IN MEMORY
Francis W. Prosser Jr.
Francis W. Prosser Jr., 79, died March 20. He was a professor emeritus of physics and astronomy. He began as an assistant professor at KU in 1957, became an associate professor in 1962 and then worked as a professor from 1967 until he retired. Online condolences may be made at www.warren mcelwain.com.
Joel Hurd McKown
Joel Hurd McKown, 65, died March 22. He retired from the KU Bookstore as a supervisor in the textbook department. The family suggests memorials to the Lawrence Humane Society or Hospice Care in Douglas County, sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary. Online condolences may be made at www.warrenmcelwain.com.
Mildred B. Smith
Mildred B. "Millie" Smith, 82, died March 18. Smith worked as director of staff benefits at KU and retired after 26 years of service. Online condolences may be made at www.warrenmcelwain.com.
Stanley M. Walas
Stanley M. Walas, 93, died March 13. He was a professor emeritus of chemical and petroleum engineering. He served with the KU faculty for more than 40 years and retired in the early 1980s. Online condolences may be made at www.warrenmc elwain.com.
William Meredith Merril
William Meredith Merril, 88, died March 6. He came to KU in 1963 and was a professor and chair of the Department of Geology.
KU IQ
The beauty of Mount Oread has inspired countless students, faculty and even noted artists over the years. Poet Walt Whitman described the view from the hill as "Stretching out on its own unbounded scale, unconfined. . . Combining the real and ideal, and beautiful as dreams."
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