Class News March 2011
Wednesday, March 23, 2011 (278 reads)
1990s
Congratulations to Ryan Greis '91 and his wife who welcomed their third child, Cole Benjamin Greis, on March 7, 2011. Cole was born in St. Louis, MO just three days after what would have been his great-grandfather’s 100th birthday.
We extend our prayers and sympathies to those who have lost loved ones:
Dorothy Rippe '42 passed away on March 2, 2011.
Mrs. Norma W. Mueller, mother of Gloria Mueller Weber '63 and Judy Mueller Larock '66, passed away on March 5, 2011.
Mr. John Matthew Kotch, father of Sr. Ann John Kotch '60, OSB, passed away on March 26, 2011.
If you have additions or corrections, questions or comments, please email Monica Wehrman Lonnemann '83 at or contact her by telephone at (859) 331-6333 ext. 140.
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Class News February 2011
Tuesday, February 22, 2011 (259 reads)
1990s
Kathleen Kinman Hughes ’96 started a new job on February 7th, 2011. She was hired to serve as Site Director and for recruitment at New Beginnings Family Services, Inc. They serve at-risk youth and are looking for caring, qualified families and individuals who are thinking about being foster parents. If anyone is interested, contact Kathleen at khughes@nbfs-ky.com.
We extend our prayers and sympathies to those who have lost loved ones:
Mr. Gary Crisler, father of Jason Crisler '96 and Travis Crisler '01, passed away on February 6, 2011.
Mr. Robert C. Gaukel, father of Becky Gaukel '83, passed away on February 7, 2011.
Mr. James C. Downton, father of Marilyn Downton Shover '79, Lisa Downton Martin '81 and father-in-law of Lisa Vietor Downton '83, passed away on February 11, 2011.
Mrs. Joann Brown Rawson, mother of Sheryl Rawson Brown '67 and grandmother of Bree Young Martin '01, passed away on February 14, 2011.
Mrs. LaVerne Mae Toebben, mother of Susan Toebben Ellison '74, Diane Toebben Marx '78 and grandmother of Alisa Franks '97, passed away on February 16, 2011.
If you have additions or corrections, questions or comments, please email Monica Wehrman Lonnemann '83 at or contact her by telephone at (859) 331-6333 ext. 140.
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Class News January 2011
Thursday, January 27, 2011 (246 reads)
2000s
VMA alumna Alyse Bender '04 has some exciting news to share. Alyse was part of Northern Kentucky University Chase College of Law’s Arbitration Team that took second place at the American Bar Association’s National Arbitration Competition held Jan. 21-22 in Chicago, IL. Chase’s group defeated teams from Stetson University College of Law, Chapman University School of Law and Fordham University School of Law. In the final round, the Chase team lost a split decision to Georgia State University College of Law. Congratulations, Alyse!
We extend our prayers and sympathies to those who have lost loved ones:
Mrs. Catherine Marie Gormley, mother of Jeanette Gormley Sehi '73, passed away on January 3, 2011.
If you have additions or corrections, questions or comments, please email Monica Wehrman Lonnemann '83 at or contact her by telephone at (859) 331-6333 ext. 103.
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Class News December 2010
Tuesday, January 04, 2011 (204 reads)
We extend our prayers and sympathies to those who have lost loved ones:
Mr. Charles G. "Spoody" Vetter, father of Kathy Vetter Ryan '63, Ginny Vetter Roeding '66, Nancy Vetter Collins '68 and Mary Jo Vetter Scheper '71, passed away on November 12, 2010.
Mr. James Lindsey, father of Amber Lindsey Fredrick '93, passed away on November 18, 2010.
Mr. Patrick "Pat" Feran, step-father of Carey Rogers '89, passed away on November 21, 2010.
Dolores Schambach Glindmeyer '41, passed away on November 30, 2010.
Mr. Ron L Berberich, husband of Elaine Broering Berberich '51, passed away on December 4, 2010.
Mary Doud Sandmann '51, sister of Catherine Doud Williams '52, passed away on December 18, 2010.
If you have additions or corrections, questions or comments, please email Monica Wehrman Lonnemann '83 at or contact her by telephone at (859) 331-6333 ext. 103.
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Class News November 2010
Tuesday, November 30, 2010 (198 reads)
1950s
Maggie Wehrman Haas ’56 and her daughter Genevieve A. Haas ’81, traveled to South Africa in November, 2010 and enjoyed a Big-5 safari in the Waterberg Reserve, north of Johannesburg. They also visited the Stellenbosch Wine Region of Cape Town (“Home of the Great White Sharks”). The adventure was at the top of their bucket list.
1960s
Barabara Tillman Blank '61 shared with us that plans are under way for their 50th Reunion in May, 2011. The planning committee hopes to see everyone from the VMA class of 1961 during the weekend long celebration.
Pat Reibling Ehlman '61 wrote in that she is looking forward to her 50th Class Reunion in May, 2010.
Margaret Hellmann Bresser '64 and the attendees from last year’s 45th reunion had so much fun that they plan to get together for dinner annually. Margaret also shared that she now has 8 grandchildren, the most recent one born in 2010. In addition, her son David returned home from a one year tour of Afghanistan in April. David flies Black Hawk helicopters.
We extend our prayers and sympathies to those who have lost loved ones:
Roseanne Reed Ph.D ’64, passed away on April 25, 2010.
Dr. Alvin D. Poweleit, husband of Ruth Masters Poweleit '55 and father of Patty Poweleit '75, passed away on November 1, 2010.
Mr. Wayne A. Bittner, cousin of Mary Ann Kelly '81, passed away on November 3, 2010.
Mrs. Grace C. Brinkman Karrick, mother of Donna Karrick Zimmerman '59 and Sandy Karrick Beck '61, passed away on November 4, 2010.
Mrs. Imelda “Meldie” Rose Nageleisen, mother of Karla Nageleisen Zalla '83, passed away on November 16, 2010.
Mr. George Rehkamp, father of Eileen Rehkamp Messer ’66, Dianne Rehkamp Bressler ’70, Jeanne Rehkamp Sperry ’71, Mary Rehkamp Scheitz ’73, Barbara Rehkamp Bulmer ’75 and Karen Rehkamp Menke ’77, passed away on November 25, 2010.
Alice T. Murray Zembrodt ’46, mother of Marcy Zembrodt Collett ’70, passed away on November 26, 2010.
If you have additions or corrections, questions or comments, please email Monica Wehrman Lonnemann '83 at or contact her by telephone at (859) 331-6333 ext. 103.
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Class News October 2010
Thursday, October 14, 2010 (187 reads)
1960s
Arlene Brinker Luebbe ’64 shared some happy news. Her daughter and son-in-law, Jenny and Bob Carbon, had twin boys born Sept. 14, 2010. Their names are Aidan and Rowan. Her son and his wife, Jeff and Natasha Luebbe, have two girls, Charlie, 4 and Mila 8 mos. They live in Kyiv, Ukraine, but spent this past June visiting her.
1980s
Shannon Lally Hanington '80 and her husband Ernie welcomed their grandson, Brody Michael Hanington, on August 18, 2010. Brody is the son of their son Michael and his wife Michelle. "Nonna" reports that he is, of course, absolutely perfect!
1990s
Lindsay Hoffman Huge '95 won the Villa Madonna Academy Alumni Association facebook “give-away”, where she won a VMA sweatshirt, coffee mug, travel mug and luggage tag. Lindsay wrote us a lovely note, crediting Villa as being instrumental in helping her reach her career goals. She is a Professor of Political Communication at the University of Delaware (B.A., University of Kentucky, M.A. and Ph.D., Ohio State). Congratulations, Lindsay!
Jennie Cole Cornett '97 married Patrick Cornett on October 16, 2010. They will live in Louisville, where Jennie is an archivist at the Filson Historical Society.
Robyn Staurovsky Engels ‘98 was married to Joseph (Joe) Engels on August 21, 2010. Her two sisters, Amy Staurovsky Randall ‘90 and Megan Staurovsky Dusing ‘92, were co- matrons of honor. Andrea Roberts ‘98 did a reading. Robyn works for the Chicago Bulls as the manager of radio broadcast and her husband is a computer engineer. They reside in downtown Chicago
We extend our prayers and sympathies to those who have lost loved ones:
Mrs. Betty Ann Black, mother of Linda Black Roach ’66, Pamela Black Flesch ’68 and grandmother of Mary Roach ’99, passed away on October 5, 2010.
Mrs. Patricia Cattani, mother of Shelly Cattani Heist '71, and grandmother of Natalie Heist '02 and Andrew Heist '04, passed away on October 24, 2010.
Kathy Koenig Edwards '57 passed away on October 28, 2010.
Mr. Lance Robert Boggs, brother of Kim Boggs Scheper '81, passed away on October 31, 2010.
If you have additions or corrections, questions or comments, please email Monica Wehrman Lonnemann '83 at or contact her by telephone at (859) 331-6333 ext. 103.
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Class News September 2010
Thursday, September 16, 2010 (212 reads)
We extend our prayers and sympathies to those who have lost loved ones: Mrs. Virginia Frances Schaffield, mother of Beth Schaffield Penn '65, Lynne Schaffield Scully '69 and Jayne Schaffield Woodman '70, passed away on Sepember 3, 2010. Mr. Harry Makris, father of Fran Makris Kavouras '72, Julie Makris Schuler '72 and Maria Makris Rosenbaum '83, passed away on September 4, 2010. Mr. James Sorrell, father of Mary Sorrell '78, passed away on September 5, 2010.
Mrs. Rufina "Fanny" Miller, grandmother of Jenny Engel Dixon '97, passed away on September 12, 2010. Mrs. Mary Dusing, sister of Sr. Martha Walther OSB '52 and mother of Becky Dusing Davis '77, passed away on September 15, 2010. Mr. Richard C. Rice, father of Susan Rice Early '82, passed away on September 15, 2010. Mr. Donald Womack, husband of Patricia Thiel Womack '54, passed away on Sepember 25, 2010. Dr. Donald Louis "Lou" Kennedy, Jr., father of Laura Kennedy '09, passed away on September 30, 2010.
