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Alumni NewsOldenburg Academy of the Immaculate ConceptionOver 155 Years of Academic Excellence in the Franciscan TraditionSpring 2010 | VOLUME 26 ISSUE 12009 Alumni summer production“12 Angry Women”Photo courtesy of The Herald-TribuneJackie Wenning Fitzgerald ‘80, Evelyn Walker ‘09,and Jana Pictor Irrgang ‘83Alumni getting involved in…Helping with Homecoming mailingAl Laker, Dory Reer Laker ‘57, Mary SchoettelkotteBossert ‘54, Mary Moeller Bettice ‘492009-10 Outstanding Service AwardDiana Ryker Brunsman ‘71 received this award inFebruary. Oldenburg Academy thanks Diana forher many years of dedication and the hours shehas given to make the school a more wonderfulplace for students. She generously gives her timeand talents and shares how she and her familyhave received many blessings from God.Distinguished Alumni EventCommitteeAimee Clark Negovetich ‘94, Juanita “DeeDee”Siefert Kaiser ‘59, Pam Decker Vonderhaar ‘64,and Regina Radcliffe Rankin ‘892009 Alumni Homecoming MassMembers of the Class of 1982 helpraise money for OA’s Walkathon andchallenge others to do the sameJulie Daly Neyer ‘82, Mary Lynn Roell Horn ‘82,Tina Caldwell ‘80, and Nita Mauer ‘82Would you like to get involved in theOldenburg Academy Alumni Association?Call Sarah Lamping at 812.933.0737.

Congratulations, anniversary classes45th Anniversary, Class of 1964ROW 1: Linda Corns McCoy, Margie Walke, Mary Werle,Kathleen Merkel Bedel, Dorene Mehring Retzner, TheresaFeldman SiefkerROW 2: Joan Tenkotte Brunner, Janet Albers Mueller, PamDecker Vonderhaar, Janet Schoentrup Copple, BarbaraAlfing BrackenROW 3: Dorothy Blair Mersch, Carol Holtel Walke, ConnieRoell Ortman, Bernie Simmermeyer Lorenz40th AnniversaryClass of 1969ROW 1: Regina Roell Meyer, Grace MeyerSchneiderROW 2: Mary McCarthy Kondrath;Sr. Therese Gillman, OSF; Linda EisertMoormanROW 3: Kathy Baur Schaeper, NancyErnstes35th AnniversaryClass of 1974ROW 1: Nancy Eakin Molitor, Diane Stier,Sue Gibboney BulgerROW 2: Marla Meer Littlefield, CeciliaFelix, Tina Baur Grainer20th Anniversary, Class of 1989ROW 1: Kim Lang, Regina Radcliffe Rankin, Tanya BuschleHounshellROW 2: Marlene Hartman Riehle, Suzanne Delay, JennyMiddendorf Merkt, Kathy Erb Driscoll15th Anniversary, Class of 1994ROW 1: Marisa Kelly-Rigney, Cathi McDonough Current,Aimee Clark NegovetichROW 2: Paula Glenn Tharp, Susanne Nobbe, Amy MattucciHopkins10th AnniversaryClass of 1999Julie FrazeeThank you Darlene Hauck ‘77, our Homecoming photographer, and her assistant, Kimberly HillALUMNI NEWS - 5

alumni updatesstudents in a clinical setting.Her daughter attends Ball StateUniversity and is pursing anursing degree.Annette Rennekamp Swain‘88 would like to announce thebirth of her fourth child, EllenNicole. Ellen was welcomedhome by big brothers andsister, B. J., Emily, and Adam.Annette’s oldest son, B. J.received a full scholarship tothe University of NorthwesternOhio. He placed second in theNational skills testing for DieselEquipment Technology.Suzanne Delay ‘89 continuesto work at the IndianaDepartment of NaturalResources. She volunteerswith Girls Scouts and youthgroup at church. She enjoysspending time with her niecesand nephews and riding hermotorcycle.Marla McDonough Evans‘89 has been married to herhusband, Mike, for 12 years.They have four children, oneson who is nine years oldand three daughters who areseven years old. She works asa labor and delivery nurse atReid Hospital and HealthcareServices in Richmond, IN.She is in graduate school tobecome a Women’s HealthNurse Practitioner.Jennifer Middendorf Merkt‘89 and her husband, Eric, havebeen married for 16 years.Their son Ray is 11 and is activein Boy Scouts and 4-H. Jenniferhas been teaching and doingplacement testing for Ivy TechCommunity College for overnine years. She