31 July 2024, 2:00 PM
Samuel Becker Grant, Jr., PhD, professor of history at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, died on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. He was 93.
Born in St. Louis, Mo. on August 12, 1930, to Sam and Natalie Grant, he grew up in Clayton, a St. Louis suburb. After graduating from Williams College, Grant taught English at Roberts College in Istanbul, Turkey. This inspired years of discovery and study in the Middle East, while living in Cairo, Aleppo and Jerusalem.
Grant kept company with Egyptian writers, Israeli socialists and Palestinian National Council members. He attended the University of Michigan and earned a PhD in Middle Eastern languages and literature.
Grant taught as a professor of history at SIUE for more than 30 years.
“Sam was a wonderful colleague and mentor, always smiling and jovial, kind and caring,” said Allison Thomason, PhD, professor and chair of the Department of History.
After retirement, Grant continued to teach at the lifelong learning institute at Washington University in St. Louis, exploring Islamic art and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Grant is survived by his wife, Patricia, two sons, Chris (Georgiana) and Dave (Tori), four nieces, sister-in-law Christine Smithee, his grandchildren Clio, Helen and Nellie, and multiple grandnieces and grandnephews. He was preceded in death by his mother Natalie, father Sam and his two brothers.
In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to the Lovejoy Library.
The family will receive guests at Lupton Chapel, 7233 Delmar Boulevard, University City on Saturday, Aug. 3, from the hours of 2 p.m.-5p.m. Read Samuel’s complete obituary on the Lupton Chapel website.
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5 April 2024, 2:00 PM
Jessica Elizabeth Prost, a student in the School of Nursing's anesthesia program, died following a year-long battle with brain cancer on Friday, March 29.
Jesssica's obituary is posted here.
The family will receive friends at the Schrader Funeral Home and Crematory, 14960 Manchester Road, Ballwin, Missouri, Friday, April 5 from 2-8 p.m. A funeral mass will be celebrated at Incarnate Word Catholic Church, 13416 Olive Boulevard, Chesterfield, Missouri on Saturday, April 6 at 10 a.m.
Her classmates Kristen Mattson, Lauren Hunt, Alexa Brummund, Messy Dedic and Rick Heuermann spoke of her bright personality and her nursing ambitions.
"It is hard to describe the kind of person Jessica was in just a few words," said her friends Mattson, Hunt, Brummund and Heuermann. "To know Jessica was to love Jessica. Nobody was ever a stranger to her, as she had the tendency to light up every room that she walked into. Her positive attitude and contagious smile brought so much joy to others throughout the rigors of anesthesia school. Even after multiple surgeries & harsh chemotherapy/radiation treatments, Jessica continued to show up for her patients, friends, and family. Jessica’s lifelong dream was to graduate and begin practicing as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist.
Jessica was so much more than a classmate and anesthesia student to us. She was a lifelong friend that everyone wanted to be surrounded by. While our hearts are broken by the passing of our best friend, we will honor her achievements as we walk across the stage and graduate in a few weeks. We know Jessica will proudly be looking down on us and smiling!
We would like to extend a sincere thank you to the SIUE Nurse Anesthesia faculty and students. Your support over this last year has helped carry us through this difficult time."
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made to Washington University’s Brain Tumor Center.
PHOTO: Jessica Prost, courtesy of Schrader Funeral Home
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3 April 2024, 2:00 PM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville mourns the recent loss of Anne Perry, RN, MSN, EdD, FAAN. Dr. Perry was a professor emerita from the School of Nursing and was also an SIUE alum receiving her EdD in 1991. Dr. Perry was a distinguished nurse and served the School of Nursing many years as a faculty member, chair, and Interim Dean.
Her obituary is posted in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch and redistributed on the Legacy website.
Throughout her award-winning career, Dr. Perry co-authored seven internationally acclaimed nursing textbooks with translations in 11 languages. Dr. Perry’s numerous awards included the Missouri Nurses Association Lifetime Achievement Award in 2003, North American Nursing Diagnosis Association International Mentor Award in 2012, Saint Louis University School of Nursing Alumni Merit Award in 2016, and the March of Dimes Legends in Nursing Award in 2016.
