Deacon Class of 2020
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TED BABCOCK
Ted Babcock owns T & M Accounting & Consulting, a private accounting practice. He received his B.S. and M.S. from Western Illinois University and his MBA from U of I at Urbana-Champaign. He and his wife, Marilyn Babcock, have two grown daughters Cheryl Jean and Christina Louise. Ted has been active in the community volunteering at Menard County Food Bank, Boy Scouts, LPGA, and numerous special activities. His interests include construction and wood working as well as antique and classic cars. |
ROBERT BRADFORD
Bob Bradford is a retired civil and structural engineer and is a graduate of SHS, Purdue University, the University of Illinois and Sangamon State. Bob worked at IDOT and as a principal of Greene and Bradford, a consulting engineering company He is a widower and has 2 children, 5 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Bob joined WPC in June 2017 after attending several years of functions and services with his friend Betsy Ruklick.
Bob Bradford is a retired civil and structural engineer and is a graduate of SHS, Purdue University, the University of Illinois and Sangamon State. Bob worked at IDOT and as a principal of Greene and Bradford, a consulting engineering company He is a widower and has 2 children, 5 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Bob joined WPC in June 2017 after attending several years of functions and services with his friend Betsy Ruklick.
STEVE COBOURN
Steve Cobourn was a high school English and history teacher and school librarian for 15 years. Additionally, he served as editor and project manager for Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education for 23 years. He and his wife Ada have four children and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He joined WPC in 2017 and transferred from Elm Street Christian Church.
Steve Cobourn was a high school English and history teacher and school librarian for 15 years. Additionally, he served as editor and project manager for Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education for 23 years. He and his wife Ada have four children and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He joined WPC in 2017 and transferred from Elm Street Christian Church.
VIRGINIA DOLAN
Dr. Virginia Dolan is a pediatrician who recently earned her MBA. She is a graduate of Millikin, SIU School of Medicine, and Indiana University School of Business. The daughter of a Presbyterian minister, Virginia understands the inner workings of the church. Virginia is married to Jim Dolan, and they have two sons, Kelby, who resides in Indianapolis with Chelsea, and Ryan, who resides in Kansas City with Catherine and one grandson. Virginia has volunteered on multiple mission trips.
Dr. Virginia Dolan is a pediatrician who recently earned her MBA. She is a graduate of Millikin, SIU School of Medicine, and Indiana University School of Business. The daughter of a Presbyterian minister, Virginia understands the inner workings of the church. Virginia is married to Jim Dolan, and they have two sons, Kelby, who resides in Indianapolis with Chelsea, and Ryan, who resides in Kansas City with Catherine and one grandson. Virginia has volunteered on multiple mission trips.
MICHAEL NENABER
Dr. Michael Nenaber is a retired internal medicine physician after 37 years of private practice. He studied at SIU School of Medicine and was married to the late Kathleen Nenaber. They have two children: James, who is a digital transportation planner in Chicago, and Christa, who managed the Patagonia Store in Denver. He has two grandchildren, Andrew and Jonathan Nenaber. Mike enjoys singing in the choir and spending time at his country property at Pleasant Plains.
Dr. Michael Nenaber is a retired internal medicine physician after 37 years of private practice. He studied at SIU School of Medicine and was married to the late Kathleen Nenaber. They have two children: James, who is a digital transportation planner in Chicago, and Christa, who managed the Patagonia Store in Denver. He has two grandchildren, Andrew and Jonathan Nenaber. Mike enjoys singing in the choir and spending time at his country property at Pleasant Plains.
AMANDA KURMANN
Amanda was baptized at WPC in 1980 and has been a member her entire life. A graduate of Illinois State University with a B.A. in Geography. She has been a licensed real estate broker for 20 years at The Real Estate Group. She also works at Visions of Hope managing their commercial properties. She has three children, Barrett, Ella Marie, and Clayton. She has served as a Deacon and on the Board of Directors for Springfield Art Association, Washington Park Homeowners Association Member, Sangamon County Election Judge and Springfield Ball Charter School Parent Teacher Forum Board Member. She is an avid reader, enjoys walking her dog, and being creative.
Amanda was baptized at WPC in 1980 and has been a member her entire life. A graduate of Illinois State University with a B.A. in Geography. She has been a licensed real estate broker for 20 years at The Real Estate Group. She also works at Visions of Hope managing their commercial properties. She has three children, Barrett, Ella Marie, and Clayton. She has served as a Deacon and on the Board of Directors for Springfield Art Association, Washington Park Homeowners Association Member, Sangamon County Election Judge and Springfield Ball Charter School Parent Teacher Forum Board Member. She is an avid reader, enjoys walking her dog, and being creative.
MARIBETH NORTON
Maribeth Norton is retired from Springfield Public Schools where she served as a school social worker for 26 years. Her son, Kent, and his wife Addie live with their two girls Lizzie and Cary in Idaho Falls, ID. Maribeth joined WPC in October, 2016. She has served as an usher at UIS Sangamon Auditorium for 27 years and is a driver for Caregivers.
Maribeth Norton is retired from Springfield Public Schools where she served as a school social worker for 26 years. Her son, Kent, and his wife Addie live with their two girls Lizzie and Cary in Idaho Falls, ID. Maribeth joined WPC in October, 2016. She has served as an usher at UIS Sangamon Auditorium for 27 years and is a driver for Caregivers.
ROE STONE
Roe Stone has spent the last 36 years in the agriculture industry and is a graduate of the University of Illinois. She has one son Drew who lives in Springfield. She joined WPC in 2017 and is an active volunteer within the community. She also enjoys golf, the Cubs, entertaining, and visiting the beach.
Roe Stone has spent the last 36 years in the agriculture industry and is a graduate of the University of Illinois. She has one son Drew who lives in Springfield. She joined WPC in 2017 and is an active volunteer within the community. She also enjoys golf, the Cubs, entertaining, and visiting the beach.
GRACE BATTERMAN (YOUTH DEACON )
Grace Batterman is a junior at Springfield High School and active in the Scarlett Line Dance Team. She has been dancing in ballet for many years with leading roles in the Nutcracker. She is an honor student and active in the Youth Group attending the last three mission trips.
Grace Batterman is a junior at Springfield High School and active in the Scarlett Line Dance Team. She has been dancing in ballet for many years with leading roles in the Nutcracker. She is an honor student and active in the Youth Group attending the last three mission trips.