Mary E. Noor

March 27, 1924 – June 26, 2017

Funeral Notice

Benson, Minnesota – Mary E. Noor, age 93, died on Monday morning, June 26, at the Swift County Benson Hospital. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, June 30, at 11:00 am at St. Francis Catholic Church in Benson. Visitation will be held on Thursday June 29, at St. Francis Catholic Church from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm with a Parish Prayer Service at 5:00 pm. Visitation will continue for one hour prior to the funeral on Friday at the church. Interment will be in Sacred Heart Catholic Church Cemetery in Murdock, Minnesota. Zniewski Funeral Home of Benson is assisting the family with the arrangements. 

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De Wayne Everett Eye

July 31, 1950 – July 3, 2017

Funeral Notice

Benson, Minnesota – De Wayne E. Eye, age 66, formerly of Hanley Falls, Minnesota, died on Monday morning July 3, 2017, at the Meadow Lane Nursing Home in Benson. A memorial service will be held on Monday, July 10, 2017, at 11:00 am at the Yellow Medicine Lutheran Church in Hanley Falls. Visitation will be held from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at the Yellow Medicine Lutheran Church. Interment will follow the service in the Yellow Medicine Lutheran Church Cemetery. Zniewski Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements. 

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Marcella E. Razink

February 6, 1929 – July 5, 2017

Funeral notice

Marcella E. Razink age 88, died on Wednesday morning, July 5, at the Gabriel House in Murdock, Minnesota.  Visitation will be from 5 - 8 p.m., Friday, July 7, 2017, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Benson.  Visitation will continue from 9 - 10 a.m., followed by the funeral at 10 a.m., Saturday, July 8, 2017, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church.  Interment will be in the Benson City Cemetery.  Arrangements are with Zniewski Funeral Home.  www.zniewskifuneralhome.com

Keith E. Hansen
April 19, 1955 • June 26, 2017

Keith Erwin Hansen was born April 19, 1955, in Willmar, Minnesota. His parents were Charles and Doris (Dahlgren) Hansen. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Bellingham, Minnesota.

Keith attended and graduated from Madison High School in 1973. After high school, Keith served his country by joining the Air Force in which he served for four years. He came home to farm with his father and took over the farm after his dad retired.

Keith was united in marriage to Sheri Krejci, March 29, 1980, at the Louisburg Lutheran Church. To this union two children were born. They continued to farm until Keith’s death. Keith loved to farm and watch the crops grow. In life, Keith enjoyed being with his family and grandchildren, boating, fishing and camping.

Keith passed away June 26, 2017 at his home. He had reached the age of 62 years and two months.

Left to mourn Keith’s life are his wife, Sheri Hansen, his children: Kelly (Jeremy) Michaelson of Benson and Kevin Hansen of Eau Claire, WI, grandchildren: Averi, Jaden and Stella, his sister Jan (Mike) Campbell of Lee’s Summit, MO and many other relatives. Blessed be his memory.

STEVEN MICHAEL NAIG

APRIL 17, 1949 – JULY 8, 2017

OBITUARY

Murdock, Minn. – Steven M. Naig, age 68, of Murdock, died Saturday, July 8, at home.  Visitation will be from 1 – 2 p.m., followed by the funeral at 2 p.m., Wednesday, July 12, at Bethesda Lutheran Church in rural Murdock.  Interment will be in Calvary Lutheran Cemetery.  Arrangements are with Zniewski Funeral Home in Benson.

Thomas J. "Tom" Doherty, 75, of Melba, died Tuesday July 4, 2017 at a Meridian Hospital. Tom was born on July 6, 1941 to Joseph and Kathryn (Kit) Molony Doherty. He was raised in Clontarf, Minnesota and graduated from Benson, Minnesota high school. He became an electrician and traveled around the Eastern United States working and seeing the country. 

He married Mary (Jackie) Byrne on November 30, 1968, in St. Paul, Minnesota. Shortly after, they moved to Portland, OR and on to Nampa, Idaho in June 1970. Their only child, Heather, was born in 1972. 

Tom became an electrical contractor in 1971 and continued in that work until retirement in early 2008. 

Always an avid Boise State Broncos fan, he served on the board of the Bronco Athletic Association and was one of the original 8 members of the Boise State Coaches Club. Tom was also a member of the Nampa Elks lodge and the Nampa Eagles lodge. 

Tom's great love was ocean fishing and he enjoyed his time fishing off the coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, and also off the coast of the Florida Keys. 

