Alumni/ae Deaths

Dr. Willa Mathis-Johnson, (STH ’89)

This obituary was originally posted by University of Mississippi News and can be found here. OXFORD, Miss. – Willa Johnson was undeniably a hero in her own right, championing diversity at the University of Mississippi all while gaining national acclaim for her scholarship and expertise. The professor of sociology, who died Nov. 7, taught for 23 years. She […]

Reverend Dr. Patricia Ellen Henking, STH ’04

This obituary was originally published by the Rivet Funeral Home and can be found here. The Rev. Patricia Ellen Henking, 67, died Thursday, August 18 th , 2022 unexpectedly of High-Grade Tubo-Ovarian Cancer. Born October 8 th , 1954 in Darby, PA to Betty (Sinclair) Henking and George A. Henking. Patricia received her degrees from Rensselar […]

Dr. Joseph I. Mortensen, STH ’66

This obituary was originally published by the Legacy and can be found here.   Joseph Ide Mortensen, 86, died peacefully at the University of Michigan Hospital on August 19, 2022 in Ann Arbor, MI. He was born May 28, 1936 in Cheyenne, WY to Mabel Geneva (Ide) and Axel Christian Mortensen. Joe was the youngest son […]

Dr. Ben E. J. New, (STH’68)

This obituary was originally published by the Legacy and can be found here. Rev. Dr. Ben E. J. New died at home on August 20, 2022 in Greenfield, MA, surrounded by his beloved family, following a long struggle with congestive heart failure. Ben was born on September 10, 1928 in Dallas, TX, son of Benjamin Earl New […]

Reverend James E. Malloy, STH ’90

This obituary was originally published by the Tribute Archive and can be found here. James Edward Malloy Jr., better known as the Reverend James E. Malloy Jr., was born on January 19,1956, in Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Preceding him in death are his parents the late Edith Faye and James Malloy Sr. His earthly service for […]

Mr. Henry J. Bergeron, STH ’74

This obituary was originally published by Legacy and can be found here. Henry Jacques Bergeron Webster, New Hampshire Henry Bergeron, 73, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2022 after a brief illness. He was born in Nashua, New Hampshire, on July 2, 1949 to Henry and Annette (Letourneau) Bergeron. He is survived by his wife, Paula, […]

Dr. Peter Arthur Baldwin, STH ’59, GRS ’64

This obituary was originally published by Legacy and can be found here. Peter A. Baldwin, of Gilmanton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 10, at the age of 90. He spent his last day at his long-time home on Pancake Hill, in Lower Gilmanton, surrounded by family and friends. Peter grew up on the campus of […]

Reverend Thomas S. McKeown, STH ’53 [Par Wheelock ’85]

This obituary was originally published by the Telegram and Gazette and can be found here . The Reverend Thomas S McKeown died on July 10, 2022 at The Overlook in Charlton, MA. He was just days from his 94th birthday. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 67 years, Irma L (Vandervelde) McKeown and his […]

Rev. Gary H. Holthaus (STH’57, ’58)

This obituary was originally published by Anchorage Daily News and can be found here. The world lost an exceptional man when Gary Holthaus passed away on July 5, 2022, at his home in Red Wing, Minn. A self-proclaimed humanist, Gary embraced that challenge throughout his lifework as a writer, minister, father, administrator of public humanities […]

Rev. Michael L. Kundrat (STH ’63)

This obituary was originally published by the David Henney Funeral Home and can be found here. Rev. Michael L. Kundrat of South Park Twp., on Wednesday July 13, 2022.  Beloved husband of Penny F. Kundrat.  Loving father of Stephen (Lorrie) Kundrat and Scott Kundrat.  Brother of Margaret Blair and the late Flora Renner and Debbie […]