PHYLLIS A. CURLEY

SEPTEMBER 15, 1925 – SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

FUNERAL NOTICE AND OBITUARY

Phyllis A. Curley, 92, died Tuesday, September 26, 2017, at Ecumen Meadows Memory Care in Worthington, Minn. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m., Sunday, October 1, 2017, at Zniewski Funeral Home in Benson.  Visitation will continue from 10-11 a.m., followed by the funeral at 11 a.m., Monday, October 2, 2017, at St. Bridget’s Catholic Church in DeGraff, Minn. Interment will be in St. Bridget’s Catholic Church Cemetery. Arrangements are with Zniewski Funeral Home in Benson.

Phyllis Ann Curley was born September 15, 1925, the daughter of D.E. and Frances A. (Rosemeier) Manney.  She was baptized and confirmed at Sacred Heart Catholic Church and grew up in the Murdock area.  She graduated from Murdock High School and Litchfield Teacher College.  On June 30, 1951, Phyllis was united in marriage to Lawrence Anthony Curley at Sacred Heart Catholic Church by Fr. Walsh.  This union was blessed with more than 55 years of marriage, 3 children, 6 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren.

Phyllis taught in one room country schools in Swift County from 1946-1951 and later worked at Angier’s Department Store in Benson from 1970-1986.  She was a member of the Altar and Rosary Society, an 4-H Adult Leader, and a member of the Swift County Historical Society.  She always enjoyed attending the activities of her children and grandchildren.  

She was called from this life on Tuesday, September 26, 2017, at Ecumen Meadows Memory Care in Worthington, Minnesota.  She attained 92 years and 11 days of age.

Phyllis is survived by her children: Ellen (David) Copperud of Worthington, Michael (Susan) Curley of Windom, and Patrick (Judy) Curley of Watertown, SD; grandchildren: Deborah (Jeremy Dawe) Copperud, Daniel (Sosena Ahmed) Copperud, Bridget (Jared) Bullinger, Thomas (Anna) Curley, John Curley, and Sean Curley; great-grandchildren: Anthony, Elizabeth, and Nathan Dawe, Ava and Samuel Copperud, and Carley, Bergen, and Asher Bullinger; and sister, Mary Lou Chamberlain of Clontarf.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Curley on January 20, 2007; parents, D.E. and Frances Manney; sister and brother-in law, Helen and Fred Byrne; and brother-in-law, Ellard Chamberlain.

Please sign the guest book at www.zniewskifuneralhome.com .

Dylan Richard Peterson
November 10, 1992 • September 30, 2017
 
Dylan Richard Peterson was born November 10, 1992 at the Swift County Benson Hospital.  He passed away at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident, September 30, 2017.  The family will be having a private memorial at a later date.

Dylan was a member of the Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Swift Falls, where he was baptized in January of 1993.

He attended school in Benson where he graduated in 2011 and went on to Ridgewater College where he graduated in 2013 from the Auto Body Technology Program.  While in school, he was active in football, wrestling, baseball and basketball.

Dylan also participated in Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts.  He especially enjoyed the summer and winter camps, the Pine Wood Derby, and cake auction.  Dylan was a great fundraiser for the Boy Scouts popcorn sales.

Dylan worked at various jobs including Jeff’s Autobody in Pennock, Custom Roto-Mold, and did custom automotive and detail painting.  He also did shingling, concrete, landscaping, and carpentry jobs.

Hobbies included fishing, Frisbee golf, video games, and doing activities outdoors.  He always enjoyed challenging himself to fix or build something; a project was always in the works.

Dylan was always passionate about helping others whether rescuing someone from a vehicle break-down, helping people move things, and pushing friends and neighbors out of the snow.

Through Dylan’s love of animals and his own pets being rescues, please donate to the Swift County Humane Society in memory of him.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Richard and Clarice Aasgaard; paternal grandparents Phillip and Myrtle Peterson; aunts Evelyn Aasgaard and Blanche Olson; cousins Lily Cayo and Vanessa Olson.

