Illinek - Vigil Honor Roll
In 1946, after existing for eight years, Illinek lodge
inducted members to the Vigil Honor. In August of that year, members of our
lodge attended the National Lodge Meeting (forerunner of the NOAC meetings) at
Chanute Field near Rantoul, Illinois. One of the highlights of that gathering
was the induction of twenty-eight men at a special Vigil ceremony. Two Arrowmen
from Illinek Lodge were amoung this select group; E. D. Dryfoose and Garth W.
Hoffmann.
TheVigil Honor is the highest honor that the local lodge can
bestow upon a member. It is granted to a maximum of one candidate for every
fifty members of the lodge in any given year - frequently less - and then only
after approval of the National Office. A candidate must have been a Brotherhood
at least two years and have demonstrated distinguished service above and beyond
their immediate position. This is in recognition for service to the local
lodge, the Order of the Arrow beyond the local lodge, the Scouting program and
/ or the Scout camp.
The following individuals, having demonstrated
distinguished service, have been inducted as Vigil Honor members of Illinek
Lodge. The list is based on extensive research by the National Office, but it
may not be complete or may contain inaccurate information. If you have
records or documents that can help fill in the gaps please contact
us.
| Year | Name | Vigil Name | Vigil Name Translation |
| 1946 | E D Dryfoose | Faithful Chief | |
| Garth W. Hoffmann | Young Eagle | ||
| 1948 | A R Booth | Counselling Chief | |
| Stuart S Brown | Night Eagle | ||
| 1949 | Cassius W Cain | Beaver | |
| Bradley B Hoffmann | Dancing Plume | ||
| Logan H Schlipf | Black Spear | ||
| Albert Schmid | He Who Serves | ||
| 1950 | Olen Gotschall | Swift Brave | |
| Frank Heck | Patient Teacher | ||
| Robert Wright | Running Brave | ||
| 1951 | Edward B Liljeblad | One Who Leads | |
| John Micko | Tayanchso | The Loyal One | |
| Robert Ralphs | Gentgeen | The Dancer | |
| Floyd Siebert, Jr | Wulalogewagan | Staunch Worker | |
| John Wilson | Awullsu Sakima | Faithful Chief | |
| 1952 | Donald B Dickerson | Gentgeen Sakima | Dancing Chief |
| Preston V Dilts | Takachsis | The Leader | |
| Earl Dryfoose | Neopalis Kschihillen | Flying Brave | |
| Harold Vanmeter | Tochitanigachen Netopalis | Steadfast Warrior | |
| Thomas Walker | Silent Eagle | ||
| 1953 | Robert Atherton | Nuwingi Mikemussit | Willing Worker |
| Jerry I Clark | Allangue Mack Ta Pamukgaat | Dark Star | |
| Nils Lindberg | The Craftsman | ||
| Jack Thompson | Diligent Worker | ||
| 1954 | Russell Dickerson | Machkajappan Wendomen | Dawn Fisher Maker |
| M M McClurg | Trail Blazer | ||
| John R Morse | Great Leader | ||
| H L Steelman | Clamhattenmogen Wikhetschik | Steadfast Builder | |
| 1955 | J D Eastham | Lippoe Takachis | Wise Leader |
| H H Peck | Wulamhittamoewagan Sakima | Faithful Chieftan | |
| Larry Purves | Aschowin | Swimming Brave | |
| George T Rees | Tachupachiwi | Little Funmaker | |
| Robert Smith | Achewiecheu Kichkinet | Staunch Guide | |
| James Steelman | Gentgeen | Dancing Brave | |
| Bruce Voorhees | Tuppehellen Machtschipuk | Running Moccasin | |
