Category Archives: Obituaries
In Sympathy – Professor Emerita L. Jane Brue
Jane Brue, 84, of Bloomington, passed away Saturday, May 12, 2018 at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. this Friday, May 18, in Evelyn Chapel, with a visitation prior to the service from 9-10 a.m. in the Chapel.
Glenn Lawler ’74
We are saddened to announce that Glen Lawler ’74 passed away on February 10, 2018. You can view his obituary here.
Christine Kefferstan ’73
We are sorry to inform you of Dr. Christine Kefferstan’s passing (class of ’73) on August 20th. 2014. She was an award-wining classical pianist having performed all over the world, including Belize, London, Rio de Janeiro, Indonesia, Malaysia, Canada, as well as many venues in the United States. She was a tenured Professor of Music at WVU for 35 years.
Here is a link to her obituary.
Cherlynlavaughn Bradley ’73
In Remembrance of 1970s Alumni
We remember the following alumni who have passed and celebrate their lives.
Ms. Linda M. Cwynar ’72 – 8/4/14, The Reverend Kathie A. (Mensendick) Hostetter ’76 – 9/11/17, Mrs. Linda S. Koenigsberg-Holmer ’71 – 7/19/17, Mr. Kevin R. Rustemeyer ’73 – 8/28/17, Mrs. Susan L. (Erkkila) Vacca ’72 – 8/5/08
Rick Kumler ’72
We are saddened to announce that Rick Kumler ’72 passed away February 22, 2018. You can view his obituary here.
Donald Wright ’73
Don Wright ’73, age 66, tragically passed away of a sudden heart attack on Nov. 23rd. Thanksgiving evening, at his home in Arvada, CO. He played basketball at Illinois Wesleyan University for 4 years. You can view his obituary here
William Tweedell ’76
We are saddened to announce the passing of William “Bill” Tweedell ’76. Bill passed away on May 4, 2017 of congestive heart failure. Bill worked in accounting, most recently as Controller at Grand Products in Des Plaines, IL. He is survived by his wife (Cynthia Benn, class of 1976) and two grown children, Rebecca and Matthew (wife Karina).