He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Jackie; their daughter and son-in-law Heather and Scott Packer. He is also survived by his precious granddaughters, Kiera and Taryn Packer. 

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday July 11, 2017 at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Nampa. Memorial Contributions may be made in Tom’s name to the St. Joseph’s Building Fund at St. Paul’s Catholic Church 1515 8th St. S. Nampa, Idaho 83651. Services are under the direction of the Nampa Funeral Home, Yraguen Chapel. An online guest book is available at www.nampafuneralhome.com.

Arthur Patrick Dolan, age 93, of River Falls, Wisconsin passed away on July 7, 2017, at his farm home on the South Fork. Arthur (Art) was born May 14, 1924 in Six Mile Grove, Danvers, Minnesota, the youngest of 11 children born to Terrance Patrick and Ella Frances (Washburn) Dolan.

On June 29, 1950, he married Mary Ann Foley at Sacred Heart Church in Murdock, Minnesota. Art farmed in his home area until he and Mary Ann moved to River Falls in 1955, where he worked at AW Lund Company before beginning his 27-year career as a chemical production worker for 3M Company.

In 1965, Arthur moved his family from their house on Maple Street to the rural River Falls farm where he resided until his death. He was an exceptional farmer, horseman, herdsman, hunter and fisherman, was quick with a thoughtful comment, and wise in his advice. His depth of knowledge on all topics, his mechanical skills and his ability to repair seemingly irreparable items were legendary! While not a musician himself, Art loved music, and during his agile years, he was a spirited dancer. Regular trips to the family cabin on Deer Lake near Danbury, Wisconsin, added joy to his retirement years.

Art and Mary loved to travel and instilled that love in their children. They visited the “old country” of Ireland several times and toured much of Europe. Art especially loved the Western United States, taking many vacations in the Rockies, and, because of his love of horses, several trips to Calgary, Alberta to see his favorite sporting event (as recently as 2 years ago!): the Calgary Stampede chuckwagon races,

Arthur belonged to the St. Bridget Catholic Church community for more than 60 years, was a member of the Knights of Columbus, and served as a Church usher for decades.

Survivors include his beloved wife of 67 years, Mary Ann; four children: Coleen Mary (Gary) Lucachick of International Falls, MN; Mark Patrick (Adele) Dolan of Hudson, WI; Lucy Ann (Leon) Kamrowski of Holmen, WI; and Joseph William ( Karen) Dolan of

Eau Claire, WI; sixteen grandchildren and 10 great- grandchildren. Arthur was the youngest uncle of his many nieces and nephews and the last surviving link of his generation to his 10 siblings’ families.

Art was preceded in death by his parents, his siblings, and his faithful farm companion, Ted, the collie.

A Funeral Service for Art will be 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at St. Bridget’s Catholic Church in River Falls. A Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 P.M., Tuesday, July 11, 2017 the church.

O’Connell Benedict Family Funeral Homes and Trusted Cremation Provider will be assisting the family.

Chestine I. S. Carlsted, age 95 1/2, formerly of Lindstrom, and Chisago City, MN passed away June 18, 2017 at the Ecumen North Branch nursing home.  Chestine was born in Norrhult Sweden to parents Albert and Ottilia Pihl.   She was baptized at the Notteback church in Sweden and in 1923 she immigrated to the U.S. with her parents and settled in Benson MN.  She was confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in 1936, attended a one room school house through 8^th grade and graduated from the Benson high school in 1939.  After graduation Chestine worked for the Benson county superintendant of schools and the REA Rural Electrification Administration.  She married Ferdinand Carlsted of Dassel MN on June 30, 1945.  They lived in Benson until April 1954 where three of their four children were born: Richard (died at nine months), Janet and Bruce.  They moved to a farm near Almelund MN. from 1954-1999 where their youngest son Douglas was born.  In 1966 her sister Sylvia and brother-in-law Kenneth Froberg were killed in a tragic car accident.  Chestine and Ferdinand then raised her niece Nancy Froberg Bozarth.  In 1999 she and Ferdinand sold the farm and bought an apartment in Chisago City.  She worked for the Chisago Lakes Schools from 1968 to 1986, was an active member at Immanuel Lutheran church of Almelund MN and was their prayer chain coordinator for 14 years.  She was involved in the Fairview Lakes Hospital Auxiliary and sewed 925 teddy bears for children in the emergency room.  She loved spending time with her family, gardening, reading, and traveling especially several trips to Sweden and a mission trip to Ecuador with her sister Mildred Bender.  She will be deeply missed, especially her sweet smile.

