obituaries
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| Ramon E Dale '50 |
Ramon E Dale '50 7/71926 - 1/21/2017 The following is from the Sonoma Index-Tribune. Ramon "Gene" Dale passed away in Corte Madera, CA. Gene Dale, a long-time resident of San Francisco, Sonoma and Marin died January 21 at the age of 90. Mr. Dale founded and served as president of the commercial real estate firm of Callan, Stroud and Dale in San Francisco. He lived a full and active life, continuing to work well into his 80s and traveling extensively up until his 90th birthday. Ramon Eugene 'Gene' Dale was born in Effingham, Illinois in 1926 to parents Oscar and Alice Dale. He was raised in Decatur, Ill. In 1938, his Boy Scout troop canoed across Hudson Bay and were featured in Life Magazine. His troop later traveled to the East Coast where they watched a West Point graduation, met FDR and attended the 1939 World's Fair in New York. He later attained the rank of Eagle Scout. Mr. Dale graduated from Decatur High School as Salutatorian in 1944 and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II from 1944-1946. After his Navy service, he enrolled at the University of Illinois, joining Beta Theta Pi fraternity, serving as business manager for the yearbook and graduating with a Business Degree in 1950. Mr. Dale worked for IBM in Chicago before moving to San Francisco in the mid 1950's and working in commercial real estate for Coldwell Banker. In 1959, Mr. Dale, along with John Callan and Michael Stroud, formed their own firm, specializing in commercial properties in San Francisco and the Bay Area. Mr. Dale lived in Mill Valley for twenty years where he and his former wife raised their two children. He was a member, and former president, of the Family Club in San Francisco and a member of the St. Francis Yacht Club, the World Trade Club and the S.F. Stock Exchange Club. He served on the board of directors for numerous organizations. Mr. Dale married his wife Judy in 1982. They spent the rest of their lives together, dividing their time between San Francisco and Sonoma until her recent passing in September of 2016. For many years, they owned a beautiful old lodge high up on Mt. Veeder in Sonoma County where they spent much of their time and regularly hosted and entertained family and friends. In business and in his personal life, Mr. Dale was known for his energy, sense of humor, integrity, charm and warmth. For those who knew him, he was a wonderful story and joke teller. His tendency to start laughing before the punch line only served to enhance a joke. Mr. Dale met some interesting and notable people during his lifetime, including Louis Armstrong, Count Basie, Duke Ellington and Winston Churchill. One of his favorite stories to tell involved a long night he spent in Sun Valley, Idaho, drinking with Ernest Hemingway. He loved music, especially jazz, and saw all the top jazz musicians play live. He played drums and produced musical shows at various times during his life, including numerous shows for The Family Club. Mr. Dale also loved to be active and travel. He and Judy traveled to locations all over the world, including Venice, Paris, Rome, St. Petersburg, Machu Picchu, Bali and the Galapagos Islands to name a few. Their adventures eventually took them to all seven continents. An avid hiker, he loved Yosemite and the Grand Canyon. At the impressive age of 71, he hiked from the South Rim to the bottom of the Grand Canyon and back. Survivors include his son Jeff Dale, his wife Cathy and their children Joey, Alex and Maddie, his daughter Cathy Coontz, her husband Jeff and their children Sean and Ella, his stepdaughter Catherine Freund Dale-Jablonowski and her husband Michael and daughter Frebrenie "Brennie" Dale and his step-daughter Marnie Freund Beamesderfer, whose husband David Beamesderfer predeceased her in 2015. There will be a private ceremony. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mr. Dale's name may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and/or the Yosemite Conservancy. Published in the Sonoma Index-Tribune from Jan. 31 to Feb. 1, 201 |
Saturday, January 21, 2017 | 1950 |
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| James R. Leach, M.D. '59 |
James R Leach '59 passed away on April 9, 2016. The following article is from Tulsa World. James R. "Jim" Leach, gifted surgeon, a gentleman and a gentle man who experienced life's ups and downs with equanimity, left this world April 9, 2016 for his next great adventure after a spirited battle with Parkinson's disease.Jim lived life with passion and drive. He was a devoted husband to Carol, his wife of over 52 years and a loving and attentive father and grandfather. He treasured his career as a Urologist, with an extra special place in his heart for his Pediatric Urology patients. With his free time, he seized every opportunity to enjoy life. Whether playing tennis, sailing, gardening, swimming in his pool, playing in his regular poker game, or traveling the world, Jim was always active. Playing golf at Shangri-La and Southern Hills was Jim's favorite way to spend a beautiful afternoon with friends and family. A hole in one at The Boulders was a highlight of his golfing days. Born in West Frankfort, Illinois, to Mildred Center Leach and Randal Adrien Leach, Jim learned the value of education and hard work. He graduated as valedictorian of Frankfort High School in 1955, and went on to the University of Illinois, Champaign, and then the University of Illinois Medical School, interning at Illinois Central Railroad Hospital. On July 