Dylan is survived by parents Gary and Joanne Peterson of Benson; brother, Eric Peterson of Benson; uncles and aunts: Ramona and Donald Trousil of Starbuck, LeRoy and Jeri Aasgaard   of Franklin, Donald Aasgaard and fiancé Peggy Douma of Glenwood, Brenda Aasgaard of Benson, Norman and Phyllis Peterson of St. George, UT; cousins: Rose, David, Jimmy, Paul, Chrissy, Travis, Jory, Sarah, Jacob, Brianna, Shelly, Marcy and Kelly; and numerous other relatives and friends.

Marian E. Newhouse
March 4, 1937 • September 28, 2017

Marian Elizabeth Newhouse, 80, died Thursday, September 28, 2017, in Joilet, IL.

Visitation will be from 1-2 p.m., followed by the funeral at 2 p.m., Wednesday, October 4, 2017 (today), at Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church in Benson, Minnesota.  Interment will be in the Benson City Cemetery.
A visitation was also held Sunday, October 1, 2017, at Anderson Memorial Funeral Homes in Crest Hill, IL. www.AndersonMemorialHomes.com 

Marian Elizabeth Newhouse, born March 4, 1937 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, died peacefully September 28, 2017 in Joliet with her daughter and son-in-law by her side.

Marian worked at Little Co. of Mary and Silver Cross Hospitals, Sears and District 92 as a teacher aide/secretary. She had many hobbies: cooking/baking, entertaining, flower gardening, reading, bowling, and her favorite, traveling. She especially loved our cousins’ family trip to Norway, their Alaskan cruise trip and her many Florida trips.

Marian was a very caring, compassionate person to all: family, friends, strangers, animals. She will be missed by all who knew her.   As it was Marian’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded. In lieu of flowers, memorials to alz.org, Joliet Hospice or your favorite animal shelter. Thank you to  all who were there for Marian during these past difficult years: family, friends, nurses, CNA’s and Joliet Hospice. She is at peace again.

She is survived by daughter Dawn (Jerry) McCure, sister-in-law Jan Jansen, nephew Steve Jansen, niece Julie (Andy) Kanturek and their daughters Katie and Alissa. Step grand and great grandchildren, Ginger (Rick) Mata, Nicole and Oliver, Aaron Mata, Keith McCure and many dear friends.

She was preceded by her husband Richard (2004), brother-in-law Harold Jansen and parents Bert and Lena Pederson.

Arrangements are with Zniewski Funeral Home. www.zniewskifuneralhome.com

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Austin J. Ardoff, 23 of Benson, died Saturday, September 30, 2017 at the Swift County-Benson Hospital in Benson from injuries sustain in an automobile accident. His funeral will be 11a.m. Thursday, October 5, 2017 at Hope Presbyterian Church in Spicer.  Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at the Johnson Funeral Home in New London and for one hour prior to the service at the church.  Burial will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery in New London.   www.hafh.org

Austin James Ardoff was born January 19, 1994 in Willmar, the son of Michael Berghorst and Kelly Ardoff Berghorst.  He grew up in Clara City where he attended elementary and high school. After his schooling he made his home in Willmar and spent four years with Briana Higley and together had two daughters, Ariel and Aylah.  He later moved to Benson where he lived with his girlfriend, Autumn McLain.  He worked a variety of jobs in construction and concrete. 

Austin enjoyed spending time outdoors, laughing and joking around.  He loved spending time with his daughters, family and friends whenever possible.  He will be remembered for his contagious laugh, great sense of humor and quick comebacks.  

Austin died Saturday, September 30, 2017 at the Swift County-Benson Hospital in Benson at the age of 23.  He is survived by his daughters, Ariel and Aylah Ardoff; father, Michael Berghorst (Wanda Philbrick); siblings, Brandon Ardoff, Jerad (Amy) Berghorst, Brook Ardoff, Jessica Berghorst; grandparents, Martin and Judy Berghorst and Michael Ardoff; step-siblings, Paige Wrobleski, Kylee Wrobleski, Jayme Wrobleski and Jhaundel Stauffacher and long list of nieces and nephews.   

Austin is preceded in death by his mother, Kelly Ardoff Berghorst and grandmother, Barbara Ardoff. 

