I O
T R I U M P H E
23
A L B I O N O T E S
Brooke Elizabeth on April 12, 1998 to Arthur and Laurie Rasmussen Corey, both ’89. She joins big brother Alaister, 2. Proud relatives include uncles Joe Corey, ’87, and Tom Rasmussen, ’90, and aunt Wendy Wilkins Rasmussen, ’89. The family lives in Washington Township. William Thaddeus on Nov. 30, 1997 to Jay and Laura Blyth Poplawski, ’89. Laura left her job in fund raising for the Salvation Army and is now a stay-at-home mom. Laura and her family reside in Troy. Lilianna Maizie on April 10, 1998 to Eric and Suzi Mahon Gurry, ’90. The family resides in Chicago. Riley Ann on Jan. 5, 1998 to Tim and Colleen McDonald Pearl, ’90. Colleen would love to hear from former classmates. Their address is: 2993 Greenwoods Ct., West Bloomfield, MI 48324. Rachel Elizabeth Cotter on April 11, 1998 to Jonathan and Elizabeth Roelant Cotter, ’91. They live in Monroe, MI. Danielle Nicole on Feb. 26, 1998 to Ron and Lauri Glass Fetz, ’91. Lauri is a systems engineer for EDS. The family resides in St. Clair Shores. Ryan Jeremy Mataio on Aug. 31, 1997 to Efaraimo and Lori Draves Rimoni, ’91. He joins sister Kristina, 6, and brothers Justin, 4, and Braden, 2. Lori home-schools and helps do the office work for their heating and cooling business. The family resides in the Traverse City area. Alexander Hyatt on Sept. 1, 1997 to Steve, ’89, and Jennifer Raupp Sawchuck, ’91. They live in the Columbus, Oh area. Alexander David on Sept. 2, 1997 to David, ’93, and Kristen Miller Krivan, ’92. Kristen and David were surprised by Alex’s arrival six weeks early. The family resides in Birmingham. Mary Kathryn on July 8, 1997 to Kathryn Brown Rose, ’92. They live in Traverse City. Cameron Ross on Oct. 23, 1997 to Chip and Amy Cash Hanlon, ’93. He joins sisters Haelee and Elizabeth. Proud relatives include grandparents Timothy Cash, ’68, and Nancy Evans Cash, ’69, and godmother Jessica Dahl, ’93. The Hanlons live in Battle Creek.
Obituaries Adelaide Russell, ’18, on Feb. 2, 1998 in Kingsford at 103 years of age. After graduation, Adelaide taught in the Iron Mountain school district for two years. When she left Iron Mountain, she taught in the Detroit school systems for 30 years. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Kingsford, Pine Grove Country Club, Chippewa Club and Drawing Room Club. She was also a founding member of the Menominee Range Historical Museum. She is survived by several cousins. Mary Bullis, ’22, on Feb. 16, 1998 in Howell. The recipient of a master’s degree from Michigan State University, Mary was a retired U.S. Extension Service home economist. After graduation from Albion, she taught home economics at Howell High School, then took positions in dietetics and commercial food preparation. The American Home Economics Association honored her in 1984 for 50 years of service in home economics. She was a member of the Alpha Xi Delta sorority and received a citation in 1994 for 75 years of membership. She was a founding member of the Trinity United Methodist Church, Fowlerville, in 1960, having been active in the Pingree Methodist Church prior to that. Survivors include one niece and two nephews. Clarence V. Libke, ’26, on Jan. 2, 1998 in Leesburg, FL. Clarence was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity. He was employed for 41 years with Michigan Bell Telephone Co., retiring in 1968. He was a lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army Signal Corps during World War II and was stationed in India and Burma. Clarence was active in the community serving as United Way chairman for two years. He was also a member of the Petoskey Elks Club, Telephone Pioneers of America and the Petoskey-Bay View Country Club. Survivors include his wife Bette, one daughter and son-in-law, and two grandchildren. Hazel Ross Nesman, ’28, on Jan. 13, 1998. After graduation, Hazel taught at Walled Lake Consolidated High School until 1933 when she married Harry Nesman in New Buffalo. A resident of Lansing, she was a member of Central United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women and Ruth Circle. Surviving are one daughter, one son and one sister.
Joseph H. Lyday, ’31, on Oct. 22, 1997 in Naples, FL. He practiced pediatrics in Denver. He is survived by his wife Elizabeth, a brother, Graham Lyday, ’30, and sister Betty Bunge.
Richard A. Wanty, ’49, on April 17, 1998 in Ann Arbor. He had been in the U.S. Navy Air Corps, 1942-45, after serving in South America. He is survived by his wife Jane, children and grandchildren.
Edwin M. Graham, ’35, on March 5, 1998 in Santa Clarita, CA. He is survived by his wife Delores, two daughters and his brother, Bertram Graham, ’39.
Harold E. Baily, ’50, on April 30, 1998 in Adrian. He had served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. After graduation from Albion, he managed the family business, Davis & Baily Hardware, for seven years, and then in 1959, he joined First Federal Savings and Loan Association where he remained until he retired. Past president of the Adrian Board of Education and Lenawee Chamber of Commerce, Harold also served as a city commissioner and, in retirement, as county treasurer. He was honored for his community service with the Maple Leaf Award in 1978. He is survived by his wife Connie, five sons including Mark, ’79, and his wife, Susan Slater Baily, ’78, and Todd, ’82, and his wife, Teri Trimble Baily, ’82. Also surviving are five grandchildren and a sister.
