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 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, 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.
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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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.
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.
Roberta Gene “Bobbi” (Kesslar) Kulier, 72, of Granite City and formerly of Odell, passed away
peacefully on Wednesday (Jan. 6, 2016) at St. Luke’s Hospital, Chesterfield, Mo.
Roberta was born Jan. 1, 1944, in Springfield, a daughter of the late Robert and June (Handley) Kesslar. She was joined in matrimony with Michael Andrew Kulier on Sept. 23, 1967, sharing 49 years of happy marriage.
A graduate of Odell High School and Illinois Wesleyan University, Roberta was a member of Alpha Gamma Delta sorority. Roberta worked as an English teacher at Mundelein High School, and edited textbooks for the Foresman Co. She loved reading and crossword puzzles, and enjoyed taking walks with her family.
She is survived by and will be missed by her husband, Michael, Granite City; her children, Jennifer (Christopher Hebel) Kulier, Colorado Springs, Colo., and Sara (Ronald) Hollmann, Vandalia.
Bob Moss ’67 retired as Senior Vice President of STERIS Corporation where he served as President of the Isomedix and global Life Sciences Divisions. Bob retired at the end of December 2015 after 25 years with STERIS in various leadership positions.
Barbara Ford ’68, who has enjoyed a distinguished career in international librarianship, credits a summer abroad program while she was a student at Illinois Wesleyan with sparking her interest in global affairs.
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Alanna Whittle Preussner was granted professor emerita status during graduation ceremonies at Truman State University in Kirksville MO on December 12. Dr. Preussner taught English at Truman for 26 years and also served as the university’s grants specialist, associate vice president for academic affairs and graduate dean, and director of graduate studies in English.