If you have additions or corrections, questions or comments, please email Monica Wehrman Lonnemann '83 at or contact her by telephone at (859) 331-6333 ext. 103.
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Class Notes August 2010
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 (213 reads)
1990s Meghan Maher Phillips '99 and her husband, Brad, welcome their new son, Hunter Edward Phillips, born August 12, 2010. Hunter weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces.
2000s Brittney Kieffner Bagbey '02, was married to Christopher Bagbey on June 15, 2010, at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Crestview Hills, KY. Brittney is employed by Owensboro Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Clinic as an Athletic Trainer and Chris is a physical therapist at St. Mary’s Hospital in Evansville, IN. They reside in Newburgh, IN.
Lauren Kanter Fotsch '06 and Ben Fotsch '06 were married June 12, 2010. Lauren and Ben were married at St. Mary’s Cathedral Basilica in Covington, KY. We extend our prayers and sympathies to those who have lost loved ones: Master William Joseph Fay, son of Joey Fay '98, grandson of Susan Huller Fay '72 and Bertha Brue Neltner '67, and great-grandson Mary Ellen Moser Huller '34, passed away on January 6, 2010. Mr. Jerome A. Quitter, grandfather of Bob Henson '02 and Lauren Henson '07, passed away on March 25, 2010. Mr. George Hackman, husband of Ellen Arbogast Hackman '56, passed away on April 26, 2010. Mr. Ralph Frederick Beisner, husband of Maxine Lester Beisner '46, passed away on June 10, 2010.
Mr. John “Jack” R. Kennedy, father of Mary Kennedy Hacker '64 and Barbara Kennedy Pugne '66, passed away on August 17, 2010. Mrs. Dorothy Rehkamp, mother of Eileen Rehkamp Messer '66, Dianne Rehkamp Bressler '70, Jeanne Rehkamp Sperry '71,Mary Rehkamp Scheitz '73, Barbara Rehkamp Bulmer '75 and Karen Rehkamp Menke '77, passed away on August 24, 2010. Charlotte Perry '73, mother of Jinn Schmitz '04 , sister of Dr. Eileen Perry Anderson '80 and niece of Elaine Burke Smith '59and Mary Margaret Burke Taylor '65, passed away on August 25, 2010.
If you have additions or corrections, questions or comments, please email Monica Wehrman Lonnemann '83 at or contact her by telephone at (859) 331-6333 ext. 103.
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Class Notes July 2010
Friday, July 30, 2010 (223 reads)
1940s Kathleen "Kitty" Donahue Cook ’43 and her husband, Robert, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. Their 5 children, 8 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren were present. She had a wonderful day! 1950s Mary (E.) Schaeffer Conroy ’55, has published a book entitled, The Cosmetics Baron You’ve Never Heard of: E.Virgil Neal and Tokalon. It is available on www.amazon.com and at www.barnes&noble.com. According to Mary, it’s received good reviews, and fellow alums should find it interesting. 1960s Rosemary McGuire ’63, has two beautiful grandchildren, Grant & Norah. Unfortunately they live in Franklin, TN. She and her husband, George Kingston, had a wonderful June vacation in Europe. They visited Austria, Slovenia, Turkey, & Croatia.
Mary Ann Grabow Zimmerman ’68, let us know that she and her husband moved back to KY and are living in the Independence area. They have 3 grown children. The oldest, Ben is married, but no children yet. Her middle child, Megan, is engaged to be married on 3/11/11. Her youngest, Emily, just graduated from NKU and is looking for a job teaching art. Emily is very talented! Mary Ann is working part time at Christopher and Banks in the Eastgate Mall. If anyone is in the neighborhood, please stop in to say “hi”. 1990s Lindsay Hoffman Huge '95 and her husband, Michael Huge, celebrated the birth of their daughter, June Kaisa. She was born on July 30, 2010 and is a happy and healthy baby. Tara Wesseler Kersting ’97 and her husband, Robert Kersting, celebrated the birth of their son, Robert “Bobby” Bruce Kersting, on July 7, 2010. Bobby weighed 9 pounds, 3 ounces. Abby Hirt Trexler '98, and her husband Elliot have moved to New York City. Abby is working as a senior public relations manger for Jack Morton and Elliot is trading in lower Manhattan. They miss seeing their family and friends, but are loving the city and are excited to be New Yorkers! We extend our prayers and sympathies to those who have lost loved ones: Adele Broering Grote '48, sister of Elaine Broering Berberich '51 and Jeanine Broering Kalker '55, passed away on July 24, 2010. Mr. John Ryan, husband of Carol Pieper Ryan ’54, passed away on February 24, 2010. Kathy A Sander ’71, sister of Connie Sander Cummings ’74, passed away on July 6, 2010. Mrs. Rita Coldiron, mother of Judy Coldiron Demarco ’77, Jill Coldiron Stofer ’79 and Jannis Coldiron D’Alessandri ’81, and grandmother of Brianna D'Alessandri '09, passed away on July 27, 2010. Mrs. Carolyn Fazzio, Grandmother of Krista Kreutzjans Skaarup ’96 and Dana Kreutzjans Proffitt ’98, passed away on July 13, 2010. If you have additions or corrections, questions or comments, please email Monica Wehrman Lonnemann '83 at or contact her by telephone at (859) 331-6333 ext. 103.
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Class News June 2010
Wednesday, June 30, 2010 (203 reads)
1980s Janie Balasa Schulte ’81 recently published her fourth book Work Smart, Not Hard! for college students. The book was co-authored by her son, Tyler, after finishing his freshman year at the University of Kentucky. It contains time management tools geared specifically for the struggles and stresses of college students. The book can be purchased at amazon.com (click here to go directly to the amazon page) or can be purchased directly from Janie. Janie can be reached at jane.schulte@stop-struggling.com. If you have additions or corrections, questions or comments, please email Monica Wehrman Lonnemann '83 at or contact her by telephone at (859) 331-6333 ext. 103.
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Class News May 2010
Friday, May 07, 2010 (180 reads)
2000s Matthew Bender ’06 graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Biology/Pre-Med from Pepperdine University. If you have additions or corrections, questions or comments, please email Monica Wehrman Lonnemann '83 at or contact her by telephone at (859) 331-6333 ext. 103.
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April News 2010
Thursday, April 29, 2010 (190 reads)
1960s After 30 years of service at the Christ Hospital School of Nursing, Sarella Walton '60 retired from her position as Financial Aid Director on April 2, 2010. Laura Annear McGreevy ’64 is the proud grandmother to Baby Lauren who was born on April 29, 2010 and weighed 8 lbs. 9 oz. Lauren is a red head and looks just like her oldest brother who also has red hair. 2000s Michael Carrico '05 and Ashley Wesseler '05 have been recently engaged. Michael and Ashley continue to reside in Northern Kentucky. Timothy Liedel '06 graduated from the Savannah College of Art and Design in May with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interactive Game Development and an Associates Degree in Sound Design. Starting in the fall he will become a TA and begin his MFA program at the Savannah College of Art and Design where his thesis will focus on a new program at SCAD Game Audio Engineering. Timothy was also a semi-finalist in Disney's Imaginations Competition. He will intern with the CEO of Ichthus Ministries, a group that organizes and presents the Ichthus Music Festival which is a 41 year old music festival that was inspired and started shortly after Woodstock; for Christians.
Kathleen Landwehr '07 is currently attending Georgetown College. She has been training and competing with a thoroughbred named Remi and was featured in the May edtiion of Horse Illustrated. She will be volunteering for the 2010 World Equine Games. Our prayers and sympathies are extended to those who have lost loved ones: Mr. William Tillman, husband of June Tillman '47 and brother of Barbara Blank '61, passed away on October 29, 2009. Ms. Millie Niewahner '59, devoted alumni and friend of Villa, passed away on April 25, 2010. If you have additions or corrections, questions or comments, please email Monica Wehrman Lonnemann '83 at or contact her by telephone at (859) 331-6333 ext. 103.
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March News 2010
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 (198 reads)
1980s Michelle Barton Crowley '85 was selected as the Outstanding Technology Leader of the Year (2009) for the state of Kentucky by the State Technology Association, Kentucky Society for Technology in Education. Michelle works for the Pendleton County School System as their Chief Inforamation Officer (CIO). She lives in Campbell County with her husband, Pat, and son, Sean. We extend our prayers and sympathies to those who have lost loved ones: Mr. Robert Meyers, father of Roberta Meyers Wolfe '81, passed away on March 11, 2010. Mr. Bob Whitis, grandfather of Maria Aydt Borchardt '98 and Jonathan Aydt '03, passed away on March 22, 2010. If you have additions or corrections, questions or comments, please email Monica Wehrman Lonnemann '83 at or contact her by telephone at (859) 331-6333 ext. 103.
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February News 2010
Friday, February 19, 2010 (204 reads)
We extend our prayers and sympathies to those who have lost loved ones: Mr. Donald Knueven, husband of Kathy Sutton Knueven '72, passed away on February 11, 2010. Mr. Edward Marzano, husband of Joan Deters Marzano ’50 and father of Michelle Marzano Case ’76and Melissa Marzano Jansen ’83, passed away on February 14, 2010. Mrs. Alberta Flerlage, mother of Melinda Flerlage Reckers ’68 and Ramona Flerlage Stevens ’70, passsed away on February 16, 2010. Mr. Rober Scott, father of Moira Scott Ramsey '75, Sharon Scott Steele '79 and Lisa Scott Noland '80,passed away on February 19, 2010. Thomas Willenborg, brother of Carol Willenborg Wilson ’73 and Mary Beth Willenborg ’75, passed away on February 20, 2010. Sr. Juanita (Alvera) Anneken, OSB ’42 sister of Sr. Clarita Anneken, OSB ’36, passed away on February 22, 2010. Mrs. Margaret Moser O’Connell ’54, mother of Maureen O’Connell Gerner ’79 and Eileen O’Connell ’84, passed away on February 25, 2010.
