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Art Willenborg ’57 and his wife Jeanne have exemplified Franciscan values

and a strong work ethic through their families, careers and areas of service, and that legacy continues.

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“Like Hawks above the Mississippi, our own QU Hawks are soaring higher than ever.”

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o live near the Mississippi River, as we do in Quincy, is to see countless birds of prey. Huge eagles and hawks can be observed for much of the year, as they fly high

above the river and surrounding terrain while looking for food.

They are a wonder of God’s creation.

At a time when there is so much to celebrate at Quincy University, I sometimes find myself smiling while I watch the flight

President McGee with Spring 2025 graduate Alaric Mefford. We think St. Francis approves.

of those birds. Like hawks above the Mississippi, our own QU Hawks are soaring higher than ever.

First, with recent favorable news from an accreditor, we now

delighted to continue our tradition of serving my favorite meal,

know that history will be made in January 2026, when we begin

chicken and waffles, to our new and returning students during the

instruction for students in our first-ever clinical doctorate program,

first week of classes, complete with such traditional toppings as

the Doctor of Occupational Therapy Degree. This program,

Oreo cookie crumbles, chocolate chips, and chocolate syrup.

years in the making, will provide an innovative approach to this

Fourth, even in times of economic unpredictability, the

coursework and, we believe, fill a vital need in our community

alumni and friends of Quincy University continue to believe in

and region. A new doctoral program in Physical Therapy should

this great institution and to set new records for fundraising. As

follow shortly, if all goes as planned.

we announced a few months ago, we set new QU records for

Second, we are continuing to improve the facilities used by

the QU Fund and for overall fundraising during the 2024-2025

all members of our community. In the busiest summer I can

academic year. With an amazing $19 million raised last year,

remember for construction projects and improvements at QU, we

Quincy University is able to do more for our students and to

have renovated dozens of laboratories, classrooms, and offices,

support our wonderful faculty and staff.

with a record quantity of new furnishings found throughout most

At a time when complaints about higher education are

of our larger buildings. Our newest classrooms and laboratories

increasingly common, our alumni and friends know that a

at the North Campus, created with state grant support and

Catholic and Franciscan education at Quincy University is part of

costing millions of dollars to complete, will support our new

the solution -- not part of the problem. I am grateful that so many

programs in engineering and the health sciences. We’ve also

of you have made sacrifices to support QU financially.

seen significant improvements at the QU Baseball Stadium

For years, I have tried to use QUniverse to convey the sense

and the Health & Fitness Center. Getting this work completed

of unity, purpose, movement, and progress I experience every

during the summer months was a major challenge, but only a

day as QU president. If you haven’t been on campus in the past

few projects were still unfinished by the first day of classes in late

few years, please come back home to Quincy and QU! You’ll love

August.

what you see.

Third, for the third time in four years, and for only the third time in the past thirty years, we have welcomed a freshman class of

Sincerely,

over 300 students to Quincy University for Fall 2025, along with a large group of transfer students. These talented students have brought energy and excitement to campus, along with a few

Brian McGee, PhD

entirely predictable complaints about parking. Marsha and I were

President

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President’s Page Student Spotlight

Angelina Pagliaccio

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Main Feature

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Hawk Talk

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Alumni Feature

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Spring 2025 Commencement

2024–25 Hawk Highlights

Art Willenborg: The Class of ’57 Had its Dreams...

Franciscan Focus

The Quincy University Connection to Pope Leo XIV

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Academic Feature

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Academic Feature

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Faculty Focus

Music at Quincy University

niverse Editor: Chris Brennemann, PhD Contributors: Alex Aubuchon, MBA ‘24 Miriam Hermann Katie Kraushaar, MLIS Brian McGee, PhD Dan Queathem Barbara Schleppenbach, PhD ‘71 Shane Wingerter ‘17 Lindsey Witt Graphic Designer: Jenny Willingham Photographers: Bianca Hill Jim Lawrence Abigail Phillips Picture This Sandy Trudell ‘94

Brenner Library

Q&A with Katie Kraushaar

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Faculty Briefs

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Class Notes

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Honor Roll of Donors

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Send all correspondence to: QUniverse Quincy University 1800 College Ave. Quincy, IL 62301-2699 qualumni@quincy.edu

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“When I found out that I could actually go to college for swimming and that I would get a scholarship, that allowed me to be the first college kid in my family.”

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ngelina Pogliaccio comes to Quincy University from Texas. She’s a sport communication/public relations major and a member of the QU swim team. When she started considering going to college, she was surprised that she could get a scholarship to compete on a swim team.

As a first-generation college student, Angelina is proud to be a Hawk and credits her family and her coaches for motivating her to advance in her sport and to excel as a sports communicator.

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“I've always been passionate about connecting with people and sharing stories that matter, especially in the world of sports.”

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“What drew me to communications was the ability to highlight the hard work, dedication, and personal journeys of athletes, many of whom have incredible stories that deserve to be told.”

Angelina loves the challenge of finding the right way to share those stories and the impact that thoughtful storytelling can have both on and off the field. She manages the QU swim team Instagram account and creates content that highlights QU athletes’ achievements, behind-the-scenes moments, and team

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“I enjoy how fair the sport of swimming is.

You can’t cheat a clock. The clock is always right -no matter what happens.” spirit, building a strong online community that connects swimmers, coaches, fans, and alumni.

Angelina credits her communication professor Nora Baldner for motivating and challenging her personally and professionally.

“She truly loves what she does, and it shows through her teaching and all the effort she puts into each of her students.

It’s inspiring to see how much she cares, not just about the subject but about helping us grow. I deeply admire her work ethic, her passion, and the kind of person she is both inside and outside the classroom.”

Angelina’s passion to excel in her college career and in her profession began with

her commitment and discipline related to competitive swimming. She started swimming when she was eight and by eleven, she envisioned becoming a college level swimmer.

Angelina stands out as a swimmer, but there was a time when she almost gave up on the sport and struggled to find direction in life.

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“The first time Angelina and I sat in the QU Media Podcast studio I knew I was working with an exceptional student.

Her passion for communication and engagement is infectious. She is an accomplished photographer and storyteller. It is a pleasure to work with her as she pursues her dream.”

Nora Baldner, Assistant Professor of Communication

When she was 15 years old, she lost one of her best friends who was also her boyfriend.

“After he passed, I felt completely lost.

For the first month, I was ready to give up everything - swimming, school, all of it.”

But then she had a heartfelt conversation with her boyfriend’s mom, and Angelina says, “It changed everything.”

“She encouraged me to keep going and to do it all for him. From that moment on, I dedicated myself to swimming and life with him in mind. To this day, I carry him with me in everything I accomplish.”

Angelina is grateful for her mom and her coaches who supported her. “Because of them, I’m not only swimming, I'm thriving.

And I’m proud of where I am today.”

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SPRING 2025 COMMENCEMENT

The climb toward the goals that matter is never-ending, but every step is lighter when you walk with a family like QU.

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t takes 14 steps to cross the Commencement platform, with a momentous pause in the middle to accept that prized diploma. But the distance in dreams, hopes, and accomplishments is much greater— perhaps impossible to calculate.

Saturday, May 17, 2025, was a perfect day to take that walk—not too hot, not too cool, not a cloud in sight. Each student was accompanied—in person or in

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spirit—by 179 fellow graduates who knew better than anyone the joy of the moment and the struggles that made it possible.

QU Stadium was packed as 23 graduate students and 157 undergrads received their degrees and strode into a bright future. They entered the path paved by the achievements of fellow alums, including William Metzinger ‘74 who received an honorary degree

by Barbara Schleppenbach, PhD ‘71

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undergraduate students

and Ralph Oakley ‘80 who delivered the Commencement address.

They were welcomed by student speaker, Katalina Lopez, who chose lyrics by Miley Cyrus to compare her class’s experience to climbing a mountain of uncertainty and self-doubt. “Success isn’t always about doing things quickly,” she declared. “It’s about doing them your way, on your own time. What matters is that we’re here now, and we never stopped climbing.”

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Former QU Board chair and current Trustee, Ralph Oakley spoke of the many roads that have led students to Quincy University. Citing conversations with successful alums, he concluded,

Who are you?

“What made this climb a little easier—and a whole lot more memorable—were the people climbing beside us. QU isn’t just your average university.

It’s a family. We don’t stop climbing. Because growth isn’t about how fast we get to the top. It’s about who we become along the way.”

- K ATA L I N A L O P E Z Student Speaker

As he expressed gratitude for his honorary degree, Bill Metzinger echoed that sentiment. Quoting former Franciscan provincial and Board chair Fr. Tom Nairn, Bill affirmed that “the best measurement of a successful life is to look into the mirror each morning and ask yourself, ‘Who are you in the eyes of God?’”

“It really doesn’t matter how you got here, and I am sure every single person's journey is distinct. What matters is that you got here and, more importantly, what matters is what you learned and what you will take away from this experience and use for the rest of your life.”

-RALPH OAKLEY QU Trustee

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alph encouraged students to seek opportunities to follow their passions, the things that make them “unique contributors in a world that needs their contribution.”

He reminded them that no matter what roads brought them to QU, the alums he has met share those qualities of unique talent and deep commitment.

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“They took the things they learned here with them, and they have not only been happy and content but have become contributors to our community and the world. They took their knowledge, mixed it with passion, and came up with an unbeatable combination.

I suspect when they faced challenges throughout their lives it was that same passion and learning that helped carry them through.”

-RALPH OAKLEY QU Trustee

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The speakers captured what the graduates were feeling on that sunny day: The climb toward the goals that matter is never-ending, but every step is lighter when you walk with a family like QU.

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2024–25 HAWK HIGHLIGHTS

by Assistant Sports Information Director, Alex Aubuchon, MBA ‘24

A DEFINING CHAPTER IN ATHLETIC HISTORY

In a season that will be remembered as a defining chapter in Quincy University’s athletic history, the Hawks soared to unprecedented success during the 2024–25 academic year.

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With triumphs on the court, in the classroom, on the mat, in the pool and beyond, the year was marked by a winning culture that continues to spread across all 28 of QU’s varsity athletic programs.

At the heart of it all was the women’s basketball team, which delivered one of the most thrilling and memorable runs the university has seen in years. After two decades without a conference title, the Hawks returned to the top of the Great Lakes Valley Conference, winning the 2025 GLVC Tournament Championship—the program’s first since 2005. It was a storybook season filled with grit, teamwork, and late-game heroics, and it culminated with Quincy’s return to the NCAA Division II Tournament for the first time since 2016.

The Hawks were fueled by a talented and disciplined roster that produced three All-GLVC honorees, one All-Region selection, and three program records broken over the course of the year. Their balanced attack and suffocating defense turned heads across the region, and their postseason dominance was no fluke. At the helm, head coach Courtney Boyd guided her team with clarity and purpose, earning well-deserved recognition as the GLVC Coach of the Year—a fitting honor for a program that reestablished itself as a force in the region.

The women’s basketball team’s championship run was the highlight of a year that saw numerous other programs deliver exceptional seasons, none more consistent and statistically impressive than Quincy’s women’s volleyball team. For the third straight year, the Hawks punched their ticket to the NCAA Tournament while capturing a share of the GLVC Regular Season Title for the second time in three seasons.

The foundation of the program’s success was senior standout Emma Wijnbergen, whose final season will go down as one of the most dominant in program and conference history.

Wijnbergen’s 601 kills set a new QU and GLVC single-season record, and her average of 5.09 kills per set was not only a school record but also the best in the conference for the 24-25 season. Her career concluded with 1,678 total kills, tying the all-time QU record. Along the way, she was named GLVC Player of the Year, earned All-America honors from both the AVCA and D2CCA, and became a CSC Academic All-American. She also took home QU’s prestigious Mart Heinen Career Achievement Award, honoring her for her production and for her leadership and impact on the culture of the program.

The volleyball team itself broke four records this season and demonstrated once again that Quincy is home to one of the region’s top-tier volleyball programs—one built on power, precision, and consistency.

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Another cornerstone of the university’s rising athletic profile is women’s wrestling, which enjoyed a transformative season in 2024–25. Still a relatively young program, the team made a statement with 10 dual wins, six national qualifiers, and a breakthrough into the national rankings. The Hawks crowned five regular-season individual tournament champions and continued to blaze a trail on the mat with their most decorated season to date.

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Leading the charge was Trinity Pendergrass, who set a new standard by becoming the first All-American in program history after a remarkable postseason run. She also captured a regional championship and was rightfully named Jack Mackenzie Female Athlete of the Year by the university.

For his leadership and guidance, head coach Jeff Haley earned Mart Heinen Coach of the Year honors. The program’s growth was about more than just wins. Seven team members were honored as NWCA Scholar All-Americans, proving that the team’s impact extended to the classroom as well.

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Speaking of national impact, men’s swimming reached uncharted territory this year, turning heads across the Division II landscape. The team shattered 12 program records and made a splash at the GLVC Championships, before sending two swimmers to the NCAA Championships.

There, junior Wyatt Walsh made history by placing sixth in the 400 IM, becoming Quincy men’s swimming’s first-ever All-American. Walsh, along with teammate Borna Kisasondi, also earned All-American Honorable Mention recognition, capping the program’s most successful season to date.

The team was also honored as a CSCAA Team Scholar All-America selection, balancing national-level competition with academic achievement.

Sprint football, still a relatively new program, rewrote its record book with 29 new program marks and nine All-MSFL selections. Men’s and women’s lacrosse combined for 35 records broken, while men’s soccer and women’s soccer combined for more than 50 Academic All-GLVC picks.

On the field, football featured one All-American, 14 All-GLVC players, and 22 Academic All-GLVC honorees while head coach Jason Killday garnered Mart Heinen Coach of the Year honors. Softball and baseball each produced multiple All-GLVC picks, and the baseball team led the department with 33 Academic All-GLVC selections.

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Even first-year and developing programs found the win column. Cheer & Stunt, in its inaugural season, earned its first program victory with a 12–4 win over Northern Kentucky.

What tied all of these achievements together was not just talent, but a cultural shift—an increasingly visible commitment across the department to championship standards, academic integrity, and team-first identity.

Whether it was a trophy raised in front of a roaring crowd or a GPA celebrated quietly in the classroom, Quincy student-athletes made their mark everywhere they went.

The legacy of the 2024–25 season will linger—not just in the banners, records, and awards, but in the momentum and belief it builds. This was more than just a successful season — it was a signal to the conference, the region, and the nation: Quincy University Athletics is here, and it’s building something special. The Hawks are only getting started.

MEN'S LACROSSE

TOTAL LIST OF ACCOLADES Records broken - 99 All-Conference selections – 44 All-Region selections - 12 All-America selections - 6 Conference Player of the Year - Emma Wijnbergen, women’s volleyball Conference Freshman of the Year - Max Booher, men’s basketball Conference Coach of the Year - Courtney Boyd, women’s basketball Academic All-GLVC - 273 (up from 221 in 2024) Team Academic All-GLVC Award - 12 (up from 9 in 2024) Scholar All-America (various organizations) - 12 Team Academic All-America - 2 www.quincy.edu

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ART AND JEANNE WILLENBORG INSTILLED FRANCISCAN VALUES, STRONG WORK ETHIC AND FAITH COMMITMENT INTO THEIR THREE CHILDREN, AND THAT LEGACY CONTINUES.

by Chris Brennemann, PhD

The Class of ’57 Had its Dreams…

ART WILLENBORG AND HIS QUINCY COLLEGE FRIENDS AND TEAMMATES

MAY HAVE BEEN ONE EXAMPLE OF THE STATLER’S BROTHERS’ “THE CLASS OF ’57.”

ALTHOUGH THIS SONG WAS ABOUT HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES, ART, A 1957 QC ALUMNUS, CERTAINLY HAD HIS DREAMS AND BROUGHT SOME CHANGE TO THE WORLD AROUND HIM. 12

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QU men's basketball team after advancing to the national tournament. Art is player #6.

Art, Jeanne and Bob pose at Bob's QU Graduation in 1989.

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rt attended a university in St. Louis his first year out of high school in 1953. He interacted with some Quincy College graduates who were very successful, so he looked into transferring to Quincy College. Arts says he valued that “QC was a small, Catholic college with a Franciscan tradition.”

He became a QC Hawk in 1954.

Art’s athleticism was apparent. He played basketball and baseball at Quincy in 1954-1955. He was on the 1955 Hawks basketball team that not only was the first QC team to qualify for the NAIA national tournament – they were the first QC team to win the national title. This team had the highest winning percentage in the school’s history at that time. The 1954-1955 basketball team was inducted into the QU Sports Hall of Fame in 2017.

Willenborg family photo taken in April of 2012 at their club in Naples.

Art also coached the Quincy College freshman basketball team in 1955 and 1956.

Art earned his management degree in 1957 and worked as an IRS agent, serving Milwaukee, Springfield, Quincy and East St. Louis, for the first nine years of his career. He served in the military from 1958-1960. Art owned his own tax consulting business in Effingham, Illinois, until he retired in 2000.

Art notes several faculty members and coaches that impacted his life while at QC including Fathers Landry Genosky, Pacific Hug, Columban Yellovich, Philibert Heobing and Brian Kirn, and Coach Harry Forrester.

Art also recalls fond memories related to playing card games in the Student Union and going to weekend parties at South Park.

Throughout his career and into his retirement, Art has been very active with his local church and has served on several boards for local businesses and organizations, and for St. Anthony’s School, his high school alma mater.

Art and his wife Jeanne instilled Franciscan values and strong work ethic and faith commitment into their three children, and that legacy continues.

Art and Jeanne’s son Bob graduated from QU in 1989 with an accounting degree and is currently the CFO of J & J Ventures Gaming, a national leader in gaming and amusements.

Their daughters Geri and Cathy are also QU alumni, graduating in 1993 and 1995.

Geri is the owner of Splatzz Paint Studio in Daytona, Florida, and Cathy is the Vice President of Merchandising & Events at Compass Group USA – Chartwells. www.quincy.edu

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THE SURPRISE ANNOUNCEMENT OF AN AMERICAN POPE W A S A S O U R C E O F G R E AT E X C I T E M E N T F O R A M E R I C A N C AT H O L I C S .

by Brian McGee, PhD A native of Chicago and an avid fan of the Chicago White Sox, Pope Leo XIV’s own educational journey included degrees earned at two great American Catholic institutions, Villanova University in Philadelphia and the Catholic Theological Union in Chicago. Many of us quickly learned as well from media reports that the Pope’s parents both received degrees from another fine Catholic institution, DePaul University.

It took some weeks and research, though, to discover that the Holy Father’s family story includes Quincy University.

For this part of the story, we begin with the arrival at Ellis Island of the S.S. Perugia in June 1903. On board the Perugia was Salvatore Giovanni Riggitano, who came to the U.S. from Sicily just a few weeks before his twenty-seventh birthday.

On board as well were Riggitano’s two sisters and his new brother-in-law, another Italian immigrant who had already lived in Quincy, Illinois.

Riggitano and his other family members soon made their way to Quincy, where Giovanni and his family members lived on Maine Street.

Giovanni would soon enroll at St. Francis Solanus College, which we know now as Quincy University.

Using the name “John Riggitano,” he would spend three academic years – from Fall 1904 to Spring 1907 – taking courses in English, French, theology, music, and business. Riggitano also held teaching positions elsewhere in Quincy, while continuing his education at St. Francis Solanus College.

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What would Riggitano’s experience at St. Francis Solanus College have been like?

With under 300 students, the College was much smaller than it is today.

Moreover, many of the students were under the age of 18. A new immigrant with imperfect English, John Riggitano would have been one of the oldest students at what was then (and now) the only Catholic college or university in the region.

Almost all of Riggitano’s professors were Franciscan friars, and they were tough graders. Riggitano reportedly had been well educated in Italy, but he was studying in a second language at the College while simultaneously holding one or more jobs in Quincy.

Like many QU students today, he would have worked long hours, with little time for rest or relaxation.

