Recent death: Charles Magel

Charles Russell Magel passed away peacefully on March 22, 2014. He was born on June 3, 1920 in Burlington, Iowa. Charley was a pioneer in animal rights, a philosophy professor, serving as philosophy department chair for many years at MSUM, WWII Navy veteran, an avid gardener and a generous philanthropist throughout his life. Following his wishes, there will not be […]

Robert Pender memorial service is March 29

Robert “Bob” Louis Pender, 78, (01/26/1936 – 02/27/2014) son of Louis and Louise (Burns) Pender of Chicago, IL, passed away February 27, 2014 at Sanford Health Palliative Care in Fargo. Bob was born and raised in Chicago, IL, spending summers with family in Shawnee, OK. After high school, he served in the US Navy. He graduated with his bachelors and […]

Alumnus, billboard magnate Harold Newman dies

JAMESTOWN, N.D. – Sign magnate Harold Newman, who painted signs in a garage before turning his venture into a multimillion-dollar company, died Thursday at his Jamestown home. He was 80 years old. “We’re very sad, and surprised,” said his daughter, Kari Newman Ness. “We expected to have him with us for many more years. He’s the leader in our family…it’s […]

Alumnus, billboard magnate Harold Newman dies

JAMESTOWN, N.D. – Sign magnate Harold Newman, who painted signs in a garage before turning his venture into a multimillion-dollar company, died Thursday at his Jamestown home. He was 80 years old. “We’re very sad, and surprised,” said his daughter, Kari Newman Ness. “We expected to have him with us for many more years. He’s the leader in our family…it’s […]

Former GMW Dee Gregor dies

Dolores “Dee” Gregor, a GMW who retired from MSUM in April 2005, died Nov. 7. She served 25 years at the university. FARGO, N.D. – Dolores “Dee” Gregor, 69, Fargo, died Wednesday in her home under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m., with a prayer service at 7 p.m., Sunday at […]