Obituaries

Nov 7, 2018

Doris Jean Lansverk, 84, of Benson, Minn., died Wednesday, November 7, 2018, at Gabriel House in Murdock. Visitation will be from 9:30 – 11 a.m., followed by the Funeral Service at 11 a.m., Monday, November 12, 2018, at Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church in Benson. Interment will be in Spring Creek Cemetery in Kerkhoven Township. Doris Jean Lansverk was born August...

Nov 5, 2018

Randall Lee Olson age, 57, was born in Benson, Minnesota, on September 4, 1961, the son of Donald and Mrytle “Penny” (Mann) Olson. He was baptized and confirmed at Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church in Benson. He grew up in the Benson area and attended Benson Schools. He lived in Benson and worked for Lor-All Manufacturing in Benson...

Nov 3, 2018

Viola Esther Schuerman, 104, of Benson, Minn., died Saturday, November 3, 2018, at Homestead North. Visitation will be from 10 – 11 a.m., followed by the Funeral Service at 11 a.m., Friday, November 9, 2018, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Benson. Interment will be in the Benson City Cemetery.

Viola Esther Schuerman, 104, died peacefully in her...

Nov 1, 2018

Service Schedule Visitation 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM ,Sunday, November 4, 2018 Zniewski Funeral Home -Vaala Chapel 50 South Miles Street Appleton, Mn 56208 Visitation 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM ,Monday, November 5, 2018 Trinity Lutheran Church-Fairfield Township 174630th St, NW Holloway, MN 56249 Funeral Service 2:00 PM ,Monday, November 5, 2018 Trinity Lutheran Church-Fairfield Township 174630th St, NW Holloway,...

Oct 14, 2018

Benson, Minnesota-Brenda Jean Kurkosky-Ingebretson, 45, died on Sunday morning, October 14, at the St. Cloud Hospital. Visitation will be held on Friday, October 19, 2018, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm, and will continue on Saturday, October 20 from 12:00 to 1:00 pm, at the St. Francis Catholic Church in Benson. Mass of Christian Burial will be held...

Oct 10, 2018

Marjorie “Marge” Evenson, 90, Benson, Minn., died Wednesday, October 10, 2018, at home under Hospice care. Visitation will be from 5–7 p.m., Sunday, October 14, 2018, at Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church in Benson. Visitation will continue from 10–11 a.m., followed by the Funeral Service at 11 a.m., Monday, October 15, 2018, at the church. Interment will be in Swenoda Lutheran...

Sep 30, 2018

Dale Allen Blesi was born March 23, 1949 in Anoka, Minnesota, the son of Wayne and Helen (Brendt) Blesi.  He was baptized and confirmed at Redeemer Lutheran Church in New Hope.  Dale was raised in the Anoka and Crystal communities and graduated from Cooper Sr. High School in New Hope, Class of 1967.  He served in the...

Sep 25, 2018

Visitation 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM ,Thursday, September 27, 2018 St. John's Catholic Church, Appleton 349 East Reuss Avenue Appleton, MN 56208 Visitation 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM ,Friday, September 28, 2018 St. John's Catholic Church, Appleton 349 East Reuss Avenue Appleton, MN 56208 Mass of Christian Burial 2:00 PM ,Friday, September 28, 2018 St. John's Catholic Church, Appleton 349...

Sep 24, 2018

Sharon Lenore Hanson was born July 19, 1942 in Appleton, Minnesota, the daughter of Wilfred and Leonora (Maynard) Stock.  She was baptized August 23, 1942 and was confirmed June 9, 1957, both at Zion Lutheran Church in Appleton.  Sharon was raised in Appleton where she graduated from Appleton High School, Class of 1960.  She earned a 2...

Sep 24, 2018

Catherine F. “Kitty” Erhardt, 89, died Monday morning, September 24, 2018, at Meadow Lane Care Center in Benson. Visitation will be held 5-7 p.m., Thursday, September 27, at St. Francis Catholic Church in Benson, with a rosary at 4:30 p.m. and a Parish Prayer service at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue from 9:30 am to 10:30 am followed by the ...

