QUniverse Fall 2024

QUINCY UNIVERSITY

DO WHAT IS NECESSARY, THEN DO WHAT IS POSSIBLE. THEN SUDDENLY, YOU’LL BE DOING WHAT YOU ONCE THOUGHT WAS IMPOSSIBLE. At QU, I had the opportunity

LINDA MOORE ’81

“At Quincy University, we are determined to provide students with the resources they need to consider many possibilities, explore their passions, and make big life decisions.”

“So, what do you want to do for the rest of your life?”

Like many university presidents, my career began as a faculty member. I taught my first courses and began the wonderful work of advising students nearly 35 years ago.

Long before there was sophisticated computer software to help with the task, part of my job was to make sure students registered for the right courses and made steady progress towards completing their degrees. More importantly, though, good advising also helps students discern their personal and professional goals and make a plan for achieving those goals. The best advising moments always feel like a great conversation, which the student hopefully leaves with new insights about an exciting future.

As an advisor, I soon discovered that asking the hard question – what do you want to do for the rest of your life? – usually turned into a good discussion about goals and how to form them and pursue them. To help students answer this question, on their own timetable and in their own way, is one of the best reasons to join the faculty ranks.

At Quincy University, our generations of students have had tremendous opportunities to make wonderful connections with assigned advisors and with all the faculty and staff who have always made this place so special. Over and over again, alumni tell me stories about life-changing moments, when a meeting with a friar or some other member of the QU community led someone to alter all previous plans for the future.

In this issue of QUniverse, we have several examples of alumni and others linked to Quincy University who took the road less traveled. Whether we consider Dr. Linda Moore’s time in leadership at ESPN or Fr. Dentino’s journey from drummer to priest, a QU alumna or alumnus always has the opportunity to chart the unexpected course or take the surprising turn. Others, like Dr. Luaders, make an early decision and pursue their one, true passion, whether for a few years or for many decades.

President McGee speaks here to the graduates and parents at the 2024 commencement. Woe to the new graduate who doesn’t attempt to sing

the alma mater.

At Quincy University, we are determined to provide students with the resources they need to consider many possibilities, explore their passions, and make big life decisions. For us, our Success by Design program is intended not just to support students when they take their most challenging courses, but also to choose the right path for their own future. The resources we provide our students include courses taught by great faculty, along with advising, mentoring, and coaching, and an abundance of opportunities outside the classroom provided by faculty and staff. For many students -- and at least one president -- time spent in the beautiful QU chapel and in prayerful reflection may be part of the religious and spiritual journey needed to answer life’s most fundamental questions. Ephesians 4:1-16, after all, speaks to God’s expectations for a life’s journey.

Our students are best prepared for their own bright futures when they try new things at QU, as the members of our dance team might suggest. (See their story elsewhere in this QUniverse.) We will keep giving our students innovative ways to explore and to challenge themselves at QU. We will keep adding new programs and renovating the beloved buildings on our campus. But, our commitment to the transformation of student lives, one conversation at a time, will never change.

So, alumni, friends, Hawks: Whatever your age, what do you want to do for the rest of your life?

Sincerely,

Brian McGee, PhD President

Editor: Chris Brennemann, PhD

Contributors: Matt Bergman ‘99

Paul Brown ‘65

Miriam Hermann

Brian McGee, PhD

Barbara Schleppenbach, PhD ‘71

Diane Shoemaker

Peyton Wiseman ‘23

Graphic Designer: Jenny Willingham

Photographers: Jim Lawrence

Picture This Abigail Phillips

Sandy Trudell ‘94

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“QU has given me a place where I am able to reach my full potential in becoming a teacher. The education program is so amazing. All of the professors want to see me succeed, and they work with me to get to that point.”

MORGAN WIDMER

Dancing INTO EDUCATION

by Chris Brennemann, PhD

hen Morgan Widmer transferred to Quincy University, the QU dance team and head coach were instrumental in drawing her to campus.

“When I was trying to figure out which school to transfer to, I received a phone call from Brenna Phillips, head coach of the dance team, and we started talking about the dance team, which ultimately led to my decision on picking QU.”

Morgan’s been dancing since she was two years old when her mom put her in a dance class, and in Morgan’s words, “I ended up loving it!” She did competitive dance for two years at a studio and then moved to a non-competitive studio. After high school, she was on the dance team at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville for one season, and now Morgan is on the Quincy University Hawkettes dance team.

“When I heard Morgan was wanting to come to Quincy, I immediately got ahold of her and worked out the details,” said dance coach Brenna Phillips. “I knew her energy and determination was just what the team needed. She has exceeded my expectations as a Hawkette dancer. Morgan is such a light, and her presence on the team has made us stronger as a whole.”

Not only does Morgan love the sport of dancing, she uses dance as a stress reliever and is grateful for the friendships she is building through dance. “Because of this sport, I have found my best friends and something I am passionate about.”

In addition to performing at halftime at QU basketball games, the dance team participates in competition dances. Last season, they competed in three competitive dances and made it to the national dance competition, placing in all three dance categories.

HER WHY

While the opportunity to be on the dance team brought Morgan to QU, the education degree program keeps her here. Morgan is an elementary education major. She credits the education professors for helping her reach her full potential in becoming a teacher.

“Being a student athlete isn’t always easy, but the professors here know what we are going through and are always there with a helping hand.”

Morgan appreciates all the instructors in the education program, but she says that Dr. Christina Priebe really stands out. “She is the most kind and influential woman I have ever met and has been the most helpful with getting me where I need to go at QU. She is always there to talk and help me with whatever I need.”

Dr. Christina Priebe, Director of Teacher Education and Assistant Professor of Education, says Morgan is an outgoing and passionate teacher candidate. “Her strong connections within the community and her desire for first-hand experiences have allowed unique opportunities to be incorporated into our classes. You can never be upset as a professor when you have Morgan in your class. Her passion for teaching lights up the room!”

2023 MISS ADAMS COUNTY FAIR QUEEN

“I started off doing pageants when I was 7 years old. I won Little Miss Quincy in 2011. I have learned so many life skills that I use in my everyday life such as public speaking, interview skills and so much more.”

CELEBRATING THE CLASS OF ’24

by Barbara Schleppenbach, PhD ’71

THE 161ST SPRING COMMENCEMENT CELEBRATED 168 GRADUATES, INCLUDING 145 EARNING BACHELOR’S DEGREES AND 23 GRADUATE DEGREE RECIPIENTS.

The QU Baseball Hawks were on the road for a postseason game on Commencement day as fellow graduates gathered on their home field before entering QU Stadium on the morning of May 11, 2024.

Selected by his peers to deliver the official welcome, graduate Jesse Mose reminded the group that their experience of learning during the pandemic had prepared them to deal with uncertainty.

“Choose the path and pursue the goal that gives you the most peace of mind, and everything else will fall in line,” he said.

“The first step to living a smashingly successful life is to be open to new ideas and perspectives. Second, hold true to your beliefs and morals. Treat others as you would like to be treated. Lastly, be yourself. You deserve a life filled with things that make you happy.”

145 BACHELOR DEGREES

23

GRADUATE DEGREES

Official welcome speaker, graduate Jesse Mose.

Commencement

DELMER MITCHELL ECHOES JESSE'S THOUGHTS

I URGE YOU TO START EACH DAY BY TREATING IT AS A GIFT FROM GOD. I CAN ASSURE YOU THAT IT WILL CHANGE YOUR ENTIRE OUTLOOK AS TO HOW YOU TREAT EACH DAY AND HOW YOU USE IT.

speaker Delmer Mitchell, honorary degree recipient and chair of the QU Board of Trustees from 2018 to 2023.

Mitchell advises, “Try to live each day with passion for the purpose of making a positive difference for those around you and for God's Kingdom. Start each day by praying for wisdom and guidance. Regardless of how smart we might be or wise we might think we are and how much we think we have it all together, we can use divine guidance and wisdom.”

“Also, if you start each day with a prayer of thanks for what you have, it will help you have a greater awareness and give you a greater appreciation of life.”

He encouraged the graduates to “treat others with politeness, kindness, consideration, and respect. The flip side of this is don't be envious, jealous, unforgiving, selfish or hateful. This will be excess baggage and will pull you down.

“Be willing to prepare and work toward your goals. Pursue what catches your heart, not what catches your mind. Find what you love to do, learn to do it well, and in all likelihood, things will turn out very well for you, and you will be happy doing it.”

INSPIRING GUIDANCE FROM “CADET MAXIM”

EXCELLENCE CAN BE ATTAINED IF YOU:

CARE MORE THAN OTHERS THINK IS WISE, RISK MORE THAN OTHERS THINK IS SAFE, DREAM MORE THAN OTHERS THINK IS PRACTICAL, AND EXPECT MORE THAN OTHERS THINK IS POSSIBLE.

Recalling his own experience, Mitchell urged students to seek good mentors. “Not only will they provide you with their wisdom and knowledge, but the mentors will provide support and encouragement.”

“In addition, work towards developing strong friendships. Friendships are invaluable to a happy and successful life. I encourage you to put forth the effort to keep some of the friendships you have made during your time here at Quincy University. Friendships are worth the effort that it takes to keep them.”

With those words in mind, the graduates stepped into their futures carrying a formula for daily satisfaction and durable success.

The Baseball Hawks were victorious on the road that day, and back home the stadium was filled with winners.

Photo credit: Payton Miller Pics payton.miller_photography

TAKING GAME DAY TO THE NEXT LEVEL

by Chris Brennemann, PhD

STUNT & CHEER VARSITY PROGRAM

Quincy University is starting a STUNT & Cheer varsity program this academic year, combining Cheerleading with STUNT.

The fastest-growing female sport in the country, STUNT focuses on the technical and athletic components of cheer. USA Cheer created the sport as an opportunity for colleges, universities and high schools to meet the Title IX requirements of a sport.

STUNT expands participation opportunities for the over 500,000 high school cheerleaders in the U.S. by providing an avenue for female athletes to use their cheerleading background in a new format. QU took advantage of the interest in cheerleading to build their STUNT & Cheer team. For the inaugural season, there will be 32 athletes competing on the team.

QU STUNT & Cheer athletes participate in traditional sideline cheerleading at football and basketball games. During home games, the team showcases the routines they are working on for competition which creates a more lively game day atmosphere.

STUNT competitions are held from early February through early April. QU’s STUNT & Cheer team will primarily compete in March after the home basketball season is over in a tournament format, playing multiple teams. QU will compete in 12-15 games in the first season with many of those being tournaments.

As a competitive team sport, STUNT is formatted into a four-quarter game. Teams go head to head performing compulsory routines. The team that executes the best gets the points for that round, with points based on precise technical scoring. The four quarters of play are partner stunts, pyramids and tosses, jumps and tumbling, and team routine which makes STUNT an exciting sport to play, watch and coach.

The STUNT & Cheer head coach is Diane Shoemaker who also serves as Assistant Director of Student Engagement. Diane was a high school cheerleader and cheered at the University of Missouri. She spent summers in college working as a Universal Cheerleaders Association Camp Instructor.

I’m looking forward to creating a balanced strength of schedule where we will be able to level up and see the wide variety of skill levels within this emerging sport.

Diane

Shoemaker STUNT and Cheer Head Coach Assistant Director of Student Engagement

Practice will be similar to other QU NCAA sports with daily afternoon practices and some early morning practices as they approach competition season. The athletes will participate in a rigorous strength training program as well as conditioning and drills at practice. The team will have 32 routines to memorize. Diane explains that the practice format will be a “combination of working through perfecting our sideline cheers and dances for game day plus building on skills to showcase new stunts and tosses at QU football and basketball home games.”

With the team roster filled, Diane is working on recruitment for next year. They will maintain a local focus while reaching out to experienced STUNT and cheer athletes as the program grows. Diane’s goals include recruiting stronger talent each year, specifically in tumbling. Diane adds, “I'm excited to extend my recruiting reach nationally as we develop this program and create a reputation as a power program in the sport.”

HAWKETTES REACH SIGNIFICANT MILESTONES

While STUNT & Cheer are initiating a new varsity sport for female athletes, QU’s Competitive Dance team, the Hawkettes, reached significant milestones in the spring of 2024 heading into their inaugural competitive dance season in the 2024-2025 school year.

Under the direction of head coach Brenna Phillips and assistant coach Hannah Pugh, the Hawkettes competed in jazz, hip-hop, and pom at the DTU College Classic Nationals in April of 2024 in Orlando, Florida.

The Hawkettes brought back three national titles. They placed 4th in the nation for D-2 Hip-Hop, 9th in the nation for D-2 Jazz, and 14th in the nation for D-2 Pom.

The competitions are judged by a panel of dance judges from all over the country. The judging is based on category breakdowns such as overall performance, technique, costumes, creativity, execution, and difficulty.

COMMITTED TO INTENSE TRAINING

I could not be more proud of the amazing women who make up the Quincy University Hawkettes Dance Team. Being the first dance team in our school's history to compete has been an amazing experience for us. Being our first time competing and bringing home not one, not two, but three national titles is a dream come true.”

Brenna Phillips, Dance Team Head Coach

The Hawkettes were committed to intense training and preparation of the three routines that brought them national titles. They have a full competitive season this year and look forward to building the program.

Entering her third year as competitive dance coach, Brenna is new to the recruiting process, but she’s assertive. She attends high school games to watch dance performances and contacts multiple studios around the Quincy area. The Hawkettes held a Dance Combine this year and invited studios/schools to come dance and perform with them. Brenna also attends many IDTA (Illinois Drill/Dance Team Association) competitions throughout the season.

It definitely takes a lot of commitment to be a part of the competitive dance program, but the coaches make it manageable for the dancers to balance time between school and dance. With five to six practices a week, they work on many dance techniques, learn routines for basketball and football performances, clean and perfect their competition routines, and participate in multiple team bonding activities to keep the Hawkettes working as a team.

This is just the start of what the future is going to hold for this program. I am eager to watch the team grow even more as a competitive program. We have high goals set for our competitive team this year and plan to achieve them!

Brenna Phillips, Dance Team Head Coach

GET TO KNOW BRENNA PHILLIPS

Brenna Phillips earned her Bachelors of Fine Arts in Dance from the University of Kansas in 2022.

In addition to being QU’s head dance team coach, she is also a dance instructor at Heinze Dance Academy.

Brenna started dance at the age of three at Jazz Etc. in Quincy. She moved to Heinze Dance Academy when she was six and performed with the Heinze Dance Troupe as a teenager.

She was on the Quincy Notre Dame cheerleading team and Pom team, winning two 1st place state titles during her time on the Pom squad.

AN ONGOING LEGACY OF EXCEPTIONAL LEADERSHIP

BY CHRIS BRENNEMANN, PHD

FEATURING LINDA MOORE ’81

Linda Moore ’81 has a Management degree from QU, a master’s degree in Sport Management from the United States Sports Academy, and a Doctor of Business Administration degree from the University of Phoenix. She uses her education and training to maintain a remarkable career devoted to servant leadership.

Linda’s a Quincy native who started her career in higher education as an admissions counselor and athletic

recruiter. She continued her career in college athletics as the Associate Commissioner for the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and later as the Assistant Athletic Director at St. Louis University. Linda managed or consulted several professional sport and Olympic projects including the St. Louis Steamers, St. Louis Cardinals, U.S. Cycling Federation, Demetrious Johnson Foundation, and the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games.

DO WHAT IS NECESSARY, THEN DO WHAT IS POSSIBLE. THEN SUDDENLY, YOU’LL BE DOING WHAT YOU ONCE THOUGHT WAS IMPOSSIBLE.

In 1996, Linda joined ESPN Productions Inc. where she led the X Games franchise. From participant services and management to event planning and original programming production, as Sr. Director of Business Operations & Planning, Linda led the financial, legal, and business aspects of the franchise until she retired in 2016 to come back to Quincy to spend time with her elderly parents.

Linda did not intend to go back to work, but when she was offered the opportunity to serve as the Quincy City Treasurer, she decided it was a good way to give back to her hometown.

While Linda’s career accomplishments are striking, she credits her time at QU for preparing her to pursue and excel in all her endeavors. Her experience with sports and with QU faculty and staff shaped her career direction. Linda’s work with Bob Kivisto, Frank Longo,

and Judy Gengenbacher (Yeast) was instrumental in teaching her the ropes of sports information. Frank got her involved in keeping stats at the Mart Heinen Basketball Tournament and assisting with media and stats for women’s basketball and men’s soccer.

Linda traveled with many of the teams, but she wanted more and so did other female student athletes. They petitioned the administration to start a women’s soccer program. Linda explains, they “shot us down the first time, but we kept asking.” Natalie Slater (Cornwell), Pam Callahan, Julie White (Regner) and Linda kept pushing until they got a “yes, but…” answer.

After the ladies secured a faculty sponsor, raised the money they needed, and got permission to play on the men’s field, the team became the Lady Hawks Soccer Club with Dr. Bill Postiglione as their faculty sponsor/coach.

Linda’s drive to be involved in sports continued during the summer. She worked as the Assistant General Manager for the Quincy Rivermen Baseball team and had the privilege of working with Coach Jim Finigan and top-notch players like Kirby Puckett who became a professional baseball player with the Minnesota Twins.

While Linda’s determination to be involved in athletics led to her leadership roles with the X Games and ESPN, she emphasizes that QU laid a great foundation for her career. “My biggest takeaway from QU is the need for developing and maintaining relationships. As Frank Longo taught me –find the need and fill it.”

Linda assessed situations and followed her instincts to get access to people who were gatekeepers of those in charge. Whether they were assistant coaches, administrative assistants, head coaches or VPs, Linda invested in and respected everyone.

IT'S IMPOSSIBLE TO HAVE

ATTENDED QU WITHOUT GETTING MORE IN RETURN. WHETHER IT'S AN EDUCATION, A CAREER, FRIENDSHIPS, OR YOUR

SPOUSE – QU GAVE

YOU SOMETHING

GREATER THAN YOURSELF.

- LINDA MOORE ’81

This approach also stemmed from the Franciscan values instilled in Linda throughout her time at QU, which include reverence for the unique dignity of all people, servant leadership, inclusiveness, diversity, accountability and pursuit of knowledge. Linda says these values are the foundation of everything she’s done.

“While each of us is different, respecting the dignity of each person, from the

janitor to the CEO, is the basis for all relationships. Respect leads to trust, trust leads to collaboration, collaboration leads to creativity, creativity leads to problem solving.”

Service to others has been a foundation for Linda. As she explains, “No one succeeds alone. We all need others, and we all go through a time when we need a ‘hand up.’ If we can be that hand that lifts someone else, we’ll succeed together.”

SERVICE IS A FOUNDATION

“No one succeeds alone. We all need others, and we all go through a time when we need a ‘hand up.’ If we can be that hand that lifts someone else, we’ll succeed together.”

- LINDA MOORE ’81

Lifting others up is also what stands out to Linda about the faculty and staff at QU who impacted her as a student and throughout her career. These QU leaders include Fr. Gabriel Brinkman, Paul Brown, Jim Mentesti, Pam Sherman, Jack and Sharon Mackenzie, Frank and Suzie Longo, John and Joanne Ortwerth, Brother Clete Van Ackeran, Fr. Joe Zimmerman, Fr. FJ, and Fr. JJ Lakers.

As Linda reflected on some defining moments in her career, working in the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta and leading the X Games franchise were definitive highlights, but she noted that graduating from the Betsy Magness Leadership Institute marked a pivotal turning point for her. This premier leadership development program for senior-level women across media, entertainment and technology focused on developing critical leadership competencies.

Linda was also selected for the Women’s Campaign School at Yale Law in 2013. This intensive leadership program was her first encounter inside the political world. “Working with 72 other women from around the world, regardless of party affiliation, was a great example of how government should work –people working together to find win-win solutions.” Linda says this program is what gave her the background to serve as Quincy’s treasurer for seven years.

While her work has led to many successes in business and sports media,

Linda’s philanthropic efforts top the list of her greatest achievements. From raising $1 million for the V Foundation for Cancer Research through the ESPY Celebrity Golf Classic to chairing the fundraising committee to build Legends Stadium at Quincy University, Linda believes in giving back.

“If others before us had not given their time, talent and treasure to QC or QU, we might not have had the opportunities we had. Now it’s our turn to pay it forward by helping the next generation by making contributions to QU.”

Linda adds, “People have helped me along the way. I just think we owe it to others to help them along their way. Our journeys are all interconnected. You never know whose path you might cross in the future so it’s always better to build pathways rather than burn bridges.”

In addition to many roles over the years, Linda served QU as a member of the Board of Trustees and has been chair of the Sports Hall of Fame Selection Committee for the past nine years.

Linda with Brent Musburger

Linda with Gordie Gillespie

Linda with Lee Corso, ESPN

FR. DARREN DENTINO

by Chris Brennemann, PhD

FR. DARREN DENTINO ‘89 is a priest at the Missionaries of Charity in Nairobi, Kenya, pursuing a doctorate degree, but his path to the priesthood was unconventional.

Fr. Darren had no idea at a young age that God was calling him to the ordained ministry. He earned his BA in history at QU in 1989 and was working as a full-time musician/drummer in a popular Illinois band at the time of his calling.

Fr. Darren had set his sites on becoming a drummer on a late-night TV show, but God had other plans, and the unexpected happened. Fr. Darren fell in love. Placing someone else as more important than himself and his personal plans turned his value-hierarchy upside down and, unbeknownst to Fr. Darren at the time, disposed him to hear Jesus’ call.

“My call took place in April 1992. Jesus confronted me with a choice: Listen and act on what he is showing me in the depths of my heart at that moment or pretend that I don’t hear/feel him and simply continue with life and my career trajectory as I had so stoutly determined.”

LIVING OUT THE WORDS OF MOTHER TERESA,

Fr. Darren accepted God’s calling to enter the priesthood. “Once I made this choice, the rest was simple – even if difficult.” He had no relationship with the Church at that time so he did not know where to turn. He sought out the pastor from his dad’s childhood parish, Fr. Ted Hochstatter who also had a Quincy connection as a 1972 QU alumnus who then served with the Missionaries of Charity (MC). LET ME PREACH YOU WITHOUT PREACHING, NOT BY WORDS BUT BY MY EXAMPLE.

"COME AND SEE"

Fr. Ted directed Fr. Darren to the Missionary of Charities Fathers, the priestly branch of Mother Teresa’s religious congregation who had their community in Tijuana, Mexico. Fr. Darren planned his trip to Tijuana to experience the MC way of life, what the MC’s call a “Come and See” experience. “My Come and See ended on August 10, 1992, after which I came home, sold my car and my drums, cleared all my debts, and returned to Tijuana twelve days later. I had found my home.”

Fr. Darren was ordained in Nairobi in 2004 and has served in three countries – Mexico, Italy, and Kenya – for about ten years each. He has returned to Nairobi and is a Novice master of their Institute, a one-year program of intensive preparation for profession of the vows.

Fr. Darren’s greatest task as Novice master is to teach the men how to pray, since “it is only in prayer that one finds the strength needed to serve the poor both joyfully and perseveringly.”

Fr. Darren adds, “It is this solitude of heart –belonging exclusively to God – which makes the priest both the richest of men as well as poorer than the poor whom he has the privilege of serving.”

One of the greatest gifts God has given Fr. Darren has been the immersion into other cultures which has enriched how he lives and transmits the Catholic faith. His Midwestern roots have been transplanted to exotic soils, and he has learned that the deepest desires of the human heart are indeed common to all peoples: the desire to be seen, to be appreciated, to love and to be loved.

FR. DARREN SEEKS TO LIVE the Franciscan heritage by doing good to others in a pre-emptive way and to exercise uncritical goodwill toward strangers. He has leaned on the words of St. Francis of Assisi to “make me an instrument of your peace,” to defend those in harm’s way and to be protected from those who would do harm.

Fr. Darren has a wide range of people he considers mentors in his life. In his formative years, the most influential figure was Neil Peart, the drummer of the rock band Rush. After his conversion, Fr. Darren embraced the teachings and service of Mother Teresa and her patroness Thérèse of Lisieux. He’s grateful for the mentorship of his parents and for the support and encouragement of his cousin Bill Crowley who was involved in fundraising for QU at the time Fr. Darren was a student.