Roger Herrick, ’35, on March 20, 1998 in Hartford, CT. Roger was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, and was employed as a sales representative in the carpet industry for many years. He is survived by two sons, a daughter, two brothers and four grandchildren. Lois Jean Richards Wang, ’41, on Oct. 7, 1997 in Midland. She was involved in many history and archaeological groups including the Chippewa Nature Center which presented her with a “Lifetime Achievement Award” in recognition of her many contributions to the study of Midland County archaeology. She is survived by her husband William and three children, a grandson and a great-grandson. Kenneth Newman, ’43, on March 8, 1998 in Bethesda, MD. Kenneth was employed at Georgetown University before his retirement. Mary Jo Shideman Tyler, ’43, on Jan. 29, 1998. She is survived by her sister, Dorothy Shideman Stevens, ’45, a brother, four children and three grandchildren. She was a member of Delta Gamma. Gilbert A. Currie, ’47, on Feb. 13, 1998. Gilbert served with the Army during World War II. After graduating from Albion, he continued his education at the University of Michigan School of Law and joined his father’s law practice in Midland in 1949. He became president of Midland Family Services in 1952, and he joined the Chemical Bank and Trust Board of Directors in 1959, becoming chairman of the bank board in 1961. He later chaired the CFC board. He served on the Alma College Board of Trustees and became chairman in 1977. Gilbert also was a member of the Memorial Presbyterian Church. He is survived by his wife Eleanor, two daughters, two sons and one grandson. Arthur W. Skulstad, ’47, on March 30, 1998 at Bay Pines Medical Center in Bay Pines, FL. He is survived by his wife Eleanore.
William J. McClintock, ’51, on April 15, 1998. Following his graduation from General Motors Institute of Technology in 1953, he was associated with Cadillac Motor Car Co. In 1955, he joined his father in the automobile business and became owner/operator of McClintock Cadillac in the Lansing area until 1982. In 1983 he moved to Kalamazoo and was general manager and partner of Kazoo Motors, Inc. until 1985. In 1989 he started Thrifty Car Rental of Kalamazoo where he remained until retiring in 1993. He was an active member of the community as a former member of both the Lansing and Kalamazoo Rotary International organizations. At the time of his death, he served as a member of the Docent Guild of the Michigan Historical Center. He is survived by his wife Catherine, children and grandchildren. Robert F. Hooper, ’52, on Feb. 15, 1998 in Houghton. Robert was a veteran of World War II having served in the Army Signal Corps. After graduating from Albion and the University of Michigan, he spent his professional career as an audio engineer. He is survived by his wife Rose Marie, four daughters, two sons, one sister and 10 grandchildren. William A. Bow, ’53, on Sept. 2, 1997 in Saginaw. He practiced pediatrics in Saginaw from 1962 until his death. He is survived by his wife Nancy, son and daughter-
in-law, William, ’80, and Nan Leach Bow, ’81, three daughters, Susan, ’82, Catherine Bow Smith, ’85, and Julie, and six grandchildren. James M. Dobie, ’53, on April 6, 1998 in Bloomfield Township. He served in the U.S. Air Force, 195153, and then attended Albion. He bought Dobie Jewelers from his father in 1959 where he remained as owner until 1993, when he sold his business to his son Dan and daughter Kay. He was a long-time member of the Royal Oak Kiwanis Club and a member of the Michigan Jewelers Association. Since retiring in 1993, he had enjoyed gardening, traveling and volunteering at the Detroit Zoo, and he remained active in Royal Oak’s Downtown Development Authority. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn Wagenschatz Dobie, ’55, three daughters, a son and two sisters. Sue Scott Perkins, ’53, on Dec. 17, 1997 in Skippack, PA. She is survived by two sons and three grandchildren. Marylin (Lyn) Teal Young, ’56, on March 3, 1997 in Dana Point, CA. She is survived by her husband, Robert E. Young, ’55, two sons, one daughter, and five grandchildren. Thomas R. Schwartz, ’57, on April 2, 1998 in Midland after a four-year battle with lung cancer. Thomas was in marketing at Dow Chemical Co. He was a member of Alpha Tau Omega and the president of his pledge class. He is survived by his wife, Pat Durman Schwartz, ’58, a daughter, a son, five grandchildren, his mother and brother. John T. Steverman, ’57, in Muskegon. He retired from General Telephone Co. in 1993. He was a member of the Muskegon Ambucs and a past president of the White Lake Rotary Club. He is survived by a son, daughter, grandson and his sister, Janet Steverman Finn, ’60. David Middleton, ’00, died tragically in a car accident on Jan. 8, 1998 in Evanston, IL. He is survived by his mother, Susan Hydrick Middleton, his father, Mark Middleton, brothers Christopher, 13, and Philip, 11. David was preceded in death by a younger brother John. He was the nephew of Connie Hydrick Adair, ’74, Robin Adair, ’70, and Betsy Hydrick Lindberg, ’77. David had left Albion and was in the process of enrolling at Columbia College in Chicago to study journalism.