$200,000 Caxy Legacy Challenge Supports LFA Today and Tomorrow Building LFA’s Future

What if there was a way for donors to make a deferred gift through their estate plan and help LFA see an immediate benefit? That question led LFA to introduce a new and unique concept. The Caxy Legacy Challenge (CLC) empowers estate gift donors to see both immediate and long-term impact when they inform LFA of their previously undocumented deferred gift commitment. This creative program is fueled by Ferry Hall alumna Sheri Kersch Schultz ’72 of Seattle and LFA alumnus David Gupta ’81 of Chicago.

With documentation of a new or existing estate gift, CLC donors gain access to funds from a challenge pool of $200,000 made possible by Kersch Schultz and Gupta. The estate gift donor then directs the unlocked challenge pool dollars—up to $10,000 per donor—to an existing endowment fund of her/his choice.

“Sheri’s and David’s latest commitment to the Academy is an incentive for Ferry Hall alumnae, LFA alumni, parents of alumni, current parents, and friends to plan for the future,” said Head of School Chris Tennyson. “Their generosity opens the door to bonus philanthropy that benefits LFA today. This is truly an appreciated partnership of a Ferry Hall alumna and LFA alumnus.”

A strong endowment provides security in the face of unforeseen circumstances—such as those experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Academy’s endowment continues to grow through estate gifts, endowed fund commitments, and prudent investment management, though a school of LFA’s size, stature, age, operational breadth, and program expanse needs a substantially larger endowment to remain competitive with other independent schools. Guided by national independent school standards, LFA seeks to grow its endowment to three times the operating budget (for fiscal year 2022-23, LFA’s operating budget is $26.29 million). This will position the school well for the future, allowing it to offer deserving students access to scholarship while attracting and retaining first-rate faculty. The market value of LFA’s endowment has hovered near $60 million in recent months.

Details of the Caxy Legacy Challenge include:

• New estate gift commitments or existing commitments not previously documented with the school are eligible for the Caxy Legacy Challenge.

• Eligible commitments include gifts from wills, living trusts, charitable trusts, and beneficiary designations. Other estate gifts may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

• Eligible estate gift commitments of $50,000 or more will unlock 10% of the gift’s face value from a challenge pool—to a maximum of $10,000.

• Challenge pool funds will be directed to an existing endowment fund of the donor’s choice.

• Estate gift commitments must be documented via an LFA Bequest Intention Notification form and/or a copy of the page of the donor’s will, living trust, charitable trust, or beneficiary designation pertaining to the gift benefiting LFA.

• All CLC participants will gain membership in the Richards & Tremain Society—a recognition organization for members of the LFA/Ferry Hall community who have included the school in their estate plans.

Take the Challenge!

For more information about the Caxy Legacy Challenge or to inform the Academy of your estate commitment, please contact one of these Advancement team members:

Ruth Keyso (rkeyso@lfanet.org)

Christine Ryder (cryder@lfanet.org)

Garry Sloan (gsloan@lfanet.org)

Former Faculty

Lynne B. Kulieke, 77, died Sept. 16, 2021, from complications of Parkinson’s disease. She was a beloved teacher for 48 years at Ferry Hall and Lake Forest Academy, retiring in 2014. Immediately after completing her B.A. degree at Lake Forest College and an M.A. at Middlebury College, Kulieke started teaching Spanish at Ferry Hall in 1966. After Ferry Hall and LFA merged in 1974, she taught a variety of English courses and supervised the literary magazine. She earned her Master of Arts in Teaching degree from Northwestern University before becoming chair of the Modern & Classical Languages Department at LFA from 1983-2003. She served on numerous committees, chaperoned many student trips, and participated in a variety of faculty development opportunities, including receiving a Mints Professional Development grant in 2004 to study French language in France. Her honors at LFA include the Faculty Award in 1984, induction in the LFA Hall of Fame in 1994, being the inaugural appointee to the A. John Huss, Jr. and Ruth S. Huss Chair in Humanities in 2004, earning the Alumni Award for Teaching Excellence in 2009, and receiving both an honorary Ferry Hall diploma and being named the Woman of Distinction in 2012. Memorial donations may be sent to the endowed scholarship that bears Kulieke’s name: lfanet.org/kulieke-scholarship.

1942

Mary Bertolero Sandermann, 97, of Coronado, Calif., died Aug. 4, 2021.

