Class Year: 1970

James Watters ’71

James A. Watters, age 69, of Friesland, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, January 1, 2018, at his home in Friesland. Jim was born on October 1, 1948, to Joseph and Kathryn (DeYoung) Watters. Jim graduated from Cambria-Friesland High School as valedictorian of his class in 1966. He was also… Continue Reading →

Mary VanRegenmorter ’71 Welton

Mary Judith Welton born May 25, 1939, in Muskegon, to Leonard and Bonnie VanRegenmorter. Mary passed away in Holland surrounded by her family on Jan. 19, 2018. Mary was a loved member of the Holland community who was well known for opening her heart, humor and home to not only friends of her children but also others in need. She… Continue Reading →

William Smith ’74

William “Bill” Smith died peacefully on Wednesday evening, December 13 surrounded by his family and friends. Bill never saw a vegetable he didn’t like or couldn’t grow, and without being cliché, he loved long walks on the beach – usually accompanied by one of his dogs, Luca or Fredo. Bill was the Lance Armstrong of… Continue Reading →

Mark Mc Cullough ’76

Mark E. McCullough, a former Glen Rock councilman known for his sense of humor and commitment to his hometown, died Oct. 25 after a battle with Lou Gehrig’s disease. A memorial Mass will be celebrated Saturday at 9:30 a.m. at St. Anthony’s R.C. Church, Hawthorne, with visiting Friday from 5 to 9 p.m. at Vander… Continue Reading →

Jan Ergenzinger ’79

Dr. Jan Ergenzinger December 12, 1956 to October 25, 2017 With love and gratitude we have to say goodbye to my son, father, brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Heidi Ergenzinger Claus Ergenzinger Ulrike Regenzinger Dr. Kathrin Ergenzinger-Bergeest and husband, Dr. Thomas Bergeest (and their children, Liv, Lu and Lale Bergeest) Dr. Manuela Schuller and Angehorige The… Continue Reading →

Hendrika Vande Kemp ’71

Hendrika Vande Kemp ’71 had her first display of iris folded art, featuring recycled paper, at The Scrap Exchange Creative ReUse Center in Durham, North Carolina, from March 16 through April 14, 2017. She was one of two artists in an exhibit titled “The Found Object Collection.” Continue Reading →

Kathryn Scholes ’73 Bolt

Kathryn Scholes ’73 Bolt reports that even though she retired from Sparta Area Schools in 2014 she manages to get called back every year to fill in as a school psychologist. She is an 11- year survivor of ovarian cancer and enjoys being outdoors whether it’s birding, walking, cycling, kayaking or cross country skiing, pastimes… Continue Reading →

Claudia Tebben ’73 Sterne

Claudia Tebben ’73 Sterne reports that every year she has a reunion with five other “cluster mates” who all met and became friends their freshman year at Hope in 1969: Leslie Carry ’73 Kruegel, Becky Eisenbise ’74 Hostetler, Anne Walvoord ’73 VanderByl, Lillian Bertalan and Ellen Swain Roberts (the latter two transferred to other colleges). Continue Reading →

Anne Walvoord ’73 VanderByl

Claudia Tebben ’73 Sterne reports that every year she has a reunion with five other “cluster mates” who all met and became friends their freshman year at Hope in 1969: Leslie Carry ’73 Kruegel, Becky Eisenbise ’74 Hostetler, Anne Walvoord ’73 VanderByl, Lillian Bertalan and Ellen Swain Roberts (the latter two transferred to other colleges). Continue Reading →

Becky Eisenbise ’74 Hostetler

Claudia Tebben ’73 Sterne reports that every year she has a reunion with five other “cluster mates” who all met and became friends their freshman year at Hope in 1969: Leslie Carry ’73 Kruegel, Becky Eisenbise ’74 Hostetler, Anne Walvoord ’73 VanderByl, Lillian Bertalan and Ellen Swain Roberts (the latter two transferred to other colleges). Continue Reading →

Jim McFarlin ’74

Jim McFarlin ’74 has published his latest book project, as ghostwriter of the nonfiction work The Booster. It is the never-before-told story of the late Ed Martin, the Detroit autoworker whose extravagant gifts to such players as Chris Webber and Jalen Rose ultimately led to the downfall of the University of Michigan’s “Fab Five,” arguably… Continue Reading →

Terry Muilenberg ’74

Terry Muilenberg ’74 reports that he was laid off from Plains All America Pipeline and is now “retired.” He is devoting full time to his business, Fred’s Custom Leather, making custom leather products. He does not miss the threeto-four-hour commute to downtown Houston, Texas, and now walks about 50 yards from his house to his… Continue Reading →

P.J. Coldren ’75

P.J. Coldren ’75 was the Fan Guest of Honor at the Malice Domestic 31 in Bethesda, Maryland, from Thursday, May 3, through Saturday, May 5. Malice Domestic™ is an annual fan convention in the metropolitan DC area that celebrates the traditional mystery, books best typified by the works of Agatha Christie. Continue Reading →

Jeff Stewart ’75

Jeff Stewart ’75 recently received the Jim Crowley Award from the Michigan High School Football Coaches Association. He has been coaching high school football 42 years and is currently the Big Rapids football assistant coach. Continue Reading →

Lisa Burger ’77

Lisa Burger ’77 retired from Central Maine Healthcare and is looking forward to settling into her new home on Brandy Pond in Maine, where she reports she can enjoy boating and playing golf on a more regular basis. Continue Reading →

Jon Post ’77

Jon Post ’77 and his wife, Diane, are in Kathmandu, Nepal, pursuing research on dietary interventions for chronic diseases, and especially for diabetes mellitus Type 2. Diane was diagnosed with diabetes nine years ago and has been off all medications for that, high blood pressure and high cholesterol for more than four years. They are… Continue Reading →

Scott Bradley ’78

Scott Bradley ’78 retired from teaching in Kansas and moved to Brooklyn, New York, where his wife teaches at Long Island University. He teaches band and violin at Catholic schools and other private schools, and performs extensively on trombone and tuba throughout New York City Continue Reading →