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Class Notes January 2010
Thursday, January 21, 2010 (183 reads)
We extend our prayers and sympathies to those who have lost loved ones: Mr. Donald Whittle, father of Kim Whittle ’73, passed away on January 2, 2010. Mr. Paul Geiser, father of Laura Geiser Maté '83, passed away on January 7, 2010. Mrs. Donine Pettys, mother of Laurel Pettys ’78, passed away on January 21, 2010. Mrs. Virginia Wesseler, grandmother of Tara Wesseler Kersting ’97 and Ashley Wesseler ’05, passed away on January 21, 2010. Mrs. Ruth Flesch, mother of Jane Flesch Young ’76, passed away on January 25, 2010. Alumni information is maintained by VMA's Alumni Coordinator, JJ Santos '93. If you have additions or corrections, questions or comments, please email JJ at or contact him by telephone at (859) 331-6333 ext. 103.
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Class Notes December 2009
Thursday, December 10, 2009 (190 reads)
We extend our prayers and sympathies to those who have lost loved ones: Connie Headley-Dick '78, sister of the late Sara Headley Noviello '77, passed away on December 2, 2009. Mr. William Burke Coleman, Sr., father of Ellen Coleman Isfort '78, Kathy Coleman Kraushar '80, andJulie Coleman Franke '81, passed away on December 8, 2009. Mrs. Anna Marie Arlinghaus, mother of Judy Arlinghaus Vinegar ’67, Connie Arlinghaus Darpel ’73,Mary Arlinghaus Carroll ’76, Diana Arlinghaus Terrana ’79 and Cathy Arlinghaus Pedro ’84, passed away on December 21, 2009. Mrs. Frieda Fedders, mother of Kathleen Fedders ’66 passed away on December 29, 2009. Mrs. Josephine Mentink, mother of Nancy Mentink Tomasella ’69, JoAnn Mentink Ross ’74, Melissa Mentink Kirn ’78, and Mary Jo Mentink ’80, passed away on December 31, 2009. Mr. Harry Nieman, Jr., father of Debbie Nieman Laws ’69 and Claudia Nieman Enneking ’71, passed away on December 22, 2009. Alumni information is maintained by VMA's Alumni Coordinator, JJ Santos '93. If you have additions or corrections, questions or comments, please email JJ at or contact him by telephone at (859) 331-6333 ext. 103.
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Class Notes November 2009
Wednesday, November 04, 2009 (206 reads)
1960s Marney Hellman Bresser '64 continues to serve as a volunteer on the Pro Life Commission . She has 3 children and 7 grandchildren. Her son, David, is a Major in the Army. He is a pilot for the Blackhawk Helicopter and is serving a 13 month tour in Afghanistan. Her daughter, Karen, lives in Ft. Thomas. Her other daughter, Emily, is married to an army warrant officer, Marshall, and lives in El Paso, TX. Marney resides in Union, KY. We extend our sympathies to those who have lost loved ones: Mr. Bob Von Holle, father of Christina Von Holle Young '69 and Mari Grace Von Holle Togerson '75, passed away on November 2, 2009. Mrs. Virginia Votel, mother of Diane Votel Tomlinson '63 and Paula Votel '67, passed away on September 13, 2009. Mrs. Jerri Collins, mother of Colleen Collins Bright '77, passed away on November 22, 2009. Sally Streck Jones '59, sister of Cara May Streck Anaam '57, Susan Streck Molloy '62, and the lateJane Streck '69, passed away on November 27, 2009. Alumni information is maintained by VMA's Alumni Coordinator, JJ Santos '93. If you have additions or corrections, questions or comments, please email JJ at or contact him by telephone at (859) 331-6333 ext. 103.
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Class Notes October 2009
Thursday, October 15, 2009 (214 reads)
1990s Martha Huller Maier '94 gave birth to a baby girl, Frances Miriam, on October 3, 2009. Martha and her husband Joel, and daughter, Ruth, reside in Lake Osweego, OR. Joey Fay '98 and his wife Jennifer are proud to announce the birth of Willam Joseph Fay, born on October 11, 2009. Joey is the Assistant General Manager at the Cincinnati Marriot RiverCenter in Covington, KY. He and his family reside in Hebron, KY. 2000s Matt Ford '02 and Colleen Pavel Ford '02 were married on October 3, 2009 at St. Joseph Church in Crescent Springs, KY. Villa alumni in the wedding were Amy Grieme '00, Krissi Pavel '00, Ryan Fitzpatrick '02, Mark Krahe '02, Katie Grant '05, Amanda Nenadic '05, Katie Pavel '05, Mitch Ford '06, and Julie Holt '09. Ben Bloemer ’03 graduated from the University of Cincinnati College of Pharmacy with a Doctor of Pharmacy in June 2009. He is in the Pharmacy Residency Program at St. Elizabeth Healthcare. He is engaged to his fiancé, Deirdre and will marry in April 2010. We extend our sympathies to those who have lost loved ones: Dr. Roy Moser, father of Gina Moser Ruehl '71, Mary Jo Moser Fishwick '74, Daryl Moser Theis '74,Ellen Moser-Kurtowsky '76, Suzy Moser Nauman '77, Barbara Moser Powers '78, and grandfather ofRory Moser '03 and Brennan Moser '09, passed away on October 11, 2009. Mr. Robert Hinkel, grandfather of Carly Cenedella '08, Phil Cenedella '09 and Sara Comp '09 passed away on October 14, 2009. Mr. Vernon Meister, husband of Margaret Sanchez-Meister ’49 passed away on October 16, 2009. Ms. Jeanne Feldhues '58, sister of Marg Feldhues Theurer '60, Rose Feldhues Bitsoff '65 and Linda Feldhues '71, passed away on October 21, 2009. Alumni information is maintained by VMA's Alumni Coordinator, JJ Santos '93. If you have additions or corrections, questions or comments, please email JJ at or contact him by telephone at (859) 331-6333 ext. 103.
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Class Notes September 2009
Friday, September 11, 2009 (198 reads)
1960s Maureen Grady-Gerrein ’63 currently works as a therapist in a private mental health practice. On the weekends, she continues to sing with the St. Xavier Jesuit Church. With her husband, Carl, she has made trips to Germany, Ireland, England and Wales. Maureen has one grandchild, Aidan, age 6 years. Maureen and her husband, Carl, reside in Ft. Thomas, KY. 1990s Ryan Greis '91 and his family (pictured below) received All-"Shaq"cess passes to a taping of the TV show "Shaq Vs." where they had the chance to meet Shaquille O'Neal. Ryan works as an Art Director. He and his family reside in St. Louis. 
(L to R: Ryan Greis, Dane Greis, held by Shaq, Charley Greis, held by mom, Michelle Greis) We extend our prayers and sympathies to those who have lost loved ones: Mr. Bob Saalfeld, father of Susan Saalfeld Williamson '67, Barbara Saalfeld Asbury '74, and Nancy Saalfeld Bright '78, passed away on September 4, 2009. Mr. John “Mac” McGinnis, husband of Mary Lee Glueck McGinnis ’48, passed away on September 10, 2009. Mr. Albert Hackman, father of Julie Hackman Tyner ’67 and Beth Hackman Gay ’70, passed away on September 13, 2009. Mrs. Alora Raible, grandmother of Kelly Reutman Roberts '95, Shannon Reutman Smith '97, andHeather Reutman '99, passed away on September 24, 2009. Alumni information is maintained by VMA's Alumni Coordinator, JJ Santos '93. If you have additions or corrections, questions or comments, please email JJ at or contact him by telephone at (859) 331-6333 ext. 103.
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Class Notes August 2009
Friday, August 28, 2009 (199 reads)
We extend our payers and sympathies to those who have lost loved ones: Mrs. Vernice Dunn, mother of Sue Ellen Dunn Eckstein '62, Kathy Dunn '64, Nancy Dunn '65, Christy Dunn '68, Mary Dunn Kenney '69, and Charlene Dunn Santos '72, passed away on August 5, 2009. Mr. Albert Andrew Werle, grandfather of Mary Ann Kelley ’81, passed away on August 13, 2009. Liz Boehmer Donovan ’64, sister of Regina Boehmer ’68, passed away on August 24, 2009. Alumni information is maintained by VMA's Alumni Coordinator, JJ Santos '93. If you have additions or corrections, questions or comments, please email JJ at or contact him by telephone at (859) 331-6333 ext. 103.
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Class Notes July 2009
Thursday, July 16, 2009 (177 reads)
1960s Sr. Dorothy Schuette '60 has been newly appointed as the Coordinator of Diocesan Jail Ministry. She is also grateful to all of the volunteer Villa alumni. 1980s Janie Balasa Schulte, ’81 has written a book about my mother, Doris Balasa, who passed away last year. She led an extraordinary life and I was compelled to write about it and share it with others. It is calledMy Mother, My Angel and is available on Amazon.com. Our prayers and sympathies are extended to those who lost loved ones: Mrs. Ann Papas, mother of Connie Papas '72 and Pamella Papas Stenger '78, passed away on July 21, 2009. Mrs. Catherine Sayers, mother of Kathy Sayers '64 and Maureen Sayers Pfeiffer '66, passed away on July 21, 2009. Alumni information is maintained by VMA's Alumni Coordinator, JJ Santos '93. If you have additions or corrections, questions or comments, please email JJ at or contact him by telephone at (859) 331-6333 ext. 103.
