Light of My Life

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Your unique love story deserves to be celebrated, and what better way than to feature it on a special webpage dedicated to Valpo couples?! By sharing your journey, you can inspire current students, fellow alumni, and all who believe in the power of love and connection.

We invite you to contribute by telling your story and sharing any photos or mementos from your time at Valparaiso University. Whether your love story started on our beautiful campus or rekindled after graduation, we want to hear all about it!

Share your love story!

For questions, contact the Valparaiso University Career & Alumni Network at alumni@valpo.edu.

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Philip Henney (1981) and Sue (Fisher) Henney (1979)

John Ziegler (1963) and Margery (Mast) Ziegler (1964)

Nathan Forret (2017) and Nina (Milankovic) Forret (2017)

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Theresa (Smith) Owen (2003) and Jonathan Owen (2003)

Jeffrey Miller (1973) and Linda (Wuetig) Miller (1975)

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Stephanie (Prescott) LePere (1997) and Jonathan LePere (1997)

Rebecca (Derkovits) Henkel (1985) and Wally Henkel (1983)

Dan Feiertag (1990) and Liz Lemke (1983)

Laura (Springmire) Venstrom (2007) and Luke Venstrom (2007)

Gail (Brode) Warner (1989) and Greg Warner (1990)

Karina Calvillo-Brown (2019) and Daniel Brown (2019)

Kaitlyn Steinhiser (2021) and Nathan Randle (2021)

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Kelly Anthony (2009 J.D., 2015 M.S.) and J.E. Anthony

Jane (Kurhajec) Wehrenberg (1973) and William Wehrenberg (1973)

Caroline (Meyer) Fenker (2016) and David Fenker (2015)

John Kjoller (1958) and Elizabeth (Mehrtens) Kjoller (1960)

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Gracia (Matzat) Dudlicek (1992) and John Dudlicek (1993)

Ted Lasseigne (1973) and Linda (Becker) Lasseigne (1969)

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Julie (Olsson) Rahn (1991) and Steve Rahn (1991)

Barbara (Rudesill) Kleinschmidt (1979) and Mark Kleinschmidt (1978)

William Rufleth (1974) and Ursula Levstek (1974)

Wendy (Fabricius) Kalan (1994) and Mike Kalan (1995)

Joann (Albrecht) Hussmann (1971) and Bill Hussmann (1972)

Aeriel Rozwara (2018) and Ryan Wojciechowski (2018)

Jennifer (Bondor) Rodeck (1996) and Michael Rodeck (1996)

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John Bowker (1978) and Joanne (Stackert) Bowker (1980)

Robert Kirtland (1991) and Beccy (Kolb) Kirtland (1991)

Paul Mueller (1966) and Diane (Rost) Mueller (1968)

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Peter Kritsch (1994) and Karen (Getlinger) Kritsch (1994)

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John H. Pleuss (1969, 1973 J.D.) and Phyllis (McIntire) Pleuss (1969)

Karla (Madal) Horn (2006) and Zachary Horn (2006)

Norman Anderson (1966) and Joyce (Smith) Anderson (1964)

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Isaac Kendall (2022) and Francesca (Wisniewski) Kendall (2020)

Martin Findling (1957) and Carol (Rusch) Findling (1962)

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Paul Walter (2011) and Jessica (Kindschi) Walter (2009)

Jake Yablonowski (2013) and Christiana (Redman) Yablonowski (2012)

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Ryan Merrell (2004) and Jenna (Hennebry) Merrell (2004)

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Gregory Kahre J.D. (1975, 1978) and Janice (DeShaney) Kahre (1975)

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David Nord (1969) and Martha (Bringewatt) Nord (1970)

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Don Fites (1956) and Joyce Hagen (1979)

Kim Grashorn (1986) and Pat McMahon (1986)

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Douglas Fox (1978) and Pamela (Hyde) Fox (1979)

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Dave Wurzburger (2003) and Dana (Timm) Wurzburger (2004)

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Dale (Grey) Lippold (1984) and Leslie Lippold (1984)

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Paul Ninnemann (1972) and June (Hern) Ninnemann (1972)

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Jenn (Reed) O'Connell (2016) and John O'Connell (2015)

Ruth (Schmidtke) Buenting (1966) and James Buenting

Ron Koepke (1970) and Marilyn (Schleicher) Koepke (1970)

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Jason Stockrahm (2000) and Angela (Stockrahm) Orrico (2001)

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Mark Kochvar (1982) and Vicki Helgeson (1982)

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John Dollberg (1975) and Suzanne (Landmann) Dollberg (1977)

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Rick Brogan (2007) and Laura (Laning) Brogan (2007)

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Lois (Yunghans) Eaton (1978) and Thomas Yunghans (1977)

