Category: Memorial post

These are the rolling memorial posts displayed in reverse chron by date of departure. they are linked to from the memorial pages by class year, alpha list and date of death

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Jenis “Jen” Calvin McMillan II ~ Class of 1972

Jen McMillan ~ Class of 1972

Arrived ~ 11/12/1953

Departed ~ 4/14/2025

Lovingly reported by Carol Ann Cole

Jenis Calvin McMillan II

November 12, 1953

April 14, 2025

Obituary of Jenis Calvin McMillan II


Late in the night of Sunday, April 14th, 2025, Jenis Calvin McMillan II, aged 71, peacefully passed away in his sleep.

Jen led a very happy, active life filled with family, friends, and many activities, such as golfing and gardening.

Jen is preceded in death by his father, Jenis and his mother, Agnes. He is survived by his wife, Caroline; their child, Stephanie; his sisters, Terri, Patricia, and Susan; as well as many cousins, nephews, and nieces. He was the proud Grandpa to two grandchildren.

It was Jen’s desire to be cremated and to have his urn laid to rest at Fairview Cemetery in Bastrop, Texas. A celebration of life will be held in his honor at a later date.

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Michael “Mike” R. Johnson ~ Class of 1989

Michael “Mike” Johnson ~ Class of 1989

Arrived ~ 9/26/1970

Departed ~ 5/26/2025

Lovingly reported by, David Scotton.
It is with a very broken heart that I have to break the news that Mike “Magic” Michael Johnson has passed away after fighting hard against cancer. He was and is a true WARRIOR! I lost my best friend that in my heart was my brother. He will always be in my memories and in my heart. I love you my brother

L. David Scotton and R. Mike Johnson

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Andrea Christine Bell ~ Class of 1988

Andrea Christine Bell ~ Class of 1988

Arrived ~ 12/24/1969

Departed ~ 4/23/25

Andrea Bell Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Humphrey Funeral Services, Inc. on May 2, 2025.

Andrea Christine Bell, a radiant light born on Christmas Eve in 1969, in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, has departed from us on April 23, 2025. Known as simply Andrea to her friends, family, and community in Russellville, Arkansas, she was a woman of immense warmth, resilience, and spirit, radiating love and compassion in everything she did, just as poet Maya Angelou once said, “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”


Andrea’s journey was a testament to her strength and determination. She faced life with courage, grace, and an unwavering spirit. Even after her divorce, her resiliency never faltered; she continued to be a beacon of hope and inspiration to those around her. Her smile could light up a room and her laughter was infectious. She embodied the words of Helen Keller, “Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, vision cleared, ambition inspired, and success achieved.”


She is lovingly remembered by her brother, Scott Bell. Andrea was preceded in death by her parents, Nova and Garnett Bell. Her radiant spirit will undoubtedly be missed yet, her impact and the memories she left behind will continue to inspire and encourage those who had the privilege of knowing her.


We encourage those who knew Andrea to share their memories and upload photos on her memorial page. The stories of her vibrant life, love, and enduring spirit will continue to inspire us all. As we remember Andrea, let us hold onto the words of Albert Pike, “What we have done for ourselves alone dies with us; what we have done for others and the world remains and is immortal.”

Lovingly reported by Jun Ikeda

I have a sad news to share. Andrea Christine Bell who attended ISB 1981 ~ 1987 passed away yesterday. She was 55 years old.

She has been undergoing treatment for breast cancer and almost beat it but died of heart attack, according to her longtime friend from teenage years in Arkansas. Thanks to all those who took time to write to her last year. Thank you for helping brighten her last days (her friend’s words). I’ll share her obituary here once it’s posted online.

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Keith Charles Swan ~ Class of 1966

Keith Swan ~ Class of 1966

Arrived ~ 12/1948

Departed ~ 2022

Lovingly reported by Cathy Wills Ferguson ’66

Keith C. Swan, D.O.
1948 – 2022
Dr. Swan was raised in a military family and traveled throughout the world including going to school in Thailand, Lebanon, Germany, and then completed his Bachelors in Primatology at Ohio State University in 1974. Dr. Swan graduated from A.T. Still University, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1981 after an additional three years fellowship in Osteopathic Principles and Practice. He completed a general internship at Doctors Hospital in Columbus, Ohio and then three years of Obstetrics and Gynecological residency at Southeastern Medical Center in North Miami Beach and at Philadelphia Osteopathic Hospital.