She was preceded in death by her husband Ferdinand Carlsted, son Richard, parents Albert and Ottilia Pihl, sisters Sylvia (Kenneth) Froberg, and Mildred (John) Bender. She is survived by her children Janet Elsberry (Dennis), Bruce Carlsted (Kathy), and Douglas Carlsted (Stephanie), four grandchildren Anika  (Jake Christianson ), Onallee Elsberry Crabtree (Josh), Shona Elsberry, and Kristofer Carlsted, three great grandchildren, and many relatives and friends. 

Memorial service at 4:30pm Friday Aug. 4, 2017 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Almelund, MN. Visitation 3:00pm-4:30pm at church.  Private interment in Benson MN at a later date.In lieu of flowers memorials preferred to Immanuel Lutheran Church in Almelund, MN or directed to the family for other memorials in her memory.

Grandstrand funeral Home, Lindstrom, MN, 651-257-4000, www,grandstrandfh.com

Sylvia Retrum

December 30, 1918 – July 18, 2017

Notice

Sylvia Retrum, age 98, died Tuesday, July 18, 2017, at the Glenwood Retirement Village.  Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Sunday, July 23, 2017, at Our Redeemer's Lutheran Church in Benson.  Visitation will continue from 10-11 a.m., followed by the funeral at 11 a.m., Monday, July 24, 2017, at Our Redeemer's Lutheran Church.  Interment will be in West Bank Cemetery. Arrangements are with Zniewski Funeral Home of Benson.  www.zniewskifuneralhome.com

Gary Edward Logan, 75, passed away peacefully on July 20, at the Hospice House with his wife Jill by his side after a 4 year struggle with cancer. Gary was born in Benson, MN on  April 7, 1942. Gary is survived by his wife Jill Logan, Rapid City; daughters Suzanne Logan, Crystal, MN, Shannon Tremmel and husband Tom, Minneapolis, MN; son Ryan Logan, Rapid City; brother Richard Logan, West Fargo, ND; sister Sharon Romo and husband Larry, Hutchinson, MN; and the mother of his daughters, Sandra Hahn, Deer River, MN.  Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Lydia, and his brother David. As per Gary’s wishes, he will be cremated and interment will be at the Piedmont Cemetery at a later date. Memorials will be donated to the Black Hills Humane Society. Gary was one of the good guys and will truly be missed by his family and friends. Arrangements are in the care of Behrens-Wilson Funeral Home. Condolences may be conveyed to the family through the funeral home website.

Dean G. Holm, 81 of Bloomington, passed away on July 6, 2017. He was born in Fergus Falls, MN to Hjalmer and Bernice Holm. He is survived by his wife and best friend, Rosalee; brothers, Ron (Dee) of Willmar, and Les of Sartell; sister, Sharon Nelson (Jim) of Moundsview; nieces, nephews, and many friends. Dean graduated from high school in Benson, MN. He joined the United States Air Force and served four years. After returning to MN, he worked for Honeywell for 36 years. He enjoyed golf and had three holes-in-one. Memorial Service Friday, Aug. 4, 11AM with visitation 1 hour prior at Washburn-McReavy Werness Brothers Chapel, 2300 W. Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington. Interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. Memorials preferred to Mount Olivet Lutheran Church.

Scott Kent

February 14, 1952 – July 20, 2017

Funeral Notice

Clontarf, Minnesota – Scott Kent, age 65, of Clontarf, died on July 20, 2017, at the St. Cloud Hospital. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, July 24, at 10:00 am at St. Malachy’s Catholic Church in Clontarf. Visitation will be held on Sunday July 23, 2017 at St. Malachy Catholic Church from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. and will continue for one hour prior to the funeral on Monday at the St. Malachy’s Catholic Church in Clontarf. Interment will be in St. Malachy Catholic Church Cemetery in Clontarf, Minnesota. Zniewski Funeral Home of Benson is assisting the family with the arrangements. 

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Joshua S. Orbeck, 36, of Richmond, formerly of Benson, died Thursday, July 27th, from complications of cancer, surrounded by his family, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester.

His Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 am, Wednesday, August 2nd at the Catholic Church of St. Boniface in Cold Spring. Visitation will be from 4-8:00 pm, Tuesday at the church and continue one hour prior to his service at the church. Burial will be in Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery in Richmond. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred. Arrangements are with Johnson Funeral Home in Paynesville. www.hafh.org
 
Joshua Steven Orbeck was born Dec. 2, 1980 in Benson, the son of Steven and Cheryl (Radermacher) Orbeck. He attended St. Francis Catholic Elementary School and graduated from Benson High School in 1999. He was a Boy Scout and ultimately earned his Eagle Scout in 1998. Josh worked as an EMT for Benson Ambulance throughout college where he received his Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Science and his Master’s in Criminal Justice from Saint Cloud State University. Josh was hired by Saint Cloud Police Department after graduation where he worked for 6 years before attending the State Patrol Academy in 2014. Josh began his new career on the road as a State Trooper in Windom, and transferred back to the St. Cloud District in 2015.

