Obituaries

Recent obituaries for WMU faculty, staff and retirees are listed on this page, beginning with the most-recent. Search WMU News for available obituaries dating back to 1997 by entering the name of the deceased and the word obituary. To find all available obituaries, enter only the word obituary.

Jack J. Frey, assistant professor emeritus of music, May 8, 2013.
Gordon J. Grinwis, associate professor emeritus of art, March 28, 2013.
Abraham L. Poot, laboratory technician in the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, former advisor to Sunseeker project team, March 27, 2013.
Leila Bradfield, retired assistant professor of sociology, March 19, 2013.
Avis M. Sparks, retired first cook in Draper Dining Service, March 11, 2013.
Clyde Gillette, assistant manager for custodial services, March 5, 2013.
Michitoshi Soga, professor emeritus of physics, March 3, 2013.
James W. 'Bill' Armstrong, associate professor emeritus of education and professional development, February 23, 2013.
Jerome G. Manis, professor emeritus of sociology, February 23, 2013.
Leroy R. Ray Jr., professor emeritus and former director of the Black Americana Studies program, February 12, 2013.
Anne Devereaux Jordan, former faculty member and noted contributor to the fields of children's literature and science fiction writing, February 2, 2013.
Karen Lawrence, office associate, Department of Chemical and Paper Engineering, January 29, 2013.
Rosemary Lyon, retired executive secretary for the College of Arts and Sciences, January 24, 2013.
Gladys Stuifbergen, retired senior clerk in the Office of Admissions, January 24, 2013.
R. Luanne Stroup, retired buyer, Logistical Services, January 19, 2013.
Sam Robinson, retired manager of custodial services, January 17, 2013.
Dorothy J. McGinnis, professor emerita of education and professional development, namesake of the McGinnis Reading Center and Clinic, January 11, 2013.
Jane Nichols, retired finance clerk for the WMU Bookstore, January 8, 2013.
Windellin S. Ashbrook, retired assistant baker at Burnham Dining Services, January 2, 2013.
Willie G. Page, retired custodian for Facilities Management, December 21, 2012.
Don W. Nantz, professor emeritus of mechanical engineering and assistant dean emeritus of engineering and applied sciences, December 18, 2012.
Ruth M. Davis, professor emerita of health, physical education and recreation, December 16, 2012.
Geraldine J. Bowen, retired bookstore cashier, December 5, 2012.
Joe R. Chapel, retired associate professor of teaching, learning and leadership, December 1, 2012.
Keith Roberts, retired custodian, November 29, 2012.
Robert C. Scherzer, retired laboratory manager in the Department of Physics, November 21, 2012.
William 'Bill' R. Welke, professor emeritus of accountancy, November 16, 2012.
Richard B. Valley, professor emeritus of paper and printing science and engineering, November 12, 2012.
John P. Mulligan, retired residence hall custodian, November 8, 2012.
Robert E. Shamu, professor emeritus of physics, October 26, 2012.
John E. Sandberg, professor emeritus of education and former dean of the College of Education, October 24, 2012.
Winifred 'Winnie' Lee, honorary alumna and supporter of the Lee Honors College, October 23, 2012.
Paul E. Czuchna, assistant professor emeritus of speech pathology and audiology, October 12, 2012.
Kirk D. Arnold, building and custodial support services staff member, October 3, 2012.
Nita H. Hardie, assistant professor emerita of political science, September 23, 2012.
Edwin Ryba, retired assistant chief engineer for television in the Division of Academic Services, September 22, 2012.
Jack S. Wood, professor emeritus of biological sciences, September 18, 2012.
Ernesta Hinton, former staff member, September 3, 2012.
Morvin A. Wirtz, professor emeritus of special education, August 17, 2012.
Gene S. Booker, retired professor of management, August 15, 2012.
William 'Bill' Granet, retired manager of computer applications, University Computing Center, August 15, 2012.
Julie M. Christensen, former office associate in the Department of Occupational Therapy, August 15, 2012.
Cameron W. Lambe, professor emeritus of education and professional development, August 11, 2012.
George Coy, retired tradesman for Facilities Management, August 9, 2012.
Do Young Chang, retired professor of political and social science, August 3, 2012.
Van Cooley, interim dean of the College of Education and Human Development, July 31, 2012.
Emma 'Em' Hollingshead, retired secretary for the vice president of finance, July 24, 2012.
Junne G. Martin, retired student affairs professional, June 26, 2012.
R. Marcus 'Mark' Spink, retired professor of media services and coordinator of production services in media services, June 17, 2012.
Charlene R. Bennett, retired administrative assistant in the Division of Continuing Education, now called Extended University Programs, June 9, 2012.