In his free time, Fr. Darren loves playing guitar and recording music. He enjoys sports and exercises regularly. He considers himself a theological junkie and loves reading books about religion, philosophy, politics and social psychology.

Fr. Darren was on the QU football team throughout his college career, a time filled with friendship, fond memories, and brotherhood, and he still maintains contact with some of his “old football buddies.”

by Chris Brennemann, PhD

At QU, entrepreneurship programs help a student think about creating a job, not just finding a job.

Quincy University’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation serves as a resource for faculty and students and provides experiential learning opportunities beyond the classroom. The Center also provides interdisciplinary programming and offers professional development, seminars, events, and courses for alumni and the local community.

The Director of Entrepreneurship, Roger Leenerts, is responsible for the operation of the Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation and for developing the ecosystem of entrepreneurship on campus, in the community and beyond. He plays an integral role in the development of student-led businesses and leads QU's Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization (CEO).

“I am very excited to grow and lead entrepreneurship activities at Quincy University,” said Roger. “Entrepreneurs tend to be self-motivated, enthusiastic, and optimistic. This is a great opportunity for students, faculty, alumni, and even our local community to take ideas and transition them to successful businesses.”

The Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation is not about a physical space; it’s about a culture of entrepreneurship. This includes coaching and support for students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the community. In the future, a physical space on campus will be selected and utilized as the Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation. This space will provide opportunities to enhance the CEO Club, offer additional entrepreneurial courses, and host ideation competitions.

“We are excited that Roger has agreed to serve as our founding Director of Entrepreneurship,” said Dr. Sarah Vordtriede-Patton, provost and vice president for academic affairs. “In this role, he will continue to teach courses in the Oakley School of Business and bring his vast experience and creativity to larger audiences of students in majors across the University, both inside and outside of the classroom.”

Roger earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Bradley University and a MBA from the Keller Graduate School of Management. He most recently served as the Facilitator of the Adams County CEO program. His previous work experience includes serving as the Director of Manufacturing for Quincy Compressor and as the President/Owner of H&B Quality Tooling and the Leenerts Group, LLC. Roger is involved in the community as a board member for Junior Achievement and the Quincy Rotary Club. He has also been active with Toastmasters and Boy Scouts and as an advisory board member for JWCC, QHS and QU. Additionally, Roger serves on the board of the Quincy Business and Technology Center.

“Roger is the perfect person at the right time to lead entrepreneurship efforts at QU,” said Tony Crane, Quincy Business and Technology Center Board Member and former QU trustee. “His vast business experience will help mold future entrepreneurs that will positively impact our region for generations to come.”

The Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation advances the University’s approach to focus on the resources that allow students to succeed. Entrepreneurial thinking is for all majors, not just those focusing on a business degree.

When new businesses are created, new jobs are often created. When students create something here in the Quincy community, there is a good chance they will stick around and call this ‘home’.

- ROGER LEENERTS | Director of Entrepreneurship

Quincy University student entrepreneur Emily Klinner started Klinner's Bakery on spring break of her sophomore year. She has a booth at the Quincy Town Center Farmers Market on Saturday mornings from June to October, and she fulfills many baking orders.

“I have always loved to bake. When I was younger, I would bake with my grandparents, and we would play “Klinner's Bakery”! I would tell my grandparents that when I got older I wanted to start a real Klinner's Bakery, and the spring break of my sophomore year I did.”

The Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation is made possible by a major gift from QU alumni Mike ’72 and Carole (Hughes) ’73 Hennessy.

“We have been supporting entrepreneurship and selfemployment education for quite some time,” said the Hennessys. “Some of the most impactful programs have been at smaller Liberal Arts schools like QU. We have been having very productive discussions with QU and are in the process of helping make strong connections to the entrepreneurial ecosystem. It’s very encouraging!”

During the developmental stage of the Center, Roger is identifying a core group of partners and consultants, assessing successful entrepreneurship programs, and creating an advisory committee.

To get her business going, Emily created a logo and obtained her food protection manager's license and cottage foods registration. Emily maintains a spreadsheet with all ingredients and costs. She runs her bakery social media pages and utilizes word of mouth for marketing.

Emily’s grateful to have started a small business while in college as this adds experience and networking to her career path while she completes her degree. Emily is a senior with double majors in Marketing and Management, and she is active in the CEO Club.

She has a strong connection to QU. Her mom is a QU alum, along with two aunts and an uncle. Emily’s 96-year-old great grandfather was the Class of 1949. Her great grandfather's brother was not only an alum, but also a professor, and as a student at Quincy College, he was part of the civilian pilot training program.

DEGREES IN THE SCIENCES IN THE SCHOOL OF

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

contributors: Joe Coelho, PhD, Lee Enger, PhD, Kimberly Hale, PhD, and Faten Shaeib, PhD

“The whole of science is nothing more than a refinement of everyday thinking.”

- Albert Einstein

QU’s Departments of Biology/Biological Sciences and Chemistry provide basic concepts in scientific knowledge and method, build critical thinking and logic skills, develop scientific writing skills, and offer experiential learning opportunities in labs and undergraduate research.

“With the support of the liberal arts, we prepare students with a strong foundation in the sciences and math for graduate school, professional school, or the career force.” said Lee Enger, Dean of the School of Science & Technology.

QU students are exposed to broad concepts in the first-year courses, build on those concepts in upper-level courses, and have opportunities to examine some topics in great depth. The curriculum offers both theoretical knowledge and practical laboratory work.

Joe Coelho, Professor of Biology, adds that the department’s approach to science education has increasingly focused on undergraduate research. “This experience provides our students with excellent preparation for graduate and professional school.”

“We always offer our students the opportunity to engage in hands-on research projects under our faculty supervision, which supports the students pursuing careers in academics and research,” said Faten Shaeib, Assistant Professor of Biology.

Considering what makes QU’s approach distinct in training and preparing students for careers in these fields, Lee Enger explains that since QU course sizes are comparatively small to other institutions, students are given easy access to their professors to develop skills they will use in future academics and careers.

DEGREES OFFERED

Biology

Biological Sciences with concentrations in Environmental Sciences, Pre-Medical Sciences, Pre-Physical Therapy, Pre-Occupational Therapy, and Teacher Licensure

Chemistry with concentrations in PreMedical Sciences and Forensic Science

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Clinical Laboratory Sciences

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING A SIGNIFICANT GIFT

A SUCCESSFUL PROGRAM

Students also have access to experiential learning supported through the QUEST Center, Quincy University Experiential Study Center, and QUEST Cash, a program where students apply for funds to offset the costs associated with experiential learning activities that complement academics and service learning.

“Having access to the support of the QUEST Center and QUEST Cash, whether academically in research and study abroad programs or through community service, invigorates students and instills a life-long interest in pursuing meaningful experiences that continue to feed the inquiring mind,” said Enger.

Biology and Chemistry professors noted several stand-out moments for the science degree program. Due to a significant gift in 2012, the Center for Science at North Campus was revitalized. This included the renovation of the science labs and the creation of new learning and study spaces for students, updated HVAC, and new lighting and classroom seating.

With the Department of Education Title III grant, state-of-theart research equipment was provided, including instruments that are necessary for undergraduate research in the sciences, which also gives students access to equipment that they may encounter in future academic and career pursuits.

The Academic Symposium has been a strong addition to the sciences. It gives students motivation to focus on their research studies and gives them practice in organizing and presenting their results. “This experience simulates life as a working scientist,” said Coelho.

“QU’s foundation in the liberal arts is a key to students being successful. A broad exposure to many disciplines helps develop the whole intellect of a student. It brings the humanities to

the sciences and the sciences to the humanities.”

- LEE ENGER Dean of the School of Science & Technology

90% PLACEMENT RATES

To put the growth of the science degree programs into perspective, twenty years ago, there were two full-time biology faculty and one adjunct. Now there are six full-time faculty. The student enrollment in biology has approximately doubled.

The quality of education and undergraduate research, coupled with experiential learning and faculty access and investment in students, provides the foundation for a successful program. According to Kimberly Hale, Assistant VP for Academic Affairs and professor of Biological Sciences, placement rates of QU students who are successful in the programs are over 90%.

Many alumni have continued their education beyond their bachelor’s degree, and others have entered directly into careers across the spectrum. Alumni pursue postgraduate degrees and certifications in a variety of biological and chemistry fields to advance their careers and to teach in primary or secondary education and at the collegiate level.

Beginning Fall 2024, QU launches the Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering major degree programs as part of the School of Science & Technology. The programs will prepare students to become engineers in such fields as automation, autonomous systems, computer assisted design, electronics testing and manufacturing, and artificial intelligence. In the near future, QU will begin offering doctoral degree programs in the health sciences.

QU chemistry professor Scott Luaders says teaching chemistry is still his dream job.

“Each class of students coming in is a new experience, and I still love it.”

Q&A: Scott Luaders

What led you to serve in this role at QU?

Scott has been at Quincy University since 1994, serving as a chemistry professor for 30 years. He teaches General Chemistry and a variety of upper level chemistry courses, and he advises chemistry and pre-professional students (pre-medical, pre-dental, pre-optometry, etc.) on their academic schedules and on plans to achieve their goals.

Initially, I thought I would be a football coach and math teacher, but after taking chemistry with Dr. John Brodmann at Culver-Stockton College, I knew I wanted to be a chemistry professor at a small university. QU was my first choice of job opportunities due to its location in proximity to my family in St. Louis, the university’s Catholic Franciscan heritage, and the job itself.

What are some of the most rewarding moments in your work with students?

Many of my former students have gotten their ideal careers after starting here at QU. I have taught students who are now doctors, optometrists, chiropractors, professors, dentists, teachers, industrial chemists, nurses, and researchers. I find it very rewarding to help students achieve their goals.

What are some principles you want to instill in students?

I love our mission statement that talks about treating everyone with kindness and respect. That is one of the most important things I want for my own kids as well as for our students. I also want them to have a lifelong love for learning and love of life. I realize that students are going through a lot of different things so I am motivated to always be kind to them. I have been looking out for the well-being of students since I got this job. There are things that are much more important than chemistry and grades. I have also found that building a relationship with students makes them better students.

What life lessons shaped your values in how you interact with your students?

I think it was tutoring in graduate school that helped me learn how to interact with students. I had so much fun helping kids learn chemistry, and I was the most popular tutor back then. I learned how to understand how students think and how to get through to them. Those experiences translated to teaching as the professor.

Who has been the most important person in your life?

Well there have been many different important people in my life, but the most important is my wife, Rochelle.

What is one of the most defining moments in your life?

There are many important moments in my life, like going to college, meeting my wife, having all of our kids and all of the moments associated with our family. But I'm going to go with meeting Dr. Brodmann at CSC because he really affected the trajectory of my life.

How has your work and research influenced your career and your faith?

My work in chemistry is my career. I could have gone into research or something else with my degree, but I wanted to teach, so being a professor at QU was the perfect match for me. My interests are in chemistry education. I enjoy doing demonstrations for my own students as well as younger students, which makes them interested in science. My faith is being lived every day in my work and my family. I hope to be a good example for my students.

What are your hopes for the Science department?

I always hope to have more students interested in majoring in science and willing to work hard to achieve their goals. The world needs scientists of all types.

Share some success stories from alumni in your department.

There are too many to list. Pretty much every student who graduates with a chemistry degree from QU gets a job that they want. I love when students keep in touch with me to let me know what they are doing.

Faculty

JOE COELHO, PhD, professor of biology, gave presentations on periodical cicadas to Palmyra Kiwanis and the LaGrange Garden Club. Coelho, who has published scientific papers on the topic, also gave an interview to Muddy River News on the insects which emerged this summer.

KUBRA CIVAN, PhD, LPC, assistant professor of counseling, researched and wrote two chapters: Group structures and roles and Group decisionmaking in M. Moeder-Chandler (Ed.), Group Process and Group Dynamics (1st Edition). Kendall Hunt Publishing Company. She participated in two presentations at the Association of Humanistic Counseling Conference and in a presentation at the World Conference of the International Association of Psychology and Counseling. She was awarded full scholarship by Beck Institute for Early Career Professional Workshop: CBT for Depression and Suicide.

CHRISTINE DAMM, DMA, Dean of School of Fine Arts and Communication, was accepted to present at the Iowa Music Educator's Conference in November 2024, a session titled "Clarinet 101: Starting Beginning Clarinetists The Right Way."

KIMBERLY HALE, PhD, Assistant VP for Academic Affairs, Director of Academic Advising, professor of biological sciences, presented Advising as a Priority for Faculty at the NACADA Region 5/6 conference in Milwaukee.

ANDREA McCREADY FISHER, EA, MBA, adjunct professor for the Oakley School of Business wrote a chapter in Transformational Interventions for Business, Technology, and Healthcare; Darrell Norman Burrell (Marymount University, USA).

GARY MEACHER, MFA, Associate Professor of Design, had a paper published in Dialogue: Proceedings of the AIGA Design Educators Community Conferences entitled “Alone in a Room Full of People.”

Briefs

J. MATTHEW WARD, PhD, assistant professor of history, had his first book published: Garden of Ruins: Occupied Louisiana in the Civil War, LSU Press.

Several works of ROBERT LEE MEJER, distinguished professor of art, were selected for international and national art exhibitions and for publications. These works include his watercolors “Lifeline” and “Take PC Open Book #2” featured in the 7th COLOR International Juried Art competition with artists from 36 countries. Watercolor “Lifeline” was shown in the 2024 Watercolor USA National Exhibition and received an Award of Excellence. He received the Rome Chelsi Award in the 50th Rocky Mountain National Watermedia Exhibition. His watercolor “Take #19” was juried into the 44th International San Diego Watercolor Society Exhibition. His watercolor “Variant: Vivace A” was selected for inclusion in the INNOVATIONS 202433RD International Open Juried International Society of Experimental Artists Exhibition. Watercolor “Take PC Open Book #8, “Variant:Newborn” and Colored “Goldie” a digital drawing were selected for inclusion in the Mary S. Oakley/Lee Lindsay Artist Showcase at the Quincy Art Center. His monotype "Variant 1-PC#26" was selected for publication in the 42nd Edition of Artistonish Magazine. His watercolor “Take PC Open Book #8” was selected as one of the 60 Contest Finalist for the Circle Quarterly International Art Review Magazine. Mejer’s painting “Take PC#10” was accepted in the National Watercolor Society and Royal Scottish Society of Painters in Watercolour 2024 International Exchange Online Exhibition.

Mejer was a charter member in the Watercolor U.S.A. Honor Society and served on the WHS Board for 26 years as Treasurer, President & Chair of the Membership Exhibitions “Watercolor NOW!” for various venues. At the June 2024 Board meeting, Mejer retired and received the WHS Board Member Emeritus 2024 recognition.

Doctorate Degrees Completed:

Christina Priebe, Assistant Professor of Education and Director of Teacher Education, earned her Ed.D. from William Woods University.

Dan Priebe, Assistant Professor of Education, Director of Student Teaching and Director of Master of Science in Education, earned his Ed.D. from William Woods University.

Awards and Promotions:

FRANCISCAN SERVICE AWARD

Faculty – Dr. Christina Priebe

Adjunct Faculty – Fr. Daren Zehnle

Staff – Carla Passini Kielsmeier

FRANCISCAN HOSPITALITY AWARD

Cindy Murry

EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING AWARD

Dr. Jonathan Stewart

FACULTY TENURE & PROMOTION

Dr. Husam Ghazalah, Associate Professor of Computer Science

Gary Meacher, MFA, Associate Professor of Design

RETIREMENT

Sam Lathrop, Director of Safety & Security

QU Employees Celebrate Milestone Years of Service:

5 YEARS

Dr. Christina Priebe

Dr. Kristina Mouzakis

Dr. Congzhi Xia

Shane Wingerter

Mark Jones

Gary Meacher

Eric Ruppel

Kathelene Kim

10 YEARS

Nora Baldner

Terry Williamson

Dr. Christine Tracy

Judy Abbott

Kort Finley

Dr. Christine Damm

Tonya Beatty

15 YEARS

Rick Buckwalter

20 YEARS

Dr. Joe Coelho

Dr. Vicky Eidson

25 YEARS

Doug Johnson

30 YEARS

Dr. Scott Luaders

Hawks Soar

Teresa Kettelkamp ’74 was appointed adjunct secretary for the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors. She had been reappointed as a member of the Commission in 2022.

Kent Stegeman ’92

was named a partner of IPI Wealth Management on July 1, 2024, in Quincy. From left to right: Chris Mackenzie, Kent Stegeman ‘92, John Lavery, Brad Henry, Garrick Batley

Aaron Delp ’16 was recognized as the Advertising Sales Representative of the Year on June 6, 2024, at the Illinois Press Association's annual convention. Joining Delp for a photo is Peter Mierzwa.

’60s

Linda Griffin-Kirk ’63 made a series of piano recordings as a legacy for her children and has made them available on Spotify, YouTube and other streaming platforms.

Ruth Pfaffe Snowden ’64 sadly reports the passing of her husband, Howard, on June 29, 2024, in Quincy.

William Kirk ’66 is a professor emeritus of psychology at Eastern Illinois University where he was director of their clinical program.

Maurine Fisk Magliocco ’67 sadly reports the passing of her husband, Hugo, on May 17, 2024, in Quincy.

’70s

Robert Jensen ’70 happily retired and living in Phoenix, AZ.

Judith Rossignuolo-Rice ’70 is a self-employed actor, currently rehearsing at The New Theatre and Restaurant in Overland Park, Kansas for the musical Nunsense. It runs from November 20, 2024 - February 2, 2025. She will play the mistress of novices, Sr. Mary Hubert.

Paul ’71 and Jane Jackstadt celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on April 6, 2024.

Teresa Kettelkamp ’74 was appointed adjunct secretary for the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors. She had been reappointed as a member of the Commission in 2022.

Elaine Boeding-Thoman ’77 was inducted into the Iowa 4-H & FFA Hall of Fame on August 18, 2024.

’80s

Philip Zaccari ’84 received the Illinois Golf Coaches Association Hall of Fame award.

Joseph Newkirk ’86 is presidentelect of the Quincy University Retired Faculty and Staff executive committee.

’90s

Kent Stegeman ’92 was named a partner of IPI Wealth Management on July 1, 2024, in Quincy.

Amy Wolthusen Schmuck ’95 completed an MA in Leadership and Innovation for Ministry at Luther Seminary-St. Paul, MN in 2023, and completed candidacy for

Judith Rossignuolo-Rice ’70 is a self-employed actor, currently rehearsing at The New Theatre and Restaurant in Overland Park, Kansas for the musical Nunsense

Joseph Newkirk ’86 is president-elect of the Quincy University Retired Faculty and Staff executive committee.

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Ordination in Ministry of Word and Service (Deacon) in the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA). Her Ordination took place February 23, 2024, and she was installed in her first call to serve at Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church on March 23, 2024.

Josh Jones ’99 was appointed an associate judge of the 8th Judicial Circuit. His investiture was on July 5, 2024.

’00s

Molly Kinsella ’00 was elected to the St. Catherine University board of trustees in St. Paul, MN.

Eric Klinner ’00 is the executive vice president for AIA Illinois in Springfield, IL.

Dawn Burns Klinner ’02 is the assistant superintendent of schools for the diocese of Springfield in Springfield, IL.

Danette Hasek ’03 was named elementary curriculum director in White County, GA.

Nicole Stutz LaDeur ’03 is the senior manager, North American customer success, for SmartRecruiters in San Francisco, CA.

Jestin Anderson ’06, who spent the past four seasons at Maryville and was elevated to associate head coach prior to the 2022-23 season, has joined the staff at NCAA Division I Lindenwood.

’10s

Philip Cooper ’10 and Paige Lenk will be married on October 19, 2024 in Motley, MN.

Ryan Snyder ’16 is the assistant director of development for the University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg, MO.

Raigen Schwartz ’18 is the head softball coach at Civic Memorial high school in Bethalto, IL

’20s

Nathan Blauser ’20 is a police officer with the City of Fort Worth in Fort Worth, Texas.

Hawks Stay Connected

QU Alumni Services would like your feedback!

Events held on campus, virtually, and in cities across the country are a great opportunity to meet up with friends, make new ones, and stay connected with QU.

Have an idea for an alumni event? Interested in hosting an event? Tell us!

Your input will allow us to continue to create as many interesting and educational events as possible. We invite you to contact Maureen Kennedy, coordinator of alumni services at m.kennedy86@quincy. edu and share your ideas.

For all the latest alumni events and to find an event in your area go to quincy.edu/alumni/events. In addition to our website, be sure to follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram!

Send us your news!

Have news of a wedding, birth, promotion, award, anniversary, retirement, or mission trip? Tell us your story at quincy.edu/alumni/ update-profile.

ELCA Bishop of the Rocky Mountain Synod Jim Gonia offering a final blessing on Deacon Amy Colleen Schmuck as she is ordained in the Ministry of Word and Service. Husband Alan Schmuck and Amy's sons Adam Schmuck and Connor Schmuck are also present.

Nathan Blauser ’20 with his wife Susan Hubbard Blauser ’19 and their daughter Adelaide.

. Alumni View the Eclipse

Hot Springs, AR

Viewing the eclipse, April 9, 2024 at the Wand's in Hot Springs Village, Arkansas. Front Row: Colleen Athens Sexton ‘76, Rita Hadel Beverlin ‘75, Virginia Connelly, Ed Connelly ‘76, Kathy McCormick Jensen ‘75, Mary Nickele Wand ‘75. Back Row: John Beverlin, Larry Wand ‘74.

Hot Springs, AR

Dave Ott ‘79, Patti Nickele Ott ‘82, Dan Ott (son) with Dan's friend watching the eclipse in Hot Springs, Arkansas on April 9, 2024.

Murphysboro, IL

Class of 1974 roommates, Monica Majewski St. Germain, Georgann Crosariol Price, Joanne Hettinger Kirchner, Mike Kirchner, and Trish O'Shea, viewing the eclipse in Murphysboro, Illinois.

Julia Liesen ’24, with her mother Terri Meerstein Liesen ’93, celebrating Julie’s graduation from QU on May 11, 2024.

Joseph Roscetti ’22 is an operating room nurse at Barnes Jewish hospital in St. Louis.

Julia Liesen ’24 graduated in May 2024 from QU with a bachelor of science in biological sciences, emphasis on environmental science, with a minor in chemistry.

LaDeur

The Class Notes section allows alumni to share the news of their professional achievements and significant life events. Publication of announcements provided to us by alumni does not imply an endorsement by the university. Announcements are published without independent confirmation of the accuracy of the information provided.

QU Hall of Fame Inductees 2023-2024

Sports

Tom Lepper ’97, Basketball

Jamie Oitker ’00, Basketball

Kevin Reller ’90, Basketball

Don Wente ’70, Basketball

Julie LaMaire ’04, Softball

Shane DeSherlia ’03, Football

Demetrius Young ’92, Football

1984-85 Women’s Tennis Team

Sports Professional Achievement

Bill Starkey ’70

Sports Meritorious Service

Kevin Steinkamp

Legal

Maria Bocanegra ’04

Richard Schulte ’91

2005 Mock Trial Team

Scott

’02, Nicole Stutz LaDeur ’03, ’04 and John Markendorf ’07 share some time together at a birthday party during the Summer of 2024.

IN MEMORIAM

Kenneth Heitmeier ‘51 on July 19, 2024, Arlington, TX

Margaret "Peggy" O'Leary Heitmeier ‘56, on July 18, 2024, Arlington, TX

Connie Bruch McCurdy ‘62 on May 8, 2024, Kenosha, WI

Mary Nell Frier Meyer ‘63 on April 4, 2024, Quincy, IL

William Bultas ‘65 on July 1, 2024, Springfield, MO

J. Thomas Hannon ‘65 on May 10, 2024, North Olmstead, OH

John "Jay" Meehan ‘68 on December 27, 2023, Hinsdale, IL

Mary Nell (Frier) Meyer ‘63

Mary Nell (Frier) Meyer, 81, of Quincy, Illinois died on Thursday, April 4, 2024. She was born in Hannibal, Missouri on August 16, 1942, the daughter of William and Gertrude Zimmerman Frier.

