Births
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Rudy ’14 and Dani Hillis Porter ’13
welcomed a son, August, on Sept. 27, 2022.
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Joe ’07 and Laura Weber Rheinecker ’07,
their third child, a daughter, Samantha Jo, on January 9, 2020.
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Reg Ankrom '71
will have a three-volume biography about Stephen A. Douglas, who got his start in politics in Jacksonville, published in May. The work covers the politician’s greatest achievements between 1844 -1850.
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Cheri Callahan Bustos ’83
was named one of Washington, D.C.’s 500 Most Influential People of 2026 by Washingtonian.
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John Baker ’83
has a new collection of art available online titled "The Art Explorer."
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Kent Miller ’80
was recognized by IHSA for 50 years as a basketball and softball official.
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Ann Burford Merchlewitz ’80
received the Bishop Patrick Heffron Award from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota, where she has worked as general counsel for 34 years. It recognizes an individual who reflects commitment to the values of the university, participation as a positive member of the campus community, and models the Lasallian spirit. In her nomination, Ann was celebrated for her “legal brilliance, unwavering faith, and a heart of compassion that radiates through her signature smile.”
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Stephen Zeigler ’72
authored the book "Why Jackie Scowled" about the JFK assassination.
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Randy Lakers ’71
received the “Order of the Palmetto,” South Carolina’s highest civilian honor from the Governor at a ceremony in October for his 37 years of service the the South Carolina Humanities Council.
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Russell Wade ’66
was elected president of the National Association of Social Workers for the Washington D.C. chapter.
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William Logan ’59
became a member of the Order of Canada in October for his work in pediatric neurology. He is among the first in his field to develop expertise in children’s movement disorders and brain function investigative techniques.
In Memoriam
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Stephen Patrick
August 4, 2025 Former Chief Information Officer
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June Mundinger
April 16, 2025 Former First Lady
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Lisa Sabolo Hull
October 8, 2025 Former Student Financial Services Counselor
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Jan Burhmann, Ph.D.
February 6, 2026 Former Sociology Professor
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Henry Dale Smith, Jr.
September 8, 2025
Illinois College extends sympathy to his wife, Deborah Klang Smith '75.
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J. David Bone
January 28, 2026
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Hannah Claghorn ’28
June 19, 2025
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Jonest Eisfelder ’27
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Mark Kluemke ’88
September 25, 2025
Illinois College extends sympathy to his wife, Amy Struck Kluemke ‘89, his daughter, Leah Kluemke ‘23, his sister, Marcia Kluemke Borowiak ‘88, and his brother-in-law Scott Borowiak ‘90.
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Jeffry Wessler ’77
September 14, 2025
Illinois College extends sympathy to his wife, Gale Weglarz Wessler ’77, his brother Jay Wessler ’81, his sister-in-law, Shelley Smith Wessler ’81, his daughter, Jacie Wessler Shoufler ’00, his son-in-law, Clay Shoufler ’98, his grandson Blake Shoufler ’29, and his brother-in-law Craig Stambaugh ’84.
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David Weston Cole ’76
December 10, 2025
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Susan Hesz-Gray McColl ’73
(Gamma Delta) September 30, 2025