Dan W. Berry, ’97 MBA, 65, March 26, 2024, Joplin, Missouri.
Michael Bogan, ’64, 83, March 29, 2024, Corrales, New Mexico.
John Borden, ’80 MLA, 85, April 1, 2024, Olathe, Kansas.
Donn Camlin, ’91 MLA, 86, May 18, 2024, De Soto, Kansas.
Caryn M. Cato, former student, 63, April 4, 2024, Lenexa, Kansas.
Lillie (Bishop) Dametz, ’66, 97, March 25, 2024, Olathe, Kansas. Survivors include daughter, Anita (Dametz) Magee, ’93.
Dennis A. Daugherty, ’61, Zeta Chi, 84, May 2, 2024, Utica, New York.
Sharon L. Dayhoff, ’74, Zeta Tau Alpha, 71, May 17, 2024, Overland Park, Kansas.
Donna (Cummings) Downard, ’65, 80, December 10, 2023, Marysville, Kansas.
James “Jim” Draper, ’58, Delta Tau Delta, 87, March 14, 2024, Louisburg, Kansas.
James R. Frink, ’07 MLA, 71, January 1, 2024, Topeka, Kansas.
David W. Gibson, ’61, Sigma Phi Epsilon, 85, January 15, 2024, Portage, Michigan.
Dorothy M. Hannaford, ’57, 88, October 1, 2023, Pawtucket, Rhode Island.
William “Bill” D. Heptig, ’03, Sigma Phi Epsilon, 44, March 12, 2024, Topeka, Kansas. Survivors include brother, Blair Heptig, ’06.
Shirley (Evens) Hodge, ’57, 88, April 19, 2024, Newton, Kansas. Survivors include spouse, Edwin Hodge, ’57, and daughter, Nancy (Hodge) Blockcolsky, ’87.
John Kennyhertz, ’65, Kappa Sigma, 80, May 5, 2024, Lenexa, Kansas. Survivors include daughter, Ashley (Kennyhertz) Demond, ’02 MBA, and brother, Dohn Kennyhertz, ’67.
Paul K. Kincaid, ’79, 79, April 23, 2024, Lawrence, Kansas.
Kelly (Wilbur) Kress, ’08, 38, March 18, 2024, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Mary “Kathy” K. (Renner) Lane, ’87, 89, April 6, 2024, Baldwin City, Kansas. Survivors include children, Michael Lane, ’81, Robert Lane, ’86, and Grant Lane, ’87, and daughter-in-law Denise (Cordle) Lane, ’84.
William A. Langholz, ’02 MLA, 61, April 6, 2024, Wichita, Kansas.
Eleanor (Maupin) Masterson, ’52, Zeta Tau Alpha, 93, May 19, 2024, Oakland Park, Florida.
Cecil R. Miller, ’53, Delta Tau Delta, Board of Trustees member, 91, May 3, 2024, Lenexa, Kansas. Survivors include sister, Lela (Miller) Beach, ’49, daughter, Carla (Miller) Reynolds, ’82, son-in-law, Harold Reynolds, ’82, and niece, Martha (Miller) Raybourn, ’75.
Cecil Miller grew up in Baldwin City and remained in his hometown to attend Baker University, where he earned a bachelor’s in business administration and met his wife, Carol Lee (Turk) Miller, ’55.
He was a lifelong supporter of the university, most formally as a member of the Board of Trustees from 1969-1977, serving as chair from 1976-1977. He returned to the Board from 1980-1991, serving as chair from 1985-1988.
“Cecil Miller was a true pillar of our community. As a former trustee, he helped shape our institution through his leadership and his support. His contributions to the university will never be forgotten and will continue to impact the lives of our students. His and Carol Lee’s legacy will forever be an inspiration,” said Lynne Murray, Baker University President.
Miller served in the U.S. Army from 1954-1956 and earned a master’s degree from the University of Kansas. He enjoyed a successful career as a CPA and partner with the Peat Marwick Mitchell (now KPMG) accounting firm from 1957-1990.
For his tireless support of Baker University, he received the Alumni Citation Award in 1979, an honorary Doctor of Laws degree in 1983, and the Distinguished Alumnus Award in 1989.
“Cecil has been carved into Baker’s Mount Rushmore of alumni. He always stepped up. No matter the cause and no matter the occasion—he was there. Yet, he was so humble and rarely took any credit. We will miss him dearly,” said Doug Barth, director of Alumni Relations.
Robert “Bob” Nusser, ’56, Sigma Phi Epsilon, 89, March 18, 2024, Sachse, Texas.
Carole (Lindley) Powell, ’63, Phi Mu, 82, April 17, 2024, Jefferson City, Missouri.
Donald Price, ’53, Zeta Chi, 92, April 26, 2024, Marlton, New Jersey.
Barbara E. Seburn, ’53, Delta Delta Delta, 91, March 19, 2024, Lee’s Summit, Missouri.
Natalie L. Smith, ’00 MSM, 58, March 3, 2024, Kansas City, Missouri.
William “Bill” P. Smith, former student, 88, February 19, 2024, Bonner Springs, Kansas.
Joel L. Spangenburg, ’97 MSM, 76, April 4, 2024, Belton, Missouri.
Jeanne (McDaniel) Sulley, ’51, Phi Mu, 94, April 5, 2024, Sun City West, Arizona. Survivors include spouse, Richard Sulley, ’51, and brother, James McDaniel, ’58.
Roland Tatsuguchi, ’54, 93, March 12, 2024, Honolulu, Hawaii.
Kyle. E Thomas, ’09 BBA, 57, April 15, 2024, Lenexa, Kansas.
Lynn M. (Sakaitis) Westfall, ’96 BBA, 78, January 12, 2024, Marysville, Kansas.
Marie A. (Haigh) Wicke, ’59, Alpha Chi Omega, 86, May 23, 2024, Olathe, Kansas. Survivors include spouse, Fred Wicke, ’57.
