Obituaries

May 13, 2023

Ann K. Eidsmo, age 83, of Appleton, passed away Saturday, May 13, 2023, peacefully in her home. A private, family interment will be held in Minnetonka.

Ann was born February 5, 1940, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. There was nothing more important to Ann than her family. They were her pride and joy. She loved horses, the derby, traveling,...

May 12, 2023

Alton “Al” Orlyn Leedahl, of Benson passed away May 12, 2023, at the Swift County Benson Hospital.  Visitation will be held Friday, June 16, 2023, from 10:30 am until 11:30 a.m. at Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church in Benson, followed by the funeral service at 11:30 a.m.  Burial will be at...

May 9, 2023

Eileen Kohlman, age 96, of Appleton, passed away Tuesday morning, May 9, 2023, in Appleton Area Health-Care Center. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m., followed by a prayer service at 7 p.m., Friday, May 19, 2023, at Zniewski Funeral Home-Vaala Chapel in Appleton. Visitation will resume from 9-10 a.m., followed by the funeral service at 10 a.m., Saturday, May 20,...

May 3, 2023

Thomas “Tom” Marvin Jerve, 76, of Benson, died on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at the Appleton Area Health Services Hospital. Visitation will be held on Monday, June 5, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, at Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church in Benson, and will continue on Tuesday, June 6, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, followed by the...

May 3, 2023

Elmer Schliemann, age 92, of Appleton, passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2023, in Appleton Area Health-Care Center. Visitation will be 10-11 a.m., followed by the funeral service at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, May 11, 2023, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Appleton. Interment will be in Appleton City Cemetery. Pastor John Ramsbacher will officiate.

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Apr 28, 2023

Steve Boraas, age 62, of Appleton, passed away Friday, April 28, 2023, in Appleton Area Health-Hospital. Visitation will be 1-2 p.m., followed by the memorial service at 2 p.m., Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Appleton. Interment will be in Appleton City Cemetery. Pastor John Ramsbacher will officiate.

Steven James Boraas...

Apr 25, 2023

Janice “Jan” Lucille Aeikens, 83, of Benson, MN, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at Bethesda Grand Senior Living Center in Willmar, MN. Visitation will be held on Friday, April 28, 2023, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Benson. Visitation will continue from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.,...

Apr 18, 2023

Beatrice Germaine Weber, 93 died on Tuesday morning, April 18, 2023, at Scandi Haven Village in Benson.  Visitation will be held from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm on Thursday, April 20, 2023, at St. Francis Catholic Church in Benson, followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 3:00 pm. Interment will follow the service at Church of...

Apr 17, 2023

Mitchell “Mick” Eugene Boone, 78, passed away peacefully at home with his wife at his side on Monday morning, April 17, 2023, at his home in Benson, Minnesota. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., on Friday, April 21, 2023, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Benson and continue Saturday, April 22, from 1:00 to...

Apr 14, 2023

William “Billy” Reese, age 69, of Appleton, passed away Friday, April 14, 2023, in Appleton Area Health-Hospital. Visitation will be 10-11 a.m., followed by the memorial service at 11 a.m., Friday, April 21, 2023, at Word Fellowship Church in Appleton. Pastor Troy Bates will officiate.

Willam Mitchell Reese was born October 27, 1953, in Columbia, South Carolina,...

Apr 13, 2023

Merlyn Bersie, age 92, of Appleton, passed away Thursday, April 13, 2023, in Appleton Area Health-Care Center. Visitation will be Noon-1 p.m., followed by the funeral service at 1 p.m., Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at Zion Lutheran Church in Appleton. Interment will be in Appleton City Cemetery. Pastor Linda Wimmer will officiate.

Merlyn Kenneth Bersie was born...

Apr 11, 2023

Gary Stegeman, age 76, of rural Glenwood, passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at home, surrounded by his family. Visitation will be 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Sunday, April 23, 2023, at Zniewski Funeral Home in Benson. No formal service will be held.

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Apr 6, 2023

Mary Ewer, age 89 of Benson, passed away April 6, 2023, in Scandi Haven Village-Memory Care in Benson. Visitation will be 10-11 a.m., followed by the memorial service at 11 a.m., Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at Gearhart Funeral Home in Coon Rapids, Minnesota. Interment will follow in Morningside Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Coon Rapids.

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Apr 3, 2023

Marvin Koosman, age 79, of Appleton, passed away Monday, April 3, 2023, in Quiet Oaks Hospice House in St. Cloud. Kay Koosman, age 79, of Appleton, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2023, in the St. Cloud Hospital. Visitation for Marv and Kay will be 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., followed by a Celebration of Life service at 1 p.m.,...

Mar 27, 2023

Mardella Matteson, age 94, of Benson passed away March 27, 2023, at Scandi Haven Village Memory Care Unit in Benson, Minnesota.  Visitation will be held Wednesday, April 12, 2023, from noon until 1 p.m. at Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church in Benson, followed by the funeral service at 1 p.m.  Burial will be at the Hillside Cemetery at...

Mar 23, 2023

Darlyne R. Smith, 91, died on Thursday morning, March 23, 2023, at Scandi Haven Village in Benson, Minnesota. Visitation will be held from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, on Sunday, March 26, at Pilgrim Congregational United Church of Christ in Benson, and will continue Monday, March 27, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, followed by the funeral...

Mar 21, 2023

Gail Ann Flaten, 63, of Elk River, MN and Swift Falls, MN, passed away on March 21, 2023, following months of struggle with progressive pulmonary fibrosis.  Gail died in home hospice care, surrounded by family. Zniewski Funeral Home of Benson is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Gail is survived and deeply missed...

Mar 19, 2023

Janice Gades, age 85, passed away Sunday, March 19, 2023, in Appleton Area Health-Care Center. Visitation will be 9:30-11 a.m., followed by the funeral service at 11 a.m., Friday, March 31, 2023, at St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Benson. Interment will be in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Fairfield Township. Pastor Jason Wolter will officiate.

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Mar 13, 2023

Lori J. Razink, 62, died on March 13, 2023, at Grand Arbor Memory Care in Alexandria, Minnesota. Visitation will be held from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm on Sunday, March 19, 2023, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Benson, and will continue Monday March 20, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, followed by the funeral service at 11:00...

Mar 7, 2023

Judy R. Rittenour, 80, of Benson, died on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at the Rice Therapy Suites, in Willmar, Minnesota. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at the St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Benson from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, and will continue from 10:00 am to 11:00 am on Wednesday, March 15, followed...