Stephen Blackwell, ’98 MBA, 67, Sept. 15, 2022, Lawrence, Kansas. Survivors include a daughter Barclay E. Hagen, ’02.
Kathleen “Kay” Bradt, former director of libraries, 72, Oct. 28, 2022, Lawrence, Kansas. Survivors include her husband, Dr. George B. Wiley, former professor of religious studies, and daughter Victoria MacFarlane, ’03. Bradt served Baker for 40 years. In addition to her role in the library, she taught and advised students.
William “Bill” Bunten, ’53, Sigma Phi Epsilon, 90, Sept. 2, 2022, Topeka, Kansas. Survivors include his wife, Charlene S. Bunten, ’54.
Kenneth L. Burres, ’56, Zeta Chi, 88, Sept. 5, 2022, Port Angeles, Washington.
Carl A. Butell, friend of the university, 81, April 28, 2022, Baldwin City, Kansas. Survivors include a sister Joan Hambrick, ’50, and son-in-law Ivan Huntoon, ’00.
Patricia “Patty” (Willhite) Coffey, ’83, Phi Mu, 61, Oct. 10, 2022, Lawrence, Kansas. Survivors include daughter Elisa (Coffey) Burgoon, ’18, and sisters Barbara Stransky, ’78, and Marchetta Pearson, ’80.
Samuel G. Conley, ’97 MSM, 66, Aug. 15, 2022, Branson, Missouri.
William Dobbs, ’63, 82, Oct. 25, 2022, Fairbury, Nebraska.
William “Bill” Grubb, 2022 honorary alumnus, 88, Sept. 27, 2022. Overland Park, Kansas.
Kevin Haddix, ’12 MBA, 54, Aug. 13, 2022, Nevada, Missouri.
Dorothy L. (Kochan) Hann, ’56, Alpha Chi Omega, 87, Aug. 27, 2022, Peachtree Corner, Georgia.
Tyler K. Hayden, former student, 33, Aug. 23, 2022, Kansas City, Missouri.
Allen B. Henderson, former student, 76, Sept. 7, 2022, Harlingen, Texas.
Martha “Marty” (Walker) Hoffman, ’53, Alpha Chi Omega, 90, Sept. 28, 2022, Mission, Kansas. Survivors include son John Hoffman, ’83, and granddaughter Meghan L. Hoffman, ’20.
Jeannie M. (Perry) Howley, ’09, 54, Oct. 10, 2022, Mayetta, Kansas.
Jean Margaret (Peters) Johaningsmeir, former student,96, Aug. 26, 2022, Springfield, Missouri. Survivors include daughter Martha Ann Johaningsmeir, ’90.
Martin Joyce, ’82, Kappa Sigma, 64, Aug. 28, 2022, Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Larry Lancaster, ’97 BSM, 79, Oct. 6, 2022, Gardner, Kansas.
Lila K. Langford, former student, Tri Delta, 83, Aug. 22, 2022, Kansas City, Missouri.
Joyce (Pennington) Lund, ’59, Alpha Chi Omega, 86, Sept. 29, 2022, Overland Park, Kansas. Survivors include her husband, Orville Lund, ’58.
Nancy (Price) Murrow, friend of the university, 93, Oct. 2, 2022, Austin, Texas.
Dr. Edward “Doc” Nelson, ’69, 75, Oct. 1, 2022, Covington, Louisiana. Survivors include sister Carol Sue (Nelson) Lowry, ’71, and brother-in-law John Lowry, ’69.
Margaret M. Payne, ’01 MLA, 75, Oct. 14, 2022, Kansas City, Kansas.
Gene I. Poland, ’66, 81, Sept. 5, 2022, Marietta, Georgia.
Eldon A. Pontious, ’50, Sigma Phi Epsilon, 96, Sept. 14, 2022, Garnett, Kansas.
Richard “Dick” Purdy, ’56, Delta Tau Delta, 1984 Class of the Athletic Hall of Fame, 88, Oct. 6, 2022, Green Valley, Arizona. Survivors include his wife, Norma Purdy ’56.
Leann Renner, ’08 MAED, 69, Sept. 11, 2022, Topeka, Kansas.
Deborah (Owen) Scholl, ’99 MSM, 66, Oct. 15, 2022, Topeka, Kansas.
Randy L. Scraper, ’72, Zeta Chi, 72, Sept. 25, 2022, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Survivors include his wife, Wanda Scraper, ’73.
Thomas C. “Chris” Shields, ’96, Sigma Phi Epsilon, 78, Sept. 11, 2022, Overland Park, Kansas.
Charles “Chuck” W. Simmons, ’97 BBA, 65, Oct. 11, 2022, Raymore, Missouri. Survivors include his wife, Ramona Simmons, ’02 MSM.
Douglas P. Smith, ’81, Sigma Phi Epsilon, 65, Sept. 21, 2022, Overland Park, Kansas.
William “Bill” Stephens, friend of the university, 90, Oct. 4, 2022, Lenexa, Kansas.
Rick L. Thompson, ’14 BBA, 68, May 25, 2022, Burlington, Iowa.
Richard L. Torgerson, former vice president for academic affairs and academic dean, 79, Oct. 30, 2022, Wichita, Kansas.
Matthew J. Viets, ’98, 46, Sept. 8, 2022, Lawrence, Kansas. Survivors include brother Benjamin J. Viets, ’97, and sister-in-law Taasha R. Viets, ’97.
