their third child, a daughter, Samantha Jo, on January 9, 2020.
will have a three-volume biography about Stephen A. Douglas, who got his start in politics in Jacksonville, published in May. The work covers the politician’s greatest achievements between 1844 -1850.
and Brian Atlas May 24, 2020.
Carole Ostermeier Schaefer ’65,
February 23, 2020 (Sigma Phi).
Diane Berthoux Shelton ’63,
January 6, 2020 (Sigma Phi Epsilon).
Robert G. Olson ’62,
November 1, 2020 (Phi Alpha Omega).
Shirley Brooks ’59,
wife of former athletic director and coach Joe Brooks, November 28, 2020.
Lester “Joe” Harrell ’57,
December 29, 2020.
Hal F. Olson ’52,
January 31, 2020.
Janet Ryrholm Metzler ’51,
January 3, 2021 (Sigma Phi Epsilon).
Jack L. Rieke ’51,
November 20, 2020 (Phi Alpha).
Harry E. Wegehoft ’50,
July 31, 2020 (Gamma Nu).
Barbara Mielke Gregory ’49,
December 15, 2020 (Gamma Delta).
Marjorie Sitka Schmutzler ’46,
November 20, 2020 (Gamma Delta).
Dr. Helen Waichekauckas Baker ’42,
November 22, 2020 (Gamma Delta).
Elizabeth Herndon Hudson Boba ’41,
December 21, 2020 (Sigma Phi Epsilon).
Madie Budd
accepted a new role with Sunrise FS as the agronomy marketing assistant and social media coordinator.
Gary Duffield ’65,
Illinois College extends its sympathy on the death of his wife of 52 years, Peggy Duffield, on Jan. 13, 2020.
Ross Myers ’65
Illinois College extends its sympathy on the death of his wife Mary Myers on June 18, 2020.
Karen Havlin ’62
Illinois College extends its sympathy on the death of her husband, Donald Havlin, on Jan. 29, 2020.
Judge Richard Mills ’51
Trustee Emeritus, Illinois College extends its sympathy on the death of his wife, Rachel Mills, on Oct. 29, 2020. Also in our thoughts are brother-in-law James Mills ’56, nephews Greg Mills ’77 and Doug Mills ’79 and niece Ann Marie Mills ’85.
Dr. J. Lee Westrate ’44,
Illinois College extends its sympathy on the death of his wife Judy Westrate on December 14, 2020.
Tyler Kozaritz ’20
is an engineer in training (EIT) in civil engineering.