6, 1963, Jim married Carol Seidenbach. They met while on a double date, when she was a junior at Northwestern and he was in his last year of medical school. Jim's date spent the evening comforting a friend and Jim spent the evening wooing Carol, who saw in Jim an astonishing resemblance to her father. They were a couple from that night forward.The pair traveled from Illinois to Michigan to Ohio to Texas as Jim completed residencies in general surgery, urology, pediatric urology and two years in the U.S. Air Force. During this time, their son, Christopher James Leach, and daughter, Leslie Carolyn Leach, were born. In 1970, they returned to Tulsa, Carol's hometown, where Jim was the fourth partner to join Tulsa Urologic Clinic.These were joyous years for Jim and his family watching his children's musical and theatrical talents emerge, traveling with their close friends, hosting neighbors for an annual Fourth of July pool party, sailing at the lake, welcoming into the family Robert van Egmond, a Dutch foreign exchange student, even experiencing empty nest syndrome. Tragically, their happiness was shattered when Chris died of sudden heart failure at age 30.But Jim and Carol experienced joy once again. Daughter Leslie found true love, thanks to Jim's introduction of his college sweetheart's son, Scott Crawford. The couple brought new happiness to the family with three daughters, whom Jim watched grow into beautiful and talented young women. Jim contributed to Tulsa's medical community beyond his medical practice. He served as Chief of Staff of St. John Medical Center and chaired the urology section and numerous medical committees. He was on the St. John board of directors from 1989-1995, a clinical professor of surgery/urology at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine-Tulsa and chairman of the board, Valu-Med IPA. In 1996, with partners, he set up Urologic Specialists of Oklahoma, Inc., from which Jim retired in 2007. Jim was preceded in death by his parents; and his son, Chris. He is survived by his wife, Carol; daughter, Leslie Crawford and husband, Scott; granddaughters, Caroline, Susanna and Clare Crawford; sister, Kay Gholson and husband, Jerry; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Cynthia and Alvin Kruse.Service will be held 11 a.m., Wednesday April 13, at All Souls Unitarian Church. Moore Funeral Home Rosewood Chapel is in charge of arrangements. To remember Jim, friends may contribute to Parkinson Foundation of Oklahoma (parkinsonoklahoma.com) or the Michael J. Fox Foundation (michaeljfox.org/Donate_Now). Moore's Rosewood Chapel, Tulsa 918-744-1202. www.moorefuneral.com |
Saturday, April 9, 2016 | 1959 |
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| Dr. Carlton Van Doren '55 |
Dr. Carlton Van Doren '55 died on July 29,2016. The following article is from the News-Gazette. ANDERSON, S.C. – Dr. Carlton S. Van Doren, 83, formerly of Urbana and College Station, Texas, passed away peacefully of natural causes at the National Health Care facility in Anderson, S.C., on Friday (July 29, 2016). He was married to Sharon Ruth Van Doren (nee Cruthers) who predeceased him in December 2015. Carlton is survived by his daughter, Abigail Van Doren, and son-in-law, Paul Womer, of Brunswick, Maine; his daughter, Rebecca (Van Doren) Minear, and son-in-law, Scott Minear of Houston; and his granddaughter, Mallory Minear, also of Houston. Carlton was born in Urbana, where he was a high school thespian, lettered in basketball and earned his Eagle Scout rank. Carlton attended the University of Illinois where he received his Bachelor and Master of Science degrees in geography; he continued his advanced education at Michigan State University where he was accorded a doctorate in geography. Carlton eventually specialized in travel and tourism and taught at the University of South Dakota, and Ohio State University. He retired as professor emeritus from Texas A&M University in 1996. Carlton was a founding member of The Academy of Leisure Sciences. He was the first editor of the Journal of Leisure Research and co-founding editor of Leisure Sciences. His interests were reflected in a co-authored text, Travel and Tourism, An Anglo-North American Perspective, and in other principal publications edited or co-authored, such as Land and Leisure and Statistics on Outdoor Recreation. He served on the National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA) Research Advisory Board, Society of Parks and Recreation Educator (SPRE) Board of Directors and as a trustee of the U.S. Travel Data Center. A Distinguished Fellow of SPRE, Carlton received the Family Camping Federation's Research Award, the Sapora Research Award from the University of Illinois and NRPA's National Research (Roosevelt) Award. Aside from these accolades, the highest honors came from his students. He was described as a scholar, teacher, mentor and friend. His scholarly abilities were evidenced in the leadership he provided in his profession and research he conducted based on his intuitive insights into leisure and tourism behavior. As a teacher, he taught by example and challenged his students to develop knowledge and sophistication in their chosen specializations. To most students, he was the epitome of "what a professor should be." As a mentor, he exhibited a model of commitment to scholarly inquiry and ethical standards for students and colleagues alike. In addition, he practiced the highest ethical standards throughout his career and life. As a friend, he helped both students and colleagues work through the challenges