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Class Notes June 2009
Thursday, June 18, 2009 (213 reads)
We extend our sympathies to those who have lost loved ones: Mr. Phillip Joseph Kathman, father of Connie Kathman Epstein '66 and Susanne Kathman Anderson '68, passed away on June 26, 2009. Mrs. Katherine Kuhni, mother of Lorraine Kuhni Giglia '65 and Becky Kuhni Radenheimer '67, passed away on June 26, 2009. Mr. Joseph Flannery, husband of Peggy Nolan Flannery '51, passed away on June 18, 2009. Mrs. Mauna Matracia, mother of Frances Matracia Ruark '52 and Donna Marie Matracia Robinson '59,passed away on June 17, 2009. Eileen Nienaber Settle '53, sister of Kathy Nienaber Forrester '63, passed away on June 10, 2009. Mrs. Pat Noll, mother of Laurie Noll Munson '80, Lisa Noll Clark '83, Lynne Noll Short '83, Rachel Noll '90, Gina Noll Ransdell '93, Adam Noll '95, and Sarah Noll Holland '96, passed away on June 10, 2009. Alumni information is maintained by VMA's Alumni Coordinator, JJ Santos '93. If you have additions or corrections, questions or comments, please email JJ at or contact him by telephone at (859) 331-6333 ext. 103.
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Class Notes May 2009
Wednesday, May 06, 2009 (188 reads)
1940s Sr. Ann Middendorf ‘45 is retired and is currently living happily at the Monastery. She helps driving the Sisters to various places and is very active in the Liturgy of the Hours and Eucharist. Sr. Ann states that “Each day I find out how precious ‘life’ is.”
1950s
Sr. Mary Carol Hellman '52 works in the Villa Archives located in the "red" building. She enjoys the help of Sara Reeder Voelker '93, who volunteers her time several hours each week. Other alumni are also welcome. She says that working the archives can be "addictive" and "the temptation to explore as you reminisce can be distracting from the task at hand." If you are interested in the Villa Archives, you can contact her at
. Elinor Robke-Comer ’57 resides in Covington, KY and continues to visit St. Walburg Monastery with her beagle, Kukla. She will sponsor her grandson, Chris, in confirmation this year. Judy Saladin Haney ’59 is looking forward to seeing classmates at her 50th reunion and spending some time at Villa. Bonnie Zerhusen Forbeck ’59 is excited to celebrate her 50th class reunion with her classmates. 1960s Sr. Dorothy Schuette ’60 moved back to the Villa grounds into St. Mary’s House. In July, she will start a part time job as Jail and Prison Ministry Coordinator for the Covington Diocese. This will require her to reduce her hours at Mother of God parish. She welcomes any individuals who would like to be involved in this new ministry. Carol Brown Schaefer ’60 hopes to see all of her classmates at the upcoming 50th class reunion in 2010. She welcomes all of her classmates to contact her for additional information. Rose Schneider ’62 continues with international travel, visiting Mexico, Indonesia, South Africa, Cambodia, and Ethiopia in 2008. She was in attendance on the National Mall for Obama’s inauguration this past January. She and her family celebrated her mother’s 87th birthday in March. 1970s Rachal Huey Fitzgerald ’75 and her husband Danny have been living in Lincoln, Nebraska for the past 3 years. They will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary in October. She will be visiting Villa soon and hopes to see her old teachers and fellow alumni. Jayme Klosterman '79 looks forward to celebrating her 30th class reunion this May. It will be held at the Maketewah Country Club in Cincinnati, OH. 1980s Rebecca Kleinberg Maluenda ’84 currently lives in Hebron, KY with her husband, Gonzalo, who is from Chile. She has two sons, Nicholas,7 years, and Nathan, 4 years old. 1990s
Julie Schaefer Enzweiler ’93 is the Automotive Research Director for Nielsen Company. She has two children, Samuel, age 7 years and Isabel, 4 ½ years. Julie, her husband, Jason and the children live in Erlanger, KY.
Michelle Andriot Bullis '99 and her husband Jedediah welcomed their first child, Elaina Marie Bullis on April 30, 2009. 2000s Kristina Pavel '00 is a Physician Assistant and is currently living in Louisville, KY. She works in Cardiothoraci Surgery in Louisville. Colleen Pavel '02 is engaged to Matt Ford '02 and they will be married in October, 2009. She is currently employed at National City Commercial Capital. Katie Pavel '05 graduated from Northern Kentucky University in May, 2009. She earned her detgree in Sports Business and currently works at the University of Cincinnati Athletic Development. Brenna Keller '07 completed her sophomore year at Centre College where she is the captain of the Centre Dance Team. She is also an office holder in Kappa Kappa Gamma. We exetend our sympathies to those who have left us: Ruth Hock Brown '30 passed away on May 8, 2009. Karen McGee Anderson '59, sister of Arlene McGee Depenbrock '55 and Judith McGee Biedenham '62, passed away on May 9, 2009. Claire “Ruthie” Blau ’70, sister of Carolyn Blau Meier ’65, passed away on May 28, 2009. Mr. Kevin Spurlin Eliander, husband of Mary Ann Kelley ’81, passed away on May 26, 2009. Alumni information is maintained by VMA's Alumni Coordinator, JJ Santos '93. If you have additions or corrections, questions or comments, please email JJ at or contact him by telephone at (859) 331-6333 ext. 103.
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Class Notes April 2009
Thursday, April 16, 2009 (193 reads)
2000s Nick Borneman '04 and Julie Bathalter '04 announced their engagement and are planning a 2011 wedding. 1990s Katie Flanagan '96 is engaged to marry Michael Gehring on August 15, 2009. Michael is the son of Mary Edwards Gehring '69, and grandson of Martha Hoppenjans Edwards '41. Robbie Gordon '98 earned his MBA from the University of Houston in May, 2008. Robbie and his wife, Margie celebrated by taking a 3 week tour of Europe. Robbie and Margie are also proud to announce the birth of their first son, John Alexander Gordon, born on March 14, 2009. Robbie and Margie both work for ExxonMobil in Baytown, TX and currently reside in Houston, TX. We extend our prayes and sympathies to those who have left us: Mrs. Rita Shaffer, mother of Becky Wells Schaffer '78, passed away on April 10, 2009. Mrs. Joyce Prewitt, mother of Lisa Prewitt Ralenkotter '89 and aunt of Krista Kiely '96, passed away on April 11, 2009. Alumni information is maintained by VMA's Alumni Coordinator, JJ Santos '93. If you have additions or corrections, questions or comments, please email JJ at or contact him by telephone at (859) 331-6333 ext. 103.
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Class Notes March 2009
Thursday, March 05, 2009 (186 reads)
1970s Peggy Schulte Burkhardt ’73 works as the Office Manager of a very busy physical therapy office inAlexandria, KY. Her father passed away on December 9, 2008 and her youngest son Aaron got married onDecember 19, 2008. Her oldest son, Adam travels and always has a story to tell. Her middle son, Andrew currently works with her husband at the family owned Computer Store, also in Alexandria. 1980s Karen Albers Krebs ’83 was very happy to see her classmates last summer. She is lives in Crescent Springs and continues to work several days a week at University Hospital Outpatient Center performing CAT Scans. The rest of her time is devoted to shuttling her three kids around town. They are Jacob, 12, Anna, 10, and Matthew, 8. All three kids attend Blessed Sacrament.
1990s
Andrea Kraft '97 graduated form the University of Kentucky in 2002 and received her Masters at Northern Kentucky University. She has been teaching for 7 years in the Campbell County School district and is currently teaching 1st grade in Cold Spring, KY. She married Samuel Mudd, Jr. from Anderson, OH on June 28, 2008 in Covington, KY. We extend our prayers and sympathies to those who have left us: Freddie Bishop, husband of Roselyn Young Bishop '53, passed away on March 19, 2009.
Margaret Elaine Dillhunt '60 passed away on March 22, 2009. Julia Azzolina Lovett, sister of Sister Carmella Azzolina, OSB '26 and Sister Samuel Azzolina, OSB '30, passed away on March 23, 2009. Alumni information is maintained by VMA's Alumni Coordinator, JJ Santos. If you have additions or corrctions, questions or comments, please email JJ at or contact him by telephone at (859) 331-6333 ext. 103.
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Class Notes February 2009
Friday, February 06, 2009 (184 reads)
Victoria "Mikki" Maschmeier Hartig '71 tells us that her son, Logan and his wife had a baby, Gregory on January 28, . It’s her first grandchild. The baby was born in Japan. Logan is a career soldier and has served two tours of Iraq and is presently serving our country in Japan.
Gail Bankemper Phipps ‘72 has been living in Evergreen, Colorado for the past 24 years. She currently works in outpatient surgery as an OR nurse. She and her husband Chuck also own and manage several rental properties in the Denver and Evergreen area. Her oldest daughter Cristen is a senior the University of Colorado-Boulder and is also the alto saxophone section leader of the marching band. John, is a junior at University of Colorado-Boulder. The youngest, Nathan, is a senior in high school and hopes to attend Colorado University-Boulder.
We offer prayers and sympathies to those who have left us:
Dolores Renaker, mother of Stephanie Renaker Jansen ’76 and grandmother of David Renaker-Jansen ‘99 and Lizzie Renaker-Jansen ’00 passed away on January 26, 2009.
Martin Horwitz, husband of Ree Pieper Horwtiz ’87 passed away on February 7, 2009. Mary Catherine Grady Muccino '36 passed away on February 9, 2009. Dorothy Timerding, mother of Mary Timerding Birkenhauer ’72 and grandmother of Rachael Birkenhauer ‘05 passed away on February 20, 2009. Mary Patricia Nolan Dahlenburg '47, sister of Kathleen Nolan '54 and Dorothy Ann Nolan Stewart '58, passed away on February 25, 2009.
