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Rita 'Claire' Callan obituary

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… 1974 and retired in 1992 after nearly 18 years of service to WMU. Her husband, Dr. Edward T. Callan, emeritus in English, preceded her in death in 2011. An associate professor … as a staff therapist with the Chicago Department of Welfare from 1953 to 1955 and what was then Chicago's Veterans …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/42965

Barbara Jane Miller obituary

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… and tackling new challenges. The Celina, Ohio, native came to WMU in 1961 when her husband, James W. Miller , was named … Miller was born Jan. 1, 1919, and grew up in Minneapolis, where she  attended the University of Minnesota and … her stay there, she used her medical background to assist the local Red Cross in creating "bush" health clinics in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38732

Robbery reported on campus; caution urged

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… described only as young, black males. The victim was told by one of the suspects that the group had a weapon. The … a small amount of cash he was carrying. The victim went to his residence hall for assistance and to summon medical assistance. He later reported …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27703

Dr. Ernest E. Rossi obituary

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… E. Rossi Dr. Ernest E. Rossi , a former longtime administrator and professor  emeritus  of political science at Western … 1996 after 30 years of service to the University. During his career, he served as chair of the political science …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/26296

Early morning robbery reported near Burnhams

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… after receiving the 3 a.m. report but were not able to apprehend suspects who have been described as two … hoodies. The pair was reported to have approached a male visitor and demanded his wallet. The visitor reported seeing a weapon during the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27973

M. Noreen VanderBeek obituary

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… staff in 1970 and retired in 1986 after 16 years of service to the University. She was a staff member in the University's business and finance division at the time of her retirement. VanderBeek was born in … burial has taken place in Riverside Cemetery in Kalamazoo. Visit obits.mlive.com/obituaries/kalamazoo for the family …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/26326

John P. Mulligan obituary

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… He was 89. Mulligan, a former WMU residence hall custodian, joined the staff in 1976 and retired in 1986 after … of service. Remembrances A memorial service was held this past November in Arkansas. Memorial gifts may be made to The River Bible Church, 3395 Highway 62 East, Mountain …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/4130

Lee Allen Cliffman obituary

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… University, died June 15 . He was 60. Cliffman, of Oshtemo Township, Mich., joined the WMU facilities management staff … Custer National Cemetery in Augusta, Mich. Remembrances Visit langelands.com to make a memorial guestbook entry. Contact: Deanne Puca …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7684

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 provost … 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

David Chaplin obituary

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… July 27 . He was 86. Chaplin joined the WMU faculty in 1972 to serve as chair of the Department of Sociology and retired … Dr. David Chaplin While conducting research for his dissertation, Chaplin lived for two years in Peru. Many of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42352