“Dr. Perry was an inspirational nurse leader who touched the lives of thousands of nurses around the world,” said Kay E. Gaehle, PhD, RN, associate professor and assistant dean of Graduate Programs. “She was a pioneer in the development of videos that demonstrated nursing skills that revolutionized teaching nursing skills.”
Gaehle adds, “In addition to her scholarship, Dr. Perry was a wonderful mentor to students as well as faculty. She was a lovely person who genuinely cared about others and had a special approach to communicating that made one feel elevated after a brief interaction. She inspired those around her to set goals and work to achieve those goals. Her dry sense of humor, wit and love of family were evident in all that she did. The world has lost a wonderful colleague, mentor and friend.”
Dr. Perry was also responsible for creating one of the first online courses in nursing. Dr. Perry was recognized for her contributions to the nursing profession and to the School of Nursing with induction into the SIUE School of Nursing Hall of Fame in 2017.
The SIUE community extends its heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Dr. Perry.
Visitation will be held at 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 10 with a funeral service to follow at 11:00 a.m. at Grace United Methodist Church, 6199 Waterman Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63112.
PHOTO: Anne Perry, EdD, courtesy of the family
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22 March 2024, 3:11 PM
Linda Colombara-Buffo, 63, of Troy, Ill., died on Tuesday, March 19 in Maryville, Ill. She was born September 22, 1960 in East St. Louis, Ill., the daughter of Joan (nee Jokerst) Colombara and Joseph Colombara of Troy, Ill. She was a loving companion to her husband, Robert “Bob” Buffo, for more than 20 years.
Linda was a long-time staff member of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. She enjoyed taking walks with friends on lunch breaks. She held administrative roles in the Early Childhood Center, University Housing, the Morris University Center Administration Office, the Provost Office, Admissions and Equal Opportunity, Access and Title IX Coordination.
Linda retired from SIUE in 2022, and is remembered by her colleagues as a great person and friend.
Visitation will be from 3-5 p.m., Sunday, March 24 at Richeson Funeral Home in Troy, Ill. and Monday, March 25 from 9:30-10 a.m. at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Collinsville, Ill. Funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m. at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church.
Linda was preceded in death by her mother, Joan (nee Jokerst) Colombara, and her step mother, Eleanor (Mikalouski) Colombara.
She is survived by her husband Robert “Bob” Buffo of Troy, Ill, her son Brian Wallheimer of Rockford, Ill; her grandchildren, Eleanor, Katherine and Charles Wallheimer; her father, Joseph Colombara of Troy, IL; and her brothers, Thomas (Cindy) Colombara of Troy, Ill and Gary (Mary) Colombara of Tampa, Fl.
Memorials are suggested to the Siteman Cancer Center Breast Cancer Research Department, 4921 Parkview Place, St. Louis, MO 63110.
Linda's arrangements are in the care of Richeson Funeral Home.
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21 March 2024, 2:00 PM
Rosemarie Archangel, PhD, foundational faculty member, associate provost, and dean of the Graduate School, died Tuesday, March 19. She was 93.
Rosemarie was one of SIUE's pioneering members of the faculty. She earned her PhD in kinesiology and came to SIUE in 1962, establishing the Department of Physical Education. Additionally, Rosemarie served as the first female President of the Faculty Senate, Associate Dean of the Graduate School, Associate Provost, and Dean of the Graduate School. While Dean of the Graduate School during the late 1980s until the mid-1990s, Rosemarie expanded graduate programs and strengthened the infrastructure supporting faculty research. After retiring, Rosemarie helped establish an endowment in the Graduate School to support excellence in graduate education.
"Rosemarie was a pioneer in gender equity with impact both nationally and locally" Stephen Hansen, PhD, faculty emeritus, said. "She helped author the first Title IX legislation for women's equity in sports as part of the Education Amendments of 1972."
