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In Remembrance

The University of North Dakota has learned that UND student Jade Stack passed away on June 19, 2024. Jade was from Minot, N.D., and was majoring in Fisheries & Wildlife Biology in the College of Arts & Sciences. We extend our deepest condolences to Jade’s family, friends and classmates. They are all in our thoughts and […]

It is with deep regret that we announce the death of Brenda Useldinger, clinical assistant professor in the Department of Nursing, who passed away on Thursday, May 9. Brenda joined the department in 2012 and served as an assistant professor until her passing. She also earned her master’s degree in nursing from UND, prior to […]

UND student Blake Hanson passed away on April 25, 2024.

Lloyd Omdahl, professor emeritus of political science, former lieutenant governor of North Dakota and longtime columnist, died Sunday, April 14, at age 93.

Jamey Holweger, a flooring specialist with UND Facilities Management, passed away on Saturday, March 23.

In an effort to help keep the campus community informed, “In Remembrance” publishes notices about the deaths of faculty or staff who have retired from the University. “In Remembrance” posts must be requested by a family member or representative of the family for the individual, or the UND department that the individual worked for (with […]

Harvey K. Jacobson, 93, former vice president for University Relations, died Dec. 8, 2023, in Oshkosh, Wis.

Brent William Gerhardt of Grand Forks, N.D. (and originally Mandan, N.D.), former staff member in the Department of Social Work, passed away at the age of 47 at Altru Hospital on Feb. 4, 2024, with his parents, Pat and Ed Gerhardt, at his side. Brent’s passing leaves a void in his family that will never […]

Peggy Schulz, a print and mail courier for UND, age 59 of East Grand Forks, Minn., passed away from health complications on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Peggy Sommerfeld was born on June 27, 1964 in Grand Forks to Gad & Gladys (Joern) Sommerfeld. She was baptized on […]

Mona L. Shilling, retired administrative secretary for the Department of Family & Community Medicine, 79, of Grand Forks, N.D., died Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks. Mona L. Robertson was born on June 19, 1944, to Wilbur and Dorothy Robertson in DuBois, PA. She attended Reynoldsville, PA High School, graduating in […]

J. Lloyd Blackwell III, Professor Emeritus of Economics, passed away on Jan. 13 at Valley Senior Living in Grand Forks with his loving wife of 58 years at his side. Lloyd, as he was called throughout his life, was born Josire Lloyd Blackwell III on Nov. 6, 1939, on the family farm in Cobb County, […]

Gerald Miles Skogley, former UND vice president of Business and Finance, 92, of Bismarck, N.D. was called from this earth on Jan. 6, 2024, while residing at the Baptist Home in Bismarck. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, April 19, 2024, at McCabe Methodist Church, 1030 N. 6t St., Bismarck. Visitation […]

Donna Bonderud, retired database application administrator for UND, 68, of Jamestown, N.D., passed away Monday morning, Dec. 18, 2023, at SMP Health – Ave Maria, Jamestown. She was born Oct. 23, 1955, the daughter of Joseph Hafner and Beatrice (Laber) Hafner-Schelling. Donna was a loving, hard-working lady! She spent over 40 years at UND/NDUS, Grand […]

Albert Berger, retired professor of history, died Friday, Dec. 1, in Grand Forks. He was 76. A faculty member from 1987 to 2019, Berger taught courses in U.S. military and diplomatic history – most notably focusing on the Vietnam War, nuclear weapons and modern conflicts. Berger was also appointed to four three-year terms as a […]

Daniel Frederick Rylance, former curator for UND Special Collections, associate professor of history and state representative, born in Fargo, N.D., on June 10, 1942, died Nov. 28, in Oshkosh, Wisc. Dan was the first-born child of Donald Frederick and Laura Mae (Gumb) Rylance. He graduated from Shanley High School, in Fargo, with the distinction of […]