(Sigma Phi Epsilon) May 21, 2026

(Sigma Phi Epsilon) February 23, 2026 

Illinois College extends sympathy to her children, Nanette Montgomery Bess ’78 and William Montgomery ’86 and her grandchildren Brant Bess ’18 and Kristin Bess Garrett ’11

January 22, 2026 

Illinois College extends sympathy to her brother Charles Cobb ’57.

(Chi Beta) February 27, 2026

(Alpha Phi Omega) November 7, 2025

Gamma Delta October 2, 2025

(Chi Beta) November 13, 2024

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.

(Phi Alpha) February 18, 2026 

Illinois College extends sympathy to his sister Cheryl Lamont Boehmke ’64.

(Sigma Phi Epsilon) September 17, 2025 

Illinois College extends sympathy to her spouse James Wallace ’60.

(Chi Beta) May 10, 2026

March 9, 2025

(Sigma Phi Epsilon) February 12, 2026

January 25, 2026 

Illinois College extends sympathy to her husband William Daughton ’67.

(Gamma Delta) April 9, 2026 

Illinois College extends sympathy to her child Danion Chevalier ’94.

was elected president of the National Association of Social Workers for the Washington D.C. chapter.

(Gamma Delta) June 6, 2026

January 31, 2026 

Illinois College extends sympathy to her spouse William Dreher ’72 and her daughter Nicole Dreher Gillespie ’94.

January 27, 2026

March 15, 2026

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.

authored the book "Why Jackie Scowled" about the JFK assassination.

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.”

was recognized by IHSA for 50 years as a basketball and softball official.

has a new collection of art available online titled "The Art Explorer."

was named one of Washington, D.C.’s 500 Most Influential People of 2026 by Washingtonian.

is executive vice president and chief operating officer at the University of Alabama.

received the Capital Area Association of Realtors Community Service award for her service to preserve Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site.

(Phi Alpha) April 14, 2026

February 17, 2026

April 19, 2026

Sep. 25, 2025 

Illinois College extends sympathy to his wife, Amy Struck Kluemke ’89, his daughters, Anna Kluemke and Leah Kluemke ’23, his sister, Marcia Kluemke Borowiak ’88, and his brother-in-law Scott Borowiak ’90.

We would like to recognize and express our deepest apologies for errors made in the previous issue of the Quarterly. The correct information is listed above.

November 12, 2024

(Gamma Delta) February 25, 2026

is the director of advancement for the Chicago Academy for the Arts.

accepted a new position as special education teacher and assistant football coach with the Burlington School District.

is the chief online learning officer and director of the Center for Online Learning, Research and Service at the University of Illinois Springfield.

was appointed deputy auditor general for the State of Illinois.

celebrated 12 years of owning Iron House CrossFit.

is vice president and co-owner of ATB Technologies and was named 2026 St. Louis Titan 100, a national program recognizing the top 100 C-level executives in the region.

wrote the chapter, "Site of Commerce, Exchange, and Power: Forts of the Missouri River in Peace and War" in the book "The Missouri, America’s Longest River: A Cultural and Environmental History," published in April by the Center for Western Studies at Augustana University in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

were both honored as one of Springfield Business Journal’s "Forty under 40" for their leadership, professional achievements and contributions to the Springfield, Illinois community.

was named engineer of the year by the Capital Chapter of the Engineering Society of Illinois.

February 4, 2026 

Illinois College extends sympathy to her husband Andrew Powell ’07.

and Logan Early married on November 22, 2025.

co-chaired the 2026 Prairieland United Way campaign, exceeding the goal by 8%.

earned a Ph.D. in higher education administration from Saint Louis University.

celebrated his 100th win as head baseball coach at PORTA High School. This season, the team also reached 800 program wins, set a school record with 30 victories and a 30-7 final record, and became the first team in school history to record three consecutive 20-win seasons.

returned the Hilltop in April to present a convocation on “Making His Own Music” where he performed music and shared stories about his career in arts and entertainment.

started a new position as M&A Integrations Manager at Digs Dog Care.

has been named the executive director of the Bob Freesen YMCA in Jacksonville.

was promoted to regional director for Northwest Indiana at the Center for Congregations.

was honored as one of Springfield Business Journal’s "Forty under 40" for his leadership, professional achievements, and contributions to the Springfield, Illinois community.

was promoted to engineering manager at Boeing.

married on May 23, 2026.

is Illinois marketing and communications manager at Stand for Children.

and Nick Valentine married on May 9, 2026.

and Ian Welke married on June 13, 2026.

welcomed a baby boy in April.

April 24, 2026 Professor of Psychology

Illinois College extends sympathy to his wife, Deborah Klang Smith ’75.

We would like to recognize and express our deepest apologies for errors made in the previous issue of the Quarterly. The correct information is listed above.

welcomed a son, Simon Ambre, on June 3, 2026.

married Phillip Lawless in June.

married Trent Diekmann in June.

recently earned his master’s degree in fisheries oceanography at East Carolina University. He will pursue a doctorate level degree in the same area of study.

both earned the Rising Star award from Springfield Public Schools District 186.

is the social media manager and content creator for STL Bucket List and Sauce Magazine.

received the Hemal Vakharia Memorial Award from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, which recognizes qualities essential to the future of science and excellence in research.