Obituaries

May 14, 2018

Lawrence Joseph O’Malley, age 79, was born in Benson, Minnesota on July 12, 1939, the son of Joseph and Delvina Matthews O’Malley. He grew up and attended school in Benson. Larry was a Vietnam War Veteran who served his country proudly and honorably in the United States Army. He achieved the rank of Sergeant. During the Vietnam...

May 14, 2018

Charlsie Rhea Reardon, 90, of Benson, Minn., died Monday, May 14, 2018, at Glacial Ridge Health System. Visitation will be from 10 – 11 a.m., followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m., Thursday, May 17, 2018, at St. Malachy Catholic Church in Clontarf. Interment will be in the Church Cemetery. Charlsie Rhea (Pettigrew) Reardon, aged 90, left...

May 8, 2018

LaVonne Marie Landmark, 71, of Benson, Minn., died Tuesday, May 8, 2018, at Meadowlane Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. Visitation will be from 12 – 1 p.m., followed by the Funeral Service at 1 p.m., Saturday, May 19, 2018, at Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church in Benson. Interment will be in the Benson City Cemetery. LaVonne Marie Landmark was born September 15,...

May 8, 2018

Jeannine Grace Arnold was born October 8, 1930 in Fairfield Township, Swift County, Minnesota, the daughter of Herman and Selma (Mumm) Carstens.  She was baptized at home on October 19, 1930, by Pastor H.P. Jaus and was confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church, Fairfield Township, in 1944.  Jeannine attended elementary school at District #43 in Fairfield Township and...

May 7, 2018

Blanche Victoria Cronen, 97, Benson, Minn., died Monday, May 7, 2018, at Meadow Lane Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. Visitation will be from 5–7 p.m., Thursday, May 10, 2018, at Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church in Benson. Visitation will continue from 9:30–10:30 a.m., followed by the Funeral Service at 10:30 a.m., Friday, May 11, 2018, at the church with Rev. Art Wiese...

May 1, 2018

Devon Leona Banister was born on February 23, 1936, with her twin sister Dorraine, in Cyrus, Minnesota, the daughter of Edward and Mae (Bly) Maanum. She was baptized at West Zion Lutheran Church and confirmed at Fron Lutheran Church in Starbuck. She grew up in the country on a farm close to West Zion Lutheran Church.  When...

Apr 30, 2018

Robert “Bob” Ascheman, age 71, of Benson, died Monday, April 30, 2018 at Swift County Benson Health Services Hospital, surrounded by family. Visitation will be held 5-7 p.m., with a Prayer Service at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, May 3rd at St. Francis Catholic Church in Benson. Visitation will resume from 9-10 a.m., followed by the Mass of Christian...

Apr 28, 2018

Stephanie Louise Rumreich was born June 9, 1950 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the daughter of David and Patricia (Murphy) Adams.  She was baptized and confirmed at St. Stephen's Catholic Church in Anoka.  Stephanie was raised in Coon Rapids, graduating from Coon Rapids High School Class of 1969.  On February 20, 1971 she was united in marriage to Richard...

Apr 23, 2018

Maynard “Dale” Wassink died Monday, April 23, 2018 in his home in Dunedin, FL from a recurrence of colon cancer.  Dale was born to Herman and Henrietta (Blohosky) Wassink on May 5, 1939 in Wadena, MN.  He graduated Appleton, MN High School in 1957.  Dale joined the Air Force where he served 20 faithful years until 1978,...

Apr 16, 2018

Virgil France Hendrickson was born to parents Oscar and Alice (Swedberg) Hendrickson on January 23, 1921 in Appleton, Minnesota. He served as an Army Sergeant in Company M, 135th Regiment, Red Bull 34th Infantry Division during WWII. His foreign service lasted 2 years 10 months and 20 days, without furlough.  Virgil loved his family, his farm, his...

Apr 14, 2018

Dorothy Edna Schliep was born February 26, 1928 in Shible Township, Swift County, Minnesota the daughter of Walter and Ida Bartz.  She was baptized on March 13, 1928 at her parent’s home by Reverend Waechter and confirmed on April 6, 1941 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Holloway.   Dorothy graduated from Holloway High School, Class of 1945.

Apr 13, 2018

James Steven Ekse, 66, of Benson, Minn., died Friday, April 13, 2018, at his home. Visitation will be from 10 – 11 a.m., followed by the Funeral Service at 11 a.m., Monday, April 23, 2018, at Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church in Benson. Interment will be in the Church Cemetery. James Steven Ekse was born March 1, 1952, in Minneapolis, Minnesota,...

Apr 8, 2018

Gary Lyle Johannessen, 68, of Minneapolis, Minn., formerly of Benson, died Sunday, April 8, 2018, at Our Lady of Peace. Visitation will be from 10 – 11 a.m., followed by the Funeral Service at 11 a.m., Saturday, April 21, 2018, at Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church in Benson. Interment will be in the Benson City Cemetery. Gary Lyle Johannessen was born...

Apr 7, 2018

NOTE:  Due to the weather, the visitation for Sunday, April 15th has been postponed.  Visitation will now be Monday, April 16th, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., followed by the memorial service at 11:00 a.m. Eric Matthew Scott was born July 17, 1986 in Willmar, Minnesota, the son of Terri and Troy Scott.  He was baptized...

Apr 5, 2018

DUE TO WEATHER, SERVICE IS CANCELLED AND WILL BE HELD AT A LATER DATE. Richard L. “Dick” Donnelly, 72, of Benson, MN, died Thursday, April 5, 2018, at Glacial Ridge Health Systems Medical Center in Glenwood, MN. Visitation and a time of sharing will be from 2 – 3 p.m., Saturday, April 28, 2018, at Shepherd of the...

Apr 2, 2018

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Mar 31, 2018

Glen Alan Schrock was born February 2, 1952 in Appleton, Minnesota, the son of Clifford Michael and Violet Rose (Block) Schrock.  He was baptized February 29, 1952 by Rev. E.A. Klemp and was confirmed March 19, 1967 by Rev. Lyle Rusert, both at Trinity Lutheran Church in Appleton.

Glen was raised in Appleton,...

Mar 31, 2018

Arlene M. Norby, 89, died Saturday, March 31, 2018, at Swift County Benson Health Services in Benson, Minn. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m., Friday, April 6, 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., Saturday, April 7, 2018, at Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church. Interment will...

Mar 29, 2018

Lindahl, Mary Anne age 87, passed away peacefully after a short illness surrounded by family March 29, 2018. She was an overall amazing person who made friends easily and was an outstanding mother, grandmother, great-grand mother, sister, and friend. She will be greatly missed for her joyful, patient, kind and loving spirit. Mary Anne was born Aug. 11, 1930 in...

Mar 28, 2018

Herbert S. Lee, 74, died Wednesday, March 28, 2018, at Swift County Benson Health Services in Benson, Minn. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m., Monday, April 2, 2018, at Zniewski Funeral Home in Benson. Visitation will continue from 10-11 a.m., followed by the Funeral Service at 11 a.m., Tuesday, April 3, 2018, at Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church in Benson. Interment...