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Rubye Bowers Phalen Cook, Columbus, Ohio, died Sept. 6, 2005. She retired in 1972 as a supervisor of admissions and records at Edison Community College in Fort Myers, Fla. A brother, a step-daughter, and many nieces and nephews survive.

Myldred E. Jones of Los Alamitos, Calif., died June 19, 2006. She briefly taught high school before joining the U.S. Navy in 1942, serving during World War II and the Korean War. In peacetime, she became the assistant director of the Navy's welfare department, retiring as a lieutenant commander in 1959. She returned to social work in Los Alamitos, Calif., founding the Casa Youth Shelter, marching for civil rights in Alabama and for the United Farm Workers in California. Gov. Ronald Reagan appointed her to the California Council of Children and Youth. She was often honored for her humanitarian contributions, including recognition by Pope John XXIII and five U.S. presidents. Surviving are a sister, a niece and a nephew, Richard S. Baird '73.

Louise Holl Slater '30MA, formerly of Selinsgrove, Pa., passed away March 8, 2006, in Lewisurg, Pa. A member of Sharon Lutheran Church and Alpha Delta Pi sorority, she served as director of music at the churches pastored by her late husband. She was also a freelance soprano soloist, as well as a book reviewer. An active member of her community, she taught English in the Selinsgrove and Lewisburg area school districts. Surviving are a daughter, Ann Slater Kindig '62, a son, four grandchildren and four greatgrandsons. She was preceded in death by her husband, John E. Slater '25, and a sister, Christine H. Holl '33.

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F. Alden Charlesworth, a longtime resident of South Bend, Ind., died Sept. 3, 2006, in Bedford, Ind. A member of the Lutheran Church and Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity, he was a chemist and technical sales representative for American Cyanamid Co., Wayne, N.J., until his retirement in 1973. He is survived by six grandchildren, several greatgrandchildren, a brother and sister-in-law, J. Ward '38 and Sara Carlton Charlesworth '40, and numerous nieces and nephews, including Jay F. Charlesworth '73 and Nancy Charlesworth Aurelio '67. Preceding him in death was a brother, Thomas J. Charlesworth '73.

Monroe M. Sweetland died in Milwaukie, Ore., Sept. 10, 2006. A member of Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity, he was regarded as the founder of the modern progressive Democratic party in Oregon. A newspaper publisher, he was the state's Democratic national committeeman, serving in the Oregon House of Representatives and the state senate. He became political director for 13 western states of the National Education Association, serving as an architect of the federal bilingual education act and also of the 18-year old vote constitutional amendment. He received numerous awards for his work, including the Ramon Santiago President's Award of the National Bilingual Education Association and the President's Award of Portland State University. Two daughters, three granddaughters and a greatgrandson survive.

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Charles E. Bushong, DuBois, Pa. and Punta Gorda, Fla., died June 5, 2006. During World War II, he served in the U.S. Army Company B of the 1560th Service Unit Reception Center. A retired milkman and insurance sales representative, he enjoyed stamp collecting. He was a longtime member of Al Koran Shriners of Broadview Heights, Ohio, and the Charles T. Raymer Covenant Lodge 683 FAM. He is survived by his wife, a son and two grandchildren. Preceding him in death was a brother, Donald W. Bushong '31.

Anna L. Culp, Mishawaka, Ind., died March 7, 2006. For 36 years, she was a home economist for Indiana and Michigan Electric Co., retiring in 1972. She was a member of Martha's Circle and Friendship Circle at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in South Bend. There are no known survivors.

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William A. Patterson of Willoughby, Ohio, died June 28, 2006. He began his 35-year career in education as a professor of mathematics at the former Fenn College, now Cleveland State University. He retired in 1971 after also serving as registrar, director of admissions, dean of engineering, provost and budget director. He was presented with honorary degrees in 1965 and 1967. An active member of Willoughby United Methodist Church for 40 years, he was a former trustee of the Andrews School and the Fine Arts Association. Surviving are his wife, Mary Prince Patterson '32, two daughters, including Marilyn Patterson Schroeder '64, two step-daughters, including Carol Bayer Bartos '58, and her husband, James A. Bartos '60, 12 grandchildren, 14 greatgrandchildren, a sister, and three nieces and their husbands, Kenneth H. '52 and Betty Wallick Sauer '52, Douglas K. '77 and Beth Sauer Myser '77, and Todd J. '81 and Jennifer Sauer Cooperider '81. Preceding him in death was his first wife, Mildred Keplinger Patterson '32, and a brother-inlaw and sister-in-law, Cyrus M. '25 and Dorothy Keplinger Wallick '26.

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Oscar E. DePew, formerly of Cleveland, Ohio, died March 29, 2006, in Williamsville, N.Y. Three daughters and numerous grandchildren survive.

Mae Smith Johannes, Columbus, Ohio, passed away July 2, 2006. During the '30s and '40s, she was a home economics teacher and manager of food service at Grandview Heights High School. She was a member of Alpha Delta Pi sorority, Hoge Memorial Church and First Congregational Church, as well as many other organizations. A daughter, a son and a granddaughter survive. A sister, Marian Smith Hayes '33, preceded her in death.

John L. Plank died Sept. 2, 2006, in Kerrville, Texas. A member of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity, he served with the war shipping department in South Africa and India during World War II. A former vice president of I.S. Berlin Press in New York, N.Y., he retired to Portugal, where he wrote numerous articles for newspapers and magazines and the book, Oh, the Anguish of English: An Exercise in Reading Aloud and Striving to Remain Calm in the Midst of Confusion. Surviving are his wife, a daughter, a grandson and a brother-in-law.

Mary Himes Sims of Cornville, Maine, died March 31, 2006. She lived in Ohio before spending many years in Beirut, Lebanon and Belgrade, Yugoslavia, traveling widely throughout the Middle East and Europe. She returned to Ohio to teach primary school and retired to Cornville in 1977. She continued to pursue her interests in volunteer work, gardening, needlework and an international circle of friends. She is survived by two sons, a grandson and a brother. Preceding her in death were her father, Albert M. Himes 1904, a grandfather, Thomas A. Himes 1878, a brother, Thomas M. Himes '50, an uncle, Winfred K. Himes 1878, and a cousin, John R. Himes '35.

