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The Class of 1966

Personal Profile Forms

Nancy Brooks Holdwick Mercy College _____________________________________________________________________________________

Email: [email protected]

Degree Program: B. A. in El. Ed., 1966

Why Attend U of D or Mercy College: I had Religious Sisters of Mercy in grade school and

high school, so my parents and I were persuaded to attend Mercy. Also I had an academic

scholarship.

Fondest Memory: Life in the dorms and the friendships I made.

Dream That Came True: Through my teaching and volunteering experience, I have been able to

influence many children I have encountered, especially those with a poor family life.

Family Life: My husband Dan and I will celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary on June 18.

We have three children and four grandchildren. We have been Yoopers for nearly 40 years and

enjoy the winters and brief summers. I retired from teaching in 2000.

Hobbies: Traveling in our motorhome, mainly to the Southwest in the winters to visit family.

Camping, reading, gardening, and substitute teaching when I choose to be available. Attending

sports events of our grandchildren - both in Marquette and California.

Charitable Interests: Dan and I support local charities, including our church, the Care Clinic, St.

Vincent de Paul, Catholic Relief Services, as well as the four universities we have attended.

Favorite Vacation: Our entire family gathered in Salt Lake City to attend the 2002 Olympics. We

attended numerous events, including the Closing Ceremonies.

Volunteer: I volunteer numerous hours per week at our local church, St. Louis the King, being

an integral part of a major renovation. Dan and I also prepare meals and sit with the clients at

the Room at the Inn, our local homeless shelter. I also volunteer at special events at my

grandsons' schools. Before retirement, I served as director of our Young Authors program and

was president of the Marquette-Alger Reading Council.

Present Connection to UDM: Being so far away, I am inactive. I do read the magazine from

UDM to keep up to date, plus the Religious Sisters of Mercy Center bulletins.

Patricia Sue Cassar Mercy College _____________________________________________________________________________________


Degree Program: Home Economics Bachelor of Science degree 1966

Why Attend U of D or Mercy College: Mercy was known to have a very good Home

Economics Program. It also was located only five blocks from my home so I was considered a

"day hopper".

Fondest Memory: There are so many memories of my time at Mercy College. My favorite is

living in the apartment at the Administration Building with Jan Olsavski, Kathy Rourke and

Kathy Lenane in our Senior Year. This was part of our curriculum to graduate. They gave me a

Wedding Shower that lasted into the wee hours and the head of the Home Economics

Department, Sister Mzary Celeste, had to come down and tell us to go to bed. It was the best of

times.

Dream That Came True: I met my husband, James Cassar, through our Sodality, at Mercy

College during my Freshman year. He came with a group from the Newman Club from

Lawrence Tech College. We were debating "Company-keeping" while in college. When I saw

him come up the stairs of the Administration Building, I turned to the girl next to me and said "I

am going to marry him". And I did, three years later to the day from the time we met on

February 5, 1966!

Family Life: My family life has been full of wonderful family moments. We have been married

for 50 years this year and have seven sons and one daughter. They have all grown to become

extremely successful in their own lives. Jim and I could not be more proud of them all. We also

now have eighteen grandchildren and one great grandchild on the way. The older

grandchildren are also doing well as we expect the little ones to do too.

Hobbies: I enjoy volunteering at my church, St. Rita's in Holly, Michigan. I also draw, paint and

read.

Charitable Interests: My charitable interests includ of course, the University of Detroit Mercy,

several missionaries, children interests, and paralyzed veterans.

Favorite Vacation: We are a camping family and now own a motor home which we use to visit

our children who are all over the United States. However, we did visit my sister-in-law in

France and had a very enjoyable time. We will probably be visiting Vienna, Austria, as our

youngest son will be moving there soon.

Volunteer: I have done many volunteer jobs since I graduated, first was writing a home ec

column for a community paper, and working with engaged couples in our churches. I have also

worked in my children's school's doing everything from working in booster clubs to honoring

gifted students. Right now I am working at St. Rita's Curch in Holly, MI decorating for the

different liturgies.

Present Connection to UDM: Right now, I do not have a connection to UDM except for

donating. But when I first graduated, I was on the Alumni Board for many years.

Patricia A. Domka Mercy College _____________________________________________________________________________________


Degree Program: B.S., 1966

Why Attend U of D or Mercy College: I graduated from Mercy High School and at that time is

was a natural progression to continue at Mercy. Mercy College, under the leadership of Sister

Lucille, introduced a summer program for students to demonstrate that they could handle

college classes. They took a chance and I graduated with honors. I value both the friendships I

developed and education I received at Mercy.

Fondest Memory:

Dream That Came True:

Family Life:

Hobbies:

Charitable Interests:

Favorite Vacation:

Volunteer: I currently volunteer as a member of St. Louise de Marillac St. Vincent de Paul.

Present Connection to UDM: Almuni

Eleanore Duross White Mercy College _____________________________________________________________________________________


Degree Program: Bachelor of Arts, Social Work, 1966

Why Attend U of D or Mercy College: Mercy College was a Catholic Woman's College offering

Social Work which I wanted to pursue.

Fondest Memory:


Family Life: I have been married for 48 years to Bernie White who attended Lawrence Tech. We

met our senior year of college. We have a son and daughter and 9 grandchildren. We have lived

in Jackson, MI since we were married.

Hobbies: My husband and I have been involved with hot air ballooning for 32 years. Our

children grew up in this environment traveling to Hot Air Balloon Festivals near and far.