| 1956 | Frederic Barringer | Klamachpin Allogewagen | Quiet Worker |
| Robert Ely | Wewing Tonheet Tekene | Talking Forest | |
| Louis Lanzerotti | Nppoe Memh Aliamund | Wise Trader | |
| Richard Moore | Pachtschuppen Aptonen | Soft Speaker | |
| Richard Newell | Teanchsin Takagihsin | Friendly Leader | |
| E G Schmidt | Kichkinet Sakima | Guiding Chieftain | |
| Floyd Siebert, Sr | Willamoc Netopalis | Faithful Warrior | |
| 1957 | Hobart Blair | Lippoe Sakima | Wise Chief |
| Donald Carroll | Traveling Warrior | ||
| John Corrigan | Wewoatamowino | Wise Counselor | |
| Earl Maulding | Takannak | Black Eagle | |
| William C Monson | Leke Netopalis | True Warrior | |
| Larry Stowers | Dancing Plume | ||
| 1958 | Edwin R Day | Wulelendam Wikhetschik | Cheerful Builder |
| Jim Gasen | Glistam Ktemague | Listening Beaver | |
| C Ronald Klint | Woapalenne | Silver Eagle | |
| Richard Lanzerotti | Machtpamukgaat Gunammochk | Dark Otter | |
| 1959 | Thomas Cowley | The Raven | |
| James Gooch | Guiding Star | ||
| Charles Kerr | Crafty Mink | ||
| Gray Nix | Faithful Guide | ||
| Dean Perkins | Dawn Watcher | ||
| Jack Steinhour | Quiet Brave | ||
| 1960 | David Boyle | Leading Wolf | |
| Morris Gotschall | Skillful Craftsman | ||
| Robert Henry | Blue Eagle | ||
| 1963 | Don Andrews | Peace Pipe | |
| Richard Armstrong | War Bonnet | ||
| Charles Blackburn | Ghost Hoop | ||
| Henry A Ford | War Club | ||
| Richard C Little | Ghost Lance | ||
| Steve Muir | Birch Bark | ||
| 1964 | Frederick K Backstrom | Friendly One | |
| Alfred Berck, Sr | Tall One | ||
| Michael G Horstman | Noisy Swimmer | ||
| James R Leinicke | Steady Arrow | ||
| 1965 | Wayne Blackburn, Jr | Black Oak | |
| David Carl | Mountain Runner | ||
| Wilbern W Dugger | Loyal Badger | ||
| Woody Hester | Little Woodcutter | ||
| Lloyd Webb | Singing Pine | ||
| 1966 | Kenneth Barton, Jr | One Who Does Good Work | |
| J R Davidsmeye | Overseer | ||
| Billy J Davis | Sure One | ||
| Richard Gardner | Reliable One | ||
| Gerald Lowe | Strong Beaver | ||
| James Nation | Strong Leader | ||
| Robert A Sadler | Camper Leader | ||
| 1967 | Roger Chastain | Humble One | |
| Sherel Nutt | One Who Instructs | ||
| 1968 | Allen Applebee | Happy Talker | |
| Dale A Berck | Tall One | ||
| Harold Henry, III | Young Eagle | ||
| Murrel Wordie | Wise Elk | ||
| 1969 | Roger Cannell | Enduring Leader | |
| Wendell Hahn | Camp Builder | ||
| Harold Henry | Loyal Worker | ||
| John T Kirchgesner | Talking Rock | ||
| Arvin Pierce | Quiet One | ||
| Henry Vaughn | Horseback Rider | ||
| 1970 | James Jannessee | Diligent One | |
| Hugh S Jones | Capable Leader | ||
| Kevin J Kirchgesner | Dancing Rock | ||
| Harrison Smith | Dancing Rock | ||
| 1971 | Lloyd Day | Red Fox | |
| John G Kirchgesner | Preaching Rock | ||
| William J Reid | True Arrow | ||
| Daniel W Vonberg | Cautious Squirrel | ||
| James W Barton | Segachtek | Ardent One | |
| John W Huth | Tall Warrior | ||
| 1972 | Rudy Kerar | One Who Can Be Trusted | |
| Roy Shoemaker | Wowoatam | Skillful One | |
| John E Steinmeyer | Modest Worker | ||