of an academic career and life in general. With an "open door" always available to listen and talk, he helped others respond to life's professional and personal challenges. Through it all, he found time to garden, tinker with model airplanes, and indulge his fascination with World War II aircraft. Upon his retirement from Texas A&M, an outdoor bench was placed in his honor and a tree planted in his name. Yet, as an individual who cared both about the environment and his beloved alma mater of Illinois, he remained torn: "... braking for all animals, except Michigan Wolverines." Carlton will be interred along with Sharon at Woodlawn Cemetery in Urbana at a date to be determined. A graveside service will be conducted for both at that time. In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the University of Illinois, School of Geography, and/or to the Van Doren Family Endowed Scholarship Fund at Texas A&M. Condolences may be offered online at www.mcdougaldfuneralhome.com. The McDougald Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Anderson, S.C., is handling arrangements.
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Friday, July 29, 2016 | 1955 | |||||
| Charles M. Tinder Jr '63 |
Charles M. (Chuck) Tinder Jr., 75, of Las Vegas, NV passed away Friday, June 17, 2016 of Multiple Myeloma. He was born in Joliet, IL to Charles M. Sr. and Bernice Tinder and attended Joliet Township High School. He received his Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Illinois in Champaign in 1964 and Master of Architecture degree from the University of Washington in Seattle, WA in 1965. He was a member of the Beta Theta Pi Fraternity. After his apprenticeship he received his Architectural License, National Council of Architectural Registration Boards Certification and membership in the American Institute of Architects. During this time Chuck volunteered to serve in the US Army Reserves and received a commission as a First Lieutenant and was assigned to a combat engineer and intelligence unit. After practicing architecture with NBBJ Architects in Seattle he accepted a position on the Art & Architecture faculty at the University of Idaho in Moscow, ID where he became a tenured Associate Professor of Architecture. In 1976 Chuck moved to Reno, NV where he designed and served as project manager in building the Comstock Hotel & Casino. After receiving his Nevada Gaming License he became a managing partner and operations manager of the 300-room hotel and casino resort. During this time he served as Chairman of the Washoe County Regional Planning Commission. His special event involvement included being a member of the Reno Rodeo Association, Reno Air Races and founding member of Reno's "Hot August Nights" festival. His casino design efforts continued with projects in Nevada, Texas Gulf and on the Mississippi River. Following a change in ownership of the Comstock Hotel & Casino he became the Western Marketing Manager stationed in Sacramento, CA for project/construction management services for hospital, correctional and educational facilities for the Kitchell CEM Corp. followed by a similar position in Boise, ID for Morrison-Knudsen. In 1995 Chuck became the Administrator of Facilities & Operations for the Boise, ID School District where he was responsible for all district facilities including 50 school sites. He played a major role in school district facility master planning, successful passage of Capital Improvement Programs totaling $149-million and contract administration for the building new and renovation of school facilities. In 2006 Chuck and his wife Barbara retired in Sun City Summerlin, Las Vegas, NV where he served on the Architectural Review and Common Area Properties committees and enjoying played golf, pickle-ball, softball and sharing a naughty joke from time to time. Throughout their life together and because of their love of travel Chuck and Barbara visited 35 foreign countries and all 50 states. Chuck is survived by his beloved wife Barbara; children, Kari Mirich (Rock) of Cheyenne, WY, Craig Tinder (Jenny) of Charlotte, NC, Deanne Ball (Jerry) of Seattle, WA, and Eric Oase of San Leandro, CA; grandchildren, Christopher, Heather, Cooper, Tayler, Carter, Hayley, Emliy; and great-grandaughter, Cali; sister-in-law, Beverly Joutras; and niece Cindy MacFarland of Northfield, IL; cousins, Tom Marsh and Kelsie Marsh of Boise, ID; and many more family members and friends. Chuck will be greatly missed by all who knew his infectious smile, spontaneous laugh, and pure love of life. A celebration of life gathering for family and friends will be at the Tinder residence, 2816 Crown Ridge Dr., Las Vegas, NV 89134 on Sunday, August 7, 2016 from 3:00 to 5:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation in his memory to the International Myeloma Foundation, 12650 Riverside Dr., Ste. 206, North Hollywood, CA 91607. Published in The Herald-News on July 3, 2016 |
Friday, June 17, 2016 | 1963 | |||||
| Arthur C Maimon MD '46 |
Arthur Currie Maimon, 91, Durham NC, died 01-27-2016. |
Wednesday, January 27, 2016 | 1946 | |||||
| Robert C. Hahn '50 |
