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Jim Spizzo ’74
was recently awarded first place and a cash prize in the architecture category in the 2021 juried exhibit sponsored by the Midwest Center for Photography in Wichita, Kansas, for his photo “Infinity: The Way Out.” Jim has also received honorable mentions by juries for his photography in the annual Minimalist Photography Awards, as well as in other exhibits at the Midwest Center for Photography. In the past few years, Jim’s photos have been selected by juries for inclusion in a dozen exhibits in Chicago; Wichita; Scottsdale, Arizona; and online. He was invited to do a show at the Pharmacy Gallery in Springfield as a guest artist in September.
In Memoriam
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Conrad Damsgaard ’57
was a dedicated, active alumnus who had a vision for raising the profile of the institution. He and his late wife, Patricia Carlson Damsgaard ’53, remained active supporters of the College throughout their lives. Over the years, Conrad Damsgaard served on the Board of Trustees and as president of the Alumni Association Board of Directors. In 1987, he was honored with a distinguished service award “for his devotion to Illinois College as evidenced by thoughtful alumni involvement.” The Damsgaards’ philanthropy made them members of the Julian Monson Sturtevant Society and the Illinois College Society.
As a student, Damsgaard was elected student body president and was an active member and leader in Phi Alpha. He was also a member of Alpha Phi Omega, economics club, the Hilltoppers dramatic organization, student forum, social committee and intersociety board.
He was first sergeant of the Army Reserve unit on campus and served in the Army from 1954 to 1956. He started his career in sales with Shell Oil Company and went on to have a long career in sales and marketing management at Shell, Swank Motion Pictures and Psychological Associates.
The Damsgaards had three daughters, Susan Damsgaard-Brand ’81, Kristine Damsgaard and Beth Damsgaard Rodriguez. Susan and their granddaughter, Rachel Brand ’18, carried on the family’s legacy as IC alumni. He was 88 when he died March 23, 2022.
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Lanie Cooper Kepler ’12, Brady Kepler ’12 and Bailey Cooper ’18
founded the KASE Project. It is a central Illinois non-profit dedicated to supporting the autism community. They installed a playground communication board at Southwind Park in Springfield for children with limited verbal speech to enjoy the park with their peers.
Sympathy
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Drew Clark ’68, Tony Clark ’72, Martha Clark ’78 and Molly Clark Daniel ’78,
Illinois College extends its sympathy on the death of their mother, Roberta Wheelan Clark ’68, on November 11, 2020.
Sympathy
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Philip D. Shelton ’65,
Illinois College extends its sympathy on the death of his wife, Diane Berthoux Shelton ’63, on January 6, 2020, and on the death of his brother, Lewis “Steve” Shelton ’69, on March 1, 2019.
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Dale A. Schaefer ’65,
Illinois College extends its sympathy on the death of his wife, Carole Ostermeier Schaefer ’65, on February 23, 2020.
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Gail Fuller Olson ’63,
Illinois College extends its sympathy on the death of her husband, Robert G. Olson ’62, on November 1, 2020.
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Kenneth R. DeFrates ’63,
Illinois College extends its sympathy on the death of his wife, Anna Daveronas DeFrates ’69, on January 26, 2021.
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Martha Behr Miller ’48,
Illinois College extends its sympathy on the death of her husband, William Miller, on January 11, 2021, and to her daughter Hilda Miller Radcliffe ’77 and son-in-law Jeff Radcliffe ’77.
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Bob Downer ’64,
Illinois College extends its sympathy on the death of his daughter Susan Downer ’88 on June 10, 2021. Also in our thoughts are her siblings Beth Downer Lewis ’86 and Bob Downer ’90, and her uncle Jim Downer ’66.
In Memoriam
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Susan Downer ’88,
June 10, 2021 (Gamma Delta).
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Jeff Williamson ’75,
Illinois College extends its sympathy on the death of his brother John M. Williamson ’78, Trustee of Illinois College, on May 13, 2021. Also in our thoughts are his cousins David Robson ’83 and Glen Robson ’84, and his niece Kristin Williamson Bruce ’98.
In Memoriam
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John M. Williamson ’78,
Trustee of Illinois College, May 13, 2021 (Pi Pi Rho).
In Memoriam
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David Forsythe ’68,
May 17, 2021.
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Mitsuyo Ohsuga ’68,
April 2021.
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John “Bucky” Sullivan ’67,
May 7, 2021.
Sympathy
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Carolyn Davidson Broadhead ’61,
Illinois College extends its sympathy on the death of her brother Earl Lynn Davidson ’62 on October 31, 2020.
In Memoriam
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Earl Lynn Davidson ’62,
October 31, 2020.
Sympathy
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Tom Zobus ’88 and Rick Zobus ’92,
Illinois College extends its sympathy on the death of their father Bill Zobus ’60 on June 5, 2021.
In Memoriam
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Bill Zobus ’60,
June 5, 2021 (Alpha Phi Omega).
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Robert Ridgway ’57,
April 1, 2021.
In Memoriam
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Gert Jacobsohn ’52,
February 14, 2021 (Gamma Nu).
Births
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Kyle '14 and Chloe Neisler Lucca '14
welcomed their first child, Joseph Steven, on March 20, 2021.