We are sorry to inform you that Dr. Cherlynlavaughn Bradley ’73, an award-winning chemist who encouraged girls to pursue careers in chemistry, passed away on August 30, 2014.

Here is a link to an article published in her honor by the Chicago Tribune.

Here is a link to her full obituary.

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

We are saddened to announce that Rick Kumler ’72 passed away February 22, 2018. You can view his obituary here.

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

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).

We are sorry to announce the passing of Joyce Henderson ’73. Joyce passed away on May 1, 2017.

You can view the obituary here.

IWU Professor of Music, John Joseph McGrosso born November 14, 1915 passed away on February 3, 2017. A memorial service is being planned for the Spring. You may share your remembrances and thoughts with the family here.

http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=John+Joseph+McGrosso&lc=4485&pid=184031786&mid=7282685

We are sorry to announce that Neil Browne ’74 passed away on February 1, 2017.

The News-Gazette has an article about Neil and his jewelry store in remembrance of him.

You can view his obituary here