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WINTER 2021 ISSUE
THE
BedanRecord
Counting
Our Blessings
SPECIAL SECTION
CELEBRATION OF
Philanthropy
ANNUAL REPORT
JULY 1, 2019-JUNE 30, 2020
COUNTING OUR BLESSINGS
Despite the challenges of 2020, our St. Bede family is grateful.
We are proud to share some of the year’s highlights.
In January,
the restroom renovation
project was completed,
providing both men's and
women's restrooms on the
first and second floor.
THE PROMISE FOR THE FUTURE
EMERGENCY FUND RAISED IN MAY,
$83,929 Dr. Ted Struck officially
retired and Eve Postula ’84
TO ASSIST FAMILIES ESPECIALLY became our new
The St. Bede WYSE Team took 1st Place at Regionals for
IMPACTED BY COVID-19. superintendent.
the 4th year in a row.
IN MARCH, St. Bede proudly held the
our Bruins pivoted to 128th Commencement for the
remote learning and Class of 2020
Abbey masses were with an in-person,
live-streamed. outdoor ceremony.
The St. Bede Lady Bruins basketball team brought the
regional championship home to the Academy in February, their
first regional championship in seven years. IN AUGUST,
students celebrated
traditional Spirit Day.
International Boarders
safely spent the summer
on campus to attend
the fall semester.
We look forward to the completion of the new
Baseball Announcers Booth in memory of Evan Knoblauch ’17.
We thank all those who dedicated their time, talent, and
treasure in 2020 to bring this project to fruition.
IN SEPTEMBER, IN OCTOBER,
Fr. Ronald Margherio, OSB ’68 Cross Country was
held the first all-school, excited to compete
outdoor mass as students and acknowledged
returned to learn on campus the team with
four days a week. several awards.
c • THE BEDAN RECORD
Saint Bede rejoices in our countless blessings
As you will read in this issue, St. Bede Without continued revenue in the Auction and Special Events
has much to be thankful for. One area, our ability to bridge the tuition gap and offset operational
highlight being that classes were costs is at risk. While we understand that everyone today is
held in-person in the fall and faced with challenges that can be very daunting, we ask you to
continue for this semester. I am please help us make up for this deficit by supporting and sharing
inspired by the faith of our Bruins with others our special fundraisers in 2021, especially our new
who have taught us much about “Just Imagine” raffle.
resilience, goodness, kindness, and joy
during these times. St. Bede is truly a reason to celebrate, and Not knowing what 2020 would bring, I can’t help but reflect on
because of you we are counting our blessings. how blessed we are for the many amazing years of growth and
support we have seen for the Auction as well as the other areas
In times of trouble, we lean on those closest to us. We are in Development. Especially these past few years, the involvement
blessed to have so many who believe in us and invest their and participation of our alumni has grown which has brought
charitable gifts in St. Bede. I am especially moved by the number our St. Bede Family even closer together.
of alumni and friends reaching out to inquire and express
What about Homecoming 2021? That’s a question we can’t
concern for our students, faculty and monks. Your notes, emails,
quite answer completely today. However, we are actively
and phone calls have touched our hearts and attest to the unique
engaging in conversation on what Homecoming could entail and
family St. Bede is; one of compassion and one we are eternally
we look forward to hopefully celebrating this event with our
grateful for.
St. Bede Family.
You continue to make a true and lasting difference in the
As we gather “in spirit” we know that our St. Bede Family is
lives of our students. I am honored to include in this edition
passionate about making a difference in the lives of our students.
of The Bedan Record our July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020 Annual
With your help and prayers, we are confident that we will get
Report. In this report we highlight the impact of your
through this period and emerge even stronger. Thank you for
dedication and generosity. Everyone listed on these pages share
your endless support. You are the Spirit of St. Bede.
in the continued success that began over 130 years ago and
we are thankful for what we have accomplished together with We rejoice in our countless blessings and you.
one purpose in mind – our students.
Every gift is meaningful and makes an impact at St. Bede, as
well as reflecting the strength of our school community, past Julia Yaklich
and present. It is wonderful to see the continued growth of Director of Mission Advancement & Major Gifts
the St. Bede Fund, and thanks to the deep generosity of our jyaklich@st-bede.com/815-250-0359
St. Bede family, we completed the fiscal year just over the prior
year, with gifts totaling $441,029 and the number of gifts
increasing by 8%.
Contents
The Bedan Record is usually a place where we share pictures
and stories about our St. Bede family getting together for social Return to Learn..................................................................................... 2
Athletics................................................................................................. 3
and fundraising events. Despite the on-site auction being
Class Gifts............................................................................................. 4
transformed just weeks before taking place, we are grateful to
Virtual Auction & Special Events...................................................... 5
have completed the Auction and Special Events fiscal year The Legacy Project.............................................................................. 6
earning $154,479. As nearly 90% of our income is generated A Note from the Abbot.........................................................................7
from in-person events, the revenue in this area has been greatly Giving Tuesday......................................................................................7
impacted, resulting in a decrease of $197,000 for the 2020 Alumni News......................................................................................... 8
fiscal year. Our current fiscal year started out with great positive In Memoriam......................................................................................... 11
energy with the introduction of three new holiday fundraisers Memorials............................................................................................. 12
and other fundraising efforts raising a net of $90,876 to date.
Annual Report July 1, 2019–June 30, 2020
Year in Review..................................................................................... 14
Financial Summary............................................................................. 15
Celebration of Philanthropy..............................................................16
WINTER ISSUE 2021 • 1
Return to
LEARN
We are so grateful to have
completed the fall semester in person
and on campus at St. Bede.
Teachers and students reunited in-person and remotely in August
after having finished the 2020 school year completely virtual.
Armed with masks and following all state and health department
guidelines, St. Bede was able to make the necessary changes
and sacrifices to provide in-person learning four days a week,
with remote learning one day a week. We are proud to say we were
successfully able to provide a sense of community in the hallways
for the entire first semester.
Students, faculty, and staff committed themselves to respecting
those around them, allowing for traditional experiences to still
occur. Masses and prayer services were able to take place outside,
such as the annual Welcome Mass, held on the football field and
in the stands. Students were still able to enjoy the tradition of
Spirit Day in a fun and safe environment. Virtual open houses
for 8th graders and boarding students were held, as well as virtual
parent-teacher conferences.
St. Bede often talks about a commitment to life-long learning and
this semester was a true test of this commitment, as learning was
alive and well in the classrooms of St. Bede. Teachers and students
learned side-by-side as teachers adapted their teaching style and
curriculum delivery to include using technology to connect remote
students live into the classroom. Remote learners, locally and ten
boarding students, unable to return to the U.S. due to travel restrictions,
engaged with teachers daily. St. Bede teachers and administrators
have continued to show their passion for learning, finding solutions,
and overcoming challenges to best meet the academic and spiritual
needs of all of our students during this global pandemic.
In an extraordinary year filled with new challenges, we are thankful
for each additional day that we have shared together at St. Bede.
2 • THE BEDAN RECORD
Athletics
CROSS COUNTRY
Brady Mudge ’22 placed 77th out of 114 runners at
the IHSA Class 1A XC Sectional at Seneca this year.
GOLF
The SBA Boys Golf Team won the St. Bede 1A
Regional Golf Tournament and placed 10th as a
team at the Sectional Tournament this season.
Nathan Pottoff ’21 finished in 1st place at the
St. Bede 1A Regional Golf Tournament. He tied for
9th at the Sectional Tournament.
WINTER ISSUE 2021 • 3
CLASS GIFTS
Thank You!
