Obituaries
Gerald Kenneth Morton
Aug 18, 2015
Gerald Kenneth Morton was born June 27, 1929, in Benson, Minnesota to Warren Stevens and Evelyn Helen (Kraft) Morton. He grew up in the Danvers, Kerkhoven, and Benson areas and attended school in Kerkhoven and Benson through the 8th grade. On June 22, 1950, Gerald was united in marriage to Theresa Elaine Hoefer by Dr. Dickson at Pilgrim Congregational United...
Donald R. Flower
Aug 11, 2015
Donald (Donnie) Robert Flower was born May 31, 1935, to Walter and Ethel (Swanson) Flower, at the Swift County Benson Hospital. They lived 3 miles south of Benson their whole lives. Donnie was baptized and confirmed at Pilgrim Congregational Church in Benson, Minnesota. He attended country school Dist. 65 and graduated from Benson High School in 1953. On March 14,...
Helen Delores Wilkening
Aug 5, 2015
Helen Delores Wilkening was born August 16, 1929, in Lake Shore Township, Lac Qui Parle County, Minnesota to Carl Joseph and Mabel (Hilleren) Monson. She was baptized September 22, 1929, by Rev. L.O. Overhium, and confirmed in 1944 at Minnesota Valley Lutheran Church by Pastor Rogen. She grew up in the Madison area and attended country school through the 8th...
Lynette Darlene Rens
Aug 4, 2015
Lynette Darlene Rens was born July 21, 1932, in Maynard, Minnesota, the daughter of Clarence and Evelyn (Grove) Hoff. She was raised in the Milan area where she graduated from the Milan High School. On November 27, 1954, Lynette was united in marriage to Cornelius Rens Jr. This union was blessed with six children: Davin, Desiree, Kimberly, Natalie, Ricky, and...
Patricia R. Grussing
Aug 2, 2015
Patricia "Patty" Grussing, age 53, of Sebeka, formerly of Benson, died on Sunday, August 2, 2015, at the Tri-County Hospital in Wadena. Graveside Services will be 11:00 AM, Wednesday, August 5, 2015, at the Benson City Cemetery. Patricia "Patty" R. Grussing was born January 12, 1962 to John and Alma (Hess) Grussing in Benson, Minnesota. She was baptized and confirmed...
Dorothy Loretta Stelzig
Jul 29, 2015
Dorothy L. Stelzig, age 100, of Danvers, died Wednesday, July 29, 2015, at the Knute-Nelson Care Center in Alexandria. Funeral Services will be 1:00 PM, Saturday, August 1, 2015, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Benson with visitation held 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM. Burial will be in the Church of the Visitation Catholic Cemetery in Danvers. Dorothy Loretta Stelzig was...
Ingolf Noel Urke
Jul 24, 2015
Ingolf Noel Urke, age 89, of Benson, died on Friday, July 24, 2015, at the VA Medical Center in St. Cloud. He was born December 3, 1925 to Knut and Clara Lien Urke in Langhei Township, Pope County, Minnesota. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. He worked as a farmhand for various farmers, was a truck driver,...
Laverna Emma-Emily Morken
Jul 23, 2015
Laverna Emma Emily Morken was born January 2, 1920, in Shible Township, Swift County, Minnesota, the daughter of Arthur and Alvina (Rau) Stock. She was baptized on January 25, 1920, by Rev. Waechter and was confirmed on April 9, 1933, by Rev. Gierke, both at Immanuel Lutheran Church -Shible Township. Laverna was raised on the home farm, near Appleton. She...
Arden Dale Loen
Jul 13, 2015
Arden Loen, age 79, passed away Monday, July 13, 2015 in Camp Lake Township. Funeral Services will be 10:30 AM, Friday, July 17, 2015, at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Swift Falls with Rev. John Smith officiating. Burial will be in the Swift Falls Cemetery. Visitation will be held 5:30 - 7:30 PM on Thursday, July 16, 2015...
Donna M Gode
Jul 12, 2015
Donna Mae (Fennell) Gode was born May 15, 1943 at the Swift County Benson Hospital in Benson, Minnesota, to Joe and Eleanor (Bouta) Fennell. Donna was baptized, made her First Communion, and was confirmed at St. Malachy Catholic Church in Clontarf, MN. Donna grew up on a farm northeast of Clontarf and attended Clontarf Elementary School and graduated from Benson...
