This document provides a summary of the St. Peter's Episcopal Church Perpetual Memorial Annual Report from 2014. It includes letters from the priest-in-charge, senior warden, and stewardship/finance committee chairs discussing the importance of remembering those who have supported the church. It also provides the 2014 financial report for the Perpetual Memorial fund and information about contributing to or being remembered by the fund, which supports maintenance, capital improvements, and staff development. The document lists those who donated or were honored by the fund in 2014.

1. The St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
Perpetual Memorial Annual Report
The Feast of All Souls 2014
Established September 19, 2011

2. St. Peter’s Church
621 West Belmont Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60657
www.stpeterschicago.org
Third Edition
Table of Contents
Page 4 – Priest-in-Charge’s Letter
Page 6 – Senior Warden’s Letter
Page 8 – Stewardship & Finance
Committee Chairs’ letter
Page 9 – 2014 Financial Report
Page 10 – Rememering St. Peter’s in Your
Estate Plan
Page 11 – About the Perpetual Memorial
Page 14 – Living Endowments
Page 17 – Memorial Endowments
Page 22 – St. Peter’s Legacy Society

3. The Rev. Dr. C. Stephen Danzey
Priest-in-Charge
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
621 West Belmont Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60657
(773) 525-0844 • www.stpeterschicago.org
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ,
One of my favorite Christian authors, Frederich Buechner, wrote:
Your life and my life flow into each other as wave flows into wave, and unless there is peace and joy
and freedom for you, there can be no real peace or joy or freedom for me. To see reality – not as we
expect it to be but as it is – is to see that unless we live for each other and in and through each other,
we do not really live very satisfactorily; that there can really be life only where there really is, in just
this sense, love. (From The Magnificent Defeat)
I chose this quote to be included in the readings at my marriage to David because it is a
beautiful description of human interdependence. In the weeks leading up to the Holy
Union service, I read this passage many times, and each time I couldn’t help but think
about the many people whose lives have flowed into mine over the years. I was reminded
that there is no such thing as a “self-made” man or woman. In the Epistle reading for
October 19, 2014, St. Paul reflects on his relationship with the Thessalonian Christians
and echoes the same sentiment: We always give thanks to God for all of you and mention you in
our prayers, constantly remembering before our God and Father your work of faith and labor of love
and steadfastness of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ (I Thessalonians 1:2-3).
I believe an essential element of Christian discipleship and one of the tasks of the Church
is the act of remembering, celebrating, and thanking God for those who have loved and still
love us – those who have instructed us in the faith, both in word and example, and those
whose manner of life have instilled in us a deep, abiding hope in the promises of God. In
so doing, we come to understand that we really do “live for each other, and in and through
each other.”
In this booklet are the names of people we remember before God and to each other this
year. Some of them are still living among us; some are now experiencing a fuller life in
God. On All Souls’ Day, we remember, celebrate, and give thanks for each one of them.
They have made our lives fuller and richer. They have shown us something of the grace of
God and remind us of the challenge given us to pass along to those who come after us the
gifts of faith, hope, and love.
With gratitude,
Fr. Steve

4. Qiana Johnson
Senior Warden
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
621 West Belmont Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60657
(773) 525-0844 • www.stpeterschicago.org
Dear Fellow Parishioners,
I have a fondness for saints. Those holy people who better the world, teach us, and are the
hands and feet of God in the world. I love reading their stories and reflecting on their gifts.
Some stories are dramatic and lend themselves stunning graphics (St. Sebastian). Others
are stories of their kindness to those less fortunate (St. Nicholas and St. Francis of Assisi).
Others are known for their vivid religious visions (St. Hildegard of Bingen). All of the
saints have something they can teach us. And their stories can help guide us. It reminds
me of a line from the hymn “I Sing a Song of the Saints of God” we sometimes sing on All
Saints’ Sunday. After listing descriptions of several saints, the first verse ends, “God help
me to be one, too.”
While the stories of the saints can be dramatic and can be a bit daunting to try to emulate,
there are saints all around us. And we have remembered many of them through the
Perpetual Memorial. There are those who have served St. Peter’s faithfully for years and
have offered their fellow parishioners their time, good cheer, and often a good meal. There
are those we love but see no longer, whose gifts to us have encouraged us to give. There are
those who are new to our lives, but whose arrival brings us great joy. These everyday saints
show us God’s continuing love of us.
The Perpetual Memorial gives us the opportunity to give tangible thanks to those who have
touched our lives. And those remembered here continue to touch our lives whether on
a daily basis or through a cherished memory. Let us celebrate the patron saints of coffee
hour, the patron saints of hospitality, and these patron saints of Christian formation. And
God help me to be one, too.
Yours in Christ,
Qiana