Jennie Engelkes, 96 of New London, died Monday, October 2, 2017 at GlenOaks Care Center in New London.  Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 7, 2017 at Evangelical Covenant Church.  Visitation will be from 5-7 pm Friday at the Johnson Funeral Home in New London and for one hour prior to the service at Church.  Burial will be in the Kerkhoven Evangelical Free Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred. www.hafh.org

Jennie Engelkes was born on May 19, 1921, in Orange City, Iowa, the daughter of Gerrit and Tillie (Feenstra) DeJong Sr.  She grew up in Sheldon, Iowa.  In1939 she was united in marriage to Bill Hoekstra.  To this union one daughter was born.  In 1941, she was united in marriage to John Engelkes.  To this union two sons and two daughters were born.  They made their home in Iowa before moving to New London in 1952 where she was a homemaker.  John and Jennie were able to share in 38 years of marriage before his death in 1980.  In 1989, Jennie was united in marriage to Clayton Sandvig. They made their home in Glenwood and Big Bend.  Jennie moved to Benson in 1995 after Clayton’s death.  She enjoyed crocheting, gardening, sewing and dancing. 

Jennie died Monday, October 2, 2017 at GlenOaks Care Center in New London at the age of 96.  She is survived by her children, Wilma Jane (Dwaine) Kruse of Adrian and Rodney (Julie) Engelkes of Belgrade; son-in-law, Steve Sietsema; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; siblings, Louisa Jacobsma, Gerrit (Erma) DeJong, Tillie Rook and Arnold DeJong.  She was preceded in death by her husbands; children, Jerald Engelkes, Orla Kindred and Elaine Sietsema; granddaughter, Kristine Kindred and numerous siblings.    

October 4, 1993 ~ September 30, 2017

Autumn Nicole McLain, 23, of Willmar, died Saturday, September 30^th at St. Cloud Hospital from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Her celebration of life service will be at 1:30 pm, Friday at Refuge Church in Willmar. Visitation will be from 5-7:00 pm, Thursday at Harvey Anderson Funeral Home in Willmar and continue one hour prior to her service at church. Memorials preferred to the Hawk Creek Animal Shelter in Willmar.

Arrangements are with Harvey Anderson Funeral Home in Willmar. www.hafh.org

Autumn Nicole McLain of Willmar left this earthly life to begin her eternal life in heaven on Saturday September 30, 2017 at St. Cloud Hospital from injuries sustained in a car accident.

Autumn was born on October 4, 1993, on Eglin, AFB in Fort Walton Beach, FL to Renee Cool and Michael McLain. Autumn loved the warm sunshine of Florida and it matched her sunny personality. Autumn was baptized as a baby at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Fort Walton Beach and later in a believer’s baptism at the Refuge Church in Willmar. 

Autumn moved with her family to Willmar when she was two where she attended Mary Guetter’s daycare where she made lifelong friends. Autumn attended Willmar Public Schools graduating from Willmar High School in 2012.

Autumn’s first two loves were animals and dance. She attended horse camp and loved her pets especially her cat, Tanner. Autumn began dance at Colleen’s School of Dance when she was three years old and danced all through high school and was a captain on the Cardette Danceline as well as dancing competitively with Colleens where she found many friends and life-long role models.

She graduated from the Ridgewater College Cosmetology program and worked at both JC Penney’s and Fantastic Sam’s. Autumn loved all her “hair girls” with a passion. She loved to bring a smile to everyone’s face.

For the past five years Autumn worked as a Human Service Technician for Presbyterian Family Foundation and most recently the State of MN. She loved helping the clients that she worked with and they had a special place in her heart.

As beautiful as Autumn was on the outside, she was even more beautiful on the inside. She has a huge heart and loved her family and friends. 

She was blessed to be also loved by her “bonus” parents Paul Cool and Angela McLain who loved her as their own.

Autumn is survived by her parents Renee and Paul Cool and Michael and Angela McLain, sisters Alexa, Madelynn, Morgan and Jordyn McLain, brother Cole Stephens-Cool, grandparents Gail McGrath, Roger Doughty, June and Andrew Riordan as well as aunts, uncles, many cousins and many very special friends who she loved like family.