A MESSAGE FROM OUR ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
AND ATHLETIC DIRECTOR
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken its
toll on many of us, especially on our
high school student-athletes. Our The 50th Reunion stands out in the lifetimes of alumni as a
Bruin athletes were unable to compete most significant occasion for reflecting on the gift that was
in sports during the spring of 2020. St. Bede. We are grateful for the generosity of the following
As spring transitioned to summer, classes for these special gifts to St. Bede in 2020.
there was hope from the IHSA that
there would be sports in the 2020-2021
school year. As school started, there were CLASS OF 1968
changes in the mitigation guidelines for the state of Illinois, which
The Class of 1968’s gift of five new state-of-the-art ViewSonic
moved many of the sports to different seasons, but allowed for
Interactive Panels were installed in September throughout the
sports nonetheless. In the fall, the Academy was able to have both labs and collaborative spaces in the Perino Science Center. This
boys and girls golf, cross country, and girls tennis. Due to a surge new digital technology enables students to interact with teachers
of cases throughout the fall, the Governor tightened the guidelines on the touchscreen white board without physically being in the
and increased mitigation efforts in the state of Illinois, which classroom, making hybrid teaching and learning easier and
placed all sports on a pause. keeping St. Bede on the cutting edge of presentation technology.
In light of the challenges and setbacks we have had in regards
to high school athletics this school year, there have been some
bright spots. Because of our amazing St. Bede Community and CLASS OF 1969
the generosity of the Gorgal Family, the Mattioda Family, and the The Class of 1969’s gift of a new Learning Management
Giudici Family, the Academy has been able to begin to renovate System provides our students and teachers with an improved
and rehab the weight room for our St. Bede student-athletes. and elevated digital online learning platform. Teachers can
The St. Bede weight room will be named in memory of Ken conduct classroom activities from their portal class pages and
Gorgal ’46 and Rick Mattioda ’72. This upgraded facility, paired communicate with students, parents, and other staff. Students
with the new strength and conditioning program run by Coach can access their teachers’ class pages where they participate in
Sam Allen, will help our student-athletes compete at a higher level classroom discussions, submit coursework, and view scores
and be bigger, faster, and stronger athletes. In addition to that, and grades. The Learning Management System is critical to
the Academy was also fortunate enough to host the 1A Boys Golf maintain St. Bede’s high academic standards.
Regional and Sectional at Spring Creek Golf Course with the
help of the Potthoff Family. The IHSA also allowed St. Bede to
host the 1A Boys and Girls Cross Country Regional in which we CLASS OF 1970
welcomed 17 high school teams to the St. Bede grounds.
Although the Class of 1970 was not able to gather for their 50th
I look forward to seeing our students playing basketball and Reunion due to COVID-19, they are actively raising funds for their
bowling and participating in scholastic bowl this winter; volleyball Class Gift. The class will give back through a special Campus
and football this spring; baseball, softball, track & field, boys tennis, Improvement Project to benefit the grounds of St. Bede. This
and wrestling this summer; and most importantly, having our project includes a much needed 60 HP compact tractor and
St. Bede Community back on our beautiful campus! custom campus directional signage to welcome prospective
students, alumni, special guests, and visitors throughout the
campus. The Class of 1970 recently met the Wall of Fame Class
Challenge and continues to work towards their class gift goal.
Nick McLaughlin
Assistant Principal and Athletic Director
Wall of Fame
TUNE-IN LIVE TO BRUIN ATHLETICS! Congratulations to all three classes for meeting the
A subscription may be purchased for the viewing of all home games Wall of Fame Class Challenge.
and most away games by clicking on the Live Streamed Games Button
under the Athletics tab on the St. Bede website. The Golden Bedan Wall of Fame Challenge is extended to all
classes as they approach the celebration of their 50th anniversary
Thanks to a generous, anonymous donor, new camera equipment was
of graduation from St. Bede. The challenge is to match or exceed
purchased making it possible to livestream all onsite athletic events
$25,000 as a class gift to benefit the Academy. A composite
and activities held in the gymnasium and on the football field.
picture of any class meeting this challenge will be displayed as
part of the Golden Bedan Wall of Fame.
4 • THE BEDAN RECORD
Virtual Auction &
Special Events
St. Bede Academy’s yearly fundraising efforts bridge the 60% gap between the actual cost to educate a student at
St. Bede and the actual tuition charged. This year, fundraising looked different due to the pandemic and restrictions on
group gatherings. With an outstanding goal to meet, we set out to reimagine fundraising during this time. Despite the
difficult circumstances, the generosity of our St. Bede family remained strong in 2020.
WHAT CHANGED?
• The Annual St. Bede Auction on April 25, 2020 changed to an online event.
Thank You
• December’s Jingle & Mingle Dueling Piano event was unable to take place. We are grateful to all those who have
• The 2020 Off the Bedan Path trip to Sicily & Amalfi has been rescheduled supported our Virtual Auction and
for October 2021. other fundraising efforts. In a typical
fiscal year, this area generates over
• Fan Gear was converted to online sales, rather than the traditional in-person
sales on campus. $300,000 - critical funds to keep our
tuition affordable. We finished the
July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020 fiscal year
WHAT’S NEW?
at $154,479.
We introduced three new, successful fundraisers - we will repeat again!
• The Evergreen Sale helped us kickoff the holiday season and provided As we begin 2021, we’re optimistic
our Bruin family the opportunity to purchase festive décor online with that together we can work to close this
direct shipping and local pick-up. Auction/Special Events fundraising
• Joy to the Bruins provided everyone with a safe and interactive way to gap and we look forward to the time
shop for the holidays. This online shopping experience was filled with when we can safely enjoy being together.
over 200 items that included lotto tickets, liquor baskets and gift cards,
a variety of trips, as well as a special section featuring our beloved monks.
• Home for the Holidays Raffle was successful and included a choice
of exciting, extravagant gifts for two winners from a limited number of
tickets sold.
WHAT’S YET TO COME?
• Just Imagine Mega Raffle with chances to win over $20,000 AND
an incentive for the seller of the winning tickets.
• A hybrid Auction event including a micro-gala held at the Academy
following CDC guidelines, accompanied with online mobile bidding.
Date: Saturday, June 19, 2021
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The Legacy Project Continues
with Phase Three
As we begin 2021, the funding for Phase With pledges from Phase Two being close
Three of the Legacy Project continues to to completion, we take pride in this milestone Legacy Project
move forward. A year ago we finished that has only been possible through your
renovations of the Academy restrooms. generosity. The Perino Science Center has
The upgrade was long overdue and touchless brought us countless blessings since its Even in the face of adversity St. Bede comes
technology has provided additional health and opening in 2018, and too many to count together, and as a result, we move forward
safety for our students during the pandemic. since the beginning of the pandemic. and make exciting progress. Please pray for
Phase Three, which is addressing the Just recently we received several Legacy the continued success of this most important
renovations needed in the Academy, made gifts that were doubled, and even tripled, effort; your participation is vital to us
impressive progress in 2020. Although by matching gift companies. This impact achieving our goal.
circumstances make it difficult to meet in makes a tremendous difference in helping I would be happy to discuss options and ideas
person, we’ve successfully been able to share us reach our capital campaign goals. Please for ways you can be involved. We are excited
Phase Three in creative ways through safe, visit www.st-bede.com/matchingfunds to as St. Bede continues its mission and makes
socially distanced local meetings, personal see if your company, or your spouse’s, a difference for current and future students.
phone calls, Zoom meetings, and the postal offers a matching gift program. Feel free
service. Despite the pandemic, momentum to reach out to me with any questions, Gratefully,
for the Legacy Project continues. as we have worked with many donors to
help them through the process.
Phase Three is split into four sub-phases.
As soon as we reach our goal of $1,000,000 There are many ways you can leave your Julia Yaklich
for Sub-phase 1, we can begin the necessary legacy, be it through a personal, class, family, Director of Mission Advancement &
renovations to the Second Floor Corridor. or sibling gift; a special group of friends; Major Gifts
Since the completion of the restrooms or a memorial gift, just to name a few. To 815-250-0359
in the Academy, we have received close learn more about Phase Three and the ways jyaklich@st-bede.com
to $500,000 in gifts and payments you can give to the Legacy Project, visit our
on new and renewed pledges. website at www.st-bede.com/legacyproject.
Second floor corridor renovations will
include stairwells and railings, new tile,
air-conditioning, and upgraded heating.