1943

Totten Kenneth Warfield Sr., died April 30, 2022. Totten was a highly decorated World War II veteran and served as mayor of Polo Village, a World War II Veteran Village for married couples. He graduated from the University of Arizona with a degree in business and worked at Hughes Aircraft Company for the Phoenix Missile Program. Warfield volunteered with the Perimeter Bicycling Association of America, the Arizona Cancer Center, served as a scout master, and was a member of St. Mark's Presbyterian Church. In retirement, he visited more than 135 countries. Totten was preceded in death by his wife of 73 years, Leila, and oldest son, Totten K. Warfield Jr. (Donna). He is survived by his three children, Thomas K. Warfield, Sr. (Karen), Susan Warfield Preimesberger (Neal) and Pamela Warfield Sands (Jeff); brother John D. Warfield, III, ’42; eight grandchildren; and 17 greatgrandchildren.

1944

John Alden Thayer, 95, died Sept. 23, 2021. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving during World War II. Thayer worked at Sundstrand until his retirement and then was a consultant for P&G Architects for more than 20 years. He was a member of Second Congregational Church, Rockford Country Club, and the University Club. He served on several boards in the community including Northern Illinois Hospice, Center for Sight and Hearing Impaired and the Greater Rockford Airport Authority Commission. Survivors include children Robert (A) Thayer, Julie (David) Whalen, Kathy (Joe) Sharp; nine grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents; wife Marilyn; and sister Georganne.

1945

James W. Downs, 95, died June 7, 2022. Downs served in the U.S. Army in Korea and then earned his bachelor's degree from Harvard College and a graduate degree from New York University. He was a lifelong educator who taught high school English and served as headmaster at the Rockland Country Day School. He authored numerous articles and books. An avid fly fisherman, he was active in the local Trout Unlimited Chapter. He volunteered for Meals on Wheels and became an accomplished watercolor artist. Survivors include his wife, Anne Barnes Downs, along with his children Amanda, James and Anita; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was pre-deceased by his first wife, Patricia W. Downs, in 1999, to whom he was married for 48 years.

1947

John David Oatman, 93, died Nov. 8, 2021. After his studies at Colorado College, where he played on the football team and was president of his senior class, he completed five years in the military as an Air Force pilot. In 1956, he joined his family’s business, Milk Specialties, a dairy recycling operation, before developing his own company, Sugar Tree Products. He sang tenor in the First Congregational Church choir for almost 60 years and founded the Habitat for Humanity of Northern Fox Valley. Dave is survived by his wife, Janet; daughters Loris (Arno) Damerow, Ann (Dan) Gardner, the Rev. Julia (Jim) Hollister; daughter-in-law Dottie Oatman; 10 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Dave was preceded in death by his son, Peter Oatman.

1948

Richard M. Bressler, 91, died July 15, 2022. Bressler was inducted in Lake Forest Academy’s Hall of Fame on Sept. 28, 2013. His citation reads: A captain of industry, you have been a leader in some of America’s most prominent companies, including your chairmanship of Burlington Northern, Inc. You have also been at the forefront of the Academy community as one of the school’s most generous donors. A humble man, your quiet dedication to our students and faculty through support of scholarship and teaching excellence has strengthened the school and demonstrated a commitment to the values and ideals upon which LFA was founded. Your zest for life and travel, your boundless devotion to your alma mater, and your constant commitment to ensuring the strength and stability of the Academy, are worthy of the highest praise and emulation. It is an honor to celebrate your contributions to Lake Forest Academy and to recognize the tremendous influence you have had upon the students and faculty of the school.

James R. Foster, 91, died Jan. 13, 2022. He received his bachelor’s degree from Trinity College and J.D. from Yale Law School. Foster was a trial attorney at the U.S. Court of Military Appeals, U.S. Department of Justice, and then served as an officer and director of L.B. Foster Company. Jim was also the founder and CEO of Travel Professionals Inc. He served as president of Temple Jeremiah, was on the board of directors and was a life trustee at Highland Park Hospital, life trustee at Evanston Northwestern Hospital, vice president of the American Jewish Committee, and Midwest chairman of American Associates of Ben Gurion University. Jim was husband for 69 years to Lynn; father of Kim (Tony Petracca) Foster, Craig (Terri) Foster and Kyle (Leo) Weinstein; and grandfather of five.

