The Mercian Vol. 50

Volume 50, Number 1, Fall 2024

In this issue: Almunae News: Embodiment of a Mercy Woman A Serendipitous Reunion in the Sky

In Memoriam FIESTA Annual Report

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LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT

We are Stewards.

I am so excited to begin my second year at Mercy High School. This is such an amazing institution with wonderful teachers, staff, and administrators. Many great accomplishments took place throughout my first year, from individual state champions to National Merit Finalists. Probably the greatest accomplishment revolved around enrollment. We saw an increase in enrollment for the first time in many years.

This fall, we welcomed 92 freshmen. Go Monarchs!

We are stewards of what Catherine McAuley started nearly 200 years. Perhaps, more importantly we also harbor the Spirit that inspired Catherine McAuley to give without reservation to those who sought aid in bettering their lives. Our mission as a school draws directly from that: we focus on academic excellence and inspire young girls to become confident women of Mercy who embody faith, knowledge, and compassionate service.

I am humbled by the responsibility that comes with caring for the future of each of the young women who come through our doors every morning. Catherine McAuley once wrote, “The tender mercy of God has given us one another.” I feel as though I have been blessed with hundreds of daughters that I want to see learn, grow, and become Women of Mercy, women who will take that same fire from Catherine McAuley’s vision into the world.

Of course, I cannot do this alone. I need each of you to help our beloved Mercy High. First, we need your prayers.

That spiritual community will lead to great changes if we ask God for his favor. Second, we need your support in talent and treasure. There is always a need to volunteer at school events and I am forever grateful for your financial support in the aid of educating young women.

As enrollment increases so does the need for more tuition assistance. So now more than ever, your financial support is imperative. Know of my prayers for all of you.

Many blessings, Mary Gibb President

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Table of Contents: Alumnae Spotlight

3 | Embodiment of a Mercy Woman School News 04 | Day 1 06 | Mission Week & SIESTA 07 | May Crowning Outstanding Seniors 08 | Summer Trips Texas & Europe 10 | Sports 12 | National Merit Society Prom Senior Retreat 14 | Congratulations, Graduates!

Mercy News 16 | Introducing New Staff 17 | FIESTA Alumnae News 18 | A Serendipitous Reunion in the Sky 19 | Alumnae Updates 20 | In Memoriam Annual Report 21 | Annual Report

President: Mary Gibb Principal: Kristi Walters Wessling ’88 Vice President for Advancement: Anna Willey Dwyer ’03 Marketing & Communications Director, The Mercian editor: Aseret Bertram Layout & Design: Heidi Mihelich Special thanks to Bob Myer, English teacher, for photography support. Naomi Chambers for her work on the Annual Report.

Please report any address changes or corrections to Naomi Chambers, Director of Database Operations and Annual Appeals, at chambersn@mercyhigh.org or 402.553.9424.

Also follow us on social media: @MercyHighSchoolOmaha @MercyHighSchool @MercyHighOmaha @MercyHighSchool-Omaha

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ALUMNAE SPOTLIGHT

Sarita Ruma: Embodiment of a Mercy Woman A Woman of Mercy is defined as a spiritual, social and service—oriented person. Not only are women of mercy dedicated to service, they also live their lives out loud and are not afraid to be courageous, valiant and bold. Nothing rings truer for Sarita Ruma, Class of 1973. Sarita is the first female lodge president of the Sons & Daughters of Italy and credits Mercy as one of the catalysts that launched her into her current career path.

Sarita was born and raised in Omaha, and attended St. Patrick’s Parish.

Mercy wasn’t really on the radar for Sarita as it was further than she was used to traveling for school.

She hadn’t considered it until her brother, a graduate of Creighton Prep High School, suggested that she consider attending Mercy for high school. At a young age he saw the opportunity for young women to prosper and really pushed for her to go to Mercy. How right he was!

Sarita chose to attend Mercy and bloomed where she was planted.

During her time at Mercy, Sarita participated in volleyball, basketball, and tennis. She was extremely active in her class as class president and also was outstanding senior her senior year. Mercy really helped bring Sarita out of her shell. The environment at Mercy helped her flourish and step outside of her comfort zone. When it came time for Sarita to choose a career, her experience as a student

at Mercy is what helped her make her decision. Coming from a family with a strong medical background, her choice to go into Recreational Therapy was very different from that of the rest of her family.

Sarita has continued to embody the true meaning of a woman of mercy as her time as the first woman president of the Sons and Daughters of Italy. Coming from a very strong Sicilian background, Sarita’s family was heavily involved with the Sons and Daughters of Italy growing up.

The spring before her mother passed, she began to be very active with the organization again as a trustee. In 2013 she saw an opportunity to run for president and was nominated by another woman in the club. She was voted in and has continued to be re-elected. The Sons & Daughters of Italy’s mission is “to serve as the leading organizational voice on behalf of the cultural, social, political, and economic issues of importance to Americans of Italian heritage.” From childhood to adulthood, service has been engrained in Sarita. From participating heavily in school activities at Mercy to serving spaghetti on Thursday nights with The Sons & Daughters of Italy, service is a part of who Sarita is.

Mercy set the tone in Sarita’s life for self-expression and stepping outside of the box. We love to see our monarchs spread their wings and soar!

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SCHOOL NEWS

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Day 1 On August 14, we welcomed 92 new Mercy Girls to our school and 8 transfer students!

Mercy Girls gathered at the front of our school with welcome signs as they danced, yelled and sang for our new students!

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Catholic Schools Week Mercy Girls went all out for Catholic Schools Week!

From dressing up as women we look up to on Girl Boss Day, to big hats and long trench coats for Wonka Day, and ending the week with Adoration.

They capped off the week by taking party buses to the movie theatre to watch ‘Wonka.’

Spring Play Our 2024 Spring Play, “The Miracle Worker,” took the stage this April after months of hard work and planning. Mercy Girls did a fantastic job with it and so did our staff!

Show Choir Mission Week All year long, our girls have been raising money for our mission to help young women in Kenya, Sudan, Cambodia, and Nigeria providing classroom supplies, uniforms, sanitary supplies, tuition, and bikes for transportation! Mercy Girls also participated in a technology-free day to live in solidarity with the girls living in Africa. They heard from two powerful speakers, Fr. Vitalis Anyanike and Sr. Jennifer Agbaja, who are both from Nigeria.

Their inspirational words really motivated the girls to raise money for our Mission.

The total raised was $26,175.28 — thank you so much to everyone who donated and helped us surpass our goal!

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This year, the juniors went home with the Monarch Cup, earning them a day off from school! We’re so proud to see how hard these girls worked for their goal—all while having a great time!

The Mercy High Treblemakers had a great season! They earned thirdrunner up at the Elkhorn Red Carpet Classic as well as at the Westside Competition of Excellence. They were selected as the Fan Favorite of the Day Rounds and put on an incredible show at their One Sweet Concert.

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May Crowning & Outstanding Seniors May Crowning, one of Mercy’s long-standing traditions, took place in early May. Certain girls are chosen as honorees to exemplify the grace and faith of Mary, the Mother of Jesus, in their day-to-day lives as students, friends, daughters, sisters and teammates.

The following were chosen by their classmates to be members of the May Court:

May Queen: Kaylee Epp Senior Court: Alyssa Daniels & Molly Pensick Junior Court: Kaitlyn Beran & Ellah Hoge Sophomore Court: Shania Alvarez Hurtado & Anna Katherine Verdoni Freshmen Court: Lucy Gerken & Mabry Lehan

We’d also like to congratulate our 2024 Outstanding Seniors: Kaylee Epp and Landry Lehan! These girls were chosen by the senior class, faculty, and administration and represent the class in an outstanding way. They are considered by their peers and leaders to be loyal, trustworthy, spirited, compassionate, generous, and dedicated while also being involved in school activities.

Abriendo Puertas This year Abriendo Puertas celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month, sent students to the Nebraska Hispanic Latino Youth Summit, created an ofrenda to celebrate Día de los Muertos, and organized a toy drive to benefit the children served by Omaha’s Refugee Empowerment Center. They also attended the Cinco de Mayo parade in Omaha where they 7 proudly represented Mercy High School!

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Summer Trips TEXAS This summer 2024, Mercy students embarked on a meaningful journey to McAllen, TX, where they volunteered with Arise, a mission founded and supported by the Sisters of Mercy. During their time there, the girls engaged with the youth of the Pharr, Edinburg, and Alamo migrant and immigration communities, leading summer camp activities and learning firsthand about life at the Mexico border.

This experience allowed them to connect deeply with the community, offering service and gaining invaluable insights into the challenges faced by those living in the border regions.

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EUROPE Mercy Girl’s recent journey to Portugal and Spain this past summer was an unforgettable experience, filled with rich history, stunning architecture, and vibrant culture. They began their adventure with an overnight flight to Portugal, arriving in Lisbon where their Tour Director greeted them. The charm of Lisbon’s Alfama district captivated them as they wandered through its winding streets, discovering hidden balconies, medieval archways, and breathtaking views from Castelo de São Jorge. The iconic Belém Tower and Monument to Discoveries reminded them of Portugal’s illustrious Age of Discovery.

They visited the sacred Marian Apparition site in Fátima and enjoyed panoramic views of Lisbon’s red-tiled rooftops. Their exploration continued with a visit to the Mosteiro dos Jerónimos, a marvel of Gothic architecture. Optional excursions took some of them to the fairytale landscapes of Sintra and Cascais, while others enjoyed the soulful melodies of a traditional Lisbon Fado evening.

In Evora, they walked through history during a tour of the Chapel of Bones before heading to the Algarve’s stunning coastline. Standing at the Point of Saudade and Cape St. Vincent, they marveled at the breathtaking views and explored the historic Fortaleza de Sagres.

Seville, the heartbeat of Andalusian culture, welcomed them with its narrow, twisting alleys in Barrio de Santa Cruz and the grandeur of Plaza de España. They paid their respects at the grave of Christopher Columbus in Seville Cathedral and learned about the city’s rich history at the Plaza de Toros.

Their time in Costa del Sol was a perfect blend of relaxation and exploration, with an excursion to Gibraltar, where they ventured into the fascinating St. Michael’s Cave. In Granada, the Alhambra left them in awe with its intricate Moorish architecture and lush surroundings—a true highlight of their journey.

Barcelona dazzled them with its artistic spirit as they explored the twisting spires of La Sagrada Familia and enjoyed panoramic views from Montjuïc Hill. Finally, in Madrid, they immersed themselves in the city’s vibrant culture, exploring Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor, and the royal splendor of the Palacio Real. The flamenco dance lesson and performance in Madrid added a passionate and fiery finale to their trip, as they learned about the dance’s deep cultural roots.

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Sports SWIM & DIVE Grace Swoboda is the 2024 Girls 100 Breaststroke State Champion and Sally McClellan is the 2024 Diving State Champion! TWe couldn’t be more proud of these seniors! We also had freshman, Evelyn Carmichael, qualify and compete at state!

SOCCER Runner Up at Districts

Grace Swoboda • 2024 Iowa State University Swim Team Commit Holds school record in: • 100 Freestyle at :53.29 • 100 Breaststroke at 1:03.68 • 200 IM at 2:13.72 • 200 Freestyle Relay Team at 1:44.64 Sally McClellan Holds school record in: • 1 Meter 6 Dive competitions • Points in the 1 Meter 11 Dive competitions 10

TRACK & FIELD Adrianne Pruss qualified for State this year in Shotput.

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CHEER The 2023-2024 cheer season began with the team attending UCA camp where ELEVEN cheerleaders were selected as All-Americans.

In addition to all the support the team offered the Mercy athletic teams, they also shared their spirit at two Mount Michael football games.

The team continued their popular fundraising activities, even expanding the anticipated winter finals care packages to end-of-theyear care packages available to both Mercy and Prep students. Mercy Cheer hosted 60 kindergarten – 5th grade students at their Little Girls Clinic during a September volleyball game.

The team competed two routines at the state cheerleading competition in Grand Island.

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Kaleidoscope While our juniors prepared for the ACT, our freshmen, sophomores and seniors participated in Kaleidoscope! This is a four-year leadership and empowerment program that encourages our girls to maximize individual strengths throughout a series of progressive opportunities. From financial wellness to emotional, spiritual, physical and social wellness, our girls also focused on civic and voter education as well as diversity and inclusion.

National Merit Malanna Muse — National Merit Scholar Awardee. There are only 2,500 National Merit Scholarships offered each year nationwide. We are so proud of Malanna and to see the wonderful places she will go!

Prom Mercy High School’s Prom was as enchanting as our Mercy Girls dreamed of. Night filled with dancing and many memories.

This year’s Mercy High School’s 2024 Prom Court included juniors Emily Browning, Mary Gurnon, Allie Harbold, Lily Lindauer, GraceAnn Robinson, and seniors Gaby Banderas, Gigi Coniglio, Sarah Coolon, Aly Daniels and Charli Shearman.

Our queen was Gaby Banderas and our two Princesses were GraceAnn Robinson and Emily Browning.

Senior Retreat The week of graduation, our 2024 seniors attended their Spring retreat in which they got to hear advice from alumnae, read letters from special people in their lives and participated in events reminding them of all the ways Mercy will be with them wherever they go.

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Graduation On May 19, 2024, our 70 seniors officially became Mercy alumnae. The Class of 2024 stands as a testament to resilience and adaptability. Entering high school amid the challenges of a global pandemic, these graduates navigated unprecedented changes with determination and grace. Over the past four years, they have grown into strong, capable individuals, ready to face the future with confidence — like monarchs do.

These Monarchs boast a reported scholarship total of more than $11.1 million — earned by 71% of the class — and includes: • 1 National Merit Scholar • 2 Goodrich Scholars (UNO) • 3 Susan Thompson Buffett Scholars • 2 Scott Scholars (UNO & Creighton) • 1 QuestBridge Finalist (though not matched to a school) As they leave Mercy High School, we celebrate their achievements and look forward to the bright paths they will undoubtedly forge.

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Congratulations, Class of 2024! Your journey has only just begun.

97% of the graduating class has confirmed post-secondary education plans. They have been accepted into 85 unique colleges and universities representing 25 different states: Angelo State University Avila University Baylor University Benedictine College Briar Cliff University Capitol School of Hairstyling & Esthetics Central College Coe College College of Saint Mary Colorado State University Concordia University Cornell College Creighton University Doane College Drake University Duquesne University Florida State University Grand Canyon University Hamline University Hastings College Hillsdale College Iowa State University Iowa Western Community College Kansas State University Loras College Loyola University Chicago Marquette University Metropolitan Community College Metropolitan State University of Denver

Midland University Minnesota State University – Mankato Missouri Western State University Montana State University Morningside College Mount Mercy College Nebraska Methodist College Nebraska Wesleyan University New Mexico State University Northern Arizona University Northwest Mississippi Community College Northwest Missouri State University Oakland University Oakton Community College Oklahoma State University Oklahoma Wesleyan University Oregon State University Ottawa University Pennsylvania State University Peru State College Regis University Rockhurst University Roger Williams University Saint Louis University Santa Monica College Seton Hall University South Dakota State University University of Alaska Anchorage University of Arizona

University of Central Missouri University of Denver University of Evansville University of Indiana – Bloomington University of Iowa University of Kansas University of Minnesota – Duluth University of Minnesota – Twin Cities University of Mississippi University of Missouri University of Missouri – Kansas City University of Nebraska Kearney University of Nebraska Lincoln University of Nebraska Omaha University of Nevada University of North Texas University of Northern Colorado University of Northern Iowa University of Pittsburgh University of Sioux Falls University of South Dakota University of South Florida University of St. Thomas University of Texas – San Antonio University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire University of Wyoming Wayne State College

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MERCY NEWS

Introducing New Staff Averi Sanders ’10 is our Director of Events and Alumnae! After years of working with us for our FIESTA event, Averi brings eight years of professional experience in event planning and networking. Her passion and commitment to details are some of the many reasons we’re happy to have this alumna back as a staff member!

Aseret Bertram graduated from the University of Kansas and spent three years working in an advertising agency in Kansas City. Aseret now brings a rich amount of knowledge in social media and all things marketing to Mercy. Her culturally-related content and power to bring people together through her creative process are what make her the perfect fit as our Director of Communications and Graphic Design! Not to mention, she speaks multiple languages!

Sammi Marousek, our new Director of Admissions & Recruitment, comes to us with over 10 years of experience as a 3rd and 4th grade teacher in Lincoln and Elkhorn all while she earned her Masters in Educational Leadership & Administration. With her outgoing nature, creativity, and abundant energy, she felt a strong resonance with this role as she also resonates deeply with Mercy’s mission.

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Oscar Gonzalez is our new Athletic Director! Prior to joining Mercy, he was a Spanish Teacher and Activities Event Administrative Support at Concordia Jr./Sr. High School. With 18 years of coaching and teaching under his belt, he loved seeing his students and athletes become successful in and out of the classroom as well as on the field/court. This passion for fostering success led him to transition into administration, where he has the privilege of helping both students and coaches reach their full potential.

Tiffany Howard is our new Assistant Principal.

Before spending 17 years at St James/Seton Catholic School, Tiffany’s school life at St. Joan of Arc Grade School and College of Saint Mary connected her to the Sisters of Mercy and she was truly never the same.

Rob Taylor is joining Mercy High School as a Math teacher, bringing a rich background in law and education. A Nebraska native, he earned top honors with degrees in Mathematics and Economics from UC Santa Barbara and a law degree from Creighton University. He spent over a decade balancing a legal career with teaching at universities and a sister Mercy school in California. Now back in Omaha, he’s discerning a call to the priesthood while sharing his expertise with Mercy students this year.

Jeanne Latka Rashid ’85 spent 40 years working with CHI. Now, she’s thrilled to be back at Mercy High School as our Office Manager, where young women are inspired to become confident leaders of faith, knowledge, and compassionate service. A fun fact: during her sophomore, junior, and senior years, she did her work study in the Mercy High School office under the mentorship of Mrs. Janie O’Donnell!

John Bell is overjoyed to be teaching at Mercy High School. He graduated from Creighton University in 2023 and is excited to be teaching English and Theater. He enjoys teaching others how to reflect on their strengths and talents as both a writer and actor. When he isn’t teaching, he enjoys walking downtown, caring for his plants, and spending time with his friends and family.

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Fiesta 2024, held on February 3 at the Marriott downtown Omaha at the Capitol District, was truly one for the books. The evening was a celebration of community, filled with laughter, delicious food, and overwhelming support from our alumnae and the Mercy community. A special highlight of the night was honoring Sr. Jeanne O’Rourke as the Cor Misericordiae (Heart of Mercy) Honoree.

To say Sr. Jeanne O’Rourke has transformed Mercy would be an understatement. Mercy High School is the way it is because of the love, energy, and passion Sr. Jeanne pours into each and every single Mercy girl — past, present and future. With a heart as big as hers and hospitality skills as strong as hers, it’s no wonder she is what makes Mercy, Mercy. For 36 years, she’s been shaping young women at Mercy and walking through different seasons of their lives, creating a special bond and a safe environment for them all. From being a Campus Minister, to a knowledgeable cross-country coach to the best Tea Time host, Sr. Jeanne has forever changed the way Mercy High School is, and she is so deserving of this award.

On behalf of the entire Mercy High School community, including the dedicated FIESTA volunteers, we extend our heartfelt thanks to all who participated in this exclusive and successful event. Your support plays a crucial role in providing deserving girls the opportunity to attend and succeed at Mercy through the Negotiated Tuition Program. Each year, your investment helps distribute nearly $2 million in tuition assistance, with nearly 82% of families receiving financial support for their education.