5. Robert Rupp
Stewardship Ministry Team Chairman
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
621 West Belmont Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60657
(773) 525-0844 • www.stpeterschicago.org
Dear St. Peter’s Members, Family and Friends,
The trust and management of the Perpetual Memorial is a solemn financial responsibility for the
leaders of the parish. As the Stewardship Chair and Finance Chair, we are happy to share with you
the positive financial performance that contributions and remembrances have enjoyed in the past
year.
With the consent of the Vestry, the Perpetual Memorial funds have been invested in a blend
of investment instruments that balance our desire to protect the principal of the fund while
consistently growing the value of the investments made. While aggressive, our investments are not
needlessly reckless or risky. While recent days have shown us a how volatile a short-term market
can be, we are confident that we are well invested and managed for the long term and that we will
continue to see growth year over year in value.
It is also important to note that no interest or dividends are currently being taken from memorial
investments. Contributions are held in a savings account segregated from parish operating funds.
When this account reaches a balance of at least $7,500, funds are transferred to an investment
account that is also segregated from other parish investment funds. While allowed to take gains or
dividends from these investments, we did not do so in 2014 and will not in 2015. The principal of
the fund cannot be spent, and the appreciation cannot be spent, until the fund reaches a balance
of $1 million. Our strategy is to return any gains to the fund until it reaches a balance of $500,000.
If you have any question regarding the management of the Perpetual Memorial, please feel free to
contact either one of us.
Sincerely,
Mick Wilson, Finance Chair
Robert Rupp, Stewardship Chair
Mick Wilson
Finance Committee Chairman