Elizabeth Kerwin Twede, 92, died Sept. 14, 2022. Elizabeth graduated from Finch Junior College in New York City. She was an active member of many community organizations including Lake Forest’s Church of St. Mary and its Infant Welfare Auxiliary Board; the Northshore League of Women Voters; the Metropolitan Family Services of Chicago; and the Locust Street Company in Evansville, Ind. Twede was also a longtime supporter of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Lyric Opera of Chicago. She was preceded in death by her first husband, LFA Life Trustee Oren T. Pollock, and her second husband, Charles R. Twede. She is survived by her sister, Margaret Kerwin Crane ’49 (William); her children, LFA Trustee Katherine G. Pollock ’70 (Lesley Spencer), Nancy P. Patterson ’72 (Thomas) and Edward L. Pollock (Tracy); seven grandchildren; and eight greatgrandchildren.

1949

James F. Barr, 90, died June 25, 2022. He was the son of Mark Chester, LFA Class of 1912, and Ruth Wilke Barr. James worked in transportation for CB&Q RR Freight Agent, was a traffic manager for United Facilities, and a junior traffic manager for Grain Processing in Muscatine, Iowa, and Gail Products in Galesburg, Ill. Survivors include his friends, Caleb and Abby Larson of Mediapolis, Iowa, and their children, Walker and Kase Larson.

George Amos “Mickey” Poole Jr., died June 21, 2022. He earned his undergraduate degree from Yale University and his law degree from Stanford Law School. Poole served as a trainer pilot during the Korean War and then practiced law in Illinois and California. He is survived by his wife, Carol; brother, Stuart Shumway Poole ’53; children, George Amos Poole V, Ellen Lilian Rankin, Cynthia Poole Gallivan, Bridget Belden, and Shannon Lueken; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Anne Royse Stewart, 90, died March 13, 2022. She graduated from DePauw University and later earned her master's degree in counseling and served those with drug and alcohol issues. Stewart married and raised a family with Robert Gene Smith and later married John J. Stewart, with whom she enjoyed travel throughout the United States and the Caribbean. Anne is survived by children Sarah Ann Rubel, Robert Royse Smith (Donna) and James Paul Smith; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Anne was preceded in death by her husband John.

1950

Edward Lloyd Burg, Jr., 90, died Nov. 14, 2021. Burg attended Lawrence College, served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War and then joined his father to run Burg Hotel Supply Company. Later, Ed founded and ran Lakehead Safety and Equipment Company. Ed was a deacon of Duluth Congregational Church and a member of many civic organizations, including the VFW, Elks, Glen Avon Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite, ADD Temple, and Rotary. He is survived by his wife, Joyce (Harris) Burg; four daughters, Laurie Beth Burg (Jimmy Hagstrom), Linda Smith (Mike), Lisa Rhoads (Judson) and Anne Quintanilla (Mario); nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

John E. “Jack” Holloway died on Jan. 4, 2022. He credited LFA’s Mr. Arpee, Mr. Wetzel, and Mr. Friery with guiding him into manhood through education and sports. He received a football scholarship to the University of Wisconsin and served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War, achieving the rank of Senior Medical Service Specialist. Jack went on to have a distinguished career in medical supplies and equipment sales and was named to the Burdick Corporation Sales Hall of Fame. Jack is survived by his wife of 51 years, Donna (Sass); children John M. Holloway (Patti), Laura Goddard (Mike), Marc Holloway (Renea), Greg Holloway (Adrienne); stepson Brian Foss (Samantha); and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren from their blended family.

Avery J. Stone died Jan. 18, 2021. He was the brother of the late Roger Stone ’53, grandfather to Aaron Rubens ’05 and great-uncle to Doug Kaplan ’07 and Lindsay Stone ’25

1951

John “Jack” Morris Mudge, Sr., 79, died Aug. 31, 2021. Jack earned a bachelor’s degree in history from the University of Virginia. At graduation, he was commissioned as ensign and spent two years on a destroyer in the Atlantic fleet. Jack married Sidney Wollerton and was employed 29 years with the A.C. Nielsen Company, where he worked for the food and drug index in the New York region; he retired as a vice president. He is survived by his wife, Sidney, daughter Margo Williams (John); son, John Mudge Jr.; step-sister Sally Anderson ’45; and three granddaughters. Jack was predeceased by step-brother Stanley D. Anderson, Jr. ’47.