Dr. Archangel was among the first women to provide leadership as a dean at SIUE. Carol Keene, former Dean of the School of Humanities and professor of philosophy said that "Rosemarie was a force for excellence. In a time when money was tight and morale was low, Rosemarie provided leadership for the faculty."
Hansen said that it was more than her skill and determination that made Rosemarie Archangel a tour de force.
"It was her honesty and clear-eyed view of the world. She wheeled a brand-new Corvette around campus and like her car," Hansen said, "she had little patience for pettifogging obfuscation!"
Visitation will be held at the Barry Wilson Funeral Home in Maryville, Ill from 11 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. on Monday, March 25. Services will follow at the Mother of Perpetual Care Catholic Church in Maryville at 1 p.m.
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27 February 2024, 12:00 PM
Camillia Sanders Banks, of St. Louis, Mo., died Feb. 14 in St. Louis. She was 77.
Banks began working as the assistant director in the SIUE Head Start/Early Head Start Program on Nov. 22, 2005. She retired and later returned to work as the SIUE Head Start/Early Head Start Acting Director. She left the University on July 15, 2011.
Visitation will be held from 1-2 p.m. Saturday, March 16 at Murchison Tabernacle CME Church, 7629 Natural Bridge Rd., Normandy, Mo., 63121. A Celebration of Life service will follow at 2 p.m.
Arrangements are being handled by the Bi-State Cremation and Funeral Service in Florissant, Mo.
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19 February 2024, 5:22 PM
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus community extends our sincerest condolences to the family of Randy Paul Rock who died Wednesday, Feb. 14, at University Care Center in Edwardsville. He was 76.
Rock’s journey at SIUE started as a student. He earned a Bachelor of Science (1969) and Master’s in English and History (1979). He taught English 101 and 102 and served as the Dean of Students from 1994 to 2003. Rock received his 30-year service award in April 2001 and retired from SIUE in 2003.
Randy Rock, the father of SIUE financial aid coordinator Jason Rock, continued to instruct students part-time until the fall 2023 semester.
According to friends and colleagues, Rock was a fixture at SIUE for nearly 50 years. Linda Jaworski-Moiles, office manager for the Department of English said, “Mr. Rock always enjoyed working with students. He had a genuine interest in what the students thought and had a passion for helping them put those thoughts into writing.”
Rock is survived by his wife, Janis Surette, son Jason Rock (Brianna Domescik), daughter Jamie Horstmann (Matt Horstmann), and two grandchildren: Brynn and Briar Horstmann.
Rock is preceded in death by parents Hilbert and Nora (nee Niehaus) Rock, and numerous beloved family pets.
Visitation will be held from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, February 24, at Barry Wilson Funeral Home in Maryville. Memorial service will follow at 4 p.m.
Memorials can be made to Gardens at SIUE and the Metro East Humane Society. Arrangements are being handled by Barry Wilson Funeral Home .
Photo: Randy Paul Rock, courtesy of Barry Wilson Funeral Home.
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31 January 2024, 9:16 AM
Elven Davis, of Collinsville, died Jan. 18 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville. He was 89.
Davis began work at the SIUE East St. Louis Center (ESLC) on Oct. 1, 1968, with TRIO Upward Bound. He was a science teacher with the Upward Bound Science Awareness program. He later became Coordinator of the Upward Bound Math and Science program. He worked extensively with East St. Louis School District 189 and Cahokia, Brooklyn and Madison school districts in preparation for the SIUE regional and state science fairs. He retired and later returned to the ESLC, working as a consultant for the then five TRIO Upward Bound programs. He left the University on June 30, 2010.
Visitation will be held from 10 a.m.-noon Thursday, Feb. 8 at Officer Funeral Home in East St. Louis. The funeral party will proceed to Jefferson Barracks for a graveside memorial to be held at 1:15 p.m.
Arrangements are being handled by Officer Funeral Home.
