Donna (Makarowski) Laib, a nursing major ’97, passed away from complications related to a lung transplant on 12/31/18. She had a deep faith and was a light to all those that loved her. More information is available here (registration required.)
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.
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.
The Alumni Relations office would like to share that Bryan Spracklen passed away on April 5, 2014.
Our deepest condolences to Mr. Spracklen’s family and friends.