Obituaries

Oct 7, 2024

Dorothy Birhanzel Pederson passed away in Phoenix, Arizona, on Monday, October 7, 2024,  where she resided in the past years. She was born in Benson, Minnesota, in 1941, where she was raised by her loving parents. During Dorothy's time in Arizona she had many friends whom she called family, was loved by many, and had a big...

Oct 3, 2024

With sadness and celebration, we announce the passing of our beloved mother and grandmother, Frances “Irene” (Nelson, Lagred) Haverly. Born July 20, 1934, in Benson, MN. We were blessed to celebrate her 90th birthday in 2024. She passed away peacefully on October 3, 2024 with her children and their families gathered. Preceded in death by her parents,...

Sep 29, 2024

Delette Phyllis (Turner) Smith, age 66, of Willmar, Minnesota, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2024, at Prairie Senior Cottages in Willmar, Minnesota.

Delette Phyllis Smith was born March 14, 1958, to Robert Dennis and Tressie Irene (Northcutt) Turner in Spartanburg, South Carolina, and was baptized at Holston Creek Baptist Church. She grew up...

Sep 27, 2024

LuElla K. Young, 88, of Benson, Minnesota, died on Friday evening September 27, 2024, at the Cura Therapy Suites in Willmar, Minnesota. Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 5, 2024, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Bethel Baptist Church in Kerkhoven, Minnesota, followed by funeral service at 2:00 pm. Burial will be in the...

Sep 25, 2024

Bonnie Mikkelson, 92, of Benson, Minnesota, died on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at the CentraCare Benson Hospital. Visitation will be held from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church in Benson, followed by the funeral service at 11:00 am. Interment will be in the Benson City Cemetery. Memorials preferred...

Sep 25, 2024

Mary C. Kieffer, 67, of Appleton, Minnesota, died on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at the Appleton Care Center.  Visitation will be held from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm, on Monday, September 30, at St. John’s Catholic Church in Appleton, with a prayer service at 7:00 pm. Visitation will continue on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, from 9:00 am...

Sep 24, 2024

Gloria Mae Johnson, age 86, of Appleton, passed away Tuesday afternoon, September 24, 2024, at Appleton Area Health – Hospital. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 28, 2024, at Zion Lutheran Church in Appleton, followed by a funeral service at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be in Appleton City Cemetery. Zniewski Funeral...

Sep 19, 2024

Jean Marie Hilleren, age 78, of Benson, passed away Thursday morning, September 19, 2024, at Scandi Haven Village in Benson, Minnesota. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, September 26, 2024, at St. Francis Catholic Church in Benson. Visitation will continue from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Friday, September 27, 2024, at the church, with the...

Sep 17, 2024

Dwayne Alex Sadergaski was born January 13, 1946, to Alex and Agnais (Rudnick) Sadergaski in Appleton, Minnesota. He married Marsha Blasing and they made their home in Appleton. He spent much of his life as a truck driver for West Con and Commerford Gravel.

Dwayne passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at the...

Sep 11, 2024

Myrtle Rose (Rodengen) Schreck, age 98, passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at the Appleton Care Center in Appleton, Minnesota. Visitation will be 10:00 to 11:00 am Tuesday, September 17, 2024, with a memorial service to follow at 11:00 am at Zniewski Funeral Home, Vaala Chapel in Appleton, Minnesota. Burial will be in the Appleton City Cemetery....

Sep 1, 2024

Gerald  “Jerry” Roger Rode was born on August 2, 1938, in Madison, Nebraska, the son of Otto and Alice (Krueger) Rode. On August 2, 1958, Jerry was united in marriage to Shirley Vik at Jevnaker Lutheran Church. They lived and farmed south of Benson, Minnesota. This union was blessed with over 66 years of marriage.

Aug 31, 2024

Warren D. Moline, 73, died on Saturday morning, August 31, 2024, at the Park View Care Center in Buffalo, Minnesota. Visitation will be held from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Sunday, September 8, 2024, at Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church in Benson, Minnesota. Visitation will continue Monday, September 9, 2024, from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm, at...

Aug 27, 2024

Wilbert Clifford Erdmann, age 98, of Benson, Minnesota, passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at Scandi Haven Village in Benson, Minnesota. Visitation will be from 10:00 to 11:00 am Tuesday, September 3, 2024, with the funeral service following at 11:00 am at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Benson, Minnesota. Interment will be in the Benson City Cemetery....

Aug 25, 2024

Viola L. Olson, 90, of Benson, formerly of Swift Falls, died on Sunday afternoon, August 25, 2024, at the Minnewaska Lutheran Home in Starbuck, Minnesota. Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, on Thursday, August 29, at the Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Swift Falls. Visitation will continue Friday, August 30 from...

Aug 22, 2024

Marlow Schwartz, age 86, of Appleton, passed away Thursday evening, August 22, 2024, in Appleton Area Health-Hospital. Visitation will be held 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., followed by a funeral service at 2 p.m., Thursday, August 29, 2024, at Zion Lutheran Church in Appleton. Pastor Gary Mills will officiate. Interment will be in Appleton City Cemetery.

Marlow...

Aug 13, 2024

Alice C. Skarsten, age 86, of Benson, Minnesota, passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at Centra Care – Benson Hospital in Benson, Minnesota. Visitation will be from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, Thursday, August 29, 2024, at Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church in Benson, with the funeral service to follow at 11:00 am. Interment is in Benson City...

Aug 10, 2024

Walter E. Young, died on Saturday morning, August 10, 2024, at the Swift County Benson Hospital. A visitation will be held from 9:30 am to 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at the First Evangelical Free Church in Benson, Minnesota, followed by the funeral service at 11:00 am. The burial will be in the Benson City...

Aug 10, 2024

Ann Nissen, age 92, of Appleton, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2024, in Appleton Area Health-Care Center. Visitation will held be 10-11 a.m., followed by a memorial service at 11 a.m., Friday, August 23, 2024, at Zion Lutheran Church in Appleton. Bishop Craig Anderson and Sister Kay Fernholz will officiate. Interment will be in Appleton City Cemetery....

Aug 8, 2024

Mauna Sue Perron, 77, of Benson, died on August 8, 2024, at the Alomere Health – Alexandria Hospital. Visitation will be held on Friday, August 23, from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm at the Zniewski Funeral Home in Benson, followed by a memorial service at 1:00 pm.

Mauna is survived by her children:...

Aug 8, 2024

Vernon Henkelman, age 96, of Appleton, passed away Thursday evening, August 8, 2024, in Appleton Area Health-Care Center. Visitation will be held 1-2 p.m., followed by a funeral service at 2 p.m., Friday, August 16, 2024, at Zion Lutheran Church in Appleton. Pastor Jan Eifealdt will officiate. Interment will be in Appleton City Cemetery.

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