Alan Hendrickson
December 19, 1934 - April 20, 2017
 

The funeral service for Alan Hendrickson of Morris, MN will be held Monday, April 24, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church in Morris, with Pastor Dell Sanderson officiating. Visitation will be Sunday, April 23, 2017 from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Pedersen Funeral Home in Morris and for one hour prior to services at the church on Monday.  Alan will be buried at the West Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery following the fellowship at Faith Lutheran Church.

Alan Hendrickson, son of Tilford and Ida (Berg) Hendrickson, was born December 19, 1934, in Starbuck, MN. He was raised on the family farm in rural Hancock and was baptized and confirmed at West Zion Lutheran Church.

He attended school at District 29—a one-room school house across the road from the family’s home—through 8^th grade and graduated from Hancock High School in 1952. In 1957, he graduated from Moorhead State with a teaching degree in English. He married Dolora Moline of Benson on September 2, 1956. His teaching took Alan and Dolora to Forman, ND; Herman, MN; and Appleton, MN; before the couple and their five children made their home in Morris in 1966. In that same year, the family became members of Faith Lutheran Church. In all aspects, Morris has been a special place of residence for the Hendrickson family.

Alan was a great husband, brother, father, grandpa, and friend. He was a passionate teacher for 28 years and wrestling coach for 24 years, caring for the success of each individual on and off the mat. One of his opening statements to each class as a high school English teacher was, “Treat others how you want to be treated.” Because he lived by this mantra he was highly respected by those who knew him. He was a Charter Member of the Minnesota Wrestling Hall of Fame and in 2006 was inducted into the Minnesota Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame. He had an amazing memory for his wrestlers and could recount the specifics of an individual’s wrestling matches many years later. Alan was also a 30-year member of the Morris Lion’s Club. His favorite place to spend time was at “the land” on Moose Lake in Pennington, MN. While there he loved sitting by the campfire and playing cards into the wee hours of the morning with Dolora and their children and grandchildren. He also enjoyed fishing, hunting, and golfing.

Alan entered his heavenly home on April 20, 2017 at the age of 82. He passed away in his sleep at home after a battle with cancer.

Alan will be dearly missed by his wife Dolora; children: JoAnn (Kevin) Rocheleau of St. Joseph, Jody (Dave) Southerling of Ham Lake, John (Jeanne) Hendrickson of Esko, Michael (Allison) Hendrickson of Little Falls, and Mark (Dawn) Hendrickson of Chaska; 13 grandchildren: Aaron (Kathleen), Bryan, Christopher, Dustin, Samantha (Aaron), Megan (Tom), Rachel, Joe, Mattia, Kendal, Morgan, Seth, and Kayla; 3 great-grandchildren: Mason, Harper, and Kiara; brother Ralph (Irma) Hendrickson of Hancock; sisters-in-law: Joyce Moline of Sartell, MN and Virginia Goulet of Fresno, CA; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Mary Hendrickson.

The family thanks you for all the thoughts, prayers, and visits. A special thanks to Karen Aslakson and other nursing staff at the Stevens Community Medical Center; Dr. Wade Swenson and Hospice nurse Vivian Heltemes and the rest of the Hospice team who provided Alan with such compassionate care.

Pedersen Funeral Home in Morris is in charge of the arrangements. To send condolences to the family please visit www.pedersenfh.com.

James Francis Grossman
January 5, 1934 – April 21, 2017
Funeral Notice
 

James Francis Grossman

January 5, 1934 – April 21, 2017

James Francis Grossman, age 83, of Benson, died at his home surrounded by family on Friday morning, April 21, 2017. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, April 25 at 10:30 am at the St. Francis Catholic Church in Benson. Visitation will be held from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Monday, April 24 at the St. Francis Catholic Church in Benson, with a Rosary at 4:00 pm and a Parish Prayer service and a time for sharing memories at 6:00 pm. Visitation will continue on Tuesday from 9:30 am to 10:30 am. Interment will follow the service at the St. Francis Catholic Church Cemetery in Benson. In lieu of flowers, donations are requested toward a memorial bench in Benson.

James Francis Grossman was born Jan. 5, 1934 to Mike and Agnes (Leuthard) Grossman at home on a farm south of Chokio, MN and grew up there.   He was baptized and confirmed in St. Mary’s Catholic Church and in 1952 graduated from Chokio High School.  When his brother, Gordon, returned from the Korean War, Jim enlisted in the US Army from 1954-1956 and spent most of his time in the service deployed to Germany.  During this time, he learned of his brother Ray’s death in an Air Force jet crash in Chandler, Arizona.  After his military service to our country,  he attended plumbing, heating and air conditioning school on the GI bill at Wahpeton School of Science, Wahpeton, North Dakota.

