Inspire, Winter 2004

30 Winter 2004 Amy Edwards ’92 married Peter Stikovich on July 9, 2004 on Emerald Bay in South Lake Tahoe, California. They spent their honeymoon in San Francisco. Amy currently works as a litigation attorney with Robinson, Pluymert, Piercey, MacDonald, & Amato, Ltd. in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. Peter is an executive with the Boy Scouts of America. The couple resides in Gilberts, Illinois. Rebecca Reich Hannon ’92 and her husband, David, ask for prayer concerning Becky’s health. She has been experiencing seizures. Pray that the doctors would have wisdom in determining the cause of the seizures. Brian ’92 and Dana Guy Phipps ’90 are pressing on toward the goal of planting a Turkish church in Apricot by December 2006. They are seeking prayer partners for this humanly impossible task. Karla Richardson Heaman ’93 and her husband, Dan, announce the birth of Lauren Katherine on December 12, 2003. Karla is a neonatal intensive care nurse at University of Michigan Health System, and Dan is an analyst at Ford Motor Company. They reside in South Lyon, Michigan. Cheryl Deinum Riggle ’93 and her husband, Kevin, announce the birth of KinLeigh Grace on December 19, 2003. KinLeigh was welcomed home by her big brother, Cameron Glen (5). The Riggles reside in Houston, Texas, where Kevin works for CSI Auto Transport as an auto transport specialist and broker. Cheryl is a JuicePlus+ ® consultant and enjoys staying at home with KinLeigh. Amy Riniker Smith ’93 and her husband, Chad, announce the birth of Audrey Grace on September 7, 2003. Amy works part-time as a counselor at Meier Clinic, and Chad is a geologist for MWH, Inc. They attend Blanchard Road Alliance Church in Wheaton, Illinois. Charlie ’93 and Tami Haberstich Thorsen ’93 believe that God is calling them to teach Bible, evangelize, and disciple with Serving in Mission (SIM) in Bolivia. The Thorsens will be working with missionary and Bolivian middle and high school students. They have been active at Center Street Baptist Church in Iowa, where Charlie has been serving as the pastor of youth and worship for nine years. Greg Milentis ’94 and his wife, Rochelle, announce the birth of Zachary Zisis on January 25, 2004. Greg works with inside sales at General Electric, and Rochelle is privileged to be a stay-at-home mom. Dayton McEwen ’95 and his wife, Beverly, announce the birth of Karys Kate on August 5, 2003. Dayton works with a warranty firm while leading the college and career ministry at Grace Immanuel Bible Church. Beverly stays at home and has a calligraphy business. They reside in Jupiter, Florida. Mandi Secord ’95 and Spencer Leer were married June 7, 2004 outside of Frisco, Colorado. Mandi taught for nine years at Christian schools in Montana, Colorado, and Brazil. The Leers now reside in Three Rivers, Michigan, where Spencer is self-employed. James ’96 and Karen Ware Blumenstock ’96 announce the adoption of Ella Grace in August 2004. She was born May 2, 2004 in Taiwan. The Blumenstocks reside in Singapore. Debbie Davidson ’96 and Cecil Berlie Jr. were married June 22, 2002 at First Baptist Church in Austin, Minnesota. The couple enjoyed a honeymoon in the Canadian Rockies and then moved from Nebraska to Indiana, where Cecil completed an ophthalmology cornea fellowship. The Berlies now reside in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, where Cecil works for the Mayo Health System as an ophthalmologist. Debbie is the daughter of Don ’65 and Dorothy Lightly Davidson ’65 . Amy Awabdy Gregory ’96 and her husband, Randy, announce the birth of Zacchaeus Randall on April 7, 2004. They named their son Zacchaeus because that is the Bible story Amy heard when she accepted Christ as her Savior. Randy and Amy pray that Zach will one day make the same decision. Randy is a computer programmer in Indianapolis, and Amy loves staying at home in Brownsburg, Indiana. The proud grandparents are Abe and Judy Siplock Awabdy ’64 . Bruce ’96 and Carrie Fabian Holt ’00 announce the birth of Benjamin Conor on July 25, 2003. Conor will be joined by a new sibling in February 2005. Bruce is a financial advisor for UBS Financial Services. After teaching in the Hilliard City Schools for three years, Carrie enjoys staying at home and teaching piano lessons. The Holts reside in Hilliard, Ohio. David ’96 and Aimee Greenwood Hoskins ’98 announce the birth of Zachary John. He was born June 6, 2004 in Springfield, Ohio. David is a financial counselor at Huntington National Bank, and Aimee works part-time as an analyst at Speedway SuperAmerica. They attend Southgate Baptist Church in Springfield. Seth ’96 and Judy Volante Johnson ’96 announce the birth of Gabriel Seth on June 11, 2004. He was welcomed home by his siblings, Corbin (5), Lucas (4), and Riley (2), in Manchester, Connecticut. Tom ’96 and Jerra Davis Weise ’97 announce the birth of Emma Kate on June 3, 2004. Big brother Grant (2) welcomed her home in Akron, Ohio. Tom is a project manager for a commercial real estate firm, and Jerra enjoys staying at home. Connie Cochren ’97 and Jeff LaGoy were married May 15, 2004 at First United Methodist Church in Colorado Springs, Colorado. After a honeymoon in Puerto Rico, the LaGoys returned home to Denver, Colorado. Jeff is a Web and database developer at Dawn Ministries, and Connie is a technical writer with Visa USA.