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IN MEMORY

Sarah Lee Goodwin

Sarah Lee Goodwin, 76, died Jan. 20. She worked as a chemist at KU Medical Center and was president of KU Medical Center Auxiliary. Survivors include three daughters, a son, two brothers and 13 grandchildren. The family requests that memorial donations be made to the Catholic Community Healthcare Hospice, 9740 W. 87th St., Overland Park, KS 66212.

James P. McLean

James P. McLean, 33, died Jan. 20. McLean was a staff physician in rehabilitation medicine at KU Hospital and an assistant professor at KU Medical Center. He was to become the medical director of KU Medical Center's new Spine Center this summer. Memorial contributions may be given to the KU Endowment, 3901 Rainbow Blvd., mail stop 3012, Kansas City, KS 66160.

Joann Gentry Redding

Joann Gentry Redding, 83, died Jan. 9. Redding worked as a social worker at KU Medical Center for 25 years in child psychiatry and family practice. She is survived by her daughter. Memorials may be given to the Permanent Missionary Endowment Fund at Country Club Christian Church, 6101 Ward Parkway, Kansas City, MO 64113, or to a charity of the donor's choosing.

Donald V. Youll

Donald V. Youll, 76, died Jan. 27. Youll assisted with the teaching clinic at KU Medical Center for 20 years. He is survived by his wife, Marilynn Youll; two sons; and a grandson.

John F. Sanders

John F. Sanders, 73, died Jan. 31. Sanders was treasurer of the KU Alumni Association before retiring in 1999. Survivors include his wife, Erma R. Kleinsorge; a daughter; a son; and three granddaughters. Memorial contributions may be made to the Johnson Cancer Center, Kansas State University, 1 Chalmers Hall, Manhattan, KS 66506.

Eugene W. Morgan

Eugene W. Morgan, 93, died Feb. 3. Morgan was president of the KU Alumni Association from 1963 to 1964. He also was awarded the Fred Ellsworth Medallion, the highest honor for service to KU. Survivors include his wife, Helen; two daughters; a brother; a sister; and 13 grandchildren. The family suggests memorial donations to the Eugene W. Morgan Band Fund, sent in care of KU Endowment, P.O. Box 928, Lawrence, KS 66044, or to Heart of America Hospice, 3715 S.W. 29th St., Topeka, KS 66614.

Rita Lee Lucas Wilkinson

Rita Lee Lucas Wilkinson, 71, died Jan. 31. She was a librarian at KU from 1962 to 1966. Survivors include her husband, Donald H. Wilkinson; three sons; a brother; and seven grandchildren. The family suggests memorial donations to Douglas County Senior Services Inc., in care of Warren McElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13th St., Lawrence, KS 66044.

NOTABLE ALUMS

As director of Voice of America, 1968 KU journalism graduate Danforth Austin oversees a worldwide multimedia broadcasting operation in 45 languages reaching more than 115 million people each week via radio, television and the Internet. He previously was an executive at the Wall Street Journal and Dow Jones after starting as a reporter for the journal. Chancellor Robert Hemenway recently appeared on the show. For more, see story on page 5