Charitable Interests: Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Favorite Vacation: Many, many vacations but really enjoyed our years of vacationing in the

Rocky Mountains.

Volunteer: I have volunteered for many years in different capacities at many organizations. My

favorite has been the last 15 years with the Society of St. Vincent de Paul reaching out to the

poor and needy. It fits right in with my social work personality.

Present Connection to UDM: Alumni!

Mary Grace Evans (Barlage) Mercy College _____________________________________________________________________________________


Degree Program: BA in Speech and Drama, 1966

Why Attend U of D or Mercy College: I attended because my parents chose it and paid for it.

We were familiar with college's academic value because a cousin of mine had attended it and I

had been involved in the children's theatre there in grade school. It was also close to my home.

We were of aware of the theatre's excellence because my parents and I had attended

productions there. We also knew about the excellence of St. Mary Marguerite Butler R.S.M.

Fondest Memory: Private conversations with Sister Marguerite and being able to direct the

great old English morality play, The Second Shepherd's Play.

Dream That Came True: Graduating with a degree.

Family Life: I married once. My husband was David Andrew Evans, Ph.D. We divorced. Our

two children are lawyers. Tom's wife is Lisa (Tikkanen) Kati's husband is Drew Durden. They

have four children, Penny, Edie, Hank, Fred,

Hobbies: Listening to jazz and Celtic music in taverns.

Charitable Interests: Managing the clothes pantry at alocal church.

Favorite Vacation: Going back to Michigan for time with family.

Volunteer: At the clothes pantry and as an usher at a concert hall.

Present Connection to UDM: My friend Diane (Ropert) Davis, class of 1967, my U of D cousin,

Robert Hohl. I also love to read the poetry in print of the great form U of D staff member,

Dudley Randall.

Margaret M. Flatt Mercy College _____________________________________________________________________________________


Degree Program: BSN, 1966

Why Attend U of D or Mercy College: My high school principal at St Catherine's parish

recommended it.

Fondest Memory: The many friends I made.

Dream That Came True: MCD prepared me for my career in nursing, which provided me with

a rich variety of experiences and opportunities.

Family Life: I have 2 grown sons, 4 lovely grandchildren, and a spouse of 46 years with whom I

am enjoying retirement.

Hobbies: Gardening, writing poetry, puzzles of all kinds to keep my mind sharp.

Charitable Interests: Health and education on local, national, and global levels.

Favorite Vacation: We have traveled to many countries, where we love learning about the

many cultures that populate our earth.

Volunteer: I teach adult christian education classes at church, and am on professional

committees in ANA-Michigan and my Sigma Theta Tau chapter.

Present Connection to UDM: We have been living in Midland, MI, but plan to move this year

to be closer to our familis in Southeast MI. I plan to attend events open to the community at

UDM, for enjoyment and in support of the university.

Margaret Foley Murphy Mercy College _____________________________________________________________________________________


Degree Program: BS speech and drama 1966

Why Attend U of D or Mercy College: I could afford it

Fondest Memory: None

Dream That Came True: Extensive traveling

Family Life: Husband, Murphy, son Nelson Diebel, 1992 Olympic gold medalist, daughter

Catherine, peace core volunteer, attorney

Hobbies: Gardening, yoga, reading

Charitable Interests: Court appointed special advocate

Favorite Vacation: Cruise to alaska

Volunteer: CASA

Present Connection to UDM: None

Thomas Gearty Gearty University of Detroit _____________________________________________________________________________________


Degree Program: Evening, BA, Sociology

Why Attend U of D or Mercy College: It was close to my home, and it had a good reputation,

and Dave DeBusschere was a student playing basketball at the time.

Fondest Memory:


Family Life: Married for 47 years with 2 daughters, both married, and 1 son, not married. The

older daughter has 3 children.

Hobbies:


Favorite Vacation: San Francisco and Chicago to visit our daughters. Our son lives in Boston so

it's not a vacation.

Volunteer: Not yet, still working full time as a librarian at the Boston Athenaeum.

Present Connection to UDM:

Rich Giera University of Detroit _____________________________________________________________________________________


Degree Program: ’66 AB in Mathematics, ’69 MA in Mathematics

Why Attend U of D or Mercy College: Graduating from Sacred Heart Seminary (Detroit), I had

no doubt that a Catholic education was the only avenue of continuing my education.

Fondest Memory: The friendships made with my classmates.

Dream That Came True: From both my mathematical classes as well as my assistantship at the

U.D. Computer Center, I was able to secure a successful career at General Motors and later EDS

in the then-new field of CAD/CAM as a programmer, analyst, and liaison with GM designers

and engineers.

Family Life: I have been married nearly 40 years to Marcia Rittersdorf (class of ’71 at UDM), a

successful Middle-school teacher at Gesu, Harper Woods, and the Troy School systems. We

have two children: Christie (currently director of North American PR and Communications at a

well-known advertising agency in New York City) and Brian (currently a doctoral candidate in

International Economics at the University of California).

Hobbies: Duplicate Bridge, Tennis, and Traveling (both domestic and foreign).

Charitable Interests: Parish collections, avid supporter of the American Cancer Society, and

various other charities.

Favorite Vacation: a three-week (if it’s Tuesday, we must be in Belgium) tour of Western

Europe, 2 trips to Hawaii, a one-week cruise of Greece, and a cruise and land tour of Alaska.

Volunteer: Lector at local parish and “Meals on Wheels” driver.

Present Connection to UDM: Proud alumnus.

