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The Bedan RecoRdWinter Edition 2011Volume 35, Number 1

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Golden BedansClass of 1960Behind every great man is a great woman.

Golden Bedan WivesClass of 1960

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Berta Preiser Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Virgo Lori Janko WilkeLeon Prokuski Ed & Judy SmudzinskiRoger Puetz Mickey Schmitt Gene & Ann WozniakAnn Rafalski John & Larayne remkusBernice Ragan Jeff & Sarah reichlHelen Reagan Lynette Lucas Jack WaylandJoe Recine Jim & Mary Ellen Mini ron & Karon MiniJosephine Charlier Reilly dale & Mary PrindivilleJohn Resetich Maryann Barth roger dooley Buck & Bev Emmerling Laura Margherio Mary Ann Oklesen Leona WalkRose Rheeling Jim & Sue Garland Gene & Vicki Gensini Mr. & Mrs. dan Mccollum Mary Ann OklesenJames J. Riva, Jr. Mike & diane crowley ronald & dorothy Malooley Mary Ann Oklesen Louis & Joan PeronaPrimo Romagnoli Len & Pat Inda ron & Karon Mini Jim rooney Mike & Allison rooneyDonald Rosnes david & celeste Inman Mr. & Mrs. Frank Kotecki John & Larayne remkusBernadette Rossini Jane dugan Mary MoranRev. Francis Ryan terry & Marie Emmerling Mr. & Mrs. Edward Krolak Bea VerucchiMarie Sabatini Mary Julene Auchstetter Verna Auchstetter Mac & Gina cawley Gary & Mary Alice Eiten Buck & Bev Emmerling Vicki Gensini rich & Marcie Koehler Eugene Lesniak catherine YerlyBernice Sander John & Stacy PrindevilleAudrey Sarti Karry Kurtz Mr. & Mrs. Paul SmudzinskiFr. Alfred Scheidler don & Jen BlankmanWalter Schlagheck Mr. & Mrs. Herman EmmerlingEmily Schmidt ronald & dorothy Malooley don & Pat Pirch Mr. & Mrs. Gordon VirgoJoan Schneider tom & Gerri clearyPaul Schweickert Yolanda quartucci Bill & Barb SchweickertFreda Sebastian Buck & Bev EmmerlingNorman Sebastian Buck & Bev Emmerling terry & Marie Emmerling Frank & Mary Heuser ronald & dorothy MalooleyBetty Sellett tom & connie credi Ed & Barbara LischewskiElizabeth Snell don & Pat Pirch Kent & Joan Wicks

Fr. Stephen Souse, O.S.B. Joseph V. dooley Jim rooney St. Bede Academy Faculty & Staff Frank & Fran ZellerDominica Spelich Gina cawleyPhyllis Spitz Betty Hurst Family Mr. & Mrs. Paul SmudzinskiAlex Staneic Mary GormanNona Stegich Fred GoldenLouis Strack Maryann BarthLewis Stubblefield Buck & Bev EmmerlingJames Studzinski Nick & Marylyn donahueFrank Stupar tom & Lois KoncanCynthia Styma roger dooleyBetty Suarez Maryann Barth Jo Anne Pijanowski John & Ellen resetichJuanita Suarez Maryann Barth terry & Marie EmmerlingRaymond Summer terry connollyEunice Supan John & Larayne remkusDoris Swift Mr. & Mrs. roland BekeleskiLouis Swift Mr. & Mrs. roland BekeleskiDorothy Tallon Herb & Annette FrizolDaniel Terando Buck & Bev Emmerling terry & Marie Emmerling Gary & Kathy Filippini ron & Sally Swingel Bea VerucchiJohn Tomsic Jim, Barb & Anita JeunnetteDr. Goodwin Toraason Jim Aitken ray & rita Anderes Bill & colette Andreoni Jim & Leslie Andreoni rob & Karee Antkiewicz Eric & Julie Arkins Jack & Beth Arkins Jim Arkins terry & Laurie Arkins Jeff & Sue Atilaino Mr. & Mrs. robert Baker drew & denise Bernabei Mario & deb Bernardini Jerry & Judy Bichl M. Bidasio doug Biederstedt Bob & Judy Billings Jeff Boelk Paula Boudreau Vince & donna Brolley Byczynski Family John & Linda carls Matt & Kristi carroll celia carus Paul carus Paula cassiday Mr. & Mrs. Frank cattani Mac & Gina cawley Janice ceresa Bill & Patty collins Bill crane Joan crane Michael & Anne crowley claire dannar ted & Kathy deSerf roger dooley dr. & Mrs. robert duncan John & Karen duncan ralph & Nicki Edgcomb Joe & Maryann Ennenbach James Erlenborn Mary Faletti Mr. & Mrs. charles Faletti dr. & Mrs. Edward Fesco

tom & chris Ficek Maureen Flaherty Elma Gall Mr. & Mrs. robert Gaull Keith & rita Gehm Bob Gilligan Barry & Linda Goodwin Mark Grant roy Grigalonas Hildi Grivetti ron Groleau Family Mr. & Mrs. dick Gross Jim Happ Family donald J. Hayden Jeff & Jeanne Hayden Mr. & Mrs charles Helmig Alex & Linda Hueneburg charley & Nancy Hyson david & celeste Inman Lona Jakse Family dick & carol Janko Mark & Leigh Ann Janko Jauch Family Muriel Jermenc connie Johnson Family dale & Becky Kalman Joe & Jill Kamphaus Michael Kasap Family deanna Kee Family Won & Moon Kim Mary Klinefelter Mr. & Mrs. William Knowlton Mr. & Mrs. Frank Koetecki Jeanne Kratz ron & carol Kulpa Betty A. Kunkel Steve & Mary Kunkel Mr. & Mrs. John Landgraf dan & Susie Lawler Eugene Lesniak dr. & Mrs. Joseph Leydon Atty. & Mrs. George Leynaud Ed & Barbara Lischewski Susan Lowther dr. & Mrs. Louis Lukancic Steve & trixie Lukancic ronald & dorothy Malooley Elizabeth Hebel Martyn Jody Marzetta George & Nancy Maze david & colleen Mcclure tim & Lori Mcconville Joseph McGarvey Matt McGinnis Mr. & Mrs. Philip McGinnis Bill & Sybil McGunnigal tony & Jean Mertel ron & Karon Mini Lisa Mueller Mr. & Mrs. charles Mueller tim & cindy Muntz Leon & Joyce Muraro Jay Murphy tom & Jackie O’Sadnick John Oberholz & Amy Jean Omolecki deo & rose Orteza Mike & Kris Paul Mr. & Mrs. William Payron tom & tracy Payton Paul & carole Perona Scott & terry Petzel Merle & Pat Piacenti Margaret Piano Mr. & Mrs. Ken Piller Bill & Peggy Plantan Jack & Liz Porter Mike & Kathy Prosinski Mr. & Mrs. William Pryde Greg & Gail Pyszka Jeff & Sarah reichl Janice reinhard Mike riva Family Kirk & Kathy ross Eddie Schaeffer Bill & Peg Schulte Virginia Schulte Mike & Julie Scott Suzanne ceresa Seibert William & dolores Seremak Karrie Setchell dave & debbie Sickley dr. & Mrs. Jerome Sickley Amy Smick

craig Smith Family Jeff Snell Family Mr. & Mrs. richard Snyder Elizabeth Soedler don & Gloria Steichen todd & Jennifer Stoneking Jeff Story Loretta Story Mike Story richard Stroyan Mark & reggie Stuart Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Stuart Bob Suarez tom Suarez Shane Swords Marian terry Verucchi Family tom Walsh Michael Wasmer Mr. & Mrs. Jack Wayland Mr. & Mrs. Michael Wellner Lori Janko Wilke Family dr. & Mrs. Anthony Williams Jim & Jude Wimbiscus dr. & Mrs. William Wrobel dave & Lynn Wyzgowski Frank & Fran ZellerKatherine Twardowski Gary & Mary Alice Eiten rich & Marcie Koehler Mr. & Mrs. Frank Kotecki diana LewisGeorge Uranich Frank & Jackie Assalley Jeff & Sylvia Ballard John & Larayne remkus Mike & Becky ryanJohn Urbanowski George & Gen Knafelc daniel & Elizabeth Maloney Joe Pigati John Schmitt Mickey Schmitt Isabel Urbanowski Jeoffrey & Joanne UrbanowskiThomas J. Urban Betty A. KunkelHilda Manuel Vaeth James & Jacqueline torriJim Valesano Mr. & Mrs. don BernardiAlfred Verplaetse roger dooleyZack Vulcani Amy Affelt daniel ceresa Family raymond ceresa Family catherine doyle dr. & Mrs. robert duncan Gary & Mary Alice Eiten George & Gen Knafelc Greg & diane Knafelc Joseph & Loretto Leydon ron & Karon Mini Pat Schmidt Jim & Jude WimbiscusFrank Waggett Paul & Ann SavioCharles Wahlstrom terry & Laurie Arkins Eugene Lesniak Mr. & Mrs. Jack Wayland Frank & Fran Zeller

Mary Lynn Waters Paul & carole PeronaLewis Wilder ted & Kathy deSerfBea Wilhelmi Vonda SpanbauerDavid Wilke Frank & Jackie Assalley Ken & Jyll Pozzi rosemary Valencia Ed & Mary Wieczorek Jim & Jude WimbiscusDr. Robert Willand Jerry & carol Baness John & Susan Bellino Jerry & Judy Bichl theresa Brolley terry connolly Joseph V. dooley Josh & Shelley Ebener ron Groleau Family Mike & Sheri Harlow Alex & Linda Hueneburg c. r. Jasiek George & Gen Knafelc Mr. & Mrs. Frank Kotecki ron & carol Kulpa dan & Susie Lawler Eugene Lesniak Elmer & Jeannie Liesse Anthony Lusvardi dave & Jeannie Margherio Mike Mazzuchelli Ken & Jyll Pozzi Sarah Liesse reichl Mike & Ann riva Jean Sale Mr. & Mrs. richard Snyder carl & Bev Sons don & Gloria Steichen Adrienne Steinberg A. Lois Stille Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Stuart John & Paula toraason Bill & Phyllis Walsh Bill & Susie Walsh Mr. & Mrs. Jack Wayland Frank & Fran ZellerRobert Woodward ron & Karon Mini Lori Janko WilkeRosemary Zandecki Lisa Bernabei Joel & Linda cechowicz Lyle & Ellen Eiten Jean Eltrevoog dorothy Fahler tom & Karen Haebeale George Hayden darlene Kolodziej Laura Margherio Mike & Maureen Mulligan Joseph O’Brien, Jr. Mike & Julie Scott dick & Beth Snyder ron & Sally Swingel William & Judy WrobelAnthony Zermeno Alex & Linda HueneburgRomualda ”Rae” Zukowski Bill & Sandra PerraJune Zupancic roger dooley

4 Memorials 4

It’s hard to believe it’s been a year since I embarked on my new position as director of development. What a year it’s been! I am pleased with the progress we are making in the development office and I thank you our alumni, friends and parents for your unwavering support which allows us the freedom to continue to evolve. the development team consists of Father Philip davey, Jeannie Margherio, Bonnie Prokup and myself. We are dedicated to preserving the tradition of Saint Bede Abbey & Academy by working diligently to maintain our connection with alumni and friends; to re-connect with those who have become disengaged; and by creating new and innovative ways to fund “the Gap” between the cost of tuition and the cost to educate each and every student at Saint Bede. Your confidence inspires us to continue our mission to keep the tradition alive! Every time you volunteer to help, every time you participate in an event, and every dollar that you provide helps us further our mission. We are Saint Bede Academy because of you.

As I reflect on the progress we’ve made, clearly we have a long way to go to reach our goal. Our annual fund goal is much higher this year than in years past due to the increased needs of the institution. At this point in our annual fund campaign, when the second half is as generous as the first half, all indications are that we will reach our goal. For those of you who have not yet responded to the annual fund, we hope a reminder call will help your gift find its way to our door very soon. Be assured we will continue to update you on the progress of our goal. In this edition of The Bedan Record, it is my pleasure to share with you some of the highlights of the first semester of life here at Saint Bede. there isn’t a lot of script to this issue because I believe the spirit of Saint Bede lives in the faces of our students, alumni and friends. Enjoy!

A note from Donna’s Desk...

Cover Image: Golden Bedans – Class of 1960

Front row (l-r) Michael Watson, Joseph Fogerty, William Regan, Jerry Ruva, Melvin Harth, Arthur DeGrande, Leo Caron, Daniel Sollors, Walter Kozlowski, Anthony Dakewicz, Robert Schultz, Gerald Affelt, August Polito, John Kilarski, Kenneth Funfsinn. 2nd row - Cyril Watson, Michael Quigley, James Lyons, William Van De Wyngaerde, Eugene Antas, Robert Cassidy, Roger Alig, Laurence Sondgeroth, Fred Wernsman, Vincent Morreale. 3rd row - Carl Blum, John Ficek, Charles Quilty, James Murphy, Lee Andreoni, Wayne Sherman, Frank Drasler, Gary Gray, Jerome Meismer. Back row - Michael Miller, Donald Maurer, Frederick Liss, Gerald Baker, Eugene Wisgowski.

These names indicate memorial gifts mailed or delivered to Saint Bede June 11, 2010 to January 31, 2011.

Some memorials, given at the time of visitation, are presented to Saint Bede by the family as a single donation without

individual donor names.

Each Sunday, Abbot Claude offers Mass in memory of the deceased listed in this issue and past issues of

The Bedan Record.


Norman Hook Vonda SpanbauerMary Huelskamp ron Groleau Family Kulpa FamilyGeorge Huffman Fred GoldenTom Hunt Fred GoldenLona Jakse terry & Laurie Arkins Mac & Gina cawley Joan crane ted & Kathy deSerf John & Karen duncan Gary & Mary Alice Eiten Lyle & Ellen Eiten dan & Linda Ferrari Jim Happ Family Alex & Linda Hueneburg charley & Nancy Hyson Virginia Kratz Betty A. Kunkel Steve & Mary Kunkel Ed & Barbara Lischewski Mr. & Mrs. Philip McGinnis Bill & Peggy Plantan Mr. & Mrs. Jeff ZmudkaBeatrice Jakubowski Gary & Kathy FilippiniVida Janka Mr. & Mrs. Joseph ZelenskiAlbert Janko George KnafelcShirley Jones Fred GoldenKathryn Justi ronald & dorothy MalooleyMary Kanuch Frank & Jackie AssalleyJoan Kapraun tom & Gerri clearySteve Kazmerczak ron & Karon MiniWendell Rick Keener Mr. & Mrs. Jack WaylandMary Margaret Kelley Mr. & Mrs. Jerry StuartRobert Kelly dorothy Grivetti June Hempsey christian & Janda Lane terrance Lane John Ossola Nita tonioniElizabeth Kennedy Jack & Beth Arkins Joan crane Jim Happ Family Joseph & Virginia SchoebEllen King Mark Janko Lori Janko WilkeJoseph Knaff roger dooley W. Patrick dooley c. r. Jasiek Mr. & Mrs. Howard McLachlan Mr. & Mrs. tim Postula chris & Sheila rudolphi Mr. & Mrs. robert SchmitzFlorian “Bud” Konieczny Paul & tammi carus Mr. & Mrs. George Knafelc darlene KolodziejEd Koscielski Pat Barry Family Knoblauch Family querciagrossa FamilyEmil Kotar roger dooley Lorraine KuberaEdward Kozel robert rothwellRobert Krahn Jon WaylandDonn Kreofsky Mr. & Mrs. Jack WaylandJohn & Alice Krewer Harold & Kathryn Krewer John & Elaine Krewer Spencer Mr. & Mrs. charles Voreis