| 1973 | Dale Buzzard | Trusted One | |
| Stuart Cappellin | Understanding Leader | ||
| Steve Hahn | He Who is Concerned | ||
| Homer L Pryor | Deep Talker | ||
| 1974 | Joseph F Altomere | One Who Exerts Himself | |
| Frank Minch | Valuable One | ||
| Richard Wolf | Friendly One | ||
| 1975 | Mark A Hagle | Work, One Who Does Good Work | |
| Charles M Reynolds | Creates, One Who Creates With Hands | ||
| 1976 | Harry Dernoncour | Friendly Trader | |
| James Agner | Loyal Leader | ||
| Scott C Castles | Nagatamen Elangomat Achowalogen | Reliable One | |
| Greg Surbeck | Willing One | ||
| 1977 | Allen Brimm | One Who Has Authority | |
| William Ettinger | Honorable Leader | ||
| William Gonzalez | He Who Has Proven True | ||
| Robert Tregoning | Busy One | ||
| 1978 | James Armstrong | Squirrel Who Sings | |
| Mike Gonzalez | Boy Leader | ||
| Charles T McCaffrey | Esteemed Leader | ||
| Doug Reynolds | Ten Bows | ||
| 1979 | Mark Dernoncour | Little Big Rock | |
| Michael C Dunn | Chief Cook | ||
| Robert A Elmore | Bearded Leader | ||
| Joe A Marucco | Quiet Leader | ||
| 1980 | William C Deem | Esteemed Leader | |
| Daniel Gonzales | Third Brother | ||
| Curtis Janssen | Quiet One | ||
| Scott Tyson | Trusted Guide | ||
| 1981 | Cliff L Altoff | Worthy Chief | |
| James Maurer | Mountain Camper | ||
| William L Price | One Who Creates With His Hands | ||
| Alan L Shontz | Friendly One | ||
| L E Tungett | Far Sighted Leader | ||
| 1982 | Steven M Althoff | One Who Gets Attention | |
| Milfred Crumbaugh | One Who Searches for Snakes | ||
| Daniel L Knappmeyer | Active One | ||
| Louis J Maurer | Noisy Cook | ||
| Alan B Stare | Hard Worker | ||
| 1983 | David Cox | One Who Speaks Deeply | |
| Rodge Deem | Big Useful One | ||
| Gary Fader | Humble One | ||
| Edward Green | Spritual One | ||
| Patrick R Higgins | Sensitive One | ||
| Thomas A Wahlsmith | Happy Wildcat | ||
| 1985 | Jeff Cowhick | Allogagan Lilchpin | He Who Serves Dilligently |
| John R Langley | Tschitam | Quiet Worker | |
| Curtis Powless | Amange Wendamen | Large Fisherman | |
| David Schaeffer | Natoochton Ngemewi | Thinker Who Exerts Himself | |
| 1986 | Allan B Coss | Klamachpin Allowelendam | Quiet One Who is Highly Esteemed |
| George Haynes | Quitschemuktsch | Honest One | |
| Mathew Poole | Good Natured One Who Persuades | ||
| Arthur Rouse | Leke Wulaogewagan | Loyal One Who Does Good Work | |
| Brian Wilson | Reliable One | ||
| Willard W Wilson | He Who Serves Earnestly | ||
| 1987 | Ray E Bledsoe, Jr | Elgixin Elangomat Apatschin | Worthy Friend Who Comes Back |
| Erik S O'Hare | Achgiiki Wischixin | Patient Teacher Who Has Knowledge | |
| John J Reiser | Aschowin Lachpikin | Swimmer Who Grows Fast | |
| John C Reynolds | Trusted One Who Exerts Himself | ||
| Gary A Thomas | Skillful One Who has Confidence | ||
| 1988 | Ray Bledsoe, III | Achowalogen Weuchsowagan | Hard Worker Who Has Knowledge |
| Kevin Dolbeare | Takachsin | Good Natured Swimmer | |
| Timothy Dunkel | Quiquingus Elauwit | Hunter of Large Wild Ducks | |
| Brian Hosking | Klamachpin Nihillasohen | He Who Keeps a Promise | |
| Patrick F O'Connell | Cold One Who Delivers | ||
