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WIU Mourns Student Death
June 26, 2018
MACOMB, IL -- The Western Illinois University community is saddened to learn of the death of WIU student Anthony Fillingham, 48, of Macomb, who died June 22 at the University of Chicago Medical Center.
Fillingham was pursuing a bachelor's degree in special education. He was a member of the Illinois National Guard, serving as an infantryman assigned to the 1/131 Infantry. He first graduated from Western in 1994 with degrees in computer science and law enforcement and justice administration. After retiring from the Macomb Police Department in 2014, he worked as a substitute teacher in Macomb.
"We extend our sincere condolences to Anthony's family and friends," said Western Illinois University President Jack Thomas.
A celebration of life will be announced at a later date.
Posted By: University Communications (U-Communications@wiu.edu)
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