Kenneth Lyle Jensen
Jul 6, 2015
Service Schedule Visitation 5:00PM - 7:00PM, Thursday, July 9, 2015 Zniewski Funeral Home -Vaala Chapel 50 South Miles Street Appleton, MN 56208 **Prayer Service to begin at 7:00PM** Visitation 9:00AM - 10:00AM, Friday, July 10, 2015 Grace Lutheran Church 309 N Highway 7 Correll, MN, Big Stone 56227 Service of Christian Burial 10:00AM, Friday, July 10, 2015 Grace Lutheran Church...
Richard Allen Meis
Jul 5, 2015
Visitation 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 pm, Wednesday, July 8, 2015 Zniewski Funeral Home -Vaala Chapel 50 South Miles Street Appleton, Mn 56208 Visitation 9:00 am - 10:00 a.m., Thursday, July 9, 2015 Trinity Lutheran Church in Appleton 27 E. Thielke Avenue Appleton, MN 56208 Funeral Service 10:00 am, Thursday, July 9, 2015 Trinity Lutheran Church in Appleton 27 E. Thielke...
Boyd Jaeger
Jul 4, 2015
Boyd Ernest Jaeger was born January 30, 1925 to Ernest and Josephine (Hippe) Jaeger in Benson, Minnesota. He was baptized at St. Mark's Lutheran Church and confirmed at Our Savior's Lutheran Church. He grew up in Cashel Township and attended Rural Country School and Benson Public School. On January 29, 1950, Boyd was united in marriage to Lucille A. Fuhrman...
Orrin Retrum
Jun 29, 2015
Orrin Raymond "Ray" Retrum was born February 11, 1918 in West Bank Township, Swift County, on a farm northwest of Big Bend, Minnesota. His parents were Nelvin and Magda Retrum. In 1920 he moved with his parents to a farm in section 14 of West Bank Township where he lived until he moved to Benson in 1989. Ray was baptized...
Velma Ann Marie "Bunna" Amundson
Jun 28, 2015
Velma Ann Marie Amundson, age 86, died Sunday, June 28, 2015, at the Talahi Care Center in St. Cloud, MN. Funeral services will be Tuesday, July 7, 2015, 11:00 AM, at St. Francis Catholic Church in Benson. Burial will be in the St. Francis Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be held Monday, July 6, 2015 from 4:00 - 7:00 PM, with...
Gale W. Skold
Jun 28, 2015
Memorial Service 2:00 p.m., Thursday, July 2, 2015 Our Redeemer's Lutheran Church 800-10th St. S Benson, MN 56215 Visitation 12:00 pm - 2:00 p.m., Our Redeemer's Lutheran Church 800-10 th St. S Benson, MN 56215 Gale W. Skold, 87 of Benson, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2015 at Glenwood Retirement Village. Gale was born March 20, 1928 in...
Jeanette Jean Saunders
Jun 27, 2015
Jeanette was born in Elbow Lake, Minnesota on April 30, 1928, the daughter of Jay and Alice (Degendorfer) Henrichs. She grew up in rural Stevens County and graduated from Hoffman High School. She attended Normal Training in Glenwood, and taught in Stevens and Swift Counties. On March 8, 1953, Jeanette was united in marriage to James Bernard Saunders at the...
Stanton Thor Nelson
Jun 18, 2015
Stanton Thor Nelson was born in Camp Lake Township, Swift County, Minnesota, on April 30, 1933, the son of Ole M. and Alice C. (Jackson) Nelson. He was baptized on October 6, 1933 at Rolling Forks Lutheran Church by Rev Beito and confirmed on June 10, 1947 at Rolling Forks Lutheran Church by the Rev. Rhone. He grew up in...
Derald Leroy Hanson
Jun 13, 2015
Derald Leroy Hanson was born on November 5, 1929, in Sanish, North Dakota, the son of Raphie and Myra Alden Hanson. He was baptized in Sanish, North Dakota and later the family moved to Swift County. He was confirmed at Six Mile Grove Lutheran Church. He attended school in the Benson District. Derald was drafted into the United States Army...
Dagny Beyer
Jun 10, 2015
Dagny Beyer was born November 18, 1922 in Saskatchewan, Canada, the daughter of Peter and Gina (Retrum) Snelling. Dagny was baptized on December 24, 1922 by Rev. H. O. Mosby, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Torquay, Saskatchewan, Canada. She became a United States citizen on November 14, 1928, at the age of 6, when her family moved to the Milan,...
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