Don B. Gill University of Detroit _____________________________________________________________________________________


Degree Program: College of Commerce and Finance, BS in Accounting, 1967

Why Attend U of D or Mercy College: Affordable Catholic University near home

Fondest Memory: Football games

Dream That Came True: Met my wife of 50 years

Family Life: Married, 3 children, 7 grandchildren

Hobbies: Golf

Charitable Interests: Veterans, Education, Food and Warmth,

Favorite Vacation: River Cruise from Paris to Prague

Volunteer:


Elizabeth A. Gill Mercy College _____________________________________________________________________________________


Degree Program: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, 1966

Why Attend U of D or Mercy College: Well known nursing school near my home.

Fondest Memory: Pinning ceremony the night before my first child was born.

Dream That Came True: Met my husband at U of D the semester before I transferred to Mercy

College.

Family Life: Three children and seven grandchildren.

Hobbies: Golf

Charitable Interests: Angels' Place

Favorite Vacation: Paris to Prague River Cruise, 2015.

Volunteer: Angels' Place @ Bell House


Elizabeth A Gulick, SSJ-TOSF Mercy College _____________________________________________________________________________________


Degree Program: Bachelor of Science 1966

Why Attend U of D or Mercy College: To get a degree in Medical Technology

Fondest Memory: Working at Mt. Carmel Mercy Hospital as a Med Tech student


Family Life:

Hobbies:


Favorite Vacation:

Volunteer:


Margaret Hermes Mercy College _____________________________________________________________________________________


Degree Program: BSN 1966

Why Attend U of D or Mercy College: Well known school of Nursing

Fondest Memory: Having our own campus in our senior yr.

Dream That Came True: Retired after a rewarding career in home care nursing.

Family Life: I have 4 children and 7 grandchildren, all living close to me

Hobbies: Hiking, gardening, reading, and just took up pickleball at age 70!

Charitable Interests: Participating in international medical missions, serving meals at our local

homeless shelter.

Favorite Vacation: Visiting Australia and New Zeland at dawn of millinium, 2000

Volunteer:


Mary Eloise Hirlemann, RSM Mercy College _____________________________________________________________________________________


Degree Program: Bachelors of Arts

Why Attend U of D or Mercy College: I went to learn what was needed to be a teacher.

Fondest Memory: Walking on the beautiful campus at Mercy with swans, pond and flowers.

Dream That Came True: I did become a teacher and learned a lot about being a Mercy sister

and how to be merciful.

Family Life:

Hobbies: I still do art in many media. I have an art studio in Farmington Hills, MI.

Charitable Interests: I support the projets that the Sister of Mercy have in process.

Favorite Vacation:

Volunteer: I volunteer at Catholic Schools and some adult education sites.


Rita Kamyszek Prokopowicz Mercy College _____________________________________________________________________________________


Degree Program: Mercy School of Nursing of Detroit. Pontiac Unit, Diploma, 1966

Why Attend U of D or Mercy College: Catholic nursing history, favorable location to numerous

medical institutions, and clean & student friendly living quarters.

Fondest Memory: Capping ceremony at church across street from dormitory, and family

presence at capping ceremony.

Dream That Came True: Graduation day with accompament of Detroit Symphomy Orchestra.

Family Life: Practice good health routines: diet, exercise, sleep, religion, relationships.

Hobbies: Traveling/camping, computer, reading, sewing/knitting, and canning/baking.

Charitable Interests: Volunteer at church – greeter, blood pressure screening high school,

scoliosis screening 4-5th grade Catholic School, and secretary for Jackson Youth Symphony

Orchestra.

Favorite Vacation: Camping Family Vacations Florida, camping Family Vacations Wyoming,

Montana, Arizona, Poland x2, Italy.x2, and pilgrimage with Bishop.

Volunteer: Volunteer at church – greeter, blood pressure screening high school, scoliosis

screening 4-5th grade Catholic School, and secretary for Jackson Youth Symphony Orchestra.

Present Connection to UDM: Would like to get Master in Nursing (on-line - due to distance

from northern Michigan). I check the University of Detroit Mercy website often. I am very

proud of this connection and my nursing profession!

Marilyn Karolak Hauger Mercy College _____________________________________________________________________________________


Degree Program: Mercy College of Detroit 1966 Home Economics

Why Attend U of D or Mercy College: Private School with great foundation in Home

Economics.

Fondest Memory: Living with a group of girls in the Home Economics Apartment.

Dream That Came True: Working at the Waterford Senior Center as an Outreach Supervisor

helping seniors with Medicare, Medicaid, Affordable Care Act etc.

Family Life: I have three adult children. They are Martin, Jonathon and Anne Marie Hauger. I

have five grandchildren.

Hobbies: Reading, walking and cooking some favorite dishes.

Charitable Interests: The Waterford Senior Center and Kensington Church are a special interest

of mine.

Favorite Vacation: After graduation, a group of us from Mercy traveled Europe together.

Volunteer: I volunteer in the Medicare Medicaid Assistance Program through Area Agency on

Aging 1B. I have also volunteered for the Commission on Senior Adults for the City of

Southfield. The neighborhood association is another volunteer effort of mine.


Linda Mary Karolski (Jannuzzi) Mercy College _____________________________________________________________________________________


Degree Program: Bachelor of Arts Degree in Elementary Education, 1966

Why Attend U of D or Mercy College: After attending Immaculate Heart of Mary grade school,

I continued my education at Our Lady of Mercy High School. After graduating from high

school I decided I wanted to attend a Catholic college and since Mercy College was on the same

campus as the high school at that time I felt it was the best decision for me.