June 29th, 1957, he married Margaret Schuster. They lived on 18th Street No. in Benson for 16 years after which they moved to a farm near Benson.   God blessed them with 9 marvelous, beloved children.

He worked 7 years for Hawley’s before starting his own plumbing and heating business in 1963.  After many years of offering customer satisfaction he sold the business to his brother, Cletus, and went on to golf course irrigation which he operated the same way with honesty, promptness, and serving the customer well.  In his retirement, he continued serving the public with his Christmas tree and tree moving businesses.  In 1975, he was appointed by Governor LeVander as Swift County Deputy Registrar and in 1992-93 was president of the Minnesota Deputy Registrar’s Association.

Jim loved sports and especially playing softball and baseball, and was part of the Benson area’s baseball team that played in the 1962 state tournament.  He was an active member of the Benson Baseball Boosters.  He played and co-managed the Drugs and Plugs softball team with Larry Kenyon. They also co-sponsored a women’s Pains and Drains softball team.  Jim was an active member and 1966 president of the local Jaycees, and in 1969 was Benson’s Outstanding Young Man.  He loved hunting, bowling, cards, cribbage, and all kinds of fun and games with family and friends.  Jim took the family on fun trips as far away as Europe. He made friends easily and loved hanging out with “the guys”.  Jim was a faithful member of St. Francis church and was an active life member of the Knights of Columbus and life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He enjoyed delivering Meals on Wheels.  He was active in politics and felt it was important for everyone to participate.

Jim died at his home surrounded by family on Friday morning, April 21, 2017.  He attained the age of 83 years, 3 months and 16 days.

Jim is survived by his wife, Margaret Grossman of Benson; 9 children: Dina (Philippe) Dubeaux of Paris, France, Judith (Tom) Griffin of Avon, MN, Mike (Dawn) Grossman of Benson, MN, Annette (Tom) Rabusch of Corcoran, MN, Lecia (John Booth) Grossman of Minneapolis, MN, Stan (Julie) Grossman of Grand Rapids, MN, Mary (Chris) Scavotto of Minneapolis, MN, Sarah Grossman of Phoenix, AZ, and Tony (Sarah Hoffman) Grossman of St. Paul, MN; 20 grandchildren: Anéva Dubeaux, Chris Romanoski, Joe, Cora and Ray Griffin, Amanda Carruth, Peter Grossman, Jacob, Emma and Nathan Rabusch, Noah, Seth, Abigale, and Samuel Grossman, Lucia, Gia and Theo Scavotto, and Layla, Hazel and Bodhi Grossman; 10 great-grandchildren; siblings: Rose Anne Bowe, Sister Charlene Grossman, Cletus Grossman, and Kate (Jay) Powell; and sisters-in-law, Barbara Grossman and Mary Ellen Grossman.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Michael and Agnes Grossman; brothers: Gordon, Ray, Oliver and Leo (Lee) Grossman; brother-in-law, Bill Bowe; and sister-in-law, Judy Grossman.

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Gladys Evelyn (Johnson) Kliche

December 6,1923 - April 13, 2017

Gladys Evelyn (Johnson) Kliche ,93, of Vancouver Wa passed away April 13, 2017.  She was born to Ferdinand and Josephina Johnson in Benson, MN and lived there until 1973 when she moved to Vancouver,Wa.  

Before retiring Gladys worked at a variety of jobs, including Fingerhut, DelMonte cannery and Northwest Packing cannery.  After retirement she worked with the Foster Grandparent program.  Gladys loved being with the family and cooking for the family.  Her lefsa was a must have at these  dinners.

She is survived by her sons, David Klicke (Mary) and Dennis both of Vancouver; her daughter Marie Kawamoto of Burley, Idaho; 10 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren and her sisters, Ruth Miller of Appleton,MN and Florence Beckey of The Villages, FL.

Evergreen Memorial Gardens in Vancouver is in charge of the services.

Merl “Ivan” Emmert

June 30, 1940 – May 2, 2017

Funeral Notice

Hancock, Minnesota – Merl “Ivan” Emmert, age, 76, of Hancock, died on Tuesday evening, May 2, 2017, at the Minnewaska Lutheran Home in Starbuck. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 6, 2017, at the Evangelical Free Church in Benson at 2:00 pm. Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday. Interment will follow the service at the Benson City Cemetery. Zniewski Funeral Home of Benson is assisting the family with the arrangements. 