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A LU M N A E U P DAT E S

Weddings Congratulations to Sophia Galardi Sprinkel) as she married Tyler Sprinkel on October 14, 2023.

Congratulations to Elizabeth Nussrallah ’14 on the marriage to Connor Bowen on July 8, 2023.

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A Serendipitous Reunion in the Skies

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As the plane ascended from the sunny beaches of Cancun, two women found themselves seated next to each other, bound for the States. Despite their age difference, they quickly discovered a shared history that would spark an unforgettable conversation.

Sonia Stovall, a Mercy High School alumna from the Class of 1991, glanced over and noticed Sheila Hearity Gleason, a dignified woman in her seventies. They exchanged pleasantries, and as the conversation unfolded, they discovered an incredible connection: Sheila, a proud Mercy High graduate of the Class of 1965, had much more in common with Sonia than they initially thought.

Their shared bond over Mercy High School quickly turned the conversation to their respective journeys since graduation. Sheila, a

parishioner of Sacred Heart since 1996, was thrilled to learn that Sonia had attended Sacred Heart as well, before making her way through the halls of Mercy High. They both also attended Creighton Law School! Sheila listened with pride and admiration as Sonia recounted her impressive career. Sonia not only teaches but also works for the government and has recently launched a new program dedicated to empowering women. This serendipitous meeting reminded them both of the powerful connections and lifelong bonds forged at Mercy High School. Sheila left the plane to head back to Iowa inspired by Sonia’s accomplishments, while Sonia felt honored to have met such a trailblazer from her alma mater as she made her way back to Colorado.

Congratulations to Kaylie Daniels ’17 on her marriage to Alec Leaders on October 28, 2023.

Congratulations to Grace Goaley ’16 on her marriage to Sam Montag on April 15, 2023.

Anniversaries Molly Harrold (Willis) ’01 is celebrating 11 years of marriage on October 19, 2024 to her husband Jonathan Harrold — Congratulations!

News Addie Costello ’19

graduated from University of Texas at Austin in May 2023 with a degree in Communications and Government and a minor in Spanish.

After graduation, she moved to Kansas City, MO, where she began a 6-month internship with American Public Media’s “Marketplace,” which airs daily on NPR. Now, Addie is about to start a 2-year investigative reporting fellowship with Wisconsin Public Radio in Madison, WI. Addie has produced popular podcasts and investigative newspaper articles that have been picked up by several local and national papers over the years. Her reporting has ranged from investigations into fraud among city officials in Nebraska’s smallest communities to unionization efforts within Texas’s service industry workers. Addie’s work has been recognized by the National Association of Alternative News and the Headliners Foundation.

Mary Fox (Tomcykowski) ’82 spent 3 weeks in Uganda

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Reunions

working in the village of Kassunga. Her church sponsors a school there and she worked with children and mothers.

They completed a well and cistern that will benefit the whole village. The picture includes Mary with a few of the children of St. Teresa’s Learning Center.

In April of 2023, Rachel

Ellerbruch (Huntoon) ’01

and her family sold most of their things, including their house, and moved into a travel trailer to start traveling the country as a family! Her husband, Brian, works remotely from their camper and she homeschools their kids. So far they have seen most of California, Wyoming, and South Dakota. They spent the fall and winter in the southeast with warmer weather. They are loving exploring God’s creation. In the picture: Brian, Rachel, Bailey, Brendan in front of a waterfall at Grand Teton National Park.

September 2023, we held our All School Reunion and celebrated 50 years of our Mercy Class of 1973!

It was a wonderful and nostalgic weekend getting to see other Mercy alumnae. Huge thank you to all those who attended and the Class of 1973 planning committee!

Lindsey Wessling ’22 a

student at Southern Utah University studying Outdoor Recreation, Parks and Tourism, had the thrill of a lifetime as a contestant on the iconic television game show, “The Price Is Right”. Airing on Thursday, January 11, 2024, viewers across the nation tuned in to witness Wessling’s exciting appearance on the show. A lifelong fan of “The Price Is Right,” Wessling’s dream of being selected to “Come on down!” became a reality, showcasing the unique and diverse talents of SUU students.

Sunday, September 29, we gathered at Mercy High School for our 2024 All School Reunion. The morning started with Mass at our chapel, celebrating the Class of 1974 for their 50th anniversary! After the blessing of their Golden Guild pins, alumnae made their way to Franey for a catered brunch where they caught up with old friends, reminisced about their years as Mercy Girls and had lots of laughs.

Sally Pontillo Gradowski St. Mary’s ’49, Debbie Sortino Gradowski ’71, Stephanie Gradowski Miller ’99, Sofia Sheikh ’24 Four Generations of Mercy Girls at the 2024 Graduation!

Xandy Krueger ’15 started a new job at Spare Time

Entertainment as the Event Manager! Booking parties of all kinds at their brand new center in Omaha!

Congratulations to Michaela Cosgrove ’18 for being promoted to a marketing specialist at Franchise Fastlane, where the head of her department is also a Mercy alum! Go Monarchs!

Class of 1978, 45 year reunion!

Front row (left to right): Kathy Stock, K.C. Conboy McCaslin, Kylie Ahlschwede, Patti Draney Hayden. Second row: Colleen Dutch Rasmussen, Joan Mitzlaff, Lisa Hadley, Alice Putjenter Jaksich, Pam Belsky Rowland, Lynne Born Truitt, Sharon McGuire Golden, Colleen Quinn Harper. Third row: Carol Bader Nicola, Joan Koneck-Wilcox, Paula Spellman, Colleen Moore, Patti Pitzl Brewer, Karen Povondra, Mary Cecilia Kennedy Lippert. Back row: Kerri Alexander, Mary Kisicki, Pat Belsky, Patrice Clancy Illgner, Mary Kowal Sakowski. Patti Kasun Higgins was there also, but arrived after the group photo was taken.

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Patricia Foster Currier SJ ’39 Rosemary Bogatz Steinauer SJ ’44 Regina Van Buren Hoody SJ ’45 Eleanor Higgins Miller SM ’45 Kathleen A. Milana SJ ’46 Abbie Reh Truax SJ ’47 Mary Anne Stoker Dworak SJ ’48 Marilyn Richelieu Higgins SM ’48 Carmen Quattrocchi Mancuso SJ ’49 Rita Hartnett Costello SM ’49 Jacqueline Schmitz Cummins SM ’49 Beverly O’Brien McCann SM ’49 Juanita Grzywa Waszak SM ’49 Gloria McLean Ohrt SJ ’50 Rita Schram Ramm SJ ’51 Donna Watenpaugh Schutt SJ ’51 Rita Nowak Wolbach SJ ’51 Beverly Micek Bruce SM ’51 Genevieve McKenzie Germany SM ’51 Shirley Lyman Hermanek SM ’52 Shirley Hurt Judevine SM ’52 Jeanne Evans Weaver SM ’52 Carole Lankas Angele SJ ’53 Mary E. Corboy SM ’53 Catherine Floersch Criqui SM ’53

Kathleen McCarty Hansen SM ’53 Barbara Schneiderwind Lindsley SM ’53 Amelia Berghahn Tritz SJ ’54 Mary Lou Skupa SM ’54 Marilyn Shelton Gordon SM ’55 Marlene Thell Machal SM ’55 Mary Catherine Dasovic Rudol SM ’55 Norma Thell Begley ’56 Donna Novotny Emick ’56 Theresa Doll Gotch ’56 Judith Suing Harvey ’56 Patricia Barry Roman ’57 Jean Schneiderwind ’57 Marilyn F. Carroll ’58 Elizabeth Douda Dynek ’58 Sr. Patricia Guziec, RSM ’58 A. Louise Maguire Strehle ’58 Joyce Jensen Whalley ’58 Karen Reisdorff Dhar ’59 Marilynn Gaughen Herek ’59 Carol Gauer Smith ’59 Constance Kehrer Solfermoser ’59 Sr. Jo Denice Heck, SSSF ’60 Mary Tenczer Hospodka ’60 Joan E. Sheehan ’60 Margie Getscher Ulfers ’60

Eileen Larmon Knudtson ’61 Julia C. McKenna ’61 Bernadet McNamara Taylor ’61 Judith Muell Burke ’62 Judith Rashid Johnson ’62 Patricia McElligott Reinhardt ’62 Mary Jo Smutny Donovan ’63 Penny Chamberlain Ferrin ’63 Karen Henatsch Reed ’63 Carole Constantino Foreman ’64 Elizabeth Tincani Henderson ’64 Marianne Fowler Loftus ’64 Karen Kronberg Paulson ’64 Sally Miller Storr ’66 Elaine Finn Cotton ’67 Susan R. Santa Luca ’67 Deborah Ferraro Clyne ’68 Linda Sieben Schluter ’68 Marjorie Koraleski Tyler ’68 Barbara Koory Goodrich ’69 Velia I. Narduzzo ’71 Vickie Zambuto Thill ’71 Jane Dodson ’72 Janet Pattavina O’Halloran ’74 Nancy Chase ’75 Diane Wolf Woltemath ’77 Pam Pluta Cross ’86 Anna Ruscica Wertz ’86

Mercy High School Annual Report For Fiscal Year July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024 This report provides a listing of women and men who are committed to the mission of Mercy High School. It also provides highlights of the activities and student outcomes that are directly impacted by their generosity and investment. This report serves as a reminder that it’s only through the support of these generous alumnae, parents and friends that our faith-based, college preparatory education is possible.

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From Your Board Chair: The school year is well underway and it promises to be another year full of promise and opportunity for the wonderful students of Mercy High School.

As board chair, it is a privilege to greet you and to express appreciation for your generous support of Mercy High School. As board members, we are inspired and energized by the mission of Mercy of High School, particularly when there is clear evidence that the experience at Mercy truly opens doors of possibility for all who come. The students are able to thrive in a community that combines rich educational opportunities with vibrant faith experiences. Moreover, the students are truly prepared to embody and live out the values of Mercy. Your generous support of Mercy High School is key to making all of these outcomes a reality. Thank you for your financial and spiritual support as we work together to educate these young women of Mercy High School.

As we reflect on the accomplishments of the past school year, I want to express appreciation to Mrs. Mary Gibb, President, Mrs. Kristi Wessling, Principal, and the entire faculty and staff of Mercy High School. Their exemplary leadership around many strategic and day-to-day initiatives and activities come together to create a strong, positive educational community in support of the development of these young women to become confident Women of Mercy. The faculty and staff live out and model the Mission of Mercy every day. They provide an excellent education; they are grounded in the Catholic faith; they exemplify hospitality; they are compassionate and have a deep respect for all humanity; and they answer the call to service every day with and for the students of Mercy.

In addition to expressing appreciation to the Mercy faculty and staff, I want to acknowledge the service of several board members. First, many thanks to Nicole Hahn Jesse for her years of leadership as board chair. While her term on the board has expired, she will continue her involvement with Mercy as a member of the Board Advancement Committee. Second, we are deeply grateful for the service and wise counsel of Bob Gonderinger. While Bob’s term on the board also has expired, he has agreed to support the work of Mercy through involvement with the Finance Committee of the Board. Finally, we are thankful for the involvement of Mr. Tim Schmad and Fr. Kevin Schneider on the Mercy board as well.

The Mercy Mission is transformative and we need to continue to spread the news far and wide. Mercy’s Board of Trustees continue to focus their efforts for Mercy’s growth and sustainability through their strategic planning efforts. We are thankful for the areas of success with these efforts, particularly with gains in new student enrollment coming into this school year. That being said, we must remain disciplined and focused on our efforts to grow enrollment and to grow support for Mercy High School.

You will continue to see the fruits of enhanced marketing to broaden our reach in telling the Mercy story. Moreover, we are committed to advancement goals that continue to build a strong foundation for the long-term future of Mercy High School.

Thank you for your continued prayers and support of the young women of Mercy High School. In Catherine’s words “No work of charity can be more productive of good to society than the careful instruction of women”.

With Gratitude and In Mercy, Rebecca T. Murdock Board Chair

BOARD CHAIR

Rebecca Murdock Ed.D Dean, College of Business Bellevue University VICE CHAIR

Annie Messersmith Independent Consultant Jane Green Alseth ’65 Retired, Assistant General Counsel Tenaska, Inc. Sr. Corrine Connelly, RSM, ’58 Sisters of Mercy Theresa Franco ’74 Retired , Nebraska Medicine Robert McGill President, Robert McGill Construction Company Leanne Prewitt ’97 President & Chief Creative Officer, Ervin & Smith Sarah Richardson Enrollment; Creighton University Dr. Sr. Maryanne Stevens; RSM, Ph.D. ’66 Past President, College of Saint Mary Maryrose Steier M.A. Teacher – Holy Name Kelsey Oliver Teacher – OPS Larry Good Owner/P.I.Management & Brazen Head

Fiscal Year July 1, 2023- June 30, 2024

3%

FY ’24 Operating Revenue

21%

Tuition & Fees

51%

Contributions

25%

Investment Income

21%

Other Income

3%

FY ’24 Revenue 25%

FY ’24 Operating Expenses

6

%

Salaries & Benefits

66%

General Administration & Instructional

21%

Plant Operations & Maintenance

6%

Development & Recruitment

7%

* Based on unaudited figures ** $1.9 million given in tuition assistance

51%

21%

7%

FY ’24 Expenses

66%

Annual Report

14.1%

23.4%

38%

2% 4.3% 3.4% 14.8%

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Fiscal Year July 1, 2023–June 30, 2024

Contributions July 1, 2023-June 30, 2024 Annual Funds

$716,867.00

38%

(Includes “Major” Gifts)

FIESTA

$278,068.00 14.8%

GolfFest

$63,515.00 3.4%

Student Fundraisers

$81,231.00 4.3%

Bequests/Memorials/ Living Tributes

$38,319.00

Endowment

$440,317.00 23.4%

Donor Restricted

$265,533.00 14.1%

2%

(Donor Restricted gifts are not used for operations.)

Total

$1,883,850.00

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Donors of Distinction ..............................................................................................

The William and Catherine Callaghan Society Lifetime Giving of $1,000,000 or more Anonymous (2) Archdiocese of Omaha Heider Family Foundation Lozier Foundation Eileen Krebs Ryan SM ’45 + & Wayne Ryan + Sisters of Mercy of the Americas .................................................................................................

The Circle of Mercy Society Lifetime Giving of $750,000 or more Ann Louise Urzendowski Micek SM ’49 + & John Micek Ryan Foundation ..............................................................................................

The Anna Marie Doyle Society Lifetime Giving of $500,000 or more Mary Pat Smola McCormick ’58 & Richard McCormick ..............................................................................................

The Pillars of Mercy Society Lifetime Giving of $250,000 or more Joan Jaksich Cimpl SM ’51 & Donald Cimpl Dr. C.C. & Mabel L. Criss Memorial Foundation The Franey Family Sr. Catherine Marie Franey, RSM MSM ’29 + John J. Franey + Larry & Shirley Good Irene Milewski Joanne M. Stewart ’72 Union Pacific Railroad Ronald & Pauline Wilwerding ..............................................................................................

The Frances Warde Society Lifetime Giving of $100,000 or more

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Anonymous (3) Bank of the West The Bauer Family Anna J. Bauer SM ’38 + Elizabeth R. Bauer SM ’36 + Josephine F. Bauer SM ’41 + Marie C. Bauer SM ’35 + Sal & Mary Kay Carta Clifford J. Miller Charitable Foundation, Inc. Michael + & Margaret Collins Michael & Marcia DeFreece Gloria Jezewski Flynn SJ ’50 + & John Flynn + John & Catherine Fullenkamp Melissa Batko Gaffney ’96 + & Daniel Gaffney

M. Jane Huerter ’68 & Richard P. Jeffries + James Skinner Baking Co.--James G. Skinner Nicole Hahn Jesse ’80 & John Jesse Elizabeth Reeder Johnson SM ’46 + & Alvick R. Johnson + Kathleen Watsabaugh Kratochvil SJ ’52 & Bernard L. Kratochvil + Mary Franco Levy ’70 & David L. Levy Deborah A. Macdonald Mammel Family Foundation Kevin & Denise McCoy Moglia Family Foundation Omnium Mary C. Palmesano ’59 + Peter Kiewit Sons’ Inc. Jane Dethlefs Roccaforte ’74 & William Roccaforte Constance M. Ryan ’70 Archbishop Daniel E. Sheehan + Lorray D. Smith ’67 + Gene & Marilyn Spence Wells Fargo Mary Ann Barfell White SJ ’53 + .................................................................................................

The Works of Mercy Society Lifetime Giving of $50,000 or more Anonymous American National Bank Rose Marie Bendon Basque ’59 & George Basque Ingrid Kalinowski Borghoff ’65 Eileen J. Boyle SM ’36 + Patricia R. Callone SM ’55 & William L. Flynn + Mary Kay Connor ’63 Maurice & Junko Cox Mary Robino Czyz ’68 & James Czyz The DeMarco Family Betty DeMarco SM ’53 Peter DeMarco & Loreta DeMarco + James & Lorie Dennell Maureen Becka Falcon ’85 & Tom Falcon Louise Battaglia Franco SM ’50 & Phillip S. Franco + Theresa Franco ’74 & James Wingender Bob & Mary Gonderinger William H. + & Mary Jane Harvey Carolyn Jaworski ’64 Harriett Foran Kane SB ’24 + The Kenny Family Very Rev. Francis P. Kenny + Rev. James E. Kenny + Sr. M. Catherine Kenny, RSM SM ’45 + William C. Mahoney + Michael & Nancy McCarthy Frank & Jill Mihulka Helen Clare + & Joseph F. + Murphy Mutual of Omaha Patricia Naylon + Sarita Troia Penka ’67 & Wayne Penka Msgr. Paul F. Peter + M. Theresa Houston Ringwalt ’67 & John Ringwalt Lou Anne Rinn ’73

Fiscal Year July 1, 2023–June 30, 2024

Mary Alice McCain Schollman SM ’33 + & Wilson Schollman + James & Marsha Stewart Teresa Vancura Vacanti ’73 & Anthony Vacanti The Vojir Family Joseph Vojir + & Jennie Vojir + Sr. M. Kateri Vojir, RSM SM ’39 + Daniel L. + & Patricia A. + Wagner Denis F. + & Marian + Walsh Rev. Thomas R. Ward + John W. Weekly + Weitz Family Foundation John R. Wingender, Jr. & Mary Kay Miller .................................................................................................