Electrical system upgrade will allow
St. Bede to utilize better technology and
improved lighting.
PHASE THREE:
FUNDING FOR SUB-PHASE 1 Sub-phase 1 Sub-phase 2 Sub-phase 3 Sub-phase 4
Second Floor First Floor Classrooms Windows
$500,000 Corridor Corridor $1,200,000 $1,000,000
$1,000,000 $1,000,000
We're half way there!
6 • THE BEDAN RECORD
A NOTE FROM THE ABBOT
My Dear Friends,
It is a joy to once again see the Fr. Harold is doing well at the Lacon Rehab and Nursing Home
students in the hallways for the spring and I encourage you to write to him at 401 9th Street, Lacon,
semester. As I look back at the fall, Illinois 61540. He would love to hear from you.
we are glad our students were able to
We are grateful for all the work of the St. Bede administration,
safely participate in some sports and
faculty, and staff during this time. They are a true blessing to all of us.
traditional activities such as spirit week.
We are thankful for all of your support, and we know that without
I am proud that despite the pandemic, we have
you, we could not continue our important mission of educating
continued to remain faithful to our Catholic, Benedictine tradition.
young people during one of our most challenging times in St. Bede
I am happy to report that the monks are fully vaccinated and we history. Our dedicated development team is working hard every
look forward with hope to what the future holds. Our Chaplain, day to fundraise and find creative ways to fill the Auction & Special
Fr. Ronald, has been doing a wonderful job with our students. Events gap that has been directly affected by the pandemic.
He has been quick to adapt and we are so glad he is still able to Your generosity has never been more crucial to continue and further
provide prayer services and masses within safety guidelines. Lectio develop St. Bede Academy.
Divina is offered and the students continue their collection to
Please know that you are in our prayers and we encourage you to
benefit the food pantry and provide service safely to the community.
send us your prayer requests for alumni and friends who are facing
Fr. Dominic teaches junior religion while organizing new ways to
illness, challenges in their life, or have passed. Your requests can be
present projects completed by the drama department. He has also
mailed to St. Bede or emailed to any monk. The monks' contact
been working with local libraries across the Midwest to host remote
information can be found at www.stbedeabbey.org/community-profiles.
baking programs. Our Prior, Fr. Michael, continues to teach
sophomore religion. He also oversees our new Abbey website where Pandemic or no pandemic, we all remain one in the Body of Christ.
you can join us for live-streamed masses at www.stbedeabbey.org. We will carry on with hope, doing what we have been called to do:
praying for the Church, our nation, and the world; not neglecting its
Although limited to the monastery, the community continues to
needs but trying to put that love into practice. What St. Benedict
stay hopeful and busy. With spring on its way, Brother Luke plans
calls, putting nothing ever before the love of Christ.
to start preparing for the Abbey garden. As COVID-19 restrictions
lessen, Fr. Gregory’s passion for visiting patients at local hospitals May God bless our St. Bede family so you all continue to have
and hospice centers will continue. Br. Nathaniel is optimistic about wisdom, compassion, and strength.
again holding his monthly meeting with the Oblates, who gather
for prayer, education, food, and fellowship. Br. David stays busy
working with our grounds and maintenance staff and enjoys helping
the team. Our Monks Market keeps Fr. Patrick dedicating time Abbot Philip Davey, OSB ’65
to his candle making and we invite you to shop online for them Vice President-Mission Advancement
and a variety of other wonderful items at www.monksmarket.com.
What an incredible day it was for this year’s GIVING TUESDAY!
A new record was set again this year as over 320 generous donors contributed to the
St. Bede Fund, helping to raise over $165,000. We gratefully received $71,500 in matches
from several generous donors who helped us achieve our goal.
$15,000 - Mr. & Mrs. Gene Bernardoni ’57 $5,000 - Mr. & Mrs. Angelo Perino ’80
$10,000 - Daubert Chemical Co. $5,000 - Mr. David Porter ’61
$10,000 - Mr. & Mrs. Michael Dwyer ’72 $5,000 - Mr. & Mrs. Michael Rossiter ’61
$10,000 - Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Mueller ’71 $5,000 - Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Stevens ’69
$5,000 - Anonymous $1,500 - La Salle State Bank
Inspired with a Class of 1971 Giving Tuesday Challenge Match by Art and Ellen Mueller ’71,
congratulations goes out to the Class of 1971 for the most class participation. Their class
also increased their participation by 70% from Giving Tuesday 2019. Way to go!
In an extraordinary year filled with new challenges, we are continually grateful for the
kindness and generosity shown by our St. Bede Family. Thank you to all those that
contributed to make Giving Tuesday 2020 a success!
WINTER ISSUE 2021 • 7
Alumni News
CLASS NOTES Jack Martinaitis JC ’63 and his wife Kathy
celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary.
Toraason Alumni from 1971-2009
gathered at the top of Vail Mountain in
Vail, CO for a family photo in August.
Melvin Baima ’39
celebrated his
99th birthday
on December 27,
2020.
Abbot Philip
Davey, OSB ’65 Michael Dwyer
Joe Howard ’48 is staying ’72 and his wife
celebrated his healthy and Paula recently
90th birthday enjoys his daily enjoyed a
on December 7, walk around wonderful trip
2020. the St. Bede to St. John
campus. Virgin Islands.
Atty. Paul Berens ’67 and recently retired
Fr. John Harth ’68, both from Cape
Girardeau, enjoyed getting together to SBA Alumni from 1973-1975 got together
Charles Stewart ’53 proudly shows off share stories about St. Bede. with several Chicago area boarders to
his personalized St. Bede tumbler he reminisce about St. Bede; Steve Byrne ’74,
received from his son Mark for Christmas. Phil Maxwell ’74, Paul Sullivan ’74,
Ralph Levaccare ’73, Bill Van Daele ’74,
and Cliff Shay ’75.
Larry Johnson ’69,
who created
Dr. Daniel Lewis Hoffman ’56 welcomed our Br. George
his new grandson, Hudson Reign sculpture,
Hoffman, on July 15, 2020. was recently
commissioned by Dr. John Mueller ’74 is an Assistant
Dr. Jim Mini ’57 is the proud grandpa
the Benedictine Professor of Clinical Obstetrics &
of 16 grandchildren and four great
Sisters of Sacred Gynecology at The University of Illinois
grandchildren, with the recent addition
Heart to create College of Medicine, and the Medical
of Ford, born on November 3, 2020.
an 8 ft. bronze Director of Labor & Delivery at OSF
Jim Dietz ’61 and his wife Kathryn sculpture of St. Francis Medical Center.
masked-up to support SBA and are St. Benedict to be
Class of ’75 Alumni; Dr. Steve Ludford,
looking good after 50 years together. displayed at Villa
Joe Kolodziej, Dr. Mike Stuart, and
Benedict in Lisle, IL.
Charley Hyson joined Mark Stuart ’74,
Tim Dietz ’70 retired after 48 years with Jerry Stuart, and Duke Ficek together in
KUSA-TV, 9NEWS in Denver, CO where September at Jerry’s hunting cabin.
he served as Vice President of the Denver
NBC television station. He joined the
9NEWS family as an intern in 1972. Tim
served in a number of capacities for the
TEGNA, Inc. owned station. His work has
allowed him to be involved in six Super Bowl
Games with the Denver Broncos. He has
also been to 11 Olympic Games, overseeing
the production for 18 NBC TV stations.
8 • THE BEDAN RECORDALUMNI NEWS
Chris Hebel ’76 has retired from the Exelon Dawn Carlson Williams ’83 has relocated to Katherine
Corporation after 37 years of service at Chatham, IL. with her family and teaches at Toraason ’09 and
the Quad Cities Nuclear Power Station in Hope Therapeutic Day Academy in Springfield. Andrew Koyak ’10
Cordova, IL. Dawn coaches volleyball at Glenwood Middle are expecting
School and High School, and will return to their first child
David Hancock ’77
coaching her son Michael’s Special Olympics in April 2021.
ran a half marathon
Team, when restrictions are lifted.