While the current QU Chapel wouldn’t be built until 1911, what we today know as Francis Hall was completed in 1898.

The same hallways we walk today were used by this talented, hard-working immigrant, who would eventually found a highly regarded languages school in Chicago.

What an honor.

The man known in Quincy as John Riggitano died in 1960 and was survived by his wife and two sons. Of course, we have more to learn about his family and their story, including their deep Catholic faith. How Riggitano eventually came to use the last name “Prevost” has already been the subject of much speculation.

What we do know is that John Riggitano’s success as a Chicago-area teacher and as an American immigrant is difficult to imagine without his time at QU and with the friars. At Quincy University, we are honored to be part of the family story of Pope Leo XIV.

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Did you know?

Are you a scholar or educator who wants to learn more about John Riggitano (Prevost) and the Riggitano and Prevost families?

Quincy University’s Brenner Library is creating a Riggitano collection, which, when complete, will be available for scholarly use.

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AT QUINCY UNIVERSITY

by Chris Brennemann, PhD

“QU provides a great atmosphere to teach in, and the students that we have been able to recruit have been really enjoyable to work with. We have a very collaborative environment in the music department, and together we have boosted the talent level of students in the program and grown our reputation in the region.”

-BILL MACHOLD Assistant Professor of Music & Director of Bands.

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HE QU MUSIC DEGREE PROGRAM PROVIDES students a well-rounded educational experience in both instrumental and vocal music and offers three music degrees: • BA in Music (Instrumental or Vocal) • BS in Music Education (Illinois K-12 music certification) • BA in Communication/Music Production.

Minors are available in music theory, music history, music performance and music education.

The music program is committed to offering a hands-on approach to music and music education. The program is designed so students study one on one with professors who are also professional musicians, which gives students opportunities to study, perform, and teach music under the guidance of skilled professionals. Students thrive in small, technology-enhanced classrooms and perform in the Connie Niemann Center for Music.

Students can participate in a variety of music ensembles including marching band, jazz band, symphonic band, concert choir, and chamber choir. Chamber music opportunities include saxophone quartet, clarinet quartet, percussion ensemble, brass ensemble, and vocal jazz ensemble. Music ensembles are open to students of all majors.

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HE QU MUSIC PROGRAM HAS GROWN in both numbers and level of students. Christine Damm, DMA, Dean of the School of Fine Arts and Communication, says that QU's music programs take their ensembles on tours each year and now offer a huge variety of music outreach events including: • Clarinet Day • Saxophone Day • Honor Jazz Band Festival • Choral Festival • Percussion Camp

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HE QU MUSIC STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM was implemented in 2019.

It has provided the opportunity for students to travel to Germany, Austria, and Italy to learn about music history and see where famous composers grew up, studied, and composed music.

Bill Machold says that the study abroad trips have provided some special memories.

“They have been amazing experiences for our students and for me personally. I have to thank QU for encouraging and supporting those educational opportunities for its students and faculty.”

THE MUSIC PROGRAM’S SUMMER 2025 STUDY ABROAD TO ITALY INCLUDED 47 TRAVELERS.

“I can honestly say that I enjoy coming to work every day. I consider it a privilege to be able to make my living by teaching and performing music, and QU gives me the opportunity and the platform to do just that.”

-BILL MACHOLD Assistant Professor of Music & Director of Bands.

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“Our hands-on approach and small class sizes really make a difference.

Students will have experience performing, conducting, and teaching before they graduate.”

“QU's music program prepared me for my professional career by offering unique opportunities and specialized one-onone mentorship that is sometimes hard to find in smaller university settings”

“My greatest reward was having something that I was thrilled to work on.

I felt it embodied my style, and that helped my performance tell a complete story that people enjoyed hearing.”

-CHRISTINE DAMM Dean of the School of Fine Arts and Communication

-JESSE MOSE ‘24 Director of Music & Liturgy, St. Peter Church

-ALANNA EDGECOMB Music Performance Major at Quincy University

HE QU MUSIC PROGRAM ALSO STANDS OUT with a high success rate of immediate employment and graduate school acceptance for QU music alumni. Many music education majors receive job offers before they are done student teaching. Some students who have pursued master’s degrees received graduate assistantships with universities they are attending.

QU music degree alumni serve in a variety of professional and ministry roles. Christine Damm explains, “Students who graduate in music from QU are teaching music both at the K-12 and collegiate levels, performing in professional ensembles, teaching private music lessons, serving as church musicians, and working in the television and radio industry.” www.quincy.edu

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by Katie Kraushaar, MLIS

The library has been a great resource of information for me. As a history major, having a large collection of information on hand has been very beneficial.

-Bella Sparrow, history major and Brenner Student Assistant

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A frequent saying around the Library is, “This is the busy we asked for.”

Besides offering physical materials one expects to find in a university library, Brenner Library provides students and community members with spaces and activities intended for growth and lifelong learning. With Friday morning yoga, craft sessions, academic classes, community meetings, and exhibits in Gray Gallery, Brenner Library invites participation on many levels.

Susan Grant, Education Technology Specialist, is an important connection between the campus bookstore and students, working with administration and faculty to ensure textbooks are available to students on the first day of class. Her work with Moodle learning management system sets students and faculty up for academic success.

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indsey Witt, Instructional Librarian and Preservation Archivist, brings the library’s special and rare collections to life and protects them for the future. She arrived at Brenner just months before The Mark Twain Collection was given to QU by Fontbonne University, catapulting her into a crash course of regional history and literature.

The Mark Twain collection, Franciscan collection, and local history materials from Landry Genosky OFM, have become highlights of QU tours for prospective students, returning alumni, and the whole campus community.

The foundation of service, servant leadership, and Franciscan values laid by Pat Tomczak, Br. Terry Santiapillai OFM, and Vivian Funke is vital in understanding the Library as a touchstone in the academic experiences and success of QU students.

Built in the late 1960s, the Library has continuously welcomed new technology and materials as a means for serving campus needs. Brenner holds over 109,000 physical items with three times that many digital and electronic resources. The advent of AI has returned research to physical materials – as a way to prevent accusations of plagiarism from digital resources and to ensure students explore a greater variety of materials.

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It is both appropriate and serendipitous that this prominent collection has come to the Brenner Library at Quincy University. Sam Clemens (Mark Twain) grew up in nearby Hannibal, Missouri on the other side of the Mississippi River and enjoyed a ‘river town rivalry’ with Quincy newspapers (such as the Daily Quincy Whig) as early as 1853 when he was a boy working on his brother Orion’s paper, the Hannibal Journal.

-Cindy Lovell, adjunct professor of English

Lovell teaches Mark Twain courses at QU, reviewed the Mark Twain Collection.

Lovell is the former executive director of both the Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum in Hannibal, MO and the Mark Twain House & Museum in Hartford, CT.

BELLA SPARROW, history major and Brenner Student Assistant, shares, “The library has been a great resource of information for me. As a history major, having a large collection of information on hand has been very beneficial. The staff have also been extremely helpful in times of need. Examples would be suggesting certain books that discuss specific topics as well as getting books from neighboring libraries.”

ZEYNEP CETIN, business management major and Brenner Student Assistant, describes Brenner as “my safe space” – encapsulating the welcoming environment that allows students to learn about themselves and just be who they are in the library.

KATIE KRAUSHAAR, Dean of Brenner, takes pride in seeing students find their own ways to use Brenner’s spaces. “Seeing Hawk Games, International Student Club, and other clubs meet here is fantastic. We encourage students to use Brenner to study independently and in groups, plan events, or rest up between classes. If we can nudge them toward better resources and listen to their concerns at the same time – or provide coffee and a snack – all the better; we all need that support.”

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orking closely with the Success Coaches, QUEST Center, and Student Activities is also vital work at Brenner. “There are so many students who are introduced to the Library through our Success Coaches, building on established relationships and being encouraged along the way,” says Katie.

“It is fully collaborative to ensure students know where to go and who to ask. Just asking the right person can drastically change students’ experiences here.”

Every interaction can influence the Library experience and success for the whole QU community. Katie says, “If we want students, faculty, and staff to use the library, we have to be visible where they are – in the Café, at their games, walking around campus, giving directions on check-in days, hosting Wake-Up Wednesday.” This invitation extends to alumni and community members who are welcome to visit the library and use the physical collections and computers during regular hours.

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“My goal is to make the library more visible to the campus as a whole – reaching out to students, faculty, and staff to offer support, build relationships, and create a welcoming space for study and leisure.”

Q&A with Katie Kraushaar Dean of Library and Information Services

Katie Kraushaar holds an MS in Library & Information Services. She began her career at the Quincy Public Library as a Reference Librarian and Book Club liaison, going on to serve as Assistant Manager and Community Engagement Librarian. In May 2022, Katie joined the QU community as Information Literacy & Electronic Resources Librarian.

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Q Can you give us an overview of what

you do & what led you to serve in this role?

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I am celebrating two years as Dean of Library & Information Services at Brenner Library. I get to order books, plan events, and share resources with our faculty and students. I offer guidance to the minds that will be leading families, communities, and businesses in the future. And I get to record and preserve the history of QU. I am responsible for Brenner’s librarians, student workers, and volunteers; budget, classroom instruction and library tours; committee work, outreach, Library consortia liaison, and general research and circulation.

Byron Holdiman, former QU librarian, reached out when I was ready for a change.

After a year working with Pat Tomczak, Br. Terry Santiapillai, Susan Grant, and Vivian Funke, I knew Brenner and QU were the right places for me. I wanted to work with patrons who chose to be at QU, mentoring lifelong learners and the chronically curious.

Q What are some of the most rewarding moments in your work with students?

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Watching students connect assignments to resources they find and seeing them dig deeper into research to tell others what they learned is supremely gratifying.

It is a bonus when the right article or book is available – like magic – for a patron at the moment they need it.

There is immense reward in seeing students become confident in their research abilities, making new observations, thinking critically instead of regurgitating facts.

I want to encourage students’ intellectual growth and help them establish a sense of conviction as they learn.

Q What are some principles you want to instill in students?

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Accountability: Take personal accountability: in real life, on social media, or in any other format.

Thoughtfulness: Take the time to consider the impact of what you do BEFORE action is taken and damage is done.

Find and value your people: Surround yourself with people who hold you accountable and for whom you want to be thoughtful. Hold them to the same standards you hold yourself.

Q What life lessons shaped your values in how you interact with your students?

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I was a shy child, which made me hesitant to ask for help, so I want to be approachable and non-judgmental with others, especially those I mentor in research.

I decided not to be a pessimist and be positive-minded and pleasant. I ask for good news at the beginning of conversations to set a tone for gratitude and problem-solving.

As a supervisor, I need ways to show appreciation in daily interactions: How to support students? Do they need a place to focus? A hug, a pat on the back, or a push in a new direction? Then, how can I make that happen? I thank everyone often, because our interactions and conversations are worthwhile.

Q Who has been the

most important person in your life?

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My mother Marge Kraushaar taught practical skills in easy-to-remember ways.

She modeled how to welcome everyone, to care about those who make it difficult to do so, and find humor in everyday life.

Q What is one of the

most defining moments in your life?

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Inviting Ben Bumbry & the Messengers to headline the The Big Read in 2010. As we planned the event, it was like an avalanche of energy. Ben told me he couldn’t believe the turnout of over 1000 people.

We knew the collaboration with Ben & the Messengers would have an impact on our community beyond book discussions and film screenings and special speakers: we built a foundation of trust that lasted nearly a decade.

Q How has your work

& research influenced your career & your faith?

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Reading was the first, big draw.

I was more comfortable reading than talking.

I read Esther and Ruth during long sermons to learn how to walk in faith. These lessons in patience and impatience were and are very useful – knowing when to wait and when to act, in God’s time and by his will – for the best possible outcome.

Q What are your

goals for the library?

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To ensure members of the QU community are welcomed into the Library and encouraged to ask questions.

That all our resources meet the academic needs of students and faculty, using professional standards.

To enhance the library, improving aesthetics and functionality. Brenner Library celebrates 60 years in 2027! www.quincy.edu

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Faculty DR. LUCY PARKER-BARNES and DR. KÜBRA CIVAN, assistant professors of counselor education, authored chapters in The Substance Related Disorder: Treatment and Rehabilitation textbook. They co-authored the textbook Counseling the Young Brain Built on Trauma: A Trauma-Sensitive and Neuro-Informed Guide for Counseling Children and Adolescents. They are also faculty advisors of QU’s Chi Sigma Iota-Chi Omega Chapter, a Counseling Academic and Professional Honor Society International.

DR. LUCY PARKER-BARNES and additional MEC faculty gave a series of

presentations: "Promoting Peace and Healing through Discussions about Access to Care: Accessibility of Inclusive Suicide Prevention and Intervention," "Trauma-Informed Ethical and Legal Considerations for Working with Clients with Classism," "Trauma-Informed and Age-Appropriate Considerations for Working with Young Clients Facing Classism" and advocating for "BIPOC LGBTQIA+ Youth and Their Families."

DR. JOE COELHO, professor of biology, taught the birds portion of a Master Naturalist class. He also taught insects songs to a pre-school class at the Montessori School and gave a presentation on canine rescue to the local chapter of the American Association of University Women.

DR. JUSTIN COFFEY, professor of history, presented “Why We Do Not Want to Fight: Public Opinion and the American Entry into World War II.” A War Like No Other: The Second World War After 80 Years, at Quincy University and at the Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County.

THE QU COMMUNICATION PROGRAM sent two students to the NCAA Swim Championships as content creators. Assistant Professor of Communication Nora Baldner secured reporting credentials for Angelina Pagliaccio and Grant Owen. As student athletes on the swim team who did not qualify for nationals, they attended as content creators and gathered images, digital stories and broadcast stories for QU Media, the student-run news organization. The trip was made possible by the QUEST Center at QU.

DR. CINDY LOVELL, adjunct professor of English, received the 2025 Excellence in

Undergraduate Education Award in the College of Education at the University of South Florida where she is an adjunct instructor. This is the third time she has won this award.

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Briefs DR. BRIAN NOLAN, professor of psychology, authored his first book, The Misinformation Maze: Learn to Decode the Lies and Navigate the Digital Age Effectively, a guide designed to equip people with the understanding and practical tools necessary to thrive in today’s digital landscape.

DR. KEN OLIVER, dean of the school of education and human services, and Dr. Civan presented at salient educational, counseling, and advocacy-related conferences.

DR. JAYME PEACOCK, director of composition & assistant professor of English, took two students, Kaleigh Allender and Jillian Gerasimek, to present their original research at the annual conference for National Council of Undergraduate Research in Pittsburgh.

Dr. Peacock also presented a paper at the annual conference for the Shakespeare Association of America.

QU FACULTY participated, collaborated, and/or presented as part of the Adams County Bicentennial Celebration: Dr. Justin Coffey, professor of history, served on the Bicentennial Commission and presented “U.S. Presidents who have visited Adams County.”

Dr. Padraic Rohan, assistant professor of history, presented “Lincoln and Liberalism” at The Lincoln-Douglas Debate Museum for History Happy Hour.

Dr. J. Matthew Ward, assistant professor of history, edited Adams County, Illinois: The First 200 Years, 1825-2025, and he spoke about his book, Garden of Ruins: Occupied Louisiana in the Civil War, at QU and at the Lincoln-Douglas Debate Museum.

Brenner Library hosted “Quincy's Bicentennial Agriculture Exhibit” featuring items manufactured in Adams County, including a Hynes Buggy from the 1800s, memorabilia from Moorman's, Collins Plow, and Chatten Orchard.

The Watercolor USA Honor Society selected ROBERT LEE MEJER, distinguished professor of art, as their 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient. Bob Mejer passed peacefully on July 5, 2025. His obituary appears on page 32.

Mejer was one of 20 artists invited to represent the United States in the largest international exhibition of watercolors in Texas-Fabriano Watercolor.

Several works of Robert Lee Mejer were selected for international and national art exhibitions and for publications: watercolor “Impulse #5” for inclusion in the San Diego Watercolor Society’s 45th International Exhibition; watercolor “Take PC #14B” for inclusion in the Abstract Zone 2024: An Online Smart International Exhibition; watercolor “Variant: Bluescape” was part of the Watercolor USA Honor Society members invitational 2024 Watercolor NOW! Exhibition; watercolor “Take PC #10” for publication in the Artistonish Magazine’s 51st Issue; watercolors “Lifeline” and Take PC#13” for inclusion in the 30th Annual Mary S. Oakley & Lee Lindsay Area Artist Showcase at the Quincy Art Center. www.quincy.edu

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Faculty Briefs Awards and Milestones: FRANCISCAN SERVICE AWARDS Staff: Mary Bergstrom Faculty: Dr. Daniel Priebe Adjunct Faculty: Cindy Mena Hospitality: Roger Leenerts

EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING AWARD

Dr. Daniel Priebe, Assistant Professor of Education, Director of Student Teaching and MSE Director

FACULTY TENURE & PROMOTION

Dr. Caitlin Deskins, Professor of Chemistry Dr. Neil Wright, Professor of Political Science

Continued...

QU Employees Celebrate Milestone Years of Service: 5 YEARS

Sandy Trudell Dr. Jayme Peacock Dr. Brian McGee

10 YEARS

Carla Passini Kielsmeier Kristi Shelton

15 YEARS

Fr. John Doctor Dr. Jonathan Miles

20 YEARS

Retirements:

Tammy Duesterhaus

13 YEARS

25 YEARS

Chris Blakeman

Kristen Liesen

35 YEARS

30 YEARS

Mary Betts

46 YEARS Scott Schell

Dr. David Landsom

35 YEARS

Mary Betts

QU Hall of Fame Inductees 2024-2025 Sports Josh Breitbach ’97, Football Torie Bunzell Kueker ’11, Softball Ashley Kreis Skidmore ’98, Women’s Soccer Jessica Keller ’09, Women’s Basketball Tom Lepper ’97, Men’s Basketball Roger Sheridan '67, Baseball 1994 Football Team

Sports Professional Achievement Mark Longo ’80 Jim Naumovich ’85

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Sports Meritorious Service Lanny Bunfill Joanne Ortwerth

Legal Holly J. Henze Mark A. Schuering ‘75

Class Notes | QU

’70s Msgr. Dennis Schaefer ’71 celebrated the 50th anniversary of his ordination as a priest on July 7, and has also recently retired from the Diocese of Belleville, IL. Judith Rossignuolo-Rice ’72 received her BFA in Drama from Quincy College, followed by an MA in Speech and the Performing Arts from Northeastern Illinois University and has continued in a life of entertainment. She has taught, coached, and directed Speech and Theatre and has acted professionally as well. She can be seen and heard in several commercials and voiceovers and has appeared in many plays throughout the Chicago area, and she has just finished a three-month run of NUNSENSE in Overland Park, Kansas. She is currently doing a brand-new musical revue in St. Charles, Illinois, and will be starring in a production of PIPPIN in Skokie, Illinois, during the month of September 2025. She can be heard singing cabaret in her one-woman original shows, along with duet shows alongside her husband who is also a performer.

Teresa Kettelkamp ’74 is the adjunct secretary of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors (PCPM). She and other

members of the PCPM met with Pope Leo XIV to discuss the work of the commission. Members provided an update on the work in relation to developing three mandates from Pope Francis.

’80s Mariann Fajman Reilly ’80 retired June 6, 2025, after 45 years as an Early Childhood teacher for the Archdiocese of Chicago. She taught for 37 of those 45 years at Saint Joseph School in Homewood.

Bart Vatterott ’81 is currently volunteering at the Franciscan Connection in South Saint Louis, working with Fr. Bob Sieg and Fr. Frank Coens to assist the disadvantaged with utility bills.

Both are graduates of OLA Seminary in Quincy, and Fr. Frank grew up in Quincy and attended Quincy College, and Bart was inspired by the friars when he was attending Quincy College.