The Blue and Gold Society Lifetime Giving of $25,000 or more Anonymous (4) Jane Green Alseth ’65 & Jeffrey R. Alseth + Richard & Heidi Anzalone Joan Kirby Banker ’72 Blue Cross Blue Shield Joseph J. Borghoff, IV + Catholic Mutual Group Larry & Pam Ciecior Clyde + & Eleanor Claus Sr. Corrine C. Connelly, RSM ’58 Mary E. Corboy SM ’53 + Core Bank Creighton University Peggy Hanna Crouch ’62 & Gary Crouch Michael & Mary Jo Dahir John F. Daly SB ’29 + & Anne Daly + Rosemary Gaughan Daly SM ’35 + & Leo Daly + Mark & Connie Davis Patricia Stanek Dworak ’65 & William Dworak E & A Consulting Group—Tammara Spence Nussrallah ’86 & Thomas Nussrallah Edward & Lida Robinson Charitable Trust John & Patricia Fahey First Data Corporation First National Bank of Omaha Rev. William J. Fitzgerald Msgr. Robert J. Gass + Google Data Center Suzanne M. Grandinetti ’69 Judith Enis Hall ’61 + & Harold Hall HDR Inc. Mary Jane Monico Herron ’74 & Gary Herron Holland Basham Architects--Tim Holland Holy Cross Parish Marybeth Irvine ’65 Christopher & Jennifer Jerram Elizabeth James Joyce ’72 & Kevin Joyce The Kastl Family Mary Kastl Fowler SM ’45 + Jo Kastl Henely SM ’47 + Carol Kastl ’60 + Teresa C. Kastl SM ’55 Marj Kastl Krawczyk SM ’52

Paul & Karen Keller Kathleen Baines Kizer ’66 & William Kizer George Kubat + Annette Mayer Kutilek ’57 & Tom Kutilek Frank V. + & Grace + Laird Gerald & Karen Lenczowski Robert + & Dorothy + Matt Rev. Patrick McCaslin Edward + & Claire + McDonough Maureen E. McGrath ’57 Jane Stultz McKernan ’63 + & Daniel McKernan McLaughlin Foundation MD West One Orthopedics Mercy Education System of the Americas Thomas & Ann Messersmith MidAmerican Energy Co. Stephen Mossman The Petrasic Family Rev. Martin J. Petrasic + Mary D. Petrasic SM ’39 + Pier 1 National Bank Larry & Pat Reding Kent & Karen Riesberg Grace Aldrich Ringer MSM ’20 + Stephen F. Dwyer Memorial Foundation Susan Kenny Stevens ’64 & Patrick Stevens Sr. M. Callista Takes, RSM + The Regan Group Inc.--Edward & Rosalie + Regan UBS Financial--Judy Jarecki Boner ’79 & Ronald Boner George + & Susan Venteicher Robert & Colleen Verkuilen Gene Wilczewski T. Randall & Veronica Wright Christine Franco Zadina ’71 & Joseph Zadina ..............................................................................................

The Spirit of Mercy Society Lifetime Giving of $10,000 or more Anonymous (4) Nancy Abboud Sharon Bisbee Anania ’66 Ann Hedwig Charitable Foundation B. G. Peterson Co.--Debra Peterson William + & Ellen + Babb Jennifer Batko The Bavaresco Family Rina Bavaresco SJ ’38 + Olga Bavaresco Carroll SJ ’44 + Rose Bavaresco Earley SM ’49 Jennie Bavaresco Roman SJ ’40 John & Teresa Beck Thomas + & Mary Ann + Belford Judith A. Belitz ’83 Margaret Collins Beran ’97 & Casey Beran Mary Williams Bognich ’65 & Harry Bognich Kathleen Calvert Bohacek SJ ’43 + & J. Robert Bohacek + Robert & Kathleen Bonebrake Patricia O’Gara Bowen ’73 & Robert E. Bowen Mary Beth Ritzdorf Branscombe ’76 & Steven G. Branscombe

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Patricia Dethlefs Brennan ’73 & Joseph Brennan + Richard + & Deborah Bujarski Kimberly Lang Bunnell ’88 & Ken Bunnell Burlington Capital LLC Sr. Johanna Burnell, RSM Sharon Palladino Burns SM ’53 & Daniel Burns Laura Caniglia Callahan ’71 & Robert Callahan Carol Neill Casey ’58 & Patrick Casey Charles Schwab CHI Health Warrine P. Coffey ’61 Terrence M. Connelly + Margaret C. Cosgrave + Tim & Mary Coyle Betty Cronin SM ’46 + Clare (Tupper) O’Hearn Cunningham SJ ’43 + & Robert Cunningham + Jean Gaule Curnyn SJ ’45 + & Martin Curnyn + Maureen & Dale Davis Christine & Kevin + Dunn Dyer Law Office Max & Elizabeth Engel Sr. M. Justin Evans, RSM MSM ’22 + Linda Walsh Fell ’65 & Robert Fell Juli Krzemien Ferguson ’67 Peter & Carolyn Fink Joseph & Judith Fisher J. Michael & Janelle Fitzgerald Ed & Mary Lee Fitzsimmons Fr. Phil Flott Msgr. John A. Flynn + Fullenkamp, Doyle & Jobeun Rene Wilfong Garvey SM ’45 & Charles Garvey + Pat & Sandy Gaydusek Richard A. Gerbeling Gilbert C. Swanson Foundation, Inc. Gilbert M. & Martha H. Hitchcock Foundation Carmella Giordano SJ ’43 + John & Sonya Glenn Godfather’s Pizza, Inc. Goldberg’s Bar & Grill David Neill & Susan Griffith Louise E. Gross + Jo Marie Guastello Marianne Beck Hall ’66 & Jerald L. Hall + Bruce E. + & Marlene Haney Monte Schatz & Mary Jo Hanigan D. Paul + & Marjorie + Hartnett Judith Suing Harvey ’56 & Richard Harvey + Mary Jo Havlicek SM ’52 Patricia Draney Hayden ’78 & David L. Hayden Jean Hays SM ’44 + Eleanor Lynch Heaston SM ’30 + & William Heaston + Mary McBride Heider SM ’47 + & Charles Heider + Scott & Jenni Herchenbach Eric & Halle Hoge Elizabeth A. Hug ’62 Irene & Joseph Malek Charitable Trust Alice Putjenter Jaksich ’78 & Mark Jaksich John + & Mary E. Janca Richard & JoAnne Jarvis Christine Chonis Jeffrey ’75 Rodney & Mary Jewell Robert Hancock & Suzanne Johnson Kauffman Foundation Jane M. Keller ’66 +

Kellogg’s Gerard J. + & Mary V. Kelly Kinetic Valuation Group--Amanda Peterson Baker ’98 John & Wende Kotouc Gail Babb Kotulak ’82 & James Kotulak Marilyn J. Krajicek ’58 Antoinette J. Kuhry ’63 Lawrence + & Lucille + Langdon Terry & Alicia Lanphier Ann Franco Laughlin ’72 & Michael Laughlin Patricia Colchin Lavey SM ’50 & Robert Lavey + Leslie & Phyllis Lawless Michael & Mary Leighton David P. Levy John & Bethany Levy Ellen Ritzdorf Lierk ’70 & Charles Lierk Eugene & Roseann Lilla John & Karrie Lingo Kevin & Luanne Little Christopher + & Gina Lypaczewski John & Carol Maginn JoAnn Alter Maher SM ’48 & Donald Maher + Thomas Mayhan Donna McCarthy SJ ’36 + Holly McCoy Robert & Diane McGill Patrick & Patricia McGinnis Ted & Cindy Menzel W. Scott Morris Morrissey Engineering, Inc.— Jill Backes Morrissey ’82 & George Morrissey Margaret Greise Ojeski ’69 & Donald Ojeski Omaha Community Foundation Omaha Public Power District Anthony & Jacqui Orahoske Sr. Jeanne O’Rourke, RSM Sr. M. Catherine Owens, RSM MSM ’26 + Frederick D. + & Betty M. + Paige Patricia Zauner Paulsen ’56 + & Robert Paulsen James + & Joan + Peter Pinnacle Bank Carol Ann Cooney Pitzer SM ’53 + & Walter Pitzer + Mary Jo Pitzl ’75 Troy & Kara Plumb Carolyn G. Potter ’95 PrintCo Graphics Robert & Michelle Ramaekers Jo Ann Newell Raymer ’67 & Richard Raymer Dolores Brewster Rice SM ’38 + & Melven Rice + Christine Zenk Rix ’73 Mary Ellen Rozmajzl ’72 George F. Rushart + Josephine S. Russo SJ ’48 + Sr. Jeanine Salak, RSM Sr. Susan Sanders, RSM Joseph & Jane Sather Thomas & Janice Schleisman David & Stephanie Scott Dale & Debbie Scott Walter & Suzanne + Scott K. Bridget Brosnihan Simmons ’59 James + & Jeanette + Slavin Joseph M. Smith + Judith Poetzel Soliz ’57 & John Soliz Judy Niemoller Sorenson ’75 & Christopher Sorenson Claire Sobczyk Sova SM ’50 + & John Sova +

Fiscal Year July 1, 2023–June 30, 2024

Ken & Ann Stinson Streck Sunridge Village Surgery Center of the Heartland The Meehan Company--Thomas & Margo Meehan Thermal Energy System Specialists, LLC--Angela Jacobson Weiss ’99 Terry & Liz Thurman Jean Stackhouse Wang ’67 & Michael A. Wang + A. Joseph Ward

Rebecca Heim Waszgis ’88 & Joseph Waszgis Nancy Friese Weaver ’57 & Michael Weaver Don & Angie Wells Marie Moylan Wharton SM ’48 & W. James Wharton + William H. Harvey, Jr. Education Fund Mary Mason Wozny ’64 & Roger Wozny Margaret Yungbluth ’65 & David Balling Maurice & Patricia + Zach + Deceased

McAuley Scholars These individuals provided $5,000+ in scholarships from July 1, 2023-June 30, 2024, to assist students with limited financial means. If you’re interested in participating, please contact Anna Dwyer, Vice President for Advancement, at 402.553.9424 or dwyera@mercyhigh.org. .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Anonymous Edward & Lida Robinson Charitable Trust Nicole Hahn Jesse ’80 & John Jesse Robert Hancock & Suzanne Johnson Lockton Mammel Family Foundation Betty Vondra Mayhan SJ ’47 + & Paul Mayhan +

Julie Lankas McAlpine ’93 & Kirby McAlpine Stephen Mossman William H. Harvey, Jr. Education Fund Sisters of Mercy of the Americas Ann Stefanski Thomsen ’72 & Gary Thomsen Jean Stackhouse Wang ’67

The Mercy Legacy Society The Mercy Legacy Society recognizes and honors individuals who have included Mercy High School in their estate plans through wills, life insurance, charitable gift annuities, or other planned gifts. To learn more about how you can support Mercy through your estate planning, contact Anna Dwyer, Vice President for Advancement, at 402.553.9424 or dwyera@mercyhigh.org. ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Anonymous Jeanne Sorich Anderson ’65 Rose Marie Bendon Basque ’59 & George Basque Anna J. Bauer SM ’38 + Elizabeth R. Bauer SM ’36 + Josephine F. Bauer SM ’41 + Marie C. Bauer SM ’35 + Nancy Barry Becker ’65 + & Gerald Becker Richard + & Deborah Bujarski Patricia R. Callone SM ’55 & William L. Flynn + Victoria Michalski Carpenter ’83 Jeanne Devaney Carroll ’74 & Christopher Carroll Mary M. Carroll MSM ’29 + Kathleen Kisicki Cook ’56 & Vincent Cook + Mary E. Corboy SM ’53 + Margaret C. Cosgrave + Betty Cronin SM ’46 + Michael & Marcia DeFreece Patricia Stanek Dworak ’65 & William Dworak Sr. M. Justin Evans, RSM MSM ’22 + Rev. William J. Fitzgerald Msgr. John A. Flynn + Sr. Catherine Marie Franey, RSM MSM ’29 + John J. Franey + Christine Morris Gabrenas ’84 Msgr. Robert J. Gass + Carol Filipowicz Gemborys ’73 & James Gemborys

Margaret Herek Gillen SM ’53 + Bernice McGuigan Gitter SB ’23 + Judy Gitter Gould ’59 Louise E. Gross + Beverly Higley Harral SM ’50 + Mary Jo Havlicek SM ’52 Jean Hays SM ’44 + Susan Shramek Hensley ’70 Mary Kay Hoarty + Elizabeth A. Hug ’62 Marybeth Irvine ’65 Marie Mokry Jelinek MSM ’24 + Elizabeth Reeder Johnson SM ’46 + & Alvick R. Johnson + Richard & Judith Jones Harriett Foran Kane SB ’24 + Cathy A. Katzenberger ’68 + Rev. William P. Kearns + Very Rev. Francis P. Kenny + Mary Kay Sullivan Klein ’56 & Lawrence Klein Margaret Fogarty Koenig SM ’50 & Lawrence T. Koenig + Therese Kripal Kramer ’80 Charles + & Anna Louise + Kranda Marj Kastl Krawczyk SM ’52 Nettie Kreifels + Elizabeth A. Langdon ’70 Lawrence + & Lucille + Langdon Bonnie Lomax Lawler ’66

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Mary Franco Levy ’70 & David L. Levy Jean Rogers Lund ’71 & Thomas Lund Alice Quinlan Lungren MSM ’26 + William C. Mahoney + Sr. M. Bridget Marsicek, RSM ’65 + Paul L. Martin + Sandra Jaeger Mauro ’66 + & John Mauro Betty Vondra Mayhan SJ ’47 + & Paul Mayhan + Donna McCarthy SJ ’36 + Mary Pat Smola McCormick ’58 & Richard McCormick Robert & Mary Kay McDonald Edward + & Claire + McDonough Rosalie M. Merrick + Ann Louise Urzendowski Micek SM ’49 + & John Micek Stephen Mossman Mary Anne Fochek North ’76 Kelly K. Nystrom ’86 Adelaide M. O’Keefe MSM ’28 + Ruth O’Keefe SM ’34 + Mary C. Palmesano ’59 + Patricia Zauner Paulsen ’56 + & Robert Paulsen Elizabeth H. Peasinger + Msgr. Paul F. Peter + Mary D. Petrasic SM ’39 + Madeline Petrocchi ’59 Doris Mehrens Pfeiffer SJ ’39 + Carol Ann Cooney Pitzer SM ’53 + & Walter Pitzer + Shirley Mae Poetzel SJ ’47 + Velma Perry Prentiss SM ’33 + Viola Hennes Ramaekers ’59 + Clementine Baye Redlinger SJ ’36 + Dolores Brewster Rice SM ’38 + Kent & Karen Riesberg

Grace Aldrich Ringer MSM ’20 + Lou Anne Rinn ’73 Christine Zenk Rix ’73 George F. Rushart + Josephine S. Russo SJ ’48 + Mary M. Scherr ’62 Shelley Shreves Schrader ’69 & Mark Schrader Marilyn Borovac Schuette ’57 + Janet J. Schumacher ’64 Archbishop Daniel E. Sheehan + Barbara Jean Smith SJ ’53 + Joseph M. Smith + Katherine Kowskie Stalp SJ ’31 + James & Marsha Stewart Joanne M. Stewart ’72 Eugene F. Sullivan + Richard + & Elinor + Svehla Mary Ann Reh Traugh ’68 Marianne Schwee Tripp SJ ’48 + Frances Quinlan Turecek SM ’36 + Joseph + & Jennie + Vojir Reid + & Claire Von Tersch Sharon Carter Vondra ’60 Susan Cook Waldren ’66 & Richard Waldren Daniel & Cynthia Waltz Rev. Thomas R. Ward + Mary Gray Warin SJ ’26 + Margaret Zielinski Weaver ’61 & David Weaver Richard & Virginia Weston Mary Ann Barfell White SJ ’53 + + Deceased

Monthly Monarchs These individuals contribute sustaining support to Mercy through convenient, automatic monthly donations. If you’re interested in participating, contact Naomi Chambers, Director of Database Operations and Annual Appeals, at 402.553.9424 or chambersn@mercyhigh.org. .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

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Sr. Johanna Burnell, RSM Stephanie Cross Cleary ’98 Kathy Roccaforte Denning ’03 Kathleen Jensen D’Ercole ’61 Mary Ann Skomal Donbrosky SM ’54 Fred & Julia Doran Anna Willey Dwyer ’03 & Scott Dwyer Tancy Dodson Ellis ’68 & Rick Ellis Kristine Mattini Evans ’06 & Alexander Evans Maureen Becka Falcon ’85 & Tom Falcon Fr. Phil Flott Kathryn Jelinek Fowler ’72 Amanda M. Fulton ’98 Anne McFarland Gammon ’84 Judd & Mary Gibb

Mary Rae Metz Gibbons ’58 & Armand Gibbons David Glatte Christine M. Gonderinger ’12 Sheila Graeve ’83 Marianne Beck Hall ’66 Bridget L. Hamata ’13 Tim & Diane Hancock Mary Jane Monico Herron ’74 & Gary Herron Elizabeth A. Hug ’62 Judith Jurek ’63 Gail Babb Kotulak ’82 & James Kotulak Andrew & Barbara Krolikowski Alexandria L. Landolt ’14 Nicole Lee ’02 & Nick Roberts Anne Brusso Mack ’96 & Dante Mack

Fiscal Year July 1, 2023–June 30, 2024

Corporations & Foundations Supporting Mercy The following organizations supported Mercy with contributions from July 1, 2023-June 30, 2024. .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Aksarben Village Senior Living Alvine Engineering Archdiocese of Omaha B. G. Peterson Co. Boeing Brazen Head Irish Pub Cassem Tierney Law Charles Schwab Creighton University Croker Huck Kasher DeWitt Anderson & Gonderinger L.L.C. Dean Snyder Construction Dundee Bank E & A Consulting Group Edward & Lida Robinson Charitable Trust Ervin & Smith Foundations Development Godfather’s Pizza, Inc. Heider Family Foundation Jamco Abatement Services Kauffman Foundation Kinetic Valuation Group La Casa Pizzaria Lockton Lozier Foundation Madonna Rehabilitation Hospitals Mammel Family Foundation

Ray Madej Bernadette Thell Martin ’66 Shannon K. McClure ’95 Megan McCuen Witt Mary Zenk McHugh ’72 & Lynn McHugh Theresa Levy Meehan ’97 John & Nancy Meng-Frecker Bob Myer Sally J. Nimmo ’65 Elizabeth A. Nowaczyk ’00 Tammara Spence Nussrallah ’86 & Thomas Nussrallah Kelly K. Nystrom ’86 Jennifer Fochek Ozenbaugh ’98 Rosalind O. Parr ’09 Sharla Paul ’90 Debra & Eric Peterson Milton “Pete” Peterson Jill Sobczyk Pollpeter ’13 Josah Driml Powers ’98 & Kevin Powers

McLaughlin Foundation Melotz Group LLC Metal Doors & Hardware Company Moglia Family Foundation Mutual of Omaha Northwood Investors, LLC Parr Dental Pella Windows & Doors Pruss Excavation Pyramid Roofing Red D Plumbing Inc. Renaissance Financial Rotella’s Italian Bakery Inc. Sisters of Mercy of the Americas Streck Sunridge Village The Delta Air Lines Foundation Thermal Energy System Specialists, LLC Turnpost Creative Group Union Pacific Railroad United Way of the Midlands US Bank Nebraska Westlake Ace Hardware Wichita Heating & Cooling Xtreme Heating & Cooling

Leanne C. Prewitt ’97 Christine Zenk Rix ’73 Chris & Ann Rosenthal Ian & Anne Severes Mary Lou Houston Sherrerd ’70 & Paul Sherrerd Judy Niemoller Sorenson ’75 & Christopher Sorenson Joanne M. Stewart ’72 Rose Brennan Sullivan ’04 & James Sullivan Isabelle Brown Swerczek ’17 Carolyn Andreasen Taylor ’71 & William Taylor Howard Taylor Janet Schmidt Tomarkin ’68 Lori Umstead Catherine Franco Van Haute ’81 & Robert Van Haute Dan & Julie Vankat Jonathan & Sarah Weber Catherine Basque Weiler ’93 Jennifer Wrobleski ’91 31

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Scholarships and Tuition Awards The following reflects contributions to scholarships and tuition awards from July 1, 2023-June 30, 2024.