Sep 1, 2018

Vernon Arnold, age 87, of Holloway, died Saturday, September 1st at the VA Healthcare System in St. Cloud.  Visitation will be held from 5:00 –7:00p.m., Friday, September 7th at Zion Lutheran Church in Appleton.  Visitation will resume from 9:30-10:30a.m., followed by the funeral at 10:30a.m., Saturday, September 8th at the church.  Pastor Roger Fears will officiate.  Burial will be...

Aug 29, 2018

Penny Lee Elizabeth Bertek, 68, of Benson, Minn., passed away Wednesday, August 29, 2018, at her home under Hospice care. Visitation will be from 2 – 3 p.m., followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 3 p.m., Tuesday, September 4, 2018, at St. Francis Catholic Church in Benson. Interment will be in Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Penny Lee Elizabeth...

Aug 25, 2018

Sylvester Robert Muehlbauer, 96, Danvers, Minn., died Saturday, August 25, 2018, at home under Hospice care. Visitation will be from 5–7 p.m., with a Rosary at 4:30 p.m. and Prayer Service at 7 p.m., Thursday, August 30, 2018, at St. Francis Catholic Church in Benson. Visitation will continue from 10–11 a.m., followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 11...

Aug 21, 2018

Beth Viola (Pederson) Pearson was born August 8, 1916, in Benson, Minnesota, to Leonard and Ella (Boyd) Pederson. She was baptized on September 3, 1916 by her uncle, Rev. Christopher Pederson, and confirmed March 29, 1931, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Benson, Minnesota. She attended Benson Public Schools and graduated from Benson High School in 1934. In 1936 she...

Aug 15, 2018

Reuben Bakken was born December 14, 1923 in Synnes Township, Stevens County, Minnesota, the son of Peder S. and Anne (Grafersorn/Oyen) Bakken.  He was baptized and confirmed at Long Lake Lutheran Church.  Reuben was raised in the Chokio and Alberta areas, where he attended the Alberta School District.  Reuben served in the United States Army from 1943...

Aug 12, 2018

Service Schedule Visitation 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM ,Wednesday, August 15, 2018 Zniewski Funeral Home -Vaala Chapel 50 South Miles Street Appleton, MN 56208 Visitation 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM ,Thursday, August 16, 2018 First United Methodist Church-Appleton, MN 41 W. Schlieman Appleton, MN 56208 Funeral Service 10:30 AM ,Thursday, August 16, 2018 First United Methodist Church-Appleton, MN 41 W....

Aug 10, 2018

Jane Ellen Dehne, was born on June 29, 1929, the daughter of Albert and Blondina Thielke Melchert. She was born in the family home in Tara Township, Swift County, Minnesota. She graduated from West Central School of Agriculture. On August 28, 1948, Jane was united in marriage to Norman Dehne in Seattle, Washington. In 1950 they returned to Holloway, where...

Aug 9, 2018

Lynn Marie Reich was born on July 9, 1976, to parents Greg Kehoe and Barb Athey at Grand Forks Air Force Base in North Dakota. She was baptized at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Graceville and confirmed at Church of St. Mary in Willmar. After spending her first 2 years in Grand Forks, Lynn grew up on the Kehoe family...

Aug 6, 2018

Dorothy (Amundson) Coy was born March 8, 1921, the daughter of Edwin and Mabel (Thompson) Amundson in Starbuck, Minnesota. She was baptized March 10, 1921, by Pastor H.O. Koefod and confirmed March 14, 1935, by Pastor Casper Johnshoy at Fron Lutheran Church in Starbuck. Dorothy grew up in Starbuck and graduated from Starbuck High School in 1938 and St. Cloud...

Aug 6, 2018

Service Schedule Visitation 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM ,Thursday, August 9, 2018 St. Mark's Lutheran Church 314-15th St N Benson, MN 56215 Funeral Service 11:00 AM ,Thursday, August 9, 2018 St. Mark's Lutheran Church 314-15th St N Benson, MN 56215 Graveside Service 12:00 PM, Thursday, August 9, 2018 Benson City Cemetery Benson, MN 56215

Alvin Charles Henry...