We extend our condolences to Robert Schuerman, property control technician, on the passing of his mother, Mary Alice Collins, on Dec. 1.

We extend our condolences to Samantha Reif, professor of geology, on the passing of her mother, Margene Anne Reif, on Oct. 31. A celebration of life will be held this spring. Read the obituary.

We extend our condolences to Sandra Chvala, administrative assistant to the dean, health professions, on the passing of her father, Paul V. Phipps, on Nov. 2. Services will be held Tuesday, Nov. 7. Read the obituary.

We extend our condolences to Gary Wendt, LLCC-Litchfield general maintenance technician, on the passing of his father, James Wendt Oct. 14. Services will be held Friday, Oct. 20. Read the obituary.

We extend our sympathy to Doug Longstaff, truck driver training specialist, on the passing of his mother-in-law, Kathleen M. DeNardo of Riverview, Mich. Visitation and funeral services are today in Wyandotte, Mich. Read the obituary

We extend our condolences to Jennifer Ramm, professor of chemistry, on the passing of her father, Tim Little. Arrangements are pending.

We extend our condolences to Kayla Weitzel, employment specialist, on the passing of her mother, Carol Koncor. No services will be held at this time. Read the obituary.

We extend our condolences to Crystal Norris, administrative assistant to the dean, social sciences and business, on the passing of her brother, David “Lance” Robinson on July 29. The family will hold a graveside ceremony at a later date. Read the obituary.

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.