Fondest Memory: My fondest memory is the lasting relationships I made with some of my

classmates -- many of whom I continue to share my life with.

Dream That Came True: Becoming a teacher, which my Mercy College education facilitated.

Family Life: I married my husband, Fred, in 1967. We had two children, Ken born in 1970, and

Jeff in 1973. Both are married and have provided us with four darling grandchildren. Since my

husband and I are both retired, we spend as much time babysitting for our grandkids, all of

whom are under eight-years-of-age.

Hobbies: Babysitting!

Charitable Interests: N/a

Favorite Vacation: Baltic cruise; Mediterranean cruise.

Volunteer: Yes. At my church.

Present Connection to UDM: None.

Karen Korte Rossi Mercy College _____________________________________________________________________________________


Degree Program: BSN. Nursing 1966

Why Attend U of D or Mercy College:

Fondest Memory: Being with my friends, and going through 4 years of education, and maturity

in the Nursing Program. It was amazing, and we became adults together, and shared our loves,

failures, and successes,we still see each other every year.

Dream That Came True: Nursing gave me confidence, self-esteem, and the honor of helping

people in the low of their life. I asked Christ to guide me every day as encountered each patient.

My field was Labor and Delivery, and Acute Rehab after I retired.

Family Life: Married, 6 Children, lots of love and joy. What more can I say. So blessed.

Hobbies: Babysitting, walking, biking, gardening, reading…

Charitable Interests: Right-to-Life.

Favorite Vacation: Sun, and being with friends and family...

Volunteer: Church

Present Connection to UDM: None

James V. Lacey University of Detroit _____________________________________________________________________________________


Degree Program: BS in chemistry, 1966

Why Attend U of D or Mercy College: Received a scholarship and it was close to home

Fondest Memory: Playing bridge on Friday afternoon after spending endless hours in

Chemistry labs

Dream That Came True: Accepted into Univ. of Michigan Medical School and a very successful

medical career in Green Bay WI as an internist and hematologist. Recognized as one of 20 MDs

who had over 20 years in Wisconsin providing care to patients with HIV and AIDS

Family Life: Married for 46 years, 3 sons, one daughter and now 8 grandchildren. Retired since

December 2012

Hobbies: Coin collecting, travels

Charitable Interests: Educational institutions, medical foundations

Favorite Vacation: Cruise to Alaska

Volunteer: Paul's Pantry and St. Vincent DePaul in Green Bay


Patricia Lefevre Stebbins Mercy College _____________________________________________________________________________________


Degree Program: B. A. in Education, French major, Spanish and English minors, class of 1966

M.A. in Education, focus on mainstreaming in special education, class of 1987

Why Attend U of D or Mercy College: Mercy College of Detroit was conveniently located, just

across Southfield Road from my family home. The curriculum fulfilled the requirements for my

desired course of study, secondary education, foreign languages.

Fondest Memory: Shaking hands with the actor, Basil Rathbone, after he had spoken to an

audience of the Artist Series in either 1962 or 1963.

Dream That Came True: Attending a summer program in French at l'Universite Laval in

Quebec City, thanks to the guidance of Sister Mary Roberta, R.S.M. Because of membership in

the Spanish Club directed by Doctora Pacieti, I was able to work in Chiapas, Mexico for the

summer of 1966.

Family Life: My husband is Gerald Stebbins, a 1967 graduate of U of D, in the field of finance.

We've been married for almost 48 years and have three adult offspring, Thomas, Sharon and

Edward. We've also been blessed with five grandchildren, three living in Port Perry, Ontario

and two in Luxembourg, Luxembourg.

Hobbies: Reading, traveling, enjoying concerts, gardens, cinema, the theater and fine arts and

staying in touch with family and friends.

Charitable Interests: St. Vincent de Paul, the Adrian Dominican Sisters, Sisters of the

Immaculate Heart of Mary and the Religious Sisters of Mercy, Detroit Public Television, Detroit

Institute of Art, the Stratford Festival, Pewabic Pottery, Detroit Symphony Orchestra

Favorite Vacation: Luxembourg and Port Perry, Ontario

Volunteer: Livonia Public Library

Present Connection to UDM: Striving to live up to the values that were part of the academics of

Mercy College of Detroit and especially the values that were the heart of the philosophy and

theology classes.

Mary Catherine Lewand Johns Mercy College _____________________________________________________________________________________


Degree Program: B.S. in Elementary Education with a major in History and Minors in English

and Social Studies. I graduated in June, 1966.

Why Attend U of D or Mercy College: It was similar to my Catholic High School. It accepted

me after my Junior year in High School

Fondest Memory: Groups of friends having lunch with the professors. Plays at the theater,

talent shows…

Dream That Came True: Three beautiful children and my first marriage.

Family Life: Was busy traveling to soccer games, dance recitals, piano recitals.

Hobbies: We attend classical music concerts at the Detroit symphony. Mr. Dietz would have

been so proud!!! I am an avid reader.

Charitable Interests: I have helped with headstart and I am a lector.

Favorite Vacation: Latest trip, a Lord of the Rings tour of New Zealand and a week in the

Daintree National Park in Australia.

Volunteer:

Present Connection to UDM: Through my book club and publications sent by snail mail

Annette Ludwig Mercy College _____________________________________________________________________________________


Degree Program: Mercy school of nursing of Detroit 1966

U of D Mercy BS 1994

Why Attend U of D or Mercy College: Great education. College classes available at MCCC

Fondest Memory: Living in dorm on East Grand Blvd.

Dream That Came True: Graduating!

