Obituaries
Doris Ollene Rasmussen
May 25, 2013
Benson, Minnesota - Doris Ollene Rasmussen, age 88, was born on February 09, 1925, in Grace Township, Chippewa, County, Minnesota, the daughter of Ole P. and Susie M Reles Vollan. She grew up on the farm in various locations in Chippewa County. She attended country school in Torning Township. She was baptized and confirmed at her home on March 19,...
Bruce Wayne Dehne
May 25, 2013
Bruce Wayne Dehne was born February 27, 1949, at Seattle , Washington to Norman H. and Jane E. (Melchert) Dehne. He was baptized and confirmed into the Lutheran faith. Bruce graduated from Appleton High School and attended Alexandria Technical School for ag management. Bruce grew up on the family farm near Holloway where he became attached to beef cattle through...
Lewarne Pittman
May 18, 2013
A graveside service will be held at the Benson City Cemetery at a later date.
Phillip D. Pederson
May 13, 2013
Phillip Donald Pederson was born on January 02, 1932, the son of Peder and Dena Marie (Amundson) Pederson. He was baptized as an infant in the Lutheran faith by Pastor Beito and confirmed in 1946 by Pastor Rohne at Rolling Forks Lutheran Church in Swift Falls. Phillip was born and raised on the family farm in Gilchrist Township in Pope...
Esther P. Vergin
May 9, 2013
Benson - Esther P. Vergin, age 99, of Benson passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2013, at the Homestead North Care Center in Benson. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at 11:00 a.m., at the St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Benson with Rev. Dennis McManus officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Monday,...
Ervin Burdell Chester Swingseth
May 8, 2013
Swift Falls, Minnesota-Ervin B. Swingseth, 99, passed away on Wednesday, May 8th, 2013, at the Golden Living Center in Benson, Minnesota Services-Funeral Services will be held on Monday, May 13, at 1:30 p.m., at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Swift Falls, Minnesota. Visitation will be held on Monday, May 13, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., at Shepherd...
Alice S. Tatge
May 7, 2013
Alice Sylveria Tatge was born on October 1, 1921, on a farm near Swift Falls, Minnesota to Elling and Dena (Hanson) Swingseth. Her family later moved to a farm north of DeGraff. Alice had 3 sisters and 3 brothers. She grew up in Swift Falls and attended rural school through the 10th grade. On May 29, 1942, Alice married Edwin...
Michael Edward Quigley
May 7, 2013
Michael Edward Quigley, 79, was born on September 29, 1933, the son of Sylvester and Wanda (Van Buren) Quigley. He was baptized and confirmed at Church of the Visitation in Danvers. Michael was born and raised on the family farm near Danvers. He attended the Morris Ag School. Michael farmed and later worked for Combined Life Insurance. In 1998 he...
Harvey Leonard Schlueter
Apr 24, 2013
Harvey Leonard Schlueter was born March 6, 1921, in rural Holloway to parents Leonard and Emma (Petrick) Schlueter. He was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church, Fairfield Township and attended country school through the eighth grade. Harvey grew up on a farm using draft horses for field work. As a youth he rode in horse races at surrounding county...
Michael James Commerford
Apr 19, 2013
Danvers - Michael J. Commerford, 49, died on Friday, April 19, 2013, at the Swift County-Benson Hospital. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, April 24, at 1:00 p.m., at the Church of the Visitation in Danvers. Friends may call on the family from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 23, at the Zniewski Funeral...
George Anthony Korstjens
Apr 17, 2013
George Anthony Korstjens was born January 1, 1942, in Milbank, SD, to Francis L. and Agatha I. (VanStralen) Korstjens. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Charles Catholic Church in Big Stone City, SD. He attended school at Melrose 5 and Milbank High School. George worked in the gravel business out of Big Stone City and drove milk truck for...
Arthur Rand
Apr 16, 2013
Arthur (Art) Rand, age 86, of DeGraff, MN passed away on Tuesday afternoon, April 16, 2013 surrounded by his loved ones. Born on March 6, 1927, in Maynard, MN, he was the son of the late Henry and Jenny (Hagemeyer) Rand. Art was baptized and confirmed into faith at the Clara City Reform Church. He attended District 37 Country School...
Gaylen Judell Borstad
Apr 14, 2013
Gaylen Judell Borstad was born Mary 3, 1929, in Lac qui Parle County to Oscar and Mabel (Mikkelson) Borstad. He was baptized at his parents' home in May of 1929 and was confirmed April 2, 1944, at Zion Lutheran Church. July 29, 1947, he was married to Mary Ann Leaf. He worked with his father, Oscar, and then with Pearson...
Marcella Commerford
Apr 10, 2013
Marcella Elizabeth (Payne) Commerford was born on March 09, 1921, in Grace Township, Chippewa County, to George Walter and Marjorie (Cronen) Payne. She was baptized on April 4, 1921 at the Church of St. Bridget in DeGraff, Minnesota. She was confirmed on July 9, 1933 by Archbishop Murray at the Church of St. Bridget. Marcella grew up in Grace Township...
Joanne Grothe
Apr 5, 2013
Funeral services for Joanne G. Grothe, 80, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 9th 2013, at Our Redeemer's Lutheran Church in Benson. Interment will follow the service at the Benson City Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Monday, April 8th, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at Our Redeemer's Lutheran Church and for one hour prior to...
Laverne Howard Neuhaus
Apr 4, 2013
LaVerne Howard Neuhaus was born in Pontiac, Michigan to Laura C. (Larson) and Emil J. Neuhaus on November 23, 1929. He grew up south of Benson on the family farm and graduated from Benson High School. LaVerne served during the Vietnam War, completed 28 years of active duty, and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Air Force. Upon...
Donald Alan Grussing
Apr 3, 2013
Donald Alan Grussing was born to Alma (Hess) and John Grussing on July 11, 1956 in Benson, Minnesota. He was baptized and confirmed in the Catholic faith at St. Francis Catholic Church. Donald grew up and attended school in Benson. On August 10, 1978, he was united in marriage to Jill Susette Sadergaski. Together, they were able to share in...
Jesus Bretado Jr.
Apr 3, 2013
Jesus "Jesse" Bretado, Jr., was born on August 7, 1936, in Laredo, Texas. He was one of four children born to Jesus Bretado, Sr., and Margarita Alcorta. Jesse was baptized and confirmed in the Catholic faith at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Laredo, Texas. After completing the 10th grade Jesse found work at a local drug store to help with...
Mary Lou Beyer
Mar 29, 2013
Mary Lou Beyer was born December 11, 1929, in Kragero Township, Chippewa County, to Arthur E. and Inga M. (Canton) Norby. She was baptized as an infant at Zion Lutheran Church, rural Watson. She was confirmed April 23, 1944, at Kviteseid Lutheran Church in Milan. Mary Lou graduated from Milan High School on June 5, 1947. After high school she...
Sandra Lee Showalter
Mar 28, 2013
Sandra Lee Showalter of Danvers, Minnesota, was called from this life on Thursday, March 28, 2013, at her home near Danvers, surrounded by love. Friends may call on the family on Saturday, April 6th, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., at the Zniewski Funeral Home in Benson. A memorial service will be held later this summer in Hazen, North Dakota....
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