Obituaries

Apr 9, 2019

Lila Strand, of rural Milan, died Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at the Appleton Care Center at the age of 107.

Memorial services will be held on Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at 10:30 AM at Kviteseid Lutheran Church in Milan.  Rev. Kristine Isder will officiate and interment will be in Kviteseid Lutheran - Milan...

Apr 5, 2019

Myrtle Thompson was born November 7, 1922 in West Bank Township, Swift County, Minnesota, the daughter of Martin and Clara (Snelling) Olson.  She was baptized December 8, 1922 at West Bank Lutheran Church and was confirmed July 4, 1937 at Big Bend Lutheran Church.  Myrtle attended District #85, Borgen School, through the eighth grade.

Visit Obituary

Apr 4, 2019

BILLIE L. JENNER-WRIGHT

Billie L. Jenner-Wright, 93, formerly of Antler, ND passed away Thursday, April 4, 2019 at the Stevens Community Medical Center in Morris, MN.

Billie was born on Oct. 12, 1925 on the family farm near Maxbass, ND, the youngest of 3 daughters born to George and Dorothy Hanson. She married Willard Jenner...

Mar 30, 2019

Ione Schlueter, age 91, of Appleton, died Saturday, March 30th in Appleton Area Health Services –Care Center.  Visitation will be held 4-6 p.m., followed by a Prayer Service at 6 p.m., Thursday, April 4th, at Zniewski Funeral Home –Vaala Chapel in Appleton.  Burial will be in Louisburg Lutheran Cemetery at a later date.

...

Mar 30, 2019

Dianna “DeeDee” Marie Hansen was born February 18, 1950 in Appleton, Minnesota, the daughter of Herman and Emma (Nelson) Sachs.  DeeDee was baptized May 19, 1950 and confirmed May 19, 1963, both at Trinity Lutheran Church, Fairfield Township.  She was raised on the family farm in rural Holloway.  DeeDee attended country school and then transferred to Appleton...

Mar 29, 2019

Merle Weckwerth of Montevideo died on Friday, March 29, 2019 at the Chippewa County Montevideo Hospital at the age of 90.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at 11:00AM at St. Johns Lutheran Church rural Montevideo with Rev. Kent Borglum officiating.  Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Visitation with the...

Mar 27, 2019

Frances Ann (Powell) Larson was born October 4, 1928, in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota, the daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth Dora (Hermeling) Powell. She was baptized November 17, 1928, and confirmed July 13, 1939 at St. John’s Catholic Church in Appleton, Minnesota. She grew up in the Appleton area and attended Appleton High School through the 10th grade. Frannie...

Mar 26, 2019

Kurt Lynn Benoit was born on April 3, 1965, in Joliet, Illinois and he passed away unexpectedly on March 26, 2019, at Parkview Manor from complications of Diabetes. He served for six years in the United States Navy. He is survived by his mother Lois (Donald) VanderWeyst; brothers, Michael (Shari) and Douglas; a sister Susan; nieces and...

Mar 26, 2019

Lori Ann Green, age 59, of Eagan, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2019.

Visitation with the family will be held on Sunday, June 30, 2019 from 2:00 - 3:00 PM with a service at 3:00 PM at Johnson Funeral Home in Thief River Falls.  Interment of ashes will be at Greenwood...

Mar 23, 2019

Clarice Ann (Hamann) Stock was born on November 7, 1934 on her parents’ farm in Tara Township, Swift County, Minnesota, to parents William and Elfrieda (Schliep) Hamann.  She was baptized on December 9, 1934, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Fairfield Township, MN.  She was confirmed on March 21, 1948, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Shible Township by Pastor Paul...

Mar 23, 2019

Viola “Vi” Mae Grothe, 90, of Benson, Minn., died Saturday, March 23, 2019, at Minnewaska Lutheran Home in Starbuck. Visitation will be from 10-11 a.m., followed by the Funeral Service at 11 a.m., Thursday, March 28, 2019, at Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church Chapel in Benson. Interment will be in the Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church Cemetery. Viola “Vi” Mae Grothe was...

Mar 22, 2019

Marlene Ann Skold, 86, of Willmar, Minn., formerly of Benson, died Friday, March 22, 2019, at Bethesda Grand in Willmar. Visitation will be from 1-2 p.m., followed by the Funeral Service at 2 p.m., Tuesday, March 26, 2019, at Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church in Benson. Interment will be in the Benson City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Memorials are preferred...

Mar 20, 2019

Kerry Kelly died Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at her home in rural Dawson, MN at the age of 67. Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 25, 2019 at 10:30 at Lac qui Parle Lutheran Church, rural Dawson.  Rev. Bruce Bringle will officiate and interment will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held on...

Mar 19, 2019

Joann M. Sabin Dokken was born May 9, 1981 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Joan C. Sabin and Eldon A. Lone.

Joann was a loving wife, daughter, sister, aunt, and caring friend to many. She cherished her time with family and friends and maintained that connection through social media. Joann had many...

Mar 18, 2019

Elenore Ramona Larson, 89, of Alexandria, Minn., formerly of Benson, died Monday, March 18, 2019, at Knute-Nelson Care Center in Alexandria. Visitation will be from 10-11 a.m., followed by the Funeral Service at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 23, 2019, at Pilgrim Congregational United Church of Christ in Benson. Interment will be in the Benson City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers,...

Mar 17, 2019

Vern Schewe died Sunday, March 17, 2019 at his home in Granite Falls, MN at the age of 83.

Memorial services will be held on Saturday, March 23, 2019 at 3:30 PM at Anderson-TeBeest Funeral Home in Granite Falls with Pastor Steven Quist officiating.

Visitation will be held at...

Mar 13, 2019

Bob Kemen died Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at his home in Hamlin Township, rural Dawson, MN at the age of 93. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, March 18, 2019 at 10:30 AM at St. Michaels Catholic Church in Madison.  Fr. Craig Timmerman will preside and interment will be at the Dawson Cemetery. Visitation will be...

Mar 12, 2019

Vivian Iola Heinecke was born March 15, 1920 in Hegbert Township, Swift County, Minnesota, the daughter of William and Inga (Randen) Christenson.   She was baptized at home on March 22, 1920 by Rev. John Walseth and was confirmed October 20, 1935 by Rev. C.N. Sandager at Drywood Lutheran Church.  Vivian attended grade school at District 65 through...

Mar 11, 2019

James Darrell Sandstrom, 77, of Benson, Minn., died Monday, March 11, 2019, at Carris Health Rice Memorial Hospital. Visitation will be from 9-10:30 a.m., followed by the Funeral Service at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Benson. Interment will be held at a later date in the Benson City Cemetery. James Darrell Sandstrom was born...

Mar 8, 2019

Kenneth Leroy Schlieman was born February 15, 1952 in Appleton, Minnesota, the son of Harry and Evelyn (Gaulke) Schlieman.  He was baptized April 15, 1952 and was confirmed June 5, 1966, both at Immanuel Lutheran Church –Shible Township.  Kenny was raised in the Appleton area, graduating from Appleton High School, Class of 1970.  After high school, Kenny...