Josh married Natasha Jefferson on July 14, 2012 in Saint Cloud and they welcomed a beautiful little girl, Amelia, in February of 2015. They planted roots and built their first home in Richmond in August of 2016 where they fell in love with the small town and their wonderful neighbors.

Josh had a passion for the outdoors whether hunting, fishing, camping or just reading a book around the fire. He was a man of little words but his actions always proved how deeply he loved those dear to him. He spent his life serving others and inspiring everyone whom crossed his path. He was a listener, a fixer, and a silent leader who always put others first. He had great one liners and a smile that could light up a room. He had a calm that could make all of your troubles feel small and a warrior’s heart. He was a trooper in every aspect of the word and will be missed as deeply as he loved.

Josh was diagnosed with Leukemia in June 2016 and received a bone marrow transplant four months later thanks to Be the Match. It was through this solution to cancer that more problems arose. Josh was deemed Leukemia free in February of 2017 but fell ill 2 months later due to Graft vs Host disease of the lungs. His lungs were severely damaged and after a multitude of therapies his lungs grew too weak. He stayed strong and fought hard but God called him home despite many prayers to keep him here on Earth.

Josh is survived by his wife, Natasha, daughter, Amelia; parents Steven and Cheryl Orbeck; sister Angie (Adam) Hortsch; niece, Nilah and nephew due Sept 2017; In-laws and many aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and brothers and sisters in blue.

Preceded in death by grandparents Casimir “Cap” and Dorothy Weller, John Radermacher, Joseph and Marie Orbeck; Uncle Richard Radermacher; and Cousin Travis Radermacher.

Gilbert Werner, 77, of Marshall, formerly of Benson, passed away on Wednesday, August 02, 2017 at the Wabasso Rehabilitation and Healcare Center in Wabasso. 

Funeral services will be 11:00 AM on Saturday, August 5, 2017 at Bethany Lutheran Church in Wabasso with visitation beginning at 9:00 AM.  Interment will be in the Wabasso City Cemetery.  Lunch will follow the burial at the Wabasso Community Center.  The Sunset Funeral & Cremation Association is caring for the family.

Gilbert Ervin Werner was born on September 12, 1939 in New Avon Township, Minnesota. Son of Arthur Otto and Leona Molly (Gilb) Werner, he grew up in the Wabasso area working on his father’s farm.

On September 10^th, 1960, Gilbert married Alida Suzanne Jannay Tillman and they made their home in southern Minnesota until March of 1967 when they moved to Benson, MN.  Gilbert worked at TCI in Benson for 20+ years and completed his career at Dalsen Industries in Bloomington, MN.  Gilbert and Alida raised three children and were active in many aspects of their lives. Amongst the things Gilbert enjoyed was wood working, collecting die-cast cars, fishing, hunting, swimming, bowling, and creating afghans and quilts with his wife. 

Gilbert was called from this life on Wednesday August 2^nd, 2017 at Wabasso Rehabilitation & Health Care Center. He attained the age 77, 10 months, 21 days.  Gilbert is survived by his children: Scott (Dreama) Werner of Louisberg, KS, Holly Werner of Mounds View, and Kara (Greg) Boughey of Mapleton; six grandchildren: Benjamin (Tracy) Werner, Lindsay (Kevin) Ogden, Jason (Ashley) Semidey, Jessica (Blair) Zierke, Rebecca (Carter) Zierke, and Robert (Chelsea) Miller; seven great-grandchildren: Trenton, Maria, Emmah, Swayzi, Jackson, Riley, Joseph and Baylee. Special family friend Susan McCaskey; one brother: Leeun (Julene) Werner; two sisters: Fernetta (Wally) Brown, and Ardyce Minnig and other relatives and friends. Preceding him in death were his wife of 50 years Alida (Tillman) Werner, his parents Arthur and Leona (Gilb) Werner, and brother Dale Werner, brothers-in-law Don Balko and William Minnig, son-in-law Tim Zierke and his mother and father in-law Vincent and Helen Tillman.