Dorothy Dansberry, mother of Pam Dansberry Carlin ’67 passed away on February 17, 2009. Earl List, father of Suzanne List ’62, passed away on February 19, 2009. Joyce Matz Ittig ’66, sister of Linda Matz ’69 passed away on February 20, 2009.
Barbara Lee Bernard Powell '62 passed away on February 21, 2009.
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Class Notes January 2009
Monday, January 12, 2009 (181 reads)
Peggy Janson Heuser ’76 and her husband, Louis are living Louisville, Kentucky. They are retired from careers as surgeon and surgical nurse and operate The Heuser Clinic, a facility which teaches the Scientific Principles of Nutrition and Exercise. Her two boys are 23 and 21 and also live in Louisville. Wil is in the music industry, singing, acting, writing, directing, and even a bit of modeling for mostly print advertising. Chip is a premed graduate/athlete from the University of Oklahoma. He is a pole vaulter and is training and coaching at the University of Louisville in hopes of qualifying for the Olympics. Angela Combs Baseman ’77 was honored with an invitation to decorate an ornament for President and Mrs. Bush's 2008 Christmas Tree at the White House with the theme of "A Red, White and Blue Christmas." This was commissioned on behalf of Congresswoman Allyson Y. Schwartz and the 13th District of Pennsylvania. Her family was then invited to the White House for a reception of the artists. She and her family continue to live in Jenkintown, PA where she teaches ceramics at the Abington Art Center. Her husband, Frank, is the principal of a graphic design firm, Baseman Design Associates. Angela has two daughters, Julian and Rosalie. We offer our prayers and sympathies to those who have left us: Anne Strother, mother of Sally Strother Langenbahn '69, Beth Strother Norton '71, and Amy Strother Hamant '77 passed away on January 8, 2009. Gaston Metrailer, husband of Anne Roland Metrailer '60, passed away on January 8, 2009. She has since moved to New York to live with her 2 children. Edylou Glenn, mother of Ann Glenn Noss '82, passed away on January 10, 2009.
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Class Notes December 2008
Wednesday, December 17, 2008 (216 reads)
We offer prayers and sympathies to those who have left us: Mr. John Preston DeMarcus, father of Jacqueline DeMarcus Daher '85, passed away December 11, 2008. Mrs. Ruth Schuler Schulte, mother of Cynthia Schulte Butcher '74 and Laura Schulte Babbage '77, passed away on December 14, 2008. Mr. Denny VanHouten, father of Caitlin VanHouten '03 and Villa's boys golf coach for many years, passed away on December 16, 2008. Robin Gunning '74, sister of Kim Gunning '78 passed away on December 20, 2008. Cheryl Bowman, mother of Leah Bowman Roberts '95 passed away on December 27, 2008. Thomas Willenborg, husband of Mary Zembrodt Willenborg ' 52 passed away on December 29, 2008.
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Class Notes November 2008
Thursday, November 13, 2008 (233 reads)
Mary Frances Clarke-Toro '61 had her first grandchild on March 15, 2008. Her name is Andrea Cristal Toro Colon. Her daughter, Maria, married in August after completing her Bachelor's Degree in accounting. She is living in Ocala, FL. Her oldest son, Antonio, will begin his doctoral studies at the University of Louisville in January, 2009. Victoria "Mikki" Maschmeier Hartig '71 is living in Sarasota, Florida and has worked as a historic preservation consultant and historian for the past 17 years. She has two sons. The oldest, Logan, is serving in the United States Army and living in Japan with his wife after serving in Korea and two tours of duty in Iraq. The youngest, Alex, is living in northern California and attending the College of the Redwoods. Christine Trinkle '96 graduated from the University of Kentucky with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering in 2001. She completed her Master in Mechanical Engineering in 2003. In 2007, Christine was awarded her PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California/Berkeley. This year, she started as a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Kentucky. Dallas and Gail Trinkle, her parents, live in Hebron, KY. Nicole Krumpelman Vaughan '00, who is an amateur photographer, had one of her photos selected by the Cincinnati Enquirer to be printed in a Cincinnati scenes book to be released Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at 7:00 PM at Joseph Beth Booksellers in Rookwood. She was invited to be one of the book signers because she was a photo contributor. We offer prayers and sympathies to those who have left us:
Kenneth Klappert, father of Diana Klappert Saladin '60 and Sandra Klappert Hines '64, passed away on November 6, 2008. Joan Grimme, mother of Connie Grimme Kepf '66, passed away on November 6, 2008. Sister Barbara Fedders, CDP '37 passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2008 Maggie O'Gorman, mother of Emily O'Gorman '02, passed away on November 28, 2008. Maggie served as a past president of Villa's Parent's Club, was a Villa-Rama Chair and the swim and dive coach for many years.
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Class Notes October 2008
Thursday, October 16, 2008 (211 reads)
Paula Schrudde Kopecky '58 had another granddaughter added to her family on October 6, 2008.She now has a total of four - two girls and two boys. She does not get to spend a lot of time with them because two live in Las Vegas and two live in Columbia, SC. Chery Frakes '72 has been living in Tucson, AZ for the past four years. She is currently working on the Pascua Yaqui Reservatoin as a Residential Counselor Aide. She is looking forward to the next class reunion! Martha Huller Maier '94 gave birth to her daughter Ruth Frances Maier on October 25, 2008. We offer prayers and sympathies to those who have left us: Carol Pieper Ryan '54 lost her daughter, Jacqueline Ryan Franklin, on October 11, 2008. Bonnie Blank '89 passed away on October 28, 2008.
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Class Notes September 2008
Thursday, September 18, 2008 (202 reads)
1960s
Nancy Mentink Tomasella ‘69 is an HBA Award winning interior design educator, and published author. She was a recent Scholastic Art Exhibit winner of a hand made ceramic statue of the faceless Virgin Mary. She currently serves as a church volunteer at St. John's Church in West Chester, Ohio and at St. Susanna Church in Mason, Ohio. She has two grown daughters, Sarah, 27 and Lauren, 21 who graduated from Mount Notre Dame. Sarah graduated with honors from Boston University with a degree in Bio-Technology and Lauren is a senior at the University of Dayton studying Photo-Journalism and is in the National Collegiate Scholarship Association.
We offer prayers and sympathies to those who have left us: Claire Oppelt, grandmother of Alicia Napier ’01, Cassie Napier ’04 and Mandie Napier ’08 passed away on September 11, 2008. Charlotte Martin Middendorf '35, sister of Aurelia Martin Haynes ’35, passed away on September 1, 2008. She was just two weeks shy of celebrating her 68th wedding anniversary with her husband Richard. Victoria "Mikki" Maschmeier Hartig '71 lost her father in September, 2008. Matilda Colvin, mother of Leah Colvin Kosse ’63 and Nora Colvin Wright ’66 passed away on September 22, 2008. Angela Krekeler Wochner '74, sister of Kay Krekeler Ellis ’70, Holly Krekeler Harvard ’73, Cindy Krekeler Greis ’76, Betsy Krekeler Skidmore ’77, and Jenny Krekeler Martin ’79 passed away on September 23, 2008. Donna Goetz-Harney ’64 passed away on September 28, 2008. Ron Staurovsky, father of Amy Staurovsky Randall ’90, Megan Staurovsky Dusing ’92 and Robyn Staurovsky ’98 passed away on September 29, 2008.
