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Annette LaVier obituary
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… . She was 80. LaVier came to WMU and University Libraries in 1964 and rose to utilization coordinator in the Media … as well as to talk to college students on a daily basis. This made her work enjoyable and kept her young at … The family obituary and guestbook are available at betzlerfuneralhome.com . Memorial gifts may be made to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39649
Kay A. Shearer obituary
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… by Deanne Puca on Kay A. Shearer , retired office coordinator in Western Michigan University's Mallinson Institute for … Cremation has taken place, and no services will be held. Visit langelands.com to leave a guest book message. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35303
Fredrick J. Dobney obituary
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… and vice president for academic affairs, died Aug. 19 at his home in Brighton. He was 72. Dobney joined the WMU community as … returning to the classroom to teach in the Department of History. Prior to coming to WMU, Dobney served a provost and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/08/34498
Bernice F. Bigelow obituary
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… staff member, died Feb. 6 . She was 101. Bigelow joined the staff in 1963 and retired in 1980 after nearly … 17 years of service to the University. She was an audio visual clerk in Waldo Library's Division of Instructional Communications. Services Private …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39374
John M. Barney obituary
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… on John Barney John M. Barney , a former electrician in the maintenance services unit of the Department of … members for their outstanding service and other accomplishments as well as their daily investment of energy and … Services and remembrances Services have been held. Visit langelands.com or obits.mlive.com/obituaries/kalamazoo …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/26320
Trustees approve recent retirements, resignations
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… Mich.—The retirements of four faculty members and nine staff members were approved by the Western Michigan … six faculty resignations as well as the return of one administrator to the faculty. Faculty retirements All of the … education, 25 years, effective June 30, 2015. Dr. Dennis D. Pence, associate professor of mathematics, 36 years, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/21134
Shirley K. James obituary
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… member, died July 18 . She was 75. James, of Kalamazoo, joined the WMU staff in 1977 and retired in 2001 after almost … of service to the University. She was a head cook in Davis Dining Hall. Service and remembrances Cremation has taken … Michigan or Twelve Baskets Food Pantry of Portage. Visit langelands.com to make a memorial guestbook entry. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/42232
Senior BFA dance majors to present concert
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… Mich.—Western Michigan University's senior Bachelor of Fine Arts dance majors will present their Graduating … new choreography by seniors Erzsi Bernath , Sinclair Davis , Al Long , Megan Rancour and Cecily Shives . It also … identity. Long's dance explores communication challenges between the deaf and hearing communities. The piece …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38876
Sandra Lou Roellchen (Elzey) obituary
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… (not verified) on Sandra Lou Roellchen (Elzey) , a former instructor at Western Michigan University, died April 26 . … also worked for a number of years as an occupational therapist at Croyden Avenue Schools in Kalamazoo. Services … The family obituary and message book are available at BetzlerFuneralHome.com . Memorial gifts may be made to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/40216
25 Year Club to induct 72 longtime employees
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… 25 Year Club to induct 72 longtime employees Submitted by Anonymous (not … members. For more information about the 25 Year Club, visit the club website . The 2012 inductees Valerie … shop supervisor, Department of Chemistry Terry R. Bettiga , supervisor, maintenance services Timothy J. Bowers …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/2313