Obituaries

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...

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...