Robert Krull Vonda SpanbauerMr. Kulpa Yolanda quartucciCaroline Kunkel Kenneth KunkelJudith Lamboley John & Karen duncan rich & Sue Ferretti Mr. & Mrs. Howard McLachlanDianne Lane dick & Marilyn PrindivilleReuben Lester ronald & dorothy MalooleyJohn Liesse Lena Ernat Elmer & Jeannie Liesse dr. & Mrs. Louis Lukancic catherine PeltonLes Lockridge Jeff & Kathy Burris Buck & Bev Emmerling rhonda Newman Marianne SmedleyIrene Loland Jack Antkowiak FamilyMargaret Lolkus ron & Karon MiniJohn Longman tom & Gerri clearyPeter Lopez terry & Marie EmmerlingRuth Lukosus drew & denise Bernabei ronald & dorothy Malooley Mr. & Mrs. Jerry StuartFlorence Maitland Kathy MartinJoan Marciano John & Pat PrindevilleRose Marenda dr. & Mrs. Franklin Jasiek clydia MarendaPaul Marincic Jack Wayland Kathleen WaylandJames Martin Elizabeth LenskiTom Martin B. J. Burkhart Sue Burkhart dale & Jessica carls Mac & Gina cawley Leroy & debbie ceresa Mark costello W. Patrick dooley John & Karen duncan Paula Endress Gary & Kathy Filippini ralph & Marion Grivetti Jim Happ Family Frank & Mary Heuser Betty Hurst Family ronda Iossi dolan & Bev Kimble Mike & Jeanne Kubera Steve & Mary Kunkel ray & Kris Marenda ron & Karon Mini Mary Ann Oklesen Louis & Joan Perona tom & rosalyn Pigati Bill Plantan Family Sarah & Jeff reichl Jean Sale Kevin & christine Sampson doug & rorie Schweickert tom & Betty Shields Butch torri Family Mr. & Mrs. Jack WaylandKatherine Martuzzo roger dooley W. Patrick dooley Jack WaylandMarsha Mason Mr. & Mrs. robert LamboleyLori Mathesius Yolanda quartucciGrace May All Around the House & More, Inc. dick & Sandy Ajster Jan Barry

don & Jill Bollis rich Braida George Brandner Glen & George Brandner Barry & Leian Breuning Julie Brown Bill & diane chandler Mike & diane crowley Jim deBosik Harold & Jane dziernski Lyle & Ellen Eiten Phil & Judy Englehaupt Helen Evans Marie Fiocchi richard & Lori Fiocchi dan & Nancy Fitzgerald dick & dorothy Flaherty Jim & Shirley Fusinetti Ann Grebner Brian Grebner Mike & Jan Grivetti ralph & Marion Grivetti Sandra Grivetti charlie Hurt Brian & Kathy Jasiek Beverly Jeppson Linda Kasprak dave & Wendy Kinczewski Beth Kleczewski Michelle Liss Joe & Loretta Lorenzi tom Manning ray & chris Marenda Martha Mareta Laura Margherio Mary Ann Martin Jeanette Maurice Susan May Mary Maychzak Ann Milner Betty Navin Burt & Janet Newcomer Jeff & Mary Newcomer donna Ostemeyer Leroy & Minnie Padgett dave Pakula Joe & Julie Piano Mary Jo Piano Marcia Pinter John Pini/State Farm Ken & Kathy Pisarczyk dave Pohl Mark Pohl Pat reed riverfront Machine carol rolando Joe Smith Virginia Snodgrass Family rod & rhonda Strack darlene Stuckert George tomsha Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Virgo Harry & Yonne Volant Sally Walter Nancy WrightMike McGrain tom & Lois KoncanJames McGuire Jerry & carol Baness Jerry & Judy Bichl Marian cichy ronald & dorothy Malooley christine ceresa SampsonJohn McKean Libbie McKean red Hat LadiesEsther Mignone Nellie GiacomelliMark Moran Maryann BarthPaul Morris Alex & Linda Hueneburg Jim & Mary Ellen Mini ron & Karon Mini Paul & carole PeronaVictor Mozina Mr. & Mrs. raymond cregierJames Mudd dr. & Mrs. Jim MiniElwood Mudge terry & Laurie Arkins ted & Kathy deSerf

Mr. & Mrs. John Fusinatto George Leynaud Family Jeannie Margherio ron & Sally SwingelMarty Munster ron & Karon MiniLarry Nason Mr. & Mrs. cyril KozelJim Naughton tom & Gerri clearyJoanne Nevicosi Mac & Gina cawley Mike & diane crowley Lyle & Ellen Eiten ralph & Marion Grivetti Betty Hurst Laurie Kearney Lorraine Kubera Joe & Loretta Lorenzi Laura Margherio ron & Karon Mini John Nevicosi Family Marcia Pinter tom & Nancy Stuart FamilyJoseph P. Nicosia, Sr. James & Kay SkeltonPamela Nielsen Leroy & debbie ceresaJames Noonan Early Morning raquetball Guys ralph & Marion Grivetti Henry & deb Hackman Sarah Liesse reichl Mickey SchmittJames Norton Mr. & Mrs. Paul SmudzinskiCarl Novak Gary & Lana PeterlinMaria Novak Gary & Lana PeterlinEugene Novotney Leah Mini ron & Karon MiniRuth O’Bryan Mr. & Mrs. Edward KrolakArlene Onken david & theresa KostelloRichard Pacione Jerry & Judy Bichl ted & Kathy deSerf Pacione Family ron & Sally SwingelCarl Palmgrens Mr. & Mrs. James PrindevilleNina Panneck Mr. & Mrs. ray Arnold Mary Lou Bennington Victor & Marily Bonucchi tom & Millie Bruski Evie coulter John & carol cummings Sybil cummings Jim & Mary donnelly tom donnelly Josephine Grabowski Luke Herbert Family Michael Jaskolski Muriel Jermenc Betty A. Kunkel Bill & Myra Liebhart Mr. & Mrs. William McGann Bill & Sybil McGunnigal Mr. & Mrs. Jack Moskalewicz Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Pienta dick ratkiewicz Mr. & Mrs. Ben Sment Larry Sondgeroth Bob & Mary Szepaniak Mr. & Mrs. Ed templeton Virginia tintorri Steve & Elaine Wasilewski dan & Pat Wieczorek Ed & Mary Wieczorek Bill & Lori WilkeJohn Pellegrini Mr. & Mrs. Jack WaylandLevia Perino Anna Brady della Eatton George Galetti Family Elma Gall Helen Gambiani

Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Gambiani Mark & Lisa Hoffert Leah Mini Bud Muzzarelli Mark & Gladys ramey Betty Santel Jolene Slingsby darlene SwansonClara Perra Bill & Sandra PerraHyacinth Perra Bill & Sandra PerraMary Petelin George KnafelcSam Peter Fred GoldenBetty Piacenti John Balma Family Jan Barry Pat & Mary Jo Barry John & Susan Bellino don & carleen Bergandi Mr. & Mrs. drew Bernabei Mr. & Mrs. Sheldon carlson dave & Sue conroy dennis davito Family Nick & Marylyn donahue roger dooley John & Karen duncan Gary & Mary Alice Eiten terry & Marie Emmerling Barb Feik dan & Linda Ferrari Gary & Kathy Filippini dan & Nancy Fitzgerald ralph & Marion Grivetti Jim Happ Family Alex & Linda Hueneburg dr. & Mrs. Franklin Jasiek Mr. & Mrs. dale Kalman Ed & dena Kowalski dan & Susie Lawler Ed & Barbara Lischewski ron & dorothy Malooley corrine Manning ray & Kris Marenda dave & Jeannie Margherio Laura Margherio Mr. & Mrs. John Micheli ron & Karon Mini dr. & Mrs. Paul Perona Marcia Pinter Bill Plantan Family Jackie ratkiewicz Ed & Judy Shields dean & Mary Beth Soldati clay & Paula Swank Miller Group charitable trust Fund the chicago comm. tr Mark & Paula tomsha Goody & diane toraason Bea Verucchi Harry & Yvonne Volant dan & Sandy Yanez Joe & Mary Beth ZelenskiMarie Piccinelli Maryann BarthJane Piletic Patrick & Mary Jo Barry Mr. & Mrs. John Fusinatto Len & Pat Inda Jim & Susan Knoblauch ron & carol Kulpa Bill & Sandra Perra Sharon Piletic Family Jay querciagrossa don & Gloria Steichen ron & Sally Swingel Lori Janko WilkeJohn Plankenhorn Frank & Jackie Assalley Vicky Ebener Family Betty HurstTony Plosich Jan davitoJohn Pocivasek Merle & Pat PiacentiEmma Pomatto catherine Pelton catherine YerlyJennie Potocky tom & Lois Koncan

4 Memorials 4 Golden BedansClass of 1960Saint Bede Academy would like to thank the class of 1960 for their generous gift of $15,000.

This gift will fund some much needed improvements to the Saint Bede Academy computer lab.

A cheerful reunion between Walter Kozlowski & Tony Dakewicz.

Roger Alig, Don Maurer, Leo Caron, & Frank Drasler.

Wayne Sherman addresses the class of 1960.

Class members enjoy each other’s company on Friday night.

Dr. Ted Struck presenting Don Maurer a special gift from his classmates.


ray & Patti Weber Jim & Jude Wimbiscus Mr. & Mrs. Joseph ZelenskiEugene Current Grace HunterMargaret Cusac tom & Gerri clearyIda Dalmaso Jim & Mary Ellen MiniDavid Dalzot Maryann Barth Mr. & Mrs. Gordon VirgoMr. Darif terry & Laurie ArkinsMaria Cruz Gonzales De Aguilar danny & Sandy YanezGladys DesBois Fred & Margaret BoudreauTed DeSerf Mac & Gina cawley W. Patrick dooley terry & Marie Emmerling dorothy Fahler Patrick & Judy Fahler Michael & Mary Jalley ronald & dorothy Malooley dave & Jeannie Margherio ron & Karon Mini Jim rooney Greg & cheryl Samolinski Jack & Lolita Schmitz Mark & Paula tomsha Goody & diane toraason Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Virgo danny & Sandy YanezEnice Dheese Mike & diane crowley terry & Marie Emmerling Frank & Mary Heuser Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Lesniak clydia Marenda ray & Kris Marenda Mark & Paula tomsha Bea Verucchi tom VerucchiDorthey Dhesse Mark & Paula tomshaMichael Dlubac Barb FeikDouglas Dobovsky Laura reillyJack Dobovsky terry & Laurie Arkins W. Patrick dooley Mr. & Mrs. Milo Koehler Mary Ann Pyszka Mike & Allison rooney Mr. & Mrs. Jack WaylandBernard Doyle rich & Marcie KoehlerBill Duchaine Frank & Jackie Assalley Jerry & Judy Bichl Marion costello John & Karen duncan Lorraine Kubera don & Gloria Steichen Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Stuart Jack Wayland FamilyDr. Robert Duncan Bill & Kaye Arkins terry & Laurie Arkins Leroy & debbie ceresa terry connolly Joan crane Joseph V. dooley W. Patrick dooley catherine doyle John & Karen duncan Mr. & Mrs. thomas N. duncan rich & Sue Ferretti Betty Hurst dick & carol Janko George & Gen Knafelc Betty A. Kunkel Steve & Mary Kunkel daniel & Ariella Lawler Frank & dorothy Lund david & Nancy Maciejewski ronald & dorothy Malooley Mr. & Mrs. dan Marenda Kathy Martin

Madeline Mills Mr. & Mrs. Jack Moskalewicz tom & Jackie O’Sadnick dr. & Mrs. robert Pomije Mary Ann Pyszka dr. & Mrs. Mike rooney Jim rooney Mickey Schmitt Mike & Nancy Sitterly Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Stuart don Vulcani Mr. & Mrs. roger Vulcani Bill & Phyllis Walsh Jack Wayland Kathryn Whitehead Lori Janko Wilke Gene & Ann Wozniak dr. & Mrs. William Wrobel ruth Wrobel Mr. & Mrs. Joe ZelenskiFrank Dusza ron & Karon MiniLeonard Duvall Pat Barry Family Gary & Mary Alice Eiten Butch & deb Hackman Jim Pyszka FamilyGarold Eaglin Joan crane Mr. & Mrs. ron GroleauCourtney Ebener raquel KorteJames Ebener david EbenerKatherine Ebener Jerry & Judy Bichl Frank & dorothy Lund rodwick Morris Ed & Judy Shields dave & cindy WagnerDan Edgecomb rich & Jill FerrettiBetty Eiten Joan crane Lyle & Ellen Eiten Betty A. Kunkel Mary Ann OklesenIrma Ellena Mac & Gina cawley Ellena Family Jim & Mary Ellen Mini Mary Ann Oklesen Peter & Linda reviglio Mr. & Mrs. Gordon VirgoHank Ellerbrock Betty HurstBill Essl terry & Laurie Arkins Frank & Jackie Assalley Len & Pat Inda George & Gen Knafelc Betty A. KunkelDorothy Fahler terry & Laurie Arkins Bill & Mags Balestri drew & denise Bernabei Jerry & Judy Bichl Esther Brucki Mac & Gina cawley Leroy & debbie ceresa Joan crane dennis & Jan davito Karisa dinges Steve & Linda dinges John & Karen duncan Gary & Mary Alice Eiten Paula Endress Gary & Kathy Filippini ralph & Marion Grivetti Alex & Linda Hueneburg Betty Hurst Mr. & Mrs. Michael Jalley Brian & Kathy Jasiek Beverly Jeppson Virginia Joeger George & Gen Knafelc Jay Knauf Family Lorraine Kubera Betty Kunkel dan & Susie Lawler George Leynaud Family Joe & Loretta Lorenzi

ronald & dorothy Malooley Laura Margherio Kathy Martin tim & Kathy Martin Mr. & Mrs. Jack Moskalewicz Leonard Mozina tom & Jackie O’Sadnick Merle & Pat Piacenti Mr. & Mrs. tom Pigati Marcia Pinter Jim rooney Mike & Allison rooney Mr. & Mrs. Greg Samolinski Mike & Julie Scott Bob & rita Siebert don & Sandy Slusarek don & Gloria Steichen Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Stuart Goody & diane toraason Betty Lou Willand danny & Sandy YanezMary Faletti denise & drew Bernabei class of ‘54 Ann Wayland cook Joan crane roger dooley Mr. & Mrs. George Knafelc Sally Kratz Family Betty A. Kunkel Steve & Mary Kunkel Mike & Lisa Lau ronald & dorothy Malooley dave & Jeannie Margherio Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Stuart ron & Sally Swingel John & Paula toraason Mr. & Mrs. Jack WaylandKatie Farnetti dennis davito FamilyDolores Fassino Mac & Gina cawley dorothy Fahler Laura Fassino ronald & dorothy Malooley dave & Jeannie Margherio Mary Ann OklesenClare Feldman Jim torriJean Ferrari Evelyn coulter rich & Sue Ferretti Jim & Sue Happ Betty Hurst charley & Nancy Hyson Phyliss Jones George & Gen Knafelc Greg & diane Knafelc Mr. & Mrs. rich Koehler tony & Jean Mertel Bill & Peggy Plantan Mickey Schmitt Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Stuart Kent & Joan WicksDorothy Ficek Jack & Beth Arkins Joan crane ron & Kim Groleau Betty Hurst charley & Nancy Hyson John Pini/State Farm carol Schmidt Frank Schwab FamilyMrs. Mert Finn Kathleen MartinPatsy Flaherty tom ManningTheresa Flaherty terry connolly Jack & Lolita Schmitz ray & Sandra WasilewskiThomas Foley Mr. & Mrs. cyril KozelRita Fusinetti Family & FriendsIrene Galas Mike & Jeanne Kubera Stanley Novak FamilyJan Galas Jerry & Bobbi Affelt Frank & Jackie Assalley Gary & Mary Alice Eiten

rich & Sue Ferretti ron Groleau Family Betty Hurst Mr. & Mrs. Frank Kotecki ron & carol Kulpa ronald & dorothy Malooley dave Milus Family ron & Karon Mini Jim Pyszka Family Yolanda quartucci Jeff & Sarah reichl Bill & Peg Schulte Mr. & Mrs. Jerry StuartMartha Galassi Mr. & Mrs. Frank Kotecki dr. & Mrs. Jim MiniDr. Donald Gallagher Mr. & Mrs. carl Adrian Mr. & Mrs. Bill Arkins terry & Laurie Arkins Maryann Barth drew & denise Bernabei Jeno & Margaret Bonucchi Bill & Mary caldera Paula cassiday Jim & Suzy cierzniak terry connolly Mike & diane crowley Mr. & Mrs. Mike crowley dennis davito Family Mr. & Mrs. dan donahue Pat Eiten charlene Fassino Bruce & Julie Fenza Benedicto & teresa Figuerres Josephine Foley Mark Hague Family dave & Barbara Holly Alex & Linda Hueneburg Mr. & Mrs. chris Ilman c. r. Jasiek Murielann Jermenc James & Julie Kasap Mike & Lynn Klein Mr. & Mrs. Frank Kotecki chris & Sharon Kunkel dan & Susie Lawler Eugene & Joyce Lesniak Elmer & Jeannie Liesse dr. & Mrs. Steve Lukancic Paula Lukancic ronald & dorothy Malooley Joyce Martin Mary Martin Mr. & Mrs. Philip McGinnis Sheila McInerney ron & Karon Mini Mr. & Mrs. Jack Moskalewicz Paul & carole Perona Gary & Lana Peterlin Sharon Piletic Family John Pini don & Pat Pirch Mary Jo Potthoff Jeff & Sarah reichl Mr. & Mrs. charles ritter Barbara riva Pat Schmidt Eileen Schmitt Ed & Audrey Smudzinski rick Smudzinski P&c Actuarial dept. State Farm Ins. Matt & Jennifer Sucher Edward Sutkowski Karen terry don Vulcani ray & Patti Weber diane Wilson Jim & Jude Wimbiscus Mr. & Mrs. Joseph ZelenskiRonald Garramone Mary Lou Bennington Mr. & Mrs. James Brendemuehl doug & Betty clinton dingbaum Family Joseph V. dooley Geraldine Ely Vicki Gensini dorothy Grivetti Illinois Valley Herb Guild Knights of columbus calvert council 792 Kathy Martin

Angelic Miklavic Jay Miklavic dave & carlene reid St. Bede Faculty & Staff Joe & Lillian Saxton Janice Webster Kathy YerlyKatie Giachetto ron & Karon MiniTyler Goodman Jerry & Judy Bichl Joe & Loretto Leydon ron & Karon Mini Stariha Family Jack WaylandLouise Gorman david Kostello FamilyDona Lin Govekar tom & Lois KoncanAldo Graglia Georgia FabishNorma Gross Frank & dorothy LundMargaret Grubb Mr. & Mrs. richard SnyderWilliam Hack Evelyn coulter Margaret Gallagher Hague Donald J. Hayden claire MurphyKen Harmon Jack cosgrove david & Nancy MaciejewskiAnn Hartwell Steve & Suzy diemerGeorge Hayden Mr. & Mrs. Eric Arkins terry & Laurie Arkins daryl & Gina Baker roger dooley W. Patrick dooley John & Karen duncan dorothy Fahler Betty Hurst Mr. & Mrs. Frank Kotecki Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Kubly Joe & Loretto Leydon Ed & Barbara Lischewski Frank & dorothy Lund dave & Jeannie Margherio Mr. & Mrs. William Mccann candance Mcclain Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Mueller Mike & Maureen Mulligan tom & Jackie O’Sadnick dr. & Mrs. robert Pomije Mary Jo Potthoff Mr. & Mrs. chris Potthoff Mr. & Mrs. Ken Pozzi Mary Ann Pyszka Mike & Allison rooney Pat Schmidt Mr. & Mrs. ron Swingel rosemary Valencia Jim & Jude Wimbiscus Joe & Mary Beth Zelenski Frank & Fran ZellerR. Donald Henderson Bea VerucchiKathleen Henson Mr. & Mrs. Jack WaylandCassie Herkovich Nellie cattani Mr. & Mrs. Frank KoteckiJames Herrmann Buck & Bev EmmerlingAnne Hetrick dr. & Mrs. Jim Mini Leah Mini ron & Karon MiniSr. Marilyn Hettinger, O.S.B. ralph & Marion GrivettiMargaret Hettinger ralph & Marion GrivettiLorraine Heyer Jerry & Judy BichlCarrie Hildebrant Steve & Mary KunkelDawn Hoffert Maryann BarthBetty Holmbeck Maryann Barth

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the honors economics class had to give a powerpoint presentation of their business plan to open a new business with a unique and different product. Attached is a picture of Susan and her “real chinese Noodle” business showing the students trying her product using chopsticks. this microeconomics capstone project, along with their personal budget projects from the first nine weeks and the stock market game, provided students with real world experiences.

