Remembering Our LODGE OF ONDESSONK & TEKAKWITHA BROTHERS and SISTER
We remember those whom we have lost throughout this past year of 2025. They were members of our Ondessonk Family as well as members of the Lodge of Ondessonk & Tekakwitha. Their lives made a distinct impact on the campers of Ondessonk and on all of us.
Timothy P. Burns
October 17, 1962 – July 11, 2025
Lodge Member, Staff, Donor
Timothy Burns grew up in Granite City, Ill., the youngest child of the late Donald and Edith Burns. He earned his master’s degrees in education and administration from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. He was a Special Education Teacher with Granite City School District #9 for almost 20 years. He moved to the Soulard neighborhood in St. Louis and worked for another 10 years as a Special Education Teacher for the St. Louis Special School District. He completed his career as an Education Specialist for the Department of Veterans Affairs in St. Louis.
Tim served in the US Navy from 1985 – 1989, where he met his wife of 27 years, Cindy Ann Burns (nee Dolen), of Spokane, Wash., who preceded him in death (February 24, 2014.
He was a member of Camp’s summer staff and was inducted into the Lodge of Ondessonk & Tekakwitha.
Tim will be remembered for his warm heart, generous table, and the love he shared so freely. He had a passion for travel and history, and an incredible trivia ability. His memory will live on in the hearts of his family and his many friends.
Shayla Marie Campbell
April 25, 2003 – March 7, 2025
Lodge Member, Camper, Staff, Donor
Shayla Campbell was born in Panama City Beach, Fla., and passed away March 7, 2025, at Siteman Cancer Center in St. Louis, Mo., with her family by her side.
Her truest passions were human and animal rights, many times dreaming of a future in politics, and Camp Ondessonk (specifically the barn) where they felt the most at home, accepted, and free. She treasured time at Ondessonk and was inducted into the Lodge of Ondessonk & Tekakwitha in 2015.
Shayla was beyond talented. They could always be found artistically expressing herself through sketching, loud creative makeup, quirky fashion, and singing. Shayla was a beautiful balance of reserved and sweet while also being vibrant and outspoken. They were cautious yet fearless, beyond spunky, and unapologetically herself. They understood that to love was to accept others for who they are, no matter their differences.
Though Shayla spent many years struggling with both mental and physical pain, they never lost ability or passion to be strong for others. Her strength was unwavering and enviable. Twenty-one years were not nearly enough, not just for those who cared for her but for a young woman who was finally excited for what the future held.
Anna Christine Holloway
May 28, 1992 – June 5, 2025
Lodge Member, Camper, Staff, Donor
Anna Holloway was born May 28, 1992, to Tom and Mary Beth Holloway at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base near Dayton, Ohio. In 2010, she graduated from Belleville Township High School East in Belleville, Ill., where she was a member of the National Honor Society. She graduated cum laude with her bachelor’s degree in zoology from Southern Illinois University Carbondale in 2014.
Anna loved animals of all kinds, and she felt most at home in nature. The many summers she spent at Camp Ondessonk in high school and college nurtured her passion for the outdoors, and the memories she made at Camp O became some of her most cherished. Anna was inducted into the Lodge of Ondessonk & Tekakwitha in 2006.
In 2016, Anna embraced the opportunity to make a new home in Maine. Her greatest adventure and love, her son Michael, was born in 2019. She loved walking the beach with Michael, going on hikes, and seeing the local flora and fauna, especially her favorite flower, the tiger lily. She was an avid reader, and she enjoyed cooking for her family and friends.
Making a difference in other people’s lives was most important to Anna, and she accomplished this goal in many ways. Whether helping young campers make lasting memories, teaching children with special needs important life skills, or effortlessly bringing joy to someone who needed it, Anna impacted countless lives and created a legacy of love.
Joseph G. Humphrey
April 1, 1953 – May 22, 2025
Lodge Member, Camper, Staff, Donor, Volunteer
Joseph Humphrey was born in Breese, Ill., the son of the late Kenneth and Dorothy Humphrey. He is survived by his wife, Jan (Woltering) Humphrey whom he married July 15, 1978, in St. Rose; and three children: Elizabeth Hutchinson, Luke Humphrey, and Jess Humphrey.
Joe was a skilled licensed plumber and HVAC technician. He began his career with Randant Plumbing in Breese and went on to become the proud owner and operator of Beckemeyer Sales and Service in 1986. He was a faithful member of St. Dominic Catholic Church in Breese and a member of the Breese Knights of Columbus Council 2869.
Joe had a deep love for the outdoors and found great joy in camping and volunteering at Camp Ondessonk, where he shared his skills, spirit, and service with countless others. He could be seen working alongside Camp friends at Stable Round-up over the years lending his expertise wherever needed. He and Jan enjoyed participating in the Camp Galas with friends from the 1960s/1970s.
He was inducted into the Lodge of Ondessonk & Tekakwitha in the late 1960s. His friendship was cherished by all his fellow Ondessonk Family.
Nathan Andrew Levandowski
February 6, 2006 – October 22, 2025
Lodge Member, Camper
Nathan Levandowski was born in Lake Forest, Ill., to Mitch and Melanie Levandowski. Nathan joined big sister, Samantha, and later became a big brother to Madeline. One of the most important things in Nathan’s life was his family – always showing up and never hesitating to lend a helping hand.
Nathan was a homeschool graduate in May 2024. He excelled at math, science, and avoiding schoolwork. He was also a proud and accomplished athlete who played travel sports and competed for Westlake Christian Academy in both soccer and volleyball. He was a national champion goalie for the soccer team, won numerous awards for his volleyball talents, was awarded Male Athlete of the Year in 2024, but more importantly, he was a great mentor, teammate, friend, and child of God. Nathan was a hard worker who took pride in his work and brought fun to the workplace. He enjoyed camping with his family, playing Magic: The Gathering and D&D with his friends, working at Culver’s, studying Mechatronics Technology at College of Lake County, riding his motorcycle, and making people smile.
Camp Ondessonk held a very special place in Nathan’s heart as his childhood summer camp. He was inducted into the Lodge of Ondessonk & Tekakwitha in 2021 and became a Lifetime Lodge Member in 2022.
His sweet spirit, quick smile, and his humor is celebrated. Although his life was cut tragically short, memories of him will continue to live in the hearts of those who were touched by his presence.
