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Zachary Edmund on Aug. 20, 2002 to John, ’86, and Constance Zacks Ahee, ’85. Proud alumni relatives include aunt Goudy Zacks, ’88, and cousin Charles Thomas, ’01. The Ahees live in Grosse Pointe Shores.
Leonardo on Dec. 14, 2001 to Mark and Maria Randazzo Purchiaroni, ’88. Leo joins his big sister Rosemary, 2. The Purchiaroni family resides in Fraser and can be reached by e-mail at: randazzofm@hotmail.com.
Marlena Liana on March 22, 2003 to Emily and Jeffrey Pearson, ’85. Jeff is a pathologist with Bronson Hospital, and Emily is a ceramic artist. They live in Kalamazoo.
Julia Kathryn on Aug. 31, 2002 to Denice and Steve Schomer, ’88. She joins Douglas, 8, and Brandon, 6. Proud alumni include grandfather William Schomer, ’66, and aunt Jennifer Schomer Reemtsma, ’90. The Schomers live in Troy.
Andrew born in September 2001 and adopted in August 2002 in Kazakhstan by Donald and Michelle Wegienek Zelazny, ’85. The family lives in Oxford. Maxwell Thandokulu on Jan. 7, 2003 to Joe and Katie Kroehle McGervey, ’86, in Cape Town, South Africa. Katie and Joe have just returned to Washington, DC, after serving as volunteers for mission (working on energy and environmental projects) to the Anglican Church in southern Africa. They can be reached via e-mail at: kmcgervey @hotmail.com. Trevor William on July 30, 2002 to Nelson and Trisha Joss Andrews, ’87. He joins siblings Joslyn, 5, and Alec, 3. Proud relatives include grandparents Nelson, ’59, and Jane Severs Andrews, ’61, and uncle Steve, ’86, and aunt Kari Joss Hume, ’85. The family lives in Brentwood, TN. Jordan Rudolph on Jan. 22, 2003 to Bob, ’87, and Lisa Lipford Garypie, ’89. The family lives in Chelsea. They would love to hear from old friends and can be reached by e-mail at: rgarypie@umich.edu. Anna Josephine on Dec. 17, 2002 to Karl, ’87, and Sarah Matick Zimmermann, ’88. She joins big brother Max. Proud relatives include Katie Murdick Matick, ’62, Krista Zimmermann, ’91, and Paul Zimmermann, ’98. The family lives in Bingham Falls. Clayton Joseph on Sept. 9, 2002 to Richard and Sheryl Boardman Bone, both ’88. He joins siblings Richard, 4, and Ella, 2. The family lives in Rochester Hills. Ella DuBose on Nov. 1, 2002 to Virginia and Matt Menzi, ’88. The Menzis live in Winston-Salem, NC, where Matt has been the director of tennis at Old Town Club for 14 years. They would love to hear from old friends and can be reached at 336/712-4241 or by e-mail at: mnmenzi@yahoo.com.
Marc Stephen on May 6, 2002 to Steve and Cathie Critchett-Lane, ’89. They live in Ludington. Elizabeth Anne on July 13, 2002 to Lori and James Grace, ’90. She joins her older sister Emma Ruth, 3. The Grace family lives in Jackson, where James works for A.G. Edwards & Sons as a financial consultant after selling his business in 1999. Jordan Thomas on Aug. 1, 2002 to Keith and Amy Harris-Watson, ’90. Jordan joins siblings Rebekah, Alex and Luke. The Watsons currently live in Hawaii where Keith is stationed with the Marine Corps. Amy home schools the children and says it is the best use of her Albion education so far. Friends can reach Amy at: watsonamy@aol.com. Timothy James on Aug. 24, 2002 to Dave and Cheryl Irvine Wacnik, ’90. Timothy joins brothers John, 5, and Peter, 2. The family resides in Libertyville, IL. Joseph Thomas on Feb. 20, 2003 to Robert and Cynthia Rafaill Czech, ’91. He joins big sister Alyssa Catherine, 2. Robert works at Ford Motor Co. Cynthia works as a criminal defense attorney with her own private practice. The Czechs live in Grosse Pointe Woods.
