Prof. S. Shivakumar (76), retired Professor of Maharani’s Degree College and a resident of University Layout, passed away at a private hospital in city on Monday.

He is survived by his wife, two daughters, sons-in-law, brother C.S. Shivaswamy (Director of JSS Open School) and a host of relatives and friends.

Last rites were performed at Veerashaiva Burial Grounds on Lalithadripura Road on Tuesday.