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Benefactors Fiscal Year 2010/2011

The greatest strength of The Institute of Gerontology are its people: our researchers, our educators, our partners and especially, our benefactors. These individuals dedicate their personal resources to finding answers to important aging issues and to bringing knowledge and awareness into the community. Their support impacts generations.

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Platinum ($20,000 and above)

  • Janet M. Rowe (deceased)
  • Martha and Robert Sachs

Gold ($5,000-$19,999)

  • Carol Edwards and Donald R. Haas (deceased)

Silver ($1500-$4,999)

  • Frank G. and Gertrude Dunlap Foundation
  • David and Esther Howell
  • Louis and Nellie Sieg Foundation
  • Thomas V. Trainer
  • Samuel  L. Westerman Foundation

Bronze ($500-1,499)

  • Susan MacNeill and Peter Lichtenberg
  • Jean and John Villa

Friends ($100-$499)

  • Lynn and Jim Alexander
    - In memory of Julius Becker & Helen Griffin
  • Teresa and Carl Bailey
  • Catherine J. Brown
  • Patricia K. Cianciolo
  • Gerry Elaine Conti
  • Anne Cramer
  • Mary K. Cresci
  • Michael C. Davis
    - In memory of Donald Haas
  • Freydoon Eskandari, M.D.
    - In memory of Donald Haas
  • Maria A. Feldman
    - In memory of Donald Haas
  • Sara Gleicher
  • Hector M. González
  • Margaret Lee Green
    - In memory of Donald Haas
  • Thomas Hyatt
    - In memory of Donald Haas
  • Barbara L. Kopasz
  • Thomas J. Jankowski
  • Joann Hill Labostrie
  • Abbie Leonhard
    - In memory of Donald Haas
  • Elsa Lichtenberg
  • Susan MacNeill and Peter Lichtenberg
    - In memory of Donald Haas & in memory of Virginia Everett
  • Harriet Mall
  • John G. Marshall
    - In memory of Donald Haas
  • Margaret L. Matthews
  • Dr. Jarrold C. Patterson
    - In memory of Donald Haas
  • Marcia A. Relyea
  • Judith I. Samson
  • Karen Schrock
  • Ethel L. Simmons
    - In memory of Donald Haas
  • Michael Simowski
  • Samuel Tundo

Supporters ($1-$99)

  • Terry R. Altman
    - In memory of Donald Haas
  • Eugene Baron, M.D.
  • Brode Financial Group
    - In memory of Donald Haas
  • Letha Chadiha
  • Paul D. Christ
    - In memory of Donald Haas
  • Jack S. Couzens II
    - In memory of Donald Haas
  • Mirian Couf
    - In memory of Donald Haas
  • Gloria E. Cruice
  • Mary E. Davis
    - In memory of Donald Haas
  • Pamela Davis
    - In memory of Donald Haas
  • Joanne J. Devine
    - In memory of Donald Haas         
  • Precious Everett
  • Catherine Freiman
  • Meredith A. Goldberg
  • Lois and Ted Hitchcock
  • Lillian R. Hoard
  • Renate U. Huehn
    - In memory of Donald Haas
  • Charles E. Jackson
  • Roderick W. Kallgren
    - In memory of Donald Haas
  • Peter G. Klein
    - In honor of Pat Ferguson-Steger & Paul Steger
  • Bertha P. Madison
  • Fayetta Martin
  • Otis Mathis
  • Kaye B. Michaels
    - In memory of Donald Haas
  • Roger L. Myers
  • Donna Nuznoff
  • Peter D. Ostrow
  • Iris Parlangeli
    - In honor of Donald Haas
  • Donna Povich
  • Queen of Peace Senior Action Group
  • Deanna Rohe
    - In memory of Donald Haas
  • Geraldine Sanders
  • M. Joyce Savale
  • Gregory Sikorski
    - In honor of Donald Haas
  • Bradley M. Simmons
    - In memory of Donald Haas
  • Sue-Anne M. Sweeney
  • Robert G. Sweeten
  • Carol Ann Talbott
  • Judith M. Tomchuck
    - In memory of Donald Haas
  • Dian Wilkins

Janet Rowe Remembers the IOG in Her Will

The Institute of Gerontology was deeply moved by the recent generosity of Mrs. Janet Rowe whose estate plan provided for a $25,000 gift to the IOG. The funds will be used to enhance gerontology research in memory of Mrs. Rowe and her husband Lloyd, who passed away in 1996. The couple was married for 48 years.

Mrs. Rowe passed away on Sept. 27 at the age of 97 after leading a full, interesting and exciting life. During World War II, she earned the rank of Yoeman First Class in the WAVES (Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service) serving in Navy headquarters in Washington, D.C. She and Lloyd married in 1948, built a large social circle of friends, and led a "whirlwind life" as world travelers and sportscar enthusiasts.

After Lloyd’s death, Mrs. Rowe moved into the American House Senior Living Residence in Dearborn Heights. There her good friends since 1975 -- IOG board members Gene and Jean Pisha -- visited her regularly bringing news of IOG achievements. "Janet would be proud that her donation will be well-used by people devoted to understanding the process of aging," Gene said. "Janet lived well, aged well, and wanted to give back. There is much we could learn from her example."