Ruth Moss Buck

Ruth Moss Buck (WCAS45), 82, Evanston, Nov. 30, 2006. A pioneering ecology and education writer, Mrs. Buck enjoyed a 50-year career at the Chicago Tribune as a researcher, reporter and editor. She retired in 1997.

Mrs. Buck first came to Northwestern in 1940 as a “Cherub” in the National High School Institute journalism program. She majored in economics but became one of the first female managing editors of the Daily Northwestern. In her tenure as managing editor, Mrs. Buck covered the death of President Franklin Roosevelt and the final days of World War II. (See “Editors Recall Yesterday’s News,” winter 2000.)

She is survived by a daughter, Mary Buck Young (WCAS75), a son, Thomas, and four grandchildren.

Robert E. Feeney

Robert E. Feeney (WCAS38), 94, Davis, Calif., Sept. 21, 2006. A renowned protein chemist, Mr. Feeney traveled to Antarctica six times for his research on subzero survival of fish.

Mr. Feeney, who worked both as a milkman and as a server in Northwestern sorority dining halls while pursuing his degree in chemistry, served as a professor of food science and technology at the University of California, Davis, from 1960 until he retired in 1984.

Originally drawn to Antarctica to collect penguin eggs, Mr. Feeney also explored the Arctic Ocean. Among his most prominent research interests, he studied antifreeze proteins in suppressing and modifying ice growth. 

He is survived by his wife, Mary Alice, daughters Elizabeth and Jane, and three grandchildren.

Joseph F. Kauffman

Joseph F. Kauffman (G51), 84, Madison, Wis., Sept. 29, 2006. During the 1960 presidential election Mr. Kauffman encouraged a speechwriter for John F. Kennedy to promote the establishment of a national volunteer corps. Mr. Kauffman later served on the committee that formed the Peace Corps and became the program’s first director of training.

He also established recruitment centers at more than 60 colleges and universities, including the University of Wisconsin–Madison, which annually produces the most Peace Corps volunteers. Mr. Kauffman taught and served as dean at UW–Madison and later served as executive vice president of the UW System.

Mr. Kauffman is survived by a daughter, Marcia, a son, G. Frank, and sisters Charlotte and Evelyn.

Annette Rogers Kelly

Annette Rogers Kelly (SESP37), 93, Des Plaines, Ill., Nov. 8, 2006. A member of the Northwestern Athletic Hall of Fame, Mrs. Kelly won Olympic gold medals in the 400-meter relay at the 1932 Olympics in Los Angeles and the 1936 games in Berlin. The 1936 team also included Betty Robinson Schwartz (SESP34). Mrs. Kelly also competed in the high jump and 100-meter dash.

Mrs. Kelly taught physical education at Chicago’s Lake View High School for 30 years and helped establish the Special Olympics in Chicago.

In 1995 Mrs. Kelly was recognized as one of 10 Northwestern Big Ten Centennial Athletes of Honor.

She is survived by a daughter, Kathleen, two sons, Kevin and Terence, and four grandchildren

David Kritchevsky

David Kritchevsky (G48), 86, Bryn Mawr, Pa., Nov. 20, 2006. A renowned biochemist, Mr. Kritchevsky studied the effects of dietary fats and cholesterol on heart disease and cancer.

Born in Kharkov, Ukraine, Mr. Kritchevsky was a voice of reason in the world of nutrition, highlighting both the benefits and risks of cholesterol and certain dietary fats. The American Society for Nutrition presented Mr. Kritchevsky with its first David Kritchevsky Career Achievement Award in 2006.

He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Sholtes Kritchevsky (WCAS44, G46), a son, Stephen, two daughters, Barbara and Janice, six grandchildren, a brother-in-law, Walter Ramm (McC48), and a sister-in-law, Eileen Sholtes Ramm (WCAS48).

Jeffrey D. McClelland

Jeffrey D. McClelland (McC80), 47, Phoenix, Sept. 10, 2006. A key player in America West Airlines’ acquisition of US Airways in 2005, Mr. McClelland was known by his colleagues for his work ethic and integrity.

A former U.S. Navy pilot, Mr. McClelland endured cancer surgeries and chemotherapy sessions during two sets of merger talks, often coming to the office after treatments. He served as executive vice president and chief administrative officer of US Airways after the merger.

US Airways plans to rename its Phoenix flight-training center in Mr. McClelland’s honor and the US Airways Education Foundation will offer scholarships in his name.

He is survived by his wife, Lori Jacobucci McClelland (J83), and sons Jack, Peter, Shawn and Will.

Carol T. Rieger

Carol T. Rieger (WCAS63, L73), 65, Ouray, Colo., Sept. 12, 2006. As a housewife, Ms. Rieger fought for the integration of Evanston’s public schools in the 1960s. Her sense of justice inspired her to pursue a career in law after taking several years to raise her children.

She became an attorney with Jenner & Block in Chicago, where she represented 1,800 African American families in a civil rights case against local homebuilders. Later she represented the National Football League Players Association in Minneapolis, helping the players gain the right to free agency.

In 1993 Ms. Rieger left the legal profession, moved to Ouray, bought an art gallery and wrote two novels.

She is survived by a son, James, two daughters, Kelly and Laura, a sister, Judith, and three grandchildren.

Travis Stockley

Travis Stockley (GC88), 50, Pembroke, N.C., Aug. 24, 2006. A prominent stage director and educator, Mr. Stockley directed more than 100 professional productions before becoming an assistant professor at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke.

While in the Chicago area, Mr. Stockley directed at Drury Lane Oakbrook Terrace and the Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire. During his time at the Marriott he directed the musical Grease, starring Brian d’Arcy James (C90), now a Broadway star.

His 1986 production of Sweeney Todd earned Mr. Stockley a Joseph Jefferson Award for best musical director. He received 11 Jeff Award nominations and an Outer Critics Circle nomination in subsequent years.

He is survived by a sister, Jennifer, and a brother, John.