Obituaries

Aug 2, 2018

At 10:47 P.M. on August 2, 2018 Carol celebrated her birthday into eternity as she was 'Welcomed Home" by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ after a brief struggle with Congestive Heart Failure.

Carol Mardelle Marr, 81, was born on September 20, 1936, the daughter of Elmer and Signe (Mortrud) Blackberg at home...

Jul 20, 2018

Constance “Connie” Isabella was born September 22, 1934 in Benson. She was baptized, made her First Communion and was confirmed at the St. Francis Catholic Church in Benson. Connie graduated as Salutatorian of her class in 1952 at the Benson High School. She was married to Gerald Fragodt on October 10, 1954 at St. Francis Catholic Church. Connie worked at...

Jul 15, 2018

Lola Maria (Rosemeier) Kennedy was born on June 16, 1925 in Murdock, Minnesota. The daughter of Ernest Rosemeier and Mary (Krattenmaker) Rosemeier. She died July 15, 2018 at her home in Murdock surrounded by her children and grandchildren.  Lola was a lifelong member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She was baptized the day the cornerstone was laid...

Jul 11, 2018

Marlin L. Ellingson, age 70, of Benson, died Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at his home under Hospice care. Visitation will be held 3-5 p.m., Sunday, July 15, 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, July 16, 2018, at the church. Burial will be in...

Jul 6, 2018

Verna Lorraine Pillatzki, age 88, was born on September 21, 1929 on a farm near Kerkhoven, Minnesota, the daughter of Otto and Gladys (Bengtson)  Mattson. She was baptized in the Lutheran Church on November 2, 1929 and confirmed on May, 20, 1945. On August 3, 1948 she was baptized and received her first communion at St. Francis...

Jun 25, 2018

Elenore Lorraine Koosmann was born April 17, 1925 in Montevideo, Minnesota, the daughter of Fred W. and Mina “Minnie” (Ostlie) Schroeder.  She was baptized May 17, 1925.  Elenore was confirmed March 17, 1940 by Rev. E.S. Belgum at Zion Lutheran Church in Appleton.  She was raised in Appleton, where she graduated high school, Class of 1943.  On...

Jun 23, 2018

Douglas “Doug” James Bruner was born August 9, 1949, the son of Lester and Ruth (Reed) Bruner in Appleton, Minnesota. He was baptized and confirmed in the Methodist Faith. He grew up in Appleton and graduated from Appleton High School. Doug served his country in the United States Army during Vietnam. He was a proud veteran and retired fire fighter...

Jun 20, 2018

Olive JeVoila Dalen was born at home near Appleton, Minnesota on November 6, 1921, the daughter of Alvin and Mabel (Lea) Olson.  She was baptized and confirmed at Kviteseid Lutheran Church in Milan.  Olive continued to live her life in the Milan area and graduated as the valedictorian of the class of 1939.

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Jun 18, 2018

Richard “Dick” Schirmer, age 74 , of Fridley, Minnesota, died peacefully on Monday, June 18, 2018, at St. Benedictine Nursing Home in New Brighton, Minnesota. He was born on August 29, 1943 in Benson, Minnesota, the son of Harold and Lila Schirmer. He attended school in the Benson area graduating from Benson High School in 1961. He graduated from the...

Jun 17, 2018

Diane Kay (Sulier) Ascheman was born on August 21, 1948, in Benson, Minnesota, the daughter of Richard and Viola (Hess) Sulier. She grew up in the Benson area and graduated from Benson High School. On November 19, 1966, Diane was united in marriage to Robert “Bob” Ascheman at St. Francis Catholic Church. This union was blessed with more than 51...

Jun 17, 2018

Jerome “Jerry” Harms, 74, of Erhard, MN passed away peacefully on June 17, 2018 at his home on Long Lake under Hospice Care. Born to Gilbert & Elvera Harms on September 6, 1943 in Norwood, MN. Jerry is survived by his wife, Kristie Harms of Erhard; a sister, Joyce (Rollie) Bertness/Schmidt of Appleton; 3 daughters: Julie (Brian) Norstedt of New...

Jun 14, 2018

Gladys Ilene Lysen, 93, Benson, Minn., died Thursday, June 14, 2018, at Gabriel House in Murdock. Visitation will be from 5–7 p.m., Monday, June 18, 2018, at Pilgrim Congregational United Church of Christ in Benson. Visitation will continue from 1–2 p.m., followed by the Funeral Service at 2 p.m., Tuesday, June 19, 2018, at the church. Interment will be in...

Jun 13, 2018

Donald was born on May 14, 1943, the son of Glen and Anetta (Schaaf) Flynn. He was baptized and confirmed in the Catholic Faith at St. Bridget’s Catholic Church in DeGraff. He attended school in Benson until 1962. In 1965 Don was united in marriage to Lucille Jindra at St. Bridget’s Catholic Church by Monsignor...

Jun 11, 2018

Donald “Donnie” Albert Schlieman was born March 30, 1922 in Appleton, Minnesota, the son of Robert and Martha (Thielke) Schlieman.  He was baptized April 23, 1922 and was confirmed April 5, 1936, both by Rev. Faedke.  Donnie attended school in Appleton and graduated Class of 1940.  On June 20, 1948 he was united in marriage to Marlys...

Jun 10, 2018

Fern was born on December 21, 1924 to Henry and Martha (Haven) Kohlman in Appleton, MN.  She was the youngest of five children.  She was baptized and confirmed as well as a long-time member of Immanuel Lutheran Church-Shible Township, rural Appleton.  She grew up on her parent’s farm in Hegbert Township.  She attended...

Jun 9, 2018

Elllie was born on July 20, 1930 to Odin and Olga (Erickson) Floan in Langhei Township, Pope County, Minnesota.  She was baptized on  August 10, 1930 at West Zion Lutheran Church.    She continued to live on the farm with her parents until her mother’s death.  At that time she moved into Swift County Homes Number 1 where she continued...

Jun 5, 2018

Ricky “Rick” Lee Longnecker was born January 13, 1958 in Appleton, Minnesota, the son of Arnold and Marlys (Koosman) Longnecker.  He was baptized on February 16, 1958 at Minnesota Valley Lutheran Church, rural Louisburg, and was confirmed on April 29, 1973 at Zion Lutheran Church in Appleton.  Rick was raised in the Holloway area and graduated from...

May 26, 2018

Frances Helen Holtan was born on July 19, 1926, in DeGraff, Minnesota, the daughter of James and Margaret (Goggin) Dean. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Bridget’s Catholic Church.  She grew up and attended grade school in DeGraff and graduated from Benson Senior High School.

On September 6, 1958, Frances was united...

May 18, 2018

Service Schedule Visitation 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM ,Wednesday, May 23, 2018 Our Redeemer's Lutheran Church 800-10 th St. S Benson, MN 56215 Visitation 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM ,Thursday, May 24, 2018 Our Redeemer's Lutheran Church 800-10 th St. S Benson, MN 56215 Memorial Service 11:00 AM ,Thursday, May 24, 2018 Our Redeemer's Lutheran Church 800-10 th St. S...

May 18, 2018

Marjorie Ann Cannon, 85, Benson, Minn., died Friday, May 18, 2018, at Meadow Lane Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.  Visitation will be from 5–7 p.m., Monday, May 21, 2018, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Murdock.  Visitation will continue from 10–11 a.m., followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m., Tuesday, May 22, 2018, at the church.  Interment will...