IN MEMORY
Heinrich A. Stammler
Heinrich A. Stammler, 93, died Nov. 29. He became an assistant professor in 1960 and the first chair of the newly created Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures in 1962. He is survived by his wife, Ursula Hoffman Stammler; daughter; son; and three grandchildren. The family suggests memorials to KU Endowment, sent to P.O. Box 928, Lawrence, 66044, or in care of the Warren-McElwain Mortuary.
Antonio "Tony" Miller
Antonio "Tony" Miller, 19, died Dec. 31. He was employed as a custodian. He previously worked in the dining services department at KU. Survivors include his parents, his grandmothers, a brother, a sister and a twin sister. The family suggests memorials to the American Cancer Association, sent in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent at www.rumsey-yost.com.
Forrest Elwood Jolly
Forrest Elwood Jolly, 70, died Jan. 4. He worked in the Department of Student Services. He is survived by his wife and a sister. The family suggests memorials to Jefferson County Friends of Hospice, sent in care of Barnett-Chapel Oaks Funeral Home, P.O. Box 416, Oskaloosa, 66066.
Neil Christian Larsen
Neil Christian Larsen, 96, died Jan. 8. He worked for Printing Services for 25 years as a compositor. Survivors include two sons, a daughter and a sister. The family suggests memorials to First Christian Church, sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary. Online condolences may be made at www.warren mcelwain.com, subject:Larsen.
KU HISTORY
As World War I raged in Europe, there was talk in the states of instituting compulsory military training at university campuses. KU Chancellor Frank Strong was vehemently opposed to the idea. In a Jan. 16, 1916, article in the University Daily Kansan, he said he was "strongly opposed to military training in our colleges and universities," adding it would be "highly impractical" and would undermine discipline. For more, visit
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