Obituaries

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....

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...