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29 January 2024, 3:35 PM
Samuel Carlton Driedger died on Saturday, Jan. 27. He was 19 years old. A funeral mass will be held at St. John the Baptist Church in South St. Louis City on Saturday, Feb. 10 at 1:30 p.m. with a visitation immediately following.
Samuel was a second year student at SIUE studying psychology. He is survived by his parents, Erin and Jason Driedger, sister Lila, brother Will, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Samuel's obituary can be read here.
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22 January 2024, 1:51 PM
Dennis Alan Shaw, 72, passed away at 11:02 p.m. on Thursday, September 12, 2024. Shaw was born May 7, 1952 in Alton, IL the son of the late Clarence Joseph Shaw and Betty Lucille (Shewmake) Franklin.
Dennis was a fourth generation union painter. He loved WWE wrestling, NASCAR, muscle cars and was a gun collector. On June 27, 1986 in East Alton he married Mary Christina (Sproull) Shaw and she survives. Also surviving are three daughters, Christy Roswell of Bethalto, Nikki Shaw of Alton, Stephanie Shaw of Alton, one son, Joe Shaw (Cheri) of Alton, six grandchildren, Lil Rickey, Brandon, Colten, Joey, Payton and Maycie, one great grandchild, Rieler, one brother, Kevin Tite of Missouri and one sister, Dreana McClurg (Mike) of Kansas City.
Dennis' grandson, Brandon Sweeney, continues his grandfather's rich legacy at SIUE as the Director of Online Giving.
Besides his parents he was preceded in death by one son, Rickey Shaw, six brothers, Clarence “Butch” Shaw, Rickey Shaw, Ronnie Shaw, Joe Shaw, Jeffrey Shaw, Kurt Steele and one sister, Donna Cambell.
Visitation will be Monday, Sept. 16, from 4–7 p.m. at Gent Funeral Home in Alton where funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 17. Reverend Sonny Renken will officiate. Burial will be at Upper Alton Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Additional information and online guest book may be found at www.gentfuneralhome.com
Williamson Funeral Home, Staunton, is in charge of arrangements.
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22 January 2024, 9:26 AM
Joyree H. Chura, 62, of Edwardsville, Illinois, passed away at 9:09 PM on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at her residence in Edwardsville, Illinois. She was born February 19, 1961 in Staunton, IL, the daughter of the late Harry & Louise (Tagnani) Chura. She married Bradley Allen on October 6, 2000 in Edwardsville, IL & he survives.
Joyree worked at SIU-Edwardsville for 30 years, most recently as an H/R Manager, & later worked part-time at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Edwardsville, IL. She was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church of Edwardsville & played in the Handbell Choir at St. Boniface Church. She is survived by her husband - Bradley Allen of Edwardsville, IL; one sister - Marthee (Tom) Rizzi of Staunton, IL; & four nephews also survive.
Friends may call from 3 to 5 PM on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Edwardsville, IL. A Memorial Mass will be held at 5:30 PM on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Edwardsville, IL with Father Jeffrey Goeckner officiating. Private burial will be held at a later date in Memorial Park Cemetery in Staunton, IL.
Memorials are suggested to either the Staunton Education Foundation, St. Boniface Catholic Church of Edwardsville, or to St. Mary's Catholic Church of Edwardsville, IL.
Williamson Funeral Home, Staunton, is in charge of arrangements.
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15 September 2023, 4:00 PM
Nadine Lucille Verderber, PhD, of Glen Carbon, died on Thursday, Sept. 7. She was 83.
Verderber was a professor emeritus of mathematics at SIUE. She loved to travel and was a die-hard Cardinals baseball fan. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank Joseph Verderber and Lucille Katherine (Kirk) Verderber. She is survived by her brother, David Verderber of St. Louis.
To plant Memorial Trees in memory, please click here for the Barry Wilson Funeral Home Sympathy Store. A full obituary is available at barrywilsonfuneralhome.com/obituary/nadine-verderber.