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Paul J. Schildt of Olmsted Township, Ohio, passed away July 20, 2006. A member of Beta Theta Pi fraternity, he served as a captain in the South Pacific with the U.S. Army Medical Corps during World War II. A urologist in Lakewood, Ohio, he was president of the American Urological Association and of the medical staff at Lakewood Hospital. He was also assistant clinical professor of urology at Case Western Reserve University for nearly 20 years. Upon his retirement in 1981, he received the distinguished service award of the Academy of Medicine of Cleveland. A son, a daughter, three grandchildren and a granddaughter survive.

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Henry E. Weimer, Santa Maria, Calif., died May 1, 2006. A member of Dorm League, he was a technical intelligence officer, serving in France and Germany as a major with the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a junior high and high school teacher before joining the department of medical microbiology and immunology at the medical school at the University of California-Los Angeles. He retired as a professor in 1978. The author of more than 100 scientific articles, he was a member of numerous professional organizations. Three nephews and three nieces survive. His brother, Robert B. Weimer '38, preceded him in death.

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A professional musician, Joseph M. Bodnar of Riverview, Mich., passed away Feb. 23, 2006. During World War II, he served as a sergeant with the U.S. Army Air Corps. In 1946, he founded the Town & Country Music Center, the business he owned and operated for 48 years in Detroit, Mich. A member of Saints Andrew and Benedict Catholic Church, he is survived by a daughter, two grandchildren and three sisters.

Marion D. Harner, Dayton, Ohio, passed away July 19, 2006. During World War II, he served with the U.S. Army Air Force in the Philippines. His business career was with commercial and industrial acoustical treatment for Myron Cornish, Don Mendenhall and Federal Flooring. He was a member of Phi Kappa Psi fraternity, Kettering Rotary and Fairmont Presbyterian Church. Surviving are his wife, a daughter and sonin- law, David M. '69 and Julia Harner Helm '68, two grandchildren, including Sarah Helm Ketchem '94, and a great-grandson. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Martha Wood Harner '35, a brother, John R. Harner '28, and a sister, Elisabeth F. Harner '30.

Formerly of Springfield, Ohio, Martha Beltz Young died June 20, 2006, in Harrisonburg, Va. A member of Covenant Presbyterian Church and Chi Omega sorority, she was a retired school teacher. Survivors include a daughter and two grandsons. She was preceded in death by a sister, Lois Beltz Madden '23.

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Formerly from Birmingham, Mich., Frederick J. Wahl died Aug. 6, 2006, in Naples, Fla. A member of Phi Mu Delta fraternity, he served as a lieutenant commander during World War II with the U.S. Navy in the Atlantic, the Gulf of Mexico and in the office of the secretary of Navy in Washington, D.C. He was employed at General Motors Corp. for 30 years until his retirement as national organization manager. Retirement meant traveling, golf and working with neighborhood associations. His second wife survives. A brother, John W. Wahl '35, preceded him in death.

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Virginia Fissell Auburn, Akron, Ohio, died May 1, 2006. She was a member of Alpha Delta Pi sorority, the Akron Woman's City Club and the Women's Committee of the University of Akron. She was an active supporter of the local symphony, ballet and athletic teams. Her professional career involved working as a guidance counselor in the Akron Public Schools, the Akron Children's Home and the Boy's Village in Smithville, Ohio. Survivors include two daughters, a granddaughter, several stepchildren and several great-grandchildren.

Walter W. Johnson, Grand Rapids, Mich., died May 8, 2006. A member of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity, he served as a captain in the U.S. Army in the quarter master corps during World War II. A sales representative with the Fine Arts Ralph Morris Furniture Co., he was a lifetime active member of Trinity Lutheran Church. In his retirement, he served as the church administrator. Surviving are a son, two daughters, seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and a sister-in-law.

Max O. McKitrick, Avon, Ind., passed away June 3, 2006. A member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Dorm League and various fraternal organizations, he served with the U.S. Army Air Corps in the European Theater during World War II. He began his career in education in Ohio as a teacher at Chuckery-Darby High School, Plain City, and as a business teacher at Logan High School. He was also a business education analyst at the U.S. Armed Forces Institute and a professor of business administration at Ohio Northern College in Ada, Defiance College and at West Liberty State College in West Virginia. He concluded his career in 1982 at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, where he was professor of business education for 18 years. A prolific writer, he co-authored a series of books, Contemporary Consumer Series, and in 1980 received the Michigan Business Education award for distinguished service. Surviving are a sister-in-law, two brothers-in-law, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Frank W. Mengert died Sept. 7, 2006, in Mansfield, Ohio. A member of St. John's United Church of Christ, Beta Theta Pi fraternity, Frank Marquis Masonic Lodge 690, F.&A. M., Royal Arch Masons 28 in Ohio, Retired Bankers Luncheons and the Exchange Club, he served with the U.S. Marines during World War II. He was a banker for 25 years before becoming manager of the Auto Workers Credit Union from where he retired. He also served as the Mansfield City Treasurer for 10 years. An accomplished woodworker, he is survived by his wife, a son, two daughters, seven grandchildren, six greatgrandchildren and a sister-inlaw.

Marguerite Schey Sandrock of Williston, Ohio, passed away April 16, 2006. During World War II, she served in the European Theater of Operations with the U.S. Army Nursing Corps. She retired as director of psychiatric nursing education from the Veterans Administration in Marion, Ind. Surviving are a daughter, Susan Sandrock Aker '78, a son, two grandchildren, a sister and a brother.

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Arthur G. Mayer of Englewood, Fla., formerly of Rock Point, Md., died July 6, 2004. He was an officer with the U.S. Navy Reserve during World War II. His career in the defense industry included directing production and serving as executive associate technical director at the Naval Ordinance Station in Indian Head, Md., for 27 years. He was a member of Lakeside Lutheran Church and several fraternal organizations. His wife, two step-sons, a step-daughter and nine grandchildren survive.