She was preceded in death by her Grandmother Elnore Cool, her cat Tanner and her boyfriend Austin Ardoff.

Donald Gabrielson, age 85, of Dassel, Minnesota, passed away Friday, October 6, 2017, at the University of Minnesota Medical Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Memorial Services will be Friday, October 13, 2017, 1:00 P.M. at Christ the King Lutheran Church in Hutchinson. Interment will be in the Ripley Cemetery in Litchfield.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church.

Military Honors by the Hutchinson Memorial Rifle Squad.

Online Guest Book is available at www.hantge.com.

PHYLLIS R. HARSTAD

APRIL 28, 1927 – OCTOBER 8, 2017

FUNERAL NOTICE

Phyllis Regina Harstad, 90, died Sunday, October 8, 2017, at Douglas County Hospital in Alexandria, Minn. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m., Thursday, October 19, 2017, at Zniewski Funeral Home in Benson.  Visitation will continue from 12-1 p.m., followed by the funeral at 1 p.m., Friday, October 20, 2017, at West Zion Lutheran Church in rural Hancock. Interment will be in the West Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery. Arrangements are with Zniewski Funeral Home.  www.zniewskifuneralhome.com

JAMES “JIM” LEE EHRET

JULY 15, 1934 – OCTOBER 16, 2017

NOTICE AND OBITUARY

James “Jim” Lee Ehret, 83, of Benson, Minn., died Monday, October 16, 2017, at Bethesda Nursing Home.  Visitation will be from 5–7 p.m., Friday, October 20, 2017, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Benson.  Visitation will continue from 9–10 a.m., followed by the funeral at 10 a.m., Saturday, October 21, 2017, at the church.  Interment will be in Benson City Cemetery.  Arrangements are with Zniewski Funeral Home.

James “Jim” Lee Ehret, the son of James & Ella (Lang) Ehret, was born July 15, 1934 in Tyler, MN. He attained the age of 83 years, 3 months & 1 day.  Jim was baptized in Tyler, MN shortly after he was born.  His family moved to Elkton, South Dakota when he was a young boy.  He graduated from Elkton High School in 1952.  He then enlisted into the US Navy and served his country from 1953-1957.  He was aboard the USS Bonhomme Richard and traveled the ocean blue and ended up in port in both Honolulu, Hawaii & Okinawa, Japan.  He hitchhiked home from San Diego, CA and met many strangers along the way.  He came back to Elkton to marry his bride, Beverly Ann Heesch on January 11, 1958.  They lived together and loved each other for 59 years and 10 months.  This union was blessed with three daughters, Susie, Kathy & Jenny and three son-in-laws that he considered his very own, Paul, Mike & Jason; 9 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren with one on the way.

Jim started out their marriage as a lineman in Pipestone, MN and then transferred to LeMars, IA.  Then he sold cookware for Miracle Maid for 11 years.  After that, he took a job with American Corn Dryers.  In 1975, he moved to Benson to work as a lineman for the City and then took the Superintendents role until 1990 when he retired.  Jim also brought his own upholstery business to Benson which he did on the side up until this past January.

Throughout their years of raising the girls, they moved to several different places in Minnesota and made many friends along the way.  Jim had a big personality and a “sales” pitch that wouldn’t end.  He could buy & sell anything………at top dollar no doubt!  He absolutely loved cars.  Loved to buy them, fix them and sell them.  He made list of all the cars he owned and we counted 52 of them!!  

Most of all, Jim loved his Beverly and loved his daughters & his sons.  He then found another meaning to the word “loved”  - He LOVED his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  He enjoyed watching the grandchildren play ball and could easily be heard on the sidelines at every event.

He is survived by his wife, Beverly…his daughters Susan (Paul) Bredeson of Willmar, Kathy (Mike) Johnson of Benson, and Jenny (Jason) Lindblad of Willmar.  Grandchildren-- Zachary (Teri) Johnson of Renville MN, Megan Bredeson of Duluth MN, Brittany (David) Mugg of Crystal MN, Lisa Bredeson & special friend Trevor Larson of Willmar MN, Adam (Megan) Lindblad of Sioux Falls SD, Kaitlyn Lindblad, Madison Lindblad & special friend Esia Flores, Brooklyn Lindblad & special friend Logan Walkow, all of Willmar MN.  5 great-grandchildren—Scarlett, Gabriel & Asher Johnson, Aubri Lindblad, and Declan Lindblad.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James & Ella Ehret, and his brothers, Robert & Charles.  His in-laws, Gen Ehret, Erma Ehret, Jim & Roween Cameron, and Lyle Heesch and his granddaughter, MacKenzi Johnson.

