Obituaries
Jean Elizabeth Banken
Feb 19, 2026
Jean Elizabeth Banken died on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at the Quiet Oaks Hospice in St. Augusta, Minnesota. Visitation will be held from 8:30 am to 10:30 am on Saturday March 7, 2026, at the St. John's Catholic Church in Appleton, followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 am. Burial will be in the Appleton City Cemetery. Zniewski...
Lavon Francis Lund
Feb 18, 2026
Lavon Francis Lund was born on October 18. 1932 at the home farm in Langhei Township, Pope County, Minnesota, the son of Lee and Christina (Nash) Lund. Lavon Passed away peacefully at his home on February 18, 2026. Visitation will be held from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm at Our Redeemer's Lutheran Church in Benson on Tuesday, March 3, 2026,...
Lois Joan Krienke
Feb 17, 2026
Lois Krienke of Benson passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at Bethesda Memory Care in Willmar, at the age of 85.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at 11 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Benson, with Rev. Dale Degner officiating. Visitation with the family will be held one hour prior to the service at...
Dudley Gayle
Feb 13, 2026
Dudley George Gayle was born on April 23, 1941, in Montego Bay, Jamaica, passed away peacefully in his sleep on February 13, 2026, in Appleton, Minnesota.
Dudley spent his early years in Jamaica, where he developed a lifelong love for physical activity, boating, and working with his hands as a mechanic. As a young man, he immigrated to the United States...
Shirley Ann Lee
Feb 9, 2026
Shirley Ann Lee, 82, died on Monday, February 9, 2026, at CentraCare – Benson Hospital in Benson, Minnesota. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, February 12, 2026, at Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church in Benson. Visitation will continue at the church from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 13, 2026, with the funeral service to follow at 11:00...
Kathryn Voss
Feb 8, 2026
Kathryn Voss was born October 3, 1938, one of 13 children, the daughter of Orion and Lora (Phillipe) Voss. She grew up in Marshall, Minnesota. Kathryn was a hard worker her entire life. She worked at Homebrand and Federal Cartridge. Kathryn enjoyed camping, listening to country music, and spending time with her family.
Kathryn died Sunday, February 8, 2026, at Scandi...
Jerry Jason Saenz
Feb 6, 2026
Jerry Jason Saenz was born on September 24, 1986, in Lubbock, Texas, the son of Juan and Donaciana (Maritnez) Reyes. Jerry grew up and attended school in Willmar. After receiving his GED, Jerry continued his education at Ridgewater College, becoming a certified electrician. He also obtained his Certified Driving License. Jerry worked as an electrician at Jennie-O Turkey Store in...
Benjamin John Jeitz
Feb 2, 2026
Benjamin Jeitz died Monday, February 2, 2026, at his home in Crystal, Minnesota. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday, February 6, 2026, at Zniewski Funeral Home in Benson, Minnesota. Visitation will continue from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 7, 2026, at West Zion Lutheran Church in rural Hancock, Minnesota, with the funeral service to follow at...
Katrina "Katy" Helene Henry
Feb 1, 2026
Katrina “Katy” Helene Henry, 48, of Appleton, Minnesota, died Sunday, February 1, 2026, at CentraCare – St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, Minnesota. A Celebration of Katy’s Life will be held from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Saturday, February 14, 2026, at Apple Barrel Bar + Bites in Appleton. Zniewski Funeral Home ~ Vaala Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.
Katrina...
Erna Theresa Koloski
Jan 30, 2026
Erna Theresa Koloski of Benson, Minnesota, died Friday, January 30, 2026, at Bethesda Grand in Willmar, Minnesota. She was 98 years old. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date. Zniewski Funeral Home of Benson is assisting the family with arrangements.
James "Jim" "Coly" David Collins
Jan 29, 2026
James Jim “Coly” David Collins, 77, of Benson, died on Thursday morning, January 29, 2026, at Glacial Trails Memory Care Unit in Starbuck, Minnesota. A Celebration of Coly’s Life will be held on Saturday June 13, 2026 at the Benson Golf Club. Zniewski Funeral Home of Benson is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Gerald Eugene Osterbauer
Jan 23, 2026
Gerald Eugene Osterbauer, 90, of DeGraff, Minnesota, died on Friday evening, January 23, 2026, at his home near DeGraff. A Rosary will be prayed at 4:30 pm, followed by visitation from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at the Zniewski Funeral Home in Benson, Minnesota. Visitation will continue on Thursday, January 29, at St. Bridget’s Catholic...
Frank Szabo
Jan 21, 2026
Frank Szabo, of Appleton, passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at Appleton Area Health in Appleton, MN at the age of 65.
Memorial services will be held Friday, January 30, 2026 at 2:00 PM at Zion Lutheran Church in Appleton. Services will be recorded and livestreamed, to view the livestream please visit, https://www.youtube.com/live/D3GBaNYpcn8?si=kLJU4AI4fhIsu2BF
Visitation will be held one hour prior to services...
Angela Anderson
Jan 15, 2026
Angela Anderson, of Appleton, MN, passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at the age of 51.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, January 23, 2026, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Appleton, with Pastor John Ramsbacher officiating. Visitation with the family will be held one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday.
Angela Jennifer...
Beatrice Thompson
Jan 10, 2026
Beatrice Thompson died Saturday, January 10, 2026 at Scandi Haven in Benson at the age of 91.
Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 1:30 PM at St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Benson. Rev. David Boumgarn will officiate and interment will be in the Benson City Cemetery.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 14 from 5-7:00 PM...
Roberta Wrobleski
Jan 6, 2026
Roberta (Gustafson) Wrobleski, 91 years old, passed away Tuesday January 6, 2026, at Bethesda Nursing Home in Willmar, Minnesota. Visitation will be held from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at Zniewski Funeral Home in Benson, Minnesota, with the funeral service to follow at 1:00p.m. Burial will be at the Benson City Cemetery.
Roberta Ann Wrobleski was born...
Kathryn Walsh
Jan 3, 2026
Kathryn Walsh, 79, died on Saturday Morning, January 3, 2026, at the Swift County Benson Hospital in Benson, Minnesota. Visitation will be held from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm, on Thursday January 8, 2026, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Murdock, Minnesota. Visitation will continue from 10:00 am to 11:00 am on Friday January 9, 2026, followed by the Mass...
Francis Hargreaves
Jan 1, 2026
Francis Hargreaves died Thursday, January 1, 2026 at Elmore Assisted Living at the age of 77.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 10:30 AM at St. Francis Catholic Church. Fr. Brian Mandel will be the Celebrant and interment will be at St. Malachy Catholic Cemetery in Clontarf.
Visitation will be held at the church for...
Marie Lavanne Ronning
Dec 30, 2025
Marie L. Ronning died under the care of hospice at her home in Appleton, Minnesota on Tuesday evening, December 30, 2025. The family will honor her memory with a graveside service at the Appleton City Cemetery in the spring of 2026. Zniewski Funeral Home Vaala Chapel of Appleton is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Marie Lavanne Ronning, a devoted wife,...
Alan Birch
Dec 29, 2025
Alan Birch, 65, of Benson, Minnesota, passed away December 29, 2025, at the St. Cloud Hospital from complications due to bladder cancer. There will be a Celebration of Alan's Life on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 12 noon to 3:00 p.m. at Patrick's Bar and Grill in Benson, Minnesota.
Alan was born January 5, 1960, in Benson, Minnesota, to Jerome (Jim)...
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