Family Life: Married to Jim Ludwig for 48 years. Five children. Seven grandchildren, soon to be

eight.

Hobbies: Traveling. Grandchildren

Charitable Interests: Leukemia and lymphoma society, Capuchins in Detroit

Favorite Vacation: 25th anniversary trip to Europe. Visited son, Dan, (U of D 1995), who was in

Florence studying architecture.

Volunteer: St. John Vianney, parish nursing.

Present Connection to UDM: Husband and son are alumni also.

Nancy Mancuso Magoulick Mercy College _____________________________________________________________________________________


Degree Program: BS Elementary Education, 1966

Why Attend U of D or Mercy College: I attended Mercy College of Detroit because it was a

continuation of my Catholic education that I had in grade and high school. The class sizes were

small so getting to make new friends was important to me. Little did I know that the education

department was so amazing. Starting in our sophomore year teaching was exciting challenging

and clinched for me this was what I wanted to do for a career.

Fondest Memory: My fondest memory is working in the new library with Mr. Jacks and sorting

the" kiddie lit" books. I loved the spiral staircase.

Dream That Came True: Marrying my husband Tom, a U of D graduate, raising five children

and having a career as and elementary teacher.

Family Life: Married to Tom Magoulick for fifty years in June. We have five children, four boys

and one girl. We have five grandchildren. One son and his family live in Beaufort, S.C. Another

son just moved from Shanghai, China to Portland, OR with his family.

Hobbies: I like to take walks and practice yoga and love to read biographies, mysteries and

historical fiction.

Charitable Interests: I have been working with a church, Corpus Christi in Detroit and their

Northwest Youth Coalition.

Favorite Vacation: My favorite vacation was going to Brisbane, Australia with my son and his

family.

Volunteer: I am an Eucharist minister at my parish, St. Edith, Livonia, MI. I am also involved

with the outreach program at our church.

Present Connection to UDM: We have three children who have graduated from UDM. Two of

them have graduated from the school of engineering and one from the school of architecture.

We attend the annual homecoming basketball game in the winter at UDM. We have attended

some of their theater productions too.

Mary Ann Markham Mercy College _____________________________________________________________________________________


Degree Program: BA, 1966

Why Attend U of D or Mercy College: To pursue a degree in Education.

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Mary E. (Smith) Mittelstaedt, PhD Mercy College _____________________________________________________________________________________


Degree Program: BSN, 1966

Why Attend U of D or Mercy College: I chose Mercy College of Detroit because I wanted a

baccalaureate degree in nursing which was a rather new concept in the 1960s. I had applied and

was accepted at several other schools in Ohio; however, I found the learning environment at

Mercy College to be much more supportive of a student learning and success in their chosen

career track.

Fondest Memory: My fondest memories at Mercy are of living in the new dorm with some

wonderful classmates and friends. And... the get-togethers we had with Sr. Agnes Mary

Mansour. She was a wonderful mentor and model for all of us.

Dream That Came True: My classmates were always finding fun things to do on the weekend.

One evening in our sophomore year, we told the staff we were going to a religious presentation

at the Newman Club at Wayne State. Religious Presentation? Let's be honest, we were out

looking for men! That night, I met my soulmate, Ty. We were blessed to be with each other for

over 54 years. Ty died in June, 2011. He has left me with so many wonderful memories. He was

the most caring, loving, husband and father. He was so full of fun and able to make me laugh

every day of my life with him. Truth be known, he still has me laughing every day as I

remember some of his greatest jokes and pranks.

Family Life: Ty and I have two wonderful children, Amy and Michael. Amy is a physical

therapist in the Detroit area. Michael is the founding director of the film program at Interlochen

School of the Arts in Traverse City. He and his wife, Laura, have blessed our family with two

little boys, Elliot and Peter. Elliot is three years old and has inherited his grandfather's intellect

and quick wit. He is a very funny, funny little guy! Peter was given Ty's middle name. He will

be be a year old at the end of July. He is the most loving little cuddler you will ever hold in your

arms.

Hobbies: Name the hobby and I have at least attempted it! Most recently, I have been revisiting

some needlework projects and taking a few watercolor classes.

Charitable Interests: Most of my career was devoted to the nursing care and research of teen

parents and their children. The teens in my practice were primarily from disadvantaged

families.

Favorite Vacation: Oh my favorite of all vacations was a train tour of the Canadian Rockies

from Calvary north to Lake Louise and west to Vancouver. My second favorite was our tour

throughout all of Ireland; where we visited the cities and countrysides where my ancestors had

lived five generations ago. More recently, my daughter, Amy and I took an Alaskan land and

sea cruise together. What a wonderful time I had visiting with her quietly and enjoying some

wonderful scenery together.

Volunteer: Since retiring, I have volunteered in the Pontiac elementary schools and at the senior

program at the Rochester OPC.


Donna Mooney Jaquith Mercy College _____________________________________________________________________________________


Degree Program: BS Elem. Education - 1966

Why Attend U of D or Mercy College: Scholarship

Fondest Memory: Working with Dr. E. Juliana Thompson in the History Department


Family Life: Retired from teaching early elementary and enjoying the freedom to share my time

with my family including three grandsons.

Hobbies: All things that involve working with my hands, especially sewing and refinishing

furniture.


Favorite Vacation: Spending summers at the family cottage.

Volunteer:


Edward J Mularz University of Detroit _____________________________________________________________________________________


Degree Program: Mechanical Engineering , Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering, 1966

PhD in Mechanical Engineering, 1971, Northwestern University

Why Attend U of D or Mercy College: Reputation as a good engineering school. Also, a Jesuit

school was an important factor.