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PAULINE JEANNETTE WROBLESKI

OCTOBER 19, 1950 – OCTOBER 16, 2017

FUNERAL NOTICE AND OBITUARY

Pauline Jeannette Wrobleski, 66, Benson, Minn., died Monday, October 16, 2017, at home surrounded by family.  Visitation will be from 5–7 p.m., Friday, October 20, 2017, at St. Francis Catholic Church in Benson.  Visitation will continue from 9:30–10:30 a.m., followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, October 21, 2017, at the church.  Interment will be in the St. Bridget’s Catholic Cemetery in DeGraff.  Arrangements are with Zniewski Funeral Home. 

Pauline Jeannette Wrobleski was born October 19, 1950, in Marysland Township, Swift County, Minnesota, the daughter of Robert and MaryAnn (Eidenshink) Wrobleski.  She was baptized on November 19, 1950, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Holloway and was confirmed on June 17, 1963, at St. Bridget’s Catholic Church in DeGraff.  Pauline graduated from the Bladensburg High School in Bladensburg, Maryland.  Then she graduated from the Willmar Area Vo-Tech LPN Program.  In 1987, she moved to Florida and worked at Brookwood Gardens Nursing Home until 1997.  Pauline moved to Benson in 1997 and began working at Meadowlane Nursing Home.  She also worked at Gateway and New Beginnings until 2012, when she retired due to health concerns.  Pauline returned to work part-time at Gabriel House in Mudock from 2015 until recently.

She enjoyed bowling and gardening and loved spending time with family and friends, her children, and grandchildren.  She also enjoyed watching the Game Show Network, Hallmark and Lifetime movies, making blankets, cooking for her beloved family, and spending time with her dog Lola.

Pauline was called from this life on Monday, October 16, 2017, at home surrounded by family.  She attained 66 years, 11 months and 27 days of age.

Pauline is survived by her children: Charlie Whitcup of Benson (Nikki Larson of Deming, WA), Melody (Jeff) Zosel of Benson, and Mark (Regina) Whitcup of Benson; 8 grandchildren: Ashley Kalthoff (Justin Jensen), Alexis Whitcup, Austin Whitcup, Aaron Zosel, Adam Zosel, CharlyJo Whitcup, Alex Whitcup, and Arion Whitcup; great-grandchild, Kaylee Jensen; siblings: Fred Wrobleski of Cannon Falls, MN, Bob Wrobleski of Beardstown, IL, MaryAnn Wrobleski of Phoenix, AZ, Jane (Chuck) Woods of DeGraff, MN, Rosemary Wrobleski of Benson, MN, Linda (Gerald) Kurkosky of Benson, MN, Joan (David) Lantz of Tolono, IL, JoAnn Kurkosky of Benson, MN, and Darlene (David) Miller of Danube, MN; sister-in-law, Lorraine Wrobleski of Benson; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and MaryAnn Wrobleski; 3 brothers: August (Gloria) Wrobleski, Leo (Norma) Wrobleski, and Alfred Wrobleski; 2 sisters, Louise (John) Weber and Betty (Ron) Mitchell; brother-in-law, Gary Kurkosky; and 10 nieces and nephews: Cindy, RoseAnn, Steven, Penny, Gary, Kayla, David, Shawn, Jennifer, and Tony.

