial Stevens on May 15, 2002 to Harold Hancock and Elizabeth Maurer, ’91. The family lives in Alexandria, VA. Drew Nicholas on May 30, 2002 to Karen and Brent McConnell, ’91. Drew joins big brother Riley, 2. The family lives in Troy. Isabella Maria on May 20, 2002 to John Boullie and Gia Oei, ’91. Gia is the director of corporate communications for Fisher Scientific International Inc. She received the 2002 Gold International Annual Report Competition (ARC) award for producing the best online annual report and the 2002 Silver ARC Award for excellence in writing the chairman’s letter in the annual report. This year’s competition drew nearly 1,600 entries. The family lives in North Andover, MA, and can be reached by e-mail at giaoei@attbi.com. Benjamin Hobbs on March 4, 2002 to Robert and Amy Hobbs Sawyer, ’91. Alumni relatives include aunt Beth Hobbs Oliver, ’88, and uncle David Oliver, ’89. The family lives in Warren and can be reached by e-mail at: gobrits91@comcast.net. Thomas Andrew and Christopher Robert on July 3, 2002 to Andy and Lisa Nelson Grile, both ’92. Their alumni relatives include Scott, ’86, and Michelle O’Mara Nelson, ’88, Tom Nelson, ’89, Brenda Grile Wieck, ’93, and Allen Grile, ’95. Lisa will be staying home with the job of raising the twins. Andy is a finance manager with Honeywell International in South Bend, IN. The family lives in Berrien Springs, and can be reached by e-mail at: ljgrile@hotmail.com. Jacob Ian on July 1, 2002 to David, ’93, and Kristie Miller Krivan, ’92. He joins older brothers Alex, 5, and Andrew, 2. The family lives in Birmingham. Samuel O’Brien on Sept. 29, 2001, to Steve and Kelly McKinney Sheckell, both ’92. He joins brother Drew, 3. Proud uncle includes Scott Sheckell, ’95, and great uncle Bill O’Brien, ’63. The family lives in Farmington Hills. Eric James on March 19, 2002 to David and Julie Carrothers Van Amber, ’92. He was welcomed home by sister Susan, 3. Julie teaches ice skating. The family lives in Mankato, MN, and can be reached by email at: java9797@aol.com. Ingride Francis on May 9, 2002 to Shelley Arendshorst-Buchanan, ’93. She joins big sister, Brynne Elise, 2. The family lives in Zeeland. Elena Elizabeth on May 2, 2002 to Ben and Kristina Brendel Eggenberger, ’93. Elena joins big sister Emily, 3. Kristina is a teacher at Alma High School, teaching American government and AP government and politics. The family lives in Alma. Gretel Ann on Feb. 18, 2002 to Tom and Jennifer Maxam Grossman, ’94. Jennifer is working as a pediatrician in a group practice in Midland. Jennifer, Tom and Gretel live in Bay City.
Katherine Grace on July 5, 2002 to Craig and Sarah Burstein Shirley, ’94. Katherine joins big brothers Benjamin and Patrick. The family lives in Whitefish Bay, WI. Anders Lawrence on Sept. 22, 2001 to Magnus and Sarah Riker Johansson, ’95. Sarah, who works from home, is a marketing director of Greenleaf Trust. Magnus is an engineer with Pharmacia. The Johansson family lives in Kalamazoo. Jonah Christopher on July 9, 2002 to Jennifer and David Johnston, ’96. The family lives in Lake Worth, FL. Palmer Charles on Aug. 1, 2002 to Tara and Theodore Nittis, ’96. Theo is a practicing attorney. The family lives in Royal Oak. Isabel Rebecca and Maya Dzintra on March 21, 2002 to Randy and Amy Schmidt Stille, ’97. The family lives in Grand Haven. Caroline Susan on March 22, 2002 to Dave and Carrie Schreur Mehney, ’98. Albion relatives include grandparents Jeff Schreur, ’69, and Susan Soderquist Schreur, ’71, aunts Amy Schreur Wiener, ’91, and Susan Emmons Nolan, ’89, uncles Peter Vasiu, ’91, and Dan Mehney, ’93. The family lives in Grand Rapids. Joshua Martin on July 15, 2002 to Regina Perez, ’98. Regina and Joshua live in Battle Creek.
Obituaries Irma Mason Bagley, ’31, on March 16, 2002 in Reno, NV. After receiving her M.A. from Michigan State, she worked in Chicago, Nevada and California as a social worker. She is survived by her two daughters. Charles Avery, ’32, on April 20, 2002. He was employed in the Berkley school system for 38 years, 23 as principal at Tyler Elementary. Upon his retirement in 1974, the Board of Education renamed the elementary school in his honor. He is survived by his son and grandchildren. Lucille Oldham Hogan, ’32, on March 19, 2002. A graduate of the University of Michigan, she was employed at the U-M library for five years prior to starting her family. She was very involved in the community, serving as chairman of the women’s organization at her church and was on the board of Friends of the Library as well as many other groups. She had lived most recently in Portland, OR. She is survived by four children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Robert Harris, ’35, on Feb. 11, 2001. He was a sales engineer for Traverse City Iron Works. He is survived by his wife, Nancy, two daughters, one son, nine grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Paul Wightman, ’35, on May 18, 2002. He served in World War II for three years and then earned his master’s degree from Teachers College, Columbia University. He was a teacher at Longfellow Junior High in Flint where he retired in 1971. Upon retirement, he helped form a music group called “Shades of Blue,” which entertained at senior centers and nursing homes. He lived in Flint Township.
