Deaths
* As a member of the Otho Winger Society, this donor included Manchester in an estate plan or established a deferred gift with the University.
1940s
Ilo Jane Altman ’41 Martin of Roanoke, Ind., March 23, 2022
Helen Cook ’44 Eshleman of North Manchester, Nov. 24, 2021
Rosemary Hoover ’47c Butler of North Manchester, Nov. 28, 2021
*Louise Holl ’48 Weldy of Mechanicsburg, Penn., Nov. 29, 2021
Elizabeth Lou Gilley ’49 Sailor of Fishers, Ind., March 23, 2022
1950s
Joseph Ablett ’50 of Pemberville, Ohio, Feb. 2, 2022
John Paul Fruth ’50 of Sarasota, Fla., Dec. 27, 2021
Ruth Graham ’51 Bowman of North Manchester, Nov. 9, 2021
Harry Sponseller ’51 of Plymouth, Ind., Feb 2, 2022
Clyde Ploughe ’52 of Lafayette, Ind., Feb. 8, 2022
Carol Vance ’53 Endsley of Fort Wayne, Dec. 17, 2021
Julia King ’53 Megnin of Syracuse, Penn., March 28, 2022
Richard Weider ’53c of Indian Lake, Ohio, Nov. 7, 2021
Edward Smith ’55 of North Manchester, March 12, 2022
Nancy Watson ’55c Taylor of North Manchester, Feb. 8, 2022; Nancy previously worked at Manchester as library support staff.
John Paul Blocher ’56 of Lady Lake, Fla., Dec. 14, 2021
Robert Hoover ’56 of Dayton, Ohio, March 10, 2022
James “Jim” Robbins ’56 of Fort Wayne, Nov. 29, 2021
Joyce Weaver ’56 Truitt of Fort Wayne, Feb. 15, 2022
Joan Garst ’58c Brenneman of Fort Wayne, Jan. 27, 2022
Peggy Loxley ’59 Graham of Harrisonburg, Virginia, Feb. 4, 2022
Barbara Yost ’59c Neidig of Plymouth, Ind., Jan. 8, 2022
Barbara Lorraine Slifer ’59c of North Manchester, Ind., March 23, 2022; Barbara worked at Manchester for 47 years before retiring in 2002.
Donald Weaver ’59 of Nappanee, Ind., Nov. 14, 2021
1960s
Carolyn Beck ’60c Roby of Fort Wayne, Nov. 30, 2021
Edwin Bryan ’60 of Decatur, Ind., Feb. 13, 2022
Donald Curie ’61 of Orville, Ohio, March 12, 2022
Patricia Wales ’61c Deardorff of Canby, Calif., Jan. 28, 2022
Eugene Stilson ’61 of Oregon, Ill., Dec. 2, 2021
Linda Kay Barkman ’62 Fuller of Springfield, Ohio, March 27, 2022
Galen Heckman Jr. ’62 of Aurora, Col., Feb. 6, 2022
Arden Ball ’63 of Goshen, Ind., Dec. 8, 2021
Linda Jane Garman ’63 Hampshire of Kendallville, Ind., Jan. 23, 2022
Doris Hatton ’63 Rice of North Manchester, March 17, 2022
Sue Ann Juday ’65 Neff of Crossville, Tenn., Nov. 13, 2021
Larry Freels ’69 of North Manchester, Jan. 17, 2022
1970s
Paulette Kaufman ’70 Frederick of Fort Wayne, Jan. 27, 2022
Jo Elaine Rice ’70 Gamble of Mentone, Ind., Dec. 9, 2021
James “Jim” Brugh ’72 of Rochester, Ind., Feb. 17, 2022; James was a former lecturer of German at Manchester.
Bonnie Richoz ’72 Hileman of North Manchester, Jan. 8, 2022
James “Jim” Townsend ’73 of Warsaw, Ind., Jan. 29, 2022
Brenton “Brent” Archer ’78 of North Manchester, March 21, 2022; Brent worked at Manchester following graduation for 44 years.