Brother Donald Lachowicz, OFM ’84 recently attended a six-week intensive Polish language class at the Jagiellonian University in Krakow, after which he continued his genealogical research and met up with long lost branches of his grandparents' family tree.

Hawks Soar Judith Rossignuolo-Rice ’72 Judith can be seen and heard in several commercials and voiceovers and has appeared in many plays throughout the Chicago area. She just finished a three-month run of NUNSENSE in Overland Park, Kansas. She is currently doing a brand-new musical revue in St. Charles, Illinois, and will be starring in a production of PIPPIN in Skokie, Illinois.

Teresa Kettelkamp ’74 Teresa is the adjunct secretary of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors (PCPM). She and other members of the PCPM met with Pope Leo XIV to discuss the work of the commission.

Members provided an update on the work in relation to developing three mandates from Pope Francis.

Heather Brown Ford ’98 Heather celebrated her 10th year as the program director/ on-air talent for 105.9 KZZK, The Grizz, the radio station where she interned in 1996 while attending QU. She also started a cottage bakery in 2023 specializing in customized sugar cookies, cupcakes and cakes.

Marvin Bontrager ’11 Marvin is a management faculty member teaching in the School of Business at Georgia Gwinnett College since August of 2018.

He was promoted to associate professor in August of 2023.

Mariann Fajman Reilly '80 retired June 6, 2025, after 45 years as an Early Childhood teacher for the Archdiocese of Chicago. She taught for 37 of those 45 years at Saint Joseph School in Homewood.

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Cristina Cray ’86 sadly reports the passing of her father, Howard Dean Cray, on June 7, 2025, in Chatham, IL.

Heather Brown Ford ’98 celebrated her 10th year as the program director/ on-air talent for 105.9 KZZK, The Grizz. This is the radio station where she interned in 1996 while attending QU. Her other positions have included promotions director, social media manager, website manager and graphic designer of all five STARadio stations in Quincy, IL, three stations in Kankakee, IL, and six stations in Great Falls, Montana. Heather also started a cottage bakery licensed in Adams County, Illinois from her home in 2023 specializing in customized sugar cookies, cupcakes and cakes.

Art Awerkamp ’88 is the assistant athletic director for business operations at Quincy University.

Matthew Bergman ’99 is the Assistant Vice President & Trust Officer of State Street Bank in Quincy, IL.

Dr. Martha Cade ’85 earned her PhD in Psychology in 1991.

’90s Matthew Bergman ’99 is the Assistant Vice President & Trust Officer of State Street Bank in Quincy, IL.

Hawks Stay Connected QU Alumni Services would like your feedback!

Events held on campus, virtually, and in cities across the country are a great opportunity to meet up with friends, make new ones, and stay connected with QU.

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Erin Parr ’02 spent two weeks in June at the University of Kentucky College of Fine Arts School of Music completing Orff Schulwerk Teacher Education Level 1. This approved course by the American Orff-Schulwerk Association qualifies as one of three levels required to receive the AOSA Certificate of Completion.

’20s

David Hutson ’24 is a personal/ commercial lines advisor for Winters Insurance Group in Quincy, IL.

’10s Kyle Beckman ’11 is vice president of marketing and customer experience for First Bankers Trust in Quincy, IL. Marvin Bontrager ’11 is a management faculty member teaching in the School of Business at Georgia Gwinnett College since August of 2018. He was promoted to associate professor in August of 2023.

James Ley ’90 retired from the IRS after 34 years as a revenue agent where he spent most of his time investigating offshore and abusive transactions.

Cindy Briggs Reis ’90 and her husband Greg sadly announce the passing of Greg's mother, Sharon Kuhlman.

’00s

Joseph ’13 and Meredith Coleman Dankert ’13 welcomed son Archibald Francis Dankert on February 4, 2024.

He joins his big sister Estelle.

Lauren Bentzinger ’13 and Brian Rowatt were married on June 28, 2025, at Madison Park Christian Church in Quincy, IL

David Hutson ’24 is a personal/commercial lines advisor for Winters Insurance Group in Quincy, IL.

The Class Notes section allows alumni to share the news of their professional achievements and significant life events. Publication of announcements provided to us by alumni does not imply an endorsement by the university.

Announcements are published without independent confirmation of the accuracy of the information provided.

Have an idea for an alumni event? Interested in hosting an event? Tell us!

Your input witll allow us to continue to create as many interesting and educational events as possible.

We invite you to contact Maureen Kennedy, coordinator of alumni services at m.kennedy86@quincy.edu and share your ideas.

For all the latest alumni events and to find an event in your area, go to quincy.edu/alumni/events.

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Tell us your story at quincy.edu/alumni/updateprofile.

Class Notes | QU

QU OFFERS NEW PROGRAMS! Doctoral programs in Occupational Therapy (ODT) and Physical Therapy (DPT).

Both programs offer:

• flexible hybrid models • dynamic online coursework, • in-person lab immersions • hands-on clinical training in each field.

Check out the details on the ODT and DPT programs.

quincy.edu/academics/occupational-therapy/ quincy.edu/academics/physical-therapy/

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IN MEMORIAM Charlotte Heintz Craven ’54 on July 18, 2025, in Quincy, IL

Marie Polo Nealis ’73 on April 1, 2025, Alsip, IL

George "Ted" Zimmerman ’55 on May 9, 2025, Earlville, IL

Dennis Beiermann ’74 on March 25, 2025, Stillwater, MN

Patricia Ahern Wagner ’58 on March 18, 2025, Spring Green, WI

Michael Shipley ’78 on April 28, 2024, Bartlett, IL

Mary Jo Ransford White ’63 on February 21, 2025, Oil City, PA

Roderick "Rick" Stegeman ’81 on November 23, 2024, Glen Carbon, IL

Mary Cesare-Murphy ’68 on January 19, 2025, Downers Grove, IL

Brenda Sue Schwartz Hess ’84 on March 19, 2025, Quincy, IL

Richard Pieper ’68 on January 29, 2025, Fort Madison, IA

Mark Hughes ’87 on March 30, 2025, Quincy, IL

Peggy Redshaw ’70 on July 19, 2025, Sherman, TX

Lucia Willmann Kinsey ’01 on March 7, 2025, Hannibal, MO

Michael Rubison ’70 on February 14, 2025, Overland Park, KS

Sean Mahnke ’13 on July 18, 2025, in Rockford, IL

Robert (Bob) Lee Mejer Robert (Bob) Lee Mejer, 80, passed peacefully on July 5, 2025.

Bob was born on November 8, 1944, in South Bend, Indiana, to Vincent Frank and Marion Elaine Jewett Mejer.

Bob was the first in his family to obtain a college degree.

He earned a bachelor’s degree from Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana, and earned his master’s degree from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio.

After completing his master’s degree, Bob was offered a faculty position at Quincy College. He served his entire career at Quincy College/University.

Bob was a distinguished professor of art at QU for 57 years. He founded and served as curator of the Gray Gallery in the Brenner Library and was a well-known Quincy artist.

Bob was a signature charter member of the National Watercolor Society. In June of 2025, the Watercolor USA Honor Society selected Bob as their 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. He was a distinguished master of the Transparent Watercolor Society of North America and a master fellowship member of the International Society of Experimental Artists.

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Bob’s work was shown in over 65 solo exhibitions and accepted for over 500 juried exhibitions. His artwork was published, reproduced and/or reviewed in over 200 publications, and he was selected as visiting artist and lecturer for over 80 exhibitions.

Bob left a lasting impression on his students for over five decades.

Bob often remarked that he believed God guided him to Quincy University.

Class Notes | QU

Mark Hughes ’87 Mark Hughes, 60, passed on Sunday, March 30, 2025. Mark was born on December 29, 1964, in Quincy, Illinois, to William and Janet Hughes (Bergman).

Mark was a proud 1983 Quincy Notre Dame High School graduate and 1987 Quincy University alumnus, earning a bachelor’s degree in marketing.

Mark was a natural-born manager. His career in food service spanned from Ponderosa to Buffalo Wild Wings to Applebee’s.

Mark served as director of the Quincy University Bookstore from 2022-2025.

Mark leaves behind a legacy of humor, hard work, and devotion to family. His life was rich with close friendships, both in Quincy and St. Louis, joyous family gatherings, and memorable interactions with countless customers who still rave about his exceptional service.

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FUND You Make THIS Possible.

Dear Friends of Quincy University, Stepping into the role of Vice President for University Advancement this year has been both humbling and inspiring. In just a short time, I’ve seen the deep love our alumni, friends, and benefactors have for this place and the powerful difference your generosity makes for our students.

At Quincy University, our mission is to prepare students to lead lives of meaning, grounded in faith, service, and learning. That mission comes alive because people like you believe in it. You make it possible for students to step onto campus with hope and ambition and to leave with the knowledge, skills, and values to serve the world well.

This past year, your impact was extraordinary. Together, we raised $19,009,321 — the highest total in QU’s history and more than double last year’s record. This achievement reflects not only the generosity of leadership-level supporters, but also the thousands of alumni, friends, and community partners whose gifts of every amount are a powerful statement of belief in QU’s mission and future.

Your collective generosity is already hard at work across campus: funding scholarships, strengthening academic programs, enhancing campus spaces, supporting student athletes, and creating more experiences our students will carry with them into their lives and careers for many years to come.

Looking ahead, we have an exciting opportunity to build on this momentum — to connect with even more alumni, friends, and benefactors and to ensure every gift is transformed into greater opportunities for our students. Together, we can equip them with the best tools, resources, and support they need to shape a better future for all of us. Together, we are educating and forming the next generation of servant-leaders rooted in our Catholic, Franciscan mission and values.

Thank you for believing in Quincy University and for partnering with us in this important work. The future is bright, and together we can and will make it even brighter.

With gratitude,

Dan Queathem Vice President for University Advancement

You make it possible for students to step onto campus with hope and ambition and to leave with the knowledge, skills, and values to serve the world well.

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2024-2025 HONOR ROLL OF DONORS

Laura Cornille-Cannady '79 and Randy Cannady '79 Chairs of 2024-2025 QU Fund www.quincy.edu

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YOUR SUPPORT MAKES THIS POSSIBLE

150

FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES 26%

19%

600+ NCAA

STUDENT ATHLETES

37

Lifetime Investors

38

Annual Investors

39

Alumni Investors by Class Year

42

Heritage Society

48

Friends

50

Businesses, Government, Foundations, Estates, & Associations

50

Endowment Funds

55

Annual Awards

56

Honorary Gifts

56

Memorial Gifts

57

Faculty & Staff

58

Associated Colleges of Illinois

59

Board of Trustees

59

National Alumni Board

ADVANCEMENT TEAM Dan Queathem, vice president for university advancement Taylor Rakers, director of university advancement Sandy Trudell '94, website manager Chris Brennemann, director of community relations Miriam Hermann, coordinator of advancement services Maureen Kennedy, coordinator of alumni services Jim Lawrence, coordinator of digital media production Shane Wingerter ‘17, coordinator of graphic design Brian Stitt, coordinator of development

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MAJOR LIFETIME INVESTORS Special recognition is given to those individuals who have made significant contributions during their lives and to organizations that have supported at the same levels during the last ten years.

CUMULATIVE GIFTS OF $100,000 AND MORE Anonymous (2) Ameren Illinois Associated Colleges of Illinois Bank Of Springfield Blessing Health System Dennis & Suzanne Boudreau Kevin & Susan Breheny Paul Brown & Dr. Janise Denton Pete & Mary Kay Brown Michael & Jean Buckley Steve & Carol Campbell Ross & Sherry Centanni Anthony & Patricia Crane Diocese of Springfield in Illinois Dr. William & Kari Dolan DOT Foods, Inc. Estate of Bernard J. Dowling Dr. Philip Dreisbach Fitzgerald Family Fund Follett Campus Resources Fontbonne University George Haubrich Mart Heinen Club Dr. James & Celia Heintz Richard Helmer Daniel Heneghan Michael & Carole Hennessy

Tim & Elizabeth Hoker Gerald & Virginia Holzgrafe Honora M. Cullinan Foundation Estate of Richard F. Huck, Jr. J.W. Gardner II Foundation JMT Family Fund through the Community Foundation Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies Christopher & Jennifer Kirn Ann Knapheide Bo & Erin Knapheide Knapheide Manufacturing Company Alan & Coletta Knepler Dr. Rebecca Leonard Library of Congress Lee Lindsay Christopher & Jane Loos Mark & Patricia Mantovani Mathilda Klein Trust Michael McClain & Lucinda Awerkamp McClain Estate of Katherine McCombs John & Kathleen~ McKillip James Mentesti Mercedes Hoag Charitable Trust Joe & Barbara Merschman William & Sue Metzinger Dr. George Meyer Estate of Nona E. Miller Estate of Richard H. Miller Delmer & Barbara Mitchell Mary Monckton Blickhan James & Mary Mooney Dr. Linda Moore Stanley & Maureen Moore The Moorman Foundation Gerald & Mary Jo Murphy

TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED 25%

TOTAL GIVING BY

ANNUAL OPERATIONS DESIGNATION 58% $19,009,321 ENDOWMENT 17%

Honor Roll of Donors | 2024—2025

National Science Foundation Estate of Arvid L. Nelson Rose Mary Nesbit Connie Niemann C. David Nuessen Mary Oakley Ralph Oakley Signe Oakley Hal & Kathy Oakley Oakley Lindsay Foundation of Quincy Media, Inc. Estate of L. Gerald & Marjorie A. Ott William & Patricia Paxton Phibro Thomas Pollihan Refreshment Services Pepsi Richard W. Schulte LLC Dr. Richard Ryan Sacred Heart Province Franciscan Friars Martin & Holly Schafer Michael Sennett Jill Shibles Shields Professional Services Honorable David & Marianne Slocum Theresa Spear State of Illinois Catherine Stenger Bryan & Brooke Stokes William & Sandra Taylor Estate of Frederick L. Thomas Joe & Jill Tracy Family Fund through the Community Foundation Pat & Jane Tracy Tracy Family Foundation US Department Of Education Dr. Vincent & Velma Varel Ronald & Colae Vecchie Estate of Margaret D. Wilson Mary Winters Michael B. & Judy Zeddies

CUMULATIVE GIFTS OF $50,000 AND MORE Anonymous Advance Physical Therapy LLC Mary Kay Beiermann Michael & Kristine Bickhaus William Bihun Estate of Marilyn Bunn Randy Cannady & Laura Cornille-Cannady Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois & NE Missouri

Phillip & Bonnie Conover Gregory & Robin Dannegger Mike Doellman & Pat Lyons Mark Johnson & Barbara Gainer Johnson Dr. Dennis & Jane Galligani Dr. Robert & Jennifer Gervasi Joyce Green Stephen & Jean Green Dr. Donald & Jane Hanratty James & Judith Heinze Lucille Hirschinger Jim Hubbard Anne Kabbes Robert Kadzielawski Norman & Kaye~ Kemner Teresa Kettelkamp Dr. William Kirk & Linda Griffin Kirk James & Patricia Knepler Stephen & Jan Koester Dr. Scott & Brenda LeMaire Dr. Maurine Magliocco Dr. Glenn Mandeville Marion Gardner Jackson Trust John McCaffrey McNay Truck Line Mercantile Bank Edward & Natalie Meyer Shirley Murphy Dr. John Natalini Daniel~ & Kate Nuessen Dr. Alfred Pogge~ Quincy Gems Baseball Rainforest Delivery Services Dr. Peggy Redshaw~ & Jerry Lincecum Greg & Cindy Reis Kevin & Sheri Reller Rotary Club of Quincy Bernard Runde John Runde Roy & Nancy Schmidt Honorable Mark & Kate Schuering Dr. Valerie Schulte Estate of Raymond M. Shannon Daniel & Pamela Sherman Steven & Judith Siebers State Street Bank & Trust Co. Matt & Beth Steffe Sharon Stephan Carolyn Stevenson John & Dale Stevenson James Stewart Stillwell Foundation Tides Foundation / Google Grant ~ Deceased www.quincy.edu

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Recognition Clubs Visionaries...................$25,000+ President's......$10,000 - $24,999 Founders........... $5,000 - $9,999 Bonaventure...... $2,500 - $4,999 Friars.................. $1,000 - $2,499 Tower....................... $500 - $999 Hawks...................... $250 - $499 Benefactors............. Up To $249

Dr. Dan & Bernadette Tolbert Charles Van Eekeren Mary Kay Venvertloh Helen Vernier James Waterkotte LuBeth Young

ANNUAL INVESTORS Gifts during FY 2024-2025

VISIONARIES CLUB Gifts of $25,000 & Above Anonymous (3) Michael & Jean Buckley Fontbonne University Mart Heinen Club Richard Helmer Michael & Carole Hennessy Tim & Elizabeth Hoker J.W. Gardner II Foundation Joe & Jill Tracy Family Fund Through The Community Foundation K & B Family Giving Fund Alan & Coletta Knepler Lee Lindsay Estate of Katherine McCombs William & Sue Metzinger Delmer & Barbara Mitchell Dr. Linda Moore National Science Foundation Mary Oakley Ralph Oakley Signe Oakley Phibro Rainforest Delivery Services Richard W. Schulte LLC Robert F. & Patricia O'Connor Trust Dr. Richard Ryan Richard Shulte J.D. State of Illinois William & Sandra Taylor Joe & Jill Tracy 38

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Pat & Jane Tracy Tracy Family Foundation Estate of Margaret D. Wilson

PRESIDENT'S CLUB Gifts of $10,000 - $24,999 Anonymous Associated Colleges of Illinois Estate of Richard Barclift Mary Kay Beiermann David T. Orthwein Trust David & Dr. Elaine Dion Dr. William & Kari Dolan John J. Maxwell Trust Dr. James & Celia Heintz Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies Dr. Scott & Brenda LeMaire Christopher & Jane Loos Dr. Maurine Magliocco Harold Mast Maureen & Stanley Moore Family Foundation Carolyn A. McGee~ Edward & Natalie Meyer Joe & Mary Jane Miller Mary Monckton Blickhan Stanley & Maureen Moore Rose Mary Nesbit Hal & Kathy Oakley Papa Family Charitable Fund Greg & Cindy Reis S. Orville Ryan Family Foundation Edward Schneidman Theresa Spear Don & Wanda Tracy Dr. David Strupeck Don & Wanda Tracy Charles Van Eekeren Dr. Vincent & Velma Varel

FOUNDERS CLUB Gifts of $5,000 - $9,999 Anonymous Robert & Lenore Becker Mike & Gloria Brady Paul Brown & Dr. Janise Denton Pete & Mary Kay Brown Byrn Financial LLC Steve & Carol Campbell Randy Cannady & Laura Cornille-Cannady Caterpillar Foundation Phillip & Bonnie Conover Cornille Cannady Family Trust Gregory & Robin Dannegger Brendan Ford Teresa Kettelkamp

Dr. William Kirk & Linda Griffin Kirk Christopher & Jennifer Kirn Kohl Wholesale Doris Malacarne Dr. Glenn Mandeville John McCaffrey Dr. Brian & Marsha McGee Richard & Linda Mettemeyer Vincent & Linda Miller Gerald & Mary Jo Murphy William & Patricia Paxton POLIS/Learning in Retirement Poterucha Family Foundation David R. Rakers Rosene Foundation Roy & Nancy Schmidt John Schnaufer & Ruth Lohrenz Rudy Seward Daniel & Pamela Sherman John C. Shibles Stillwell Foundation Suzanne's Specialties Andy Tappe & Michaela Fray Tappe Clifford & Traci Usher Helen Voth William E. Wall Karin Waugh Zucker & Martin Boyle LuBeth Young