PEORIA - Robert C. Hahn, 88, Gray, TN, formerly of Peoria, passed away on Saturday, September 3, 2016, surrounded by his loving family, into the arms of his savior, Jesus Christ. He was born March 8, 1928, in Chicago, to Virginia and Otis Hahn. He married Pat Semmelroth on February 14, 1953, in Peoria, Illinois. She survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Jill (David) Tursam of Gray, TN; a son, Tod W. Hahn of Morton, IL; a daughter, Mardi (Dr. Todd) Mitchell of Indianapolis, IN; 6 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. Bob graduated from the University of Illinois, where he was a member of Beta Theta Pi Fraternity. He was associated with Northwestern Mutual Life for over 52 years, receiving many awards, including life membership in the Million Dollar Round Table. He was a past member of Mt. Hawley Country Club, where he served as Treasurer. Bob was a United States Army Veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of Grace Presbyterian Church, where he served as an elder. Memorials may be made to one of the following: Grace Presbyterian Church of Peoria, IL, Peoria Area Youth for Christ or Smoky Mountain Home Healthcare & Hospice of Kingsport, TN. Online condolences at www.MtnEmpireCBS.com. Published in Peoria Journal Star on Sept. 7, 2016 |
Saturday, September 3, 2016 | 1950 |
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| Randy M. Reu '66 |
Randy Melvin Reu, 60, of Ingleside, formerly of Carthage, died at his home on Saturday, April 10, 2004, after a long battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis "Lou Gehrig's disease." He was born on Jan. 30, 1944, at Aurora, a son of Melvin Thompson and Evelyn Lindsey Reu. He married Mary Adkins on Sept. 22, 1973, in Farnhamville, Iowa. He later married Martha Jane Potempa, on Sept. 13, 1986, in Woodstock. He is survived by his wife, Jane; two daughters, Marilee of Minneapolis and Mollie, at home; one son, Geoffrey of Chicago; his mother, Evelyn of Sterling; one sister, Marie (Glenn) Motsinger of Sterling; and one brother, Rex (Mary) Reu of Bloomington. He grew up in Carthage and was educated in the Carthage schools. He graduated from Carthage Community High School in 1962, where he earned varsity letters in multiple sports. He thereafter attended the University of Illinois. He was employed at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange in its computer department for over 20 years, retiring as a supervisor in June 2002. In his spare time, he enjoyed water skiing on Duck Lake, attending sports events, playing guitar, reading history and spending time with family and friends. He also served the United Methodist Church of Antioch as a greeter, a nursery worker and a member of its worship committee. Services were held Tuesday, April 13, at the United Methodist Church in Antioch. Rev. Gary Curl officiated. Burial will be at a later date in Moss Ridge Cemetery, near Carthage. Friends who were unable to attend the services are invited to sign the on-line guestbook at www.legacy.com. Memorials may be made to the Carthage High School Boosters Club, c/o Dan Dion, 723 S. Washington St., Carthage, Ill., 62321, or to the United Methodist Church of Antioch, 848 Main St., Antioch, Ill., 60002. |
Saturday, April 10, 2004 | 1966 |
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| David Michelman '65 |
The following article is from the Detroit Free Press. David Michelman: Leader in mental health servicesOctober 16, 2003 BY JULIE EDGAR Holly resident and psychologist David Michelman died suddenly Monday at a conference of mental health professionals in Traverse City. He was 60. Mr. Michelman, a licensed clinical psychologist, retired almost three years ago from Genesee County Community Mental Health, where he served as deputy director and program chief of mentally ill adult services. He worked there for 30 years. A year later, at the behest of a longtime colleague he had hired years earlier, he took a job at New Passages, a organization that runs group homes and does outreach for the mentally ill homeless population in such counties as Oakland, Macomb and Genesee. He served as regional program director for outpatient services in clinics in Macomb and Genesee counties. Mr. Michelman figured he would finally retire for good in two years, so he and his wife, Janet, could take the long trips they dreamed about. Janet Michelman met her husband 20 years ago at a party given by a mutual friend, but he did not ask her out until they met again a year later. Then it took more than five years of dating for him to propose. He was 45 when they wed. Mr. Michelman loved the thrust and parry of politics, which he read about avidly, and loved books and good food. He also watched a lot of sports and was still pretty good at basketball, Janet Michelman said. Bob Sprague, chief operating officer of New Passages, was hired at Genessee County Mental Health in 1978 by Mr. Michelman. It was he who coaxed Mr. Michelman out of retirement two years ago and put him to work at New Passages. "He was widely known throughout the state; he was a pioneer in the community mental health movement," Sprague said. Mr. Michelman also was involved with the day treatment programs at Genesee Community Mental Health. Besides his wife, Mr. Michelman is survived by stepdaughters Kristin Harrington and Kara Herdrich; two stepgrandchildren, and a sister. |
Friday, October 3, 2003 | 1965 |
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| Richard Daeschner '66 |
Dick Daeschner was from Arlington Heights. He entered the U of Illinois in the fall of 1962 and majored in Finance. Dick was a loyal member of Sigma Rho and served the chapter as pledge trainer for one year. Dick was active in several student organizations including Wa Na See, Sachem, and Skull & Crescent. And he was a member of the Student Senate for two years and on the Major Committee of Student Senate. The Illio recognized him for his campus leadership efforts by including him in their segment "Who's Who at Illinois".