Some of the clever protypes of innovative products were:

• Footlights – slippers with lights in the toe for when you get up in the middle of the night.

• Customized k-9 apparel.• LED lighted guitar for a “rockin’ “ lightshow.

• Chatterbox voice activated remote control for your tv.(Shown Below)

• Guitar fingers – protection for beginner guitarists’ fingers.• Retread – tennis shoes soles made from recycled tires.

Mr. dan Gregorich (Illini State Bank), father of senior Katie Gregorich, spoke on saving and investing,

home mortgages, and car loans.

Projecteconomics

the Saint Bede Spanish club has 118 members, including 16 board members. Seventy members celebrated Mexican Independence day and welcomed the freshmen at a fiesta September 13. Forty students toured the National Museum of Mexican Art in chicago and viewed the murals in the Pilsen barrio. they dined at Su casa restaurant. With the money collected from a jeans day, club members bought 35 toys for the United Way christmas toy store. Members celebrated the end of finals with a lunch at Jalapeño’s.

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Brad Abraham Mike & diane crowley terry & Marie Emmerling Peter & Linda reviglioErvin “Abe” Abraham Frank draslerDr. James Aplington Mr. & Mrs. richard SnyderRoberta Aplington Mr. & Mrs. richard SnyderEleanor Appel roger dooleyMichael Ariano Frank & Jackie Assalley Maryann Barth Evelyn coulter rich & Sue Ferretti ron & Karon MiniJohn Arndt tom & Gerri clearyMarie Arter Steve & Mary KunkelWilliam Atzhorn Jim & Adrienne StackSusan August tom & Lois KoncanRay Azzarelli Joe & Mary FrancoWillard Bandes John & Pat PrindevilleCarmi Baracani terry & Marie Emmerling

Evelyn Baron Jim Arkins Paula Leggett ron & Karon MiniDena Bartolini Lyle & Ellen Eiten Jim & Mary Ellen MiniJay Basalay Frank & Jackie AssalleyMarian Bauer Paul & carole PeronaEllen Konczak Beavers W. Patrick dooleyMary Bellino Jerry & carol Baness roger dooley ron Groleau Family Luke Holly Alex & Linda Hueneburg connie Johnson Family rich & Marcie Koehler Joe & Loretta Lorenzi dave Margherio Family Laura Margherio Bill & Sybil McGunnigal Paul & carole Perona richard & Sharon rosploch SBA Faculty & Staff Frank Schwab Family Ed Smudzinski Family Mr. & Mrs. richard Snyder Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Stuart

dan & Leann Wilcoxen Betty Lou WillandPeter Bellino Ed Smudzinski Family Mr. & Mrs. richard SnyderBernard Bernardi Edmund & Judith SmentRio Bernardini Leroy & debra ceresaMarian Bird ron Bird Mike & diane crowley Paula Leggett Elmer & Jeannie Liesse ronald & dorothy Malooley Jim & Mary Ellen Mini ron & Karon Mini tom & Sandy Spelich Frank & Fran ZellerRose Louise Boggio Evelyn coulter ralph & Marion Grivetti ronald & dorothy MalooleyRaymond Brolley donald J. Hayden Anthony Lusvardi claire MurphyBruno Buchholz dennis davito Family roger dooley Joseph & Loretto LeydonRonald Busch

Mickey Schmitt Ann Schmitt WozniakJohn Bussa Joe & Loretta Lorenzi Laura Margherio ron & Karon MiniLoree Callahan dan & Susie Lawler Margaret Mueller FamilyDiane Cattaneo Madeline MillsDonald Chiavario Jim Pyszka FamilyRandy & Ange Clanin tom & Gerri clearyRob Clark John & Pat PrindevilleLucille Collins tony & Jean rygillLouis Conti Mike & Jeanne KuberaIsabel Corcoran ron & Kim GroleauBarbara Corsale Joseph corsaleJames Cotter Jack WaylandLisa Crossman Jack & Beth Arkins Pat Barry Family Esther Brucki Mac & Gina cawley

terry connolly ted & Kathy deSerf catherine doyle John & Karen duncan Gary & Mary Alice Eiten dorothy Fahler ron Groleau Family Jeff & rachel Hayden Kathy Hayden Wayne & Lynn Howarth Len & Pat Inda connie Johnson Family Geoff & Jane Knafelc George & Gen Knafelc rich & Marcie Koehler Lorraine Kubera Betty A. Kunkel Giacomo & Beth Leone Jim Manning Family dave Margherio Family tom & Jackie O’Sadnick dr. & Mrs. robert Pomije Greg & cheryl Samolinski Mickey Schmitt Mike & Julie Scott Mr. & Mrs. Paul Smudzinski Mr. & Mrs. dick Snyder Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Snyder Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Stuart Goody toraason Family Jim Wall Family Mr. & Mrs. Jack Wayland

February 25, 2010Emily Poremski

mother of Michael ‘67 - Joseph ‘76

March 2, 2010Margaret Grubb

mother of Carolyn Atwood ‘82 - Gary ‘80

March 4, 2010Leona Mone

mother of Brother Nathaniel Grossmann O.S.B.

March 5, 2010Frances Morreale

mother of Vincent Morreale ‘60

May 31, 2010Grace May

mother of Richard ‘64 JC ‘66

June 7, 2010Paul Morris

former SBA Coach

June 8, 2010Rosemary Martin Baldwin ‘78

June 26, 2010John Jay Basalay ‘68

June 27, 2010Janice Galas

mother of Cindy Halko ‘77 - Cheri Faletto ‘78

- Christine Schweickert ‘79

June 27, 2010James Noonan

father of Patrick ‘70 - Mike ‘73 - David ‘78 - Sue Seifert ‘77

June 30, 2010Dr. Robert Willandfather of David ‘76

- Paul ‘78 - Michael ‘80

July 4, 2010Judith Lamboley

mother of Daniel ‘91

July 5, 2010Joseph Knaff

father of Andrew ‘83 - Julie Kobold ‘88

July 12, 2010Irene Galas

mother of Lisa Bland ‘76 - Jeff ‘75

July 23, 2010Fr. Stephen Souse, O.S.B.

August 8, 2010Bruno Buchholz

father of Roland ‘68

August 9, 2010Dr. Goodwin Toraason ‘40father of Jeff ‘67 - Mark ‘68 - Goodwin ‘71 - Luke ‘72

- John ‘78 - James ‘79 - William ‘82 - Patricia Pompa ‘76

- Claire Cummings ‘83

August 11, 2010Mary Bellino

mother of John ‘68,teacher & coach at SBA

August 15, 2010Marilen Maherwife of Jim ‘64

August 16, 2010Lona Jakse

mother of Frank ‘71 - Paul ‘72

August 19, 2010Rita Fusinetti

mother of Jim ‘67 - John ‘75

August 21, 2010John Resetich Jr.father of Mike ‘68

September 1, 2010Katherine Twardowski

mother of Michael ‘65 - Ronald ‘70 - William ‘72

September 3, 2010Katherine Ebenermother of Paul ‘70

- John ‘73 - David ‘79

September 5, 2010William Lijewski ‘59

father of Bill ‘89

September 8, 2010Betty Piacenti

mother of Dr. Merle ‘68

September 11, 2010Lisa Hayden Crossman

mother of Emily ‘01 - Lena ‘03 - Grace ‘06

September 12, 2010Richard Pacione ‘75

September 19, 2010Dorothy Oscepinski

mother of Michael ‘68 - David ‘71

October 1, 2010Thomas Urban

father of Chuck Asleson ‘96

October 3, 2010Betty Eiten

mother of Michael ‘72

October 6, 2010Emily Schmidt

mother of Russell ‘77 - Robert ‘77

October 8, 2010John Urbanowski

father of David ‘67 - Mark ‘69 - Jeff ‘72 - Greg ‘78

October 9, 2010Tyler Jackson

father of Julia ‘13

November 3, 2010Dorothy Fahler

mother of Patrick ‘80 - Jeannie Margherio SBA employee

November 14, 2010James McGuire

father of James ‘81 - Jean ‘91

November 15, 2010Dr. Donald Gallagher

father of Tim ‘81 - Jim ‘86 - Nancy Lapkin ‘79

Novermber 23, 2010Teresa Trompeterwife of Donald ‘42

November 29, 2010Nina Panneck

mother of Elizabeth Holcomb ‘75- Patricia Sondgeroth ‘77

- Mary Panneck ‘82

December 12, 2010George Uranich ‘76

husband of Rose Marie ‘76

December 13, 2010Mary Faletti

mother of Gerald ‘71 - Charles ‘77 - John ‘83

December 20, 2010William Duchaine

father of Eric ‘89

December 24, 2010Daniel Terando ‘83

December 25, 2010Dr. Robert Duncan ‘39

father of Laura ‘76 - James ‘77

December 27, 2010Thomas Martin ‘70

father of Rebecca ‘94 - Marissa ‘96

January 2, 2011Marie Sabatini

mother of Robert ‘72 - Donald ‘75 - Dominic ‘77

January 11, 2011Rose Marenda

mother of James ‘56 - Paul ‘66

January 26, 2011Rose Rosnes

mother of Donna Tonioni ‘82- Susan Slupianek ‘85

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4 In Memoriam 4 FallTHeaTre

Elisabeth Voitik (with headress) as Noah’s mother-in-law searches for a rescue boat as Meghan Cessna, playing Noah’s wife, counts animals for the ark in the comedy Papyrus Found on Mount Ararat.

Academy drama director Fr. Dominic Garramone was assisted by Academy alumna Mel Rolando (‘03).

Bucky Emmerling and Jessica Nelson play a pair of lovestruck Brooklynites whose romance centers around a clothesline in an Italian neighborhood.

In Last Minute Adjustments, Jake Kinsella (center) plays a baby who is reluctant to leave the comfort of the womb for the uncertainty and suffering of the world “out there.” Rebecca Schmidt, Jessica Lijewski, Connor MacDavitt and Dylan Torres played the crew preparing him for birth.

In Holy Broth, a teen in South Philly connects with her Puerto Rican grandmother’s language and culture because of a special soup recipe. Pictured left to right: Jimena Espada (boarder from Mexico), Mary Cate Smith (freshman), Sam Bennett (freshman), and Kerime Villalobos (boarder from Mexico).

1970 - Michael Yerly retired from the corporate world after 30 years to start his own company conducting book fairs in the chicago area.

1972 - Michael Gaughan was in the area this summer and got together with some of the other members of the class of 1972. Pictured are l-r rich Koehler, John Baker, Bill twardowski, Keith Vasquez, Michael Gaughan, Ed Jasper, Jim Gamache, Gary Eiten and Bill Schulte.

1985 - tim tobiasz and his wife Wendy moved from Alexandria, VA to Savannah, GA in July. In a ceremony on July 14th, 2010, cdr tim tobiasz assumed command of UScG Air Station Savannah for a two-year commitment.

1995 - Adam Ford of tonica is president of the Illinois Valley chess club.

1998 - dr. Sara Ford and her husband Brian Gross are proud parents of Mia Elizabeth, born March 6 in Peru. Sara is a veterinarian with Ancare.

2001 - Evan Ford is living in Peoria and is on the air weekends at regent Broadcasting.

2002 - Jenny Lucas graduated from the Savannah college of Art and design in November 2009 with an MFA in graphic design. She accepted a position at Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, tX as their first professor of graphic design.

2006 - Maria Ford graduated summa cum laude from Augustana college, and received the Art department’s Alpha Vaky Wingard Art Award, and both the art and fiction awards from Augustana’s literary magazine SAGA. She will attend the University of Illinois School of Library Science in the fall of 2010.

2010 - Laura Ford was chosen as the recipient of a 2010 Zonta club of LaSalle-Peru Area scholarship of $1,000 in July. She will study at Augustana college pursuing a degree in communication science and disorders this fall.

2011 - tim Steinz, member of Boy Scout troup 1055, was awarded the rank of Eagle Scout following confirmation and official notice from the national office. As part of his leadership project, he designed, financed and supervised the construction of a serenity garden at the Holy trinity Hall grounds in cherry.

Alumniclass noTes


50th Wedding Anniversayfor

Dr. Louis & Barbara Lukancicfrom

Mary MartinMr. & Mrs. Gene Conroy

Elaine SchaibleyMr. & Mrs. Gordon Virgo

60th Wedding Annivesaryfor

Richard & Carol Jankofrom

Mike & Allison Rooney

65th Wedding Anniversaryfor

Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Mrowickifrom

Jean Sale


Mr. & Mrs. Robert Loniefrom

Chuck & Jean Mueller

Christine (Duff ‘03) & Tristan (T.J.) Askeland, married on September 4, 2010

Tanya (Wall ‘98) & Rustin Whitney, married on June 26, 2010

Carolyn (Grubb ‘82) & Denny Joe Atwood, married on July 17, 2010 - No picture provided

Bouncing Baby Bruins

January 3, 2010

John Parker Willowson of

Ken & Karen (Weeks ‘93) Willow

August 6, 2010

Manuela Sofia Moriartydaughter of

Bradley & Andrea (Botero ‘02) MoriartyMarch 8, 2010

Kaite Virginia Gruenwalddaughter of

Laura deLaGarza & Bradley P. Gruenwald ‘02

October 29, 2010

Parker David Houghson of

dave & Abbie (Margherio ‘01) Hough

Anniversaries

AthleticHall oF Fame

Front row L to R: Jennifer Sorrentino, Peggy (cain) Nocera.2nd row: Marti (Waszkowiak) Janson, Jennifer (Moore) conti,

dana (Strell) Jauch, Jennifer (Seremak) Whelton.3rd row: Shelly (Ugasco) cook, Ann (Wimbiscus) Jennings,

Gina (Fabish) cieleski, catherine “trina” (Sorrentino) Forbess. Accepting for debbie (Baness) King is her father, Jerry Baness.

Back row: Head coach don carlson, assistant coach Joe conroy.

1987-88 Girls Varsity Basketball Team

A couple of future Bruins discussng

matters with their grandmas.Jerry & Christing Schweikert, Kevin Sampson

and two future Bruins pose for pictures during the homecoming football game.

Billy Terry,class of ‘00

Cyril “Cy” Watson,class of ‘60

Charles “Chuck” Quilty,

class of ‘60

Eugene “Gene” Wisgowski,class of ‘60

John Ficek,class of ‘60

Henry “Hank” Bruder,

(posthumous)class of ‘48

Diane Janz,friend & supporter

Congratulations to all our Hall of Fame recipients!

Brian & Elizabeth (Zelenski ‘98) Baze, married on September 18, 2010

Rich ‘80 & Claire (Toraason ‘83) Cummings,married on April 7, 2010

Celebrate TheirWeDDinGs


Where In The World Is . . .THe beDan recorD

Pat Dooley ‘67, left, Ed Ersfeldt ‘64, center holding “The Bedan Record,” and Roger R. Dooley ‘68, right at Yankee Stadium. Ed was drafted by the army in 1968 and served with distinction in Viet Nam. Pat was drafted by the army in 1971and spent his time at a Pershing Missile base in Germany. Roger is a Marine Corps veteran.

Bonnie Prokup, Kyle Prokup ‘10, Bekki Prokup ‘10 and Tracy (Mauro) Payton ‘78 relaxing on the Adriatic Sea off the coast of Slovenia celebrating Kyle and Bekki’s graduation from SBA and Tracy’s 50th birthday.

Rich ‘80 & Claire (Toraason ‘83) Cummings in Qamea, Fiji

Jenna Ebener‘10

in Rome

Stacy Antkowiak ‘01, Holly Antkowiak ‘04 traveled to Europe in June to cruise the Mediterranean with mother,

Pat, pictured here in beautiful Mykonos Greece while celebrating Holly’s graduation from EIU with her MA.

Bill Ebener ‘78, Jordan Ebener ‘08, Jordan Jereb ‘08, Jenna Ebener ‘10 and Ana Jereb ‘14 pictured here at

Outer Banks, North Carolina.

Richard Scheri ‘63 in front of the Palace of Monoco

Mike “David” & Shirley Casey ‘68 travel to Seattle, Washington

to see the Space Needle.

Saint Bede Academyclass reunion Tour

Bob Cashen addresses the class of 1950Seated L to R: Tom Clarke and Ed Krolak.

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The class of 1955 enjoyed a quiet dinner at The Right Spice.

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Left side from F to B: Tom and Sybil McGunnigal, Fr. Philip, Donna Aleksy. Right side from F to B: Larry and Billie Salcedo. The class of 1970 enjoys a great turnout for their 40th class reunion.

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Reminiscing & reconnecting at the Uptown Grill on Saturday night. A house party at the home of Jim ‘80 & Pam Giordano was the perfect setting for the class of 1980.

