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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.
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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.
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Jean Guilmartin ’73
retired from Raytheon Company at the end of 2021 after spending 20 years there.
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Keith Bradbury ’73
has been named to the Lincoln Land Community College Foundation Board of Directors.
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Robert Lapp ’72
retired from surgical nursing in February of 2021.
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Reg Ankrom ’71
has published the second of a three-volume biography about 19th century U.S. Sen. Stephen A. Douglas, “Stephen A. Douglas, Western Man.” The book is part of what Lincoln historian Douglas Egerton called the “definitive life of Douglas.” IC’s Sigma Pi literary society made Douglas an honorary member in January 1858.
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Jim Proffitt ’70
published his novel.
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Preston Newell ’65
recently won first, second and third place in the professional digital arts category at the 2021 Colorado State Fair.
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John Stanger ’61
is the nostalgia columnist for the Oak Park Wednesday Journal.
Sympathy
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Almut Spalding and Paul Spalding,
Illinois College extends its sympathy on the death of Almut’s mother, Helga Grützner-Könnecke, and to her grandsons, Eckhart Spalding ’07 and Alex Spalding ’10.
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Christine Reid Lansaw ’99,
Illinois College extends its sympathy on the death of her father, Dr. James Reid, on Jan. 10, 2022, and to his son-in-law, Jeremy Lansaw ’99.
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Herb Sherman ’58,
Illinois College extends its sympathy on the death of his sister, Evelyn Feffer, on Dec. 13, 2020.
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Lynne Garrison Force ’90,
Illinois College extends its sympathy on the death of her husband, Delbert Force, on Dec. 31, 2021.
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John Kurtock ’47,
Illinois College extends its sympathy on the death of his wife, Doris Kurtock, on Oct 10, 2021, and to her daughters, Julie Kurtock ’74, Debra Kurtock Haynes ’76 and Janice Kurtock Chiaradonna ’78, and son-in-law, Gary Haynes ’74.
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Rix Robinson ’75,
Illinois College extends its sympathy on the death of his wife, Frances "Fran" Robinson, on Oct. 14, 2021. Fran and Rix were married for 38 years.
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Martin Schnake ’80 and Marcie Schnake ’92,
Illinois College extends its sympathy on the death of their mother, Marjorie Schnake, on Dec. 23, 2021.
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Todd Reid ’84 and Amy Reid Turrell ’88,
Illinois College extends its sympathy on the death of their father, Larry Reid, on Dec. 17, 2021, and to his daughter-in-law, Amy Hildebrand Reid ’86.
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Mike Bauersachs ’86,
Illinois College extends its sympathy on the death of his mother, Linda Bauersachs on Dec. 15, 2021, and to her daughter-in-law, Lisa Lonson Bauersachs ’85.
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Ann Fusselman Showalter ’67,
Illinois College extends its sympathy on the death of her husband, Thomas Showalter, on July 6, 2021.
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Josh Ryder ’03,
Illinois College extends its sympathy on the death of his mother, Peggy Ryder, on Sept. 16, 2021.
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Winston Rogers III ’82,
Illinois College extends its sympathy on the death of his mother, Bobbie Rogers.
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Marilyn Day Mack ’69,
Illinois College extends its sympathy on the death of her husband, Christopher Mack, on Feb. 7, 2021.