Freda Fager Price, formerly of Eaton, Ohio, passed away July 22, 2006, in Centerville, Ohio. She was a member of St. Paul Methodist Church, Centerville United Methodist Church, Alpha Xi Delta sorority and several civic organizations. For a time, she was a teacher at Westville Terre Haute School. Surviving are her husband, a daughter, a son, five grandchildren, two sisters, including Glenna Fager Seeley '44, and numerous nieces and nephews, including John M. Zerkle '73, Constance Zerkle Crocker '81 and Heidi Zerkle Reynolds '98.

William R. Sickles, Boise, Idaho, died Nov. 28, 2005. As a first lieutenant with the U.S. Army, he served as an educational and personnel consultant in the Adjutant General's office during World War II. He retired as a professor of psychology at Boise State University in 1978. His professional career also included several years as a research scientist and a senior design engineer. The author of numerous publications, he is survived by his wife and three children.

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Betty Evans Breese of Venedocia, Ohio, passed away March 17, 2006. A member of Alpha Delta Pi sorority and Salem Presbyterian Church, she was a teacher and homemaker. Her husband, a daughter, a son and seven grandchildren survive.

Janis Petticrew Coombs of Worthington, Ohio, died July 30, 2006. She served with the U.S. Navy at Clearfield Naval Supply Depot in Utah and Pearl Harbor Navy Supply Depot in Hawaii during World War II and in commissary accounting at Norfolk, Va., and Bainbridge, Md., during the Korean War. She taught in Springfield, Ohio, and Denver, Colo., before retiring from the Columbus Public Schools. A member of Chi Omega sorority, she was an active member of her community. She is survived by a daughter, two stepdaughters, six grandchildren, a sister, two brothers, and numerous nieces and nephews. Deceased relatives include an aunt, Dorothy Lamborn Miller '26, and a cousin, James W. Lamborn '53.

Donald H. Hoffman, Youngstown, Ohio, passed away July 24, 2006. A member of Delta Sigma Phi fraternity, he retired after a long career with the U.S. Steel Corp. He joined the company as metallurgical observer and safety inspector in 1941, became a personnel executive, then supervisor of employment and placement before retirement in 1972. He was an active member of John Knox United Presbyterian Church, a leader in the Boy Scouts of America, instrumental in establishing the Meals on Wheels program in his community and, as an active supporter of Wittenberg, was awarded the Alumni Association Citation in 1981. There are no known survivors.

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Joseph W. Dinkel, Rocky River, Ohio, died Oct. 10, 2006. He served as a lieutenant with the U.S. Navy 7th Fleet during World War II in the southwest Pacific and on a destroyer with the Active Reserves during the Korean War. A vice president of Taylor Elevator Co., he was also employed at Emco-Taylor and Schlinder Elevator Companies, retiring in 1991. His memberships included Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity, Dorm League, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers and Cleveland Engineering Society. He was a charter member of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Westlake, serving in many capacities. Surviving are his wife, two daughters, including Barbara Dinkel Pollock '73, five grandchildren, nieces, Lois McKnight Ellison '83, Joan Crnkovich Seidel '83 and Janet Dinkel Pearce '65, her husband, James E. Pearce '58, and cousins, Ray S. Scharf '73 and David L. '49 and Bonnie Huprich Scharf '47. Preceding him in death were two brothers, Fred B. Dinkel '40 and James E. Dinkel '39, a sister-in-law, Betty Richardson Dinkel '39, and cousins, Jean Scharf Luther '71, Charles E. Miller '40 and Edward P. 1910 and Alta Miller Scharf '21.

Ellsworth C. Henn, formerly of Siesta Key, Fla., passed away July 22, 2006, in Lebanon, Ind. A member of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity, he served proudly with the U.S. Army Air Corps in the Pacific Theater during World War II. In Richmond, Ind., he owned Henn's East End Hardware, served on the City Council and was on the board of directors of several agencies. For the past 25 years, he was a sales representative for Brown and Bigelow Advertising in Florida until his retirement at age 80. He leaves a son, two daughters, including Kathryn Henn VanWinkle '69, and five grandchildren. His wife, Winifred Wickemeyer Henn '43, predeceased him.

John E. Mullen of Erie, Pa., died June 5, 2006. As a captain with the U.S. Marine Corps in the Asian-Pacific Theater during World War II, he participated in the occupation of North China. During the Korean War, he served as commanding officer of Erie's U.S. Marine Corps reserve unit. He founded Mullen Industrial Sales and Mullen and Klie Industrial Sales before being appointed to the position of vice president of sales and marketing at Erie Bronze and Aluminum Co., retiring in 1990. A member of Federated Church and Phi Gamma Delta fraternity, he is survived by his wife, a son, a daughter, a stepson, several grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and a sister.

Don C. Nouse, Perrysburg, Ohio, died June 28, 2006. He served as a lieutenant with the U.S. Naval Reserves during World War II and the Korean War. A cardiologist with a private practice for 40 years in Toledo, Ohio, he was instrumental in developing the interventional cardiology and open heart surgery program at The Toledo Hospital. The director of the Ritter Heart Institute, he helped establish the Conrad Jobst Vascular Institute. He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Phi Mu Delta fraternity and numerous professional and civic organizations. Surviving are his wife, a son, Douglas D. Nouse '73, a daughter, Stephanie Nouse Murtagh '77, four grandchildren, a brother, Jack E. Nouse '47, a sister and a nephew, Howard C. Cook Jr. '70. Preceding him in death were his first wife, Helen Ruch Nouse '44, a brother-in-law and sisterin- law, Howard C. Sr. '39 and Elizabeth Ruch Cook '41, and a niece, Susan Cook Thompson '66.