BONAVENTURE CLUB Gifts of $2,500 - $4,999 Anonymous Abbvie Employee Engagement Fund Samuel & Maureen Banks Michael & Kristine Bickhaus Mary Kay Vollmer Blazel Dr. William & Cheryl Bloink Kevin & Susan Breheny Raymond & Rita Bromark Dr. Dan Clasby Sr. Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois & NE Missouri Cathy Dorangrichia Fred Emig Enterprise Holdings Foundation Fitzgerald Family Fund Carol Grimm Tom & Pam Hemmen Daniel Heneghan Dr. Gregory & Barbara Hill Hill Family Charitable Fund Bob & Lindsay Ringkamp Houchin David & Judy Kabbes Mark & Karen Kemme

Dr. Kevin Kirchner James & Patricia Knepler Stephen & Jan Koester Mark & Patricia Mantovani Messick Family Foundation MetLife Foundation Dr. George Meyer Lon & Mary Moeller Rich & Karolyn Mohrman James & Mary Mooney Dr. John Natalini Niemann Foods Foundation Burks Oakley II & Loretta Bowen Oakley Donald O'Connor William & Jane O'Malley Dr. Jeff & Jone Piontek Dr. Peggy Redshaw~ & Jerry Lincecum David & Ann Reis Kevin & Sheri Reller John Roskopf Scott & Katie Ruffner Bernard Runde Dr. Valerie Schulte Dr. Joseph & Jane Selby Laura Shibles Honorable David & Marianne Slocum State Street Bar & Grill Carolyn Stevenson John & Dale Stevenson W.C. "Buddy" Viniard & Dr. Patricia Sullivan-Viniard Nick & Louise Tepavchevich Janice Tucker Helen Vernier Dr. Michael Wallace

FRIARS CLUB Gifts of $1,000 - 2,499 8th Judicial Circuit - Adams Country Kimberly Alumbaugh American Association of University Women John Apenbrink Architechnics, Inc. Frank Arnold John Bachmann Annette Bakay John Barden Jack & Cheryl Bartz Dennis & Rachel Bergman Robert Bergman John & Beverly Bernzen Martha Biallas Blessing Corporate Services, Inc. www.quincy.edu

Michael & Sally Blickhan Jeff & Diane Bloss Dr. Brian Borlas & Judy Abbott Dennis & Suzanne Boudreau Michael & Carol Brennan Ray Brinks Bruce Broemmel Mark Broughton Ron Bruder Honorable Richard & Maureen Brummer Jill Vorbeck Brunenn Pat Buerger Frank & Mary Bufe John & Ann Burtelow Robert & Inez Carlisle The Cernech Family Fund Robert & Sherry Cerrano James & Kathleen Citro A. Joseph & Judy Claes Jason & Maria Connoyer Ed & Paula Conrad Margaret Corrado Kevin Costigan Dr. Robert & Mary Cudney Kathleen Czarniewski Pat Casey Daley Daniel McLaughlin Charitable Trust Dr. Jim & Kate Daniels Jenny Dasher Michael & Lynn DiRaimondo Mike Donaghue Jerry & Patricia Douglas Dr. Brian & Diane Egan Thomas & Patricia Ehlman Ken & Sandy Elbert Richard & Mary Elbert Eli Lilly & Company Foundation Rosaire Elias Darren Epperson Dr. Al & Patti Esker First Bankers Trust Company James Long & Barbara Fischer Long Ford Square of Mt. Vernon, Ltd. Kirk & Janis Frageman Charles Frey Mark Johnson & Barbara Gainer Johnson Dr. Dennis & Jane Galligani Sumul Gandhi Jeffrey & Theresa Gasser Rose Gott

Bernice Gregorio Andrew & Virginia Haggard William & Laurie Hahn Eugene & Kathie Hanneke Pat & Kathy Harkins Holly Henze Ronald Hermeling Robert & Victoria Hibbert Rosemary Hickman Leonard Hogan Patrick & Gina Howley Jim Hubbard JP Morgan Chase Foundation Joe & Denette Kuhlman Family Charitable Fund Dr. Andrew & Kathy Jorgensen Anne Kabbes Michael & Jody Kabbes King City Chrysler Center, Inc. Dr. Kevin & Alice Kirby Michael & Joanne Kirchner Michaeline Klebba Richard Klohr Bonnie Kott Connie Kott William & Nanette Krueger Dennis Kruse Joseph & Denette Kuhlman Louis & Olga Kuntz Scott & Trisha LaFollette David & Patricia Laytham Trent & Jennifer Lepper William Lhotka J.P. Limbaugh II Dr. Eldon & Maureen Little John & Melissa Lore Christopher & Kimberly Lubbring Mahn Custom Homes & Renovations Joseph March Mark & Barbara Johnson Family Foundation Mark & Donna McCaw Michael McClain & Lucinda Awerkamp McClain Dr. James McCulla James & Connie McDowell Mark & Marilyn McMurrough Thomas & Kathleen McShane Justin Meats James Mentesti Dr. Joseph Messina & Dr. Mary Ann Klein Robert & Karen Metzinger

While we have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of this report, we apologize for any misspellings or omissions. Please inform us of any errors by calling the office of university advancement at (217) 228-5226.

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Dave & Lori Miscik James Michael Moore The Namm Foundation, Inc. Jim & Carolyn Naumovich Richard & Susanne Niemann Niemann Foods, Inc. Donald Noe Matthew Norton David & Theresa Oakley Peter Oakley Susan Oczkowski Terry & Jill Orr Joanne Ortwerth Erin Parr Brett & Amy Penick Anthony & Susan Peter Scott & Cindy Phillips Dr. Alfred Pogge~ Pollihan Family Fund Popflash James Potter PricewaterhouseCoopers Quincy Service Club Foundation Fr Mark Reamer, OFM Dr. Teresa Reed Refreshment Services Pepsi J.B. Ringhausen Larry Robertson Benjamin Roovers Louis & Kathleen Rotta Linda Rull Dave Runde John Runde Tracy Runsewe Peter & Catherine Satterthwaite James & Kathy Schlepphorst Schmiedeskamp, Robertson, Neu, & Mitchell LLP Steven & Judith Siebers Robert & Deanna Snyder Estate of John A. Spring Robert & Kathy Stange Dennis & Marcia Steinkamp Wayne Steinkamp Mark & Lyn Strieker Michael & Carolyn Sullivan Rickard Tarzwell Scott & Paula Thoele Drs. Paul & Christine Tracy Ronald & Colae Vecchie James Waterkotte Herb & Leslie Wedemeier Edward & Dorothy Wehmer Jay Wessels Dr. Adam Weyhaupt Eric & Erin Wharton Gary & Sue Winking Curt & Sue Wiseman Dr. Sean Wittmer

Laurence & Mary Woods James & Rose Woodward Jack & Charlene Zimmerman

ALUMNI INVESTORS CLASS YEARS 1951 Friars Charles T. Frey

1952 Friars Dr. James W. McCulla

1954 Friars Raymond A. Brinks

1955 Friars Leonard A. Hogan Richard J. Klohr Hawks William E. Cleary (Jessie) Dr. George F. Gruendel (Elizabeth) Benefactors Dr. Robert F. Wilkin (Joanne)

1956 Bonaventure Richard A. Mohrman Friars Mary A. Schmidle Cudney Benefactors John A. Ley Margaret A. Burns Quinlan

1957 Friars Dr. Robert E. Cudney James L. Hubbard Tower William F. Harding (Judith) Benefactors James F. Devereux Mary Ann Micek Donatelli Lois E. Dolph Lahner ~ Deceased www.quincy.edu

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1958

Benefactors James Cuniffe (Nellita) Doris A. Bergman Dolan

Hawks Charles E. Grady Benefactors Patricia L. Gora-Maier

1959 Hawks Richard G. Klosterman George A. Sloane Benefactors Nancy A. Hartwell McDowell Edgar R. Donatelli

1960

Visionaries

William E. Taylor (Sandra) Friars Joseph C. March Benefactors James McCaughey (Barbara) Marie Carmela Li Puma Newstead

1961 President's Maureen A. Mooney Moore (Stanley) Friars James M. McDowell (Connie) Tower Dr. Joseph B. Bocke (Janice)

1962 Visionaries Richard J. Helmer Mary K. Kane Oakley Bonaventure Karolyn L. Polley Mohrman Bernard H. Runde Friars Kenneth B. Elbert Sandra B. Calcaterra Elbert William C. Lhotka Benefactors Dr. Gary J. Carter (Geraldine) Edward L. Cuddihy Dr. Irene Frisse Cuddihy Jerald R. Meyer

1963 Founder Linda T. Griffin-Kirk Daniel Sherman Bonaventure Hon. David K. Slocum Dr. George C. Meyer Mary Nell Frier Meyer~ Friars James K. Potter Hawks Lawrence E. Emmons Dr. Thomas A. Gorell John Donald Kelly (Nancy)

FRIENDS & INDIVIDUALS 20%

ALUMNI 43%

GOVERNMENT TOTAL GIVING BY 18%

CONSTITUENTS

$19,009,321

BUSINESSES, FOUNDATIONS, & ORGANIZATIONS

19%

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Benefactors Sr. Christine A. Baker, OSF Elizabeth A. Curtis Priscilla L. Meuer Jablon Larry J. Lock Karen J. Timen Modler (John) Sandy Strathmeyer Reinebach

1964 Visionaries Dr. Richard O. Ryan Bonaventure Mary Kay Vollmer Blazel Marianne Wall Slocum Friars Ronald L. Bruder Maureen A. McLean Brummer Hon. Richard H. Brummer Bernice M. Weilbacher Gregorio Tower Leo J. Binz Stephen R. Classe Bart A. Scowley Hawks Anne Shea Emmons Kathleen M. Gillespie James E. Hamick Ron Reinebach Benefactors Patrick E. Daly Sharon M. Luczak Faciana James M. Hallberg Kathleen Shaughnessy Hegeman Sidney G. Holthaus (Julie) Kathleen C. Chaperlo Jaskiewicz (Thomas) Judith A. Deters McCourt Clarence P. Sampson (Dianne) Ruth Ann Pfaffe Snowden Dr. David L. Tucker Charles J. Voss Joyce M. VanDeVeire Voss

1965 Visionaries Signe C. Jacobson Oakley Founders Paul E. Brown (Dr. Janise Denton) Pamela B. Wozniak Sherman Bonaventure James L. Knepler Friars A. Joseph Claes (Judy) Margaret A. Doeseckle Corrado Patricia J. Reibling Ehlman Thomas N. Ehlman

Richard J. Elbert (Mary) Mark D. McMurrough Peter L. Satterthwaite (Catherine) James E. Waterkotte Laurence A. Woods Tower Kathryn L. Bruneni Binz James J. Kusbel (Judy) Charlotte D. Willer Siebers Raymond J. Struyk Hawks Richard D. Bockelman Connie Van Barriger Drdek Marilyn J. Dieker Hughes Thomas A. Hughes William T. Owens-Smith Benefactors Larry K. Donaldson Barbara J. Koppes Fitzke Stephen W. Hibbard (Judith) Sandra J. Ploof Miller Constance G. Griffin O'Brien (James) Laura Stenger Paunan Joseph M. Tranchilla

1966 President's Celia M. Kuzmickus Heintz Dr. James A. Heintz Dr. Maurine M. Fisk Magliocco Founders Dr. William G. Kirk Karin W. Waugh (Martin Boyle) Friars Jack Bartz (Cheryl) Ronald L. Bruder Jill Vorbeck Brunenn Dr. Dennis J. Galligani (Jane) Dennis J. Kruse James E. Mentesti John H. Runde Arthur Robert Stange Kathy A. Blazel Stange Tower Francis X. Calkins (Carol) Michael J. Lach Donald W. Snyders Denis M. Yoggerst Hawks Dewey V. Kalmer Theresa Hirschinger Kearney (Albert) Dennis V. Trame Benefactors Michael M. Davis Cheryl J. Dixon Dillard Dr. Theodore J. Duello Carol J. Parisi Hallberg John A. Laker www.quincy.edu

Carol S. Bledsoe Lundeen John E. Lundeen Gerald M. Posluszny (Jacalyn)

1967 Bonaventure Raymond J. Bromark (Rita) Carol A. Crockett Grimm Patricia Pignotti Knepler Friars Patricia Daley Mary Ann De Lio Woods Frank C. Arnold John W Zimmerman Tower Beverly A. Bozick Hernandez Hawks Dr. Mark L. Cummings (Dr. Marion) Carol A. Dillsaver Kalmer Carl F. Koch Carol L. Evans Trame Claudia A. Kathmann Woodruff (Jack) Benefactors George A. Blaha Richard H. Bloch Frances A. Johnson Fiedler Michael R. Fiedler Joseph M. Havrilko Priscilla L. Meuer Jablon Susan R. Waterkotte Kapp John L. Martens Edward J. Matichek Dr. Richard F. Welch

1968 President's Mary Kay Beiermann Dr. Vincent H. Varel (Velma) Founders John K. McCaffrey Richard A. Mettemeyer (Linda) Bonaventure Dr. Joseph V. Selby Friars Barbara Fischer Long (James Long) Ronald N. Hermeling Anne Bresler Namm (Andrew) Tower Bernadette R. Wiggli Doubek Herbert M. Dreier Dianne L. Ratajik Drinan Michael M. Drinan Gerald D. Holzgrafe (Virginia) Maryann A. Oblak Carol Hopfer Stone Vernon Wolf

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Hawks Nancy J. Hruby Koch Benefactors Marilyn J. Williams Backe Thomas J. Deters (Jane) Walter A. Gorak (Nina) Vicki L. Follansbee Grady Frank J. Haggerty Nancy K. Dold Havrilko Claire A. Deters Hayes (Philip) Jacqueline B. Berrell Hermanny Thomas E. Jandris Gary W. Kovarik Mike Mathews Patrick J. Rothery Ronald R. Rupp Judith M. Bonness Wilper (Jim) Nancy M. Winters

1969 Founders LuBeth Young Bonaventure Helen R. Ruethling Vernier Fred J. Emig Friars John E. Bachmann Robert E. Cerrano Michael J. Donaghue James Michael Moore Tower Mary Michael Hedges Dreier Hawks Kathryn S. Stacy Carter William A. Carter Cynthia D. Beaulieu Oliver Benefactors Linda M. Zielinski Brummel William J. Brummel Marguerite R. Olson Cantlon Rev. Frank W. Coens, OFM Suzanne U. Traylor Jandris Phyllis L. Yates Kovarik Dennis J. Newman (Kathleen) Michael E. Plunkett James J. Powers Rev. John B. Prenger (Sharon) James Daniel Purdy Martin A. Settle Robert F. Smith Timothy J. Sweeney Kent R. Terry (Ann) Dr. Mark E. Troy

1970

President's

Dr. William V. Dolan (Kari) Founders Gloria M. Arentsen Brady J. Michael Brady Gerald A. Murphy Mary Jo Williams Murphy

Bonaventure Donald T. O'Connor Dr. Peggy A. Redshaw~ (Jerry Lincecum)

Louis E. Kuntz Lucinda Awerkamp McClain (Michael) James Terry Orr

Friars Robert A. Bergman Martha S. Weedman Biallas John Burtelow Dr. Andrew D. Jorgensen (Kathy) David H. Laytham Dr. Eldon L. Little Maureen R. Kelly Little Linda K. Venvertloh Rull Dennis J. Steinkamp (Marcia)

Tower Gerry A. Scheibal Casey Marlene M. Sohacki Dittmer Margaret A. Schramer Farrell Charles R. Fitch James F. Sullivan (Jeannie) Eileen Marie Sullivan

Tower John J. Casey Dr. Robert M. Dittmer John P. Farrell Anita M. Krieger Louise McEvoy McMaster Richard M. Scott (Jane) James A. Wand (Judith) Hawks Patrick K. Humphrey John A. Spring~ Benefactors Gregg B. Crocker John Joseph Dignan (Carol) Terri Dolan Clark Alan J. Kapka James K. Knodel Edward F. Kowalczyk Michael R. Kozanecki Duane E. Obert (Kathleen) Robert H. Ociepka Michael L. Rakers Ann Blaisdell Rothery Toni M. Shade Rubison Charlotte M. Weigle Rupp Barbara S. Schell Edward F. Sutton Linda R. Dowdall Sutton Marlene C. Rokicki Sweeney Carol G. Springer Tavares Mary F. Clancy Troy Donna D. Saylor Wilson Michael A. Zipprich

1971 Visionaries Alan E. Knepler (Dr.Coletta)

Hawks Frederick W. Bloss Robert J. Huneke Emmett P. Murphy Mary Jo Shaughnessy Murphy John E. Petrik Nancy M. Keller Petrik Dr. Barbara A. Aschemann Schleppenbach Rosaura M. Soto James F. Thomson (Kathleen) John E. Walsh Randall B. Wiemelt Benefactors Timothy P. Cassin Michael F. Fehling (Joanne) Jean A. Hoban Field (Michael) Dwayne C. Fischer (Jane) Michael P. Gill Joyce A. Greulich Robert J. Haas (Jane) Marilyn J. Cutrara Haggerty Paul M. Jackstadt (Jane) Ellen L. Keirnan Eugene W. Krebs John E. Negri (Susan) Michael J. O'Connell (Jeanne) Ervin J. Pesek Susan A. Schmakel Pietrasek Mary E. Plunkett Denise S. Kaczynski Powers Kathleen A. Foley Pringles William R. Ryan Kathleen A. Hemmer Sass Msgr. Dennis R. Schaefer James M. Shank Jeanne M. Deters Soebbing Judith Ann Gawne Varias Donald A. Vincenti (Donna) Michael G. Walsh (Patricia)

1972

President's Dr. David Strupeck

Visionaries Michael W. Hennessy

Bonaventure Dr. Daniel J. Clasby Ann C. Messick Reis John F. Roskopf Nicholas Tepavchevich (Louise)

Bonaventure Mary K. Hettinger Moeller (Lon) David L. Reis

Friars Ann Lehnhausen Burtelow Sherry L. Cerrano

Friars John F. Bernzen Michael J. Blickhan (Sally) Kathleen E. Winking Citro ~ Deceased www.quincy.edu

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Kathy M. Pope Harkins Patrick Harkins Mary Jill Mogab Orr Tower Patricia A. Eilerman Beard William F. Beard Maureen Murphy Bergeson (Randy) Margaret W. Wood Fitch Martha A. O'Toole Olson David J. Rothery Thomas L. Runde Ann T. Dittmer Soebbing Eugene F. Soebbing Hawks Mary C. Renner Behan (Thomas) Joseph P. Chanley Fr. John L. Doctor, OFM Mary F. Kratochvil Koch Dr. Myron W. Koch William K. Mast Andrew M. Mosko Judith A. Rossignuolo-Rice (Bernard Rice) Mary C. Krug Whitenack Benefactors Richard E. Ankeney (Cindy) Jerrimiah F. Blaisdell Barbara J. Ostermiller Brink Jeanet Caroline Crim Campbell (David) Patricia A. Walsh DeMars (John) Mary Ann Althoff Dickerson Mary Margaret McGurn Donofrio Thomas E. Donofrio George H. Eigel Mary Jo Reedy Fischer Daniel T. Gibbons Patrice B. Beattie Grant Kenneth L. Held Mary Lynne Blaisdell Herman Vincent L. Herman Dennis G. Klosterman Lauretta M. Ludes Ruben J. Luna Steven G. Middendorf (Judy) Margaret M. Moran Pesek Walter J. Plank (Margaret) Thomas H. Pollihan Frederick J. Rupp Georgia L. Boudreau Rupp Linda M. Seibert Schlipmann Michael G. Schlipmann Ruth A. Shireman (Myrl) Rita P. Smith Lee Walton Robert J. Winkeljohn

1973

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Founders Steven T. Campbell (Carol) Friars John E. Barden Beverly J. Behrman Bernzen James C. Citro Kathleen H. Hickey Czarniewski Mary Kathie Dale Hanneke (Eugene) Tower Dr. David L. Deters Alan R. Harte Martha T. Johnston Marshall Robert D. Pollihan (Pamela) Robert M. Rakers Karen L. Hettermann Rothery Hawks Thomas J. Arnold (Jo) James T. Connell Ronald J. Fischer Jean E. Follansbee Kloepper Joseph A. McCafferty Sally J. Cardy Mosko Martin B. Nihill Daniel J. Rothery John P. Velesz Benefactors Glennon A. Albers Louis E. Barlock Catherine O'Donnell Becks (Rod) Constance Hall Bergman-Palmer Gregory J. Ceebin (Mary) Philip N. Chapleau Gregory J. Davis Kathleen M. Denning-Petersen Kenneth Donnelly (Penny) Christine A. Mackin Earnhart (Douglas) Mary T. Byrne Eigel Dr. Victoria Fitzgerald Robert R. Garee Steven R. Hermann Edward J. Jedlicka Robert J. Kadzielawski Michael J. Kraus Carol M. Krieger Rita M. Brinkman Lammers (Bernard) Patricia B. Kratochvil Lask Richard R. Lask Janet R. Brady Luna Kevin J. McAlinden Jeannine M. Pellettiere William E. Siciliano Breese E. Watson Sharon K. Tarr Worley (Henry)

1974

Visionaries Carole H. Hughes Hennessy

Visionaries William H. Metzinger (Sue)

President's Rose Mary Terry Nesbit

Founders Teresa M. Morris Kettelkamp David R. Rakers

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The Heritage Society honors our thoughtful and generous alumni and friends who have included Quincy University in their estate plans.

