Obituaries

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....

Jul 27, 2019

Dennis Roger Plucker, Sr., 81, of rural Murdock, Minn., died Saturday, July 27, 2019, at his home. Visitation and a time of sharing will be held 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Wednesday, August 21, 2019, at the Zniewski Funeral Home Chapel in Benson. Interment will be at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 22, 2019 in the Chancellor Reform Church Cemetery,...

Jul 24, 2019

Dale Allan Burns, 66, of Benson, Minn., died Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at his home. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service held at Zniewski Funeral Home Chapel in Benson, Minn. at 1:30 pm Monday, July 29, 2019. Interment will be at Swift Falls Cemetery in Camp Lake Township, Swift County, Minn. Dale Allan Burns was born on...

Jul 21, 2019

Wyllis Marlowe Bremseth was born June 3, 1932 on the home farm in Hantho Township, Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota to parents Richard and Alma (Pederson) Bremseth.  He was raised in Hantho Township and attended school in Appleton, where he graduated Class of 1950.  Wyllis enlisted in the United States Air Force from 1951 to 1955 where...

Jul 19, 2019

Robert Joseph Fennell was born October 24, 1930 in Benson, Minnesota, the son of Joseph Francis Fennell and Eleanor Mary (Bouta) Fennell. He was called from this life on Friday, July 19, 2019 at St. Cloud Hospital. He attained the age of 88 years, 8 months, and 26 days. Robert was baptized at St. Malachy’s Church in Clontarf, MN and...

Jul 13, 2019

Ruby Fern (Jensen) Mazurek age 96 of Benson, MN, was born April 29, 1923 to Anna and Jacob Jensen in Pope County, MN. She was united in marriage to Albert Marion Mazurek on October 1st, 1944 in Clontarf, MN. She worked at the Clontarf Club for 25 years, a short period of time at the Cloverleaf Supper...

Jul 7, 2019

Clarice Corrine Schroeder was born October 8, 1923 in Benson, Minnesota, the daughter of Elmer and Tillie (Tostenson) Flaten.  She was baptized October 29, 1923 by Rev. Farde and was confirmed September 19, 1937 by Rev. Beito, both at Rolling Forks Lutheran Church.  Clarice was raised in the Swift...

Jul 5, 2019

Beverly Jean VanDewater was born August 12, 1939 in Redwood Falls, Minnesota, the daughter of Leland Chester and Mary Louise (Thompson) Doring.  Bev was baptized and confirmed at the United Methodist Church in Montevideo.  She was raised in Montevideo, where she graduated Class of 1957.

Over the years Bev resided in Dallas, Texas, Dawson, Minnesota and Madison,...

Jun 30, 2019

Visitation 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM ,Saturday, July 6, 2019 First Congregational Church-Appleton, MN 323 W Snelling Appleton, MN 56208 Funeral Service 1:30 PM ,Saturday, July 6, 2019 First Congregational Church-Appleton, MN 323 W Snelling Appleton, MN 56208 Graveside Service 2:30 PM ,Saturday, July 6, 2019 Appleton City Cemetery on MN Hwy 119 South Appleton, MN 56208

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Jun 28, 2019

Alpha Gloria Nelson was born May 29, 1928 in Graceville, Minnesota, the daughter of Joseph Sr. and Ellen (Harris) Lufkins.  Gloria was raised in the Sisseton, South Dakota area, where she attended Country School through the Eighth Grade.  On February 23, 1961 Gloria was united in marriage to Andrew “Andy” Nelson at the Herman and Emma Sachs...

Jun 25, 2019

Mike Heinzig, age 49, passed away June 25, 2019, at home under Hospice care. Visitation will be held Wednesday, July 10, 2019, from 4-6 pm, followed by the Funeral Service at 6 pm, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Benson. Michael Christopher Heinzig was born August 10, 1969, in Gibson City, Illinois, the son of Rev. Harold Frederick...

Jun 13, 2019

Tillie Thompson, age 96, of Little Falls, formerly of Appleton, died Thursday, June 13, 2019, in Highland Senior Assisted Living in Little Falls.  Visitation will be held 10-11 a.m., followed by the funeral at 11 a.m., Wednesday, June 19th at First United Methodist Church in Appleton.  Pastor Brenda King will officiate.  Burial will follow in the Appleton...

Jun 8, 2019

Roger Allen Norby was born on August 8, 1934 to Herbert and Julia (Holstad) Norby. He was called from this life on June 8, 2019, at Brookside Assisted Living in Montevideo. He attained the age of 84 years and 10 months.

Roger attended Swenoda Lutheran Church where he was baptized and confirmed. He...