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JENNIE JUDITH CLAUSSEN

JUNE 25, 1919 – MAY 3, 2017

NOTICE

Jennie Judith Claussen, age 97, of Benson, Minn., died Wednesday, May 3, 2017, at Bethesda Pleasant View Nursing Home.  Visitation will be from 5 – 7 p.m., Tuesday, May 9, 2017, at Zniewski Funeral Home in Benson.  Visitation will continue from 10 – 11 a.m., followed by the funeral service at 11 a.m., Wednesday, May 10, 2017, at Buffalo Lake Lutheran Church of Grace in Chippewa County.  Interment will be in the Buffalo Lake Lutheran Church of Grace Cemetery.  Arrangements are with Zniewski Funeral Home.

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Donald Henry Ascheman

The funeral mass for Donald Ascheman, of Morris, Minnesota will be held on Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. at the Assumption Catholic Church in Morris.  Celebrant for the mass will be Father Stan Wieser.  Visitation will be Tuesday, one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be at the Calvary Cemetery, Morris.

Donald Henry Ascheman, son of Fred and Anna (McCarthy) Ascheman was born on May 22, 1924 on a farm in Swift County, Minnesota. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Malachy Catholic Church in Clontarf, Minnesota.  Donald attended District #45 country school in Stevens County through the 8^th grade. He lived on the farm with his parents, farming their land in Swift and Stevens counties. After his parents passed away, he continued to live on the farm until 1990, when he moved to his home in Morris. Don moved to Skyview Assisted Living in Morris in January of 2015 and was happy there until the time of his death.

He was a member of Assumption Catholic Church. Don enjoyed his apple trees and raspberry bushes, keeping his family supplied with fruit.

Don died on Friday, May 5, 2017 at Skyview Court in Morris, Minnesota.  He was 92 year old.

He is survived by one sister: Marietta (Rich) Jacobson, St. Louis Park, MN; one sister-in-law: Dorothy Ascheman, Burnsville, MN; two nieces: Deborah (Jim) Ostroot and Jane Ascheman, all of Burnsville, MN; six nephews: David (Becky) Ascheman, Prior Lake, MN, Greg (Susan) Jacobson, Eveleth, MN, Steven Jacobson, Maple Plain, MN, Jim (Wendy) Jacobson and Mark (Jinniece) Jacobson, all of St. Louis Park, MN, and Jeff (Lori) Jacobson, St. Michael, MN; and many great-nieces and nephews.  Don was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Arnold and a great-nephew, Kevin Jacobson.

Pedersen Funeral Home in Morris is in charge of the funeral arrangements.  An online guest book can be signed at www.pedersenfh.com.

Clara Freida Wiebold

March 28, 1936 – May 9, 2017

Funeral Notice

Benson, Minnesota - Clara Freida Wiebold, age 81, died on Tuesday evening, May 9, 2017 at the Gabriel House in Murdock, Minnesota. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 12, 2017, at the St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Benson. Visitation will be held from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm on Friday, May 12, at the St. Mark’s Lutheran Church. Interment will follow the service at the Benson City Cemetery. Zniewski Funeral Home of Benson is assisting the family with the arrangements. 

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Memorial services for Earl Stottler of Starbuck, MN will be held Saturday, May 20, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at Fron Lutheran Church in Starbuck, with Reverend Todd Klemme officiating. Visitation will be held Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Minnewaska Lutheran Church in Starbuck and for one hour prior to the service at Fron Lutheran Church on Saturday. Burial will be at Minnewaska Lutheran Cemetery.

Earl Lester Stottler, son of Leo and Thelma (Smith) Stottler, was born November 5, 1940 on a farm in Hoff Township near Clontarf, MN.  He was baptized and confirmed at Pilgrim Congregational Church in Benson, MN.  Earl attended country school, Hancock and Benson Schools, later graduating from Princeton High School in 1958.  Earl loved all sports but especially wrestling, securing a state title in 1958. He went on to wrestle for the University of Minnesota. Earl continued his education at Moorhead State College in Moorhead, where he also was on the wrestling team, becoming MSC’s first NAIA national champ in 1961.  He was united in marriage to Kathleen Jorgensen on March 2, 1963 at Western Presbyterian Church in Fergus Falls, MN. To this union of 54 years, two sons Wade and Shaun were born.  Earl graduated from North Dakota State University in 1969 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in education. He taught his first year in Milbank, SD and then moved with his family to Starbuck, where he taught and was head wrestling coach and assistant football coach for many years. In his early years, he also coached baseball.  In 1986, health concerns forced home to give up coaching. He continued to teach in Starbuck, until his retirement in 1996. Following his retirement, Earl continued to operate Stottler Lawn Service.    Earl showed much courage and determination after a massive stroke in December of 2011 leaving him with many health issues.  Earl lived at his home in Starbuck until the time of his death. Earl’s greatest asset was his ability to work with people, listen to them, and provide a sense of humor when things were tough.