Abby Verkuilen ’21 Spirit of Perseverance Memorial Scholarship Robert & Colleen Verkuilen Daniel Verkuilen

Irvine & Bognich Family Scholarship

Kathleen Bognich Mary Williams Bognich ’65 & Harry Bognich Virginia Irvine Bognich ’66 Marybeth Irvine ’65

Anonymous

Sr. Mary Brendan O’Malley Memorial Scholarship Anonymous

Symone Sanders V.O.I.C.E. Scholarship Anonymous

The Kastl Sisters Scholarship Marj Kastl Krawczyk SM ’52

Jane Stultz McKernan ’63 Memorial Scholarship

Thomas E. & Marialyce Killeen Walsh Scholarship

Jeanne (JB) Agnes Burnett Wingender Memorial Scholarship

Wendy O’Rourke Leadership Award

Daniel McKernan

John R. Wingender, Jr. & Mary Kay Miller

Kelly Ann Taylor Memorial Scholarship Pat & Sandy Gaydusek

Kirby Family Scholarship Joan Kirby Banker ’72

Kitty & Bill Fitzgerald, Mary Rose, & Rev. William John Fitzgerald Tuition Award Nancy Nystrom

Kutilek-Mayer Family Scholarship

Betty Knoblauch Hill SM ’53 Annette Mayer Kutilek ’57 & Tom Kutilek

Mary C. Franco Levy ’70 & David Levy Honorary Scholarship Anonymous (2)

Melissa Gaffney Memorial Scholarship Jane Green Alseth ’65 Jennifer Batko Michael Batko Timothy & Evelyn Gaffney Emily Tiensvold

Mossman Family Mercy Assistance Fund Stephen Mossman

Phillip S. & Louise Battaglia Franco Endowed Service Scholarship

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Spirit of Mercy Scholarship

Anonymous Jim & Susan Franco Louise Battaglia Franco SM ’50 Theresa J. Franco ’74 & James Wingender Mary Franco Levy ’70 & David L. Levy Catherine Franco Van Haute ’81 & Robert Van Haute Christine Franco Zadina ’71 & Joseph Zadina

Dennis Walsh Marialyce Killeen Walsh ’58

Joseph & Katherine Belek Betty A. Davis Mrs. Donald D. Davis James & Marcia Deitchler Jeffrey L. Goos Jo Marie Guastello Rick Gubbels & Tracy Lewis Koch, Fishel, & Gasich Families Gerald & Nancy Koster Terrence + & Jana O’Rourke Sr. Jeanne O’Rourke, RSM Mark & Laurie Osler Evelyn M. Phillips John L. Prestage William Ray Prestage Reg M. Radford Rhonda Ritzman George & Elaine Russell Judy A. Ryan Thomas & Teresa Scherer Barbara Vais Mary Lois Bauer Williams SM ’52

William & Patricia Stanek Dworak Tuition Award Patricia Stanek Dworak ’65 & William Dworak + Deceased

Fiscal Year July 1, 2023–June 30, 2024

Alumnae Giving by Class The following reflects contributions from living alumnae who made a gift from July 1, 2023-June 30, 2024.

Top 10 Classes Contributions ($) 1970

106K

$

33K

1958

$

1967

25K

$

1964

Total Contributed:

19K

$

1974

374,607

14K

$

1972

$

1969

$

1966

$

$

11K 11K 11K

10K

1965

$

1963

$

9K

Supporters (#) 30

1968 1959

27

1965

26

1971

26

1966

supporters out of

24

1967

22

1958

6,065

20

1961

19

1964

19

1970

604

Total Supporters:

alumnae

17

Participation (%) 1970

28%

1958

23%

1967

22%

1964

19%

1974

19%

1972

19%

1969

19%

1966

19%

1965

19%

1963

19%

Total Participation:

10%

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Alumnae Giving by Class The following reflects contributions from July 1, 2023-June 30, 2024.

Class Of 1945 Living Class Members: 14 Class Gifts: $60.00 Participation: 7.14% Claire Riley Murnan Class Of 1948 Living Class Members: 20 Class Gifts: $300.00 Participation: 10.00% Joan Fitzgerald Obarski Marie Moylan Wharton Class Of 1949 Living Class Members: 63 Class Gifts: $2,520.00 Participation: 3.17% Anonymous Kathryn Skradski Ecker Class Of 1950 Living Class Members: 45 Class Gifts: $1,205.00 Participation: 8.89% Loretta Smejkal Caniglia Louise Battaglia Franco Loretta Koley Jancoski Agatha Alba Ramirez Class Of 1951 Living Class Members: 48 Class Gifts: $433.25 Participation: 8.33% Bernadette Moylan Burkland Josephine Caniglia Lohmeier Marilyn Post Moreland Lorraine O’Leary Pritchard Class Of 1952 Living Class Members: 53 Class Gifts: $920.00 Participation: 13.21% Sr. Margretta Dwyer, RSM Elaine Mickells Knihal Kathleen Watsabaugh Kratochvil Marj Kastl Krawczyk Patricia Runa Potter Irene Gunia Warga Mary Lois Bauer Williams

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Class Of 1953 Living Class Members: 75 Class Gifts: $2,585.00 Participation: 18.67% Janet Tomsheck Barnes Sharon Palladino Burns Kathleen Madden Cranny Betty Knoblauch Hill Constance Alter Jamieson Catherine Gillaspie Lullo

Sr. M. Geneva Paluka, RSM Janet Francl Papp Sr. Rita Parks, RSM Ann Marie Palmesano Ponec Barbara Krupski Rider Rita Herek Shiffer Stella Nowaczyk Stawniak Rose Ware Class Of 1954 Living Class Members: 80 Class Gifts: $765.00 Participation: 12.50% Rita Humpal Dolan Mary Ann Skomal Donbrosky Mary Ann Rosenthal Dunning Betty Kubat Eberhard Marilyn Eckholt Grasso Margaret McCafferty Hoskins Patricia Urbanovsky Pupkes Rosary Pisci Sorensen Charlotte Covich Young Bernadine Bonacci Zielinski Class Of 1955 Living Class Members: 69 Class Gifts: $1,345.00 Participation: 15.94% Sr. Mary A. Budka, OP Sandra Lacoma Butts Loretta Vacanti Byerly Joyce Lampe Connolly Mary Ann Mullink Dobiesz Patricia Hegarty Hinz Carole Alter Mitchell Dr. Michon Rozmajzl, RSM Sr. Susan Severin, RSM Sr. Carolyn A. Thirtle, OSF Patricia Rocheford Weaver Class Of 1956 Living Class Members: 75 Class Gifts: $4,425.00 Participation: 14.67% Anonymous Catherine Hogan Besta Angela Spenceri Brewster Judith Hughes Conrad Kathleen Kisicki Cook Carol Smola Dargy Carol Sinnott Heafey Barbara J. Hodik Rosemary Kunasek Lawson Helen Traynor Smith Kathleen Smith Tweedy

Class Of 1957 Living Class Members: 78 Class Gifts: $7,490.00 Participation: 15.38% Sharon Riedmann Davenport Mary Floersch Dolan Annette Mayer Kutilek Rose Folino Markesi Rosemary Dolan Martin Maureen E. McGrath Sr. Marie P. Micheletto, RSM Carole Marino Sesemann Judith Poetzel Soliz Ann Godek Tomcykowski Nancy Friese Weaver Ann Bendon Wieberg Class Of 1958 Living Class Members: 107 Class Gifts: $33,118.90 Participation: 18.69% Rose Marie Liss Anania Georgiann Benish Carol Neill Casey Sr. Corrine C. Connelly, RSM Eileen Van Buren Curran Francia Folda Frodyma Mary Rae Metz Gibbons Sr. Kathleen Janiak, RSM Judy Tomasek Koziol Marilyn J. Krajicek Carol Remar Lee Mary Pat Smola McCormick Phyllis Olson Norskov Sr. Johneen Owens, RSM Mary Jo Romano Petersen Janice Jazynka Sgier Jane Spring Shanahan Marguerite Wagman Stoysich Marialyce Killeen Walsh DeLoris Kanger Woodford Class Of 1959 Living Class Members: 116 Class Gifts: $5,290.00 Participation: 23.28% Rose Marie Bendon Basque Kathy Rinn Bermel Connie Orsi Crouch Karen Reisdorff Dhar Ann Gallagher Dunn Jane Schwarte Dworak Diane Nybbelin Gross Donna Butler Heppermann Deanna Callahan Hobza Patricia McAndrews Jones Rozanne Skradski Klug Rose Marie Eagle Laughlin Marianne Nanfito Maxwell Judy Grandinetti McMahan Raydelle Kaline Meehan

Lucille Palermo Mickells Pauline Kocarnik Mondragon Phyllis Arent Morris Paula Rayer Nemec Madeline Petrocchi Joan Willett Quinlin Judith Kielty Quinn Joyce Palladino Schueth K. Bridget Brosnihan Simmons Mary Ann Hostettler Strider Connie Cutting Welle Laurraine Albers Zike Class Of 1960 Living Class Members: 96 Class Gifts: $2,165.00 Participation: 9.38% Therese Kiser Gumowski Sr. Judith Patricia Healy, RSM Rose Marie Battaglia King Kay Morocco Martin Michaele Rosse Pleiss Nancy Tanner Rosenthal Mary Beth Langley Turecek Sharon Carter Vondra Carol Bogatz Zeleny Class Of 1961 Living Class Members: 101 Class Gifts: $5,055.00 Participation: 18.81% Warrine P. Coffey Sandra Chizek Davis Jean Gallagher Decker Kathleen Jensen D’Ercole Maureen Stevens Folda Sue Turner Foreman Patricia Humlicek Gehringer Catharine Kelly Grace Janet Marsicek Gural Ellen Hayes Kathleen Hannan Klitzke Carol Kontor Louise Micheletto Kramer Doris Gartner Larkins Shirley Pollreis Lee Peg Gassman O’Malley Carolyn Janowiak Schiltz Sr. Sally A. Smolen, RSM Joyce Rosenberg Stranglen Class Of 1962 Living Class Members: 73 Class Gifts: $4,784.00 Participation: 21.92% Maureen Greger Bourne Lillian Schumacher Chatfield Peggy Hanna Crouch Benvenuta Narduzzo Davit Virginia Dulacki Fischer Elizabeth A. Hug

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Gloria Eagle Jorgensen Mary Grieser Kirkpatrick Mary Cvetas Munshaw Sharon Neill Mary Jo Miller Pedersen Edythe Pavelec Place Mary M. Scherr Elaine M. Schuster Maxine Thell Vinardi Andrea Yeshnowski Class Of 1963 Living Class Members: 85 Class Gifts: $9,165.00 Participation: 11.76% Diane Meisinger Aden Beverly Marreel Anzalone LaVonne Sedlacek Biga Mary Kay Connor Betty Trout Eckley Judith Jurek Joyce Palmer Janice A. Rashid Karen Henatsch Reed Barbara Gossin Scarpello Class Of 1964 Living Class Members: 121 Class Gifts: $19,464.00 Participation: 15.70% Anonymous Kathleen Erdei Bassett Marie Kupfer Dorman Janet Kleine Farha Frances Herek Fitzpatrick Karen Ciochon Hahn Ellen Longo Hurley Carolyn Jaworski Marilyn Kocarnik Kearney Josephine Emmanuel Korten Mary Anne Johnston Leach Mary Kay Grandinetti O’Shaughnessy Marcella Connelly Peterson Janet Tobin Presser Laura Rogers Prophater Janet J. Schumacher Jane Turner Schumaker Nancy Baumann Thurmond Mary Mason Wozny Class Of 1965 Living Class Members: 168 Class Gifts: $10,490.00 Participation: 15.48% Jane Green Alseth Jeanne Sorich Anderson Alice Bryl Bacon Mary Williams Bognich Virginia Troia Brown Diane M. Burton Mary Lynn Sortino Cerveny Tish A. Connelly Patricia Pisci Daniels

Marrianne Safranek Driml Patricia Stanek Dworak Sheila Hearity Gleason Barbara Boczar Heywood Marybeth Irvine Karen Jones Kohler Kathleen Larkin Margaret Lorincz Michaels Sandra Nee Louise Nanfito Nielsen Sally J. Nimmo Beverly Osberg Ruch Patricia O’Neill Sauerman Patricia Barnes Scholl Margaret Sobczak A. Colleen Joy Stolinski Sharon M. Sullivan Class Of 1966 Living Class Members: 139 Class Gifts: $10,837.63 Participation: 17.27% Patricia Podraza Allgeier Sharon Bisbee Anania Virginia Irvine Bognich Margaret Smith Bragg Catherine Schafer Brisby Dolores D’Agosto Suzanne Liebentritt Garcia Marianne Beck Hall Margaret Stewart Hladik Patricia Romano Inserra Karen Billesbach Johnson Ursula M. Kalinowski Kathleen Baines Kizer Anne Pedersen Mahoney Bernadette Thell Martin Sr. Patricia McDermott, RSM Jane Tourek Morinelli Olivia Torrez Patlan Connie Floridia Pera Dr. Maryanne Stevens, RSM Sally Miller Storr Kathleen Conway Surdell Mary Shirley Weber Bernadette Galus Zajac Class Of 1967 Living Class Members: 129 Class Gifts: $24,809.00 Participation: 17.05% Monica K. Andersen Maryann Neneman Boelter Martha Grant Bruckner Sheila Greene Bryant Phyllis Beda Dunne Juli Krzemien Ferguson Mary Brennan Ferrell Mary Lou Nemec Gunia Susan Hopkins Leahy Mary Tuttle Marasco Michelle Baratta Olsen Sarita Troia Penka Lynette Saucier Pesek

Barbara Ramsey Margaret Maryanski Remar M. Theresa Houston Ringwalt Kathleen Murphy Shepoka Karen Marinkovich Swesey Carol Johns Tvrdik Mary Kay Walsh-Kaczmarek Jean Stackhouse Wang Kathleen Linstrom Wright Class Of 1968 Living Class Members: 159 Class Gifts: $8,170.00 Participation: 18.87% Colleen Rukas Bentley Carol Wiegand Brady Nancy Thomas Brock Mary Robino Czyz Patricia Evans Edney Tancy Dodson Ellis Patricia Castro Gound Carol Novotny Heng Kathleen Hoarty Kurowski Mary Beth Lavelle Sandra Manna Miller Lucia Milone-Williams Charlene Becher Mitchell Kathryn Roehrig Murphy Ann Yungbluth Naple Maureen Pane Priscilla Connelly Quinn Carol Schlueter Bernadette Smith Mary Kathleen Bushman Standeven Theresa Stevens Linda Barry Stoesz Terese Lombardo Swartz Pamela Thornton Hughleen Thorsen Ann Thurmond Janet Schmidt Tomarkin Sandra Zielinski Tysinger Kathleen Connolly Van Sistine Diane Sliva Weber Class Of 1969 Living Class Members: 127 Class Gifts: $10,926.07 Participation: 10.24% Laura Kavanaugh Cameron JoAnne Glynn Catlett Rena Garcia Cruse Constance DeLuca Friend Suzanne M. Grandinetti Linda Grzebielski Kaspar Diane Hope Kean Mary Ellen Lynch Margaret Greise Ojeski Melodia Wichert Phelps Mary Jo Sanders Mary Jo Troia-Tejeda Kay Gallagher Williams

Class Of 1970 Living Class Members: 122 Class Gifts: $105,640.00 Participation: 13.93% Kathleen Rogers Batko Carmella C. Cosentino Kathleen Gassman Sandra Goetzinger-Comer Marilyn Smith Havel Peggy Jimerson Deborah J. Keating Karen Krzycki Kisicki Mary Franco Levy Ellen Ritzdorf Lierk Mary Ellen Bosiljevac Mangiamelli Margaret Lavelle McCrea Constance M. Ryan Patricia Lynam Schultz Mary Lou Houston Sherrerd Sr. Theresa A. Svehla, RSM Patricia Harris Wilson Class Of 1971 Living Class Members: 135 Class Gifts: $4,185.00 Participation: 19.26% Ann Connelly Brannen Laura Caniglia Callahan Mary Zuerlein Cunningham Marge Lorincz Driscoll Barbara Jarosik Goree Deborah Sortino Gradowski Sue Gross Terri Krause Ingram Katherine Laux Kaiser Catherine Ferrara Kruse Catherine Wrobleski Lane Jean Rogers Lund Barbara Sanders Mattia Mary Ann Marchese Neill Jacqueline Kirby Novotny Patricia Kocarnik Rindone Cynthia Pfeifer Sarraillon Cynthia Krzemien Swiercek Carolyn Andreasen Taylor Robin Micek Taylor Nancy Tosone Sharon Carmichael Wade Rosemary Kalamaja Wesely Lorraine Narducci Whitley Grace (Chris) Trout Wulff Christine Franco Zadina Class Of 1972 Living Class Members: 93 Class Gifts: $11.450.00 Participation: 15.05% Joan Kirby Banker Michaela Hill Bredar Kathryn Jelinek Fowler Margaret A. Goltl Elizabeth James Joyce Christine Sempek Koger

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Mary McDonnell Lavelle Mary Zenk McHugh Joan Saniuk Joanne M. Stewart Patricia Militti Talcott Ann Stefanski Thomsen Laura Halpin Van Moorleghem Laurie Thomas Wagner Class Of 1973 Living Class Members: 95 Class Gifts: $3,580.00 Participation: 12.63% Patricia Dethlefs Brennan Mary Jarecki Camp Carol Filipowicz Gemborys Susan Koralewski Hancock Patricia Ladd Luebbert Lou Anne Rinn Christine Zenk Rix Mary Trout Rosburg Therese M. Safranek Nancy Vaculik Smith Gwen A. Teeple Nancy Bertagni Wackerhagen Class Of 1974 Living Class Members: 60 Class Gifts: $13,730.00 Participation: 18.33% Jeanne Devaney Carroll Mary Margaret Fenton Theresa J. Franco Mary Jane Monico Herron Mary F. Lincoln Lynn Karabatsos Retter Jane Dethlefs Roccaforte Theresa Miklas Ryan Therese Keenan Sternenberg Kathleen Brayshaw Swanda Anna Lisa Tosone Class Of 1975 Living Class Members: 74 Class Gifts: $1,570.00 Participation: 12.16% Laura Fitzmaurice Amick Jennifer Putjenter Bayer Nanci Conboy Just Suzanne Tiwald Nelson Mary Jo Pitzl Judy Niemoller Sorenson Janet Lavelle Stracke Liz Lavelle Wagner Monica Alba Yankus

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Class Of 1976 Living Class Members: 66 Class Gifts: $1,170.00 Participation: 12.12% Kathryn Marshall Andreasen Mary Ann Vipond Armstrong Mary Beth Ritzdorf Branscombe Jann Fangman Haller Ruth Gross Harre Mary Ruma Hodgens Carol Babb Latka Mary Anne Fochek North Class Of 1977 Living Class Members: 44 Class Gifts: $280.00 Participation: 11.36% Kate Janca Adams Monica Smith Ahern Eileen Darby Ann Carroll Fry Colleen M. Murnan Class Of 1978 Living Class Members: 65 Class Gifts: $480.00 Participation: 7.69% Kerri A. Alexander Colleen Quinn Harper Patricia Draney Hayden Mary Cecilia Kennedy Lippert Carol Bader Nicola Class Of 1979 Living Class Members: 57 Class Gifts: $6,050.00 Participation: 10.53% Judy Jarecki Boner Karol Krawczyk Carroll Teresa Kula Elder Julie McCann Hagan Diane Darrow Lawrence Lynne Thomas Pitner Class Of 1980 Living Class Members: 59 Class Gifts: $8,914.03 Participation: 13.56% Julie Wilcox English Laura A. Ganapini Mary Hartigan Godberson Debra Slavin Jacobsen Nicole Hahn Jesse Therese Kripal Kramer Mary Fellows Nelson Mary Beth Harrington Stanek

