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.

From Jan Lilyholm Fogel, ’60, comes the news that Carol Neff McCormick Van Matre, ex-60, died in September 2015. According to Jan, her college roommate died from complications following a stroke. Carol is survived by a son, Don VanMatre, Jr. She had a long career as an elementary school teacher in Lake Geneva, WI. -written by Larry Uffelman ‘60

Her obituary can be see by clicking here.

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.

We are sorry to say that Donald Kreibich ’61 has passed away.

You can read his obituary here.

Rogera Mefford passed away on October 3, 2015. Rogera earned a Bachelor’s Degree in 1960 and a Master’s in Music in 1962 from IWU. She taught music and reading at Venice Elementary School for 30 years. She is survived by a daughter, Winona (Mefford) Patterson and two grandchildren, Megan and Alexander Patterson.

Click here to read the full obituary.

Stephen J.Huska, 74, passed away on August 4th, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. Steve was the beloved husband of 52 years to Patricia, nee Kubow. Loving father of Scott (Sharon) Huska and Jennifer (Michael) Retelle; cherished grandfather to Grant, Jordon, Jack and Samantha. Brother of Robert (Denise) and the late Marty Huska . Stephen was born on August 12th, 1940 to the late Stephen and Beatrice Huska of Chicago, IL. He graduated from William Howard Taft High school in Chicago in 1958. Steve attended Illinois Wesleyan University and graduated in 1962. Steve had a lifelong love of the outdoors. He loved his trips to Door County, WI where enjoyed spending time fishing with family and friends.

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/chicagotribune/obituary.aspx?pid=175460620

It is with a heavy heart that I share the information that Bobbie Douglas, a member of Alpha Omicron Pi, passed away August 30, 2015.