Jim Van Kleek, program director, Aviation, passed away Sunday evening, July 27, at his residence. Jim joined LLCC in 2007 and worked tirelessly to advance the program, improve its environment at Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, and recruit new students. He will be missed by his many friends and colleagues at LLCC.

Visitation will be at Ellinger Kunz and Park Funeral Home, 530 North 5th St., Springfield, on Thursday, July 31, from 4-7 p.m.  Services will be Friday, August 1 at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at Camp Butler National Cemetery where the Interveterans Burial Detail will conduct honors. Memorial contributions may be made to the LLCC Aviation Scholarship Fund.