Ashlee Hermosillo '24 achieved top honors by securing 1st Place Overall for High School and earning the distinction of 1st Place Best in Show for High School in the 2023 AKC Meet the Breeds Chicago Art Contest at the High School Level. In recognition of her artistic achievement, Ashlee’s work was showcased in New York City at the Museum of the Dog. Furthermore, she is set to receive additional prizes, underscoring her exemplary talent and dedication to the arts. Additionally, the American Kennel Club will extend a gift to Marian Catholic’s Visual Arts Department, further acknowledging the school’s contribution to fostering artistic excellence.
Champions don’t show up to get everything they want; they show up to give everything they have.”
–Alexander den Heijer
The world is filled with millions of silent champions – men and women who get up every day and give everything they have. Perhaps you are one of those people. You prepare yourself to handle the pressures and stresses of life without a ribbon or medal. You raise children, work at a demanding job to provide for your family, care for the infirmed, or educate young people. You donate to a charity or are the sympathetic ear for a person who is suffering. You don’t do these things for recognition, you do it because it is who you are.
In this issue of Marian Matters, we celebrate just a few of Marian Catholic’s champions. We recognize these men and women who showed up and gave everything they had for their team and their school. You will read about Greg Bimm and Jack Heneghan who dedicated most of their adult lives helping students realize their full potential. You will read about our athletic teams and fine arts students who transferred their discipline and dreams of being the best into notable achievements that will last the ages.
For all the champions mentioned in these pages and for those who silently run the races every day, thank you for your passion. Thank you for your tenacity. Thank you for expecting the best of yourself. For in expecting the best in yourself, you challenge each of us to become the best version of ourselves. May we recognize your example and become the champions God intends us to become.
Our world could use more champions.
Blessings,
Vincent J. Krydynski '81 President
A Night of
By Colleen (Peabody '05) Pepper
Champions
On October 13, 2023, hundreds of alumni, friends, and families braved the rain to gather in celebration of Marian Catholic’s Night of Champions.
The event paid tribute to Marian Catholic’s state and national achievements in both athletics and the arts; recognized the anniversaries of the 1993 football state champions and 2013 women’s basketball state champions; and honored two men who have left an immeasurable imprint on the school, Mr. Greg Bimm, Director of Bands from 1977 to 2023, and Mr. Jack Heneghan, school administrator from 1978 to 2023.
During the evening, both men delivered heartfelt speeches which captured their humility, faith, and dedication, and moved those in attendance to both tears and laughter.
The school presented Jack Heneghan with two surprises. First, President Vince Krydynski '81 revealed plans to establish The Heneghan Family Kairos Endowment, which will allow students with financial need to attend the senior Kairos Retreat. Heneghan attended the first boys’ Kairos in 1988 and continued to serve as an adult leader for 35 years. Second, Krydynski revealed that the school’s main entrance would be renamed “Heneghan Way” in recognition of the guidance Jack offered decades of students.
The night also featured the unveiling of the Wall of Champions, named in honor of Greg Bimm. As President Krydynski stated in his remarks, Mr. Bimm’s accomplishments are innumerable; his impact on music
education extends beyond Marian Catholic to marching bands across the country. Greg is not driven by accolades or awards however, but by genuine care for his students and “a love of music and music played well.”
As Mr. Krydynski also shared, efforts are underway to create the school’s first-ever endowed position, Director of Bands, in Mr. Bimm’s name.
The Wall of Champions, located in the northeast corner of Mattio stadium, celebrates the Marian Catholic Band’s many national and state awards; any athletic or speech team that placed eighth or higher in state competition; and individual state champions in athletics or speech. The flagpole which commemorates Lieutenant Commander Patrick J. Murphy '81 who died in the 9/11 attacks on the Pentagon, stands in the center of the wall.
There is a real beauty in the fact that students will walk from the Sister Mary Paul McCaughey, OP Leadership Center, past the Wall of Champions honoring Greg Bimm, and into Dave Mattio Stadium. These stalwarts of the Marian Catholic Community embody the school’s four areas of excellence: faith, academics, arts, and athletics. The Night of Champions recognized those students, teachers, and coaches who have come before and who inspire the next generation of Spartans.
Scan the QR or visit mchs.io/NOC23 to watch a video of the ceremony.
MARIAN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
Veritas VIII
Hall of Fame
Marian Catholic is proud to continue the legacy of the Hall of Fame and recognize alumni, staff, and friends who have remained constant in their support of the school, achieved success in their respective fields, and set an example of excellence, philanthropy, and service for our students. This year’s recipients will be recognized at the Veritas VIII Gala on Friday, April 19, 2024.
DOMINICAN LEGACY PILLAR AWARD
Greg Bimm
Greg Bimm and the Marian Catholic Band Program are synonymous with excellence. Mention you’re with Marian Catholic at any band competition and there is immediate recognition and respect.
Greg’s interest in music began at an early age. Both his father and grandfather played trumpet; under his father’s steadfast guidance, he continued the family tradition. It didn’t take long for Greg to fall in love with band; by the time he finished fifth grade, he knew he wanted to be a band director. He was fortunate to participate in an exceptional band program at LaSalle-Peru High School, led by two master music educators. The experience solidified Greg’s career choice even further, ultimately leading him to pursue a
bachelor’s degree in music education at Illinois State University followed by a master’s degree in music education with an emphasis in instrumental conducting from Western Illinois. He was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Music Education by Chicago’s Vandercook College of Music in 2012.
Greg “stumbled” into working at Marian Catholic. His 46-year journey began with a call from a friend in the area who told him, “There is an opening up here. The band is not really strong, but it might have potential.” After consulting with his mentors, Greg spoke with Principal Sr. Mary Alberta, OP and Sr. Annaclare, OP, who had started the band program and was chair of the Fine Arts Department. He was offered the job with Sr. Annaclare’s approval and blessing. It turned out to be the perfect fit for him and Marian Catholic.
Greg recognized early on that the Marian Band Program definitely had potential. In addition to the Dominican Sisters’ respect and support for the arts, Marian Catholic students were used to a high level of expectations. Faculty and staff were able to talk openly about faith-related values and were committed to pursuing excellence. It was an environment where Greg knew he had the opportunity to build something special.
And he has. Under Mr. Bimm’s direction, the Marian Catholic Band has earned hundreds of awards and honors, and has become one of the premier high school band programs in the United States. In addition to seven Grand National marching championships and 42 state titles in class, the band has appeared in the Macy’s, Presidential Inaugural, and Rose parades. Marian’s concert bands have performed at numerous major state and national conventions; the Symphonic Band remains undefeated in the Chicagoland State of the Art Catholic High School Band Contest since 1981. Marian’s band program is one of only a few in the country to have been awarded both the Sudler Flag for concert band and Sudler Shield for marching band by the John Philip Sousa Foundation. Band programs across the country have incorporated Marian Catholic’s model of peer teaching and servant leadership. Marian band students quickly learn the importance of P.R.I.D.E., an acronym for Personal Responsibility in Daily Effort. P.R.I.D.E. emphasizes the need for each of us to understand our personal responsibilities and the consequences to ourselves and others if they are neglected. Recognizing and fulfilling those individual responsibilities
requires daily effort. It is a valuable lesson, one that applies to all facets of life.
When he’s not in the band room, Greg arranges music for concert and marching band, writes marching band drill, and studies new band music. He often serves as a clinician, judge, or guest conductor. While Greg “retired” from Marian in 2023, he continues to serve in an emeritus role in the advancement office, as well as a consultant to the band program. He is also considering writing a book on the band techniques used at Marian.
What Greg values most, however, is spending time with his family including wife Connie, son Jeff '99, and daughter Jessica (Bimm '02) Rosati. Connie has taught band at private schools in the south suburbs for 40 years, beginning with the “Marian Parochial Band.”
Jeff is involved with musical instrument repair, while Greg’s nephew hand-makes high-level professional trumpets. Grandson Charlie is the fifth Bimm generation to play trumpet!
Some might be surprised to know that in addition to a long list of band composers, Greg’s playlist includes Crosby, Stills and Nash, Chicago, Blood, Sweat and Tears, The Temptations, James Taylor, Carol King, Count Basie, Buddy Rich, and Willie Nelson! The band’s warm-up “Almighty Father” from Leonard Bernstein’s “MASS” pays tribute to another legendary musician, as well as Marian Catholic’s Dominican heritage. It is a reverent prayer that Marian band students carry with them throughout their life.
Almighty Father, incline thine ear: Bless us and all those who have gathered here Thine angel send us Who shall defend us all And fill with grace
All who dwell in this place.
Amen
ALUMNUS OF THE YEAR
Dr. Steven Potts, DO '77
Growing up in a family that values Catholic education, attending a Catholic high school was never a question for Dr. Steven Potts, DO '77. After graduating from St. Jude Apostle in South Holland, Dr. Pott’s family moved to Crete, so going to Marian Catholic was a given. His 45-minute bus ride with approximately 25 stops along the way, seemed to take forever. Looking back, however, Steve considers it a worthwhile journey. Marian Catholic was a great place to be.
Starting at a new high school where he really didn’t know anyone was a challenge, but Dr. Potts found the confidence to run for class office. He credits the environment at Marian Catholic for encouraging him and other students to engage in activities outside their comfort zone. In addition to being involved in student council (he served as class president his junior and senior year), Steve focused on opportunities to nurture his interest in science. He was one of 12-13 students selected by science teacher Mr. Vince Zerante '70 for a special college-level session, a precursor to future AP classes.
Dr. Potts attended Loyola University as a pre-med major where he continued to seek leadership activities. His inspiration to study medicine was grounded in his inherent love of science, his natural curiosity, and the intellectual challenge of the field. Following Loyola, Steve received his medical degree from the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine where he also completed an internship,
followed by a residency in internal medicine at Mercy Hospital and Medical Center and a fellowship at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine. A fellow in the American College of Physicians, Steve’s unique career enables him to alternate between Northwestern’s academic university setting where he continues to teach a clinical ethics seminar twice a year, and Advocate Illinois Masonic where he is chair of the Department of Medicine with 14 section chiefs reporting to him. Steve also holds a two-year master’s degree in safety and quality from Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management.
Marian Catholic holds a special place in Steve’s heart. Marian provided a nurturing environment that enabled him to grow and learn, especially about becoming a man and a Christian. And it was with the expectation that you were going to succeed in life; that’s why you were at Marian. No question, the presence of the Dominican Sisters had a great impact on his education. Their strength, enthusiasm, and focus on goodness lent great structure to the environment and grounded students. The sisters also instilled in him that who you are and what you do with your life are far more important than any accolades.
Scholarships like the one established in the name of Steve’s parents, the Richard and Ann Potts Academic Scholarship, are a lasting legacy of good. The Potts family has already seen a two-to-three fold return on their investment in terms of the amount of money they’ve been able to give to students, some of whom would otherwise have had to leave school and not experience a Marian Catholic education. For Steve, Marian Catholic is a jewel in the South Suburbs. He believes scholarships like his family’s are vital to maintaining the school’s stability and that of the community. Marian has a great future thanks to alumni like Dr. Potts. We are proud to recognize him as a 2024 Alumnus of the Year.
ALUMNUS OF THE YEAR
Dr. Michael Wilczynski, DO '77
Born and raised in Chicago Heights, Dr. Michael Wilczynski, DO '77 holds deep roots in the community and a profound connection to Marian Catholic.
A true Marian Catholic legacy, Dr. Wilczynski’s paternal grandfather, prominent local lawyer Stanley Wilczynski Sr., played a pivotal role in bringing Marian Catholic to Chicago Heights. Chairman of the Special Gifts Committee of the Building Fund Campaign, Stanley Sr. recognized the value a Catholic high school would bring to the south suburbs. Raised in a home with a strong Catholic foundation, Dr. Wilczynski attended St. Agnes for grade school and naturally progressed to Marian Catholic along with siblings Stanley '74, Paul '80, and Susan (Wilczynski '85) Graj. His experiences at Marian played a significant role in shaping his life.
During his time at Marian Catholic, Dr. Wilczynski was not only a dedicated student, but also an active participant in numerous extracurricular activities. He played football under Coach Dave Mattio '66 and Coach Bob Bergstrom all four years, demonstrating his commitment and leadership skills, and building lifelong friendships with his teammates along the way. Dr. Wilczynski’s membership in the National Honor Society and student council, along with his volunteer service, were evidence of his holistic approach to life.
After graduating from Marian Catholic, Dr. Wilczynski attended the University of Notre Dame; he earned his medical
degree from the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1986. His medical career continued with an internship and diagnostic radiology residency at Chicago Osteopathic Medical Centers, culminating in 1990.
Dr. Wilczynski’s pursuit of excellence led him to specialize in neuroradiology, completing fellowships at Evanston Hospital and Children’s Memorial Hospital in 1991 and 1992 respectively. He was granted board certification in diagnostic radiology from the American Osteopathic Board of Radiology (AOBR) in 1991 and neuroradiology in 1993.
Recognized for his contributions to the field, Dr. Wilczynski became an active Member of the American Osteopathic College of Radiology (AOCR) in 1991, and was honored with Fellowship in 2007. He has dedicated a significant portion of his career to education, serving as the program director for the diagnostic radiology residency program at Franciscan St. James Health in Olympia Fields, Illinois from 2011-2016. His professional commitment is further evidenced by significant leadership roles on the American Osteopathic Board of Radiology (AOBR) and the American Osteopathic College of Radiology (AOCR). Currently, Dr. Wilczynski practices radiology at Radiology Partners and is on staff at Franciscan Health Olympia Fields, Ingalls Memorial in Harvey, and Jackson Park Hospital in Chicago.
Dr. Wilczynski is passionate about volunteering and giving back to the community. While at Marian, he and his friends volunteered at Oak Forest Hospital. He later joined the Global Volunteers Program, traveling to Poland multiple times to teach English to school-age children.
Dr. Wilczynski has remained involved with Marian Catholic by participating in Reunion Committees, Career Days, and being a part of the Religious and Spiritual Planning Committee during Marian’s first capital campaign. He continues to serve those in need through his work with Catholic Charities.
In honor of his parents and the sacrifices they made to send Dr. Wilczynski and his siblings to Marian Catholic, Michael established the Stanley and Eva Wilczynski Scholarship to help other students who might not otherwise have the means to attend Marian. A testament to the values of his upbringing and the spirit of Marian Catholic, his journey is an inspiration to all. We celebrate Dr. Wilczynski’s remarkable achievements with welldeserved recognition as a 2024 Alumnus of the Year.
ATHLETE OF THE YEAR
Melissa Gergel '07
Melissa Gergel’s '07 remarkable journey, marked by triumphs both on land and in the water, has left an enduring legacy within the Spartan community. Growing up in Glenwood, Melissa has a profound connection to Marian Catholic, with strong family ties that extend through generations. Her older sister, Mary Kate (Gergel '03) Pack, and younger brother, Michael Gergel '09, along with her mother Margaret (Mascolino '76) Gergel, aunts Catherine (Mascolino '81) Taylor, Mary (Mascolino '84) Blum, and Susanne (Gergel '69) Gray, and uncle Louis Gergel '67, along with numerous cousins, all contribute to the rich tradition of being Marian Catholic alumni.
