Floyd R. Robison, 71, of Metamora, died at 8:15 a.m. Monday, Feb. 23, 2015, at Washington Christian Village. You may view his obituary here.

Classmate Carol Mavity passed away September 23 In Eden Prairie, Minnesota She was born in Peoria, Illinois and was an elementary school teacher in Denver,Colorado. Her obituary was published in the Estes Park Trail-Gazette on Oct. 18, 2014.

Glenn Mower, Jr., a resident of Pleasant Gap since 2013, died January 12, 2015, at The Oaks. The son of A. Glenn Mower and Alma Irene Weber, Glenn was born on June 22, 1918, in Mechanicsburg. Glenn joined the faculty of the Illinois Wesleyan University in Political Science in 1957 where he taught for five years. The author of numerous articles on international affairs in professional journals in six countries and anthologies, Glenn also authored six books in this field. As a writer his area of specialization was the protection of human rights through international organizations.

Read more here: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/centredaily/obituary.aspx?n=a-glenn-mower&pid=173846154&#storylink=cpy

Kathryn “Camille” Elson, 74, of Chenoa, passed away at 3:01am, Friday, May 16, 2014 at her residence.

Camille was born March 18, 1940 in Rochelle the daughter of Paul and Louise Cleverstone Dutcher. They preceded her in death.  She married Harlan Elson on November 11, 1961 in Rochelle. He survives.  Also surviving are her daughter, Terri Caldwell of LeRoy and her son Doug (Patty) Elson of Gurnee; grandchildren, Alex Caldwell and Jessica and Jenny Elson; two sisters, Mary Bellows and Susan Morris both of Rochelle; and many nieces and nephews.Camille was a graduate of Illinois Weslyan University and Brokaw School of Nursing. She was a registered nurse for 53 years and worked many years as the office nurse for Dr. Oyer.

She was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Chenoa where she was a deacon.   Camille was also a member of Chenoa Women’s Club, Arts and Travel Club, and a board member of CASA. She was also involved with the Cubs Scouts as a den mother. Camille blessed many with her love of knitting over the years. She also was known and had a great love for her Collie dogs.

We are saddened to share that “Tough as nails” artist and teacher Sharon Jo Callner ’65 died on November 11, 2014.  You can read her obituary here.

We are saddened to share that the Reverend Martha A Coursey passed away December 3, 2014.  A memorial service will be planned for 2015.  Martha served as the pastor of Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Rockford, Illinois.

We are saddened to share the news that Gayle passed away June 6, 2014.

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Gayle Dykstra

Marty Capodice passed away October 31, 2013.  Since that time he has lived on through his family and friends.  In his will he gave instructions for his ashes to be divided up, a little given to each of his friends, so they could take him on their travels.

Check out the link below to follow Marty for the year after his death.

Marty’s Travels

Donald Eugene Dowe Sr. of Harmony, MN passed away on November 30, 2014 at his home surrounded by his loving family.  Don’s body was donated per his request, to the Mayo Clinic to assist with research and education. Don always felt that organ donation was extremely important since he had been given the gift of life 21 years ago due to a kidney transplant. Due to his transplant, he could not be a donor to help other lives so he wanted to do his part through research and education. There will be a “Celebration of Life” at a later date next summer for everyone who was touched by Don in their lives.

Don was born in McHenry, IL on Sept. 19, 1934 to Herman and Pauline Dowe.  He graduated McHenry High School and spent four years in the United States Air Force as a dental technician.  After his service to his country, Don married Betty Lou Keenan from Pompano Beach, FL on Sept. 13, 1958. Don attended Illinois Wesleyan-Bloomington where he received his Bachelors of Science degree in Psychology.  He continued his education at the University of Illinois, where he received his Master of Social Work degree.

You can read the Edmonton Journal obituary here.

The Alumni Relations office would like to share that Helen Vogt passed away on July 8, 2014. Her obituary can be found here. Our deepest condolences to her family and friends.