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Miriam Jenkins Getter-Rud passed away Sept. 27, 2006, in Toledo, Ohio. A member of Glenwood Lutheran Church, Kappa Delta sorority and numerous community organizations, she was an educator. She taught at Trilby Elementary School and with the Versailles Schools, before going to Macomber-Whitney High School to teach English and public speaking and serve as student council adviser for 24 years, retiring in 1984. Surviving are two daughters, including Robin Getter Worman '75, a son, four grandchildren, including Brian C. Noss '00, two sisters-in-law, Martha Getter Smyth '45 and Barbara Getter Hanley '50, and numerous nieces and nephews, including Robert A. Shattuck '70. She was predeceased by her first husband, Paul R. Getter '40, her father, E. Ray Jenkins 1911, her father-in-law, Herman C. Getter 1911, and a sister-in-law, Dorothy Getter Shattuck '38.

Katherine Schlegel Moran, of Strongsville, Ohio, passed away June 11, 2006. A member of the Catholic Church and Delta Zeta sorority, she was a homemaker. She is survived by two daughters, three sons, including Michael P. Moran '72, a daughter-in-law, Margaret Moody Moran '75, 16 grandchildren, a sister, Margaret Schlegel Cain '37, and a niece, Caroline D. Rentz '09. Preceding her in death were her husband, Andrew F. Moran '38, and a sister, Pauline Schlegel Rentz '34.

Eileen Crouse Samuelson of Dayton, Ohio, died July 30, 2006. A devoted homemaker, she was a member of Chi Omega sorority, the Dayton Woman's Club and attended Our Savior Lutheran Church. Surviving are a daughter, a son and three grandchildren.

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James G. Amos '48S of North Canton, Ohio, passed away Nov. 12, 2005. A member of Phi Kappa Psi fraternity, he served for nearly 43 years as pastor of Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran Church in Gramercy Park, New York, N.Y. A sister and numerous nieces and nephews survive.

Mary Warley Cole of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, died Sept. 9, 2006. A large part of her life was her involvement in the Akron Symphony Chorus and the Blossom/Cleveland Orchestra Chorus. She traveled the world extensively and worked as a secretary/ bookkeeper for Star Engraving in Akron. A member of Delta Zeta sorority, she is survived by her husband, a son, two brothers-in-law, and many nieces and nephews.

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Ruth Crockett McClure, Springfield, Ohio, died May 12, 2006. She was a former substitute teacher. A lifelong member of the Oakland Presbyterian Church, she was also a member of Delta Zeta sorority. Surviving are her husband, two daughters, four grandchildren and a sister, Mary Crockett McClure '43.

Rodney H. Senseman, Tipp City, Ohio, died Aug. 15, 2001. A member of Delta Sigma Phi fraternity, he was a World War II veteran who taught for 30 years with the Dayton City Schools. He is survived by his wife, a daughter, three grandchildren, six greatgrandchildren and a sister.

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John W. Gillette, formerly of Atlanta, Ga., passed away May 18, 2006, in Austin, Texas. A member of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity, he served as a combat infantryman with the 104th division during World War II. He then served as a second lieutenant with the New Jersey National Guard during the Korean Conflict and later was appointed assistant adjutant general for the U.S. Army. In 1984, he was named commanding general and founder of the Georgia State Guard/Georgia State Defense Force. Following 51 years in military service, he retired in 1993. Surviving are a son, a daughter, four grandchildren and a sister, Judith Gillette Doan '50. Preceding him in death were an aunt and uncle, James L. '28 and Mary Bramkamp Gutermuth '27.

John R. Archer, Johnson City, Texas, died April 17, 2006. Following his tour of duty with the U.S. Coast Guards, he was prominent in gas and oil production for many years in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was also quite active as a Methodist lay-witness minister and worked with the youth in his community. He is survived by a brother, Richard T. Archer '53, a sister-in-law, Joanne Ball Archer '50, and several nieces and nephews.

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Mary Dittmar Anderson, Cortland, Ohio, passed away June 28, 2006. During World War II, she worked at Hercules Manufacturing in Canton, Ohio. She taught seventh grade in Dayton, Ohio, for several years before becoming a homemaker. A lifelong Lutheran, she was always active in the churches in the communities where she lived. She is survived by two daughters, nieces, Dorcas Dittmar Case '57, and Clarice E. Dittmar '61, a nephew, Robert A. Dittmar '60, and cousins, Francis K. '41 and Edna Weygandt Wagschal '42, and Ernest E. '49 and Miriam Garman Means '47. Preceding her in death were her husband, Charles M. Anderson '50, her father, George F. Dittmar '38, a sister and brother-in-law, William H. '42 and Freda Dittmar Kibler '43, two brothers, George W. Dittmar '28 and Alfred E. Dittmar '32, an aunt, Edna Umbaugh Weygandt Garman '33, two uncles, E. Thornton Umbaugh '12 and Phillip D. Garman '49, and cousins, Ruth L. Weygandt '46, James O. Umbaugh '47 and Roberta Umbaugh Jensen '47.

Garland R. Baer, Greenwood, Ind., died July 9, 2006. A Lutheran minister, he served several congregations in Iowa, Illinois and Indiana, before retiring from Emanuel Lutheran Church in Lawrenceburg, Ind. His wife, four children, two grandchildren, a brother, two sisters, and many nieces and nephews survive.

Lawrence W. Jackson died Sept. 13, 2006, in Springfield, Ohio. He served our country during World War II as a staff sergeant with the U.S. Army in Europe. From 1955 until his retirement in 1987, he was a college business administrator at Wittenberg, Bates College, Lewiston, Maine, Fitchburg State College in Massachusetts, Keuka College, Penn Yan, N.Y., and Corning Community College in New York. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Miller Jackson '57, and several cousins, including Elizabeth Ultes Hoffman '59. Preceding him in death were cousins, Helen Cummins Bruce 1904, Edwin Littler Beale '11, and Elizabeth Bruce Ultes '30 and her husband, William Ultes Jr. '31.