also tutors highschool students and teachesa homeschooled student.Jennifer is a committeemember/assistant leader forRay’s Boy Scout troop andgoes on many adventures/tripswith the scouts.Marlene Hartman Riehle ‘89is employed at ForethoughtFinancial Services in Batesville.She and her husbandcelebrated their 15th weddinganniversary. They have a sixyear old son, Zachariah.Amy Greiwe Weigel ‘89received the Saint TheodoraGuerin Excellence in EducationAward for exemplaryteachers in the Archdioceseof Indianapolis. Amy teachesfourth grade at St. LouisSchool in Batesville, Indiana.1990sSharon Delay Eads ‘90 worksfor a CPA firm in Indianapolisdoing accounting and taxes.Her third child, Alexis Margaret,was born in February 2009.Gabrielle Hebauf Weaver‘90 and her husband, Bruce,welcomed their first child,Therese Rachel, in August.Cami Scheele Bright ‘91 gavebirth to a son, Jensen Timothy,on June 20, 2009.Erin Fiehler Robben ‘91 gavebirth to a daughter, Genevieve,on March 16, 2009.Tracy Simmons Diaz ‘92married Dr. Mario Diaz onOctober 17, 2009.Laura Rhodes Shoup ‘92 livesin Providence Forge, VA withher husband, Will, and theirtwo year old son, Joshua. Sheis a fourth grade teacher inNewport News, VA.Amy Mattucci Hopkins ‘94is living in Noblesville, IN withher husband, Mike, and twochildren, Molly and Vince. Shewould love to hear from herclassmates!Stacey Vogelsang Prewitt‘97 and her husband, Nick,welcomed their first child,Madilyn Grace, in May 2009.Sarah Kindt Spite ‘97 married Craig Spite in July 2009 and lives inCincinnati.Courtney Bell Tennell ‘97 has been married for over a year to herhusband Scott. She works in the admissions department at the ArtInstitute of Indianapolis and International Culinary Schools.Tamera Engelking Slagle ‘98 received a Masters degree inHuman Resources from Keller Graduate School of Management inMarch 2009.2000sKristie Giesting Racanelli ‘00 and her husband, John, welcomedidentical twins James Eugenio and Lucas Vito on January 5, 2010.Share your newsUpdate your fellow alumni by emailing the followinginformation to slamping@oldenburgacademy.org; faxing itto 812.933.1209; or mailing it to Oldenburg Academy of theImmaculate Conception’s Alumni Office, 1 Twister Circle, POBox 200, Oldenburg, IN 47036. Information may be edited.Contact informationFirst name Maiden LastClass yearAddressSpouse’s nameCity State ZIpHome phoneEmail addressNews to shareWork phoneALUMNI NEWS - 16

deaths of alumni and their family membersRuth Roehm Starkey ‘33 recentlypassed away.Hilda Kirschbaum ‘35 died2.10.10.Sr. Mary Rachel Schulte, OSF‘35 died 6.16.09. Mary DoloresSchulte ‘37 is her sister.Sr. Laetitia Meyer, OSF ‘36 died7.5.09.Bertha Grieshop Hoelker ‘39died 3.1.10. Angie Hoelker Raeon‘66 and Rita Hoelker ‘72 are herdaughters.Sr. Mary Inez Schuman, OSF ’40died 11.30.09. Lucille SchumanRoell ’48 is her sister.Rita E. Luchte Gehring ‘42 died7.17.09. Irene Gehring Fullenkamp‘71 is her daughter.Mary Louise SteinbrunnerHudson ’42 died 9.17.09.Sr. Ruth Ann Wirtz ‘42’s sister,Rose Mary Wirtz, recently passedaway.Mary Tischinski Anzek ‘43’shusband, Frank Anzek, died10.31.07 and her twin sister,Magdalen (Maggie) Tischinski,died 12.25.07.Louise Bauer Beard ‘44 died2.22.07.Quitia Kellerman Linville ‘46’shusband, William Linville, died12.5.09.Sr. Dolores Jean Nellis, OSF ‘46died 8.25.09.Ethel Meier Rosenberger ’46’shusband, Paul Rosenberger, died11.1.09.Mary Wyss Candler ‘47 died1.31.10.Dorothy “Dot” Koors Ricke ‘49died 8.2.09.Dorothy Bruns Eicher ‘50 died1.12.10. Jennifer Eicher Soldano‘80 is her daughter.Joan Conrady Lingg ‘50’shusband, Louis E. Lingg, died8.10.09.Ann Forthofer Duerstock‘52’s husband, Vincent, diedDecember 2008. They had beenmarried for 51 years.Rita Nunlist Schoentrup ’52’ssister, Rose E. Nunlist Grueninger,died 6.28.09.Veronica “Ronnie” M.Wuestefeld