Melissa’s journey at Marian Catholic showcased her versatility as an athlete as she excelled not only as a member of the swim team, but also left an indelible mark as a Spartan record holder in track and field. Her crowning achievement came
in 2007 when she captured the IHSA Class AA pole vault state title, a testament to her dedication and skill.
Transitioning to the University of Oregon, Melissa continued to make waves, earning her Bachelor’s Degree in Human Physiology in a remarkable three years. Her athletic skills reached new heights as she clinched an NCAA National Championship in pole vault, solidifying her status as a top-tier athlete.
Beyond her athletic achievements, Melissa’s academic journey further exemplifies her commitment to excellence. She earned a Master of Science (MS) in Human Physiology from Oregon. Melissa’s impact on the sports world extends beyond collegiate competition. Following her graduation from Oregon, she embarked on a global journey from 2012- 2018 as an unattached pole sponsor through Gill Athletics. Her dedication to pole vaulting led her to compete in two Olympic trials, showcasing her talent and determination on the international stage. Following this extraordinary phase of her career, she pursued her passion for healthcare and earned a Masters of Health Science in Physician Assistant Studies from South College in Knoxville. Reflecting on her time at Marian Catholic, Melissa fondly remembers some of her standout moments, including winning a conference title against Benet Academy in her sophomore year. She is grateful to Coaches Dave Mattio '66 and Don McKillip for making her dream of pole vaulting a reality. She also appreciates the support she received from Bloom Township, Bloom Athletic Director Joe Reda, and Pole Vault Coach Tim Johnson. Coach LaVon Burks also played a significant role in shaping her athletic journey.
Melissa’s mark on Marian Catholic’s athletic legacy is further underscored by her recent induction into the East Suburban Catholic Conference (ESCC) Hall of Fame. Over four seasons, she secured an impressive eight conference meet events (pole vault champion all four years and four overall titles in hurdles), solidifying her status as a legendary athlete.
As Melissa prepares to be inducted into the Marian Catholic Alumni Association Hall of Fame, she becomes not only the 2024 Athlete of the Year, but also the first female to have her banner raised in the West Gym—a well-deserved recognition of her lasting impact on the Marian Catholic community. Her journey from Marian Catholic to the global stage and her subsequent career as a Physician Assistant at Northwestern University stand as an inspiration to aspiring athletes and scholars alike. Melissa’s legacy continues to shine brightly as she leaves an indelible mark on the world of sports and medicine.
SPIRIT OF MARIAN
Gerry O'Brien
Marian Catholic’s Director of College Counseling, Gerry O’Brien, is the epitome of team spirit. In the fall, you’ll find him on the sidelines of Marian football games as part of the “chain gang,” giving him one of the best views of the action. During basketball season, Gerry is the face of Marian Catholic, greeting visitors at the front gate as they enter the school. During volleyball season, he’s seated at the scorer’s table, helping facilitate games. And in soccer season, he’s in the press box, running the clock. Gerry is a Spartan fanatic in every sense of the word!
In a foreshadowing of things to come, Gerry attended Chicago’s Quigley South for high school, home of the blue and gold Spartans. It was there that he first met Fr. Bill O’Mara who was teaching and coaching several sports in addition
to serving as athletic director. Following graduation, Gerry attended Loyola University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. After college, Fr. O’Mara offered Gerry a job teaching theology at a high school in Tyler, Texas.
Although Gerry didn’t make the move, he later found himself working with his former teacher at Marian Catholic. Gerry’s career path included a year teaching theology at Marist High School, seven at Notre Dame High School, and three at Quigley South where he was also varsity soccer coach for the 1987, '88, and '89 seasons. He settled in at Marian in 1990 as a counselor and theology teacher and has served as Marian’s Director of College Counseling since the 2001-2002 school year. In addition to meeting with students and their families, Gerry coordinates career days, college fairs, and visits with admissions representatives, guiding countless Spartans as they prepare for the next phase of life.
Gerry is also filled with another spirit – the Holy Spirit. He attended Kairos Retreat 33 as a candidate; Kairos 40 was his first as an adult leader. Since then, Gerry has been a member of the leadership team for some 30 Retreats and given talks at several others. Gerry, along with the rest of the team, provide young men the opportunity to share their faith and grow in their relationships with God and each other. He is truly a mentor for students in all facets of their lives, including his son Tim '03 and daughter Ellen '06.
When he’s not at school, you’re likely to find Gerry enjoying a baseball game (he’s a White Sox season ticket holder), on the golf course, or rooting for Notre Dame. While he would love to one day be in the gallery at the British Open at St. Andrews, his life is very full at Marian Catholic. Gerry is no doubt where God intended him to be, setting the world, and our students, on fire. We are proud to recognize him with the 2024 Spirit of Marian Award.
EVERYDAY CHAMPIONS
Compiled by Ariel Anderson '13
Becky’s Warriors, an inspiring force in the fight against breast cancer, hosted their annual “Spike Out Cancer” event during a JV Women’s Volleyball tournament. This impactful occasion serves as a heartfelt tribute to individuals who are bravely battling and surviving breast cancer as well as those who have succumbed to the disease. With a dual purpose, the event not only honors the resilience of those touched by cancer but also extends support to Marian Catholic families affected by the disease. The event’s combination of athletic competition and community solidarity creates a powerful platform to raise awareness and funds for a cause that resonates deeply within the Marian Catholic community.
With the support of the League of Women Voters, Marian Catholic students were provided with the opportunity to engage in voter registration activities on National Voter Registration Day Students who will reach the age of 18 by February 2024 were guided through the process of registering to vote in the upcoming election.
Celebrating Dia de los Muertos! The LatinX Hispanic Student Coalition created a stunning Ofrenda within the school and then shared the tradition with the community by setting up an Ofrenda at the Union Street Gallery in Chicago Heights. And what’s a celebration without delicious treats? The Coalition also treated students, faculty, and staff to a mouthwatering pan dulce y chocolate sale, offering sweet bread and hot chocolate.
In a fitting conclusion to Hispanic Heritage Month, students were treated to an exceptional musical experience with a performance by Mariachi Herencia de México! Sponsored by the LatinX Hispanic Student Coalition and DEI Council, the event was a reflection of Marian Catholic’s commitment to fostering cultural sensitivity and encouraging an appreciation for the diverse and positive contributions made by Hispanic individuals.
Homecoming 2023 was an exciting week at Marian Catholic! The football team triumphed over DePaul College Prep while the cheerleading team and band added to the excitement with spirited performances! The fun didn’t end there. Students continued the celebrations with a fantastic Beach Blowout-themed Homecoming dance!
Andrew Dahl '24 was named a Commended Student by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, placing him among the top 50,000 participants in a competition that involves approximately 1.5 million high school students annually. Throughout his time at Marian Catholic, Andrew (St. John the Evangelist) has been actively engaged in political and history clubs, in addition to playing on the tennis team.
Nearly 75 students and their families celebrated the Chinese Moon Festival. Students enrolled in Mandarin classes led engaging activities including origami, a “chopstick bowl game,” and a Mandarin song performance. Attendees enjoyed Chinese riddles, tried crafting mooncakes, and gained insights into the festival’s rich history through a short film. Highlighting the evening was a grand Chinese Dragon parade!
The Dominican Sisters of Springfield graced Marian Catholic with their presence for Sisters Day! Welcoming the sisters to our campus is a continual honor and provides students an opportunity to hear their inspiring stories. The sisters joined Theology classes, engaging with students and addressing their questions about their impactful ministry. A heartfelt thank you to Sr. Jean Patrice, OP for coordinating the meaningful day.
2023 marked the 65th year of Marian Catholic’s Annual Christmas Drive, dedicated to bringing holiday joy to over 30 adopted families supported by Respond Now. This longstanding tradition ensures that each family receives over 100 items, including food, toiletries, household essentials, and specially chosen gifts for their children. The spirit of generosity and community collaboration shone brightly as everyone came together to make a positive impact on the lives of those in need.
The introduction of a dual credit program represents a significant step towards providing Marian Catholic students with enhanced educational opportunities and a head start in their college academic journey. The program allows students to enroll in college-level courses while still in high school, earning both high school and college
DUALCREDIT
credits simultaneously. Students may take Calculus and earn college credit from Illinois Benedictine and Psychology, Chemistry, US History, or Latin and earn college credit from Loyola University. Marian Catholic also offers a three-year engineering program that utilizes Project Lead The Way curriculum, an innovative project-based learning program that incorporates science, technology, engineering, and math.
Marian Catholic was recognized at the silver level of the 2023 AP School Honor Roll. Qualifying criteria include a commitment to increasing college-going culture, providing opportunities for students to earn college credits, and maximizing college readiness. Marian also earned the AP Access Award which honors schools that demonstrate a clear and effective commitment to equitable access to advanced coursework.
Dot Foods’ University Park Charitable Team made a generous grant in support of Marian Catholic’s soccer program as well as the school’s stadium renovations, Day of Service, and Annual Christmas Drive. At the men’s soccer match on September 25, DOT Foods representatives Justin Marchant and Connie Jasik presented a check for $21,000 to Head Coach Diego Herrara. Thank you to Dot Foods and in particular, Jason Smith, a DOT Foods employee and father of Devin Smith '25!
The entire Marian Catholic Community gathered for an assembly to honor the remarkable life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. where the Black Student Union shared Dr. King’s inspiring journey, recounting his impactful life and reciting excerpts from his powerful speech, “What’s Your Life’s Blueprint,” delivered just six months before his tragic assassination in October 1967.
Highlights included the insightful reflections of keynote speaker Dr. Kim Lymore, a dedicated member of The Faith Community of Saint Sabina since 1983, vocal music by Psalmist Dr. Nina Sutton from Freedom Church in Lansing, and performances by Marian Catholic’s choir and praise dancers.
Campus Ministry
In a tribute to the legacy St. Dominic left through the founding of the Order of Preachers over 800 years ago, Marian Catholic’s four main hallways were renamed after prominent Dominican saints. Together these four inspirational men and women represent the four Dominican pillars of preaching, prayer, study, and community.
1st Hall: St. Catherine of Siena (Siena Hall) set the world on fire with her devotion, service to the sick and poor, and her influence on the church, eventually becoming a Doctor of the Church and the patron saint of journalists, media, and nursing.
Champions for the Cause
Marian Catholic’s Day of Service Celebrates Community and Compassion
Marian Catholic once again demonstrated its unwavering commitment to community service as it proudly hosted its annual Day of Service on Wednesday, October 25. The event exemplifies the school’s dedication to nurturing compassionate and engaged students in the Dominican tradition.
The day saw Marian Catholic students immerse themselves in a diverse range of service projects both on and off campus. On-campus projects included: preparing meals for the homeless and the Chicago Heights Fire and Police Departments; planting approximately 16 trees with the Morton Arboretum; crafting
Amaiya Binder '24
Ava Esparza '24
Kiersten Johnson '24
Mariana Rivero '24
Angelina Moore '24
Diego Morales '24
2nd Hall: Rose of Lima (Lima Hall) lived a life of piety, chastity, and extreme devotion, becoming the patroness of Latin America and the Philippines, as well as embroiderers, gardeners, florists, and those facing family problems.
3rd Hall: St. Thomas Aquinas (Aquinas Hall) an Italian Dominican friar and priest, overcame initial doubts and is known for his profound theology, including the influential Summa Theologica, becoming the patron saint of students and universities.
4th Hall: St. Martin de Porres (de Porres Hall) overcame discrimination and poverty to become a Dominican lay brother known for his medical miracles, making him the patron saint of public health workers, people of mixed race, innkeepers, and barbers.
Campus Ministry continues to provide unique opportunities for students to deepen their faith life: Students, faculty, and staff strengthened their connection with God and created lasting memories during Kairos 216 and Kairos 217. Being able to share Mass, prayer, class retreats, and Kairos are blessings that help further build the Marian Catholic community and the kingdom of God.
toys and blankets for furry friends in shelters; creating beautiful bracelets for pediatric cancer patients; building a Day of the Dead Altar (Ofrenda) for Union Street Gallery; sprucing up the school courtyard; painting a mural outside the school’s chapel; and crafting heartfelt cards for various veteran and healthcare groups.
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Marian Catholic’s LatinX Hispanic Student Coalition held a Spanish Mass led by Father Gary Graf, pastor at Our Lady of the Heights. The special liturgy was organized by Spanish teachers Mrs. Sylvia (Sarmiento '77) Cifelli and Mrs. Lorena Dominguez, with students JohnLuca Sanchez '25 and Melissa Rodriguez '25 serving as readers.
A group of Marian Catholic students attended a Respect Life Prayer Service sponsored by Franciscan Health and led by Bishop Robert J. McClory of the Diocese of Gary. Students prayed with other Catholic schools for a “radical solidarity” of support for unborn babies and the mothers who will care for them. Alumna Alison Powell '07 was also in attendance to lead worship for the service.
Off-campus projects included: visiting local Catholic grade schools; cleaning St. Paul’s Lutheran Church; helping at the NAWS Humane Society; and supporting local organizations dedicated to addressing the needs of individuals and families such as Respond Now and Habitat for Humanity.
Linda Hansen, Vice President of Ministry and Mission, emphasized the significance of the day, stating, “Our yearly Day of Service encourages our students to use their God-given gifts and to step outside of their comfort zone in the service of others. It allows them to practice the Dominican charisms of prayer, study, community, and preaching,” said Hansen. “We pray for those we will be serving at the beginning of our day; students learn about different organizations that help people; and they work as a community and preach from the pulpit of their lives in loving service.”
The event not only allowed students to provide tangible assistance to various segments
of the community, but also served as a meaningful platform for them to learn about different organizations and causes that make a positive impact on the lives of others.
As Marian Catholic High School continues to uphold its mission of nurturing serviceminded individuals, it is clear that the annual Day of Service plays a vital role in shaping the school’s students into caring, compassionate, and community-focused leaders.
MARIAN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
The Art of Champions
Holiday Festival of The Arts
Fine Arts students showcased their talents at the Holiday Festival of the Arts, including an art show and ensembles from the band, choir, praise dancers, and theater program. Families, students, faculty, staff, and friends enjoyed the students’ creativity along with some holiday cheer!
Visual Arts
Under the guidance of visual arts teacher Ms. Theresa Hammons, students explored a variety of media, disciplines, and themes in Drawing, Painting, and Advanced Placement Studio classes.
1 Abigail Wozniak '25 Digital Works, AP Studio Art
2 Rosemary Youngblood '25 Drawing & Painting 1
Theatre
Theater lovers were thoroughly entertained by Marian Catholic’s fall musical “The Little Shop of Horrors.” A strong freshman class full of new faces and an even stronger veteran cast presented the deviously delicious Broadway and Hollywood sci-fi smash hit that has become one of the most popular shows in the world. Bravo to those on stage and behind the scenes!
After All These Years, I’m Still a Band Kid at Heart
Caroline Bell '19, a senior creative writing major at Loyola University frequently writes for The Loyola Phoenix, the school’s student newspaper. Caroline’s opinion piece about her experience with the Marian Catholic Band was recently published in The Phoenix in December. In it, she explores the lessons she learned along the way playing trumpet, clarinet, and bassoon. Former members of the band, students and parents alike, will appreciate her reflections.
