Jeffrey Jerome ’15 of Tempe, Arizona, died Jan. 8, 2021. He was 28.
Jeffrey served as a captain of the football team and was active in Sigma Chi at Illinois Wesleyan. He worked as a claim representative for State Farm. He loved sports and enjoyed being outside. He especially enjoyed hiking and golfing. He was known for having a big heart and being a friend to many. He is survived by his parents, brother, grandmother, a special friend, and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
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.
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.
On Monday, August 15th, a valued member of our Titan community died in a car crash. Ali Stevenson studied nursing while at Illinois Wesleyan University. She was also a member of Illinois Wesleyan’s golf team. After graduation she worked at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington. Ali will be greatly missed.
Visitation is Friday, August 19, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and 9 a.m. on Saturday, August 20th at Mueller Funeral Home in Ottawa. The funeral service will be Saturday, August 20th, at 10 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Ottawa.
In an article in the Pantagraph, members of the community remember Ali for her dedication to her patients. The article can be read here.