Alumni of Delta Upsilon - Western Illinois University

Happy 50th Birthday to Brother Asevedo ‘96

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50th Anniversary Celebration of the Western Illinois Chapter of Delta Upsilon is coming up quickly! Remember to put in your vacation requests at work and start setting up a place for the kids and pets to stay.

Most importantly is call and get your room reservation made. The celebration will be April 26 - 28, 2024

Here are a list of local hotel options, there are some B&B options if that is your thing but they are not listed.

Any questions, please feel free to contact Justin Ford.

1. WIU University Union Hotel
1 University Circle; Macomb, IL 61455
309-298-1941
http://www.wiu.edu/student_services/university_union/hotel/index.php

2. Olson Conference Center
1 University Circle; Macomb, IL 61455
3092982413

3. Air BNB
Airbnb | Macomb - Vacation Rentals & Places to Stay - Illinois

4. Hampton Inn Macomb
1639 East Jackson Street, Macomb, IL, 61455
309-837-6000
Hampton Inn Macomb | Reservations Center (hotelandsuites.com)

5. Best Western Macomb Inn
1655 E Jackson Street, Macomb, Illinois 61455-2692
309-836-6700
Hotels in Macomb IL | Best Western Macomb Inn

6. Quality Inn Macomb
1646 N Lafayette St, Macomb, IL 61455 US
(855) 229-5934
Quality Inn Macomb near University Area - Guest Reservations

7. Super 8 by Wyndham Macomb
313 West University Drive, Macomb, IL, US
877-719-8993
Super 8 by Wyndham Macomb Macomb | Bookonline.com

8. Americas Best Value Inn Macomb
1414 West Jackson Street, Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 833-4521
Americas Best Value Inn Macomb | Red Lion Family of Hotels

9. Star Motel Macomb
1507 E Jackson St, Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 837-4817
Star Motel Macomb

10. Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Galesburg
901 W Carl Sandburg Drive, Galesburg, Illinois, USA, 61401
309-344-19111
Hotels in Galesburg Illinois | Fairfield Inn & Suites Galesburg (marriott.com)

11. Prairie Inn & Conference Center
300 S Soangetaha Road, Galesburg, Illinois 61401-5527
309-343-7151
Hotel In Galesburg, IL - Best Western Prairie Inn & CC

12. AmericInn by Wyndham Monmouth
1 AmericInn Way , Monmouth, Illinois – 61462
833-304-1411
AmericInn by Wyndham Monmouth – ReservationDesk.com

13. Comfort Suites Burlington
1780 Stonegate Center Dr, Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-1300
Hotel in Burlington, IA | Comfort Suites® Official Site | Comfort Suites (choicehotels.com)

14. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Burlington
2759 Mt Pleasant St, Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 208-2411
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Burlington | Burlington, IA Hotels (wyndhamhotels.com)

15. Hampton Inn Keokuk
3201 Main Street, Keokuk, IA 52632
(319) 524-6700
Hampton Inn Keokuk, Iowa Hotel (hilton.com)

16. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Burlington
1605 North Roosevelt Ave, Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 752-0000
Affordable Hotels in Burlington, Iowa | Holiday Inn Express & Suites Burlington (ihg.com)

University Union Hotel - Western Illinois University For reservations call the University Union Service Center at (309) 298-1941. The Union Hotel accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express, Personal Checks, and Cash.

Chapter President Zander Doan named Homecoming King tonight. The Chapter is partnering with Tri Sigmas and have won multiple events all week.

with the Western Illinois Chapter at the 2023 Macomb Balloon Rally.

Be sure to stop by the DU House and to let Justin Ford know if you will be in Macomb this weekend. Hope to see a few of you and to check out this event which has been 3+ years in the making.

Help Wanted:

The Alumni Pages for The Facebook and The Internet are in desperate need of improvement.

If you can help us in any way, please contact Justin Ford at [email protected] or at 7026727252.

Thank you!

Colonel Stephen A, Tribble '90 recently became the Brigade Commander for the 303rd Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, Fort Shaffer, Honolulu, Hawaii. The pictures are from the Change of Command Ceremony, July 27, 2023, where Brigade Colors were passed to COL Tribble.

Western Illinois Undergraduate Chapter keeping up the chapter excellence.

https://www.facebook.com/100069475830458/posts/590642573261599/?mibextid=CDWPTG

Undergraduate Chapter a semifinalist for Sweepstakes!!

https://www.facebook.com/100064573149984/posts/650517003777399/?mibextid=Nif5oz

2023 DU Summer Work Weekend
Several could not make the trip to Macomb but sent money to help.

Joe Cole
Pat Kaler
Ralph Perez
Justin Stroh
Lou Vince

Justin Ford (If we needed something he just went out and bought it)

and the local gang of Tom Shogren and Bruce Peterson.

It not too late to help, we still have a few projects to complete before we open the house this fall. Anything you can do to help is appreciated.

Thanks! for your help!

That's a wrap on the weekend.

We had a light crew this year, but made some good headway. Thank you to Bruce Peterson, Alex Stephens, Jacob Foldy, Zander Doan and Marc Musser for your help.

Big Thank You to Lou Vince, Joe Cole and Ralph Perez for your financial donations. If you would like to donate please feel free to send funds via Venmo or online.

VENMO: DU_WIU

https://vault.omegafi.com/vault/public/contributions/contributionsform.php?URLCode=RJACXX

Remember we can't have DU without U

Working on improvements, Work Weekend 2023

Congratulations to Lieutenant Colonel Jeffrey P. Moore '04, who today assumed command of the 2d Battalion (Assault), 82d Aviation Regiment "Corsair", 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Liberty (formerly Fort Bragg), North Carolina

Congratulations to former Chapter President Eric Leiterman '16 on his graduation from the nursing program at Columbia Gorge Community College (second row far right). He hopes to do ER Nursing in the Portland area after passing his national boards.