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Class Notes August 2008
Friday, August 22, 2008 (199 reads)
1940s Joella Schmidt De Bard ’45 and her husband, Dr. Dick De Bard, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary June 19,2008.They met at the University of Dayton,Ohio in Pre-Med and graduated from there. Dr. De Bard is retired from Family Practice and Joella was a medical technologist. They Live at St Leonard Senior Living Community inCenterville, Ohio. 1950s Susan Kuchle Douthitt ’57 is enjoying life on a large farm in Petersburg, KY. She has been with her first dog, “Delilah”, with whom she is bonding well. 1970s Lisa Blank Gergen ’79 is currently the Director of Operations and Certified Nurse Practitioner/surgical First Assistant for a weight loss surgery practice and surgery center in Cincinnati. Her son, Kyle, will be going to college this fall at EKU. Lynn Blank Kallmeyer ’79, (twin sister of Lisa), is a nurse also is a sale representative for surgical implants. Two of hers sons currently attend Villa. They are Chris 2009 and Sean 2010. Her oldest son, Chad graduated in 2004 and currently is a senior at UC majoring in engineering. He will graduate next year with a Master’s degree. Melissa Otten Howard ’72 has worked as a nurse for 30 years and is currently working at St. Luke West. She welcomed the birth of a grandchild, Mason Douglas, this past January, 2008. Melissa’s daughter Emily, is teaching Spanish at ScottHigh School. 1980s Pam Blank Rodiz ‘86 works as an operating room nurse at ChristHospital inCincinnati. She lives in Indiana and has triplets that are 6years old and keep her very busy! She and her husband took them to Venezuela to visit their grandparents. 1990s Jennifer Wiebe Henry '99 recently married Dr. Chad Henry, on April 25, 2008, atAultPark. Family members and other Villa alumni who were present included my brotherRob Wiebe '98, my mother, Susan Wiebe ’67, Nicole Case King '99, Larry Droege '97, Elizabeth Whitton '99, Michelle Case '76, Regina Grau ‘67, Joan Thelen ’57and Barb Droege.. Jenny is a Registered Dietician and works at a private practice. The couple currently resides in Roanoke, VA. Abby Hirt ’98 married Elliot Trexler on June 28, 2008 in Indianapolis, IN. Abby is Public Relations Manager for Brightpoint, Inc., a global distributor of wireless technology. The Trexlers are residing in Indianapolis. Katie Huller Dieruf ’96 and her husband Charlie are expecting their 2nd child in December. Their 3 year old son is awaiting his little sister. Katie and her family live inHebron and she works regionally for Schering Plough Research Institute. Ryan Greis ’91 and his wife Michelle welcomed the birth of their son, Dane Christopher. We extend our sympathy to those families and friends who have lost loved ones: Nancy O'Connell Maxfield '45, mother of Kit Maxfield Hammons '70, Mary Maxfield Stevie ' 73, Patti Maxfield Love '75 and Anne Maxfield '79 andgrandmother of John David Hammons '98, Tess Hammons '03, Matt Love '05,David Love '06 and Stephen Love '08 passed away on August 2, 2008. Patrick Flannery, husband of Anne Moser Flannery ’45 pased away on August 12, 2008. Beverly Callahan Lubbers ’77, sister of Mary Beth Callahan Endicott ’76 andPatty Callahan Schneider ’82 passed away on August 13, 2008. Pat Nolan Gottlieb ’42, sister of Pauline Nolan Kelly ’45 and Marguerite Nolan Flannery ’51 passed away on August 23, 2008. Alumni information is maintained by VMA's Alumni Coordinator, JJ Santos. If you have additions or corrections, questions or comments, please email JJ at or contact him by telephone at (859) 331-6333 x 103
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Class Notes July 2008
Thursday, July 17, 2008 (197 reads)
Christine Renee Rust Yarmuth '60 is living in Louisville, KY and just finished her term as Rotary Club President of 60 clubs in District 6710. Christine's club received "Club of the Year" and also received 4 other various awards. Mark Krahe '02 placed 2nd in the Northern Kentucky Amateur Golf Tournament held at Triple Crown Country Club. Our prayers and sympathies go out to our friends and family who have lost loved ones...... Frank Strother, father of Sally Strother Langenbahn ’69, Beth Strother Norton ’71, and Amy Strother Hamant ’77 passed away on July 13, 2008. Frank Alexander, grandfather of Laura Vergamini ’02 passed away on July 16, 2008. Charlotte Krahe, grandmother of Mark Krahe ’02 passed away on July 31, 2008. Alumni information is maintained by VMA's Alumni Coordinator, JJ Santos. If you have additions or corrections, questions or comments, please email JJ at or contact him by telephone at (859) 331-6333 x 103
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Class Notes June 2008
Thursday, July 17, 2008 (198 reads)
Our prayers and sympathies go out to our friends and family who have lost loved ones.... William Grout, father of Mary Anne Grout Kordenbrock ’68 and Carol Grout Koester ’69 and grandfather of Mary Kordenbrock Crenshaw '92 and Julie Kordenbrock ’98passed away on May 31, 2008. Jeanne Middendorf, mother of Mary Beth Middendorf Lemker ’68, Martha Middendorf Morrissey ’70 and Dori Middendorf Jacobs ’73 passed away on June 2, 2008. Elizabeth “Betty” Hoppenjans, mother of Martha Hoppenjans Edwards ’41, Beth Hoppenjans Ehlman ’52 and Joan Hoppenjans Tenfelde ’56 and grandmother of Jan Edwards Gehring ’69, Sharon Edwards Hess ’73 and Marilyn Ewards Vieth ’67passed away on June 7, 2008.
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Class News for May 2008
Thursday, May 08, 2008 (203 reads)
1950s Mary Jo Poole Hall ’53 says that “I’ve been forever changed” after she made a pilgrimage to the Holy Land in Israel in October, 2007. Phyllis Hackman Noll ’56 will be traveling to Ireland with her husband, Bob, and two of her children. Elinor Robke-Comer ’57 will stand beside her grandson as a sponsor for his confirmation in May, 2008. Marty Blau-Baranec ’58 wishes the very best to all of her classmates in the Class of 1958! Ruth Seligman-Doering ’58 is enjoying time with her three grandchildren, Kate, Vada and Grayden. Millie Newahner ’59 would like to thank everyone who prayed for her during her recent battle with liver and lymph node cancer. She would also like to thank those who prayed for her brother who passed away this past February. She also thanks all who gave to the scholarship in her name and encourages others to give for the advancement of solid learning and religious values.
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Class News for March 2008
Monday, April 07, 2008 (201 reads)
1980s Amy Cook ’84 has been working for three years as a paramedic at TransCare. She now holds the rank of Captain.
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February 2008
Monday, April 07, 2008 (190 reads)
Class News for February 2008 Kathleen Kinman Hughes ’96 and her husband Josh have moved back to Northern Kentucky from Bowling Green, KY after purchasing a home in Independence. Kathleen is working as a contract employee with the Cabinet for Families and Children in Covington. Her husband Josh works at Messer Construction in Information Technology.
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Class News April 2011
Tuesday, May 03, 2011 (307 reads)
1950s
In May, 2011 Helen Fusner Keesee '50 will be in San Diego, CA attending the graduation of her grandson, Nicholas Keesee, from the US Marine Corps boot camp. Semper Fi! 1990s Congratulations to Joey Fay '98 and his wife, Jennifer, who welcomed the birth of their son, Samuel Joseph Fay, on April 16, 2011. Samuel is also the grandson of two Villa alumna, Bertha Brue Neltner '67 and Susan Huller Fay '72. We extend our prayers and sympathies to those who have lost loved ones:
Mr. Paul J. Volker, Sr., husband of Betty Lou Remke Volker '52, passed away on October 9, 2010. Dr. Charles F. Allnutt, father of Brian Allnutt '99, passed away on April 14, 2011.
Mr. Donald Busemeyer, father of Beth Busemeyer Kaufman '76 and Debra Busemeyer Baker '77, passed away on April 21, 2011.
Mr. Joseph Leo Kuhlman, husband of Donna Spille Kuhlman '46, father of JoAnn Kuhlman Bradford '74 and Julia Kuhlman Heditsian '75 and brother-in-law of Joan Spille Peters '44 and Marjean Spille Hils '48 passed away on April 22, 2011.
Mr. David Alan Brink, son of Joyce Goessling Brink '73 and grandson of Joan Hellmann Goessling '48, passed away on April 24, 2011.
Mr. Jeffrey LeNeave, father of Corrinne LeNeave '09, passed away on April 28, 2011.
If you have additions or corrections, questions or comments, please email Monica Wehrman Lonnemann '83 at or contact her by telephone at (859) 331-6333 ext. 140.
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January 2008
Monday, April 07, 2008 (191 reads)
Class News for January 2008 1990s Ken Kippenbrock '94 and his wife Niki welcomed their first child, Jordyn Olivia Kippenbrock. She was born Jan 7th, 2008.
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December 2007
Monday, April 07, 2008 (184 reads)
Class News for December 2007 We offer our prayers and sympathy to these families, who have lost loved ones:
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November 2007
Monday, April 07, 2008 (189 reads)
Class News for November 2007 Laura Vergamini '02 has moved back to Crescent Springs, KY and is working as an occupational therapist at the United Cerebral Palsy Aaron W. Perlman Center at Cincinnati Children's Hospital.
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October 2007
Monday, April 07, 2008 (187 reads)
Class News for October 2007 We offer our prayers and sympathy to these families, who have lost loved ones
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September 2007
Monday, April 07, 2008 (184 reads)
2000s Laura Vergamini '02 graduated from Spalding University in July 2006 with a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy...
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August 2007
Monday, April 07, 2008 (166 reads)
2000s Kristina Pavel ’00 is a graduate student at the University of Kentucky studying as Physicians Assistant. She will be working throughout the state of Kentucky this year completing her medical rotations.
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July 2007
Monday, April 07, 2008 (189 reads)
2005: Former Villa Golfer, and current JV Coach, Sarah Stamper ‘05, just returned from Pinehurst, NC, where she played in the 105th North-South Women's Amateur Tournament.
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June 2007
Monday, April 07, 2008 (200 reads)
We offer our sympathy and prayers to our alumni who have suffered the deaths of family members....
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May 2007
Monday, April 07, 2008 (191 reads)
Class News for May 2007 1990s Abby Hirt ‘98 accepted a position with Brightpoint, Inc. as corporate public relations manager and will be based in their global headquarters outside of Indianapolis. If anyone wants to say hi, she can be reached at and she is looking forward to her reunion in the fall!
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April 2007
Monday, April 07, 2008 (177 reads)
Class News for April 2007 1940s Patricia Nolan Gottlieb '42 suggests that their class gather at the May Brunch and Mass to celebrate their 65th anniversary of graduation.
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March 2007
Monday, April 07, 2008 (184 reads)
Class of 2000: Mary Helen Diehl received her BA from the Ringling College of Art and Design in Sarasota, Florida, in 2004 with a major in illustration...
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January 2007
Monday, April 07, 2008 (194 reads)
Class of 1940: Patricia Wright Reynolds wishes all Villa Madonna Beauties, "Have a merry Little Christmas!"...
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Class News May 2011
Wednesday, June 01, 2011 (254 reads)
1980s Congratulations to Shannon Crowe '88 who recently completed the Ironman Texas Triathlon with a time of 12:36. What an amazing feat! Shannon resides in Texas with her family.
We extend our prayers and sympathies to those who have lost loved ones:
Mr. Joseph Ernest Abell, father of Mary Jo Abell Cushing '70, Suzanne Abell Gabennesch '72, Paula Abell Weber '76 and Beth Abell Manning '78, passed away on May 25, 2011.
If you have additions or corrections, questions or comments, please email Monica Wehrman Lonnemann '83 at or contact her by telephone at (859) 331-6333 ext. 140.
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Class News June 2011
Tuesday, June 28, 2011 (246 reads)
2000s Alie Napier '01 has been living in Shelbyville, TN since she graduated from Thomas More College in 2005. She finished law school, passed the bar in October, 2010 and has her own law practice. In addition to her private clients, Alie works with the Public Defender's Office of Bedford County, TN representing juveniles who need court appointed lawyers.
Congratulations to Josh Ruth '02 who married Hilary Hampton on Saturday, June 11, 2011 at Holy Cross-Immaculata Church in Cincinnati, OH.