Class Of 1981 Living Class Members: 32 Class Gifts: $1,665.00 Participation: 12.50% JoAnn Subject Bartolomei Michelle McCann Landolt Kathleen Zahm Larsen Catherine Franco Van Haute Class Of 1982 Living Class Members: 30 Class Gifts: $1,445.00 Participation: 16.67% Gail Babb Kotulak Mary Welna Maher Jill Backes Morrissey Lori Unger Johanna Vergin Walker Class Of 1983 Living Class Members: 43 Class Gifts: $770.00 Participation: 18.60% Theresa Gunia Abbott Judith A. Belitz Victoria Michalski Carpenter Jane Synowicki Davis Danielle Hahn Emsick Sheila Graeve Angela Wieberg Maynard Lynda Caniglia Turnquist Class Of 1984 Living Class Members: 58 Class Gifts: $2,280.00 Participation: 10.34% Christine Morris Gabrenas Anne McFarland Gammon Maureen Harrington Jean Offenburger Long Margaret Ondracek Catherine Guinan von Oldenburg Class Of 1985 Living Class Members: 69 Class Gifts: $7,870.00 Participation: 8.70% Jodi Holbeck Ernst Maureen Becka Falcon Maria Sieben Hamernik Susan Wichert Hopping Barbara Spence Muellner Michele Zach Walker

Class Of 1986 Living Class Members: 71 Class Gifts: $2,940.00 Participation: 7.04% Jane Hooppaw Tammara Spence Nussrallah Kelly K. Nystrom Amy Michalski Schultz M. Annette Hermanek Staroscik Class Of 1987 Living Class Members: 50 Class Gifts: $700.00 Participation: 8.00% Corrine Casey Burnett Michaela S. Harrington Christine Basque Malloy Mary Spenceri Pipkins Class Of 1988 Living Class Members: 61 Class Gifts: $4,375.00 Participation: 27.87% Mary Costello Allen Michelle Joy Avilla Denise Matya Barrett D’Lynn Gannon Buck Kimberly Lang Bunnell Deborah Ricceri Henderson Laura Flynn Kelly Kathy Daley Jones Julie O’Malley Lewis Cynthia Holford McGeary Marian Dartman Nebrigich Ann Budka Newton Pamela Craven Phipps Wendy Royal Rau Rebecca Heim Waszgis Kristi Walters Wessling Mary Collins Wolf Class Of 1990 Living Class Members: 53 Class Gifts: $1,395.00 Participation: 7.55% Ann Linenbrink Hoffman Teri Rangel Huck Sharla Paul Mary Ann Wieberg Tietjen Class Of 1991 Living Class Members: 59 Class Gifts: $1,230.00 Participation: 11.86% Michelle Bond Deters Carrie Zuerlein George Monica Harrington Adria Kistler Melinda McFarland Mary McGill Morrison Jennifer Wrobleski

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Class Of 1992 Living Class Members: 45 Class Gifts: $325.00 Participation: 6.67% Erica Peterson Bush Kelly Connelly Lawler Sarah Flynn Lehotay Class Of 1993 Living Class Members: 59 Class Gifts: $3,345.00 Participation: 6.78% Tricia M. Eckley Margaret Neuberger Lee Julie Lankas McAlpine Catherine Basque Weiler Class Of 1994 Living Class Members: 59 Class Gifts: $415.00 Participation: 6.78% Katie Mollner Baumker Rachel Burbach Burns Katherine Connelly Carroll Maureen Casey Graziano Class Of 1995 Living Class Members: 51 Class Gifts: $600.00 Participation: 5.88% Shannon K. McClure Carolyn G. Potter Deborah Gunia Rife Class Of 1996 Living Class Members: 58 Class Gifts: $1,140.00 Participation: 13.79% Kathryn Madej Bovick Jennifer Minino Czyz Kaylea A. Dunn Christine Grier Koehn Kara Lubischer Anne Brusso Mack Kellie Brannen Mihovk Jessica Cannon Rempe Class Of 1997 Living Class Members: 60 Class Gifts: $2,870.00 Participation: 10.00% Margaret Collins Beran Helen Holmes Giambrone Lisa M. Lawton Theresa Levy Meehan Leanne C. Prewitt Kate Gerken Ripley

Class Of 1998 Living Class Members: 63 Class Gifts: $4,795.04 Participation: 19.05% Stephanie Cross Cleary Theresa Wieberg Cook Michaela Mendenhall Flanagan Amanda M. Fulton Anne Prodywus Knape Catherine Herink Knockenhauer Holly A. Lukasiewicz K. Bridgett Talcott McMahon Kimberlyn Ware Oliver Jennifer Fochek Ozenbaugh Josah Driml Powers Kimberly Bujarski Prenzlow Class Of 1999 Living Class Members: 71 Class Gifts: $2,069.23 Participation: 7.04% Anonymous Audrey Sequeira Park Margaret Taylor Schneeman Lisa Zielinski Synowicki Angela Jacobson Weiss Class Of 2000 Living Class Members: 65 Class Gifts: $320.00 Participation: 3.08% Anne Zadina McGill Elizabeth A. Nowaczyk Class Of 2001 Living Class Members: 62 Class Gifts: $75.00 Participation: 3.23% Marie A. Cusic Mary K. Jones Class Of 2002 Living Class Members: 77 Class Gifts: $2,824.50 Participation: 7.79% Alicia Potter Frizzell Lynn C. Fullenkamp Catherine Lyons Higgins Nicole M. Lee Elizabeth Bellino Lehn Shelley Van Moorleghem Lidolph Class Of 2003 Living Class Members: 67 Class Gifts: $1,210.00 Participation: 7.46% Molly Dennell Kathy Roccaforte Denning Anna Willey Dwyer Tenisha McKay Maria Hahn Mergens

Class Of 2004 Living Class Members: 79 Class Gifts: $1,265.00 Participation: 8.86% Rachel Markey Andersen Laura Tiehen Deck Michelle Zey Hakkarinen Kelly Conley Novotny Margaret Latka Peters Angela R. Reding Rose Brennan Sullivan Class Of 2005 Living Class Members: 74 Class Gifts: $200.00 Participation: 2.70% Rachel L. Meyer Jesse Gonderinger Sullivan Class Of 2006 Living Class Members: 61 Class Gifts: $1,445.00 Participation: 6.56% Meghan Nelson Eggli Kristine Mattini Evans Nicole E. Lenczowski Rebecca J. Markey Class Of 2007 Living Class Members: 86 Class Gifts: $105.00 Participation: 3.49% Leah A. Cupich Stephanie A. Gradoville Jessica L. Taylor Class Of 2008 Living Class Members: 75 Class Gifts: $20.00 Participation: 1.33% Caitlin A. Botsios Class Of 2009 Living Class Members: 79 Class Gifts: $470.00 Participation: 2.53% Emily J. Gonderinger Rosalind O. Parr Class Of 2010 Living Class Members: 99 Class Gifts: $480.00 Participation: 4.04% Theresa A. Farris Kayla K. Fitzgerald Jennifer L. Kelly Killian Matsunami Tomlinson Class Of 2011 Living Class Members: 70 Class Gifts: 25.00 Participation: 1.43% Madison Hoge Roman

Class Of 2012 Living Class Members: 73 Class Gifts: $105.00 Participation: 2.74% Christine M. Gonderinger Rose M. Vankat Class Of 2013 Living Class Members: 105 Class Gifts: $375.00 Participation: 3.81% Stephanie N. Bushman Bridget L. Hamata Jennifer M. Meisinger Jill Sobczyk Pollpeter Class Of 2014 Living Class Members: 82 Class Gifts: $720.00 Participation: 2.44% Brittlin B. Hoge Alexandria L. Landolt Class Of 2015 Living Class Members: 87 Class Gifts: $91.00 Participation: 5.75% Mary C. Dworak Maria Mendick Main Olivia Zeman McDowell Lauren N. Pritza Samantha K. Swanson Class Of 2016 Living Class Members: 96 Class Gifts: $25.00 Participation: 2.08% Rachel M. Bowen Margaret English Thompson Class Of 2017 Living Class Members: 82 Class Gifts: $1,175.00 Participation: 3.66% Margaret N. Hoffman Lynden L. Hoge Isabelle Brown Swerczek Class Of 2019 Living Class Members: 66 Class Gifts: $50.00 Participation: 1.52% Kiley K. Hoge Class Of 2022 Living Class Members: 88 Class Gifts: $25.00 Participation: 1.14% Ava Wulf

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Annual Giving Fund The following reflects gifts from July 1, 2022-June 30, 2023.

Heart of Mercy Society $5,000+ McAuley Society $1,000-$4,999 Mercy Circle $500-$999 President’s Club up to $499 Heart of Mercy Society $5,000+ Anonymous Sr. Corrine Connelly, RSM ’58 Mary Kay Connor ’63 Mary E. Corboy SM ’53 + Max & Elizabeth Engel Maureen Becka Falcon ’85 & Tom Falcon Juli Krzemien Ferguson ’67 Peter & Carolyn Fink John & Catherine Fullenkamp Suzanne M. Grandinetti ’69 Heider Family Foundation Rev. Patrick McCaslin Mary Pat Smola McCormick ’58 & Richard McCormick McLaughlin Foundation Sarita Troia Penka ’67 & Wayne Penka Red D Plumbing Inc. M. Theresa Houston Ringwalt ’67 & John Ringwalt Jane Dethlefs Roccaforte ’74 & William Roccaforte Constance M. Ryan ’70 Sr. Jeanine Salak, RSM Nancy Friese Weaver ’57 & Michael Weaver

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McAuley Society $1,000-$4,999 Anonymous (2) Sharon Bisbee Anania ’66 Rose Marie Bendon Basque ’59 & George Basque Jaime Burke Scott Carlson Sal & Mary Kay Carta Warrine P. Coffey ’61 Peggy Hanna Crouch ’62 & Gary Crouch Mary Robino Czyz ’68 & James Czyz Maureen & Dale Davis Jean Gallagher Decker ’61 Edward & Lida Robinson Charitable Trust J. Michael & Janelle Fitzgerald Ed & Mary Lee Fitzsimmons Sue Turner Foreman ’61 Lynn C. Fullenkamp ’02 Suzanne Liebentritt Garcia ’66 & Martin Garcia Larry & Shirley Good Patricia Castro Gound ’68 & Stephen Gound Carol Sinnott Heafey ’56 Mary Jane Monico Herron ’74 & Gary Herron Barbara M Boczar Heywood ’65 & L. Thomas Heywood +

Elizabeth A. Hug ’62 Jamco Abatement Services Rodney & Mary Jewell Kauffman Foundation Carol Kontor ’61 & John Bertoni John & Wende Kotouc Michelle McCann Landolt ’81 & Kenneth Landolt Mary Anne Johnston Leach ’64 Mary Franco Levy ’70 & David L. Levy Peggy Liewer Jean Offenburger Long ’84 Thomas Mayhan Michael & Nancy McCarthy Patrick & Patricia McGinnis Daniel McKernan & Jane Stultz McKernan K. Bridgett Talcott McMahon ’98 & Dan McMahon W. Scott Morris Sr. Jeanne O’Rourke, RSM Pruss Excavation William H. Harvey, Jr. Education Fund Lou Anne Rinn ’73 Christine Zenk Rix ’73 Marcia Shadle-Cusic Dr. Maryanne Stevens, RSM ’66 Joanne M. Stewart ’72 Kathleen Brayshaw Swanda ’74 Thermal Energy System Specialists, LLC United Way of the Midlands Catherine Basque Weiler ’93 Angela Jacobson Weiss ’99 Mary Mason Wozny ’64 & Roger Wozny Mercy Circle $500-$999 Jeanne Sorich Anderson ’65 Beverly Marreel Anzalone ’63 Kristin Barnes Mary Beth Ritzdorf Branscombe ’76 & Steve Branscombe Sr. Johanna Burnell, RSM Sharon Palladino Burns SM ’53 & Daniel Burns Joyce Lampe Connolly SM ’55 & John Connolly Mary Zuerlein Cunningham ’71 & Richard Cunningham Kathy Roccaforte Denning ’03 Fred & Julia Doran Patricia Evans Edney ’68 & John Edney Kathryn Jelinek Fowler ’72 Anne McFarland Gammon ’84 David Glatte Julie McCann Hagan ’79 & Brian Hagan Scott & Deborah Holmes Teri Rangel Huck ’90 Brooks & Cindy Humphreys Sharon Jensen & Timothy Jensen Bob Kathol Kathleen Baines Kizer ’66 & William Kizer Andrew & Barbara Krolikowski

Joe & Linda Kueper Kathleen Hoarty Kurowski ’68 & Raymond Kurowski Eugene & Roseann Lilla Wolf & Diane Maennle Anne Pedersen Mahoney ’66 Charlene Becher Mitchell ’68 Katie Naughton Mary Fellows Nelson ’80 & Timothy Nelson Tammara Spence Nussrallah ’86 & Thomas Nussrallah Debra & Eric Peterson Mary Jo Pitzl ’75 Michaele Rosse Pleiss ’60 & Thomas Pleiss Carolyn G. Potter ’95 John L. Prestage Leanne Prewitt ’97 Joan Willett Quinlin ’59 & Tom Quinlin Larry & Pat Reding Kate Gerken Ripley ’97 James & Barbara Ruane Patrick & Cynthia Rupp Mary Lou Houston Sherrerd ’70 & Paul Sherrerd Todd & Betiana Simon Bernadette Smith ’68 Judy Niemoller Sorenson ’75 & Christopher Sorenson Isabelle Brown Swerczek ’17 Mary Beth Langley Turecek ’60 & Jack Turecek David & Barbara Tvrdik Union Pacific Railroad R. Tom & Melissa Wallich A. Joseph Ward Douglas E. Wingate, Jr. Jennifer Wrobleski ’91 Xtreme Heating & Cooling President’s Club Up to $499 Anonymous Nancy Abboud Steve & Marci Abels Jerald & Corrigan Aguilar Reva Aguilar Monica Smith Ahern ’77 & Timothy Ahern Aksarben Village Senior Living Kerri A. Alexander ’78 Mary Costello Allen ’88 Patricia Podraza Allgeier ’66 & Gary Allgeier Brian & Michaela Altenhofen Laura Fitzmaurice Amick ’75 Rose Marie Liss Anania ’58 Monica K. Andersen ’67 Kathryn Marshall Andreasen ’76 & Paul Andreasen Archdiocese of Omaha Deanna M. Armstrong Michelle Joy Avilla ’88 Ashley Baker

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Janet Tomsheck Barnes SM ’53 Denise Matya Barrett ’88 & John Barrett Kathleen Erdei Bassett ’64 Elizabeth R. Bauer SM ’36 + Josephine F. Bauer SM ’41 + Mary Baum Ann Marie Bausch Jennifer Putjenter Bayer ’75 James & Kristen Bayly John & Teresa Beck Paula Becker Stephanie A. Becklun Joseph & Katherine Belek Judith A. Belitz ’83 Peter & Sarah Bencker Georgiann Norquist Benish ’58 Colleen Rukas Bentley ’68 Margaret Collins Beran ’97 & Casey Beran Kathy Rinn Bermel ’59 John Bezy, III LaVonne Sedlacek Biga ’63 Steve & Jan Bode Boeing Maryann Neneman Boelter ’67 Mary Williams Bognich ’65 & Harry Bognich Caitlin A. Botsios ’08 Maureen Greger Bourne ’62 Kathryn Madej Bovick ’96 Brian & Melissa Boyce Jeffrey & Carolyn Boynton Andy & Jenny Bradley Carol Wiegand Brady ’68 Margaret Smith Bragg ’66 & Edward Bragg Ann Connelly Brannen ’71 & Thomas Brannen Patricia Dethlefs Brennan ’73 Angie Spenceri Brewster ’56 & Wayne Brewster Blaise & Julie Briganti Catherine Schafer Brisby ’66 Nancy Thomas Brock ’68 Bridget Ann Brooks Gerard & Mary Brown John & Carol Brown Michael & Karla Brown Virginia Troia Brown ’65 David & Carol Browning Martha Grant Bruckner ’67 Sheila Greene Bryant ’67 Thomas & Ellen Bryant Sr. Mary A. Budka, OP SM ’55 Kimberly Lang Bunnell ’88 & Ken Bunnell Bernadette Moylan Burkland SM ’51 & Rich Burkland Frank V. Burns Tim & Alice Burns Diane M. Burton ’65 Erica Peterson Bush ’92 & James Bush Sandra Lacoma Butts SM ’55 Loretta Vacanti Byerly SM ’55 Laura Kavanaugh Cameron ’69

Michael & Tina Cameron Mary Jarecki Camp ’73 Alison Caniglia Carol Carling Jay & Becky Carney Jeanne Devaney Carroll ’74 & Christopher Carroll Karol Krawczyk Carroll ’79 & James Carroll Katherine Connelly Carroll ’94 Carol Neill Casey ’58 & Patrick Casey Roberto & Vikki Cervantes Lawrence & Cynthia Cerveny Mary Lynn Sortino Cerveny ’65 Jamal & Naomi Chambers Charles Schwab Lillian Schumacher Chatfield ’62 Pedro Chavez Stephanie Cross Cleary ’98 Thomas & Mary Cold Charlie Collins John & Michelle Coniglio Anthony & Susan Connelly Tish A. Connelly ’65 Judith Hughes Conrad ’56 & Paul Conrad Rodney Conyers Kathleen Kisicki Cook ’56 Katherine Coolon Matthew & Roberta Coolon Steven & Katie Cords Carmella C. Cosentino ’70 Tim & Mary Coyle Kathleen Madden Cranny SM ’53 Pam Pluta Cross ’86 + Brendan & Crystal Crowley Rena Garcia Cruse ’69 Denis & Rosella Cuka Eileen Van Buren Curran ’58 Jennifer Minino Czyz ’96 & Benjamin Czyz Dolores D’Agosto ’66 Jeffrey & Carey Daniels Patricia Pisci Daniels ’65 & Joseph Daniels Sharon Riedmann Davenport ’57 Betty A. Davis Mrs. Donald D. Davis Jane Synowicki Davis ’83 Sandra Chizek Davis ’61 Benvenuta Narduzzo Davit ’62 James & Marcia Deitchler Donald C. Dendinger Kathleen Jensen D’Ercole ’61 John Devaney Terrence & Susan Devlin Karen Reisdorff Dhar ’59 Susan Dickson-Matsunami Mary Ann Mullink Dobiesz SM ’55 Mary Floersch Dolan ’57 Rita Humpal Dolan SM ’54 Mary Ann Skomal Donbrosky SM ’54 Louis & Susan Dorland Marie Kupfer Dorman ’64 James Dowse & Margaret Gazinski Tom & Liz Duggan Dundee Bank