Katherine Ann on Feb. 5, 2003 and Megan Elizabeth on Feb. 6, 2003 to Art and Kristen Benninger Gray, both ’92. The twin girls join big brother Joe, 3. The family lives in Grand Rapids. Patrick Thomas on July 23, 2002 to Neal and Amanda Osborne Hegarty, ’92. Patrick joins big brother James, 3. The family resides in Okemos. Colin Richard on Feb. 20, 2003 to John and Jennifer Price Hegener, ’92. Jennifer is a senior technical recruiter at SkilGroup, Inc. and works out of her home. John is the chief creative officer for Pulsity, Inc. in Chicago, IL. They live in Chicago, IL. Nora Lee on March 10, 2003 to Jeff and Kirstin Huhtala Karoub, ’92. Nora joins big sister Anna, 2. Proud grandparents include John Huhtala, ’64, and Karen Kreitzer Huhtala, ’65. The family can be reached at 343 S. Macomb St., Manchester, 48158, or by e-mail at: caribou@tir.com. Rebecca Faith on Nov. 14, 2002 to Patty and Bradley Smiles, ’92. She joins her sister Abigail. Proud uncle is Scott Lymburner, ’92. The family lives in Oxford. Bennett Jacob on Feb. 28, 2003 to Jeff and Kristin Stiles Smolek, ’92. He joins big brother Joshua, 2. Kristin works parttime as an attorney for American Risk Pooling Consultants, and Jeff is an attorney who practices in Troy. The Smolek family resides in Clarkston.
Quinn Aaron on July 17, 2002 to Sarah and Aaron Wiseley, ’94. The family lives in Grand Rapids. Arthur Elijah on July 23, 2002 to Steve and Cara Stultz Castello, ’95. Cara serves as a pastor of the Spencer United Methodist Church, and Steve is a pastor of the York United Methodist Church. They live in Spencer, OH, and would love to hear from Cara’s Albion friends. They can be reached at steviiman@yahoo.com. Jack Paul on July 16, 2002 to Craig, ’95, and Carrie Curell-Langbo, ’95. The family lives in Royal Oak. Colton Jeffrey on Feb. 24, 2003 to Tom, ’95, and Sheryl Fischer Jacobs, ’95. Colton joins big brother Fischer Thomas. The family lives in Horton. Jacob Joshua on Jan. 14, 2003 to Libby Armstrong, ’96, and Kerry Stemen. They live in Clayton, IN. Jack Robert on April 9, 2003 to Jason, ’97, and Cammy Dickinson Beglin, ’96. The family lives in Royal Oak.
Parker Belle on June 26, 2002 to Eric and Angela Breithaupt Firestone, ’93. Angela married Eric in 2001, and they live in Tucson, AZ.
Connor Eriksson on Aug. 29, 2002 to Kurt and Kirsten Bee Crosby, both ’96. The family lives in Traverse City.
Noah David on Jan. 1, 2003 to Jonathon, ’95, and Alyssa Hall Husby, ’93. Noah joins big sister Natalie, 2, and proud uncle Alan Hall, ’97. The family lives in Dearborn.
Andrew James on Feb. 3, 2003 to Mike and Christine Hysell Heron, ’91. He joins siblings Danielle, 6, and Matthew, 4. Proud relatives include John Hysell, ’69, and Judy Jacko Hysell, ’71. The family lives in Swartz Creek.
Kennedy Grace on Nov. 20, 2002 to Cassie and Brett Kuhlmann, ’93, in Grand Blanc. Brett attained a master’s degree from the University of Detroit Mercy in physician assistant studies. He is employed at Hurley Medical Center in the surgery and trauma department. They live in Clio and would love to hear from friends at: bfkuhlmann@aol.com.
Annabel Lyn on March 19, 2003 to Daniel and Joelle Drader Wilcox, both ’91. Annabel joins siblings Samuel and Evelyn. The Wilcox family lives in Petoskey.
Ronan Heath on May 10, 2003 to Paul and Kimberlee Heath Streby ’94. Proud godmother is Dawn Wochholz Hernandez, ’90. The family lives in Flint.
Anna Kate on Jan. 3, 2003 to Kristina Behncke, ’93, and Andrew Bosinger in Annapolis, MD.
Daniel Jackson on March 18, 2003 to David and Susan Greiner Gutierrez, ’91. Susan is Michigan Teacher of the Year for 2002-03. The family lives in Ada.
Katherine Diener on Feb. 22, 2003 to Steve Pribyl, ’91, and Karen Diener, ’92. Steve continues to “play with computers” at Netfuel in Chicago. Karen is in fund raising for the Leukemia Research Foundation in Evanston. They can be reached at: steve@unliketea.com or karen@unliketea.com.