6. The St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
Perpetual Memorial Third Annual Report
The Feast of All Souls
November 2, 2014
The minister of the congregation is directed to instruct the people, from time to time, about the duty of Christian
parents to make prudent provision for the well-being of their families, and of all persons to make wills, while they
are in health, arranging for the disposal of their temporal goods, not neglecting, if they are able, to leave bequests
for religious and charitable uses.
Page 445, Book of Common Prayer
DO I NEED A WILL OR ESTATE PLAN EVEN IF I AM YOUNG, HEALTHY, AND OF
LIMITED MEANS?
Yes, for several reasons: (a) the Book of Common Prayer calls it a “duty”; (b) there are tax benefits to planning
your estate; (c) you can structure your estate plan to leave charitable gifts; (d) having a plan will give your family
peace; and (e) if you don’t make an estate plan, the State of Illinois has one for you – and you might not like the
way it distributes your assets!
WHY SHOULD I INCLUDE ST. PETER’S IN MY WILL OR ESTATE PLAN?
This is one last chance to support the mission and ministry of St. Peter’s, to take part in the life of the church
even past your death, and to be a witness to your friends and family as they find out about your bequest.
HOW COULD I INCLUDE A CHARITABLE GIFT IN My ESTATE PLAN?
You could bequeath a monetary amount, a percentage of your assets, securities, real or personal property, or the
“rest and residue” of your estate. You could also name St. Peter’s as a life insurance beneficiary or establish a trust.
WHO CAN HELP ME ARRANGE SUCH A GIFT?
It is important to speak with an attorney, accountant, insurance agent, or financial planner about leaving a gift.
WHAT WILL ST. PETER’S DO WITH A CHARITABLE GIFT IN MY ESTATE PLAN?
St. Peter’s invests all unrestricted bequests and estate plan gifts in St. Peter’s Perpetual Memorial (“SPPM”). The
principal will never be spent, and the income will be used for (a) building maintenance, (b) capital improvement,
and (c) staff development and retention.
DO I NEED TO TELL THE CHURCH IF I LEAVE A GIFT FOR IT IN MY PLAN?
It is up to you. St. Peter’s would like to thank you for your generosity and to honor your gift by enrolling you in
the Legacy Society.
MAY I MAKE A GIFT TO THE SPPM DURING MY LIFETIME?
Of course! Gifts in honor or memory of loved ones are always received gratefully. To enroll a loved one, you may
use the form in this book or seek one from the parish office.
DOES ST. PETER’S HAVE ANY RESOURCES FOR PLANNING MY AFFAIRS?
St. Peter’s provides an excellent free resource, the Life Planning Manual, which is available in paper form in the
parish office and available online at http://stpeterschicago.org/page/planned_giving. From wills and trusts to fu-
neral planning to life insurance to advanced directives, the Life Planning Manual will provide you with everything
you need to live – and die – with peace of mind.
For more information, e-mail Levi Harris at waltwhippy@yahoo.com, or call (502) 640-8358.
Remembering the Church
in Your Estate Plans
Total Fund Balance 9/30/13
Contributions
Transfers
Interest
Dividends
Unrealized Appreciation
Realized Gains
Fees/Expenses
Total Fund Balance 9/30/14
Total Principal Contributions to Date
Total Principal Contributions in FY14
$134,588.10
$152,992.35
$13,009.04
$3,480.00
$13,062.23
$7.97
$3,434.78
Contributions
Holding
Investment
Account
$121,579.06
$13,062.23
$2,094.04
$12,377.88
$1,824.41
$1,380.05
$149,557.57
$132,859.89
$5,258.00
2011 2012 2013 2014
$0 $119,375 $134,588 $152,992
13% 14%
Base
Year
Founding
Year

7. About St. Peter’s Perpetual Memorial
What is the SPPM?
The SPPM is an endowment fund (1) for all bequests to St. Peter’s, (2) for all memorials given to the church at the
time of a person’s death, and (3) for specially designated gifts of thanksgiving.
Each year on All Souls’ Day (November 2), a book is published listing the names of (a) people in whose honor
gifts have been made, in all years; (b) people who’ve include St. Peter’s in their estate plans; (c) people whose be-
quests have been realized; and (d) people who have donated to the SPPM that year.
The SPPM is invested for growth, in the hope that it will grow large enough someday to pay for building mainte-
nance, to provide capital improvement funding, and to supplement staff development. Reaching that goal will
free St. Peter’s to devote 100 percent of its annual pledge budget to mission and ministry!
So Why Have This SPPM?
The SPPM is designed to be a clear, consistent, durable thanksgiving program, and a clear, consistent, durable
planned giving program.
A Thanksgiving Program: Donors – or groups of donors working together – may make an initial gift of $100 or
more in honor of someone dear. After the initial donation, gifts in any amount may be added to that dear per-
son’s endowment.
A Planned Giving Program: All unrestricted bequests are added to the SPPM, so that donors can be confident that
if they remember St. Peter’s in their estate plans, their gifts will be wisely invested to support St. Peter’s for decades
to come.
How Does the SPPM Work?
Thanksgiving: To give in someone’s honor, a person or several people should fill out an enrollment form and either
donate a minimum of $100 (for a new endowment) or any amount (for an existing endowment). The honored
person’s name will then be published each year in the All Souls’ publication, showing how much has been given
for him or her over time. Additionally, memorials that are given to St. Peter’s at the time of death, regardless of
size, enroll a person in the SPPM.
Planned Giving: Include a provision like this in your will:
I give, devise and bequeath to St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Chicago, Illinois, (percent of my estate) or
(a specific sum of money) or a (description of property) or (the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate) to
be used for its general tax-exempt purposes and without other restrictions as to use.
On your death, whatever the size of the bequest, you will be enrolled in the SPPM.
For more information, feel free to speak with Fr. Steve or Levi S. Harris.

