Obituaries

Apr 4, 2019

BILLIE L. JENNER-WRIGHT

Billie L. Jenner-Wright, 93, formerly of Antler, ND passed away Thursday, April 4, 2019 at the Stevens Community Medical Center in Morris, MN.

Billie was born on Oct. 12, 1925 on the family farm near Maxbass, ND, the youngest of 3 daughters born to George and Dorothy Hanson. She married Willard Jenner...

Mar 30, 2019

Ione Schlueter, age 91, of Appleton, died Saturday, March 30th in Appleton Area Health Services –Care Center.  Visitation will be held 4-6 p.m., followed by a Prayer Service at 6 p.m., Thursday, April 4th, at Zniewski Funeral Home –Vaala Chapel in Appleton.  Burial will be in Louisburg Lutheran Cemetery at a later date.

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Mar 30, 2019

Dianna “DeeDee” Marie Hansen was born February 18, 1950 in Appleton, Minnesota, the daughter of Herman and Emma (Nelson) Sachs.  DeeDee was baptized May 19, 1950 and confirmed May 19, 1963, both at Trinity Lutheran Church, Fairfield Township.  She was raised on the family farm in rural Holloway.  DeeDee attended country school and then transferred to Appleton...

Mar 27, 2019

Frances Ann (Powell) Larson was born October 4, 1928, in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota, the daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth Dora (Hermeling) Powell. She was baptized November 17, 1928, and confirmed July 13, 1939 at St. John’s Catholic Church in Appleton, Minnesota. She grew up in the Appleton area and attended Appleton High School through the 10th grade. Frannie...

Mar 26, 2019

Kurt Lynn Benoit was born on April 3, 1965, in Joliet, Illinois and he passed away unexpectedly on March 26, 2019, at Parkview Manor from complications of Diabetes. He served for six years in the United States Navy. He is survived by his mother Lois (Donald) VanderWeyst; brothers, Michael (Shari) and Douglas; a sister Susan; nieces and...

Mar 23, 2019

Clarice Ann (Hamann) Stock was born on November 7, 1934 on her parents’ farm in Tara Township, Swift County, Minnesota, to parents William and Elfrieda (Schliep) Hamann.  She was baptized on December 9, 1934, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Fairfield Township, MN.  She was confirmed on March 21, 1948, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Shible Township by Pastor Paul...

Mar 23, 2019

Viola “Vi” Mae Grothe, 90, of Benson, Minn., died Saturday, March 23, 2019, at Minnewaska Lutheran Home in Starbuck. Visitation will be from 10-11 a.m., followed by the Funeral Service at 11 a.m., Thursday, March 28, 2019, at Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church Chapel in Benson. Interment will be in the Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church Cemetery. Viola “Vi” Mae Grothe was...

Mar 22, 2019

Marlene Ann Skold, 86, of Willmar, Minn., formerly of Benson, died Friday, March 22, 2019, at Bethesda Grand in Willmar. Visitation will be from 1-2 p.m., followed by the Funeral Service at 2 p.m., Tuesday, March 26, 2019, at Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church in Benson. Interment will be in the Benson City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Memorials are preferred...

Mar 19, 2019

Joann M. Sabin Dokken was born May 9, 1981 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Joan C. Sabin and Eldon A. Lone.

Joann was a loving wife, daughter, sister, aunt, and caring friend to many. She cherished her time with family and friends and maintained that connection through social media. Joann had many...

Mar 18, 2019

Elenore Ramona Larson, 89, of Alexandria, Minn., formerly of Benson, died Monday, March 18, 2019, at Knute-Nelson Care Center in Alexandria. Visitation will be from 10-11 a.m., followed by the Funeral Service at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 23, 2019, at Pilgrim Congregational United Church of Christ in Benson. Interment will be in the Benson City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers,...

Mar 12, 2019

Vivian Iola Heinecke was born March 15, 1920 in Hegbert Township, Swift County, Minnesota, the daughter of William and Inga (Randen) Christenson.   She was baptized at home on March 22, 1920 by Rev. John Walseth and was confirmed October 20, 1935 by Rev. C.N. Sandager at Drywood Lutheran Church.  Vivian attended grade school at District 65 through...

Mar 11, 2019

James Darrell Sandstrom, 77, of Benson, Minn., died Monday, March 11, 2019, at Carris Health Rice Memorial Hospital. Visitation will be from 9-10:30 a.m., followed by the Funeral Service at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Benson. Interment will be held at a later date in the Benson City Cemetery. James Darrell Sandstrom was born...

Mar 8, 2019

Kenneth Leroy Schlieman was born February 15, 1952 in Appleton, Minnesota, the son of Harry and Evelyn (Gaulke) Schlieman.  He was baptized April 15, 1952 and was confirmed June 5, 1966, both at Immanuel Lutheran Church –Shible Township.  Kenny was raised in the Appleton area, graduating from Appleton High School, Class of 1970.  After high school, Kenny...

Mar 4, 2019

Delaine Lene, 85, of Benson, Minn., died Monday, March 4, 2019, at Meadow Lane Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m., Thursday, March 7, 2019, at Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church in Benson. Visitation will continue 10 – 11 a.m., followed by the Funeral Service at 11 a.m., Friday, March 8, 2019, at Our Redeemer’s. Interment will be...

Feb 26, 2019

Lucille Mae Ronning was born February 16, 1927 in St. Paul, Minnesota.  She was raised by her mother, Ella Larson, in the Puposky and Bemidji Minnesota areas, where she also attended school.

On February 16, 1947 she was united in marriage to Orwald Melvin Ronning.  This union was blessed with over 53 years...

Feb 21, 2019

Duane Edward Nemmers was born on November 16, 1934 to Leonard and Emma (Behr) Nemmers in Fulda, MN. He attended St. Gabriel Convent School and graduated from Fulda High School in 1952. Shortly afterward, Duane joined the Navy and served for three years during the Korean War. Upon his return, he attended Minnesota...

Feb 20, 2019

Helmer Behrens, age 87, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, formerly of the Appleton area, died Wednesday, February 20th in the Milwaukee VA Medical Center in Milwaukee, WI.  Graveside services with military honors will be held at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, March 23rd in the Appleton City Cemetery.   A luncheon will follow in the fellowship hall at Trinity Lutheran Church in...

Feb 14, 2019

Patrice “Sis” Bass died suddenly at her home on February 14th, 2019. Patrice is survived by her two loving sisters, Paulette (Dick) Collins and Pamela Bass; her dear friend Sherry Kowski, nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, great great nieces and nephews, close friends, and JP’s family. She was preceded in death by her husband John “JP” Freeman, her...

Feb 12, 2019

Mary Jane McGeary, 99, died Tuesday, February 12, 2019, at Scofield Place in Benson, Minn. Visitation will be from 2-5 p.m., with a 5 p.m. Prayer Service, Sunday, February 17, 2019, at St. Francis Catholic Church in Benson. Visitation will continue from 10-11 a.m., followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m., Monday, February 18, 2019, at Visitation...

Feb 7, 2019

JoAnn (Josephine Ann) Fennell, currently of Berwick, ME, formerly of Benson, MN passed away at Gosnell House, a hospice care center, on Thursday, February 7, 2019. Funeral services will be held at a later time at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Benson. Burial is planned for the St. Francis Xavier cemetery. Announcements for visitation and services will be forthcoming....