Obituaries

Oct 7, 2019

Ruth E. Hanson, 89, of Benson, Minnesota, died on Monday afternoon, October 7, 2019 at Homestead Place North in Benson, Minnesota. Visitation will be held from 1–2 p.m., followed by the funeral service at 2 pm, on Saturday, October 12, at Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church in Benson. Interment will be in Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church Cemetery.

Ruth...

Oct 6, 2019

Wolfgang Gaebler, age 69, of Appleton, died Sunday, October 6th in Appleton Area Health Services –Hospital.  A Memorial Service will be held in the Twin Cities area at a later date.

Wolfgang Rolf Jurgen Gaebler was born April 6, 1950 in Wetzlar, Germany, the son of Wolfgang Benno and Ann Julianna (Kammer) Gaebler.  Wolfgang “Wolf” was raised...

Sep 29, 2019

Jeffrey “Jeff” Lawrence Malinowski, 59, of Benson, Minn., died Sunday, September 29, 2019, in his home. Visitation will be from 9:30-11 a.m., followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m., Friday, October 4, 2019, at St. Francis Catholic Church in Benson.

Jeffrey (Jeff) Lawrence Malinowski was born on October 22, 1959...

Sep 15, 2019

Service Schedule Visitation 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM ,Friday, September 20, 2019 Zniewski Funeral Home -Vaala Chapel 50 South Miles Street Appleton, MN 56208 Notes: A PRAYER SERVICE WILL BEGIN AT 6:45 P.M. Visitation 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM ,Saturday, September 21, 2019 Immanuel Lutheran Church in Holloway 510 Olivia Holloway, MN 56249 Funeral Service 10:00 AM ,Saturday, September 21,...

Sep 11, 2019

Harriet Hanson, 89, of Benson, Minnesota, died on Wednesday morning, September 11, 2019 at the Meadow Lane Care Center in Benson, Minnesota. Visitation will be held at Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church in Benson, from 5:00 pm – 7:00 p.m. on, Friday, September 13, and continue from 9:00 am to 10:00 am on Saturday, September 14, followed by...

Sep 6, 2019

Visitation 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM ,Saturday, September 14, 2019 Zniewski Funeral Home in Benson 505 13th St. N Benson, MN 56215 Memorial Service 1:00 PM ,Saturday, September 14, 2019 Zniewski Funeral Home in Benson 505 13th St. N Benson, MN 56215

Mildred Emma Collins was born July 31, 1920 in Grafton, North Dakota, the daughter of...

Sep 5, 2019

Service Schedule Visitation 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM ,Friday, September 13, 2019 Zniewski Funeral Home -Vaala Chapel 50 South Miles Street Appleton, MN 56208 PRAYER SERVICE TO BEGIN AT 6:45PM Visitation 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM ,Saturday, September 14, 2019 First Congregational Church-Appleton, MN 323 W Snelling Appleton, MN 56208 Funeral Service 2:00 PM ,Saturday, September 14, 2019 First Congregational...

Sep 5, 2019

John F. Harder was born on January 2, 1932, in Trimont, Minnesota, the son of Anton F. and Helena Golden Harder. As a teen he moved with his family to Atwater, Minnesota and in 1948 he moved to Sunburg, Minnesota. On November 28, 1981, John was united in marriage to Donna Mae Collins at Trinity Lutheran Church in Benson, Minnesota....

Aug 31, 2019

Betty Lou Loechner, 80, was born on February 9, 1939, in Lancaster, California, the daughter of Charles and Mary Elizabeth (Woodworth) Washburn. She was baptized in California and confirmed on her birthday in 1944. She grew up in California, graduated from high school and completed one year of college. She was united in marriage to William Loechner...

Aug 16, 2019

Phyllis Flaten (Hammargren) passed away peacefully on Friday, August 16, 2019. Phyllis was born in Harris, Minnesota on December 8, 1931 to Marion (Danell) and Edwin Hammargren. Phyllis graduated from North Branch High School and later graduated from the Swedish Hospital nursing program in Minneapolis in 1952. On February 14, 1953 she married the love of her life, Roger Flaten....