Richard L. Shay of Springfield, Ohio, passed away July 9, 2006. He retired from General Adjustment Bureau with more than 30 years of service. A member of St. Raphael Catholic Church and Phi Kappa Psi fraternity, he was a U.S. Navy World War II veteran. Survivors include his wife, two sons, two daughters, eight grandchildren, five greatgrandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

Sidney E. Sprague, Elyria, Ohio, died Oct. 20, 2006. A member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church and Phi Kappa Psi fraternity, he served as a corporal in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II in the Asiatic Pacific Theater. He was a teacher/ coach in the public schools in Battle Creek, Mich., before retiring from Moen Inc. in 1989 after 38 years as district sales supervisor. An active member of numerous sports, music and civic organizations, he leaves his wife, Shirley Holt Sprague '49, three sons, including David A. Sprague '73, seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. His father-in-law, Marcus S. Holt '27, preceded him in death.

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Robert J. Brammer died June 6, 2006, in Livonia, Mich. A member of Phi Mu Delta fraternity, he served with the U.S. Navy Air Corps in the Pacific Theater during World War II. He received four air medals. A teacher with the Union Local Schools, he retired from the Dearborn School System in Michigan. He is survived by his wife, two sons, four daughters, including Connie Brammer Edwards '72, 12 grandchildren, four sisters, numerous nieces and nephews, and a cousin, Richard E. Bennett '51.

Harry E. Collier, Columbus, Ohio, died July 13, 2006. He was a member of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity and a corporal with the U.S. Army in Italy during World War II. As an architect, he was a partner with T.J. Tully before serving as president of the building inspection consultants division with Kellam and Associates Inc. He will be remembered as a great fan of jazz music. Surviving are his wife, a son, two daughters, two stepchildren and several stepgrandchildren.

Formerly from Cleveland, Ohio, James R. Jones Jr. passed away July 6, 2005, in Cape Coral, Fla. A member of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity, he served as a seaman first class with the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was the founder of Polykote Inc., which he operated for 35 years. He was a member of several fraternal organizations and an Eagle Scout and Boy Scout leader for many years. Survivors include his wife, six children, 14 grandchildren, a sister, Janice Jones Stoddard '42, and a nephew, Lawrence G. Stoddard '72. He was preceded in death by a brotherin- law, Wayne A. Stoddard '42.

Leonard G. Ray Jr. of Memphis, Tenn., died Aug. 24, 2006. A member of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity, he served with the U.S. Army during World War II. He retired as regional manager with Cargill Inc. Nutrena Division. Surviving are his wife, a son, two daughters, six grandchildren, a brother, four sisters, including Louise Ray Curtis '44, and a niece, Lynn Curtis Redinbo '66.

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Betty Leatherman Burns of Euclid, Ohio, passed away June 8, 2004. A member of East Shore United Methodist Church and Alpha Delta Pi sorority, she volunteered with Meals on Wheels. She was an administrative assistant for 40 years with the Euclid Public Schools, retiring in the late 1980s. Surviving are two sons, including Jeffrey L. Burns '72. Her husband, John A. Burns Jr. '50, predeceased her.

Janet Hartzell Caine, Dayton, Ohio, passed away June 22, 2006. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Chi Omega and Chapter AN of PEO. A former managing partner of Dayton Rust Proof Co., she is survived by her husband, two daughters, nine grandchildren and a niece, Catherine Wray Shepherd '66. Preceding her in death were her sister and brother-in-law, Kenneth E. '37 and Ruth Hartzell Wray '37.

Benjamin E. Doyle Jr. died March 15, 2006 in Springfield, Ohio. He was a World War II U.S. Army veteran and an avid golfer. Before serving as president and co-owner of Springfield Separation, he was a graphic retoucher with Crowell-Collier. Survivors include his wife, six children, 17 grandchildren, seven greatgrandchildren, a brother, two sisters, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Van N. Eancheff Sr. of Springfield, Ohio, died June 4, 2006. Following 29 years of service as an industrial mechanic, he retired from Navistar International in 1985. He was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church and was a U.S. Air Force veteran. He is survived by his wife, a son, four daughters, 10 grandchildren, one greatgrandchild, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Barbara A. Evans passed away July 27, 2006, in Springfield, Ohio. Formerly a teacher at Fulton and Bushnell Elementary Schools, she later worked as a therapist with the Springfield City Schools until her retirement. A member of First Baptist Church, she is survived by a sister, Marilyn Evans Shearer '54, two brothers, including Thomas J. Evans '50, a sister-in-law, Bernice Young Evans '54, an aunt and uncle, Harold W. '48 and Dorothy Lewis Evans '48, a niece, Lauren Evans Ballard '84, and cousins, James L. Evans '56, James E. Arnott '62 and Andrew S. Arnott '90. Preceding her in death were her parents, Russell F. '25 and Audra Ballentine Evans '21, two aunts, Zelma Ballentine Ferryman '34, and Caryl Evans Arnott '27, three uncles, William H. Evans '20, Lebert J. Evans '20, and Horace G. Evans '34, and a cousin, Elizabeth Evans Leapley '64.

Frances Smith McCormick of Terre Haute, Ind., formerly of Indianapolis, Ind., and Phoenix, Ariz., died Sept. 17, 2006. A home economics teacher for the Indianapolis School System, she was a member of Ebenezer Lutheran Church, where she was an organist. Also active with the Order of the Eastern Star and World Vision, she enjoyed traveling during her retirement years. Survivors include numerous nieces, nephews and cousins, Paul I. Coble '49, Jeffrey M. Coble '75 and Alison T. Davis '06. She was preceded in death by an uncle, Earl E. Coble '20 and a cousin, Anne Coble Donahue '52.

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Darlene Evilsizor Deer of Springfield, Ohio, died June 19, 2006. She was a professional therapist and the author of two books. A member of Gamma Phi Beta sorority and the Junior Service League, she was involved with the Women's Resource Center, Vail, Colo., and enjoyed traveling and water skiing. Surviving are two daughters, two sons, a son-inlaw, Donald R. Rollins '78, fifteen grandchildren, including Anna Smith Hoppe '01, nine great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Bertha Long Kiper, Morro Bay, Calif., died May 18, 2006. An active member of the United Methodist Church of Paso Robles, she taught reading and phonics in several local schools. A daughter, three grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren survive.

