Obituaries

Belwin Barry Rode

Belwin Barry Rode

Mar 17, 2021

Belwin Barry Rode, 80, of Benson, died on Wednesday, March 17, 2021, at Scandi Haven Village in Benson. Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 21, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Benson, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, and continue on Monday from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, followed by the funeral service at 11:00 am....

Norma Ruth Edman

Norma Ruth Edman

Mar 13, 2021

Norma Ruth (Fering) Edman, 96, of Benson, Minnesota, passed away Saturday, March 13, 2021, at Scandi Haven Village in Benson, Minnesota.

Visitation will be Saturday, March 20, 2021, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church in Benson with a private family memorial service at 11 a.m. that will be livestreamed on the Our Redeemer’s...

Robert Lynn Hoiland

Robert Lynn Hoiland

Feb 18, 2021

Robert “Bob” L. Hoiland, 68, of Benson, died on Thursday, February 18, 2021 at his home in Benson. Visitation will be held from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm on Saturday, March 13, 2021, at the Pilgrim Congregational United Church of Christ in Benson, followed by a memorial service at 2:00 pm. Interment in the Benson City Cemetery...

Violet "Vi" Risch

Violet "Vi" Risch

Feb 12, 2021

Violet “Vi” Risch, age 97, of Appleton, passed away Friday, February 12, 2021, in Appleton Area Health-Care Center.  A graveside memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, August 21, 2021, in Appleton City Cemetery.  Vicar Sarah Larson will officiate.   You’re asked to please bring a lawn chair for the service.

Violet Marion Wekseth...

Philip James Jensen

Philip James Jensen

Feb 10, 2021

Philip James Jensen passed away February 10, 2021, in the St. Cloud Hospital.  Due to Co-Vid 19 there are no services planned at this time.  He has moved to heaven where he is free from physical limitations, pain and disabilities! Philip’s health was compromised at the age of seven when he endured a very high fever leaving him both...

Nancy Yvonne Alsaker

Nancy Yvonne Alsaker

Jan 24, 2021

Nancy Yvonne Alsaker, 59 of Benson, passed away Sunday morning, January 24, 2021 under hospice care at her home near Benson. Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 6, 2021 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm, at Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church in Benson, followed by a memorial service at 1:00 pm. Funeral arrangements are with the Zniewski...

Arline Skjei

Arline Skjei

Jan 23, 2021

Arline Skjei, age 99, of Appleton, passed away Saturday, January 23, 2021, in Appleton Area Health –Care Center.  A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 28, 2021, at MN Valley Lutheran Church.  Vicar Sarah Larson will officiate.

Arline Skjei was born December 11, 1921, in Madison, Minnesota, the daughter of John...

Karen Kay Syverson

Karen Kay Syverson

Jan 9, 2021

Karen Kay Syverson, age 76, of Murdock, died Saturday, January 9, 2021, under Hospice care at the Swift County-Benson Hospital.  A Private family service will be held at Hope Lutheran Church in Sunburg, MN with a graveside service  held at a later date.  Zniewski Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.

Karen Kay Syverson...

Rita Tostenson

Rita Tostenson

Jan 7, 2021

Rita J. Tostenson, 77, Swift, Falls, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday afternoon , January 7, 2021, at Glen Oaks Senior Living in New London, Minnesota. Please join the family for a service celebrating Rita’s life on Saturday, September 25, 2021, at 11:30 am, at the Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Swift Falls, Minnesota.  A meal...

Dennis Verne Dehaan

Dennis Verne Dehaan

Jan 7, 2021

Dennis Verne DeHaan, 75, of Benson, Minn., died Thursday, January 7, 2021, at Scandi Haven Village in Benson.  A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held at a later date. Arrangements are with Zniewski Funeral Home. www.zniewskifuneralhome.com

Dennis Verne DeHaan was born January 31, 1945, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the son of...

Thomas "Tom" Gandsey

Thomas "Tom" Gandsey

Jan 6, 2021

Thomas “Tom” Gandsey, age 84, of Nevis, died Wednesday, January 6, 2021, in the MN Veterans Home in Fergus Falls.  A private celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Tom was born April 24, 1936, in Milwaukee, WI to James and Anne (Vercellini) Gandsey.  When Tom’s father passed away at an early age, the...