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15 September 2023, 8:30 AM
Xiyue “Elsie” Deng, PhD, of Edwardsville died Friday, Sept. 8.
Deng joined SIUE in 2021 as an assistant professor in the School of Business’ Department of Management and Marketing, following completion of her PhD at the University of Toledo. Her research areas included supply chain management, supply chain risk management and disruptions, sustainability, strategic SCM and applied text analytics.
“In the short time she was with us, Elsie was a vivacious and energetic force for good,” said Janice Joplin, interim dean of the School of Business. “She was student-centered, produced outstanding research, and was an exemplar of the teacher-scholar model. Elsie’s students very much appreciated her as a professor and the loss is felt deeply among our School and students.”
In celebration of her life, a visitation gathering will be held at Irwin Chapel, 591 Glen Crossing Road in Glen Carbon on Saturday, Sept. 16, from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. A full obituary is available at irwinchapel.com. Friends of Professor Deng have launched a GoFundMe page.
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21 August 2023, 1:10 PM
Steve Brown, of San Francisco, passed away Thursday, Aug. 3.
Brown was employed by SIUE in 2000 and retired in 2019 from the Department of Art and Design. He recently earned the status of emeritus professor.
Brown oversaw the design of the new photography and digital media space, shifted to a predominantly digital lab, developed an international class trip to Ireland and had a strong foundation of art theory. Brown challenged his students to think critically about the intersections between art and their environment. He made a fundamental impact on the graduate assessment protocols in the MFA program and introduced ways to enhance graduate student interaction with faculty beyond their specialization. Brown’s work explored the intersection of culture and nature. A memorial exhibition of his work will be planned in the near future.
An obituary has yet to be released.
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9 August 2023, 1:20 PM
Lloyd Kropp, of Maryville, died Thursday, July 27. Kropp was 90.
Kropp was employed by SIUE in 1956 eventually becoming professor emeritus of English Language and Literature. In addition to his time at SIUE, Kropp was a published author, winning several book awards.
An obituary is available at legacy.com.
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13 July 2023, 2:20 PM
Vaughn Vandegrift, PhD, died Tuesday, July 11. He was 76.
Dr. Vandegrift served as SIUE’s seventh chancellor from 2004-2012. He was a visionary leader, a dedicated educator and a true Cougar at heart.
During his tenure, he spearheaded numerous initiatives which elevated the visibility of the University. He led SIUE to national recognition as one of U.S. News & World Report’s up-and-coming universities, transitioned the University into the NCAA Division I, and facilitated numerous construction and infrastructure projects — paving the way for the University to reach its largest enrollment in the history of the school in 2011.
His work was instrumental to the success of SIUE’s programs, and the development of professional and community leaders. His efforts in promoting SIUE to even higher levels of academic excellence are still being felt.
Services and an obituary are yet to be released.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Vaughn and Sue Vandegrift Chancellor’s Scholarship.
Let the SIUE community celebrate the remarkable legacy Chancellor Vandegrift leaves behind. As he always said, “Be bold. Be achievers. And always be a Cougar.”
Watch this video that highlights Dr. Vandegrift’s long-lasting impact on SIUE.
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22 June 2023, 11:00 AM
Donald Gene Loucks, PhD, of Glen Carbon, died Tuesday, June 20. He was 85.
Loucks started his career at SIUE in 1975 and spent the majority of his time as the chair of the Department of Music. He retired in 1996 and was later named emeritus professor of music.
Visitation will be from 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, July 1 at St. John’s United Memorial Church in Edwardsville. A funeral service will follow at 11:30 a.m.
A complete obituary is available on Legacy.com.
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22 June 2023, 11:00 AM
Sidney Grant Denny, PhD, of Edwardsville, died Tuesday, June 13. He was 82.
Denny began work at SIUE on Sept. 16, 1968 as an instructor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology. He was eventually promoted to the rank of professor and served several terms as chair of the Department of Anthropology. Denny was president of the Faculty Senate in 1987. He also served as chair of several key University committees including one that transitioned the campus from a quarter to a semester system and one that consolidated schools into what is now the College of Arts and Sciences.
