It is with heavy hearts that we inform you all of the passing of Gordon Stone, class of 1957. Gordon passed away with his family by his side on Friday, May 6, 2016 at Heartland Healthcare in Peoria. You may read his obituary here.
We are saddened to announce the passing of Dr. Sam Smiley, class of 1952. A dog lover, life-long athlete, and marathon runner, he set the record for 60 and over in the Tucson Marathon. One year he ran the Boston Marathon. Sam passed away on August 15, 2018. You may read his obituary here.
It is with heavy hearts that we inform you all of the passing of Eleanor Jokisch, class of 1955. Everyone who knew Eleanor appreciated her kindness, thoughtfulness and upbeat and encouraging attitude. Eleanor passed away on August 2, 2018. You may read her obituary here.
We regret to inform you of the passing of Dolores F. Desormey, class of 1952. Dolores met her husband of 61 years while attending Illinois Wesleyan University and lived a happy life with him and their loved ones. Dolores passed away on June 4, 2018. You may read Dolores’ obituary here.
We are saddened to announce the passing of beloved alumna Anna Mae Dawson, class of 1953. Anna passed away on June 10, 2018. Anna was an avid reader and loved to travel. You may read Anna’s obituary here.
We regret to inform you of the passing of David T. Colby, class of 1958. David passed away on September 24, 2018 while on an Alaskan vacation with his wife. You may read David’s obituary here.
We are saddened to announce the passing of William R. Clark, class of 1954. William went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 11, 2015. You may read William’s obituary here.
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of IWU alumna Phyllis A. Carlson, class of 1955. Phyllis was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend to many. Phyllis went to her heavenly home on July 14, 2017. You may read her obituary here.
We are saddened to announce the passing of William R. Beadles, class of 1951. William passed away on September 12, 2018 and is survived by his two children, four grandchildren, and nine great grandchildren. You may read William’s obituary here.
We remember the following alumni who have passed and celebrate their lives.
William R. Beadles ’51 – 9/12/2018, Phyllis A. Carlson ’55 – 7/14/2018, William R. Clark ’54 – 05/11/2015, David T. Colby ’58 – 9/24/2018, Anna Mae Dawson ’53 – 06/10/2018, Dolores F. Desormey ’52 – 06/04/2018, Eleanor F. Jokisch ’55 – 08/02/2018, Dr. Sam M. Smiley ’52 – 08/15/2018, Gordon Stone ’57 – 05/06/2016, George M. Sutor ’58 – 06/13/2018.
Individual posts have been made about every deceased alumni on this post with their obituary linked in the post for friends and family to read.