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Weddings T. John Leppi, ’59, to Violet Ferrell on Aug. 19, 2003 in Honolulu, HI. John is an adjunct teacher at the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth. They are shuttling between Texas and Hawaii but their home address is: 4300 Waialae Ave., #1906A, Honolulu, HI 96816. They can be reached by phone at: 808/732-6410. Karen Lincoln, ’85, to Scott Coy in November 2002. Albion alumni in the wedding party included Damaris Linniken Boutros, ’85, Mary Rownd, ’85, and Janet McConkey Drooger, ’86. Also attending the wedding was Valerie Kin George, ’85, and Mark Turner, ’85. The couple lives in Chicago, IL, and can be reached by e-mail at: karen_coy@sbcglobal.net. Peter Kallgren, ’87, to Dena Ferguson on May 10, 2003. Pete is the director of sales and marketing at Prestolite Wire. He has a stepson, and the family lives in Farmington Hills. Kathy Martens, ’90, to Patrick La Pine on Sept. 28, 2002 in Traverse City. Alumni in attendance at the wedding included Bruce, ’63, and Deborah Hutchings Martens, ’63, Matt, ’89, and Jennifer Cattell Cole, ’90, Dennis Pheney, ’90, and Sherry Lippert Snudden, ’90. Kathy is a first vice president in treasury management sales at Standard Federal Bank in Troy. Patrick is vice president of governmental affairs for the Michigan Credit Union League. The couple lives in Farmington.
Jeremy Piper, ’98, to Amy Andros on July 25, 2003 in Bay View. Jeremy graduated from Wayne State University Law School and is employed at Andrews, Piper & Piper. The couple lives in Flushing. Jennifer Thomas, ’99, to David Gustin on Nov. 23, 2002 in Birmingham. William Ritter, ’62, officiated. The wedding is featured in the Fall/Winter 2003 edition of Michigan Modern Bride Magazine (p. 172). Jennifer works for Lear Corp. in Southfield. The couple lives in Troy. (See accompanying photo.) Jennifer Jodway, ’00, to Doug St. Martin, ’00, on March 26, 2002 in Negril, Jamaica. Doug attends chiropractic school, and Jennifer is the director of a tutoring program. The couple lives in Atlanta, GA, and can be reached by e-mail at: jstmartin@hotmail.com. Rebecca Wynohradnyk, ’01, to Scott Sheahen on June 6, 2003 in Livonia. They have purchased a home in Deerfield, IL. Megan Gilliland, ’02, to Daniel Nagy on June 29, 2002. Albion alumni in attendance included Emily Radner, ’04, Emily Arend, ’02, Miriam Asadi, ’02, Karen Reed, ’02, Sheila Santa, ’02, Colleen Thomas, ’02, Sarah Schemanske, ’04, Angela Edberg, ’04, and Lindsay Sander, ’04. The couple lives in Lansing. (See accompanying photo.)
Baby Britons
Nicole DuPraw, ’95, to Matthew Carter on Sept. 7, 2002 in Middleburg, VA. Nicole and Matt live in Silver Spring, MD. (See accompanying photo.)
William Glenn on Aug. 18, 2003 to Bill and Martha Glynn Morgan, ’86. He joins big sister Samantha. The family lives in Broken Arrow, OK.
Michael Jehle, ’96, to Lynn Palmitier in June 2003. The couple lives in Allen Park. (See accompanying photo.)
Duncan Quinn on March 3, 2003 to Jeff and Cathi Zimmer Myer, ’88. The Myers live in Burlington, MA, and can be reached by e-mail at: cmyer@rcn.com.
Elizabeth Minock, ’96, to Vaughn Smith in June 2003. The couple lives in Highland. (See accompanying photo.) Jennifer Shanks, ’96, to Lance Newmark on June 14, 2003 in South Lyon. Albion grads in attendance included Kelly Darnell Boyd, ’95, Jennifer Smith, ’95, and Nicole DuPraw Carter, ’95. Jennifer is a teacher, coach and athletic director for Avondale Middle School. Lance is a personnel scout for the Detroit Lions. The couple lives in Commerce. (See accompanying photo.) Christine Laubsch, ’97, to Michael Curry on Aug. 2, 2003 in Frankenmuth. Albion grads in attendance included Eric Buffenbarger, ’97, Emily Burt Daniels, ’97, Heather Luebke Hughes, ’97, Becky Porter Workman, ’97, Barb Utterback, ’97, Jenny Marks Wallingford, ’97, Jennifer Presson Wells, ’97, Jessica Jacobsen Bible, ’97, Julie Bizon, ’97, Jennifer Luce Maier, ’97, and Maria Slocum, ’96. Michael is a U.S. Air Force captain. They live in Fort Walton Beach, FL. Michael Oursler, ’97, to Jessica on Aug. 29, 2003. Michael has opened an office for Principal Financial Group in Battle Creek. The couple lives at: 113 Minges Forest Dr., Battle Creek, MI 49015 and can be reached by e-mail at: moursler@yahoo.com.