Ann Nicholson Pearson died July 4, 2006, in Springfield, Ohio. A member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and Chi Omega sorority, she retired as an English teacher in 1990 from the Clark County Joint Vocational School. Formerly active with the Girl Scouts, 4-H and her children's schools, she became a volunteer in her community following retirement. Survivors include three daughters, four sons, numerous grandchildren, a great-granddaughter, a brotherin- law and two sisters-in-law.

Jerald L. Schall of North Manchester, Ind., died May 10, 2006. A member of Manchester Church of the Brethren and Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity, he served as a member of the U.S. Army with the U.S. Postal Service in Germany during World War II. He was a securities sales representative with Merrill Lynch in Fort Wayne, Ind., before rising from senior accountant to comptroller of the cable television division with the Magnavox Co. In retirement, he learned construction skills and built three houses. He also worked for Worth Tax Service in Warsaw, Ind. An active member of his community, he is survived by his wife, two daughters, and a brother, Ned W. Schall '50. Another brother, Hal D. Schall '56, preceded him in death.

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Richard L. Rittenhouse, Christiansburg, Ohio, passed away May 19, 2005. A member of Edgemont Christian Church and Dorm League, he was a U.S. Air Force veteran. He taught in the biology department at Radford University in Virginia, from where he retired in 1992 with 30 years of service. He is survived by his wife, three step-children, eight step-grandchildren, his mother-in-law, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins, including Margaret Rankin Rittenhouse '49, Hope Rittenhouse Miller '86 and Samuel A. Miller '98. Another cousin, Robert J. Rittenhouse '50, preceded him in death.

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Paul E. Warren of Springfield, Ohio, passed away April 29, 2006. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving as a sergeant during World War II. A member of Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity, he retired from the Greenon School District after 30 years as a teacher. Founder and co-owner of Majestic Music Productions, he is survived by two sons, two daughters, including Paula Warren Walker '78, four grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren.

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Robert B. Adams, Wyoming, Ohio, died March 20, 2006. A member of Dorm League, he retired as a business manager from the University of Cincinnati. Surviving are his wife, a brother, and several nieces and nephews.

Nancy Smith Rendleman passed away Sept. 27, 2006, in St. Louis, Mo. A member of Gamma Phi Beta sorority, she was president of The Vanderschmidt School, Missouri's only non-profit nationally accredited business school, from 1984 until 2001. She was named to the National Distinguished Service Registry in 1987 and in 1990 received a Meritorious Public Service Award from the Missouri Coordinating Board of Higher Education Proprietary School Sector. She also earned for the school a General Program Award from the state of Illinois in 1993. In 1995, she received certificates of appreciation from Madison-Bond Counties and the Metro East Private Industry Councils. An active member of Ladue Chapel, she is survived by two sons, a grandson and two sisters, including Dorothy Smith Stoltz '60.

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Cheryl Mowrey VanHorn of Columbia Station, Ohio, died Sept. 29, 2006. A member of First Evangelical Lutheran Church and Alpha Delta Pi sorority, she worked at Southwest General Health Center in the 1970s and was an enterostomal therapist at the Cleveland Clinic from where she retired in the 1990s. She was a member of professional organizations, co-wrote a book on her specialty and helped establish the Residential Hospice of Southwest General Health Center. Surviving are her husband, James B. VanHorn '60, a son, David B. VanHorn '81, two sisters, Janelle Mowrey Richards '61 and Linda Mowrey Everhart '59, two brothers, including Michael A. Mowrey '70, a sister-in-law, Jeanne Honecy Mowrey '69, a brother-in-law, Edward E. Everhart '58, and numerous nieces and nephews, including Lisa Richards Hone '84, Karen Everhart Bedford '85, Matthew D. Mowrey '98 and Jennifer M. Mowrey '01. Preceding her in death were her parents, David E. '28 and Faye Foreman Mowrey '29, and an aunt, Helen Mowrey Runyon '32.

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Robert C. Fischer, Grass Valley, Calif., died May 26, 2006. He was a member of Peace Lutheran Church, the SIRS Organization and Phi Gamma Delta fraternity. After 35 years with Delco Electronics in Goleta, Calif., he retired in 1992. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Janhonen Fischer '58, two sons, a daughter, seven grandchildren and a great-grandchild.

Kathryn Miller Green of Edina, Minn., died April 25, 2006. Her retailing management career included positions with Shilitos in Cincinnati, Ohio, Powers Department Store and County Seat Stores in Minnesota, the Junction Stores in Charlotte, N.C. and J. Bryan Departments Stores in Miami, Fla. She retired as a manufacturing representative. A member of Kappa Delta sorority, she was active in Normandale Lutheran Church. Surviving are her husband, four step-children, a sister, Marjorie Miller Curtis '59, a brother and sister-in-law, Ben A. Jr. '56 and Doris Steffen Miller '55, and a cousin, Helen Miller Ingle '50. Preceding her in death were her father, Ben A. Miller Sr. '28, three aunts, Ethel Miller Benson '15, Esther K. Miller '20, and Martha Greer Miller '27, and three uncles, Calvin E. Miller '28, J. Robert Miller '30, and James A. Miller '22.

Joseph W. Voigt, Columbus, Ohio, died Oct. 27, 2003. He was a design engineer with CUI Inc. and a member of Riverside Bible Church. Surviving are his wife, five brothers, including Louis C. Voigt '62, and a sister. Another sister, Margaret Voigt Carpenter '61, followed him in death.

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George A. Cummins, Springfield, Ohio, passed away April 30, 2006. He retired as the administrator from Castle Knoll Nursing Home, formerly known as Knights of Pythias Nursing Home and the Mary Scott Nursing Home in Dayton, Ohio. A veteran of the U.S. Air Force, he is survived by his twin sister and a sister-in-law.

