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1979
Terry
Owens
—
Berlin, Maryland,
served as the Official Scorer for the Delmarva Shorebirds, the low class A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles, during the Summer of 2024 after relocating to Berlin, Maryland in September of 2023 to be nearer to grandchildren after retiring.
Submitted: September 4, 2024 — Category: Other News
William
Genter
Davis
& Vanessa Davis
—
Des Plaines, Illinois,
Our daughter, Natalie, graduated Maine West High School this May (Class of 2024). She will attend Carthage and become a firebird this fall, majoring in business and marketing.
Submitted: August 2, 2024 — Category: Other News
Craig
Gaitan
—
Wheaton, IL,
retired with more than 40 years in the financial services industry. He plans to spend more time with his family and enjoy woodworking, volunteering, and traveling.
Submitted: September 20, 2022 — Category: Other News
David
Leiting
—
Spring, TX,
was appointed the Executive Director for the Energy Security Council headquartered in Houston, TX. Leiting is a former FBI Special Agent and retired as head of BP's Global Security Operations based in London. The ESC, founded in 1982, is the premier energy security networking organization protecting the energy industry from emerging physical and cyber threats through a unique public private partnership of operating companies, law enforcement, academia, and security industry partners.
Submitted: March 23, 2022 — Category: Other News
1978
Gregory
Pierangeli
—
Racine WI,
accepted the position of Clinical Market Manager in Illinois and Wisconsin for MyEyeDr. Supporting 60 offices and approximately 80 doctors.
Submitted: March 7, 2024 — Category: Other News
David
Ernest
Nelson
—
Annandale, MN,
retired in his 40th year of ministry, having served congregations in Alexandria, Gaylord, Clearwater, Paynesville and Annandale, MN. David and his wife, Diane, have retired to a lake home and enjoy spending time with their three children, spouses and five grandsons.
Submitted: June 16, 2023 — Category: Other News
Gregory
Thomas
Pierangeli
, OD
—
Racine Wisconsin,
accepted a position as the clinical field director for Wisconsin at MyEyeDr. He will oversee the state’s 16 clinics and assist others as the retailer expands.
Submitted: June 7, 2022 — Category: Other News
Susan
Lee
Johnson
—
Madison, Wisconsin,
holds the Harry Reid Endowed Chair for the History of the Intermountain West at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and is President of the Western History Association.
Submitted: March 11, 2022 — Category: Other News
Gregory
Thomas
Pierangeli
, OD
& Barbara
(Cramer-Belligan)
—
Racine, WI,
Barb and I have recently settled back in Racine, our hometown. I am the Managing Optometrist at LensCrafters in Regency Mall and Barb works for LandMark Credit Union.
Submitted: January 20, 2021 — Category: Other News
1977
John
"Stork"
Fricke
—
Wadsworth, IL,
John "Stork" Fricke made his operatic debut in Giacomo Puccini's "Tosca" at the Lyric Opera of Chicago as a priest in Act 1. He thanks his Carthage cultural upbringing including Dr. Richard Sjoerdsma, Greg Berg, John "Jersey" Shenloogian and Elmer for his inspiration.
Submitted: March 23, 2024 — Category: Other News
Lee
Zimmermann
—
Fort Collins, Colorado,
was re-appointed on November 01, 2022 to an additional two-year term as the Director of the USCG-Auxiliary Human Resources Directorate. The Human Resources Directorate is one of four directorates within FORCECOM. It is composed of six divisions and thirty-one branches, each of which provides specialty services to the National Staff Directorate, Membership, and US Coast Guard.
Submitted: November 5, 2022 — Category: Other News
Steven
R
Anderson
—
Loves Park, IL,
was recently inducted into the Pekin Life Insurance Hall of Fame. He is only the sixth person in company history to achieve this award and was the result of 35 consecutive year of membership into the Inner Circle Club of the company. Steve is married to Jacque (Biery) Anderson '77. They have two grown sons, Christopher '05 and Kyle '08.
Submitted: August 23, 2021 — Category: Other News
Mark
Bollmeier
& Karen
(Placko)
1977
—
Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin,
Mark and Karen met at Carthage College. They are retired and spend time with their four children and five grand children. They enjoy biking, hiking, live music, cooking, playing cribbage, spending summer and fall in Door County and occasional visits to Las Vegas.
