Dennie Bridges ’61 is among three new inductees into the Bloomington-Normal Officials Association Hall of Fame.
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Dennie Bridges ’61
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All In For Wesleyan
Thank you for being All In For Wesleyan in so many ways.
You’ve Done Well, and Done Good!
Cathy Carswell ’65
Cathy Carswell ’65 helped make the inaugural Career Immersion Excursion possible this year, with 30 alumni and 21 students visiting different employers in Chicago and getting advice about working in marketing or public relations.
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Sally Lundeen ’69
Sally Lundeen ’69 is retiring as the Dean of College of Nursing at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee on June 30, 2016. She started working for the college in 1985 as a faculty member, was named interim dean in 1998, and named dean in 2001.
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Ted Lemen ’69, Bill Gillifillan ’69, and John Morris ’69
Classmates Ted Lemen ’69, Bill Gillifillan ’69, and John Morris ’69 all shared a passion for trains, and together created the Monticello Railway Museum. The museum had their 50th anniversary on February 16, 2016, and since then has become one of the best museums preserving railroad history among the hundreds located in the United States.
George Littlefield ’63 of Lombard passed away
George L. Littlefield, Jr., 73, of Lombard. Devoted husband of Karen (nee Kreft), loving father of Diane (Cole) Littlefield Lanham and Gary (Jessica) Littlefield. Adoring grandpa to Max, Maissy, Lucy and Harper. George will be fondly remembered as a writer, musician, cinephile and man of many and varied interests, none more important than his family and friends. He was a committed member of his church and a frequent social service volunteer.
Bill Roberts ’64
Bill Roberts ’64, Managing Partner at Hinshaw & Culbertson, has been appointed Commissioner on the Illinois Supreme Court Historic Preservation Commission. Bill concentrates his practice in complex civil and criminal litigation, government relations and gaming law.
Richard Jenkins ’69
Oscar-winning director Tom McCarthy brought in Richard Jenkins ’69 to be the “Voice of God” in this year’s best-picture winning film, Spotlight.
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Fiji Reunion
From the Phoenix Alumni Connection on January 31 are brothers from Phi Gamma Delta, honoring George Sweeney ’44 for 75 years as a Fiji. Left to right are Rick Hanna ’81, Bill Meister ’57, Jerry Philpott ’59, Marv Bower ’45, Dean Padgett ’58, Greg Gardner ’60, Ben Rhodes ’69, and Andrew Matznick ’97, with George Sweeney in front and center.
The Alpha Deuteron Chapter of Fiji at IWU will celebrate the 150th anniversary of its 1866 chartering during Homecoming weekend, October 1. For more information: www.fiji150iwu.com.
Barbara A. (Douglas) Stamper ’68
A memorial Service was held for Mrs. Barbara A. (Douglas) Stamper ’68 on Saturday, September 19, 2015. The service was a joyful celebration of Barbara’s life – a life well lived! Barbara was a wonderful mother, wife, friend and teacher.
