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Weddings Jennifer Joneson, ’82, to Falaniko Vitolio on June 19, 2004 on the beach at Vavau, Samoa, formerly Western Samoa. Jennifer is a graduate of Wayne State University College of Law. She is an attorney in Pago Pago. Falaniko works for the American Samoa government. The couple lives in Pago Pago, American Samoa. Andrew Paterson, ’95, to Laura Burgan on May 8, 2004 in Traverse City. Andrew is a sales manager for Hitachi in Novi.
Laura is a supplier development engineer at Delphi in Troy.
pendence Agency, Benton Harbor. The couple lives in Berrien Springs.
Jennifer Taylor, ’98, to Michael Howe on Aug. 7, 2004. Albion alumni in attendance were Mike and Carrie Buege Nicholson, both ’99, Susanne Whited Oosta, ’00, and Ann Marie Schultz, ’99. The Howes live in St. Clair Shores and can be reached by e-mail at: jentaylor8@hotmail.com.
Caren Wood, ’00, to Jonathan Easley, ’00, on May 1, 2004 in Naples, FL. Caren works as a senior trust associate for Northern Trust Bank. Jon works as a cash management analyst for Pacific Life. They live in Laguna Beach, CA.
Yuri Minnick, ’99, to Darcy Stewart, ’01, on July 10, 2004 in Coloma. Yuri is a recruiter for the Recruiter Academy, Berrien Springs. Darcy is a foster care specialist at Berrien County Family Inde-
Sara Mann, ’01, to Blake Stilwill, ’02, on May 22, 2004 in Okemos. Sara earned her master’s degree in physical therapy from Central Michigan University. She is currently a physical therapist working at Plymouth Physical Therapy Specialist in Livonia. Blake earned his master’s degree
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in accounting from Michigan State University. He is an accountant with KPMG in Detroit, and he is working towards his CPA. The couple lives in Farmington Hills. Stephanie Moore, ’01, to Andrew Campbell, ’02, on June 19, 2004. Stephanie is a graduate student at Duke University, Durham, NC. Andrew is a senior loan account executive for Beneficial, Durham. They live in Durham. Justin Nye, ’01, to Marcee Pinter on Feb. 7, 2004. Justin is a treatment specialist at Boysville. He earned his teacher certification in 2004 from Eastern Michigan University. Marcee is a high school math teacher in Carleton. The Nyes live in Monroe. Madolene Page-Wood, ’02, to Benjamin Stap on Sept. 18, 2004 in Three Rivers. Maddie is a program assistant for Facing History and Ourselves, a non-profit organization in Chicago, IL. Ben is employed as a customer service representative for Correll Co. in Hickory Hills, IL. The couple lives in Oak Park, IL.
Baby Britons
(Right) Madolene Page-Wood, ’02, to Benjamin Stap on Sept. 18, 2004. (Front row, left to right) Dorothy Lerew, ’02, Colleen Kelly, ’02, Megan Bowns, ’02, Madolene Page-Wood Stap, ’02, Ben Stap, Ann Krecic, ’02, Greta Ellenbaas, ’03, and Annie Lerew, ’04. (Second row) Marcus LaPratt, ’98, Russell Blackwell, ’02, Seth Miller, ’03, Kyle Kidder, ’02, and Jason Worms, ’02.
Joseph Duane on June 4, 2004 to Tim and Christine Bratton-Heilman, ’90. He joins siblings Benjamin, 4, and Natalie, 2. The family lives in Lansing.
Caren Wood, ’00, to Jonathan Easley, ’00, on May 1, 2004. (Front row, left to right) Elizabeth Wood, ’02, Caren Wood Easley, ’00, Jon Easley, ’00, Jason Thomas, ’00. (Second row) Annie Topie Whitehouse, ’01, Ryan Kadro, ’99, Maggie Kuhn Kadro, ’00, Andrea Carollo, ’01, Allison Bennett Roelofs, ’00, Jake Livermore, ’00. (Third row) T.J. Whitehouse, ’99, Ben Upward, ’00, Mike Thiel, ’00, Nikki Carr Thiel, ’01, John Lessway, ’00, Scott Johnston, ’00, Ben Richardson, ’00, Kurt Roelofs, ’00, and Jay Rands, ’00.
Sara Mann, ’01, to Blake Stilwill, ’02, on May 22, 2004. (Front row, left to right) Richard Stilwill, ’74, Cathy Harrison Stilwill, ’75, George Stilwill, ’44, Margaret Harper Collins, ’45, Sara Mann Stilwill, ’01, Blake Stilwill, ’02, Rebecca Collins Mann, ’74, and Eric Mann, ’74. (Second row) Nathan Piwowarski, ’02, Ed Stilwill, ’72, Sarah Prieto Peterson, ’01, Christopher Peterson, ’00, Laura Jagusch, ’02, Jennifer Wolf Piwowarski, ’02, Denise Willsie, ’04, Sherry Postula McDonald, ’01, Karl “Kubby” Dickason, ’04, and Rusty Blackwell, ’02. (Third row) Scott Smith, ’00, Susan Laing, ’02, Rosemarie Hunt, ’03, Michelle Henn, ’01, Amanda Goff, ’02, Katie Waters, ’00, David Edwards, ’00, Deirdre Lindemann Edwards, ’00, Scott Curtis, ’00, Steve Pontoni, ’03, and Gordon Collins, ’76. Also in attendance, but not pictured: Matthew Mann, ’99.