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Kim (Wagner) Barnett (1984) and Thomas Barnett (1984)

Robert Augsdorfer (2018) and Tyler Kroeger (2020)

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Eileen (Wickboldt) Brazelton (1970) and William Brazelton (1969)

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Delia (Villalobos) Calvillo (2009) and Michael Calvillo (2007)

Taylor McCann (2016) and Matt Hook (2016)

EJ Ramos (2004) and Amanda (Rediehs) Ramos (2005)

Michelle (McNeill) Koerner (1981) and James Koerner (1980)

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Nicholas Dove (2012) and Tayler (Grashel) Dove (2013)

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Andrew Taylor (2007) and Megan (Lester) Taylor (2008)

Amy (Jordan) Estergard (2003) and Michael Estergard (2003)

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Sydney (Senger) Thompson (2018) and Bradley Thompson (2018)

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Deb (Schattschneider) Schmeling (1988) and Peter Schmeling (1987)

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Cathy (Wingstrom) Przybyla (2013) and Kurt Przybyla (2014)

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Brianna (Stocke) Schafer (2021) and Ryan Schafer (2021)

Tom Heun (2009) and Katelyn (Barylak) Heun (2010)

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Kate (Disney) Polack (2022) and Colton Polack (2021)

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Gretchen Beck (1992) and Phil Eskilson (1990)

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Tanya (Pantone) Harris (2007) and Joshua Harris (2006)

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Wendy (Krenzke) Fletcher (2000 J.D.) and Timothy Fletcher (2003 J.D.)

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Samantha (Glasgow) Colter (2012) and Bryan Colter (2013)

Amanda (Rathjen) Johnson (2014) and Cody Johnson (2015)

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Kevin Macy (1981) and Julie (Parker) Macy (1986)

Jean (Makis) Meyer (1963) and James Meyer (1962)

Melissa (Hrovatin) Bemus (1999) and Josh Bemus (1998)

Molly (Mangione) Munk (2015) and Caleb Munk (2016)

Paul Ross MALS (1971) and Ruth (Fulton) Ross (1968)

Rachel (Otto) Rudolf (2013) and Christopher Rudolf (2013)

Holly (Anderson) Hoffman (2011) and Chris Hoffman (2012)

Ryan Norris (2011) and Laura (Ehlen) Norris (2012)

Jeffrey Ragauskis (2011) and Rachel (Adams) Ragauskis (2012)

Dawn (Herrick) Blase (1983) and Paul Blase (1983)

Adrianne (Traen) Warner (2006) and Kevin Warner (2006)

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Malachia (Jones-Bone) Lawrence (2016) and Omar Lawrence (2016)

Tracey (Barenie) Doherty (1997) and Greg Doherty (1995)

John Perry (1999) and Joanna (Huffman) Perry (2000)

Megan (Carroll) Rupno (2007) and Jonathan Rupno (2006)

Rachel (Noel) Kulwicki (2019) and Ryan Kulwicki (2019)

Katherine (Gratzianna) Derbak (2014) and Patrick Derbak (2014)

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Frank Rodriguez (2013) and Mladenka (Sitnikoski) Rodriguez (2013)

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Justin Thompson-Gee (2012) and Stephanie (Barichello) Thompson-Gee (2013)

Keith Grotelueschen (1974) and Carla (Schwalenberg) Grotelueschen (1975)

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Bruce Fredriksen (1969) and Lynne (Nelson) Fredriksen (1971)

Tara (Meyer) Dull (1989) and Tim Dull (1988)

Rachel (Schnepf) Bona (2016) and Jeffrey Bona (2016)

Kaitlyn (Matthews) McElhaney (2019) and Andrew McElhaney (2018)

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Tyler Eliasen (2013) and Julie (Hayes) Eliasen (2014)

Benjamin Crowe (2015) and Samantha (Ivers) Crowe (2014)

Mark Noffke (1977) and Nancy (Sheneman) Noffke (1979)

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Kristin (Thomas) Sancken (2006) and Caleb Sancken (2006)

Phil Luster-Bartz (2012) and Victoria (Hole) Luster-Bartz (2014)

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Eric Swing (1973) and Susan (Jenny) Swing (1975)

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Andrew Bangert (2005) and Melissa Rice (2005)

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James Franz (1984) and Betty (Buergler) Franz (1985)

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Jacob Rasawehr (2020) and Lauren (Mikolajczak) Rasawehr (2021)

Jim Weide (1974) and Carol (Eiwen) Weide (1977)

David Walden (1983) and Elizabeth (Handrock) Walden (1983)

James Handrock (1982) and Sarah (Bowen) Handrock (1982)

Jim Piaskowy (1975) and Carol (Sappie) Piaskowy (1975)