InMemory 1930s
HARVEY BENDER ’37, Nov. 28, 2008, Edwardsville. ELEANOR FARRELLY McGRATH ’39, Nov. 18, 2008,
Peoria. She enjoyed crafts and was a kindergarten teacher in her early career. Her seven children survive, along with seven grandchildren and two great-granddaughters. BETTY TAGGART ’39, Feb. 12, Peoria. She retired as an officer at Peoria Savings and Loan. Betty was a member of Sigma Kappa, the Bradley University Alumni Association, and CIBAC.
1940s
JEAN WARREN MOORE ’40, March 9, Quincy. She was a home economics teacher for more than 30 years, primarily at Peoria Central High School. Jean was a longtime resident of East Peoria. Her daughter, four grandchildren, and a greatgranddaughter survive. SAMUEL “BILL” CONVER ’42, Jan. 31, Peoria. He wrote a sports column for the Peoria Star, and later was an editor and religion columnist for the Peoria Journal Star, retiring in 1982. A World War II Army Air Corps veteran, Bill was active in his church and the Catholic Interracial Council. Four children survive, including MICHAEL CONVER ’68 and ANN CONVER, MFA ’91. His daughter Kath Conver is senior director of BU public relations. Also surviving are four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. LEON ATHERTON ’44, April 18, Peoria. He had a private OB/GYN practice for 30 years and delivered more than 2,000 babies. He was a graduate of the University of Illinois College of Medicine, Chicago. A World War II Army veteran, he had a private pilot’s license. Two children including KRISTAL ATHERTON ’83, two granddaughters, and a great-grandson survive. CHESTER REID ’48, Nov. 1, 2008, St. Joseph, Mich. He worked at R.G. LeTourneau until 1959. Chet retired from Clark Equipment in 1986 as head of international engineering. He later worked as a consultant. Chet was involved in the development of international technical standards. He served in the Naval Reserve. Survivors include his wife Barbara, three children, seven grandchildren, and a great-grandson. NORMAN AMUNDSEN ’49, April 7, Jackson, Mich. A World War II Navy veteran, he retired from Consumers Energy as a senior engineer after 22 years of service. Surviving are five children, 10 grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. JOHN BAUER ’49, Dec. 15, 2008, Oneonta, Ala. He worked in sales and management at Hunt Wesson Foods for 20 years and later at Dial Corp., retiring in 1990. John was a World War II Army Air
Corps veteran. Surviving are his wife Grace, four children, 12 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and a great-great-grandchild. JANE SEBREE BARTON ’49, Feb. 2, The Woodlands, Texas. A World War II Army veteran, she worked as a nurse. Jane was an active volunteer in Canton at the hospital and other organizations. She was a member of PEO, and at Bradley was a Chi Omega. Her daughter and granddaughter survive. JOHN “JACK” FARES ’49, April 13, Chenoa. Jack worked for GMAC from 1951 to 1980. He worked part-time for the Peoria Park District in golf operations until 2001. An active volunteer, Jack was an elder and deacon in his church. He was a World War II Army Air Forces veteran. His wife HELEN ALEXANDER FARES ’47, two daughters, and a grandson survive. JAMES POWERS ’49, Jan. 27, Peoria. He was a sales engineer for Wilkins Pipe & Supply, retiring in 1995. A World War II Army Air Corps veteran, he received the Bronze Star and was a founding member of the Army Air Museum in Britain. Active in St. Mark’s Catholic Church, Jim was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon at Bradley. Survivors include his wife Barbara, three children, eight grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. KENNETH SCOGIN ’49, Feb. 7, East Peoria. He was a detail draftsman at Caterpillar for 34 years, retiring in 1983. Kenny was an active member of Grace United Methodist Church in Pekin. He enjoyed helping with musicals produced by Caterpillar, as well as Corn Stock Theatre. A World War II Navy veteran, the Salvation Army recognized him for volunteerism in 1988. Surviving are four children, 11 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren. ALEXANDER STENHOUSE ’49, Oct. 19, 2008, DeKalb. He was secretary and treasurer of A. Stenhouse & Co. An active volunteer in Burbank, he was president of the library board. During World War II, he served in the Office of Strategic Services. Survivors include his wife Beatrice, three daughters, six grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. THERESA PARIS SULLIVAN ’49, Feb. 16, Peoria. She was employed at Zeller Mental Health Center for 18 years, retiring in 2002. Previously she was executive director of the March of Dimes and the Epilepsy Foundation. She was active with United Way. A member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, she enjoyed singing in the choir.
1950s
JOHN CYCHOL JR. ’50, Feb. 2, North Little Rock, Ark. He worked for Caterpillar for 37 years, retiring in 1989. A World War II Navy veteran, he was a
member of the Illinois High School Basketball Hall of Fame. John enjoyed golf and fishing. Surviving are his wife JOAN O’CONNOR CYCHOL ’53, five children including CATHI CYCHOL SHEA ’84, and seven grandchildren. pHILIP JOSe FARMER ’50 HON ’98, Feb. 25, Peoria. He was a science fiction writer with books to his credit such as Fabulous River World, Nothing Burns in Hell, Strange Relations, and Dark Heart of Time. A World War II Army Air Corps veteran, he was inducted into the Bradley Centurion Society in 1994. For more about his writing, see page 3. Surviving are his wife BETTE ANDRE FARMER ’44, two children, five grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. CARL KEISTER ’50, Jan. 12, Fort Myers, Fla. He was employed by Caterpillar for 31 years. A World War II Army veteran, he enjoyed woodworking. His wife CHERILLYN JOHNSON KEISTER ’49, four children, and eight grandchildren survive. DELOSS “D.E.” MYLOTT ’50, Dec. 30, 2008, Pekin. After 45 years at Caterpillar, he retired in 1990 as a security systems engineer. D.E. was an active member of First United Methodist Church. He was a World War II Navy veteran. Surviving are his wife Hazel, three children, 10 grandchildren, and 18 great-grandchildren. OWEN REED ’50, Feb. 8, Peoria. Owen owned Reed-Manning Insurance for many years and then worked for several insurance agencies. A World War II Navy veteran, he enjoyed golf. Survivors include his wife DOLORES SEVER REED ’50 MLS ’89, two children, and two grandchildren. ZELDA HEDDEN SELLMAN ’50 MA ’52, Feb. 5, Athens. A longtime resident of Germantown Hills, she wrote and published poetry and children’s stories. She taught English and art at the college level. Zelda was a painter and a peace activist. She was involved with the Society of Friends. Four sons including DANIEL SELLMAN ’85, a foster daughter, and nine grandchildren survive. Her husband Wayne Sellman ’55 MBA ’58 died on May 3. ALVIN WOERNER ’50, Dec. 1, 2008, Wenona. He farmed and also worked at J&L Steel in Hennepin for 20 years. He was an avid cyclist and fisherman. Alvin was a World War II Navy veteran. His wife Margaret, six children, 12 grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren survive. STANLEY “LEE” PANEK ’51, March 2009, Indian Head Park. He was a World War II Army Air Corps veteran. His wife Gloria survives. WAYNE BURMEISTER ’52, March 1, Perry, Mich. A founder and past president of the Professional Convention Managers Association, he retired in 1994 as director of member services for the Bradley Hilltopics Summer 2009
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