Marie still lives in a cottage in Westminster Village. She sings in the church choir and is still able to travel and take cruises.
Marie Ann Hill ’52
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Charles McCorkle ’51
We are sorry to inform you of the passing of Charles McCorkle ’51, who passed away on November 25th, 2018.
Majorie “Marge” Egger ’51
Majorie “Marge” Egger ’51, sadly passed away on Tuesday, May 23 2017 in South Elgin, Illinois. She lived in Elgin for her entire life and was an Executive Secretary at the Elgin National Watch Co. before retiring. Marge was a member of the Elgin First Baptist Church and the National Secretaries Association. She is survived by her stepdaughter and two sister-in-laws.
To read the full obituary, click here.
Nina Baird ’48
Nina Jane Baird ’48 unfortunately passed away on Monday, June 10, 2019 in Glen Carbon, Illinois at the age of 92. She was born on January 8th, 1927 in Edwardsville, Illinois. She married Everett Baird in 1946, and the two owned and operated Midwest Foundry Supply until Everett’s death in 1975. Nina was elected as the Edwardsville city clerk in 1981, and retired from the position in 2001. She is survived by her son, Thomas Baird, her three grandchildren and her four great-grandchildren. Nina was a member of Saint John’s United Methodist Church in Edwardsville, Edwardsville Rotary club, Edwardsville Junior Service Club, League of Women Voters, and was one of the original founders of the Edwardsville Community Foundation. Awards Nina received included the Paul Harris Fellow award, the Edwardsville Chamber of Commerce Athena award, and she was a distinguished recipient of the Women of Achievement award.
To read her full obituary, click here.
Bob Levine ’48
Bob Levine ’48 started the first kidney transplant program in West Michigan that continues as a fine program to this date. He is an active member of Advocates for Senior Issues in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and makes presentations on Medicare fraud and single-payer healthcare.
John (Jack) Rhind ’59
We regret to inform you of the passing of Jack William Rhind ’59. Jack passed away on May 16, 2019. To view his obituary, click here.
John Stutzman ’54
We are saddened to report the passing of Emeritus trustee John Stutzman ’54. John passed away on August 9, 2019 at age 91. With his wife Erma, who survives, he established the Peace Fellows Program at Illinois Wesleyan. To read his full obituary, click here.
Mary Green ’48
We regret to inform you of the passing of Mary Green ’48. Mary passed away on July 8, 2019. Along with her husband, Kenneth Green, she is survived by her children: Robert Lawrence Green , Marcia Brothers and Donald Roy Green; 2 grandchildren and cousin, Sara Jane Siddon. To view her full obituary, click here.
Lois Thoman ’59
We are saddened to announce the passing of Lois Thoman ’59. Lois passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 10, 2019.
Lois is survived by her sons, Jeff (Sandi) Thoman, and Michael (Margaret) Thoman, 4 grandchildren, 4 step grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
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Oliver Lee Jackson ’58
The work of distinguished painter, print maker and sculptor Oliver Lee Jackson ’58 will be featured at The National Gallery of Art, in Washington, D.C., through Sept. 15, 2019. The exhibition, Oliver Lee Jackson: Recent Paintings, includes some 20 paintings created over the past 15 years.
Oliver Lee Jackson, Triptych (3.20.15, 5.21.15, 6.8.15), 2015, applied felt, chalk, alkyd paint, and mixed media on wood panel, courtesy of the artist. Photo by Philip Maisel. © Oliver Lee Jackson