Obituaries

Jun 18, 2018

Richard “Dick” Schirmer, age 74 , of Fridley, Minnesota, died peacefully on Monday, June 18, 2018, at St. Benedictine Nursing Home in New Brighton, Minnesota. He was born on August 29, 1943 in Benson, Minnesota, the son of Harold and Lila Schirmer. He attended school in the Benson area graduating from Benson High School in 1961. He graduated from the...

Jun 17, 2018

Diane Kay (Sulier) Ascheman was born on August 21, 1948, in Benson, Minnesota, the daughter of Richard and Viola (Hess) Sulier. She grew up in the Benson area and graduated from Benson High School. On November 19, 1966, Diane was united in marriage to Robert “Bob” Ascheman at St. Francis Catholic Church. This union was blessed with more than 51...

Jun 17, 2018

Jerome “Jerry” Harms, 74, of Erhard, MN passed away peacefully on June 17, 2018 at his home on Long Lake under Hospice Care. Born to Gilbert & Elvera Harms on September 6, 1943 in Norwood, MN. Jerry is survived by his wife, Kristie Harms of Erhard; a sister, Joyce (Rollie) Bertness/Schmidt of Appleton; 3 daughters: Julie (Brian) Norstedt of New...

Jun 17, 2018

Virgil Meyer, of Montevideo, died Sunday, June 17, 2018 at his home in Montevideo at the age of 75.

Memorial services will be held on Thursday, June 21, 2018 at 2:00 PM at the Anderson - TeBeest Funeral Home in Montevideo.  Rev. Jeff Fitzkappes will officiate and interment will be at Sunset Memorial...

Jun 14, 2018

Gladys Ilene Lysen, 93, Benson, Minn., died Thursday, June 14, 2018, at Gabriel House in Murdock. Visitation will be from 5–7 p.m., Monday, June 18, 2018, at Pilgrim Congregational United Church of Christ in Benson. Visitation will continue from 1–2 p.m., followed by the Funeral Service at 2 p.m., Tuesday, June 19, 2018, at the church. Interment will be in...

Jun 14, 2018

Selma Kahnk, of Montevideo, died on Thursday, June 14, 2018 at the Chippewa County - Montevideo Hospital in Montevideo at the age of 88.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 16, 2018 at 2:00 PM at Watson Lutheran Church in Watson.  Vicar Linda Estling will officiate and interment will be in...

Jun 13, 2018

Donald was born on May 14, 1943, the son of Glen and Anetta (Schaaf) Flynn. He was baptized and confirmed in the Catholic Faith at St. Bridget’s Catholic Church in DeGraff. He attended school in Benson until 1962. In 1965 Don was united in marriage to Lucille Jindra at St. Bridget’s Catholic Church by Monsignor...

Jun 11, 2018

Donald “Donnie” Albert Schlieman was born March 30, 1922 in Appleton, Minnesota, the son of Robert and Martha (Thielke) Schlieman.  He was baptized April 23, 1922 and was confirmed April 5, 1936, both by Rev. Faedke.  Donnie attended school in Appleton and graduated Class of 1940.  On June 20, 1948 he was united in marriage to Marlys...

Jun 10, 2018

Fern was born on December 21, 1924 to Henry and Martha (Haven) Kohlman in Appleton, MN.  She was the youngest of five children.  She was baptized and confirmed as well as a long-time member of Immanuel Lutheran Church-Shible Township, rural Appleton.  She grew up on her parent’s farm in Hegbert Township.  She attended...

Jun 9, 2018

Elllie was born on July 20, 1930 to Odin and Olga (Erickson) Floan in Langhei Township, Pope County, Minnesota.  She was baptized on  August 10, 1930 at West Zion Lutheran Church.    She continued to live on the farm with her parents until her mother’s death.  At that time she moved into Swift County Homes Number 1 where she continued...

Jun 8, 2018

Clarice Sweno, of Milan, died Friday, June 8, 2018 at the Appleton Nursing Home at the age of 93.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at 1:30 PM at Kviteseid Lutheran Church in Milan.  Rev. Kristine Isder will officiate and interment will be in the Kviteseid Lutheran - Milan...

Jun 5, 2018

Ricky “Rick” Lee Longnecker was born January 13, 1958 in Appleton, Minnesota, the son of Arnold and Marlys (Koosman) Longnecker.  He was baptized on February 16, 1958 at Minnesota Valley Lutheran Church, rural Louisburg, and was confirmed on April 29, 1973 at Zion Lutheran Church in Appleton.  Rick was raised in the Holloway area and graduated from...

Jun 4, 2018

Gabriella "Gabe" Schmitt, of Dawson, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 4, 2018 at her home in Clarkfield, MN at the age of 97.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, June 11, 2018 at 10:00 AM at St. James Catholic Church in Dawson.  Fr. Mark Mallak...

Jun 3, 2018

Maxie Lou Hanson, of Montevideo, died on Sunday, June 3, 2018 at the Clara City Care Center  at the age of 88.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 7, 2018 at 11:00 AM at the United Methodist Church in Montevideo with Rev. Sam Kautz officiating.  Burial will be in Sunset Cemetery....

Jun 1, 2018

Richard Nicholls Jr., formerly of Montevideo, died on Friday, June 1, 2018 at Galtier Health Center in Saint Paul, MN at the age of 47.

Memorial services will be held on Saturday, June 16, 2018 at 11:00 AM at Anderson - TeBeest Funeral Home in Montevideo with Rev. Donald S. McKee officiating.

May 26, 2018

Frances Helen Holtan was born on July 19, 1926, in DeGraff, Minnesota, the daughter of James and Margaret (Goggin) Dean. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Bridget’s Catholic Church.  She grew up and attended grade school in DeGraff and graduated from Benson Senior High School.

On September 6, 1958, Frances was united...

May 24, 2018

Betty Larson Siverhus, of Montevideo, passed away on May 24, 2018 at Luther Haven Nursing Home in Montevideo at the age of 87.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at Salem Lutheran Church in Montevideo with Pastor Jeff Fitzkappes of Trinity Lutheran Church officiating and eulogy/reflections...

May 24, 2018

Verona Sachariason, of Montevideo, MN, passed away on Thursday, May 24, 2018, at Luther Haven at the age of 99.

Funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday, May 29, 2018, at 10:30AM at Saron Lutheran Church with Pastor Matt Danielson officiating. Internment will be in the Saron Church Cemetery.

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May 18, 2018

Service Schedule Visitation 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM ,Wednesday, May 23, 2018 Our Redeemer's Lutheran Church 800-10 th St. S Benson, MN 56215 Visitation 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM ,Thursday, May 24, 2018 Our Redeemer's Lutheran Church 800-10 th St. S Benson, MN 56215 Memorial Service 11:00 AM ,Thursday, May 24, 2018 Our Redeemer's Lutheran Church 800-10 th St. S...

May 18, 2018

Marjorie Ann Cannon, 85, Benson, Minn., died Friday, May 18, 2018, at Meadow Lane Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.  Visitation will be from 5–7 p.m., Monday, May 21, 2018, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Murdock.  Visitation will continue from 10–11 a.m., followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m., Tuesday, May 22, 2018, at the church.  Interment will...