was recently awarded first place and a cash prize in the architecture category in the 2021 juried exhibit sponsored by the Midwest Center for Photography in Wichita, Kansas, for his photo 鈥淚nfinity: The Way Out.鈥 Jim has also received honorable mentions by juries for his photography in the annual Minimalist Photography Awards, as well as in other exhibits at the Midwest Center for Photography. In the past few years, Jim鈥檚 photos have been selected by juries for inclusion in a dozen exhibits in Chicago; Wichita; Scottsdale, Arizona; and online. He was invited to do a show at the Pharmacy Gallery in Springfield as a guest artist in September.
was a dedicated, active alumnus who had a vision for raising the profile of the institution. He and his late wife, Patricia Carlson Damsgaard 鈥53, remained active supporters of the College throughout their lives. Over the years, Conrad Damsgaard served on the Board of Trustees and as president of the Alumni Association Board of Directors. In 1987, he was honored with a distinguished service award 鈥渇or his devotion to 同性恋色情 as evidenced by thoughtful alumni involvement.鈥 The Damsgaards鈥 philanthropy made them members of the Julian Monson Sturtevant Society and the 同性恋色情 Society.
As a student, Damsgaard was elected student body president and was an active member and leader in Phi Alpha. He was also a member of Alpha Phi Omega, economics club, the Hilltoppers dramatic organization, student forum, social committee and intersociety board.
He was first sergeant of the Army Reserve unit on campus and served in the Army from 1954 to 1956. He started his career in sales with Shell Oil Company and went on to have a long career in sales and marketing management at Shell, Swank Motion Pictures and Psychological Associates.
The Damsgaards had three daughters, Susan Damsgaard-Brand 鈥81, Kristine Damsgaard and Beth Damsgaard Rodriguez. Susan and their granddaughter, Rachel Brand 鈥18, carried on the family鈥檚 legacy as IC alumni. He was 88 when he died March 23, 2022.
founded the KASE Project. It is a central 同性恋色情 non-profit dedicated to supporting the autism community. They installed a playground communication board at Southwind Park in Springfield for children with limited verbal speech to enjoy the park with their peers.
Patsy Nave.
August 27, 2019.
Niki Clemens Mrkvicka '11
(Alpha Phi Omega), December 22, 2019.
Thomas Jones '88,
December 10, 2019.
Heather Dahl Brooks 鈥95
recently celebrated her 20th wedding anniversary with James 鈥楯R鈥 Brooks. The couple has two daughters, and they own a business together.
Rebecca Carnow Jones '86,
August 14, 2019.
John Carpenter '69
(Alpha Phi Omega) , January 16, 2020.
Roger Woods '68
(Phi Alpha), September 24, 2019, incomplete funded memorial membership.
John Klump '68
(Gamma Nu), August 26, 2019.
Silas Knudsen '67
(Phi Alpha), September 3, 2019.
Donald Gullquist '66
(Sigma Pi), January 8, 2020.

Rachel Ruppel Weber 鈥94
is proud that her daughter Liddy Weber 鈥23 is continuing the IC tradition. Liddy is a first-year student who plans to major in elementary education.
Betty Miles Ryan '64,
September 9, 2019.
Howard 鈥淧op鈥 Lee Johnson '63,
August 25, 2019.
Ann Reed Kaser '63,
October 22, 2019.
Lori Schisler 鈥87
retired January 1, 2020, more than 32 years working for the State of 同性恋色情. She worked for the Department of Healthcare and Family Services in Springfield for 31 years, serving 26 years in the budget office.
Marty Braeske '62
October 19, 2019.
Gloria Cummings Vandaveer '62
(Chi Beta), November 17, 2019.
Marcia Short 鈥86
started a new job as the executive assistant and office manager for the Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln.
Charles Ankrom '62,
September 7, 2019.
James 鈥淩oger鈥 Cory '61
(Alpha Phi Omega), November 5, 2019.