Submitted: March 17, 2021 — Category: Other News
Lee
Zimmermann
& Beth
(Friese)
1976
—
Wauconda, Illinois,
Lee Zimmermann was appointed on November 01, 2020 to a two year term as the Director of the USCG-Auxiliary Human Resources Directorate. The Human Resources Directorate is one of three directorates within FORCECOM. It is composed of nine divisions and thirty one branches, each of which provides specialty services to the National Staff Directorate, Membership, and Coast Guard.
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Submitted: February 24, 2021 — Category: Other News
1976
Susan
(Gillis)
Ringer
—
Fond du Lac, WI,
When I was a student worker at the Carthage library in 1974, I received a cutting from one of the library's pothos plants. I still have it. The picture shows 3 plants. Over the years, I made cuttings from the original plant that I received in 1974.
Submitted: August 16, 2024 — Category: Other News
Charlie
L.
Flannigan
& Jana Flannigan
—
Dexter, MO,
has just published a book called "The Yank Down Under," An Australian Adventure Story. This story starts at Carthage then takes you on his two year adventure in Australia. "The Yank" can be purchased on Amazon and Kindle.
Submitted: March 28, 2022 — Category: Other News
Helene
Haapala
& Connie
(Martin)
—
Northfield, MN,
Since leaving her day job in 2018(realignment, not retirement) Helene has earned a Masters Degree in Advocacy and Political Leadership from Metropolitan State University in St. Paul, MN. She is currently focusing her energy on being the treasurer for a candidate running for the Minnesota State Senate.
Submitted: March 5, 2022 — Category: Other News
1975
Daniel
Lee
Gard
, CHC, U S N (Ret)
—
Fort Wayne, IN,
received the Silver Saint Martin of Tours Medal from The Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod during its 2023 Convention. In retirement, Daniel serves as a Guest Professor of Exegetical Theology at Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne. He is also President Emeritus at Concordia University Chicago.
Submitted: August 5, 2024 — Category: Other News
Jane
(Slezak)
Sturgeon
—
Green Oaks, IL,
artwork has been accepted into the New York Botanical Garden Fifth Triennial, "Curious Allies: Mutualism in Fungi, Parasites and Carnivores" art exhibition. This exhibition will be traveling through 2026 around the country at various venues.
Jane became a certified botanical artist in 2010 (to the present) at the Chicago Botanical Garden and has exhibited locally as well as, in California, New York, Wisconsin and Illinois.
Jane and her husband Les welcomed their first grandchild (grandson) Balen into the family in May, 2023. Proud parents are their son Ryan and his wife Shannon from LaJolla, California.
Submitted: March 15, 2024 — Category: Other News
Mark
Heideman
, DDS
& Ellen
(Jeffries)
1975
—
Shawano, WI,
are thankful every day for our time at Carthage College in the early 70's. We met on campus in 1972 and never looked back. We graduated together in May of '75 and were married in August of that same year. I pursued a dental degree from Marquette University and, in 1979, began my forty-year career as a private practitioner in Shawano, WI. I sold my practice and retired in 2018. Ellen was hired right after graduation and went to work for J.I. Case in Racine, WI. She worked for Case for four years. We moved to Shawano following my dental school graduation (1979), where we raised our family of two sons and a daughter. Ellen was a stay-at-home mother. We also have eight grandchildren, ages 2-18 all living in the Milwaukee area. We have managed to keep some of our lifetime friends and brothers from our days at Carthage. Western ski trips (Colorado/Utah//California) and summer golf outings reunite approximately 12-15 Old Time Squires and their families. Ellen and I are thankful for their continual friendship. We love to travel and still have some destinations in mind that we'd love to see. We consider ourselves extremely blessed and fortunate in so many ways.
Submitted: February 9, 2024 — Category: Other News
Curtis
P.
Lusk
—
Chicago, IL,
Mr. Curtis Lusk -- (1975) is now retired.
Submitted: December 14, 2022 — Category: Other News
Tim
Diemer
—
Elkhart,
welcomed his second grandchild, Rowan Leroy Hirsch, on Feb. 28.
Submitted: June 7, 2022 — Category: Birth/Adoption Announcement
Tim
Diemer
& Marilyn
—
Elkhart, WI,
I have been retired for almost 4 years. I keep busy with supply preaching, reading, traveling, and visiting family and friends.
