University of Illinois Memorial: Remembering the life, death and legacy of Eleanor Mieth
Eleanor Inness Mieth, 102, passed from her earthly home to her heavenly home on July 26, 2014. She passed in the same gracious way in which she lived her life. All who knew her were the lucky recipients of her kindness and generosity. Born to George Inness and Nellie Roadstrum Inness on December 29, 1911, Eleanor led a long and fruitful life. Her early life was spent in Galesburg and in Regina, Canada, where her father was involved in farming. She graduated from Knox College and then went on...