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The class of 1985 at Dick’s Bar in Ladd. Leo Neidetcher, Marshall Peterlin, Terri Baker, Tim Banasiak & Melissa Keegan.

Chris Knafelc ‘14, Dan Wilcoxen (husband of Saint Bede faculty member), and Mike Brown at the Centennial National Scout

Jamboree at Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia, celebrating 100 years of boy scouts in the United States



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Class of 2000 at Lehigh Park in Oglesby. On left F to B: Angela Pacetti & Jim VanFleet.

On right seated F to B: James Potthoff, Lori Romanelli & Luke Halberg.Standing F to B: Troy Resetich, Laine Twanow, Courtney (Keegan) Balestri,

Scott Wollack, Rich Fiocchi & Brett King.

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From L to R: Darrell Micheli ‘95, Steve Patrick ‘95, Jenna Heuser ‘95, Maria (DeAngelo) Fasolo ‘95, Dana Micheli, Janine Tomsha, Libby Peterlin,

Brian Peterlin ‘95, and Luke Tomsha ‘95.

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The class of 2005 celebrate their 15th reunion at Prime Time Tap in Oglesby, which is owned by classmate Jimmy Essl.

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Wives of the Class of ’61:Back row L to R: Louise Mahnich, Wendy Hudson, Dora Walker,

Susan Welgat, Emma Anderson, & Maryanne Koster. Front row L to R: June Rossiter, Susan Welgat, Sylvia O’Reilly,

Loretta Causa, Karen Schreiner and Dianne Hunteman.

Visit their website www.saintbede1961.info

They need help finding a few more of their classmates:

Carl Swanson, John Schlee, Delmar Robb, & Pat Smith.

For more information contact John O’Reilly ’61

[email protected]

From l-r and bottom to top are: Joe Hass, Carl Verdone, Paul Meismer, Ed Schreiner, Bob Hunteman, Ed Welgat.

2nd row: Tom Zwica, Don Causa, John O’Reilly, Dan McFadden, Bill Murphy, Al Anderson, Bob Koster, Mike Crowley.

3rd row: Mike Rossiter, Paul Osenkarski, Joe Kurtz, Frank Mahnich, Pete McCue, Tom Duncan, Fred Green, and Mike Walker.

Class of 1961 has GREAT plans for their 50th Reunion in October • 2011

Net (led by the National Evangelization Team) Days are held in November when each class has a day of religious retreat.

Religious RetreatneT DaYs

Tuesday, September 28, 2010Seniors: Hailee Brayton and Nate Kapraun; Juniors: Meghan Cessna, Blake Dobrich,

Bucky Emmerling, Carly Ficek, Joe Mauck, and Abby Milus;Sophomores: Brianna Argubright, Grant Bosnich, Steven Gualandri, Kendall Kolodziej,

Jacob Postula, and Barbi Prokup; Freshman: Michael Bellino, Sophie Carus, Christine Daley, Na-than Helle, Raley Mauck, and Taggart Venegas.

Project Santa is a student-directed service project. The students are joined by two volunteers from the senior group that sews the Stockings for Soldiers

Back Row L to R: Rebecca Schmidt, Jessica Lijewski, Tara Kunkel, Dylan Torres, & Jake Kinsella Front Row L to R: Mary Jo Picco (grandmother of Christopher ‘95, Danielle ‘98, Michael ‘02 & Anthony ‘08 Wallace) and Mary

Pagliarello (grandmother of Adam Aleksy ‘00 & Gina-Marie (Aleksy) Tipton ‘02).

DiocesanleaDersHip conFerence

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Centennial year

during the year 2010 we celebrated the one hundredth anniversary of our community’s becoming an independent abbey. the two issues of Abbey Views during the year provided a sketch of the foundation of Saint Bede in 1891 and the first two decades of its history, together with an account of its becoming an abbey in 1910 and the election of Abbot Vincent Huber. Our commemoration of the centennial was rather low-key, but we had two celebrations for different groups. Since we have been in the diocese of Peoria from the beginning and have taken part in both the educational and parochial ministries of the diocese in addition to our monastic apostolate of prayer and hospitality, we invited the bishop and clergy of the diocese to join us for a lecture, vespers, and dinner on February 15. A number of the priests who attended that day with Bishop daniel Jenky, c.S.c. were alumni of our schools or had been associated with our monks in other capacities. We were enlightened by Abbot Gregory Polan of conception Abbey, who delivered a lecture on The Revised Grail Psalms: A Liturgical Psalter. He and his monks had been commissioned by the U.S. bishops to undertake the revision of the popular Grail translation of the psalms, and he explained the background and process involved in the project. the finished product has just been published, and will in the future be used exclusively in the liturgy. A more inclusive celebration occurred on Labor day, September 6, when we were joined by a large crowd whom we had invited for a solemn Mass and reception. We were honored that Archabbot douglas Nowicki of our mother house, Saint Vincent Archabbey, came and delivered the homily for the occasion. We also appreciated the presence of the President of our American-cassinese congregation, Abbot Hugh Anderson, and the abbots and some monks from our neighboring monasteries of Saint Procopius Abbey at Lisle, Marmion Abbey at Aurora, and Benet Lake Abbey in Wisconsin, and sisters from Saint Mary Monastery in rock Island. Abbot claude Peifer, who was principal celebrant, expressed the community’s gratitude to all those present, who represented the various groups that had accompanied and supported our community in our endeavors over the past 100 years. these included the religious communities who have worked with and for us, past and present students and their parents and families, administrators, teachers, and employees in various capacities, support groups who have assisted with fund-raising and working on numerous projects, members of parishes that our monks have administered, oblates of the abbey, volunteers, and all who have assisted us by their contributions, their work, and their prayer. Our centennial historical display was on exhibit in the abbey church throughout the year until after christmas, and

a portion of it is now visible in the diocesan Pastoral center in Peoria. the diocesan archives in the center include a small museum which, in addition to a standing presentation on Bishop Fulton Sheen, also provides rotating displays on diocesan history. From January through June this display is devoted to the Benedictines in the diocese of Peoria and features some materials from Saint Bede and others from the Benedictine Sisters whose monastery was formerly in Nauvoo and is now in rock Island.

Father Stephen Souse

the first of a series of profiles of the monks, which began in the summer 2010 issue with the oldest member of the community, featured Father Stephen Souse. A month or so later, on July 23, he quite literally dropped dead at the age of 93 in the first-floor corridor of the abbey on a day that up until late afternoon had been like most other days in his long life. Father Stephen was born in Peoria in 1916 of Maronite parents who had immigrated from Lebanon shortly before. After his early education in Peoria, he came to Saint Bede for college in 1934 with the priesthood in mind, and entered the monastery two years later. He was professed in 1937 after transferring to the Latin rite, and was ordained a priest in 1953. Except for two years of higher education at the catholic University of America in Washington, two brief parish assignments, and three years at Spalding Institute in Peoria just before we withdrew from that apostolate in 1950, he spent the rest of his life in the abbey. Father Stephen went about his assignments so quietly and unobtrusively that few people, it seems, had spoken extensively with him and felt that they knew him well. In the community he was much the same, but he had firm views on many subjects, and could sometimes be drawn into lengthy and quite eloquent expositions both in speech and in writing. He was a voracious reader who regularly devoured books and periodicals and, for about the last 25 years of his life, periodically compiled and distributed to confreres and others an internal newsletter that was intended to provide information about what was going on in the abbey. In his earlier days he had done some teaching and parish work, but for about the past 60 years his activity was confined chiefly to the abbey and our school. He was perfectly regular, dependable, and accurate, and quietly went about doing the same things day after day. In the school he served as registrar

We Need Your Help. . . and We’re Not Asking for Money!

We are looking for alumni to volunteer their time, talent and ideas to Saint Bede!

We anticipate adding some new alumni events to our calendar of events.

We want to include you in our plans, so please connect with donna Aleksy

either by phone (815) 223 – 3140 (ext. 243)

or by email [email protected] with your current contact information.

HOMECOMING 2011 • SEPTEMBER 30TH - OCTOBER 2NDHomecoming football game is on Saturday, October 1st.

If you would like to coordinate your class reunion, contact Jeannie Margherio at 815-223-3140 ext. 300 or at [email protected] are happy to provide class mailing lists with phone numbers.

1951 • 1956 • 1961 • 1966 • 1971 • 1976 • 1981 • 1986 • 1991 • 1996 •2001 • 2006

We would be happy to assist you in your planning with such things as hotel and dining lists, class mailing lists, including phone numbers, and all available e-mail addresses.

the annual fund is going well. When the phonathon is complete,we will post a status update on www.st-bede.com

and send out an e-mail. In May you will receive a mailing about theSpecial Gift club. the SGc is the final phase of our annual giving.

remember to check your will to make sure it reflects your wishes.recently several wills that were intended to benefit Saint Bede fell far short of what the donors intended.

the Abbey Views is now being folded into The Bedan Record. Just as the monks have always been at the heart of Saint Bede, the Abbey Views can be found in the middle of The Bedan Record.

If you have any questions about giving to Saint Bede, contact Father Philip at 815-223-3140 ext. 298, or at [email protected].

Annual Fund UpdateIf you are required to withdraw money from your IrA and are in the

rare position of not needing the money

immediately, you can use that money to make a gift to Saint Bede to create a

deferred gift annuity. * Valid through 12/31/11

If you would like to create a fund to benefit your children or for your

retirement you can create a charitable Lead trust that would benefit Saint Bede

until the time the money is needed. the terms of the trust are quite flexible and

very tax friendly.

Developmentn oT e s

Homecoming 2011

c H ro n i c l eThe Abbey

Fr. Stephen Souse


and maintained all the student records of attendance, grades, reports, and transcripts with pen and typewriter, though he drew the line at more recent technology. In the abbey he served as community barber for literally decades, kept track of Mass stipends and intentions, and lovingly cared for our houseplants. In both places he faithfully distributed the mail and the newspapers on a daily basis. Above all, he followed the daily monastic regimen of prayer, reading, and work faithfully and uncomplainingly for the 73 years of his life with us, and left us an edifying example of fidelity to Saint Benedict’s admonition to keep death daily before our eyes. Our oldest monk, both in age and in profession, is now Br. George Matsuoka, who is 89 years old and professed for 66 years (see page 13).

Senior monks

Father Kevin Gorman, who retired from his assignment as pastor in cherry, IL in June of 2008 because of increasing debility from Parkinson’s disease, has been a patient at Saint Joseph’s Nursing Home in Lacon for the past two years, after undergoing a fall at the abbey after six months’ residence here. In 2009 the village of cherry commemorated the 100th anniversary of the terrible mine disaster that occurred there, in which our Father Wencel Sholar played an important role in burying the dead and consoling the survivors. Father Bernard Horzen, who retired to the abbey in 2009 from dalzell, where he had served as pastor since 2001, had been able to live in our infirmary and participate in our community exercises until August of 2010, when an episode of choking brought on a serious medical crisis that required hospitalization in Peoria. From there he joined Father Kevin in Lacon, where he has considerably improved with the help of therapy, and we hope that further improvement will be achieved. Father Henry Fritz, after retiring from Saint Benedict’s Parish in Ladd in June of 2009, returned to the abbey and rejoined our regular daily monastic regime for almost a year. In the spring of 2010, however, he responded to an invitation to return to Saint Francis Parish

in Kewanee, where he had previously served as pastor. though now without an official title, he resides at the parish and relieves the pastor, who is also responsible for another parish, of the ordinary pastoral care at Saint Francis. Father Harold datzman continues to serve as pastor of Saint Joseph Parish in Peru, and former Abbot roger corpus of Saint Mary’s Parish in El Paso, IL.

New arrivals

At the other end of the spectrum is Br. Nov. david Freeman, who, after visiting the abbey over a period of several years, came to stay in 2009 and, after some months of postulancy, began his novitiate on June 24, 2010. Although he considers himself a native of Arkansas, where he lived and worked for some years before coming here, he had earlier spent much of his youth in california, where he went to school and also worked and served in the military. He is a qualified electrician. Br. david is alone in the novitiate, under the tutelage of Prior Michael calhoun, the novice master. As is customary in our novitiate, he has classes and study time in the mornings and contributes to the work of the community in the afternoons. In addition to tasks that make use of his background in electrical work, he has also assisted Father Arthur Schmit in managing our bees and their production of honey. He has also succeeded Father Stephen as community barber. For the past few months we have also had a postulant, Mr. Brent decker, who has come to us from davenport, IA. Brent has a rather extensive background of work in concrete construction, as well as in raising and caring for dogs. His study program with Abbot claude and Father dominic Garramone concentrates on catholic doctrine while he is exploring a possible vocation to the monastic life. the most recent arrival to the community is Br. Elias candelaria, who is a native of Leon, Mexico. Br. Elias has had previous experience of monastic life in Italy, where he has been a novice and junior monk at the Abbey of Saint Paul-Outside-the-Walls in rome, has studied theology at our international house of studies, the collegio di Sant’ Anselmo, and library science at the Vatican. While he is exploring the possibility of transferring to Saint Bede, he is working in our library. Br. Gregory Jarzombek, who made solemn profession in May of 2010 and was ordained deacon shortly thereafter, is continuing his theology studies at Saint Vincent Archabbey in Latrobe, PA. this semester, as part of the seminary’s field education program, he is gaining experience on weekends at Saint Peter Parish in Pittsburgh.

In a previous issue of The Bedan Record we published an article about the plans of the monastic community to develop a senior village on the west section of our property near Webster Park. We invited interested alumni and friends to indicate their interest in living in our senior village. About thirty alumni and friends expressed a desire to be part of our project. Under the diligent direction of Abbot claude, the planning process is continuing. We have decided that the first phase of our project will be an assisted living center of seventy units, some of which will be devoted to memory

care. By the time you receive this issue we will be accepting bids from contractors, so that we can verify our costs and proceed with the process of securing financing. We deeply appreciate the encouragement and support that we have received from the city of Spring Valley. Provena Life connections, a prominent catholic health care organization, has been contracted to manage our assisted living center, and has provided valuable assistance in the planning process. In the next issue of The Bedan Record we will provide another update on our project.

the assisted living center is only the first phase of a much larger plan. the picture that accompanies this article shows that our long term project is intended eventually to include skilled nursing, a number of possibilities for independent senior living, a hospitality and learning center, and some commercial construction. Please continue to keep our efforts in your prayers, and feel free to contact us with any questions that you may have. We believe that our senior village will expand our ability to serve our friends in many more ways.

Fr. Harold Datzman

Fr. Kevin Gorman

Fr. Bernard Horzen

Fr. Henry Fritz

s e n i o r V i l l aG eSaint Bede


recently, tom, a friend of mine, died suddenly. I was asked to preside at his funeral. Since he died suddenly and was not old, only 58, the question asked of God was: Why? Why, God, did you have to take him now? Why did it have to happen this way? Why couldn’t he have had a few more years? A question less often asked of God is: Why life at all? And then more specifically: Why did you give me the gift of life? Life is something most of us just take for granted. It is only when life becomes troubled or a burden, or when death occurs suddenly to someone we love, that we ask: Why? Yet, every day we should be marveling at this marvelous gift. God has a plan for all of us and it is up to us to discover that plan and then live it. We will never be happier than when the plans we have and make actually mesh with God’s plan. As chaplain, I attempt to reinforce this idea with the students. this year I am taking eight students on a “Mystery trip” for four days. they don’t know where we are going or what we will do. trust will be the underlying theme of the trip. they will need to trust me and one another but, most of all, trust God and his plan for each and every one of us

and trust that the plan he has for us affects not only us, but everyone else as well. A movie, popular during the christmas season, is: It’s a Wonderful Life. George Bailey is given the grace to see what the world would have been like had he not been born. the message of this film may help us to come to grips with the life and death of others whom we love and with our own life and death. Life is a pure gift of God. It isn’t something God owed us. And whether our life is one day, one year, fifty-eight years or a hundred and three years: it’s a gift. the way we thank God for the gift is by: 1. living life to the fullest, whether our time is long or short, and 2. participating in God’s plan, knowing that our life greatly affects the lives of others. In other words, had we not been born, the world would not be the same. don’t take life for granted. Participate fully in God’s plan for you. Appreciate the plan God has for others. thank God for this gift. It truly is a wonderful life!

Fr. ronald Margherio, O.S.B.

Brother George is a goodwill ambassador, shake-hands, share-his-cookies kind of guy! His philosophy is to welcome everyone as Christ. Brother George Matsuoka

It’s a Wonderful Life! It truly is. Like most things,

however, we take it for granted until

someone close to us dies or we ourselves have a brush with death.