Fondest Memory: Our Regency Height's (Dorm house) float in the 1961 Homecoming parade

Dream That Came True: Establish a career working for NASA as a research engineer

Family Life: Detroit gave me the opportunity to discover my spouse and friend for life, 50 years

ago, Cecilia Lorenger (Mularz). We have two adult children, Eddie and Caroline.

Hobbies: Lionel toy trains have been a passion and hobby in my life since my stepfather

presented my first Lionel train at Christmas of 1950. I also enjoy reading, especially American

history and scientific books.

Charitable Interests: The Wildlife Animal Sanctuary, Keenesburg, CO, Habitat For Humanity,

and March of Dimes

Favorite Vacation: Anywhere in Colorado! Historic Williamsburg, VA

Volunteer: As an Officer for the Great Lakes Division, Train Collectors Association. Previously,

for 9 years for Habitat for Humanity of Estes Valley.

Present Connection to UDM: A past fraternity member of the Michigan Omega Chapter of Phi

Kappa Theta. Maintained friendship and connections with several past students of the

University of Detroit, especially Dr James Armstrong.

Nicholas J. Nagrant University of Detroit _____________________________________________________________________________________


Degree Program: Engineereing, Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering, 1966

Why Attend U of D or Mercy College: Grew up four streets directly west of campus, and

wanted to be an engineer.

Fondest Memory: The fondest memory was the U of D band playing the U of D school song,

"Dear Old U of D," at many events and in homecoming parades down Livernois.

Dream That Came True: A great job and career and family, and adding more education: a

music bachelors and a business masters.

Family Life: Wife, six children, thirteen grandchildren.

Hobbies: Music (violinist and accordionist in orchestras, and various singing gigs), Model

trains, Eastern Catholic, ethnic and immigrant research and knowledge, latest management and

teaching theories.

Charitable Interests: Byzantine Catholic cantor, choir director, and Sunday school teacher.

Music director of Beskidy Folk Ensemble. Very interested in Byzantine Catholic worship music

research and understanding and teaching. All continuing.

Favorite Vacation: Visiting European homelands of grandparents.

Volunteer: All as listed under charitable interests, to help Byzantine Catholic pariishes,

deaneries, eparchies (dioceses) as requested.

Present Connection to UDM: Alumnus and father of four engineering grads.

Irene A. Pattock University of Detroit _____________________________________________________________________________________


Degree Program: History/Elementary Education, B.A.,1966

Why Attend U of D or Mercy College: I wished to attend an accredited, Catholic university

that was close to my home. I was delighted to be accepted at a Jesuit college which was both

welcoming and able to provide me with an excellent course of study.

Fondest Memory: My European history classes with Father Herman Muller led to a 10 week

tour of western Europe following my graduation.

Dream That Came True: I had the opportunity to teach for thirty-one years in both public and

Catholic schools. I also eventually married and had two beautiful daughters.

Family Life: My husband Dennis and I have been married over 35 year and have two

daughters. We have two grandsons.

Hobbies: I enjoying hiking, other outdoor activities, as well as reading, gardening, and various

needlework activities.

Charitable Interests: I am actively involved in many parish activities including hosting funeral

lunches, helping at our annual parish festivals and fish fries, driving senior citizens to church

functions, teaching religious education classes, and assisting with food banks.

Favorite Vacation: Family trips out West using our reliable pop-up camper were my favorite

trips.

Volunteer: Yes. See charitable interests section.

Present Connection to UDM: Our daughter Ann is currently studying in the Physician's

Assistant program at UDM.

Ronald Read University of Detroit _____________________________________________________________________________________


Degree Program: Engineering. Mechanical, 1966

Why Attend U of D or Mercy College: I attended U of D for a good education, Catholic

atmosphere, and the co-op program.

Fondest Memory: The friendly atmosphere, and the pleasant people.

Dream That Came True: Having a great family and satisfying career

Family Life: Married 50 years, 4 children, and 9 grand children.

Hobbies: Golf


Favorite Vacation: Trip to Ireland, and yearly trips to Florida

Volunteer:

Present Connection to UDM: Alumni

Mark J Recor University of Detroit _____________________________________________________________________________________


Degree Program: Liberal Arts, BA, 1966, Liberal Arts, MA, 1968

Why Attend U of D or Mercy College: I wanted to stay local, wanted a Catholic college, and

received a partial scholarship.

Fondest Memory:


Family Life:

Hobbies:


Favorite Vacation:

Volunteer:


Catherine (Cathy) Roglitz Mercy College _____________________________________________________________________________________


Degree Program: BS Social Work

Why Attend U of D or Mercy College: MCD was ahead of other colleges in their Social Work

program. Because of that and Social Work was my chosen focus, I chose MCD. My 4 days/week

field placement at Wayne County Juvenile Court was unlike any other and had a major impact

on my admission to University of Michigan School of Social Work where I earned my Masters

degree.

Fondest Memory: The friendships made that have lasted for all these years. We were true

“women of the 60’s” and were part of the Vietnam war through our family and friends who

were fighting in it. Without the means of communication as we do now, we brought a little

“home” to them. We filled close to 100 wrapped shoe boxes full of gifts from Michigan and an

individual note of thanks. It was a time of protests, of course we couldn’t be left behind. So, we

planned our protest….against the food. Homemade signs and picketing in front the Student

Center with drawings of what was found in our food, did what all our complaints didn’t do.