Andrew Michael on July 9, 2004 to Sandra and Tim Hummer, ’91. Tim is a toxicologist for Cato Research in Rockville, MD. The Hummers live in Silver Spring, MD, and can be reached by e-mail at: timhummer@hotmail.com. Joshua Lucas on June 4, 2004 to Kevin and Megan Johnstone Smith, ’92. He joins big brother Alex, 4. Megan and the boys are spending a year with family in San Antonio, TX, while Kevin, an Air Force major, is stationed on Diego Garcia. Alexander Ian on Sept. 2, 2003 to Frank DiVito and Cynthia Tan, ’93. He joins big brother Joe, 4. The family lives in Birmingham and can be reached via email at: rianyt@aol.com. Derek Mitchell on Aug. 18, 2004 to Matthew Johnson, ’94, and Wendy Mitchell, ’95. He joins big brother Brett, 3. Matt is a senior Web programmer/ analyst at Flagstar Bank in Troy. Wendy is a former teacher and now a stay-athome mom. She previously taught middle school English for five years. The family lives in Sterling Heights and can be reached via e-mail at: mjohnn@ wowway.com. Grace Margaret on Aug. 7, 2004 to Craig and Ellen Williams Byron, ’95. The Byrons live in Augusta, GA. Kylie Ann on May 5, 2004 to Sarah and John Jacobs, ’95. The family lives in Monroe. Tyler Davis on May 25, 2004 to Steven, ’97, and Melissa Wood Merchant, ’95. The family lives in Boyds, MD. Alexandra Christine on Aug. 17, 2004 to Jason and Michelle Frontz Streit, ’95. Her middle name was chosen in honor of a dear friend, Christine Kaufmann Schoendorff, ’95. Michelle is a physician
assistant with a gastroenterology practice and will be returning to work part-time. The family lives in Shorewood, WI. Lola McInnis on June 2, 2004 to James, ’97, and Kate Roessler Boynton, ’98. Proud relatives include grandparents Jack, ’68, and Joan Mansfield Boynton, ’67, aunt Wendy Boynton, ’00, and uncles Marcus Boynton, ’03, and Jared Boynton, ’06. James is a Six Sigma Black Belt for Interfirst in Ann Arbor. Kate is a third grade teacher. The family lives in Dexter. Reese Frank on Oct. 27, 2003 to Audrey and David Marvin, ’97. David is the general manager at Stafford’s Perry Hotel. The Marvins live in Petoskey. Bennett Lyal on Sept. 23, 2004 to Jeff and Elizabeth Astras Geshel, ’00. He joins big brother James. Elizabeth is a stay-athome mom. The family lives in Wayland.
Obituaries Nelson Miles, ’25, on Aug. 11, 2004 in Grayling. He earned his law degree at Cumberland Law School. Nelson was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives, where he served from 1936 until 1945. He then became director and corporate counsel for Holley Carburetor Company, and was made a vice president of the company in 1968. Nelson was awarded an honorary degree from Lawrence Institute of Technology and received the Rotary International Paul Harris Award. He was a founder of the Grayling Rotary Club and was active on the Grayling Regional Chamber of Commerce Board. He served as Grayling city attorney and was legal counsel for both Grayling and Lovells Townships. Nelson is survived by a son, and two grandchildren. Lawrence Comstock, ’32, on Aug. 13, 2004 in Trenton. He was chief of staff at the former Wyandotte General Hospital and Seaway Hospital in Trenton. Lawrence had a private practice in Trenton for many years, and served as Trenton’s health officer during the 1950s. He graduated from the University of Michigan Medical School in 1940. He founded the Trenton chapter of the Kiwanis Club and was a counselor in the Boy Scouts of America. Lawrence is survived by two daughters, 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Walter Martin Sr., ’37, on July 11, 2004. He graduated from the University of Michigan Law School in 1939. In 1952, Walter and his two brothers established the Martin & Martin law firm where he practiced law for more than 55 years. He also served as a Saginaw assistant attorney and a Saginaw County assistant prosecutor. Walter served as president of the Saginaw County Bar Association. He is survived by five children, including Walter Martin Jr., ’70. Donald Thomas, ’37, on Jan. 9, 2004 in Cass City. He was a lieutenant in the U.S. Naval Reserve during World War II. Donald served three years including 18 months in the Pacific. He was a lifelong member of Sigma Chi. He is survived by his wife, June, of 63 years, two children and eight grandchildren.