The number one piece of advice I was given going into college was to not let who I was and what I did in high school become my entire personality. College would give me a fresh start with new people. I could become whoever I wanted to be.
Needless to say, I failed to take that advice. I was a band kid in high school a detail my college friends are well aware of. I’m guilty of slipping off-topic, band-related stories into conversations. I make my family rewatch my old marching band performances every fall. Whenever my high school friends and I get together, we reminisce about mishaps during practices and stories our band director used to tell.
To be fair, my entire high school experience revolved around band marching band, specifically. During the fall, we practiced almost every day of the week, including during school. Fridays meant football games, and Saturdays were reserved for either competitions or full-day practices.
It was invigorating yet exhausting. We marched in the dead of summer, heat rising from the blacktop as we repeated the same sets over and over. We tossed hand warmers back and forth during the winter, our bare fingers too stiff to play our instruments. I quickly learned the words “one more time” actually meant we’d be there another half hour.
But I wouldn’t have traded it for the world.
I enjoyed the challenge that came with playing complicated music and marching intricate drills. I learned to cherish the late-night practices, long bus rides and even the drama within the trumpet section, which I was a member of. But above all, I loved being part of a group that felt like a second family weird uncles and overbearing mothers included.
Marching band taught me some valuable lessons which shaped me into who I am today. I was taught that every mistake affected the entire band. If I didn’t know the music, the judges would only hear my blunders. If I moved at the wrong time, the judges would only see my misstep.
Our band director constantly preached “personal responsibility in daily effort” or P.R.I.D.E. and encouraged us to actively work to better ourselves, both on and off the field. As long as I was confident in the work I put in throughout the season, I would be confident in my performance at competitions.
As the years went on, I began to feel more self-assured.
On the field, I learned to speak up when I had suggestions to offer. I found that I was capable of being a leader even if I wasn’t in an official leadership position.
Off the field, I learned to surround myself with genuinely good people.
To this day, my very best friends are the people I met through band. I’m immediately shocked whenever I hear someone say they don’t talk to people they went to high school with anymore, because that’s my support system those are the people I know like the back of my hand.
Every marching season ended with Bands of America Grand National Championships, a national marching band competition that brings around 110 bands together to determine the best of the best. Because Loyola lacks a marching band although we do have a pep band I get my marching band fix at Indianapolis’ Lucas Oil Stadium every November.
This past Nov. 11, I watched from the stands as my high school marching band performed the same song that closed out my freshman year show in 2016. I had goosebumps as I sang along to the same trumpet part I played seven years ago. I’ll admit, I sobbed. I couldn’t help myself.
I imagined my friends and I on that same field, playing that same song at 14 years old. I remembered how soft the turf felt under my shoes, how the echo of the stadium rang in my ears. At that moment, I ached to be part of the group — to be marching on that field just one more time.
I thought about how far I’ve come. My life has changed immensely in the nearly four years since high school. I’ve lived through a pandemic, lost loved ones and had to reckon with the realities of adulthood. But marching band has always been there, whether I’m watching my younger brothers march at competitions or singing songs from old performances on FaceTime with my friends.
I’ve resigned myself to the fact that I’ll probably never stop talking about marching band, but I’ve got good reason not to. Marching band gave me my best friends. It helped me bond with my brothers. It taught me how to move through life with confidence. And for that, I’m forever grateful.
To read more of Caroline’s work, visit https://loyolaphoenix.com/author/cbell4/ or scan the QR code. Originally published in The Loyola Phoenix, December 9, 2023. Reprinted with permission.
Champions in Athletics Fall Athletics Accomplishments
In a program deep in tradition for decades, the breaking of records is not taken lightly. But for good measure, Marian Catholic junior cross country runner Daniel Kasperan is making sure he sets a few of them.
A qualifier for the IHSA state meet a second straight year (and also a track and field state qualifier), Kasperan set the school record for three miles in Peoria this fall with a 15:15 clocking. The mark was good for 33rd place in Class 2A, topped only by his 28th place in the 2022 state meet, the best-ever IHSA state finish for a Spartan.
“As I look back on cross country history at Marian, I’m struck by how attitude and work ethic are qualities I remember in our greatest runners,” said 31-year Head Coach and ESCC Hall of Famer Tim Sovereign.
“Daniel Kasperan is no exception. His training, his commitment, his personal faith, and his positive attitude all contribute to his success, and I am grateful for his effort and his contribution to Marian Cross Country.”
An outstanding student leader in many circles at Marian Catholic, Kasperan actually broke his OWN school record of 15:35 set this year at the Niles West Invite. That three-mile record mark had stood since 2005 (John Walter). The second-place finisher in the Thornridge Regional, Kasperan also earned ten top-five finishes in the 12 regular season meets he ran.
The Spartan football team continued its unblemished record in CCL-ESCC Red Division play by winning its third crown in as many tries in that league. Sparked by University of Kansas-bound senior Austin Alexander and eight All-Red Division selections, Marian Catholic also won its first Prep Bowl decision since 2002 with a triumph over Saint Patrick.
After winning its eighth consecutive IHSA Regional crown, the Marian Catholic women’s volleyball squad advanced to the IHSA Sweet 16 and a berth in the Kankakee IHSA Class 3A finals following postseason conquests of Brooks, Oak Forest, and Tinley Park. The Spartans were led by ESCC all-conference standouts Michelle Charles '24 and Sarah Gordon '26.
ALL of Marian’s Fall Sports programs have qualified for the IHSA Team Academic Award which requires a minimum Team GPA of 3.0 (unweighted) based only on varsity student athletes’ grades during 1st semester.
CONGRATULATIONS TO:
Cheer - 3.863
Men’s Cross Country - 3.853
Football - 3.261
Men’s Golf - 3.658
Men’s Soccer - 3.764
Women’s Tennis - 3.754
Women’s Volleyball - 3.804
The Marian men’s soccer team also turned in its finest season since 2014 with a 15-10-1 overall mark, including the championship of the Marian IHSA Class 2A Regional after wins over Providence Catholic and Oak Forest. Leadership from ESCC All-Conference selections Antonio Ferreira '25, Jalen Williams '24 and Langston Wilson-Ahlstrom '26 also helped key a third-place finish in the New Berlin, Wisconsin. Invite.
Celebrating Coach Taylor Dave Letourneau Takes Over Reins of Marian Catholic Baseball Program
Author of more than 400 men’s high school basketball victories, former Marian Catholic men’s basketball coach and current assistant athletic director Mike Taylor will be inducted into the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame on May 4 at his alma mater, Illinois State University. Taylor won 361 games at Marian Catholic, including three IHSA Elite Eight appearances, nine regional titles and 20-win seasons, and third place at the 2017-18 IHSA 3A state tournament.
Coach Taylor is also a member of the East Suburban Catholic Conference Hall of Fame. He was honored at a pregame ceremony at Marian Catholic on January 26.
Hoping to get back to the IHSA Elite Eight status it achieved two years ago, Marian Catholic welcomes Dave Letourneau as its new head varsity baseball coach for the 2024 season.
Coming from a strong program at Catholic League power St. Rita, Letourneau has worked under some of the best baseball minds on the South Side.
A Chicago native and St. Rita alumnus, Letourneau played collegiately at Moraine Valley and Graceland University in Iowa, and spent time as a graduate assistant at Graceland. After graduating from college, he became the head freshman coach at St. Rita and was promoted to head sophomore coach two years later.
Letourneau has been the varsity assistant for the Mustang’s the last five seasons.
“I am excited to build a winning culture for a special program,” explained Letourneau, who looks forward to the challenge of competing in one of Illinois’ finest leagues, the East Suburban Catholic Conference. “Building a winning culture demands commitment, passion, and dedication both on and off the field. I am ecstatic about the future of the Marian Catholic High School baseball program.”
Letourneau’s vast and varied experience will provide an edge for a Marian Catholic program that won a 2012 IHSA state title, earned a second-place IHSA finish in 2017 and recently qualified for the 2021 IHSA Elite Eight.
“Dave possesses a plethora of experience against the best competition to have the skills to lead a quality program, from the varsity level on down,” explained Athletic Director Kevin Kelly. “His attention to detail will be a huge asset in player development and an outstanding value system makes him an ideal fit for Marian Catholic. He will set lofty goals and work hard to get athletes to the next level, doing so with a built-for-success off-season and practice agenda.”
Letourneau has also worked as a head coach in the Midwest Collegiate League, giving him a great background and wealth of resources to help Marian athletes get to the next level.
“I am extremely excited about this opportunity as head baseball coach at Marian Catholic High School,” said Letourneau. “It is always difficult leaving a place you love; but this is an opportunity for me that has always been a dream of mine and this is a decision that is best for me and my family as it brings a new challenge and chapter into our lives. We could not be happier for what the future holds for us and we are excited to be a part of the Marian Catholic family.”
Taking it to the Next Level
Three Marian Catholic seniors signed letters of intent this fall to continue their careers as student-athletes at the collegiate level.
Jordan Bailey (Bethel University, Mishawaka, Indiana, basketball)
Madison Davis (Western Illinois, basketball)
Jasmine Venson (Hampton University, softball)
Alumni Notes
1978
Compiled by Meghan (Galligan '04) Welsh
1992
Timothy '78 and Eileen (Gallagher '78) Daw were honorary observers at the BMW Championship held at Olympia Fields Country Club. They walked the course with golfers Jordan Spieth and Sungjae Im as they competed in the professional golf tournament.
A veteran teacher at Marian Catholic for 29 years, Nick Rohn '92 is currently a statistician for the Defense Contract Audit Agency. In addition to teaching math and science courses while at Marian, Nick served as coach for the math and track teams and moderator for the Megaphone school newspaper and Mu Alpha Theta math honors society. Nick is the son of David and Rita (Stanfa '69) Rohn. He and his wife Karen (Clark '92) Rohn are the parents of Gabriel '14 and Evelyn '25.
1995
2005
Scott Gustafson '95 received his PhD in Religion and Theology from Vrije Universiteit in Amsterdam. Scott interviewed 52 people in the Levant who fought in Syrian and Iraqi conflicts in the last decade. He explored how they converted to Christianity and deradicalized in the context of the church for his dissertation entitled; Reshaping the Ultimate Other: Levantine Conversion from Extremist Islam to Christianity through the Lenses of Deradicalization and Missiology.
Colleen Peabody '05 married Mike Pepper on January 20, 2024 at Old St. Patrick’s Church. Stephanie (Pascarella '05) Frigo served as matron of honor.
2009
Taylor Newhuis '09 married Matt Komer in June of 2022. Over 30 Marian Catholic alumni from almost 50 graduation years were in attendance! The couple welcomed their daughter, Violet Grace, in December of 2023.
2010
2012
Lexy Cann '10 married Josh Ford October 21, 2023 in Chicago, IL at Chicago Illuminating Company with Tom Peabody '07 officiaing. Ashley (Cann '08) Peabody served as matron of honor and Allie Zarlengo '10 as a bridesmaid.
Matt Lamb '12 and his wife, Briana, welcomed their second son into the world. Charles Marie Joseph was born in August and was baptized soon after. The Lamb family currently resides in Dyer, Indiana.
Dr. Michael Peabody '12 married Dr. Alexandra Trevino on September 30, 2023, at Old St. Patrick’s Church in Chicago, Illinois. Also pictured, Colleen Peabody '05, Tom Peabody '07, Ashley (Cann '08) Peabody, and John Peabody '15.
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT 2001
Dr. James Siegert, DO
Since its founding in 1990, Marian Catholic’s Endowment Golf Classic has raised over $2.6 million for student scholarships with approximately 50 students receiving scholarships each year. One of those students was Dr. James Siegert '01, who shared his story at this year’s 34th EGC, in particular, the important role Marian Catholic played in his journey to becoming a doctor. Siegert spoke of his childhood, delivering pies to the Sisters at St. Agnes and Marian Catholic during the holiday season, caddying at Olympia Fields Country Club, and the heartbreaking loss of his father who passed away the summer before his freshman year. He explained, “In that particularly vulnerable moment of my life, at the age of thirteen, without a Marian education and the people in its walls to serve as guideposts, I’m certain my life would have taken a different path.”
The path Dr. Siegert took led him to his career as a Urological Surgeon. Following graduation from Marian Catholic in 2001, he attended Loyola University where he double majored in Biology and Neurosciences. After completing his undergraduate studies, Dr. Siegert attended medical school, completing a research fellowship and a five year surgical residency at Midwestern University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He is currently a urological surgeon based at Franciscan Health in Olympia Fields, where he specializes in the management of prostate, bladder, and kidney cancers. Dr. Siegert is also Director of the Urological Surgery Residency program where his responsibilities include educating and training the next generation of future urologists.
Dr. Siegert is proud to be able to serve the needs of the community that he grew up in. “I had the good fortune of being able to begin my practice in the community I was born, raised, and educated; a community I owe an enormous debt of gratitude to.” During his time at Marian Catholic, Dr. Siegert was involved in football all four years, establishing a work ethic that still drives him today.
His time spent with his team and coaches were an important part of his high school years. One of his favorite football memories is the final and most important preparation before games, a prayer service in the chapel. It was time he and his teammates spent in silence, focused on prayer and meditation. “There were no coaches present to discuss game plans and strategy,” shared Dr. Siegert. “No parents to cheer us on, just the players centering ourselves on our faith, our team, and our responsibilities as young Marian men.”
The strong values in faith and service to others Marian instilled in Dr. Siegert are evident in his life today. As a senior, he volunteered at a hospital as part of Mr. Heneghan’s Discovery in Service class. He credits Mr. Heneghan’s relentless example of placing the needs of others before yourself as a reason why he himself has become such a selfless individual. Dr. Siegert also attended the Kairos Retreat as both an attendee and a leader.
He feels his many leadership roles at Marian Catholic enabled him to become an effective communicator, and believes that Marian provided him with a rigorous academic foundation, self discipline, and preparedness, not just for college but for life’s future challenges.
Dr. Siegert has made numerous contributions throughout his professional career, but he is most proud of the family he has built with Michelle, his wife of eleven years. They reside in Elmhurst, Illinois with their two wonderful children, James Francis (8), and Siena Marie (6). Both children attend Catholic school just as their father did when he was their age.
“Fortunately
for me and my brother, Joe Siegert '05, we reaped the benefits of my mother’s sacrifices for us in obtaining a strong academic foundation rooted in service to others.”
He thanks his mother for showing him the importance of strong Catholic family values. Dr. Siegert’s service to others extends past his professional careers into his family life, where he enjoys coaching his son’s football, basketball, and baseball teams. There he witnesses his son developing into a caring, kind hearted soul with a burning desire to improve. Much like her father, his daughter Siena has a commitment to family and helping others.
Dr. Siegert is a true example of a scholar with a soul. His work within the south suburban community allows him to continue making connections with Marian Catholic alumni, often working with and caring for them on a daily basis. His professional accolades and strong ties to the Marian Catholic community make him the perfect person to share advice with our current students, “Lean in, it’s never too late to get involved or meet new people. While getting out of your comfort zone can be uncomfortable at first, you’ll later recognize it as growth. Marian Catholic and the people within its walls, represent unlimited future resources, references, and foundation for future growth.”
