MACOMB, Ill., July 1 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release:
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MACOMB, IL - - Western Illinois University community is saddened to learn of the death of WIU senior English major Keagan Beckner, of Bushnell, IL, who passed away June 26.
Beckner was pursuing a degree in English Education. He was known by family, friends and classmates for his kindness, infectious sense of humor and love of writing, music and storytelling. He hoped to one day become a professor and inspire others through literature.
"Keagan's smile was infectious and he brought humor and light into the classroom. He was so excited to start his teaching journey and loved being in the classroom and working with young people," Professor...