FENTERS, James D.
Source: Journal & Courier, Lafayette, Indiana, November 21, 2007.
Dr. James Dean Fenters, 71, of Chicago, formerly of Attica, died Thursday, Nov. 15, 2007. He was born on Sept. 23, 1936, in Attica, son of the late Noel Dean Fenters and LaVerna Wilkinson Fenters Mountz, and stepson of Elanore Fenters and Elvin "Red" Mountz. He grew up in Attica and graduated from Attica High School. He then received his bachelor's degree from Purdue University and later his master's and doctorate degrees from the State University of Iowa School of Medicine. He moved to Chicago in 1962. Dr. Fenters, a well-known microbiologist, worked at IIT Research Institute (IITRI) in Chicago for 31 years, and served as director of the Life Sciences Department at IITRI from 1989 to 1993. In this role, he oversaw approximately 100 scientists and technicians working in cancer research, environmental toxicology, preclinical drug development and biodefense. He retired in 1997. He was a member of numerous scientific organizations. A memorial service will be held in Chicago at a later date. Surviving are many good friends and family, including his close friends, Catherine Aranyi and Larry Ellison, both of Chicago, and Roberta Brown of Pine Village. Burial was in Riverside Cemetery in Attica. Arrangements handled by Maus Funeral Home, Attica.
Source: The Fountain County Neighbor, November 26, 2007, pg A3
ATTICA — Dr. James Dean Fenters,
71, Chicago, Ill., died Thursday, Nov. 15, 2007. He was born Sept. 23, 1936 in
Attica, the son of Noel Dean Fenters and LaVerna (Wilkinson) Fenters Mountz. He
grew up in Attica and graduated from Attica High School. He then received his
bachelor of science degree from Purdue University and later his master of
science degree and PhD from the State University of Iowa's School of Medicine.
He moved to Chicago in 1962. A well-known microbiologist, he worked at IT
Research Institute (IITRI) in Chicago for 31 years, and served as director of
the life sciences department at IITRI from 1989 to 1993. In this role, he
oversaw approximately 100 scientists and technicians working in cancer
research, environmental toxicology, preclinical drug development, and
biodefense. He retired in 1997. He was a member of numerous scientific
organizations. Survivors are many good friends, including his close friends,
Catherine Aranyl and Larry Ellison, both of Chicago, and Roberta Brown of Pine
Village. He was preceded in death by his parents and step parents, La Verna and
Elvin ‘Red’ Mountz and Noel and Eleanore Fenters. A memorial service will be
held in Chicago at a later date. Maus Funeral Home, Attica, is in charge of
arrangements. – jlr
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