Obituaries

John Alfred Ascheman

John Alfred Ascheman

Apr 8, 2011

John "Jack" Alfred Ascheman was born March 17, 1927 on a farm in Hoff Township, Pope County, the son of Alfred W. and Vina (Newell) Ascheman. He was baptized and confirmed into the Christian faith, and was a member of St. Malachy Church. He attended country school for a couple of years before moving to Canastota, New York. Jack served...

Lorraine I. Swenson

Lorraine I. Swenson

Apr 8, 2011

Funeral service was held Thursday, April 14, 2011 at 1:30 PM at Grace Lutheran Church with Pastor Kendall Stelter officiating; organist, Deb Lewis accompanied the congregation in singing "Just As I Am", "O Day Full of Grace" and "Just A Closer Walk With Thee. Honorary casketbearers were her grandchildren and the active were Jim Helgemo, Steve Helgemo, Virgil Thompson,...

Mary E. Lundebrek

Mary E. Lundebrek

Apr 6, 2011

Mary Ellen Lundebrek was born February 25, 1932 in Langhei Township, Pope County, Minnesota, the daughter of Ben and Mildred (Todd) Wildeboer. She was baptized by Rev. Tibbets and confirmed on April 16, 1944 by Rev. Dickson, both at Pilgrim Congregational United Church of Christ in Benson. She attended country school at Districts #38 and #99 and completed the ninth...

Albert Lokken

Albert Lokken

Apr 3, 2011

Many a Benson-area youngster got his start as a musician under the baton and steady, easy swing of Albert Lokken's "magic wand" during the 1940's, 50's, and 60's. With encouragement from his mother and some of her egg money stashed into a separate account for his music education, Albert Lokken began his long-time love affair with music when he was...

Shirley Gorham

Shirley Gorham

Apr 3, 2011

Shirley Gorham, of Montevideo, died on Sunday, April 3, 2011 at the Chippewa County - Montevideo Hospital at the age of 67. Funeral services will be conducted on Monday, April 11, 2011 at 2:00 P.M. at the Community Bible Church in Montevideo with Pastor Bruce Jarman officiating. Visitation will be Sunday from 2 - 4:00 P.M. and with a...

Kenneth M. Anderson

Kenneth M. Anderson

Apr 3, 2011

Kenneth M. Anderson, of rural Watson, died on Sunday, April 3, 2011 at Rice Memorial Hospital in Willmar at the age of 72. Funeral services will be conducted on Monday, April 11, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. at the United Methodist Church in Montevideo with Rev. Gwen Bohlke officiating. Interment will be in Morningside Memorial Gardens in Coon Rapids, MN....

Dick Rodeberg

Dick Rodeberg

Apr 2, 2011

Dick Rodeberg, of Montevideo, died on Saturday, April 2, 2011 at the Chippewa County - Montevideo Hospital at the age of 78. Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, April 6, 2011 at 10:30 A.M. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Montevideo with Rev. Tim Ehling officiating. Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday afternoon and...

Stanley M. Vollan

Stanley M. Vollan

Apr 1, 2011

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Paul Bergo

Paul Bergo

Mar 28, 2011

Paul Bergo, of Montevideo, died on Monday, March 28, 2011 at Sanford South University Campus in Fargo, ND at the age of 88. Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday, March 31, 2011 at 1:00 P.M. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Montevideo with Rev. Tim Ehling officiating. Interment will be in the Sunset Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday...

Roger Eddy

Roger Eddy

Mar 25, 2011

Roger Eddy, of Montevideo, died on Friday, March 25, 2011 at the Chippewa Co - Montevideo Hospital at the age of 76. Memorial services will be conducted on Tuesday, March 29, 2011 at 2:00 P.M. at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Montevideo with Rev. Donald S. McKee officiating. Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday...

Madeline Holmes

Madeline Holmes

Mar 22, 2011

Madeline Teresa Holmes was born January 27, 1918 in St. John's Newfoundland, Canada, the daughter of James and Hannah (Ivey) Hamilton. She was baptized and confirmed in Newfoundland, and attended school at Presentation Convent School. On April 10, 1944, Madeline was united in marriage to William Holmes at the Basilica of St. John the Baptist in St. John's Newfoundland. They...

Evelyn Quinn

Evelyn Quinn

Mar 22, 2011

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Herman Becker

Herman Becker

Mar 19, 2011

Herman Becker, of Montevideo, died on Saturday, March 19, 2011 at the Luther Haven Nursing Home at the age of 93. Funeral services will be conducted on Friday, March 25, 2011 at 1:30 P.M. at Salem Lutheran Church in Montevideo with Rev. Matt Philaya officiating. Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to...

Palma P. Moseng

Palma P. Moseng

Mar 19, 2011

Palma Moseng,died early Saturday, March 19, 2011, at the Johnson Memorial Care Center in Dawson, at the age of 101. Visitation: Thursday, March 24, from 4-6 PM with a prayer service at 5PM at the Johnson Memorial Care Center in Dawson. Funeral service: 2:00 PM, Friday, March 25, at the Our Saviour's Lutheran Church of Baxter with Pastor Willie...

Ervin Hildahl

Ervin Hildahl

Mar 19, 2011

Ervin Hildahl of rural Granite Falls, died Saturday, March 19, 2011 at the Chippewa County - Montevideo Hospital at the age of 95. Funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday, March 29, 2011 at 2:00 P.M. at the Clarkfield Care Center in Clarkfield with Rev. Steve Weston officiating. Interment will be in the Bergen Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be...

Olga Shaffer

Olga Shaffer

Mar 18, 2011

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Ida Forbord

Ida Forbord

Mar 18, 2011

Ida Irene (Lingen) Forbord, 81, of Benson died peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, March 18, 2011 at the Golden Living Center in Benson where she had resided for a short time. Ida was born January 26, 1930 in Starbuck to Carl and Minnie (Bakko) Lingen. She attended District # 92 country school and graduated from Starbuck High School in...

Marjorie Hendrickson

Marjorie Hendrickson

Mar 18, 2011

Marjorie Hendrickson, of Monticello and formerly of Milan, died Friday, March 18, 2011 at the New River Medical Center in Monticello at the age of 91. Funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday, March 22, 2011 at 10:30 A.M. at the Community Bible Church in Montevideo. Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior...

Keith E. Winge

Keith E. Winge

Mar 18, 2011

Keith Winge, of Dawson, died Friday afternoon, March 18, 2011, at the Johnson Memorial Care Center in Dawson, at the age of 86. Visitation: Saturday, March 26 for one hour prior to the service at the Johnson Memorial Home Chapel. Memorial service: 2:00 PM, Saturday, March 26, at the Johnson Memorial Chapel with Pastor Keith Long officiating; grandson, Daniel...

Eunice Johnson

Eunice Johnson

Mar 17, 2011

Eunice Johnson, of Dawson, died Thursday, March 17, 2011, at the Johnson Memorial Care Center in Dawson, at the age of 90. Visitation: will be held Monday, March 21, from 5-7 PM with a prayer service at 6:30PM at the Hanson & Dahl Funeral Home in Dawson. Funeral service: Tuesday, March 22, 2011, at 10:30 AM at the Lac...