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.

Betty J. Hansen

Betty J. Hansen

Thursday, August 27, 2020
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Mrs. Betty Hansen, wife of former Midland president, Rev. Dr. Carl Hansen. Betty passed away on August 22, 2020, and Dr. Hansen shared her obituary with us below. Our hearts and prayers go out to the Hansen family. Carl Sanburg’s poem “Fog”...

Lindy L. Stevens

Lindy L. Stevens

Wednesday, August 26, 2020
Lindy L. Stevens, 76 years, of Lincoln, NE formerly Fremont, NE passed away Thursday, August 20, 2020 at the Homestead Rehabilitation Center in Lincoln. Lindy was born May 27, 1944 to Phillip and Clara (Chiarelotto) Brazee in Chicago, IL. She grew up in Yutan, NE and graduated from Yutan High...

John Rinde '53

John Rinde '53

Monday, August 17, 2020
John Luther Rinde was born on November 3, 1930, in Falls City NE, the son of Rev. Dr. Thomas and Inez Rinde. Passed away on August 14, 2020. His family moved to Nebraska City, NE and later to Fremont, NE where he graduated from Fremont High School in 1948. He attended Midland University, becoming...

Carol J. Snover '71

Carol J. Snover '71

Thursday, August 13, 2020
Carol J. (Kniep) Snover, age 85, of North Bend, Nebraska passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2020 in Fremont. She was born December 18, 1934 in rural Kennard, NE to Henry and Verna (Kuhr) Kniep. Carol was raised in rural Washington County. She received her BA Degree from Midland College. Carol married...

Ron G. Alexander '59

Ron G. Alexander '59

Thursday, August 6, 2020
Ronald “Ron” Gene Alexander, 83, of Waverly, Iowa passed away on Monday, August 3, 2020 at UnityPoint Health–Allen Hospital. Ron was born on September 3, 1936, in Fremont, Neb., the son of Louise (Pett) and Clarence Alexander. He attended school in Hillsdale, Mich., and Emerson, Neb., and graduated...

Shirley Miller '66

Shirley Miller '66

Saturday, August 1, 2020
Shirley K. Jensen Miller, 87, of Wahoo, entered into eternal rest on July 21, 2020 at her home. She was born Oct. 14, 1932 in rural Stella to Cleo and Veda (Rhodus) McNeely. At 10 years old, she moved to Wahoo with her family. Shirley graduated Wahoo High School, attended Peru State Teachers...

Dennis K. Johnson L'54

Dennis K. Johnson L'54

Saturday, July 25, 2020
Dennis Keith Johnson, age 86, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2020, at Arlington Place in Pocahontas. A visitation will be held from 1 – 3pm, with a service celebrating Dennis’ life at 3pm, all being held at Faith Community Church of rural Palmer, IA on Friday, August 7th with Pastor Russell...

Gerald Perrin '66

Gerald Perrin '66

Tuesday, July 21, 2020
Gerald Joseph Perrin, 78, of Sioux City, Iowa, passed away at home under Hospice care on Monday, July 13, 2020. A private memorial service for family and friends will be held at a later date. Arrangements for cremation are with Waterbury Funeral Service of Sioux City. Gerald Joseph Perrin was born...

Thelma Moeller '64

Thelma Moeller '64

Wednesday, July 15, 2020
Thelma Alelia Moeller was born February 1, 1945, at Sidney, Nebraska to Reverend Victor and Ida (Reuter) Moeller. She graduated from Pender High School and received her bachelor's degree from Midland University. After college, she lived in Pender, later moving to Wayne. She lived there through her...

Irene Jorgensen Wolfram '66

Irene Jorgensen Wolfram '66

Friday, July 10, 2020
Age 75 of North St. Paul Born September 18, 1944 in Homer, Nebraska to Einar and Rowena Jorgensen. Grew up on the family farm just outside Homer. She received her first 8 years of schooling in a one-room schoolhouse. Graduated from Homer High School in 1962 where she played trombone in the school...

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