Class Knox Lillian M. Bostert, wife of Russell Bostert ’41, on 1/21/14. Ronald C. Bland, brother of Paula Bland Shannon ’93, on 1/25/14. Helga Sandburg Crile, daughter of Carl Sandburg L1902, on 1/26/14. Ray Hensley, grandfather of Amanda Byerly Cervantez ’14, on 1/26/14. Bonnie J. Harmon, sister of Martha Graham Boro ’74, on 1/29/14. Teddy A. Kennelly, father of Kyle Kennelly ’70 and Kevin Kennelly ’76, on 1/29/14. Nancy Brown-Bucher, sister of Tom Walter ’74, on 1/31/14. Terry N. Haywood, friend of the College, on 1/31/14. Debra Ann Pogatchnik, sister of Diana Cermak, professor of chemistry, on 2/6/14. Michael L. Brown, father of M. Todd Brown ’00, on 2/8/14. Helen H. Groebner, mother of Barbara Groebner Rohde ’72, on 2/8/14. Richard Ward Pratt Sr., former groundskeeper, on 2/8/14. Phyllis A. Fritz, mother of Ken Johnson ’73, on 2/10/14 Christiana Jane Raether, former admissions and financial aid staff, on 2/15/14. Helen Benedict, wife of Donald Benedict ’38, on 2/22/14. Dennis Bailey, former facilities worker and husband of Denise Bailey, president’s office, father of Michael W. Bailey ’99 and Michelle Bailey Vella ’95, and brother of Mike Bailey, facilities, on 2/24/14. Leatrice Burket Hobbs, friend of the College, on 2/24/14. Theresa L. Fox-Allen, aunt of Alexander Fox ’10, on 2/26/14. Shirley G. Blust, mother of Michael Landon ’71, on 3/1/14. Robert E. Walker, father of Mary Kay Baldwin ’72, on 3/1/14. Willard C. Cox, father of Dion Cox Mercier ’72, on 3/2/14. Bridget Gray, mother of Cathy Gray ’82, on 3/6/14. Nancy Taylor, wife of Karl Taylor ’60, on 3/6/14. Betty Begley, mother of Diana Beck, professor of educational studies, on 3/9/14. Robert G. Miller, retired professor of military science and father of Lee Miller ’72 and Gary Miller ’77, on 3/11/14. Hugh Wayne Reno, father of Richard Reno ’63, father-in-law of Donna Scott Reno ’63, and grandfather of Christopher Reno ’98, on 3/14/14. Pauline C. Melton, sister of George Melton ’56, on 3/20/14. Steven Gaffney, husband of Sarah Kilch Gaffney ’06, on 3/22/14. Betty Franson, wife of Raymond L. Franson ’49, on 3/25/14.
Mary R. Porter, wife of Carroll D. Porter ’32, on 3/27/14. Shirley Williamson, mother-in-law of Mark Wilson, advancement office, on 3/29/14. Donna Keller, mother of Kathryn Keller ’73, on 3/31/14. Ann Wikoff Sigwalt, wife of Robert Wikoff ’29, on 4/1/14. Jan Tanzer, wife of Milton Tanzer ’53, on 4/1/14. Edward Glenn Bartlett, grandfather of Melody Boyd Junker ’03, on 4/1/14. Winifred Wennerstrand Chilton, former instructor of string bass, on 4/2/14. Richard N. Sweet, father of Kathryn Z. Sweet ’08, on 4//7/14. Jean Marie Johnson, mother of Alan D. Johnson ’75 and Clark E. Johnson ’79, on 4/10/14. Roberta B. Tower, wife of Jack B. Tower ’50, on 4/10/14. Michael J. Wilder Sr., son of Louise Wilder ’77, on 4/13/14. Marian Luthy-Failor, mother of John Scott Luthy ’78, on 4/15/14. Jim Malik, former professor of chemistry, on 4/17/14. Kenneth Robison, son of Katherine Parkins Robison ’37 and Charles Robison ’34, on 4/20/14. John C. Amott, father of President Teresa Amott, on 4/27/14. Janet Tanner, retired dining services staff, on 4/30/14. Genevieve Ries Yaw, friend of the College, on 5/1/14. Naomi Harris Nordhielm, wife of Berndt “Nord” E. Nordhielm ’43, on 5/2/14. Ella S. Kauffman, wife of Frederick C. Kauffman ’58 and mother of Andrew F. Kauffman ’89, on 5/4/14. Stephen R. Axley, father of Amanda J. Axley ’14 and Jackson Danner Axley ’15, on 5/13/14. Dennis Kamano, husband of Ann Wisshack Kamano ’64 and father of John Kamano ’89, on 5/16/14. Faith Coddington, mother-in-law of James Thrall, associate professor of religion and culture, on 5/18/14. Mary Ann R. Middleton, mother of Robert K. W. Middleton ’99, on 5/31/14. Andrew J. Lundeen, father of Julie Nelson, business office, on 6/9/14 Martha Longbrake, mother of Dorothy “Dell” E. L. Longbrake ’03, on 6/24/14. Sue Jane Simonson Lescher, wife of Nevin C. Lescher ’53, on 7/2/14. Ivan H. Davidson, Professor Emeritus of Theatre, on 7/8/14. Gary Francois, Professor Emeritus of Psychology and father of Miava Reem ’01, biology department, on 7/30/14.
In Memoriam Gary Francois, Professor Emeritus of Psychology Knox College Professor Emeritus Gary R. Francois died July 30 in Galesburg. Francois came to Knox n 1963 as an instructor in the psychology department. He was named associate professor, then professor, before retiring in 2002. In 1997, he was named the Szold Distinguished Service Professor of Psychology. During his time at Knox, Francois was very active in his field with numerous publications and committees, as well as serving as chairperson of the Department of Psychology, Assistant to the President, and interim vice president of Advancement. Francois’s honors and awards included belonging to Psi Chi National Honor Society in Psychology and FILE PHOTO receiving the Faculty Citizenship Recognition at the American Association for Higher Education 1994 national conference. He was a member of American Psychological Association, Midwestern Psychological Association, Southwestern Psychological Association, Southern Society for Philosophy and Psychology, Sigma Xi, Council of Undergraduate Psychology Programs, and Council of Teachers of Undergraduate Psychology. In the community, Francois was instrumental in establishing Carl Sandburg College, where he served on the Board of Trustees and Foundation Board. He was a Paul Harris Fellow of the Rotary Club, served on the OSF Foundation Board, and served on the Galesburg Civic Art Center Board. He was an Eagle Scout and member of the Order of the Arrow, serving as a leader as well as on the local and district Boy Scout councils for many years. After retirement, he learned to fly and volunteered with the National Stearman Fly-In each year. Memorials may be made to the Knox College Library.
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