(with implemented
social distancing
guidelines) in the
Discover Whitewater
Series in Whitewater,
WI on September 20, Maggie Pryde ’10 was featured on CBS4 for
2020. her work as the Marketing Manager for Dairy
Block in Denver, CO.
Mary Collins Ludford ’77 retired in July after
Paul Perona ’10 enjoyed a hike at Starved Rock
39 years with Exelon.
State Park with his fiancé Dani and his siblings;
Atty. Steven Nieslawski ’77 celebrated Jolene Myers Plankenhorn ’91 and her Christine ’15 and John Patrick (JP) Perona ’12.
15 years with CDW Corporation, headquartered husband Tim enjoyed some fun in the sun
in Lincolnshire, IL. He is the Vice President and with their kids, Nick ’17, and Kate ’19 at the
Assistant General Counsel/Chief of Litigations. NOW Jade Resort in Puerto Morales, Mexico.
Steve Ebener ’79 has retired from Carus
Corporation after 32 years.
Tom McGinnis ’79
marked his 25th
season as the
Philadelphia 76ers’
radio play-by-play
announcer. Ross Kenseth ’11 and wife Amber are expecting
their second child in April 2021.
MAJ. Jodie Kunkel ’98 SBA Alumni from 2011-2013 reminisced about
was promoted to their time at St. Bede while participating in a
Mary Perona Lieutenant Colonel softball league in Chicago; James Brady ’11,
Hinders ’80 and and will serve as the Blake Dobrich ’12, Jack Faletti ’12, JP Perona ’12,
her husband Kevin new incoming Adam Sickley ’12, and Grant Bosnich ’13.
proudly wear their Commander to the
SBA masks. Despite 82nd Brigade Engineer
the pandemic, their Battalion in 2nd
two daughters, Armored Brigade
Julia (Art) and Gina Combat Team,
(Ivan) were married 1st Infantry Division
in small intimate ceremonies. They also in Fort Riley, KS.
welcomed their fourth grandchild (Peter Artem
Konotopskiy), and their fifth is arriving in May. Jeremy Caldera ’99 was inducted into the
2021 AV professionals Hall of Fame.
Linda Wall Lewis ’81 is the proud grandparent
of Olivia Grace Lewis and enjoys baking Abbi Bosnich ’02 is excited to return to
recipes from Fr. Dominic’s cookbooks. St. Bede as our new head volleyball coach. Morgan Knoblauch ’14
graduated with a
Jim Shields ’81 became an ordained deacon Jon Blomquist ’05 Bachelor of Science in
on August 29, 2020 through the Archdiocese and wife Monica Nursing from Aurora
of Louisville. He is a deacon at Saint are expecting their University.
Bernadette’s in Prospect, KY. first baby in May
2021.
Sydney Eustice ’15 is the new coach for the
boys golf team at Putnam County.
Paul Carlone ’08 is the new Director of Brianna Lau ’16 is in the graduate program at
Data Science & Meteorology at Arbol Inc. St. Ambrose for Physical Therapy.
WINTER ISSUE 2021 • 9ALUMNI NEWS
CLASS NOTES continued ST. BEDE WEDDINGS
Bryant Eustice ’17 is an Army PV2 stationed Michael Toraason ’07 married Emily Steinberg Lauren Kunkel ’12 married Alex Uhlenhopp
in Oahu, Hawaii. He is a trained 11B Infantry at a small ceremony in Williamsburg, VT on in a small outdoor ceremony on
Grenadier in the 2nd Battalion and part of the November 14, 2020. September 19, 2020.
27th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat
team, and 25th Infantry Division, home to the
Schofield Barracks.
Jaci Cain ’17 a member of Marquette University
Campus Ministry’s Midnight Run program
helped serve breakfast to those in need at
The Gathering, a nonprofit dedicated to ending
hunger and homelessness in Milwaukee, WI.
Rosanna Sanchez ’08 married Jon Stuckert Megan Rooney ’12 married Jonathon Steben
in a beautiful open-air wedding in LaSalle, IL at St. Patrick’s Church in LaSalle, IL on
on July 11, 2020. October 17, 2020.
Allison Koyak ’17
graduated from
Marquette University
with a Bachelors in
Speech Pathology &
Audiology. She is
continuing her degree
with the Masters of Laura Hollander ’09 married Patrick Keeley Grace Kinsella ’15 married Alex Boyd at
Science program for on a scenic mountaintop in Denver, CO on St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Kankakee, IL
Speech-Language June 25, 2020. on November 28, 2020.
Pathology.
Aiko Mendoza ’17
graduated with a
Bachelors in
Behavioral
Neuropsychology
from St. Ambrose
University.
Josie Brady ’12 married Jacob Aubry
Annie Needs ’17 at St. Patrick’s Church in LaSalle, IL on
continues to run June 27, 2020.
cross-country at HOMECOMING 2021
Calvin University
and finished with a Plans are currently underway to prepare
career-best time for Homecoming and Reunion Weekend
of 21:53.04 on the on September 24-26, 2021!
6K course.
Our hope is that the pandemic continues
to subside, but we will continue to
follow CDC guidelines and
Ethan Borelli ’19 was named to the Fall 2020
recommendations to secure the safety
Dean’s List for the College of Health Sciences
of our St. Bede community.
at Marquette University.
10 • THE BEDAN RECORDIN MEMORIAM
ST. BEDE BABIES
Britt (Swingel) Waitek ’04 and husband
In Memoriam
Tom welcomed their second child, Finn Celebrating the lives of alumni, family and friends
Thomas Waitek, on October 20, 2020.
January 5, 2020 August 28, 2020 Amy Gahan ’02, and
William Sheehan ’42 Charles Mason ’64 Laura Santillanes ’04
April 12, 2020 September 1, 2020 November 13, 2020
Helen Kurtz Dena Strell Boyd McClain ’59
Mother of Joseph ’61 and Jim ’62 † Mother of David ’85 and
Dana Jauch ’91 November 15, 2020
May 18, 2020 Gary Ajster ’71
Sebastian DeSerf September 3, 2020
Heather Luna ’05 Father of Mark ’78 Kenneth Piletic ’55, JC ’57 November 18, 2020
and her husband Kevin Cawley ’78
Joshua White July 18, 2020 September 12, 2020
Kenneth Sondgeroth ’56 Mary Jane Harmon November 21, 2020
welcomed their Christopher Gedraitis ’98
daughter, Mother of Luke ’98 and
July 27, 2020 Matthew ’98 Son of Chris and Cynthia ’74
Neoma Augustina Raymond Cregier
Luna White, on Father of Ronald ’67 † and September 23, 2020 November 23, 2020
December 7, 2019. Kevin ’71 Dave Dunson ’54 Roger Reinhart ’53
She is just over a December 4, 2020
year old and they July 31, 2020 October 1, 2020
Gerald Affelt ’60, JC ’62 James McHale ’55 Robert Bellettini ’58
look forward to bringing Neoma to St. Bede
Father of Amy ’88 and
in the future. October 6, 2020 December 4, 2020
Shannon Bartley, SBA employee
Daniel Scatena Carol Marie Cummings
Christopher Jacobsen ’09 and his wife July 31, 2020 Husband of Mary Sickley Wife of John ’72
Emily welcomed their son, Jackson Wyatt Ronald Vaessen ’58 Scatena ’81
December 12, 2020
Jacobsen, on November 20, 2020.
