Obituary

James Duderstadt

University of Michigan President Emeritus James J. Duderstadt, who devoted his academic career to an institution he shaped with his zeal for technology, innovation and equality, died Aug. 21, 2024 at age 81. Duderstadt also held the title of University Professor of...
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Larry Friedrich

Larry Bruce Friedrich passed away peacefully on July 2, 2024 due to complications from brain cancer. Larry was born in Philadelphia, PA but was mostly raised in San Jose, CA. From a young age, Larry’s quick wit and intelligence was apparent, as he taught himself to...
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Donald Forrest

Donald Bozell Forrest, born in 1939 passed at the age of 85. He had many varied careers, adventures and made friends all over the world. He had lots of great stories! Some of his favorite memories were of his time at CalTech studying with Dr Clark. He is celebrated...
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Thomas Banwell

Thomas Banwell, 67, peacefully succumbed to SCA at his Howell home on May 26, 2024. He was predeceased by his parents Thomas J. and Mildred Banwell; sister Cidny Fox. He is survived by siblings Carrie Gronwald, Marilyn Stanley and James Banwell; wife Elizabeth...
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Alyx Herrmann

Alyx Herrmann

BS '84 Alice Kamakaokalani Herrmann (sometimes known as Anne, Alix and Alyx), died December 4, 2023, aged 61, in Capitola, California. Born March 15, 1962, in Los Angeles, Alyx achieved BA Physics/Astronomy, Pomona College (‘84); BS Engineering and Applied Science,...

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