1952

Virginia P. Jamison, 86, died Aug. 19, 2021, following a brief illness.

Walter “Tod” Turle, 87, died March 16, 2022. Turle was a graduate of the University of Rochester and served in the Navy for three years before serving for 20 years in the Naval Reserves. Tod was a great lover of animals. He is survived by his wife, Lori, a nephew, a niece, a great nephew and two great nieces.

1953

Herman Gerald “Gerry” Nordberg, Jr., 86, died April 19, 2022. He was a proud member of LFA’s undefeated 1952 basketball team. Nordberg graduated from Colgate University, received an MBA from Stanford, and then joined the Navy, where he served as a Lieutenant JG and Naval Intelligence Officer. His finance career began at Dean Witter and then First Boston before he established Nordberg Capital Inc. Gerry’s work in the Nordic region earned him the moniker of Wall Street's "Mr. Scandinavia.” He supported various affiliated schools, including serving as lifetime trustee of Lewis and Clark College and a member of the Maroon Council at Colgate. He is survived by his wife, Linda; son Peter Nordberg; daughter Elizabeth Nordberg; son-in-law John Leary; and five grandchildren.

1954

Lowell Brockway Dana II, 85, died, Feb. 27, 2022. Dana received a bachelor’s degree in history from Dartmouth College and served two years in the US Army Reserve. He attended graduate school at Carnegie Institute of Technology. His professional career was in his family business, Dana Printing Company, which he successfully rebuilt and went on to lead for 40 years. He was a member of the Muskegon Country Club, Muskegon Rotary Club, and St. Mary's Catholic Church. He served on the boards of North Muskegon Public Schools, Old Kent Bank (Grand Haven), and the Paul C. Johnson Foundation. He was also a trustee of the Community Foundation for Muskegon County. Lowell is survived by his wife, Nell; sons Brock (Susanne), Tom, Tim (Lindsey) and Jeff (Mindy); and seven grandchildren.

Edward “Ted” Jones, 85, died July 26, 2021. He attended Colgate University and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Jones was the retired chairman of Jones Dairy Farm, and his business innovations resulted in three patents. Ted was active in the Fort Atkinson, Wis., community and involved with the Fort Atkinson Development Corporation, United Fund, Chamber of Commerce, Fort Atkinson Memorial Hospital, and Fort Atkinson Airport Committee. He also served on the board of directors of the American Meat Institute. Ted was preceded in death by cousins, Alan P. Jones, Jr. ’43 and William B. Jones ’45. He is survived by his wife, Patricia; children Edward Cole Jones III (Carmen Garces),

1953

Roger W. Stone, 86, died Sept. 12, 2021. A life trustee of Lake Forest Academy, he will be remembered for his love of family, lifelong passion for business, kind and generous spirit, quick wit and unassuming manner. Roger attended the University of Chicago Lab School as well as Lake Forest Academy and earned a bachelor’s degree in Economics from the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. While in college, Roger’s entrepreneurial spirit took root, and building businesses became his avocation. He enjoyed nurturing others by providing professional advice and investing in small companies in need of growth capital.

Roger began his career as a box salesman at Stone Container Corporation, a family business, and worked his way up to CEO and inter national leader in the paper industry, transforming Stone Container into a world leader with more than 30,000 employees and $6 billion revenue. At an age when most business leaders would have retired, Roger went on to build two additional paper companies, BoxUSA and KapStone Paper and Packaging Corporation, with his son-inlaw and business partner of 40 years, Matthew Kaplan. Throughout his life, Roger was actively involved in numerous national and international corporate boards, paper industry organizations and educational institutions. Roger was honored with numerous industry achievement awards and recognitions as a business leader.

Roger is survived by his wife of 65 years, Susan; his children, Karen (Matthew) Kaplan, Lauren Stone and Jennifer Stone; his grandchildren, Allison, Alex, Doug ’07, Lindsay ’25 and Daisy; his great-grandchildren, Haley, Charlie and Ryan; and his sisters-in-law, Patricia Stone and Joyce Hicks and their families. He was predeceased by his brother, Avery ’50

Philip Hamilton Jones (Denice), Charlotte Wells Blome (Erik), Martha Parker (Jones) Pollay ’87 (Peter), and Elizabeth Crane Jones ’90; seven grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; and his cousin, Milo C. Jones ’48 (Joan).