August 2, 2020 October 11, 2020 Peter McCue ’61
James Galas Gordon Virgo ’64, JC ’66
December 17, 2020
Father of Cynthia Halko ’77,
October 12, 2020 Donna Siemers
Cheri Faletto ’78, and
Delores VanDaele Mother of Rhonda Schmidt,
Christine Schweickert ’79
Wife of Thomas ’69 SBA employee
August 4, 2020
October 13, 2020 December 18, 2020
Edward Carpenter ’55
Ruth Ellyn Dart-Sons Karen Waclaw
August 6, 2020 Mother of Jamie ’86 and Mother of Cindy Cherpeske ’75
Jane Crowe Jeffrey ’91 and Donald ’76 †,
Wife of Patrick JC ’64 former SBA employee of
October 18, 2020 34 years in Business Office
August 6, 2020 Raymond Newman ’59
Keith Garcia December 19, 2020
Jaclyn (Snell) ’09 Father of Gavin ’17 and Gabriella ’18 October 23, 2020 Frank Schloeder
and Casey Ficek ’10 Francis “Jerry” Bichl Father of Sheila Stangel ’03
welcomed their August 8, 2020 Father of Fran ’79, Joe ’80 †,
Edna McManus Julie Fenza ’83, Cathy Illman ’84, January 3, 2021
daughter, Harper
Mother of Wayne ’80, Jenny Smith ’89, and Laura Jane Novotny
Jean Ficek, on Prendergast
December 11, 2020. Linda Zukowski ’85, Patrick ’87, Mary Wahlig ’96
and Neil ’92 Mother of Sheila Bloodgood ’81
October 25, 2020
August 8, 2020 Gary Edgcomb January 7, 2021
Linda Ceresa Deisbeck ’77 Father of Jason ’94 Theresa Connolly
Mother of Michael ’87
Katie (Gregorich) Ruden ’11 and husband August 14, 2020 November 1, 2020
Edy Ewald James Jozwiak ’49 January 9, 2021
Brett welcomed their daughter, Paisley Mae Gregory Burnett ’65
Ruden, on July 3, 2020. Wife of Dr. Roger ’52
November 7, 2020
August 14, 2020 Barbara Delvallee January 11, 2021
Thomas Kapacinskas ’59 Wife of Bill ’57 Walter Manijak ’78
Mother of David ’78, Bryan ’80,
August 26, 2020 January 16, 2021
and Steven ’84
Kathleen Martin Dr. Rosemary Valencia
Mother of Edward ’74, November 8, 2020 Mother of Abigail ’91
Margaret Hodge ’76, Tim ’78, Leigh Ann Janko
Joyce ’83, Greg ’80, and Joan ’83 Wife of Mark ’73 † Deceased
Mother of Matthew ’99,
WINTER ISSUE 2021 • 11Memorials
Hundreds are remembered in prayer by our monks and students. Contact the Development Office at 815-250-0347 or jeannie @st-bede.com
for a memorial packet. A memorial packet sample can be found on the Ways to Give page on our website under Support.
These names indicate Judy Borkowsky Theresa Connolly Patricia Filippini Patricia Staniec
memorial gifts to Mr. & Mrs. William Dart Ronald & Dorothy Malooley Bob & Pam Grivetti Lindsey Tackett
St. Bede from July 15, 2020 Darlene Mackin State Bank of Cherry Betty Fitzgerald Mary Ellen Taylor &
to January 31, 2021. Paul & Carole Perona Charlotte Corcoran Julia Yaklich Kevin Cassidy
Dan Bott Betty Kunkel Lois Flick Linda Theis
Naida Abbott Sandra Grivetti John Corpus Roger Dooley Barb & George Wolf
Rebecca Ryan Peter Bouchard Roger & Marie Dooley Elaine Foltynewicz Gail Grabowski
Yayeko Adachi Liz Meier Bill Sramek Dave Glacinski Jack Wayland
Roger & Marie Dooley Shirley Brace Jack Costello Jan Nesti Josie Gravert
Gerald Affelt Fran Watson Mike & Diane Crowley Chuck Frund Terry & Cheri Linnig
Roberta Affelt James Brown Edna Craven Nora Cosgrove Nancy Grubich
Kathy Bartley Ed & Jane Harmon Cosgrove Family James Galas Tom & Rosalyn Pigati
Mr. & Mrs. Jim Brady Allison Bryant Raymond Cregier Kathy Ankiewicz Mary Jane Harmon
Tony Dakewicz Jim & Sue Garland Scott Ambrose Duke & Maribeth Ficek Mr. & Mrs. James Brady
Virginia Joerger Daniel Bute Mary Barnes Sandra Grivetti Marty & Marsha Brown
Ron & Karon Mini Richard & Janice Nesti Marcia Duncan Bothe & Ron Groleau Family Mr. & Mrs. Robert Defeyter
Bonnie Prokup Joyce Butler Mychael Swan Janko Realty & Development Mr. & Mrs. George Hodgson
Jim & Molly Pyszka Family Jack Wayland Family Roger & Marie Dooley Bernie Kotecki Kim Keutzer
Sam Tomminello William & Loraine Byrnes Mr. & Mrs. Steve Draper Jack & Toni Landgraf David & Nancy Maciejewski
Frank & Fran Zeller Ann Wayland-Cook C.R. Jasiek Mr. & Mrs. Michael O’Donnell Stephen Schuster
Gary J. Ajster Jack Wayland Family Franklin & Nancy Jasiek Bonnie Prokup Laura Smith
Alex & Linda Hueneburg Liliana Canova Mary Jane Kelley John & Paula Toraason Carolyn Harty
Lillian Ajster Jim Mini Mr. & Mrs. Vince Kocher Dan & Leann Wilcoxen Jeff & Jeanne Hayden
Ron & Karon Mini Richard “Ted” Carey Joyce Koontz Jane Galassi Terri & Cheri Linnig
Lawrence Albani Ron & Karon Mini Bernie Kotecki Marylyn Donahue Bonnie Prokup
Joe & Julie Piano Edward Carpenter Esther Liesse Ron & Karon Mini Doris Hedrick
Clara Mae Ansteth Lee Den Besten Ron & Karon Mini Keith Garcia John & Pat Prindeville
Carol Schmidt Tom & Josephine Boyle Mary Ellen O’Connor Tim & Eve Postula Joan Hepner
Jose Avila George & Mary Louis Braasch Terry Piletic Mr. & Mrs. Francis Torri Barry & Sharon Ellis
Tom & Lois Koncan Rod & Renate Brent Mary Beth Potthoff Christopher Gedraitis Dan Hileman
Elaine Barnwell Thomas Cahill Tim & Eve Postula Elizabeth Baze Mary Julene Auchstetter
Jim Mini Phyllis Carpenter Mr. & Mrs. Ken Slimko Nora Cosgrove Verna Auchstetter
Ron & Karon Mini Larry & Suzanne Comes Richard Sipovic Jim & Sue Happ Frank Horzen
Denett Bartlett Thomas & Margaret Audrey Smudzinski Charley & Nancy Hyson John S. (Jack) Foley
Ron & Nelle Barnes Cunningham Jane Crowe Giacomo & Beth Leone Joyce Hoscheid
Dave & Jeannie Margherio Amy Estep Harry Watson Linda Micheli Jim & Sue Garland
Julia Yaklich Robert & Jean Ficek Maureen DeGeorge James & Maureen Schimmoller Paul D. Isherwood
Frances Belcher Beverly Fugiel Jim & Sue Garland Bill Sramek Mr. & Mrs. Roger Dooley
Bev Emmerling Tom Hansen Linda Ceresa Deisbeck Brother George Leigh Ann Janko
Joan Perona & Family Sheila Henning Duke & Maribeth Ficek Tom & Rosalyn Pigati Bill & Kay Arkins
Joe Taliano Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Lykins Ron & Karon Mini Mike George Maryann Barth
Robert Bellettini Mr. & Mrs. Terrence Matray Walter Delaney Jay & Meg Knauf Dale & Jessica Carls
Jack & Kathy Martinaitis Kathleen McAfee Jim & Sue Garland Karen Gerace Mike & Diane Crowley