| Jason O'Hare | Jesting One Who Exerts Himself | ||
| 1989 | Al Allen | Achgiguwen Achipiquon | Lively One Who Does Good Work |
| David Bauer | Concerned Leader | ||
| Douglas Broadhead | Amangi Tuney Achowalogen | Big Bearded One Who Works Hard | |
| William Crumbaugh | Elachtoniket Wihungen | Seeker Who Sacrifices | |
| Curtiss O Floyd | Traveler Who is Hughly Esteemed | ||
| Edward Higginson | Apensuwi Achgeketum Weuchsowagan | Useful Teacher With Knowledge | |
| Doug Stirrett | Gunaquot Weuchsowagan | Tall One Who Has Knowledge | |
| Elroy Witwer | Wowoatam Memhallmund | Skillful One Who Trades | |
| 1990 | James Michael Berry | Active One Who Does Good For Others | |
| Bob Fields | Wipunquoank | Strong One Who Speaks Plainly | |
| Mike Hosking | Klamachpin Nihillasohen | Quiet One Who Delivers | |
| John Keagy | Lippoe Epit | Experienced One Who is Always There | |
| Clinton Pedigo | Witscheman Tschitanessoagan | Helpful One Who Has Authority | |
| Donald Poole | Manachet Tschitanisshen Mechmauwikenk | Cutter of Wood Who Attracts Attention | |
| Aaron Sheehan | Meechgalhukquot Achowalogen | Redheaded One Who Works Hard | |
| 1991 | Joe Deen | Klamachpin Takachsin Allowelendam | Dilligent One Who is Quiet |
| Ted Deen | Quiet Leader Who is Highly Esteemed | ||
| Karl Drone | Wischixin Anatschiton Nagatamen | Active One Who Cares and is Reliable | |
| Curt Langenfeld | Wilawi Allogagen Sachgachtoon | Valuable Servant Who Cooks | |
| Jeffrey L Nemecek | Kschiechek Ksinelendam | Clean One Who is Carefree | |
| Howard P Powell, Jr | Dapesu Nachgundin | Patient One Who is Agreeable | |
| Bryan Schroeder | Achgiguwen Woakus | Determined One Who Flies With Eagles | |
| James Slightom | Achowalogen Wikhetschik | Hard Worker Who Builds | |
| 1992 | J Erik Bauman | Klakaptonaganall Wunita | Amusing One Who is Able |
| Steve Fields | Klamachpin Wulalogewagan | Quiet One Who Does Good Work | |
| Chad Ore | Gischitehen Gentgeen | Determined Dancer | |
| Charles Petzing | Skattek Takachsin Achowalogen | Zealous Leader Who Works Hard | |
| Loren Kent Vincent | Wtschitschanguiwi Wachtschu Lenape | Spiritual Mountain Man | |
| 1993 | J Thomas Kirchgesner | Nutiket Giaham Mechmauwikeuk | Guard Who Encourages Campers |
| Terry Ramsom | Gunaxit Achtschinkhalan | Tall One Who Persuades | |
| L Zecharia Vincent | Gischeleman Gischihan | One Who Creates With the Hands and Mind | |
| 1994 | John F Cribbett | Tgauchsin Gihim | Friendly One Who Encourages |
| Jim Deen | Lippoe Gentgeen | Wise Dancer | |
| Michael Huff | Mechmauwikenk Wulalogewagan | Camper Who Does Good Work | |
| Scott McClure | Wischixin Kichkinet | Active One Who Guides | |
| Todd Neideen | Aschowin Weuchsowagan | Swimmer Who Has Knowledge | |
| Jeremy Parrish | Klamachpin Lekhiket | Quiet Writer | |
| Joshua J Schroeder | Woapalanne Wunita | Ealge Who Knows How | |
| 1995 | John Ackerman | Klamachpin Gihim | Quiet One Who Encourages |
| David J Cocagne | Takachsin Wulaptonaelchukquonk | Leader Who Speaks a Good Word For Us | |
| David Dilley | Gettemagelensit Nagatamen | Humble One to be Relied Upon | |