Donald Klinger, 85, died Oct. 7, 2021. Don attended the University of Iowa and was the President and CEO of Klinger Paint Company until his 2017 retirement. Klinger was a member of the Royal Order of the Jesters, El Kahir Shrine, and Crescent Masonic Lodge #25 A.F. and A.M. He is survived by his wife, Joan Janda-Klinger; children, Deb (Cleve) Klinger Corlett, Greg Klinger, Stacy (George) Janda-Nimmo, Michele (Craig) Wilson, Lisa (Dennis) McIntee, Tammy (Trampus) Wihlm; and 18 grandchildren.

1955

Mary Lynn Howe, 84, died Nov. 7, 2021. She graduated from Boston University and lived a life of parenting and volunteerism with Orchard Ridge Elementary, Brownies and Girl Scouts, and Cub and Boy Scouts. Mary is survived by daughters Melanie (John) Zimmer and Jenny (Mike) Bennett; son Peter Howe; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Timothy Myles Howe, grandson Peter Zimmer and several infant grandchildren.

Sue Davis Johnson, 84, died Nov. 9, 2021. Johnson graduated from Grinnell College with a bachelor’s degree in finance. She worked as an executive secretary for CILCO for more than 35 years before retiring in 1995. Sue married Raymond Johnson, who preceded her in death. Sue is survived by three step-children, Linda Johnson, Raymond Johnson II and Lana Johnson; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

1957

James Lewis Hayner, 82, died June 6, 2021. Born in Evanston, Ill., he followed his high school career at Lake Forest Academy to a career in sales and a residency on Bainbridge Island, Wash., for more than 43 years with his wife Catherine.

1958

Paul Brown, 82, died April 5, 2022. Brown graduated from the University of Denver where he played basketball. He then worked for American Oil Company. In retirement, he sold commercial real estate. An avid athlete, Paul competed in the New York Marathon, participated in a recreational hockey league, and had a passion for golf. Paul is survived by his wife Stephanie; his son Paul D. (Marnie) Brown; daughters Shauna (Shaun) Erdmann; his daughter Lara (Chris) Unger; and six grandchildren. He is predeceased by his spouses, Miker Morford Brown and Marsha Woodall Brown.

Mavor “Mave” R. Hedberg, 81, died June 8, 2022. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and then parlayed his love of sports into a 24-year career with Wilson Sporting Goods. Hedberg coached his sons in little league baseball and basketball and was a tennis player, hiker, skier, and golfer. Mave is survived by his wife of 50 years, Phyllis Haberkamp Hedberg; sons John (Mirla) and Brad (Sandra); and a grandchild.

Bonnie Lou Earle March, 81, died Feb. 2, 2022. Bonnie worked for Pan Am Airways in Chicago, where she met her husband of 57 years, Dr. Jerome Edward March. They raised two children. She is survived by her husband, Jerome; son Scott Edward Earle (Neng); daughter Kimberly Joy; and two grandchildren.

David R Oakley, Sr., 81, died Jan. 22, 2022. Oakley graduated from Quincy College with honors and had a successful career in media, serving as vice president of broadcast operations at Quincy Broadcasting Company and in positions at the national level with NBC Affiliates Board, National Association of Broadcasters, and Radio Advertising Bureau. He founded Satisfaction Guaranteed, a consulting business with clients such as Coca-Cola Bottling, and had tours with the National Association of Broadcasters, Radio Advertising Bureau, and Cable Advertising Bureau among others. He also volunteered with St. Mary Hospital, United Way, and Transitions of Western Illinois. Dave is survived by Mary Kane Oakley, his wife of 62 years; five children and spouses, David and Theresa Oakley, Michael and Virginia Oakley, Timothy and Denise Oakley, Susan and Vincent Gauthier, Catherine and Gary Bunce; 14 grandchildren; and five greatgrandchildren.

1959

Anne Bloomberg, 81, died Feb. 7, 2022. Bloomberg worked in the world of local politics, serving on campaigns for Cleveland, Ohio, politicians. She lived and renovated homes in Ohio City for many years, helping lead the vitalization of the area. Her work career included time at the Ohio Welfare commission, as the self appointed “Goddess of Good Fortune” at the Ohio Lottery, and a long stint at Ameritech, all followed by years of involvement in the restaurant scene. Anne is survived by her brother-in-law, Charles Whitehill, and a nephew.