The tradition of loyalty, shown through these commitments of support, is important in strengthening and sustaining the university’s future.

Current members of the QU Heritage Society are:

Patricia LeBlanc '54 Anonymous (14) Dr. Rebecca M. Leonard '76 Martha Biallas '71 Michael McClain & Lucinda Alan F. Bogdan '75 Awerkamp McClain '71 Dr. Brian Borlas & Judy Abbott Jim Mentesti '66 Richard R. Boudreau '65 Paul Brown '65 & Dr. Janise Denton William '74 & Sue Metzinger Dr. George Meyer '63 Pete '76 & Mary Kay Brown '77 Shirley Murphy '87 Jill Vorbeck Brunenn '66 Dr. John J. Natalini Rita Buddemeyer '70 Joseph W. Newkirk '86 Randy Cannady '79 & Laura Maryann A. Oblak '68 Cornille-Cannady '79 Julie M. Orlet Robert & Inez Carlisle Eric '94 & Tracy (Zuspann) Orne '96 Susan Christensen Dr. Daniel '72 & Andrea Quinn Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Claes '65 David R. Rakers '74 Nance Cosgrove Jerry B. Lincecum Dr. Emmanuel Cutrone Linda C. Rinehart '81 Joseph Cygan Jr. Dr. Richard Ryan '64 John (Jack) & Pat Walsh DeMars Martin '95 & Dr. Holly Schafer '72 Linda Schuttler Barbara Fischer Long '68 Honorable David '63 & Marianne Pat '75 & Carol '75 Fitzgerald Slocum '64 Brendan S. Ford '96 Theresa Spear '96 Larry C. '75 & Sue Franzoi Jay '74 & Shirley Stevenson '76 Walter '68 & Nina Gorak William "Bill" '57 & Judith Harding Eileen M. Sullivan '71 Joseph & Cynthia '76 Thornton Richard J. Helmer '62 Patricia Tomczak Dale L. Hilgenbrinck '70 Karin Waugh Zucker '66 & Martin Marion C. Hoskins '85 Boyle Dr. Andrew '70 & Kathy Jorgensen Gary & Sue Winking '89 Alan '71 & Coletta Knepler William & Nanette Peters Krueger Mr. & Mrs. Melvin Yurkovich '64 Michael B. & Judy Zeddies '83 '85 Paul Lanphier '60

We invite you to join this exclusive society of caring individuals by creating a provision to benefit Quincy University in your estate plans.

Need information or confidential assistance?

Contact: Dan Queathem, vice president for university advancement, 217-228-5209, d.queathem10@quincy.edu, or 1800 College Ave., Quincy, IL 62301

Friars Dennis G. Bergman Edward M. Conrad Joanne Marie Hettinger Kirchner Michael Charles Kirchner Anthony M. Peter Susan M. Pogge Peter Wayne V. Steinkamp

Tower Susan M. Hildebrand Harte Gerard R. Krogmeier (Marian) James L. Schmidt Hawks David G. Bergman Kathleen S. Nardiello Bergman Thomas A. Browdy David L. Brumleve (Martha) www.quincy.edu

Marvin V. Eversgerd Patricia J. Mongan Eversgerd James P. Hults Judy A. Herdrich Kulp Lawrence E. Kulp Dr. Coleen K. Kelly Mast Kathryn A. Boarini Nihill

Friars Suzanne Schultz Boudreau Patricia M. Ernst Laytham Thomas J. McShane (Kathleen) Susan M. Oczkowski Michael Joseph Sullivan (Carolyn)

Benefactors Julie A. Baymiller Bice (Robert) Cynthia G Harte Briggs Donald J. Brummel Pat Arnold Brummel Cynthia M. Cook Cramer Harry L. Cramer Georgann Crosariol Price Margaret S. Bennett Durante (Stephen) Jeanne M. Conway Egger Joan C. Fehling Engel Michael G. Everding Deborah A. Hoeffken Foote (Robert) Mary E. Ford James P. Healy Daniel H. Heaton Jay K. Hellman Arlene M. Schwartz Hendren (Charles) Michael S. Hornacek (Claudia) John J. Javorek Catherine M. Jezior Gerald R. Jindra Sharon Jochem Schmidt (Mark Schmidt) David J. Maciejewski Elias J. Manassah Dr. David R. Mattie Michaeleen A McDonald James M. Mettenburg Bruce A. Miller Patricia Anne O'Shea (Daniel Welch) Constance J. Altgilbers Phillips Terrence L. Porro Keith C. Scannell Fr. Dennis J. Schafer, OFM John J. Schneider (Pam) Brian D. Schwarz Kathleen M. Toomey Siciliano Jay R. Stevenson Mark E. Waninger (Eileen) Donna McLoraine Watson Rev. Paul R. Wienhoff Timothy P. Wilcox

Tower Steven E. Baker Alan F. Bogdan Debra J. Herwaldt Hon. Mark A. Schuering Craig A. Schuessler (Jeannette)

1975 Founders Robert G. Becker Bonaventure Stephen C. Koester

Hawks Bella M. Allison James R. Eagan (Carol) Diane M. Hedges Hults Sandra L. Eichler Jones Carol Koujourian Juranek (Kenneth) Margaret A. O'Neill Klauser Ruth E. Mays Hon. Thomas J. Ortbal (Kai) John D. Rennick (Kathy) Hermann H. Wittje (Margaret) Benefactors David Aeschliman Denise A. Skrip Bauch Michael D. Bernhardt (Nancy) William J. Fann Larry C. Franzoi (Susan) Maryanne Buettgen Fuchs Paul S. Geerling (Suzanne) Noreen P. Scavone Healy Bonnie R. Campbell Henke Regina Prendergast Hermann Joseph L. Hutmacher Sandra Ann Vasapolli Jindra Susan E. Schneider Kelley Mark L. Mathis (Mary) Patricia J. Rose McAlinden Mary Emily Pfeifer Miller David E. Miller (Joan) Lawrence J. Pawelski Dr. Mary Ann Ryan Janis M. Wavering Schaeffer Anthony E. Schubert Janice Q. Quinn Stepanek Frances M. Weigle Wilcox Maureen D. Williams Janet Ann Venvertloh Zeidler Richard H. Zeidler William G. Zeller Merri S. Roth Zellmer

1976 Founders Lenore Kukla Becker Pete Brown John W. Schnaufer (Ruth Lohrenz)

While we have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of this report, we apologize for any misspellings or omissions. Please inform us of any errors by calling the office of university advancement at (217) 228-5226.

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Bonaventure Samuel P. Banks (Dr. Maureen) Mark P. Mantovani (Patricia) Jane E. Cady O'Malley Janice M. Tucker Friars Jeffrey M. Bloss Dennis E. Boudreau Paula I. Ilg Conrad Barbara A. Gainer Johnson (Mark Johnson) Robert M. Metzinger Katherine M. Wensing Schlepphorst (James) James G. Woodward Tower Dr. Colleen M. Athans-Sexton Stephen T. Doherty (Margaret) Dr. Calvin D. Lee Dr. Rebecca M. Leonard William P. O'Neill Carol A. Sturhahn Rakers Kate O. Orlet Schuering Charlotte Brombocich Scranton Hawks Kathie A. Arp Anastas (Kevin) Mark J. Franzen Thomas R. Galvin Mary Beth Mykytiuk Jenkins (William) Cheryl A. Loatsch (David Daniels) Maureen J. Breakey O'Donnell Julie A. Freiburg Schneider Jean A. Cosentino Welty (Dr. Joseph) Benefactors Cynthia Purdy Archer Charles H. Connor Kathleen M. Miller Connor Timothy M. Dugan Robert D. Erwin Sharon L Nolan Everding Gloria A. Dimmitt Ferguson Sarah Ann Mortimer Frigo (John) Marsha A. Nebel Giles (Terry) Mary J. Fiorenzi Grahovec Renee M. Roesel Javorek Kenneth J. Ley Dian F. Link Sharon A. O'Shea Diane M. Enright Pawelski Robert W. Rook Richard E. Ryan Roberta L. Faltus Scannell Philip A. Soebbing Shirley A. Steinkamp Stevenson Michael Kevin Sweeney Donna J. Tracy Deb H. Pray Vonder Haar (James)

Bonaventure Daniel J. Heneghan Jan A. Dickson Koester William P. O'Malley Friars Karen C. Crowley Metzinger Susanne Bocke Niemann (Richard) John W. Ringhausen Louis J. Rotta David J. Runde Tower Mary Beth Daly McGee (Auris) Hawks Gary J. Bracy Benefactors Nayereh Jamali Attai (Dr.Kazem) Elaine A. Boeding-Thoman Steven L. Cannady Daniel J. Cook Kevin J. Doherty (Colleen) Philip J. Dyrda Joan M. Dempsey Kroeter (Craig) Charles A. Quinn Deborah K. Hellhake Riddell Dr. Terrence J. Riddell Francis G. Slay Jeanne B. Boesen Stefanowski Donald P. Stegeman Delia Ochman Tereba Mary Jo Awerkamp Viau Dr. Jean Dillard Walton Kathy L. Kabbes Wear (James) Fred W. Witte

1978 Bonaventure Kevin J. Breheny Friars Michael F. Kabbes (Jody) Kathleen M. Franzen Rotta Colae R. Dunker Vecchie Tower Dr. Randal J. Bernhardt Steven G. Sturhahn Mary Kay Fitzsimmons Travers (Daniel) Hawks Dr. Debra B. Bower LeBlanc

1977

Benefactors Deborah D. Shead Benford James L. Bockenfeld (Mary) Wanda J. Mook Borrowman (Brady) Mary Anne Keegan Chapleau Rosaria M. Cicchetti David G. Dadds

Mary Kay Loughlin Brown

~ Deceased

Founders

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Daniel Durst Mary Beth Klingele Durst Cynthia J. Ehrhardt Grace A. Garner Linda M. Harcharick Michael J. Hoene Jeffrey P. Hollender Dr. Timothy W. Jacobs Jenny M. Hirner Link (Steve) Julie M. Orlet Judy A. Freeman Owen Timothy D. Reichert (Cynthia) Michael J. Shipley Sharon L. Del Mastro Shipley Randy B. Stemsrud (Shari) Eileen Mary Sullivan Terri L. Allen Taake

Hawks Diane B. Barry Ary (Joseph) Alice M. Benz Barbour (Rick) Dennis E. Bingheim Maria A. Doellman Bingheim Michael D. Drahl Stephen C. Schneider Jo Anne Wagner Dr. John A. Waters (Margaret) Benefactors Anonymous Sharon L. Barnett Cornel Benford Patricia B. Brigance Cook Margaret S. Schaefer Crist Joyce M. Bordenkircher Knodel Patricia M. Ley Carla K. Nelson Morrison Nancy B. Myers Dorothy J. Keith Niehoff Thomas A. Pollmann (Patricia) Theresa A. Longo Struck Catherine S. Husmann Werner Judy A. Genenbacher Yeast

1979 Founders Randy S. Cannady Laura A. Cornille-Cannady Terri M. Mangen Poterucha Dr. Thomas H. Poterucha Bonaventure Susan L. Pierantoni Breheny Dr. Jeffrey L. Piontek (Jone) Dr. Michael P. Wallace

1980 Visionaries Ralph M. Oakley

Friars Lynn M. Horas DiRaimondo Michael A. DiRaimondo Dr. Alan E. Esker (Patti) Larry D. Robertson Ronald J. Vecchie

Bonaventure Karen R. Runde Kemme (Mark) Friars Dr. James M. Daniels (Katherine) Michaeline Klebba Bonnie K. Kott Connie M. Kott Rickard L. Tarzwell Scott L. Thoele

Tower Lee W. Fuchs Timothy R. Patton Maureen A. Miller Radice Robert J. Radice

Tower Craig M. Adams Ramona L. Linert Bernhardt

GOVERNMENT 19%

TOTAL GIVING BY

SOURCE

$19,009,321

LIVING GIVING 63%

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ESTATES 18%

Janice M. Kirbach Fuchs Carol K. Wand Sturhahn Hawks Dawn E. Rupcich Jill Niemann Stegeman (Paul) Mark J. VanDeCasteele (Barbara) Benefactors Timothy Allen Catherine A. Finnell Becker David A. Beenes Brian C. Belobradic Mary Ellen Lupien Carlton Susan M. Digrispino Dadds Gail Marie Holthaus DeGreeff (Dr. Louis) Anne M. Murphy Fahey Kevin M. Fahey Sherri L. Hemming Garmer (James) Carol J. Fruehe Hausermann (George) Mark J. Hughes Jane Ann Aschemann Jacobs Marianne Cowhey McGauley (John) Tamela M. Miller McLane (Patrick) Carol A. Oswald Gay A. Mitzenius Smallwood

1981 Visionaries Dr. Linda K. Moore Bonaventure Dr. Kevin K. Kirchner Carolyn Harman Stevenson

1982 Bonaventure Dr. Patricia E. Sullivan-Viniard (W. C. 'Buddy' Viniard) Tower Kent P. Vannier (Diane) Hawks Kristine S. Pohlman Dr. William R. Schwan (LeeAnne) Michael Zolfo Benefactors William R. Cramsey Diane M. Glaub Michael Norman Huck (Margaret) Jeff A. Jesberg Annette M. Kleemann Rick W. McKnight Terese M. Cannady McKnight Mary L. Klein Moore Dr. Joseph L. Murray James R. Obert Kathryn A. Pohlpeter Denise A. Tepen Schneider Jovita H. Ostdiek Schneider (George~) Ronald W. Schneider Teresa A. Hoover Watson

1983 Bonaventure Dr. Gregory A. Hill (Barbara) Friars Mary E. Hodapp Bufe Donald J. Noe

Friars Elizabeth A. Fox Cernech Rosemary Hickman Patrick J. Howley (Gina) Paula Wensing Thoele

Tower Eileen A. Fortini Morehouse (Kim) Mary K. Olson

Tower Kathryn A. Ryan Meyer (Robert)

Hawks John J. O'Gara

Hawks Mary K. Salrin Betts (Martin)

Benefactors Dr. Robert C. Kennedy Kathleen C. Cowell Klevorn (Joseph) Michael J. Kowalkowski Phyllis A. Lake Stephen T. Lux Karen K. Scherer Obert Brian T. Sir (Nadine) Richard S. Stubblefield

Benefactors Kim A. Carr Belobradic Victoria S. Cramsey (Ronald) Craig S. Gramke (Patricia) Gary W. Hampel Richard M. Horas (Gina) Virginia L. Taylor Maynard (Thomas) Mike Mundwiller Susan J. Heffernan Rempfer (Ryan) Bruce R. Rummenie (Tami) William G. Schmidle John M. Steinkamp Geralyn Mary Kern Toczylowski Thomas A. Toczylowski

1984 Founders Dr. Glenn A. Mandeville Vincent J. Miller Roy F. Schmidt (Nancy)

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Bonaventure Cheryl A. Kroeger Bloink Dr. William A. Bloink David G. Kabbes Judy K. Lowe Kabbes Friars Frank W. Bufe David R. Oakley (Theresa) Cindy K Killen Phillips Hawks Patrick J. Cunningham Dr. Stephen T. Liesen (Janet) Amy C. Miller Looten (Steve) George A. Merschman Michael L. Mitchell (Karen) John J. Pollihan Julie K. Kains Reynolds H. Scott Smith Michelle M. Lee Zolfo Benefactors Sandra A. Slater Albert (Thomas) Mary Jeanne Poterucha Carter Julianna T. Sale Connelly (Jeff) Kathleen A. Devine Carolyn S. Johnson Eilering (John) James J. Fahey Corinne C. Clay Fessenden Jill M. Niebur Jesberg Susan M. Schultz Ledford John D. Loscher Dr. David J. Neun Natalie D. Northern David A. Orlet Christina M. Beaird Sedlacek Philip A. Zaccari Honor Roll of Donors | 2024—2025

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1985 Founders Linda K. Lawson Miller Friars Dr. Brian J. Egan Diane L. Nauert Egan Nanette Y. Peters Krueger (William) James J. Naumovich Tower Marion C. Hoskins Hawks Anna V. Reiss O'Gara Louise A. Horwick Ohlwein Ellen Hynes Vietor (Donald) Benefactors Jeffrey A. Fortner Donna J. Venvertloh Goerlich Jeffrey K. Gragg Dr. Renee A. Illa Kathryn M. Labuhn John P. McGee Jayne M. Milder Orlet David P. Steinkamp James C. Stoll Patricia D. Harris Stoll Julie A. Sweet James N. Wheeler JoAnn M. Grawe Witte Theresa M. Zehe

1986 Hawks Barbara L. Seiwert Arcaro Cristina D. Cray

Benefactors Dr. Vicky J. Eidson Victor J. Failoni Joseph P. Fechter Joseph W. Newkirk (Anita Schwartz) Stephen J. Robinet Michael George Schneider Joan J. Ottenlips Zilch (Robert)

1987 President's Brenda M. Kinder LeMaire Charles R. Van Eekeren Friars Robert E. Hibbert (Victoria) Carolyn A. Metzger Naumovich Susan Marie Pericich Wiseman Dr. Sean L. Wittmer Tower Dr. Amy J. Ptaszek Leszynski (Edward) Hawks Dorise L. Thomas Schulte (Jeffrey)

Tower Thomas J. Bartt (Melissa) Benefactors Kelli L. Egan Gibbons Michael J. Hummert (Lisa) Robert A. Soltys (Ann) Mary Pat Hillen Vahlkamp

1989 Bonaventure Kristine Y. Burkemper Bickhaus Friars Sue A. Rummenie Winking (Gary) Tower Marianne Cashman (Hon. Dennis) Paul J. Eling Hawks Dr. Ann Marie Dolan Leal

Benefactors Timothy M. Buckley Matthew J. Gibbons Mark G. Hughes~ Karen A. Schneider Steinkamp

Benefactors Mary E. Geise Fischer Teresa M. McCartney Goetten (Edward) Robin Y. Hilker Hinterser (Christopher) John H. Mullen (Janica) Devlin L. Reeves Bernard F. Vahlkamp

1988

1990

President's Dr. Scott A. LeMaire

President's Cindy Ann Briggs Reis (Gregory) www.quincy.edu

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Recognition Clubs Visionaries...................$25,000+ President's......$10,000 - $24,999 Founders........... $5,000 - $9,999 Bonaventure...... $2,500 - $4,999 Friars.................. $1,000 - $2,499 Tower....................... $500 - $999

1994

Benefactors Cindy J. Orr Moore (Douglas) Monica Schafer Svetz Colleen McLaughlin Watermon (Ronald) Gina L. Marketti Williams (Mark)

