Richard Jenkins ’69 was nominated for a Golden Globe award in the category of best supporting actor in a series for his performance in “Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story.” Read the full list of nominations here.
Richard Jenkins ’69
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Dave Petrick ’67
Dave Petrick ’67 passed away on December 2, 2022 after a long and fierce battle with lung cancer. Throughout his life, Dave shared his time, talent, and treasure with Illinois Wesleyan University, most recently with the planning and development of The Petrick IDEA Center. As a lifelong entrepreneur himself, Dave was passionate about sharing the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship with future Titans. Once built, The Petrick IDEA Center will serve as the epicenter of IWU innovation, as well as a lasting legacy to Dave’s creativity and generosity. He will be greatly missed by the campus community and by all who knew him.
Linda (Wilson) Stephens ’68
Linda (Wilson) Stephens ’68 has been acting on stage for 50 years. She’s been awarded for her work in New York, Chicago, Atlanta, Miami, and DC. She’s appeared on Broadway and off, in dozens of regional theatres across the country. She’s worked with and been praised by Tennessee Williams, Arthur Miller, and Stephen Sondheim. Linda is now living in Milwaukee after living in numerous cities across the country and has published a book, There is no Backstage: An Actor’s Life. This book is a memoir of her five decades in theatre and showcases all the lessons and memories she’s had throughout her journey since her debut. Read more here.
Jim Joyce ’63
Jim Joyce ’63 passed away on October 4th, 2022 at his home in Lincoln, Nebraska. After service in the U.S. Army, Jim worked in Des Moines, Iowa and Lincoln as a journalist and later as a legislative and gubernatorial assistant. At IWU, he majored in English and was active in the early setting up of Acacia Fraternity.
Joseph “Joe” Anderson ’67
Joseph “Joe” Anderson ’67 passed away on October 23, 2022 in Bloomington, IL. He was born on September 6, 1944, and is survived by his wife, siblings, nieces and nephews. Read the full obituary here.
Nancy Meeker ’64
Nancy Meeker ’64 passed away on October 20, 2022 in home hospice. She is survived by her husband Dave ’64, sons Steve and John, four grandchildren and one great grandchild. While attending Wesleyan Nancy was a member of Kappa Gamma and kept active with many Kappa alum activities and friends throughout her life. Read the full obituary here.
Alan Leahigh ’67
Alan Leahigh ’67 was recently presented with the Cord Blood Association’s 2022 Lifetime Achievement Award. The CBA is an international nonprofit organization that uses the stem cells from umbilical cord blood and birthing tissues to help with blood diseases, inherited genetic disorders, bone marrow failure, and immune deficiency diseases. In the photo below, Alan is shown receiving the award from CBA President Joanne Kurtzberg, MD.
Joyce (Lego) Finkler ’60
Joyce (Lego) Finkler ’60 passed away on July 21, 2022. Joyce was the first in her family to graduate from college, Illinois Wesleyan, with a major in Spanish and a minor in French. She completed her program in three and a half years. College is where Joyce met Robert, her future husband. They attended countless fraternity and sorority events together, garnering her the Fiji Rose title.
You can read Joyce’s full obituary here.
Robert (Bob) Hendrick ’67
Robert (Bob) Hendrick ’67 retired in 2020 after working fifty-four years as an insurance salesman and part-time Spanish teacher. Bob now spends his time giving back, using his “personal ministry” with Jesus to provide hot stew, books, and clothes to those in need. He often procures clothing from items that people leave behind at local dry cleaners.
Emily Stedman ’69
Emily Stedman ’69 has a new exhibit at NOHO M55 Art Gallery in New York City from September 27 – October 15, 2022.