In Memory of Rachel Pollari

We are grateful for the life of Rachel Pollari, beloved mother of Chris Pollari and mother-in-law of Ann Ferentz, who died on June 13, 2017. Our thoughts and prayers are with Chris and Ann; with Chris's sister, Helen Howell, and brother, Gregory Pollari, and their spouses and children; and with all who were touched by Rachel's life of faith and service. Please see Rachel's page on the University Lutheran Church website for more information, and share your memories here.

In Memory of Helen Kukuk

We are grateful for the life of Helen Kukuk, a longtime member of University Lutheran Church, who died on April 15, 2016. Our thoughts and prayers are with the faithful friends who cared for Helen in her last weeks, and for all who were touched by her life. Please see Helen's page on the University Lutheran Church website for more information, and share your memories here.

In Memory of Helmut Koester

We are grateful for the life of the Reverend Professor Dr. Helmut Koester, a longtime member of University Lutheran Church and professor at Harvard Divinity School, who died at home as 2015 turned to 2016. He was 89 years old. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife, Gisela; his children, Reinhild, Ulrich, Almut, and Heiko; his grandchildren; and all who mourn his loss. Please see Helmut's page on the University Lutheran Church website for more information, and share your memories here.

In Memory of Alice Argon

We are grateful for the life of longtime member Alice Argon, who died on December 13, 2015 after a short illness. Our thoughts and prayers are with her life partner, Kathryn Schnaible; her parents, Ali S. Argon and Xenia Argon; her brother, Kermit Argon; and her many colleagues and friends. Please see Alice's page on the University Lutheran Church website for more information, and share your memories here.

In Memory of Eleanora Otto Halfman

We are grateful for the life of Eleanora (Ellie) Otto Halfman, who died on July 30, 2015 after a long illness. She was 90. Our thoughts and prayers are with Ellie's children Peter, Sue (Kevin), and John (Barb); her grandchildren Sam (Audrey), Camille, Marie, Kristen, and Kathy; and her many friends. Please see Ellie's page on the University Lutheran Church website for more information, and share your memories here.

In Memory of Eric Kula

We are grateful for the life of longtime member Eric Kula, who died on April 20, 2015 after a long illness. He was 85. Eric's wife, Gulli, passed away earlier this year. Our thoughts and prayers are with their children Judy Walklet and Lars Kula, their families, and their wide circle of friends. Please see Eric's page on the University Lutheran Church website for more information, and share your memories here.

In Memory of Elizabeth Conard

We are grateful for the life of longtime member Elizabeth Conard, who died on April 16, 2015 at the age of 93. Our thoughts and prayers are with her son, Rick Conard, and her nieces and nephew and their families. Please see Elizabeth's page on the University Lutheran Church website for more information, and share your memories here.

In Memory of Gulli Kula

We are grateful for the life of longtime member Gulli Kula, who died on December 12, 2014 after a short illness. She was 86. Our thoughts and prayers are with Gulli's husband Eric, her children Judy Walklet and Lars Kula, their families, and her wide circle of friends. Please see Gulli's page on the University Lutheran Church website for more information, and share your memories here.

In Memory of Robert A. Alberty

We give thanks for the life of Robert A. Alberty, who died on January 18, 2014. Our thoughts and prayers are with his children Nancy Zant, Steve Alberty and his wife Barb Alberty, and Cathy Baxter and her husband Lawford Baxter, as well as his nine grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and many devoted friends. Please see Robert's page of the UniLu website for more information, and share your memories here.

In Memory of Heather Reisz

We are grateful for the life of Heather Lynn Reisz, who passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2013, of natural causes at the age of 42. Heather grew up and was confirmed at UniLu, and was a regular volunteer at the Harvard Square Homeless Shelter throughout her high school years. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Heather's parents, Pastor Fred and May Reisz; her sister and brother-in-law, Katherine and Christian Reisz-Hanson; her godchildren, Benjamin and Isabel (Izzy) Reisz-Hanson, and the many others who knew and loved her.

Please see Heather's page of the UniLu website for more information, and share your memories here.

In Memory of Warren Himmelberger

We are grateful to God for the life of Warren Himmelberger, an active member of University Lutheran Church for nearly sixty years. Warren died on Monday, November 5, 2012 in Concord, Massachusetts with family at his side. We pray God's comfort for Warren's wife, Ann; for his children and their families; and for all who mourn. Please see Warren's page of the UniLu website for more information, and share your memories here.

In Memory of Mildred Gilman

We give thanks for the life of Mildred Gilman, who died quietly in Lexington, Massachusetts on Monday, August 8, 2011. She was a beloved member of University Lutheran for more than 60 years. We pray God's comfort for her sons, Edward Gilman and Peter Gilman; for their families; and for all who mourn. Please see Mildred's page of the UniLu website for more information, and share your memories here.

In Memory of Jean Lokensgard

We give thanks for the life of our longtime member Jean Lokensgard, who died on Friday night, June 10, 2011. Our thoughts and prayers are with Jean's husband Alan and their children, Mark Lokensgard and Kari Bosco. Please see Jean's page of the UniLu website for more information, and share your memories here.

Rev. Constance F. Parvey 1931-2011

We give thanks for the life of Rev. Constance Fern Parvey, who died on Saturday, May 21, 2011. One of the first women students at Harvard Divinity School and the first woman ordained in the Lutheran church in New England, Connie served as associate pastor of UniLu and Lutheran chaplain at MIT from 1972 to 1978, and returned to the Lutheran-Episcopal Ministry at MIT as Lutheran chaplain from 1996 until her retirement in 2001. Our thoughts and prayers are with the worldwide community of friends who grieve her death, even as we give thanks to God for her extraordinary life.

Please see Connie's page of the UniLu website for more information, and share your memories here.

Lillian Alberty 1922-2010

We give thanks for the life of our longtime member Lillian Alberty, who died on Tuesday, July 20, 2010 after a brief illness. Our thoughts and prayers are with Lillian's husband Bob and their children, Catherine Baxter, Steven Alberty, and Nancy Zant. Please see Lillian's page of the UniLu website for more information, including funeral arrangements, and share your reflections and memories here.

Robert Halfman 1923-2010

We give thanks for the long and faithful life of Robert Halfman, who died on Sunday, February 21, 2010 at the age of 87. His wife Ellie and children Peter, Sue, and John are in our prayers. Following his wishes, a remembrance of his life will take place in Meredith, New Hampshire this summer. Please see Bob's page of the UniLu website for more information, and share your reflections and memories here.

Martin Gilman 1915-2009

We give thanks for the faithful life of Martin Gilman, who died on Thursday, February 26, 2009 in Lexington, Massachusetts. We hold his wife Mildred and sons Edward and Peter in our prayers. A worship service to remember Martin took place on Tuesday, March 3. See Martin's page of the UniLu website for more information, and share your reflections and memories of Martin's life here.