Chase Andrew on May 12, 2002 to Ronald, ’94, and Lesa Galsterer Smith, ’94. Ron has completed his second master’s at Saginaw Valley State University and now holds a master’s in public relations and a second in organization leadership and administration. The Smiths live in Saginaw.
Evelyn Ruth and Julia Eleanor on April 15, 2003 to James, ’93, and Cathy Vettraino Riley, ’93. They join siblings Josie, 4, and Calvin, 2. The family lives in Grosse Pointe Woods. Georgia Grace on Dec. 31, 2002 to Jeff and Tamara Hickey Basil, ’94. The family lives in Grand Haven. Jack Joshua on Dec. 27, 2002 to Joshua and Addie Killackey Monson, ’94. The Monsons reside in Dallas, TX, and would love to hear from friends by email at addie.monson@algx.com.
Katherine Grace on Nov. 22, 2002 to Todd and Michelle Murawski-Ciavola, ’96. They live in Greensboro, GA. Emma Katherine on Jan. 19, 2003 to Anthony and Amy Alderink Pearson, ’96. The Pearsons live in Grand Rapids. Brenna Neeve on Feb. 13, 2003 to Trent and Kristie Tubilewicz Carithers, ’97. Kristie works part-time as a physical therapist. The family resides in Pembroke Pines, FL. Mason Anthony on Feb. 28, 2003 to Marissa and Keith Cohrs, ’97. Keith was deployed on the U.S.S. Carl Vinson at the time of the birth, but was able to teleconference into the delivery room to hear Mason’s first cries. The family lives in Port Orchard, WA, and Keith would like to hear from his classmates by email at: kcohrs@vinson.navy.mil. Morgan Grace on Jan. 25, 2003 to Shannon and Steve Willis, ’97. They live in Grand Rapids.
Amanda Elizabeth on Dec. 17, 2002 to Michael and Jennifer Wojtas Konopka, ’98. Michael and Jennifer were married in 2001 and now live in Livonia. Cassidy Jayne on Feb. 11, 2003 to John and Beth Grewe Orr, ’99. The family lives in West Branch. Faith Marie on Nov. 13, 2002 to Patrick, ’99, and Heidi Slone, ’00. She joins siblings Kiah Lynn, 2, and Ezekiel Donavan, 3. The Slones live in Port Huron. Rakia Shawnne’ on Oct. 27, 2002 to Shawn and Lenne’ Osby-Eddie, ’00. The family lives in Battle Creek.
Obituaries Stella Heath-Teegardin, ’28, on Feb. 23, 2003 in Jackson. The recipient of a master’s from the University of Colorado, she taught school for a total of 43 years in the Niles and Jackson areas. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Michigan Education Association, Jackson Education Association, Omicron of Delta Kappa Gamma, and the Jackson Women’s City Club. During the summer, Stella and her husband, Lester, were proprietors for the Terrace Inn in Bay View. She is survived by six grandchildren, including David Moulton, ’82, 10 greatgrandchildren, a sister, a brother, and 10 nieces and nephews, including Mary Heath Rivers, ’58. Rosella Link Lee, ’28, on March 20, 2003. She began teaching in a one-room school and ended in high school English. Active in the Northville United Methodist Church, she held many volunteer positions. She was a life member of Northville Women’s Club. She is survived by two daughters, a son, eight grandchildren and seven greatgrandchildren. Clarence Bessert, ’32, on Jan. 8, 2003. Clarence lived in St. Clair Shores. He is survived by two children, eight grandchildren and seven greatgrandchildren. Louise Shumaker Penzotti, ’32, on April 3, 2003 in Kalamazoo. A former elementary school teacher, she was a lifelong member of the United Methodist Church and a frequent hospital volunteer. Louise had been a devoted Albion College supporter since her graduation, and in December 2002, her 13 grandchildren and 21 greatgrandchildren made a gift to the Albion College Scholarship Fund in her name. Their gift included the purchase of a brick in the commemorative walkway at the Albion College athletic complex in honor of Louise and her late husband, Stanley Penzotti, ’30. Stanley was the recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Award in 1971. Among her survivors are her daughters Jean Penzotti Swindell, ’58, Sally Penzotti Boeschenstein, ’60,