Sunday, August 22nd “60 Minutes” will re-run an episode on Dave and his connection with the Morton High School Lady Potters basketball team. An audience of 5-6 million viewers is expected.
Dave Kindred ’63
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Steve Vogel ’68 Is Still Writing!
Steve Vogel still spends time with his fingers on a non-musical keyboard, producing a written word now and then.
He is currently busy working on two books (have you read his other books?) to complement two other published works. He also produces a (free!) monthly newsletter of random thoughts on current events and media. Last month’s included an item about the New York Times best-seller by T.J. Newman, ’06. Steve’s latest newsletter can be found https://mailchi.mp/e58246573aa2/the-unforgiven-release-13425703?fbclid=IwAR1n4GPyGLaNu3O0jgRwNCl0JsK03Q64fvTAcp6CazIasiODiNAgNSSR8FM
Thomas Hageman ’64
Thomas Hageman ’64 passed away peacefully on June 30th 2021 at JourneyCare in Barrington, Illinois. A graduate of Danville High School, Tom went on to complete his Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education at Illinois Wesleyan University. He began his teaching career in Wheeling-Buffalo Grove, School District 21 where he started a grade school orchestra program. He earned his Master’s Degree from the University of Illinois while he continued to teach. You can view his full obituary here.
Robert Moore ’64
Robert Moore ’64 died June 29, 2021, in Modesto, California. He was 79. Bob became the first member of his family to earn a four-year college degree when he graduated from Illinois Wesleyan. He later served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, serving in an artillery division. He returned to his hometown of Streator, Illinois, and soon married his wife. Bob embarked on a career as a claims administrator with the Social Security Administration, and the Moores soon began a family in Helena, Montana, where they lived the majority of their adult lives. Bob loved bowling, golf, chess and card games with family and friends. He loved spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren, rarely missing important events in their lives. He is survived by three children, five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, a sister, and many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. You can view his obituary here.
Barbara (Wood) Salter ’63
Barbara (Wood) Salter ’63 died June 15, 2021. She was 80. Barbara met her future husband Ronald Salter ’62 during her time at Illinois Wesleyan. They soon moved to Parkersburg, West Virginia, where Ron took a position with Fahlgren and Associates advertising agency. In 1980, Barbara and Ron established Salter and Associates, LLC, a marketing and advertising service. Barbara was active in her community, having served as a member of Kappa Kappa Society and two terms as president of the Junior League of Parkersburg. She was chair of the Parkersburg Area Municipal Planning Commission, a member of the Wood County Senior Citizens Board of Directors, and attended Wayside United Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband, two sons, a granddaughter, and many cousins and extended family members.
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Frances (Bennett) Smith ’67
We are saddened to share that Frances (Bennett) Smith ’67 of Hillsboro, Oregon, died June 6, 2021. Frances earned a bachelor’s degree at the University of Illinois before coming to Illinois Wesleyan to earn a Master’s Degree in biology. She taught science classes at Mascoutah High School, Mascoutah, IL before owning and operating The Sewing Nook on Mascoutah’s Main Street for over 25 years. You can read her full obituary https://www.wfiwradio.com/2021/06/10/frances-ann-smith/ .
Steven M. Eiker ’65
We regret to share that Steven M. Eiker ’65 passed away September 29, 2020. He was 75. You can read his full obituary here.
Susan Jean Vanek Mackoway ’69
We are sorry to share that Susan Jean Vanek Mackoway ’69 died March 28, 2021 in Peoria, Illinois. Susan was 73. She earned a bachelor’s degree in nursing at Illinois Wesleyan, where she was an active member of Alpha Tau Delta. Susan worked in pediatrics at Methodist Medical Center in Peoria. She was a member of St Patrick’s Catholic Church in Washington, Il. In retirement she enjoyed spending time with her family . She is survived by three children, including Debra Mackoway Bluestein ’94, and eight grandchildren.
Thomas Pfister
We regret to share that Thomas Pfister (non-graduate alum ’66) passed away on February 21, 2021 in his home.
James Proctor Brown III ’62
James Proctor Brown III ’62 passed away on Monday, January 4, 2021 at the age of 80 in Norfolk, Virginia. Born in Reedsburg, WI, Jim was a graduate of Illinois Wesleyan University and Indiana University. He served in the Peace Corps, teaching in Nigeria (1962-1964) and was a History Professor at Norfolk State University for 40 years (1968-2008) where he taught African and world history. Everything was an educational opportunity in Jim’s eyes, and he spent his life sharing his experiences. He believed that we are all connected, and that we should support and respect each other. Jim will be dearly missed, but his life and legacy continues with his family, friends, and all the students he met along the way. See full obituary here.