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WIU Mourns Student Death

October 25, 2016


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MACOMB/MOLINE, IL -- The Western Illinois University community is saddened to learn of the death of WIU-Quad Cities student Laura Bollaert of Merritt Island, FL, who died Oct. 23 in Florida.

Bollaert, 28, was pursuing a bachelor's degree in accountancy.

"We extend our thoughts and sympathies to Laura's family and friends," said Western Illinois University President Jack Thomas.

Cremation rites have been accorded.

Posted By: University Communications (U-Communications@wiu.edu)
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