IL SR1577

Thomas Dudley Ferguson of Oak Park passed away on March 16, 2014; he was born August 23, 1938 in Hinsdale to Mildred (nee Whitt) and James Carroll Ferguson.

Began teaching career at Elmwood Park High School in 1962 and joined Oak Park and River Forest High School history department in 1967, where he taught until retirement in 1994 and served as department chairman from 1986 to 1994.

Received a Fulbright Scholarship in 1970 to teach at Sherborne School in Dorset, England, and led a family camping trip through western Europe, Scandinavia, and the former Soviet Union in summer 1971.

Started "Interpretations," an annual publication of student historical writing at OPRF High School in 1988.

Illinois Senate expresses condolences to his surviving wife Carole, daughters Sarah and Heather, five grandchildren, and extended family; a suitable copy of the resolution will be presented to the family.