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INSIDE ILLINOIS, Nov. 5, 2009 (Vol. 29, No. 9) [ Email | Share ]
Shirley Arnote, 87, died Oct. 28 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. Arnote worked at the UI for 19 years, retiring in 1968 as a secretary III in what is now the Division of Disability Resources and Educational Services.
Robert W. Evans, 87, died Sept. 27. Evans worked in information services at the UI. When he retired in 1984, he was assistant vice chancellor and director of administrative services. Memorials: Robert W. Evans Memorial, UI Foundation, 1305 W. Green St., Urbana, MC-386.
Rosemary Gallagher died Oct. 14 at her home in Wheaton, Ill. Gallagher was a retired financial administrator in international programs. Memorials: Lynn Sage Cancer Research Foundation, 676 N. St. Clair, Suite 2050, Chicago IL 60611.
Richard I. Gumport, 72, died Oct. 13 at his home in Chicago. Gumport worked at the UI for 25 years. He was a professor in the School of Basic Medical Sciences when he retired in 1996. Memorials: Any cancer-care hospital or research institute.
Adaline Harden, 81, died Oct. 16 at Helia Healthcare of Urbana. Harden worked at the UI for 38 years, retiring in 1991 as a food production manager with Housing.
Anne Huff, 87, died Oct. 19 at Carle Arbors in Savoy. Huff worked at the UI for 25 years, retiring in 1986 as chief clerk at the McKinley Health Center.
Gilbert R. Hollis, 69, died Oct. 25 at his son’s home. Hollis was a UI faculty member for 25 years, retiring in 2002 as professor emeritus of animal sciences. Memorials: Meadowbrook Community Church Building Fund.
Ibulaimu Kakoma, 67, died Oct. 28. Kakoma was a faculty member at the College of Veterinary Medicine for 26 years. Memorials: Donations are being accepted for a primary school that he built in the village where he grew up in Miseebe, Uganda. To donate, e-mail sanyu4@gmail.com.
Ellery Knake, 81, died March 1 at the Eastside Healthcare and Rehab Center in Pittsfield, Ill. Knake was a professor of weed science and of agronomy, working at the UI for 41 years, retiring in 1997.
Robert V. Mitchell died April 25. Mitchell taught at the UI for 30 years, retiring in 1967 as a professor of marketing, business organization and operation.
Robert J. Poshard, 75, died April 16 at his home in Springfield, Ill. Col. Poshard was a professor of military science at the UI for 11 years, retiring in 1982. Memorials: Memorial Home Hospice in Springfield.
Clara N. Tarter, 59, died Nov. 1 at her home in Urbana. Tarter retired from the Illini Union as a maid in 1999 after eight years of service. Memorials: Mills Cancer Center or Carle Hospice.
William D. Watson, 67, died Oct. 12 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. Watson joined the UI faculty in 1972 and held a joint appointment in physics and astronomy. Memorials: department of physics and the Atkins Tennis Center at the UI.