2013
Olivia Gianetti '13 married Dominico Primavera at St. Mary of the Lake in New Buffalo, Michigan on September 16, 2023. Nearly thirty Spartans were in attendance including Mia (Gianetti '08) Pantaleo, Elle (Gianetti '09) Augustine, Lauren Faso '13, Emma McCormick '13, and Sophie Sesto '13
College Day 2024
Over seventy-five 2023 graduates returned to Marian Catholic for College Day on January 5, 2024. After picking up their yearbooks, alumni talked to Emmaus classes about their college experience. The students represented 40 different colleges and universities across the country.
Eric Hurley '13 and Taylor (Blue '13) Hurley welcomed their daughter, Shiloh Noelle Hurley, into the world on November 15, 2023. They currently reside in Griffith, Ind.
2014
2016
Dajhae Mullins '14 is the new Women’s Basketball Assistant Coach and Recruiting Coordinator for Marshalltown Community College in Marshalltown, Iowa. She plans to bring her knowledge and experience gained from playing in Division I programs and professionally overseas to the Marshalltown program.
Alexander Gutter '16 graduated from Indiana University Northwest with a degree in Criminal Justice. He was hired by the Glen Ellyn Police Department in July of 2023 and began his work after completing a 16-week field training program at the University of Illinois Police Training Academy in Urbana, Illinois.
2018
Ryan Lavin '18 graduated from Butler University with a degree in political science in 2022, alongside commissioning into the U.S. Army. While serving abroad, Ryan received the Army’s coveted Air Assault Badge from the Sabalauski Air Assault School. Ryan currently serves as a Field Artillery Officer in the 1st Brigade Combat Team (Bastogne), 101st airborne Division.
2019
Angel Alzeidan '19 is a New York City based actor whose recent credits include Natalie in Next to Normal (Paramount Theatre), Khalilah in Siluetas (Eugene O’Neill Theatre Center & Power Street Theatre Company), and Understudy Young Layal & Marwa in the World Premiere of Layalina (Goodman Theatre). Angel recently was the assistant director of Marian Catholic’s production of Little Shop of Horrors.
2020
Meshach Melton '20 proposed to Isabella Pressler '20 in front of their families. They are looking forward to wedding planning after they both graduate this May from Valparaiso University.
Kevin Johnson Jr. '20 attends Illinois Wesleyan University where he is a member of the men’s volleyball team. Over winter break, Kevin had the opportunity to play in Italy in matches against SM Kolbe (Lago Como)-Pallavolo Grassobbio (Legnano) and Fenice Roma Pallavolo (Roma). While there, he visited St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City with his sister, Sara Johnson '22 , who also plays volleyball at Radford University in Virginia.
2023
Alaina Canino '23, a member of Howard University’s “SHOWTIME” Band and Kolin Brannon '23 a member of Northwestern University’s Marching Wildcats reunited on October 7, 2023 when Northwestern hosted Howard for their homecoming football game.
Coralie Humbert '23 was recognized for her hard work at the Lake County (Indiana) Fair, receiving the Tenure award for earning the most points on projects. Coralie was also a member of Mrs. Sasek’s class, where students hatched a flock of quail that won Grand Champion. Coralie is currently attending DePauw University.
Four Years a Student, Forever a Spartan!
There’s something special about reconnecting with old friends and classmates. It’s an opportunity to reminisce, catch up on old times, and show support and appreciation for the people and places that helped shape who you are today. In the fall of 2023, classes of '68, '73, '83, '93, '03, '13, and '18 were able to reconnect with old friends and make new memories.
2023 Financial Summary
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We all have a responsibility to try and make this world better, whether it’s through our work, the causes we champion, the way that we treat people, or the values we impart to the next generation.”
Dear Friends,
Walk through the halls of Marian Catholic and you will encounter champions. You will meet students who are champions in the classroom, on the field, on stage, and in the community. Regardless of the setting, they all share common traits, reflective of the values of an education grounded in Dominican traditions. These champions are responsible, disciplined, determined, and exhibit integrity and respect. They strive for excellence in all facets of their lives. They are taught by champion teachers who lead, inspire, and empower. Teachers who create champions. We are all better because of their commitment!
You, however, are their champions! Your support enables students to excel in the classroom and achieve success at Marian and beyond. Fundraising in 2023, totaled over $1.6 million with the majority directed toward scholarships, offering numerous students the opportunity to learn in an environment that fosters both their intellectual and personal growth. Your attendance at events like Veritas and the Endowment Golf Classic, as well as participation in Marian Catholic’s Day of Giving, show that you are truly 4 Marian!
With the end of the Invest in Kids Program, the number of families seeking financial support from the school will no doubt increase. Last year 23 students at Marian Catholic received a scholarship through the Invest in Kids Program, but an additional 142 Spartans were on the waitlist. We are committed to ensuring that all of those who live in the south suburbs have the option of attending Marian. Marian Catholic is vital to the community and you are vital to Marian Catholic.
On behalf of Marian Catholic’s Board of Directors, thank you for your generosity. With your continued assistance, we look forward to guiding the school in fulfilling the mission established by our Dominican Sisters 65 years ago and continuing the tradition of Teaching Scholars, and Champions, with a Soul.
Sincerely,
Chris Ormsby '93 Chair, Marian Catholic Board of Directors
Marian Catholic Board of Directors
Chris Ormsby '93, Chair
Christopher Lilek '04, Co-Chair
Eileen (Gallagher '78) Daw
Edward DiLuia
Jeff Keith
Vince Krydynski '81
John Melone '85
Michael Riordan '85
Sr. Marilyn Jean Runkel, OP
Phelan Simpkins '12
Member Board
Sr. Rebecca Ann Gemma, OP
Sr. Marie Michelle Hackett, OP
Sr. Rose Miriam, OP
Sr. Mila Diaz Solano, OP
Administration
Vince Krydynski '81
President
Mary Ann West
Interim Principal
Curt Schubert
Chief Financial Officer
Linda Hansen
Vice President of Ministry and Mission
Revenue $1,669,884
Sources of Giving Support
Sister Simeon Fund 31%
Endowed Scholarships 22%
Restricted/Capital Improvements 15%
Marian Fund 15%
Dominican Sisters 11%
Spartan Gold Raffle 6%
Report of Alumni Giving
January 1 - December 31, 2023
Class of 1962
Class Total: $1,105
$500-$999
Mary Ann (Ormsby) O’Hea
$100-$249
Susan (Weil) Barbian
Lorron (Grady) Farani
$1-$99
Alice (Riley) Chambers
Joyce (Zeller) Glandon
Arthur LeMere
Class of 1963
Class Total: $5,471
$1,000-$2,499
Patricia (Pignotti) Knepler
$500-$999
Robert Graham
Roger L. King
Tim O’Hea
$250-$499
Alumni 41%
Parents & Grandparents 20%
Businesses & Foundations 13%
Dominican Sisters 10%
Friends 9%
Spartan Gold Raffle 6%
Faculty & Staff 1%
Percentage of Giving
William Walsh
$100-$249
Angela (Faso) Carlman
Margaret (Bishton) Dunne
John Ferrari
Robert Hager
Carol (Kirsch) Middendorf
John Patti
Michael & Mary (Colby) Paul
Kathy (McElroy) Russ
John & Donna (Soltysik) Schreiber
Richard Singler
$1-$99
Laurence Capriotti
Thomas Frazzini
Deitra (Marks) Habich
Richard Hamilton
Peter D. Korn
Mary (Amundsen) LaBeau
$100-$249
Kathleen (Schultz) Lentz
Allen Marazas
Karen Vogel
$1-$99
Peter Bittner
Mary Lou (Geier) Cooper
Patricia (Marshall) Hagemann
Joann (Schiesher) Pelletier
Eileen (Butkus) Takach
Class of 1965
Class Total: $22,829.85
$10,000-$19,999
Thomas Engstrand
$5,000-$9,999
Patricia (LePenske) Zieske
$1,000-$2,499
John Carr
Stephen Desmond
James & Marijo (Doheny) Hudzik
$500-$999
Daniel Gautsch
Michael Petrouski
$250-$499
Barbara Ferrari
Curtis Ribando
$100-$249
Kathleen (Barbour) Cohen
Linda (Pote) Graham
Barbara (Wilczewski) Guzik
Judith Hack
Patricia (Kennedy) Menoni
Thomas O’Neill
Thomas W. Sadler
David Stafford
$1-$99
Daniel Dwornik
Thomas Willett
Class of 1966
Annual Fund 56%
Veritas VII 14%
4Marian 10%
EGC 9%
Spartan Gold Raffle 6%
Memorials and Honorariums 3%
Alumni Events & Reunions 2%
Glenn Lale
Alfred LePenske
Nancy (Johnson) Marchese
Bernadette Maune
Lorraine (Crowley) Ordway
Mary (Salmen) Shore
Cheryl (Michael '63) Sullivan
Barbara (Fischer) Testa
Melinda (Oesterle) Thackston
Sylvia (Shields) Weber
Class of 1964
Class Total: $22,004.28
$20,000+
Patricia (Wujcik) McHenry
$1,000-$2,499
James Prombo
$250-$499
Lynn (Berglind) Manning
Class Total: $28,689.27
$10,000-$19,999
Joann (Ferko) Gorrell
$5,000-$9,999
Gil DiGiannantonio
William & Donna (Westenberg) Hungeling
$1,000-$2,499
Kenneth Peters
Pamela (Sebastian) Ridge
$250-$499
Michael J. Einhorn
$100-$249
Joan Beck
Karen (Hannigan) Brady
Kevin Kennedy
Matthew Neu
Therese (Klawitter) Safavi
Michael Welsh
$1-$99
Jeanne Bodnar
Mardelle (Meehan) Gundlach
William McCarthy
Jean Rasmussen
Andrew Ross
John Rowe
Class of 1967
Class Total: $18,859.79
$10,000-$19,999
Joseph D’Amico
$1,000-$2,499
Joseph & Susan (Hamilton) Beaudry
Maria (Bianconi) Desmond
Robert Westberg
$500-$999
Robert Bramlette, Jr.
Robert & Teresa (Griffin) Hudzik
Richard Mantoan
$250-$499
Mark Brazas
Timothy Gaffney
Michael McGonigal
Melanie (Zmija) O’Rourke
Joseph Wegrzyn
$100-$249
Mary (Osmolski) Alwood
Patricia (Durkin) Ferry
Louis Gergel
Sr. Mary Paul McCaughey, O.P.
Marion (Fish) Michel
Robert Tomlin
$1-$99
George Archibald
William Barth
William Distler
Beatrice (Jankauskas) Fodor
Rita (Potocny) Krider
Timothy Letter
James Schrementi
Class of 1968
Class Total: $16,900.84
$5,000-$9,999
Judith Welsh
$2,500-$4,999
Catherine A. Schulze
$1,000-$2,499
Janice Moriarty
$500-$999
Karen (Pierandozzi) Mantoan
David Zajac
$250-$499
William Betourne
Joan Coatar
James Connors, Jr.
Lawrence D. Eagan
Dennis & Pamela (Petrarca) McSherry
Timothy O’Dea
Elizabeth Ransford
$100-$249
Arla (Day) Blocker
Lawrence Bonick
Michael Buccino
Pamela (Helsel) Hoffman
Rita (Benson) Keepers
Steven Koteff
Silvana (Filippello) Richardson
Mimi (AuBuchon) Triplett
Susan (McCarthy) Veyveris
Dennis A. Young
$1-$99
Robert Bangs
Nancy (Schrementi) Block
Karen (Watson) Bussone
Paulette (Hrovat) Ciaccio
Pat Egan
Sally (Stefula) Frankowski
Dean Gaffney
Joanne (McErlean) Gigantino
Marilyn (Quattrocki) Havlick
Diane (Copalello) Hibbs
Dennis Hogensen
Mark Johnson
Charlotte (Surma) Jury
Daniel Kowalski
Marsha (Knoch) Lemere
John Marks
Peter Mauro
William Murphy
Sharon Pabst Kestler
Robert Pasqualoni
Michelle Quigley
Victoria (Mitchell) Reed
Terris Sadler
Timothy Shine
James Skorpinski
Rita (Banis) Starkey
Christina (Ballard) Stavropoulos
Class of 1969
Class Total: $8,016.65
$5,000-$9,999
Paulette (Ranieri) DiGiannantonio
$1,000-$2,499
Susan (McCollam) Yant
$500-$999
Anne (Koch) Kracmer
$250-$499
Rita (Stanfa) Rohn
Paula (Squeteri) Pruett
$100-$249
Michael Johnsen
Robert Schaefer
Jo Ann Klyczek
$1-$99
Thomas Essig
Gael (McCaughey) O’Brien
Eileen Hoefler
Paul Smith
Susanne (Gergel) Gray
Janice (Bonea) Springsteen
Class of 1970
Class Total: $5,627.36
$1,000-$2,499
Mary Jane Doerr
Br. Michael Quirk, F.S.C.
$500-$999
August Anzelmo
George Duchossois
$250-$499
Douglas Mathieu
Robert O’Bryan
$100-$249
Margaret (O’Grady) Brennan
Julia Molander
Mary Ann Brown
Carmella (Zagone) Foster
Susan (Mayer) Faucett
Gary Jagmin
Patrick Hogensen
Glenn Wagner
Crissey (Moratz) MacLean
$1-$99
Thomas Burns
Gay Lynn (Petrarca) Essig
Thomas J. Barry
John E. Glennon, J.D.
Marlene (Wysock) Kvasnicka
Angela (Pagoria) Gehm
Sam Yacono
Class of 1971
Class Total: $13,111.33
$5,000-$9,999
Thomas Kuzma
$1,000-$2,499
Walter Barry
Timothy & Karen (Greco)
Cunningham
$500-$999
Andrew Grossi
John Speca
$250-$499
Michael Krause
Paul Marx
Douglas Price
$100-$249
Dale Bartusiewicz
Mary Beth (Leis) Hipke
John La Marre
Kathleen O’Grady-Murphy
William A. Snow
Raymond Stoelting
George Towle
Robert Wright
$1-$99
David Bachelder
Robert Baumgartner
Dennis Kerber
Mary (Bock) Porento
Frank Santilli
Edward Wooton
Class of 1972
Class Total: $7,575.10
$1,000-$2,499
Nancy (Keilty) Brodnicki
Jeannine Cleary
$500-$999
Jack Modzelewski
Ann Rolwing
Ralph Schmitt
$250-$499
Dennis Diemer
Kevin Dunne
Gary Hambel
James Hamilton
John Kennedy
Ronald Schmitt
Jim & Amber (Kloss) Steinmetz
$100-$249
Andrew Anello
Robert Capporelli
Linda (Henry) Cushman
Kurt Hipke
Margaret (Manley) Huck
Jim & Ann (Gallagher) McLaughlin
Ronald Skibbie
$1-$99
Mary Lu Gebka
Marc Bruni
Connie (Sinopoli) Morley
Roch & Debra (Riechel) Shipley
Thomas & Patricia (McDonough) Hoess
Julie (Buishas) Zarlengo
Roxanne (Jacobucci) Zoladz
Class of 1973
Class Total: $9,693.64
$2,500-$4,999
Daniel & Cindy (Flamini) Dominy
$500-$999
Michelle Hartnett
$250-$499
Dominick Amadio
John Cifelli
$100-$249
Anita (McBroom) Bernard Huff
Patrick Chisholm
Mauro Crestani
Cheryl (Wurst) Dillman
Daniel Dugan, Jr.
