Obituaries

Darlene Loose

Darlene Loose

Oct 24, 2025

Darlene Loose died Friday, October 24, 2025 at the Appleton Nursing Home at the age of 90.

Memorial services will be held on Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 1:00 PM at Trinity Lutheran Church in Appleton. Rev. John Ramsbacher will officiate and interment will be at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery of Shible.

Visitation will be for one hour before the service at the...

Dr. Brent Moseng

Dr. Brent Moseng

Oct 22, 2025

Brent Jerome Moseng, a beloved father, devoted husband, skilled chiropractor, and cherished friend, entered the loving arms of Jesus Christ on October 22, 2025, at the age of 56. Brent was a beacon of strength and kindness, deeply loved by his wife Deja and three daughters Bella, Macie, and Harleigh, who brought immense joy to his life and were the...

Michael Lawrence Thole

Michael Lawrence Thole

Oct 22, 2025

Michael Lawrence Thole (Mike), 82, passed away at his home near Swift Falls, on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. Visitation will be held on Monday, October 27, from 9:00 am to 11:00 am at the Zniewski Funeral Home in Benson. Burial will follow the visitation at St. Bridget Catholic Cemetery in DeGraff, Minnesota.

Mike was born on November 10, 1942, to Lawrence...

Thomas Teske

Thomas Teske

Oct 20, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, and grandfather. Thomas Willard Teske of Glenwood, MN and Mesa, AZ, passed away on Monday, October 20th 2025 at North Memorial Hospital in Robbinsdale, MN at the age of 78.

Visitation will be held Sunday, October 26 2025 from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at Zniewski Funeral Home in Benson,...

Donald “Donnie” Alan Skoglund

Donald “Donnie” Alan Skoglund

Oct 19, 2025

Donald A. “Donnie” Skoglund 71, died at his home in Benson, on Sunday, October 19. Visitation will be held from 1 pm to 2 pm, on Friday October 24, 2025, at Bethesda Lutheran Church rural Murdock, followed by the funeral service at 2 pm. Burial will be in the Bethesda Lutheran Church Cemetery.Donald Alan Skoglund was born on March 28,...

Norma Olson

Norma Olson

Oct 16, 2025

Norma Olson, of Alexandria and formerly of Apple Valley, MN, died on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at the age of 71. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, October 25th at 2 pm at Anderson-TeBeest Funeral Home in Montevideo, MN. Visitation 1-2 pm prior to the service. Interment Sunset Memorial Cemetery following the service. 

Norma Jean Olson was born on May 11,...

Gregory Lee Arnold

Gregory Lee Arnold

Oct 16, 2025

Gregory Lee Arnold

October 27, 1958 – October 16, 2025

Gregory Lee Arnold, age 66, of Appleton, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at CentraCare Hospital in Benson, Minnesota.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Zion Lutheran Church in Appleton, followed by a Celebration of Life service at 11:00 a.m. Pastor...

Eileen Schwarz

Eileen Schwarz

Oct 16, 2025

Eileen Schwarz of Appleton passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at Luther Haven Nursing Home in Montevideo, at the age of 87.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Appleton, with Pastor John Ramsbacher officiating. Visitation with the family will be held one hour prior to the service...

Sandra Lorraine Edwards

Sandra Lorraine Edwards

Oct 16, 2025

Sandra Edwards of Montevideo died on Thursday, October 16, 2025 at her home in Montevideo at the age of 83. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00AM on Monday, October 20, 2025 at St. Josephs Catholic Church in Montevideo. Visitation with the family will be one hour prior to the services at the church on Monday.

Sandy grew up...

Fred Gerald Bennett

Fred Gerald Bennett

Oct 9, 2025

Fred Gerald Bennett, 92, of Pillager, Minnesota, formerly of Benson, died on Thursday morning, October 9, 2025, under the care of hospice, at A daughter’s love assisted living in Staples, Minnesota. Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 24, 2025, at 11:00 am, at the Zniewski Funeral Home in Benson. Burial will be in the Benson City Cemetery.

Fred Gerald...

