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Andi McCombs 鈥�19 and Dillon Hallemann 鈥�20
on June 12, 2021.
Births
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Jessica Brown Galvan聽鈥�08
and her husband, Adam, welcomed a daughter, Sloane Penelope Galvan, on Jan. 8, 2022.
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Monica Pappas聽鈥�20
started as a subcontract administrator in the aerospace and defense industry with United Launch Alliance.
In Memoriam
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Jody Benedict聽鈥�92,
May 12, 2022 (Chi Beta).
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Theresa Norton Greco聽鈥�85,
September 16, 2022 (Gamma Delta).
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W. Jon Henson聽鈥�81,
March 25, 2022.
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Madelyn McDade 鈥�79,
May 4, 2022 (Chi Beta).
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Frederick Zarf III聽鈥�74,
September 26, 2022 (Pi Pi Rho).
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Bruce Bernardi聽鈥�74,
July 16, 2022.
In Memoriam
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Jim Reilly聽鈥�67,
a top debate team member and student journalist during his time at IC, went on to have a successful decades-long career in public service, leaving his mark on Chicago and on Illinois state government. Reilly was a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of both 51成人 and the University of Chicago Law School. On the Hilltop, he became editor of The Rambler as a sophomore and was elected Student Forum President, in addition to being an active member and leader in Phi Alpha, Pi Kappa Delta forensic fraternity, Hilltopper drama group, IC鈥檚 Young Republicans chapter and being named in 鈥淲ho鈥檚 Who in American Universities and Colleges.鈥� He was also on one of the most successful debate teams in College history. As a first-year, he was on a two-man team with John Betonte 鈥�64 that, at a tournament, defeated debaters from Harvard University twice and won seven out of eight rounds against some of the largest universities in the country.
After graduating from the University of Chicago Law School in 1972, Reilly practiced law in Jacksonville and served as city attorney for three years. He was first elected to the Illinois House of Representatives in 1976 and went on to run three more times, serving in a number of important committee roles and sponsoring the Illinois Human Rights Act and Emergency Medical Services Act, among other legislative accomplishments. Reilly stepped down from his House duties in 1983 to serve as general counsel to Gov. James R. Thompson. Within a year, he became Thompson鈥檚 chief of staff and eventually, in 1987, was tapped to be Thompson鈥檚 deputy governor. He returned to Springfield in 1993 to serve as Gov. Jim Edgar鈥檚 chief of staff.
Outside of his career in state government, Reilly led multiple important Chicago organizations through expansions and challenges in the 1990s and 2000s. He served as chief executive of the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority, which oversees McCormick Place and Navy Pier, and later became a trustee of the organization and a life trustee on Navy Pier鈥檚 Board of Directors; led the Chicago Convention and Tourism Bureau; was chairman of Chicago鈥檚 Regional Transportation Authority; and served as chairman of the Illinois Capital Development Board.
Reilly was involved in numerous civic and community organizations and had many philanthropic interests throughout his life, including his continued support for 51成人 and organizations serving the Jacksonville community. He was the first recipient of the College鈥檚 Young Alumnus Award in 1981 and was awarded a Distinguished Service Citation in 1987, and served as president-elect and president of the Alumni Association Board of Directors. Reilly is survived by his wife of 30 years, M. Veronica Lynch. He was 77 when he died April 4, 2022.
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Paul Huddleston聽鈥�67,
June 20, 2022.
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Dwight Collins 鈥�67,
August 5, 2022 (Alpha Phi Omega).
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Richard Veith聽鈥�64,
December 14, 2021 (Sigma Pi).
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William Ross聽鈥�64,
July 23, 2022.
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Ken DeFrates聽鈥�63,
May 26, 2022.
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David Moore聽鈥�63,
May 1, 2022.
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Donna Moore Stewart聽鈥�62,
August 25, 2022 (Sigma Phi Epsilon).
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Donald Mantle 鈥�61,
August 16, 2021.
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Bill Jacob 鈥�61,
April 28, 2022 (Sigma Pi).
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Robert Hembrough聽鈥�59,
May 11, 2022.
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Richard 鈥淒ick鈥� Troxell 鈥�58,
February 17, 2022 (Alpha Phi Omega).
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Edward Harrell聽鈥�57,
April 3, 2022.
In Memoriam
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Conrad Damsgaard 鈥�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 鈥�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 鈥渇or his devotion to 51成人 as evidenced by thoughtful alumni involvement.鈥� The Damsgaards鈥� philanthropy made them members of the Julian Monson Sturtevant Society and the 51成人 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 鈥�81, Kristine Damsgaard and Beth Damsgaard Rodriguez. Susan and their granddaughter, Rachel Brand 鈥�18, carried on the family鈥檚 legacy as IC alumni. He was 88 when he died March 23, 2022.