We extend our condolences to Marlena Constant, early childhood education advocate, on the passing of her father, Darrell N. Constant Sr., on July 14. A visitation will be held Sunday, July 23, 2-5 p.m. and a funeral service Monday, July 24, 10:30 a.m. at Staab Funeral Home in Springfield. Read the obituary.
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Welcome Lindsay Shelton
Lindsay Shelton, recently joined the college as program assistant, PATH. She previously worked as an occupational therapy assistant at Memorial and most recently as the pre-K coordinator for Ball-Chatham School District. Lindsay is an LLCC alum who graduated from the OTA program and earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
She can be reached at 217-786-4629 or lindsay.shelton@llcc.edu.
Welcome Lindsay!
Our sympathy to family and friends of Drinda O’Connor
We extend our sympathy to family and friends of Drinda L. O’Connor, former LLCC Trustee (1997-2002), who served as vice chair from 1997-2000 and chair from 2000-2002.
A visitation will be held Thursday, July 20, 4-7 p.m. and a funeral service on Friday, July 21, 10 a.m. at Bisch and Son Funeral Home with burial to follow at Oak Ridge Cemetery. Read the obituary.
Thank you from Shanda Byer
I’d like to thank everyone for the kind words, thoughts and prayers as my family experienced the loss of my mother-in-law, Judy Byer. Knowing that I have a supportive family at LLCC brought comfort during this sad time. I appreciate the cards and flowers, and, most of all, I appreciate knowing that you care. Thank you.
Shanda Byer, interim vice president, student services
Our sympathy to family and friends of Dr. James M. Howard
We extend our sympathy to family and friends of Dr. James M. Howard, LLCC’s fourth president, who passed away July 10. He was vice president of administrative services before serving as the college’s president from 1999-2002.
A visitation will be held Saturday, July 29, 1 p.m. followed by a service at 2 p.m. at Cherry Hills Church in Springfield. Read the obituary.
Our sympathy to Shanda Byer
We extend our condolences to Shanda Byer, interim vice president, student services, on the passing of her mother-in-law, Judith Byer, on June 29. The family will receive friends from 10-10:45 a.m. July 10 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 404 East Birch St., New Berlin. Funeral mass will follow at 11 a.m. with burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Read the obituary.
Walk to End Alzheimer’s® Sept. 30
Join LLCC in supporting the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s®. This is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Team Captains Laurie Clemons, recently retired student success coach, and Leslie Johnson, AVP, student success, would love for you to participate in one or more of the following ways:
- Join our team and walk in person on Sept. 30, 2023, at Southwind Park.
- Join our team and participate virtually.
- Invite family and friends to join our team.
- Donate money to the LLCC team or to a team member’s fundraising goal.
You can join the team or donate by going to http://act.alz.org/goto/LLCC.
LLCC closed July 4
LLCC will be closed tomorrow for Independence Day. Enjoy the holiday!
Juneteenth Freedom Walk held yesterday
The Juneteenth Committee would like to thank everyone for their participation in the Juneteenth Freedom Walk. Approximately 100 staff, faculty, students and community members participated. For those who couldn’t view Faith to Freedom, which was shown yesterday, please visit the LLCC Library’s Juneteenth webpage for the entire documentary.
Committee Members:
Kim Wilson, co-chair
Candace Silas, co-chair
Katrina Quattlander
Kristin Booher
Mion Denton
Brandon Lewis
Amanda Turner
Marina Wirsing
Laurie Clemons, retiring chairperson
Michelle Pulce-Flynn
Juneteenth Freedom Walk and documentary showing today
As a reminder, you’re invited to participate in the Juneteenth Freedom Walk today, June 19, at 8:30 a.m. Meet by the flag poles outside of A. Lincoln Commons for the start of this 1.25-mile walk around campus to commemorate the timeline of events leading up to Juneteenth’s Freedom Day. There will be a light continental breakfast afterward for participants.
In addition, showings of the documentary Juneteenth: Faith & Freedom (1 hour, 15 minutes) will take place today at 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. in the LLCC Library, Room 1126. Please visit the LLCC Library’s Juneteenth webpage for a preview of the documentary and other information on Juneteenth.