Adrine Anahit on Jan. 26, 2003 to Hilda and Bartev Vartanian, ’88. She joins big brother Zareh Jirayre. Bartev works as a market maker on the Pacific Exchange. The Vartanians live in San Ramon, CA, and can be reached by e-mail at: bartev@stanfordalumni.org. Richard Andrew on June 16, 2003 to Richard, ’89, and Karen Jenkins Pifer, ’91. He joins big sisters Kaitlyn, 5, and Hannah, 3. The Pifers live in Birmingham. Tom on Feb. 22, 2003 to Claire and Evan Bibbee, ’92. Evan completed his Ph.D. in French at Louisiana State University and is an assistant professor at the University of Saint Thomas. The family lives in Saint Paul, MN. Cooper James on July 12, 2003 to Daymond and Tricia Kubacki Grifka, both ’92. He joins big sister Madison Anna. The Grifkas live in Ashley. Mitchell Paul on Dec. 16, 2002 to Philip and Susan Mitchell Robins, ’92. He joins big sister Gwyneth, 3. They live in Austin, TX, and can be reached by e-mail at: srobins@austin.rr.com. Annie Maples on May 29, 2003 to Jamie and Amy Rowan Heitman, ’93. She joins big sister Lilly, 3. Proud grandparents include Martha Tinsley Rowan, ’65, and Phil Rowan, ’65, and cousins Anna McBride Beeman, ’70, and Kathryn Beeman, ’06. The Heitmans live in Rochester.
Maxwell Clark on Aug. 21, 2003 to Andre and Katy Schnitger Hollis, ’93. He joins brother Alex, 3. The family lives in Alexandria, VA. Kara Marie on Oct. 5, 2002 to Kurt, ’93, and Jami Bond Linn, ’95. They live in Farmington Hills. Charles William on Sept. 7, 2003 to Steve and Alice Stone Yuroff, both ’93. Proud uncle and aunt are Alan Lynch, ’96, and Julie Stone Lynch, ’95. The family lives in Madison, WI. Isabella Grace on Aug. 25, 2003 to Rich and Kerry Crowley Lorenzo, ’95. The family lives in Beaver, PA. Allison Anne on Aug. 20, 2003 to Mike and Amy Mayo-Moyle, ’97. Proud relatives include uncle Michael Mayo, ’01. The family lives in Blissfield. Ian Alexander on July 7, 2003 to Brian and Alison Reed Pardee, ’97. The Pardees live in Valdosta, GA. Morgan Grace on Jan. 25, 2003 to Shannon and Steven Willis, ’97. The family lives in Grand Haven. Ryane Leah on Sept. 18, 2003 to Sommer and Benjamin Engelter, ’98. Ben is the business manager for the Springport school district. The family lives in Albion. Tieren Matthew on Nov. 16, 2002 to Sara and Matthew Mann, ’99. They live in Storrs Mansfield, CT. Laila Paige on May 12, 2003 to Doug and Jennifer Jodway St. Martin, both ’00. The family lives in Atlanta, GA.
Obituaries Louise Clark Hagen, ’31, on July 11, 2003. She was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Brevort. She was also a member of the Michigan Education Association and the National Education Association. Louise served as a township trustee for 27 years. She leaves four children, including Anne Hagen Andersen, ’59, eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Opal Rowe Elliott, ’32, on July 26, 2003, in Adrian. She taught school prior to getting married and raising a family and was a 60year member of First Presbyterian Church in Tecumseh. She is survived by two sons, four grandsons and two great-grandsons. Mary Daniells Winegar, ’34, on July 24, 2003, in Daytona Beach, FL. She was a minister’s wife for 48 years. She was a member of Wacousta Community United Methodist Church in Daytona Beach. Mary leaves four children, 15 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. William Northrup Jr., ’35, on Aug. 4, 2003. A graduate of the University of Michigan Medical School, he completed his fellowship at the Mayo Clinic and practiced neurology in Pasadena and San Diego, CA. William was also the chaplain and an active member of the Gideon Bible Society in San Diego. He is survived by his wife, three sons, five grandchildren and six greatgrandchildren.
Catherine Field Geiger, ’37, on Oct. 4, 2003. A resident of Scotts, she was active in the First United Methodist Church and the Alpha Xi Delta sorority throughout her life. She is survived by three children, nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Richard Beechler, ’52, on Dec. 2, 2002. He lived in Charlotte. He is survived by his wife, Clara, and a daughter, Amy Beechler Wolbert, ’75.