8. Roster of 2014 Donors
Jack J. Adrian
Janet Arnett
Samuel Burton and Caroline Ward
JR Clark
The Rev. Dr. C. Stephen Danzey and David Maske
Arthur B. Dupree
Lynn Dupree
Frank S. Durbas
Randall Fearnow and Beth Compton
Nancy Fifield
Robert Giachetti and Kari Danek
Bill Hancox and Peter Benitez
Levi S. Harris and Jacob W. Trimble
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hatcher
Garth Howe and Michael Terry
Qiana Johnson
Mr. and Mrs. James Lenz
The Rev. Nancy R. Meyer
Michele Monsour
The Rev. Patt Moser
Realized Bequests
None
Roster of New Living Endowments
Ross Coons
The Holy Union of Charles Stephen Danzey and David Patrick Maske
Lincoln Harrison Garrett
Roster of New Memorial Endowments
Sheryon Hagan Alsup
Georgia Berry
Donald John Gesicki
Paul David Harris
Living Endowments

9. Jack J. Adrian
In thanksgiving for many years of faithful service
as vestrant and warden of St. Peter’s.
The Holy Union of Gregory Bradley and
Ricardo Villota
Congratulations on your union!
Birthday Offerings
Given by St. Peter’s parishioners on their birthdays
in thanksgiving for a new year of life.
Ross Coons
To a great friend, confidante, & man of God on
the occasion of his 75th birthday.
The Rev. John A. Dally
In thanksgiving to God for John’s ministry among
the people of St. Peter’s.
The Rev. Dr. C. Stephen Danzey
He is moving us forward & upward.
The Holy Union of Charles Stephen Danzey and
David Patrick Maske
In thanksgiving to God for the Holy Union of
Charles Stephen Danzey &
David Patrick Maske, October 11, 2014.
The Rev. Sarah K. Fisher
In thanksgiving to God for Sarah’s ministry. She
labored for the Kingdom with the people of
St. Peter’s August 2007 to August 2012.
Lincoln Harrison Garrett
Levi Harris & Jacob Trimble’s nephew. Welcome
to the world, little man. We’re expecting greatness.
Jolene Debra Darlene “Jojo” Harris
The Harribles’s English cocker, Jojo has brought 11
years of pure joy & sweetness & helped with many
a Christmas Bazaar.
The Rev. Nancy R. Meyer
In thanksgiving to God for Nancy’s ministry
among the people of St. Peter’s.
$135.00
$875.00
$569.00
$285.00
$282.50
$100.00
$100.00
$740.00
$100.00
$125.00
$257.50
Jay Price, Jr.
For over 50 years, Jay has set a godly example as
Sunday School teacher, vestrant, warden, Finance
Chair, pence-man, giver, & friend.
Br. Nathanael Deward Rahm, BSG
In thanksgiving to God for Nathanael’s 21
years of music ministry with the people of
St. Peter’s; September 1992 to March 2014.
Harvey Elmer and Jennie Alene (Abbott) Spencer
Grandparents of Jacob Trimble, they love the Lord,
& Grandpa always has a mischievous grin & a
twinkle in his eye.
St. Peter’s 125th Birthday
For all those who’ve worshipped here before, who
worship today, and who will worship in the years
to come.
The Rev. Norma S. Sutton
In thanksgiving to God for Norma’s ministry
among the people of St. Peter’s.
The Holy Union of Jacob W. Trimble and
Levi S. Harris
September 25. June 4. October 10. Every day, we
live in love, grateful to the God Who gave
us each other.
Lucienne Walstrum
In celebration of Lucy’s baptism.
The Rev. Dr. Ellen K. Wondra
In thanksgiving for Ellen’s ministry among the
people of St. Peter’s.
$330.00
$610.50
$117.50
$125.00
$157.50
$290.00
$250.00
$100.00

