Obituaries

Jul 24, 2025

Justin Darnell Rice of Appleton died on Thursday, July 24, 2025 in Appleton at the age of 37.

Arrangements are pending at this time.

Jul 23, 2025

Gary Loen, of Benson, passed away Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at Scandi Haven Village in Benson, Minnesota, at the age of 76.

Memorial services will be held Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church in Benson. Pastor Gary Mills will officiate, and burial will be in the Benson City Cemetery.

Visitation will be held Monday, July 28,...

Jul 22, 2025

Trevor Jay Sanders was born on August 12, 1970, in Benson, Minnesota, the son of LeRoy Henry and Sharon June Saulsbury Sanders. He grew up in the Benson area and was baptized and confirmed at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Benson. He graduated from Benson High School then he attended Willmar Vo-Tech. He worked as a machinist for Red Ball...

Jul 15, 2025

Obituary

Eldon L. Pust, age 79, died on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at the Appleton Care Center in Appleton, Minnesota, surrounded by his family. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at the Zniewski Funeral Home – Vaala Chapel in Appleton. Visitation will continue from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 25, 2025, at...

Jul 11, 2025

Allen “Butch” Sadergaski, 76, of Appleton, Minnesota, died on Friday evening, July 11, 2025, at CentraCare - St. Cloud Hospital, St. Cloud, Minnesota. A celebration of life will be held at the Appleton VFW on Friday, July 25, 2025, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. Burial will be held at the Appleton Cemetery on a future date.

Allen James Sadergaski was born...

Jul 4, 2025

Judy Pfaff, of Appleton, passed away Friday, July 4, 2025, at Appleton Area Health Care Center at the age of 93.

Celebration of life services will be held Wednesday, July 9, 2025, from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM at Zion Lutheran Church in Appleton with a prayer service at 2:30 PM. Pastor Gary Mills will officiate, and burial will be in...

Jun 30, 2025

Arleen Gronseth, age 90 of Benson, MN passed away at Bethesda Grand in Willmar Minnesota on June 30, 2025.

A service to celebrate her life will be held at Trinity Lutheran church in Benson, at 11 am, Thursday July 3rd with visitation Wednesday, July 2nd, 5 to 7 pm at the church and for one hour prior to the service.

She was...

Jun 24, 2025

Charlotte Astrid passed away, at the age of 87 on June 24, 2025, with family by her side. A private family celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Charlotte was born on June 7, 1938, to Arnold and Esther Gomer. She was baptized and confirmed at Lake Hazel Lutheran Church in Swift County. Growing up in Swift County...

Jun 23, 2025

Eugene J Fernholz of DeGraff Minnesota passed away peacefully at St Cloud Hospital surrounded by his family on June 23, 2025 at the age of 85.

A private funeral service at St Bridget’s Catholic Church in DeGraff, MN was held on June 30, 2025. Burial was at St Bridget’s Cemetery.

Gene was born in Redwood Falls Minnesota on October 4, 1939 to...

Jun 21, 2025

Ronald Ascheman, age 84, passed away peacefully at his home in Benson, Minnesota, on June 21, 2025, surrounded by love and family. Visitation will be held Thursday, June 26, 2025 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at St. Francis Catholic Church in Benson, Minnesota, with a prayer service at 4:30 p.m. Visitation will continue from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the...

Jun 19, 2025

Richard Gomer, of Maple Grove, MN, formerly of Benson, MN, passed away peacefully at Our Lady of Peace Hospice Facility in St. Paul, MN on June 19th, 2025, at the age of 76.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 27th, 2025, at Our Redeemer's Lutheran Church in Benson, MN with Rev. Zane Anderson officiating. Burial...

Jun 13, 2025

Virginia Holland, of Appleton, MN passed away Friday, June 13, 2025 at Appleton Area Health Care Center at the age of 87.

Memorial services will be held Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 11:00am at Zion Lutheran Church in Appleton. Pastor Gary Mills will officiate and burial will be in the Appleton Cemetery.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, June 17, 2025 from 5:00...

Jun 4, 2025

Linn A. Wellman, age 80, of Willmar, Minnesota, died Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at CentraCare – St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, Minnesota. Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church in Benson, Minnesota, followed by the funeral service at 1:00 p.m. There will be a private family burial...

May 29, 2025

Pamela Gale Schafer died on Thursday morning, May 29, 2025, at her home in De Graff, Minnesota. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at St. Bridget’s Catholic Church in De Graff, from 9:30 am to 10:30 am, followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 am. Burial will follow the funeral mass at the St. Bridget’s...

May 15, 2025

James Heinecke, of Woodbury, MN, formerly of Appleton, MN, passed away on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at the age of 47.

A time of visitation with the family will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at Zniewski Funeral Home – Vaala Chapel in Appleton.

James Lee Heinecke was born on September 13, 1977, to Rolf...

May 15, 2025

Brian Eugene Hanson was born December 19, 1955, the son of Chester C. and LaVina (Kvam) Hanson in Benson, Minnesota. He was baptized and confirmed at West Bank Lutheran Church.

Brian grew up in Swenoda Township and Danvers, Minnesota. He attended school in Benson, graduating from Benson High School with the Class of 1973. He went on to earn his bachelor's...

May 12, 2025

Sharon Anderson, of Appleton, MN passed away on Monday, May 12, 2025, at Appleton Area Health - Hospital at the age of 76.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 19, 2025, at Zion Lutheran Church in Appleton, MN with Pastor Gary Mills officiating. Visitation with the family will be held one hour prior to the service...

May 6, 2025

LouElla Marie Brown, age 81, of Danvers, Minnesota, died Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at her home in Danvers. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Sunday, May 11, 2025, at Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church in Benson, Minnesota. Visitation will continue from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Monday, May 12, 2025, at the church with the funeral service...

Apr 29, 2025

Apr 27, 2025

Lucille “Lucy” Ann Flynn, 80, formerly of Paynesville and DeGraff, died on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at the Bethesda Grand Nursing Home in Willmar, Minnesota. Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Murdock, Minnesota from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. A private family Memorial Mass will take place...