| Justin Morgan | Tgauchsin Meteu | Friendly Medicine Man | |
| Linda Parrish | Gettemagelensit Wulihan | Humble One Who Does Good for Others | |
| Nicholas Ramey | Elangomat Wulagowagan | Friend Who Works Hard | |
| 1996 | Brian Denney | Gentgeen Nageuchsowagan | Dancer Who Has Confidence |
| Mark Hopwood | Sachgachtoon Allogagan | Cook Who Serves | |
| Brian Lefferts | Tgauchsin Allohakasin | Friendly One Who Instructs | |
| David Requa | Tgauchsin Weuchsowagan | Good Natured One Who Has Knowledge | |
| Benjamin Story | Glakelendam Kichkinet | Excited One Who Guides | |
| Jim Thompson | Gischitehen Lachauweleman | Determined One Who Is Concerned | |
| Tim Wright | Nagatamen Witawematpanni | Reliable One Who Aids | |
| 1997 | Kevin Bean | Wischeman Wulalogewagan | Helpful One Who Does Good Work |
| Doug Bradbury | Achewon Allogagan | Spiritual One Who Serves | |
| Shane Denney | Wischixin Witschindin | Active One Who Assists | |
| Scott E Kording | Sakima Takachsin | Chief Who Leads | |
| Kenneth Requa | Takachsin Nachgohuman | Leader Who Sings | |
| 1998 | Timothy I Buckley | Tgauchsin Mamchachwelendam | Good Natured One Who Endures |
| Dolph, III Guy | Klamachpin Sachgachtoon | Quiet Cook | |
| David Kodatt | Awullsittamuwi Gentgeen | Obedient Dancer | |
| Roy Pyers | Nendawen Apendelluxowagan | Torch Carrier Who Takes Part | |
| Christopher Smith | Pohonasin Gentgeen | Drum Beater Who Dances | |
| Raymond E Stroh | Kschippenellen Allogagan | Strong Current Who Serves | |
| 1999 | Jonathan Bean | Nagatamen Elangomat Achowalogen | Reliable Friend Who is a Worker |
| Sean Cearlock | Leke Guttennemen Nuwingi | Loyal One Who Gives Willingly | |
| Chuck Parrish | Pennauweleman Wikhetschik | Thoughtful Builder | |
| Pete Rafferty | Klamachpin Meteu | Quiet Medicine Man | |
| Matt Snodgrass | Elangomat | Friend Who Tries Hard | |
| Jameson Spires | Klamachpin Takachain Gischitehen | Quiet Leader Who is Determined | |
| Jason Vadas | Allogagan Nagatamen | One Who Is Unselfish and Reliable | |
| Donna Wujek | Wingolauchsik Achgeketum | Cheerful Trainer | |
| 2000 | Steven Arisman | Wewingtonheet Mowoawelendam | Talker Who Is Sure of Himself |
| Paul Epstein | Wowoatam mowino Pennauweleman | Thoughtful Wiseman | |
| John Galer | Kichkinet Nagatamen Wentschintin | Reliable Guide Who Invites Others | |
| Matthew Magelitz | Machelemuxit Gentgeen | Honored Dancer | |
| Joseph Roth | Witatschimoisin Tschitanissohen | Advisor Who Strengthens | |
| Darrel Salzman | Paiachkammen Wimbeneman | Shooter Who Sacrifices | |
| Robert Smith | Gunaquot Pohonasin Allohakasin | Tall Drummer That Teaches | |
| Graham Thompson | Atschimolsin Apatschin | Counselor Who Comes Back | |
| 2001 | Harvey A Koplo | Witatschimoisin Aspenummen | Advisor Who Lifts Up |
| Joseph C Koplo | Sakima Weuchsowagen | Chief Who Has Knowledge | |
| Paul F Miles | Achewon Sakima | Spiritual Chief | |
| Justin M Panther | Witschiki Elangomat | Busy Friend | |
| 2002 | Neal Johnson | Nuwingi Witschindin | Willing One Who Assists |
| Matt Kerns | Klakaptonaganall Nimat | Amusing Brother | |
| Billy Roseberry | Nageuchsowagan Achowalogen | Trustworthy Worker | |