At the age of 89, having been professed as a monk of Saint Bede Abbey for 66 years, Brother George Matsuoka, OSB, is now the senior member of the abbey on both counts. Born in chicago on August 27, 1921, Br. George spent his early years in the Angel Guardian Orphanage, where he lived from the age of two and a half. His mother, who was of Swedish descent and from Moline, IL., died shortly after he was born. His father, who had been born in Japan, contracted tuberculosis, found himself unable to care for him, and himself died in 1928. At Angel Guardian Br. George attended grade school, a year of high school, and two years of vocational training, completing a course in floriculture in Sedalia, MO, and then worked as a florist in chicago. However, he felt an attraction to religious life, and in his early adulthood he visited several Benedictine abbeys to explore a possible monastic vocation. However, the year 1942, shortly after Pearl Harbor, was not a comfortable time for Japanese-Americans, thousands of whom were being interned by the federal government, even though they were U.S. citizens. While he was visiting St. Meinrad Abbey in Indiana, he was visited by the F.B.I., who wanted to know all about him. Satisfied by what the abbot told them of him, the Bureau spared him from internment but, in view of the local climate of suspicion, the abbot of St. Meinrad suggested that he return to chicago. He subsequently did so and then, after contacting Abbot Lawrence, came to visit St. Bede late in 1942. After a visit of a month or so he decided he wanted to stay and, after

his novitiate, made his first vows in 1944. In the intervening years Br. George has served under all but two of the seven abbots of St. Bede. Until Vatican council II there were two classes of monks in the monastery, choir monks and lay brothers: the former prayed in Latin and did chiefly priestly and intellectual work, while the lay brothers prayed in English and did mostly manual work. this system had developed in the Middle Ages when ordinary people no longer understood Latin, in order to make room for those who wished to live the monastic life but had received less education. When the church reintroduced vernacular languages into the liturgy, there was no longer a reason for the separation, and St. Benedict’s original system of equality of all in a single class of monks was restored. Br. George is now the only survivor at St. Bede of those who originally entered as lay brothers. He remembers the days when the brothers together recited the rosary in English in the basement chapel of the monastery while the choir monks prayed the Latin office upstairs. “Ora et labora” (pray and work) is a well-known Benedictine motto. In the course of his long career, Br. George has worked primarily in the abbey print shop, initially setting type by hand. His supervisor in the print shop in the early days was the redoubtable Father Peter Zureck, who was known for having a relatively short fuse both in the print shop and in his Latin classes. Br. George recalls being pushed around the shop by Father Peter on several occasions when he made a serious enough mistake. He also remembers the joke book that Br. John

dimpfl kept concealed in his habit and the pet parrot of Fr. Norbert tibesar, who served as rector of the school in the late 1940’s. His other principal assignment was in the bakery. Br. George achieved quite a reputation for the quality of the cookies he created and continued to make on his own long after the bakery was no longer staffed. Many individuals and organizations in the local communities greeted Br. George with “open hands” when he made visits into town, sometimes including deliveries from the print shop. Students have also been beneficiaries of the cookies and, indeed, of other benefactions from Br. George, who is regularly on hand to greet them upon their arrival at the academy and at school functions. there is probably no other monk at St. Bede who has become better known to a wider clientele. He is also well-known to many other friends in the local area, with some of whom he has journeyed to football games at Notre dame and to baseball games at the home of his favorite White Sox team. In 1970 Br. George had the opportunity to make a memorable trip to Japan, where he visited with a family in Osaka for three weeks. He now admits, however, that he has lost much of his proficiency with the Japanese language. In retirement, he remains involved in the religious and social activities in the monastery, and frequently takes walks on the abbey grounds for exercise. Over the years, Br. George has become a fixture at St. Bede and is a living memory to the thousands of students, visitors, and benefactors of St. Bede. He is not easily forgotten by anyone who has ever met him.


and maintained all the student records of attendance, grades, reports, and transcripts with pen and typewriter, though he drew the line at more recent technology. In the abbey he served as community barber for literally decades, kept track of Mass stipends and intentions, and lovingly cared for our houseplants. In both places he faithfully distributed the mail and the newspapers on a daily basis. Above all, he followed the daily monastic regimen of prayer, reading, and work faithfully and uncomplainingly for the 73 years of his life with us, and left us an edifying example of fidelity to Saint Benedict’s admonition to keep death daily before our eyes. Our oldest monk, both in age and in profession, is now Br. George Matsuoka, who is 89 years old and professed for 66 years (see page 13).

Senior monks

Father Kevin Gorman, who retired from his assignment as pastor in cherry, IL in June of 2008 because of increasing debility from Parkinson’s disease, has been a patient at Saint Joseph’s Nursing Home in Lacon for the past two years, after undergoing a fall at the abbey after six months’ residence here. In 2009 the village of cherry commemorated the 100th anniversary of the terrible mine disaster that occurred there, in which our Father Wencel Sholar played an important role in burying the dead and consoling the survivors. Father Bernard Horzen, who retired to the abbey in 2009 from dalzell, where he had served as pastor since 2001, had been able to live in our infirmary and participate in our community exercises until August of 2010, when an episode of choking brought on a serious medical crisis that required hospitalization in Peoria. From there he joined Father Kevin in Lacon, where he has considerably improved with the help of therapy, and we hope that further improvement will be achieved. Father Henry Fritz, after retiring from Saint Benedict’s Parish in Ladd in June of 2009, returned to the abbey and rejoined our regular daily monastic regime for almost a year. In the spring of 2010, however, he responded to an invitation to return to Saint Francis Parish

in Kewanee, where he had previously served as pastor. though now without an official title, he resides at the parish and relieves the pastor, who is also responsible for another parish, of the ordinary pastoral care at Saint Francis. Father Harold datzman continues to serve as pastor of Saint Joseph Parish in Peru, and former Abbot roger corpus of Saint Mary’s Parish in El Paso, IL.

New arrivals

At the other end of the spectrum is Br. Nov. david Freeman, who, after visiting the abbey over a period of several years, came to stay in 2009 and, after some months of postulancy, began his novitiate on June 24, 2010. Although he considers himself a native of Arkansas, where he lived and worked for some years before coming here, he had earlier spent much of his youth in california, where he went to school and also worked and served in the military. He is a qualified electrician. Br. david is alone in the novitiate, under the tutelage of Prior Michael calhoun, the novice master. As is customary in our novitiate, he has classes and study time in the mornings and contributes to the work of the community in the afternoons. In addition to tasks that make use of his background in electrical work, he has also assisted Father Arthur Schmit in managing our bees and their production of honey. He has also succeeded Father Stephen as community barber. For the past few months we have also had a postulant, Mr. Brent decker, who has come to us from davenport, IA. Brent has a rather extensive background of work in concrete construction, as well as in raising and caring for dogs. His study program with Abbot claude and Father dominic Garramone concentrates on catholic doctrine while he is exploring a possible vocation to the monastic life. the most recent arrival to the community is Br. Elias candelaria, who is a native of Leon, Mexico. Br. Elias has had previous experience of monastic life in Italy, where he has been a novice and junior monk at the Abbey of Saint Paul-Outside-the-Walls in rome, has studied theology at our international house of studies, the collegio di Sant’ Anselmo, and library science at the Vatican. While he is exploring the possibility of transferring to Saint Bede, he is working in our library. Br. Gregory Jarzombek, who made solemn profession in May of 2010 and was ordained deacon shortly thereafter, is continuing his theology studies at Saint Vincent Archabbey in Latrobe, PA. this semester, as part of the seminary’s field education program, he is gaining experience on weekends at Saint Peter Parish in Pittsburgh.

In a previous issue of The Bedan Record we published an article about the plans of the monastic community to develop a senior village on the west section of our property near Webster Park. We invited interested alumni and friends to indicate their interest in living in our senior village. About thirty alumni and friends expressed a desire to be part of our project. Under the diligent direction of Abbot claude, the planning process is continuing. We have decided that the first phase of our project will be an assisted living center of seventy units, some of which will be devoted to memory

care. By the time you receive this issue we will be accepting bids from contractors, so that we can verify our costs and proceed with the process of securing financing. We deeply appreciate the encouragement and support that we have received from the city of Spring Valley. Provena Life connections, a prominent catholic health care organization, has been contracted to manage our assisted living center, and has provided valuable assistance in the planning process. In the next issue of The Bedan Record we will provide another update on our project.

the assisted living center is only the first phase of a much larger plan. the picture that accompanies this article shows that our long term project is intended eventually to include skilled nursing, a number of possibilities for independent senior living, a hospitality and learning center, and some commercial construction. Please continue to keep our efforts in your prayers, and feel free to contact us with any questions that you may have. We believe that our senior village will expand our ability to serve our friends in many more ways.

Fr. Harold Datzman

Fr. Kevin Gorman

Fr. Bernard Horzen

Fr. Henry Fritz

s e n i o r V i l l aG eSaint Bede


Centennial year

during the year 2010 we celebrated the one hundredth anniversary of our community’s becoming an independent abbey. the two issues of Abbey Views during the year provided a sketch of the foundation of Saint Bede in 1891 and the first two decades of its history, together with an account of its becoming an abbey in 1910 and the election of Abbot Vincent Huber. Our commemoration of the centennial was rather low-key, but we had two celebrations for different groups. Since we have been in the diocese of Peoria from the beginning and have taken part in both the educational and parochial ministries of the diocese in addition to our monastic apostolate of prayer and hospitality, we invited the bishop and clergy of the diocese to join us for a lecture, vespers, and dinner on February 15. A number of the priests who attended that day with Bishop daniel Jenky, c.S.c. were alumni of our schools or had been associated with our monks in other capacities. We were enlightened by Abbot Gregory Polan of conception Abbey, who delivered a lecture on The Revised Grail Psalms: A Liturgical Psalter. He and his monks had been commissioned by the U.S. bishops to undertake the revision of the popular Grail translation of the psalms, and he explained the background and process involved in the project. the finished product has just been published, and will in the future be used exclusively in the liturgy. A more inclusive celebration occurred on Labor day, September 6, when we were joined by a large crowd whom we had invited for a solemn Mass and reception. We were honored that Archabbot douglas Nowicki of our mother house, Saint Vincent Archabbey, came and delivered the homily for the occasion. We also appreciated the presence of the President of our American-cassinese congregation, Abbot Hugh Anderson, and the abbots and some monks from our neighboring monasteries of Saint Procopius Abbey at Lisle, Marmion Abbey at Aurora, and Benet Lake Abbey in Wisconsin, and sisters from Saint Mary Monastery in rock Island. Abbot claude Peifer, who was principal celebrant, expressed the community’s gratitude to all those present, who represented the various groups that had accompanied and supported our community in our endeavors over the past 100 years. these included the religious communities who have worked with and for us, past and present students and their parents and families, administrators, teachers, and employees in various capacities, support groups who have assisted with fund-raising and working on numerous projects, members of parishes that our monks have administered, oblates of the abbey, volunteers, and all who have assisted us by their contributions, their work, and their prayer. Our centennial historical display was on exhibit in the abbey church throughout the year until after christmas, and

a portion of it is now visible in the diocesan Pastoral center in Peoria. the diocesan archives in the center include a small museum which, in addition to a standing presentation on Bishop Fulton Sheen, also provides rotating displays on diocesan history. From January through June this display is devoted to the Benedictines in the diocese of Peoria and features some materials from Saint Bede and others from the Benedictine Sisters whose monastery was formerly in Nauvoo and is now in rock Island.

Father Stephen Souse

the first of a series of profiles of the monks, which began in the summer 2010 issue with the oldest member of the community, featured Father Stephen Souse. A month or so later, on July 23, he quite literally dropped dead at the age of 93 in the first-floor corridor of the abbey on a day that up until late afternoon had been like most other days in his long life. Father Stephen was born in Peoria in 1916 of Maronite parents who had immigrated from Lebanon shortly before. After his early education in Peoria, he came to Saint Bede for college in 1934 with the priesthood in mind, and entered the monastery two years later. He was professed in 1937 after transferring to the Latin rite, and was ordained a priest in 1953. Except for two years of higher education at the catholic University of America in Washington, two brief parish assignments, and three years at Spalding Institute in Peoria just before we withdrew from that apostolate in 1950, he spent the rest of his life in the abbey. Father Stephen went about his assignments so quietly and unobtrusively that few people, it seems, had spoken extensively with him and felt that they knew him well. In the community he was much the same, but he had firm views on many subjects, and could sometimes be drawn into lengthy and quite eloquent expositions both in speech and in writing. He was a voracious reader who regularly devoured books and periodicals and, for about the last 25 years of his life, periodically compiled and distributed to confreres and others an internal newsletter that was intended to provide information about what was going on in the abbey. In his earlier days he had done some teaching and parish work, but for about the past 60 years his activity was confined chiefly to the abbey and our school. He was perfectly regular, dependable, and accurate, and quietly went about doing the same things day after day. In the school he served as registrar

We Need Your Help. . . and We’re Not Asking for Money!

We are looking for alumni to volunteer their time, talent and ideas to Saint Bede!

We anticipate adding some new alumni events to our calendar of events.

We want to include you in our plans, so please connect with donna Aleksy

either by phone (815) 223 – 3140 (ext. 243)

or by email [email protected] with your current contact information.

HOMECOMING 2011 • SEPTEMBER 30TH - OCTOBER 2NDHomecoming football game is on Saturday, October 1st.

If you would like to coordinate your class reunion, contact Jeannie Margherio at 815-223-3140 ext. 300 or at [email protected] are happy to provide class mailing lists with phone numbers.

1951 • 1956 • 1961 • 1966 • 1971 • 1976 • 1981 • 1986 • 1991 • 1996 •2001 • 2006

We would be happy to assist you in your planning with such things as hotel and dining lists, class mailing lists, including phone numbers, and all available e-mail addresses.

the annual fund is going well. When the phonathon is complete,we will post a status update on www.st-bede.com

and send out an e-mail. In May you will receive a mailing about theSpecial Gift club. the SGc is the final phase of our annual giving.

remember to check your will to make sure it reflects your wishes.recently several wills that were intended to benefit Saint Bede fell far short of what the donors intended.

the Abbey Views is now being folded into The Bedan Record. Just as the monks have always been at the heart of Saint Bede, the Abbey Views can be found in the middle of The Bedan Record.

If you have any questions about giving to Saint Bede, contact Father Philip at 815-223-3140 ext. 298, or at [email protected].

Annual Fund UpdateIf you are required to withdraw money from your IrA and are in the

rare position of not needing the money

immediately, you can use that money to make a gift to Saint Bede to create a

deferred gift annuity. * Valid through 12/31/11

If you would like to create a fund to benefit your children or for your

retirement you can create a charitable Lead trust that would benefit Saint Bede

until the time the money is needed. the terms of the trust are quite flexible and

very tax friendly.

Developmentn oT e s

Homecoming 2011

c H ro n i c l eThe Abbey

Fr. Stephen Souse


Abbey ViewsVOLUME 16, NUMBER 1

Father Dominic’snew Books

Now Available

Fr. dominic has been making the rounds promoting his most recent books. In addition to reading his children’s book Brother Jerome and the Angels in the Bakery to rapt audiences in libraries and parish schools, he has been busily promoting his latest cookbook Thursday Night Pizza, including appearances on WGN and ABc7 in chicago. A pizza pledge special that was shot this past summer will be aired in March on WtVP-47 in Peoria. Sales of both books have been brisk, with the proceeds going to support the monastic community. He has also been making presentations on herb gardening/cooking at home and garden shows and master gardener conventions. If you would be interested in having him share a cooking or gardening presentation at your local parish or other organization, contact him at [email protected], and be sure to mention you’re a Saint Bede alum!

Calendar of Events

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Class of 2000 at Lehigh Park in Oglesby. On left F to B: Angela Pacetti & Jim VanFleet.

On right seated F to B: James Potthoff, Lori Romanelli & Luke Halberg.Standing F to B: Troy Resetich, Laine Twanow, Courtney (Keegan) Balestri,

Scott Wollack, Rich Fiocchi & Brett King.

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From L to R: Darrell Micheli ‘95, Steve Patrick ‘95, Jenna Heuser ‘95, Maria (DeAngelo) Fasolo ‘95, Dana Micheli, Janine Tomsha, Libby Peterlin,

Brian Peterlin ‘95, and Luke Tomsha ‘95.

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The class of 2005 celebrate their 15th reunion at Prime Time Tap in Oglesby, which is owned by classmate Jimmy Essl.

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Wives of the Class of ’61:Back row L to R: Louise Mahnich, Wendy Hudson, Dora Walker,

Susan Welgat, Emma Anderson, & Maryanne Koster. Front row L to R: June Rossiter, Susan Welgat, Sylvia O’Reilly,

Loretta Causa, Karen Schreiner and Dianne Hunteman.

Visit their website www.saintbede1961.info

They need help finding a few more of their classmates:

Carl Swanson, John Schlee, Delmar Robb, & Pat Smith.

For more information contact John O’Reilly ’61

[email protected]

From l-r and bottom to top are: Joe Hass, Carl Verdone, Paul Meismer, Ed Schreiner, Bob Hunteman, Ed Welgat.

2nd row: Tom Zwica, Don Causa, John O’Reilly, Dan McFadden, Bill Murphy, Al Anderson, Bob Koster, Mike Crowley.

3rd row: Mike Rossiter, Paul Osenkarski, Joe Kurtz, Frank Mahnich, Pete McCue, Tom Duncan, Fred Green, and Mike Walker.

Class of 1961 has GREAT plans for their 50th Reunion in October • 2011

Net (led by the National Evangelization Team) Days are held in November when each class has a day of religious retreat.

Religious RetreatneT DaYs

Tuesday, September 28, 2010Seniors: Hailee Brayton and Nate Kapraun; Juniors: Meghan Cessna, Blake Dobrich,

Bucky Emmerling, Carly Ficek, Joe Mauck, and Abby Milus;Sophomores: Brianna Argubright, Grant Bosnich, Steven Gualandri, Kendall Kolodziej,

Jacob Postula, and Barbi Prokup; Freshman: Michael Bellino, Sophie Carus, Christine Daley, Na-than Helle, Raley Mauck, and Taggart Venegas.

Project Santa is a student-directed service project. The students are joined by two volunteers from the senior group that sews the Stockings for Soldiers

Back Row L to R: Rebecca Schmidt, Jessica Lijewski, Tara Kunkel, Dylan Torres, & Jake Kinsella Front Row L to R: Mary Jo Picco (grandmother of Christopher ‘95, Danielle ‘98, Michael ‘02 & Anthony ‘08 Wallace) and Mary

Pagliarello (grandmother of Adam Aleksy ‘00 & Gina-Marie (Aleksy) Tipton ‘02).