Michael A. Hutchinson, 80, died Feb. 12, 2021.

Arthur “Chip” McIntosh III, 81, died March 27, 2022. He attended Stanford University and began his professional career by buying distressed apartments around the country, improving them and then selling them. Later he and a business partner became involved in the almond business, successfully sharing ownership of several almond orchards for decades. Chip is survived by his wife, Kay; sons Hawley and Monty (Sheila); stepdaughter Canda (Kevin); and seven grandchildren.

Irene B. Pangere Nestorovich, 81, died Oct. 30, 2021. Nestorovich was the former owner and operator of Bridals by Artemis in Merrillville, Ind. She was also a former employee of San Francisco Music Box Store. Irene was a lifelong member of Ss. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral, where she was the past president of the St. Helen's Philoptochos Women’s Society of the Church, Daughters of Penelope, and Kanari Chios Society. Irene is survived by her children, George Nestorovich ’88 (Kelly) and Mark Nestorovich ’91 (Kara), and two grandsons. Irene was preceded in death by her husband, George.

1961

Judy Windecker Legg, 78, died Jan. 20, 2022. She attended Centenary College in Hackettstown, N.J., and the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Fla. Legg lived in the Ormond Beach, Fla. area for more than 50 years and was a member of the Jr. Service League, served on the PTO at Tomoka Elementary, and played tennis at Trail’s Racquet Club, where she was a longtime member. Judy is survived by her husband of 47 years, Alfred “Al” Legg; sons Michael Peter Rinaldi, Jr. and Clifton Charles Rinaldi (Dani); and five grandchildren.

1962

David Bull, 79, died April 17, 2022. Bull attended Colorado College where he perfected his golfing skills and earned a bachelor’s degree in sociology. He served in the Vietnam War, specializing in combat infantry and earned a purple heart among other medals, awards, and accolades. David worked in sales and as an entrepreneur in Colorado, Arizona, California and Illinois. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Alexandra Jane, and is survived by daughter Sarah Kathryn Bull Burk (Sean); son Zachary Taylor (Jennifer); and thre grandchildren.

Gwen Ross, 78, died Dec. 7, 2021. She received her associate's degree from Columbia College in Missouri. After living and working in Paris, New York, and Palm Beach, she settled in the Cherry Creek area of Denver, Colo., where she lived for the remainder of her life. She is survived by her beloved Demi and her sister Betsy.

1967

Deborah Lee Sadler Townsend, 71, died May 21, 2021. Deborah was an active Girl Scout, earning its highest honor, the curved gold bar, and seriously considered a career in professional scouting. She graduated from Alma College in Alma, Mich., and taught kindergarten for nine years in central Michigan before heading to Alaska for the next 29, teaching in small villages and establishing or improving their libraries. Deborah is survived by her husband, Peter; daughter Holly (Nicole) Bishop-Perdue; and three grandchildren.

1969

William Aberman, 70, died June 19, 2022. Bill’s treasured titles included: son to Myles and Jean Aberman; husband to Andrea; dad to Jordan, Kerry and Max; brother to Barb; mentor, teacher and friend to his colleagues; and unicorn to his doctors, whom he amazed with his strength, resilience, positivity and grace throughout his fight with cancer.

Clayton S. Moore, 71, died Oct. 20, 2021. He was preceded in death by his wife, Susan Moore and is survived by children, Shannon (Ron Kropp) Moore and Clayton S. (Brooke) Moore Jr.; two grandchildren; brothers Michael ’73 (Sarah Olcott ’73), Paul ’74 (Kathleen) and Brett (Suzanne) Moore.

Anne K. Alexander Pedersen died in May 2021.

1976

James H. Langstaff III, 64, died Dec. 3, 2021. He was the son of Dr. James Hartzell Langstaff Jr. ’33 and Mary Elizabeth Durbin Langstaff. Jim was a self-employed jewelry manufacturer and goldsmith with a degree from the Gemological Institute of America, California. He met Robert J. Vietti in 2000; they celebrated a commitment ceremony in 2005 and were married in 2019. Jim is survived by Bob and a sister, Katherine A. LangstaffAdams.

