Wendy Lehar (1983-2016), Research and Education Librarian at the Harley E. French Library of the Health Sciences October 2014 to June 2016, passed away on Dec, 26, 2016, from a malignant brain tumor. During her tenure at UND she served as […]
Ann Miller Ann Ahrenholtz Miller, former administrative assistant at the National Resource Center on Native American Aging at the School of Medicine and Health Sciences, passed away Thursday, Dec. 15, 2016, in Grand Forks. She was in the company of family […]
Frank Foster Kelley, retired associate professor of visual arts, died Nov. 9, 2016, at Bethany Retirement Living in Fargo with family by his side. He was 80. He was born in Corydon, Ind. on Jan. 28, 1936, to Ray R. Kelley […]
Karen Mason Karen Arlene Mason, age 69, died at home Dec. 4, 2016 in Peoria, Ill., after a long illness. She was born in Stockton, Calif., to Lillie and Clemet Gronaas and was one of three children. They relocated to Tolna, N.D. […]
Derrald Dewald Derrald E. Dewald, retired Associate Director of Housing, died Nov. 28, 2016, in Moorhead with his family by his side. He was 73. He was born in Edgeley, N.D., on Oct. 24, 1943, to Elmer and Helen (Horsager) Dewald. Derrald […]
Bill Crow William Joseph “Bill” Crow, retired Budget Office director, died Oct. 23, 2016 in Valley Memorial Homes Eldercare Center, Grand Forks. He was 83. William Joseph Crow, the son of William E. and Elsie (Kyseth) Crow, was born on April 26, […]
Lyle Mauland Lyle Edgar Mauland, associate professor emeritus of mathematics, died Oct. 20, 2016 in Heartland Terrace, Valley 4000. He was 87. Lyle was born on July 5, 1929 in Montevideo, Minnesota to Bernhard and Nettie (Brenden) Mauland. Lyle grew up on […]
John Whitcomb John Leslie Whitcomb, associate professor emeritus of mathematics, died Oct. 21, 2016 in his home in Grand Forks. He was 90. He was born on April 21, 1926, the son of Noyes Hartly and Marie (Ketterling) Whitcomb, in Flasher, N.D., […]
Daniel Westby It is with regret that we announce the death of Daniel Westby, Building Services Technician for Chandler Hall, Burtness Theatre, and Gamble Hall. Daniel joined his mom and dad, succumbing to his year-long battle with cancer at the Arizona home […]
It is with regret that we announce the death of Daniel Westby, Building Services Technician for Chandler Hall, Burtness Theatre, and Gamble Hall. A full obituary will appear in University Letter when it is available.
The Social Work Department recently experienced the sorrow of losing one of our very own alumna and faculty members, Sandi Christofferson. Sandi greatly impacted the Social Work field, specializing in infant mental health, both directly with clients and as a beloved […]
Marci Hecht It is with regret that we announce the death of Marci L. Purpur-Hecht, Administrative Secretary in the Information Resources Department, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, on Saturday, May 14, in her home. She joined the UND family in […]
Steven Kraft Steven G. Kraft, Assistant Professor of Social Work, of Riverdale, N.Y., passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2016. He was 72. Steve was a social worker, professor, attorney and handball grand master, having won 12 National Championships and 3 World […]
Sheila Schafer, the mother of President Ed Schafer, passed away Wednesday, March 16, in Bismarck, N.D. The prayer service will be at Parkway Funeral Services in Bismarck on Friday night at 7 p.m., and her funeral will be Saturday, March […]
Mary K. Bell, the mother of First Lady Emerita Marcia Kelley, passed away Monday, March 14, in Pueblo, Colo. Her funeral will be held Monday, March 21, at Our Lady of the Meadows Church in Pueblo, with a rosary at […]