Susan (Yager) Farrell ’82 recently got married to Peter Farrell on May 26, 2024 in Clearwater Beach, Florida! Congratulations to the couple!
Susan (Yager) Farrell ’82
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Bonnie Allen ’82
Bonnie Allen ’82 recently passed away on September 7,2024 at the age of 73 years old. A third attack of a very aggressive cancer moved her to a better place. She leaves her spouse of 52+ years (Tim), her son (Corey), and her three grand children to carry on the family name.
Greg Novak ’89
Greg Novak ’89 recently published the book A Kind of Pantheism: Escape from Cosmic Pessimism and the Quest for a Biocentric Ethic. You can learn more about the publication here. Congratulations, Greg!
Patrick Palmer ’87
Patrick Palmer ’87 has founded the company MassiveMinds, Inc. to help leaders make critical decisions through AI-enabled insights. Congratulations, Patrick!
Kevin Adair Hineline ’88
Kevin Adair Hineline ’88 has recently returned to Illinois Wesleyan as an educator in the Physics Department. Congratulations Kevin!
Linda Sterling Gray ’80
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Linda Sterling Gray ’80
December 21, 1957 – October 16, 2024
Linda Sterling passed away peacefully in her home in Grapeview, WA on October 16th after a fourteen year battle with cancer. Linda graduated from Oak Lawn Community High School before enrolling at Illinois Wesleyan University, receiving her Bachelor’s of Fine Arts in Drama in 1980. In 1979, Linda won the Regional Irene Ryan Acting Award and competed for the Nationals at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC. After graduation, Linda moved to NYC and then Chicago, Il performing with Blind Parrot Productions. She is survived by her brothers Les and Bob Sterling, first husband Douglas Heinlein and their children Nicholas and Daniel Heinlein, and her life partner husband Ron and their blended family; Lara and Scott Osborn, Joshua and Nicole Gray, Eloise and David Barshes and Nona’s seven grandchildren.
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Eric Gardner
Eric Gardner is the Chair of the English Department at Saginaw Valley State University and he has recently elected to membership in the American Antiquarian Society, a national research library and community of learners dedicated to discovering and sharing a deeper understanding of the American past. Congratulations Eric!
Arnold J. “AJ Rossi ’80
Arnold J. Rossi ’80, passed away peacefully at his home in Brownsburg, IN, on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at the age of 66, surrounded by the love of his family. AJ was born in Chicago Heights, on October 4, 1958, the son of Arnold and Elsie (nee Nardoni) Rossi. He was a graduate of Crete-Monee High School and furthered his education at Illinois Wesleyan University (1976-1980). AJ retired from his career as a Loan Officer after 43 years. He was actively involved in Knights of Columbus, Caesars Seven Stars, and he is a TKE Alum. Spending time with family was a priority for AJ, and he found immense joy in hosting gatherings and parties, bringing everyone together.
AJ is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Missy Rossi; his mother, Elsie Rossi; children, Nicholas (Katelyn) Rossi, Allie (Sam) Jones, Maria Rossi, and Lucia (Grant) Ozanich; grandchildren, Carter, Nicholas, Adam, Emma, Gabriella; and his brother, Joseph (Eileen) Rossi.
He is preceded by his father, Arnold P. Rossi; and brother, Raymond Rossi.
Leonidas A. Johnson ’81
Dr. Leonidas Johnson ’81 published a new chapter of his book on September 11, 2024. The book is titled “A Particular Visual Enlightenment: A Refraction of Science, Religion, and Health on Wellness and Fullness of Life”. You can read more about the book here. Congratulations Leonidas!
Patrick Seaton ’87
Patrick Seaton ’87 recently published his first book in May 2024, titled A Crocodile Brain Can Make or Break Your Sale: The Process and Science for Guiding Organizations to Buy from You. If you are looking for a way to Turn Your Transactional Sales Process into Problem-Solving Process, then this book is for you! This book dives into a decade’s worth of battle-tested experience, where theory meets practice. It’s not just about a process-it’s about the people and culture steering your sales ship to victory. Embrace the revelation that sales is both a science and a process, fostering a purpose-driven team and cultivating a customer-centric culture. Ready to unleash your sales superpowers with the insights of the crocodile brain? Your playbook awaits in A Crocodile Brain Can Make or Break Your Sale.
Available on Amazon, Apple Books, and Barnes & Noble. Congratulations Patrick!