Hawks Julie A. Busch Purschke (David)

Hawks...................... $250 - $499

1992

Benefactors............. Up To $249

Bonaventure Sheri F. Davis Reller

Bonaventure Michael A. Bickhaus Pamela A. Goeckner Hemmen (Tom) Kevin L. Reller Friars Patricia J. Buerger Brett R. Penick Scott Dean Phillips Tower William G. Baker Don P. Hargis (Marta MartinezHargis) Lisette Marie Nance Maloney Michael S. Overby (Karen) Patricia N. Jousan Wilson Hawks Marilyn K. Smith Benefactors Rhonda K. Becker Brinkman Karen L. Frazier Campbell Dr. Michael J. Eling (Carla) James T. Ley Phyllis A. Schulte Christine A. Koster Severson Pamela J. Niekamp Shaffer (Duane) Patricia E. Holliday Smith

1991 Visionaries Richard W. Schulte, J.D. Friars Darren M. Epperson Tower David R. Maloney Hawks Roy W. Brown Valerie M. Campbell Brown Ann M. Dudek 46

Patrick J. Hanlon Kelly L. Wilson

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Friars Andrew G. Haggard (Virginia) Tower William P. Terlisner Michelle J. Zimmerman Westerhoff (Jacob) Hawks Kerry L. Clancy Meunier Steven S. Meunier Benefactors Nancy S. Maas Cromie (James) Amy R. Mueller DeGuire Bill L. Mummey Dawn Lynn McCleary Ormond (Joseph) Rachel R. Paunan Peterson Christine E. Stenger Rollins (Chad) John J. Stimler

1993 Bonaventure Dr. Valerie Lynn Tripp Schulte Friars Amy Anderson Penick Hawks David J. Damm William L. Siebers (Amy) Dr. Christopher Robert Wangard Benefactors Ronald C. Frericks (Cherie) Kenneth J. Kozlowski Sonya M. Mallory Kelly Jeanne DeJong McCabe (Michael) Krista D. Dougherty Savage (Doug) Jeanne S. Smith (Deborah Franke) Kyle M. Trudell

Tower Dr. Natalie W. Leonard Breakfield

Benefactors Shad J. Aiello (Susan) Edward J. Andrade Connie F. Job Barnes (Timothy) Sandra R. Paunan Castaldi Dr. Craig Kenneth Harms Timel D. Moore Eric A. Orne Patrick W. Ostergren James Michael Peterson Sandy Ann Woods Trudell

1995 Friars Jennifer A. Hackett Dasher Tower Craig E. Hingle (Katherine) Hawks Dr. Christine M. Calabrese Damm Dr. James Anthony Graves Michael S. Mahn Benefactors Brian M. Clough Anthony M. Davis (Dina) Joseph D. Goerlich Richard W. Grady (Dawn) Kathy J Eichorn Humphry Carol D. Mohrman Manassah Caryn L. Kelly Tucker Carlos Wiley (Michelle)

1996 President's Jane E. Blazel Loos (Christopher) Theresa L. Powers Spear Founders Brendan S. Ford Friars Rachel L. Scanland Bergman Tower Michael S. Dietrich Ronda K. Peter Lentz Hawks Dr. Maureen Kapusta Wangard

Benefactors Tammy R. Peters Bruns (Adam) William M. Fisher Philip J. Hildebrand (Lori) Tracy A. Zuspann Orne Kathryn A. Heimbeck Wolters (William)

1997 Friars Melissa J. Pratt Lore (John) Mark W. Strieker (Lyn) Tower Paul E. Lentz Johnathan P. Peck Kimberly R. Peck Benefactors Anthony M. Amato Joshua R. Breitbach Michelle L. Peters Breitbach John F. Costello Amy K. Gartner Duke Dr. William J. Duke Erin G. Hannigan Michael J. Kelly Sara Ann McDowell Lepper Thomas Alen Lepper~ Wanda A. Slight Dr. Matthew F. Strohmeyer (Jill)

1998 Hawks Roger A. Freeze (Cherity) Michelle M. Vollrath Haskins Benefactors Danielle M. Drieselman Costello Michael W. King (Alisa) Craig J. Liesen Kristen D. Roof Liesen Colleen C. McDermott Lori A. Mast Rossmiller (Richard) Brandon J. Willis

1999 Founders

Robin A. Keeven Dannegger (Gregory) Friars Christopher J. Lubbring Kimberly A. Plancon Lubbring Justin R. Meats Tower Matthew J. Bergman

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Hawks Patrick J. Olson

Tower Scott T. LaDeur

Benefactors Christopher Atkinson Jennifer A. Knuffman Bettis Gerald H. Brown Jamie E. Groh Kuhn (Ryan) Michael A. Mathison Dr. Brian J. Ulrich Joshua J. Woodworth

Benefactors Michael Andrew Carpenter Sean P. Collins Timothy M. Jackstadt Dawn Elizabeth Burns Klinner Jennifer L. Truitt

2000 Visionaries Timothy D. Hoker Friars Janis L. Miller Frageman (Kirk) Tower Daniel M. Overmyer Hawks Nathan G. Peplinski Benefactors Heather A. Fitting Bryan Eric M. Klinner Chanda R. Dickerson Lowe (Nolan) Janel C. Reichert Mathison Dominic Andrew O'Donnell Scott J. Rogles Thomas P. VanderBor Rev. Daren J. Zehnle

2001 Friars Jennifer Boudreau Lepper Trenton P. Lepper Tower Regina R. Bordewick Bergman Benefactors Matthew R. Mader Patrick L. Martin Joshua W. Rabe (Debra) Gina N. Schmidt Sheurman (Corey) Amanda F. Kaiser Swan

2002 Friars Erin E. Parr

2003 Visionaries Elizabeth M. Ebersohl Hoker Tower Nicole E. Stutz LaDeur Julie A. Truskowski Turner Hawks Shane M. DeSherlia Susan Kay Ebbert Grant Benefactors Shirley J. Davis Sean M. Kelly Andrea Saviano Stewart Maggie Eileen Schuering Strong

2004 Founders Andrew A. Tappe Tower Julie R. LeMaire

Justin R. Ray Aaron W. Strong

2006

Hawks

Founders Dr. Michaela J. Fray Bonaventure Lindsay M. Ringkamp Houchin Tower Patricia C. Kessler William E. Kessler Hawks Megan L. Breheny (Matt Bennett) Benefactors Adrian Dexter Dixon Zane Evans Bryan M. Feldner

2007 Tower Andrew S. Hoffman Benefactors John B. Meisel Katherine Rene Morrison (Roger Schwengel) Christopher R. Mosbacher Laura A. Gentry Mosbacher

Benefactors Cody M. Hageman (Kayla) Erica L. Cassens Hilgenbrinck Amanda N. Sowers Rothenburger Jacob D. Tenhouse (Ashton)

2008

2005

Hawks Allison W. Oakley Hall Jessica M. Keller

Friars James Pennington Limbaugh Hawks Victoria C. Johnson Kelly Benefactors Rebecca J. Allen Amber L. Dvorak Feldner Bridget K. Hamann Hilbing (Casey) Loree J. Korb (Gerald)

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Rochelle A. Adams Luaders (Dr. Scott) Jason A. Rothenburger

Benefactors Stacey Lynn Nicholas (Dr. Joseph Coelho) Matthew A. Pellock

2009

Benefactors Adam M. Hendrian (Keliea) A. Clairice Hetzler (David) Christopher M. Powell (Kali)

2010 Friars Eric Wharton (Erin) Benefactors T. Jayme Groark Joshua Wade Houle Andrew J. Kling

2011

Gregory M. Schaeffer Benefactors Mary Quigley Peura

2012 Tower Royce C. Duncan Benefactors Megan L. Wingenbach Groark Carla Marie Passini Kielsmeier (Kelly) Lisa Shea Deere King Alison M. Lewis Merrill (Jason) Kristi Ann Weese Shelton (Brad)

2013 Benefactors Brittany Nicole Casey Charles David Kapala Jennifer Janae Cowman Wingerter

2014 Benefactors Mitchell Aaron Broughton Jodi Joanne Chapie Rebekka Jo Prokup John Michael Root Larry Eugene Sartin Ryan Thomas Seifert

2015 Friars Matthew Douglas Norton Benefactors Evan M. Cahn Andrew Lee Duncan Sara Marie Phillips Pasha Yates

2016 Tower Evan Scott McGaughey Kara M. Gerbus McGaughey Jacob R. Wehde Hawks Blake E. Allison Dalton Reid Hoover ~ Deceased www.quincy.edu

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Benefactors Gregory John Eilerman Ryan Scott Snyder Sarah Catherine White

Benefactors Katelyn Camardelle Skarr (Alexander) Natiaya Raniel Thompson

2017

2021

Benefactors Joseph Edward Ilgenfritz Burgundy Faye Ramsey Hill Taylor Michael Reis Conner Joseph Sendobry Jordan Parker Stephens Shane Paul Wingerter

Hawks Eric Allyn Tipton

2018 Benefactors Kortarius Deshawn Finley Nathaniel Lawrence Griffin Gino Grivetti Wyatt Lee Pauley Kyle Benjamin Reeves Matthew Allen Schissel

Benefactors Mackenzie Ellen Bellows Justin Alexander Bottorff Olivia Louise Kindt Michael Klotz Zachary Paul Lamari Cassie Lynn Phillips Alexander Joseph Pribyl Joseph Richard Roscetti Maxwell Walker Snell

2022

Benefactors Alexander Edward Aubuchon Fr. Robert Joseph Barko, OFM 2019 Tonya J Leenerts Beatty Benefactors (Marshall) Kirkland Alonzo Burton Kade Michael Burns Carson Riley Kroshinsky Dr. Elysia Mahoney Tafi Lyn Knuffman Lathrop (Sam) Serena Mae Mendiola 2020 Emily Rose Morton Hawks Emily Frances Powers Justin Daniel Eads Dustin Daniel Hall

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2023 Benefactors Nolan Parker Christian Sarah Ellen Conroy Megan Lynn Ganninger Grace Marie Hrabusicky Brayden Lee Luckhaupt Hannah R. Maguire Kara Lisette Wilhelm

2024 Benefactors Keegan Reese Topper Carey Patricia Noreen Chavira Victoria Faith Ikeda Caren Kemner Ryan Michael Kruse Grace Marie Ledbetter Andrew Christopher Lenzen Jesse Keneth Mose Ainslie Renea Reynolds Danielle Nicole Robinson David Christopher Snider Joseph Henry Willie Webb Zachary Alan Willing Demari Dushawn Wilson

2025

Benefactors Katelynn Nicole Schoenekase

FRIENDS Visionaries Anonymous Lee Lindsay Delmer & Barbara Mitchell Joe & Jill Tracy Pat & Jane Tracy President's Anonymous David & Dr. Elaine Dion Harold Mast Carolyn A. McGee~ Edward & Natalie Meyer Joe & Mary Jane Miller Mary Monckton Blickhan Hal & Kathy Oakley Todd & Christina Papa Edward Schneidman Don & Wanda Tracy Founders Anonymous Phillip & Bonnie Conover Christopher & Jennifer Kirn Doris Malacarne Dr. Brian & Marsha McGee William & Patricia Paxton Rudy Seward John Shibles Clifford & Traci Usher William E. Wall

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Bonaventure Anonymous Cathy Dorangrichia Dr. John Natalini Burks Oakley II & Loretta Bowen Oakley Scott & Katie Ruffner Laura Shibles John & Dale Stevenson Friars Kimberly Alumbaugh John Apenbrink Annette Bakay Dr. Brian Borlas & Judy Abbott Michael & Carol Brennan Bruce Broemmel Mark Broughton Robert & Inez Carlisle Jason & Maria Connoyer Kevin Costigan Jerry & Patricia Douglas Rosaire Elias Sumul Gandhi Jeffrey & Theresa Gasser William & Laurie Hahn Holly Henze Anne Kabbes Dr. Kevin & Alice Kirby Joseph & Denette Kuhlman Scott & Trisha LaFollette Mark & Donna McCaw Dr. Joseph Messina & Dr. Mary Ann Klein Dave & Lori Miscik Peter Oakley Joanne Ortwerth Dr. Alfred Pogge~ Fr Mark Reamer, OFM Dr. Teresa Reed Benjamin Roovers Tracy Runsewe Steven & Judith Siebers Robert & Deanna Snyder Drs. Paul & Christine Tracy Herb & Leslie Wedemeier Edward & Dorothy Wehmer Jay Wessels Dr. Adam Weyhaupt Tower Mark Adams Daniel & Tricia Arnsman Brooke Bailey James & Angela Benjamin Scott & Susan Biggerstaff Matthew & Nichole Blass Michael & Angela Booth Courtney Boyd Honor Roll of Donors | 2024—2025

James Boyd Dr. Jennifer Breeden Robert & Susan Bruggeman Joe & Jill Chatman Richard & Dipti Clark Courtney Conner James & Tegwen Conzemius Nance Cosgrove Pat Costigan Anthony & Patricia Crane Skylar Culbertson Kenneth & Rosanne Cummings Denny & Lynn Davis James & Laura Dempewolf Peter Dickinson Donald & Janice Dray Richard & Gerri Dyer Edwin Eggerding Cheryl Ely Jon & Jennifer Emery Harry & Jessica Fandre Carla Jo Fargo Steven Ferguson Mel Gillen Mike & Julie Graverson Barry & Glenda Griffin Joanna Groh Megan Hendrickson Ricky & Monica Hinkamper Mark & Karem Hitter Kenneth & Jane Howard Nathan & Jessica Ivy John & Sharon Kendall Jason & Stephanie Killday Jon & Naomi Kraan Clayton Lamkin Michael & Joan Mabe Brian & Kristine Malarney James Maley William & Sharon Mays, Jr. Jamey McDaris Ryan & Heather Miller Thomas & Stacia Munroe Robert & Clare Napleton Kevin & Barbara Neisel Thomas & Terri Oliver Andrew & Sara Olson Steve Pogge Alan & Amy Price Dr. Louis & Theresa Quintero Mark Rerick Barbara Rowland Richard & Jane Scritchfield Rick & Cynthia Smith Ralph Smith Joseph & Kris Sokol David & Suzette Stack Darlene Stevenson Jeff & Amy Stollberg

John & Lisa Vitale Dr. Sarah Vordtriede-Patton Maria Wilson Landy Wince Stephen & Andrea Worster

Ken & Robin Jason William & Lynda Keller John & Stephanie Kelliher Dr. David Kirchhofer Richard & Joan Klimstra Jeanette Knaff Hawks Michael & Karen Lavery Jacques & Liliana Abram Roger Leenerts Jeremy & Jeannine Allaway Luciano & Alison Lopez Jamie & Mindi Allison Wilhelm & Naomi Lord James Bailey Donald Malone Robert & Sharon Ballowe Jack Manley Tom Barbato Dr. Rob Manning & Dr. Dana Marty & Julie Bell Craciun Mary Claire Bergstrom Todd Manship David & Rebecca Birkenmeier Pat McDaris Marilyn Birkenmeier Barry McKee Jim & Kim Boyd Christopher & Amanda Meegan Debbie Burton Robert Mejer Susan Carvitto Steven & Lisa Menendez Michael & Jessica Chiartano Jack & Kimberly Mueller W. Robert Clague Timothy & Jennifer Mullen Dan & Heather Clark Ogden Munroe Randy & Jennifer Collins Paul & Peggy Nielsen Tigh & MariBeth Connor Scott & Molly Nisbet Joe & Janet Conover Randall & Christine Norris David & Tamara Cook Mark O'Connell Virginia Coons Dustin & Jill Owen Kathy Cooper Brian & Mary Panick Kurtis & Rachel Cory Bryan & Amy Parmer Paul Costigan Vanessa Perales Kyle & Stephanie Cox James & Debra Pickus Francisca Danso Chuck Pye Dr. Sapan Desai Terry & Staci Pye John & Martha Dougherty Mark & Barbara Reinholz Keith & Debbi Draeger Alan & Connie Rhein Patrick & Susan Duffy Jim & Melinda Rinella Burton & Danelle Erickson Benjamin & Emily Russell Dr. Curtis & Kathryn Fauble Christopher & Kathleen Sawyer Frank Fowler Mattison Schreck Roy & Katie Fullington Schultz's Party Store Salvatore & Melissa Gertken Jeanine Simmer Timothy & Elizabeth Gilbertson Annemarie Smith Elaine Golden Rosa Solis Robert Golden Mary Stack Brian & Tabitha Granger Alan Starkey James & Marsha Graves Betty Steiner Mike Graw Sherry Stuart Douglas Green David & Debra Unseld Joseph Gutting Teresa Vahlkamp Lori Haley Sanja Vrbanec William Hall & Demian Mesa-Hall Dr. Dana Walker Michael & Lynda Happel Kai & Jennifer Weiner Scott & Heather Heck Larry & Marie Wilkinson Roy & Allison Hinkamper Michael & Sharon Yates Ed & Linda Holthaus Dennis & Connie Hoyt David Huffman ~ Deceased Dave & Jan Hummel www.quincy.edu

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BUSINESSES, GOVERNMENT, FOUNDATIONS, ESTATES & ASSOCIATIONS Visionaries Anonymous Fontbonne University J.W. Gardner II Foundation Mart Heinen Club Estate of Katherine McCombs National Science Foundation Phibro Rainforest Delivery Services Richard W. Schulte LLC Robert F. & Patricia O'Connor Trust State of Illinois Tracy Family Foundation Estate of Margaret D. Wilson President's Associated Colleges of Illinois Estate of Richard Barclift Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies John J. Maxwell Trust Founders Byrn Financial LLC Caterpillar Foundation Kohl Wholesale POLIS/Learning in Retirement Rosene Foundation Stillwell Foundation Suzanne's Specialties Bonaventure Abbvie Employee Engagement Fund Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois & NE Missouri Enterprise Holdings Foundation MetLife Foundation Niemann Foods Foundation State Street Bar & Grill Friars 8th Judicial Circuit - Adams Country American Association of University Women Architechnics, Inc. Bank of America Matching Gifts Program 50

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Blessing Corporate Services, Inc. Daniel McLaughlin Charitable Trust Eli Lilly & Company Foundation First Bankers Trust Company Ford Square of Mt. Vernon, Ltd. JP Morgan Chase Foundation King City Chrysler Center, Inc. Mahn Custom Homes & Renovations Morgan Stanley Matching Gifts Program Niemann Foods, Inc. Popflash PricewaterhouseCoopers Quincy Service Club Foundation Refreshment Services Pepsi Schmiedeskamp, Robertson, Neu, & Mitchell LLP Estate of John A. Spring Tower Arnold, Behrens, Nesbit & Gray, P.C. B & W Truck BabKel Mechanical Barney's Group LLC Calypso Operation Group LLC Country Financial Exelon Foundation Matching Gifts Kiwanis Club of Quincy Markel Corporation Quincy Cursillo Quincy Society of Fine Arts State Farm Companies Foundation State Street Bank & Trust Co. Verizon Foundation Wells Fargo Foundation Educational Matching Gift Program Winters Insurance Group LLP Wse1inc Hawks Abbott Fund Matching Grant Plan Barry Dental Clinic Danielle M. Fleer, CPA PC J & J Energy Solutions Keck Heating & Air Conditioning Maryann Pickus Trust Quincy Medical Group Quincy Notre Dame High School Schultz's Party Store State Farm Insurance Charles H. Scholz Agency

Benefactors A&J Electric Cedar Club Gabe's Gold Nugget Jackpot Maggies JJ's Catering Lemont Paving Company M County Title, LLC Mackenzie Lavery Investments Inc. Mandel Jewelry Company, Inc. Mathis Properties, Inc. Mercantile Bank Midwest Paints & Home Center Novartis Matching Gift Company Estate of Connie L. Page Peoples National Bank Saint Christopher Journeys LLC Skyvision The Quincy Museum Inc

ENDOWMENT FUNDS Established in 1948, the Quincy University Endowment provides for the long-term financial health of the University. Gifts to our 221 individual funds are invested to provide a growing reliable source of income for scholarships and academic programs today and forever. Scholarships not only encourage and assist students who receive them, but also help Quincy University attract students who want to succeed in and serve society.