Submitted: November 8, 2021 — Category: Other News
John
Shenloogian
—
Brick, NJ,
I am happy to welcome my 6th grandchild to the family, Declan Michael Shenloogian, born October 8, 2020. He joins his cousins Braelynn, Emily, Henry, Leighton, and Liam.
Submitted: February 15, 2021 — Category: Birth/Adoption Announcement
1974
Tim
Hart
, DDS
—
Denver, CO,
retired from his prosthodontic practice in Shorewood, WI in 2017 and moved to Denver to be with family. He then established his company Trumergence LLC, which provides surgeons across the country with 3D printed drill templates for implant surgery as well as medical models for surgical rehearsals and titanium barrier fabrication. He cycles 2K+ miles a year and runs 5K and 10K races with his grandkids, usually winning age group medals.
Submitted: July 25, 2024 — Category: Other News
Mark
Shimkus
—
Racine,
and his wife, Janet, returned to Aguilla B.W.I (British West Indies) for the 4th time. They celebrated their 35th Wedding Anniversary and Marks's retirement after 25 years of teaching and 17 years working in inventory control for an international food industry manufacturer. Other places include Jamaica, Aruba, Mexico, Turks and Caicos, St.Martin, Dominican Republic, Bahamas, Hawaii, Alaska, Spain, and Africa.
Submitted: October 2, 2023 — Category: Other News
1973
Ronald
Frenk
& Elaine
—
Harvard, IL,
celebrated their 50th anniversary this June. They have been blessed with two children (Steven ‘05 and Daniel) and four grandchildren. Ronald and Elaine are both retired from the nursing profession and enjoy golfing, gardening, and spending time with their grandchildren.
Submitted: June 3, 2024 — Category: Other News
Sue
Smith Leonard
& Chuck Leonard
1973
—
Tavares, FL,
are happily living in Tavares, Florida. We are both happily retired-Chuck from finance with general motors and Sue with elementary school Spanish teacher. Enjoying our three grown children and seven grandkids. Great, Great Carthage memories.
Submitted: April 17, 2024 — Category: Other News
Kurt
Mark
Hilden
—
Hancock, Michigan,
moved from Albuquerque, NM in February 2022 and now resides at the Scott Apartments in Hancock, Michigan. I retired from teaching in the San Francisco Unified School District in 2007. I lived in San Francisco for sixteen years and moved from Pasadena, California. I was Registrar at two schools in Pasadena. I also worked for the International Institute of Municipal Clerks in Pasadena.
Submitted: February 28, 2024 — Category: Other News
Barbara
(Hale)
Engstrom
& Gary Engstrom
1972
—
Winchester, Wisconsin,
celebrated their 51st wedding anniversary in April.
Submitted: February 3, 2024 — Category: Other News
1972
Tom
Christensen
& Sue Christensen
(Pederson)
1975
—
Venice, FL,
celebrated their 50th anniversary with mostly Carthage friends. Tom was an editor in the Fort Lauderdale Sun Sentinel sports department. Sue served as a kindergarten teacher. They are now retired and reside in Venice, Florida.
Submitted: January 2, 2025 — Category: Other News
David
Mack
Endres
& Shelia Endres
—
Leander, TX,
recently participated in an Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers Computer Society (IEEE-CS) project to define tasks and knowledge requirements for the next round of Software Engineering Certification exams. He was also a reviewer for the Software Engineering Body of Knowledge (SWEBOK) V. 4 which defines the scope of knowledge expected of a qualified software engineer.
Submitted: August 6, 2024 — Category: Other News
Robert
Kenneth
McCormac
—
Broken Arrow, OK,
has been appointed to an Oklahoma Department of Education committee to design curriculum and teacher training that comply with a new law requiring Holocaust education in the state's high schools. He also spoke about "Propaganda and the Hitler Youth" at a pair of training sessions in June.
Submitted: May 9, 2023 — Category: Other News
William
Piatnitza
, USMC
—
Johns Island, South Carolina,
retired last July after careers as a Commissioned Officer in the United States Marine Corps and as Vice President of A. R. Mays Construction Company in Scottsdale, Arizona. He and his wife, the former Tina Kuhlhoff, are now enjoying golf and travel while living at Kiawah Island South Carolina.