The food service was replaced. We realized that was a bit too much before I was called into

Sister Judith’s office! She was much nicer than I probably would have been in her position

(Dean of Students). But, she recognized the problem and I recognized it was best not to organize

another protest! From the dates arrivals and having to wait in the lobby while we were notified

to the 11:00 pm curfew and the “occasional” being “campused” and the protest about being

campused...all memorable. Times have changed so much...but, we have these memories.

Dream That Came True: I have been blessed at having 2 careers. My first was over 25 yrs as a

Medical Social Worker in Ann Arbor’s Medical Centers. Trauma/ER/Burn were my life. They

afforded me an incredible opportunity at both hospitals to develop the ER Social Work

program. Of all I did in my career, this is my greatest accomplishment. At UMMC, the

development of that program helped bring their Trauma level from 2 to Trauma 1. I am very

proud that program continues to grow. When they were downsizing, I became eligible for an

early retirement which I accepted without with even thinking! I became the Director of

Operations for the Parade Company. What fun to do the operations for America’s Thanksgiving

Parade and the Fireworks in June among other events. I had been a longtime volunteer and am

a volunteer once again. I left that position to go to UDM and do the events for the last Capital

Campaign. I enjoy my volunteer life..my role at a Disaster Mental Health Responder for the Red

Cross is the most gratifying of my opportunities.

Family Life:

Hobbies: My volunteer life is my hobby. I enjoy every activity I’ve been involved with.

Retiring early allowed me to see the opportunities that were offered outside of the medical

environment.


Favorite Vacation: Any of my winter vacations with friends to a warm location!

Volunteer:

Present Connection to UDM: An alum of Mercy College of Detroit.

Robert O. Sebest University of Detroit _____________________________________________________________________________________


Degree Program: School of Engineering, Bachelor of Chemical Engineering, 1966

Why Attend U of D or Mercy College: I attended the University of Detroit because it was a

registered engineering school and because it had a co-op program which allowed me to work in

the field between semesters and earn enough money to continue my education at the school.

Fondest Memory: The connection with fellow students. Dorm life provided me with new

friends and the chance to study and learn together. Helping each other with studies allowed me

the opportunity to learn the subjects more completely.


Family Life: Besides my wife, Patricia, I have three children and four grandchildren. My grand

children keep us busy as they live nearby and visit often.

Hobbies: My hobbies include camping and travel. Also I keep busy with playing the guitar,

fishing, hiking, sightseeing, working out and woodworking.


Favorite Vacation: My favorite vacation was our two trips out west where we visited such

sights as Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse Monument, various National Parks (Zion, Bryce Canyon,

Yellowstone, the Grand Tetons) and also visiting small cities and villages. We were also able to

visit a couple of cousins whom we have not seen for a long time as we were all busy with our

careers and raising families.

Volunteer:


Nanette Hennig Stark Mercy College _____________________________________________________________________________________


Degree Program: I went to Mercy School of Nursing. I was in Detroit the first year, and in the

Pontiac group for 2nd and 3rd years. I graduated with an RN in 1966. Our school records are

now housed at UDM.

Why Attend U of D or Mercy College: I attended Mercy School of Nursing to become a RN. I

no longer remember if I applied to other schools or not! Certainly didn't have the money to go

for a BSN at that time.

Fondest Memory: My fondest memories are of going to my grandparents farm, and all our

cousins and aunts and uncles being there too.

Dream That Came True: I went to Israel and to Petra, Jordon with my 3 sons in 2008. It was a

wonderful trip. We visited Jerusalem, Bethlehem, the Red Sea, the Mediterranean Sea and tried

to swim in the Dead Sea.

Family Life: I married a pediatrician in 1969 and divorced him in 1988. We have 4 children, 3

boys and a girl, and now I have 5 adorable grandkids, 4 girls and 1 boy. None live near, so that

is hard. For the past 7 years, I had been seeing over my Moms care, and she passed away 1 year

ago.

Hobbies: I love small amounts of gardening! I like to sew, and have recently become interested

in quilting. I like to read, visit and go out to eat with my friends. I used to golf but eye problems

stopped that ( I really just liked the beer and burger afterwards!)

Charitable Interests: Not real active.

Favorite Vacation: Trip to Rio de Janeiro at Carnival time.

Trip to Israel and Jordon.

Trip to Portland, Oregon last year for my 70th Birthday, where I was surprised to see ALL my

kids and grandkids! Great memories were made!

Volunteer: Sometimes at my church.

Present Connection to UDM: No connection, other than School of Nursing records are there

from class of 1966.

Barbara Staskowski Milbauer Mercy College _____________________________________________________________________________________


Degree Program: Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry 1966

Why Attend U of D or Mercy College: I was drawn to Mercy College as a Catholic college with

a highly ranked Nursing program. I started in Nursing and later switched majors to Chemistry.

Fondest Memory: Graduation June 1966. I was first in our family to graduate from college. My

family was very proud. A second wonderful memory was the significant expansion of the

Mercy campus in 1965 (new dorm, conference center, dining facilities, classrooms, etc.) Our

lives as students changed dramatically. Mercy was on the move. It was exciting to be part of

that time.

Dream That Came True: Sometimes we don't know our dreams until we live them. Mine was

an almost 40 year relationship with the Sisters of Mercy. What a fantastic group of dedicated

women! So much of who I am today, was due to the RSMs. Likewise it has been a great joy and

privilege to work at Mercy College of Detroit (1977-1990) and University of Detroit Mercy (1990-

2001; 2009-present). I can't imagine a more rewarding career than supporting Catholic higher

education in the traditions of the Jesuits and Sisters of Mercy.