DiocesanleaDersHip conFerence

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Where In The World Is . . .THe beDan recorD

Pat Dooley ‘67, left, Ed Ersfeldt ‘64, center holding “The Bedan Record,” and Roger R. Dooley ‘68, right at Yankee Stadium. Ed was drafted by the army in 1968 and served with distinction in Viet Nam. Pat was drafted by the army in 1971and spent his time at a Pershing Missile base in Germany. Roger is a Marine Corps veteran.

Bonnie Prokup, Kyle Prokup ‘10, Bekki Prokup ‘10 and Tracy (Mauro) Payton ‘78 relaxing on the Adriatic Sea off the coast of Slovenia celebrating Kyle and Bekki’s graduation from SBA and Tracy’s 50th birthday.

Rich ‘80 & Claire (Toraason ‘83) Cummings in Qamea, Fiji

Jenna Ebener‘10

in Rome

Stacy Antkowiak ‘01, Holly Antkowiak ‘04 traveled to Europe in June to cruise the Mediterranean with mother,

Pat, pictured here in beautiful Mykonos Greece while celebrating Holly’s graduation from EIU with her MA.

Bill Ebener ‘78, Jordan Ebener ‘08, Jordan Jereb ‘08, Jenna Ebener ‘10 and Ana Jereb ‘14 pictured here at

Outer Banks, North Carolina.

Richard Scheri ‘63 in front of the Palace of Monoco

Mike “David” & Shirley Casey ‘68 travel to Seattle, Washington

to see the Space Needle.


Bob Cashen addresses the class of 1950Seated L to R: Tom Clarke and Ed Krolak.

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The class of 1955 enjoyed a quiet dinner at The Right Spice.

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Left side from F to B: Tom and Sybil McGunnigal, Fr. Philip, Donna Aleksy. Right side from F to B: Larry and Billie Salcedo. The class of 1970 enjoys a great turnout for their 40th class reunion.

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Reminiscing & reconnecting at the Uptown Grill on Saturday night. A house party at the home of Jim ‘80 & Pam Giordano was the perfect setting for the class of 1980.

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The class of 1985 at Dick’s Bar in Ladd. Leo Neidetcher, Marshall Peterlin, Terri Baker, Tim Banasiak & Melissa Keegan.

Chris Knafelc ‘14, Dan Wilcoxen (husband of Saint Bede faculty member), and Mike Brown at the Centennial National Scout

Jamboree at Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia, celebrating 100 years of boy scouts in the United States


50th Wedding Anniversayfor

Dr. Louis & Barbara Lukancicfrom

Mary MartinMr. & Mrs. Gene Conroy

Elaine SchaibleyMr. & Mrs. Gordon Virgo


Richard & Carol Jankofrom

Mike & Allison Rooney

65th Wedding Anniversaryfor

Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Mrowickifrom

Jean Sale


Mr. & Mrs. Robert Loniefrom

Chuck & Jean Mueller

Christine (Duff ‘03) & Tristan (T.J.) Askeland, married on September 4, 2010

Tanya (Wall ‘98) & Rustin Whitney, married on June 26, 2010

Carolyn (Grubb ‘82) & Denny Joe Atwood, married on July 17, 2010 - No picture provided

Bouncing Baby Bruins

January 3, 2010

John Parker Willowson of

Ken & Karen (Weeks ‘93) Willow

August 6, 2010

Manuela Sofia Moriartydaughter of

Bradley & Andrea (Botero ‘02) MoriartyMarch 8, 2010

Kaite Virginia Gruenwalddaughter of

Laura deLaGarza & Bradley P. Gruenwald ‘02

October 29, 2010

Parker David Houghson of

dave & Abbie (Margherio ‘01) Hough

Anniversaries

AthleticHall oF Fame

Front row L to R: Jennifer Sorrentino, Peggy (cain) Nocera.2nd row: Marti (Waszkowiak) Janson, Jennifer (Moore) conti,

dana (Strell) Jauch, Jennifer (Seremak) Whelton.3rd row: Shelly (Ugasco) cook, Ann (Wimbiscus) Jennings,

Gina (Fabish) cieleski, catherine “trina” (Sorrentino) Forbess. Accepting for debbie (Baness) King is her father, Jerry Baness.

Back row: Head coach don carlson, assistant coach Joe conroy.

1987-88 Girls Varsity Basketball Team

A couple of future Bruins discussng

matters with their grandmas.Jerry & Christing Schweikert, Kevin Sampson

and two future Bruins pose for pictures during the homecoming football game.

Billy Terry,class of ‘00

Cyril “Cy” Watson,class of ‘60

Charles “Chuck” Quilty,

class of ‘60

Eugene “Gene” Wisgowski,class of ‘60

John Ficek,class of ‘60

Henry “Hank” Bruder,

(posthumous)class of ‘48

Diane Janz,friend & supporter

Congratulations to all our Hall of Fame recipients!

Brian & Elizabeth (Zelenski ‘98) Baze, married on September 18, 2010

Rich ‘80 & Claire (Toraason ‘83) Cummings,married on April 7, 2010

Celebrate TheirWeDDinGs


Brad Abraham Mike & diane crowley terry & Marie Emmerling Peter & Linda reviglioErvin “Abe” Abraham Frank draslerDr. James Aplington Mr. & Mrs. richard SnyderRoberta Aplington Mr. & Mrs. richard SnyderEleanor Appel roger dooleyMichael Ariano Frank & Jackie Assalley Maryann Barth Evelyn coulter rich & Sue Ferretti ron & Karon MiniJohn Arndt tom & Gerri clearyMarie Arter Steve & Mary KunkelWilliam Atzhorn Jim & Adrienne StackSusan August tom & Lois KoncanRay Azzarelli Joe & Mary FrancoWillard Bandes John & Pat PrindevilleCarmi Baracani terry & Marie Emmerling

Evelyn Baron Jim Arkins Paula Leggett ron & Karon MiniDena Bartolini Lyle & Ellen Eiten Jim & Mary Ellen MiniJay Basalay Frank & Jackie AssalleyMarian Bauer Paul & carole PeronaEllen Konczak Beavers W. Patrick dooleyMary Bellino Jerry & carol Baness roger dooley ron Groleau Family Luke Holly Alex & Linda Hueneburg connie Johnson Family rich & Marcie Koehler Joe & Loretta Lorenzi dave Margherio Family Laura Margherio Bill & Sybil McGunnigal Paul & carole Perona richard & Sharon rosploch SBA Faculty & Staff Frank Schwab Family Ed Smudzinski Family Mr. & Mrs. richard Snyder Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Stuart

dan & Leann Wilcoxen Betty Lou WillandPeter Bellino Ed Smudzinski Family Mr. & Mrs. richard SnyderBernard Bernardi Edmund & Judith SmentRio Bernardini Leroy & debra ceresaMarian Bird ron Bird Mike & diane crowley Paula Leggett Elmer & Jeannie Liesse ronald & dorothy Malooley Jim & Mary Ellen Mini ron & Karon Mini tom & Sandy Spelich Frank & Fran ZellerRose Louise Boggio Evelyn coulter ralph & Marion Grivetti ronald & dorothy MalooleyRaymond Brolley donald J. Hayden Anthony Lusvardi claire MurphyBruno Buchholz dennis davito Family roger dooley Joseph & Loretto LeydonRonald Busch

Mickey Schmitt Ann Schmitt WozniakJohn Bussa Joe & Loretta Lorenzi Laura Margherio ron & Karon MiniLoree Callahan dan & Susie Lawler Margaret Mueller FamilyDiane Cattaneo Madeline MillsDonald Chiavario Jim Pyszka FamilyRandy & Ange Clanin tom & Gerri clearyRob Clark John & Pat PrindevilleLucille Collins tony & Jean rygillLouis Conti Mike & Jeanne KuberaIsabel Corcoran ron & Kim GroleauBarbara Corsale Joseph corsaleJames Cotter Jack WaylandLisa Crossman Jack & Beth Arkins Pat Barry Family Esther Brucki Mac & Gina cawley

terry connolly ted & Kathy deSerf catherine doyle John & Karen duncan Gary & Mary Alice Eiten dorothy Fahler ron Groleau Family Jeff & rachel Hayden Kathy Hayden Wayne & Lynn Howarth Len & Pat Inda connie Johnson Family Geoff & Jane Knafelc George & Gen Knafelc rich & Marcie Koehler Lorraine Kubera Betty A. Kunkel Giacomo & Beth Leone Jim Manning Family dave Margherio Family tom & Jackie O’Sadnick dr. & Mrs. robert Pomije Greg & cheryl Samolinski Mickey Schmitt Mike & Julie Scott Mr. & Mrs. Paul Smudzinski Mr. & Mrs. dick Snyder Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Snyder Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Stuart Goody toraason Family Jim Wall Family Mr. & Mrs. Jack Wayland

February 25, 2010Emily Poremski

mother of Michael ‘67 - Joseph ‘76

March 2, 2010Margaret Grubb

mother of Carolyn Atwood ‘82 - Gary ‘80

March 4, 2010Leona Mone

mother of Brother Nathaniel Grossmann O.S.B.

March 5, 2010Frances Morreale

mother of Vincent Morreale ‘60

May 31, 2010Grace May

mother of Richard ‘64 JC ‘66

June 7, 2010Paul Morris

former SBA Coach

June 8, 2010Rosemary Martin Baldwin ‘78

June 26, 2010John Jay Basalay ‘68

June 27, 2010Janice Galas

mother of Cindy Halko ‘77 - Cheri Faletto ‘78

- Christine Schweickert ‘79

June 27, 2010James Noonan

father of Patrick ‘70 - Mike ‘73 - David ‘78 - Sue Seifert ‘77

June 30, 2010Dr. Robert Willandfather of David ‘76

- Paul ‘78 - Michael ‘80

July 4, 2010Judith Lamboley

mother of Daniel ‘91

July 5, 2010Joseph Knaff

father of Andrew ‘83 - Julie Kobold ‘88

July 12, 2010Irene Galas

mother of Lisa Bland ‘76 - Jeff ‘75

July 23, 2010Fr. Stephen Souse, O.S.B.

August 8, 2010Bruno Buchholz

father of Roland ‘68

August 9, 2010Dr. Goodwin Toraason ‘40father of Jeff ‘67 - Mark ‘68 - Goodwin ‘71 - Luke ‘72

- John ‘78 - James ‘79 - William ‘82 - Patricia Pompa ‘76

- Claire Cummings ‘83

August 11, 2010Mary Bellino

mother of John ‘68,teacher & coach at SBA

August 15, 2010Marilen Maherwife of Jim ‘64

August 16, 2010Lona Jakse

mother of Frank ‘71 - Paul ‘72

August 19, 2010Rita Fusinetti

mother of Jim ‘67 - John ‘75

August 21, 2010John Resetich Jr.father of Mike ‘68

September 1, 2010Katherine Twardowski

mother of Michael ‘65 - Ronald ‘70 - William ‘72

September 3, 2010Katherine Ebenermother of Paul ‘70

- John ‘73 - David ‘79

September 5, 2010William Lijewski ‘59

father of Bill ‘89

September 8, 2010Betty Piacenti

mother of Dr. Merle ‘68

September 11, 2010Lisa Hayden Crossman

mother of Emily ‘01 - Lena ‘03 - Grace ‘06

September 12, 2010Richard Pacione ‘75

September 19, 2010Dorothy Oscepinski

mother of Michael ‘68 - David ‘71

October 1, 2010Thomas Urban

father of Chuck Asleson ‘96

October 3, 2010Betty Eiten

mother of Michael ‘72

October 6, 2010Emily Schmidt

mother of Russell ‘77 - Robert ‘77

October 8, 2010John Urbanowski

father of David ‘67 - Mark ‘69 - Jeff ‘72 - Greg ‘78

October 9, 2010Tyler Jackson

father of Julia ‘13

November 3, 2010Dorothy Fahler

mother of Patrick ‘80 - Jeannie Margherio SBA employee

November 14, 2010James McGuire

father of James ‘81 - Jean ‘91

November 15, 2010Dr. Donald Gallagher

father of Tim ‘81 - Jim ‘86 - Nancy Lapkin ‘79

Novermber 23, 2010Teresa Trompeterwife of Donald ‘42

November 29, 2010Nina Panneck

mother of Elizabeth Holcomb ‘75- Patricia Sondgeroth ‘77

- Mary Panneck ‘82

December 12, 2010George Uranich ‘76

husband of Rose Marie ‘76

December 13, 2010Mary Faletti

mother of Gerald ‘71 - Charles ‘77 - John ‘83

December 20, 2010William Duchaine

father of Eric ‘89

December 24, 2010Daniel Terando ‘83

December 25, 2010Dr. Robert Duncan ‘39

father of Laura ‘76 - James ‘77

December 27, 2010Thomas Martin ‘70

father of Rebecca ‘94 - Marissa ‘96

January 2, 2011Marie Sabatini

mother of Robert ‘72 - Donald ‘75 - Dominic ‘77

January 11, 2011Rose Marenda

mother of James ‘56 - Paul ‘66

January 26, 2011Rose Rosnes

mother of Donna Tonioni ‘82- Susan Slupianek ‘85

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Elisabeth Voitik (with headress) as Noah’s mother-in-law searches for a rescue boat as Meghan Cessna, playing Noah’s wife, counts animals for the ark in the comedy Papyrus Found on Mount Ararat.

Academy drama director Fr. Dominic Garramone was assisted by Academy alumna Mel Rolando (‘03).

Bucky Emmerling and Jessica Nelson play a pair of lovestruck Brooklynites whose romance centers around a clothesline in an Italian neighborhood.

In Last Minute Adjustments, Jake Kinsella (center) plays a baby who is reluctant to leave the comfort of the womb for the uncertainty and suffering of the world “out there.” Rebecca Schmidt, Jessica Lijewski, Connor MacDavitt and Dylan Torres played the crew preparing him for birth.

In Holy Broth, a teen in South Philly connects with her Puerto Rican grandmother’s language and culture because of a special soup recipe. Pictured left to right: Jimena Espada (boarder from Mexico), Mary Cate Smith (freshman), Sam Bennett (freshman), and Kerime Villalobos (boarder from Mexico).

1970 - Michael Yerly retired from the corporate world after 30 years to start his own company conducting book fairs in the chicago area.

1972 - Michael Gaughan was in the area this summer and got together with some of the other members of the class of 1972. Pictured are l-r rich Koehler, John Baker, Bill twardowski, Keith Vasquez, Michael Gaughan, Ed Jasper, Jim Gamache, Gary Eiten and Bill Schulte.

1985 - tim tobiasz and his wife Wendy moved from Alexandria, VA to Savannah, GA in July. In a ceremony on July 14th, 2010, cdr tim tobiasz assumed command of UScG Air Station Savannah for a two-year commitment.

1995 - Adam Ford of tonica is president of the Illinois Valley chess club.

1998 - dr. Sara Ford and her husband Brian Gross are proud parents of Mia Elizabeth, born March 6 in Peru. Sara is a veterinarian with Ancare.

2001 - Evan Ford is living in Peoria and is on the air weekends at regent Broadcasting.

2002 - Jenny Lucas graduated from the Savannah college of Art and design in November 2009 with an MFA in graphic design. She accepted a position at Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, tX as their first professor of graphic design.

2006 - Maria Ford graduated summa cum laude from Augustana college, and received the Art department’s Alpha Vaky Wingard Art Award, and both the art and fiction awards from Augustana’s literary magazine SAGA. She will attend the University of Illinois School of Library Science in the fall of 2010.

2010 - Laura Ford was chosen as the recipient of a 2010 Zonta club of LaSalle-Peru Area scholarship of $1,000 in July. She will study at Augustana college pursuing a degree in communication science and disorders this fall.

2011 - tim Steinz, member of Boy Scout troup 1055, was awarded the rank of Eagle Scout following confirmation and official notice from the national office. As part of his leadership project, he designed, financed and supervised the construction of a serenity garden at the Holy trinity Hall grounds in cherry.