Earl was a member of Minnewaska Lutheran Church, Morris Jaycees, Starbuck Lions, Starbuck City Council, Minnewaska Chapter of Ducks Unlimited, Minnesota Wrestling Coaches Association, The David Bartelma MWCA Hall of Fame, MSUM Athletics Dragons Hall of Fame, The Minnesota Chapter of NWCA Hall of Fame, and The Minnewaska Laker Foundation Hall of Fame.  He enjoyed “coffee with the guys and friends,” hunting, fishing, especially the annual Canadian fishing trip, golfing and most of all spending time with his family.

Earl passed away peacefully at his home in Starbuck on Saturday, May 13, 2017. He was 76 years old.

He is survived by his wife: Kathleen Stottler of Starbuck; two sons: Wade (Julie) Stottler of Parkers Prairie and Shaun (Tammy) Stottler of Glenwood; four grandchildren: Nathan, Michael, Zachary and Ryan Stottler; six siblings: Lauren (Mary) Stottler of Broomfield, CO, Leota (Arthur) Maughan of Fargo, ND, Margie Winkleman of Princeton, Gary (Debbie) Stottler of Princeton and Connie (Paul) McMahon of Bloomington; sisters-in-law: Joan Stottler of Rush City and Margaret Stottler of Bloomfield, NE, and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers: George, Robert and Glen Stottler; nephews: Jason, Brandon and Mark Stottler; brother-in-law: Richard D. Olson; sister-in-law: Carole Lueders and many aunts and uncles.

Starbuck Funeral Home in Starbuck is in charge of the arrangements.  To send condolences to the family please visit www.starbuckfh.com

Carl Lane Johnson
January 28, 1988 - May 19, 2017

Carl Lane Johnson, age 29, died unexpectedly Friday, May 19, 2017 at his home in Canton, SD.  Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 25 at Canton Lutheran Church.  Visitation with family present will be Wednesday from 6 to 8:00 p.m. at Anderson Funeral Home in Canton.

Carl was born January 28, 1988 in Sioux Falls, SD to Darcy and Sharon (Brake) Johnson.  He attended school in Canton and graduated from Benson (MN) High School in 2006.  He worked at Johnson Feed in Canton and was currently working at Aladdin Companies in Sioux Falls as an entrepreneur and a commodity sales rep.  Carl loved his dogs, spending time outdoors, tinkering with technology, grilling, and laughing with friends and family.

Carl is survived by his mother, Sharon (Jeff) Clark, San Antonio, TX; his father, Darcy (Connie) Johnson, Marco Island, FL; two brothers- Dan (Shaina) Johnson, Sioux Falls, SD and Tim (Harmony) Johnson, Sioux Falls, SD; grandmother, Martha Johnson (Al Beuckens) Canton, SD; God-Daughter, Hayden Hendricksen; aunts; uncles; and many loving cousins. 

Carl will be joining loved ones Grandma Shirley and Grandpa Darvin in heaven.

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Obituary for Michael Hein

A Celebration of Life Service for Michael Hein will be held on Tuesday, May 30, 2017 from 2:00-6:00 PM with a prayer service at 2:00 PM at The Morris National Guard Armory in Morris, Minnesota. 

Michael “Mike” Andrew Hein, DVM, of Morris, Minnesota passed away on Saturday, May 27th, 2017 at CentraCare Health Hospital in St. Cloud, MN at the age of 52. Mike was born March 12, 1965, the son of Herb and Rose Hein. He was raised on the family farm near Battle Creek, Iowa and graduated from Battle Creek High School in 1983, where he played football and ran track. He graduated from Northern Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) and then received his veterinary medicine degree from Iowa State University in 1995. He worked for many years as a veterinarian in Morris.  He was self-employed at Ironhorse Livestock Services and also worked for Engebretson Sanitary Disposal in Morris at the time of his death.