Richard W. Evilsizor of Mansfield, Ohio, died July 3, 2006. A member of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity, he played professional sports for a time with the New York Giants and the Petersen Tire Team. He coached baseball at The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. Following 15 years of teaching and coaching with the Mansfield City Schools, he opened his own business, ABC Driving School, which he operated for 39 years until his retirement in 1998. His wife, a daughter-in-law, a brother, and numerous nieces and nephews survive.

J. Richard Keefe Jr. died Dec. 4, 2004 in Charlottesville, Va. His careers in science were varied. He was a secondary school science teacher in Cleveland, Ohio, a geriatrics researcher at the Cleveland Psychiatric Institute, a teacher of microscopic anatomy, histology and cell biology at the Universities of Virginia, Louisville and Case Western Reserve, a senior flight program scientist with N.A.S.A. and a chief scientist for the scientific peer advisory and review services for the American Institute of Biological Sciences in Sterling, Va. He retired in 1998. A member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church and Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity, he is survived by his wife, Nancy Pekoc Keefe '58, a son, a daughter, four grandchildren and a brother.

Paul A. Pride passed away June 6, 2006 in Gates Mills, Ohio. He was a music teacher for 30 years in the South Euclid- Lyndhurst Schools, retiring in 1988. Following his retirement, he served 10 years as general manager of the Suburban Symphony Orchestra. He was also past district president of the Ohio Music Educators Association and played bass clarinet in the Hillcrest Concert Band. An active member of Our Savior Lutheran Church, he is survived by his wife, a son, a daughter and two grandchildren.

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Ernest E. Bentfield, a resident of Wheeling, W.Va., died Oct. 10, 2005. A self-employed accountant, he was a member of the Lutheran Church, Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity and the National Association of Tax Practicioneers. Surviving are an aunt and several cousins, including John P. Beneke II '65 and Ma'Su Beneke Sweeney '67.

Lawrence J. Bergstrom of Seville, Ohio, died March 6, 2005. A member of Phi Mu Delta fraternity, he was employed as an electrician at General Motors. He was also an electrician with I.B.E.W. Local 38, Cleveland, Ohio. A Lutheran, he is survived by his wife, two sons, two daughters and 10 grandchildren.

Anne Northcott Halligan died July 10, 2005 in Brunswick, Maine. She had a diversified career as a teacher, social worker, law enforcement officer and a geriatric advocate. An accomplished artist and charter member of the Water of Life Lutheran Church in Newcastle, she is survived by her husband, a brother, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Patrick R. Schwarzbek, who died July 23, 2005, in Chester, N.J., was a systems analyst for Standard and Poors in New York, N.Y. A member of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity, he is survived by his wife, a son, a daughter, a grandchild and a sister. Preceding him in death were his parents, William C. '29 and Dora Ryan Schwarzbek '28.

Jerard L. Weikert of New Carlisle, Ohio, died June 23, 2006. Having participated in the Korean and Vietnam Wars, he retired with many honors from the U.S. Army as a lieutenant colonel in 1972. He served as an airborne ranger, an infantry and military police and as the provost marshall at N.A.T.O. headquarters in Europe. Recognized and listed in the Who's Who of America, he was a vice president of legal affairs for Prudential Residenz for more than 20 years. He taught with the Dayton Board of Realtors and was a professional horseman trainer and licensed judge. A member of Phi Kappa Psi fraternity, he is survived by his wife, Beth A. Houston '89, three sons, a daughter, four grandchildren, two brothers, including James P. Weikert '58, and a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Robert A. '68 and Nancy Miller Houston '69. Deceased relatives include his father, Paul H. Weikert '28, two uncles, Glen R. Weikert '28 and Wilson V. Weikert '32, and an aunt, Elsie Hopkins Weikert '32.

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Former Alexandria, Va., resident James A. Buzzelli died June 2, 2006, on Kiawah Island, S.C. He was a member of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity and Holy Spirit Catholic Church. A veteran of the Vietnam War, he served as a navigator with the 89th Squadron at Andrews Air Force Base in the 1970s and 1980s. A member of the Air Force One flight crew for Presidents Ford, Carter, Reagan and Bush, he retired as a colonel in 1991. Surviving are his wife, two daughters, two brothers, and numerous nieces and nephews, including Scott J. Buzzelli '92.

Margaret Voigt Carpenter, Houston, Texas, passed away June 14, 2006. She was a social worker with Lutheran Social Services and an active member of Memorial Drive Lutheran Church and several quilting groups. Surviving are her husband, two sons, a granddaughter, a sister, four brothers, including Louis C. Voigt '62, and a sister-inlaw, Reevea Stott Voigt '66. Another brother, Joseph W. Voigt '57, preceded her in death.

Gypsy Johnson Chandler, Woodstock, Ohio, died Aug. 5, 2006. Formerly a teacher at Cable and Graham Elementary Schools in Champaign County, she retired from Mechanicsburg Elementary School. She was a member of Trinity Chapel Church in Milford Center. A sister, two brothers, and several nieces and nephews survive.

Judith Sutton Gall of Columbus, Ohio, died July 23, 2006. During her more than two decades working at The Columbus Dispatch, she served in the marketing department, as personnel manager, employee communications manager, and public-service supervisor. Following her retirement in 1997, she was an avid volunteer at the Lutheran Social Services food pantry. A sister-in-law, two nephews, and a cousin, Thomas G. Fluke '55, survive. Another cousin, John A. Fluke '59, predeceased her.

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Robert L. Gray '66M. Ed., of Miamisburg, Ohio, passed away March 6, 2006. He was employed by the International Harvester Co. in a management position before becoming director of education at the Oesterlen Home for Children. His wife, two daughters, six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren survive.