Family Life: I married a prince of a man in 1980 when I was 35 and he was 40. Ron died 2006.

We were great partners in life.

Hobbies: I enjoy exercise, reading and traveling to close destinations but I have a long list of

hobbies to develop...as soon as I retire.

Charitable Interests: University of Detroit Mercy is my absolute favorite charity followed by

my high school (Regina) my church (St. Thomas More in Troy) and the Michigan Humane

Society. And, of course, I support the Sisters of Mercy.

Favorite Vacation: Ron and I took winter ski vacations to Aspen and Snowmass and summer

vacations to Boca Raton (FL) annually. I have great memeories of those times.

I also traveled several times with my Dad to Europe with memorable visits to Germany,

England and especially Poland, our ancestral home.

Volunteer: I am pleased to volunteer at the Conference for Mercy Higher Education, Dollars for

Scholars, Beaumont Troy Hospital and St. Thomas More Church.

James Stechschulte University of Detroit _____________________________________________________________________________________


Degree Program: Engineering, Bachelore of Science in Mechanical Engineering, 1966

Business, MBA,1969

Why Attend U of D or Mercy College: To get a degree from a Catholic University.

Fondest Memory:


Family Life: Married 50 years to Camille (1965). Four children.

Hobbies: Collect old Dodge trucks. Golf and fishing.

Charitable Interests: Christian Foundation for Children & Aging (UNBOUND).

Caritas of Birmingham (Mary's messages - Medjugorje).

Holy Cross Childrens Services.

Many more.

Favorite Vacation: Mission trips to Bosnia and Guatemala.

Volunteer: Many activities at St. Michaels Parish, Remus, MI.

Many activities at Canadian Lakes.


Henry J. Strauss University of Detroit _____________________________________________________________________________________


Degree Program: College of Engineering, 1966

Why Attend U of D or Mercy College: Coop Engineering Program

Fondest Memory:


Family Life:

Hobbies:


Favorite Vacation:

Volunteer:


Ronald P. Tatus University of Detroit _____________________________________________________________________________________


Degree Program: Liberal Arts, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, 1966

U of D Graduate School, Master of Arts, Industrial Psychology, 1968

Why Attend U of D or Mercy College: I attended U of D because it was a Jesuit institution. I

had graduated from the University of Detroit High School and had great respect for Jesuit

education. Also, I was a resident of Detroit and wanted to remain at home while I completed

my education.

Fondest Memory: Hanging out with friends in the Rathskeller.

Dream That Came True: Having a moderately successful career and a wonderful family.

Family Life: Wonderful Wife Kathy and three great kids, Elizabeth, Matthew, and Jonathan.

We're retired and live in Jacksonvile, Arkansas. Elizabeth graduated from Occidental College is

working in the entertainment industry in Los Angeles. Matthew earned his Master's Degree in

Opera Performance at the University of Texas at Austin and is a music minister in Little Rock

where he performs in several media.Jonathan is currently living with us and is working at being

the best version of himself.

Hobbies: Natural Horsemanship, playing guitar and singing, fishing, reading,and trying to

become the best version of myself.

Charitable Interests: I contribute to a number of causes including meals for the needy/elderly,

the USO, sponsorship of a youngster in another country, and a few other organizations that

appear to be carrying on good works.

Favorite Vacation: Annual trip to Pagosa Springs, Colorado to attend the Parelli Natural

Horsemanship Summit.

Volunteer: I play guitar and sing at the weekly Spanish Mass we helped institute at our parish

in Jacksonville.

Present Connection to UDM: An alumnus whose name doesn't appear in the yearbook section.

Bonnie Woods RSM Mercy College _____________________________________________________________________________________


Degree Program: B.A. Chemistry and Medical Technology, 1966

Why Attend U of D or Mercy College: Mainly because I was and am a Sister of Mercy.

Fondest Memory: I remember fondly all my years in the Mercy Community beginning with

entering the Sisters of Mercy in 1960 and immediately starting to continue my college education

at Mercy College of Detroit.

Dream That Came True: I worked as coordinator of laboratories at Mercy Hospital in Bay City

till 1971. Then I went back to school and obtained theology degrees from Saint Louis University

and Notre Dame University. I worked in Mercy Hospitals in Michigan in Administration and in

later years worked in pastoral education at the Detroit Medical Center.

Family Life: I remain a Sister of Mercy (for 56 years) and live in community in Grayling, MI. I

retired in 2012 from Hospital work. In the past few working years I have worked with Seminary

Students to help them in ministering to people who are experiencing any sort of illness.

Hobbies: In retirement I am learning the Harp and have been playing for various church

services in the past couple of years. I also play Mah-Jongg with others in retirement. I enjoy

being a part of women's groups. We presently live on a lake and I certainly enjoy nature.

Charitable Interests: I work a lot with the Sisters of Mercy community in various projects.

Favorite Vacation: In the 1970's I was able to go on a European tour which included the Mercy

Motherhouse in Dublin Ireland. In 2013 I went to Alaska on a Cruise and spent a week Inland in

Denali Park.

Volunteer: I work at the Senior Center and Nursing Homes in our area.

Present Connection to UDM: As a Sister of Mercy, I am aware of our community's presence as

co-sponsors of UDM.

Peter J Wu University of Detroit _____________________________________________________________________________________


Degree Program: Chemical Engineering 1966

Why Attend U of D or Mercy College: Co-op engineering program

Fondest Memory: College life and friendship


Family Life:

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Favorite Vacation:

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