Harry Stewart, Jr., ’40, on April 18, 2003, in Ellenton, FL. He earned his master’s degree in education from Wayne State University and was a retired school teacher. He served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II, where he taught electronics and Morse code. Harry is survived by his wife, Jane McCaul Stewart, ’39, two children, a sister, Jean Stewart Hall, ’42, three grandchildren, a great-grandchild and a niece, Susan Garlinghouse Kuhn, ’68.
Donald Lockwood, ’60, on July 23, 2003. He lived in Grosse Pointe.
Henry Barnes, ’41, on Sept. 5, 2003. After entering the U.S. Army in 1942, he joined the 101st Airborne as a medical evacuation officer and participated in the Normandy Invasion, Holland Invasion and in the Battle of the Bulge. He was awarded the Bronze Star Medal at Bastogne. He later served as captain in the National Guard for six years. Henry retired from Textron Sales as a sales representative. He was a member of the Society of Automotive Engineers. Most recently, he lived in Walled Lake. He is survived by his wife, Eva, and a son. Warren Highstone, ’41, on Sept. 9, 2003. He and his wife, Florence, owned and operated Highstone’s Clothing Stores in St. Ignace and Mackinac Island. They spent their winters in Hollywood, FL. He was an active member of the Zion Lutheran Church in St. Ignace. He is survived by two brothers-in-law, two sisters-in-law and several nieces and nephews. H. Ross Bunce, Jr., ’42, on May 2, 2003, at Penney Farms, FL. He served as a pastor in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and Michigan after attaining his bachelor’s degree at Yale Divinity School. Ross and his wife spent 23 years in boys’ education and housing as they came for their years of schooling from village homes in North India. He is survived by his wife, Anna Morgan Bunce, ’43, and a son, David Bunce, ’72. Patricia Hughes Fell, ’42, on Aug. 4, 2003. A resident of Farmington Hills, she retired in 1978 after teaching in the Pontiac and West Bloomfield Schools. She is survived by four children, 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Wesley Stonehouse, ’46, on Sept. 1, 2003, in Venice, FL. A graduate of Kings College and the Royal Canadian Naval Academy, he also completed graduate studies at Northwestern University. He was a lieutenant in the Royal Canadian Navy and served as a Corvette Officer in the North Atlantic during World War II. Wesley retired as a vice president of Blodgett Memorial Medical Center in 1982. He is survived by his wife and son. Harold Dettman, ’51, on July 23, 2003, in Deming, NM. A surgeon in the U.S. Air Force from 1957 to 1959, he later established a medical practice in Sturgis, moving to Deming, NM, in the 1980s. Harold is survived by four children, including Ann Dettman, ’85, a brother, Prentiss Dettman, ’54, and 10 grandchildren.
Lucy Bradner Saxman, ’53, on Nov. 30, 2001. She lived in Oak Park, IL.
Elaine Brooks, ’62, on July 24, 2003, in La Jolla, CA. She received a master’s degree from Scripps Institute of Oceanography, where she worked as a research assistant for many years. Elaine later earned a master’s degree in social work from San Diego State University and worked at Rachel’s Women Center, where she combined her interest in urban biology with human services. She taught at San Diego State, San Marcos and at San Diego City College, where she initiated an honors program in urban ecology. Virginia Reed Railsback, ’64, on Jan. 15, 2003. Virginia retired from a career in teaching in 2001. A resident of Barberton, OH, she was an active member of the First Christian Church of Wadsworth, OH. She is survived by her husband, two children and four grandchildren. Susan Cuzzins Nelson, ’74, in August 2003. She earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan. After moving from Marshall to Coral Springs, FL, in 1985, Susan was a manager of Waldenbooks in Coral Springs until 1993, when she returned to Marshall. She is survived by three sons and six grandchildren. Bruce MacFarlane, ’76, on July 31, 2003, in Grosse Pointe Farms. He was a lawyer at Blake, Kirchner, Symonds, MacFarlane, Larson & Smith, a Detroit law firm. He specialized in environmental cases and was a great lover of the outdoors. He was a past commander for the Grosse Pointe Power Squadron and belonged to the Bayview Yacht Club and the Detroit Athletic Club. He also enjoyed duck hunting, trapshooting and playing squash. He earned his law degree from Washington and Lee University in Lexington, VA. He was also a big fan of University of Michigan football. He is survived by his longtime partner, Sheryl Kline, and a sister.
Faculty and friends Gordon Carson, on Aug. 3, 2003, in Midland. He was a professional engineer, educator and administrator for several universities. At Albion, he served as executive vice president and professor of economics and management. The holder of several patents, Gordon was also the author of numerous professional papers and served as a contributing editor for engineering textbooks. He was the founder and owner of Whitfield Robert Associates, a construction management company. An active member of First United Methodist Church, Tuesday Morning Rotary Club, and several civic, professional and academic endeavors in Midland, Gordon also was a 32nd degree Mason. He taught adult Sunday school classes for more than 65 years. He is survived by three children, 10 grandchildren and nine greatgrandchildren.