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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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Kenneth Burger ’58,
May 2, 2020 (Phi Alpha).
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William Brace ’56,
June 14, 2020 (Sigma Pi).
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John Marsh ’52,
July 12, 2020.
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Carol Fisk Stauffacher ’51,
May 11, 2020 (Gamma Delta).
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Marian Armstrong Otto ’50,
July 2, 2020.
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Constantine Leontios ’10,
Illinois College extends its sympathy to him and his wife, Taylor McDermott Leontios ’11, on the death of his father, Thomas Leontios, on June 15, 2020.
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Gerry Beard ’78 and Robert Beard ’81,
Illinois College extends its sympathy to them and to Jeremy Beard ’02 on the death of their mother and grandmother, Maxine Beard, on June 12, 2020, and father and grandfather, Gerald Beard, on October 7, 2020.
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A. Lowrie Simms-Erickson Kuhn ’73
and husband, Lance, have retired and moved to Saugatuck, Michigan.
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Robert Lapp ’72
retired on February 1, 2020, from Intermountain Healthcare.
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Paul ‘49 and Lois Smith Rust ‘50
celebrated their 71st wedding anniversary on July 24, 2020.
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Joe Rheinecker III ’07
recently got a new job at Great Rivers Bank as the Controller.
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Christina Cook ’00
is now director of philanthropy with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra in St. Louis, Missouri.
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Teresa Smith ’05
was appointed by Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker in August to serve on the Civil Service Commission. She is currently executive director of human resources at the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine.
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Bob Moore ’78
was named chief executive officer of Gateway Regional Medical Center located in Granite City in June. He has more than 30 years’ experience as a healthcare executive and previously served as CEO of Galesburg Cottage Hospital & Clinics.
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David Robson ’83,
Illinois College extends its sympathy on the loss of his aunt Patricia Marilyn Shaffner Williamson ’52 on February 21, 2020.
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Glen Robson ’84,
Illinois College extends its sympathy on the loss of his aunt Patricia Marilyn Shaffner Williamson ’52 on February 21, 2020.
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Kristin Williamson Bruce ’98,
Illinois College extends its sympathy on the loss of her grandmother Patricia Marilyn Shaffner Williamson ’52 on February 21, 2020.
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Jeff Williamson ’75,
Illinois College extends its sympathy on the loss of his mother, Patricia Marilyn Shaffner Williamson ’52 on February 21, 2020.
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George Fischbeck '50
Illinois College extends its sympathy to George Fischbeck on the death of his wife Elizabeth Shewmaker Fischbeck '52 on May 9, 2020.
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George Fischbeck '50
Illinois College extends its sympathy to George Fischbeck on the death of his wife Elizabeth Shewmaker Fischbeck '52 on May 9, 2020.