Obituaries
Alida Werner
Apr 13, 2011
Alida SuzAnn Jannay Werner was born December 23, 1941 in Mankato, Minnesota, the daughter of Vincent James and Helen Jane (Salisbury) Tillman. She grew up in New Ulm and enjoyed spending time with her grandparents Alfred and Ida Salisbury, after whom she was named. On September 10, 1960, Alida married Gilbert Werner and they made their home in southern Minnesota...
Ellard Chamberlain
Apr 11, 2011
Ellard Dale Chamberlain was born July 15, 1929 in Clontarf, Minnesota, the son of Ellard and Alice (Johnson) Chamberlain, Sr. He grew up in Clontarf and attended Clontarf Elementary School and graduated from Benson High School with the Class of 1947. Ellard served his country in the Korean Conflict. In 1949, Ellard and his father started Chamberlain Oil Company. On...
Richard Leroy Lundebrek
Apr 8, 2011
Richard LeRoy Lundebrek was born March 22, 1932 in Langhei Township, Pope County, Minnesota, the son of Olaf E. and Gydia M. (Gulbrandson) Lundebrek. He was Baptized and confirmed into the Christian faith at the East Zion Lutheran church in rural Starbuck. He grew up and attended country school in Langhei Township District 51. On July 30, 1966, Richard was...
John Alfred Ascheman
Apr 8, 2011
John "Jack" Alfred Ascheman was born March 17, 1927 on a farm in Hoff Township, Pope County, the son of Alfred W. and Vina (Newell) Ascheman. He was baptized and confirmed into the Christian faith, and was a member of St. Malachy Church. He attended country school for a couple of years before moving to Canastota, New York. Jack served...
Mary E. Lundebrek
Apr 6, 2011
Mary Ellen Lundebrek was born February 25, 1932 in Langhei Township, Pope County, Minnesota, the daughter of Ben and Mildred (Todd) Wildeboer. She was baptized by Rev. Tibbets and confirmed on April 16, 1944 by Rev. Dickson, both at Pilgrim Congregational United Church of Christ in Benson. She attended country school at Districts #38 and #99 and completed the ninth...
Albert Lokken
Apr 3, 2011
Many a Benson-area youngster got his start as a musician under the baton and steady, easy swing of Albert Lokken's "magic wand" during the 1940's, 50's, and 60's. With encouragement from his mother and some of her egg money stashed into a separate account for his music education, Albert Lokken began his long-time love affair with music when he was...
Madeline Holmes
Mar 22, 2011
Madeline Teresa Holmes was born January 27, 1918 in St. John's Newfoundland, Canada, the daughter of James and Hannah (Ivey) Hamilton. She was baptized and confirmed in Newfoundland, and attended school at Presentation Convent School. On April 10, 1944, Madeline was united in marriage to William Holmes at the Basilica of St. John the Baptist in St. John's Newfoundland. They...
Ida Forbord
Mar 18, 2011
Ida Irene (Lingen) Forbord, 81, of Benson died peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, March 18, 2011 at the Golden Living Center in Benson where she had resided for a short time. Ida was born January 26, 1930 in Starbuck to Carl and Minnie (Bakko) Lingen. She attended District # 92 country school and graduated from Starbuck High School in...
Ruth Margaret Busse
Mar 10, 2011
Ruth Margaret Busse was born June 8, 1929, in Swift County to Charles and Ida (Bjornjeld) Olson. She was baptized at Big Bend Lutheran Church, and confirmed at Big Bend Lutheran Church on May 23, 1943. Ruth graduated from Appleton High School in 1947.Before her marriage Ruth lived on a farm east of Appleton, and homes in Benson, Hagen, Milan,...
Ronald E. Banister
Mar 6, 2011
Ronald Edward Banister was born November 14, 1932 in Hoff Township, Pope County, Minnesota, the son of Harry Herlas and Julia F. (Gunderson) Banister. He was confirmed at West Zion Lutheran Church. He attended grade school at District #57 in Hoff Township, Pope County, and graduated from Hancock High School, Hancock, Minnesota, with the Class of 1950. On May 13,...
John Thomas Thompson
Feb 28, 2011
John Thomas Thompson was born August 11, 1934 in Willmar, Minnesota, the son of Elmer and Olga (Monson) Thompson. John and his family attended Green Lake Lutheran Church near Spicer where he was baptized and took confirmation instruction. John attended grade school at Whittier Grade School in Kandiyohi. He graduated from Willmar High School with the Class of 1952. At...
James Frederick Byrne
Feb 18, 2011
James Frederick "Fred" Byrne was born August 30, 1913 in DeGraff, Minnesota, the son of John J. and Susan S. (Duggan) Byrne. He was called from this life on Friday afternoon, February 18th, 2011 at the St. Cloud Hospital. He attained the age of 97 years, 5 months and 18 days. Fred was baptized and confirmed into the Catholic Faith...
Ruth Marie Frederickson
Feb 17, 2011
Ruth Marie Frederickson was born November 10, 1921 in Benson, Minnesota, to Christian and Johanna (Olson) Svingen. Ruth was baptized and confirmed at Lake Hazel Lutheran Church and attended the local country grade school. Ruth graduated from Benson High School with the Class of 1939. On October 22, 1944, Ruth was united in marriage to Don Frederickson at Lake Hazel...
Ronald Syverson
Feb 17, 2011
Ronald Dale Syverson was born November 3, 1935 in Benson, Minnesota, the son of Orin Sigvard and Pansy Faye (Buroker) Syverson. He was baptized and confirmed in Benson. He attended school in Benson, and continued his education in Minneapolis, studying electronics. Ronald served his country in the United States Navy from 1953 - 56 at the end of the Korean...
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