Mike was a loving family man who enjoyed NDSU Bison football; grilling for friends, family, and local events; gardening; helping 4-H kids in livestock at county fairs, and riding his 2007 Yamaha Roadstar, “Eleanor.”   

Mike is survived by his wife, Judy (Arbegast) Hein, two sons Tyler (fiancé Andrea Weber) and Danton (fiancé Alaina Ritchie) all of Fargo, North Dakota; a daughter, Deidre of Elmira, New York; a brother Marc (Michelle) Hein of Sioux City, IA; a sister Pamela (Bartholomew) Eisfelder of Evanston, Illinois; brothers-in-law: Gene Arbegast of CA, Jerry (Angela) Arbegast of IA, Neil Arbegast of IA, Jim (Karen) Arbegast of CO, Paul (Kristy Rosemeyer) Arbegast of IA, and Brian (Julie) Arbegast of ND; sisters-in-law: Marie (Darrell) Cook of TN, Joyce Flink of IA, Mary Lou Redenius of IA, Kay Johnston of TX, Linda (Mark) Aschenbeck of TN, and LaRae (Tre) Madison of WA; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred. 

Pedersen Funeral Home in Morris is in charge of arrangements for Mike Hein.  To send on-line condolences, visit our website at www.pedersenfh.com

Barbara Ann Yost
February 14, 1928 - May 29, 2017

At the tender age of 89 years, 3 months, and 15 days, Barbara Ann Yost was called from her home on May 29, 2017, by her Creator and delivered by the hands of His holy angels to be presented in judgement before her Lord, Jesus Christ.

Visitation will be from 5 – 7 pm, Wednesday, May 31, at Harvey Anderson Funeral Home in Willmar and continue one hour prior to the Mass at church.  A rosary will be offered up for the repose of Barbara Ann’s soul at 5:00 pm at the funeral home. 

A requiem funeral mass of the Tridentine Rite with be held at 10:30 am, Thursday, June 1st at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Rev. Father Jacques Emily officiating.  Interment to follow in the church cemetery with lunch provided following the burial back at the church.  “To Jesus through Mary"
 
Barbara Ann O’Brien was welcomed into this world on St. Valentine’s Day – February 14, 1928, by her loving parents, Robert and Gertrude O’Brien in Benson, Minnesota.  Barbara Ann was their only child and she was raised on a humble family farm in Langhei Township, Pope County, Minnesota.
 
She graduated from Benson High School in 1946 after first attending a one-room schoolhouse through the 8th grade.  Barbara Ann then pursued an education in nursing from the College of St. Catherine School of Nursing in Minneapolis.  Barbara Ann began her career as a registered nurse in 1949 at the Swift County Hospital in Benson.
 
Barbara Ann met Robert Yost in the fall of 1949 and they began their courtship shortly afterwards.  They became united in Holy Matrimony on January 22, 1951, to begin their journey of 66 years together on the Yost family homestead in Dublin Township, Swift County, Minnesota.  To this marriage, Barbara and Bob were blessed with 10 children to provide them the joys of happiness to their family farm.
 
Barbara Ann is survived by her loving family: husband, Robert of Murdock; ten children: Roberta Yost of Richfield; Roderick (Carol) Yost of Murdock; Philip (Connie) Yost of Murdock; Lambert Yost of Murdock; Celeste (Chuck) Koestler of St. Charles; Nicholas (Louise) Yost of Benson; Henry Yost of Marion, IA; Christopher Yost of Murdock; Robert Yost of New Prague; and Katherine (Christopher) Buschmann of Woodbury; 19 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren; step-granddaughter, Rachel (Brian) Kasperson and her 3 children along with many other relatives and close friends.
 
She was preceded in death by her parents Robert and Gertrude O’Brien.

Stacy Marie Hammerschmidt

April 29, 1985 – May 31, 2017

Obituary

Stacy Marie Hammerschmidt, age 32, of Benson, Minn., died Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at Swift County Benson Health Services.  Visitation will be from 5–7 p.m., Sunday, June 4, 2017, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Benson.  Visitation will continue from 10–11 a.m., followed by the funeral at 11 a.m., Monday, June 5, 2017, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church.  Interment will be in the Benson City Cemetery.  Arrangements are with Zniewski Funeral Home.  www.zniewskifuneralhome.com

In Memory of Irene Goldenstein

Irene Mildred Goldenstein, age 87, of Benson, Minn., died Sunday, June 11, 2017 at the Meadow Lane Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.  Visitation will be from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., followed by the funeral at 1:30 p.m., Friday, June 16, at Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church in Benson, MN.  Interment will be in the Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church Cemetery. Arrangements by Zniewski Funeral Home in Benson.