| John Thull | Witatschimoisin Gihim | Advisor Who Encourages | |
| 2003 | Matthew Averbeck | Giskhaquen Nechochwen | Woodcutter Who Walks Alone |
| Michael Kirchgesner | Ahowoapewi | He Who Has Endurance | |
| William Roseberry | Takachsin Gischachsummen | Leader Who Enlightens | |
| 2004 | Michael P Brown | Gettemagelensit Ganschelalogen | One That is Humble That Does Work |
| James Anthony Maynard | Gentgeen Naga'atamen | Dancer to be Relied On | |
| Robert L Schmidt | Lilchpin Achgeketum | Diligent Teacher | |
| 2005 | Stephen Brown | Klamachpin Witscheman | Quiet Helpful One |
| Paden Olmsted | Gischitehen Wachtschu | Determined One Who Moves Mountains | |
| Robert Schmidt | Elgixin Epit | Worthy One Who Is There | |
| Alex Usherwood | Tschitgussin Apendelluxowagan | Silent One Who Takes Part | |
| 2006 | Jared Greek | Tschitqui Nimat Achowalogen | Silent Brother Who Works Hard |
| Griffin McNamara | Nimat Nutiken | Brother Who Keeps Watch | |
| Kirk Sanderbeck | Achgeketum Woak Sachgachtoon | Trainer and Cook | |
| John Sheehan | Nechochwen Allemakewunk | He Who Walks on North Side of Hill | |
| Daniel Usherwood | Amangi Wdee Netopalis | Big Hearted Warrior | |
| Jimmy Warrick | Ahoweli Achgeketum | Willful Teacher | |
| 2007 | Aled C. Fain | Tschitgussia Auwen Achowalogen | Silent One Who Works Hard |
| Parker A. Freiberg | Wflawi Allogagan | Valuable Servant | |
| Matt R. Olson | Win-Achtochwilsit | Lover of Hunting | |
| Paul J. Schmidt | Kschihillen Anicus Auwen Gock | Thrifty Squirrel Who Makes Money | |
| Janet S. Sheehan | Kikechum Auwen Sachgachtoon | Mother Who Cooks | |
| Richard D. Warrick, Jr. | Klamachpin Machque Wdee | Quiet Bear With Heart | |
| Gary L. Weedman | Elauwit Auwen Allohakasin | Hunter Who Teaches | |
| 2008 | Jerry 'Skippy' Daniels | Elangomat Wulamallessohaluwed | Friend Who Makes One Happy |
| David Devine | Amangi Achewon | Big Strong One | |
| Richard Gutmann | Wulatenamuwi Allogagan | Happy Servant | |
| Kyle Noland | Takachsin Wischixin | Leader Who Exerts Himself | |
| Carol Ann Smith | Wjlatenamuwi Wuskelenape | Teacher of Young Persons | |
| Warren Smith, Sr. | Wunita Pohonasin | He Is Able Drum Beater | |
| 2009 | Spencer A. Goff | Wuskelenape Achgeketum | Teacher of Young Persons |
| Trudy L. Jones | Getteminak Allogagan | Happy Servant | |
| Peter W. Knope, II | Nitis Achgegingewagan Wuskelenape | Friend Teaching Young Persons | |
| Colin F. Langenfeld | Wuskelenape Techi Sakima | Young Quiet Chief | |
| David W. O'Brien | Pemhakamixit Memsochet | World Traveler | |
| Howard P. Olson | Lippoe Allogagan | Experienced Servant | |
| Grant D. Rogers | Netopalis Qtiis | Warrior Son | |
| Benjamin D. Summers | Wewoapisak Aschowin | Watchman of Swimmers | |
| Willard R. "Will" Summers | Lippoe Achgeketum | Wise Teacher | |
| Robert L. Williamson | Anatschiton Topalowoagan | Caretaker of Scouts | |
| 2010 | Chris J. Choate | Tindey Sagachgutteje | Fire on top of Mountain |
| Morris D. Cooper | Achgeketum Meteu | Teacher of Medicine Men | |
| Peter M. Schmidt | Majawat Mechakgilik Wdee | One With Big Heart | |
| Randy F. Witter | Lilchpin Takachsin | Diligent One Who Leads |