Please sign the guest book at www.zniewskifuneralhome.com

JAMES “JIM” D. KAMPFF

MARCH 18, 1957 – OCTOBER 19, 2017

DEATH NOTICE

James “Jim” Douglas Kampff, 60, of Benson, Minn. died Thursday, October 19, 2017, at home.  A private family Interment will be in the Swift Falls Cemetery in Camp Lake Township, Swift County, Minn.  Arrangements are with Zniewski Funeral Home.  www.zniewskifuneralhome.com

MADELINE “JIGGS” C. HUGHES

MAY 3, 1932 – OCTOBER 24, 2017

FUNERAL NOTICE

Madeline “Jiggs” Cecelia Hughes, 85, died Tuesday, October 24, 2017, at home in Benson, Minn. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m., Friday, October 27, 2017, at St. Francis Catholic Church in Benson.  Visitation will continue from 9-10 a.m., followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m., Saturday, October 28, 2017, at Church of the Visitation Catholic Church in Danvers. Interment will be in the Church Cemetery. Memorials are preferred to Swift County Benson Health Services and Rice Hospice.  Arrangements are with Zniewski Funeral Home.  www.zniewskifuneralhome.com

Marie Muehlbauer
August 30, 1930 – October 27, 2017
Funeral Notice

Marie Muehlbauer, 87, Danvers, Minnesota, died Friday morning, October 27, at her home in rural Danvers, Minnesota.

Visitation will be from 5 - 7 p.m., with a Rosary at 5:00 p.m. and a 6:00 p.m. Parish Prayer Service on Wednesday, November 1 at the Zniewski Funeral Home in Benson, and will continue from 9:00 am to 10:00 am, followed by the funeral at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, November 2, at the Church of the Visitation in Danvers. Interment will be in the Church of the Visitation Catholic Cemetery.

Arrangements by Zniewski Funeral Home in Benson.  www.zniewskifuneralhome.com

Katherine Jacobson
 

Katherine Jacobson, 88, of Scandinavian Lake, rural Glenwood, Minnesota, passed away Monday, October 30, 2017 at Homestead North of Benson under Rice Hospice Care.

Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 10 with a visitation two hours prior to the service at Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church in Benson. Interment will be in the Rolling Forks Cemetery.

Katherine is survived by her husband, Abner; sons: Kenny (Renae) Jacobson and Bruce (Cathy) Jacobson; and grandchildren: Ben, Amanda, Michael, Jason and Ryan and great-grandchildren.

Washburn-McReavy Edina Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

Milton Wente
April 12, 1934 - October 31, 2017
 

Funeral services for Milton Wente of Benson, Minnesota will be Saturday, November 4, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Morris, with Reverend Donald Main officiating. Visitation will be Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Pedersen Funeral Home in Morris and for one hour prior to services at the church on Saturday. Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery in Hancock at a later date.

Milton Rodney Wente, son of Albert and Irene (Rohloff) Wente, was born April 12, 1934 at home in Tara Township in Swift County, Minnesota. He was baptized on May 20, 1934 and confirmed on June 15, 1947 at Zion Lutheran in Horton Township. After graduating in 1952 from the West Central School of Agriculture in Morris, Milton farmed with his father and also did carpentry.

On June 8, 1957, he married the love of his life, Joan M. Osterman, at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Morris. Their 60 year married life adventure started with Milton being drafted into the United States Army in November, 1957. He served two years before returning to farming with his father. The couple lived and farmed in Stevens and Swift Counties until 1986. Milton also drove school bus for the Hancock School District during this time. Milton and Joan moved to Phoenix, Arizona, where Milton worked for the Tempe Elementary School System until retiring in 1996, when they moved back to Benson, Minnesota.

Milton was called home by the Lord on Tuesday, October 31, 2017 at 5:20 p.m. at the Douglas County Hospital in Alexandria, MN after a short battle with acute leukemia. He was 83 years old.

Milton is survived by his wife of 60 years: Joan Wente of Benson; children: Deborah (Allan) Berg of Starbuck, Connie (Don) Cote of Glen Ullin, ND, James (Catherine) Wente of Benson and Judy (Duane) Wellnitz of Phoenix, AZ; seven grandchildren: Joseph VanDam, Johnathon (Valerie) Wente, Derrick (Jessica) Cote, Janelle (Matt) Madden, Cassandra (Kim) Cote, Jessica Wente and Darrin Cote; one step-granddaughter: Terri (Dustin) Schulz; six great-grandchildren: Jaelyn Madden, Madisyn Cote, Jemma Madden, Dalton Cote, Jaida Madden and Janae White; four step-great-grandchildren: Kassi Wade and Haillie, Taylor and Parker Schulz; sister: Marjorie (Willie) Sauter; brother-in-law: Robert (Bev) Giese and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents: Albert and Irene; his father-in-law and mother-in-law: John and Marth Osterman; his sister: Florence (Hoppe) Nelson; brothers-in-law: Emil Hoppe and Raymond Nelson; niece: Elaine (Sauter) Jensen; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law: Milton (Marie) Giese, Nettie (Joe) Wiese and Dorothy Krosch and nephew: Danny Krosch.

