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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 liaison to Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Athletic Training, Public Health and Medical Lab Sciences […]

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 with her husband of 56 years and best friend for 63 years, Glenn Ashley Miller II, […]

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 Sr. and A. Esther (Foster) Kelley. He grew up in New Hampshire, Kansas, and […]

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. and then to Grand Forks. Karen graduated from Central High School in 1965. She received […]

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 graduated from Napoleon, N.D., High School and received a B.S. from Valley City State University. […]

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, 1933 at Neillsville, Wisconsin. He was raised and educated at Cavalier, North Dakota and Warren, […]

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 the family farm in Cottonwood Minnesota. After graduating from Cottonwood High School in 1947 Lyle […]

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., where he graduated from high school in 1944. He enlisted in the U.S. Army Air […]

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 of his brother Rick and sister in law Julie. He is survived by his brothers […]

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 teacher and mentor. Her ties with UND were strong and reflected in both her […]

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 1980, and worked for the University for more than 35 years. She was 54. Visitation will […]

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 Championships.  He was born in Louisville, Ky., and raised in Brooklyn, N.Y.  As a social […]

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 19, at Lutheran Church of the Cross, Bismarck. Eastgate Funeral Home of Bismarck is handling […]

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 9:30 a.m. and funeral mass at 10 a.m. Imperial Funeral Home of Pueblo is handling […]