David C. Schuerman

October 11, 1942 – August 5, 2017

Funeral Notice

Benson, Minnesota – David Clarence Schuerman, 74, of Benson, died Saturday, August 5, 2017, at St. Cloud Hospital. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, August 10, 2017 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Benson.  Visitation will continue from 10-11 a.m., followed by the Funeral Service at 11 a.m., Friday, August 11, 2017, at the church. Interment will be held at a later date in the Church of the Visitation Catholic Cemetery in Danvers. Arrangements are with Zniewski Funeral Home of Benson. www.zniewskifuneralhome.com

Ricky Aust, age 60, of  Danvers. Minnesota died on Friday August 4, 2017, at the Swift County Benson Hospital. Funeral Services are pending with the Zniewski Funeral Home of Benson. 

Milton Skarsten

August 23, 1935, -  August 6, 2017

Funeral notice

Milton Skarsten,  age 82, died on Sunday morning, August 6, at the Swift County Benson Hospital in Benson, Minnesota.  Visitation will be from 9:30 am to 10:30 a.m., Friday, August 11, 2017, at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Benson.  The funeral service will be held at at 10:30 a.m., Friday, August 11, 2017, at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Swift Falls.  Interment will be in the Swift Falls Cemetery.  Arrangements are with Zniewski Funeral Home.  www.zniewskifuneralhome.com

Jean Spates

June 28, 1932 – August 6, 2017

Funeral Notice

Benson, Minnesota – Jean Spates, age 85, died on Sunday morning, August 6, 2017, at the Rice Memorial Hospital in Willmar. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, August 10, at 11:00 am at St. Francis Catholic Church in Benson. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 9, at St. Francis Catholic Church from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm with a Rosary Service at 7:00 pm and a Parish Prayer Service at 5:00 pm. Visitation will continue for one hour prior to the funeral on Thursday at the St. Francis Catholic Church in Benson. Interment will be in St. Francis Catholic Church Cemetery in Benson, Minnesota. Zniewski Funeral Home of Benson is assisting the family with the arrangements. 

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Eugene D. Payne

August 30, 1940 – August 8, 2017

Funeral notice

Benson, Minnesota – eugene “Gene” d. Payne, age 76, of alexandria, formerly of benson, died on Tuesday evening, august 8, 2017.  Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, on Monday, August 14, 2017, at Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church in Benson, and continue from 10:00 am to 11:00 am on Tuesday. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, August 15, 2017, at 11:00 am. at Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church in Benson. Interment will follow the service at Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church Cemetery.  Funeral arrangements are with the zniewski funeral home of benson.

Elaine Carol Saterbak

June 12, 1936 – August 10, 2017

Obituary

Elaine Carol Saterbak, 81, died Thursday, August 10, 2017, at her home.  Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at Our Redeemer's Lutheran Church in Benson.  Visitation will continue from 10-11 a.m., followed by the funeral at 11 a.m., Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at Our Redeemer's Lutheran Church.  Interment will be in the church cemetery. Arrangements are with Zniewski Funeral Home of Benson.  www.zniewskifuneralhome.com

Elaine Carol Saterbak was born on June 12, 1936 in New Deal, Montana, the daughter of Ernest and Irene (Will) Anderson.  She grew up in Montevideo and graduated from country school and High School, after walking uphill both ways to get there☺.  Elaine then went on to graduate from the Minneapolis School of Business.  On September 28, 1957, she was united in marriage to John Selmer Saterbak.  This union was blessed with more than 50 years of marriage, three children and six grandchildren.  She lived in Benson and, over the years, worked at the Ford Garage, the Barnard, Hilleren and Spates Law Firm, the Chevalier Agency, and then CDS until her retirement in 2010.  Elaine was an active member of Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church, the Lions Club, and always donated blood to the American Red Cross.  She enjoyed playing bridge and loved spending time with her grandchildren and her cats.

Elaine passed away on Thursday, August 10, 2017, at her home. She attained the age of 81 years, 1 month and 29 days of age.  She is survived by her children: Todd (Nancy) Saterbak of Maple Grove, Wade Saterbak of Benson, and Chad (Kim) Saterbak of Benson; grandchildren: David (Shelby) Saterbak, Johnathan (Katie) Saterbak, Chantz Saterbak, Thomas Saterbak, Jacob Saterbak, and Abigail Saterbak; sister, Jean Lowery of California; and brother, Darrell (Evie) Anderson of Montevideo.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John Saterbak on February 14, 2008; sister, Doris Anderson; granddaughter, Jozy Saterbak; and her parents, Ernest and Irene Saterbak.

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