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.

Bill Olson '61

Bill Olson '61

Friday, May 2, 2025
Bill Olson, a devoted family man and beloved educator, coach, and mentor, passed away peacefully in his sleep at the age of 85. Born in Leigh, Nebraska, to Elsie and Oliver Olson, Bill grew up in Fremont, Nebraska, where he graduated from Fremont High School in 1957. A standout athlete, he earned...

Janet Austin '63

Janet Austin '63

Thursday, May 1, 2025
Janet Jean Singer Austin was born March 20, 1941, in Sioux City Iowa, to Raymond and Nellie Singer. She’s a 1959 graduate of Sioux City’s East High School and a 1963 graduate of Midland College, in Fremont, Nebraska, where she majored in English and education. At Midland, she was a member of the...

Norris Silverberg '56

Norris Silverberg '56

Wednesday, April 23, 2025
A Memorial Service for Norris Silverberg will be held, on Friday, May 2, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at Bethel Lutheran Church, Holdrege, Nebraska, with Pastor Jan Gluth King officiating. A private immediate family inurnment will be held prior to the service at the Prairie Home Cemetery, Holdrege. The...

M. Lee Hulsebus '62

M. Lee Hulsebus '62

Tuesday, April 15, 2025
M. Lee Hulsebus, aged 86, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family on April 13, 2025, in Grayson, GA. Born on February 21, 1939, Lee was renowned for his generous spirit, leadership, and deep love for his family. Lee was a gifted athlete and scholar. He attended high school in...

Bob Taylor '62

Bob Taylor '62

Saturday, April 5, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Robert A. Taylor, a devoted husband, loving father, and cherished grandfather, on April 4, 2025, at the age of 82. Born in Kearney, NE. Bob was a pillar of strength and kindness, always putting his family first. His journey on this earth was marked by...

Connie Ullerich ‘67

Connie Ullerich ‘67

Thursday, April 3, 2025
Constance “Connie” Colleen (Malchow) Ullerich of Omaha, Nebraska, met her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ Sunday, March 30. She was 78 years old. Born May 21, 1946, in West Point, Nebraska, to Hugo and Norma (Kuester) Malchow, she was baptized June 23, 1946, and confirmed April 10, 1960, at Zion...

Margery Kovar '51

Margery Kovar '51

Monday, March 31, 2025
Beloved wife and mother, Margery Kovar, 94, passed away on March 24, 2025. She was raised on a farm near Springfield, Neb., the daughter of Joe and Margaret Janecek. She graduated from Midland Lutheran College in Fremont, Neb. where she met her future husband, Otto, who survives her. They were...

Roger Mueller '54

Roger Mueller '54

Friday, March 28, 2025
Roger D. Mueller, 90, of Grand Island, went to his Heavenly home on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m., Sunday, March 30th, with a celebration of life service beginning at 7 p.m. at All Faiths Funeral Home. Daniel Naranjo will officiate. Livestreaming will be available at...

Matt Nutzman '00

Matt Nutzman '00

Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Matthew A. Nutzman, 47, Omaha, NE Matt was born August 15, 1977, in Omaha, son of Dale and Nancy Nutzman. He passed away in Omaha, NE on March 18, 2025. Matt graduated from Conestoga High School in 1996 where he was actively involved in football, basketball, and track. He played football Matt was...

Robert C. "Bob" Therien

Robert C. "Bob" Therien

Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Robert C. "Bob" Therien, Jr., age 80, of Fremont, Nebraska, passed away March 19, 2025 at Methodist Fremont Health. He was born in Omaha, Nebraska, to Rosemary and Robert C. Therien, Sr. Bob graduated from Omaha North High School, earned his BA degree from Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter,...

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