Ron & Karon Mini Marsha & Ginny McClellan Sebastian DeSerf Roger Dooley Tom & Jane Curry
Ron & Sally Swingel Bill & Mary Thonn Terry & Cheri Linnig Nicholas Gordon W. Patrick Dooley
Bruce & Beth Yerly Mary Carrigan Robert Destri Roger & Marie Dooley John & Karen Duncan
Bob Bennett Rich & Marcie Koehler Ronald & Dorothy Malooley Mary Gorman Dick Fiocchi
Jon Wayland Kevin Cawley Charley Terry Dooley Gary & Gloria Baumgartner Jack Foley
Susan Benoit Terry & Laurie Arkins Joseph V. Dooley Pamela Beach Pamela Grivetti
Mr. & Mrs. Gene Wozniak Lillian Certalic Roger Dooley Ann Bloodhart J. A. & Morgan Happ
Ernie Berger Mr. & Mrs. Gene Wozniak Monica Drinan Francis & Jean Carey Jim & Sue Happ
Sandra Grivetti Sandy Cetwinski Dale & Mary Prindiville Joan Duerr Mike Kubera
Francis “Jerry” Bichl Nora Cosgrove Sherry Dyer Linda Dunning Joyce Lesniak
Bill & Kaye Arkins Betty Chambers Mickie Gerace Nancy Dyrek Ronald & Dorothy Malooley
Jerome & Carol Baness Bill & Peggy Plantan Gary Edgcomb Alan Freund Dave & Jeannie Margherio
Michael & Anne Crowley Jack & Lolita Schmitz Jeff Hayden Dennis Gorman Mrs. Anthony Mertel
Mike & Diane Crowley Bill & Peg Schulte Jim Ellis Jim Gorman Linda Micheli
Ann Wayland-Cook Bob Claggett Jim & Jude Wimbiscus Kevin & Molly Gorman Bill & Peggy Plantan
Marylyn Donahue Heidi Addis Mary Ersfelder Shaun & Diane Gorman Mickey Schmitt
Betty Kunkel Sue Garland Mr. & Mrs. Roger Dooley Clarlynn Heusmann Bill & Peg Schulte
Dan & Susie Lawler Terrance Collins James Essl Kathy McGee Bill Sramek
Ron & Karon Mini Fran Watson Giacomo & Beth Leone Scrib & Kimberly Tom & Rosalyn Pigati
Paul & Carole Perona Brian Comiskey Dennis O’Keefe Ochsenschlager Kent & Joan Wicks
Gloria Steichen Mike Kubera William Etzenbach Reils Family Gary Yaklich Familly
Jack Wayland Family Bill Sramek Charley & Nancy Hyson Rocky Roush Family Frank & Fran Zeller
Jim & Jude Wimbiscus Eleanor Coners Betty Kunkel Ann Rutledge Anna Jordan
Mr. & Mrs. Roger Dooley James & Tess Simpkins Mr. & Mrs. Roger Dooley
12 • THE BEDAN RECORDMEMORIALS
James W. Jozwiak Chris & Cathy Illman Bob Monroe Charlotte Ruppert Bob Uranich
William & Patricia Sale Ken & Barb Krogulski Tom & Gerri Cleary Jim & Sue Garland Robert & Carol Schmidt
Thomas J. Kapacinskas Sr. Mary Beth Kubera Ida Moravecek Sophie Safarcyk Nancy Uranich
Clara Gedraitis Mike Kubera Mr. & Mrs. Roger Dooley Robert & Jean Ficek Family of Nancy
Donald & Diana Green Matt Manijak Catherine Murphy Mary Jean Safranski Sarah Urbanowski
Lionel Huerta Dave & Jeannie Margherio Jon & Donna DeGroot Mr. & Mrs. Roger Dooley Roger & Marie Dooley
Joseph & Norma Kapacinskas Tom McGinnis Dave & Kim McCauley Donna Sandrolini Ronald Vaessen
Kirby & Ronnie Knutson Janel Moreno Ron & Barbara Sessler Sandra Grivetti Bob & Carol Schmidt
Jeffrey & Holly Swanson Tim & Claire Murphy Sharon Kaye Murphy Jim Mini Rosemary Valencia
John & Lisa Weber Dave Noonan Duke & Maribeth Ficek Ron & Karon Mini Ken & Barb Krogulski
Robert Kasperski Tom & Rosalyn Pigati William E. Murphy Marlene Savio Delores VanDaele
Tom & Rosalyn Pigati Jeff & Sarah Reichl Directors, Officers & Staff of Nora Cosgrove David & Nancy Maciejewski
Harriet Klehm Gary Roach First Hawaiian Bank Ron & Sally Swingel Tom & Rosalyn Pigati
Jim & Sue Garland Allison Hebel Rooney Don Negro Gary & Julia Yaklich Family Mary Van Heirseele
Tim Knightly John & Paula Toraason Sandra Grivetti Family Dan Scatena Tom & Lois Koncan
Frank Watson Mr. & Mrs. Art Washkowiak Raymond Newman Terri Walton Barron Gordon J. Virgo
Don Kolowski Frank Marcantonio Bob & Sheri Leuan Mary Burgess Mary Jane Denny
Terry & Cheri Linnig Mr. & Mrs. Roger Dooley Roland Nicholson Christine Ceresa Barb DeAngelo Family
Ron & Karon Mini Kathleen Martin Mr. & Mrs. Roger Dooley Jackie Hayden Jim & Sandy Dunseth
John Kopina Michael & Anne Crowley Theresa O’Connor Maureen Johnson James & Shirley Fusinetti
Sandra Grivetti Family Betty Kunkel Christine Ceresa Lisa Newman Alex & Linda Hueneburg
Giacomo & Beth Leone Sr. Helen Martin Kent & Joan Wicks Julie Pambianco Barney & Jaci Hydock
Rick Kotowski Richard & Lori Fiocchi Jeanine O’Hara Molly Pyszka James & Susan King
Sandra Grivetti Lois Flaherty Fran Watson Mary Schmidt Don & Marlene Klug
Helen Kurtz Patricia Langham Raymond Pakula Mickey Schmitt Betty Kunkel
John & Lladys Balma Charles Mason Mickie Gerace Jennifer Sucher Thomas Kunkel
Richard & Billie Bibula Alex & Linda Hueneburg Mary Jane Palmer Peggy Tonarelli Frank & Carolyn Magana
Susie Bogacrt Paul Robich Mr. & Mrs. Roland Bekeleski Jane Weiden Ronald & Dorothy Malooley
Jerry & Jane Burmeister Ron Mathena Hyacinth & Clara Perra Elena Welch George & Cindy Manicki
Roberta Chiesi Edward & Gail Pasiewicz Bill & Sandra Perra Mr. & Mrs. Gene Wozniak Jim & Jennifer Manning
Rick & Dona Curtis Tom & Lois Koncan Hyacinth Perra Jr. Janet Schmidt Ray & Kris Marenda
Art & Sylvia Downie Richard Mathey Bill & Sandra Perra Bob & Cindy Lamboley Mike & Vicki Margis
Gary & Kathy Filippini Ron & Karon Mini Sandra Pikula Robert & Carol Schmidt Rich & Mary May
Barbara Fusinatto Marilyn Smudzinski Ronald & Dorothy Malooley Maureen Schmidt Michael & Bette O’Donnell
Rafael & Colleen Galindo Richard Mattioda Kenneth Piletic Roger & Marie Dooley Dennis O’Keefe
Michael Hurt Gerald Chapman Robert & Jean Ficek Geraldine Schrock Paul Robich
Craig & Gina Jordan Theresa McCallum Sandra Pinski Ron & Karon Mini Bill & Barb Schweickert
Greg Kuhn Leah Mini Roger & Marie Dooley Thomas Shea Mike & Nancy Sitterly
John & Marilyn Kulpa Ron & Karon Mini Stanley E. Poplenski Fran Watson Spring Valley City Bank
Bernadette Kurtz Jack Wayland Family Roger & Marie Dooley Geraldine Sickley Jim Taliano
Chuck & Linda Kurtz Sean McCauley Mary Alice Prelog Mary Schmitt Joe Taliano
Craig & Susan Kurtz Jon Wayland Mr. & Mrs. Roger Dooley Ann Wozniak Mr. & Mrs. Francis Torri
Joe & Marge Kurtz Boyd McClain Jeanne Pula Donna Siemers Jim & Jude Wimbiscus
Matt & Lori Long Kathy Hayden Teresa Herrmann Ron & Nelle Barnes Julia Yaklich
Gail Ann Orsini Bill Kinczewski Tom Quartucci Jeannie Margherio Karen Waclaw
