Tributes to Political Scientists

The Honorable Terry L. Bruce, former Illinois State Senator and U.S. Representative of the 19th Congressional District, passed away April 17th, 2026 at Memorial Hospital in Springfield, IL. Born on March 25, 1944, Bruce was married to Charlotte A. Bruce until her death in 2024. He is survived by...

Stephen Andrew Carr November 13, 1949- April 12, 2026 It was on a beautiful, sunny Sunday morning when, in the loving company of his wife and children, Stephen Andrew Carr left this world to join those who have gone before him.  Steve was born to Yvonne Theresa Kennedy Carr and Marcus Andrew...

Harold Hugh Sterling, Jr., 87, passed away on April 12, 2026, after a short illness. He was born on July 2, 1938, in Washington, D.C., and attended Montgomery Blair High School. He later served in the Naval Reserves. A gifted athlete, Harold was a JUCO All-American in football, which earned him a...

Almon Woodward 94, passed away in Fairfax surrounded by his family on April 11, 2026 after a struggle with declining health. He was born to Almon and Minnie (Decker) Woodward and was raised on the family farm in Westford, Vermont. Al spoke fondly of his elementary years in Westford and his high...

Cary George Peterson was born on 10 February 1935 in Cedar Fort Utah, to James E. Peterson and Lucille Worthen Peterson. He passed away on 10 April 2026 at his home in Nephi, Utah. Cary was raised in Cedar Fort, Utah, on a wheat farm and cattle ranch. He was the third born of seven sons to...

Edward Dominic Nagel, born in Chicago, Illinois, on August 4th, 1941, and resided in Crestone, Colorado, entered into rest on April 9th, 2026. He was preceded in death by his mother, Helen Yanish; his first wife, Christina M. Lumley; two of his older brothers, Raymond M. Nagel, and spouse, Anne...

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Oleg Myskiw, whose generous nature impacted numerous lives. Oleg passed away on Thursday, April 9th, due to pancreatic cancer. He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Lana, his children, Maria, Alexander, and Kira, as well as his grandchildren,...

Avvari Krishna Prasad passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. The family is being cared for by Lea Funeral Home.

Bobby Kern, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2026 surrounded by loved ones. Bobby's focus in life was to help those less fortunate and he did this in many ways. Bobby was active in politics in Indiana and sought office on more than one occasion with a belief that he could help others if he held...

Linnie Mae Battle (Ruffin) passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. The family is being cared for by Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home & Crematory.

Jimmy Jacumin November 15, 1936 - November 23, 2025 Jimmy Ray Jacumin, 89, beloved public servant and respected businessman whose life was marked by leadership, hard work and a deep commitment to his community, departed this life to his heavenly home on Sunday November 23, 2025, at Amorem Hospice...

Rufo "Tatang" Artienda Tuazon, 81, died May 15, 2006, at St. John's Regional Medical Center after a brief illness. A former politician and businessman, Rufo was born in Bagalay, Tayum, Abra, Philippines, on Dec. 14, 1924. A United States veteran, he received a Purple Heart after losing his right...