Dr. Tracy Lower ’84 of Springfield, Illinois, died April 30, 2021. She was 58. Tracy earned a bachelor’s degree at Illinois Wesleyan and an M.D. at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. After completing her residency, she joined the faculty at SIU, and became the first woman to earn the rank of full professor in its pediatrics department. Her greatest satisfaction came from being a mentor and teacher for countless medical students, residents and attending physicians. In addition to her commitment to medical education, Tracy was especially interested in child welfare. She served many years on the board of Prevent Child Abuse Illinois. She is survived by her father, two brothers, and many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. View the full obituary here.