He retired Dec. 31, 2000 and was later named emeritus professor of anthropology.
Visitation will be from 10-11 a.m. Saturday, July 15 at Weber & Rodney Funeral Home in Edwardsville. A memorial service will follow at 11 a.m.
A complete obituary is available on Legacy.com.
Arrangements are being handled by Weber & Rodney Funeral Home in Edwardsville.
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15 June 2023, 2:26 PM
Sheila Ruth, Ph.D., died June 7, 2023, in Wellington, Fla.
Ruth joined the SIUE faculty in 1971 and founded the Women’s Studies program in 1973. She retired in 1999.
A visitation will be held Thursday, June 22, from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at Weber & Rodney Funeral Home in Edwardsville. A memorial service is planned for later this summer on August 12, 2023, at the St. Louis Friends Meeting, in St. Louis.
A complete obituary is available at weberfuneralhome.com.
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15 June 2023, 2:26 PM
Kay Wellen, a former SIUE employee, passed away on Thursday, June 8, 2023, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis.
Kay was born in Highland, Ill. and was a 1961 graduate of Highland High School. After graduating, she attended SIUE. In the late 1980's, she began to work at SIUE, holding positions in Library and Information Services’ Audio-Visual Services Department and serving as a member of Information Technology Services from its founding until her retirement.
Kay loved reading, gardening, traveling and dancing with her late husband, Denny. She welcomed people in with open arms, didn't take herself too seriously, and always had a Dr. Pepper in her hand. Kay is survived by her son, several grandchildren, and her dog, George Clooney. Kay will be especially remembered as a loyal friend and a loving "Mimi" to more than just her children and grandchildren.
Visitation will be held from 9-11 a.m. on Monday, June 19, 2023, followed by a funeral service at 11 a.m. at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, Ill.
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17 May 2023, 1:15 PM
Rosie Lee Hurst, of East St. Louis, died Tuesday, May 9 in East St. Louis. She was 87.
Hurst began work on Aug. 11, 1997 as an Information Desk Clerk at the SIUE East St. Louis Center. She retired on March 31, 2018.
Visitation will be 10-10:50 a.m. and funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 20 at St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church, 4264 Piggott Ave. in Centreville.
Arrangements are being handled by Officer Funeral Home in East St. Louis.
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30 March 2023, 12:22 PM
Darlene Roy, of East St. Louis, died Saturday, March 25 in St. Louis. She was 77.
Roy earned a bachelor’s in sociology from SIUE in August 1967. While at SIUE, she was initiated into the Epsilon Xi Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., in May 1965.
Roy was honored as an SIUE Golden Graduate in the inaugural celebration on May 6, 2017.
Roy’s involvement with SIUE was steadfast and lifelong. As a prolific writer, Roy co-founded the Eugene B. Redmond (EBR) Writers Club, named for the SIUE emeritus professor of English, East St. Louis Poet Laureate and nationally known author, editor and photographer. Roy was the first EBR Writers Club president, having served until the time of her death. She also served as the associate editor of the “Drumvoices Revue: A Confluence of Literary, Cultural and Vision Arts,” a joint effort between the EBR Writers Club and SIUE.
An Omega Omega service will be held at 9:30 a.m., visitation will be at 10 a.m. and funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 1 at New Life Community Church, 1919 State Street, East St. Louis.
Funeral arrangements are being handled by Officer Funeral Home in East St. Louis.
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17 March 2023, 11:26 AM
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Richard B. Brugam, Emeritus Professor of Biological Sciences. Dick is remembered as a kind and thoughtful man who regularly put his students and colleagues ahead of himself. A respected scholar, he was widely published in the field of paleoecology. The hundreds of students he taught and mentored over a long career will remember him fondly.
He began his position at Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville as a biology and ecology professor in 1978. He received the Distinguished Professor Award in 2012 and retired in May 2014 as an emeritus professor.
