Emeritus Associate Professor of Economics Robert (Bob) Leekley passed away on Tuesday, Jan.1. Prof. Leekley started teaching at Illinois Wesleyan in 1974, and from his first year to his 44th, his commitment to IWU and our students remained unchanged. His positive impact on generations of students and colleagues will not be forgotten. Read an obituary. A service will be held in the IWU Evelyn Chapel from 11-12 on Wednesday, January 9th.
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.
We are sorry to announce that Linda Hankemeier ’94 passed away June 3, 2016 after battling with cancer.
From The Pantagraph – “It was her devotion to her family and firm faith in God that gave her strength and ultimately peace.”
Here is a link to her full obituary.
John Fish, who led the Urban Studies Program in Chicago which enabled many IWU undergrads to build an understanding of urban issues, passed away this past week. Click here for his obituary and details of his memorial service.