Cassie Napier '04 is a realtor for Sibcy Cline and recently moved back to NKY. She completed over 2.5 million in sales in the Madison County area in 2010, making her one of the top 20 agents in that region (it was also her first year selling real estate).
Congratulations to Ashley Wesseler '05 and Michael "Rico" Carrico '05 who were married on Friday, June 10, 2011 at the Drees Pavilion in Covington, KY.
Mandie Napier '08 moved to TN to attend Middle TN State University. She was recently inducted into the Middle TN State’s Honor Society with a 3.9+ GPA. Mandie anticipates graduating spring 2012. We extend our prayers and sympathies to those who have lost loved ones:
Mr. Richard Carr, husband of Sue Sherman Carr '61, passed away on May 27, 2011.
Mrs. Molly Grosser, daughter-in-law of Carol Blank Grosser '57, passed away on June 2, 2011.
Margaret Sanchez Meister '49 passed away on June 6, 2011.
Judy Espenscheid Gilliam '65 passed away on June 24, 2011.
If you have additions or corrections, questions or comments, please email Monica Wehrman Lonnemann '83 at or contact her by telephone at (859) 331-6333 ext. 140.
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Class News July 2011
Wednesday, August 10, 2011 (205 reads)
We extend our prayers and sympathies to those who have lost loved ones:
Ms. Mary Christine Lytle, daughter of Melanie Higdon Boylan '61 and niece of Carol Higdon Roberto '51, Judith Higdon Egan '54, Nancy Higdon Stautberg '55 and Joan Higdon Hegge '57, passed away on June 11, 2011.
Mrs. Mildred Beckman Kreeb, mother of Mary Jean Kreeb Hampton '66, passed away on July 1, 2011.
Mr. Robert G. Dickman, father of Elizabeth Dickman '99, passed away on July 7, 2011.
Marilyn Metz Menne '52, sister of Judy Metz Zimmer '54, Peggy Metz Eckard '55, Phyllis Metz Popham '56 and Linda Metz Benzinger '63, passed away on July 12, 2011.
Mrs. Margaret (Marge) Bacovcin Deters, mother of Margo Deters Willman '74 and Lori Deters Simendinger '76 and grandmother of Drew Simendinger '06, passed away on July 15, 2011. If you have additions or corrections, questions or comments, please email Monica Wehrman Lonnemann '83 at or contact her by telephone at (859) 331-6333 ext. 140.
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Class News August 2011
Friday, September 02, 2011 (150 reads)
1950's
Paula Schrudde Kopecky ’58 and her husband, Bob, recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary by taking their entire family to Jamaica. Paula first met Bob in 1958 when he, along with the Xavier Glee Club, gave a concert at Villa. Congratulations, Paula and Bob!
1990's
Congratulations to Robbie Gordon '98 and wife Margie who welcomed their son, Lucas Andrew, on May 13, 2011. Lucas was also welcomed by his big brother, John.
Congratulations to Erin Reinshagen Woods ’99 and husband, Ryan, who welcomed their daughter, Sophia Elle, on May 6, 2011.
2000's
Talia Broering ’03 let us know that she is working as an entertainer/singer on the cruise ship the MS Rotterdam, a ship in the Holland America Line, in their “Showroom at Sea” program. She has been on this ship since August, 2010 and will continue into 2012. Talia has visited Hawaii, the South Pacific, Mexico, Central and South America and Europe. The ship will also be visiting Spain, Portugal and the Mediterranean this fall. Talia is having a wonderful time singing as she travels the world. We extend our prayers and sympathies to those who have lost loved ones: Mrs. Joan M. D’Hondt, grandmother of Kristen Hawksley Raleigh ’00 and Danielle Hawksley ’05, passed away on January 19, 2011.
Mr. Joseph T. Doll, brother of Mary Anne Doll Foss ’61, Clare Doll Caudill ’64 and Dolores Doll Schneider ’66, passed away on June 1, 2011.
Mrs. Tracey Ranson, daughter of Judy Burchell Bloom ’60 and niece of Suzanne Burchell Meyer ’61 and Linda Burchell Kenning ’73, passed away on July 5, 2011.
Ms. Amy E. Silicki, daughter of Janet Brueggemann Silicki ’61, niece of Ginny Brueggemann Beck ’55 and cousin of Elizabeth Beck Hughes ’82, passed away on July 24, 2011.
Mrs. Veronica G. Crowe, mother of Shannon Crowe ’88, passed away on August 1, 2011.
Mr. Daniel Thomas Carey, son of Jeanne Menke Carey ’81 and nephew of Beth Menke Redwine ’75 and Patricia Menke Greer ’78, passed away on August 3, 2011.
Debi Marx Kathman ’78, sister of Susan Marx Eavey ’80, Soshana Marx Bosley ’91, Naashom Marx ’97 and sister-in-law of Diane Toebben Marx ’78, passed away on August 7, 2011.
Mrs. Vera E Wefer, mother of Regina Wefer Kunkel ’67, grandmother of Jerome Kunkel ’97 and aunt of Carol Wefer Luersen ’67, passed away on August 23, 2011.
Mr. Edward W. Vulhop, husband of Virginia Grote Vulhop ’52, passed away on August 26, 2011. If you have additions or corrections, questions or comments, please email Monica Wehrman Lonnemann '83 at or contact her by telephone at (859) 331-6333 ext. 140.
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Class News September 2011
Wednesday, September 28, 2011 (111 reads)
2000's
Katherine Hayes ’09, who has been studying International Relations and Arabic at American University in Washington, D.C., will be studying abroad in Irbid, Jordan for three months this fall.
We extend our prayers and sympathies to those who have lost loved ones: Martha Fasnacht Ritzmann ’48 passed away on June 15, 2010.
Mrs. Mary Lou Blank, grandmother of Corinne Martin ’11, sister-in-law of Rita Ann Blank Klare ’48, Carol Blank Grosser ’57 and aunt of Julie Boden Klare ’78, passed away on November 29, 2010.
Mr. Harold Stoffer, father of Kristen Stoffer ‘03 and Matthew Stoffer ’08, passed away on May 4, 2011.
If you have additions or corrections, questions or comments, please email Monica Wehrman Lonnemann '83 at or contact her by telephone at (859) 331-6333 ext. 140.
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Class News October 2011
Wednesday, November 02, 2011 (110 reads)
1930's
Evelyn Kuhns, a VMA kindergartner, is the great-granddaughter of Julie Steffen Kuhns ’39. Both Evelyn and Julie are so excited she is attending VMA! 1950's
Mary Zembrodt Willenborg ’52 would like to remind the Class of 1952 they are celebrating their 60th reunion next year. She hopes to have a great showing from the Class of ’52 at the Annual Alumni Luncheon on May 20, 2012.
Pudgie Klockner Gosney' 57 and her husband, Donald, shared some happy news with us. On August 27, 2011 their three daughters surprised them with a 50th wedding anniversary party for family and friends. Joan Droege Thelen '57, who was a member of their wedding party on August 26, 1961, was among the guests at the 50th anniversary party.
1960's
Kit Marshall Beedle ’65 decided to leave snow and winter behind and moved from Pittsburgh, PA to sunny Bluffton, SC (near Hilton Head). Kit is enjoying dividing her retirement between traveling and her new home in South Carolina.
1980's
After almost 18 years as a paramedic, Amy Allgeyer-Cook ’84 left Kentucky and moved to Salem, Alabama, on a beautiful 36 acre farm. She has been working in Administration/Maintenance for the concrete company where her fiance is Head of Maintenance. In addition, they started a new business called Big Smoke Diesel, which specializes in customizing trucks engines and other types of diesel repairs. Amy is also in the process of attaining her RN license, and teaches CPR and First Aid classes. In her spare time (?), she makes and sells decorative wreaths and baskets, along with Sterling Silver Jewelry.
1990's
Denise Wells Byrum ’91 welcomed her second child, Jessica Nicole Byrum, on December 4, 2010. Jessica’s five year old brother, Jonathan, adores his little sister! Jessica also has a cousin, Samantha Wells, daughter of Douglas Wells ’95, who was born September 11, 2010.
2000's
Congratulations to Rachelle Volpenhein Schmitz ’00 and her husband, Jeff, who welcomed their new daughter, Samantha Elyce, on September 29, 2011. We extend our prayers and sympathies to those who have lost loved ones:
Ruth Rice Conry ’37, sister of the late Sr. Damien (Pauline) Rice, OSB ’43 and Mary Ann Joslin ’48, passed away on August 12, 2011.
Mrs. Rita Scheper, mother of Anita Scheper Stautberg ’60, Sylvia Scheper Thiel ’65, Kathy Scheper Henry ’66, Rosemary Scheper Mullen ’76, Jane Scheper Grosser ’81 and grandmother of Amy Crawford Schlueter ’92 and Lisa Scheper Raziano ‘93, passed away on October 9, 2011.
Mrs. Rosemarie “Rodie” Bender, grandmother of Alyse Bender ’04 and Jonathan Bender ’07, passed away on October 27, 2011.
If you have additions or corrections, questions or comments, please email Monica Wehrman Lonnemann '83 at
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Class News November 2011
Wednesday, November 30, 2011 (104 reads)
1950's
Patricia Selm Rich '55 has moved from sunny FL to the "windy city" - Chicago, IL, and loves it! She moved there to be closer to her son, Bert, and his wife who are documentary film makers. They were recently married in India. Patricia and her sister, Cornelia Selm Hall '62, were able to attend the wedding and stay for six more weeks exploring the Indian countryside. Sounds like an exciting and wonderful experience.
1970's
Maryse Roldan '73 has updated us on her family. Her daughter, Alexandra, is getting married to a wonderful man in December, 2011. Her daughter, Lizzie, obtained her CPA license and is now in her third year of law school. Her son, Pedro, married a woman from Brazil and they are living in San Antonia, TX where he is working as a financial advisor in a bank that services the U.S. Army. Finally, Maryse has three grandhildren that are the joy of her life: Fabiola Sofia, age 7, Karla Estefania, age 5 and Jorge Andres, 5 1/2 years of age.