Irene Mildred Goldenstein was born August 1, 1929 in Crate Township, Chippewa County, Minnesota, the daughter of Jacob and Mamie (Heikes) Stegeman.  Irene entered her heavenly home on June 11, 2017. 

Irene grew up and went to school in the Maynard area where her parents farmed.  She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Clara City, MN.  She was currently a member of Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church, Benson, MN.

On February 4, 1948, Irene was united in marriage to Leo Goldenstein at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Clara City, MN.  This union was blessed with six children.  Leo and Irene farmed in the Clara City area until 1961 when they moved to a farm in Swenoda Township, Swift County near Benson, MN.  Leo and Irene farmed until Leo’s passing in May, 1985.  Irene moved into her home at 1101 Homewood Drive, Benson in 1988. Currently she resided at the Meadow Lane Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Benson, MN.

Irene enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She also enjoyed gardening, canning fruits and vegetables, embroidery, and other hand work.  Irene and Leo enjoyed farming, fishing, dancing and traveling.   Irene was active in the Our Redeemer’s Mission Circle, Ladies Aid, Altar Guild and many other church activities.   She was an active member of the Benson V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary and the Swift County Extension Homemakers.

Irene is survived by six children: Roger (Doris) Goldenstein, Benson, MN, David Goldenstein (fiancé Myra Gomez), Edgewood, NM, Susan (Barry) Hennen, Morris, MN, Judy (Dan) Doose, Vernon, TX, Alan (Tamraa) Goldenstein, Willmar, MN, and Cindy (Brad) Dukowitz, Staples, MN; twenty-two grandchildren; and forty-five great-grandchildren.  Also surviving are sisters-in-law: Vernice Stegeman and Fern Stegeman, both of Raymond, MN.

Irene was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Leo in 1985; her brothers: William, Ray, Henry; and sister Gertie Rand.

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RITA ANN ERDMANN

OCTOBER 22, 1917 – JUNE 9, 2017

OBITUARY

Benson, Minnesota – Rita Ann Erdmann, died on Friday afternoon, June 9, 2017, at the Meadow Lane Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Benson. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, June 15, at 10:30 am at St. Malachy’s Catholic Church in Clontarf. Visitation will be held on Wednesday June 14, at St. Francis Catholic Church in Benson from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm with a Rosary Service and a Parish Prayer Service at 4:00 pm. Visitation will continue for one hour prior to the funeral on Thursday at the St. Malachy’s Catholic Church in Clontarf. Interment will be in St. Michael’s Catholic Church Cemetery in Madison, Minnesota. Zniewski Funeral Home of Benson is assisting the family with arrangements. 

Rita Ann Erdmann (Haukos) was born October 22, 1917, in St. Leo, Minnesota, to Mark and Elizabeth (Hentges) Kockelman.  She was baptized in St. Leo and confirmed in Kranzburg, South Dakota in the Catholic Faith.  In 1931, she moved with her family to Graceville, Minnesota and then to Madison, Minnesota where she lived until 1938 when she married Ordeman Haukos.  On December 7, 1941, Rita and Ordy moved to Clontarf, Minnesota and had five children, two of whom died in infancy.  In 1978, Rita married Leo Erdmann, who passed away a year later in 1979. Rita lived in Clontarf for 60 years until she moved to Westwood Manor in Benson in 2001. Rita worked at Baumgarten’s Produce in Clontarf for 11 years and then at Fingerhut in Benson for 11 years. Rita was a member of St. Malachy’s Catholic Church Parish where she was active in the ladies group, a member of the Benson Senior Citizens, the St. Malachy’s Sodality Club, and a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Rita had a passion for her family and loved being surrounded by her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.  Rita loved crocheting, embroidering, oil painting (which she was very good at!), listening to music, and reading.  Rita’s quiet, kind, caring demeanor is an attribute that many from the area will always remember.

She was called from this life on Friday afternoon, June 9, 2017, at the Meadow Lane Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Benson. She attained the age of 99 years, 7 months, and 18 days.

