Obituaries

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...

Dec 5, 2018

Service Schedule Visitation 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM ,Sunday, December 9, 2018 Zniewski Funeral Home -Vaala Chapel 50 South Miles Street Appleton, Mn 56208 Notes: Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. Visitation 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM ,Monday, December 10, 2018 Trinity Lutheran Church in Appleton 27 E. Thielke Avenue Appleton, MN 56208 Funeral Service 11:00 AM ,Monday, December 10, 2018...

Dec 2, 2018

Priscilla Crary, age 87, of Appleton, Minnesota, died Sunday, December 2, 2018 in the St. Cloud Hospital.  A private burial was held Wednesday, December 5, 2018 in the Appleton City Cemetery.  A pipe organ recital, in Priscilla’s memory, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 18th at Zion Lutheran Church in Appleton, Minnesota.  A light lunch will follow....

Nov 27, 2018

Vernette DeAnne Ehrenberg was born on October 22, 1938, in Big Bend Township, Chippewa County, the daughter of Simon and Clarice (Mickelson) Jorgenson. She was baptized on November 20, 1938 at Big Bend Lutheran Church by Rev. CT Jenson. She grew up in Big Bend, attended country school in Big Bend, and graduated from Milan High School....

Nov 24, 2018

Leola Mae Eliason was born May 2, 1934 in Hartley, Iowa, the daughter of Walter Victor and Mable Therese Marie (Buchholz) Huck.  She was baptized July 22, 1934 at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Melvin, Iowa.  In 1940 the Huck family moved to Minnesota, where they resided in Appleton, Holloway, and Barrett.  The family settled in Appleton...

Nov 22, 2018

Roger David Ahrndt, 83, of Benson, Minn., died Thursday, November 22, 2018, at Bethesda Grand in Willmar. Visitation will be from 1:30 – 3 p.m., followed by the Funeral Service at 3 p.m., Sunday, November 25, 2018, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Benson. Interment will be in the Benson City Cemetery at a later date. Roger David Ahrndt was...

Nov 20, 2018

Ella Bader was born June 29, 1924 to parents John J. and Margaretha (Weller) Heiser at her parent’s home near Artas, South Dakota.  She was baptized and confirmed at Hoffnungstal Lutheran Church.  Ella attended country school and helped on the family farm.

She worked various jobs in the area before her marriage to...

Nov 12, 2018

Chadwick Phaen Marquardt, 45, was born on November 25, 1972, at the Swift County Benson Hospital. He passed away on November 12, 2018, at the Swift County Benson Hospital.

He is survived by his mother Janet Marquardt; a sister April Cramlet and his special brother Keith Cramlet, niece and Godchild Page Cramlet; nephews...

Nov 12, 2018

Margaret “Margo” Ann Diederich-Lee was born on April 9, 1950, in Benson, Minnesota, the daughter of Cletus and Doris (Matter) Diederich. She grew up in Benson and attended Parochial School at St. Francis in Benson. She graduated from Benson High School and attended college at the University of Minnesota Morris.

On May 15,...

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...