Kathleen Velde

Kathleen Velde

Oct 8, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Kathleen Velde left us on October 8th, 2025 at the age of 78.

Born on February 11th 1947, Kathy lived a life full of kindness, laughter, and love of family and friends. She touched many lives with her warmth and unwavering support.

She is survived by her...

Luther Ellingson

Luther Ellingson

Oct 4, 2025

US Navy Captain, Luther J. Ellingson (Lou), age 80, formerly of Eden Prairie, MN, passed away on October 4, 2025 in Montevideo, MN.

A brief military service will be held at 9 AM on October 31, 2025, at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Family and friends should gather at 8:50 am at Assembly area 2 at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.  A Celebration...

David Myers

David Myers

Oct 3, 2025

David Myers, of Dawson, passed away Friday, October 3, 2025 at Johnson Memorial Hospital in Dawson at the age of 71.

A celebration of life will be held Wednesday, October 8, 2025 from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM in the Johnson Memorial Care Center Chapel.

Arrangements are with Hanson & Dahl Funeral Home in Dawson. www.andersontebeest.com

David Virgil Myers was born on May...

Sandra Nyhusmoen

Sandra Nyhusmoen

Oct 2, 2025

Sandra Mae (Brewer) Nyhusmoen, died on Thursday Evening, October 2, 2025, at the Glenwood Retirement Village. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at 11:00 am at the Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Swift Falls. Lunch will be served following the funeral. 

Sandra Mae (Brewer) Nyhusmoen was born in St. Clair, Minnesota on February 8,...

Frances Velde

Frances Velde

Oct 1, 2025

Frances Velde of Montevideo died on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at Luther Haven Nursing Home at the age of 105.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM on Saturday, October 11, 2025 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Montevideo with Rev. Michelle Rowell officiating. Burial will be in the Watson Lutheran Church Cemetery.

Visitation with the family will be held from 4...

Myron Kuno

Myron Kuno

Sep 26, 2025

Myron "Mike" Kuno died Friday, September 26, 2025 at the Minnesota Veterans Home - Montevideo at the age of 92.

Memorial services will be held on Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 10:30 AM at Anderson - TeBeest Funeral Home in Montevideo with Pastor John Runyon officiating. Interment will be at Sunset Memorial Cemetery.

Visitation will be held at the funeral home for...

Norma Jean Dooley

Norma Jean Dooley

Sep 25, 2025

Norma Jean Dooley, 95, of Willmar, MN, died peacefully on Thursday, September 25, 2025, with family by her side at the Bethesda Grand Care Center in Willmar, Minnesota, after a short illness. Visitation will be held on October 4, 2025, from 9:00 am to 11:00 am, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Murdock, Minnesota, followed by the Mass of Christian...

David Irvin Janson

David Irvin Janson

Sep 23, 2025

David Janson, 80, of Benson, died Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at his home. Visitation will be held 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday, September 26, 2025, at Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church in Benson, Minnesota. Visitation will continue from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 27, 2025, at the church with the funeral service to follow at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be...

Floyd Raymond Wersinger

Floyd Raymond Wersinger

Sep 20, 2025

Floyd Raymond Wersinger, 75, died Saturday, September 20, 2025, at CentraCare - Benson Hospital in Benson, Minnesota, after a long fight with COPD. Per Floyd's wishes, there will be no funeral service. Zniewski Funeral Home in Benson, Minnesota, is assisting the family.

Floyd was born July 12, 1950, in Benson, Minnesota, the son of Joseph and Viola (Schwebach) Wersinger. He was...

Marion Mavis Ehrenberg

Marion Mavis Ehrenberg

Sep 20, 2025

Marion Mavis Ehrenberg, age 86, of Appleton, died Saturday, September 20, 2025, at the Appleton Area Health Care Center.

Funeral services will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church on Friday, Sept. 26, at 11:00am. Visitation will be one hour before the service. Officiating is Pastor John Ramsbacher. Honorary pallbearers are Melissa Ehrenberg, April Ehrenberg, Erik Ehrenberg, and Katelynn Coots. Active pallbearers...