Andrew Dunlap Phyllis Beda Dunne ’67 Mary Ann Rosenthal Dunning SJ ’54 C.D. Duran Gustav & Carol Dworak Jane Schwarte Dworak ’59 Mary C. Dworak ’15 Patricia Stanek Dworak ’65 & William Dworak Anna Willey Dwyer ’03 & Scott Dwyer Sr. Margretta Dwyer, RSM SM ’52 Betty Kubat Eberhard SJ ’54 Betty Trout Eckley ’63 Diana Elizalde Tancy Dodson Ellis ’68 & Rick Ellis Julie Wilcox English ’80 & Douglas English Steven & Elizabeth Epp Kristine Ericson Jodi Holbeck Ernst ’85 Kevin & Jennifer Euteneuer Kristine Mattini Evans ’06 & Alexander Evans Janet Kleine Farha ’64 & Arthur Farha Mary Margaret Fenton ’74 Tom & Patricia Ferrando Mary Brennan Ferrell ’67 & Gene Ferrell Edward & Mary Fink Virginia Dulacki Fischer ’62 Michaela Mendenhall Flanagan ’98 & Andrew Flanagan Fr. Phil Flott Richard & Deanna Flynn Maureen Stevens Folda ’61 & David Folda Neil & Melody Forbes Duilio Franco Osmar Franco Philip & Susan Franco Janine Frederick Alicia Potter Frizzell ’02 & Andrew Frizzell Francia Folda Frodyma ’58 Ann Carroll Fry ’77 Florian & Kimberly Fuerstenau Amanda M. Fulton ’98 Christine Morris Gabrenas ’84 Robert & Kathleen Gaddie Laura A. Ganapini ’80 Erlinda Garcia-Taylor Kathleen Davis Gassman ’70 Carol Filipowicz Gemborys ’73 & James Gemborys William & Brenda Gentleman Carrie Zuerlein George ’91 & Timothy George Tony & Cheryl Gerace Judd & Mary Gibb Mary Rae Metz Gibbons ’58 & Armand Gibbons Michael & Laurie Gillespie Liz Ginley Sheila Hearity Gleason ’65 Jerry & Lori Glenn 39 John & Sonya Glenn

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Mary Hartigan Godberson ’80 & Joseph Godberson Sandra Goetzinger-Comer ’70 & Buddy Comer Margaret A. Goltl ’72 Christine M. Gonderinger ’12 Jeffrey L. Goos Catharine Kelly Grace ’61 Deborah Sortino Gradowski ’71 & Steven Gradowski Sheila Graeve ’83 Karen Granger Marilyn Eckholt Grasso SJ ’54 Lynda Gray Diane Nybbelin Gross ’59 Cory & Jamie Grzebielski Rick Gubbels & Tracy Lewis Patrick & Lisa Guinan Therese Kiser Gumowski ’60 & Kenneth Gumowski Mary Lou Nemec Gunia ’67 Janet Marsicek Gural ’61 Matthew Gurnon Joel & Barb Hahn Karen Ciochon Hahn ’64 & Thomas Hahn Michelle Zey Hakkarinen ’04 Judith Enis Hall & Harold Hall Marianne Beck Hall ’66 Jann Fangman Haller ’76 & Thomas Haller Bridget L. Hamata ’13 Maria Sieben Hamernik ’85 & Jeff Hamernik Donald & Patricia Hampl Stephen & Danielle Hampton Susan Koralewski Hancock ’73 Tim & Diane Hancock Monte Schatz & Mary Jo Hanigan Kathleen McCarty Hansen SM ’53 + Kathryn A. Hansen Michael & Linda Hanson Christopher & Carrie Harbold Steve & Marge Harman Melvin & Maureen Harmon Colleen Quinn Harper ’78 & Thomas Harper Ruth Gross Harre ’76 & John Harre Maureen Harrington ’84 Tim Harrison on behalf of Harrison Financial Services Ashley Harwood Judy Hauschildt Marilyn Smith Havel ’70 & Leonard Havel Patricia Draney Hayden ’78 & David Hayden Ellen Hayes ’61 Sr. Judith Patricia Healy, RSM ’60 Deborah Ricceri Henderson ’88 Carol Novotny Heng ’68 Donna Butler Heppermann ’59 Jay & Debra Herink Catherine Lyons Higgins ’02 Margaret Stewart Hladik ’66 & Robert Hladik

Mary Pat Ruma Hodgens ’76 Barbara J. Hodik ’56 Ann Linenbrink Hoffman ’90 & Casey Hoffman Margaret N. Hoffman ’17 Jared & Kim Hollinger Ellen Longo Hurley ’64 Matthew & Joan Huss Michael & Theresa Huss Gerald & Mary Jacobson Loretta Koley Jancoski SM ’50 & Gerard Jancoski Sr. Kathleen Janiak, RSM ’58 Bryan Jobson Karen Billesbach Johnson ’66 Kathy Daley Jones ’88 & Adam Jones Patricia McAndrews Jones ’59 Gloria Eagle Jorgensen ’62 Richard & Dorothy Joy Elizabeth James Joyce ’72 & Kevin Joyce Corrie Jungferman Judith Jurek ’63 Nanci Conboy Just ’75 Katherine Laux Kaiser ’71 Christopher & Kate Kaldenberg Ursula Kalinowski ’66 Michael & Kathy Kasher Linda Grzebielski Kaspar ’69 Diane Hope Kean ’69 & James Kean Marilyn Kocarnik Kearney ’64 & Thomas Kearney Deborah J. Keating ’70 Jennifer L. Kelly ’10 Laura Flynn Kelly ’88 William & Mendi Kelly Thomas & Catherine Kessler Justin Ketelsen & Melissa Waite-Ketelsen Rose Marie Battaglia King ’60 Michael Kinney Karen Krzycki Kisicki ’70 Adria Kistler ’91 Kathleen Hannan Klitzke ’61 Rozanne Skradski Klug ’59 Koch, Fishel, & Gasich Families Christine Grier Koehn ’96 & Jay Koehn Christine Sempek Koger ’72 & Michael Koger Karen Jones Kohler ’65 Milo Konopik Dode Konz Josephine Emmanuel Korten ’64 & Larry Korten Gerald & Nancy Koster Gail Babb Kotulak ’82 & James Kotulak Judy Tomasek Koziol ’58 & Joseph Koziol Megan Kozol Marilyn J. Krajicek ’58 Louise Micheletto Kramer ’61 Therese Kripal Kramer ’80 Kathleen Watsabaugh Kratochvil SJ ’52 Paul F. Krause Raymond & Francine Krause Stefanie Krebs

Dale & Melinda Kreher John D. Kwapnioski Patricia Beck Lamoureux ’68 John & Katherine Lampe Alexandria L. Landolt ’14 Kathleen Larkin ’65 Doris Gartner Larkins ’61 James Lauer Rose Marie Eagle Laughlin ’59 James & Paula Lavelle John F. Lavelle Lawrence & Rebecca + Lavelle Mary Beth Lavelle ’68 & John Wilkinson Leslie & Phyllis Lawless Rosemary Kunasek Lawson ’56 Brian T. Leahy Susan Hopkins Leahy ’67 & Michael Leahy Carol Remar Lee ’58 Margaret Neuberger Lee ’93 & Robert Lee Nicole Lee ’02 & Nick Roberts Mark & Elizabeth Lehan Bari Lehn Elizabeth Bellino Lehn ’02 & John-Paul Lehn Sarah Flynn Lehotay ’92 & Jason Lehotay Michael & Mary Leighton Ronald & Amy Leonard Carol Leonovicz Julie O’Malley Lewis ’88 Mary F. Lincoln ’74 Mark & Melissa Lindauer John & Karrie Lingo Mary Cecilia Kennedy Lippert ’78 & Donald Lippert Josephine Caniglia Lohmeier SJ ’51 Larry Lord Kara Lubischer ’96 Patricia Ladd Luebbert ’73 & Steven Luebbert Catherine Gillaspie Lullo SM ’53 Kurt Lund Ichikawa & Kimiko Ichikawa Jean Rogers Lund ’71 & Thomas Lund James F. Lynch Mary Ellen Lynch ’69 Anne Brusso Mack ’96 Mary Jo Madej Ray Madej Mary Welna Maher ’82 & Matthew Maher Christine Basque Malloy ’87 & Sean Malloy Mary Ellen Bosiljevac Mangiamelli ’70 Mary Tuttle Marasco ’67 & Gary Marasco Rose Folino Markesi ’57 Rebecca J. Markey ’06 Bernadette Thell Martin ’66 Dennis & Mary Martin Kay Morocco Martin ’60 & James W. Martin + Barbara Sanders Mattia ’71 Marianne Nanfito Maxwell ’59 Angela Wieberg Maynard ’83 & John Maynard Julie Lankas McAlpine ’93 & Kirby McAlpine

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Shannon K. McClure ’95 Cecilia McColley Kim McColley Stephen McColley Holly McCoy Kevin & Denise McCoy Megan McCuen Witt Sr. Patricia McDermott, RSM ’66 Melinda McFarland ’91 Cynthia Holford McGeary ’88 & Corey McGeary Anne Zadina McGill ’00 & Jason McGill Jean McGill Erin McGrath Maureen E. McGrath ’57 Mary Zenk McHugh ’72 & Lynn McHugh Tenisha McKay ’03 Michael & Diane McLain Judy Grandinetti McMahan ’59 Theresa Levy Meehan ’97 Thomas & Margo Meehan Eugene & Joanna Meinders Janet Melchior-Kopp John & Nancy Meng-Frecker Rachel L. Meyer ’05 Margaret Lorincz Michaels ’65 & Ernest Michaels Dennis & Rose Ann Michalski Lucille Palermo Mickells ’59 Jennifer Miller Sandra Manna Miller ’68 Carole Alter Mitchell SM ’55 Stan & Evelyn Mitchell Pauline Kocarnik Mondragon ’59 & Ed Mondragon Jeffrey & Geri Moore Marilyn Post Moreland SJ ’51 Richard & Judith Mori Phyllis Arent Morris ’59 Colleen Moseman Barbara Spence Muellner ’85 Donald & Sergia Muellner Claire Riley Murnan SM ’45 Kathryn Roehrig Murphy ’68 J. Patrick Murray & Jeanne A. Schuler Bradley & Lynn Muse Bob Myer Ann Yungbluth Naple ’68 Karina Naughton Steve Naughton Patrick Neary Marian Dartman Nebrigich ’88 & Chris Nebrigich Sandra Nee ’65 Cassandra Nelsen Michael C. Nelson Susie Nelson Suzanne Tiwald Nelson ’75 Paula Rayer Nemec ’59 Carol Bader Nicola ’78 Brett & Margaret Nielsen Louise Nanfito Nielsen ’65 Tamra Nielson

Sally J. Nimmo ’65 Phyllis Olson Norskov ’58 Mary Anne Fochek North ’76 Northwood Investors, LLC Elizabeth A. Nowaczyk ’00 Jean Ntamabyayo Kelly K. Nystrom ’86 Joan Fitzgerald Obarski SJ ’48 Janie O’Donnell Theresa Ogorzaly Brian & Danielle Ohlman Donald Ojeski & Mindy Loftus-Ojeski Margaret Greise Ojeski ’69 & Donald Ojeski Margaret A. Ondracek ’84 Gerald & Marilyn Opitz Mark & Laurie Osler Jennifer Fochek Ozenbaugh ’98 Brandi K. Pahl Joyce Fonfara Palmer ’63 Maureen Pane ’68 Audrey Sequeira Park ’99 & Jae Park Sr. Rita Parks, RSM SM ’53 Rosalind O. Parr ’09 Francis & Paula Partsch Olivia Torrez Patlan ’66 Sharla Paul ’90 Patricia Zauner Paulsen & Robert Paulsen Jolene Peatrowsky Mary Jo Miller Pedersen ’62 Lynn Pensick Connie Floridia Pera ’66 Rebecca Perkins Rev. Roland A. Peschel Terrance & Pauline Pesek Adam & Veronica Petak Judy Peterson Marcella Connelly Peterson ’64 Milton “Pete” Peterson Madeline Petrocchi ’59 Evelyn M. Phillips Mary Phillips Pamela Craven Phipps ’88 Lee & Vera Pietramale Mary Spenceri Pipkins ’87 Lynne Thomas Pitner ’79 & Mark Pitner Edythe Pavelec Place ’62 Jill Sobczyk Pollpeter ’13 Susan E. Polson Carol Potter Patricia Runa Potter SM ’52 Josah Driml Powers ’98 & Kevin Powers Janet Tobin Presser ’64 William Ray Prestage Lorraine O’Leary Pritchard SM ’51 Laura Rogers Prophater ’64 Patricia Urbanovsky Pupkes SM ’54 & Wilbur A. Pupkes + Judith Kielty Quinn ’59 Priscilla Connelly Quinn ’68 Reg M. Radford Agatha Alba Ramirez SM ’50 Barbara Ramsey ’67

Wyatt E. Ramsey Ben & Carol Rangel Janice A. Rashid ’63 Wendy Royal Rau ’88 Karen Henatsch Reed ’63 Sr. Monica Marie Reichmuth, RSM Joe & Carol Reifenrath Diane Reifenstahl Margaret Maryanski Remar ’67 Barbara Krupski Rider SM ’53 Deborah Gunia Rife ’95 & Burton Rife Tim & Mary Riha Patricia Kocarnik Rindone ’71 Rhonda Ritzman Barbara Robinson Fran Root Mary Trout Rosburg ’73 Chris & Ann Rosenthal Nancy Tanner Rosenthal ’60 & James Rosenthal Dawn M. Roy Ralph & Debra Roza Dr. Michon Rozmajzl, RSM SM ’55 Beverly Osberg Ruch ’65 Daniel & Jennifer Ruch Howard Rudloff George & Elaine Russell Judy A Ryan Therese Safranek ’73 & James Brosnihan Joseph Samson Mary Jo Sanders ’69 Cynthia Pfeifer Sarraillon ’71 Patricia O’Neill Sauerman ’65 & Gary Sauerman Amal G. Sawaged Barbara Gossin Scarpello ’63 Edward Schendt Mary M. Scherr ’62 Michael J. Scherr John E. Scherrman Sarah Schildtknecht Carolyn Janowiak Schiltz ’61 Carol Schlueter ’68 Linda Sieben Schluter ’68 + Mitch & Jennifer Schmidt Meg Taylor Schneeman ’99 & Carl Schneeman Patricia Barnes Scholl ’65 & Terry Scholl Cynthia Schrum Joyce Palladino Schueth ’59 & Roland Schueth Amy Michalski Schultz ’86 & John Schultz Patricia Lynam Schultz ’70 Janet J. Schumacher ’64 Jane Turner Schumaker ’64 Elaine M. Schuster ’62 Sr. M. Louise Scieszinski, PBVM Catherine Seemann Carole Marino Sesemann ’57 Ian & Anne Severes Sr. Susan Severin, RSM SM ’55 Janice Jazynka Sgier ’58 41

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Jane Spring Shanahan ’58 & John Shanahan Steph Shearman Richard & Suzanne Shepherd Rita Herek Shiffer SM ’53 Mark & Paula Shrader Sarah Shreves Jaymes Sime Thomas + & Claudie Sires Helen Traynor Smith ’56 & Carl Smith Nancy Vaculik Smith ’73 & Ervin Smith Sr. Sally A. Smolen, RSM ’61 Margaret Sobczak ’65 Judith Poetzel Soliz ’57 & John Soliz Rosary Pisci Sorensen SM ’54 Russell & Patricia Spawn Mary Kathleen Bushman Standeven ’68 Mary Beth Harrington Stanek ’80 M. Annette Hermanek Staroscik ’86 & Gregg Staroscik Stella Nowaczyk Stawniak SM ’53 Therese Keenan Sternenberg ’74 & Fred Sternenberg Theresa Kean Stevens ’68 Mary Jo Stika Mary Patricia Stillmunks + Linda Barry Stoesz ’68 & Ronald L. Stoesz + A. Colleen Joy Stolinski ’65 Sally Miller Storr ’66 Janet Lavelle Stracke ’75 & Jerome Stracke Joyce Rosenberg Stranglen ’61 & Ronald Stranglen Jill Stueckrath Nichola Sullivan Rose Brennan Sullivan ’04 & James Sullivan Kathleen Conway Surdell ’66 & Dan Surdell Sr. Theresa A. Svehla, RSM ’70 Beth Swank Terese Lombardo Swartz ’68 Karen Marinkovich Swesey ’67 & Ronald Swesey Cynthia Krzemien Swiercek ’71 Timothy & Kelly Swoboda Larry & Sandra Sykora Lisa Zielinski Synowicki ’99 Patricia Militti Talcott ’72 Amanda Talley Jerome Tanhueco Marcia Tauriella Carolyn Andreasen Taylor ’71 & William Taylor Howard Taylor Jessica L. Taylor ’07 Shirley A. Taylor Gwen A. Teeple ’73 Sr. Carolyn A. Thirtle, OSF SJ ’55 Sr. Kathy Thornton, RSM Pamela Thornton ’68 Hughleen Thorsen ’68

Nancy Baumann Thurmond ’64 Janet Schmidt Tomarkin ’68 Anna Lisa Tosone ’74 Mary Anne Tracy Samuel & Marie Troia Mary Jo Troia-Tejeda ’69 Carol Johns Tvrdik ’67 & Terence Tvrdik Sandra Zielinski Tysinger ’68 Lori Umstead Lori Grosse-Rhode Unger ’82 Arnie Urlacher Barbara Vais Robert Valentine Catherine Franco Van Haute ’81 & Robert Van Haute Kathleen Connolly Van Sistine ’68 Dar VandeVoort Dan & Julie Vankat Christopher & Vicki Verdoni Catherine Guinan von Oldenburg ’84 & Karl von Oldenburg Nancy Bertagni Wackerhagen ’73 & Fred Wackerhagen Laurie Thomas Wagner ’72 & Jon Wagner Dee Waite James & Maureen Waldron Doug & Amy Walker Johanna Vergin Walker ’82 & Scott Walker Michele Zach Walker ’85 & Christopher Walker Robert & Judith Walker Dennis Walsh Marialyce Killeen Walsh ’58 Mary Kay Walsh-Kaczmarek ’67 John & Erin Ward Irene Gunia Warga SM ’52 Rebecca Heim Waszgis ’88 & Joseph Waszgis Patricia Rocheford Weaver SJ ’55 Diane Sliva Weber ’68 Jonathan & Sarah Weber Connie Cutting Welle ’59 Marie Moylan Wharton SM ’48 Lorraine Narducci Whitley ’71 Jenny Wiedel Michelle Wiedel Charisse E. Williams Kay Gallagher Williams ’69 & Thomas W. Williams + Patricia Harris Wilson ’70 Theresa M. Wilwerding Mary Collins Wolf ’88 & Christopher Wolf Wesley & M. Jenelle Wolfe Stuart & Joan Wood DeLoris Kanger Woodford ’58 Rob & Jami Woodling David & Teresa Wooten Kathleen Linstrom Wright ’67 Ava Wulf ’22 Grace (Chris) Trout Wulff ’71 &

Gerard Wulff Michael Yakus & Karen Joyce Monica Alba Yankus ’75 Andrea Echtermeyer Yeshnowski ’62 John & Kathy Yochum Richard & Kimberly Yost Charlotte Covich Young SJ ’54 Dianetta Young Joseph Zaborowksi & Mary Wendl Maurice J. Zach Helen Zahm-Honaker Carol Bogatz Zeleny ’60 Bernadine Bonacci Zielinski SJ ’54 & James Zielinski Laurraine Albers Zike ’59 Linda Zillinger

+ Deceased

Fiscal Year July 1, 2023–June 30, 2024

Tribute Gifts The following tributes have been received by the Advancement Office from July 1, 2023-June 30, 2024.