Kathryn Dwyer
Paul Figel
Mark Glennon
Thomas & Marianne (Leslie) Lamont
Sally (Zagorski) Lowden
David Maine
Mark J. McManemy
Michael Meyers
Alfio & Valerie (Stace) Palanca
Constance (Hoedl) Prince
Robert Scott
Thomas Sims
John “Jack” Skagerberg
Maggie (Schulze) Stefanek
Marybeth (Maloney) Sullivan
Lucy Ann (Ignelzi) Whiting
$1-$99
Paul Brancky
Maureen (Maloney) Burns
Lawrence & Gayle (Lowery) Campbell
Alice (Mulkerrin) Cook
Cheryl (Klein) Fischer
Janice Giovannetti
Deborah (Lee) Gould
Roy Kaelin, Jr.
William Klupchak
Susan (Steinkamp) Kukral
Gary Lupien
Jeanne (Kozub) Major
Mary (Widell) Maluta
Michelle Martin
Kathy (King) Morales
Pat Morley
Robert Motluck
Terri (Nargis) Mulick
Kevin O’Dea
Julie Pierson
Deborah (Duggan) Schwan
Thomas Stanfa
Maureen (Wygant) Torney
Susan (Lyman) Warren
Matthew Zarantonello
John Zarlengo
Deborah (Barker) Zhe
Class of 1974
Class Total: $6,228.93
$1,000-$2,499
Mary Ann (Klupchak) Ganzer
Mark Talamonti
$500-$999
Kenneth Diemer
Kevin Sierra
Joseph Zagone
$250-$499
Donna (Gamble) Amadio
Glenn Gaffney
Robert Hartnett
Robert Hoefler
Joseph Shipley
$250-$499
Thomas Lucia, Jr.
Cheryl (Tama) Oblander
Thomas O’Grady
$1-$99
Linda (Lustig) Bertsch
Angelinn (Marconi) Caffarini
Charles Gromala
Laura Longo
Stanley Nardoni
Class of 1975
Class Total: $6,957.73
$1,000-$2,499
Jim Calhoun
William & June (Ranieri) Cleary
Thomas Cook
Arthur Ferrari
$500-$999
Sharon (Wojslaw) Jelinek
$250-$499
Michael D’Amico
$100-$249
Samuel Fernandez
Mary Jo (Landolina) Flickinger
Cynthia (Stvrtecky) Kieckhefer
Edward M. Murphy
Linda Templin
$1-$99
Joseph Caffarini
Brenda Gorski
Jeanine (Jordan) Gromala
Robert Klimas
Theresa (Lauteri) Koswenda
Moira (Keating) Pollard
David & Susan (Sheehan) Trump
Class of 1976
Class Total: $29,456.52
$10,000-$19,999
John Cunningham
$5,000-$9,999
Roberta (Rolwing) McQuade
$2,500-$4,999
Christopher Cummings
$1,000-$2,499
Kathleen (Nardoni) Horvath
Jon J. Major
Mary E. McTigue
$500-$999
Jeffrey LaPorte
Sue (Fritzsche) O’Meara
Mary Lou (Manzardo) Roche
$100-$249
MaryLou Anello
Susan (Gilgallon) Craig
Debra (Nowak) Lane
Donna (Rieken) Lueder
Karen McQuaid
Beth (Stephenson) Spisak
Marybeth (Lombardo) Stavropoulos
Mary (Monteleone) Weise
$1-$99
Antonette (Jacobucci)
Baikauskas
Donna Fernandez
Rose (Muggli) Larsen Chicoine
Michael Jo (McCaughey)
McQuade
Lori Ochman
Nancy (Gebka) Roche
Rev. Frederick Zagone, S.J.
Class of 1977
Class Total: $18,649.36
$5,000-$9,999
Kevin Welsh
$2,500-$4,999
Martin J. Oosterbaan
$1,000-$2,499
Rick Glomb
James Greer
Steven R. Potts
Michael Wilczynski
$500-$999
John Dunn
Charles J. Gallagher
Robert O’Meara
Daniel Roche
$250-$499
Sylvia (Sarmiento) Cifelli
$100-$249
Thomas Call
Bill (Pulcini) Everage
John Martello
Dennis & Maureen (Conlan)
McGushin
Edward Walz
Robert Wegrzyn
$1-$99
Kathleen (Hamann) Devitt
Terrence Shelley
Class of 1978
Class Total: $21,234.57
$10,000-$19,999
Timothy & Eileen (Gallagher)
Daw
$2,500-$4,999
David Watson
$1,000-$2,499
Todd Bruni
Susan (Cleary) Brunner
Jan (Oosterbaan) Coleman
Samuel Sesto
$500-$999
Charles & Natalie (Starzyk) Funk
$250-$499
Dorothy Grzadzinski
$100-$249
Janice (Merlo) Call
Kathryn Call
Mark Cameli
Roberta (McMinn) Conboy
Bruce Nelson
Stephen O’Toole
Ria Rolwing
M. Terri (Schauer) Rourke
James Thompson
Mary (Wilczynski) Wernicke
$1-$99
Tom Narcissi
Class of 1979
Class Total: $28,031.38
$10,000-$19,999
Laurence Fallon
$5,000-$9,999
Robert Jones, III
$2,500-$4,999
John Bracha
$1000-$2,499
Phillip Faso
$500-$999
John & Cathy (Cook) Badeusz
Barb J. Bremigan
Joseph Hamann
Philip Milord
$250-$499
Bill Eberhardt
$100-$249
Michael Broderick
Suzanne (Larsen) Channell
Eileen (Atwater) Jasica
Mark Jurczyk
John Karas
Emily (Compagnoni) Martello
Thomas Mastandrea
Paul Van Lysebettens
$1-$99
Eileen (Krichbaum) De Spain
Sherry Hays-Clarke
Robert Hergenrother
Class of 1980
Class Total: $43,953.03
$10,000-$19,999
Mike T. Kennedy
Margaret (Benish) O’Sullivan
$5,000-$9,999
Joseph Plomin
$1,000-$2,499
James Dee
Suzanne (Serne) Klein
Natalie (Sesto) Lamb
Thomas Wasz
$500-$999
Ralph Bremigan
$250-$499
Jeannie (Gallagher) DiLuia
Kevin Kelly
$100-$249
Tracy (Zapchenk) Broderick
Joseph Call
Eileen (Hamilton) Romano
Kathleen (Murphy) Schweikart
Susan Van Etten
Regina (Volkman) Van Nest
$1-$99
Jani (Bullaro) Bodell
Class of 1981
Class Total: $70,395.88
$20,000+
Thomas Dee
Mike Prior
$5,000-$9,999
Vince J. Krydynski, III
$2,500-$4,999
Mark Peifer
$1,000-$2,499
William Lafond
William O’Connor
$500-$999
Rosanne Ciambrone
Carol (Burke) Swanson
$250-$499
Blane Farrell
Richard O’Toole
Joan Rolwing
$100-$249
Linda (Panozzo) Billie
Martha (Waller) Bowen
Elizabeth (Kennedy) Call
Lawrence Corbett
Carla Cortes
Peter Cunningham
James Donahue
Karin (Flock) Fojtik
Sally (Reindl) Glavin
Mark & Jennifer (McDonnell)
Lindbloom
Patrick Maloney
James Meyer
Elizabeth O’Donnell
Paul Plomin
Lisa Salvador-Schasane
Dana (Curran) Tripp
Nancy (Lynch) Virene
Robert & Lynn (Burley) Wygant
$1-$99
James Beese
Cheryl (Cole) Fisher
Roberta (Auron) Halverson
Chris Hanson
Mary (Romano) Harrison
Michelle Kennedy
Jeanne (Guild) Kryszyn
Trisha (Glomb) Ladner
James Schreiber
Class of 1982
Class Total: $7,884.02
$2,500-$4,999
Sarah (Waller) Traxler
$1,000-$2,499
Daniel Donahue
Patricia (Krop) Glomb
$500-$999
David Zajakala
$100-$249
Michael Atwater
Ann E. Benton
Armando Godinez
Nancy (Haines) Maney
Thomas Peak
$1-$99
Carol Branka
Peter Duszynski
Susan Prokopeak
Mary (Cannek) Siegel
Class of 1983
Class Total: 13,613.46
$5,000-$9,999
Keith Blue
$1,000-$2,499
Darrin Bauer
$500-$999
Katherine (Grossi) Faso
Kimberly (Quandt) Fath
Michael P. Hudson
Colleen (O’Neill) Ranieri
$250-$499
Maureen (Hennessy) Anderson
Kathleen (Creswell) Cunningham
Mary Ellen (Kutsenda) Fitzsimonds
Vincent Holzhall
Ellen (Kumskis) Lucke
Michael O’Brien
James O’Keefe
Daniel J. Ranachowski
Mary (Cizek) Ruminski
$100-$249
Sheila (Stefans) DeBattista
John Driscoll
Katherine (Benish) Knoelke
Laurette (Holland) Liesen
Robert Mize
$1-$99
Kristin Allison
Amy (Feager) Ballenger
Laura (Wray) Berg
Kim (Stengel) Bozzetti
Carol (Zarlengo) Brost
Ronald Butschle
Mary (Jensen) Camp
Elizabeth Danaher
Janice (Gadbois) Dernulc
Karen (Woodward) Etheridge
Tawny (Wegryzn) Ganno
Debbie (DiNuzzo) Gazis
Denise (Wolny) Gress
Janel (Cummins) Hayes
Patricia (O’Brien) Hergenrother
Art Holecek
Mike Jackson
Marianne Keating
Kathleen (Healy) King
K. Christopher Knoll
Garrett Kostick
Angela (Harkenrider) Kvasnica
Karen (Konopacki) Lange
William Maloney
Karen Maravilla
Paul Martinez
David Mertka
Paula (Verna) Narcissi
Michael O’Neill
Joyce (Bozacki) Rae
Jill (Martin) Raymond
Timothy Seibt
Michael L. Semenzin
Maribeth (O’Hara) Sharkey
Irene (Kania) Silva
Mark Skol
Mary (O’Connell) Smith
Class of 1984
Class Total: $77,240.96
$10,000-$19,999
Maureen (Wessel) Saunders
$5,000-$9,999
John Benish Jr.
Elizabeth (Soucie) Blue
Timothy Fallon
James D. Hughes
Michael Lyman
Kelly (O’Hea) Taylor
Anthony Zagotta
$2,500-$4,999
Lisa (Savant) Cameron
Patricia (White) Crescenzo
Kevin & Erin (Brady) Keane
$500-$999
Laura (Whitman) O’Rourke
Thomas Swanborn
$250-$499
Mario Pierre-Jerome
$1-$99
Mary (Cortes) Benjamin
Amelia Czachura
Claire (Cannek) Fenton
John Hamer
Deborah (Smith) Havighorst
Therese (Crocilla) Heywood
Michele Lyman
Class of 1985
Class Total: $67,741.12
$20,000+
Katherine (Slattery) Keith
Chirasakdi Ratanawong
$5,000-$9,999
Michael Riordan
$1,000-$2,499
Raymond Cortopassi
Sean Kelly
John & Anne (Miller) Melone
John L. Waller
$500-$999
Anthony Benish
Laura (Ladewski) Burstein
Michelle Douglas
Kimberly (Nair) Gibbons
$100-$249
Glen Haeflinger
Joseph Klupchak
Nancy (Beese) Kramer
Catherine (Healey) Snedeker
$1-$99
Karen (Slobig) Gallagher
Amy (Prokopeak) Peick
Carmen (Cortes) Quinn
Class of 1986
Class Total: $30,125.94
$10,000-$19,999
Anthony Lazzara
$5,000-$9,999
Michael Bruni
$2,500-$4,999
Michael Feminis
Julie (Mehorczyk) Smevoll
Timothy Swanson
$500-$999
Mary Cassidy
Michael J. Douglas
Jennifer (LeMere) Melbert
Julie (Holzhall) Romenesko
James Seput
$250-$499
Christina (Carlsson) LeCocq
Jeffrey Minarcik
Andrew J. Schuller
$100-$249
John Brown
Tracey (Sullivan) Elmes
Gerard Faron
Elizabeth (Holland) Galiano
Jennifer (Leick) Gray
Richard Manich
Beth Ann (Baxter) Pollard
Julie (McNellis) Reilly
Paul Sowacke
Michael Stocker
Julie (Perozzi) Svitenko
$1-$99
James & Cathleen (Murphy) Welch
Class of 1987
Class Total: $22,808.76
$10,000-$19,999
Daniel Riordan
$5,000-$9,999
Erin (Elenteny) Riordan
$1,000-$2,499
James Waller
$250-$499
Walter Ruane
$100-$249
Ann (Healey) Bowen
David Graeber
Patrick Kelly & Maryann Flock
Lisa Kowynia
Kelly (Kozbiel) O’Hara
James Quaid
Karen (Miller) Torres
$1-$99
Pamela (Maple) Anderson
Janet (Dowling) Bartholomew
Ann Dudek
Class of 1988
Class Total: $9,948.40
$5,000-$9,999
Raechel Willard, DVM
$1,000-$2,499
John Dee
$500-$999
Brian Kozminski
4 MARIAN CATHOLIC $65,000+
THANK YOU to Marian Catholic alumni, family, and friends who joined us for 4 Marian Fall 2023! In just 1,958 minutes, your generosity helped us soar past our $65,000 goal, leaving a lasting impact on our Marian Catholic community.
Your care, generosity, and unwavering support are the driving forces behind our success and the success of our students. Here’s to each one of you, making a difference and ensuring the spirit of Marian Catholic thrives for 65 more years!