A visitation will be held at Weber and Rodney Funeral Home (304 N Main St, Edwardsville) from 10 a.m. on Monday, March 20, with a service following immediately thereafter at noon. Dick will be buried with military honors at Woodlawn Cemetery, 1400 St Louis St, Edwardsville. The Brugam family asks that any memorials go to the Watershed Nature Center.
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28 February 2023, 9:26 AM
Marcheta McCoy, of East St. Louis, died Monday, Feb. 20 in East St. Louis. She was 66.
McCoy began work on Sept. 11, 2000 as a secretary III at the SIUE East St. Louis Charter High School (CHS) on the SIUE East St. Louis campus. McCoy became an office support specialist for the CHS in 2008, a position she held until the time of her death.
Visitation will be 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, March 4 at New Life Community Church, 1919 State Street in East St. Louis. Funeral services will begin at noon.
Arrangements are being handled by Officer Funeral Home in East St. Louis.
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16 February 2023, 1:30 PM
Daniel J. Anderson, MFA, professor emeritus in art and design, died Feb. 5, 2023. Anderson was 77.
Anderson joined the faculty at SIUE in 1970 and retired in 2002. He led one of the nation’s most highly regarded ceramic art programs for 32 years at SIUE.
A celebration of life will be planned for this upcoming summer.
A complete obituary is available at legacy.com.
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9 February 2023, 1:30 PM
Jane Altes, PhD, died Feb. 3, 2023. She was 89.
Altes spent 23 years at SIUE in a variety of roles including a tenured faculty member, research center director and associate vice president for academic affairs.
Her memory was honored with a private ceremony. A public memorial will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 15 at Bush Memorial Hall, Sage College in Troy.
A complete obituary is available at legacy.com.
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6 February 2023, 10:40 AM
The SIUE campus community mourns the loss of Laura Hanson, PhD, professor and area head of theater design and technology, who passed away Monday, Jan. 30. She was 64.
Hanson joined the SIUE Department of Theater and Dance in 2004, first serving as an assistant professor, later to be tenured and promoted to the rank of professor in 2017. She also designed costumes for over 30 SIUE theatre and dance productions.
A visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 6 at Hoffmeister Colonial Mortuary in St. Louis. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7 at Annunciation Church in Webster Groves.
A complete obituary is available at dignitymemorial.com.
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31 January 2023, 2:10 PM
Robert E. Lamp, PhD, emeritus professor of psychology, died Dec. 21, 2022, following a brief illness. The Webster Groves resident was 87 years old.
In 1969, Lamp joined the faculty at SIUE and remained there until his retirement in 2000. While at SIUE, in 1973, Lamp co-founded and developed the master’s program in Clinical Child and School Psychology. It was one of the first programs in school psychology to be approved by the Illinois State Board of Education. He was the director of the program until his retirement. He was the beloved teacher of many aspiring school psychologists and a prolific researcher, publishing numerous papers in the areas of child development and assessment.
Lamp also served as a mental health consultant to the Madison and St. Clair Counties Head Start Programs, and to The Beverly Farm Foundation. In addition, he maintained a private practice specializing in mental health and assessment services to adults with developmental disabilities.
Contributions may be made to Habitat for Humanity or a local food bank. A complete obituary is available at legacy.com.
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9 January 2023, 10:20 AM
Lawrence Krapf, of Edwardsville, died Friday, Dec. 16. Krapf was 83.
Krapf became employed at SIUE in 1984 and served as a carpenter until his retirement in April 2003.
A visitation and funeral service were held Wednesday, Dec. 28. A complete obituary is available on legacy.com.
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4 January 2023, 10:11 AM
Willie James Epps, PhD, of St. Louis, died Tuesday, Dec. 27 in North St. Louis County. He was 76.
Epps, a nationally recognized expert in early childhood education, began working at the SIUE East St. Louis Center (ESLC) in 1980 as a visiting lecturer and retired as the ESLC executive director in 2001.