Submitted: March 10, 2022 — Category: Other News
Douglas
C
Gast
—
Noblesville, IN,
recently retired after 30 years at Bethel Lutheran Church in Noblesville, Indiana. He also celebrated 45 years of ordained ministry. He currently serves as the interim pastor of St. James Lutheran in Greenfield, Indiana. Terri, his wife, is a substitute teacher. They have four grown children and twelve grandchildren.
Submitted: September 9, 2021 — Category: Other News
1971
William
Johnsen
—
St. Charles, Ilinois,
is enjoying his 4th year of retirement from the Virginia Beach City Public Schools system after serving for 44 1/2 years. Bill served as a band director, various administrative positions, and finally as the director of instructional technology. Kayaking the rivers, lakes, and streams in the Tidewater area during the warmer months is his latest hobby to keep him off the streets.
Submitted: November 24, 2024 — Category: Other News
Ruth
N
(Larsen)
Sonnenberg
& Scott W. Sonnenberg
1973
—
Lansing, Illinois,
celebrated 50 years of marriage in June 2023.
Submitted: March 14, 2024 — Category: Other News
Chris
M.
Miller
—
Rochester, MN,
recently released his third book of funeral sermons and tributes entitled, "Being in the Great Cloud of Witnesses". Included as contributors are former campus pastor Rev. Dudley Riggle and Chris's former classmate Rev. Paul Hegele '71.
"For some death was the Enemy, for others it was an Angel of Mercy, for still others it was an Escape... Whatever the cause or reason for their dying, there is also a story about and a purpose for their living. It is up to us to recognize that and interpret it."
His book is now available on Amazon.
Submitted: August 29, 2023 — Category: Other News
Christopher
M.
Miller
—
Rochester, MN,
published “It Takes All Kinds to be in the Great Cloud of Witnesses,” his second book of funeral sermons, tributes, and stories from many contributors. It follows his first book, “Saints I Have Known and Buried.”
Submitted: September 9, 2022 — Category: Other News
Ken
Byrge
& Laurie Byrge
(Ostrom)
—
Simpsonville, SC,
celebrated 50 years of marriage in December 2021 with family and friends. The two met at Carthage.
Submitted: March 23, 2022 — Category: Other News
1970
Thomas
Carl
Mortenson
, Ph.D
—
Temple Terrace, FL,
received his PhD in Business from National University in September 2024. Mortenson is a national speaker on various topics including women's suffrage, the Spanish-American War, Teddy Roosevelt, and numerous issues to improve government ethics and accountability. Mortenson's dissertation was on the impact of Federal E-government communication during the COVID-19 Pandemic and its impact on public trust.
Submitted: October 2, 2024 — Category: Personal Achievement
Alan
Richards
—
Windsor, CO,
wrote the play "What's Done Is Done," which will be performed as part of the Broadway Bound New Play festival in New Canaan, Conn. in August 2024. His play was one of seven selected from a nationwide submission process.
Submitted: July 8, 2024 — Category: Other News
Tom
Mortenson
—
Detroit Lakes, MN,
was appointed to the Hillsborough County (Florida) Community Action Board for a term that runs through 2024. He represents the city of Temple Terrace.
Submitted: October 19, 2021 — Category: Other News
Ken
Boehne
& Marianne
1971
—
Bloomingdale, Illinois,
celebrated 50 wonderful years of marriage! Also, celebrated 10 great years of retirement. Enjoying spending time with our 3 "kids," their spouses and our terrific 7 grandkids!
Submitted: October 6, 2021 — Category: Other News
Steve
Hendricks
—
Greeley, CO,
has just published his first book, "The Sociology Project". It's about an interracial dating scenario that takes place on a college campus in 1967. Although the university is fictitious, many of the scenes, events, people, and professors are reminiscent of his years at Carthage. He encourages all past and present students to read the book and see if they can relate it to Carthage.
Submitted: August 16, 2021 — Category: Other News
Bob
Lesher
, D.Min
& Sue
—
Huntley IL,
I retired in July of 2015, from Sr. pastor Faith Lutheran in Marshfield, WI. Relocated to Huntley IL in 2017, to be near our family. Active at Shepherd Of the Prairie Lutheran/
Submitted: February 3, 2021 — Category: Other News