Mary Nell earned a history degree from Quincy College in 1963. While at QC, she met the "love of her life," George Meyer, also a QC student. Mary Nell and George were married one week before they began their teaching careers at Quincy Junior High School.

After four years of teaching, Mary Nell decided to be a stay-athome mom following the arrival of their first-born son, Timothy Michael. In 1971 Edward (Ted) William was born, followed by Susan Elizabeth in 1977.

Mary Nell returned to teaching by working as the coordinator with the homebound students at Blessing and St. Mary Hospitals for fourteen years. She was an outstanding teacher who was highly respected by her students. She built strong relationships with her students from all walks of life, and many of them came back to visit with her after they became adults.

She was a longtime member of St. Peter Catholic Church in Quincy where she served on several committees and as a

Patrick Oliver ‘69 on April 9, 2024, Arlington Heights, IL

Nancy Selig Wells ‘70 on February 27, 2024, Quincy, IL

Mary Beth Burns ‘71 on April 21, 2024, Hinsdale, IL

Alan Dietrich ‘76 on April 13, 2024, Springfield, IL

David E. Brown ‘88 on December 17, 2023, Quincy, IL

James Cerneka ‘92 on March 14, 2024, Chandler, AZ

Brandon Dowd ‘04 on March 24, 2024, Belleville, IL

volunteer teacher in the religious education classes. For years, Mary Nell and George delivered meals for the Meals on Wheels program and firmly believed in the mission of helping those in need.

Mary Nell was a friend to everyone she met and never missed an opportunity to help others.

She gave her time, talents, and treasures to her family and her community. Despite the progression of Alzheimer's, up until her last days, she maintained her social graces and was quick with a compliment and a smile for all she encountered.

Mary Nell and George received the Alumni of the Year Award in 2018 and were awarded Honorary Degrees of Doctor of Humane Letters in 2023.

Brick-by-Brick Program

The National Alumni Board invites you to participate in the Brick-by-Brick Program. This is an excellent way to show your QU pride and have a permanent place in the history of QU.

Bricks may be purchased to honor graduates, parents, memorials for loved ones or a favorite teacher. All bricks will be placed in Friars’ Plaza or Fr. Lucien Trouy’s Garden, according to the donor’s preference.

Your payment of $225 will entitle you to one 4″ x 8″ inscribed brick.

Proceeds from the Brick-by-Brick Program will go to the Alumni Legacy Endowed Scholarship Fund. This fund supports students whose parents are alumni of Quincy University.

Buy a brick at: quincy.edu/support-qu/brick-by-brick

HERITAGE AWARDS

2025 AWARD NOMINATIONS

Don’t forget to nominate a deserving alumni for the following categories - Alumni Franciscan Service Award, Rising Hawk Award, and the Bill O’Donnell Distinguished Alumni of the Year Award.

The nomination deadline for the 2025 awards is October 31, 2024. Submissions after October 31 will be considered for the following year. Self-nominations will not be accepted.

The winners will be announced in the spring and highlighted in the spring edition of QUniverse.

June 2023—May 2024

Iam privileged to thank you again this year for the generosity you have shown to Quincy University. As you may know, QU received record-breaking levels of support from alumni across the nation, which allows us to continue to serve our students in a way very few institutions of higher learning are able to do.

Thanks to you, our total funds raised for the last fiscal year were $8,251,937. This represents the third largest one-year amount raised in the history of the university and includes endowment and restricted funds.

A special thanks to QU Fund Chairs Chuck Davis ’02 and Bill Davis ’04 from Springfield, Illinois. They generously invested in this year’s annual drive, including hosting an alumni event at their office, making personal fundraising calls, helping author appeal letters, and providing valuable advice and counsel for this year’s fund.

The Davises' support and leadership was instrumental in raising $1,436,505 for the QU Fund, exceeding its goal by 3%. This marks the 14th year in a row that the annual fund has topped $1M. The QU Fund is comprised of unrestricted giving and gifts for academic departments, student clubs and organizations, and the athletic department.

Additionally, our number of donors investing in QU was the highest in the past 14 years.

My wife and I are honored to be members of the Quincy University community and have been privileged to meet many of you. Thanks again for all you do for QU and our students and for making this truly a record-breaking year.

It is, indeed, a great day to be a Hawk!

Dr. Robert Wyatt, Vice President for University Advancement

2023 - 2024 HONOR ROLL OF DONORS

Chuck Davis '02 and Bill Davis '04

Co-Chairs of 2023-2024 QU Fund

YOUR SUPPORT MAKES THIS POSSIBLE

MAJOR LIFETIME INVESTORS

Special recognition is given to those individuals who have made significant contributions during their lives and to organizations that have supported at the same levels during the last ten years.

CUMULATIVE GIFTS OF $100,000 AND MORE

Anonymous (4)

Ameren Illinois

Associated Colleges of Illinois

Bank Of Springfield

Blessing Health System

Dennis & Suzanne Boudreau

Kevin & Susan Breheny

Paul Brown & Dr. Janise Denton

Pete & Mary Kay Brown

Michael & Jean Buckley

Steve & Carol Campbell

Ross & Sherry Centanni Chartwells

Anthony & Patricia Crane

Diocese of Springfield in Illinois

Dr. William & Kari Dolan

DOT Foods, Inc.

Estate of Bernard J. Dowling

Dr. Philip Dreisbach

George Haubrich

Mart Heinen Club

Dr. James & Celia Heintz

Richard Helmer

Daniel Heneghan

Michael & Carole Hennessy

Gerald & Virginia Holzgrafe

Estate of Richard F. Huck, Jr.

Honora M. Cullinan Foundation

J.W. Gardner II Foundation

JMT Family Fund through the Community Foundation

Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies

Chris & Jennifer Kirn

Ann Knapheide

Bo & Erin Knapheide

Knapheide Manufacturing Company

Alan & Coletta Knepler

Dr. Rebecca Leonard

Library of Congress

Lee Lindsay

Christopher & Jane Loos

Margaret Magliari~

Mark & Patricia Mantovani

Mathilda Klein Trust

Michael McClain & Lucinda

Awerkamp McClain

Estate of Katherine McCombs

John & Kathleen McKillip

James Mentesti

Mercedes Hoag Charitable Trust

Joe & Barbara Merschman

William & Sue Metzinger

Dr. George & Mary Nell~ Meyer

Estate of Nona E. Miller

Estate of Richard H. Miller

Delmer & Barbara Mitchell

Mary Monckton Blickhan

James & Mary Mooney

Dr. Linda Moore

Stanley & Maureen Moore

Gerald & Mary Jo Murphy

National Management Resources Corporation

National Science Foundation

Estate of Arvid L. Nelson

Rose Mary Nesbit

Connie Niemann

C. David Nuessen

Mary Oakley

Ralph Oakley

Signe Oakley

Oakley Lindsay Foundation of Quincy Media, Inc.

Estate of L. Gerald & Marjorie A. Ott

William & Patricia Paxton

Phibro

Thomas Pollihan

$8,251,937

Refreshment Services Pepsi

Dr. Richard Ryan

Sacred Heart Province Franciscan

Friars

Martin & Holly Schafer

Richard J.D. & Dr. Valerie Schulte

Michael Sennett

John~ & Jill Shibles

Shields Professional Services

Honorable David & Marianne

Slocum

Jeff~ & Theresa Spear

State of Illinois

Catherine Stenger

Bryan & Brooke Stokes

William & Sandra Taylor

Estate of Frederick L. Thomas

Joe & Jill Tracy

Tracy Family Foundation

US Department Of Education

Dr. Vincent & Velma Varel

Ronald & Colae Vecchie

Lisetta White

Peggy Wilson~

Mary Winters

Michael B. & Judy Zeddies

CUMULATIVE GIFTS OF $50,000 AND MORE

Anonymous

Advance Physical Therapy LLC

Michael & Kristine Bickhaus

William Bihun

Estate of Marilyn Bunn

Randy Cannady & Laura CornilleCannady

Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois & NE Missouri

Phillip & Bonnie Conover

Gregory & Robin Dannegger

Mike Doellman & Pat Lyons

Mark Johnson & Barbara Gainer

Johnson

Dr. Dennis & Jane Galligani

Dr. Robert & Jennifer Gervasi

Joyce Green

Dr. Donald & Jane Hanratty

James & Judith Heinze

Lucille Hirschinger

Jim Hubbard

Frank~ & Anne Kabbes

Robert Kadzielawski

Norman & Kaye Kemner

Teresa Kettelkamp

Dr. William Kirk & Linda Griffin Kirk

James & Patricia Knepler

Dr. Scott & Brenda LeMaire

Dr. Maurine Magliocco

Dr. Glenn Mandeville

Marion Gardner Jackson Trust

John McCaffrey

Mercantile Bank

Shirley Murphy

Dr. John Natalini

Daniel & Kate Nuessen

Hal & Kathy Oakley

Dr. Alfred Pogge

Quincy Gems Baseball

Dr. Peggy Redshaw & Jerry Lincecum

Greg & Cindy Reis

Kevin & Sheri Reller

Richard W. Schulte LLC

Rotary Club of Quincy

Bernard Runde

John Runde

Roy & Nancy Schmidt

Honorable Mark & Kate Schuering

Estate of Raymond M. Shannon

Daniel & Pamela Sherman

Steven & Judith Siebers

State Street Bank & Trust Co.

Matt & Beth Steffe

Sharon Stephan

Carolyn Stevenson

John & Dale Stevenson

James Stewart

Stillwell Foundation

The Hearst Foundation

Google Inc. Funds of the Tide Foundation

Dr. Dan & Bernadette Tolbert

Charles Van Eekeren

Mary Kay Venvertloh

Helen Vernier

LuBeth Young

ANNUAL INVESTORS

Gifts during FY 2023-2024 VISIONARIES CLUB

Gifts of $25,000 & Above

Anonymous (3)

Bank of Springfield

Pete & Mary Kay Brown

Mike Doellman & Pat Lyons

Dr. William & Kari Dolan

Estate of Katherine McCombs

Richard Helmer

Michael & Carole Hennessy

J 2 Family Foundation

J.W. Gardner II Foundation

Dr. William Kirk & Linda Griffin Kirk

Ann Knapheide

Alan & Coletta Knepler

Christopher & Jane Loos

John & Kathleen McKillip

Mercedes Hoag Charitable Trust

William & Sue Metzinger

Delmer & Barbara Mitchell

National Science Foundation

Mary Oakley

Ralph Oakley

Signe Oakley

Phibro

Dave Rakers

Richard W. Schulte LLC

Dr. Richard Ryan

Sacred Heart Province Franciscan

Friars

John~ & Jill Shibles

Jeff~ & Theresa Spear

State of Illinois

Matt & Beth Steffe

Bryan & Brooke Stokes

Recognition Clubs

Visionaries

President's

$25,000+

$10,000 - $24,999

Founders .......... $5,000 - $9,999

Bonaventure

$2,500 - $4,999

$1,000 - $2,499

Tower $500 - $999

Hawks ..................... $250 - $499

Benefactors Up To $249

William & Sandra Taylor

Joe & Jill Tracy

Tracy Family Foundation

US Department Of Education

Michael B. & Judy Zeddies

PRESIDENT’S CLUB

Gifts of $10,000 - $24,999

Associated Colleges of Illinois

Thomas Berry

Dennis & Suzanne Boudreau

Paul Brown & Dr. Janise Denton

Michael & Jean Buckley

Caterpillar Foundation

John J. Maxwell Trust

Great Lakes Valley Conference

Tim & Elizabeth Hoker

David Hulsen

Illinois Board Of Higher Education

Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies

Mathew & Megan Klauser

Bo & Erin Knapheide

Bernard & Rita Lammers

Dr. Scott & Brenda LeMaire

Lindsay Family Foundation

Mark & Patricia Mantovani

Marion Gardner Jackson Trust

Edward & Natalie Meyer

Dr. George & Mary Nell~ Meyer

Mary Monckton Blickhan

Gerald & Mary Jo Murphy

Rose Mary Nesbit

Hal & Kathy Oakley

Alison Osterbur

Mark & Erica Parise

Ethan Prater

Quincy Cursillo

Greg & Cindy Reis

Richard J.D. & Dr. Valerie Schulte

Daniel & Pamela Sherman

Dr. Dan & Bernadette Tolbert

Charles Van Eekeren

Dr. Vincent & Velma Varel

Peggy Wilson~

FOUNDERS CLUB

Gifts of $5,000 - $9,999

Anonymous

Robert & Lenore Becker

Mary Kay Beiermann

Michael & Kristine Bickhaus

Steve & Carol Campbell

Community Foundation Serving

West Central Illinois & NE

Missouri

Gregory & Robin Dannegger

Estate of James Elmer Wagner

Dr. James & Celia Heintz

Gerald & Virginia Holzgrafe

Robert Kadzielawski

Teresa Kettelkamp

Stephen & Jan Koester

Kohl Wholesale

Lee Lindsay

Doris Malacarne

John McCaffrey

Jeff McClean

Dr. Brian & Marsha McGee

Richard & Linda Mettemeyer

James & Mary Mooney

Thomas Pollihan

Robert G. & Lenore Becker

Sarkes Tarzian Inc

State Street Bank & Trust Co.

John & Dale Stevenson

Stillwell Foundation

Mark & Lyn Strieker

William Terlisner

Bob Willenborg

LuBeth Young

Ted Zimmerman

BONAVENTURE CLUB

Gifts of $2,500 - $4,999

Adams NetWorks, Inc.

Samuel & Maureen Banks

Michael & Kristine Bickhaus

Mary Kay Vollmer Blazel

Raymond & Rita Bromark

Dr. Dan Clasby Sr.

Phillip & Bonnie Conover

Bill Davis

Chris & Laura Dewitt

Thomas & Patricia Ehlman

Fred Emig

Enterprise Holdings Foundation

Brendan Ford

Tom & Pam Hemmen

David & Judy Kabbes

Dr. Kevin Kirchner

Gary & Jo Ann Kirlin

James & Patricia Knepler

Lori Kruse

Joseph & Denette Kuhlman

Christopher & Kimberly Lubbring

Margaret Magliari~

Dr. Maurine Magliocco

Harold Marcionetti

Mercantile Bank

Messick Family Foundation

MetLife Foundation

Lon & Mary Moeller

Dr. Linda Moore

Dr. John Natalini

Niemann Foods Foundation

Dr. Peggy Redshaw & Jerry

Lincecum

Refreshment Services Pepsi

Kevin & Sheri Reller

Rinella Company, Inc.

John Roskopf

Bernard Runde

Martin & Holly Schafer

James & Kathy Schlepphorst

Roy & Nancy Schmidt

Edward Schneidman

Honorable Mark & Kate Schuering

Dr. Joseph & Jane Selby

Laura Shibles

Honorable David & Marianne

Slocum

Will & Kristin Spear

Scott & Susan Stamerjohn

Robert & Kathy Stange

State Farm Companies Foundation

Carolyn Stevenson

Nick & Louise Tepavchevich

Bert & Benita Theleen

TIAA Serves

Ronald & Colae Vecchie

Helen Vernier

Dr. Dana Walker

William E. Wall

Dr. Michael Wallace

James Waterkotte

Karin Waugh Zucker & Martin Boyle

Arthur Willenborg

Dennis Williams

FRIARS CLUB

Gifts of $1,000 - 2,499

Anonymous (2)

Abbvie Employee Engagement Fund

Advanced Dental Care

Kimberly Alumbaugh

American Association of University

Women

Gwen Baalman

John Bachmann

Edwin & Brenda Baker

Willie Baker

Barney's Group LLC

Jack & Cheryl Bartz

Dennis & Rachel Bergman

Robert Bergman

John & Beverly Bernzen

Blackhawk Mechanical HCR, LLC

Michael & Sally Blickhan

Jeff & Diane Bloss

Dr. Brian Borlas & Judy Abbott

Kevin & Susan Breheny

Diane Brockington

Bruce Broemmel

Mark Broughton

Ron Bruder

Honorable Richard & Maureen

Brummer

Adam Bruns

Pat Buerger

A. Joseph & Judy Claes

Erin Lindsay Clayton

Margaret Conroy

Margaret Corrado

Timothy & Susan Costigan

Kevin Costigan

Brian & Michelle Cramer

Kyle & Amanda Crockett

Dr. Robert & Mary Cudney

Daniel~ & Kathleen Czarniewski

Daniel McLaughlin Charitable Trust

Denny & Lynn Davis

Chuck Davis

Dr. Louis & Gail DeGreeff

Digital Scoreboards

Cathy Dorangrichia

Jerry & Patricia Douglas

Richard & Mary Elbert

James & Janet Elkan

Eric Green Construction Inc.

Estate of Dorothy Snyder

Dr. William & Patricia Evans

First Bankers Trust Company

James Long & Barbara Fischer Long

Chuck & Meg Fitch

Ford Square of Mt. Vernon, Ltd.

Charles Frey

Mark Johnson & Barbara Gainer

Johnson

Dr. Dennis & Jane Galligani

Brian & Tina Gieseke

Mary Jane Goad

Brian & Kelly Gorell

Stephen & Jean Green

Eric & Thera Green

Bernice Gregorio

Andrew & Virginia Haggard

Stephen Hajek

Dr. Stephen & Joni Halpin

Joseph Hammer

Eugene & Kathie Hanneke

Pat & Kathy Harkins

Haubrich Enterprises, Inc.

James & Judith Heinze

Daniel Heneghan

Robert & Victoria Hibbert

Ricky & Monica Hinkamper

Roy & Allison Hinkamper

Bob & Lindsay Ringkamp Houchin

Mark & Barbara Johnson

Michael & Jody Kabbes

Frank~ & Anne Kabbes

Keck Heating & Air Conditioning

King City Chrysler Center, Inc.

Dr. Kevin & Alice Kirby

Michael & Joanne Kirchner

Chris & Jennifer Kirn

Michaeline Klebba

Richard Klohr

Bonnie Kott

Connie Kott

William & Nanette Krueger

Dennis Kruse

Joe & Denette Kuhlman

Louis & Olga Kuntz

Dr. Debra LeBlanc

Donald O'Connor

William & Jane O'Malley

Ervin & Margaret Pesek

Dr. Thomas & Terri Poterucha

Quincy Abbey, Inc.

Mike & Gloria Brady

Frank & Mary Bufe

John & Ann Burtelow

Randy Cannady & Laura Cornille-

Cannady

Robert & Inez Carlisle

Peter & Liz Christofylakis

Trent & Jennifer Lepper

William Lhotka

John & Melissa Lore

Mike Mahn Jr.

Dr. Glenn Mandeville

Joseph March

Mart Heinen Club

Michael McClain & Lucinda

Awerkamp McClain

Dr. James McCulla

James & Connie McDowell

Melissa B Interiors

James Mentesti

Billy & Laverne Meyer

Vincent & Linda Miller

Rich & Karolyn Mohrman

James Michael Moore

Kirk & Erin Nesbit

Mary Jane Neu

Richard & Susanne Niemann

Niemann Foods, Inc.

Donald Noe

Daniel & Kate Nuessen

Peter Oakley

Julie Orlet

Terry & Jill Orr

Joanne Ortwerth

Brett & Amy Penick

Dr. Jeff & Jone Piontek

Dr. Alfred Pogge

James Potter

Quantum Insurance Group, Inc.

Quincy GEMS Baseball

Dr. Teresa Reed

Richard B. & Mary Jane Neu Family

Fund - Community Foundation

J.B. Ringhausen

Larry Robertson

Dan & Jane Rothery

Louis & Kathleen Rotta

Linda Rull

John Runde

Norman & Pat Ryan

St Peter Catholic Church/Social Concerns Comm.

Peter & Catherine Satterthwaite

Schmiedeskamp, Robertson, Neu, & Mitchell LLP

George & Jovita Schneider

Susan Scott

Richard & Jane Scott

John Shibles, Jr.

Steven & Judith Siebers

Charlotte Siebers

Brian & Nadine Sir

John Spring

Paul & Susan Tanna

Andy Tappe & Michaela Fray

Scott & Paula Thoele

Richard & Mary Thompson

Willie & Michelle Thornton

Drs. Paul & Christine Tracy

Terry Trout

Daniel Vahlkamp

John Villegas

Jill Brunenn Vorbeck

Edward & Dorothy Wehmer

Gary & Sue Winking

Winters Insurance Group LLP

Vernon Wolf

Laurence & Mary Woods

James & Rose Woodward

Dr. Robert & Nancy Wyatt

Dr. Congzhi Xia

ALUMNI

INVESTORS

CLASS YEARS

1949

Benefactors

Joseph J. Ley~

1951

Friars

Charles T. Frey

1952

Friars

Dr. James W. McCulla

Benefactors

Mark A. Schell~

1954

Friars

Frank J. Kabbes~ (Anne)

1955

Founders

George Theodore "Ted" Zimmerman

Friars

Richard J. Klohr

Tower

Dr. George F. Gruendel (Elizabeth)

Leonard A. Hogan

Hawks

William E. Cleary (Jessie)

Benefactors

Dr. Robert F. Wilkin (Joanne)

1956

Friars

Mary Cudney

Richard A. Mohrman

Benefactors

John A. Ley

Margaret Quinlan

1957

Bonaventure

Arthur C. Willenborg

Friars

Dr. Robert E. Cudney

Norman L. Ryan

Richard A. Thompson

Tower

William F. Harding (Judith)

Hawks

James F. Devereux

Benefactors

Mary Ann Donatelli

1958

Tower

Judith G. Mangan Wisniewski

Hawks

Patricia L. Gora Gora-Maier

Benefactors

Frank A. Frawley

Charles E. Grady

Paul J. Klockenkemper (Joan)

1959

Friars

James A. Heinze

Benefactors

Robert H. Dolph

Edgar R. Donatelli

Maurice J. Klingele

Richard G. Klosterman

Nancy McDowell

George A. Sloane

1960

Visionaries

William E. Taylor (Sandra)

Friars

Joseph C. March

Pat Ryan

Benefactors

James McCaughey (Barbara)

Marie Carmela Li Puma Newstead

Ralph A. Renno, Sr.

