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ObituariesAlbert Z. Guttenberg, FAICP Professor Guttenberg practiced planning in public agencies in Portland, Maine; Philadelphia; and Washington, D.C. In 1964, he relocated to the Bureau of Community Planning at the University of Illinois and later taught there in the Department of Urban and Regional Planning until his retirement in 1989. He was named a Fellow of the American Institute of Certified Planners in 2001, and received major awards including a Guggenheim Fellowship, a German Marshall Fund Grant, and a Fulbright Travel Grant to Italy. His best known contribution to the theory and practice of planning was in the field of urban land use analysis and classification. He is survived by his wife, Mariella Mascardi, and two nephews. Services were held July 19, 2012, at Mount Hope Mausoleum. In memory of Professor Guttenberg, donors may contribute to the Nature Conservancy of Champaign County. Eric G. Yondorf He was a planner for the Chicago department of development and planning for 28 years and was known as an ardent friend of the Chicago River. He is survived by his wife, Lisa, also a planner; son David Yondorf; daughter Miriam Arlin; and a granddaughter. A memorial gathering was held July 22, 2012, at Chicago Jewish Funerals. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Friends of the Chicago River, 411 S. Wells St., Suite 800, Chicago, IL 60607; www.chicagoriver.org. Donald B. Largen, AICP
The university's website remembered him as "a very early advocate of active living and a pioneer in promoting walking and biking as integral modes of urban travel. His 1989 MUP thesis entitled 'The Greenlake Bike Path: An Evaluation of Use and Methods' was the first detailed study of the use of Seattle's Greenlake Trail. ... [H]is work was integrated into Seattle Parks and Recreation policies for maintaining and improving this popular facility." Mr. Largen worked at McConnell/Burke for 10 years, and had his own consulting firm for the past 12 years. He was also an avid saxophone player who played at cafes and friends' houses whenever possible. A memorial trust has been established, and donations may be made at any Bank of America location to the Donald B. Largen Memorial Trust Fund. All proceeds will be used to cover funeral expenses, with the remainder going to Glenna Wilson, Mr. Largen's partner of 22 years. Randall "Randy" L. Meador, AICP
The beginning of Mr. Meador's 33-year professional career included public sector service as the assistant city engineer for the Jackson, Mississippi. For the past 26 years, he worked for Neel-Schaffer, Inc. and served as vice-president of the South Mississippi Region. Mr. Meador worked to enhance the communities in which he worked. His work incorporated a variety of public works improvement projects, community development projects, and strategic and master plans. Mr. Meador was instrumental in the professional development of countless planners that worked for him. He was a mentor to students and young professionals and an avid supporter of APA's Mississippi Chapter. Mr. Meador is survived by his wife, Cindy; daughter, Mollie; and stepsons, Will, Sam, and Ben Sanderson. He is also survived by two sisters, a brother, and countless nieces and nephews. John DeGrove
He led the implementation of the landmark 1985 Growth Management Act and the State Comprehensive Plan, which required developers to meet water, recreation, traffic and school requirements set by local governments. According to the Palm Beach Post, Dr. DeGrove was a student at The Citadel in South Carolina, majoring in civil engineering at the outbreak of World War II. He and his entire class left after one semester to enlist in the military, and Dr. DeGrove was awarded a Silver Star and Purple Heart. Dr. DeGrove went on to earn a Ph.D. in public administration from the University of North Carolina. After teaching with the University of Florida and the University of North Carolina he joined FAU’s Department of Political Science and later served as Dean of the College of Social Sciences. He served as founding director of the Florida Atlantic University/Florida International University Joint Center for Environmental and Urban Problems from 1971 to 1998. The John M. DeGrove Eminent Scholar Chair was established in his honor. A memorial service is scheduled for June 3, 2012, at the University of Florida in Gainesville. Click here to read 1000 Friends of Florida's remembrance of John DeGrove. Deceased Members of APA Remembered at the 2012 ConferenceMaurizio Antoninetti Tom Lueder Send submissions to WebsiteEditor@planning.org. | My APA
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Mr. Largen was a long-time planner who had earned bachelor's and master's degrees in urban planning from the University of Washington.
Mr. Meador was a strong advocate for the collaboration of allied professionals in engineering, planning, landscape architecture, and architecture. Up until his illness, he was coordinating conversations with the leadership of these four professional Mississippi associations to explore partnership opportunities. He also was pursuing a master's degree in landscape architecture.
A fifth-generation Floridian, Dr. DeGrove was a co-founder of 1000 Friends of Florida and secretary of the now-defunct Department of Community Affairs from 1983 to 1985.