Fehlinger ‘56 died8.14.09.Viola Schomber Grossman‘56’s sister, Eileen Salatin, died12.22.09.Pat Bohannon Noah ‘56’sbrother, William Bohannon, died12.9.09.Wanda Tangman Litzinger ‘57’ssister, Shirley Mae Smith, died4.24.09.Ann Ollier Klein ‘58, AudreyOllier Blandford ‘61, RitaOllier Glassley ‘62, MarilynOllier Distler ‘65, Donna OllierDelfendahl ‘67, Beth OllierMeyer ‘70, Sheila Ollier Roell‘74’s mother, Bernetta “Betty” M.Ollier died 4.24.09.Bertha Mae Schaefer Pfliegel‘58 and Rosemary SchaeferConrad ‘60’s brother, John W.Schaefer, died 12.18.09.Sue Ann Yovanovich ‘58’smother, Frances A. Yovanovich,died 8.30.09.Claire Walker Barron ‘59 andNancy Walker Patterson ‘63’smother, Clara Margaret Walker,died 7.23.09.Peg Blank Salatin ‘59 andConnie Blank Meyer ‘60’s father,Urban H. Blank, died on 6.13.09.Pat Krekeler Blank ‘67 is hisdaughter in law.Helen Barnhorst Wandling ‘59’shusband, Eugene P. Wandling,died 1.17.10.Mary Beth NordmeyerBrunsman ‘60’s father, John W.Nordmeyer, died 8.24.09.Ann Collins ’60 died 6.15.09.Beth Slattery Krkosa ‘60’shusband died 4.25.09Bonni Espy Robbins ‘61 died7.22.09.Linda Nobbe Siefert ‘61’shusband, Robert A, Siefert, died12.17.09. Their children includeJennifer Siefert ‘86, Pamela SiefertBrelage ‘91, Laura Siefert ‘92,Melinda Siefert Wright ‘95, andElizabeth Siefert Obermeyer‘98. Cathy Siefert Sparks ‘66 isRobert’s sister.Toni Stone Collins ‘63 and CindyStone Mauer ‘66’s brother,Gerard “Gary” Stone died 3.21.10Lucille Niese Honnert ‘64’shusband, Lawrence F. Honnert,died 1.23.10. Their childreninclude Sarah Honnert Sizemore‘92, Rose Honnert Nuhring ‘95,Dorothy Honnert Burkhart ‘97,Emily Honnert Glardon ‘00 andTheresa Honnert Davis ‘02.Sr. Maureen Irvin, OSF ‘66’smother, Gertrude L. Irvin, died6.16.09.Elaine Bessler Sullivan ‘67’shusband, Joseph, died January2009. They had been married for41 years.Rosemary Savoy Back ‘68’smother, Doris Savoy, died 9.27.09.Donna Gartenman Feller ‘69’sfather, Arthur J. Gartenman, died1.23.10Peggy Fledderman Race ‘69’sfather, Charles H. Fledderman,died 7.27.09.Deborah Bland Sherman ‘69’sfather, Paul F. Bland, died 8.7.09.Ruth Ann Nobbe Starost ‘69and Marjorie Nobbe Suding‘76’s father, John Nobbe, diedOctober 2009.Betty Yager Anthony ‘70 died6.1.09.Mary Ann Pollman Clifford ‘70’smother, Lillian Pollman, died7.10.09.Linda Borgman Denninger‘70’s brother, Jim Borgman, diedOctober 2009.Cheryl Metz ‘70’s father, John F.Metz, died 3.9.10.Cathy Doll Schene ‘70’shusband, Fred Schene, died10.24.09. Their children includeChristina Schene Struewing ‘92and Toni Schene ‘96. Fred’s sistersinclude Karen Schene Cox ‘65,Barbara Schene Hendrix ‘75, andBernadette Schene Nunlist ‘77.Lynn Herman ‘73, SuanneHerman Gettings ‘74, PatHerman Sellmeyer ‘75, andNancy Herman Kelley ‘77’sfather, Roy Charles Herman, Sr.died 2.16.10.Katherine S. Eisert Reinhard ’73died 7.6.09.Christina “Tina” Speer ‘73 died1.5.10. Peggy Speer Trentman ‘66is her sister.Kathy Harmeyer Wintz ‘73,Patti Harmeyer Lecher ’74,and Diane Harmeyer Kessens‘75’s mother, Dorothy “Dot” C.Harmeyer died 8.8.09.Therese Brockman Doll ‘74’shusband, Michael J. Doll, died12.17.09.Edna Louise Reisert Griffin‘75 and Mary Ann ReisertWehmueller ‘81’s father, LeRoyJacob Reisert, died 10.5.09.Kathy Prentice Nobbe ‘76’smother, Doris M. Prentice, died1.14.10.Jacqueline Meyer ‘83’s father,Carl J. Meyer, died 2.21.10.Jackie Jenkins Evans ‘85 died4.28.09.Gabrielle Hebauf Weaver ‘90’smother, Suzanne M. Hebauf, died2.25.10.Angela Dwenger Collins ‘95’sdaughter, Kaitlyn Renee Collins,died 12.16.09Tara Sharer Kaufman ‘97’sfather, John M. Sharer, died6.11.09.Sydney McDonald ‘08’s mother,Karen A. Doyle, died 5.6.09.Karen’s stepchildren includeCaitlin Doyle ‘02, Tim Doyle ‘04and Patrick Doyle ‘07.Honorary alum Sr. Jean MarieCleveland, OSF’s mother,Rosemary Cleveland, died 2.16.10.ALUMNI NEWS - 17

