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Jim Spizzo ’74
was recently awarded first place and a cash prize in the architecture category in the 2021 juried exhibit sponsored by the Midwest Center for Photography in Wichita, Kansas, for his photo “Infinity: The Way Out.” Jim has also received honorable mentions by juries for his photography in the annual Minimalist Photography Awards, as well as in other exhibits at the Midwest Center for Photography. In the past few years, Jim’s photos have been selected by juries for inclusion in a dozen exhibits in Chicago; Wichita; Scottsdale, Arizona; and online. He was invited to do a show at the Pharmacy Gallery in Springfield as a guest artist in September.
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Conrad Damsgaard ’57
was a dedicated, active alumnus who had a vision for raising the profile of the institution. He and his late wife, Patricia Carlson Damsgaard ’53, remained active supporters of the College throughout their lives. Over the years, Conrad Damsgaard served on the Board of Trustees and as president of the Alumni Association Board of Directors. In 1987, he was honored with a distinguished service award “for his devotion to Illinois College as evidenced by thoughtful alumni involvement.” The Damsgaards’ philanthropy made them members of the Julian Monson Sturtevant Society and the Illinois College Society.
As a student, Damsgaard was elected student body president and was an active member and leader in Phi Alpha. He was also a member of Alpha Phi Omega, economics club, the Hilltoppers dramatic organization, student forum, social committee and intersociety board.
He was first sergeant of the Army Reserve unit on campus and served in the Army from 1954 to 1956. He started his career in sales with Shell Oil Company and went on to have a long career in sales and marketing management at Shell, Swank Motion Pictures and Psychological Associates.
The Damsgaards had three daughters, Susan Damsgaard-Brand ’81, Kristine Damsgaard and Beth Damsgaard Rodriguez. Susan and their granddaughter, Rachel Brand ’18, carried on the family’s legacy as IC alumni. He was 88 when he died March 23, 2022.
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Lanie Cooper Kepler ’12, Brady Kepler ’12 and Bailey Cooper ’18
founded the KASE Project. It is a central Illinois non-profit dedicated to supporting the autism community. They installed a playground communication board at Southwind Park in Springfield for children with limited verbal speech to enjoy the park with their peers.
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Garth Cripe ’68,
October 4, 2021.
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William Kinnett ’68,
October 5, 2021.
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Mary Jane Halpin Kerns ’67,
March 2 , 2022.
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Richard Robertson ’67,
September 8, 2021.
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Eugene Aragona ’67,
January 26, 2022.
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Larry Fortado ’66,
November 9, 2021 (Phi Alpha).
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Gail Kempton ’65,
March 2022 (Gamma Delta). MM
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Richard Veith ’64,
December 14, 2021 (Sigma Pi).
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Gerald Brockhouse ’64,
March 2, 2022 (Gamma Nu).
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Ron Short ’64,
September 26, 2021 (Phi Alpha).
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Leland Culp ’63,
October 25, 2020 (Phi Alpha).
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Kent Thomas ’63,
September 13, 2021 (Gamma Nu).
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Warren Sokolis ’62,
October 29, 2021 (Phi Alpha).
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Henry Kransz ’61,
January 20, 2021 (Alpha Phi Omega).
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Ronald Ladley ’61,
January 15, 2022 (Phi Alpha).
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Judy White Symons ’60,
November 12, 2021.
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Myron Jackson ’60,
February 1, 2022.
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Laurence Larson ’60,
September 30, 2021 (Phi Alpha).
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Joseph Millard ’59,
October 31, 2021.
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Ronald Wallace ’58,
February 21, 2022 (Illinois College Trustee Emeritus).