Dr. Swan was involved in teaching Osteopathy throughout the country, to medical students, residents and other physicians since 1978. He lectured with the Sutherland Cranial Teaching Foundation and with the Cranial Academy for many years. He was a part of developing the Percussion course with Dr. Robert Fulford, D.O.. He studied Biodynamics and was a good friend and colleague of James Jealous, D.O.


Dr. Swan also completed the three year physicians course of Medical Acupuncture at UCLA and additionally trained in the Balance Method with Richard Te Fu Tan D.O.M. He often used Traditional Osteopathy with Balance Method acupuncture, as he found it very synergistic with patients, and allowed resolution of complex cases.

Dr. Swan traveled throughout the world, exploring many cultures, good food, music, and even crossed the Sahara on camelback. He was in the rock band Blue Cheer in Haight-Ashbury, San Francisco in 1967, the Summer of Love. He played flamingo guitar, electric bass and saxophone. He was a true audiophile! Dr. Swan loved historic artifacts, reading, learning, and American football, especially Ohio State. He rode his motorcycle across the country to his varied medical school rotations, and even spent a night sleeping out in South Dakota, surrounded by a herd of wild buffalo. Dr. Swan had three beautiful children, and spent over twenty five wonderful years with his work and life partner Sharon Ann Stanley, D.O.. Dr Swan’s presence is felt here at Bellingham Osteopathic Center, and his memory continues to inspire us all.

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Louise Mary Ring – Nichols ~ Class of 1967

Louise Ring ~ Class of 1967

Arrived ~ 3/26/1949

Departed ~ 12/25/2024

Lovingly reported by Denise Ring Maliszewski ’69 and Patricia (Pattie) Ring ’70

Louise Mary Ring Nichols passed peaceful at her home of natural causes.

After finishing college she chose a career in the mortgage business and followed that path her entire life.

She married William Nichols. They had one child and one grandchild whom she loved dearly.

Louise is survived by her daughter, son-in-law, grandson and her four younger siblings.

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Scott Fraser Baer ~ Class of 1971

Scott Baer ~ Class of 1971

Arrived ~ 2/13/1952

Departed ~ 9/5/2021

Scott and his wife Colleen at his retirement 2017.

Scott and sister Linda 1970.

Linda Baer ’72 Lovingly Reported.

This is Linda Baer. I left ISB in 1971 for a year in NY. My graduation date would have been 1972.

My brother Scott Baer, graduated ISB in 1971 and died in 2021. I wanted to add his memorial to the ISB Network. He was in your class.

After ISB graduation, Scott went to college in Michigan, where he met his wife Colleen. He lived and worked in the Chicago area for many years, before moving to Punta Gorda, Florida where he worked, and then retired. Scott continued to play tennis from his days on the ISB Tennis Team, and ran 9 marathons, including twice in Chicago. He remained a baseball fan and treasured his days coaching Little League in Bangkok. He died in 2021 from a combination of leukemia and melanoma at age 69.

I have attached two photos; not sure if you can use them. One is of Scott and Colleen at Scott’s retirement in 2017, and the other is me and Scott in 1970 at Asoke Bowl during an after-school bowling league.

Thanks for your efforts in keeping ISBings alive David. I really appreciate it.

Please let me know if you have any questions or comments.

Linda Baer

Scott far left in the back. 1971 ISB tennis team where he was captain.
Scott and sister Linda c. 1974

Scott and sister Linda at Chicago marathon c 1986

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Cynthia “Cinde” Schmidt Cates ~ 1971

Cinde Schmidt Cates ~ 1971

Arrived ~ 12/11/1952

Departed ~ 3/1/2025

Lovingly reported by Steve Cates:

This is Steve Cates; I know word has spread of this catastrophic event. The month of February Cinde dealt with the double whammy of Covid and Flu. Then an aggressive esophageal procedure that had a poor outcome. I am certain this physical stress contributed to the factors of her heart failure. She failed to recover this time. Cinde cheated the grim reaper many times. This time the Lord stepped in and called her home. I know this loss will impact so many in our community. Few people failed to feel her embrace. May God’s grace bring us solace in this time of loss.

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