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ray & Patti Weber Jim & Jude Wimbiscus Mr. & Mrs. Joseph ZelenskiEugene Current Grace HunterMargaret Cusac tom & Gerri clearyIda Dalmaso Jim & Mary Ellen MiniDavid Dalzot Maryann Barth Mr. & Mrs. Gordon VirgoMr. Darif terry & Laurie ArkinsMaria Cruz Gonzales De Aguilar danny & Sandy YanezGladys DesBois Fred & Margaret BoudreauTed DeSerf Mac & Gina cawley W. Patrick dooley terry & Marie Emmerling dorothy Fahler Patrick & Judy Fahler Michael & Mary Jalley ronald & dorothy Malooley dave & Jeannie Margherio ron & Karon Mini Jim rooney Greg & cheryl Samolinski Jack & Lolita Schmitz Mark & Paula tomsha Goody & diane toraason Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Virgo danny & Sandy YanezEnice Dheese Mike & diane crowley terry & Marie Emmerling Frank & Mary Heuser Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Lesniak clydia Marenda ray & Kris Marenda Mark & Paula tomsha Bea Verucchi tom VerucchiDorthey Dhesse Mark & Paula tomshaMichael Dlubac Barb FeikDouglas Dobovsky Laura reillyJack Dobovsky terry & Laurie Arkins W. Patrick dooley Mr. & Mrs. Milo Koehler Mary Ann Pyszka Mike & Allison rooney Mr. & Mrs. Jack WaylandBernard Doyle rich & Marcie KoehlerBill Duchaine Frank & Jackie Assalley Jerry & Judy Bichl Marion costello John & Karen duncan Lorraine Kubera don & Gloria Steichen Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Stuart Jack Wayland FamilyDr. Robert Duncan Bill & Kaye Arkins terry & Laurie Arkins Leroy & debbie ceresa terry connolly Joan crane Joseph V. dooley W. Patrick dooley catherine doyle John & Karen duncan Mr. & Mrs. thomas N. duncan rich & Sue Ferretti Betty Hurst dick & carol Janko George & Gen Knafelc Betty A. Kunkel Steve & Mary Kunkel daniel & Ariella Lawler Frank & dorothy Lund david & Nancy Maciejewski ronald & dorothy Malooley Mr. & Mrs. dan Marenda Kathy Martin

Madeline Mills Mr. & Mrs. Jack Moskalewicz tom & Jackie O’Sadnick dr. & Mrs. robert Pomije Mary Ann Pyszka dr. & Mrs. Mike rooney Jim rooney Mickey Schmitt Mike & Nancy Sitterly Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Stuart don Vulcani Mr. & Mrs. roger Vulcani Bill & Phyllis Walsh Jack Wayland Kathryn Whitehead Lori Janko Wilke Gene & Ann Wozniak dr. & Mrs. William Wrobel ruth Wrobel Mr. & Mrs. Joe ZelenskiFrank Dusza ron & Karon MiniLeonard Duvall Pat Barry Family Gary & Mary Alice Eiten Butch & deb Hackman Jim Pyszka FamilyGarold Eaglin Joan crane Mr. & Mrs. ron GroleauCourtney Ebener raquel KorteJames Ebener david EbenerKatherine Ebener Jerry & Judy Bichl Frank & dorothy Lund rodwick Morris Ed & Judy Shields dave & cindy WagnerDan Edgecomb rich & Jill FerrettiBetty Eiten Joan crane Lyle & Ellen Eiten Betty A. Kunkel Mary Ann OklesenIrma Ellena Mac & Gina cawley Ellena Family Jim & Mary Ellen Mini Mary Ann Oklesen Peter & Linda reviglio Mr. & Mrs. Gordon VirgoHank Ellerbrock Betty HurstBill Essl terry & Laurie Arkins Frank & Jackie Assalley Len & Pat Inda George & Gen Knafelc Betty A. KunkelDorothy Fahler terry & Laurie Arkins Bill & Mags Balestri drew & denise Bernabei Jerry & Judy Bichl Esther Brucki Mac & Gina cawley Leroy & debbie ceresa Joan crane dennis & Jan davito Karisa dinges Steve & Linda dinges John & Karen duncan Gary & Mary Alice Eiten Paula Endress Gary & Kathy Filippini ralph & Marion Grivetti Alex & Linda Hueneburg Betty Hurst Mr. & Mrs. Michael Jalley Brian & Kathy Jasiek Beverly Jeppson Virginia Joeger George & Gen Knafelc Jay Knauf Family Lorraine Kubera Betty Kunkel dan & Susie Lawler George Leynaud Family Joe & Loretta Lorenzi

ronald & dorothy Malooley Laura Margherio Kathy Martin tim & Kathy Martin Mr. & Mrs. Jack Moskalewicz Leonard Mozina tom & Jackie O’Sadnick Merle & Pat Piacenti Mr. & Mrs. tom Pigati Marcia Pinter Jim rooney Mike & Allison rooney Mr. & Mrs. Greg Samolinski Mike & Julie Scott Bob & rita Siebert don & Sandy Slusarek don & Gloria Steichen Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Stuart Goody & diane toraason Betty Lou Willand danny & Sandy YanezMary Faletti denise & drew Bernabei class of ‘54 Ann Wayland cook Joan crane roger dooley Mr. & Mrs. George Knafelc Sally Kratz Family Betty A. Kunkel Steve & Mary Kunkel Mike & Lisa Lau ronald & dorothy Malooley dave & Jeannie Margherio Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Stuart ron & Sally Swingel John & Paula toraason Mr. & Mrs. Jack WaylandKatie Farnetti dennis davito FamilyDolores Fassino Mac & Gina cawley dorothy Fahler Laura Fassino ronald & dorothy Malooley dave & Jeannie Margherio Mary Ann OklesenClare Feldman Jim torriJean Ferrari Evelyn coulter rich & Sue Ferretti Jim & Sue Happ Betty Hurst charley & Nancy Hyson Phyliss Jones George & Gen Knafelc Greg & diane Knafelc Mr. & Mrs. rich Koehler tony & Jean Mertel Bill & Peggy Plantan Mickey Schmitt Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Stuart Kent & Joan WicksDorothy Ficek Jack & Beth Arkins Joan crane ron & Kim Groleau Betty Hurst charley & Nancy Hyson John Pini/State Farm carol Schmidt Frank Schwab FamilyMrs. Mert Finn Kathleen MartinPatsy Flaherty tom ManningTheresa Flaherty terry connolly Jack & Lolita Schmitz ray & Sandra WasilewskiThomas Foley Mr. & Mrs. cyril KozelRita Fusinetti Family & FriendsIrene Galas Mike & Jeanne Kubera Stanley Novak FamilyJan Galas Jerry & Bobbi Affelt Frank & Jackie Assalley Gary & Mary Alice Eiten

rich & Sue Ferretti ron Groleau Family Betty Hurst Mr. & Mrs. Frank Kotecki ron & carol Kulpa ronald & dorothy Malooley dave Milus Family ron & Karon Mini Jim Pyszka Family Yolanda quartucci Jeff & Sarah reichl Bill & Peg Schulte Mr. & Mrs. Jerry StuartMartha Galassi Mr. & Mrs. Frank Kotecki dr. & Mrs. Jim MiniDr. Donald Gallagher Mr. & Mrs. carl Adrian Mr. & Mrs. Bill Arkins terry & Laurie Arkins Maryann Barth drew & denise Bernabei Jeno & Margaret Bonucchi Bill & Mary caldera Paula cassiday Jim & Suzy cierzniak terry connolly Mike & diane crowley Mr. & Mrs. Mike crowley dennis davito Family Mr. & Mrs. dan donahue Pat Eiten charlene Fassino Bruce & Julie Fenza Benedicto & teresa Figuerres Josephine Foley Mark Hague Family dave & Barbara Holly Alex & Linda Hueneburg Mr. & Mrs. chris Ilman c. r. Jasiek Murielann Jermenc James & Julie Kasap Mike & Lynn Klein Mr. & Mrs. Frank Kotecki chris & Sharon Kunkel dan & Susie Lawler Eugene & Joyce Lesniak Elmer & Jeannie Liesse dr. & Mrs. Steve Lukancic Paula Lukancic ronald & dorothy Malooley Joyce Martin Mary Martin Mr. & Mrs. Philip McGinnis Sheila McInerney ron & Karon Mini Mr. & Mrs. Jack Moskalewicz Paul & carole Perona Gary & Lana Peterlin Sharon Piletic Family John Pini don & Pat Pirch Mary Jo Potthoff Jeff & Sarah reichl Mr. & Mrs. charles ritter Barbara riva Pat Schmidt Eileen Schmitt Ed & Audrey Smudzinski rick Smudzinski P&c Actuarial dept. State Farm Ins. Matt & Jennifer Sucher Edward Sutkowski Karen terry don Vulcani ray & Patti Weber diane Wilson Jim & Jude Wimbiscus Mr. & Mrs. Joseph ZelenskiRonald Garramone Mary Lou Bennington Mr. & Mrs. James Brendemuehl doug & Betty clinton dingbaum Family Joseph V. dooley Geraldine Ely Vicki Gensini dorothy Grivetti Illinois Valley Herb Guild Knights of columbus calvert council 792 Kathy Martin

Angelic Miklavic Jay Miklavic dave & carlene reid St. Bede Faculty & Staff Joe & Lillian Saxton Janice Webster Kathy YerlyKatie Giachetto ron & Karon MiniTyler Goodman Jerry & Judy Bichl Joe & Loretto Leydon ron & Karon Mini Stariha Family Jack WaylandLouise Gorman david Kostello FamilyDona Lin Govekar tom & Lois KoncanAldo Graglia Georgia FabishNorma Gross Frank & dorothy LundMargaret Grubb Mr. & Mrs. richard SnyderWilliam Hack Evelyn coulter Margaret Gallagher Hague Donald J. Hayden claire MurphyKen Harmon Jack cosgrove david & Nancy MaciejewskiAnn Hartwell Steve & Suzy diemerGeorge Hayden Mr. & Mrs. Eric Arkins terry & Laurie Arkins daryl & Gina Baker roger dooley W. Patrick dooley John & Karen duncan dorothy Fahler Betty Hurst Mr. & Mrs. Frank Kotecki Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Kubly Joe & Loretto Leydon Ed & Barbara Lischewski Frank & dorothy Lund dave & Jeannie Margherio Mr. & Mrs. William Mccann candance Mcclain Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Mueller Mike & Maureen Mulligan tom & Jackie O’Sadnick dr. & Mrs. robert Pomije Mary Jo Potthoff Mr. & Mrs. chris Potthoff Mr. & Mrs. Ken Pozzi Mary Ann Pyszka Mike & Allison rooney Pat Schmidt Mr. & Mrs. ron Swingel rosemary Valencia Jim & Jude Wimbiscus Joe & Mary Beth Zelenski Frank & Fran ZellerR. Donald Henderson Bea VerucchiKathleen Henson Mr. & Mrs. Jack WaylandCassie Herkovich Nellie cattani Mr. & Mrs. Frank KoteckiJames Herrmann Buck & Bev EmmerlingAnne Hetrick dr. & Mrs. Jim Mini Leah Mini ron & Karon MiniSr. Marilyn Hettinger, O.S.B. ralph & Marion GrivettiMargaret Hettinger ralph & Marion GrivettiLorraine Heyer Jerry & Judy BichlCarrie Hildebrant Steve & Mary KunkelDawn Hoffert Maryann BarthBetty Holmbeck Maryann Barth

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the honors economics class had to give a powerpoint presentation of their business plan to open a new business with a unique and different product. Attached is a picture of Susan and her “real chinese Noodle” business showing the students trying her product using chopsticks. this microeconomics capstone project, along with their personal budget projects from the first nine weeks and the stock market game, provided students with real world experiences.

Some of the clever protypes of innovative products were:

• Footlights – slippers with lights in the toe for when you get up in the middle of the night.

• Customized k-9 apparel.• LED lighted guitar for a “rockin’ “ lightshow.

• Chatterbox voice activated remote control for your tv.(Shown Below)

• Guitar fingers – protection for beginner guitarists’ fingers.• Retread – tennis shoes soles made from recycled tires.

Mr. dan Gregorich (Illini State Bank), father of senior Katie Gregorich, spoke on saving and investing,

home mortgages, and car loans.

Projecteconomics

the Saint Bede Spanish club has 118 members, including 16 board members. Seventy members celebrated Mexican Independence day and welcomed the freshmen at a fiesta September 13. Forty students toured the National Museum of Mexican Art in chicago and viewed the murals in the Pilsen barrio. they dined at Su casa restaurant. With the money collected from a jeans day, club members bought 35 toys for the United Way christmas toy store. Members celebrated the end of finals with a lunch at Jalapeño’s.

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Norman Hook Vonda SpanbauerMary Huelskamp ron Groleau Family Kulpa FamilyGeorge Huffman Fred GoldenTom Hunt Fred GoldenLona Jakse terry & Laurie Arkins Mac & Gina cawley Joan crane ted & Kathy deSerf John & Karen duncan Gary & Mary Alice Eiten Lyle & Ellen Eiten dan & Linda Ferrari Jim Happ Family Alex & Linda Hueneburg charley & Nancy Hyson Virginia Kratz Betty A. Kunkel Steve & Mary Kunkel Ed & Barbara Lischewski Mr. & Mrs. Philip McGinnis Bill & Peggy Plantan Mr. & Mrs. Jeff ZmudkaBeatrice Jakubowski Gary & Kathy FilippiniVida Janka Mr. & Mrs. Joseph ZelenskiAlbert Janko George KnafelcShirley Jones Fred GoldenKathryn Justi ronald & dorothy MalooleyMary Kanuch Frank & Jackie AssalleyJoan Kapraun tom & Gerri clearySteve Kazmerczak ron & Karon MiniWendell Rick Keener Mr. & Mrs. Jack WaylandMary Margaret Kelley Mr. & Mrs. Jerry StuartRobert Kelly dorothy Grivetti June Hempsey christian & Janda Lane terrance Lane John Ossola Nita tonioniElizabeth Kennedy Jack & Beth Arkins Joan crane Jim Happ Family Joseph & Virginia SchoebEllen King Mark Janko Lori Janko WilkeJoseph Knaff roger dooley W. Patrick dooley c. r. Jasiek Mr. & Mrs. Howard McLachlan Mr. & Mrs. tim Postula chris & Sheila rudolphi Mr. & Mrs. robert SchmitzFlorian “Bud” Konieczny Paul & tammi carus Mr. & Mrs. George Knafelc darlene KolodziejEd Koscielski Pat Barry Family Knoblauch Family querciagrossa FamilyEmil Kotar roger dooley Lorraine KuberaEdward Kozel robert rothwellRobert Krahn Jon WaylandDonn Kreofsky Mr. & Mrs. Jack WaylandJohn & Alice Krewer Harold & Kathryn Krewer John & Elaine Krewer Spencer Mr. & Mrs. charles Voreis

Robert Krull Vonda SpanbauerMr. Kulpa Yolanda quartucciCaroline Kunkel Kenneth KunkelJudith Lamboley John & Karen duncan rich & Sue Ferretti Mr. & Mrs. Howard McLachlanDianne Lane dick & Marilyn PrindivilleReuben Lester ronald & dorothy MalooleyJohn Liesse Lena Ernat Elmer & Jeannie Liesse dr. & Mrs. Louis Lukancic catherine PeltonLes Lockridge Jeff & Kathy Burris Buck & Bev Emmerling rhonda Newman Marianne SmedleyIrene Loland Jack Antkowiak FamilyMargaret Lolkus ron & Karon MiniJohn Longman tom & Gerri clearyPeter Lopez terry & Marie EmmerlingRuth Lukosus drew & denise Bernabei ronald & dorothy Malooley Mr. & Mrs. Jerry StuartFlorence Maitland Kathy MartinJoan Marciano John & Pat PrindevilleRose Marenda dr. & Mrs. Franklin Jasiek clydia MarendaPaul Marincic Jack Wayland Kathleen WaylandJames Martin Elizabeth LenskiTom Martin B. J. Burkhart Sue Burkhart dale & Jessica carls Mac & Gina cawley Leroy & debbie ceresa Mark costello W. Patrick dooley John & Karen duncan Paula Endress Gary & Kathy Filippini ralph & Marion Grivetti Jim Happ Family Frank & Mary Heuser Betty Hurst Family ronda Iossi dolan & Bev Kimble Mike & Jeanne Kubera Steve & Mary Kunkel ray & Kris Marenda ron & Karon Mini Mary Ann Oklesen Louis & Joan Perona tom & rosalyn Pigati Bill Plantan Family Sarah & Jeff reichl Jean Sale Kevin & christine Sampson doug & rorie Schweickert tom & Betty Shields Butch torri Family Mr. & Mrs. Jack WaylandKatherine Martuzzo roger dooley W. Patrick dooley Jack WaylandMarsha Mason Mr. & Mrs. robert LamboleyLori Mathesius Yolanda quartucciGrace May All Around the House & More, Inc. dick & Sandy Ajster Jan Barry

don & Jill Bollis rich Braida George Brandner Glen & George Brandner Barry & Leian Breuning Julie Brown Bill & diane chandler Mike & diane crowley Jim deBosik Harold & Jane dziernski Lyle & Ellen Eiten Phil & Judy Englehaupt Helen Evans Marie Fiocchi richard & Lori Fiocchi dan & Nancy Fitzgerald dick & dorothy Flaherty Jim & Shirley Fusinetti Ann Grebner Brian Grebner Mike & Jan Grivetti ralph & Marion Grivetti Sandra Grivetti charlie Hurt Brian & Kathy Jasiek Beverly Jeppson Linda Kasprak dave & Wendy Kinczewski Beth Kleczewski Michelle Liss Joe & Loretta Lorenzi tom Manning ray & chris Marenda Martha Mareta Laura Margherio Mary Ann Martin Jeanette Maurice Susan May Mary Maychzak Ann Milner Betty Navin Burt & Janet Newcomer Jeff & Mary Newcomer donna Ostemeyer Leroy & Minnie Padgett dave Pakula Joe & Julie Piano Mary Jo Piano Marcia Pinter John Pini/State Farm Ken & Kathy Pisarczyk dave Pohl Mark Pohl Pat reed riverfront Machine carol rolando Joe Smith Virginia Snodgrass Family rod & rhonda Strack darlene Stuckert George tomsha Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Virgo Harry & Yonne Volant Sally Walter Nancy WrightMike McGrain tom & Lois KoncanJames McGuire Jerry & carol Baness Jerry & Judy Bichl Marian cichy ronald & dorothy Malooley christine ceresa SampsonJohn McKean Libbie McKean red Hat LadiesEsther Mignone Nellie GiacomelliMark Moran Maryann BarthPaul Morris Alex & Linda Hueneburg Jim & Mary Ellen Mini ron & Karon Mini Paul & carole PeronaVictor Mozina Mr. & Mrs. raymond cregierJames Mudd dr. & Mrs. Jim MiniElwood Mudge terry & Laurie Arkins ted & Kathy deSerf