Celebratory BIRTHDAYS Rev. William J. Fitzgerald Nancy Nystrom Brad Muse Tim Harrison on behalf of Harrison Financial Services 2023 COR MISERICORDIAE AWARD Sr. Jeanne O’Rourke, RSM Steve & Marci Abels Rachel Markey Andersen ’04 Tom & Tiffany Andreasen Sr. Marie Angele, RSM Beverly Marreel Anzalone ’63 Sr. Mary Jo Baldus, RSM Jessica Baseler Rose Marie Bendon Basque ’59 & George Basque Kathleen Rogers Batko ’70 & Frank Batko Dean & Jane Baumert Katie Mollner Baumker ’94 & Ron Baumker Nicole Behm & Kyle Weber Mary Bender Margaret Collins Beran ’97 & Casey Beran Paul S. Beran Mary Pat Blessington James Boesen Kathryn Madej Bovick ’96 Rachel M. Bowen ’16 Jill Brown David & Carol Browning D’Lynn Gannon Buck ’88 & Daniel Buck Corrine Casey Burnett ’87 & Michael Burnett Laura Caniglia Callahan ’71 & Robert Callahan Joscelyn Camenzind Jay & Becky Carney Victoria Michalski Carpenter ’83 Joseph & Elizabeth Charbonneau Karen M. Chleborad Sr. Jeanne Christensen, RSM Dennis & Sandra Cihal Jennifer Clark John & Michelle Coniglio Sr. Corrine C. Connelly, RSM ’58 Theresa Wieberg Cook ’98 & Nick Cook Steven & Katie Cords Tim & Mary Coyle Richard & Diana Cupich Marie A. Cusic ’01 Jeffrey & Carey Daniels Laura Tiehen Deck ’04 James & Lorie Dennell Molly Dennell ’03 Michelle Bond Deters ’91 & Eric Deters Paul & Marilyn Dongilli Sophia Dongilli

Tim & Luann Dougherty Katie Doyle, Liam Doyle, & Lucy Doyle Kaylea A. Dunn ’96 & Tyler Borman C.D. Duran Betty Trout Eckley ’63 Meghan Nelson Eggli ’06 Danielle Hahn Emsick ’83 & Dean Emsick Kristofor & Kristine Ericson Kristine Mattini Evans ’06 Maureen Becka Falcon ’85 & Tom Falcon Theresa A. Farris ’10 Kayla K. Fitzgerald ’10 Michaela Mendenhall Flanagan ’98 & Andrew Flanagan Amanda M. Fulton ’98 Chris & Angie Gallagher Helen Holmes Giambrone ’97 Judd & Mary Gibb Msgr. James Gilg Christine M. Gonderinger ’12 Emily J. Gonderinger ’09 Bob & Mary Gonderinger Larry & Shirley Good Maureen Casey Graziano ’94 & Charles Graziano Sandy Green Michelle Zey Hakkarinen ’04 Tim & Diane Hancock Sr. Delores M. Hannon, RSM Kim Hansen Sr. Judith Patricia Healy, RSM ’60 Brittlin B. Hoge ’14 Eric & Halle Hoge Kiley K. Hoge ’19 Lynden L. Hoge ’17 Jared & Kim Hollinger Brooks & Cindy Humphreys Matthew & Joan Huss Steve Jacobson Erik & Sara Jensen Nicole Hahn Jesse ’80 & John Jesse Mary K. Jones ’01 Anne Prodywus Knape ’98 & Aaron Knape Catherine Herink Knockenhauer ’98 Christine Grier Koehn ’96 & Jay Koehn Gail Babb Kotulak ’82 & James Kotulak Raymond & Francine Krause Joe & Linda Kueper Lisa M. Lawton ’97 Nicole E. Lenczowski ’06 Shelley Van Moorleghem Lidolph ’02 Kara Lubischer ’96 Holly A. Lukasiewicz ’98 Randy P. Lukasiewicz Maria Mendick Main ’15 Rebecca J. Markey ’06 Jane Mattini James & Kristine Mayberger Angela Wieberg Maynard ’83 & John Maynard Holly McCoy

Kevin & Denise McCoy Megan McCuen Witt Olivia Zeman McDowell ’15 Jennifer M. Meisinger ’13 Maria Hahn Mergens ’03 Dennis & Rose Ann Michalski Sr. Marie P. Micheletto, RSM ’57 Kellie Brannen Mihovk ’96 & Ben Mihovk David & Angela Mills Jake Morman Mary McGill Morrison ’91 & Darren Morrison Cathy A. Mousel Douglas & Rebecca Murdock Thomas Murdock Annie Narzisi Coleman & Katie Naughton Nina Noronha Kelly Conley Novotny ’04 Tammara Spence Nussrallah ’86 & Thomas Nussrallah Kelly K. Nystrom ’86 Kimberlyn Ware Oliver ’98 & Ray Oliver Terrence + & Jana O’Rourke Lawrence & Nancy O’Rourke Terrance & Pauline Pesek Margaret Latka Peters ’04 & Chris Peters Michael & Jaime Piernicky Kimberly Bujarski Prenzlow ’98 & Adam Prenzlow Leanne C. Prewitt ’97 Lauren N. Pritza ’15 Angela R. Reding ’04 Jessica Cannon Rempe ’96 & James Rempe Sarah Richardson Josh & Lisa Riesberg Perry & Barbara Robinson Madison Hoge Roman ’11 Tim & Eileen Rooney Theresa Miklas Ryan ’74 Debra Saraka Jenna Saraka Thomas & Teresa Scherer Ian & Anne Severes Marcia Shadle-Cusic Tom Shea Gene & Marilyn Spence James & Marsha Stewart Joanne M. Stewart ’72 Jesse Gonderinger Sullivan ’05 & Jack Sullivan Samantha K. Swanson ’15 Carolyn Andreasen Taylor ’71 & William Taylor Margaret English Thompson ’16 Mary Ann Wieberg Tietjen ’90 & Daniel Tietjen Killian Matsunami Tomlinson ’10 Arnie & Cindy Urlacher Dan & Julie Vankat Rose M. Vankat ’12

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Cecilia Maria Vigliaturo John & Lori Von Dollen Matt Walker R. Tom & Melissa Wallich Rebecca Heim Waszgis ’88 & Joseph Waszgis Jonathan & Sarah Weber Kristi Walters Wessling ’88 & David Wessling Rob & Jami Woodling David & Teresa Wooten Jennifer Wrobleski ’91

Jubilarians 80TH JUBILEE Sr. M. Concetta Medina, RSM Sr. M. Geneva Paluka, RSM SM ’53 70TH JUBILEE Sr. M. Georgita Cunningham, RSM Sr. M. Geneva Paluka, RSM SM ’53 Sr. Jeanne O’Rourke, RSM Mary Lois Bauer Williams SM ’52 Sr. Rita Parks, RSM SM ’53 Sr. M. Geneva Paluka, RSM SM ’53

In Honor Of

Sr. Corrine C. Connelly, RSM ’58 Priscilla Connelly Quinn ’68 Jacqueline Rashid Devaney SM ’53 Jeanne Devaney Carroll ’74 & Christopher Carroll

50TH JUBILEE Sr. Susan Sanders, RSM Sr. M. Geneva Paluka, RSM SM ’53 + Deceased

Sr. Delores M. Hannon, RSM Kathryn A. Hansen Nicole Hahn Jesse ’80 & John Jesse Sisters of Mercy of the Americas Carolyn Jaworski ’64 Mary Fellows Nelson ’80 & Timothy Nelson Marj Kastl Krawczyk SM ’52 Karol Krawczyk Carroll ’79 & James Carroll John F. Lavelle Mary Beth Lavelle ’68 & John Wilkinson Christine Basque Malloy ’87 Rose Marie Bendon Basque ’59 & George Basque Jocelyn Lavelle Masasi ’00 Mary Beth Lavelle ’68 & John Wilkinson Mary Pat Smola McCormick ’58 Scott Carlson Mia E. McGrath ’27 Howard Rudloff Constance M. Ryan ’70 Moglia Family Foundation

Omission Statement The Advancement Office has worked diligently to ensure the accuracy of this report of gifts. If your name was omitted or improperly noted, please accept our apologies. If you notice such an error, please notify us at chambersn@mercyhigh.org so our records can be corrected.

Thank you.

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Bequests & Memorials The following bequests and memorials have been received by the Advancement Office from July 1, 2023-June 30, 2024.

Bequests

Mary E. Corboy SM ’53 + Beverly Higley Harral SM ’50 + Betty Vondra Mayhan SJ ’47 + & Paul Mayhan + Viola Hennes Ramaekers ’59 +

Memorials Rodger Adams Luke & Marcia Galardi Dorothy Akins Annette Mayer Kutilek ’57 & Tom Kutilek Carole Lankas Angele SJ ’53 Anonymous Joseph & Katherine Belek Jacob & Lindsey Betsworth Sandra Bogema Michaela Hill Bredar ’72 & Ernest Bredar Tim & Sue Brousek Sharon Palladino Burns SM ’53 & Daniel Burns Rebecca Cleveland Sr. Corrine C. Connelly, RSM ’58 Amanda A. Doty Kathryn Skradski Ecker SJ ’49 Michelle Egr Dorothy Endacott Wilma Foutch Robert & Margaret Furmanski Sr. Delores M. Hannon, RSM Mary Jane Monico Herron ’74 & Gary Herron Constance Alter Jamieson SJ ’53 Sr. Kathleen Janiak, RSM ’58 Mary Clare Johnson Elaine Mickells Knihal SJ ’52 Edward & Victoria Lankas Julie Lankas McAlpine ’93 & Kirby McAlpine Kody & Roberta Moffatt Sr. Johneen Owens, RSM ’58 Janet Francl Papp SJ ’53 & Alex Papp Ann Marie Palmesano Ponec SJ ’53 Clark & Susan Rosenlof Nancy E. Thibodeau Rose Kasun Ware SJ ’53 Charlotte Covich Young SJ ’54 David M. Austin James & Sandra Erwin Ellen Babb Debra Slavin Jacobsen ’80 & Jon Jacobsen Jill Backes Morrissey ’82 & George Morrissey Joan Weber Ann Bendon Wieberg ’57 Kathleen M. Barrett ’68 Mary Kathleen Bushman Standeven ’68 Pamela Thornton ’68 Hughleen Thorsen ’68

James Baylor Sr. Delores M. Hannon, RSM Norma Thell Begley ’56 Lillian Schumacher Chatfield ’62 Bernadette Thell Martin ’66 Kay Morocco Martin ’60 Maxine Thell Vinardi ’62 Margaret Kleine Benak SJ ’49 Loretta Smejkal Caniglia SJ ’50 & Joseph Caniglia Lynda Caniglia Turnquist ’83 & Scott Turnquist Ted & Mary Bertagni Nancy Bertagni Wackerhagen ’73 & Fred Wackerhagen Mary E. Bezy John Bezy, III Sandra K. Bezy John Bezy, III Lorraine Bittner Thomas & Kathleen Wells Robert Brady Annette Mayer Kutilek ’57 & Tom Kutilek Virginia Kuzelka Budka ’56 Ann Budka Newton ’88 James F. Caniglia The Caniglia Family Rita Smith Carbonell SM ’54 Kathleen Smith Tweedy ’56 Nancy Cardisco-Preister Bernadette Galus Zajac ’66 & Richard Zajac Richard Carey Annette Mayer Kutilek ’57 & Tom Kutilek Joseph M. Casey, Sr. Annette Mayer Kutilek ’57 & Tom Kutilek Richard F. Chadek, III Joan Saniuk ’72 Melvin W. Clark, Jr. Anne Zadina McGill ’00 & Jason McGill Deborah Ferraro Clyne ’68 Priscilla Connelly Quinn ’68 Mary Kathleen Bushman Standeven ’68 Pamela Thornton ’68 Hughleen Thorsen ’68 Sr. Madeleva Comiskey, RSM Sr. Kathleen Janiak, RSM ’58 Martin & JoAnn Conboy Nanci Conboy Just ’75 Tom Conboy Nanci Conboy Just ’75 Timothy P. Conley Mary Jane Monico Herron ’74 & Gary Herron

Dennis W. Connelly Anonymous Alice Bryl Bacon ’65 Carol Neill Casey ’58 & Patrick Casey Mary Lynn Sortino Cerveny ’65 Anthony & Susan Connelly Sr. Corrine C. Connelly, RSM ’58 Tish A. Connelly ’65 Mary Kay Connor ’63 Tim & Mary Coyle Frances Herek Fitzpatrick ’64 & Gerald Fitzpatrick Mary Rae Metz Gibbons ’58 & Armand Gibbons Jo Marie Guastello Mary Ellen Gumbert Mary Lou Nemec Gunia ’67 Dustin Heng & Stephanie Kremla Sr. Kathleen Janiak, RSM ’58 Carolyn Jaworski ’64 Kelly Connelly Lawler ’92 & David Lawler Eugene & Roseann Lilla Holly McCoy Jane Tourek Morinelli ’66 Tammara Spence Nussrallah ’86 & Thomas Nussrallah Janie O’Donnell Michelle Baratta Olsen ’67 & Charles Olsen Mary Kay Grandinetti O’Shaughnessy ’64 & Terrence O’Shaughnessy Sr. Johneen Owens, RSM ’58 Marcella Connelly Peterson ’64 Priscilla Connelly Quinn ’68 Mickey Riesberg Sharon M. Sullivan ’65 Hughleen Thorsen ’68 Ann Thurmond ’68 Marialyce Killeen Walsh ’58 John & M. Suzanne Wilcox Kenneth F. Conry Patricia Hegarty Hinz SM ’55 Keith C. Craven, Sr. Denise Matya Barrett ’88 & John Barrett Catherine Floersch Criqui SM ’53 Sr. Corrine C. Connelly, RSM ’58 Margery Cunningham Sr. Kathleen Janiak, RSM ’58 Jean Frederick Dahlquist SM ’51 Mary Kay Connor ’63 Sr. Diane Davidson, RSM Anonymous Deacon Sebastian (Yano) DiGiacomo Loretta Smejkal Caniglia SJ ’50 & Joseph Caniglia Lynda Caniglia Turnquist ’83 & Scott Turnquist 45

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Mary Jo Smutny Donovan ’63 Diane Meisinger Aden ’63 Mary Adolf Beverly Marreel Anzalone ’63 Carol Smola Dargy ’56 & Robert Dargy Joseph & Arleen Dizona Patricia Stanek Dworak ’65 & William Dworak Betty Trout Eckley ’63 Deanna Callahan Hobza ’59 Leroy & Marilyn Kozeny Robert & Mary Krayneski J. Daniel & Donna Kutilek Dianne McAndrew McGinn John & Kay Monzingo Barbara Gossin Scarpello ’63 Bernard & Gretchen Skar Robert & Sharon Swartzbaugh Bill Duffy Sr. Corrine C. Connelly, RSM ’58 Peggy Dugick Betty Knoblauch Hill SM ’53 Diane M. Ehrhart ’73 Annette Mayer Kutilek ’57 & Tom Kutilek Sr. Mary del Rey Ekler, RSM Anonymous Becky Jo Lane Elster ’68 Caroline C. Parys George E. Elster, Jr. Patricia Dethlefs Brennan ’73 Tim & Mary Coyle Bob & Mary Gonderinger Mary Lou Nemec Gunia ’67 Marj Kastl Krawczyk SM ’52 William & Susan Laird James F. Lynch Holly McCoy Caroline C. Parys Lynette Saucier Pesek ’67 & Joseph Pesek Thomas P. Richter Mary Kathleen Bushman Standeven ’68 Mary Ann Wieberg Tietjen ’90 & Daniel Tietjen Jean Stackhouse Wang ’67

David Getzschman Mary Jane Monico Herron ’74 & Gary Herron Theresa Doll Gotch ’56 Anonymous Jason & Josephine Abboud James & Patricia Bausch George & Donna Blazek Kathleen J. Bradley M. Patricia Buckley Cassem Tierney Law Marlyn Cuellar on behalf of Happy Hollow Club Gregory A. Harr James & Marilyn Kresnik Annette Mayer Kutilek ’57 & Tom Kutilek Janet Melchior-Kopp Joseph & Margaret Pazderka Margaret M. Peterson Dennis Riekenberg Ann Bendon Wieberg ’57 Warren & Jackie Youngstrom

Monica Harrington ’91 Debra Slavin Jacobsen ’80 & Jon Jacobsen Thomas A. Klammer Annette Mayer Kutilek ’57 & Tom Kutilek Kelly Connelly Lawler ’92 & David Lawler Marlene Thell Machal SM ’55 + Chris Mohr Priscilla Connelly Quinn ’68 Julie Schwartz Ann Thurmond ’68 Ann Bendon Wieberg ’57 John & M. Suzanne Wilcox Madeline K. Harris Sandra Bogema John & Helen Healy Antoinette Healy John P. Healy, Jr. Antoinette Healy John W. Heaston Jamal & Naomi Chambers Tim & Mary Coyle Anna Willey Dwyer ’03 & Scott Dwyer

Stephen C. Grandinetti, Jr. Connie Orsi Crouch ’59 Mary Kay Grandinetti O’Shaughnessy ’64 & Terrence O’Shaughnessy

Marilynn Gaughen Herek ’59 Rose Marie Bendon Basque ’59 & George Basque Sr. Corrine C. Connelly, RSM ’58

Joseph W. Grant Annette Mayer Kutilek ’57 & Tom Kutilek

Shirley Lyman Hermanek SM ’52 Marj Kastl Krawczyk SM ’52

Kathleen McCafferty Griffith ’61 Margaret McCafferty Hoskins SM ’54

L. Thomas Heywood Barbara Boczar Heywood ’65

Michael Gross Sue Gross ’71 Ruth Gross Harre ’76 & John Harre Holly McCoy

Marilyn Richelieu Higgins SM ’48 Zibby Gillen Cambridge ’85 Marjorie H. Gillen Michelle Gillen Meyer

Leonard Gunia Kelly Connelly Lawler ’92 & David Lawler

Regina Van Buren Hoody SJ ’45 Sr. Corrine C. Connelly, RSM ’58 Eileen Van Buren Curran ’58 & Jim Curran

Sr. Rosemary Floersch, RSM SM ’52 Kathleen R. Maloney

Sr. Patricia Guziec, RSM ’58 Anonymous Sr. Corrine C. Connelly, RSM ’58 Connie Orsi Crouch ’59 Sr. Kathleen Janiak, RSM ’58 Dennis & Rose Ann Michalski Lucille Palermo Mickells ’59 Sr. Johneen Owens, RSM ’58 Priscilla Connelly Quinn ’68 Sr. Susan Severin, RSM SM ’55 Marialyce Killeen Walsh ’58

Joanne Georgeanne Fransiscus Kate Janca Adams ’77

Martin P. Hannigan Annette Mayer Kutilek ’57 & Tom Kutilek

Melissa Batko Gaffney ’96 Jane Green Alseth ’65 Jennifer Batko Michael Batko Timothy & Evelyn Gaffney Emily Tiensvold

Kathleen McCarty Hansen SM ’53 The Hansen Family

Penny Chamberlain Ferrin ’63 Betty Trout Eckley ’63

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Mary Jane Smith Gerst ’68 Marilyn Smith Havel ’70 & Leonard Havel

Mary Jean Connelly Harrington ’57 Karol Krawczyk Carroll ’79 & James Carroll Richard & Barbara Golwitzer Jo Marie Guastello Maureen Harrington ’84 Michaela S. Harrington ’87

James J. Hubschman Annette Mayer Kutilek ’57 & Tom Kutilek Kim Huck Monte Schatz & Mary Jo Hanigan Raymond L. Huelskamp Annette Mayer Kutilek ’57 & Tom Kutilek Edward (Bud) Johnson Annette Mayer Kutilek ’57 & Tom Kutilek Loni Jurgenson Holland Bernadette Galus Zajac ’66 & Richard Zajac Ruth Lonergan Kelly SJ ’29 Catharine Kelly Grace ’61 Lois M. Koelzer Mary Ann Vipond Armstrong ’76 Meghan Attarwala Robert L. Dodendorf Richard & Patricia Fiscus Jody D. Grewe-Gasnick James F. Koelzer

