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.

Dr. Philip Hefner '54

Dr. Philip Hefner '54

Monday, May 13, 2024
Philip Hefner, a Lutheran theologian known for his work in connecting scientists with religious thinkers in dialogue, died April 27, 2024, at his home in Chicago. He was 91. Soon after ordination in 1962, Hefner began his life’s work of teaching theology to students preparing to be pastors, finally...

Dr. Alcyone Scott

Dr. Alcyone Scott

Saturday, May 11, 2024
Alcyone Meredith Scott (Dr. Scott) died May 4, 2024 at Pathfinder Place in Fremont. She was born October 25, 1939 to Meredith Lewis and Ernest Peck Scott of Cleveland Heights, Ohio, baby sister to Ellen, Ernest, and Marvin. She was the devoted "Aunt Alcy" to 22 nieces and nephews. Alcyone earned...

Rev. Nancy (Whalley) Jensen '75

Rev. Nancy (Whalley) Jensen '75

Saturday, May 4, 2024
Reverend Nancy Jensen, 71, of Atlantic, died Friday, May 3, 2024, after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Visitation with the family present will be held from 4 – 7 p.m., Monday, May 6 at the United Church of Christ in Atlantic. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, May 7 at the...

Mary Tillberg '64

Mary Tillberg '64

Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Mary (Larson) Tillberg died peacefully surrounded by family at Sun Center in Mayville, ND on April 14, 2024. Mary Frances Larson was born December 12, 1941 to Berthold “O.B.” and Frances (Dahlsten) Larson in San Antonio, TX. After WWII ended and her father returned from serving in England, her...

Charleen Sager

Charleen Sager

Monday, April 15, 2024
Charleen F. Sager, 95, of Hooper died Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at her daughter’s home in Omaha. Charleen was born to Gertrude and Winfreth (Foxy) Schurman on August 26, 1928. With her sister Arlette, they lived on a farm in the Nickerson area. She began school at Timpe School, and then in fourth...

Elizabeth 'Becky' (Zeidler) Woll '66

Elizabeth 'Becky' (Zeidler) Woll '66

Sunday, April 14, 2024
Woll, Elizabeth (Becky) Was born in Appleton, Wisconsin 03/18/1944 and passed away peacefully in her sleep 04/02/2024. She had a great infectious laugh and was a gentle scholar. Receiving her Bachelor's degree at Midland College in Nebraska she went on to receive her Master's degree from St...

David Williams '72

David Williams '72

Wednesday, April 10, 2024
David Francis Williams 1942- 2024 David Francis Williams was born on April 13th, 1942, and passed away on March 28th, 2024, surrounded by his wife, children and some of his many grandchildren. Dave was born in Roselle, New Jersey and lived in that area until he graduated from Abraham Clark high...

Karen Hilgenkamp

Karen Hilgenkamp

Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Karen Ann Hilgenkamp 88, of Arlington, Neb., died peacefully at her home with family by her side on April 8, 2024. She was born March 29, 1936, to William and Esther (Jensen) Mason in Albuquerque, N.M. She grew up in Sante Fe, N.M., then met her husband Rupert at Midland Lutheran College in Fremont...

Darlene Blazek '48

Darlene Blazek '48

Tuesday, April 2, 2024
The spirit of Darlene Belt Blazek of Greeley was freed Wednesday afternoon, March 20th, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family. She was 93. Darlene was a remarkable woman whose warmth, compassion, and strength touched the lives of everyone she encountered. Born on September 4th, 1930, in...

Erikur John Weber Arnason '19

Erikur John Weber Arnason '19

Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Another young man gone too soon. Erikur died in a sudden accident on Friday, March 22nd. He was on his way up to "the shack" near Crane Lake with his two companions, his dogs Telli and Helios always at his side. He planned on enjoying the quiet woods while reading and writing. Erikur was born at...

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