Pastor Steven Wayne Van Houten ’78 of Plymouth, Ind., Jan. 1, 2022
1980s
Michael Arney ’80 of La Porte, Ind., Feb. 3, 2022
Paul “Pablo” Ulerick ’80 of Twelve Mile, Ind., Nov. 1, 2021
Matthew C. Gosnell ’81 of Arlington, Tenn., Aug. 17, 2021
Peggy Heflin ’82c of Urbana, Ind., Nov. 18, 2021
Donna Gillespie ’84 Slater of Bloomington, Ind., Nov. 14, 2021
1990s
Karen Shockey ’96 Bussard of Roann, Ind., Jan. 23, 2022
2000s
Dylan Wade Bush ’12 of Culver, Ind., Nov. 28, 2021
Friends of Manchester
Paula Avila of Roanoke, Ind., Dec. 18, 2021. Paula was the laboratory technology specialist at the Fort Wayne campus. She joined the Pharmaceutical Sciences Department in 2017.
*Lois Clark of South Bend, Ind., Feb. 6, 2022
Lois Colburn of Mason, Ohio, Dec. 30, 2021; Lois was the spouse of Donald Colburn, former professor emeritus of psychology.
Richard Person of Polo, Ill., Dec. 28, 2021
Berneita Smucker of Middlebury, Ind., Jan. 27, 2022
Roland Young of North Manchester, Dec. 22, 2021; Roland was the spouse of alumnae Monie Tribolet ’57 Harley.
Class Notes
1960s
Adelia Yenser Sorge ’63 was honored by Lafayette Urban Ministries as a Volunteer Superstar. Adelia has been volunteering with Lafayette Urban Ministries since 2015.
1990s
Ronald “Steve” Strayer ’90 was inducted into the Indiana High School Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame. Steve is the head coach at Crown Point High School. His teams have won 641 games, 15 conference titles, 14 sectional championships and nine regional crowns.
Randall Hooley Jr. ’92c was inducted into the Triton Hall of Fame at Triton High School in Indiana.
Jason House ’95 retired from the Indiana State Police after 26 years of service.
Rex Pomranka ’95 won his 400-career win on Jan. 19, 2022. This is his 18th year as the head wrestling coach at Brandywine High School in Michigan.
2000s
Nick Chaney ’03 was promoted to executive vice president at U.S. Granules Corp. He has been with them since 2007 and has held several roles within the company.
Melissa Nifong ’04 Branam was inducted into the Triton Hall of Fame. She played basketball and volleyball during her time at Triton High School.
Zach Scott ’06 was promoted to vice president of operations at U.S. Granules Corp. He began there as an intern in 2002 while still pursuing his degree at Manchester. In 2011 he began his full-time career with the company.
Joel Richard ’07 was named chief experience officer at Interra Credit Union. Joel has been with Interra for more than 14 years and has held a variety of roles.
2010s
Emily Ashbrook ’10 welcomed a little girl on Dec. 17, 2021.
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| Baby McClellan dreams of Hogwarts. |
Deana Strantz ’10 McLellan and Brian McLellan welcomed a baby boy on Oct. 12, 2021.
Shawn Deetz ’11 was married on Jan. 15, 2022.
Nicholas Kenny ’11 became the chief executive officer of the Greeley Philharmonic Orchestra.
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| Charlie Jo Kolter turns 1 in May |
Cambria Teter ’11 Kolter welcomed a daughter, Charlie Jo Kolter, on May 30, 2021.
Holly Beer ’17 Herndon married Beau Herndon in August of 2020. In September of 2021 she began working as an admissions counselor for Trine University.
Lauren Hughes ’17 Mills has written a children’s book, “Twas the Night Before Christmas at the Zoo.” A portion of the proceeds goes to the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo, where she now works. After graduation, she was social media coordinator at Manchester for several years.
Cody Schell ’14 and wife Erynn Schell welcomed a new addition to their family on Jan. 26, 2022.
Kolton Hawkins ’18 opened his own chiropractic firm, Hawkins Family Chiropractic, in Peru, Ind. During his time at Manchester he studied sports and athletic training.