In Memoriam
Remembering those in our college who have recently passed away.
2025
Dr. John Thornburg passed away peacefully at his home in Okemos, Michigan on February 9, 2025.
Dr. Robert Joseph Stomel attended Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine and graduated in 1980.
2024
Dr. Harris W. Mainster, aged 87, passed away on October 10, 2024. Recipient of the 2014 Walter F. Patenge Medal of Public Service award, Dr. Mainster served as a professor at MSU College of Osteopathic Medicine for 60 years and as a clinical faculty member since 1980. He is survived by his loving wife, four children and 10 grandchildren. Our condolences to his loved ones.
Dr. Paul Yan Liu, aged 73, passed away on July 15, 2024, in Haslett, Michigan. Dr. Liu was dedicated to his career as a child and adolescent psychiatrist. He is survived by his loving wife, son, daughter, five siblings and granddaughter. Our condolences to his loved ones.
Dr. John R. Downs, aged 88, died under the care of his family and North Woods Hospice at his home on June 19, 2024. He was a former professor of maxillofacial surgery in the Department of Surgical Specialties in the MSU Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine and Human Medicine. He is survived by his loving wife, his son, daughter and four grandchildren. Our condolences to his loved ones.
2023
Dr. Algirdas A. Juocys, a family physician serving patients in southeast Michigan, passed on December 10, 2023. He was a former assistant professor with the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine Department of Family and Community Medicine and a member of the Hannah Society for his generous support of the college. He also served as president of the Michigan Osteopathic College Foundation. Dr. Juocys is survived by his wife, two daughters and grandson. Our condolences to his loved ones.
Dr. Peter N. Salvia, accomplished physician, died Wednesday morning, October 11, 2023. He was surrounded by family at the time of his passing. He is survived by his loving wife, his two daughters, four grandchildren and three siblings. Our condolences to his loved ones.
Dr. Dorothy Elizabeth Carnegie-Shillinglaw
Dr. Dorothy Elizabeth Carnegie-Shillinglaw, age 94, passed away on February 11, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband Richard in 2002, and her grandson. She is survived by her daughter and son, four grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. Our condolences to her loved ones.
2022
Dr. Edward James Potchen
Dr. Shirley Siew
Dr. Anthony J. Malcoun
2021
Dr. Paul C. Linnell
Dr. Paul Stein
Dr. Herbert L. Whittier
Dr. William Falls