1961

President's

Peggy Wilson~

Friars

Mary Jane Wand Neu

James M. McDowell (Connie)

Judith L. Perko Heinze

Tower

Dr. Joseph B. Bocke (Janice)

Marion J. Stocker Renno

Donald J. Simmermon

1962

Visionaries

Richard J. Helmer

Mary K. Kane Oakley

Bonaventure

Bernard H. Runde

Friars

William C. Lhotka

Karolyn L. Polley Mohrman

Tower

Theodore G. Hirschinger

Andrew John Reitinger

Hawks

Dr. Gary J. Carter (Geraldine)

Charles E. Durbin

Judith A. Finley Durbin

Benefactors

Edward L. Cuddihy

Dr. Irene Frisse Cuddihy

Jerald R. Meyer

Marilyn Zusag Weber (Kenneth)

1963

Visionaries

Linda T. Griffin-Kirk

President's

Dr. George C. Meyer

Mary Nell Frier Meyer~

Daniel Sherman

Bonaventure

Hon. David K. Slocum

Friars

James K. Potter

Tower

Dr. Thomas A. Gorell

John Donald Kelly (Nancy)

Mary Jo Ransford White

Benefactors

Sr. Christine A. Baker

Elizabeth A. Curtis

Lawrence E. Emmons

Karen J. Timen Modler (John)

Sandy Strathmeyer Reinebach

1964

Visionaries

Dr. Richard O. Ryan

Bonaventure

Mary Kay Vollmer Blazel

Marianne Wall Slocum

Dr. Sean Wittmer

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Hawks

Jim "Hawk" Cuniffe (Nellita)

Benefactors

Carroll Bichl Brahm

Jeanne A. Goodpaster Dolph

Joseph R. Lubbe

Bert A. Theleen (Benita)

Friars

Ronald L. Bruder

~ Deceased

Maureen A. McLean Brummer

Hon. Richard H. Brummer

Bernice M. Weilbacher Gregorio

Tower

Leo J. Binz

Stephen R. Classe

Charles J. Voss

Joyce M. VanDeVeire Voss

Hawks

James E. Hamick

Clarence P. Sampson (Dianne)

Bart A. Scowley

Benefactors

Anne Shea Emmons

Sharon M. Luczak Faciana

James M. Hallberg

Kathleen Shaughnessy Hegeman

Sidney G. Holthaus (Julie)

Dr. Henry G. Hughes

Kathleen C. Chaperlo Jaskiewicz (Thomas)

Anne R. Abele Lubbe

Judith A. Deters McCourt

Ron Reinebach

Thomas J. Roti (Karen)

Dr. Thomas A. Shannon

Ruth Ann Pfaffe Snowden (Howard~)

Dr. Lawrence S. Sutton (Maureen)

Dr. David L. Tucker

1965

Visionaries

Signe C. Jacobson Oakley

President's

Paul E. Brown (Dr.Janise Denton)

Pamela B. Wozniak Sherman

Bonaventure

Patricia J. Reibling Ehlman

Thomas N. Ehlman

James L. Knepler

James E. Waterkotte

Friars

A. Joseph Claes (Judy)

Margaret A. Doeseckle Corrado

Richard J. Elbert (Mary)

Peter L. Satterthwaite (Catherine)

Charlotte D. Willer Siebers

Paul Anthony Tanna (Susan)

Laurence A. Woods

Tower

Kathryn L. Bruneni Binz

James J. Kusbel (Judy)

Hawks

Marilyn J. Dieker Hughes

Thomas A. Hughes

William T. Owens-Smith

Benefactors

Richard D. Bockelman

Larry K. Donaldson

Barbara J. Koppes Fitzke

Stephen W. Hibbard (Judith)

Carolyn F. Gualtieri Hughes

Dennis L. Lubbe

Sandra J. Ploof Miller

Constance G. Griffin O'Brien (James)

Laura Stenger Paunan

John Schlipmann

1966 Visionaries

Dr. William G. Kirk

Founders

Celia M. Kuzmickus Heintz

Dr. James A. Heintz

Bonaventure

Dr. Maurine M. Fisk Magliocco

Arthur Robert Stange

Kathy A. Blazel Stange

Karin Waugh Zucker (Martin Boyle)

$8,251,937 CONSTITUENTS

Friars

Jack Bartz (Cheryl)

Cheryl A. Christ Bruder

Jill Brunenn Vorbeck

Dr. Dennis J. Galligani (Jane)

Joseph E. Hammer

Dennis J. Kruse

James E. Mentesti

John H. Runde

Tower

Francis X. Calkins (Carol)

Michael J. Lach

Donald W. Snyders

Hawks

Dewey V. Kalmer

Jeffrey T. Liautaud

Charles E. Radel

Denis M. Yoggerst

Benefactors

John P. Bell

Cheryl J. Dixon Dillard

Dr. Theodore J. Duello

Dr. Matthew E. Eichor (Linda)

Carol J. Parisi Hallberg

Theresa Hirschinger Kearney (Albert)

Carol Linkowski Kopenec

Donald I. Kopenec

John A. Laker

Carol S. Bledsoe Lundeen

John E. Lundeen

Michael P. McTiernan (Diane)

Gloria A. Gaik Pollack

Gerald M. Posluszny (Jacalyn)

Eugene J. Reagan (Patricia)

Hela B. Chiappe Robran

Dennis V. Trame

1967

Bonaventure

Raymond J. Bromark (Rita)

Patricia Pignotti Knepler

Friars

Patricia A. McKay Evans

Dr. William F. Evans

Mary Ann De Lio Woods

Tower

Patricia Daley

Jerome E. Echele

Carol A. Crockett Grimm

Beverly A. Bozick Hernandez

Janet C. Waterkotte

Hawks

Frank C. Arnold (Vickie~)

Dr. Mark L. Cummings (Dr. Marion)

Carol A. Dillsaver Kalmer

Carl F. Koch

Geraldine Radel

Benefactors

Richard H. Bloch

Reva Ehmen

Colleen M. Sullivan Farrell

Frances A. Johnson Fiedler

Michael R. Fiedler

Nancy A. Bardon Friye (Thomas)

Joseph M. Havrilko

Susan R. Waterkotte Kapp

Carolyn S. Friye Lubbe

John L. Martens

Edward J. Matichek

Carol L. Evans Trame

Dr. Richard F. Welch

Claudia A. Kathmann Woodruff (Jack)

1968

President's

Dr. Daniel L. Tolbert (Bernadette)

Dr. Vincent H. Varel (Velma)

Founders

Mary Kay Beiermann

Gerald D. Holzgrafe (Virginia)

John K. McCaffrey

Richard A. Mettemeyer (Linda)

Bonaventure

Dr. Joseph V. Selby

Friars

Barbara Fischer Long (James Long)

Vernon Wolf

Tower

Bernadette R. Wiggli Doubek

Dianne L. Ratajik Drinan

Michael M. Drinan

Ronald N. Hermeling

Anne Bresler Namm (Andrew)

Hawks

Herbert M. Dreier

Nancy J. Hruby Koch

John W. Madden

Virginia M. Kessler Madden

Maryann A. Oblak

Carol Hopfer Stone

Benefactors

Lou Ellen Gnaedinger Anderson

Marilyn J. Williams Backe

Kenneth P. Dobucki

Carol K. Garey

Walter A. Gorak (Nina)

Vicki L. Follansbee Grady

Frank J. Haggerty

Nancy K. Dold Havrilko

Jacqueline B. Berrell Hermanny

G. Kay Priepot Jackson

Jayne R. Rosecrans Lammers

John R. Lammers

David G. Lewis (Emily)

Kathleen M. Kuhlman Murray

Patrick J. Rothery

Ronald R. Rupp

John T. Selby

Judith M. Bonness Wilper (Jim)

Nancy M. Winters

1969

Visionaries

John P. Shibles~

Founders

LuBeth Young

Bonaventure

Fred J. Emig

Gary F. Kirlin (Jo Ann)

Helen R. Ruethling Vernier

Friars

John E. Bachmann

Stephen R. Hajek

James Michael Moore

Tower

Robert E. Cerrano

C. David Nuessen

Sandra Vogel

Hawks

Kathryn S. Stacy Carter

William A. Carter

Mary Michael Hedges Dreier

Mary Ann Georgen Liautaud

Dr. John R. Schmitt

Benefactors

Ruth Bennett

Linda M. Zielinski Brummel

William J. Brummel

Mary Alice Benson Bybee

Marguerite R. Olson Cantlon

Linda Etzkorn

Dennis J. Newman (Kathleen)

Dr. Michael F. Nolan

Michael E. Plunkett

Rev. John B. Prenger (Sharon)

James Daniel Purdy

Margaret C. Meier Selby

Robert F. Smith

Kent R. Terry (Ann)

Patricia A. Blickhan Tortorige (Carl)

Dr. Mark E. Troy

James F. Truax

1970

Visionaries

Michael A. Doellman (Patricia Lyons)

Dr. William V. Dolan (Kari)

President's

Gerald A. Murphy

Mary Jo Williams Murphy

Founders

Gloria M. Arentsen Brady

J. Michael Brady

James P. Mooney (Mary)

Bonaventure

Donald T. O'Connor

Dr. Peggy A. Redshaw (Jerry Lincecum)

Friars

Robert A. Bergman

Diane M. Scott Brockington

John Burtelow

Linda K. Venvertloh Rull

Richard M. Scott (Jane)

John A. Spring

Tower

John J. Casey

John P. Farrell

Anita M. Krieger

Dr. Eldon L. Little

Maureen R. Kelly Little

Louise McEvoy McMaster

Patricia M. Scott

Dennis J. Steinkamp (Marcia)

Hawks

Gregg B. Crocker

Dr. Robert M. Dittmer

Terri Dolan Clark

Patrick J. Henning

Patrick K. Humphrey

James K. Knodel

Edward F. Kowalczyk

James A. Wand (Judith)

Benefactors

Jack I. Altman

Mary Jane Bauer

John Joseph Dignan (Carol)

Mary K. Schullian Gramke

Connie L. Murphy Hadfield (Richard)

Alan J. Kapka

Michael R. Kozanecki

Duane E. Obert (Kathleen)

Robert H. Ociepka

Ardath A. Fleer Potts

Ann Blaisdell Rothery

Toni M. Shade Rubison

Charlotte M. Weigle Rupp

Gerald A. Schultz

Edward F. Sutton

Linda R. Dowdall Sutton

Carol G. Springer Tavares

Mary F. Clancy Troy

Donna D. Saylor Wilson

Michael A. Zipprich

1971

Visionaries

Alan E. Knepler (Dr.Coletta)

Bonaventure

Dr. Daniel J. Clasby

Ervin J. Pesek

John F. Roskopf

Nicholas Tepavchevich (Louise)

Friars

Ann Lehnhausen Burtelow

Charles R. Fitch

Louis E. Kuntz

Lucinda Awerkamp McClain (Michael)

Billy L. Meyer

Laverne L. Steinkamp Meyer

James Terry Orr

Tower

Gerry A. Scheibal Casey

Sherry L. Cerrano

Margaret A. Schramer Farrell

Eileen Marie Sullivan

James F. Sullivan (Jeannie)

Hawks

Frederick W. Bloss

Richard L. Deters (Beth)

Marlene M. Sohacki Dittmer

Susan M. Farrell Henning

Emmett P. Murphy

Mary Jo Shaughnessy Murphy

John E. Petrik

Nancy M. Keller Petrik

Dr. Barbara A. Aschemann

Schleppenbach

Rosaura M. Soto

Dr. David Strupeck

Randall B. Wiemelt

Benefactors

Maureen T. Henning Altman

Marie R. Procido Barkowitz

Richard G. Barkowitz

Scott D. Bettlach

Timothy P. Cassin

Jose L. Diaz

Michael F. Fehling (Joanne)

Dwayne C. Fischer (Jane)

Steven J. Fromme

Michael P. Gill

Joyce A. Greulich

Robert J. Haas (Jane)

Marilyn J. Cutrara Haggerty

Robert J. Hilgenbrink

Paul M. Jackstadt (Jane)

Joyce D. Liesen Kilman

Eugene W. Krebs

Patrick J. McFadden (Joan)

Fr. Thomas Nairn, OFM

John E. Negri (Susan)

Michael J. O'Connell (Jeanne)

Mary E. Plunkett

Thomas B. Pope

William R. Ryan

Joseph J. Sandschafer

Rita M. Kemner Sandschafer

Kathleen A. Hemmer Sass

Richard P. Schuering

George H. Schulte

James M. Shank

Jeanne M. Deters Soebbing

Ken Sparrow

Richard V. Taylor

James F. Thomson (Kathleen)

Judith Ann Gawne Varias

Michael G. Walsh (Patricia)

John E. Walsh

1972

Visionaries

Michael W. Hennessy

Kathleen A. Merschman McKillip (John)

Founders

Thomas H. Pollihan

Bonaventure

Mary K. Hettinger Moeller (Lon)

Margaret M. Moran Pesek

Friars

John F. Bernzen

Michael J. Blickhan (Sally)

Margaret W. Wood Fitch

Kathy M. Pope Harkins

Patrick Harkins

Mary Jill Mogab Orr

Tower

Patricia A. Eilerman Beard

William F. Beard

Kathleen E. Winking Citro

Leo T. Henning

Sue T. Thomas Henning

Dennis G. Klosterman

Martha A. O'Toole Olson

David J. Rothery

Thomas L. Runde

Hawks

Mary C. Renner Behan (Thomas)

Jerrimiah F. Blaisdell

Joseph P. Chanley

Fr. John L. Doctor, OFM

Mary Margaret McGurn Donofrio

Thomas E. Donofrio

Andrew M. Mosko

Marty Olson

Ann T. Dittmer Soebbing

Eugene F. Soebbing

Gerald L. Timmerwilke

Laura S. Grayson Timmerwilke

Benefactors

Margaret D. Dowd Behrens

Maureen Murphy Bergeson (Randy)

Barbara J. Ostermiller Brink

Jeanet Caroline Crim Campbell (David)

Patricia A. Walsh DeMars (John)

Mary Ann Althoff Dickerson

Daniel T. Gibbons

Patrice B. Beattie Grant

Elizabeth M. Mathews Hamilton

Kenneth L. Held

James Klauser

Constance L. Koch

Ruben J. Luna

Walter J. Plank (Margaret)

Judith A. Rossignuolo-Rice (Bernard Rice)

Barbara A. Roth

Frederick J. Rupp

Georgia L. Boudreau Rupp

Colette Santucci

Linda M. Seibert Schlipmann

Michael G. Schlipmann

Stephanie L. Lipinski Schulte

Ruth A. Shireman (Myrl)

Honorable Chet W. Vahle (Barbara)

Robert J. Winkeljohn

Lowell A. Yates (Pamela)

1973

Visionaries

Carole H. Hughes Hennessy

President's

Rita M. Brinkman Lammers (Bernard)

Rose Mary Terry Nesbit

Founders

Steven T. Campbell (Carol)

Robert J. Kadzielawski

~ Deceased

Friars

Beverly J. Behrman Bernzen

Daniel R. Czarniewski~ (Kathleen)

Mary Kathie Dale Hanneke (Eugene)

Daniel J. Rothery

Tower

James C. Citro

J. Michael Mahair (Teresa)

Martha T. Johnston Marshall

Robert M. Rakers

Karen L. Hettermann Rothery

Hawks

Kenneth Donnelly (Penny)

Ronald J. Fischer

Alan R. Harte

Jean E. Follansbee Kloepper

Sally J. Cardy Mosko

Martin B. Nihill

Robert D. Pollihan (Pamela)

Mary P. Wochner

Benefactors

Glennon A. Albers

John E. Barden

Louis E. Barlock

Catherine O'Donnell Becks (Rod)

Donald F. Blair

Mario A. Camacho

Virginia L. Johnson Camacho

Gregory J. Ceebin (Mary)

Philip N. Chapleau

James T. Connell

Gregory J. Davis

Kathleen M. Denning-Petersen

Robert R. Garee

Steven R. Hermann

Edward J. Jedlicka

Carol M. Krieger

Patricia B. Kratochvil Lask

Richard R. Lask

Janet R. Brady Luna

Kevin J. McAlinden

Joseph A. McCafferty

Jeannine M. Pellettiere

Donald P. Schmidt

Jill M. Schroeder Schmidt

William E. Siciliano

Cynthia L. Moore Thornton (Joseph)

Breese E. Watson

Sharon K. Tarr Worley (Henry)

1974

Visionaries

William H. Metzinger (Sue)

David R. Rakers

Founders

Teresa M. Morris Kettelkamp

Friars

Dennis G. Bergman

Joanne Marie Hettinger Kirchner

Michael Charles Kirchner

Tower

Edward M. Conrad

Gerard R. Krogmeier (Marian)

Anthony M. Peter

Susan M. Pogge Peter

Hawks

Thomas A. Browdy

Susan M. Hildebrand Harte

James P. Hults

Gerald R. Jindra

Michaeleen A McDonald

Kathryn A. Boarini Nihill

Fr. Dennis J. Schafer, OFM

John J. Schneider, Jr. (Pam)

Rev. Paul R. Wienhoff

Timothy P. Wilcox

Benefactors

Kathleen F. Kelly Brassil

David L. Brumleve (Martha)

Cynthia M. Cook Cramer

Harry L. Cramer

Joan A. Fehling Engel

Marvin V. Eversgerd

Patricia J. Mongan Eversgerd

Deborah A. Hoeffken Foote (Robert)

Mary E. Ford

Robert C. Greving

James P. Healy

Daniel H. Heaton

Jay K. Hellman

Mary L. Morrell Hohmann (Thomas)

Michael S. Hornacek (Claudia)

Catherine M. Jezior

Sharon Jochem Schmidt (Mark Schmidt)

Kevin L. Krummel

Judy A. Herdrich Kulp

Lawrence E. Kulp

Elias J. Manassah

Dr. David R. Mattie

Bruce A. Miller

Kathryn T. Ilg Poetter

Terrence L. Porro

Richard F. Regan

Keith C. Scannell

Connie M. Deters Schrage

George E. Schrage

Barbara A. Bernbrock Seifert (Richard)

Kathleen M. Toomey Siciliano

Susan E. Cooper Sperry

William R. Stubstad

Mickey L. Uppinghouse

Mark E. Waninger (Eileen)

Donna McLoraine Watson

Anne O'Dwyer White

Gerald J. White

Kevin J. Wooldridge

1975

President's

Suzanne Schultz Boudreau

Founders

Robert G. Becker

Stephen C. Koester

Bonaventure

Hon. Mark A. Schuering

Tower

Alan F. Bogdan

Debra J. Herwaldt

Margaret A. O'Neill Klauser

Hon. Thomas J. Ortbal (Kai)

The Heritage Society honors our thoughtful and generous alumni and friends who have included Quincy University in their estate plans. The tradition of loyalty, shown through these commitments of support, is important in strengthening and sustaining the university’s future.

Current members of the QU Heritage Society are:

Anonymous (14)

Marty & Julie Bell

Martha Biallas '71

Alan F. Bogdan '75

Dr. Brian Borlas & Judy Abbott

Richard R. Boudreau '65

Paul Brown '65 & Dr. Janise Denton

Pete '76 & Mary Kay Brown '77

Rita Buddemeyer '70

Randy Cannady '79 & Laura

Cornille-Cannady '79

Robert & Inez Carlisle

Susan Christensen

Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Claes '65

Nance Cosgrove

Dr. Emmanuel Cutrone

Joseph Cygan Jr.

John (Jack) & Pat Walsh DeMars '72

Barbara Fischer Long '68

Brendan S. Ford '96

Larry C. '75 & Sue Franzoi

Walter '68 & Nina Gorak

William "Bill" '57 & Judith Harding

Richard J. Helmer '62

Dale L. Hilgenbrinck '70

Marion C. Hoskins '86

Dr. Andrew '70 & Kathy Jorgensen

Mr. & Mrs. Richard J. Kerkering '66

Alan '71 & Coletta Knepler

William & Nanette Peters Krueger '85

Paul '60 & Bev '61 Lanphier

Patricia LeBlanc '54

Dr. Rebecca M. Leonard '76

Michael McClain & Lucinda Awerkamp McClain '71

Robert Lee Mejer

Jim Mentesti '66

William '74 & Sue Metzinger

Dr. George Meyer '63

Shirley Murphy '87

Dr. John J. Natalini

Joseph W. Newkirk '86

Maryann A. Oblak '68

Patricia O'Connor '56

Julie M. Orlet

Eric '94 & Tracy (Zuspann) Orne '96

Connie L. Page

Dr. Daniel '72 & Andrea Quinn

George '68 & Marilyn Rachford '58

David R. Rakers '74

Dr. Peggy Redshaw '70 & Jerry B. Lincecum

Linda C. Rinehart '81

Dr. Richard Ryan '64

Martin '95 & Dr. Holly Schafer

Linda Schuttler

Honorable David '63 & Marianne Slocum '64

Theresa Spear '96

Jay '74 & Shirley Stevenson '76

Eileen M. Sullivan '71

Joseph & Cynthia '76 Thornton

Patricia Tomczak

Jill Brunenn Vorbeck '66

Karin Waugh Zucker '66 & Martin Boyle

Gary & Sue Winking '89

Mr. & Mrs. Melvin Yurkovich '64

Michael B. & Judy Zeddies '83

We invite you to join this exclusive society of caring individuals by creating a provision to benefit Quincy University in your estate plans.

Need information or confidential assistance?

Contact Dr. Robert Wyatt, Vice President for University Advancement, 217-228-5229 or robert.wyatt@quincy.edu, or 1800 College Ave., Quincy, IL 62301

Craig A. Schuessler (Jeannette)

Michael Joseph Sullivan (Carolyn)

Hawks

Michael D. Canulli

Kevin M. Clarke

Diane M. Hedges Hults

Sandra Ann Vasapolli Jindra

Sandra L. Eichler Jones

Carol Koujourian Juranek (Kenneth)

Frances M. Weigle Wilcox

Benefactors

David Aeschliman

Bella M. Allison

Steven E. Baker

Denise A. Skrip Bauch

Michael D. Bernhardt (Nancy)

Rita A. Hoedl Beverlin (John)

Mary Anne Raymond Blair

Stephen A. Dirnbeck

Kathleen A. Dooley (Gary Handrick)

Gary L. Dotson

James R. Eagan (Carol)

William J. Fann

Larry C. Franzoi (Susan)

Paul S. Geerling (Suzanne)

Noreen P. Scavone Healy

Bonnie R. Campbell Henke

Regina Prendergast Hermann

Susan E. Schneider Kelley

Mark L. Mathis (Mary)

Ruth E. Mays

Patricia J. Rose McAlinden

Michael V. McKevitt

Mary Emily Pfeifer Miller

David E. Miller (Joan)

Dr. John J. O'Brien (Cathy)

Susan M. Oczkowski

Shirley A. Wigger Patterson

Mark R. Philp

Joseph T. Puskar

Dr. Mary Ann Ryan

Hermann H. Wittje (Margaret)

Marilyn M. Moss Wooldridge

William G. Zeller

Merri S. Roth Zellmer

1976

Visionaries

Pete Brown

President's

Dennis E. Boudreau

Mark P. Mantovani (Patricia)

Founders

Lenore Kukla Becker

Bonaventure

Samuel P. Banks (Dr. Maureen)

Jane E. Cady O'Malley

Katherine M. Wensing Schlepphorst (James)

Friars

Jeffrey M. Bloss

Barbara A. Gainer Johnson (Mark Johnson)

Kate O. Orlet Schuering

James G. Woodward

Tower

Paula I. Ilg Conrad

Ann Marie Koch Cooper

Dr. Rebecca M. Leonard

Michael R. Marshall

William P. O'Neill

Carol A. Sturhahn Rakers

Charlotte Brombocich Scranton

Jean A. Cosentino Welty (Dr. Joseph)

Hawks

Kathie A. Arp Anastas (Kevin)

Tanna M. Barry

Jennifer H. Hughes Fisher (Kenneth)

Mary Beth Mykytiuk Jenkins (William)

Dr. Calvin D. Lee

Janice M. Tucker

Benefactors

Cynthia Purdy Archer

Charles H. Connor

Kathleen M. Miller Connor

Timothy M. Dugan

Robert D. Erwin

Thomas R. Galvin

Marsha A. Nebel Giles (Terry)

Dr. William H. Grotz

Barbara J. Bocke Klingner (Michael)

Joseph F. Kratochvil

Kenneth J. Ley

Dian F. Link

Cheryl A. Loatsch (David Daniels)

Janice K. Deters Obert

Kenneth L. Obert

Maureen J. Breakey O'Donnell

Lydia A. Tanski O'Neal

Timothy O'Neal

Sharon A. O'Shea

Mary Jenkot Pettenon (Randal)

Robert W. Rook

Richard E. Ryan

Roberta L. Faltus Scannell

Julie A. Freiburg Schneider

Philip A. Soebbing

Michael Kevin Sweeney

Donna P. Prior Szafranski (Robert)

Deb H. Pray Vonder Haar (James)

1977

Visionaries

Mary Kay Loughlin Brown

Founders

Jan A. Dickson Koester

Bonaventure

William P. O'Malley

Friars

Daniel J. Heneghan

Susanne Bocke Niemann (Richard)

John W. Ringhausen

Louis J. Rotta

Tower

Mary Beth Daly McGee (Auris)

David J. Runde

Hawks

Nayereh Jamali Attai (Dr. Kazem)

Gary J. Bracy

Julie A. Ilg Wavering

Benefactors

Elaine A. Boeding-Thoman

Daniel J. Cook

Kevin J. Doherty (Colleen)

While we have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of this report, we apologize for any misspellings or omissions. Please inform us of any errors by calling the office of university advancement at (217) 228-5226.

