Page 5 - The Illinois Sig - Spring 2015

Alumni News Congratulations! Signifcant Sig James W. McKinzie, MD, Illinois 1952, was one of three inaugural recipients of the Cephas Bard Award of the Community Memorial Healthcare Foundation of Ventura, California, and sole recipient in the CMH Retired Physician category. The Award recognizes individuals who have given generously of themselves and 2013 sigma Chi Reunion - Amelia Island, FL their talents for the beneft of others. Fred Mateer. Gary Juhl, Don Leary, Ed Schoeneberger Honored at the Benefactors’ Ball April 18, 2015 in support of a new hospital, the recipients were recognized for Gary A. Juhl ’70 – (pictured above) KK ’70 Brothers Don Leary unsurpassed support and leadership (Jacquie), Fred Mateer (Deb), Ed Schoeneberger (Candy) and Gary James W. McKinzie, MD over the years that greatly benefted Juhl (Debbie) and their spouses started a biennial “reunion” in 2011 in accepting the award. both Community Memorial Hospital San Antonio, TX and followed that in 2013 at Amelia Island FL. The and the Ventura community. third reunion will be this year in Colorado. What a great way to renew the bonds of Sigma Chi and just have a great time together! In Hoc to all our KK Brothers and best wishes for a great 2015! David A. Horner ’43 - I continue to operate a farm in Boone County, Missouri. My wife for 70 plus years, Winifred Bryan Horner, died David P. Blanke ’81 - I’ve formed a Litigation Boutique Firm, Ewell, in Feb. 2014. We have 4 children, seven grandchildren, one great Brown, and Blanke LLP in Austin TX. grandchild and they reside from Portland, Oregon to Boston to Fort Lauderdale. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at 410 during ’41 and ’42. James M. Brown ’43 - Just to pass on a little known bit of EX history...in 1945 and 1946 an unoffcial but well attended group approximately 20 active Sigs met regularly in the living room of a Philippino family who graciously invited us to use their home. I may be the sole survivor of that group! Jerry H. Katz ’51 & Randy A. West ’51 – Oops! In the fall of 2014 we published in the newsletter that Jerry had passed away. Randy West called in to let us know that Jerry is still alive and kicking! Randy recruited Jerry as a senior in high school for Kappa Kappa. Jerry was a great track runner and had lettered in his freshman year. A leg injury held him back later on in life. Today, Randy continues to stay in touch with Jerry, and his wife, Beverly. Randy is currently living in a retirement home with his wife of over 66 years, Mary Jane. Adam Miller ’03, Jen Miller, Kristen Miazga, Matt Miazga ’03, Paul Bateman ’03.50 Mary Jane was an Alpha Phi, and Randy and Mary Jane were married and Joni Zimmerman attend Illinois vs Minnesota Homecoming 2014. after he graduated law school. Thank you for the update, guys! Adam G. Miller ’03 (pictured above) - After having left the Midwest in Samuel H. Gore ’58 - As I approach my eighties, I am even more 2008 for orthopaedic residency in Philadelphia and fellowship training aware of the intrinsic values found in the Sigma Chi Creed and the in Baltimore, I have now returned with my wife Jen to Cincinnati, OH. Jordan Standard. I am currently an Orthopedic Surgeon, specializing in complex foot and ankle surgery and sports injuries with Beacon Orthopedics. A mere Robert H. Osterman ’63 - Met up with Bill Hunt ’63 at the 2014 three hours (with time change) away from Champaign, we recently Masters Tournament! met Paul Bateman ’03.50 and Matt Miazga ’03 for the 2014 football homecoming win. Great to be back! James L. Reed ’67 - As a retiree, the most enjoyable part of life is traveling with kids and grandkids. Summer = Disney cruise. Winter Michael J. Church ’05 - Appointed to new position of Executive = skiing in Galena, IL. Director of Sigma Chi, January 24, 2014. Congrats Michael! Have Alumni News? Chapter Eternal We want to hear from you! Send your personal We are saddened to learn of the passing of the following Kappa Kappa brothers. updates, accomplishments, adventures, and photos to our Account Manager Kasey Breedlove Charles B. Bruggen ’46 Life Loyal Life Loyal at kbreedlove@thelaurusgroup.net, or simply fll out the tear-away form at the bottom of your cover Alan Macdonald ’50 John R. Beeson ’68 letter and return it in the mail. We want to share it Charles R. Broehl ’48 Don L. Anderson ’76 in the next issue of The Illinois Sig! 5