Alumni helped make OA’sReverse Raffle a successTheImmaculateConceptionLegacyJeff Nolting as Elvis and George Junker as Dick ClarkOldenburg Academy took a step back in time to the rock‘n roll era to commemorate their 21st annual ReverseRaffle on March 6. Over 300 people attended “Twistin’ theNight OA” at the Batesville Knights of Columbus hall. Over$61,000 was raised. Masters of Ceremonies, Elvis and DickClark, better known as Jeff Nolting and George Junker,entertained the capacity crowd during the live auction.The wonderful evening was capped off with Matt Trossman,husband of Marcie Obermeyer Trossman ‘94, winningthe Reverse Raffle grand prize of $2,000. Winners of thejewelry raffle were: Cathy Hoffman ‘86 (ruby and diamondring), Mary Jo Walke Mahle ‘61 (blue topaz and diamondring), Jamie Mayborg (iolite earrings), Teri Stein Nobbe ‘83(created emerald necklace with matching earrings and ring),and John Temple (freshwater pearl bracelet.)Thank you to co-chairs Susan Strange Glaser ‘80 and RitaStrange Wilder ’83 and committee volunteers Barb Bohman,Janet Borst, Lisa Brown, Diana Ryker Brunsman ’71, MaryBeth Hortemiller Dickman ’78, Kathy Kuntz Dietz ’76, KathyFangman, Jackie Wenning Fitzgerald ’80, Kathy Forbeck,Lynn Hertel, Marty Junker, Janet Grieshop Kirschner ’78,Brigette Nolting, Carol Reed, Melanie Riehle, Mary EllenRippe, Heidi Shenk, Jane Smith, Kim Mollaun Smith ’77,Mary Beth Simmermeyer Welsh ’75, Katie Welsh ’06, SherriWanstrath, and Sr. Ruth Mary Forthofer, OSF ‘51.Thank you to everyone who was involved! A special thanksto those alumni and friends who hosted a gift gatheringparty: Kathy Kuntz Dietz ’76 along with Ed Kramer of CabitDesign, Doris Hirt McKee ’70, Rita Strange Wilder ’83 andDenise Hillenbrand, Mary Strange Robertson ’73 and SusanStrange Glaser ’80, parents Carol Reed and Jane Smith, andMary Green of the Finishing Touch in Batesville.Debbie Holtel Lamping ‘73Want to leave a legacy of a lifetime? Make provisions forOldenburg Academy in your estate plans now. Unlessotherwise directed by the donor; estate gifts are placedin the Oldenburg Academy endowment fund. The fundsearn interest which provide income to the Academy inperpetuity.“I am grateful to the Academy for getting me off to agood start. After my high school education I enrolled ina three month business course to help me get my firstjob. It was at that time that I realized that the Academyknowledge was superior to any one else in the group.My decision to name the Academy in my will is anexpression of gratitude and thank you for the head startthat I received. This has reflected in all of my life. As ayoung adult I made this decision to give back. Throughthe years revisions have been made to my will but theAcademy remains a beneficiary.”Mary Delores Schulte ’37Gain membership by making a gift in one ofthe following ways:• Naming Oldenburg Academy as a charitablebeneficiary of a charitable gift annuity, a charitableremainder trust, or a charitable lead trust• Naming Oldenburg Academy as a beneficiary of alife insurance policy• Naming Oldenburg Academy as a remainderbeneficiary of a life estate or real estate trust• Designating an IRA or other tax deferred retirementaccount to Oldenburg AcademyOldenburg Academy expresses its thanks to thosewho have made arrangements for this very specialgift. If you wish to enroll in the Immaculate ConceptionLegacy, please contact Sarah Lamping at 812.933.0737 orslamping@oldenburgacademy.org.ALUMNI NEWS - 18