$250-$499
Stephen Bartak
Susan Gasper
Ruth Kmak
Maureen Laschober
$100-$249
Catherine (Brown) Beres
Jennifer Clifford
Tom Gray
Michael Melone
Laura Pubins
Jennifer (Werner) Sowacke
Meg (Ivo) Van Boven
Kathleen (Taylor) Wilk
$1-$99
Tina Marie DeLuca
Anne (Kaczmarski) Waite
Class of 1989
Class Total: $3,480.36
$500-$999
James & Laura (Weeden) Doyle
Oscar Olmos
James & Janet (Mackivitch) Wojcikiewicz
$250-$499
Brett Cook
Brian Healy
$100-$249
Dave Allman
Bryan Bishop
Christopher Catullo
Thomas Cooper
Michelle (Collins) Giampaolo
Michael Kowynia
Marc Pantarotto
Sue (Procanyn) Perram
Leslie A. Ramusack
$1-$99
Kristin Hank
Diane (Kish) McCreary
Jennifer (Hudson) Powell
Joseph Vallero
Class of 1990
Class Total: $2,1075.99
$500-$999
Kerianne (Detloff) Hearns
$250-$499
Kelly Crowe
Charles & Stephanie (Linder) Murach
Steve Sikorski
$100-$249
Cathy Bednarek
Katie (Kersten) McManaman
Kevin Murphy
Maryan Olney
Aimee (Vessell) Wiedmeyer
$1-$99
Julie (Torkelsen) DeLuca-Webb
Erin (Barry) Hackett
James Mattio
Class of 1991
Class Total: $3,574.74
$1,000-$2,499
Joy (Finnegan) Walton
$500-$999
Narahari Sastry
$250-$499
Joy (Olszewski) Kucharski
Brian O’Meara
$100-$249
Tricia Boguslawski
Frank D. Dutkiewicz
Katherine Helm-Lewis
Gregory W. Kelley
Nick LaCorte
Timothy Tilton
$1-$99
Kathryn Fagan-Kanzer
Elisa (Brown) Mattio
Gregory Nelson
Jennifer Speaker
Sarah Testa
Class of 1992
Class Total: $2,097.98
$1,000-$2,499
Kenneth E. Sebahar
$250-$499
Bonnie (Serrato) Pressler
$100-$249
Colleen (Blasgen) Brewer
Morgan Collier
Beverly (Banez) Deleon
William Laschober
$1-$99
Tricia (Kersten) Allen
Nicholas & Karen (Clark) Rohn
Class of 1993
Class Total: $16,942.88
$5,000-$9,999
Harry J. Howisen
Chris Ormsby
$1,000-$2,499
Robert McLaughlin
$500-$999
Robert Starmann
$250-$499
Kate (Moffatt) Rhodes
$100-$249
Danielle (McCabe) Dunaway
Carol (Pelino) Powers
Rebecca (Rodarte) Vock
$1-$99
Jane (Lazzara) Ables
Michael Badrov
Daniel Banach
Suddhasattwa Bose
Katie (O’Neill) Buckingham
Brian M. Coker
Carrie (McNamara) Conley
Kevin DeBruin
Clarence Dew
Kate (Ceh) Dockins
Courtney (Lavery) Drey
Andrew Dunning
Kelly (McAteer) Elenteny
Sammy Fisher
Jennifer Fraterrigo
Laura (Speaker) Freier
Diane (Kalecki) Garcia
Stephan & Lisa (Ramirez) Gasperec
Anne (Loesch) Gordon
Michael J. Griffin
Trina (Rakowski) Henney
Julie (Kerr) Herald
Joanna (Melone) Hughes
Catherine (Hicks) Johnson
John Johnson
Cynthia Lafond
Sylvia (Rodriguez) Lauermann
Jeffrey Leader
Maureen (McNulty) Markelz
Scott Marshall
Angela (Segvich) Matushek
Caroline McAteer
Joseph Molfese
Kara (McMahon) Morrissey
Tricia (Cox) Pecka
Amy (Hansen) Platis
Daniel Powers
Jennifer Powers
Eric Ramirez
Kate (Moffatt) Rhodes
Amy (Ashby) Rodriguez
Stephanie (Jones) Ross
Alison (Clark) Ruan
Kevin Urbanek
Ricardo Villagomez
Francis & Jennifer (Kavanaugh)
Wajda
Daniel Walter
Shana (Harry) Wang
Michael F. Welsh, Jr.
Myranda Zarlengo
Class of 1994
Class Total: $3,815.47
$1,000-$2,499
Leon J. Witkowski, DDS
$500-$999
Joseph Flores
$250-$499
Jeanette (Beaudry) Bruni
Julie Haddon-Cook
Terrence Pintar
Brian & Tracy (Patrizi) VanderLuitgaren
Kevin Walery
Matthew Wolfsmith
$100-$249
Dennis P. Murnighan, Jr.
Mary (Bush) Pennock
$1-$99
Emilee (Jaworowski) Biegel
Rich & Mary (Ketcham) Bisaga
Nicholas Peters
Richard & Megan (Murphy)
Sutkus
Jason Whitman
Class of 1995
Class Total: $2,506.71
$500-$999
Jessica (Yant) O’Brien
$250-$499
Catherine (Volini) Kurtz
OJ Magana
$100-$249
Jennifer (Grabinski) Arreola
Timothy Fagan
Kathryn (Puch) Grund
Scott Gustafson
Erin (Emig) LaCourt
Karen (Cak) Niederkohr
Cynthia Serrato
$1-$99
Thomas Cassidy
Michael Coughlin
Katherine Grosh
Colleen (Laschober) Maples
Sarah (LaBelle) Pfiffner
Crystal (Redmond) Phillips-Pierce
Class of 1996
Class Total: $4,994.33
$1,000-$2,499
Thomas Dranger
William Murnighan
$500-$999
Luciana (Zarlengo) Moran
Michael Wojcikiewicz
$250-$499
Richard Bojda
Gina (Cannata) Clinnin
Kathleen McCann
Aaron Rives
$100-$249
Colette Edmisten
Mike Koenig
$1-$99
James Flock
Class of 1997
Class Total: $4,784.80
$1,000-$2,499
Robert Gromala
Ryan M. Sellers
$500-$999
Tracee Friederich
Jeff Pintar
$250-$499
John Brennan
Jerry Misch
Richard & Cynthia (McGirr) Rousseau
$100-$249
Dawn Farrell
Kathryn (Peters) Schaefer
$1-$99
Matthew Banach
Rebecca (Mosher) Harris
Angela Lofrano
Class of 1998
Class Total: $2,431.70
$500-$999
Tia France
Christopher M. Mordus
$250-$499
Nicole (Johnstone) Bojda
Mary Lockton
$100-$249
Thomas Burgeson
Anthony Ghiotto
Daniel Kelly
Moira (Coughlin) Kent
Jennifer (Surd) Mullaney
$1-$99
Gina (Sanek) Anaclerio
Anthony Damon
Kristen Duffy
Gail (Adduci) Gogliotti
Amy Krupa
Eileen Mesterharm
Anthony Waznonis
Class of 1999
Class Total: $1,900.71
$1,000-$2,499
Melanie Credo
$250-$499
Meaghan (Hanifin) Dees
Hilary Renaldy
$100-$249
Ebele Onyema
Nicholas Szulczewski
Harold Weise, III
$1-$99
Jacqueline (Christie) Claxton
Mark Dujsik
Amanda (West) Fierce
Class of 2000
Class Total: 23,535.32
$5,000-$9,999
Brian Drake
Joe Janowick
$2,500-$4,999
Andrew Basso
$1,000-$2,499
Kerry (Beukema) Vander Wal
$500-$999
Adam J. Gonzales
Nicholas & Holly (McAvoy)
Lopez
$250-$499
Carlo & Cheryl (Feldner) Gozzi
Theodore Karagias
$100-$249
Dennis R. Arakelian
Katherine (Welsh) Tracy
Jim Wallin
Jennifer (Murphy) Williams
$1-$99
Amber Ainsworth
Mary Kay (Weise) Ferrara
Matt Szelag
Class of 2001
Class Total: $55,246.23
$20,000+
James Siegert
$1,000-$2,499
Christopher McDonnell
Daniel Savage
$100-$249
Valerie Eisenbart
Katie (MacDonald) Hannah
Cara Morantz
Thomas Skowronski
$1-$99
Abby (Cowger) Davis
Rachel (West) Fruehling
Heather (Heinlen) Kovats
Nnenna Odim
Kathleen (Mesterharm) Shapiro
Steven Smith
Class of 2002
Class Total: $5,539.86
$1,000-$2,499
Mike Duffy
Jared Blackstone
Lauren Burrows
$500-$999
Kyle Ruge
$250-$499
Benjamin D. Zerante
$100-$249
Colin Joslyn
Mary (Kearns) Arrigo
Mickele Canali
Rebecca Karason
Bryan Klopack
Jeffrey Patton
$1-$99
Shannon (Healy) Gross
Heather (O’Connor) Sikora
Kevin Zielinski
Kelly Everett
Keriann Kordas
Chris Pack
Gregory Rodriguez & Julie Lipinski-Rodriguez
Rebecca Vacco-Giudice
Class of 2003
Class Total: $10,517.79
$2,500-$4,999
John G. Berger, Jr.
$1,000-$2,499
Michael McSherry
$500-$999
Meagan Karagias
$100-$249
David Buck
$1-$99
Anthony Amadio
Kathryn Badeusz
Brittany Body
Anne Boesen
Jessica Carroll
Anthony Cella
Lisa Clauson
Lindsey (West) Coffey
Selina Crnjak
Gina Davis-Mireles
Katherine Dawson
Daniel P. Djondo
Kelly Duewerth
Robert Duffner
John Entsminger
Jennifer Ether
Kyle Fischer
Jessica (Pomaranski) Gacsko
Matthew Gonzalez
Branden Gregory
Christopher & Alyssa (D’Apice) Harrell
Lauren (Madlener) Holzhauser
Anthony Hyman
Ryan Janesy
Kelly Kean
Steven Koenig
Adam Krumb
Michael Kuchyak
Alison (Gorbitz) Lincoln
Bridget Lowery
Jaclyn (Toomey) Lytle
Dianna (Schroeder) Marin
Robert McDonald
Stephanie (Smith) McGinnis
Melissa Mitidiero
Michael & Bethany (Vickers)
Nicola
Tanya O’Connor
Taryn (Lewis) Olson
Mary Kate (Gergel) Pack
Andrew Palmer
Alex Panici
Matthew Peebles
Michael & Teresa (Sanello)
Peterlin
Carla (Malabanan) Polson
Loren Raehl
Jessica Ruiz
Andrew Schumake
Scott Sujka
Laura (Bakon) Urlacher
Lauren Weber Wolf
Jessica (Mitidiero) Weiss
Kirsten Wilcox
Christina (Hill) Woods
Class of 2004
Class Total: $11,324.64
$2,500-$4,999
Christopher P. Lilek
Chris Rodriguez
$1,000-$2,499
Michael Jedlicka
Megan (Cleary) Stavriotis
$500-$999
Justin Kordys
$250-$499
Steve Tortorello
$100-$249
Abby (Sullivan) Schill
$1-$99
James Catullo
Robert Lachcik
Class of 2005
Class Total: $6,518.15
$1,000-$2,499
Colleen Peabody
Patrick Richel
$500-$999
Casey (Taylor) Bufford
Michael Mesterharm
$250-$499
Joseph A. DiLuia
Kevin Marvinac
Rebecca (Bugajski) Shaman
$100-$249
Joe Boesen
James Brodzik
Brian Coleman
Maureen McQuade
David A. Ostrowski
Daniel Roe
Victoria Sweeney
$1-$99
Danny Burke
Lauren (Gately) Panici
Joseph Siegert
Class of 2006
Class Total: $1,807.78
$500-$999
Matthew A. Gornick
$250-$499
Joseph P. DiMaggio
Maureen T. Healy
Justin A. Lynch
$100-$249
Daniel G. Rynne
Charles J. Tuskan, III
Kelly J. Welsh
$1-$99
Lauren (Grisafi) Catullo
Class of 2007
Class Total: $3,807.74
$1,000-$2,499
Caitlin (Pauley) Jedlicka
$500-$999
Anonymous
Kelly M. O’Shea
$250-$499
Michael A. Roche
$100-$249
Thomas A. Connelly
Christopher Fedinets
Class of 2008
Class Total: $1,123.55
$500-$999
Anonymous
$250-$499
Megan (Rippey) Kroloff
$100-$249
Brian P. Iggins
Alexander W. Tolish
$1-$99
Brittany (Bowen) Janesy
Class of 2009
Class Total: $2,094.38
$1,000-$2,499
Daniel Anderson
$100-$249
Erika (Perez) Cavazos
Benjamin Dunajeski
Carolyn Liesen
Casey Lilek
James Panozzo
Michael Panozzo
Jacqueline Tuskan
Lauren Witczak
$1-$99
Sean Barry
Joan (Furjanic) Severe
Class of 2010
Class Total: $3,882.73
$1,000-$2,499
Hannah Krydynski
James & Emily (Joria) Lamb
Timothy & Kim (Karlin) Michels
$250-$499
Mia Cleary
$100-$249
P. Scott Bening, Jr.
$1-$99
Caitlin Connelly
Kirsten M. Iggins
Elizabeth A. Lynch
Lauren (Piattoni) Neale
Class of 2011
Class Total: $635.06
$100-$249
Amanda M. Jonikaitis
Jason W. Keane
Zachary M. Mlcoch
Megan A. Murday
$1-$99
Amy K. Martello
Michael & Madeline (Tolish)
Spear
Class
of 2012
Class Total: $727.22
$250-$499
Matthew D. Anderson
$100-$249
Matthew M. Lamb
Brett T. Lilek
$1-$99
Olivia M. Beck
Robert A. Cifelli
Michael T. Peabody
Jack H. Ziltz
Class
of 2013
Class Total: $2,165.21
$100-$249
Gabriela G. Rivas
Jennifer N. Jones
Ariel S. Anderson
$1-$99
Jasmine (King) Abrams
Melissa O. Adams
Nicole J. Babatunde
Gary J. Bagull
Julian D. Barney
Brian R. Bibbs, II
Dexter F. Bland, Jr.
Mark R. Brabec
LeRone J. Branch
James P. Breslin
Matthew P. Bush
James E. Carlson, Jr.
Amanda T. Cohn
DeAira H. Cooper
Stephen R. Daw
Lauren M. Faso
Jason G. Fleming
Carl M. Frazier
Sterling P. Fulton
Olivia M. Giannetti
Alexis K. Giannini
Cameron P. Green
Laurie D. Gregory
Ashley M. Hamilton
Myeisha Y. Hansbrough
Zakiya A. Harris
Samantha L. Hernandez
Catherine-Clair C. Hester
Lynda E. Hodge
Regine J. Hughes
Ashley M. Hurley
Jordan N. Hurley
Aliyah C. Isaac
Kareem M. Johnson
James K. Kangethe
Julian A. Lambert
Timothy E. LaVelle
William J. Like
Aisha S. Linton
Brittany M. Maloney
Malika S. McCloud
Miranda M. Melone
Kellie K. Mendez
Raymond S. Mezzich
Zania A. Nangle
Sunni L. Nowak
Destiny S. Paden
Joshua G. Peick
Barbara Pena
Anna L. Petrelli
Jeremiah Pickett, III
Shelby L. Randolph
Peter M. Raymond
Michael H. Starzyk
Patrick T. Swanson
Kalia C. Sykes
Natalia S. Szyller
Marlon R. Taylor, Jr.