Mr. & Mrs. John Fusinatto George Leynaud Family Jeannie Margherio ron & Sally SwingelMarty Munster ron & Karon MiniLarry Nason Mr. & Mrs. cyril KozelJim Naughton tom & Gerri clearyJoanne Nevicosi Mac & Gina cawley Mike & diane crowley Lyle & Ellen Eiten ralph & Marion Grivetti Betty Hurst Laurie Kearney Lorraine Kubera Joe & Loretta Lorenzi Laura Margherio ron & Karon Mini John Nevicosi Family Marcia Pinter tom & Nancy Stuart FamilyJoseph P. Nicosia, Sr. James & Kay SkeltonPamela Nielsen Leroy & debbie ceresaJames Noonan Early Morning raquetball Guys ralph & Marion Grivetti Henry & deb Hackman Sarah Liesse reichl Mickey SchmittJames Norton Mr. & Mrs. Paul SmudzinskiCarl Novak Gary & Lana PeterlinMaria Novak Gary & Lana PeterlinEugene Novotney Leah Mini ron & Karon MiniRuth O’Bryan Mr. & Mrs. Edward KrolakArlene Onken david & theresa KostelloRichard Pacione Jerry & Judy Bichl ted & Kathy deSerf Pacione Family ron & Sally SwingelCarl Palmgrens Mr. & Mrs. James PrindevilleNina Panneck Mr. & Mrs. ray Arnold Mary Lou Bennington Victor & Marily Bonucchi tom & Millie Bruski Evie coulter John & carol cummings Sybil cummings Jim & Mary donnelly tom donnelly Josephine Grabowski Luke Herbert Family Michael Jaskolski Muriel Jermenc Betty A. Kunkel Bill & Myra Liebhart Mr. & Mrs. William McGann Bill & Sybil McGunnigal Mr. & Mrs. Jack Moskalewicz Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Pienta dick ratkiewicz Mr. & Mrs. Ben Sment Larry Sondgeroth Bob & Mary Szepaniak Mr. & Mrs. Ed templeton Virginia tintorri Steve & Elaine Wasilewski dan & Pat Wieczorek Ed & Mary Wieczorek Bill & Lori WilkeJohn Pellegrini Mr. & Mrs. Jack WaylandLevia Perino Anna Brady della Eatton George Galetti Family Elma Gall Helen Gambiani

Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Gambiani Mark & Lisa Hoffert Leah Mini Bud Muzzarelli Mark & Gladys ramey Betty Santel Jolene Slingsby darlene SwansonClara Perra Bill & Sandra PerraHyacinth Perra Bill & Sandra PerraMary Petelin George KnafelcSam Peter Fred GoldenBetty Piacenti John Balma Family Jan Barry Pat & Mary Jo Barry John & Susan Bellino don & carleen Bergandi Mr. & Mrs. drew Bernabei Mr. & Mrs. Sheldon carlson dave & Sue conroy dennis davito Family Nick & Marylyn donahue roger dooley John & Karen duncan Gary & Mary Alice Eiten terry & Marie Emmerling Barb Feik dan & Linda Ferrari Gary & Kathy Filippini dan & Nancy Fitzgerald ralph & Marion Grivetti Jim Happ Family Alex & Linda Hueneburg dr. & Mrs. Franklin Jasiek Mr. & Mrs. dale Kalman Ed & dena Kowalski dan & Susie Lawler Ed & Barbara Lischewski ron & dorothy Malooley corrine Manning ray & Kris Marenda dave & Jeannie Margherio Laura Margherio Mr. & Mrs. John Micheli ron & Karon Mini dr. & Mrs. Paul Perona Marcia Pinter Bill Plantan Family Jackie ratkiewicz Ed & Judy Shields dean & Mary Beth Soldati clay & Paula Swank Miller Group charitable trust Fund the chicago comm. tr Mark & Paula tomsha Goody & diane toraason Bea Verucchi Harry & Yvonne Volant dan & Sandy Yanez Joe & Mary Beth ZelenskiMarie Piccinelli Maryann BarthJane Piletic Patrick & Mary Jo Barry Mr. & Mrs. John Fusinatto Len & Pat Inda Jim & Susan Knoblauch ron & carol Kulpa Bill & Sandra Perra Sharon Piletic Family Jay querciagrossa don & Gloria Steichen ron & Sally Swingel Lori Janko WilkeJohn Plankenhorn Frank & Jackie Assalley Vicky Ebener Family Betty HurstTony Plosich Jan davitoJohn Pocivasek Merle & Pat PiacentiEmma Pomatto catherine Pelton catherine YerlyJennie Potocky tom & Lois Koncan

4 Memorials 4 Golden BedansClass of 1960Saint Bede Academy would like to thank the class of 1960 for their generous gift of $15,000.

This gift will fund some much needed improvements to the Saint Bede Academy computer lab.

A cheerful reunion between Walter Kozlowski & Tony Dakewicz.

Roger Alig, Don Maurer, Leo Caron, & Frank Drasler.

Wayne Sherman addresses the class of 1960.

Class members enjoy each other’s company on Friday night.

Dr. Ted Struck presenting Don Maurer a special gift from his classmates.


Berta Preiser Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Virgo Lori Janko WilkeLeon Prokuski Ed & Judy SmudzinskiRoger Puetz Mickey Schmitt Gene & Ann WozniakAnn Rafalski John & Larayne remkusBernice Ragan Jeff & Sarah reichlHelen Reagan Lynette Lucas Jack WaylandJoe Recine Jim & Mary Ellen Mini ron & Karon MiniJosephine Charlier Reilly dale & Mary PrindivilleJohn Resetich Maryann Barth roger dooley Buck & Bev Emmerling Laura Margherio Mary Ann Oklesen Leona WalkRose Rheeling Jim & Sue Garland Gene & Vicki Gensini Mr. & Mrs. dan Mccollum Mary Ann OklesenJames J. Riva, Jr. Mike & diane crowley ronald & dorothy Malooley Mary Ann Oklesen Louis & Joan PeronaPrimo Romagnoli Len & Pat Inda ron & Karon Mini Jim rooney Mike & Allison rooneyDonald Rosnes david & celeste Inman Mr. & Mrs. Frank Kotecki John & Larayne remkusBernadette Rossini Jane dugan Mary MoranRev. Francis Ryan terry & Marie Emmerling Mr. & Mrs. Edward Krolak Bea VerucchiMarie Sabatini Mary Julene Auchstetter Verna Auchstetter Mac & Gina cawley Gary & Mary Alice Eiten Buck & Bev Emmerling Vicki Gensini rich & Marcie Koehler Eugene Lesniak catherine YerlyBernice Sander John & Stacy PrindevilleAudrey Sarti Karry Kurtz Mr. & Mrs. Paul SmudzinskiFr. Alfred Scheidler don & Jen BlankmanWalter Schlagheck Mr. & Mrs. Herman EmmerlingEmily Schmidt ronald & dorothy Malooley don & Pat Pirch Mr. & Mrs. Gordon VirgoJoan Schneider tom & Gerri clearyPaul Schweickert Yolanda quartucci Bill & Barb SchweickertFreda Sebastian Buck & Bev EmmerlingNorman Sebastian Buck & Bev Emmerling terry & Marie Emmerling Frank & Mary Heuser ronald & dorothy MalooleyBetty Sellett tom & connie credi Ed & Barbara LischewskiElizabeth Snell don & Pat Pirch Kent & Joan Wicks

Fr. Stephen Souse, O.S.B. Joseph V. dooley Jim rooney St. Bede Academy Faculty & Staff Frank & Fran ZellerDominica Spelich Gina cawleyPhyllis Spitz Betty Hurst Family Mr. & Mrs. Paul SmudzinskiAlex Staneic Mary GormanNona Stegich Fred GoldenLouis Strack Maryann BarthLewis Stubblefield Buck & Bev EmmerlingJames Studzinski Nick & Marylyn donahueFrank Stupar tom & Lois KoncanCynthia Styma roger dooleyBetty Suarez Maryann Barth Jo Anne Pijanowski John & Ellen resetichJuanita Suarez Maryann Barth terry & Marie EmmerlingRaymond Summer terry connollyEunice Supan John & Larayne remkusDoris Swift Mr. & Mrs. roland BekeleskiLouis Swift Mr. & Mrs. roland BekeleskiDorothy Tallon Herb & Annette FrizolDaniel Terando Buck & Bev Emmerling terry & Marie Emmerling Gary & Kathy Filippini ron & Sally Swingel Bea VerucchiJohn Tomsic Jim, Barb & Anita JeunnetteDr. Goodwin Toraason Jim Aitken ray & rita Anderes Bill & colette Andreoni Jim & Leslie Andreoni rob & Karee Antkiewicz Eric & Julie Arkins Jack & Beth Arkins Jim Arkins terry & Laurie Arkins Jeff & Sue Atilaino Mr. & Mrs. robert Baker drew & denise Bernabei Mario & deb Bernardini Jerry & Judy Bichl M. Bidasio doug Biederstedt Bob & Judy Billings Jeff Boelk Paula Boudreau Vince & donna Brolley Byczynski Family John & Linda carls Matt & Kristi carroll celia carus Paul carus Paula cassiday Mr. & Mrs. Frank cattani Mac & Gina cawley Janice ceresa Bill & Patty collins Bill crane Joan crane Michael & Anne crowley claire dannar ted & Kathy deSerf roger dooley dr. & Mrs. robert duncan John & Karen duncan ralph & Nicki Edgcomb Joe & Maryann Ennenbach James Erlenborn Mary Faletti Mr. & Mrs. charles Faletti dr. & Mrs. Edward Fesco

tom & chris Ficek Maureen Flaherty Elma Gall Mr. & Mrs. robert Gaull Keith & rita Gehm Bob Gilligan Barry & Linda Goodwin Mark Grant roy Grigalonas Hildi Grivetti ron Groleau Family Mr. & Mrs. dick Gross Jim Happ Family donald J. Hayden Jeff & Jeanne Hayden Mr. & Mrs charles Helmig Alex & Linda Hueneburg charley & Nancy Hyson david & celeste Inman Lona Jakse Family dick & carol Janko Mark & Leigh Ann Janko Jauch Family Muriel Jermenc connie Johnson Family dale & Becky Kalman Joe & Jill Kamphaus Michael Kasap Family deanna Kee Family Won & Moon Kim Mary Klinefelter Mr. & Mrs. William Knowlton Mr. & Mrs. Frank Koetecki Jeanne Kratz ron & carol Kulpa Betty A. Kunkel Steve & Mary Kunkel Mr. & Mrs. John Landgraf dan & Susie Lawler Eugene Lesniak dr. & Mrs. Joseph Leydon Atty. & Mrs. George Leynaud Ed & Barbara Lischewski Susan Lowther dr. & Mrs. Louis Lukancic Steve & trixie Lukancic ronald & dorothy Malooley Elizabeth Hebel Martyn Jody Marzetta George & Nancy Maze david & colleen Mcclure tim & Lori Mcconville Joseph McGarvey Matt McGinnis Mr. & Mrs. Philip McGinnis Bill & Sybil McGunnigal tony & Jean Mertel ron & Karon Mini Lisa Mueller Mr. & Mrs. charles Mueller tim & cindy Muntz Leon & Joyce Muraro Jay Murphy tom & Jackie O’Sadnick John Oberholz & Amy Jean Omolecki deo & rose Orteza Mike & Kris Paul Mr. & Mrs. William Payron tom & tracy Payton Paul & carole Perona Scott & terry Petzel Merle & Pat Piacenti Margaret Piano Mr. & Mrs. Ken Piller Bill & Peggy Plantan Jack & Liz Porter Mike & Kathy Prosinski Mr. & Mrs. William Pryde Greg & Gail Pyszka Jeff & Sarah reichl Janice reinhard Mike riva Family Kirk & Kathy ross Eddie Schaeffer Bill & Peg Schulte Virginia Schulte Mike & Julie Scott Suzanne ceresa Seibert William & dolores Seremak Karrie Setchell dave & debbie Sickley dr. & Mrs. Jerome Sickley Amy Smick

craig Smith Family Jeff Snell Family Mr. & Mrs. richard Snyder Elizabeth Soedler don & Gloria Steichen todd & Jennifer Stoneking Jeff Story Loretta Story Mike Story richard Stroyan Mark & reggie Stuart Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Stuart Bob Suarez tom Suarez Shane Swords Marian terry Verucchi Family tom Walsh Michael Wasmer Mr. & Mrs. Jack Wayland Mr. & Mrs. Michael Wellner Lori Janko Wilke Family dr. & Mrs. Anthony Williams Jim & Jude Wimbiscus dr. & Mrs. William Wrobel dave & Lynn Wyzgowski Frank & Fran ZellerKatherine Twardowski Gary & Mary Alice Eiten rich & Marcie Koehler Mr. & Mrs. Frank Kotecki diana LewisGeorge Uranich Frank & Jackie Assalley Jeff & Sylvia Ballard John & Larayne remkus Mike & Becky ryanJohn Urbanowski George & Gen Knafelc daniel & Elizabeth Maloney Joe Pigati John Schmitt Mickey Schmitt Isabel Urbanowski Jeoffrey & Joanne UrbanowskiThomas J. Urban Betty A. KunkelHilda Manuel Vaeth James & Jacqueline torriJim Valesano Mr. & Mrs. don BernardiAlfred Verplaetse roger dooleyZack Vulcani Amy Affelt daniel ceresa Family raymond ceresa Family catherine doyle dr. & Mrs. robert duncan Gary & Mary Alice Eiten George & Gen Knafelc Greg & diane Knafelc Joseph & Loretto Leydon ron & Karon Mini Pat Schmidt Jim & Jude WimbiscusFrank Waggett Paul & Ann SavioCharles Wahlstrom terry & Laurie Arkins Eugene Lesniak Mr. & Mrs. Jack Wayland Frank & Fran Zeller

Mary Lynn Waters Paul & carole PeronaLewis Wilder ted & Kathy deSerfBea Wilhelmi Vonda SpanbauerDavid Wilke Frank & Jackie Assalley Ken & Jyll Pozzi rosemary Valencia Ed & Mary Wieczorek Jim & Jude WimbiscusDr. Robert Willand Jerry & carol Baness John & Susan Bellino Jerry & Judy Bichl theresa Brolley terry connolly Joseph V. dooley Josh & Shelley Ebener ron Groleau Family Mike & Sheri Harlow Alex & Linda Hueneburg c. r. Jasiek George & Gen Knafelc Mr. & Mrs. Frank Kotecki ron & carol Kulpa dan & Susie Lawler Eugene Lesniak Elmer & Jeannie Liesse Anthony Lusvardi dave & Jeannie Margherio Mike Mazzuchelli Ken & Jyll Pozzi Sarah Liesse reichl Mike & Ann riva Jean Sale Mr. & Mrs. richard Snyder carl & Bev Sons don & Gloria Steichen Adrienne Steinberg A. Lois Stille Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Stuart John & Paula toraason Bill & Phyllis Walsh Bill & Susie Walsh Mr. & Mrs. Jack Wayland Frank & Fran ZellerRobert Woodward ron & Karon Mini Lori Janko WilkeRosemary Zandecki Lisa Bernabei Joel & Linda cechowicz Lyle & Ellen Eiten Jean Eltrevoog dorothy Fahler tom & Karen Haebeale George Hayden darlene Kolodziej Laura Margherio Mike & Maureen Mulligan Joseph O’Brien, Jr. Mike & Julie Scott dick & Beth Snyder ron & Sally Swingel William & Judy WrobelAnthony Zermeno Alex & Linda HueneburgRomualda ”Rae” Zukowski Bill & Sandra PerraJune Zupancic roger dooley

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It’s hard to believe it’s been a year since I embarked on my new position as director of development. What a year it’s been! I am pleased with the progress we are making in the development office and I thank you our alumni, friends and parents for your unwavering support which allows us the freedom to continue to evolve. the development team consists of Father Philip davey, Jeannie Margherio, Bonnie Prokup and myself. We are dedicated to preserving the tradition of Saint Bede Abbey & Academy by working diligently to maintain our connection with alumni and friends; to re-connect with those who have become disengaged; and by creating new and innovative ways to fund “the Gap” between the cost of tuition and the cost to educate each and every student at Saint Bede. Your confidence inspires us to continue our mission to keep the tradition alive! Every time you volunteer to help, every time you participate in an event, and every dollar that you provide helps us further our mission. We are Saint Bede Academy because of you.

As I reflect on the progress we’ve made, clearly we have a long way to go to reach our goal. Our annual fund goal is much higher this year than in years past due to the increased needs of the institution. At this point in our annual fund campaign, when the second half is as generous as the first half, all indications are that we will reach our goal. For those of you who have not yet responded to the annual fund, we hope a reminder call will help your gift find its way to our door very soon. Be assured we will continue to update you on the progress of our goal. In this edition of The Bedan Record, it is my pleasure to share with you some of the highlights of the first semester of life here at Saint Bede. there isn’t a lot of script to this issue because I believe the spirit of Saint Bede lives in the faces of our students, alumni and friends. Enjoy!

A note from Donna’s Desk...

Cover Image: Golden Bedans – Class of 1960

Front row (l-r) Michael Watson, Joseph Fogerty, William Regan, Jerry Ruva, Melvin Harth, Arthur DeGrande, Leo Caron, Daniel Sollors, Walter Kozlowski, Anthony Dakewicz, Robert Schultz, Gerald Affelt, August Polito, John Kilarski, Kenneth Funfsinn. 2nd row - Cyril Watson, Michael Quigley, James Lyons, William Van De Wyngaerde, Eugene Antas, Robert Cassidy, Roger Alig, Laurence Sondgeroth, Fred Wernsman, Vincent Morreale. 3rd row - Carl Blum, John Ficek, Charles Quilty, James Murphy, Lee Andreoni, Wayne Sherman, Frank Drasler, Gary Gray, Jerome Meismer. Back row - Michael Miller, Donald Maurer, Frederick Liss, Gerald Baker, Eugene Wisgowski.

These names indicate memorial gifts mailed or delivered to Saint Bede June 11, 2010 to January 31, 2011.

Some memorials, given at the time of visitation, are presented to Saint Bede by the family as a single donation without

individual donor names.

Each Sunday, Abbot Claude offers Mass in memory of the deceased listed in this issue and past issues of

The Bedan Record.

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