August 18, 2025

Losses

Recognizing Beloit College community members we have lost.

1940-1949

Joan Merry Fels ’47, April 12, 2025, in Dover, Delaware. She was predeceased by her husband, Leslie Fels, and is survived by three daughters and three sons.

1950-1959

Carolyn Love Longmire ’50, former teacher, active community volunteer; March 23, 2025, in Centennial, Colorado. She was predeceased by her husband, David Longmire, and is survived by a daughter and two sons.
Marjory Wunluck Noffke ’51, April 21, 2025, in Oak Lawn, Illinois. She was predeceased by her husband, Vernon Noffke, and is survived by three sons.
Robert “Buff” Norgren ’52, retired attorney; May 8, 2024, in London, England. He is survived by his wife, Frances Trout Norgren ’53, a son, and three daughters.
Joan Sullivan Berna ’53, recipient of Beloit’s Distinguished Service Citation, retired community service director, active community member; June 10, 2025, in Elgin, Illinois. She was predeceased by her husband, Donald Berna ’53, and is survived by two daughters and two sons, including Greg Berna ’86.
William H. Fawcett ’53, U.S. Navy veteran, retired dentist; May 18, 2025, in Weeki Wachee, Florida. He was predeceased by his mother, Ellen Hales Fawcett (1922), and his first wife, Patricia Fawcett. Survivors include his wife, Laverne Fawcett, and a daughter.
Dr. Kenneth E. Murray ’54, retired physician, avid golfer; March 16, 2025, in Novi, Michigan. He was predeceased by his wife of 65 years, Irene Murray, and is survived by two daughters and two sons.
Richard B. Neal ’54, U.S. Army veteran, former consultant, owner of Peregrine Wines; June 17, 2025, in Vail, Colorado. He is survived by three sons.
Robert E. Kemp ’55, U.S. Army veteran, farmer, teacher, and coach; May 16, 2025, in Poplar Grove, Illinois. He is survived by his wife, Judith McAfee Kemp ’56, two sons, and three daughters.
Curtis E. Kenyon ’55, retired executive; Nov. 13, 2024, in Kansas City, Missouri. He is survived by his wife, Elinor Kenyon, and two sons.
Janet Bareis McCallister ’55, Jan. 24, 2025, in Washougal, Washington. She was predeceased by her brother, Charles Bareis ’50.
Joan Hammer Stauffacher ’55, active community member, animal lover, and nature lover; June 8, 2025, in Troy, Michigan. Survivors include her husband of 70 years, Al Stauffacher, and three daughters.
Geoffrey P. Fernald ’56, U.S. Navy veteran, retired sales manager; Feb. 22, 2025, in Milford, Delaware. He was predeceased by his wife, Mary Fernald, and is survived by a daughter.
Katherine Plocar Talley ’59, co-owner of Book Shop, involved community member; April 8, 2025, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert Talley, and daughter, Kathy. Survivors include two sons, and a brother, Charles Plocar ’63.

1960-1969

L. Richard Chase ’60, retired actuary, master bridge player and instructor; May 20, 2024, in Charlotte, North Carolina. Survivors include his wife, Joan Chase, a daughter, and a son.
Helga Fischer Olsson ’61, gifted painter and teacher; April 11, 2025, in Closter, New Jersey. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Carl Olsson, a daughter, and two sons.
Rebecca King Mays ’62, April 29, 2025, in Roanoke, Virginia. She was predeceased by her husband, Bill Mays, and is survived by a daughter.
Margaret Roberts Mall ’63, March 21, 2025, in Denver, Colorado. She is survived by her husband, Loren Mall.
John “Moe” Carroll ’65, former assistant dean of students at Beloit College, founder of Carroll Agency; April 19, 2025, in Beloit, Wisconsin. Survivors include his wife, Margaret Carroll, daughter, Mary Anne Watson ’04, son, Jeff Carroll, grandson, Isaiah Wisdom ’21, and son-in-law, Ron Watson, associate provost and dean of students.
Michael J. Thompson ’66, U.S. Army veteran, retired educator; March 7, 2025, in Petaluma, California. He is survived by his wife, Olivia Thompson, and a daughter.
Philip H. Hart ’67, chaplain, attorney, educator; March 29, 2025, in Rockford, Illinois. Survivors include his wife, Debra Hart, a daughter, and a son.
Toby Gurewitz Fisher ’68, former properties mistress for Apple Tree Theatre; Feb. 23, 2025, in Libertyville, Illinois. She was predeceased by her husband, Michael Fisher, and is survived by two daughters and a brother, Tom Gurewitz ’71.
Joseph R. Kurth ’69, former educator and 4-H director; March 30, 2025, in Lexington, Kentucky. He was predeceased by his wife, Marianne Kurth, and is survived by a daughter and a son.
John R. “Luke” Seale ’69, union rat, retired bookkeeper; Feb. 6, 2025, in Brooklyn, New York. He is survived by a brother, and will be missed by his Sigma Pi fraternity brothers.

1970-1979

Dr. Gregory P. Bambenek ’70, retired psychiatrist and medical director; March 26, 2025, in Duluth, Minnesota. He is survived by a daughter and three sons.
Neil J. Gamson ’71, retired economist; Aug. 20, 2024, in Silver Spring, Maryland. Survivors include his wife, Lori Gamson, and a son.
Helen Lovejoy Battad ’72, retired educator; March 21, 2024, in San Jose, California. Survivors include her husband, Jack Battad, a daughter, and a son.
Ellen Chambers ’72, physician’s assistant, acupuncturist, artist; Feb. 15, 2025, in Homer, Alaska. Survivors include numerous family members.
Stephen J. Klingel ’73, former president and CEO of NCCI Holdings; March 23, 2025, in Cornelius, North Carolina. Survivors include a son, three daughters, and a nephew, James Wedding ’94.
Randall M. Noah ’74, retired deputy court administrator; March 7, 2025, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He is survived by his wife, Jan Noah, a daughter, and a son.

1980-1989

Daniel G. Olson ’88, district manager; March 21, 2025, in Coal City, Illinois. He is survived by his wife, JoAnn Olson, and two stepchildren.

1990-1999

Jennifer Voelker ’91, lead financial analyst, former translator; April 26, 2024, in Fulton, Missouri. She is survived by a son.
Barbara A. Bogden ’92, avid reader and writer, educator, and community volunteer; May 21, 2025, in Verona, Wisconsin. She was predeceased by her husband, Vincent Bogden, and is survived by a son and three daughters.