Obituaries

Feb 5, 2019

Daniel John Hughes, 65, died Tuesday morning, February 5, 2019, at Lee Memorial Hospital in Fort Meyers, Florida. Visitation will be held 5-7 p.m., Wednesday, February 13, 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., Thursday, February 14, 2019, at Church of the Visitation...

Jan 30, 2019

Lee Michael Fassett, age 69, of Appleton, died Wednesday, January 30, 2019 in his home.  No services are planned at this time.

Jan 28, 2019

Jean M. Thompson, age 77, of Appleton, died Monday, January 28th in Appleton Area Health Services –Care Center.

Jean Marie Thompson was born July 1, 1941 in Appleton, Minnesota, the daughter of Leonard and Myrtle (Olson) Thompson.  She was baptized on July 30, 1941 by Pastor C.T. Jenson at the Big Bend Lutheran...

Jan 28, 2019

Sharon Lynn Nagel was born on July 20, 1962, at St. Alexius Hospital, in Bismarck, North Dakota, the daughter of Louis Lee and Jean Francis (Robidou) Tokach. She grew up in Mandan where she graduated from Mandan High School then attained her Registered Nursing Degree at Trinity Valley Community College in Athens, Texas.

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Jan 22, 2019

Shawn Micheal West was born October 7, 1988 in St. Paul, Minnesota, the son of Charlene West and Christopher Smith.  Shawn was raised in South Minneapolis and Appleton.  He lived in Kansas for a brief time where he attended Kensington High School.  Shawn currently resided in Appleton, with his cousin Dallas.  He was a member of the Juggalos, AA,...

Jan 17, 2019

Jose M. Lazaro de Ortecho, 88, was born on June 15, 1930, in Pisco, Ica, Peru, the son of Modesto and Bertha Arriola Lazaro de Ortecho. He grew up in Pisco, Ica, Peru. He attained his Master’s degree in Hydraulic Engineering.

On November 17, 1956, Jose was united in...

Jan 17, 2019

Vernon “Bud” Chevalier, 89, Benson, Minn., died Thursday, January 17, 2019, at Minnewaska Lutheran Home in Starbuck. Visitation will be from 4–7 p.m., with a 5 p.m. Rosary and 7 p.m. Prayer Service, Sunday, January 20, 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.,...

Jan 16, 2019

De Graff, Minnesota – Kurt W. Simmonds, 53, died on Wednesday morning, January 16, at his home in De Graff. Visitation will be held on Friday, January 18, 2019, at the St. Bridget’s Catholic Church in De Graff from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm and continue on Saturday for one hour prior to the service. A Mass...

Jan 11, 2019

Paul Arleigh Thorberg was born in Minneapolis, MN to Arleigh & Dorothy Thorberg on September 6, 1956. Paul grew up in Apple Valley and graduated from Rosemount High School in 1974. Paul enjoyed fishing, hunting, and spending time at the family cabin on Little Pine Lake with his loved ones. He was everyone’s “go to guy” and loved fixing everything...

Jan 4, 2019

Dorothy Florence Schlagel was born August 19, 1927, in Clara City, Minnesota, the daughter of Joseph and Florence (Schoen) Eisenreich. She grew up in the Murdock area and graduated from Murdock High School, Class of 1946. On September 25, 1948, Dorothy was united in marriage to Francis H. Schlagel at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. They made their home on a...

Jan 3, 2019

Clinton Eugene Schuerman, age 74, of Danvers, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 3, 2019, at the Appleton Care Center, Appleton, MN. Visitation will be held from 1-2 PM, followed by the Memorial Service at 2 PM, on Tuesday, January 8, 2019, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Benson, MN. A private family burial will be held in Danvers, MN...

Jan 1, 2019

Timothy A. Keller was born March 13, 1960 in Ortonville, Minnesota, the son of Floyd and Carol (Buchholz) Keller.  Tim was raised in the Annandale area and graduated from Hoffman High School in 1978.  He enlisted in the United States Army, where he served for 20 years and then retired with an Honorable Discharge.  After retiring from the Army,...

Jan 1, 2019

Mary J. Johnson, 71, died Tuesday, January 1, 2019, at the Meadow Lane Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. Visitation will be held Monday, January 7, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., followed by the funeral service at 1:00 p.m., at Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church in Benson. Interment will be in Benson City Cemetery. Mary Josiephine Johnson was born July 4, 1947,...

Dec 30, 2018

James Andrew Lye was born on December 11, 1942, at the Swift County Hospital in Benson, Minnesota, the son of Bennie and Helen (Larson) Lye. He was baptized and confirmed at the West Bank Lutheran Church. He grew up in the Danvers Minnesota area and attended country school in District #62 and Benson High School....

Dec 22, 2018

Allen William Lesteberg, 71, died at his home in Kildare Township on Saturday Morning, December 22, 2018. Vistitation will be held on Saturday, December 29, at the Bethseda Lutheran Church north of Murdock, from 10 am to 11 am, followed by a memorial service at 11 am. Interment will follow the service in the Bethseda Lutheran Church Cemetery. Zniewski Funeral...

Dec 18, 2018

Service Schedule Visitation 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM ,Friday, December 28, 2018 Zniewski Funeral Home -Vaala Chapel 50 South Miles Street Appleton, Mn 56208 Visitation 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM ,Saturday, December 29, 2018 St. John's Lutheran Church, Moyer Twp 1490 10th Street NW Holloway, MN 56249 Funeral Service 11:00 AM ,Saturday, December 29, 2018 St. John's Lutheran Church, Moyer...

Dec 14, 2018

Benson, MN – Nancy Kay Emmert, age 55, died on Friday, December 14, 2018, at the Prairie Lakes Hospital in Watertown, South Dakota.  Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 19, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church in Benson and will continue from 10:00 am to 11:00 am on Thursday...

Dec 13, 2018

Kim was born January 20th, 1983 and spent 35 years lighting up the lives of those around her. Although she struggled with health issues from a very young age, Kim was determined to make the most out of her life and succeeded in doing just that.

Kim graduated from Ballard High School, Huxley,...

Dec 12, 2018

On Wednesday Dec 12, 2018, Joshua Ahrndt, son,brother, uncle, grandchild, nephew, and friend to many passed away suddenly at the age of 28 years. Joshua will be lovingly remembered by his parents Kim & Alonah, brother Brandon, nephew Jayse, and his dog Lily. Joshua will also be fondly remembered by his grandparents, great grandmother, and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and...

Dec 9, 2018

David Glenn Odden, 65, died Sunday, December 9, 2018, at home under Hospice care. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m., Thursday, December 13, 2018, at Zniewski Funeral Home in Benson. Visitation will continue from 12-1 p.m., followed by the Funeral Service at 1 p.m., Friday, December 14, 2018, at Kerkhoven Evangelical...