Francis “Mac” McDowell, ’37, on July 15, 2002. He taught in Petoskey and returned there after serving in the army during World War II. After receiving his master’s degree from the University of Michigan, he did school social work in the public schools until retiring in 1973. Mac was active in the Kiwanis Club and the Bay View Association. He had retired and moved to Venice, FL in 1973. He is survived by his wife, a daughter, and two grandchildren.
Janet Keck Fish, ’58, on April 12, 2002 in East Jordan. She was involved in many community activities, serving as a board member of the Charlevoix County Hospice and the Boyce City swim school. She published a book of children’s stories authored by her father titled Whooflebird Waggery. With her daughter, she operated the Side Door gift shop in Boyce City for several years. She is survived by her husband, Richard, ’59, a daughter, two sons and two granddaughters.
Frances Merritt Carlyon, ’38, on June 24, 2002 in Marshall. Upon graduation, she attended the University of Michigan, where she received her master’s degree in English education. She was a Marshall High School English teacher for 32 years until her retirement in 1975. She is survived by her husband, Stanley, a daughter and a grandson.
Jay Dee Rumsey Haines, ’63, on Aug. 14, 2002. A resident of Whittier, CA, she was employed as a school teacher, auditor and entrepreneur, being part-owner of an arts and crafts company, Sisters Act. She was also active in her church and Kappa Alpha Theta sorority. She is survived by her husband, Harlo, ’62, three sons, one daughter, and seven grandchildren.
James Montgomery, ’38, on April 4, 2002 in Peachtree City, GA. He and his brother Raoul Montgomery, ’39, operated H.A. Montgomery Co. in Detroit. He is survived by his wife, MaryLou, one son, a daughter, Virginia Montgomery Masters, ’84, and four grandchildren.
Dean Sloan, ’64, on April 27, 2002. He taught high school English in Dearborn Public Schools until his retirement in 1997. He is survived by his sister, Ila Sloan Leavy, ’58.
Virginia Pierce Tenney, ’39, on June 12, 2002 in Colon. She was employed at Detroit Receiving Hospital as a registered medical technician until 1945. She was a lifetime member of the State Garden Club of Michigan and enjoyed active and honorary status in her chapter. She is survived by a son, a daughter, and five grandchildren. Gordon Gable, ’46, on April 18, 2000. During World War II, he was in the Army Air Corps and served in the European theater. He earned his law degree from the University of Michigan and was in private practice for 40 years in Ypsilanti. President of Albion’s Alumni Association from 1968 to 1970, he was also a former president of the Ypsilanti Chamber of Commerce and served on other civic and community organizations. He is survived by two sons, a daughter, a stepdaughter, five grandsons and four great-grandchildren. Wilbur Bangs, ’50, on Dec. 8, 2001. He received his master’s degree from Eastern Michigan University. He retired in 1983 after teaching for 34 years in Jackson and Whittier, CA. He is survived by his wife. Henry Barsch, ’53, on Aug. 11, 2002. He graduated from Wayne State University College of Medicine in 1957 and served two years in the U.S. Air Force before completing his residency at the Detroit Medical Center. He had a private practice in urology and also was an associate professor at Wayne State University College of Medicine from 1965 to 1970. He then served on staff at Marquette General Hospital until retiring in 1996. A member of the American College of Surgeons, he also was president of the Marquette Medical Center board and played a major role in developing the information system linking the medical center with satellite hospitals. He received the Michigan Health and Hospital Association’s Physician Leadership Award for his exceptional leadership contributions to health care in his community. Henry is survived by his wife, five daughters, five sons, 14 grandchildren and four greatgrandchildren.
George Schaiberger, ’65, on May 28, 2002. He received his master’s degree from Central Michigan University in 1971 and his medical degree from Michigan State College of Human Medicine in 1974. He was in the U.S. Army from 1966 to 1968, serving in Vietnam in 1967-1968. George was the director of emergency medicine at St. Luke’s Hospital in Saginaw, Tolfree Memorial Hospital in West Branch and St. Joseph Hospital in Tawas. He lived in West Branch. He is survived by his wife, two sons and two granddaughters, his mother and five brothers including Tom, ’74, and Peter, ’75. Ann Mason, ’73, on Jan. 21, 2001 in Laingsburg. She received her master’s degree in public administration from Western Michigan University and worked for the Michigan Association of Counties in Lansing, Hannah Information Services, and finally as director of waste management services for Clinton County. Ann was an early organizer of the Michigan Recycling Coalition, serving on its executive committee from 1994 to 1999, and as chair the board of directors. She is survived by a son and a daughter.
Faculty/Friends Tim Joranko passed away on June 6, 2002 in Virginia. He was the son of Joyce Weiss Joranko, ’55, and Frank Joranko, ’52, professor emeritus of physical education at Albion and former baseball and football coach. Tim is survived by his wife and two daughters. Elwyn Zimmerman passed away on March 25, 2002 in Carbondale, IL. He served as counselor at Albion from 1989 to 1996. He was a clinical psychologist emeritus at Southern Illinois University Counseling Center. He served on the board of University Christian Ministries, the Carbondale Labyrinth and Migrant Workers Camp. He was an Army veteran. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen, four children and 11 grandchildren.