Chelsea E. Tayui
Adrianna M. Varela
Bree J. Veazey
Paige A. Wieser
Gideon C. Woods
Class of 2014
Class Total: $311.85
$250-$499
Ryan T. Kelly
$1-$99
Michael Anderson
Kaitlyn M. Sedor
Class of 2015
Class Total: $957.73
$500-$999
Marcus P. Webster
$100-$249
Martin J. Breslin
Linda M. Salgado
Alexander G. Tama
$1-$99
John J. Peabody
Class of 2016
Class Total: $427.32
$250-$499
Kyle N. Walker
$1-$99
Joseph D. Solorio-Arellano
Class of 2017
Class Total: $206.19
$100-$249
Aidan J. Anderson
$1-$99
Conor E. O’Hara
Class of 2018
Class Total: $2,440.77
$1,000-$2,499
Nicholas J. Dee
Ryan J. Dee
$1-$99
Benjamin J. Anderson
Gianna M. Bianchi
Dominic M. Gierczyk
Ana G. Godinez
Shaina Marie A. Maninang
Jarod M. Mizgalski
Christiana M. Moraga
Lauren K. O’Kane
John F. Pastere
Class of 2019
Class Total: $223.72
$100-$249
Patrick Cavarretta
$1-$99
Matthew J. Boersma
Amy Curtis
Summer Kerksick
Class of 2021
Class Total: $143.10
$1-$99
Juliana Cutrara
Lannah Dee
Christopher Kasperan
Class of 2022
Class Total: $82.47
$1-$99
Mia Dabrowski
Noah Deabel
Sara Johnson
Class of 2023
Class Total: 153.09
$100-$249
Haley Trojan
$1-$99
Brendan Olney
Class of 2025
Class Total: $257.72
$100-$249
Sophia Janquart
$1-$99
Ava Dabrowski
Report of Annual Giving
January 1 - December 31, 2023
Friends of Marian Catholic
$20,000+
Anonymous (2)
Timothy & Eileen Bergen
Dominican Sisters of Springfield
Dot Foods Inc.
Goldman Sach Philanthropy Fund
James & Marcia Habib
Kavanaugh Family Foundation
Jeff Keith
Sage Foundation
The John Tolan Family Fund
$10,000-$19,999
Ellen Benish
The Cary Company
Dwayne & Andrea Evans
John Gorrell
Thomas O’Sullivan
Anthony R. and Mary Ann Pasquinelli Foundation
Maria L. Pasquinelli
Terrance & Jane Peabody
$5,000-$9,999
Becky’s Warriors NFP
Kenneth & Rita Beukema
Margery A. Christ
Gregory Gaither
Home Med Care
Homewood Dairy Queen
HPS Chicago, LLC
Irish Fellowship Educational & Cultural Foundation
Faye & Kevin Johnson, Sr.
Loretta Krydynski
Lansing Sport Shop, Inc.
Karen Lyman
Kenneth McQuade
Notre Dame Federal Credit Union
Fr. William O’Mara
Patrick J. Ormsby & Susan Dlugosch
John & Jennifer Puntillo
Len & Jessica Rhein
Daniel Rodriguez
Elizabeth Savant
Joshua & Desiree Stoffregen
T. Ernst & Associates
$2,500-$4,999
Beautyguard Building Products
Mary Brown
Peter & Gretchen D’Amico
Ann Jones
Daniel E. Maher
Marquette Associates Inc.
Mike & Michelle McManus
Metropolitan Steel Inc.
Navy Federal Credit Union
Eric Smevoll
Deborah Watson
$1,000-$2,499
Arnie Bauer Buick GMC
Thomas & Mitzi Beebe
Carl Carlsson
Loretta Cleary
Timothy Coleman
Congress Asset Management Company LLP
Martin & Rosann Conroy
Gerald & Jill Contro
Cook-Illinois Corporation
Country House Restaurant
CS McKee, LP
Gerald Curran Sr.
DBA Techno Weld
Caren Dee
Ecolab Foundation
Jean & James Fuehrmeyer, Jr.
Matthew G. & Ann Marie
Gornick
Harry E. & Helen Howisen
Jesse Hunt
Paul & Lisa Jenkins
Charlotte Kelly
Kennedy Capital Management, Inc.
Kirkland & Ellis LLP
MaryLyn & Peter Kroner, Jr.
Nancy Kumskis
Natalie (Sesto '80) &
Michael Lamb
Paul & Cathryn Lilek
LSV Asset Management
Tory & Vicki Mascolino
Carmen Milen
David & Jane Milen
Morgan Stanley
Dan & Kelly Murray
Kenneth & Cheryl Muszynski
Tim & Christina Perchinski
Kris Peters†
Michael & Cherie Rippey
Ryan & Juraska, LLP
Savant Investment Advisers, Inc.
Sean Scanlon
Curt Schubert
Sprinkler Fitters and Apprentices Union
John & Jane Surd
Michael & Theresa Taylor
Gregory & Mary Underwood
Paula H. Wix
$500-$999
Amazon Smile Foundation
American Sale Corporation
William & Afua Boiquaye
Joseph & Lisa Brooks
Mark & Michelle Brown
Dan & Kathy Brzeszkiewicz
Geraldine Burke
Joseph & Lynn Callahan
Richard & Sarah Ceragioli
Comfy Cozy Adult Care
Gary & Eileen Curtis
Jordan England
Livia Faso
Phil Faso
David & Linda Fleming
Fletcher Holmes - Iron Workers
Union, Local 63
Rosemarie Flock
Flossmoor Animal Hospital
Fluid Process Control Corporation
Gallagher Asphalt Corporation
Myrna Y. Garcia
Quinton & Helen Glenn
John P. Herr
Donald & Margaret
Hollandsworth
Selwyn N. Hope
HUB International
JDS - Building Products, INC.
John Jelinek
Thaddeus & Josephine Kowynia
Rob Melbert
Felix & Mary Mesterharm
Robert & Leslie Newhuis
Gerard & Tracy O’Brien
Daniel & Marilyn O’Rourke
James & Joanne Panozzo
Peter Shannon & Co.
Faye Predny
Proven Business Systems
Proud Grandparent
RAM Mechanical Services
Robert & Pamela Rodey
Harry & Cathy Schouten
Segall, Bryant, & Hamill
Neal Smith
Southland Smiles Dental Care
Summit Animal Hospital
Sutton Ford
Michael & Angela Tomaka
Jim Trost
Kenneth Tyrrell
Craig Chastain & Tracy Ustinov
VST Security Solution
$250-$499
Kenneth Anderson
Matthew Berk
John Biesterfield
Scott & Cynthia Bodnar
David J. Bruni
Joanne Bruni
Sam J. Butitta
Charles Byrns & Jennifer Voigts
Fadi Chehade
Flora Ciarlo
Dale & Veronica Cline
Sam & Dolores D’Amico
Shirley Davis
Ed & Mary DiLuia
John DiLuia
Thomas & Holly Duffy
Scott & Laura Erickson
Mark Evans & Susan Van Kley
Mark & Beth Fleming
Cecily Fultz
Linda & Robert Hansen, Jr.
John Margaret Hayes
Robert Johnson
Jones Lang LaSalle
Thomas† & Mary Jo Kelly
Wayne Kendall & Beth Macaluso-Kendall
Jerome & Jerome Klobutcher
Gary Kopycinski
Michael & Marianne Korfiatis
Michael & Christine Kristl
Vince J. Krydynski, Jr.
Mark & Jennifer Lamb
Joseph & Judy Lewandowski
Luigi & Maria Lucente
Lyndsey Whittingham Foundation
Thomas & Karen Marvinac
Art McKechnie
Donald & Diane McKillip
Norberto & Norma Moraga
Salvadore & Gayle Mori
Gordan Nash
Richard & Nancy Nethercott
Jose & Vicki Nieto
Northrup Grumman Foundation
Jimmy O’Brien
David Olivencia & Yesenia
Olivencia - Duque
Kevin O’Shea & Brenda O’Shea
Alice Peterson
Kenneth & Alice Peterson
Charlie Pressler
Michael Purnell
Andres & Michelle Rivero
Joseph Rogalski
Thomas & Cynthia Sedor
Terence & Diana Smith
Sportsfield, Inc.
St. Agnes Parish
Sandra Sweeney
Charles & Karen Thier
Reginald & Amy Treadwell
Christopher & Barbara Uhl
David Ulstad
Eric & Joan Van Beest
Charlene VanHootegem
Greg & Nancy Voll
Ben Westberg
Cathie Zerante
$100-$249
Abbott Laboratory
Lou & Resa Alb
Verna Allworth
Maria Anderson
Terrell & Sandra Anderson
Julio Arce
Vida Agyeman-Badu & Kennedy Asenso-Bediako
Thomas Austin
Mark & Kim Beamon
Donald & Ann Beese
Douglas & Bernice Benker
Marcela Bermudez
Richard & Jane Bessette
Paris & Lynn Bester
Susan Biemeret
Michael Blais
Larry & Jena Brannon
Deb Browne
Liane Butitta
Bill & Melanie Byrnes
Jennifer & Tim Caballero, Sr.
Lance Catlett & Nicole Knighten-Catlett
Gerardo Cavazos
Chicago Heights Anchor
Bolt Company
Brian & Anne Ciastko
Connectivity Communications LLC
Linda Connelly
Sharon Cooper
Michael & Kristina Court
Curtis & Karen Crawford
John T. Crowley
Nancy Dannels
John Deitche
Rep. Anthony DeLuca
Ralph & Rose Mary Ditchie
Emmanuel Asiedu & Elizabeth Dodoo
Diana Douglas
William & Elizabeth Doyle
Gerard & Cindy Dupczak
Thomas & Michalene Edgeworth
Joseph & Shari Elbaor
John & Mary Kay Entsminger
Expert Chemical & Supply, Inc.
George Fabian
Carol Faron
Brendan & Rose Marie Foley
Charles & Wanda Foster
Terese Frederickson
Gary & Julie Friederich
Peter & Nancy Frigo
Robert & Danielle Gaczkowski
Barbara Gallagher
Carlos & Barbara Gallegos
John Giemzik & Charity Musick
John Gnezda
Laura Godinez
Jon Green
Robert & Beth Grill, II
Sr. Marie Michelle Hackett OP
Daniel & Pam Hallahan
Napoleon & Pamela Haney
Joseph & Sharon Harold
Patti Hayes
Sr. Judine Hilbing, OP
Kevin Hoffman
Ronald Hofkamp
Vincent Holzhall
Paul & Maureen Huizenga
Richard & Arlene Hyman
Marvin & Rochelle Hyndman
Infant Jesus of Prague School
Kerry & Deborah Ingram
Derek & Shannon Janquart
Thomas Jez & Lorraine Kubacki
Arvad Johnson & Annie Lenoir
Dolores & Robert Jones, Jr.
James Julian
Alan Juraska
Mary & Robert Kain, Sr.
Donald & Lynn Kasperan
Tom Kay
James & Maureen Kelly
Paul & Dorita Kint
Norbert Klucikowski
Paul & Kim Knueppel
Noah Kolman
Jonathan R. Koyn
George & Barbara Krupa
Michael & Nicole Lafferty
Charles Lane
Scott & Patricia Lavin
Daniel LeCocq†
Annie Lenoir & Arvad Johnson
August Lentz
Michael & Dreina Lewis
David Liesen
Cathy Lindley
Dawn Lindley
Nimrod & Mary Livingston
Timothy & LuShanda Lloyd
Edwin & Lucille Lugowski
Elizabeth Lynch
Romy & Wilhelmina Macasaet
David & Heather Marcum
Chet Marshall
Michael Maziur
Barbara McArthur
Joel & Linda McCarthy
Sr. Norlee McDonell, OP
Michael & Susan McGirr
Maria Melone
James & Katrina Mendez
Matt & Mary Helen Michalik
Susan Miller
Woodrow & Diane Miller
David Moill
Eric Moore & Taylor Smith
Thomas† & Marcia Morrison
Erin Mueller
Dawn Murnighan
LaVern Murphy
Robert & Barbara Murzyn
John & Karen Nair
Erin Neises
John & Kristin Nieter
Kenneth R. Novak
Mary Lou O’Brien
Mary O’Grady
Joseph & Karen Ortigara
James & Stephanie Oviyach
Oluwatosin & Olayemi
Owasanoye
Alfonso & Carmen Padilla
Dave Patton
Joyce Peariso
Gilbert Pena
John & Karen Perkovich
Karen Perozzi
Charles & Rozanne Pintar
Mike & Irene Pohlman
Tavaris & Armie Quinn
Johnathan Randle El
Ronald & Carol Rasmussen
Wendy Rehm
Roger Reilly
Charlene Reimer
Mark & Colleen Reiner
Patrick & Maureen Richel
Kathleen Richmond
Charlie & Patrice Robinson
Jesus & Diane Rosas
Rotary Club of Chicago
Heights-Park Forest
David & Carolyn Rudolf
José & Dora Ruiz
Claudia Ruiz-Martinez
Todd Sayre & Jessica
Colon-Sayre
Christopher & Jacqueline
Scarver
Charles Schaefer
Paul G. Seaman
Timothy Seese & Araceli Marrufo
Daniel & Mary Lou Segebarth
Steven & Mary Sieracki
Jacqueline Skowronek
John & Dorothy Smith
Norman & Etta Smith
Rosella Smith
Edward & Diane Smosna
Sharon Spengler
Louis Spoonhour
John F. Sullivan
Robert & Emma Swanson
Stefan & Victoria Szewczyk
William Tarjan
Richard Taylor Family
Charles & Janeen Tennison
Tito & Erica Thomas
Ted & Cheryl Tolish
Kenneth & Sharon Toosevich
Susan & Charles Tuskan, Jr.
Joel & Jennifer Uhrick
Russell & Tonya Urban
Brian & Shelly Waddle
James & Mary Walter
Angela & Joseph Ware, Sr.
Harold Weise
John Wernicke
Patricia Wesolowski
Marc Whitlock
Dany & Marla Wieringa
Erin Williams
Richard & Oshunda Williams
Yvette Williams
George & Hazel Wilson
Michael & Pamela Wisniewski
Shirley Wojcikiewicz
Bobbie Wojtczak
Ernest & Nicala Woolfolk
David & Maureen Wozniak
Mary B. Wynn
John Yast
John & Stacy Yock
Nick & Rose Zagotta
Gerald & Linda Zeman
Alice Zhang
Chris & Candy Rose Zorich
Dennis & Susan Zumbahlen
$1-$99
Anonymous Abbvie Inc.
Robert & Donna Adams
Dominic & Margaret Adducci
Guadalupe & Maria Alvarez
Wayne & Marjorie Babiak
Linda Baltikas
Robert Barker
Mary Ann Baxter
Joseph Beck
Paul & Barbara Beck
Peter & Carol Belko
Michael & MarybethBeno
David Berg
Danny & Shelly Biesboer
James & Sharon Blair
Russ & Diane Blais
George & Rosalie Bonini
Richard & Margaret Bostedo
Marilyn Bricks
David R. Brost
Theodore & Sharon Brown
Thomas E. Burg
James & Betty Butridge
Glenn & Donna Bylina
Crystal & David Cady, Sr.