Save the date forWalkathon challengeReita Brunsman, Juanita “DeeDee” Seifert Kaiser ‘59, Glenn Richardson,Bertie Hartman Schmidt ‘64, and Theresa Kinker Eckstein ‘63Celebrity Pro-Am Golf ClassicMonday, June 14, 2010Hillcrest Golf & Country ClubTee times: 7 am and 1 pmSCHEDULED CELEBRITIES INCLUDEReggie Brooks: Former Notre Dame All American andWashington Redskins Running BackRay Donaldson: Former Indianapolis Colts centerGene Keady: Former Purdue Men’s Basketball CoachBruce Kozerski: Former Cincinnati Bengals CenterLarry Luebbers: Former Cincinnati Reds PitcherKen Shields: Former NKU Men’s Basketball CoachWIN FREE OLDENBURG ACADEMY TUITION!A year’s tuition at OA will be given away at the Golf Classic!Maximum value of the scholarship is $6,850 based on2010-2011 tuition rates. This scholarship is fully transferableand never expires! (You may also choose a cash option of$3,000.)Tickets are $20 each or 3 for $50 (license #118879). Checksshould be made payable to Oldenburg Academy Golf andreturned to 1 Twister Circle, PO Box 200, Oldenburg, IN47036.For more information, call Debbie Lamping at 812.933.0737or email lamping@oldenburgacademy.org.OA’s fourth annual Walkathon is May 28. It’s time for MEto raise money for the students of OUR Academy! Thisyear’s Walkathon dollars will allow OA to install new gymbleachers. Participation is SO easy! As my classmates (theOUTSTANDING class of 1982) know, all I ask is a smalldonation of $5. That small gesture, combined with thesmall gesture of others, turns into a great contribution!I challenge other classes to compete against the Classof 1982! Last year the classes of 1980 and 1981 raised animpressive $100 each. Of course, my class was still well inthe lead with a total class donation of $215. This year let’smake it a REAL competition.Send your donation to Barb Hettesheimer at OA. Theclass of 1982 can send their money to me. I, along withBarb, will track all donations. (Checks should be made outto Oldenburg Academy, with “Walkathon” in the memosection.)Thank you ALL for your consideration, and ‘80, ’81… nicetry last year.Julie Daly Neyer ‘82ALUMNI NEWS - 19

Oldenburg Academy of the Immaculate ConceptionOver 155 Years of Academic Excellence in the Franciscan Tradition1 Twister Circle - PO Box 200 - Oldenburg, Indiana 47036Phone: 812.934.4440 - Fax: 812.934.4838 - www.oldenburgacademy.orgAddress Service RequestedNon-ProfitOrganizationUS PostagePAIDOldenburg, INPermit No. 4Upcoming EventsGrandparents’ DayApril 23, 2010Senior Mass and LunchMay 17, 2010WalkathonMay 28, 2010Senior GraduationMay 30, 2010Celebrity Pro-Am GolfClassicJune 14, 2010Distinguished AlumniNominations DueJuly 12, 2010Homecoming 2010October 9, 2010Third AnnualOldenburgAcademy EasterEgg HuntSponsored by theOldenburg AcademyAlumni AssociationApril 3, 2010Hunt begins at 10 amCome and celebrate the season!The hunt begins at 10 a.m. on thegrounds of the Sisters of St. Francis.Get your picture taken with theEaster Bunny and visit with oldand new friends!After the hunt, refreshments willbe served in the Twister Café inICA Hall. Everyone is welcome.Questions? Contact Sarah Lampingat 812.933.0737.OA’s second annual alumnisummer productionAuditions: May 15 and 16 from 12 to 4 pmPerformances: August 5, 6, 7, and 8The Oldenburg Academy Alumni Associationis thrilled to be partnering with the FranklinCounty Arts council to present our second annualproduction, Steel Magnolias. We are excited toinclude any alums and community members whowould like to be involved. Opportunities include:acting, technical crew, advertising committee,props and set construction, playing in a live jazzband and more. Six alums and six communitymembers will double cast this show. Auditions areMay 15 and 16 from 12 pm to 4 pm on a drop-inbasis. Just bring yourself, we will be doing dryreads. Stop by even if you are not interestedin acting, we need everyone! Contact SarahLamping at 812.933.0737 for more informationor to express interest in any of the aboveopportunities. Sponsorships are available at $25,$50 and $100. If you or your class is interested in asponsorship, contact Sarah Lamping.Stephen Hammoor ‘08