Rita is survived by her daughters: Jeanette Gosson of Benson and Marlene Berens of Benson; step-children: Bob Erdmann of Waite Park, John Erdmann of Little Falls, and Elaine Unzen of Madison; 11 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; several step-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ordy Haukos; husband, Leo Erdmann; sons, Kenneth Haukos and David Haukos; daughter, Marlys Haukos; granddaughter, Anita Berens; great-grandson, Jay Collins; son-in-law, James Gosson; step-daughter, Joanne Garrahy; parents, Mark and Elizabeth Kockelman; and siblings: Clarence Kockelman, Lorraine Erdmann, Esther Hallaway, Judy Mork, Alice Moya, and Marie Fuerstenau.  Blessed be her memory. 

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Gregory  “Greg”  R.  Hampton, 55

Benson, MN

December 1, 1961 – June 13, 2017

            Gregory “Greg” Ray Hampton, age 55, Benson, MN, died Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at Rice Memorial Hospital, Willmar, MN.

            Funeral services will be Friday, June 16, 2017 at 11:00 AM at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Benson, MN.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday.  Burial will be in Assumption Cemetery, St. Cloud, MN.  Funeral arrangements were made by Benson Funeral Home, St. Cloud, MN.

            Greg was born December 1, 1961 in Minot, ND to Raymond and Virginia (Pratt) Hampton.  He received a Bachelor’s degree from St. Cloud State University.  Greg was employed by General Mills in Rapid City, SD from 1985 to 1994; AAL, Thrivent and General Mills in Moorhead, MN from 1994 to 1998; and most recently was employed in insurance and investments by State Bank of Danvers and owned and operated the Benson Agency in Benson, MN.  Greg enjoyed basketball, hunting, fishing, camping and going to the lake.  He loved his family, friends and dogs and was known for his good sense of humor.

            Survivors include his children, Toni (Zach) Swanson of Plymouth, MN; Kayla Hampton of Minneapolis, MN; and Ryan Hampton of Duluth, MN; mother Virginia Hampton of St. Cloud, MN; sister, Sue (Steve) Grimm of Hinckley, MN; and many close relatives and friends.

            He was preceded in death by his father, Raymond Hampton.

Gladys Marien Pederson

1921 – 2017 

Gladys Marien Pederson, 96, passed away peacefully and comfortably, surrounded by her family, at Glenwood Retirement Village on June 16.  Funeral Services will be held at Our Redeemer´s Lutheran Church on Wednesday, June 21 at 11:00 a.m., with a visitation from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Memorials may be made to Our Redeemer´s Lutheran Church in Benson. 

The daughter of Nelvin and Magda (Ostby) Retrum, she was born in West Bank Township on May 22, 1921. She graduated from Appleton High School in 1939. Gladys married James Pederson on the home farm on September 24, 1943. Except for a short time in El Paso, Texas while Jimmy was stationed there, they lived in Benson for over 65 years in the house they built on 10th Street South. Though Gladys worked in several jobs after high school and early in her marriage, including at two banks, she always maintained her true work was as a wife, mother, and grandmother. The Pedersons were long-time members of Our Saviors and then Our Redeemer´s Lutheran Church. Gladys served as a Sunday School teacher, deacon, Altar Guild and ALCW member, quilter, and contributor to the annual church smorgasbord. Well into her eighties she volunteered to operate the commercial dishwasher there for church functions. Gladys enjoyed traveling, sewing, baking, quilting, reading and playing Rook; but she really enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren both in Minnesota and Wisconsin. She was a true servant, visiting shut-ins and singing at the Golden Living Center every Friday until early in her nineties. Gladys was proud of her Norwegian heritage and was a faithful member of the Sons of Norway. She also loved her neighbors!

Gladys is survived by her son, Gary Pederson of Howell, Michigan and her daughters Jean (Harry) Hindson of LaCrosse, Wisconsin, Julie (Craig) Knutson of Clinton, Wisconsin, and Janice (Chuck) Evenson of Benson, Minnesota; eight grandchildren: Sean (Greta) Evenson, Kyle Knutson, Alyssa (Trent) Rademacher, Kallie (Jordan) LaPier, Erin (Eric) Schlieman, Ellen Hindson, Maren Knutson, and Abigail Hindson; two great-grandchildren, Reese and Brinley Evenson, with twin great-grandsons expected in August; sister, Irene (Roger) Ahrndt; sisters-in-law, Sylvia Retrum and Beth Pearson; brother-in-law, Verdie Ellingson; 21 nephews and nieces; and many friends. 

