Unfortunately, Mary Plummer ’47 passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2019 as resident of Olney, Illinois. She was born on December 11, 1924. Read the full obituary here.
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Thomas Partington ’52
We are sorry to inform you that Thomas Partington ’52 passed away on February 5th, 2019. He was born on August 18, 1927. Read the full obituary here.
Carlton Bird ’52
Carlton reports that he’s “still kickin'” at 92, and that he’s been watching football and baseball, participating in horse racing, spending time with family. He is a World War II Veteran, having fought in the war in the Pacific.
Virgil Cole ’52
I am saddened to inform you of the passing of Virgil Cole ’52, who passed on May 17, 2019, in Mountain Home Arkansas at the age of 92. He was born on January 27, 1927. Virgil married Betty Schabacker in 1958, adnd was an employee for Country Mutual Insurance Co. He was an Army Air Corp veteran and served bravely in World War II. He is survived by his wife, Betty, nieces, newphews, cousins, and his two cats.
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Homecoming 2019: Your Story Starts Here!
Illinois Wesleyan University Homecoming
October 4-6, 2019
We are looking forward to another great Homecoming this fall! Your story started here, and Illinois Wesleyan University helped guide your path to where you are today.
This is cause for celebration! Come back to campus on October 4-6 to celebrate, reminisce, and revisit your story.
Frank New ’53
Frank New ’53 teaches at 10 week Bible Study Class and a 10 week Nutrition class on alternating years. Many individuals in the Nutrition Class lose significant weight each year it’s taught, not on a diet but by eliminating foods that harm our bodies, and eating healthy foods that make our bodies thrive.
Richard M. King ’53
We regret to inform you that Richard M. King ’53 has passed away. You may read his obituary here.
William E. Mundt ’48
We regret to inform you of the passing of William (Bill) E. Mundt. Bill passed away on February 8, 2019. To view his full obituary, click here.
Louis Polovich ’57
Unfortunately, Louis Polovich ’57 passed away in Guillespie, Illinois on August 28, 2019 at the age of 89. He married Milly Polovich in 1958 and served in the United States Air Force from 1951-1955. Before retiring, Louis was a teacher, prinicpal and coach for Gillepsie Unit School District 7. Louis was a member of Croatian Fraternal Union Lodge 217, Knights of Columbus, Retired Teachers Association, St. Joseph’s Church of Benld, and Plavi Dunav Tamburitzans. He survived by his wife, Milly, seven children, 20 grandchildren, and five great grandchildren.
Read the full obituary here.
Gerald Roth ’58
I’m saddened to tell you that Gerald Roth ’58 passed away November 10th, 2018 in San Diego, California. He is survived by his wife, Elaine, as well as his daughter, two sons, stepsons, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was born on October 22nd, 1929 in Taylorville, Illinois. After graduating from Illinois Wesleyan University, he held a career in Data Processing, founded a computer-onto-microfilm service, created a specialty lighting business (Bulbman Inc.), and retired in 1996. Gerald was one of the first small-business owners to establish a program allowing employees to own stock and one of the first to hire people with physical disabilities. He was a firm believer in equal opportunities for everybody and humanitarian benefits for his employees.
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