Philip J. Dyrda

Colleen R. Cagney Kane

John F. Kane

Marietta F. Ludes Kratochvil

Joan M. Dempsey Kroeter (Craig)

Dr. Roy T. Lantry

Larry C. Moore

Deborah K. Hellhake Riddell

Dr. Terrence J. Riddell

William J. Schodroski

Francis G. Slay

Jeanne B. Boesen Stefanowski

Donald P. Stegeman

Delia Ochman Tereba

Mary Jo Awerkamp Viau

Fred W. Witte

1978

President's

Jean C. Tracy Buckley (Michael)

Bonaventure

Colae R. Dunker Vecchie

Friars

Kevin J. Breheny

Stephen J. Green

Michael F. Kabbes (Jody)

Dr. Debra B. Bower LeBlanc

Julie M. Orlet

Kathleen M. Franzen Rotta

Tower

Steven G. Sturhahn

Hawks

Daniel Durst

Mary Beth Klingele Durst

Randy B. Stemsrud (Shari)

Kevin J. Stillman (Ann)

Benefactors

Dan J. Bertrand

James L. Bockenfeld (Mary)

Wanda J. Mook Borrowman (Brady)

Mary Anne Keegan Chapleau

David G. Dadds

Glori R. Connell Duesterhaus

Cynthia J. Ehrhardt

Diane J. Drefahl Grotz

Jeffrey P. Hollender

Thomas Nars

Deborah A. Marquardt Olson

Ann M. Geisendorfer Ostermiller

James R. Ostermiller

Timothy D. Reichert (Cynthia)

Nancy A. Stockton Schodroski

Eileen Mary Sullivan

Terri L. Allen Taake

1979

Bonaventure

Terri M. Mangen Poterucha

Dr. Thomas H. Poterucha

Ronald J. Vecchie

Dr. Michael P. Wallace

Friars

Susan L. Pierantoni Breheny

Randy S. Cannady

Laura A. Cornille-Cannady

Jean M. Fruehe Green

Joni L. Howser Halpin

Dr. Stephen E. Halpin

Dr. Jeffrey L. Piontek (Jone)

Larry D. Robertson

Tower

Diane B. Barry Ary (Joseph)

John K. Potts (Kelly)

Hawks

Alice M. Benz Barbour (Rick)

Lee W. Fuchs

Joyce M. Bordenkircher Knodel

Maureen A. Miller Radice

Robert J. Radice

Benefactors

Sharon L. Barnett

Dennis E. Bingheim

Maria A. Doellman Bingheim

Patricia B. Brigance Cook

Lynn M. Horas DiRaimondo

Michael A. DiRaimondo

Dr. Alan E. Esker (Patti)

Cynthia L. Frericks

Paul J. Grawe (Rita)

Robert J. Hanson (Cindy)

Suzette Jehling Krummel

Patricia M. Ley

Carla K. Nelson Morrison

Dorothy J. Keith Niehoff

Thomas A. Pollmann (Patricia)

Charlotte L. Huston Rylander (Carl)

Stephen C. Schneider

Timothy J. Tappe

Judy A. Genenbacher Yeast

1980 Visionaries

Ralph M. Oakley

Friars

Gail Marie Holthaus DeGreeff (Dr. Louis)

Michaeline Klebba

Bonnie K. Kott

Connie M. Kott

Scott L. Thoele

Tower

Sue A. Keck Gerveler (Patrick)

Carol K. Wand Sturhahn

Rickard L. Tarzwell

Hawks

Janice M. Kirbach Fuchs

Benefactors

Craig M. Adams

Catherine A. Finnell Becker

David A. Beenes

Brian C. Belobradic

Paula L. Stewart Brennan

Pat M. Bringaze

Susan M. Digrispino Dadds

Dr. James M. Daniels (Katherine)

~ Deceased

Anne M. Murphy Fahey

Kevin M. Fahey

Carol J. Fruehe Hausermann (George)

Mark J. Hughes

Sarah L. Lund Vander Waal

Tamela M. Miller McLane (Patrick)

Shirlanne O'Ryan Reynolds

Thomas Douglas Scholz

Gay A. Mitzenius Smallwood

Jill Niemann Stegeman (Paul)

Teresa A. Carter Tyson

Kevin M. Wensing

Mark Allen Wernowsky

Keith R. Winking

1981

Bonaventure

Dr. Kevin K. Kirchner

Dr. Linda K. Moore

Carolyn Harman Stevenson

Friars

Paula Wensing Thoele

Terry Sanson Trout

Tower

Kathryn A. Ryan Meyer (Robert)

Hawks

Mary K. Salrin Betts (Martin)

Benefactors

Terry J. Amburn

Joann M. Mareing Barton (Gregory)

Kim A. Carr Belobradic

Moira C. Fahey Canniff

Timothy J. Clegg

Carol R. Raidt Frattini (Paul)

Kenneth P. Frericks

Craig S. Gramke (Patricia)

Gary W. Hampel

Richard M. Horas (Gina)

Patrick J. Howley (Gina)

Jeff S. Lee

Virginia L. Taylor Maynard (Thomas)

Julie Neece McLaughlin

Mike Mundwiller

Deborah J. Bruner Niederhauser (Steven)

Susan J. Heffernan Rempfer (Ryan)

William G. Schmidle

John M. Steinkamp

1982

President's

Mark Steven Parise

Friars

Jovita H. Ostdiek Schneider

Margaret M. Conroy

Tower

Kent P. Vannier (Diane)

Hawks

James R. Obert

Kristine S. Pohlman

Denise A. Tepen Schneider

Ronald W. Schneider

Dr. William R. Schwan (LeeAnne)

Benefactors

Patrick J. Canniff

Mary Ann Awerkamp Dickson (Robert)

Diane M. Glaub

Dr. Becky A. Steffensmeier Grimm

David N. Grimm

Michael Norman Huck (Margaret)

Annette M. Kleemann

Mary L. Klein Moore

Dr. Joseph L. Murray

Bradley J. Obert (Janet)

Kathryn A. Pohlpeter

Teresa Watson

1983

Visionaries

Judy E. Hinkes Zeddies (Michael)

$8,251,937 SOURCE

Friars

Mary E. Hodapp Bufe

Susan M. Henrick Costigan

Kirk R. Nesbit

Donald J. Noe

Brian T. Sir (Nadine)

Tower

Dr. Gregory A. Hill (Barbara)

Christine M. Mitchell McCleery (William)

Cori M. Olerich Mehring

Eileen A. Fortini Morehouse (Kim)

Mary K. Olson

Hawks

Michael Joseph Dziallo (Paula)

Stephen T. Lux

Karen K. Scherer Obert

Benefactors

Pamela A. Callahan

Julie S. Scotkovsky Carlson

Cheryl A. Shierling Dreasler (Brady)

Kathleen L. Carter Haralson

John M. Horas (Christine)

Dr. Robert C. Kennedy

Cheryl K. Fredericks Moran (Nick)

David P. Pettit

Richard S. Stubblefield

1984

Bonaventure

Roy F. Schmidt (Nancy)

David G. Kabbes

Judy K. Lowe Kabbes

Friars

Frank W. Bufe

Dr. Glenn A. Mandeville

Vincent J. Miller

Tower

David R. Oakley (Theresa)

John J. Pollihan

H. Scott Smith

Hawks

James D. Bearden

Richard Alan Day (Sara)

Dr. Stephen T. Liesen (Janet)

Amy C. Miller Looten (Steve)

Robert W. Meyer

Benefactors

Marcia L. Brady Blessman (Gary)

James S. Carlson

Julianna T. Sale Connelly (Jeff)

Patrick J. Cunningham

Kathleen A. Devine

Carolyn S. Johnson Eilering (John)

James J. Fahey

Dr. John Francis R. Gleason

Jean M. Christ Hamlett (Randall)

Susan M. Schultz Ledford

John D. Loscher

Michael L. Mitchell (Karen)

Dr. David J. Neun

1985

Friars

Timothy E. Costigan

Nanette Y. Peters Krueger (William)

Linda K. Lawson Miller

Tower

Marion C. Hoskins

James J. Naumovich

Hawks

Ellen Hynes Vietor (Donald)

Benefactors

Edward G. Bassler

Julie A. Gunn Erwin (Drew)

Jeffrey A. Fortner

Joseph M. Haralson

Kathryn M. Labuhn

John P. McGee

Louise A. Horwick Ohlwein

Julie A. Sweet

Joseph H. Terford

Cynthia A. Burton Wellman

James N. Wheeler

JoAnn M. Grawe Witte

Theresa M. Zehe

1986

Friars

Erin F. Georges Nesbit

Tower

Michael L. Elbe (Gerese)

Benefactors

Cristina D. Cray

LilliAnn Stickel Dittmer

Dr. Vicky J. Eidson

Victor J. Failoni

Joseph P. Fechter

Ann C. Gleason

Joseph W. Newkirk (Anita Schwartz)

Tammy A. Peters Niemann (Christopher)

Stephen J. Robinet

Michael L. Siebers

Joan J. Ottenlips Zilch (Robert)

1987

President's

Brenda M. Kinder LeMaire

Charles R. Van Eekeren

Friars

Robert E. Hibbert (Victoria)

Dr. Sean L. Wittmer

Tower

Elizabeth E. Burke

Carolyn A. Metzger Naumovich

Hawks

Dorise L. Thomas Schulte (Jeffrey)

John Daniel Sherman

Benefactors

Timothy M. Buckley

Eric B. Evers

Matthew J. Gibbons

Paul J. Gleason (Terie)

Doug Hoener

Mark G. Hughes

Diane M. Jansen Kline

Jamie E. Schutte Mayer

Samuel W. Moore

Karen A. Schneider Steinkamp

1988

President's

Dr. Scott A. LeMaire

Hawks

Mary Pat Hillen Vahlkamp

Benefactors

Thomas J. Bartt (Melissa)

Jeannie A. Winking DeLuca

Todd J. Dietrich (Tammy)

Alva C. Edgar (Paula)

Colleen E. Fahey Finerty

Kelli L. Egan Gibbons

Mark C. Heinze

Donna R. Griep Hilgenbrink

Lisa M. Becker Newman (James)

Mary Theresa Schneider Roegge

Shelly A. Thorne

1989

Founders

Kristine Y. Burkemper Bickhaus

Robert G. Willenborg

Friars

Sue A. Rummenie Winking (Gary)

Tower

Marianne Cashman (Hon. Dennis)

Paul J. Eling

Hawks

Bernard F. Vahlkamp

Benefactors

Mary E. Geise Fischer

Lori A. Cain Holtschlag

Annice Lynn Mallory

Mary Heidi Miller Morrison

John H. Mullen (Janica)

Mary Ann Mosley Philp

Angela L. Rogers Wallace (Dr. Donald)

Janet L. Yates

1990

President's

Cindy Ann Briggs Reis (Gregory)

Founders

Michael A. Bickhaus

Bonaventure

Pamela A. Goeckner Hemmen (Tom)

Kevin L. Reller

Friars

William G. Baker

Patricia J. Buerger

Brett R. Penick

Tower

Brent W. Doehring

Michael L. Kindhart

Lisette Marie Nance Maloney

Marilyn K. Smith

Patricia N. Jousan Wilson

Hawks

Joseph L. Gutting

Don P. Hargis (Marta MartinezHargis)

Michael S. Overby (Karen)

Benefactors

Karen L. Frazier Campbell

Dr. Michael J. Eling (Carla)

Matthew P. Hincks

Angela M. Venvertloh Keel

James T. Ley

Ann M. Rasure

Pamela J. Niekamp Shaffer (Duane)

Patricia E. Holliday Smith

Celeste M. Gauthier Taylor

David L. Vardaman

1991

President's

Richard W. Schulte

Tower

Darren M. Epperson

David R. Maloney

Jodi L. Matthews Waterhouse (Steve)

Hawks

Roy W. Brown

Valerie M. Campbell Brown

Ann M. Dudek

Amy R. Copeland Gutting

Marla K. Mahr Wilson

Kelly L. Wilson

Benefactors

Lisa E. Vogel Adams

Jane E. Cincotta

Cindy J. Orr Moore (Douglas)

Melissa Ann Perrine

Monica Schafer Svetz

Colleen McLaughlin Watermon (Ronald)

1992

Founders

William P. Terlisner

Bonaventure

Sheri F. Davis Reller

Friars

Andrew G. Haggard (Virginia)

Tower

Dr. Gina L. Reiter Dietrich

Erik O. Solverud

Michelle J. Zimmerman Westerhoff (Jacob)

Hawks

Todd C. Burrell

Kandi J. Arnsman Ehrhart (Matthew)

Benefactors

Denise A. Chesnik Arenz

James M. Arenz

Eric B. Boyer (Tonya)

Amy R. Mueller DeGuire

John K. DeLuca

Kerry L. Clancy Meunier

Steven S. Meunier

Laurie J. Spilker Morrison

Rachel R. Paunan Peterson

1993

President's

Dr. Valerie Lynn Tripp Schulte

Friars

Amy Anderson Penick

Tower

William L. Siebers (Amy)

Dr. Christopher Robert Wangard

Hawks

David J. Damm

Recognition Clubs

Visionaries

$25,000+

President's .....$10,000 - $24,999

Founders

Bonaventure .....

Friars

Tower

$5,000 - $9,999

$2,500 - $4,999

$1,000 - $2,499

$500 - $999

Hawks $250 - $499

Benefactors

Benefactors

Up To $249

Elizabeth B Briana Ginos

Karen Lee Calfee Huang

Amy C. Kaiser

Ronald Lee Keel

Kenneth J. Kozlowski

Kelly Jeanne DeJong McCabe (Michael)

Kimberly J. Wolf Miller (John)

John R. Slater

1994

Tower

Sarah K. Stevens Solverud

Julie A. Busch Purschke (David)

Dr. Natalie W. Leonard Breakfield

Benefactors

Shad J. Aiello (Susan)

Edward J. Andrade

Debra L. Hamilton Carstens

Sandra R. Paunan Castaldi

Tara L. Charvat

Kristin M. Wheeler Eyler

Dr. Craig Kenneth Harms

Timel D. Moore

Douglas W. Olson

Eric A. Orne

James Michael Peterson

Barbara A. Morton Richmiller (Brad)

Bart D. Toennies

1995

Founders

Martin C. Schafer (Dr. Holly)

Friars

Michael S. Mahn

Tower

Jennifer A. Hackett Dasher

Richard W. Grady (Dawn)

Dr. Christopher M. McDowell (Lisa)

Hawks

Dr. Christine M. Calabrese Damm

Dr. James Anthony Graves

Benefactors

Timothy P. Barry

Brian M. Clough

Todd R. Eyler

Lana M. Widman Hawkins (Stephen)

Craig E. Hingle (Katherine)

Sarah Ohlendorf

Craig A. Thiebaud

1996

Visionaries

Theresa L. Powers Spear (Jeff~)

Jane E. Blazel Loos (Christopher)

Elizabeth A. Cramer Steffe

Bonaventure

Brendan S. Ford

Friars

Rachel L. Scanland Bergman

Tower

Michael S. Dietrich

Bradley E. Dietrich

Christopher P. Gerber

Dr. Maureen Kapusta Wangard

Benefactors

Tammy R. Peters Bruns

William James Calkins

William M. Fisher

Philip J. Hildebrand (Lori)

Mark R. McCue (Allison)

Tracy A. Zuspann Orne

1997

President's

Thomas A. Berry

Founders

Mark W. Strieker (Lyn)

Friars

Melissa J. Pratt Lore (John)

Tower

Amy K. Gartner Duke

Dr. William J. Duke

Hawks

Michael J. Kelly

Benefactors

Matthew M. Garrett

Erin G. Hannigan

Robert F. McCormick

Daniel Joseph Schlipmann

Mark Allen Tyrpin (Beth)

1998

Visionaries

Matthew T. Steffe

Tower

Roger A. Freeze (Cherity)

Jarja L. Phillips

Benefactors

Michael S. Callihan

Craig J. Liesen

Kristen D Roof Liesen

Dr. Owen W. Johnston

Barbara R. Brumleve Mittel

David F. Mittel

Brandon J. Willis

Colleen C. McDermott

1999

Visionaries

Brooke T. Doyle Stokes (Bryan)

Founders

Robin A. Keeven Dannegger (Gregory)

Bonaventure

Christopher J. Lubbring

Kimberly A. Plancon Lubbring

Tower

Matthew J. Bergman

Russell Ham (Renee)

Hawks

Patrick J. Olson

Benefactors

Christopher Atkinson

Dr. Megan B. Boccardi

Matthew Boudreau (Kimberly)

Jill A. Cerneka Driscoll

John L. Driscoll

Alicia K. Schaefer Glueck

Joshua C. Glueck

Robert E. Huster

Tracy M. Huster

Jamie E. Groh Kuhn (Ryan)

Michael A. Mathison

Dr. Katharine M. McGinnis Flatley

Kara L. Adair Spalding (Brandon)

Dr. Brian J. Ulrich

Joshua J. Woodworth

2000

President's

Timothy D. Hoker

Tower

Linda K. Meyer Douglas

Janis L. Miller Frageman (Kirk)

Molly A. Kinsella

Daniel M. Overmyer

Hawks

Nathan G. Peplinski

Benefactors

Brian B. Flatley

Jeffrey Brock Johnston

Valerie A. Filz Johnston

Eric M. Klinner

Jerry R. Lunt

Janel C. Reichert Mathison

Douglas J. Newsom

Dominic Andrew O'Donnell

Michael E. O'Sadnick

Rev. Daren J. Zehnle

2001

Friars

Jennifer Boudreau Lepper

Trenton P. Lepper

Tower

Regina R. Bordewick Bergman

Karen E. DeVoss Dennis

Patrick L. Martin

Benefactors

Sheila M. Denemark Fischer

Natalie G. Jones Loper

Matthew R. Mader

Kevin J. Minnick

Joshua W. Rabe (Debra)

Gina N. Schmidt Sheurman (Corey)

Amanda F. Kaiser Swan

Dr. Brett M. Winkeler

Jennifer J. Holevoet Winkeler

2002

Bonaventure

Christopher G. DeWitt (Laura)

Friars

Erin Lindsay Clayton

Charles Y. Davis

Hawks

Robert L. Hutter (Deborah)

Joel F. Peterson

Diana L. VanNice Stephens

Benefactors

Julie Anne Zinn Boll (Michael)

Michael Andrew Carpenter

Anne L. Cashman (J. Devin)

Timothy M. Jackstadt

Dawn Elizabeth Burns Klinner

Matthew M. Mast

Jamie L. Keller Scholz (Charles)

Jennifer L. Truitt

2003

President's

Elizabeth M Ebersohl Hoker

Tower

Scott M. Steward (Melinda)

Hawks

Susan Kay Ebbert Grant

Julie A. Truskowski Turner

Benefactors

Shirley J. Davis

Sean M. Kelly

Brandon Alan Musgrave

Maggie Eileen Schuering Strong

2004

Bonaventure

William A. Davis

Friars

Andrew A. Tappe

Thera A. Runyen Green

Tower

Michael P. Baker

Hawks

Cody M. Hageman (Kayla)

Benefactors

Kristin N. Heim

Laura M. McCarthy Jarman

Julie R. LeMaire

Carol D. Mohrman Manassah

Maria Kane Mast

Jennifer M. Slominski Musgrave

Andrea L. Obert Shelton

Tracy R. Eyler Spoonmore

Jacob D. Tenhouse (Ashton)

Dr. Jason D. Ulrich

Natalie C. Kragel Ulrich

2005

Friars

Eric S. Green

Tower

Christopher M. Blaesing

Chad L. Duesterhaus

Amber L. Dvorak Feldner

Hawks

James Pennington Limbaugh

Benefactors

William R. Easterling

Victoria C. Johnson Kelly

Jennifer L. Ketchum

Loree J. Korb (Gerald)

Rochelle A. Adams Luaders (Dr. Scott)

Michelle M. Mungo

Joshua D. Worth

2006

Friars

Dr. Michaela J. Fray

Lindsay M. Ringkamp Houchin

Tower

Megan L. Breheny (Matt Bennett)

Andrew K. Douglas

Bryan M. Feldner

Patricia C. Kessler

William E. Kessler

Benefactors

Jennie L. Davis Cameron

Heidi E. Knuffman Easterling

Zane Evans

Mark E. Hanna

2007

Hawks

Kimberly A. Koenig Paul

Benefactors

Danelle Marie Batterton

Brandon D. Gervais

2008

Tower

Stacey Lynn Nicholas (Dr.Joseph Coelho)

Hawks

Bryan S. Erlanger

Benefactors

Ray A. Weast

Derek M. Zahm

2009

Tower

Allison W. Oakley Hall

Stephen John Link

Hawks

Dr. Martha Brune Rapp (James)

Jeremy Brian Saunders

Benefactors

Stacy M. Hankins Henning

Jason Charles Green

Travis C. Yates (Dr. Renea)

Laura L. Hubbard

Christopher M. Powell (Kali)

2010

Tower

Eric Wharton (Erin)

Benefactors

Andrew J. Kling

Justin R. Ray

Scott W. Greubel

T. Jayme Groark

Molly V. Wilkerson Green

Paul E. Morrison

Aaron W. Strong

2011

Benefactors

Whitney Ann Wiemelt Brock

Grant L. Ellison

Ryan J. Hirtz

Gregory M. Schaeffer

Justin Patrick Dunning

Kelsey M. Behrmann Dunning

Dr. Tanner Gregory Wright

2012

Benefactors

Justin Bentley Brock

Matthew George Bronson

Tracy-Lee Nicole Brown

Megan L. Wingenbach Groark

Carla Marie Passini Kielsmeier (Kelly)

Alison M. Lewis Merrill (Jason)

Kristi Ann Weese Shelton (Brad)

Jeffrey Steven Vaninger

2013

Hawks

Richard Santiago

Benefactors

Damaris Audrey Linker

Melaney Lee Porter Bass (Gary)

Andrew Stephen Koester

Jennifer Janae Cowman Wingerter

While we have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of this report, we apologize for any misspellings or omissions. Please inform us of any errors by calling the office of university advancement at (217) 228-5226.