Jerome & Patricia Cak
Betty Calacci
Martin & Joelyn Carlasare
Thomas† & Michele Cellini
Thomas & Maureen Cetera
Daniel Chambers
Angelo & Jean Ciambrone
Pat Cibulka
Pamela Ciosek
James Clarke
Matthew Claxton
Sheri Cortez
Lawrence & Julie Davia
David & Melinda DeSchepper
Katy DeSchepper
Daniel Donder
Kathleen Dujsik
Rebecca Dujsik
Alicia Dunning
Keith M. Durkin
Mary Ann Dwornik
Emeka & Camille Eze
John & Michelle Faso
Steven & Michelle Feilen
Leon & Denosia Fields
Jim & Karen Fife
Marcella Frustaci
Frances Fuehrmeyer
Michael & Donna Furmanek
Mark Gallagher
Concelia Gasbarro
Michael & Donna Gaughan
Michael Golak
Thomas & Mary Ann Golden
Felipe & Magdalena Gonzalez
Joseph & Loretta Gurgone
Eric & Iris Gustavson
James & Candace Gwizdalski
Theresa Hammons
Vivian Hapaniewski
Francis Harrison
John “Jack”† & Pat Heneghan
Paige Hogeveen
Fletcher & Angela Holmes
Raymond & Joyce Horath
Catharine Hughes
Shawntell & David Jackson, II
Thomas & Mary Jansen
Robert & Judy Jines
Janice & Milton Jones, Jr.
Chris Juzwik
Ronald & Mary Kersten
Melissa J. Kivi
Timothy Kleczka
Richard & Bonnie Kordys
Matthew Koswenda
Kenneth & Mary Lu Kot
Paul Kryszyn
Dragan & Susan Labovic
Thomas & Marilyn Lachcik
Philip & Mary Lambert
Eileen Letts
Richard & Deborah Linde
Michael & Patti Lindeman
Joanne Lynch Parker
Jack Lynch
Paul & Christine Lynch
Sharon & James McCann, Sr.
Henry & Andrea McGary
Robert McQuade
Anna M. Milianta
Dale Mitchell
Sue Mitts
William & Mary Moffatt
Kenneth & Carla Moore
Jack & Nancy Mosher
Teresa Mosher
Vera Murphy
Blanca Nolan
Deborah Novak
Thomas O’Brien
Michael O’Laughlin
Robert Peick
Cruz Perez & Viridiana Martinez
Michael & Holly Petrelli
Philip M. Pezza
John Podlasek
Monique B. Porter
Cynthia Powers
Phillip & Tanika Price
Mary Prior
Susan Przybylo
Emil & Rozolana Pyk
Jeffrey Quinn
James & Dorothy Raftery
Dennis Reidy & Colleen Filan-Reidy
Sandra Riley
Darlee Roach
Mary Rodriguez
Jean Rogers-Yates
Michael & Sharon Root
Joan Ruane
DL Rummage
Joseph & Mary Ann Sanek
Thomas & Linda Savick
Laura Schreiber
Raymond Schreiber
Karan Sharma
Tim Sheehan
Nicholas Sikora
Elsie O. Singleton
Sandra Smith
John & Millicent Stocker
Nancy Taylor
Ronald Testa
Michael & Arlene Tortorello
TVG - Medulla LLC
Michael & Sandee Udchitz
Sharon Van Etten
Mary Vanroosendaal
Kerry Voytas
Craig Warren
Joel Warren
Robbie Weathington
Merle Weber
Joe & Katiti Weisinger
Patricia Weitz
Carl & Phyllis Wendell
Pearl Williams
Aaron & Alicia Wilson-Ahlstrom
Charlie Wright
Dennis & Emily Wright
Andre & Julia Youngblood
Remembered Celebrating the lives of alumni, family, and friends
Delores Accadia
Alex Adduci
Cal Adducci
Carl P. Adducci
Carmen Adducci
Heather (McCann '86) Akiyoshi
Emelia Alberico
Gail Amos '68
Marie Anderson
Mary Ann Bodnar
Grace Ann Boyle
Betty Arnold
Garry Atkins
Rita Barcelona
Nick Barone
Alan Bartels
Carol (Liesenfelt '67) Bartels
Shirley Bartusiewicz '65
Norman Frank Basile
Frances Beck
Loretta Beresh
Donald Berger
Eileen Bettenhausen
Kevin Beukema '97
Jacob Anthony Biamonte, Jr.
John P. Bijak
Bishop Kevin M. Birmingham
Elizabeth Bitunjac
John Bitunjac
George Blissett
Patsy Blissett
Annies J. Blum
Jeanne Bobonick
Ray Bodnar
Gary Boeckenstock
Robert J. Bonea
Cynthia (Wiora '66) Bonner
Edward Boyle
Frank Bracha
Helen Bracha
Harry Braun
Linda Braun
John P. Brennan
Madelyn Brong
Norbert Brossmer
Wilma Brothers
J. Bardon Brown, D.D.S.
Julie M. Brown
Amadio (Stu) Bruni
Fred W. Brzozowski
Noreen Marie Buchmeier
Julie (Palance '89) Calderone
Philip Cameli
Tommaso Camilleri
Janiyah Carr
Lawrence J. Cassidy
Barbara Cellini
Frank Cellini
Lillian E. Ceresa
Lois Ann Ceriola
Satish Chandran
Josefina Chavez
George Childs
Ann Michelle Chung
Rosemary Ciaccio
David Clark
Patricia Clarke
Lynn (Liss '62) Claybrook
Mary Ann Clifford
Kevin Clinnin '96
David Colby
Eileen Cook
Michael Coppotelli '71
Sr. Georgia M. Costin, CSC
David Cox
Ma Crank
Allen K. Crow
Jairo Cruz
Sr. Georgia Costin, CSC
Donald Cull
Ann Cullinane
Ed Cummings
Andrea Cusimano
James Cwik
Paul A. Dagnillo
Gary Damiani
Guido J. D’Amico
Tina M. D’Amico
Patrick Damron
Paulette Daniels
Anna Mae Davia
Christopher Davlantis
John Day
Kathy Day
Diane (Fushi '64) DeFries
William J. DeGroate, Jr.
Frank DeLuca
Lawrence Derhake
Patricia Derhake
Joalle (Hanson '85) Desco
M. Julie (Donovan '63) Dessecker
Thomas Dettmer
Robert Deutsch '66
James DiSanto
Barbara Dolye
Edward John Donahue
Richard Donley
Patricia Draper
Kathleen B. Duchossois
Dorothy Dunmore
Mary D. Durkin
John Eberhardt '86
Phil Egan
Deborah (Bates '80) Egebrecht
Thomas Eisenbart '74
Mary Emig
David Ernst, Sr.
Luella Everitt
Lavinia Falcioni
Sean Fallon '86
Dominic Falvo '67
Genevieve Feit
Jerry Feit
Arthur Ferrari
Lucille Ferrari
Elaine Finnin
Lawrence Finnin
Patrick Finnin
Robert Fitzpatrick
Patricia (LeRose '64) Flanagan
Victoria Flynn
Kevin Foy
Genevieve Frazzini
Lawrence Frazzini
Jean Fuehrmeyer
Phyllis Gajda
Mike Galderio
Joan Galen
John “Jack” Gallagher
Marguerite “Princie” Gallagher
Sr. Mary Blaise Galloway, O.P.
Frank Galzin
Collette B. Garrity
Cherie (Kiepura '99) Garza
Louis Genesen
Antonia Gentile
Dolores George
Andrew Giorgi
Victor Golletz
James Gordon
Jeannette Gregory
Patricia Griffin
Joe Grilli
Hilda B. Grimes
Theresa “Terrie” Habenschuss
Sheryl Hamman
Margaret Hankenson
Marlene Hannon
Patricia Hansen
Michael J. Hanton
Carie Hardesty
Barbara Hartog
Thomas Hayes
John “Jack” Heneghan
Theresa Henschel
John Hernick
Dennis P. Higgins '70
Barbara Hill
Dorothy Hiller
Joan Mary Hiller
J.D. Hilliard
Jesse H. Hinton
Greg Hocka
Charles Hofbauer
Joan Hogan
Leo T. Hogan
Charles Horn
Joe Horn
Sr. Ruthanne Huss, OP
Diana Hybert
Walter Hyma
John Ippolito
Chris Irpino
Rev. Vladimir Janeczak
Deacon Jim Janicek
Joyce Janowick
Mary Jane Jemilo
Amanda Lynn Jezz
Sylvia Johns
Arthur C. Johnson, Jr. '78
David Johnson '63
Michelle Johnson
Richard Johnson
Anna Johnston
Timothy Jolly
Celeste Jones
Connie Jones
Dave Jones
Gary Jones
Robert Joyce
Jill Julian
Sophie Jura
Mary Juraska
Frank Kalavo
MariKay Kaszubski
Loretta Katauskas
Ronald Kawanna, Sr.
Mildred Kaye
Nicole Kelley
James J. Kelly
Thomas Kelly
Elizabeth “Betsey” Kennedy
Frank Keres
Maria (Melone '95) King
Tom King
Thomas Kinsella
George Kline
Shirley Kline
Dolores Klupchak
George Klupchak
Patricia Kmak
Judith “Judy” Konieczka
Magda Kutashy
Pat Ladner
Julianne M. Laschober
Patricia Laschober
Daniel LeCocq
Joseph LoCascio
William Long
John Longo
Patricia B. Longo
Rosemary J. Longo
Rose Maria Lopez
Patrick Lorden
William Lovell
Mary Lucarini
Mary Lucy Luciano
Thadeusz Lukaszow
Clare Lukens
Margaret Lyman
Henry “Hank” Lyza, Jr.
Patricia Lyza
Michael Macaluso
Susan Mack
John Mackey
Edward D. Magana
Teresita Magana
Jerome Magdziarz
James Maher
Kevin F. Maher
Barbara A. Maine
Brad Malm
Vida (Talandis '69) Maloni
Dale Mansfield
Janice Mansfield
Joseph Mantoan '65
Thomas Martin
Connie Marziole
Jeri Massucci
Lois Massucci
David A. Mattio '66
Sharon Maynor
Constance “Connie” Mazur
Robert McAdams
Robert McCabe
Nancy McCann
Dorothy M. McCaughey
Michael J. McCaughey, Jr.
Robert McEvoy '62
Deborah (Larsen '75) McIlvain
Deborah McLivan
Grace McShane
Callum McSherry
Phyllis Meade
Shawn Meade
Bert W. Means
Rita G. Means
Michael Mecozzi
Edward Mehmel
Mary Anne (Bramanti '63) Mele
Marcia Mendenhall
Jose Mercado
Brian Meschick
Alexa Messina
John Michaels
Elwood Michel
Maureen Milford
Paula (Moratz '69) Miller
Paul J. Milord
Stephen E. Mitchell
Gerald Mohan
John Mohan
Judy Mohan
Lorraine C. Moriarty
Thomas Moriarty
J.M. Morrison
Thomas Morrison
Michael Moss
Jim Mueller
Paula Mueller
Thomas Mullen
Fred Muller
Ann Murphy
Christine (Kowalsky '70) Murphy
Lt Cdr Patrick J. Murphy '81
Betty Murray
Joyce Murray
Helen Muzzy
Lynn Nack
Cecelia Nangle
Charles Nelson
Anne Novak '08
Adele O’Donnell
John “Jay” O’Hara
Elisabeth R. Oldaker
Joseph Oldaker
Patrick O’Leary '84
Michael Olsen
Anne V. Olszta
Sr. Esther O’Mara, IBVM
Allen O’Neal
Sr. Catherine O’Neill, OP
Francis Ormsby
Mary Ormsby
Chester Pala
Patrick Palance
Louise Palumbo
Paschal Panio '65
Lawrence Panozzo
Robert L. Parise
Leona Parsley
Jacqueline (Wujcik '66) Parvin
Vincent Pascale '63
Maria M. Pascarella
Nicola Pascarella
Evelyn Paskiewicz
James Pasyk
Virginia Paul
Richard Pavilon
Timothy Peabody
Robert W. Peifer
Dean Perozzi, Jr. '94
Preston Christian Perrin
Donald Peters
Geraldine Peters
Kris Peters
Joyce Pettenon
Armand Pettenon
Jim Pieczynski
Jean Claude Pierre-Jerome
Thomas Pignotti
Loretta Piunti
Frank Placek
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Anne Potts
Richard Potts
Mary Predny
Nancy (Molander '71) Price
Maureen Prombo
Lola Proulx
Carole Prystalski
Ernestine Raclen
Dolores Reffkin
Ida (Halm '81) Reid
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Robert E. Rolwing
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Michael Ross
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Paul L. Saccomando
Thomas Saccomando
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Trish Schenck
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Graciela Schreiber
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Lorraine Shea
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Mike Sheehy
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John Sherly
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Loretta Simon
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Louis Simonetti
Pat Skarzynski
Ronald Skarzynski
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Bernard Van Etten
Pedro Velada, M. D.
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Joe Verta
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Robert Wilson
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Winder-Kmiecik
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Edward Wojtczak '65
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Vince Zerante '70
July 15, 2023 - January 5-2024
In Memoriam Jack Heneghan 1943-2023
By Linda Hansen
An integral part of the Marian Catholic Community since 1978, the passing of Mr. John “Jack” Heneghan on Friday, November 17, 2023 marked the end of a remarkable journey. He leaves behind a lasting legacy of compassion and love.
Jack’s career at Marian Catholic High School began 45 years ago, in 1978, when he was recruited by Sr. Alberta to work in the Advancement Office. God had other plans for Jack however; God knew Jack would serve as an exemplary role model for young people; Jack was moved into the classroom and later into administration where he had the opportunity to interact more with Marian Catholic students.
Jack often spent many hours during the school day helping students find their way, academically, socially, and personally. Jack was there to lend a listening ear with a gentle and understanding heart, while at the same time, challenging them with the Truth.
Although the Truth might be difficult for students to hear, Jack was sure to follow up with them time and again to make sure that they navigated their way to the Truth. He also lived the truths he asked the students to live and he shared that fact with many young men on Kairos retreats. After all, it was Jack Heneghan, along with Sr. Barbara Mary Blesse, who brought Kairos to Marian Catholic. The Kairos program, which marked 35 years at Marian Catholic in 2023, remained dear to his heart throughout the years.
Fr. Bill O’Mara opened his homily at Jack’s funeral by imagining that God welcomed Jack by saying, “Jack, your faculty, staff and students are right, you do sound like me.” Jack’s “voice of God” commanded attention and spoke from the depths of his heart. His loving care and concern for others brought an experience of God to everyone he encountered. Fr. O’Mara told the congregation that Jack followed the example of Jesus whom we hear in the Gospel is“the Way, the Truth and the Life.”
From his youth at St. Raymond Catholic grammar school to Joliet Catholic High School, to Loyola University of Chicago and later Notre Dame, Mr. Heneghan exhibited the Life of Christ. He gave of himself to everyone he met. He sacrificed many hours to help struggling students and teachers. His family, wife Pat, their two children, Tim '94 and Maggie '97, and his two grandchildren, C.J. '20 and Arya, were always in his heart. And he treated others he met with the same care that he gave his own family. He certainly preached from the pulpit of his life, pouring out all the grace God gave him.
A gentleman in every sense, Mr. Heneghan leaves behind a legacy that will be forever cherished and remembered. His unwavering commitment to our community, his infectious spirit, and his dedication to fostering meaningful connections have left an indelible mark on the lives of countless students and families, faculty, and staff. Jack was the full embodiment of one of his favorite Scripture passages: You have been told, O mortal, what is good, and what the LORD requires of you: Only to do justice and to love goodness, and to walk humbly with your God. (Micah 6:8)
Jack Heneghan, good and faithful servant of Jesus, rest in peace.