1990's
Mary Krieg Johnson '90 successfully completed all sections of the CPA exam and received her CPA license in October, 2011. Congratulations, Mary!
Congratulations to Tracy Nader Mathison '90 and her husband, Jeff, who welcomed their son, Charles Lee (Charlie), on May 26, 2011.
Beth Quinn Stillabower '94 and her husband, Scott, have two little girls - Madison, age 6 and Sydney, age 3. Beth recently began teaching general biology at Franklin College in Franklin, IN, and very much enjoys it.
We extend our prayers and sympathies to those who have lost loved ones:
Joanna Myers Hussey '55 passed away on October 18, 2010.
Mr. William (Bill) Low, husband of Beverly Herold Low '51, brother-in-law of Mary Herold Blewett '60, Angela Herold Duddey '70, Barbara Herold Frooks '65 and uncle of Angie Blewett McNickle '83, passed away on June 29, 2011. Ms. Laura H. Woeste, daughter of Nancy Guenther Woeste '68 and niece of Joyce Guenther Summe '70, Sandra Guenther Hoffer '73 and Colleen Guenther Wright '82, passed away on October 15, 2011.
Mr. Paul A. Humpert, father of Paula Humpert Vinson '77, passed away on October 22, 2011.
Mrs. Carole Sue Linnemann, mother of Mary Gayle Linnemann Barbeau '81 and Jill Linnemann Shumate '83, passed away on October 26, 2011.
Tristan David Berry '01 passed away on November 20, 2011.
If you have additions or corrections, questions or comments, please email Monica Wehrman Lonnemann '83 at or contact her by telephone at (859) 331-6333 x 140.
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Class News December 2011
Wednesday, December 28, 2011 (95 reads)
1960's
Sara Lucinda Carroll Scarvelli ’69 is recovering from a shoulder replacement surgery that took place on December 6, 2011. We wish you a speedy recovery, Lucinda!
2000's
Rachel Birkenhauer ’05 married Chadwick Denny on October 8, 2011 at St. Paul Parish in Lexington, KY. Ashley Wesseler Carrico ’05 was her matron of honor and Katie Grant ’05 was her canter at mass. Many VMA grads attended the reception at Spindletop Hall. They honeymooned over the Thanksgiving holiday in St. Lucia in the West Indies and have a house in Lexington, KY where they also work. Rachel is the daughter of Mary Timerding Birkenhauer ’72 and Charles Birkenhauer.
We extend our prayers and sympathies to those who have lost loved ones:
Jeanne Reese Wilde ’45, mother of Susan Wilde Chase ’70 and sister of the late Marjorie Reese Brinkman ’47, passed away on November 24, 2100.
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Class News January 2012
Friday, January 27, 2012 (78 reads)
1950's
Kay Edwards Michael '51 wished us a blessed new year and let us know things are well in upstate New York when she sent in her alumni dues. Thanks, Kay!
We extend our prayers and sympathies to those who have lost loved ones:
Lynne Fiore Graf '62 passed away on August 21, 2011.
Mary Elizabeth Conners Taylor '50 passed away on November 21, 2011.
Mr. Bernard G. 'Bernie" Lonnemann, grandfather of Michelle Lonnemann '09 and uncle of Jodi Lonneman '09, passed away on December 10, 2011.
Sr. Marilyn Thiel, OSB '51, sister-in-law of Melodie Straw Thiel '60 and Sylvia Scheper Thiel '65 and cousin of Elaine Poage Cetrulo '54, passed away on December 21, 2011.
Mr. Charlie C. Macke, father of Kirsten Macke '83, passed away on December 24, 2011.
Allison M. Hellings '93, daughter of Nadine Hue Hellings '65, sister of Lauren Hellings '90 and niece of Vicki Hellings '68, Cheryl Hellings Dotson '69, Terry Ann Hellings Cornett '72 and Stephanie Hue Hacker '73, passed away on January 3, 2012.
Mr. George H. Scheper, father of Anita Scheper Stautberg '60, Sylvia Scheper Thiel '65, Kathy Scheper Henry '66, Rosemary Scheper Mullen '76, Jane Scheper Grosser '81 and grandfather of Amy Crawford Schlueter '92 and Lisa Scheper Raziano '93, passed away on January 17, 2012.
If you have additions or corrections, questions or comments, please email Monica Wehrman Lonnemann '83 at or contact her by telephone at (859) 331-6333 x 140.
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Class News February 2012
Tuesday, February 28, 2012 (66 reads)
1950's
Catherine Doud Williams '52 sent a note with her Villa Rama ticket purchase saying "Looking forward to our 60th celebration year!"
2000's
Christopher Polito '05 is in his last year of Law School at Washington University. His sister, Alexandra Polita '07, graduated last year from Bentley University and is now working on her Masters there. She is also working at the school as the Assistant Director of Participation and Student Phonathons.
We extend our prayers and sympathies to those who have lost loved ones:
Mr. Carey (Ace) Kenney, uncle of Andrew Kenney '06, passed away on January 31, 2012.
Mr. William F. Schulte, father of Cindy Schulte Butcher '74 and Laura Schulte Babbage '77, brother of the late Betty Schulte Schilling '48 and Myra Schulte Manderfield '64, father-in-law of Janie Balasa Schulte '81 and uncle of Suzanne Schilling Ginter '84, passed away on February 4, 2012.
If you have additions or corrections, questions or comments, please email Monica Wehrman Lonnemann '83 at or contact her by telephone at (859) 331-6333 x 140.
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Class News March 2012
Friday, March 30, 2012 (40 reads)
1990's
Jim Owen '94 and his wife, Ellen, have recently relocated to Virginia from Oregon. They were accompanied by their son, Griffin, and daughter, Sylvia. Jim is now an Assistant Professor of Agriculture at Virginia Tech. He is located at the Hamptom Roads Research and Extension Center in Virginia Beach.
Congratulations to Shannon Reutman Smith '97 and her husband, Chad, who welcomed their new daughter, Nylah True, on March 19, 2012.
2000's
Congratulations to Colleen Pavel Ford '02 and Matt Ford '02 who welcomed their new daughter, Abigail Grace, On February 29, 2012.
We extend our prayers and sympathies to those who have lost loved ones:
Mary "Jean" Radenheimer Thomas '51, passed away on March 10, 2012.
Mrs. Carol Ann Beckman Daugherty, mother of Kathi M Daugherty '85, passed away on March 13, 2012.
If you have additions or corrections, questions or comments, please email Monica Wehrman Lonnemann '83 at or contact her by telephone at (859) 331-6333 x 140.
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Class News April 2012
Friday, April 27, 2012 (23 reads)
1930's
Julie Steffen Kuhns '39 shares that she was "spry" last year but then suffered a stroke in November, 2011. Julie would also love to get together for lunch with the other remaining 6 out of 10 classmates from the Class of 1939. We wish you a full recovery, Julie.
1950's
Sr. Mary Carol Hellmann, OSB '52 is still much involved with VMA as archivist for the school, hospitality for Guest House, teaching piano students and monthly visits to the elementary classrooms.
Sr. Martha Walther, OSB '52 enthusiastically shared, "Hurray for our class's 60th!"
Mary Helen Zembrodt Willenborg '52 hopes to have a large attendance from the Class of 1952 at the Alumni Luncheon to celebrate their 60th reunion.
Catherine Doud Williams '52 sent a note saying, "Let's all support VMA". Thanks, Catherine!
Please keep Bea Frede Ouellette '54 in your thoughts and prayers as she suffered a stroke on December 5, 2011. We wish you a full recovery, Bea.
Phyllis Hackman Noll '56 wishes everyone a happy and safe summer.
Bonnie Zerhusen Forbeck '59 shared that she and her husband are so proud of their 7 children and 24 grandchildren!
1960's
Mary F Clarke-Toro '61 shared with us that she is still enjoying the good memories of her 50th class reunion last year. She says it's wonderful to be back in touch with her Villa friends.
Judith Ann McGee Biedenharn '62 and her husband, Jerry, are trying to retire from their business, Dixie View Nursery, but it's so hard to do in the spring when there's so much to do! Two of their children, Jeff and Jody, are the 3rd generation to run their Nursery. When they do take time off, they love to go to Gettysburg, PA, to particiapte in Civil War reenactments. Judy also loves to educate chidlren about the Civil War and on what women did and how they dressed 150 years ago.
1970's
Barbara (Babs) Keller '74 just moved back to KY after living over 30 years in the San Francisco Bay area. She's still doing design work and hopes to get in to some galleries or shops in the area. She's also in the process of setting up a ceramic/jewelry studio in her basement. Babs hopes to have a small reunion in Ft. Mitchell soon!
1980's
Karen Greis Cartwright '87 and her husband, Joel, have two children. Alex is 11 and Madeline is 7.
2000's
Christy Gordon Tuemler '00 and her husband, Kevin, are expecting their second child in early May. Big brother, Brian, is very excited to meet his little brother or sister. Best of luck, Christy!
Congratulations to Chris Gross '08 who graduated this May from Case Western Reserve and has accepted a job with Microsoft at their headquarters in Seattle, WA. Good luck in your new career, Chris!
2010's
Michael Haynes '11 and Payton Lutz '11 will be resident assistants next year at Miami University (Michael) and the University of Kentucky (Payton).
We extend our prayers and sympathies to those who have lost loved ones:
Sharon Battaglia '70 passed away on March 26, 2012.
Mr. James E. Kelly, father of Linda Kelly Karaus '72, passed away on March 31, 2012.
If you have additions or corrections, questions or comments, please email Monica Wehrman Lonnemann '83 at or contact her by telephone at (859) 331-6333 x 140.
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