Ken & Jill Pozzi Celeste Reckamp Bev Emmerling Julia Yaklich Joseph & Kathleen Collins
Brad Ratkiewicz Beth Snyder John & Diane Pini Don Slaby Ken & Barb Krogulski
Virginia Kutzler Peter W. McCue Bill Quesse Sandra Grivetti Bill & Sandy Perra
Tom & Lois Koncan Muriel Foco Mr. & Mrs. Roger Dooley Sharon Somolski Dan & Leann Wilcoxen
Felicia Lembas Jim & Adrienne Stack Walter “Bud” Raineri Jim & Shirley Fusinetti Thomas A. Wall
Lorraine Ludford James J. McHale Ron & Karon Mini Ron & Karon Mini Makiteo Sato & Dennis Wall
Jerome Liesse Paul Bateman Rose Reimann Barbara Sondergroth Jay Wendelken
Lena Ernat Linda Carpenter Abbie Burris Gerald & Mary L. Baker Ron & Karon Mini
Bill & Peg Schulte Mr. & Mrs. William Chioros Roger Reinhard Kenneth Sondgeroth Anthony Witczak
Robert Lucas Gail Copley Bernie Kotecki Mr. & Mrs. Tom Cleary Sandra Grivetti
Dave & Jeannie Margherio Robert & Jean Ficek Roman Rimmele Herb Frizol Connie Witek
Dave & Shellie Rounds Christopher Lee W. Patrick Dooley Franklin & Nancy Jasiek Mr. & Mrs. Gene Wozniak
Joseph Magana Christina Mahar Marilyn Smudzinski Joyce Lesniak Diana Wroczynski
Susan Christensen Therese McHale Gary Roach Ron & Karon Mini Ron & Karon Mini
Kiley Magana Family Bridget O’Neill Fran Brolley Paul Perona Mary Catherine Wujek
Richard & Janice Nesti David Schiffman Rich Dudek Esther Sparks Bob & Carol Schmidt
Michael Pillion Family The Sidley Austin Foundation Bill Ebener Ron & Karon Mini Terry Templeton
Gene & Ann Wozniak Dana Tokarz Bob Gilligan Dena Strell Irene Zynda
Walter Manijak John Treece Walt Manijak Mike & Jan Hahn Atty. & Mrs. Richard Fiocchi
Lisa Brasher Constantine Trela Tim Murphy Bill & Betsy King
Fran Brolley Michelle Lehman McKnight Dave Noonan Jack & Kathy Martinaitis
W. Patrick Dooley Mr. & Mrs. Roger Dooley John Toraason Sybil McGunnigal Special
Rich Dudek Fran McShane Rose John Sadowski
Bill Ebener Bea Verucchi Vonda Spanbauer Judge Jim & Jude Wimbiscus Acknowledgment
Bill & Carolyn Entrican John Meyer Trix Ruf George Thompson Happy Birthday to Lucile
Eureka Savings Bank Giacomo & Beth Leone Frank Drasler Betty Kunkel Howton & Russell Bremner
Duke & Maribeth Ficek Bill & Vivian Mindock Tim Drasler Melba Tinervin From William Bremner
Bob Gilligan Bill & Sandra Perra Dean Eine Bill & Peggy Plantan
Ron & Kim Groleau Richard Mindock Mike Pallinger James Troglio
Alex & Linda Hueneburg Bill & Sandra Perra Ryan Strub Roger & Marie Dooley
WINTER ISSUE 2021 • 13ANNUAL REPORT July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020
A Year in Review
At the turn of this unusual year in which I find myself assuming an additional role of responsibility
for Saint Bede Academy, I feel compelled to begin by expressing gratitude for the blessings
those before me have provided. I am incredibly grateful for the entire administration, faculty,
and staff, as well as the parent community for their commitment to education and the
well-being of our students. We are truly a better and stronger community because of their
hard work and adaptation to the rapidly changing environment presented in the Spring of
2020. To everyone who has supported Saint Bede in the past year, in ways large or small,
thank you for your faith and generosity.
The 2019-2020 Annual Report reflects the generosity of so many donors, alumni, and friends
who place confidence and trust in the mission and work of Saint Bede. This generosity and unwavering
financial support helped mitigate the financial risk and cover near-term spring 2020 shortfalls caused by the pandemic.
Yet, despite a record boarding population in 2019-2020, which added 19 new students and $409,075 in net revenue,
the toll on short-term fundraising, especially resulting from the inability to host our single largest social and fundraising
event, the Auction, the year ended with an operating deficit of $367,435.
Like so many institutions across the nation, Saint Bede Academy continues to face the unprecedented challenges brought
on by the ongoing global pandemic, political and social unrest, and the financial uncertainty impacting too many
families. The longer-term financial impacts are without a doubt challenging and considerably more daunting in fiscal year
2020-2021 as the ability to attract new international boarding students due to travel and health restrictions continues.
In addition to those restrictions, social gatherings and fundraising remain on hold. Both are essential elements to the
financial health and stability of Saint Bede. The growth of our boarding program, both domestic and international, is
crucial to the long-term sustainability of Saint Bede. On page 23 you will learn of ways you can work with us to secure
more boarders. Your help in this endeavor is needed now more than ever.
Fortunately, the importance of Catholic education and the ability of a small, student-centered institution, such as Saint Bede,
has allowed us to retain our student enrollment with the help of the Promise for the Future Emergency Fund led by
the Class of ’61. This immediate response from our generous benefactors created a pool of financial assistance to help
families, specifically impacted by COVID-19.
Most importantly, we have been able to meet the needs of our students since August 2020 by safely keeping our classrooms
open to in-person instruction and providing the academic, social, and emotional support our students deserve. As you
will learn in “Counting Our Blessings” it was also a year of great accomplishment and special experiences. From the
moving outdoor, parking lot graduation ceremony honoring the Class of 2020 to the opening of newly renovated modern
restrooms facilities in the 131 year-old Academy, we have been blessed.
While the financial impacts of COVID-19 were unexpected and disruptive, they are not insurmountable. What will truly
allow Saint Bede to endure current financial challenges and continue our strategic and capital plans to establish financial
stability is—as it has always been—you, our Saint Bede Family.
