Category: Staff

Betty Kendall, age 88, died on Sunday, June 3rd in Northfield. Betty worked at Carleton for almost 35 years, beginning in 1968 as secretary to the Chemistry and Geology departments, then to History and Modern Languages for 3 years, and from 1972 until 1996 in Economics and Sociology/Anthropology. After her retirement, she continued to work part time as a checker for Sodexho until 2003.

Joan Reitz, 91, died on Saturday, May 19th here in Northfield. Joan worked at Carleton first as secretary in the Art Department in 1975-1976, and then for 13 years as secretary to the Chaplain until her retirement in 1989. Friends and colleagues describe Joan as unfailingly gracious and kind to all and a loyal friend. She was devoted to her family, Carleton, its students, her church, and many community groups.

Arlene Kluver, age 89, died on Thursday, April 26th, at the Three Links Care Center here in Northfield. Arlene worked from 1965 to 1995 in the Office of Admissions, including eight years as Secretary to the Dean of Admissions. She continued to work when needed as a Sodexho checker in Burton Dining Hall for two years after her retirement.

Mary Bigelow, age 61, died on Tuesday, April 17th at the Reflections Care Center in Northfield. Mary worked part time and seasonally from 1991 through this past fall in Carleton’s “Garden of Quiet Listening” behind Watson Hall.

Alice Hall, age 94, died on March 22nd in Northfield. Alice worked in the Carleton Business Office from 1961 to 1984. She was an engaged and lively person and will be dearly missed by her family and friends.

A funeral service for Alice was held on March 24th.

A more complete obituary can be found at the Bierman Funeral Home website.

Daniel Van Eyck ’54 died on November 19th in Madison, WI at the age of 85. Dan had three titles during his years here at Carleton from 1967–1970: Dean of Students, Dean of Men, and Assistant Professor of History. He went on to work for the University of Wisconsin System Administration.

Jessie Lindberg died on Nov. 18th at the age of 99. Jessie worked as an assistant in the Carleton Library from at least 1972-1980. She was dedicated and responsible — finding books that had been wrongly shelved brought a smile and a twinkle to her eyes. Her eagerness to help people continued even after she moved to the Three Links Care Center four years ago.

Gail Huyck died on Nov 15th at the age of 80. Gail worked as the secretary in the Audio-Visual Department from 1974–1981, as well as secretary to the Coordinator of Studies in Film and Television, 1975–1980, and as secretary to the Director of the Film Arts Program, 1980–1981. Gail’s creativity didn’t start or end, however, with film. She loved to sketch, paint, and cook. She had a wide circle of friends that extended to students, including athletes coached by her husband, Bill.

Fred Gaggioli, age 63, died on Saturday, September 30th, after a valiant battle against a brain tumor. As the Mail Services Coordinator from September 2011 until January 2016, Fred touched many lives on campus. He managed his work with grace and a friendly attitude toward all. In addition to his family and friends, Fred loved students, Knights football, his two pugs, and cleanliness, starting each morning by cleaning the counter with 409. He will be truly missed as a down-to-earth, generous, and kind soul.

Tucky McCarthy Elliott ’58, former trustee and Carleton employee, died Saturday, August 19, 2017 in Kalamazoo. MI. Incredibly kind, thoughtful, and wise, Tucky set high standards and worked energetically and collaboratively to achieve her objectives. This was to Carleton’s great benefit as she touched so many areas of the College and won the hearts of so many staff, faculty, and alumni.