Alumni Legacy Scholarshp John & Sarah Frigo Laura Paunan Debbie Secler Brian & Nadine Sir John & Helen Apenbrink Scholarship John Apenbrink Gladys Appuhn Scholarship Architechnics, Inc. Scholarship Tom & Bette Awerkamp Scholarship William E. Beaty Scholarship

Milton & Alberta Bitter Memorial Scholarship Ann Williams Black Scholarship Robert Blazel Scholarship Mary Kay Vollmer Blazel Sharon Faciana Robert & Kathy Stange Joseph & Lucille Blickhan Memorial Scholarship Michael & Sally Blickhan Gary & Kathleen Bracy Joseph Boman Scholarship Joseph Bonansinga Scholarship Jim Bower Education Scholarship Cheryl Ely Dr. Debra LeBlanc Kevin & Sue Breheny Scholarship Fr. Gabriel Brinkman, OFM, Scholarship Paul Brown & Dr. Janise Denton Ed & Mary Ann Donatelli Dr. Eldon & Maureen Little Connie Page~ Peter & Catherine Satterthwaite Msgr. Dennis Schaefer Fr. Gervase Brinkman, OFM, Scholarship Rita Brinkman Education Scholarship Brown Drug Company Pharmacy Scholarship Fr. Tom Brown, OFM, Art Scholarship John & Carol Dignan Ed & Mary Ann Donatelli Michael & Mary Plunkett Bernard Rice & Judy Rossignuolo-Rice Peter & Catherine Satterthwaite Theresa Spear Lee & Dr. Jean Walton

John Bertoglio Scholarship www.quincy.edu

Frank & Mildred Brueggeman Memorial Scholarship Steven T. Campbell Scholarship Bob Carlisle Memorial Scholarship Robert & Inez Carlisle Lawrence J. Cervon Scholarship Circle K Club Scholarship Class of 1968 Scholarship Mary Kay Beiermann Michael & Vicki Grady John McCaffrey Dr. Joseph & Jane Selby Class of 1969 Scholarship John Bachmann Class of 1974 Scholarship Robert & Julie Bice Cynthia Briggs Dave & Martha Brumleve Don & Pat Brummel Deacon Harry & Cindy Cramer Georgann Crosariol Price Steve & Margaret Durante Mike & Sherry Everding Marv & Patti Eversgerd Deb Foote Chuck & Arlene Hendren John & Renee Javorek Michael & Joanne Kirchner Larry & Judy Kulp Dave Maciejewski William & Dr. Coleen Mast Jim & Ruth Mettenburg William & Sue Metzinger Daniel Welch & Patricia O'Shea Connie Phillips Dave Rakers Jim Schmidt Jay & Shirley Stevenson Timothy & Frances Wilcox Class of 1975 Scholarship David & Barbara Aeschliman Bella Marie Allison

Gerry & Sandra Jindra Kenneth & Carol Juranek Dave & Joan Miller Susan Oczkowski Scott & Marilyn Smith Janice Stepanek Michael & Carolyn Sullivan Timothy & Frances Wilcox Maureen Williams Hermann & Margaret Wittje

Alfred P. & Donald S. deMero Scholarship

Class of 1984 Scholarship Tom & Sandy Albert Dr. William & Cheryl Bloink Jeannie Carter Jeff & Julie Connelly John & Carolyn Eilering John D. Loscher Vincent & Linda Miller Dr. Dave Neun Natalie Northern David & Theresa Oakley David & Jayne Orlet Julie Reynolds Roy & Nancy Schmidt Tina Sedlacek Philip Zaccari

Dr. Elaine Dion Football Scholarship David & Dr. Elaine Dion

Phil & Bonnie Conover Scholarsip

Neal L. & Verona C. Ehlman Scholarship Thomas & Patricia Ehlman

Kenneth C. & Mary Belle Conroy Scholarship David & Mary Costigan Scholarship Dr. Joseph & Jan Bocke Kevin Costigan Pat Costigan Paul Costigan Dewey & Carol Kalmer Bing Crosby Scholarship Edythe Curtright Scholarship Genevieve D. Cutrone Theology Scholarship Dr. Emmanuel Cutrone Thomas P. Daly Scholarship Aurie & Mary Beth McGee

While we have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of this report, we apologize for any misspellings or omissions. Please inform us of any errors by calling the office of university advancement at (217) 228-5226.

Honor Roll of Donors | 2024—2025

Fr. Robert Dentzman, OFM, Scholarship Jack & Pat DeMars Kenneth Held Paul & Jane Jackstadt Alan & Susan Kapp Mike & Linda Schlipmann

Edward B. & Elaine I. Dittmeyer Scholarship Kathi Dooley Scholarship Dottie's Scholarship Matthew J. Dowd Scholarship Dr. David Edgerly Scholarship

Thomas & Patricia Ehlman Scholarship Daniel Ehlman & Carmen Arriola Velezmoro Thomas & Patricia Ehlman Mae M. Ehrhart Scholarship

Joseph D. Fisher Memorial Music Scholarship Marilyn Backe Franciscan Scholarship Paul Brown & Dr. Janise Denton Fr. Frank Coens, OFM Jay Connell, III Denton-Brown Fund Thomas & Jane Deters Gloria Ferguson Michael & Jean Field Leonard Hogan Jim Hubbard Robert Huneke Bonnie Kott Connie Kott John & Elizabeth Ley Kenneth Ley Dr. Eldon & Maureen Little Ruben & Jan Luna Ruth Mays John Meisel, Jr. Dr. George Meyer Dr. Joseph Murray John & Susan Negri William Owens-Smith Sue Pietrasek James Potter Stephen Robinet William Ryan William Schmidle Tony Schubert Bart Scowley Bill & Amy Siebers Tim & Marlene Sweeney William Terlisner Ronald & Colae Vecchie Dr. Robert & Joanne Wilkin Gary & Sue Winking

T. F. Ehrhart Scholarship Elinor Katherine Elbert Scholarship Endowment for English Scholars Scholarship English Faculty Tuition Scholarship John E. Evans Scholarship Faculty Development Fund Bonnie Jo Fee Scholarship

Roger Francour Memorial Scholarship Alan & Coletta Knepler Jim Thomson Michael Zipprich Chuck French Memorial Scholarship Willie Baker State Farm Companies Foundation Dr. William "Bill" Gasser Scholarship Eli Lilly & Company Foundation Jeffrey & Theresa Gasser ~ Deceased www.quincy.edu

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Ronald Hermeling Dr. Kevin Kirchner Parker, Mildred, Henry & Cora Gates Scholarship Joe & Janet Conover Francis W. Gehrt & Lydia A. Teuscher Gehrt Memorial Scholarship Parker Lee "Chip" Gerdes Political Science Scholarship Bonnie King Gibbs Music Scholarship Linda J. Godley Study Abroad Scholarship Marilynn Hurlburt Gorell Scholarship Dr. Thomas Gorell William Lhotka David & Phyllis Seifert Fr. F. J. Gray, OFM, History Scholarship Sharon Barnett Jeff & Diane Bloss William & Linda Brummel Drs. Mark & Marion Cummings John & Carol Dignan Steve & Megan Doherty Fred Emig Chuck & Meg Fitch Robert & Jane Haas Kathleen Hegeman Kenneth Held Priscilla Jablon Paul & Jane Jackstadt Dr. Kevin Kirchner William Lhotka Joseph March Jim & Carolyn Naumovich William & Jane O'Malley William Owens-Smith Dr. Jeff & Jone Piontek Peter & Catherine Satterthwaite George Sloane Honorable David & Marianne Slocum Rosaura Soto Michael & Carolyn Sullivan William Terlisner Charles & Joyce Voss Dr. Richard Welch

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Honor Roll of Donors | 2024—2025

Virginia Gray Scholarship John S. Gruba & Odis L. McCallister Scholarship Fr. Melvin Grunloh, OFM, Scholarship Richard & Dorothy Bockelman Paul Brown & Dr. Janise Denton Kevin & Colleen Doherty Dr. Dennis & Jane Galligani Craig & Patty Gramke Kenneth Held Tom & Marilyn Hughes Michael Rakers Thomas Runde Fred & Georgia Rupp Peter & Catherine Satterthwaite Sherrill Hanks Scholarship Walter Hansen / Quincy Noon Kiwanis Scholarship Mart Heinen Club Scholarship Paul Brown & Dr. Janise Denton Alan & Coletta Knepler Mart Heinen Club Judy (Perko) Heinze Music Scholarship Martha A. (Maas) Heinze Scholarship John E. & Robert D. Helmer Fine Arts Scholarship Edward C. Hinkamper Scholarship Fr. Phil Hoebing, OFM, Scholarship John & Carol Dignan Cheryl Dillard Darren Epperson Charles & Mary Grady Gerald & Virginia Holzgrafe Marion Hoskins Paul & Jane Jackstadt Thomas & Kathleen Jaskiewicz Dr. Eldon & Maureen Little Nancy McDowell Rich & Karolyn Mohrman Peter & Catherine Satterthwaite William Terlisner

Greg Holthaus Scholarship Paul Brown & Dr. Janise Denton Peter Damian Holzer Memorial Scholarship Alan M. Hopkinson Scholarship Gerald & Mary Jo Murphy Edward & Dorothy Wehmer Fr. Pacific Hug, OFM, Scholarship John & Carol Dignan Ed & Mary Ann Donatelli Paul & Jane Jackstadt Dr. Eldon & Maureen Little Marie Carmela Newstead Peter & Catherine Satterthwaite Karin Waugh Zucker & Martin Boyle Wally Hutter Memorial Scholarship Harry M. & Alma Eagan Hyatt Scholarship Philomena R. Jorgensen Scholarship Dr. Andrew & Kathy Jorgensen Dewey Kalmer Scholarship Pete & Mary Kay Brown Dewey & Carol Kalmer

Henry Knoepfle Scholarship Fr. Elmo Kurz, OFM, Scholarship James Devereux Kenneth Held Peter & Catherine Satterthwaite Russell F. Lahl II Scholarship for String Bass Players Fr. J. J. Lakers, OFM, Scholarship Marguerite Cantlon Robert & Jane Haas Paul & Jane Jackstadt Thomas & Suzanne Jandris Peggy Klauser Markel Corporation J.B. Ringhausen William Terlisner Larry & Marie Wilkinson Pat Wilson Fr. Jovian P. Lang OFM Memorial Endowment Jack & Gerry Casey Ed & Mary Ann Donatelli Patricia Gora-Maier William Owens-Smith Peter & Catherine Satterthwaite Dr. Brian Ulrich Robert P. Lang Chemistry Scholarshp

Keefe Family Scholarship Noman & Jessie Kaye Kemner Scholarship Peggy O'Neill Klauser Scholarship Mathew & Megan Klauser Mary Ann Klein Scholarship Ann Dudek Daniel Heaton Sharon Jochem Schmidt & Mark Schmidt Rudy & Maxine Kleinsorge Scholarship Mr. & Mrs. Jesse E. Kline Scholarship William H. Klingner Scholarship

Dr. Rebecca M. Leonard Scholarship Dr. Rebecca Leonard Donald W. Lierle Scholarship Frank Longo Memorial Scholarship Alan & Coletta Knepler Jim Thomson Fr. Titus Ludes, OFM, Scholarship Sr. Christine Baker, OSF Mike & Gloria Brady Paul Brown & Dr. Janise Denton Kathleen Hegeman Lois Lahner Lauretta Ludes William & Jane O'Malley Peter & Catherine Satterthwaite www.quincy.edu

William Terlisner Dr. Dave Tucker Jack & Sharon Mackenzie Family Scholarship Alan & Coletta Knepler Gerald & Mary Jo Murphy Dr. Richard C. "Mags" Magliari Memorial Scholarship Paul Brown & Dr. Janise Denton

Katherine and Walter McCombs Scholarship Estate of Katherine McCombs James McCrisaken Scholarship Kathleen (Merschman) McKillip Scholarship Dave & Kathy Bergman Fredrick A. McLaughlin Memorial Scholarship

John Mahoney Scholarship Dr. Luther Markley English Tuition Scholarship Frank Richard Mascari Scholarship Aleta & John McCaffrey "SMILE" Nursing Scholarship John McCaffrey Dr. Richard Welch

Robert Lee Mejer & Jason Dillard Mejer Visual Arts Award Scholarship Robert Mejer~ Memorial Scholarship Ron Bruder James E. "Jim" Mentesti Scholarship

Dr. George & Mary Nell Meyer Scholarship William H. McCain Jr. Marty & Julie Bell Scholarship Caterpillar Foundation Corinne Fessenden Lucinda Awerkamp McClain Edward & Natalie Meyer & Michael F. McClain The Cernech Family Fund Scholarship Dr. George & Mary Nell Mac & Marge McClain Meyer Endowed Speaker Scholarship Fund Susan Scott Darwin L. McClure Aviation Scholarship Paul W. Meyer Scholarship Michael & Jeanne O'Connell Dr. Robert E. Meyer Scholarship

Michael Family Scholarship Michelmann Foundation Scholarship

Connie Niemann Music Scholarship

Nona E. Miller Scholarship Richard H. Miller Scholarship William & Annette Mollenhauer Scholarship Leo C. Monckton Memorial Scholarship Mary Monckton Blickhan Monroe Academic Scholarship Dr. Linda K. Moore Scholarship Moorman Scholarship Murphy Scholarship John Natalini Scholarship Dr. David Deters Dr. Kevin Kirchner Michaeline Klebba Edward Leszynski & Dr. Amy Ptaszek Dr. Dave Mattie Nancy Myers Dr. John Natalini Dr. Thomas & Terri Poterucha Dr. Sean Wittmer Dr. John J. Natalini Human Anatomy Cadaver Lab Fund

Leave a Legacy for the Next Generation You have provided for your family, now remember your university.

Choose the option that matches your goals: Bequest • Gift of Retirement Assets • Gift of Life Insurance • Retained Life Estate • Charitable Gift Annuity • Charitable Remainder Trust Visit quincy.edu/gift-planning to learn more, or contact Dan Queathem, vice president for university advancement, 217-228-5209, d.queathem10@quincy.edu Honor Roll of Donors | 2024—2025

Arvid & Elizabeth Nelson Award Scholarship

Ferd E. Niemann, Sr. & Ferd E. Niemann, Jr. Scholarship Ferd, Jr. & Rita Nieman Memorial Scholarship Paul & Jill Stegeman Oakley Family Scholarship Oakley School of Business Endowment Funds Hal & Kathy Oakley Mary Oakley Peter Oakley Signe Oakley Walter "Wally" O'Day Memorial Scholarship Michael Vincent O'Donnell Memorial Scholarship William "Bill" O'Donnell Memorial Scholarship Janice Tucker Henry Worley & Sharry Tarr Worley John Ortwerth Scholarship Dewey & Carol Kalmer John Runde Jim Thomson Daniel J. Papa Scholarship Todd & Christina Papa Fr. Aaron Pembleton, OFM, Endowed Chair in History Fund Darren Epperson Mary Fischer Paul & Jane Jackstadt Kathy Pohlpeter Pepsi Cola Quincy Bottling Company Scholarship Refreshment Services Pepsi Sharlene & Ron Peter Scholarship Steve & Amy Looten ~ Deceased www.quincy.edu

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Ridgely B. Pierson Scholarship Dr. Al & Ann Pogge Scholarship Bill & Mary Bender Paul Brown & Dr. Janise Denton Betty Cornwell Dr. Louis & Gail DeGreeff Denton-Brown Fund Dr. David Deters Dr. Bob Dittmer Mark Erenberger D.D. & Janie Fischer Clare Goerlich Joseph & Donna Goerlich Jane Huelsmeyer Pam Hueseman Dr. Kevin Kirchner Dian Link David Daniels & Cheryl Loatsch Steve & Amy Looten Steve & Cathy Meckes Robert Mejer~ Dr. George Meyer Joe & Mary Jane Miller Dr. Linda Moore Thomas & Susan Moore Anthony & Susan Peter Dr. Alfred Pogge~ Steve Pogge Dr. Bill & Joyce Postiglione Mike & Melissa Richardson Dr. Barb Schleppenbach Theresa Spear Lynn Sprick Michael & Carolyn Sullivan The Quincy Museum Inc. Judy Yeast POLIS Scholarship Grace Garner POLIS/Learning in Retirement Sunny Straub Patricia A. Pollihan Scholarship Rosaire Elias John & Nanci Pollihan Pollihan Family Fund Dr. Bill Postiglione Scholarship Dr. Bill & Joyce Postiglione

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Henry J. & Lee F. Pratt Scholarship

Quincy Ladies of Charity Scholarship

Pre-Law Scholarship 8th Judicial Circuit - Adams Country Dr. Brian Borlas & Judy Abbott Holly Henze Patrick Ostergren

David R. Rakers Scholarship Dave Rakers

QU & You Chicago Golf Scholarship Glennon & Nancy Albers Catherine M. Barlock Pete & Mary Kay Brown Kathleen Czarniewski Ken & Penny Donnelly Joan Engel Mary Pat Glover Jay Jedlicka Robert Kadzielawski Martin & Kathryn Nihill Terry Porro John Roskopf William & Kathleen Siciliano John Velesz Jack Walsh Breese & Donna Watson QU General Endowment Fund Rickard Tarzwell

Lucille Middendorf Rapp Scholarship Michael & Carolyn Rapp Margie Thompson Peggy Redshaw '70 & Jerry Lincecum Endowed Biology Scholarship Dr. Peggy Redshaw~ & Jerry Lincecum Retired Faculty - Staff Scholarship Paul Brown & Dr. Janise Denton Dr. Gary & Geraldine Carter Betty Ann Robinson Women's Golf Scholarship Henry G. Rump Family Scholarship

James A. & Mary K. Rush Education Scholarship Orville & Rose Ryan Scholarship Fr. Edmund J. Scanlan Scholarship Dr. John Schleppenbach Memorial Scholarship Robert & Joanne Schlepphorst Scholarship Helen Clarice, Mary Anne & Theresa (Uhlemeyer) Schmitz Scholarship Samuel Schneidman Memorial Scholarship Don Schonhoff Memorial Scholarship William & Evonne Schulte Scholarship

~ Deceased www.quincy.edu

Bradley M. Schuttler Memorial Scholarship

Frank Strieby Memorial Scholarship

Leroy B. Schwan Family Scholarship Dr. William & LeeAnne Schwan

Jeanne & Christie Strupeck Memorial Scholarship Mike & Gloria Brady Timothy & Evelyn Cassin Dr. Andrew & Kathy Jorgensen Dr. Eldon & Maureen Little Gerald & Mary Jo Murphy Donald O'Connor Dr. David Strupeck James & Jeannie Sullivan Edward & Linda Sutton Donald & Donna Vincenti Jack Walsh

Jean Ann Otte Seward Scholarship Rudy Seward James P. Shannon Scholarship Dan & Pam Sherman Scholarship Marian Sorenson John Shibles Memorial Scholarship Laura Shibles Dr. Joseph A. Siefker Scholarship Bernita E. Simko Scholarship Ronnie Slovick Alumni Scholarship Jack Smith Family Scholarship Ken & Diane Sorensen Scholarship George & Charlotte Spear Scholarship Theresa Spear Jeff & Theresa Spear Scholarship Michael McClain & Lucinda Awerkamp McClain William J. & Margaret A. Speckman Memorial Scholarship Gail Starkey Memorial Scholarship William E. Wall Alan Duncan Stillwell Scholarship

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Carol Grimm Dr. Eldon & Maureen Little Peter & Catherine Satterthwaite Judy Yeast

Joe Vernier Memorial Scholarship Helen Vernier Judith A. Wand Memorial Scholarship Naomi Watts Memorial Scholarship Fr. Dennis J. Schafer, OFM Keith Douglas White Memorial Scholarship

Leonora SuppanGehrich Music Scholarship Paul Brown & Dr. Janise Denton

Gary K. & Sue Ann Winking Scholarship Gary & Sue Winking

Gregory, Todd & Christopher Taylor Scholarship William & Sandra Taylor Sandra & William Taylor Scholarship William & Sandra Taylor Frederick L. Thomas Scholarship Fr. Tolton Ministry Scholarship Paul Brown & Dr. Janise Denton Saint Christopher Journeys LLC US Department of Education Title III Scholarship Brother Clete VanAckeren, OFM, Scholarship Paul Brown & Dr. Janise Denton

Mercedes Hoag Scholarship

Venvertloh Scholarship

Grant L. & Georgann Sturhahn Scholarship

Stephen E. & June H. Szabo Scholarship

Fr. Victor Hermann, OFM, Memorial Scholarship

Robert Zehnle Memorial Scholarship

ANNUAL AWARDS

Messick Family Foundation Scholarship Messick Family Foundation David & Ann Reis Joseph Messina Scholarship Dr. Joseph Messina & Dr. Mary Ann Klein Fr. Philip "Phil" Moriarty Memorial Scholarship Paul Brown & Dr. Janise Denton Burks Oakley Scholarship in Engineering Burks Oakley II & Loretta Bowen Oakley

Associated Colleges of Illinois

Connie L Page Annual Memorial Scholarship Paul Brown & Dr. Janise Denton Estate of Connie L. Page Barb Gruenewald Charles & Cheryl Lonergan Paul & Jane Moody

Mowbray Allan Scholarship

Donald Schweda Memorial Scholarshp

American Association of University Women Scholarship American Association of University Women

Sharing God's Blessing Scholarship Lee Lindsay

Amelia E. Bauner, Frances A. Hall & Walter J. Hall Scholarship

Stifel Scholarship

Scholarships supported by investors on a yearly basis.

