Alumni Notes
The history of Concordia St. Paul is written by the lives of our alumni, so big news or small, we want to hear it all! If you have landed a promotion, welcomed a new family member, or moved to a new city, let us know by submitting an alumni note. Help us fill our future publications with the incredible things our alumni are doing.
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Eunice Loomans (Tuschy)
Eunice (Tuschy) Loomans, J.C. ’61 passed away on July 10, 2025.
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Stefanee Clontz (Escay)
Stefanee (Escay) Clontz, B.A. ’03 joined HydraPlus in September of 2022 to incorporate GLP-1s, testosterone replacement, peptide therapy, and aesthetics into their three med spa locations. She is excited that they are opening up a fourth location after less than three years!
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Karla Rendahl (Konrad)
Karla (Konrad), B.A. ’85, and her husband Craig Rendahl moved to Vernon, Texas, in July after Craig received a call to serve at St. Paul Lutheran Church, following his graduation from Concordia Seminary in Fort Wayne.
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Carl Clomon
Carl Clomon, B.A. ’23 is the Music Director of the Amazing Grace Chorus of Walker West Music Academy.
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Cara Elstad
Cara Elstad, B.A. ’25 passed the NCLEX-RN exam, and she has accepted a job in the RN New Grad Program with St. Charles Hospital in Prineville, Ore., which starts on August 18, 2025.
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Sumaiya Islam
Sumaiya Islam, M.S. ’24 is currently working in a role that directly aligns with her degree. She shares: “it’s been gratifying to apply what I learned at CSP in a meaningful, practical way. It’s fulfilling to see how my academic background has prepared me for real-world challenges and contributed to my professional growth. I’m grateful…
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Corey Collins
Corey, M.A. ’23 and Anna Collins are expecting their second child, a baby boy, on August 30.
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Leticia Snow
Leticia Snow, M.A. ’22 is starting a new job with Dakota County conducting family assessments on July 14. She is also starting an Master of Social Work program with Western New Mexico University in August.
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Alhrik Schommer
Alhrik Schommer, B.A. ’21 and Clara Heislen, B.A. ’24 were married by Dr. Mark Koschmann, who was a professor for each of them during their CSP years.
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Amanda Connolly (Allen)
Amanda (Allen) Connolly, M.A. ’15, LIC ’18 welcomed baby Elouise Connolly on January 3, 2025.
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David Becker
David Becker, B.A. ’78 retired in 2025 after serving 36 years at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Aitkin, Minn.
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Alice Smith (Kratt)
Alice (Kratt), J.C. ’62, M.A. ’00 and Robert Smith, J.C. ’61 celebrated their 60th anniversary of marriage and ministry. The Bavarian Inn in their hometown of Frankenmuth, Michigan, honored them with a greeting on their sign along Main Street.
