Obituaries

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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Jul 31, 2024

Randall David Benson, age 86, of Benson, died Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at Courage Cottage in Morris, Minnesota. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at St. Francis Catholic Church in Benson, Minnesota. Visitation will continue from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at St. Francis Catholic...

Jul 27, 2024

Dori Schwendemann Ann, age 69, of Benson, Minnesota, passed away July 27, 2024. Visitation will be from 3:00 to 4:00 pm with a memorial service at 4:00 pm Sunday, September 8, 2024, at First Evangelical Free Church in Benson, Minnesota.

Dori Schwendemann Ann was born July 4, 1955, in Benson, Minnesota, the daughter...

Jul 26, 2024

Rosemary J. Wrobleski, age 74, of Benson, Minnesota, died Friday, July 26, 2024, at New Beginnings Group Home in Benson, Minnesota. A Graveside Service will be held on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at the St. Bridget’s Catholic Cemetery in DeGraff, Minnesota. Arrangements are with the Zniewski Funeral home in Benson, Minnesota.

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Jul 26, 2024

Irene L. Gades, 91, of Benson died on Friday afternoon, July 26, 2024, at Scandi Haven Village in Benson, Minnesota. Visitation will be held from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, on Friday, August 2, 2024, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Benson, followed by the funeral service at 11:00 am. The burial will be in the Benson...

Jul 17, 2024

Roberta “Bobbi” Faye Helmbrecht, age 68, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at her home in Benson, Minnesota. Visitation will be from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at Pilgrim Congregational United Church of Christ in Benson, Minnesota, followed by the funeral service at 2:00 pm. Interment will be in the Webster Cemetery, Webster,...

Jul 15, 2024

Mary Elizabeth Flower, age 79, of Benson, Minnesota, passed away Monday morning, July 15, 2024, at Bethesda Grand Nursing Home in Willmar, Minnesota. Visitation will be held Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at the Pilgrim Congregational United Church of Christ in Benson, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Visitation will continue Thursday, July 18, 2024, from 10:00 am...

Jul 14, 2024

Randy C. Forbord "Pops" to his children and grandchildren, died on Sunday morning, July 14, 2024, at Rice Memorial Hospital in Willmar, MN.   Visitation will be held on Friday, October 18, from 9:00 am to 10:00 am at the Zniewski Funeral Home in Benson, followed by the funeral service at 10:00 am. Burial will be in the...

Jul 14, 2024

Richard Frederick Moesenthin, age 76, of Benson, Minnesota, died Sunday, July 14, 2024, at his home in Benson, Minnesota. There will be a Celebration of Life from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm September 28, 2024, at the Benson Golf Club.

Rick was born March 4, 1949, in Virginia, Minnesota, to William and Margaret...