10. Frances M. and John F. Adrian
May 4, 1917 - March 10, 1979
February 26, 1915 - May 28, 1986
Beloved parents of Jack Adrian, married July 17.
Sheryon Hagan Alsup
November 2, 1931 - September 25, 2008
Dear friend of Jacob Trimble & companion of his
Grandpa Harvey.
Georgia Berry
September 27, 1918 - August 19, 2014
In thanksgiving for the life, love, & ministry of
Georgia Berry.
Mary Jo and Merrill Colin
1924-2003
1921-1997
Beloved parents of Janet Arnett.
Jeff Morgan
July 20, 1948 - January 30, 2009
Victory P. Deffenbaugh
1920-2012
Dearest Mother, thanks for providing inspiration
& guiding force in my life. I will follow your
lead. Love, Ruth.
Dorothy Jean Fuller Elliott
June 11, 1920 - September 30, 2013
Mother of the Rev. Scott Elliott. May she rest in
peace & rise in glory.
Hugh Fletcher Fifield
May 8, 1935 - April 9, 1999
Donald John Gesicki
December 11, 1933 - June 26, 2014
Thank you to an amazing man.
(Note: This memorial was given by Joanna
upon learning of her illness in 2011.)
Joanna Mary and Donald John Gesicki
January 1, 1942 - November 3, 2012
December 11, 1933 - June 26, 2014
In thanksgiving to God for the lives, love, &
ministry of Joanna Mary & Donald John Gesicki.
$800.00
$100.00
$255.00
$120.00
$100.00
$1,725.00
$100.00
$100.00
$100.00
$4,212.00
Memorial Endowments

11. Chester Michl and
Augusta Mae (Maulding) Harris
May 19, 1919 to January 30, 2003
May 30, 1921 - October 8, 2013
This WWII vet/mechanic & tireless factory
worker/homemaker helped rear grandson
Levi Harris in the nurture & admonition
of the Lord.
Paul David Harris
July 25, 1951 -February 27, 2012
Jacob Trimble’s uncle. He loved God, family,
travel, & adventure. He & Kathy always made us
feel loved & welcome.
Gardner Dodge Hawkes
September 12, 1920 - January 26, 2013
In memory of.
Mildred D. Howe
– July 25, 2011
Donald Keith “Doc” and
Dorothy Mae (Weger) Inboden
August 1, 1932 - March 15, 2008
April 4, 1929 - July 26, 2011
Levi Harris’s grandparents who loved hard work,
laughing, family, tithing, politics, sports,
& gardening. They are dearly missed.
Paul A. Johnson, M.D.
February 13, 1953 - August 28, 1990
Philip James “P.J.” Kieffer
April 28, 1946 - June 4, 2011
Named for two apostles, P.J. treasured the
Episcopal Church that welcomed him & the Daily
Office & sacraments that nourished him.
Dale Wayne Lyttle
February 1, 1959 - February 6, 2011
A hunter & outdoorsman, Dale had a big smile &
a big heart. He’s missed by Sandy, Jessica, Jacob,
& Levi.
Stella and James G. Mavraganes
1938-2009
1933-2007
In thanksgiving for a couple who, through their
restaurant & relationships, brought
the best of Greek hospitality to Lakeview.
$157.50
$125.00
$100.00
$250.00
$215.00
$400.00
$125.00
$170.00
$200.00
Edith “Edie” McCormick
1934 - October 31, 2010
A citizen of the world who cherished her husband,
friends, pets, literature, & nature, she lived to the
fullest & gave so much to St. Peter’s.
Erland Parnell
May 25, 1940 - June 15, 2013
In thankgiving to God for the life, love, &
ministry of Erland Parnell.
Andrew S. Pun
1926-2008
Elaine Kirkpatrick Rast
1933 - December 3, 1999
The Rev. J. Wilson Reed and
Robert Lawrence Worster
1930-2009
1928 - February 19, 2011
Dear, gentle men who shared with us their love of
music, theatre, family, friends, & pets, committed
to each other & to the church.
The Rev. W. Scott Root
1927-2005
Gifted preacher and good friend.
Edward J. “Ned” Russells
November 5, 1928 - September 7, 2010
Our loveable curmudgeon & St. Wenceslas,
a mentor, tutor, & friend. He loved
outreach, tradition, the sacraments,
& people.
Edna Southworth
December 8, 2007
You are missed by your many friends. God bless
your soul.
Robert Harvey Steele
June 12, 2010
In memory of a faithful parishioner who reminded
us to be happy even when life is hard.
James Strachan
1932-2010
$100.00
$337.00
$100.00
$200.00
$112,646.89
$400.00
$160.00
$2,100.00
$520.00
$100.00