Aug 11, 2019

Cory Lynn Braaten, 46, of Benson, Minn., formerly of Carlos, died Sunday, August 11, 2019, surrounded by her loving family, at Knute-Nelson Care Center in Alexandria.  Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m., Friday, August 16, 2019 at the Benson High School.  Visitation will continue 10-11 a.m., followed by the Funeral Service at 11 a.m., Saturday, August 17, 2019, at the...

Aug 11, 2019

Robert O. Young, 78, died on Sunday evening, August 11, 2019 at the Swift County Benson Hospital. Visitation will be held from 9:30 am to 11:00 am on Friday August 16, followed by a funeral service at 11:00 am at Trinity Lutheran Church in Benson. Interment will follow the service at the Benson City Cemetery.

Robert “Bob”...

Aug 9, 2019

Melvin Michael Ascheman, 86, of Benson, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Friday Afternoon, August 9, 2019, at the Swift County Benson Hospital with his family at his side.  Visitation will be at St. Francis Catholic Church in Benson, Minnesota, on Monday, August 12, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, and continue from 9:30...

Aug 7, 2019

Brittany Lynn Schulz was born August 27, 1998 in Morris, Minnesota, the daughter of Terry Schulz and Rose (Dahlberg) Schulz. She was raised in Madison and graduated from Lac qui Parle Valley High School, Class of 2017. Brittany enjoyed spending time with family and friends, especially when on the lake…boating, fishing, or swimming! She loved her dog, “Fino”, and spent...

Aug 6, 2019

Evelyn Louise Stone, 96, of Benson, Minn., died Tuesday, August 6, 2019, at Meadow Lane Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. Visitation will be on Monday, August 12, 2019 at Assembly of God Church in Benson at 12:00 p.m., followed by the Funeral Service at 1:00 p.m. Interment will be in the Benson City Cemetery. Evelyn Louise Stone was born on October...

Aug 3, 2019

Doreen Mae Touhey, 64, of Benson, Minn., passed away Saturday evening, August 3, 2019 at Swift County Health Services in Benson. Doreen Mae Touhey was born on November 11, 1954 in Melrose, Minnesota, the daughter of Elner Joseph and Deloris Ione (Swenson) Strom. She was baptized on November 27, 1954 at 1st Lutheran Church in Elbow Lake, Minn. She grew...

Aug 1, 2019

Renetta D. Schliemann, age 97, of Benson, died Thursday evening, August 1st at Homestead Place North in Benson.  Visitation will be held 4-7 p.m., Thursday, August 8th at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Benson.  Visitation will resume from 10-11 a.m., followed by the funeral at 11 a.m., Friday, August 9th at the church.  Pastor Jason Wolter will...

Jul 30, 2019

Stanley Alan Fliflet was born September 25, 1956 in Appleton, Minnesota, the son of Albert and Betty (Hanson) Fliflet.  He was baptized on October 28, 1956 by Rev. Lee State at Bethel Evangelical Free Church in Appleton.  Stan was raised in Appleton where he graduated from high school, Class of 1974.  After high school he attended the...

Jul 29, 2019

Sadie Radtke, age 98, of Appleton, formerly of the Correll area, died Monday, July 29th in Appleton Area Health Services – Care Center.  Visitation will be held 1-2 p.m., followed by a funeral at 2 p.m., on Monday, August 5th at Grace Lutheran Church in Correll.  Burial will follow in the Appleton City Cemetery.

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Jul 28, 2019

Marjorie Lucille Newell, 93, of Benson, died at her home on Sunday, July 28.  Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m., Thursday, August 1, 2019, at St. Francis Catholic Church in Benson.  Interment will be in the St. Bridgets’ Catholic Church Cemetery in De Graff....