ACI Scholarships

St. Clare Scholarship

Fr. Lucien Trouy, OFM, Memorial Scholarship

EALgreen Scholarship Franciscan Rector Scholarship

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HONORARY GIFTS 1974 NAIA National Championship Soccer Team James & Carol Eagan 64th Wedding Anniversary Ken & Sandy Elbert Class of 1973 & In Honor of Jimmy Pollihan Dan & Jane Rothery Class of 1984 Susan Ledford Class of 1994 Dr. Natalie Breakfield Coach Ron Dempsay Pat & Lisa Atwell Donna & Richard Deters June Scott Fr Blaise Hakman, OFM Richard Bloch Fr. Dennis Koopman, OFM for 60 years as a Franciscan Friar Paul Brown & Dr. Janise Denton Richard & Peggy Magliari James & Mary Bockenfeld Lucinda Awerkamp McClain Daniel McClain Marge McMullen in recognition of her 101st birthday Paul Brown & Dr. Janise Denton

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Dr. John Natalini Michaeline Klebba Giving Fund Dr. Sean Wittmer Jim Naumovich Kate Lloyd Ralph Oakley Pete & Mary Kay Brown Coach Ryan Palm Michael Palm Nicole Peterson - Bob Stevens - Coach Taylor Mike Mahn Jr. Jim Pollihan & the Pat Pollihan Scholarship fund Rosaire Elias Ryan Center for Science Dr. John & Margaret Waters George Schneider Jovita Schneider Ed & Carolyn Schuering & their son James Dr. Gary & Geraldine Carter Dan & Pam Sherman's 60th wedding anniversary Marian Sorenson Fr. Bill Spencer, OFM Paul Brown & Dr. Janise Denton Caryn (Kelly) Tucker '95 Christine Tedeschi Women's Volleyball #10 Carol & William Walls

MEMORIAL GIFTS

Bill Metzinger Robert & Karen Metzinger

Janet Allen Rosene Foundation

Anne Bresler Namm '68 Andrew & Anne Namm

Mark Blickhan Gary & Kathleen Bracy

Honor Roll of Donors | 2024—2025

Mr. & Mrs. Glen Brown Paul Brown & Dr. Janise Denton Fr. Tom Brown, OFM Mike & Patricia Walsh Cheryl Christ Bruder '66 Ron Bruder Dr. John Cernech Paul Brown & Dr. Janise Denton Daniel Czarniewski 1973 Kathleen Czarniewski Mr. & Mrs. Larry Denton Paul Brown & Dr. Janise Denton Fr. Robert Dentzman, OFM Jack & Pat DeMars The Franciscans & members of Class of 1973 who have died Eugene & Kathie Hanneke Harold Griesbaum Paul Brown & Dr. Janise Denton Mark Herwaldt Debra Herwaldt Mark Hughes Marc Arntzen Brian & Mildred Becks Dave & Kathy Bergman Dennis & Rachel Bergman Heather Bryan Doris Ann Dolan Chuck & Meg Fitch Ronald & Cherie Frericks Jennifer Frese Robert & Dorothy Haley Dr. Cynthia Haliemun Chuck & Arlene Hendren Sharon Kuhlman~ Andrew & Marilynn Phillips Dr. Barb Schleppenbach Phyllis Schulte Kathy TeBrink Fred & JoAnn Witte

Tom Lepper '97 Kevin & Sheri Reller Steve Little Frederick & Stephanie Boston W. H. & Carol Tranbarger Danny & Mary Welsh Adam & Amy Wilson Peggy Magliari Paul Brown & Dr. Janise Denton Louis Margaglione Paul Brown & Dr. Janise Denton Julie Gould Dian Link Dr. Barb Schleppenbach Tom Marx Theresa Spear Richard Talon "Tally" McDonald Frank Arnold Kevin & Joyce Frericks Douglas & Karen Janssen Gretchen McDonald Jerald & Rosie Meyer Bill Mummey Jr. & Penny Blair-Mummey Linda Rull Duane & Pam Shaffer Tom Sparrow Theresa Spear Michael & Janis Terry Ronald & Colae Vecchie Judy Yeast Rich & Jan Zeidler Carolyn McGee Matthew & Regina Bergman Mary Claire Bergstrom Julie Budine Cornille Cannady Family Trust Fr. John Doctor, O.F.M. Dr. Kimberly & Tommy Hale Michael & Carol McCabe Michael McClain & Lucinda Awerkamp McClain Hal & Kathy Oakley Thomas & Terri Oliver Theresa Spear Mark & Lyn Strieker ~ Deceased www.quincy.edu

Drs. Paul & Christine Tracy Dr. Sarah Vordtriede-Patton Dr. Robert & Nancy Wyatt

David Daniels & Cheryl Loatsch Steve & Amy Looten Steve & Cathy Meckes Robert Mejer~ Kathleen Merschman Dr. George Meyer McKillip Joe & Mary Jane Miller Rich & Cindy Ankeney Dr. Linda Moore Dave & Kathy Bergman Thomas & Susan Moore Ronald Ingels & Linda Merschman Steve Pogge Dr. Bill & Joyce Postiglione Jeff & Jill Jesberg Mike & Melissa Richardson Mary Koch Dr. Barb Schleppenbach John McKillip Theresa Spear George Merschman Lynn Sprick Jim & Ruth Mettenburg Michael & Carolyn Sullivan Charles & Kathy Osmanski The Quincy Museum Inc. Craig & Dorothy Pollpeter Western IL Flytyers Charles Mark Redmond Judy Yeast Sue Merkel Sunny Straub

Patricia Pollihan Pollihan Family Fund

Mary Nell Meyer Corinne Fessenden Marty & Julie Bell The Cernech Family Fund

Marvin Russell Paul Brown & Dr. Janise Denton

Dan Nuessen Delmer & Barbara Mitchell Fr. John Ostdiek, OFM Thomas & Jane Deters Paul Brown & Dr. Janise Denton Connie Page Paul Brown & Dr. Janise Denton Barb Gruenewald Charles & Cheryl Lonergan Paul & Jane Moody Richard Pieper Karen Pieper Dr. Al Pogge Anonymous Bill & Mary Bender Paul Brown & Dr. Janise Denton Betty Cornwell Dr. Louis & Gail DeGreeff Denton-Brown Fund Dr David Deters Dr. Bob Dittmer Mark Erenberger D.D. & Janie Fischer Clare Goerlich Joseph & Donna Goerlich Jane Huelsmeyer Pam Hueseman Dian Link Honor Roll of Donors | 2024—2025

Thelma Loos Sallstrom, 1947 graduate John Sallstrom Thomas Shade Paul Brown & Dr. Janise Denton Clare Goerlich Hal & Kathy Oakley George Schneider Anonymous (2) Joe & Diane Ary Rebecca Barlow Don & Ann Bergman Paul Brown & Dr. Janise Denton Brian & Marla Cleveland Ronald & Victoria Cramsey Bill & Debbie Cramsey Dr. David Deters Thomas & Jane Deters David & Mary Dodd Steve & Donna Dressel David & Janet Drey Jeanne Egger James & Martha Fifield Brent & Pamela Frericks Dave & Donna Goehl Greg & Paula Goodwin Alice Hall Ken Herz Mark & Lori Herz Linda Hooley Kathy Humphry Pat A. Kelly

Maureen Koscielniak Charles & Colleen Maciejewski Don & Diana McCleary Margie Mohrman Dot Nelson Larry & Sara Nieders Michael Obert & Barbara TaubeObert Jim & Ann Ohnemus Sean & Carla O'Neil Joseph & Dawn Ormond Joanne Ortwerth Dr. Alfred Pogge~ Richard & Lori Rossmiller Jan Schaeffer Ron & Denise Schneider Kevin Seals James & Teresa Shank Myrl Shireman & Ruth BowerShireman Brenda Smith Dean & Catherine Spilker Cynthia Steinkamp Dave Steinkamp Joe Steinkamp William Summers & Robin Kline Art & Sharon Tenhouse Bernie & Mary Pat Vahlkamp Gary & Sue Winking Jean Schroeder Bernard Rice & Judy Rossignuolo-Rice John P. Shibles John C. Shibles Bob Siebers Charlotte Siebers~ Karen Klebba VanDyke Michaeline Klebba James W. Voth Helen Voth Harold Wilding, Class of 1955 Debbie Secler

FACULTY & STAFF Each year our dedicated faculty and staff participate in the QU Fund Drive.

Judy Abbott Laurie Allen Saadia Aschemann Alex Aubuchon Nora Baldner David Ball Tonya Beatty Crystal Beedle Schneider Abigayle Belknap Mary Bergstrom Mary Betts Dennis Bingheim Dr. Brian Borlas Mr. Justin Bottorff Jennifer Breeden Chris Brennemann Michael Brooks Julie Budine Kirkland Burton Keegan Carey Mike Carpenter Nolan Christian Bryan Christiansen Dr. Joseph Coelho Emily Cook Dr. Christine Damm Lauren Daniels Sapan Desai Dr. Elaine Dion Fr. John Doctor, O.F.M. Tammy Duesterhaus Kyle Egan James Eggemeyer Dr. Vicky Eidson Dr. Lee Enger Kortarius Finley Julie Fischer Vivian Funke Christopher Gatton Rebecca Graff Susan Grant Kristin Haas Dr. Kimberly Hale Jeffrey Haley Dr. Cynthia Haliemun Jesse Hall Miriam Hermann Vanessa Hernandez Castillo Shane Herschelman Stacey Hert Blaine Hill Kettisha Hodges www.quincy.edu

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Ed Holthaus Brad Hoyt Mark Jones Olivia Jones Caren Kemner Dan Kemner Diane Kemner Maureen Kennedy Carla Kielsmeier Jason Killday Dr. David Kirchhofer Katherine Kraushaar Carolyn Laurich James Lawrence Mr. Roger Leenerts Kristen Liesen Dr. Scott Luaders Elysia Mahoney Dr. Robert Manning Michael McCabe Dr. Brian McGee Gary Meacher Robert Mejer~ Cindy Mena Dr. Joseph Messina Dr. Jonathan Miles Joshua Miley Catherine Monroe Dr. Linda Moore Emily Morton Heidi Muegge Shari Mulch

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Honor Roll of Donors | 2024—2025

Dominic O'Donnell Thomas Oliver Cody Pack Ryan Palm Katie Parks Wyatt Pauley Jayme Peacock Brenna Phillips Cassie Phillips Sara Phillips Kali Powell Christina Priebe Stephen Priebe Daniel Queathem Josh Rabe Cody Rachatellelle Burgundy Ramsey Hill Justin Ray Taylor Reis Dr. Barbara Rowland Taylor Saie Omar Sanchez Doug Savage Matt Schissel Dr. Barbara Schleppenbach Marjorie Schlueter Debby Seifert Kristi Shelton Diane Shoemaker Brody Smith Brian Stitt Amy Stollberg

Mark Strieker Dr. Christine Tracy Sandy Trudell Jennifer Truitt Joshua Vahle Dr. Sarah Vordtriede-Patton Dr. Dana Walker Phillip Wilkerson Terry Williamson Jr. Stephen Tyler Wilson Shane Wingerter Lindsey Witt Rev. Daren Zehnle Rachel Zimmerman

ASSOCIATED COLLEGES OF ILLINOIS Anonymous (3) A. Montgomery Ward Foundation Arch W. Shaw Foundation Carl H. Hendrickson Family Foundation CIBC Bank CME Group Foundation Council of Independent Colleges FGM Architects McGraw Foundation PACCAR Foundation Saul Ewing LLP Siragusa Family Foundation UPS Foundation WILD Gives Back Wheaton College

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES MRS. JEAN BUCKLEY(1978) (Chair) President Emeritus, Tracy Family Foundation

DR. SCOTT LEMAIRE (1988) Associate Chief Scientific Officer and Associate Dean of Research, Geisinger

REV. RUSSEL MURRAY, OFM Provincial Counselor, Our Lady of Guadalupe Province

MR. HAROLD OAKLEY (Vice Chair) Chairman, Schmeideskamp, Robertson, Neu & Mitchell, LLP

MRS. JANE LOOS (1996) Director, US Education Delivery, Depuy Synthes

MR. RALPH OAKLEY (1980) Retired CEO, Quincy Media Inc.

MR. SAM BANKS (1976) Retired President and CEO, Don Moyer Boys & Girls Club

DR. BRIAN MCGEE President, Quincy University

REV. MARK REAMER, OFM Vice President for Mission, Siena College

BR. TOM CARROLL, OFM Associate, St. Anthony Food Pantry

MR. JIM MENTESTI (1966) (Emeritus) MR. GREG REIS Partner and Physical Therapist, Retired President, Great River Economic Advance Physical Therapy Development Foundation

MR. JERRY DOUGLAS Retired Teacher, ABC Academy, Quincy Public Schools; Retired Director of Education, Chaddock

MR. WILLIAM METZINGER (1974) President, Dot Family Holdings

DR. RICHARD RYAN (1964) (Emeritus) Retired Vice President, Global Production Management, Monsanto

MR. DELMER MITCHELL Partner, Schmiedeskamp, Robertson, Neu & Mitchell

MR. MARTIN SCHAFER (1994) Chief Distribution Officer, Ethos Life

REV. CARROLL MIZICKO, OFM (1965) Pastor, St. Augustine Catholic Church and Chaplain, Sr. Thea Bowman Catholic Elementary School

MR. DICK SCOTT (1970) Retired Senior Vice President, Business and Affairs, Lake-Sumter State College

MR. BRENDAN FORD (1996) Director of Broadcast Operations, Gray Television Inc. MR. MURPHY GRANT (1997) Owner and Athletic Trainer, Grant Sports Performance and Therapy DR. JAMES HEINTZ (1966) Professor Emeritus, University of Kansas MRS. PAM HEMMEN (1990) Chief Marketing Officer J&J Ventures Gaming

MRS. MARY MOONEY CEO, Exclusive Group Holdings, Inc. R. GERALD MURPHY (1970) Retired Senior Vice President, DeVry University

MR. EDWARD SCHNEIDMAN Retired Partner Kirkland & Ellis LLP MR. JOE TRACY (Emeritus) Chief Executive Officer, Dot Foods, Inc.

NATIONAL ALUMNI BOARD Bruce Alford (1994) Quincy, Illinois

Paul Brown (1965) Quincy, lllinois

Timel Moore (1994) Hammond, Indiana

Kevin Wensing (1980) Washington, D.C.

Blake Allison (2016)(President) Decatur, lllinois

Mike Dietrich (1996)(Secretary) St. Louis, Missouri

Anna O’Gara (1985) Belleville, Illinois

Randy Westerman (1994) Quincy, Illinois

Ed Andrade (1994) (Emeritus) Manhattan, Illinois

Danielle Fleer (1998) Quincy, lllinois

Rickard Tarzwell (1980) St. Louis, Missouri

Diane Ary (1979) Quincy, Illinois

Walter Gorak (1968) Ada, Michigan

DD Bartley (1982) Quincy, Illinois

Tony Graves (1995) Columbia, Missouri

Julianne Touhy (2015) (Vice President) Oak Lawn, Illinois

Fr. James Wheeler, OFM (Chaplain) (1962) Quincy, Illinois

Dick Bockelman (1965) Shawnee, Kansas

Jerry Krogmeier (1974) Indianapolis, Indiana

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Harry Williams (1998) Creve Coeur, Missouri

Mary Pat Vahlkamp (1988) (Emerita) Quincy, Illinois

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“I wanted to stay close to home, and everyone was very welcoming at QU, so it made my decision easy.”

– Aftyn Bareis Barry, IL Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education, May 2025

Aftyn Bareis graduated from Quincy University this past May earning a B.S. in Early Childhood Education. She was a non-traditional QU student as a wife and mom of one son and two stepdaughters.

Aftyn is putting her degree to work this fall. She will be teaching third grade at Pikeland Community School in Pittsfield, Illinois.

“Receiving this scholarship gave me a sense of motivation and confidence, knowing that my efforts were paying off. It also relieved some of the financial pressure, allowing me to focus more on my education.”

Aftyn is grateful for the many great programs and professors at Quincy University and feels equipped and energized by her education to serve as an elementary teacher.

Aftyn Bareis is the recipient of the Dr. Robert E. Meyer Scholarship.

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QU ALUMNI FOCUS

“We believe QU is unique, and we want to ensure its RELEVANCE for years to come.

Elizabeth and I feel honored to support in any way possible.”

Tim Hoker ’00 credits his education and interaction with faculty and teammates as INSTRUMENTAL in preparing him for his career. “Those experiences continue to shape my career path even to this day.”

Tim Hoker ’00 and Elizabeth Ebersohl Hoker ’03

As Tim celebrates his 25th year as a QU alumnus, he recalls the standout professors in the business program. “They were about REAL-LIFE BUSINESS EXPERIENCES, not words in a textbook. I could relate to those stories which made it fun and exciting to go to class.”

Tim is still motivated by the encouragement of his freshman English professor, Dr. Schweda.

Tim says, “He probably INFLUENCED my course in college more than anything else.”

Early in the semester, Dr. Schweda challenged Tim to remember why he was at QU. “He reminded me that this is preparing me for my future, not just football practice.”

Professionally, Tim assists with operating two summer college baseball teams in Quincy and Springfield, Illinois. He is also a founding board member of The Matt Burke Foundation which was established in honor of Matt’s legacy as a great student-athlete, loyal friend, and strong leader. The foundation awards a graduating member of Matt’s alma mater high school with a SCHOLARSHIP to assist them in post-secondary education.

The Hokers have three daughters, Taylor, Grace and Payton. Their two youngest daughters play competitive softball, and as Tim explains, “That takes up a good amount of our free time.”

Tim and Elizabeth Hoker carry on the tradition of SUPPORTING QU and helping the university move forward.

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QUniverse | Fall 2025

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