Obituaries

Aug 4, 2024

Wendell was born under Independence Day fireworks to Alfred (Pete) and Betty Peterson on July 4, 1940, in Montevideo, Minnesota. At least that was his story of why we have fireworks.

Windy passed away on August 4, 2024, at the place of his birth, CCM Health in Montevideo, leaving behind a legacy of love for his family...

Aug 3, 2024

Shirley Gose of Clara City and formerly of Watson died on Saturday, August 3, 2024 in Clara City at the age of 86.

Memorial services will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, August 11, 2024 at Immanuel Lutheran Church rural Watson with Pastor Linda Estling officiating.  Burial will be at Buffalo Lake Lutheran Cemetery.

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Jul 31, 2024

Randall David Benson, age 86, of Benson, died Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at Courage Cottage in Morris, Minnesota. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at St. Francis Catholic Church in Benson, Minnesota. Visitation will continue from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at St. Francis Catholic...

Jul 31, 2024

Howard Zietlow died Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at CCM Health in Montevideo at the age of 77.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, August 5, 2024 at 1:00 PM at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Montevideo.  Rev. Marie Eckberg will officiate and interment will be at Terrace Lawn Memory Gardens.

Visitation will be held...

Jul 27, 2024

Dori Schwendemann Ann, age 69, of Benson, Minnesota, passed away July 27, 2024. Visitation will be from 3:00 to 4:00 pm with a memorial service at 4:00 pm Sunday, September 8, 2024, at First Evangelical Free Church in Benson, Minnesota.

Dori Schwendemann Ann was born July 4, 1955, in Benson, Minnesota, the daughter...

Jul 26, 2024

Rosemary J. Wrobleski, age 74, of Benson, Minnesota, died Friday, July 26, 2024, at New Beginnings Group Home in Benson, Minnesota. A Graveside Service will be held on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at the St. Bridget’s Catholic Cemetery in DeGraff, Minnesota. Arrangements are with the Zniewski Funeral home in Benson, Minnesota.

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Jul 26, 2024

Irene L. Gades, 91, of Benson died on Friday afternoon, July 26, 2024, at Scandi Haven Village in Benson, Minnesota. Visitation will be held from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, on Friday, August 2, 2024, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Benson, followed by the funeral service at 11:00 am. The burial will be in the Benson...

Jul 26, 2024

Deanna Hodge died Friday, July 26, 2024 at her home in rural Watson at the age of 84.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, August 2, 2024 at 11:00 AM at the United Methodist Church in Montevideo.  Pastor Sam Kautz will officiate and interment will be at Sunset Memorial Cemetery.

Visitation will be held...

Jul 21, 2024

Edward Shourds of Granite Falls, MN died on Sunday, July 21, 2024 at Our Lady of Peace Hospice House in St. Paul at the age of 91.

Private services will be held at a later date.

Edward Richard Shourds was born on May 12, 1933 in Ghent, MN, to Gladys Boyer.  He attended school in...

Jul 20, 2024

Eloise Ronning died Saturday, July 20, 2024 at Johnson Memorial Care Center in Dawson at the age of 98.

Memorial services will be held Friday, October 11, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Grace Lutheran Church.  Arrangements are with Hanson & Dahl Funeral Home in Dawson.

Eloise Nathalie Ellefson was born September 20, 1925, in Dawson, the twin daughter of Omar and Ione...

Jul 17, 2024

Roberta “Bobbi” Faye Helmbrecht, age 68, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at her home in Benson, Minnesota. Visitation will be from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at Pilgrim Congregational United Church of Christ in Benson, Minnesota, followed by the funeral service at 2:00 pm. Interment will be in the Webster Cemetery, Webster,...

Jul 17, 2024

Gilmore Larson of Montevideo died on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at CCM Health in Montevideo at the age of 95.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM on Saturday, July 27, 2024 at Bergen Lutheran Church, rural Granite Falls.  Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Visitation with the family will be held from 5:00...

Jul 15, 2024

Mary Elizabeth Flower, age 79, of Benson, Minnesota, passed away Monday morning, July 15, 2024, at Bethesda Grand Nursing Home in Willmar, Minnesota. Visitation will be held Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at the Pilgrim Congregational United Church of Christ in Benson, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Visitation will continue Thursday, July 18, 2024, from 10:00 am...

Jul 14, 2024

Randy C. Forbord "Pops" to his children and grandchildren, died on Sunday morning, July 14, 2024, at Rice Memorial Hospital in Willmar, MN.   Visitation will be held on Friday, October 18, from 9:00 am to 10:00 am at the Zniewski Funeral Home in Benson, followed by the funeral service at 10:00 am. Burial will be in the...

Jul 14, 2024

Richard Frederick Moesenthin, age 76, of Benson, Minnesota, died Sunday, July 14, 2024, at his home in Benson, Minnesota. There will be a Celebration of Life from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm September 28, 2024, at the Benson Golf Club.

Rick was born March 4, 1949, in Virginia, Minnesota, to William and Margaret...

Jul 11, 2024

Verlin Ireland, formerly of Dawson, died Thursday, July 11, 2024 in St. George, UT, after a short illness, at the age of 84.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 26, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Lac qui Parle Lutheran Church, rural Dawson.  Rev. Matt Danielson will officiate and interment will be in the church cemetery....

Jul 10, 2024

Darold Eugene Martin, 96, died Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at Scandi Haven Village in Benson, Minnesota. Visitation will be held Thursday, July 18, 2024, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Benson. Visitation will continue from 10:00 to 11:00 am Friday, July 19, 2024, at the church, followed by the funeral service at...

Jul 8, 2024

Richard “Dick” Allen Hanson, 83, of Glenwood, formerly of Benson, died on Monday evening, July 8, 2024, at the Glacial Ridge Hospital in Glenwood, Minnesota. Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at St. Francis Catholic Church in Benson, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Visitation will continue Friday July 19, at the church from...

Jul 8, 2024

Carol Waters of Montevideo died on Monday, July 8, 2024 at Luther Haven Nursing Home at the age of 86.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00am on Thursday, July 11, 2024 at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Montevideo with Rev. Marie Eckberg officiating.  Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Cemetery in Montevideo.

Visitation with...

Jul 7, 2024

Peter John Holleman, age 66, of Hancock, MN died Sunday July 7, 2024, in Benson, MN.  Visitation will be from 5-7pm Friday July 12, 2024, at the Christian Reformed Church in Hancock, MN. Visitation will continue from 9-10am Saturday July 13, 2024, at the church with the funeral service to follow at 10:00am.  Internment is in the...