2014

Tower

Andrew Ryan Boudreau

Hawks

Jodi Joanne Chapie

Rebekka Jo Prokup

John Michael Root

Benefactors

Christopher Rico Garavaglia

John Patrick Dvorak

Garett Scott Garner

Lance Richard Peters (Kathryn)

Justin R Dickens

Ian Michael Hinkamper

2015

Tower

Lynn M. Loatsch Daly (Robert)

Hawks

Kelsey Nicole Ley Hayes

Benefactors

Ethan Adam Arns

Andrew Lee Duncan

Erin Elizabeth Hogan

Sara Marie Phillips

Elizabeth Jane Sprinkle

Julianne Elizabeth Touhy

Pasha Yates

2016

Hawks

Blake E. Allison

Abby Mae Safar

Benefactors

Gregory John Eilerman

Evan Scott McGaughey

Kara M. Gerbus McGaughey

Ellen Ann Crossland McIntyre

Grant Edward Meyer

Nicole Elizabeth Ramirez Meyer

Stephen Brady Whitney

2017

Hawks

David Lee Hayes

Benefactors

Shane Paul Wingerter

Burgundy Faye Ramsey Hill

Jordan Parker Stephens

Jessica Erin Howell Wilson (Grant)

Kaylee Dawn Jones Hinkamper

2018

Benefactors

Gino Giovanni Grivetti

Nathaniel Lawrence Griffin

Christopher Joseph McArthur

Kortarius Deshawn Finley

Michael James Lesko

Levi Stephen Brocksmith

Matthew Allen Schissel

2019

Hawks

David Thomas Jacob

Scott Steven Prsha

Tafi Lyn Knuffman Lathrop (Sam)

Benefactors

Anthony Christante

Carson Riley Kroshinsky

Emily C McCleery

Chandler George Purcell

2020

Tower

Dustin Daniel Hall

Hawks

Justin Daniel Eads

Benefactors

Marissa Bergstedt

Zachary Thomas Wayne Gray

2021

Benefactors

Mackenzie Ellen Bellows

Olivia Louise Kindt

Cassie Lynn Phillips

2022

Hawks

Serena Mae Mendiola

Benefactors

Raven Mackenzie Ash

Alexander Edward Aubuchon

Michele Antonio Barletta

Tonya J Leenerts Beatty (Marshall)

Daniel David Fry

Elysia Mahoney

Emily Rose Morton

2023

Hawks

Sarah Ellen Conroy

Benefactors

Nolan Parker Christian

Megan Lynn Ganninger

Peyton Alexander Wiseman

2024

Benefactors

Joseph Henry Willie Webb

FRIENDS

Visionaries

Anonymous

Ann Knapheide

Delmer & Barbara Mitchell

Joe & Jill Tracy

President's

Mathew & Megan Klauser

Bo & Erin Knapheide

~ Deceased

Edward & Natalie Meyer

Mary Monckton Blickhan

Hal & Kathy Oakley

Alison Osterbur

Ethan Prater

Founders Anonymous

Lee Lindsay

Doris Malacarne

Jeff McClean

Dr. Brian & Marsha McGee

John & Dale Stevenson

Bonaventure

Phillip & Bonnie Conover

Lori Kruse

Joseph & Denette Kuhlman

Margaret Magliari~

Harold Marcionetti

Dr. John Natalini

Edward Schneidman

Laura Shibles

Will & Kristin Spear

Scott & Susan Stamerjohn

Dr. Dana Walker

William E. Wall

Dennis Williams

Friars

Anonymous (2)

Kimberly Alumbaugh

Gwen Baalman

Edwin & Brenda Baker

Dr. Brian Borlas & Judy Abbott

Bruce Broemmel

Mark Broughton

Adam Bruns

Robert & Inez Carlisle

Peter & Liz Christofylakis

Kevin Costigan

Brian & Michelle Cramer

Kyle & Amanda Crockett

Denny & Lynn Davis

Cathy Dorangrichia

Jerry & Patricia Douglas

James & Janet Elkan

Brian & Tina Gieseke

Mary Jane Goad

Brian & Kelly Gorell

Ricky & Monica Hinkamper

Roy & Allison Hinkamper

Dr. Kevin & Alice Kirby

Chris & Jennifer Kirn

Daniel & Kate Nuessen

Peter Oakley

Joanne Ortwerth

Dr. Alfred Pogge

Dr. Teresa Reed

Susan Scott

John Shibles

Steven & Judith Siebers

Willie & Michelle Thornton

Drs. Paul & Christine Tracy

Daniel Vahlkamp

John Villegas

Edward & Dorothy Wehmer

Dr. Robert & Nancy Wyatt

Dr. Congzhi Xia

Tower

Carlos Alvarez

James Bailey

Annette Bakay

Jennifer Breeden

Michael & Carol Brennan

Matthew Brink

Gerald & Margaret Briskey

Robert & Susan Bruggeman

Ross & Sherry Centanni

Patrick & Angela Clancy

Randy & Jennifer Collins

Jason & Maria Connoyer

John Copley

Nance Cosgrove

Pat Costigan

Dr. David & Mary Costigan

Kyle & Stephanie Cox

Keith & Debbi Draeger

Donald & Janice Dray

Suzi Duker

Rosaire Elias

Cheryl Ely

John Michael Ernst

Sarah Franzen

Mel Gillen

Robert & Candice Goeggel

Mike & Julie Graverson

Joanna Groh

James & Silvia Hadley

William & Laurie Hahn

Michael & Lynda Happel

Greg & Deborah Hempelman

Mackenzy Hess

Brian & Andrea Huffman

Shawn & Danielle Jones

John & Sharon Kendall

Jesse Green & Kathelene Kim

Dr. David Kirchhofer

Matthew Koontz

Fr. Mike Kuse

Scott & Trisha LaFollette

Clayton Lamkin

Dr. David & Andre' Landsom

Ms. Barb Ley

Kevin & Susan Mackenzie

James Maley

Carlos Martinez Tocarruncho & Lyda

Barragan Higuera

Mark & Donna McCaw

Mr. Brian Miller & Dr. Abby Reich

Latisha Miller

Jack & Kimberly Mueller

Thomas & Stacia Munroe

Bob & Clare Napleton

Randall & Christine Norris

Don & Stacey O'Brien

Mike O'Hara

Thomas & Terri Oliver

Troy & Kim Peters

Kelly Piepmeier

Dr. Louis & Theresa Quintero

Rick & Heather Risenhoover

Barbara Rowland

Richard & Jane Scritchfield

Martin & Nicole Smith

Ralph Smith

Rick & Cynthia Smith

Joseph & Kris Sokol

Lynn Sprick

Jack & Yvonne Stroud

Carl & Arlene Strupeck

Mitchell Thorsen

Susan Till

S Cassar Torreggiani

David & Debra Unseld

Dr. Sarah Vordtriede-Patton

Keith & Stephanie Weaver

Joseph & Melissa Wilhelm

Launders & Kaye Wince

Jay & Kathleen Witt

Paul Xenakis

Hawks

Jacques & Liliana Abram

Jeremy & Jeannine Allaway

Jamie & Mindi Allison

Robert & Tania Anderson

Todd & Amy Anger

Juan Carlos Armentia & Pilar

Molinar

Fabian Augurusa & Silvia Franco

Shawn & Esaias Baca

Benjamin & Anna Barton

Dr. Karalyn Bentley

Robert Bentley

David & Rebecca Birkenmeier

Courtney Boyd

Jim & Kim Boyd

Brandon & Molly Bruening

Nick Bruggeman

Mark & Jennifer Brummer

Timothy & Helen Burke

Dawn Bushaus

Lisa Cannon

Joe & Jill Chatman

Dr. Stacey Clancy

Harold & Gina Colbert

Tigh & MariBeth Connor

Joe & Janet Conover

Bob & Bridget Conroy

Leeann Cook

John Cox

Anthony & Patricia Crane

Kenneth & Rosanne Cummings

Rich & Stephanie Demien

James & Laura Dempewolf

Jason & Stephanie DuPont

Wil & Michelle Edmonds

Scot & Torri Ennis

Burton & Danielle Erickson

James & Karen Esterlein

Gary Evans

Merry Ewing

Harry & Jessica Fandre

James & Janell Farmer

Daniel & Amy FitzGerald

Deborah Foster

Tony & Kelly Freeman

Jack Freiburg, II

David Froman

Dane Glueck

Slobodan & Tatjana Golubovic

Brian & Tabitha Granger

Douglas Green

James & Sebrina Grosvenor

Lori Haley

Pamela Halverson

Robert & Sandra Hamilton

Jeff Hannam

Bob & Kathy Hansen

Dehra Harris

Gabe & Keri Harrison

David Hawkins

Charles & LaShundra Hawkins

Garrett & Patti Hennessy

Michael & Jami Hentges

Jamie Hogan

Ed & Linda Holthaus

David Huffman

Alan J. Jania, Jr.

David & Taylor Janus

Ken & Robin Jason

Larry & Gloria Jenkins

Carl Jordan

Hirofumi & Mayu Kataoka

Timothy & Wendy Kell

William & Lynda Keller

Phouseung & Angelica Keokham

Kenny Kim

Richard & Joan Klimstra

Henry & Dawn Korzen

Leonard & Linda Kunkel

Jason & Stephanie Ladenthin

Peggy Larkin

Michael & Karen Lavery

Fred Leal Sr.

Roger Leenerts

Kristin Lennon

Andrew & Krista Lenzen

Dwight & Wendy Lloyd

Sean & Greta Long

Michele Lonsdorf-Denizer

James & Lisa Lyon

Marc Magrini

Philip & Janice Magruder

Dr. Rob Manning & Dr. Dana

Craciun

Todd Manship

Jeff & Laura Matzke

William & Sharon Mays, Jr.

Kevin & Suzanne McClure

Jamey McDaris

Todd & Danielle Meady

John & Marie Meisel

Robert Mejer

Lacinda & Gonzalo Mena

Mark Meyer

Adrian & Megan Miller

John Moore

Matthew & Bridgette Mulherin

Ogden Munroe

Kevin & Barbara Neisel

Susan Nieman

Jose Ortiz

Dustin & Jill Owen

Michael & Tamara Ozlanski

Bryan & Amy Parmer

Jason & Angela Parrott

Brian & Francie Paul

William & Patricia Paxton

Jeffry Pendergrass

Wynne Jennifer Penn

Derek & Katie Peter

James & Debra Pickus

Jay & Susan Powell

Timothy Powers

Chris Pratapas

Terry & Staci Pye

Dr. Louis & Janet Quintero

Steve & Erin Racioppi

Mark & Barbra Reinholz

Drs. Adam & Stephanie Reyburn

Judi Reynolds

Alan Rhein

John Ridder Sr.

James & Christina Roberts

Scott Ruff

Mark & Janna Schill

Kent Schnack & Nora Baldner

Charles & Becky Scholz

Brian & Jennifer Selk

Jack Sexton

Dr. David Shinn

Vanessa Sifuentes

Ron & Carol Silva

James Silverstrim

Jeanine & Scott Simmer

Kurt & Michelle Simons

Scott & Kami Sjoberg

Ellen Smola

Rosa Solis

Patricia Tomczak

Melanie Torres

Teresa Vahlkamp

Benjamin & Amanda Van Ness

J.L. Vangilder

John & Lisa Vitale

Struther Wand

Michael & Robyn Ward

Reginald & Yvette Webb

Danny & Rose Weber

Barry & Kathy Welch

Pamela Willingham

Culley & Sarah Wilson

Regina Wise

Lynn Zacher

BUSINESSES, GOVERNMENT, FOUNDATIONS, ESTATES & ASSOCIATIONS

Visionaries

Anonymous

Bank of Springfield

J.W. Gardner II Foundation

Mercedes Hoag Charitable Trust

Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies

Estate of Katherine McCombs

National Science Foundation

Phibro

Richard W. Schulte LLC

Sacred Heart Province Franciscan

Friars

State of Illinois

Tracy Family Foundation

US Department Of Education

President's

Associated Colleges of Illinois

Caterpillar Foundation

Great Lakes Valley Conference

Illinois Board Of Higher Education

Marion Gardner Jackson Trust

Lindsay Family Foundation

John J. Maxwell Trust

Quincy Cursillo

Quincy GEMS Baseball

Founders

Community Foundation Serving

West Central Illinois & NE Missouri

Kohl Wholesale

Niemann Foods Foundation

Refreshment Services Pepsi

Sarkes Tarzian Inc

State Street Bank & Trust Co.

Stillwell Foundation

Estate of James Elmer Wagner

Bonaventure

Adams NetWorks, Inc.

Enterprise Holdings Foundation

Mercantile Bank

MetLife Foundation

Quincy Abbey, Inc.

Rinella Company, Inc.

State Farm Companies Foundation

TIAA Serves

Friars

Abbvie Employee Engagement Fund

Advanced Dental Care

American Association of University

Women

Barney's Group LLC

Blackhawk Mechanical HCR, LLC

Digital Scoreboards

Estate of Beth Frey

First Bankers Trust Company

Ford Square of Mt. Vernon, Ltd.

Eric Green Construction Inc.

Haubrich Enterprises, Inc.

Mart Heinen Club

Keck Heating & Air Conditioning

King City Chrysler Center, Inc.

Daniel McLaughlin Charitable Trust

Melissa B Interiors

Niemann Foods, Inc.

Quantum Insurance Group, Inc.

Schmiedeskamp, Robertson, Neu, & Mitchell LLP

St Peter Catholic Church/Social Concerns Comm.

Estate of Dorothy Snyder

Winters Insurance Group LLP

Tower

Accurate Home Audio Inc.

Adams County Glass, Inc.

Architechnics, Inc.

Arnold, Behrens, Nesbit & Gray, P.C. AssuredPartners

Bank of America Matching Gifts Program

Barry Dental Clinic

Calypso Operation Group LLC

Eli Lilly & Company Foundation

Fyr-Fyter Sales & Services, Inc.

GemStone Countertops Inc.

Hansen-Spear Funeral Home

Hope Lutheran Church

Illini Insurance Group

Jerseys Bar and Grill

JP Morgan Chase Foundation

Mahn Custom Homes & Renovations

MasterCard Matching Gift Program

Niemann General Contracting, Inc.

Noxin Trucking LLC

O'Donnell's Termite & Pest Control

Quincy Lions Club

St. John Nepomuk Chapel

Stifel Company

U. S. Bank

United Community Bank

United Systems, Inc.

Wells Fargo Foundation Educational Matching Gift Program

Hawks

ADM Matching Gift Program

Artistic Hair

Bob's Transmission and Automotive

Danielle M. Fleer, CPA PC

Denline Uniforms, Inc.

Exelon Foundation Matching Gifts

Gem City Kiwanis Club of Quincy

Golfers Against Prostate Cancer

~ Deceased

JAYCO Management LLC

Landmarx Screen Printed &

Embroidered Products, Inc.

Lawn Solutions Quincy

Landscaping, Inc.

Moore's Floors, Inc.

Muddy River News LLC

National Management Resources Corporation

Nutrition HQ

O'Donnell-Cookson Life Celebration

Home LLC

Maryann Pickus Trust

Quincy Children's Museum

Quincy Wilbert Vault Company

Raymond Hinkamper Service Co

Seedbox Solution

Sleep Tight, Inc.

State Farm Insurance Charles H.

Scholz Agency

STL Cabinet Refinishing

Titan International, Inc.

Transport Delivery Company

Tri City Sports

Vinciguerra Jewelry

Benefactors

A&J Electric

Advance Physical Therapy & Sports

Medicine LLC

American Funeral Consultants

Amway Corporation

Bayer Corporation

Birthright of Quincy

Blessing Foundation, Inc.

Blessing Health System

Bluff Hall Church - Cemetery

Committee

Brumbaugh Tree Service, LLC

Business Centre

Citizens for Gary Farha

Commercial Bank (Maryland Hts, MO)

Country Financial

D2G Holdings, LLC

DB2 Events

Doors-N-More, Inc.

Express Scripts Foundation

Farmers Insurance & Financial Services

Flatt's Electric LLC

Friends of Washington Theater

Gastelum Trucking

Gem City Real Estate Group LLC

Gray Ritter & Graham

Greenmount Cemetary

Harris Pest Control Inc

Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt

Homebank

Horas, Radice & Associates LLC

Hy Vee Inc.

Illinois Tool Works Foundation

Instant Replay

J.H. Concrete Construction, Inc.

Jim Boyd Associates, LLC

Jimmy John's

Kitchen & Bath Gallery

Kiwanis Club of Quincy

Kvitle Eye Care Associates

Lawlor Advisory, LLC

Midwest Counseling and Consulting LLC

Missouri Basketball Coaches Association

Murphy Financial Group

Novartis Matching Gift Company

On the Rail LLC

Phillips Media Group LLC

Poage Auto Plaza Inc.

Poepping Stone Bach & Associates

Quincy Society of Fine Arts

Quincy Tennis Association

R.W. Reichert Trucking

Richard F. Blass & Associates, LLC

Riverside BBQ & Grill

Saint Christopher Journeys LLC

Schnack Law Offices

Southern Illinois Dermatology

Stephen R. Baldauff Funeral Home

Taets Family LP

TCBY

The Scoreboard

Thomas Renovation & Repair

TNT Action Sports Unlimited, Inc.

Townsquare Media

Western Illinois Veterinary Clinic

WGCA 88.5 FM

ENDOWMENT FUNDS

Established in 1948, the Quincy University Endowment provides for the long-term financial health of the University. Gifts to our 221 individual funds are invested to provide a growing reliable source of income for scholarships and academic programs today and forever. Scholarships not only encourage and assist students who receive them, but also help Quincy University attract students who want to succeed in and serve society.

Alumni Legacy Scholarship

Laura Paunan

Kevin Wensing

John & Helen Apenbrink Scholarship

Gladys Appuhn Scholarship

Architechnics, Inc. Scholarship

Tom & Bette Awerkamp Scholarship

William E. Beaty Scholarship

John Bertoglio Scholarship

Milton & Alberta Bitter

Memorial Scholarship

Edwin & Brenda Baker

Ann Williams Black Scholarship

Robert Blazel Scholarship

John & Carrie Blazel

Mary Kay Vollmer Blazel

Sharon Faciana

Paul & Theresa Reger

Robert & Kathy Stange

Joseph & Cynthia Thornton

Joseph & Lucille Blickhan

Memorial Scholarship

Michael & Sally Blickhan

Gary & Kathleen Bracy

Joseph Boman Scholarship

Joseph Bonansinga Scholarship

Jim Bower Education Scholarship

Cheryl Ely

Dr. Debra LeBlanc

Kevin & Sue Breheny Scholarship

Fr. Gabriel Brinkman, OFM, Scholarship

Paul Brown & Dr. Janise Denton

Bernard & Rita Lammers

Dr. George & Mary Nell~ Meyer

Connie Page

Peter & Catherine Satterthwaite

Craig & Jeannette Schuessler

Mary Wochner

Fr. Gervase Brinkman, OFM, Scholarship

Rita Brinkman Education Scholarship

Bernard & Rita Lammers

Brown Drug Company Pharmacy Scholarship

Fr. Tom Brown, OFM, Art Scholarship

Gerald & Virginia Holzgrafe

Michael & Joanne Kirchner

Bernard & Rita Lammers

Michael & Mary Plunkett

Peter & Catherine Satterthwaite

Frank & Mildred Brueggeman Memorial Scholarship

Steven T. Campbell Scholarship

Bob Carlisle Memorial Scholarship

Robert & Inez Carlisle

Lawrence J. Cervon Scholarship

Circle K Club Scholarship

Class of 1968 Scholarship

Mary Kay Beiermann

Walter & Nina Gorak

John McCaffrey

Dr. Joseph & Jane Selby

Class of 1969 Scholarship

John Bachmann

Class of 1974 Scholarship

Dennis & Rachel Bergman

Kathleen Brassil

Bob & Susan Greving

Jay Hellman

Cathy Jezior

Gerry & Sandra Jindra

Sharon Jochem Schmidt & Mark Schmidt

Jerry & Mim Krogmeier

Kevin & Suzette Krummel

Dr. Dave Mattie

Michaeleen McDonald

Anthony & Susan Peter

Fr. Dennis J. Schafer, OFM

George & Connie Schrage

Susan Sperry

William Stubstad

Mickey Uppinghouse

Jerry & Anne White

Fr. Paul Wienhoff

Class of 1984 Scholarship

Gary & Marcia Blessman

Dr. Glenn Mandeville

Vincent & Linda Miller

Scott & Marilyn Smith

Phil & Bonnie Conover Scholarship

Kenneth C. & Mary Belle

Conroy Scholarship

Margaret Conroy

David & Mary Costigan

Scholarship

Mark Akgulian

Reg & Jane Ankrom

Anonymous

Edie Aschemann

Dr. Kaz & Nayer Attai

Michael Averbach

Wade Baughman

Don & Ann Bergman

Dr. Joseph & Jan Bocke

Paul Brown & Dr. Janise Denton

Rose Burling

Dawn Bushaus

Walter Bushaus

Clark & Mary Carrington

Dr. Gary & Geraldine Carter

Honorable Dennis & Marianne

Cashman

Joe Colvin

Joseph Costigan

Kevin Costigan

Margaret Costigan

Pat Costigan

Paul Costigan

Lisa Crocker

Rita DeRuntz

Kathi Dooley & Gary Handrick

Glori Duesterhaus

Paul & Mary Duesterhaus

Richard & Laura Ehrhart

Dr. Curtis & Kathryn Fauble

James Long & Barbara Fischer Long

Mr. John Gordon & Dr. Brian

Carpenter

Steven & Cathleen Haas

Robert & Jane Haas

Blake Hamilton

Ricky & Monica Hinkamper

Gerald & Virginia Holzgrafe

Pat Humphrey

Lesa Hundman

Roy & Jayne Inlow

Amy Kaiser

Jim & Peggy Jo Kaiser

Dewey & Carol Kalmer

Don & Nancy Kelly

Lester & Caroline Kewney

Richard & Joan Klimstra

John & Jayne Lammers

Dian Link

Dr. Eldon & Maureen Little

Mike & Teresa Mahair

Michael McClain & Lucinda

Awerkamp McClain

Stan & Sandy McKelvie

Jeff & Kathy McPherson

Mary Beth Meara

Robert Mejer

James Mentesti

Chuck & Amy Meyer

Dr. George & Mary Nell~ Meyer

Joe & Mary Jane Miller

Dr. Linda Moore

Mary Lou Nuessen

Signe Oakley

Joanne Ortwerth

Linda Paradis & Joe Davito

Anthony & Susan Peter

Dr. Alfred Pogge

Dr. Louis & Theresa Quintero

Charles & Geraldine Radel

Gregory Rieger & John Furlong

Joseph & Rita Sandschafer

Mike & Linda Schlipmann

Schnack Law Offices

George & Jovita Schneider

Charles & Becky Scholz

Honorable Mark & Kate Schuering

Daniel & Pamela Sherman

Jane Smith

John Spring

Kevin & Pat Steinkamp

Rick & Judy Sumner

Nancy Talbott

Michael & Janis Terry

Duane & Katherine Watts

Barry & Kathy Welch

David & Linda Willing

James & Judy Wilper

Gary & Sue Winking

LuBeth Young

Bing Crosby Scholarship

Edythe Curtright Scholarship

Genevieve D. Cutrone

Theology Scholarship

Dr. Emmanuel Cutrone

Julie Wavering

Thomas P. Daly Scholarship

Aurie & Mary Beth McGee

Alfred P. & Donald S. deMero Scholarship

Fr. Robert Dentzman, OFM, Scholarship

Timothy & Susan Costigan

Estate of Katherine McCombs

Alan & Susan Kapp

Edward B. and Elaine I. Dittmeyer Scholarship

Kathi Dooley Scholarship

The Baird Family

Robert & Judy Baird

Dr. Joseph & Jan Bocke

Caterpillar Foundation

Suzi Duker

Chuck & Meg Fitch

David Froman

David Hulsen

Bo & Erin Knapheide

Stephen & Jan Koester

Roger Leach

Mike & Teresa Mahair

James Mentesti

Edward & Natalie Meyer

Hal & Kathy Oakley

Signe Oakley

Alison Osterbur

Dr. Alfred Pogge

Ardath Potts

Ethan Prater

James & Martha Rapp

Dr. Barb Schleppenbach

John & Jacqueline Schlipmann

Timothy & Karen Sedovic

Daniel & Pamela Sherman

Barbara Strieker

Ronald & Colae Vecchie

Gary & Sue Winking

LuBeth Young

Dottie's Scholarship

Matthew J. Dowd Scholarship

Dr. David Edgerly Scholarship

Neal L. & Verona C. Ehlman

Scholarship

Thomas & Patricia Ehlman

Thomas & Patricia Ehlman

Scholarship

Daniel Ehlman & Carmen Arriola

Velezmoro

Thomas & Patricia Ehlman

While we have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of this report, we apologize for any misspellings or omissions. Please inform us of any errors by calling the office of university advancement at (217) 228-5226.

