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
@MercyHighSchoolOmaha
@MercyHighSchool
@MercyHighOmaha
@MercyHighSchool-Omaha
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!
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!
Mission Week
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!
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!
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!
Show Choir
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.
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 proudly represented Mercy High School!
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.
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.
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!
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
SOCCER Runner Up at Districts
TRACK & FIELD
Adrianne Pruss qualified for State this year in Shotput.
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.
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.
Prom
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!
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
FIESTA
Mercy High School
A Serendipitous Reunion in the Skies
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.
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.
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.
ALUMNAE NEWS
Mary Fox (Tomcykowski) ’82 spent 3 weeks in Uganda 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.
Reunions
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.
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!
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.
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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In Memoriam
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We extend sympathy to the families and friends of those alumnae whose deaths were communicated to the Advancement Office from September 1, 2023-August 31, 2024. We try to make this list as accurate as possible. Please inform Naomi Chambers at chambersn@mercyhigh.org if we missed anyone.
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.
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
FY ’24 Operating Revenue
FY ’24 Operating Expenses
* Based on unaudited figures
** $1.9 million given in tuition assistance
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
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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
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
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
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 +
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
McAuley Scholars
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
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 +
The Mercy Legacy Society
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 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.
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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
The Mercy Legacy Society
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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
Monthly Monarchs
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
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.
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
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
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
Jane Stultz McKernan ’63 Memorial Scholarship
Daniel McKernan
Jeanne (JB) Agnes Burnett Wingender Memorial Scholarship
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
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
Spirit of Mercy Scholarship
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
Thomas E. & Marialyce Killeen Walsh Scholarship
Dennis Walsh
Marialyce Killeen Walsh ’58
Wendy O’Rourke Leadership Award
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
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
Total Contributed:
$374,607
Total Supporters: 604 supporters out of 6,065 alumnae
Total Participation: 10%
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
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
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
Alumnae Giving by Class
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
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
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
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
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
Annual Giving Fund
continued
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
John & Sonya Glenn
Annual Giving Fund
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
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
Annual Giving Fund
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
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
Tribute Gifts
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
In Honor Of
Sr. Corrine C. Connelly, RSM ’58
Priscilla Connelly Quinn ’68
Jacqueline Rashid Devaney SM ’53
Jeanne Devaney Carroll ’74 & Christopher Carroll
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
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
50TH JUBILEE
Sr. Susan Sanders, RSM
Sr. M. Geneva Paluka, RSM SM ’53 + Deceased
Omission Statement
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Thank you.
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
Memorials
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
Penny Chamberlain Ferrin ’63
Betty Trout Eckley ’63
Sr. Rosemary Floersch, RSM SM ’52
Kathleen R. Maloney
Joanne Georgeanne Fransiscus
Kate Janca Adams ’77
Melissa Batko Gaffney ’96
Jane Green Alseth ’65
Jennifer Batko
Michael Batko
Timothy & Evelyn Gaffney
Emily Tiensvold
Mary Jane Smith Gerst ’68
Marilyn Smith Havel ’70 & Leonard Havel
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
Stephen C. Grandinetti, Jr.
Connie Orsi Crouch ’59
Mary Kay Grandinetti O’Shaughnessy ’64 & Terrence O’Shaughnessy
Joseph W. Grant
Annette Mayer Kutilek ’57 & Tom Kutilek
Kathleen McCafferty Griffith ’61
Margaret McCafferty Hoskins SM ’54
Michael Gross
Sue Gross ’71
Ruth Gross Harre ’76 & John Harre
Holly McCoy
Leonard Gunia
Kelly Connelly Lawler ’92 & David Lawler
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
Martin P. Hannigan
Annette Mayer Kutilek ’57 & Tom Kutilek
Kathleen McCarty Hansen SM ’53
The Hansen Family
Mary Jean Connelly Harrington ’57
Karol Krawczyk Carroll ’79 & James Carroll
Richard & Barbara Golwitzer
Jo Marie Guastello
Maureen Harrington ’84
Michaela S. Harrington ’87
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
Marilynn Gaughen Herek ’59
Rose Marie Bendon Basque ’59 & George Basque
Sr. Corrine C. Connelly, RSM ’58
Shirley Lyman Hermanek SM ’52
Marj Kastl Krawczyk SM ’52
L. Thomas Heywood
Barbara Boczar Heywood ’65
Marilyn Richelieu Higgins SM ’48
Zibby Gillen Cambridge ’85
Marjorie H. Gillen
Michelle Gillen Meyer
Regina Van Buren Hoody SJ ’45
Sr. Corrine C. Connelly, RSM ’58
Eileen Van Buren Curran ’58 & Jim Curran
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
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
Memorials
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
Anthony O. Messineo
Connie Orsi Crouch ’59
Dorothy & Philip Miller
Melodia Wichert Phelps ’69
Pamela L. Morello ’65
Hughleen Thorsen ’68
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
Terrence M. O’Rourke
Joseph & Katherine Belek
Betty A. Davis
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
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
A. J. Rashid
Jeanne Devaney Carroll ’74 & Christopher Carroll
Fr. Dave Reeson
Annette Mayer Kutilek ’57 & Tom Kutilek
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
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
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
Carol Gauer Smith ’59
Raydelle Kaline Meehan ’59
Mary Clare Smith ’58
Kathleen Smith Tweedy ’56
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
Marjorie Koraleski Tyler ’68
Jack & Stephanie Koraleski
Pamela Thornton ’68
Hughleen Thorsen ’68
Abigail (Abby) Verkuilen ’21
Robert & Colleen Verkuilen
Daniel Verkuilen
Michael A. Wang
Jean Stackhouse Wang ’67
Lucille Lynam Warren SJ ’38
Tom & Patricia Ferrando
Joyce Jensen Whalley ’58
Sr. Corrine C. Connelly, RSM ’58
Judy Tomasek Koziol ’58 & Joseph Koziol
Marguerite Wagman Stoysich ’58 & Paul Stoysich
John J. Wieberg
Ann Bendon Wieberg ’57
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
Barbara (Bobbie) Mowery Wingate ’64
Douglas E. Wingate, Jr.
Jeanne Burnett Wingender ’68
John R. Wingender, Jr. & Mary Kay Miller
Patricia A. Zach
Maurice J. Zach
Joseph & Donna Zey
Michelle Zey Hakkarinen ’04 + Deceased
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
• Past Parent Annual Fund
• Operating Scholarships
• Stocks
• Alumnae Annual Fund
• Endowed Scholarships
• Matching Gifts
• MX-12
• Property
• Memorials
• Trusts/annuities
• FIESTA • IRAs
• McAuley 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.
ONLINE DONATION
CHECK
Make a gift online at: https://qrco.de/bduiza.
Make checks payable to: Mercy High School 1501 S. 48th Street Omaha, NE 68106
VENMO Venmo your gift to: @Mercy-HighSchoolOmaha.
MX-12 PROGRAM
FACEBOOK FUNDRAISER
TOGETHER A GREATER GOOD (TAGG)
MATCHING GIFT
MEMORIAL GIFT
TRIBUTE GIFT
ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
Donate on a monthly basis by joining the Monthly Monarchs Program at: www.mercyhigh.org/get-involved/monthly-monarchs.cfm
Create a Facebook fundraiser in support of Mercy.
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.
A matching gift from your company doubles your impact on Mercy High School. Check with your corporation’s human resources office for instructions.
Memorial gifts are a meaningful way to honor the life of a loved one. Make your memorial gift at: https://qrco.de/bduiza.
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.
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
Your planned gift ensures the future of Mercy High School while 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.