12. Wesley Franklin and
Eulala Mae (McLain) Trimble
August 4, 1927 - February 7, 1992
January 22, 1931 - March 25, 2003
Beloved Papaw & Mamaw of Jacob Trimble, they
loved travel & adventure & are deeply missed.
Earl Welther
1942 - September 3, 2009
A great guy who was passionate about LGBT
equality, Earl loved hymns & the Scriptures & was
the longtime editor of The Net.
Daniel J. Witry
May 19, 1987 - April 30, 2009
St. Peter’s Choir: 1994 - 2002. His quirky
approach to life keeps us smiling. He was
much loved.
Jeanette Zabel
April 28, 2012
She loved God & Church & was thrilled to put
out bulletins, tidy up, & give offerings from her
allowance. We miss her sweet spirit dearly.
$100.00
$110.00
$510.00
$113.00
About St. Peter’s Legacy Society
What is the Legacy Society?
St. Peter’s Legacy Society is simply a group of people who have said to the church, “I have included St. Peter’s in
my estate plan.” We operate on the honor system, so if you fill out an enrollment form saying you qualify as a
Legacy Society member, we’ll take you at your word.
Each year, the names of the Legacy Society members will be printed in our All Souls’ Day publication.
Additionally, one or two events will be held each year to celebrate their special commitment to honor God and
live into the call of the Book of Common Prayer by remembering the church in their wills.
Why Have a Legacy Society?
Simple: to honor and celebrate the people who have remembered the church in their estate plans while they are
still here to celebrate right along with us! Once bequests are realized, it is too late to tell people, “Thank you so
much for the contribution you made to carrying out God’s work in the life of this church.” So why wait? With
the Legacy Society, the parish can thank people for these acts of transcendent generosity in the here-and-now.
How Do I Join the Legacy Society?
The first step, of course, is to get a will or other estate plan in place in which you make provision to remember St.
Peter’s. If you believe you already meet the criteria for membership, then fill out one of the enclosed enrollment
forms and return it to Fr. Steve or Levi Harris, and you’ll be added to the list. And be sure to come to the
Eucharist for All Souls’ Day, after which we will celebrate the Legacy Society with a special reception.
Members of St. Peter’s Legacy Society
The Rev. Nancy R. Meyer
Jay Price, Jr.
Br. Nathanael Deward Rahm, BSG
The Rev. Anthony Vaccaro

13. St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
621 West Belmont Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60657
(773) 525-0844
www.stpeterschicago.org
Clergy and Staff
Andrew Cashner, Organist
Steve Danzey, Priest-in-Charge
Jim Dunkerley, Rector Emeritus
Nancy Meyer, Deacon
Patt Moser, Deacon
Zakary Siler, Director of Music & Arts
Ellen Wondra, Assisting Priest
Vestry
Qiana Johnson, Senior Warden
Levi Harris, Junior Warden
JR Clark
Rachel Clark
Ross Coons
Randall Fearnow
Guy Norred
Robert Rupp
Michael Wilson
Designer
Jacob Wayne Trimble