Daron Ray Myers

Daron Ray Myers

Dec 27, 2020

Daron Ray Myers , age 66, died of natural causes on Sunday, December 27 th , 2020 in Benson, MN. Daron was born on April 3, 1954 in Brainerd, MN to Marvin and Arla (Heath) Myers. He graduated from Worthington High School, in Worthington MN. He attended college in Kansas City for aviation mechanic.

He married Lois...

Harlan Paulsrud

Harlan Paulsrud

Dec 26, 2020

On Saturday, December 26, 2020, Harlan D. Paulsrud passed away peacefully at Country Manor in Sartell, MN at the age of 80.

Harlan was born February 3, 1940 in Montevideo (Grace Township), MN to Edward and Josie Paulsrud. He was baptized March 10, 1940 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in...

Leroy "Sonny” L. Smith

Leroy "Sonny” L. Smith

Dec 24, 2020

LeRoy “Sonny” Lee Smith, age 88, of Benson, MN, died Thursday, December 24, 2020, at Meadow Lane Nursing Home in Benson. Visitation will be held from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm on Monday March 1, 2021, followed by a funeral service at 1:00 pm at  Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church in Benson. Interment was in the Benson City Cemetery. Wearing...

Ned Ezra Kiefert

Ned Ezra Kiefert

Dec 24, 2020

Ned Ezra Kiefert, age 80, passed away peacefully on December 24th, 2020 at CentraCare Hospital in St. Cloud, MN. Ned was born on December 27th, 1939 in Lisbon, ND to Leo and Pearl (Liebing) Kiefert. He had 10 siblings and grew up in the farming community. He relocated to Benson, MN with his family, where he continued...

Marie Loretta Amundson

Marie Loretta Amundson

Dec 22, 2020

Marie Loretta Amundson, 88, of Benson, passed away Tuesday afternoon, December 22, 2020, under hospice care at her home in Benson. A private family graveside service was held at the Benson City Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are with the Zniewski Funeral Home in Benson. Please sign the guest book at www.zniewskifuneralhome.com .

Marie Loretta...

Kenneth "Butch" Hoffman

Kenneth "Butch" Hoffman

Dec 21, 2020

Kenneth “Butch” Hoffman, age 81, of Holloway, passed away Monday in Meadow Lane Health Care Center in Benson.  Visitation will be held from Noon-1 p.m., followed by a funeral at 1 p.m., Monday, December 28, 2020, at Zion Lutheran Church in Appleton.  Pastor Roger Fears will officiate.  Burial will be in Appleton City Cemetery.

Kenneth Raymond Hoffman...

Mary Ann Larson

Mary Ann Larson

Dec 17, 2020

Mary Ann Larson, 96, of Benson, Minnesota died on December 17, 2020, at Bethesda Grand in Willmar. Interment will be in the Swenoda Cemetery, Swenoda Township with a celebration of life to be held at a later date. Zniewski Funeral Home of Benson is assisting the family with arrangements.

Mary Ann Genevieve (Goulson)...

Maria Marichela Graciela Ramirez De Lazaro De Ortecho

Maria Marichela Graciela Ramirez De Lazaro De Ortecho

Dec 13, 2020

Maria "Marichela" Graciela Ramirez de Lazaro de Ortecho, 92, passed away Sunday morning, December 13, at her home in Scandi Haven Village. Mass of Christian burial will be held on Thursday, December 17, at 11:00 am, at St. Francis Catholic Church in Benson. Interment will follow the service at the Benson City Cemetery. Zniewski Funeral Home of...

Shirley Ann Lowe

Shirley Ann Lowe

Dec 12, 2020

Shirley Ann Lowe, 85, of Appleton passed away December 12, 2020, in Appleton Area Health-Nursing Home.  Visitation will be Friday, June 25, 2021, 10-11 a.m., followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m., at St. John’s Catholic Church in Appleton.  Father Jeremy Kucera will officiate.  Burial will be in the Appleton City Cemetery.

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