In Memoriam

In Memoriam

We honor the amazing lives of our Midland alumni, faculty and staff. To notify us of a death of a classmate or family member, please email alumni@midlandu.edu or call 402-941-6055.

Memorial Gifts

Gifts made in memory of a family member, teacher, student or friend are generous and thoughtful ways to remember a person's life and accomplishments. When making a gift in memory of someone, please send your gift with a note specifying the honoree's name and address and/or contact information so we can send a notification that a gift has been made. 

Please send memorial gifts to: Midland University, ATTN: Institutional Advancement, 900 N. Clarkson, Fremont, NE 68025, or make a gift online.

Jeannine E. Fulner '55

Jeannine E. Fulner '55

Tuesday, April 3, 2018
Preceded in death by husband, Wesley E. “Wes” Fulner; daughter, Pamela L. Fulner. Survived by children: Douglas Fulner (Deanne), Linda Cornell, Debra Lee, and Bradley Fulner (Mary Ann); nine grandchildren; one great-grandchild. SERVICES Friday, April 6th at 11am at Pacific Hills Lutheran Church,...

LaVonne J. Rohlfs

LaVonne J. Rohlfs

Monday, January 22, 2018
LaVonne J. Rohlfs, 88, of Fremont died early Sunday, Jan. 21, 2018, in Fremont. LaVonne was born Jan. 25, 1929, in Cedar Rapids to Otto and Mabel (Reigle) Richards. She grew up in Cedar Rapids and graduated from high school there in 1945. She enrolled at Midland College in Fremont, and through...

Mary May '66

Mary May '66

Friday, December 29, 2017
Mary Beth May, age 72, of Fremont passed away at home on Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2017. She was born on St. Patrick’s Day in 1945 in Valentine to George and Rosella Kreuch. She lived most of her life in Nebraska and spent a few years of her early life in San Diego, California. She graduated from Valentine...

Bonnie Fields Rothery '48

Bonnie Fields Rothery '48

Sunday, November 12, 2017
Bonnie Jean Rothery of Rio Rancho, NM, completed her journey back to God on November 6, 2017. Bonnie passed away peacefully in her home, comforted by her son and daughter, Douglas and Pamela Rothery. Born in Omaha, NE, October 6, 1927. Bonnie was 90 years young and remained strong and determined,...

Fredericka M. “Fritzie” Nelson '48

Fredericka M. “Fritzie” Nelson '48

Friday, October 20, 2017
Fredericka M. “Fritzie” Nelson, age 90, of Marion, passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2017 at Marion General Hospital. On December 26, 1926, she was born to the late Cleveland H. and Louise A. (Wendt) Johannes, and on June 20, 1948, she married her husband Alden Nelson, who preceded her in death...

Marilyn Swedberg Kuster '48

Marilyn Swedberg Kuster '48

Sunday, October 8, 2017
Marilyn Kuster was born March 19, 1927, in Aurora to Oscar and Blanche (Fulton) Swedberg. She joined her husband, Ervin, her son, Kenton, her parents, and her brother, Erle Swedberg, in Heaven on Thursday, October 5, 2017. She was devoted to her family and Christian faith, loved teaching Sunday...

Mildred Martin '48

Mildred Martin '48

Tuesday, June 6, 2017
Mildred M. Martin, 93, died peacefully June 6, 2017, at The Little Hospice, Edina, in the company of loving family. Born in Omaha, Neb., Millie was a daughter of Swedish immigrants. She was proud of her heritage. Millie was a loving wife and mother. She enjoyed current events, gardening and cooking...

Valerie Bloom '48

Valerie Bloom '48

Tuesday, May 23, 2017
Valerie May Swanson Bloom, of Mesa, Arizona, passed peacefully at home on May 13, 2017 at the age of 90. Valerie was born May 1, 1927 in Omaha Nebraska to Clarence and Louise Swanson. Valerie was very passionate about helping others and was dedicated in her career as a Registered Nurse, while...

Marjorie Woolsey Brewer '42

Marjorie Woolsey Brewer '42

Monday, February 13, 2017
Marjorie L. Brewer passed away at age 96 in Wichita Falls, Texas on February 13, 2017. Originally from Red Oak, Iowa, she was born Marjorie Woolsey, the sole child of E.J. and Nora Woolsey on June 28th, 1920. She graduated from nursing school at Immanuel Deaconess Institute of Omaha, Kansas. In...

Marianna C. Bjurstrom '48

Marianna C. Bjurstrom '48

Sunday, January 8, 2017
Marianna C. Bjurstrom, 90, of Homeland Center, Harrisburg died Sunday, January 8, 2017 at the center. An Air Force Veteran, she served as a Flight Nurse in the Korean War. Following her career in nursing Marianna worked for and ultimately retired from Pennsylvania Blue Shield. Through her...

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