Mae M. Ehrhart Scholarship

T. F. Ehrhart Scholarship

Elinor Katherine Elbert Scholarship

Endowment for English Scholars Scholarship

English Faculty Tuition Scholarship

John E. Evans Scholarship

William Lhotka

John D. Loscher

Faculty Development Fund

Bonnie Jo Fee Scholarship

Joseph D. Fisher Memorial

Music Scholarship

Marilyn Backe

Franciscan Scholarship

Lou Ellen Anderson

Dan Bertrand

Paul Brown & Dr. Janise Denton

Jay Connell, III

Dr. Robert & Mary Cudney

Jim "Hawk" & Nellita Cuniffe

Dr. Ted Duello

James Fahey

Steve Fromme

Ted Hirschinger

Leonard Hogan

Gerald & Virginia Holzgrafe

James & Diane Hults

Cathy Jezior

Bonnie Kott

Connie Kott

Edward Kowalczyk

Craig & Joan Kroeter

Joe Ley~

Kenneth Ley

Stephen Link

John & Marie Meisel

Mike Mundwiller

Martin & Kathryn Nihill

Clarence & Dianne Sampson

Jerry & Jane Schultz

Patricia Scott

Bart Scowley

Dr. Lawrence & Maureen Sutton

Shelly Thorne

Kent & Diane Vannier

Dr. Joseph & Jean Ann Welty

Fr. Paul Wienhoff

Dr. Robert & Joanne Wilkin

Ted Zimmerman

Roger Francour Memorial Scholarship

Alan & Coletta Knepler

Michael Zipprich

Chuck French Memorial Scholarship

Willie Baker

Chuck French Memorial Golf Tournament

State Farm Companies Foundation

Dr. William "Bill" Gasser Scholarship

Eli Lilly & Company Foundation

Ronald Hermeling

Dr. Henry & Carolyn Hughes

Dr. Kevin Kirchner

Parker, Mildred, Henry & Cora

Gates Scholarship

Joe & Janet Conover

Francis W. Gehrt & Lydia A. Teuscher Gehrt Memorial Scholarship

Parker Lee "Chip" Gerdes Political Science Scholarship

Bonnie King Gibbs Music Scholarship

Tricia Gibbs

Linda J. Godley Scholarship

Marilynn Hurlburt Gorell Scholarship

Brian & Kelly Gorell

Dr. Thomas Gorell

William Lhotka

David & Phyllis Seifert

Fr. F.J. Gray, OFM, History Scholarship

Jeff & Diane Bloss

Timothy & Susan Costigan

Bob Dolph

Fred Emig

Jim Hamick

Robert & Donna Hilgenbrink

Paul & Jane Jackstadt

Dr. Kevin Kirchner

Michael & Joanne Kirchner

Bernard & Rita Lammers

William Lhotka

Joseph March

Dr. George & Mary Nell~ Meyer

William & Jane O'Malley

William Owens-Smith

Dave Rakers

Thomas & Karen Roti

Peter & Catherine Satterthwaite

George Sloane

Honorable David & Marianne Slocum

Rosaura Soto

James & Jeannie Sullivan

Michael & Carolyn Sullivan

William Terlisner

Dr. Richard Welch

LuBeth Young

Theresa Zehe

Virginia Gray Scholarship

John S. Gruba & Odis L. McCallister Scholarship

~ Deceased

Fr. Melvin Grunloh, OFM, Scholarship

Richard & Dorothy Bockelman

Paul Brown & Dr. Janise Denton

Dr. Dennis & Jane Galligani

Joseph & Marietta Kratochvil

Louis & Olga Kuntz

Michael Lach

Duane & Kathleen Obert

Thomas Runde

Peter & Catherine Satterthwaite

Dr. David Strupeck

James Waterkotte

Sherrill Hanks Scholarship

Walter Hansen / Quincy Noon Kiwanis Scholarship

William Randolph Hearst Scholarship

Mart Heinen Club Scholarship Anonymous

Terry & Linda Amburn

Paul Brown & Dr. Janise Denton

Alan & Coletta Knepler

Mart Heinen Club

Dr. Linda Moore

Scott & Angela Ohnemus

Jim & Ann Ohnemus

Thomas & Susan Reeder

Gary & Sherry Sparks

Ken & Bonita Sparrow

John Spring

Jack & Yvonne Stroud

Gary & Sue Winking

Judy (Perko) Heinze Music Scholarship

James & Judith Heinze

Martha A. (Maas) Heinze Scholarship

John E. & Robert D. Helmer Fine Arts Scholarship

Edward C. Hinkamper Scholarship

Fr. Phil Hoebing, OFM, Scholarship

Cheryl Dillard

Barbara Fitzke

Charles Grady

Gerald & Virginia Holzgrafe

Marion Hoskins

Paul & Jane Jackstadt

Thomas & Kathleen Jaskiewicz

Michael Lach

Bernard & Rita Lammers

Carol Lundeen

Nancy McDowell

Dr. George & Mary Nell~ Meyer

Duane & Kathleen Obert

Peter & Catherine Satterthwaite

William Terlisner

James Waterkotte

Timothy & Frances Wilcox

Mary Wochner

LuBeth Young

Greg Holthaus Scholarship

Dr. Louis & Gail DeGreeff

Peter Damian Holzer Memorial Scholarship

Alan M. Hopkinson Scholarship

Gerald & Mary Jo Murphy

Edward & Dorothy Wehmer

Fr. Pacific Hug, OFM, Scholarship

Dr. William Kirk & Linda Griffin Kirk

Dr. Robert~ & Marie Carmela Newstead

Peter & Catherine Satterthwaite

Karin Waugh Zucker & Martin Boyle

Wally Hutter Memorial Scholarship

Robert & Deborah Hutter

Harry M. & Alma Eagan Hyatt Scholarship

Philomena R. Jorgensen Scholarship

Dewey Kalmer Scholarship

Pete & Mary Kay Brown

Dewey & Carol Kalmer

Keefe Family Scholarship

Norman & Jessie Kaye Kemner Scholarship

Peggy O'Neill Klauser Scholarship

Mathew & Megan Klauser

Mary Ann Klein Scholarship

Ann Dudek

Daniel Heaton

Sharon Jochem Schmidt & Mark Schmidt

Rudy & Maxine Kleinsorge Scholarship

Mr. & Mrs. Jesse E. Kline Scholarship

William H. Klingner Scholarship

Henry Knoepfle Scholarship

Fr. Elmo Kurz, OFM, Scholarship

James Devereux

Peter & Catherine Satterthwaite

Russell F. Lahl II Scholarship for String Bass Players

Fr. J. J. Lakers, OFM, Scholarship

Dr. Kaz & Nayer Attai

Brian & Kim Belobradic

Marguerite Cantlon

Timothy & Susan Costigan

Robert & Jane Haas

Dr. Jeff & Jone Piontek

Dr. Terrence & Deborah Riddell

William Terlisner

Pat Wilson

Judy Yeast

Fr. Jovian P. Lang OFM

Memorial Endowment

Jack & Gerry Casey

Mike Doellman & Pat Lyons

Patricia Gora-Maier

Bernard & Rita Lammers

William Owens-Smith

Peter & Catherine Satterthwaite

LuBeth Young

Robert P. Lang Chemistry Scholarship

Dr. Rebecca M. Leonard Scholarship

Dr. Rebecca Leonard

Donald W. Lierle Scholarship

Frank Longo Memorial Scholarship

Alan & Coletta Knepler

Fr. Titus Ludes, OFM, Scholarship

Sr. Christine Baker, OSF

Paul Brown & Dr. Janise Denton

Don & Nancy Kelly

Joseph & Marietta Kratochvil

Katie Labuhn

Dr. George & Mary Nell~ Meyer

William & Jane O'Malley

William Owens-Smith

Peter & Catherine Satterthwaite

Ted Zimmerman

Jack & Sharon Mackenzie

Family Scholarship

Paul Brown & Dr. Janise Denton

Alan & Coletta Knepler

Kevin & Susan Mackenzie

Gerald & Mary Jo Murphy

Dr. Richard C. "Mags" Magliari

Memorial Scholarship

Mary Barry

Pete & Mary Kay Brown

Bryan Erlanger

Gail & Patricia Henderson

Margaret Magliari~

Harold Marcionetti

Daniel & Kate Nuessen

John Mahoney Scholarship

Dr. Luther Markley English Tuition Scholarship

Frank Richard Mascari Scholarship

Aleta & John McCaffrey

"SMILE" Nursing Scholarship

John McCaffrey

Dr. Richard Welch

William H. McCain Jr. Scholarship

Lucinda Awerkamp McClain & Michael F. McClain Scholarship

Mac & Marge McClain Scholarship

Darwin L. McClure Aviation Scholarship

James McCrisaken Scholarship

Paul Brown & Dr. Janise Denton

Kathleen (Merschman) McKillip Scholarship

John & Kathleen McKillip

Fredrick A. McLaughlin Memorial Scholarship

Robert Lee Mejer & Jason

Dillard Mejer Visual Arts Award Scholarship

Robert Mejer

Memorial Scholarship

Ron Bruder

James E. "Jim" Mentesti Scholarship

Dr. George & Mary Nell Meyer Scholarship

Dennis & Rachel Bergman

Dennis & Maria Bingheim

Mary Kay Vollmer Blazel

Paul Brown & Dr. Janise Denton

Mary Alice Bybee

Dr. David & ~Mary Costigan

Deacon Harry & Cindy Cramer

Clare Goerlich

Loretta Grunden

Richard & Joan Klimstra

Katherine Kraushaar

Dian Link

Elias & Carol Manassah

Barbara Mason

Aurie & Mary Beth McGee

Jerald & Rosie Meyer

Honorable Thomas & Kai Ortbal

Joanne Ortwerth

Kevin & Julie Ross

Susan Scott

Dr. Steve Wiegenstein & Dr. Sharon Buzzard

Dr. George & Mary Nell Meyer

Endowed Speaker Fund

Thomas & Patricia Ehlman

Paul W. Meyer Scholarship

Dr. Robert E. Meyer Scholarship

Michael Family Scholarship

Michelmann Foundation Scholarship

Nona E. Miller Scholarship

Richard H. Miller Scholarship

William & Annette Mollenhauer Scholarship

Leo C. Monckton Memorial Scholarship

Mary Monckton Blickhan

Monroe Academic Scholarship

Dr. Linda K. Moore Scholarship

Estate of Dorothy Snyder Mercantile Bank

Moorman Scholarship

Murphy Scholarship

John Natalini Scholarship

Dr. Kevin Kirchner

Dr. John Natalini

Dr. Sean Wittmer

Dr. John J. Natalini Human Anatomy Cadaver Lab Endowment

Arvid & Elizabeth Nelson Award Scholarship

Connie Niemann Music Scholarship

Ferd E. Niemann, Sr. & Ferd E. Niemann, Jr. Scholarship

Ferd, Jr. & Rita Niemann

Memorial Scholarship

Paul & Jill Stegeman

Oakley Family Scholarshp

Oakley School of Business Endowment Funds

Hal & Kathy Oakley

Mary Oakley

Peter Oakley

Signe Oakley

Walter "Wally" O'Day Memorial Scholarship

Michael Vincent O'Donnell

Memorial Scholarship

William "Bill" O'Donnell

Memorial Scholarship

Jean Kloepper

Joseph & Martha O'Donnell

Steve & Erin Racioppi

John Ortwerth Scholarship

Paul Brown & Dr. Janise Denton

Dewey & Carol Kalmer

Joanne Ortwerth

John Runde

Fr. Aaron Pembleton, OFM, Endowed Chair in History Fund

Ann Marie Cooper

Mary Fischer

Paul & Jane Jackstadt

Bernard & Rita Lammers

Kathy Pohlpeter

William Terlisner

Carl & Pat Tortorige

Pepsi Cola Quincy Bottling Company Scholarship Refreshment Services Pepsi

Sharlene & Ron Peter Scholarship

Steve & Amy Looten

Ridgely B. Pierson Scholarship

Dr. Al & Ann Pogge Scholarship

Paul Brown & Dr. Janise Denton

Anthony & Susan Peter

Dr. Alfred Pogge

Michael & Carolyn Sullivan

POLIS Scholarship POLIS

Patricia A. Pollihan Scholarship

Marty & Julie Bell

Rosaire Elias

MasterCard Matching Gift Program

John Pollihan

Thomas Pollihan

U. S. Bank

Dr. Bill Postiglione Scholarship

Paul Brown & Dr. Janise Denton

Henry J. & Lee F. Pratt Scholarship

Pre-Law Scholarship

Dr. Brian Borlas & Judy Abbott

Honorable Mark & Kate Schuering

QU & You Chicago Golf

Scholarship

Pete & Mary Kay Brown

Nance Cosgrove

Tom & Marge Donofrio

Patrick & Susan Henning

Donald O'Connor

William & Jane O'Malley

QU & You Chicago Golf Outing

John Roskopf

Richard & Jane Scott

Edward & Linda Sutton

QU General Endowment Fund

Community Foundation Serving

West Central Illinois & NE Missouri

Quincy Ladies of Charity Scholarship

David R. Rakers Scholarship

Anonymous

Dave Rakers

Lucille Middendorf Rapp Scholarship

James & Martha Rapp

Michael & Carolyn Rapp

Margie Thompson

Peggy Redshaw '70 & Jerry

Lincecum Endowed Biology Scholarship

Dr. Peggy Redshaw & Jerry Lincecum

Retired Faculty - Staff Scholarship

Paul Brown & Dr. Janise Denton

Dr. Gary & Geraldine Carter QU Retirees Association

Betty Ann Robinson Women's Golf Scholarship

Henry G. Rump Family Scholarship

James A. & Mary K. Rush Education Scholarship

Orville & Rose Ryan Scholarship

Fr. Edmund J. Scanlan Scholarship

Dr. John Schleppenbach Memorial Scholarship

Robert & Joanne Schlepphorst Scholarship

Helen Clarice, Mary Anne & Theresa (Uhlemeyer) Schmitz Scholarship

Samuel Schneidman Memorial Scholarship

Don Schonhoff Memorial Scholarship

William & Evonne Schulte Scholarship

Bradley M. Schuttler Memorial Scholarship

Paul Brown & Dr. Janise Denton

Leroy B. Schwan Family Scholarship

Dr. William & LeeAnne Schwan

Jean Ann Otte Seward Scholarship

James P. Shannon Scholarship

Dan & Pam Sherman Scholarship

The Baird Family

Robert & Judy Baird

Caterpillar Foundation

Suzi Duker

David Hulsen

Bo & Erin Knapheide

Edward & Natalie Meyer

Hal & Kathy Oakley

Signe Oakley

Alison Osterbur

Ethan Prater

Daniel & Pamela Sherman

Danny & Liz Sherman

John & Lori Sherman

Kathleen Sherman

Gary & Sue Winking

LuBeth Young

John Shibles Memorial Scholarship

John~ & Jill Shibles

Laura Shibles

Dr. Joseph A. Siefker Scholarship

Bernita E. Simko Scholarship

Ronnie Slovick Alumni Scholarship

Ralph & Marion Renno

Jack Smith Family Scholarship

Ken & Diane Sorensen Scholarship

George & Charlotte Spear Scholarship

Jeff & Theresa Spear Scholarship

Dr. Teresa Reed

Theresa Spear

Kendy Troiano

Honorable Chet W. Vahle & Professor Barbara G. Vahle

(See all donors in Memorial Gifts - Jeff Spear. pg. 56)

William J. & Margaret A. Speckman Memorial Scholarship

Gail Starkey Memorial Scholarship

William E. Wall

Alan Duncan Stillwell Scholarship

Frank Strieby Memorial Scholarship

Jeanne & Christie

Strupeck Memorial Scholarship

Dr. Eldon & Maureen Little

Gerald & Mary Jo Murphy

Donald O'Connor

Carl & Arlene Strupeck

Dr. David Strupeck

James & Jeannie Sullivan

Grant L. & Georgann Sturhahn Scholarship

Leonora Suppan-Gehrich Music Scholarship

Stephen E. & June H. Szabo Scholarship

Gregory, Todd & Christopher Taylor Scholarship

William & Sandra Taylor

Sandra & William Taylor Scholarship

William & Sandra Taylor

Frederick L. Thomas Scholarship

Fr. Tolton Ministry Scholarship

Paul Brown & Dr. Janise

Denton

Saint Christopher Journeys LLC

US Department of Education Title III Scholarship

Brother Clete VanAckeren, OFM, Scholarship

Paul Brown & Dr. Janise

Denton

Carol Grimm

Peter & Catherine

Satterthwaite

Venvertloh Scholarship

Joe Vernier Memorial Scholarship

Jamie Hogan

Helen Vernier

Judith A. Wand Memorial Scholarship Estate of Katherine McCombs

Naomi Watts Memorial Scholarship

Paul Brown & Dr. Janise

Denton

Fr. Dennis J. Schafer, OFM

Keith Douglas White

Memorial Scholarship

Gary K. & Sue Ann Winking Scholarship

Gary & Sue Winking

Robert Zehnle Memorial Scholarship

ANNUAL AWARDS

Scholarships supported by investors on a yearly basis.

ACI Scholarships

Associated Colleges of Illinois

Mowbray Allan Scholarship

Paul Brown & Dr. Janise

Denton

American Association of University Women Scholarship

American Association of University Women

Ann Anderson Memorial Nursing Scholarship

St Peter Catholic Church/ Social Concerns Committee

Amelia E. Bauner, Frances A. Hall & Walter J. Hall Scholarship

EALgreen Scholarship

Franciscan Rector Scholarship

Fr. Victor Hermann, OFM, Memorial Scholarship

Bernard & Rita Lammers Dr. John Schmitt

Mercedes Hoag Scholarship

Mercedes Hoag Charitable Trust

Joseph Messina Scholarship

Messick Family Foundation Scholarship

Messick Family Foundation ~ Deceased

Fr Philip "Phil" Moriarty

Memorial Scholarship

Paul Brown & Dr. Janise

Denton

Donald Schweda

Memorial Scholarship

Sharing God's Blessing Scholarship

St. Clare Scholarship

Stifel Scholarship

Fr. Lucien Trouy, OFM, Memorial Scholarship

Michael & Joanne Kirchner

Janice Tucker

HONORARY GIFTS

Mowbray Allan for his 90th Birthday

Paul Brown & Dr. Janise

Denton

Joe & Judy Claes

Paul Brown & Dr. Janise

Denton

Dave Costigan for his 93rd Birthday

Paul Brown & Dr. Janise

Denton

Fr. Mario DiCicco, OFM for his 90th Birthday

Paul Brown & Dr. Janise

Denton

Mike Dietrich

Paul Brown & Dr. Janise

Denton

Fr. F.J. Gray, OFM

Michael & Carolyn Sullivan

Fr. Titus Ludes, OFM

Michael Kozanecki

Brian & Marsha McGee

Anonymous

Marty & Julie Bell

Jeff & Stephanie Bergeron

Matthew & Regina Bergman

Mary Claire Bergstrom

Steven Flurett & Jennifer Bowers

Kevin & Susan Breheny

Gerald & Margaret Briskey

Paul Brown & Dr. Janise

Denton

Pete & Mary Kay Brown

Julie Budine

Steve & Carol Campbell

Ross & Sherry Centanni

Phillip & Bonnie Conover

Anthony & Patricia Crane

Chris & Laura Dewitt

Fr. John Doctor, O.F.M.

Dr. William & Kari Dolan

Jeffrey & Patricia Draves

Dr. Kimberly & Tommy Hale

Dustin & Allison Hall

William & Anna James

Gerard Kettler

Gary & Jo Ann Kirlin

Bo & Erin Knapheide

Lawlor Advisory, LLC

Dr. Scott & Brenda LeMaire

Lee Lindsay

Michael & Carol McCabe

William & Sue Metzinger

Dr. Linda Moore

Richard & Susanne Niemann

C. David Nuessen

Mary Oakley

Ralph Oakley

Thomas & Terri Oliver

Michael & Tamara Ozlanski

William & Patricia Paxton

Kelly Piepmeier

Dr. Teresa Reed

Dr. Barb Schleppenbach

Kent Schnack & Nora Baldner

Will & Kristin Spear

Mark & Lyn Strieker

Scott & Paula Thoele

Dr. Dan & Bernadette Tolbert

Drs. Paul & Christine Tracy

Mark & Beth Tyrpin

Sarah Vordtriede-Patton

Dennis Williams

Mary Winters

Dr. Robert & Nancy Wyatt

Dr. McGee's Birthday

Sarah Vordtriede-Patton

Marge McMullen for her 100th birthday

Paul Brown & Dr. Janise

Denton

Dr. George & Mary Nell

Meyer

Susan Scott

Dr. Linda Moore

Mercantile Bank

Joanne Ortwerth for her 90th Birthday

Paul Brown & Dr. Janise

Denton

Fr. John Ostdiek for his 75 year Jubilee as a priest

Paul Brown & Dr. Janise

Denton

Kathie Sass

Mrs. Al Pogge

Michael & Carolyn Sullivan

Al Pogge for his 97th Birthday

Paul Brown & Dr. Janise

Denton

Anthony & Susan Peter

Bill Postiglione

Paul Brown & Dr. Janise

Denton

George Schneider

Paul Brown & Dr. Janise

Denton

George & Jovita Schneider

Linda Schuttler

Paul Brown & Dr. Janise

Denton

Max Snell '21

Brian Snell & Colleen Noonan

Kevin Steinkamp

Paul Brown & Dr. Janise

Denton

United States Marine Corps

Seth Abeyta

Fr. James Wheeler, OFM for his 90th Birthday

Paul Brown & Dr. Janise

Denton

MEMORIAL GIFTS

Mr. & Mrs. Glen Brown

Paul Brown & Dr. Janise

Denton

Cheryl Christ Bruder '66

Ron Bruder

Mary Costigan

Anonymous (7)

Mark Akgulian

Reg & Jane Ankrom

Edie Aschemann

Dr. Kaz & Nayer Attai

Michael Averbach

Wade Baughman

Don & Ann Bergman

Dr. Joseph & Jan Bocke

Paul Brown & Dr. Janise

Denton

Rose Burling

Dawn Bushaus

Walter Bushaus

Clark & Mary Carrington

Dr. Gary & Geraldine Carter

Honorable Dennis & Marianne

Cashman

Joe Colvin

Joseph Costigan

Margaret Costigan

Lisa Crocker

Rita DeRuntz

Kathi Dooley & Gary Handrick

Glori Duesterhaus

Paul & Mary Duesterhaus

Richard & Laura Ehrhart

Dr. Curtis & Kathryn Fauble

James Long & Barbara

Fischer Long

Mr. John Gordon & Dr. Brian

Carpenter

Steven & Cathleen Haas

Robert & Jane Haas

Blake Hamilton

Ricky & Monica Hinkamper

Gerald & Virginia Holzgrafe

Pat Humphrey

Lesa Hundman

Roy & Jayne Inlow

Amy Kaiser

Jim & Peggy Jo Kaiser

Don & Nancy Kelly

Lester & Caroline Kewney

Richard & Joan Klimstra

John & Jayne Lammers

Dian Link

Dr. Eldon & Maureen Little

Mike & Teresa Mahair

Michael McClain & Lucinda

Awerkamp McClain

Stan & Sandy McKelvie

Jeff & Kathy McPherson

Mary Beth Meara

Robert Mejer

James Mentesti

Chuck & Amy Meyer

Dr. George & Mary Nell~

Meyer

Joe & Mary Jane Miller

Dr. Linda Moore

Mary Lou Nuessen

Joanne Ortwerth

Linda Paradis & Joe Davito

Anthony & Susan Peter

Dr. Alfred Pogge

Quincy Tennis Association

Dr. Louis & Theresa Quintero

Charles & Geraldine Radel

Gregory Rieger & John Furlong

Joseph & Rita Sandschafer

Mike & Linda Schlipmann

Schnack Law Offices

George & Jovita Schneider

Charles & Becky Scholz

Honorable Mark & Kate

Schuering

Daniel & Pamela Sherman

Jane Smith

John Spring

Kevin & Pat Steinkamp

Rick & Judy Sumner

Nancy Talbott

Michael & Janis Terry

Duane & Katherine Watts

Barry & Kathy Welch

David & Linda Willing

James & Judy Wilper

Gary & Sue Winking

LuBeth Young

Todd Craft '88

Aimee Craft

Dan Czarniewski '73

Kathleen Czarniewski

Mr. & Mrs. Larry Denton

Paul Brown & Dr. Janise

Denton

James Fennell '74

Donald & Dianna Foster

Fr Blase Hakman, OFM

Richard Bloch

Tom Hannon '65

Paul Brown & Dr. Janise

Denton

Gail Henderson

Paul Brown & Dr. Janise

Denton

Thomas Hickey '73

Michael & Joanne Kirchner

Frank Kabbes '54

Dennis & Suzanne Boudreau

Kevin & Susan Breheny

Honorable Richard & Maureen Brummer

Diana L. Chalstrom

Dr. Al & Patti Esker

Terry & Jane Hubbard

Anne Kabbes

Hal & Kathy Oakley

Roy & Nancy Schmidt

H. Kevin & Sharon Schraeder

Scott & Mary Wagner

Arthur Willenborg

Bob Willenborg

Gwendolyn Kenady

Paul Brown & Dr. Janise

Denton

Fr. Irenaeus Kimminau, OFM

Paul Brown & Dr. Janise

Denton

Rev. Erhard Kuester, OFM

Richard Bloch

Tom Laaker

Norman & Sandra Funke

Mark & Lyn Strieker

James McGee

Michael McClain & Lucinda

Awerkamp McClain

C. David Nuessen

Hal & Kathy Oakley

Ralph Oakley

Jeff~ & Theresa Spear

Barb McLean

Theresa Spear

Jason Mejer '95 & Mary

Beth (Mejer) Dillard

Robert Mejer

Mary Nell Meyer '63

Dennis & Rachel Bergman

Dennis & Maria Bingheim

Mary Kay Vollmer Blazel

Dr. Joseph & Jan Bocke

Paul Brown & Dr. Janise

Denton

Mary Alice Bybee

Dr. Gary & Geraldine Carter

Dr. David Costigan

Deacon Harry & Cindy Cramer

Thomas & Patricia Ehlman

Chuck & Meg Fitch

Clare Goerlich

Loretta Grunden

Richard & Joan Klimstra

Stephen & Jan Koester

Katherine Kraushaar

Roger Leach

Dian Link

Mike & Teresa Mahair

Elias & Carol Manassah

Barbara Mason

James Mentesti

Jerald & Rosie Meyer

Aurie & Mary Beth McGee

Hal & Kathy Oakley

Honorable Thomas & Kai

Ortbal

Joanne Ortwerth

Dr. Alfred Pogge

Ardath Potts

James & Martha Rapp

Kevin & Julie Ross

Dr. Barb Schleppenbach

John & Jacqueline Schlipmann

Timothy & Karen Sedovic

Daniel & Pamela Sherman

Barbara Strieker

Ronald & Colae Vecchie

Dr. Steve Wiegenstein & Dr.

