a tempo summer2007

in memoriam

Elaine (Lingelbach) Reamsnyder, BM ’72, passed away on November 13, 2006, from breast cancer. She is survived by her husband, Richard Reamsnyder, ’71. She was a prominent musician and teacher in the Findlay area, and will be remembered as an encourager of musicians of all ages.

Harpist Rafaele Eva Schilewa, MM ’88, lost her two-year battle with breast cancer on February 24, 2007. She was the principal harpist of the Neubrandenberg Philharmonie in Neubrandenberg, Germany. She is survived by her husband and three children.

Helen Jane Kelly, of Bowling Green, passed away on April 14, 2007, after a short illness. Wife of Mark S. Kelly, emeritus director of bands, she is survived by her husband and three daughters. She is remembered for her untiring dedication to her family and the band program at BGSU.