Category Archives: Obituaries

Emeritus Associate Professor of Economics Robert (Bob) Leekley

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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.

In Sympathy – Professor Emerita L. Jane Brue

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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.

Jane was a nursing professor at Illinois Wesleyan for 21 years, leading many study abroad classes and receiving multiple accolades from students and colleagues. More details on her dedication to her profession, to IWU basketball, and to her family are in her obituary. Our thoughts are with her family at this time.

Amy Greenhill Wojtak ’96

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I have very sad news to report today. I’m very sorry to announce that Amy Greenhill Wojtak passed away on September 2, 2016.

Amy graduated Summa Cum Laude from IWU’s School of Nursing and was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma. Amy married Rob Wojtak, also a member of the Class of 1996, on October 16, 1999, and they have three children: Ian (12), Luke (9) and Mia (5).

In lieu of flowers, memorials to METAvivor, Forward 4 Tobi, Do It For the Love Foundation, LIVESTRONG, and St. Joseph Catholic Academy are appreciated.

Click here for her obituary and details of her memorial service in Kenosha, WI on Tuesday, September 27.