Sharon Buzzard

Gary & Sue Winking

LuBeth Young

Fr. Phil Moriarty

Paul Brown & Dr. Janise

Denton

Terry Niewohner '69

Anonymous

Terry & Linda Amburn

Paul Brown & Dr. Janise

Denton

Mart Heinen Club

Dr. Linda Moore

Scott & Angela Ohnemus

Jim & Ann Ohnemus

Thomas & Susan Reeder

Gary & Sherry Sparks

Ken & Bonita Sparrow

John Spring

Gary & Sue Winking

Judy Oakley '73

Ruth Bennett

James & Kathleen Citro

Patricia Dillon

Kathi Dooley & Gary Handrick

Michael Drew

Brian Durante

Richard & Laura Ehrhart

Susan Ende

Friends of Washington Theater

Deborah Gorman

Dustin & Allison Hall

Hansen-Spear Funeral Home

Brian & Beth Heinze

Doug Hoener

Michael & Kay Hummel

Steve & Tonya Hurst

John & Sandra Jacobson

Lori Kruse

Christopher & Kimberly Larson

Dave & Emily Lewis

Lee Lindsay

Dian Link

Dr. George & Mary Nell~

Meyer

Delmer & Barbara Mitchell

Mary Jane Neu

Ralph Oakley

William & Patricia Paxton

Duane & Linda Robinson

Daniel & Pamela Sherman

Jeff~ & Theresa Spear

Will & Kristin Spear

Carolyn Stevenson

Darlene Stevenson

John & Dale Stevenson

Mark & Lyn Strieker

Joe Terford

Eileen Orlet

Gene & Karen Canavan

Matt & Kathy Entrup

William & Kathleen Gavin

Honorable Thomas & Kai

Ortbal

Richard & Debra Schuering

Mike Siebers

Donna Strong & Dr. Mark Brei

Larry & Dana Toenjes

Paul & Alice Trimmer

Jim Pollihan '76

Marty & Julie Bell

Becky Postle

Aaron & Maggie Strong

Therese Ryndak

Charles & Becky Scholz

Bob Siebers '65

Charlotte Siebers

Jeff Spear

Anonymous

Ted & Jill Adams

American Funeral Consultants

Kathy Anastas

Reg & Jane Ankrom

Jeremy & Shelly Arns

Steve Balaban

Wendy Ball

Ben & Marcella Batten

Mary Jane Bauer

Ryan Patrick Bauer

Sherry Beckenholdt

Marty & Julie Bell

Phil Bellis Family

Birthright of Quincy

Ed & Kim Blaesing

Roynola Blair

Chris & Tammy Blakeman

Blessing Foundation, Inc.

Bluff Hall Church - Cemetery Committee

Garrett & Ann Boland

William & Ramona Boren

Dennis & Suzanne Boudreau

Matt & Kim Boudreau

Marcheta Brecht & Greg Nixon

Michael & Carol Brennan

Paula Brennan

Tad & Kim Brenner

Ned & Reaugh Broemmel

David Brown

Paul Brown & Dr. Janise

Denton

Brandon & Molly Bruening

Brumbaugh Tree Service, LLC

Michael & Jean Buckley

Charles & Kathy Buckman

Patrick Burke

Bryce & Callie Bushmeyer

William & Carol Calkins

Karen Campbell

Gerald & Suzanne Carnivale

Devin & Anne Cashman

Honorable Dennis & Marianne Cashman

Ross & Sherry Centanni

Kevin & JoAnn Cherrington

Peter & Liz Christofylakis

Joe & Janet Conover

Phillip & Bonnie Conover

Dan & Pat Cook

Mark Cook

John & Helen Cornell

Richard Cox

Bill & Kim Cox

James & Katherine Cramsey

Anthony & Patricia Crane

Judith Crowther

Brian & Amber Curran

Bob & Lynn Daly

Dr. Louis & Gail DeGreeff

Rich & Stephanie Demien

Denline Uniforms, Inc.

Karen Dennis

Pat & Barb Denum

Rich & Beth Deters

Steven & Jean Disseler

Kathi Dooley & Gary Handrick

Doors-N-More, Inc.

Andy & Linda Douglas

Jeffrey & Jane Draeger

Brady & Cheryl Dreasler

Honorable Mark & Carol

Drummond

Charles & Alma Jean

Duesdieker

Kirk Dueskieder

Suzi Duker

Brian Durante

~ Deceased

Will & Corinne Duryea

Ramsay & Heidi Easterling

Daniel & Michelle Ebbing

Steven & Maria Eckert

Andy & Paula Edgar

Reva Ehmen

Richard & Laura Ehrhart

Ralph & Mary Fairchild

James & Janell Farmer

Diana Faust

D.D. & Janie Fischer

Jamie & Tonya Fisher

John & Alana Flynn

Ken & Cindy Frericks

Tom & Nancy Friye

Daniel & Jayne Fry

Bruce & Jane Gardner

Kirk & Peggy Gerstacker

Mary Jane Goad

Deborah Gorman

Dennis & Barb Gorman

Greenmount Cemetary

David & Dr. Becky Grimm

Greg & Mindy Gronewold

Morris & Karen Gronewold

John & Linda Groves

Loretta Grunden

Tracy Hagman

Dustin & Allison Hall

Dr. Stephen & Joni Halpin

John & Theresa Hanlin

Bob & Kathy Hansen

Ron & Joann Harris

Terry & Sheryl (Baum) Harrison

Jeff & Susan Hebble

Brian & Beth Heinze

Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt

Leo & Sue Henning

Russell Hess, Sr.

Ricky & Monica Hinkamper

Robert & Phyllis Hofmeister

Adrian & Judy Holman

Michael & Peggy Holzgrafe

Don & Wendy Howerter

Dennis & Connie Hoyt

Robert & Deborah Hutter

Everett & Toady Jackson

John & Kimberly Johannes

Kent Johnson

Jim & Peggy Jo Kaiser

Marlene Kanoy

William & Lynda Keller

Troy & Angie Kemp

Lester & Caroline Kewney

Gary & Jo Ann Kirlin

Kiwanis Club of Quincy

Richard & Joan Klimstra

David & Vicki Kline

Michael & Barbara Klingner

Bo & Erin Knapheide

Constance & Elizabeth Koch

Jerry & Loree Korb

The Kroeter Family

Dr. Jerry & Lois Kruse

Lori Kruse

Joseph & Denette Kuhlman

Scott & Salli Kuncewicz

Ron & Joan Larner

Carolyn Lauder

Carrie Lay & Eric Fischer

Richard & Michele Leach

Roger Leach

Floyd & Jane Leffers

Dr. Scott & Brenda LeMaire

Trent & Jennifer Lepper

Ms. Barb Ley

Michael Libmann

Shirley Lindroth

Lee Lindsay

Peggy Litt

David Daniels & Cheryl Loatsch

Brad & Mary Lee Long

Jerry & Becky Lunt

Gerald Maas

Mike & Teresa Mahair

Marilyn Maiers

Ron & Diane Marks

Roberta Maue

Jay & Kendra Maynard

Ruth Mays

William & Sharon Mays, Jr.

Michael McClain & Lucinda

Awerkamp McClain

Aurie & Mary Beth McGee

Ellen McIntyre

Michael & Julie McLaughlin

Ralph & Laura McReynolds

William & Catherine Meckes

James Mentesti

Mercantile Bank

William & Sue Metzinger

Andrew & Tamara Meyer

Marc Miller

Sondi Miller

Lon & Mary Moeller

Larry & Melinda Moore

Dr. Linda Moore

Mark & Laurie Morrison

William & Priscilla Morrison

Kathy Morrison Wright

Mike Moyers

Thomas & Stacia Munroe

Gary & Beth Musholt

Robert & Penny Musolino

Brian & Deborah Naught

Suzan Neely-Kim

Rose Mary Nesbit

Richard Newman

Steve & Debbie Niederhauser

Christopher & Tammy Niemann

Ted & Suzanne Niemann

Niemann General Contracting, Inc.

Phil & Marybeth Noel

Fred & Sharon Nothold

C. David Nuessen

Janet Nuessen

Mary Lou Nuessen

David & Theresa Oakley

Hal & Kathy Oakley

Mary Oakley

Ralph Oakley

Signe Oakley

Jim & Karen Obert

Dan & Cheryl O'Donnell

Jimmy & Amber O'Donnell

Douglas & Deborah Olson

Tim & Lydia O'Neal

Michael & Prudy Patterson

Rick & Sandy Patterson

William & Patricia Paxton

Denise Pearcy

Gary & Emily Peterson

Roger & Nancy Player

Margary Poteet

Matthew & Catherine Powers

Dr. Francis & Jean Powers

Tim & Laura Powers

Tom & Tina Powers

Peggy Pryor

Joe & Diana Puskar Jr.

Quincy Wilbert Vault Company

Dr. Louis & Janet Quintero

Pamela Rein

Greg & Cindy Reis

Randy & Janet Riley

Ed & Emily Robbearts

Phyllis Robertson

Duane & Linda Robinson

Wilson & Joanne Rodgers

Marcus & Emily Roegge

Jared & Haley Runyon

Anne M. Rupert

Dr. Harry & Jennifer Ruth

Les & Linda Sachs

Melissa Schaefer

Lynn Schelp

Andrew & Bonnie Schnack III

Bill & Nancy Schodroski

Tom & Lisa Scholz

Christine Schwartz

Roger Schwengel

Richard & Barbara Seifert

Roger Sheagren

Daniel & Pamela Sherman

Myrl Shireman & Ruth Bower-

Shireman

Lori Shook

Todd & Jill Shoot

Joy Shults

Steven & Judith Siebers

Ernie & Melanie Slater

Bill & Kathy Slater

Scott & Marilyn Smith

Jane Smith

Michael & Patricia Smith

Kyle & Ericka Snider

Howard~ & Ruth Ann Snowden

Robert & Krista Snyder

Gary & Sherry Sparks

John & Lisa Spear

Will & Kristin Spear

Lynn Sprick

Darlene Spurrier

David & Darlene Spurrier

Scott & Susan Stamerjohn

State Street Bank & Trust Co.

Stephen R. Baldauff Funeral Home

Mark & Sarah Stephens

Carolyn Stevenson

John & Dale Stevenson

Curtis & Marcia Stratman

Mark & Lyn Strieker

Jake Stroot

Steve & Carol Sturhahn

Sheryl Sullivan

Donna Tappe

Art & Sharon Tenhouse

Michael & Janis Terry

Richard & Debbie Terwelp

Don & Kimberly Thomson

Carl & Pat Tortorige

Robert & Linda Tossick

Terry & Glori Traeder

Mike & Sharon Troup

Rev. Larry & Donna Troxel

Jon & Tina Van Ness

Richard & Gail Vance

Ronald & Colae Vecchie

Dale & Mary Venvertloh

Linda Waite

Honorable Scott & Robin Walden

Jim & Karen Weede

John Weitnauer

Western Illinois Veterinary Clinic

WGCA 88.5 FM

Jeff & Bobbe White

Lisetta White

Timothy White

Monica Wickliffe

James and Margie Williams

Ray & Gloria Wilson

Brent & Linda Wingerter

Gary & Sue Winking

James & Cindy Winston

Cynthia Wort

George & Carolyn Wriedt

Dr. Richard & Ann Wright

Jan Yates

Lowell & Pamela Yates

Stan, Sherry, & Nathan Yelton

Derek Zahm

Mike & Lori Zamora

Wesley & Miley Zander

Doug & Laura Zoller

John Stenger '66

Catherine Stenger

FACULTY & STAFF

Each year our dedicated faculty and staff participate in the QU Fund Drive.

Judy Abbott

Laurie Allen

Grant Anger

Reg Ankrom

Saadia Aschemann

Alex Aubuchon

Brooke Bailey

Nora Baldner

David Ball

Tonya Beatty

Mackenzie Bellows

Matt Bergman

Mary Bergstrom

Mary Betts

Dennis Bingheim

Dr. Brian Borlas

Courtney Boyd

Dr. Jennifer Breeden

Dr. Chris Brennemann

Michael Brooks

Rick Buckwalter

Julie Budine

Mike Carpenter

Nolan Christian

Bryan Christiansen

Dr. Joseph Coelho

Dr. Justin Coffey

Emily Cook

Dr. Christine Damm

Dr. Sapan Desai

Dr. Caitlin Deskins

Fr. John Doctor, O.F.M.

Tammy Duesterhaus

Kyle Egan

James Eggemeyer

Dr. Vicky Eidson

Dr. Lee Enger

Zane Evans

Kortarius Finley

Julie Fischer

Vivian Funke

Dr. Husam Ghazaleh

Rebecca Graff

Susan Grant

Dr. Kimberly Hale

Jeffrey Haley

Dr. Cynthia Haliemun

Beth Heinze

Miriam Hermann

Shane Herschelman

Stacey Hert

Blaine Hill

Kaylee Hinkamper

Kettisha Hodges

Byron Holdiman

Ed Holthaus

Laura Hubbard

Mark Hughes

Mark Jones

Olivia Jones

Caren Kemner

Dan Kemner

Diane Kemner

Maureen Kennedy

Carla Kielsmeier

Jason Killday

Kathelene Kim

Olivia Kindt

Dr. David Kirchhofer

Katherine Kraushaar

Dr. Dave Landsom

Sam Lathrop

Carolyn Laurich

Aaron Lawrence

James Lawrence

Roger Leenerts

Kristen Liesen

Dr. Cindy Lovell

Dr. Scott Luaders

Brayden Luckhaupt

Tammy Mabie

William Machold, Jr.

Dr. Elysia Mahoney

Dr. Robert Manning

Maria Mast

Michael McCabe

Dr. Brian McGee

Gary Meacher

Bob Mejer

Cindy Mena

Serena Mendiola

Dr. Joseph Messina

Dr. Jonathan Miles

Joshua Miley

Shelby Miller

Catherine Monroe

Emily Morton

Heidi Muegge

Shari Mulch

Dr. Tasnuba Nasir

Dr. Brian Nolan

Dominic O'Donnell

Dr. Kenneth Oliver

Thomas Oliver

Michael Pannone

Katie Parks

Dr. Jayme Peacock

Katie Peters

Troy Peters

Cassie Phillips

Sara Phillips

Kali Powell

Dr. Christina Priebe

Dr. Stephen Priebe

Chandler Purcell

Josh Rabe

Burgundy Ramsey Hill

Justin Ray

Caylee Reeves

Dr. Padraic Rohan

Johnny Rosas

Dr. Barbara Rowland

Eric Ruppel

Matt Schissel

Dr. Barbara Schleppenbach

Marjorie Schlueter

Crystal Beedle Schneider

Debby Seifert

Kristi Shelton

Diane Shoemaker

Dr. Jonathan Stewart

Amy Stollberg

Mark Strieker

Dr. Daniel Strudwick

Sam Tedrow

Jake Tenhouse

Dr. Christine Tracy

Jennifer Truitt

Mark Tyrpin

Rev. Joshua Vahle

Dr. Sarah Vordtriede-Patton

Dr. Dana Walker

Devin Walker

Dr. J. Matthew Ward

Karl Warma

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS!

for the Alumni Franciscan Service Award, Rising Hawk Award, and the Bill O’Donnell Distinguished Alumni of the Year Award

Terry Williamson Jr.

Shane Wingerter

Peyton Wiseman

Dr. Robert Wyatt

Dr. Congzhi Xia

Travis Yates

Rev. Daren Zehnle

ASSOCIATED COLLEGES OF ILLINOIS

Anonymous (3) A. Montgomery Ward Foundation

Arch W. Shaw Foundation

BNSF Railway Foundation

CME Group Foundation

Council of Independent Colleges FORVIS Foundation

Illinois Tool Works Foundation

John & Kathleen Schreiber Foundation John A. & Catherine M. Koten Foundation McGraw Foundation

PACCAR Foundation Saul Ewing LLP

Siragusa Family Foundation

The J. Rich Company LLC

The John Buck Company Foundation Thomas Rubey and Associates, Ltd. UPS Foundation

WILD Gives Back

Quincy University’s National Alumni Board invites you to nominate a fellow alum who has achieved professional accomplishments and service to their communities and/or to the university.

Nominations for all awards are solicited annually from faculty, staff , alumni, and friends of the university, specifically in the fall of each year. However, we accept award nominations throughout the year. We encourage nominations to be kept confidential. Submitted nominees are reviewed by Alumni Services and the final selection is made by a committee of the NAB.

The nomination deadline for the 2025 awards is October 31, 2024. Submissions after October 31 will be considered for the following year. Self-nominations will not be accepted.

The winners will be announced in the spring and highlighted in the spring edition of QUniverse. Awards will be presented at the 2025 Homecoming Dinner.

Visit the Alumni Award and Feature page at quincy.edu/alumni to nominate a deserving alumni today.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Mr. Ralph Oakley (1980) (Chair) Retired President and CEO Quincy Media, Inc.

Mr. Bill Metzinger (1974) (Vice Chair) President Dot Family Holdings

Mr. Sam Banks (1976) Retired President and CEO Don Moyer Boys & Girls Club

Mrs. Jean Buckley (1978) President Emeritus Tracy Family Foundation

Br. Tom Carroll, OFM Associate

St. Anthony Food Pantry

Mr. Jerry Douglas Retired Director of Education Chaddock

Mr. Brendan Ford (1996) Director of Broadcast Operations Gray Television Inc.

Mr. Murphy Grant (1997) Owner Grant Sports Performance and Therapy

Dr. James Heintz (1966) Professor Emeritus University of Kansas

Mrs. Pam Hemmen (1990) Chief Marketing Officer J&J Ventures Gaming

Dr. Scott LeMaire (1988) Professor, Department Vice-Chair for Research and Department of Surgery Baylor College of Medicine

Mrs. Jane Loos (1996) Director of US Education Delivery DePuy Synthes

Dr. Brian McGee President Quincy University

Mr. Jim Mentesti (1966) (Emeritus) Retired President Great River Economic Development Foundation

Mr. Delmer Mitchell Partner

Schmiedeskamp, Robertson, Neu & Mitchell

Rev. Carroll Mizicko, OFM (1965) Pastor of St. Augustine Catholic Church and Chaplain of Sr. Thea Bowman Catholic Elementary School

Mrs. Mary Mooney Co-Founder

Exclusive Group Holdings, Inc.

Mr. Jerry Murphy (1970) Retired Senior Vice President DeVry University

Mr. Harold Oakley Chairman

Schmiedeskamp, Robertson, Neu & Mitchell

NATIONAL ALUMNI BOARD

Bruce Alford (1994) Quincy, Illinois

Blake Allison (2016) Decatur, lllinois

Ed Andrade (1994) (Emeritus) Manhattan, Illinois

Diane Ary (1979) Quincy, Illinois

Luis Barnes (1989) Palmyra, Missouri

DD Bartley (1982) Quincy, Illinois

Dick Bockelman (1965) Shawnee, Kansas

Paul Brown (1965) Quincy, lllinois

Mike Dietrich (1996) Millstadt, lllinois

Danielle Fleer (1998) Quincy, lllinois

Walter Gorak (1968) Grand Rapids, Michigan

Tony Graves (1995) Columbia, Missouri

Jerry Krogmeier (1974) Indianapolis, Indiana

Timel Moore (1994) Hammond, Indiana

Mr. Daniel Overmyer (2000) Vice President Options Regulations Cboe Global Market

Rev. Mark Reamer, OFM Guardian, St. Bernardine of Siena Friary Vice President for Mission Siena College

Mr. Greg Reis Partner and Physical Therapist Advance Physical Therapy

Dr. Richard Ryan (1964) (Emeritus) Retired Vice President Global Production Management, Monsanto

Mr. Martin C. Schafer (1994) Sr. Vice President Crump Insurance Services

Mr. Edward Schneidman Of Council, Retired Partner Kirkland & Ellis LLP

Mr. Richard Scott (1970) Retired Sr. Vice President of Business Affairs Lake-Sumter State College

Mrs. Theresa Spear (1996) Funeral Director Hansen-Spear Funeral Home

Dr. Daniel Tolbert (1968) Professor Emeritus of Anatomy & Neurosurgery St. Louis University School of Medicine

Mr. Joe Tracy Chief Executive Officer Dot Foods, Inc.

Anna O’Gara (1985) Belleville, Illinois

Dr. Joseph Selby (1968) Berkeley, California

Rickard Tarzwell (1980) St. Louis, Missouri

Julianne Touhy (2015) Oak Lawn, Illinois

Mary Pat Vahlkamp (1988) Quincy, Illinois

Kevin Wensing (1980) Alexandria, Virginia

Randy Westerman (1994) Quincy, Illinois

Fr. James Wheeler, OFM (Chaplain) (1962) Quincy, Illinois

Harry Williams (1998) Creve Coeur, Missouri

“Your generosity allows me to break through my financial limitations and really focus on what’s important to me. I am so grateful for kind people like you and hope that I will be able to positively impact someone like you have me.”

Alanna Edgecomb’s love for music began in elementary music classes and grew with the opportunity to join band in the sixth grade and to compete with advanced bands in high school.

Her skill level and passion for music has evolved into Alanna being a performer who genuinely loves sharing her music with others, but she was convinced that she would not be able to form a career around music.

“These scholarships allow me to focus less on ‘how’ I’m going to build a career and more on the ‘why’.”

After earning her degree at QU, Alanna says she wants to go to graduate school and earn a doctorate in performing arts, but she would love to join a band first and is considering auditioning for a military band.

“Having received these scholarships, I am now capable of studying music and making it my life.”

Alanna Edgecomb is the recipient of the Thomas P. Daly Scholarship and the Gary K. & Sue Ann Winking Scholarship.

Alanna Edgecomb Quincy, IL Music Performance Major

1800 College Avenue Quincy, IL 62301-2699

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“To me, QU was like a small, TIGHT-KNIT FAMILY. I gained relationships there that still endure.”

Dr. Stephen Liesen ’84 values the STRONG ACADEMICS of QU and the Franciscan values woven throughout the entire QU experience. He credits QU’s pre-medical science program for providing the education he needed to advance through dental school. Stephen has maintained a rewarding dental practice in the small town of Barry, IL for 36 years.

Stephen says it was the work ethic and determination engrained in the course work that solidified the FRANCISCAN WAY OF LIFE that is the foundation of QU and that was an instrumental part of his upbringing.

Both of Stephen’s parents graduated from Quincy College in 1957. Stephen and eight of his siblings attended QU. Both of the Liesen’s sons are QU alum – Weston a 2013 graduate and Clayton a 2014 graduate.

“QU has been the ‘CENTERPIECE’ of generations of our family tradition and development.” Stephen married his high school sweetheart and “Rock” in his life in the QU chapel. Life-long friend Fr. Jim Wheeler, OFM ‘62, married them. Stephen’s great, great grandfather, Henry Brinks, built part of the QU chapel.

Stephen doubted he could make it through his last two years of college financially. It was then that “God and QU awarded me the Bonaventure Academics Scholarship. This taught me to PAY FORWARD for what I was freely given.” Since earning his dental degree, Stephen has donated to the annual QU Fund Drive, and he provides free dental work to a local health department and works with Alcoholics Anonymous.

Among those ENDURING RELATIONSHIPS built at QU, Stephen mentions Fr. Aaron, Dr. Jon Natalini, Dr. George Schneider, Dr. Al Pogge, and Fr. Jim Wheeler as instructors/mentors who influenced his life.

Dr. Stephen Liesen ’84