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Victor E. Duane Jr. of Springfield, Ohio, died April 12, 2006. He owned and operated Manpower Temporary Services, Duane's Answering Service, Central Mobile Paging and held a Western-Union franchise. A member of Grace Bible Church and Rotary Club, he served as treasurer for the Salvation Army. He leaves his wife, Nancy Kantonen Duane '60, and three daughters, including Constance Duane Flath '66, three sisters, an aunt, and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death was his father, Victor E. Duane Sr. '44.

George R. Landreth passed away June 24, 2006, in Wilmington, N.C. A member of Beta Theta Pi fraternity, he was a vice president and financial consultant with RBC Dain Rauscher. He was an active member of Wrightsville United Methodist Church, serving as chair of the staffparish relations committee, in Bible Study Fellowship and the Emmaus Community. Surviving are his wife, two sons, four step-children, a brother, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Robert J. Milner '80, of Angola, Ind., died Aug. 31, 2006. He was the official photographer of the ASA Late Model Series. Survivors include his wife, two sons, three daughters and 11 grandchildren.

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Roger J. Auerbach Jr., formerly of Churchville, Pa., died Dec. 26, 2005, in Stuart, Fla. His wife, three daughters, two step-children, four grandsons, his father and a sister survive.

Carole Cranz Gould of Bath, Ohio, passed away July 14, 2006. She was a member of Alpha Xi Delta sorority. A professional realtor with Howard Hanna-Smythe Cramer, she was involved with many charitable organizations, including the Junior League of Akron and the Morley Health Center. She is survived by her husband, three children, two step-children, two granddaughters and a brother. Her mother, Marie Bell Cranz '32, predeceased her.

Kathleen Neubauer James, Vestavia, Ala., died Aug. 26, 2006. She served in Christian education positions at Presbyterian churches in Michigan before being called to serve as director of Christian education at Independent Presbyterian Church in Birmingham, Ala., where she worked for 20 years. In recent years, she worked with children as a substitute teacher in the Vestavia School System and in her business, The Substitute Parent. A member of Gamma Phi Beta, she is survived by her husband and a sister.

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Philip G. Brown died June 17, 2006 in Westerville, Ohio. After 23 years of service, he retired as an executive from Central Benefits and was most recently an independent insurance agent. A member of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church and Beta Theta Pi fraternity, he was past president of Westerville Rotary Club and active with numerous other club programs. He is survived by his wife, Susan Atwood Brown '67, two sons, a daughter, three grandchildren, his mother, three brothers, including Mark O. Brown '75, a sister and a niece, Tracy Hamilton Spencer '93. His father, William E. Brown '43, predeceased him.

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Formerly of Olney, Md., John L. Kurtz died July 19, 2006, in Hilton Head, S.C. A member of Phi Kappa Psi fraternity and Long Cove Club, he was founder and managing partner of Retirement Resources Inc. He is survived by his wife, Pamela Carlson Kurtz '71, two sons, three grandchildren, his mother, three brothers, including Robert R. Kurtz '65, a sister-in-law, Rachel Seashore Kurtz '65, and a cousin and his wife, R. Thomas '58 and June Eisenbarth Marette '62.

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George W. Clark Jr. died June 1, 2006 in Peaks Island, Maine, where he operated Jones Landing Restaurant and Marina. An attorney in Newburyport, Mass., he was also a real estate developer, completing many successful projects in Massachusetts and Maine. He was a member of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity, and will be missed by his wife, a son and a daughter.

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Susan G. Johnson of New Philadelphia, Ohio, died July 2, 2006. A member of the Methodist Church, she worked in the banking industry for more than 30 years in Columbus and New Philadelphia, Ohio. Her mother, three brothers and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews survive.

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Tamra Burket Brewster died July 18, 2004, in Medora, Ind. Formerly a registered radiological technologist with the Bedford Medical Center in Indiana, she was a homemaker. A member of the Medora Christian Church, she is survived by her husband, two sons, her parents and two sisters.

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Robert S. Macaulay of Kettering, Ohio, passed away Dec. 16, 2005. A member of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity, he was an independent distributor of air and water purification systems with EcoQuest International in Dayton, Ohio. He also did mission work in India. Surviving are his wife and two sisters.

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Barbara Marshall VanLeer Evans of Cleveland Heights, Ohio, passed away June 5, 2006. A pediatrician, she joined the Hough Norwood Family Health Center staff in 1986 and became chief of pediatrics three years later. She opened a private practice in 1994. An associate minister at Zion Pentecostal Church of Christ in Cleveland, Ohio, she hosted annual mission trips to Ghana, West Africa. In 2004, the Wittenberg University Alumni Association honored her with an alumni citation award. Surviving are her husband, four children, including Rashida V. VanLeer '00, two grandchildren, her mother, two sisters and two brothers.

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Susan Pawlosky West passed away June 22, 2006, in Henderson, Nev. She worked for several years in the gaming industry before becoming a paralegal with Royal, Johnson, Dunkley and Wilson. A member of Gamma Phi Beta sorority, she is survived by her husband, a son, her parents, a sister, two brothers, and several nieces and nephews.

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Rhonda Cloer Klaas of Chester, Va., died June 6, 2006. A member of Gamma Phi Beta sorority and First Baptist Church, she retired from JCPenney following 25 years of service. Throughout her illness, she remained diligent in her service to the community, receiving the Virginia P.T.A. Lifetime Membership Award. A daughter, her parents, a sister and a niece survive.

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Grace A. Hodel of Cleveland, Ohio, passed away April 4, 2006. A former employee of the Federal Reserve Bank, she was known for her work as a church organist and pianist in the Cleveland area. A member of Alpha Xi Delta sorority, she is survived by a brother, Paul L. Hodel '76, and a niece.

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Nicholas K. Thomas, Cleveland Heights, Ohio, died Oct. 17, 2006. A member of Good Shepherd Episcopal Church and Beta Theta Phi fraternity, he was a practicing attorney and current magistrate from Ashtabula Family Court. He was also a private school teacher and a foster parent. An accomplished pianist, he had studied French and French history in Nantes, France. He is survived by his father, two brothers, a niece, and several aunts, uncles and cousins.