IN LIEU OF FLOWERS MEMORIALS ARE PREFERED TO ST PAUL’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH IN MORRIS OR DONOR’S CHOICE.

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

Stephen John Wayne, 69, of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota died peacefully at home surrounded by family October 22, 2017.

Visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, November 4 at Edinbrook Church, 4300 Edinbrook Parkway N, Brooklyn Park,  followed by a memorial service at 11:00 a.m.

Stephen was a 1966 graduate of Benson High School.

He was a retired financial planner who enjoyed motorcycling, hunting, fishing, at-home projects, time at the cabin, and most importantly spending time with his family. He loved to travel the open road, and was always up for an adventure.

He is survived by his loving wife Susan (married a month shy of 42 years); daughter Nicole (Michael); son Robert; and grandchildren: Catalina, Lola, Jada, Felix, and Talia; brother Richard of Fargo; many other relatives and friends.

Alice E. Loen
Death Notice

Alice E. Loen, 95, of Starbuck passed away Friday, Nov. 3, 2017 at Holly Ridge Manor in Starbuck.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, Nov. 11 at 2 p.m. at Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church in Benson. Visitation will be from 1-2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11.
 

William ‘Bill’ Anderson
May 12, 1931 • November 3, 2017

William “Bill” Anderson, 86, of Glenwood, Minnesota died Friday, November 3, 2017 at the Glenwood Retirement Village.

A Memorial Service will be held Friday, November 10 at 11:00 a.m. at Glenwood United Parish. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Inurnment will be in Benson City Cemetery.

William Marvin Anderson, the son of John and Amelia (Morton) Anderson, was born  May 12, 1931, at the family home, just outside of Benson, in Torning Township, Minnesota. He and his family were members of Pilgrim Congregational Church in Benson and he attended school in Benson.

August 16, 1951, he enlisted in the Minnesota National Guard. Three years later, August 7, 1954, Bill was united in marriage to Olga Lorine Olson at Bethany Lutheran Church in Morris. Bill and Olga made their home in Benson, where he was employed by the City of Benson Water Department for 23 years. Their marriage was blessed with three children, William, Elizabeth, and Dawn.

Bill enjoyed bowling, fishing, hunting, playing cards, jigsaw puzzles, the outdoors, reading western stories, and sharing coffee with friends. He had the uncanny ability to repair things, for which he was called upon many times by his children. Those who knew and loved Bill will remember his woodworking skills, his love of the outdoors, his gift of gab, and his ability to wiggle his ears for his grandchildren.

Bill is survived by his wife of 63 years, Olga Anderson of Glenwood; their son, William (Angela) Anderson of Glenwood; their daughters, Elizabeth (special friend, Kevin Therkilsen) Peltier of Starbuck, and Dawn (Loren) Rindahl of Sunburg; grandchildren: Nathan (Felicia) Anderson, Tina Olson, Amanda Peltier, Cody (Katie) Peltier, Emerald ( fiancée, Kurt Kleespies) Peltier, Kristeen (Shane) Kingsbury, and Katie (Joe) Jackson; 14 great-grandchildren; his sister, Linda Sash of Benson; his brother, Marcel (Gloria) Kellner of Benson; as well as other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, John Anderson; his mother, Amelia Kellner; his sisters, Lois Dokken and Lila Donovan; a brother, John Kellner; and his twin brother, Willard Martin Anderson.

To send online condolences to the family visit www.hoplinfuneralhome.com and click on obituaries.

Arrangements are with the Hoplin-Hitchcock Funeral Home in Glenwood.