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Robert Gieselman, 83, died Sept. 12 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana. He was a professor of English for 31 years, retiring as professor emeritus in 1990. He then taught technical writing in the College of Engineering for six years. Memorials: Robert and Lea Gieselman fund, U. of I. Foundation.

Lawrence L. Hawker, 88, died Sept. 14 in the Palliative Care Unit of the VA Illiana Health Care System, Danville. He was a building service worker for the Division of Operation and Maintenance (now Facilities and Services) for 21 years, retiring in 1989. Memorials: Vermilion County Rough Riders Saddle Club, 207 Payne Ave., Danville, IL, 61832, or to VA Palliative Care Unit, VA Illiana Health Care System, 1900 E. Main St., Danville, IL 61832.

Kinney Lee Kingery, 68, died Sept. 7 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis. He was a building service worker for University Housing for 18 years, retiring in 2010.

Milco Moushmof, 88, died Sept. 9 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana. He worked at the U. of I. for six years, retiring in 1994 as a research assistant for the physics department.

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