Marilyn Peschong Memorial Scholarship

“The will of God will never lead you where the grace of God will not protect you.” Those were the words the Steve Peschong family lived by during his late wife Marilyn's courageous battle with cancer. For anyone that knew Marilyn, she left a footprint on your heart that will never be forgotten. She lived her Catholic faith fervently. It is apparent in the lives of her children and grandchildren today. They have a faith that is unshaken even with the loss of their wife, mother, and grandmother. Steve and Marilyn were blessed to raise seven children, each of whom attended Mitchell Catholic Schools. Steve ('68) and Marilyn ('69) are also Notre Dame Catholic School alumni themselves. These factors made the decision easy for Steve and his family to start a named scholarship endowment Marilyn's memory .

In 2011 the family of Marilyn (Bannwarth) Peschong established the Marilyn Peschong Memorial Scholarship . This scholarship is available to a graduating senior from Mitchell High School or Mitchell Christian School who has attended John Paul II School for a minimum of three years and graduated sixth grade there. The scholarship is paid directly to the university or technical institute after one semester of course work has been completed. The scholarship can be used towards tuition, books or room and board. A scholarship committee selects the winner that is announced each May.

The application period opens January 1st and are due by April 15th of each year. Visit www.johnpaul2.org to download the application.

Winners include: 2020 - Amy Uher

2019 - Jackson Sadler

2018 - Jilian Ebert

2017 - Emily Johnson

2016 - Melanie Uher

2015 - Tyler Larson

2014 - Aspen Bechen

2013 - Peter Novak

2012 - Ashley Bechen

2011 - Alexa Oleson.

When making an online donation, please select "other" and specify the fund name you wish to support.

Thank you for your generosity!

An endowment fund is a perpetual fund, created by charitable donations in the form of cash, stocks, mutual funds, real property, or other personal property given to the Foundation. The practice of investing the principal, rather than spending it, creates a perpetual fund. Most of an endowment’s annual earnings are distributed to the designated benefactors, in this case, John Paul II School. Endowments provide a “forever-giving” funding source for Catholic programs and activities. A gift in your will could establish an endowment and a lasting legacy for you, your family, and benefactor.

If you would like information on how you can leave a lasting legacy for yourself or a loved one, call the MCF office to set up an appointment at 605-999-9127.