During his tenure at the ESLC, Epps served as the Science Awareness Program Director, SIUE Head Start/Early Head Start Program Director and Executive Director of the East St. Louis Campus from 1994-2001. Epps applied for and received approximately $15 million annually from state, federal and private grants for SIUE.
In addition, Epps oversaw tremendous growth at the ESLC, which included the creation of the SIUE East St. Louis Charter High School and work in helping secure $27 million for a new facility. Epps was married to Barbara Epps, PhD, a longtime ESLC employee who served as Child Development Program Director until her retirement in 2001.
A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 18 at West Side Missionary Baptist Church, 2677 Dunn Road, St. Louis, Mo.
A complete obituary is available at Legacy.com.
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4 January 2023, 9:20 AM
Pamela Marie Morton, of St. Louis, died Friday, Dec. 23 in St. Louis. She was 74.
Morton began her career at the SIUE East St. Louis Center (ESLC) in the TRIO Upward Bound Program as a counselor/tutor in 2013. She later worked in the program as an English instructor until 2019.
Services were held Tuesday, Jan. 3 at Greater Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, St. Louis, Mo.
Arrangements were handled by William C. Harris Funeral Home.
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2 December 2022, 4:30 PM
SIUE is mourning the loss of first-year student Zion Samuel Ratchford, of Granite City, who died on Monday, Nov. 21. He was 18.
Ratchford was studying online in fall 2022 while pursuing a degree in business.
“Messages concerning the loss of members within the Cougar Community are the most heartbreaking to share, yet it is important that I keep you informed so that we may honor the individuals who have been a part of our educational community,” Chancellor Minor wrote to the campus community in an email announcement. “My heartfelt condolences are extended to anyone who had the pleasure of knowing Zion.”
Arrangements were handled by Irwin Chapel. Services were held Friday and Saturday, Nov. 25-26 in Granite City.
A complete obituary is available at irwinchapel.com.
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2 December 2022, 4:25 PM
The SIUE campus community mourns the loss of junior nutrition major Lamoree Leandrea “Moree” Moore, of St. Louis, who passed away Thursday, Nov. 17. She was 24.
“My sincere condolences to all who knew Moree as you grapple with this loss,” said Chancellor James T. Minor, PhD. “As you process your grief, please seek the help you may need. Counseling Services is an available resource for students.”
A public viewing will be held at 9 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 3, followed by a celebration of life at 10 a.m. Services will be held at Faith Miracle Temple Church.
A complete obituary is available at tributearchive.com.
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11 November 2022, 10:15 AM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is mourning the loss of first-year student Morgen Ryan Schroeder, of Jerseyville, who died at home unexpectedly on Thursday, Nov. 3. He was 18.
Schroeder was studying criminal justice with the goal of becoming a police officer.
“My deepest sympathies to all who knew Morgen and had the opportunity to interact with him as we mourn the loss of an incredibly bright individual who was taken much too soon,” said Chancellor James T. Minor, PhD.
Arrangements were handled by Crawford Funeral Home. Services were held Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 7-8 in Jerseyville.
A complete obituary is available at legacy.com.
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15 September 2022, 4:25 PM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is mourning the loss of first-year nursing major Emily Allen, age 18, who passed away Sunday, Sept. 11 as a result of an automobile accident.
“As a parent, educator and member of the SIUE community, this loss is difficult to accept,” said Chancellor James T. Minor, PhD. “My deepest sympathies to all who had the opportunity to know Emily as a family member, friend, student, roommate or campus community member, as we mourn the loss of so much promise.”
Visitation will be held from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17 at Zion Evangelical Church, 117 W. White Street in Millstadt, IL 62260. A funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. at Zion Evangelical Church.
Hoffen Funeral Home is handling arrangements. A complete obituary is available at hoffenfh.com.
Any notes or donations are requested to Concordia United Church of Christ, 7600 Illinois Route 163 in Millstadt, IL 62260.
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