Ideas / Suggestions for DU 50th Anniversary shirts?

50th Anniversary Weekend is April 26, 27, 28 of 2024

How is your summer going? Be sure to share your photos of getting together with DU Brothers. Here are a few from this year so far. Alumni of Delta Upsilon - Western Illinois University

We were recently notified of the passing of Brother Mark R. Wolf '80. Mark pledged in the Spring of 1977, initiated May 7, 1977. In the Fall of 1978 he served as the Chapter Relations Secretary. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.

From the notification:

Mark R. Wolf, 64, of Washington, Il passed away at 8:05 pm. Monday, May 1, 2023 at Carle-Unity Point Health Center, Peoria, IL. Mark was born May 23, 1958 in Peoria, IL the son of James Rodney "Rod" and Amy L. (Birdsell) Wolf. He was raised and educated in Washington, IL, graduating from Washington High School. During his Junior year in high school Mark was an AFS Exchange Program student living with the Leon Miranda family in Antofagasta, Chile. In three and a half years he graduated with Honors from Western Illinois University in Macomb, IL majoring in International Business. He was a member of Delta Upsilon Fraternity. Prior to his early retirement he was employed by Unisys Corporation where he designed computer software systems for the banking industry. His main hobby was travel. He traveled extensively including visits to most of the U.S. as well as trips to Canada (many times on fishing trips with his grandparents), England and Germany, several times, the Netherlands and France, several times. He is survived by his parents, brother, Scot (Carrie) Wolf of Peoria, IL; his niece, Carly (Chad) Scott and a special great nephew and buddy, Luca Wolf Scott all of Washington, IL. A private family interment will take place at Center Grove Cemetery, Kirkwood, IL. Memorials may be given to the Washington District Library, Washington, IL or the Cardiac Department at Carle-Unity Point and sent to the funeral home. McGuire & Davies Funeral Home and Crematory, Monmouth, IL, is in charge of the arrangements.

Newest addition to the alumni ranks. From left to right, Josh Olesen, Joe Oshesky, Chapter President Zander Doan, Travis Swope and Zach Janopoulos. Not pictured is Donavan Schaefer.

The celebration of our Chapter's 49th Anniversary will be this weekend in Macomb, Illinois.

Please take time to make arrangements to attend our Chapter's 50th Anniversary next April 26, 27 and 28 of 2024.

Please share this information with as many brothers as possible. Most information will be coming via Facebook, so get as many as possible connected to this page.

All the best,

Justin Ford

The last several months have been difficult for many in our Fraternity as we mourn the loss of our Delta Upsilon brothers.

Richard J. Maedge ’91 on December 11, 2022

Dr. Billy D. Page on February 20, 2023
Dr. Page was initiated into the Fraternity during the Chapter’s
chartering in 1974 and was the father of Pat Page ’75.

William J. Gauwitz, Jr. ‘74 on February 15, 2023

Jason D. Christensen ‘92 on March 28, 2023

Joseph P. Kessel ’01 on April 5, 2023

We will be posting additional information about our brother’s passing in a few days.

We have been remise in making postings to the alumni page for a period of time. Some recent news concerning some of our alumni that has not been shared has made that evident.

Hopefully in the next few weeks we can update you with information about alumni, the chapter and items of Delta Upsilon interest. Some of the information may be dated but we would rather error on the side of being repetitive than not sharing the information at all.

Please let us know if there is anything we should be doing or information we should be sharing. As always, any help or assistance in making this happen is always greatly appreciate. Thank you for your patience and assistance.

Dikaia!

Delta Upsilon Spring 2022 Newsletter

Yesterday we received notice of the passing of Brother Richard C. Higgin '74. Rich pledged the Fraternity Winter Quarter 1972-1973, was a charter member when the chapter was installed April 1974

Richard C. Higgins
1952 – 2021

Richard C. Higgins, age 69, of Indian Head Park; loving son of the late William & the late Donna Mae Higgins; loving brother of Robert (Darlene), Helen Higgins, Susan Manzella, Kathleen (Kirk) Mendoza, & the late Kenneth; proud uncle of Shannon Higgins, Devin Halicki, and Mae Mendoza.

Richard passed away peacefully at home this Christmas 2021 and will be dearly missed.

Interment private.
Many have asked how they can help the family during this time. The family appreciates your thoughtfulness and asks that you donate towards Rich’s burial expenses. Monetary gifts can be mailed to Robert Higgins or Kathleen Mendoza.

Arrangements entrusted to Hallowell & James Funeral Home, Countryside. Info: (708) 352-6500

As some of you know we lost a brother too early. Cory Wingerter passed away recently and left behind a wife and two kids. If you are willing and able, please make a donation to the gofundme link:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/hgxy3t-fundraiser-for-cory-wingerters-family?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=p_cp_guide_do&member=18097135

Services for Brother Cory L Wingerter:

Visitation for Cory L. Wingerter will be held Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black Road, Joliet from 1:00-6:00 p.m. with a Memorial Service at 5:00 p.m. Interment will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, memorials in his name to benefit the future education of his children would be appreciated.

https://fredcdames.com/tribute/details/7467/Cory-Wingerter/obituary.html -start

Obituary of Cory L Wingerter | Fred C. Dames Funeral Homes - Joliet Age 46 of Joliet, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, March 10, 2022, at Amita Health St. Joseph Medical Center. He was born in Kankakee and resided in Joliet most of his life. Cory was a graduate of Coal City High School with the Class of 1993 and he received his Associate's Degree from Western Illi...