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.

Charles Austin was born May 17, 1941 in Sioux City Iowa to Carrie and Wilbor Austin, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on July 10,2025. He was a 1959 graduate of East high school in Sioux City and a 1963 graduate of Midland College in Fremont, Nebraska. On August 17, 1963 he...
Jewel Marie (Peterson) Wegs was born July 1, 1940, to Carl and Hattie Peterson on a farm outside Red Oak, Iowa. She died peacefully and with grace and dignity in the presence of her husband, Tom, on May 29, 2025. She lived a full and joyful life full of family, friends, and adventures. She attended...
Rev. Dr. Paul G. Krebs, 86, went to his eternal home on Monday, June 9, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. He was preceded in death by the love of his life, Sylvia (née Schulties) Krebs, and is survived by his loving family: son Mark and his wife Renee; son Philip and his wife Heather; two...
Darrel E. Reuss, 71, of Sloan, Iowa went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, June 16, 2025. A memorial service will be 10:30 A.M. Monday, June 23, 2025 at the Evangelical Covenant Church in Sloan, Iowa, with Pastor Trent Baker and Reverend Richard Moore, officiating. A live stream of the...
Marjorie Ann (Herbster) Dale, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2025, in Omaha, Nebraska. Known for her unwavering faith, positive spirit, and strong values, Marjorie was a woman deeply cherished and admired by all who...
November 30, 1963 - June 7, 2025 Rich is survived by his wife, Sandy Winkelman; children, Sara (Don) Chappelle, Mary (Pat) Sedlacek, Rich II (Melissa) Winkelman, William (Frankie) Winkelman; grandchildren, Wyatt Peoples, Nolan Peoples, Abby Johnson, Jackson Peoples, Case Chappelle, Lucy Chappelle,...
Linda Marie Axland Buehlmann, 80, of Austin, Texas, passed away at home on June 9, 2025. Linda was an adored and beloved mother and grandmother and a cherished friend to so many. She will be missed beyond what our words can express. Linda was born in Harlan, Iowa, on September 21, 1944, to Theodore...
Ronald Lee Christensen, 85, of Osceola, entered the waiting arms of his Savior on May 24, 2025, in Surprise, Ariz. The visitation will take place on Thursday, June 5th, from 5 to 8 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Osceola. The funeral service will be held at St. Paul Lutheran Church on Friday,...
Norma Ann Miller passed away June 1, 2025 at HallMar Village in Marion, Iowa. Norma was born October 1, 1938 on the family farm located south-east of Anita, Iowa. She was the daughter of George W. and E. Lillie Miller. She and her brother, Charles grew up on the family farm. Norma attended Primary...

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