Fiscal Year July 1, 2023–June 30, 2024

Carol Babb Latka ’76 & William Latka Tim & Laurie McNeil Ritch & Ila Preister Rebecca Sandiland Paul & Susan Sieczkowski Geri Simon Jeannette Kucirek Ann Connelly Brannen ’71 & Thomas Brannen Sr. M. Rosanne LaFond, RSM Anonymous Robert A. Lane Anonymous Ann Connelly Brannen ’71 & Thomas Brannen Marge Lorincz Driscoll ’71 Barbara Jarosik Goree ’71 Terri Krause Ingram ’71 & John Ingram Jeffrey & Cheryl Janda Catherine Wrobleski Lane ’71 Jacqueline Kirby Novotny ’71 Pat Ortner Jonathan & Jessica Sallenbach Nancy Tosone ’71 Grace (Chris) Trout Wulff ’71 & Gerard Wulff Thomas Lang Mary Costello Allen ’88 Michelle Joy Avilla ’88 Denise Matya Barrett ’88 Kimberly Lang Bunnell ’88 Deborah Ricceri Henderson ’88 Kathy Daley Jones ’88 Laura Flynn Kelly ’88 Julie O’Malley Lewis ’88 Marian Dartman Nebrigich ’88 Pamela Craven Phipps ’88 Wendy Royal Rau ’88 Rebecca Heim Waszgis ’88 Mary Collins Wolf ’88 Rebecca J. Lavelle Anonymous JoAnn Subject Bartolomei ’81 & Mark Bartolomei Fran Brennan Ed & Cathy Bruneteau Cheryl & Gary Cap Karen Casey Frank Costanzo Tim & Mary Coyle Kevin & Kathy Cunningham Eileen Lavelle Darby ’77 Michael & Kimberly Elston Bob Ernesti John & Mary Kay Godek Ron Gradoville Stephanie A. Gradoville ’07 Geoffrey & Liz Hall Sheri Harris Stephen & Marla Houston Chris & Chris Kenny Patricia J. Kidd

William & Susan Laird Tim & Patty Lalley Mary McDonnell Lavelle ’72 & Earl Lavelle Mary Beth Lavelle ’68 & John Wilkinson James F. Lynch Jane Mattini Leonard & Laurie Mauro Margaret Lavelle McCrea ’70 & James McCrea Joe Merten Lucia Milone-Williams ’68 Gerald & Marilyn Opitz William & Susan Parr Dan & Mary Ann Pawloski J. Ronald Pentz Katie Philbin Carol Prokop Ed Sanchez Kimberly Sathyan Jeanne M. Schizas Janice Seliga Pam & Doug Soseman Greg & Kelly Sosso Richard & Maria Szablowski Ann Godek Tomcykowski ’57 Charles & Kimberly Vana Liz Lavelle Wagner ’75 Patricia Harris Wilson ’70 Dorothy M. Lincoln Mary F. Lincoln ’74 Douglas Little Annette Mayer Kutilek ’57 & Tom Kutilek Marianne Fowler Loftus ’64 Sr. Corrine C. Connelly, RSM ’58 Tish A. Connelly ’65 Tim & Mary Coyle J. Michael & Janelle Fitzgerald Priscilla Connelly Quinn ’68 Gary Machal Lillian Schumacher Chatfield ’62 Marlene Thell Machal SM ’55 Anonymous (2) Mindy K. Begley Norma Thell Begley ’56 + Sharon Palladino Burns SM ’53 & Daniel Burns Lillian Schumacher Chatfield ’62 Marrianne Safranek Driml ’65 Kyle & Elizabeth Franzen Eugene & Roseann Lilla Bernadette Thell Martin ’66 Kay Morocco Martin ’60 & James W. Martin + Rosemary Dolan Martin ’57 & Donald Martin Scott Martin Michael & Amy Masker Connie McEvoy Jane Tourek Morinelli ’66 Priscilla Connelly Quinn ’68

Joyce Palladino Schueth ’59 & Roland Schueth Sr. Susan Severin, RSM SM ’55 Leone K. Thompson James & Phyllis Trombley Annette Vinardi Adams Anthony Vinardi Douglas Vinardi Maxine Thell Vinardi ’62 Frank G. Mancuso Michaela Hill Bredar ’72 & Ernest Bredar James R. Brown Martha Grant Bruckner ’67 Deborah Bujarski Jeffrey Burianek William J. Carver Jack & Nancy Dodendorf Ann Gallagher Dunn ’59 & Mike Dunn James & Mary Jane Fitch Robert & Jeanne Gilmore Robert Haniszewski Michael & Mary Harrell Mary Higgins & Patrick Kennison James J. LaHood Anne Pedersen Mahoney ’66 & Patrick Mahoney Karen Mancuso Martin & Lorraine Mancuso Dr. & Mrs. James E. McGill Robert & Diane McGill Kevin & Roberta Moran Roy & Lucy Neneman James & Sharlene Novak Sarita Troia Penka ’67 & Wayne Penka David & Lynne Potter Robert A. Reed Greg M. Schatz Gary J. Seitz Joseph & Kelly Steier Joel Wiltrout James W. Martin Annette Mayer Kutilek ’57 & Tom Kutilek Robert L. Martin Bernadette Thell Martin ’66 Elmer W. McCann Theresa Gunia Abbott ’83 & Brian Abbott Helen A. Andrews T. D. & P. L. Barbee James & Mary Benes Kathy D. Brown M. Patricia Buckley Terrence & Audrey Buckley Rachel Burbach Burns ’94 & James Burns Richard & Alison Clark Tim & Mary Coyle Jack & Nancy Dodendorf Teresa Kula Elder ’79 Terrence & Norma Fletcher Geoffrey & Liz Hall Randy & Judith Haug Carolyn Jaworski ’64

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Memorials continued

Emily Jewett Kathleen Zahm Larsen ’81 Mary Welna Maher ’82 & Matthew Maher Holly McCoy Jean McGill Melotz Group LLC David & Nancy Peters Dave & Anne Switzer Kent & Meri White Andrew & Stacy Wilson Michelle Wright John D. McCann Teresa Kula Elder ’79 Randy & Judith Haug Kay McCann Mary Ann Wieberg Tietjen ’90 & Daniel Tietjen Julia C. McKenna ’61 Anonymous Patricia Humlicek Gehringer ’61 Shirley Pollreis Lee ’61 Thomas & Carie Maguire Gerald & Patricia Maguire Robert C. McGowan, Jr. Joyce Rosenberg Stranglen ’61 & Ronald Stranglen Andrea Echtermeyer Yeshnowski ’62

Douglas Pietramale Sandra Bogema Joan Konon Pilus SM ’55 & Raymond Pilus Stephanie N. Bushman ’13 William R. Plowman Betty Knoblauch Hill SM ’53 Marshal A. Prewitt Sr. Corrine C. Connelly, RSM ’58 Anne Zadina McGill ’00 & Jason McGill

Anthony O. Messineo Connie Orsi Crouch ’59

A. J. Rashid Jeanne Devaney Carroll ’74 & Christopher Carroll

Dorothy & Philip Miller Melodia Wichert Phelps ’69

Fr. Dave Reeson Annette Mayer Kutilek ’57 & Tom Kutilek

Pamela L. Morello ’65 Hughleen Thorsen ’68

Rosalie M. Regan Alvine Engineering Sr. Corrine C. Connelly, RSM ’58 Tish A. Connelly ’65 Mary Robino Czyz ’68 & James Czyz Kathleen Jensen D’Ercole ’61 & Louis D’Ercole Joyce M. Duffy + Sr. Delores M. Hannon, RSM Lawrence James Nicole Hahn Jesse ’80 & John Jesse Daniel & Lisa Kammerer Andy & Vickie Kauffold Kathleen Baines Kizer ’66 & William Kizer J. Terry & Ruth Macnamara John & Carol Maginn Anne Pedersen Mahoney ’66 & Patrick Mahoney Robert & Diane McGill Joseph & Randi Nanfito David & Lynne Potter Judith Kielty Quinn ’59 Robert A. Reed Susanne Shore & Pete Ricketts E. Terry & Kathleen Sibbernsen Timothy & Paulette Smith Katherine A. Spellerberg Gene & Marilyn Spence Matthew Timmerman Barbara Tomasek

Mary Mornin Sr. Corrine C. Connelly, RSM ’58 Anna Willey Dwyer ’03 & Scott Dwyer Paula Mossman Stephen Mossman Jean Ward Nekola SM ’55 & Joseph Nekola Catherine Hogan Besta ’56 Mary T. Nelsen Carol Neill Casey ’58 & Patrick Casey Edward J. Nicola Carol Bader Nicola ’78 Lois Jean Scott Nisi ’59 Denis & Rosella Cuka Janet Pattavina O’Halloran ’74 Class of 1974 Joan Orcutt O’Keefe ’59 Theresa Gart Marilynn Gaughen Herek ’59 + Raydelle Kaline Meehan ’59 K. Bridget Brosnihan Simmons ’59 48

Mrs. Donald D. Davis James & Marcia Deitchler Jeffrey L. Goos Rick Gubbels & Tracy Lewis The Koch, Fishel, & Gasich Families Gerald & Nancy Koster Mark & Laurie Osler Evelyn M. Phillips John L. Prestage William Ray Prestage Reg M. Radford Rhonda Ritzman George & Elaine Russell Judy A Ryan Barbara Vais

Terrence M. O’Rourke Joseph & Katherine Belek Betty A. Davis

Jay & Amy Vankat Larry & Nicoline Welch Charles & Lynn Wurtz Patricia McElligott Reinhardt ’62 Anonymous Amy & M. John Bailey Leslie A. Douglas Tracy Dyke Eric & Cathy Ebers Anthony Fahrenkrog Kathryn & Jeffrey Freed Brady Gibson Matthew & Norma Goltl Jane Lauer Hooppaw ’86 J. Martin Hosking Mary J. King Mark & Ann Laughlin Chris & Michelle Leitner Kim Manning Christopher & Kari McElligott Louis & Kathleen Mrla Mary Cvetas Munshaw ’62 Sharon Neill ’62 Randall & Caroline Niehaus Toby Pacer Trish Phelan Sean Quinn Morgan Renter Mary M. Scherr ’62 John & Karla Skradski Joseph & Julie Skradski Thomas & Barbara White Andrea Echtermeyer Yeshnowski ’62 Caden Matthew Rhods Kent & Karen Riesberg April D. Riesberg Kent & Karen Riesberg Henry & Darlene Roehrig Kathryn Roehrig Murphy ’68 J. Emmet Root Fran Root Bette Skorka Rudloff SM ’51 Howard Rudloff Mary Catherine Dasovic Rudol SM ’55 Anonymous Michael & Catherine Chaloupka Margaret Egermier Mary McAllister-Snyder & Dale Snyder Harold & Mary Ann Povondra Michael & Jessica Rudol Sr. Susan Severin, RSM SM ’55 Marguerite Wagman Stoysich ’58 & Paul Stoysich Thomas A. Ruma, Jr. Sr. Anne Pellegrino, RSM Sr. Jean Sitter, RSM Edward Rundle Anonymous

Fiscal Year July 1, 2023–June 30, 2024

James T. Ruswick Paula W. Commers James & Mary Jane Coulton Tim & Mary Coyle Valarie Finney James & Teresa Honz Susan Wichert Hopping ’85 & Mark Hopping Patricia Romano Inserra ’66 & Joseph Inserra Robert & Kathleen Johnson Dwaine & Loni Meyer Donald & Nicole Pechous Mary Jo Romano Petersen ’58 & Fredrick Petersen Steven & Janelle Schell James & Maureen Waldron Patricia A. Ruth Annette Mayer Kutilek ’57 & Tom Kutilek Margaret (Maggie) Bendon Ryan ’67 Ann Bendon Wieberg ’57 Patricia Connell Samson ’68 Joseph Samson Susan R. Santa Luca ’67 Marcella Connelly Peterson ’64 Linda Sieben Schluter ’68 Priscilla Connelly Quinn ’68 Pamela Thornton ’68 Hughleen Thorsen ’68 Evelyn Schmidt Ron & Kathy Boyce Megan Fuller Catherine & Lloyd Glesmann Sue Gross ’71 Ruth Gross Harre ’76 & John Harre Thomas Keller Ann Luhr Dan & Jeanne McKitterick Jenny O’Neill Barbara Pavelka Donald & Sheryl Ann Pavelka Gregory Pavelka Patty Siraco Scott Sutera Jean Schneiderwind ’57 Anonymous Maureen E. McGrath ’57 Sr. Rose A. Schoolcraft, RSM Anonymous Tish A. Connelly ’65 Lyle Scott Michelle Zey Hakkarinen ’04 Louise Boosinger Shackleton ’67 Gerald & Mary Jacobson

Joan E. Sheehan ’60 Leah A. Cupich ’07 Richard & Diana Cupich Michaele Rosse Pleiss ’60 & Thomas Pleiss

Lucille Lynam Warren SJ ’38 Tom & Patricia Ferrando

Carol Gauer Smith ’59 Raydelle Kaline Meehan ’59

Joyce Jensen Whalley ’58 Sr. Corrine C. Connelly, RSM ’58 Judy Tomasek Koziol ’58 & Joseph Koziol Marguerite Wagman Stoysich ’58 & Paul Stoysich

Mary Clare Smith ’58 Kathleen Smith Tweedy ’56

John J. Wieberg Ann Bendon Wieberg ’57

Marcelline Carroll Sorenson SM ’46 Ann Carroll Fry ’77 Stanley Stanek Patricia Stanek Dworak ’65 & William Dworak Virginia Hehn Stanzel ’62 Edythe Pavelec Place ’62 Ron Stoesz Kathleen Murphy Shepoka ’67 & Cliff Shepoka Fred D. Strider Connie Orsi Crouch ’59 Marilynn Gaughen Herek ’59 + Mary Ann Hostettler Strider ’59 John Talcott Patricia Militti Talcott ’72 Vickie Zambuto Thill ’71 Ann Connelly Brannen ’71 & Thomas Brannen Laura Caniglia Callahan ’71 & Robert Callahan Barbara Jarosik Goree ’71 Catherine Ferrara Kruse ’71 Catherine Wrobleski Lane ’71 Jean Rogers Lund ’71 & Thomas Lund Mary Ann Marchese Neill ’71 Cynthia Pfeifer Sarraillon ’71 Robin Micek Taylor ’71 & Mark Taylor Sharon Carmichael Wade ’71 Rosemary Kalamaja Wesely ’71 & Gary Wesely Grace (Chris) Trout Wulff ’71 & Gerard Wulff Gloria Thompson Sr. Corrine C. Connelly, RSM ’58 Sr. Johneen Owens, RSM ’58 Dean & Phyllis Thorsen Hughleen Thorsen ’68

Thomas W. Williams Lois M. Carmody JoAnne Glynn Catlett ’69 Peggy Cross Jean Gallagher Decker ’61 Ann Gallagher Dunn ’59 & Michael Dunn Steve Dunn Betty Trout Eckley ’63 Rev. Michael P. Eckley Tricia Jonyka Eckley ’93 & Larry Eckley Constance DeLuca Friend ’69 & Dennis Friend Mike & Susie Gallagher Pat & Carol Gallagher Mary Lou Nemec Gunia ’67 Dave Halpin Anne E. Hellbusch Birol Isbilir Robert & Pamela Johnson Diane Hope Kean ’69 & James Kean Richard & Laura Mahacek Edward & Carolyn May Bruce & Janis Roorda Thomas & Melody Scott Laura Halpin Van Moorleghem ’72 & Michael Van Moorleghem Ed & Marie Vandenberg Joan A. Wood Mary Alice Waller Wilwerding SM ’52 Peggy Pound Jimerson ’70 Marj Kastl Krawczyk SM ’52 Shawntell N. Kroese Diane Darrow Lawrence ’79 & Scott Lawrence Kirk & Jean Peck Jon & Dorothy Polan Rose Puetz Frederick J. Wilwerding Ken & Dana Wilwerding Nicholas Wilwerding

Marjorie Koraleski Tyler ’68 Jack & Stephanie Koraleski Pamela Thornton ’68 Hughleen Thorsen ’68

Barbara (Bobbie) Mowery Wingate ’64 Douglas E. Wingate, Jr.

Abigail (Abby) Verkuilen ’21 Robert & Colleen Verkuilen Daniel Verkuilen

Patricia A. Zach Maurice J. Zach

Michael A. Wang Jean Stackhouse Wang ’67

Jeanne Burnett Wingender ’68 John R. Wingender, Jr. & Mary Kay Miller

Joseph & Donna Zey Michelle Zey Hakkarinen ’04 + Deceased

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Thank You for Supporting Mercy There are many ways to support Mercy High School. Please consider using the enclosed envelope to make a gift to this special place. If you need additional information on supporting Mercy, please contact Anna Dwyer, Vice President for Advancement, at 402.553.9424 or dwyera@mercyhigh.org. Thank you for making Mercy possible!

Ways to Give • Wills •P ast Parent Annual Fund • Operating Scholarships • Stocks • Alumnae Annual Fund • Endowed Scholarships • Matching Gifts • MX-12 • Property • Memorials • Trusts/annuities • FIESTA • IRAs •M cAuley Scholars Program • Golf Fest • Phone-a-thon

Do You Have a Match You may be able to double or even triple the impact of your gift to Mercy High School if you or your spouse works for a matching gift company.

Many corporations match the gifts their employees give to non-profit and charitable organizations in an effort to extend the reach of corporate giving and to encourage employees to be actively involved in supporting their communities.

Please check with your employer’s human resources office for details on its matching gift program. Be sure to include your company’s matching gift form with your donation.

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ONLINE DONATION

Make a gift online at: https://qrco.de/bduiza.

CHECK

Make checks payable to: Mercy High School

1501 S. 48th Street

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VENMO

Venmo your gift to: @Mercy-HighSchoolOmaha.

MX-12 PROGRAM

Donate on a monthly basis by joining the Monthly Monarchs Program at: www.mercyhigh.org/get-involved/monthly-monarchs.cfm

FACEBOOK FUNDRAISER

Create a Facebook fundraiser in support of Mercy.

TOGETHER A GREATER GOOD (TAGG)

When you TAGG your purchase at any participating business, a portion of you purchase price will be donated to Mercy. a. Download the TAGG app b. Visit participating businesses and snap a photo of your receipt c. Choose “Mercy High School” as your cause to support.

MATCHING GIFT

A matching gift from your company doubles your impact on Mercy High School. Check with your corporation’s human resources office for instructions.

MEMORIAL GIFT

Memorial gifts are a meaningful way to honor the life of a loved one. Make your memorial gift at: https://qrco.de/bduiza.

TRIBUTE GIFT

A tribute gift is a wonderful way to celebrate a graduation, birthday, anniversary, or other significant milestone. Make your tribute gift at: https://qrco.de/bduiza.

ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

Endowing a named scholarship or tuition award is an investment in Mercy’s mission of providing a faith-based education to any girl who desires it. With a minimum of $25,000, your scholarship or tuition award can be funded as a single gift, a series of gifts over several years, or a planned gift from your estate. If interested in participating contact Anna Dwyer ’03, Vice President for Advancement at 402.553.9424 or dwyera@ mercyhigh.org.

PLANNED GIFT

our planned gift ensures the future of Mercy High School while Y lessening the tax burden on your estate and your heirs. Gift commitments or bequests through a will or trust, life insurance, or beneficiary designations for qualified retirement plans such as your 401(k) or IRA all help to further Mercy’s educational mission. If interested in participating contact Anna Dwyer ’03, Vice President for Advancement at 402.553.9424 or dwyera@mercyhigh.org.

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