1977

James P. Paschal, 62, died May 30, 2021. He was born in St. Charles, Ill., attended St. Charles High School, Lake Forest Academy, and graduated from the University of Denver. Jim then joined the family business, Warwick Publishing Company, which he co-owned with his brother, Rob, working there for 40 years and serving as president until the time of his death. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Kim.

1979

George D. Newton, III, 61, died Jan. 5, 2022. George studied hotel management at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and then relocated to Austin, Texas, where in 1990 he married Jerri Lynn Muse. George is predeceased by his wife, Jerri Muse-Newton, and survived by his mother, Marja Newton, and three sisters.

1982

Charles E. “Ned” Piper IV, 57, died March 22, 2021. Piper was born in Clearwater, Fla., and adopted at nine months old by parents from Lewistown, Penn. He played golf and swam at Lake Forest Academy and later discovered a love for sailing and grilling. Ned started the first P.O.D.S. franchise in the Dallas-Fort Worth area of Texas. P.O.D.S. corporate purchased the franchise back, keeping Ned on to help with the transition. Work influenced his move to Flower Mound, Texas, where Ned joined the local Hobie fleet and competed in many Hobie regattas. He is survived by a brother and a sister.

1997

Bryan Bonato, 43, died May 24, 2022. He was born and raised in McHenry, where he attended Montini grade school and participated in school and local youth sports, continuing his football career at Lake Forest Academy and at Swarthmore College from which he graduated with a business degree. After working in New York City in the stock-options field, Bonato returned to Illinois where he became a sports reporter for the Lake County NewsSun newspaper. He then returned to school to become a certified public accountant, working several years in the tax field in the Libertyville area. He is survived by his parents, Donna Griffith and Jeff Bonato; grandmother Mary Pollock; and siblings Stefani Bonato and Phillyp "P.J." Bonato.

2002

Lauren Neal, 37, died June 23, 2022. Lauren received her bachelor’s degree from the University of WisconsinMadison, where she was a member of Chi Omega. After a year with AmeriCorps in Austin, Texas, she attended the University of Kansas, earning her master’s degree. She served on the Alumni Advisory Board of Lake Forest Academy; the Lyric Young Professional Board of the Lyric Opera of Chicago; and was a Chi Omega financial advisor. Neal was a member of the Lake Geneva Country Club, a food blogger, White Sox fan, and always ready for a Disney World adventure. She is the deeply loved daughter of Susan Cellmer and LFA Life Trustee Jeffrey Neal; beloved sister of Kevin Neal and Brian Neal ’00 (Jacqueline). Lauren leaves behind heartbroken friends and her energetic Golden Retriever, George. Gifts in Lauren’s memory may be made to Lake Forest Academy, Advancement Department, 1500 W. Kennedy Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045 or made online at: https://give.lfanet.org/ campaign/lauren-neal-memorial/c418867

Friend of LFA

Howard Ellsworth Jessen, 96, died Sept. 29, 2021. He graduated from CalTech (California Institute of Technology) with a degree in civil engineering and later served in the Korean War. He earned his master’s degree in engineering from the USC and his MBA from the University of Chicago’s Executive Program, now Chicago Booth. Jessen enjoyed a 39-year career with Ceco Corporation, where he started as a draftsman, and worked his way to an executive leadership position on the senior management team, retiring in 1987 as Senior Vice President of Planning and Development. Since it was important to Howard to maintain his engineering credentials, he took certification classes into his early 90s, and was ranked No. 1 in the state of Nebraska as the longest practicing engineer. Having such a curious mind meant Howard’s passions were unlimited. Just a few of them included music (opera, symphony and jazz), language, history, mathematics, nature, meteorology, maps, astronomy, reading, track, dogs, and children.

Howard was preceded in death by his wife, Susanne “Susie” Carson Jessen. He is survived by his sister Eleanor Higson; his three children, LFA Life Trustee Ned Jessen P’01, ’05 (Lynn), Art (Diane), Gwen (Steve Gilmore); his grandchildren, including Margaret Jessen Kelley ’01 (Jonathan) and Parlin Jessen ’05; and his great-grandchildren.

Lake Forest Academy is grateful to Howard’s commitment to education and learning, and his philanthropy to LFA through his support of the Academy Fund, the Ned and Lynn Jessen Endowed Faculty Chair in the Humanities and provisions made through his estate.