Here Dick is shown in the Illio as one of the "Who's Who at Illinois". After college, Dick entered the ministry and settled in Wichita, Kansas. He is remembered in this obituary. Richard Daeschner lived to further God’s kingdom. Saved by grace as a college student, he entered seminary as a way to learn about the Bible. There, he made the decision to be ordained and enter a life of full time Christian service. For 20 years Dick joyfully and faithfully pastored Faith Presbyterian Church of Wichita, KS. Here he equipped the saints for evangelism and discipleship through a focus on Bible study and sound theology. Many people came to believe in Jesus as Lord and Savior through his ministry there and the legacy continues as their children now believe and serve the Lord as well. In later years Dick developed an evangelism training program for ISI and discipled physicians through CMDA. He loved sailing, eating rich foods, long meaningful conversations, going on trips, khaki pants, boat shoes, dancing to the oldies, really fizzy Pepsi, the cool side of the pillow and coming up with unique gifts and activities for his seven grandchildren; and he enjoyed all these things to the glory of God. He was a faithful husband to Edie who he would say was the perfect complement for him in life, family and ministry. They continually opened their home to extended family and missionaries from all over the world. He was a loving and purposeful father to Laura, Susan and Katie. He taught them the scriptures and doctrine and a love for the nations from a young age. It is God who saves and calls us, but Dick Daeschner was the instrument in the lives of many. A memorial service will be held at 3 PM on April 10, 2016 at the First Evangelical Free Church, 1825 N. Woodlawn of Wichita, Kansas. Share condolences at www.CozineMemorial.com. Services by Broadway Mortuary.
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Friday, April 8, 2016 | 1966 |
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| John W. DeWolf '30 |
John W DeWolf of Beta Theta Pi, University of Illinois, died February 5, 2004 after a brief illness. John was initiated into the Sigma Rho chapter in February 1927 on the 25th anniversary of the Chapter. Francis Shepardson, the president of Beta Theta Pi, attended the initiation. John returned to the campus in 2002 to attend the 100-year anniversary of the Chapter. John served as a Lt. Colonel in the Air Corps in WWII, entering active duty just before Pearl Harbor. He was awarded the Legion of Merit Medal. He spent most of his business life in industrial advertising, starting with General Electric; followed by three years with Bethlehem Steel; 20 years with Basford, a New York industrial advertising agency; and finally 19 years with Cahners Publishing Company, a business-magazine publisher headquartered in Boston. He was president of the 4500-member Business Marketing Association (then the Association of Industrial Advertisers) in 1965-66. He retired to Reston, VA in 1977 and then moved to Falcons Landing, an Air Force retirement home in Sterling, VA, in 1997. John was a strong supporter of the Sigma Rho chapter and the Beta Theta Pi Foundation. John's brother, Frank T. De Wolf '39, was also a Sigma Rho Beta. John was born June 27, 1909. He married Jean Bull, a Delta Gamma at the University of Illinois. She passed away January 30, 1999. John is survived by a daughter, Deborah Allen and her husband, Harry, and by four grandsons and one great grandson. John has written about his time at Sigma Rho in an unpublished document "My Life and Good Times" in 1999. An excerpt of this document is on this site: http://illinoisbetas.org/content/john-w-dewolf-30-memoirs-sigma-rho |
Thursday, February 5, 2004 | 1930 |
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