Eve Postula ’84
Superintendent & Treasurer
14 • THE BEDAN RECORDA YEAR IN REVIEW July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020
St. Bede Academy Financial Summary
Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2020
Revenues Operating Revenues
Student Tuition & Fees $ 1,825,490 Student Fees 48%
Boarding Fees 600,285 Development 17%
Fundraising/Gifts/Development 672,300
Athletics & Other 17%
Parish Subsidy —
Investment Income 83,811 Boarding 16%
Athletics & Other Revenues 650,289
Investment Income 2%
Total Operating Revenues $ 3,832,175
Expenses
Operating Expenses
Academic & Instruction $ 1,538,745
Boarding Expense 381,209 Academic 36%
Athletics & Other Activities 282,286 Physical Plant 21%
Physical Plant 881,563 Administration 20%
Administration 830,365
Boarding 9%
Fundraising/Development 285,442
Athletics & Other 7%
Total Operating Expense $ 4,199,610
Development 7%
2019-2020 Operating Loss $ (367,435)
Development St. Bede Fund 66%
St. Bede Fund $ 441,029 Virtual Auction/Special Events 23%
Planned Gifts (Bequests) 10,000 Special Gifts 7%
Virtual Auction/Special Events 154,479 Memorial Gifts 3%
Memorial Gifts 22,038
Special Gifts 44,754 Planned Gifts (Bequests) 1%
Total $ 672,300
Cost to Educate a Student 40%
Total Cost Covered by Tuition
2019-2020 Tuition/Student = $6,000
Total Cost to Educate a Student = $14,945
60%
“Gap” is bridged by our
St. Bede family through gifts,
events, and the St. Bede Fund
WINTER ISSUE 2021 • 15CELEBRATION OF Philanthropy
Mr. James J. Doherty Mrs. Lisa A. Marzano
Mr. William Donahue in memory of Eugene
Mr. John Donaldson, Jr. Antas ’60
With Gratitude
Mr. James E. Donnelly Dr. Gerald J. Massey
Mr. W. Patrick Dooley Steve & Melanie McCauley
Mr. Roger R. Dooley Ms. June McAnulty State Farm
Dr. & Mrs. Edward Doran Mr. Peter W. McCue †
Mr. Wm Peter Draper Mr. Charles McQuaid
Mr. Richard M. Dudek Mr. & Mrs. Burton McRoy
Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Duncan Mr. John A. Miks
Mr. James D. Duncan Dr. James Mini
We gratefully acknowledge our many supporters who Mr. John J. Duncan Mr. Gordon Moran
Mr. Thomas N. Duncan, Jr. Mr. Arthur C. Mueller
have generously contributed to Saint Bede during the Eureka Savings Bank Mrs. Donna Mueller
Mr. James E. Flaherty Mrs. Jean Mueller
2019-2020 fiscal year. The annual report reflects all Atty. Jane Mueller Fly Dr. John C. Mueller
Atty. John Foley, Jr. Tim & Claire Murphy
donations received from July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020. Mr. James B. Gamache in memory of Peg Gallagher
Mr. Peter Gericke Hague & Fr. Bernard
Mr. & Mrs. Sachin Goel Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Murray
Mr. Allan Gorgal Mr. Peter B. Navin
Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Gray Atty. Steven Nieslawski CDW
Mr. Frank Gregorich Mr. Donald T. O’Connor
We Celebrate Our Donors Mr. David K. Grotti
Mr. David J. Grubich
Lt. Col. Thomas Gualandi
Mr. John R. O’Halloran
Mr. John L. O’Reilly
Ms. Dona Ostermeyer
Matching Companies for gifts received by June 30, 2020* Mr. Gregory P. Haas Mr. David Padilla
Mr. James C. Hamlin Mr. William Passie
Mr. John Hamlin Mr. Daniel Pfister
Major Gift Daubert Chemical Co, Inc. St. Joseph’s Holy Name Society Mr. & Mrs. Todd Harrington Mr. & Mrs. Michael Photakis
Contributions Atty. John S. Duncan III Mr. Stephen P. Stevens Rev. John Harth Mr. Chris W. Potthoff
Mr. Gerald Funfsinn † Mr. Tom Stevenson Mr. Melvin Harth Mr. Mark Potthoff
(Gifts of $150,000 & above)
J.A. Happ Family Foundation Mr. Charles E. Stewart Mr. John L. Hayden Mr. Nicholas Potthoff
Anonymous
Atty. Donald J. Hayden in memory of Everett & Mr. Richard H. Hebel, Jr. Northwestern Mutual
Mr. David K. Porter
Mr. Alex Hueneburg Mary Stewart Dr. Karl G. Helmer Rev. James Rickey
WE Foundation
Mr. Joseph Leydon, Jr. Mr. John Yerly Mr. Michael J. Hollerich Mr. David L. Ritterbusch
(Gifts of $100,000-$149,999) Mrs. Kathy Martin Atty. & Mrs. John Hynds Mrs. Rose Riva
Mr. Michael & Paula Dwyer Mr. & Mrs. Lee McCullough Br. Otto Gross Society Mr. & Mrs. Christopher A. Illman Mr. Paul Robich
Mr. David A. Parochetti (Gifts of $1,000-$4,999) in memory of Paula Illman Mr. & Mrs. Stan Rohwedel
(Gifts of $75,000-$99,999) Mr. & Mrs. Angelo P. Perino Mr. Roger Alig Immaculate Conception Church Mr. Bruce Rounds
Mr. Thomas Kujawa † Atty. & Mrs. Paul Perona Anonymous Mr. & Mrs. Brian & Leah Inman Mr. Gary Sale †
Mr. Jerry Rich Peru Federal Savings Bank Mary Julene Auchstetter Mr. Michael Janko Mr. & Mrs. Armando Sanchez
(Gifts of $50,000-$74,999) Mr. Thomas Pigati Verna Auchstetter Mr. Gary J. Jasiek Mr. James Savio
Mr. Victor Abell John Lancaster-Spalding Dr. Andrew J. Bacevich Ms. Barbara Jeannette Mr. Joseph L. Savio
Mr. Michael Rossiter Mr. Charles A. Balestri Mr. Terry Judd Mr. Paul Savio
(Gifts of $25,000-$49,000) Dr. John J. Walsh Dr. Stephen Bansberg Mr. Thomas J. Kapacinskas † Mrs. Kathy Scheri
Anonymous Mr. & Mrs. Ron Barnes Knights of Columbus Mr. James W. Schlosser
Mr. Gene Bernardoni Abbots Society Major Louis C. Barr Mr. John Koehler Dr. Felicitas Sebastian
Mr. & Mrs. James Brady (Gifts of $5,000-$9,999) Mr. David Barra Mr. Peter G. Koyak III Mr. Paul Shaughnessy
Mr. Alwin Carus † Mr. William E. Adams Atty. Patrick A. Barry in memory of Merribeth Koyak Msgr. Paul E. Showalter
Mr. & Mrs. James Downey Anonymous Mr. J. Bradley Barth Mr. Kenneth A. Krogulski Mr. & Mrs. Donald Slusarek
Mr. Frank R. Drasler Mr. Daniel Cawley Mr. Gregory D. Basalay Mr. Mark A. Krogulski Mr. Francis L. Smith Eli Lilly
Atty. & Mrs. Christopher Clancy Mr. Ray Bauer Mr. Thomas E. Krolak Rev. Larry Snyder
Saint Benedict Society Mr. Michael Crowley Mr. David Bergonia Mr. Thomas Kunkel Judge Robert F. Spoeri, Jr.
(Gifts of $15,000-$24,999) Mr. James Dietz Atty. Jeffery Bier LaSalle State Bank Mr. Eugene J. Stachowiak
Atty. Paul H. Berens Mr. John C. Doherty Mr. Paul Biolchini Boeing Mr. James LePell Mr. & Mrs. Michael Stariha
Golden Family Charitable Fund Mr. Edward Filippini Mr. & Mrs. Richard Bodnum Mr. William Leskanich Dr. & Mrs. Ted Struck
Dr. Steven Ludford Dr. Kevin J. Garcia CME Mr. John M. Levisay Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Stuart
Mr. Dominic Magnoni Mr. Joseph Wm Hoover † Mr. Stephen J. Byrne Locker Room Dr. Michael Stuart
Mr. & Mrs. Matthew McGinnis Mr. Kim Keutzer Mr. William J. Cattani Dr. Jean Loftus Mr. Joseph A. Taliano
American Express Mr. Wayne W. McManus Mr. Donald Causa Mr. & Mrs. William Ludford Dr. Edward Theiss
Dr. & Mrs. Michael Rooney Mr. William F. Murphy, Jr. Mr. John Clark Exelon Mrs. Lois Zukowski Thomas
Mr. & Mrs. David Sickley Mr. & Mrs. Donald Myers Mr. Mark S. Costello Dr. Louis R. Lukancic Dr. James H. Toraason
Mr. Richard A. Pattarozzi Covia Dr. & Mrs. Louis Lukancic Dr. Norah Toraason
Saint Bede Society Shell Oil Mr. John C. Crinion Dr. Mary T. Lukancic Dr. Arthur L. Utz
(Gifts of $10,000-$14,999) Mrs. Joan Perona Atty. Donald R. Crowe Dr. Steven P. Lukancic Dr. & Mrs. Manny Valerin
John W. Anderson Foundation Mrs. Maureen Mattioda Polster Mr. Todd Daley Charles Schwab Atty. Thomas Lund Mr. Gordon J. Virgo †
Anonymous Mr. John R. Radek, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Dicosola Mr. David Maciejewski Ms. Kathleen Wayland
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