Gladys was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jimmy, in 2002; daughter-in-law, Sandra; brothers, Irvin and Ray; sister, Norma Ellingson; sister-and brother-in-law, Mildred and Harold Kiehne; brother-in-law, Bud Pearson; and niece, Janel Ahrndt.

The family would like to thank the staff at both Parkview Manor and Glenwood Retirement Village for their outstanding care in the last couple of years and to her neighbors on and near tenth street who looked out for her. Thanks also go to Melanie from Our Redeemer´s and other people from Benson (you know who you are!).  Please sign the guestbook at www.zniewskifuneralhome.com  

Charlotte Adella McChesney
February 03, 2017 – June 22, 2017
Funeral Notice
 
 
Benson, Minnesota – Charlotte Adella McChesney, age 4 months, passed away at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota on Thursday, June 22.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 27, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church in Benson and will continue for one hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, June 28, at Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church in Benson. Interment will be in the Lake Lillian Community Cemetery.

Zniewski Funeral Home of Benson is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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CARL ‘PEEWEE’ MANSKA
MARCH 22, 1940 – JUNE 22, 2017
OBITUARY
 
Benson, Minnesota – Carl “Pee Wee” Manska, died Thursday, June 22, 2017, at his home. 

Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m., Monday, June 26, 2017, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Benson.  Visitation will continue from 1-2 p.m., followed by the funeral at 2 p.m., Tuesday, June 27, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church.  Interment will be in the Benson City Cemetery.  Arrangements are with Zniewski Funeral Home of Benson.

Carl “Pee Wee” Manska was born March 22, 1940, in Morris, Minnesota, the son of George Philip and Lorene (Staton) Manska.  He was baptized by Rev. CJ Swanson and confirmed by Rev. Orville Wold on March 30, 1958, at Holy Christian Church.  Pee Wee grew up in the Morris and Benson area.  He joined the National Guard at the age of 16 and served for 8 years with active duty from March 26, 1956 to March 25, 1959.  On September 16, 1959, Peewee was united in marriage to Shirley Ann Margaret Stay by Rev. Lowell Larson.  This union was blessed with more than 57 years of marriage.

Pee Wee was an over the road trucker that worked for several different companies before he got his own truck.  He was the sole owner and operator of his own truck that was called “Manska and Sons Trucking”.  He was a member of the Benson Jaycee’s and a wrestling coach of the Jaycee kid wrestling; and refed high school wrestling.  He started off playing softball for the Jaycee team then for Drugs and Plugs.  He also sponsored and played for Manska and Sons Trucking team and coached the women’s “Lund’s” softball team.  He helped fundraise for the DARE program, and collected toys for the Shriner Hospital.  Pee Wee and Shirley started the lighted Santa truck with the help of many volunteers over 16 years ago.  He enjoyed going to his kids and grandkids sporting activities.  He loved all sports even though baseball and wrestling were his favorite.  He learned to love hockey when his grandsons started playing.  Pee Wee and Shirley traveled on their three wheeled trike to Sturgis, the Black Hills, and several other states.  Pee Wee had the ability to start a conversation with anyone and everyone.  His hobbies included goose hunting, deer hunting, watching the Minnesota Twins and Vikings.  Pee Wee and Shirley have been taking care of Ambush Park in Benson for the last five years, where they met a lot of people that he knew when he was a trucker.  He enjoyed seeing the Rousslang family from Sauk Centre that came to camp several times during the summer. They had four kids who he looked forward to giving rides on the golf cart.

Pee Wee was called from this life on Thursday, June 22, at his home.  He attained the age of 77 years and 3 months.  He is survived by his wife, Shirley Manska; children: Kevin (Kimm) King of Trout Creek, MT, Lorene (Jerry) Larson of VA, Kim Manska of Willmar, Becky Manska of Eden Prairie, Sharon (Brad) Manska Gode of Clontarf, and Karl “Hoss” Manska (Kelly Hagen) of Benson; 7 grandchildren: Chris King, Lakeshia Fath (Bobby Crow), Zachary Larson (Theresa McElroy), Jakob Manska (Taryn), Andrew Fath (Tonya Johannessen), Victoria Manska, and Haley Manska; and 4 great-grandchildren: Eliana and Mason King, and Emma and Mackenzie Crow.

He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Lorene Manska; and siblings: Clifford Manska, Chuck Manska, Mick Manska, Ed Manska, Ester Beatle, Bertha Opeion, Claribel “Blackie” Gilbertson, and Grace Manska.  Blessed be memory of Carl “Pee Wee” Manska.

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