Burial services for John L. Goggin were held Wednesday, November 26 (today) at 12:30 p.m. at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery, Benson.
John Goggin, 68, of Apple Valley, passed away October 27, 2014 after a courageous battle with cancer in Farmington, Minnesota. Funeral services were held November 14.
He was the son of Larry and Gladys Goggin of Benson.
He is survived by his sister: Denise (Albert) Andersen of Mendota Heights.
LaVon Gunderson, of Montevideo, died Saturday, November 22, 2014 at Luther Haven Nursing Home in Montevideo at the age of 92.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday November 26, 2014 at 11:00 am at Big Bend Lutheran Church. Rev. Keith Long will officiate and interment will be in Big Bend Cemetery.
Visitation will be one hour prior to the service on Wednesday.
LaVon Harley Gunderson was born June 7, 1922 in Big Bend Township of Chippewa County, MN to Gustaf and Marie (Golden) Gunderson. He was baptized and confirmed at Big Bend Lutheran Church. He attended Big Bend Rural school until grade 8. Following school, he worked for farmers in the area for a number of years. He enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Force in 1942 and spent 4 years as a flight mechanic and flying B26 planes. He was united in marriage to Julia Laumb on October 21, 1944. After serving his country, he farmed until 1951. LaVon and Julia moved to Wichita Kansas in 1951 where LaVon worked at the Boeing Company until 1957. In 1957, they moved back to a small farm by the Chippewa River. On the farm he raised sheep and cattle. He later started his own TV sales and service business in Big Bend.
LaVon had a variety of interests and hobbies including race cars, trap shooting, motorcycles, hunting, fishing and music to mention a few. He played violin, mandolin and banjo. LaVon was proud of his service to his country and continued his support of his fellow veterans including lifelong membership of the Appleton VFW and Milan American Legion. He served as Commander and District Vice Commander for a number of years as well as Chaplin for the 40 & 8 for 10 years. He received awards from four different Minnesota Governors for his work on a committee for a citizen support group for the Minnesota National Guard. LaVon was especially proud of his family and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
LaVon is survived by his son, John (Renay) Gunderson; grandchildren: Doug (Michelle) Gunderson, Jeff (Jenn) Jacoby and Julie (Gary) Vien; great-grandchildren: Hayley Gunderson, John Gunderson, Addison Gunderson, Hannah Jacoby, Heidi Jacoby, Halle Jacoby and baby to be Gunderson; and a brother Donald (Wendy) Gunderson.
He was preceded in death by his parents and step mother; his wife, Julia in 2011; a son, Thomas Gunderson; a daughter, Marianne Gunderson; and a granddaughter, Melissa Gunderson.
Irma S. Smith age 92 of Waconia passed away Wednesday December 10, 2014 at the Ridgeview Medical Center in Waconia.
Memorial service 1:00 PM Saturday December 13, 2014 at Faith Lutheran Church (800 Waconia Parkway) in Waconia with Rev. Dale Peterson as officiant. Interment in the Winsted Public Cemetery. Gathering of family and friends one hour prior to the service at the church.
Irma Sophie Machemehl was born the daughter of Conrad and Elsie (Tonn) Machemehl on September 9, 1922 in Winsted Township, rural Lester Prairie. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Lester Prairie. Irma was the valedictorian of her graduating class of Lester Prairie High School. After high school Irma began working for her grandfather Wilhelm Machemehl in his insurance agency.
Irma was united in marriage to Ardin Gutzmann on March 7, 1943. The couple made their home on the Gutzmann family farm near Winsted. After the death of her husband Ardin on May 25, 1952, Irma along with her two sons moved in with her parents in Hutchinson. On June 1, 1957 Irma was married to Earl “Bill” Smith. The couple had lived in Benson where Irma had worked as a bookkeeper at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church and as a secretary for Tyler Manufacturing. In 1998 the couple moved to Plymouth. After Bill’s death in October of 2003, Irma moved to Waconia to be closer to family.
Irma was a generous and caring person who volunteered at every opportunity. She enjoyed knitting prayer shawls to be donated and volunteering at the Women’s Center at the Ridgeview Medical Center. She was a very active member of the church’s she belonged to, attending many Bible Studies and helping out wherever needed. Her loving and social nature will be missed. Her motto she lived by was “Bloom where you are planted”.
Irma is preceded in death by her parents Conrad and Elsie Machemehl; husbands Ardin Gutzmann and Earl Smith; brothers Louis Machemehl and Earl Machemehl and his wife Betty; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Wallace Dibb, Wayne and Ruth Gutzmann, Rodney Gutzmann.
Irma is survived by her loving family: children Rev. Steven (Linda) Gutzman of Medical Lake, WA, Jon “Jack” Gutzmann of Eagan, Jane Bebar of Vista, CA; grandchildren Sarah (Joel) Ertsgaard, Dan (Ann) Gutzman, Lisa (Craig) Allen, Jessica (Brian) Volkmann, Jocelyn Gutzmann, Koji Suga Gutzmann; great grandchildren Erik and Anna Ertsgaard, Grace, Sophie and Jack Allen, Emerson Volkmann; sister Shirley Dibb of Lester Prairie; brother Ralph (Donna) Machemehl of Lester Prairie; sisters-in-law Marvanna Machemehl of Waconia, Carol Ann Gutzmann of Winsted; other relatives and many friends.
Arrangements with the Johnson Funeral Home in Waconia.
Glenn Kottke, 80, Des Moines, passed away at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines on December 12, 2014.
He was born March 17, 1934, in Benson, Minnesota, the son of Carl and Clara Kottke. He
Glenn worked for Chevron in marketing for 30 years. He was a HAM Radio Operator and enjoyed electronics and computers. Glenn was a master woodworker as well. Glenn loved his family, fishing and hunting. He will be missed by all who loved and knew him.
Glenn is survived by his wife of 56 years, Margaret “Peg” Kottke; children, Pamela Kottke, Scott (Karen) Kottke, Stephanie (Dennis) Griffin, Valerie Kottke-Cole, and Brett Kottke, as well as numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; granddaughter, Shannon Kottke; brothers, Ed and Milt Kottke; and his sister, Violet Larson.
A service of remembrance will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, December 17, 2014, at All Saints Catholic Church, 650 NE 52nd Avenue in Des Moines. Visitation will be held Tuesday evening from 5 to 7 p.m., with a 6:30 p.m. prayer service, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.
James Alan Cavers, 66, Alexandria, died on Thursday, December 11, 2014.
James Alan Cavers was born on June 29, 1948, in Fairmont, Minnesota the son of James and Mildred Cavers. He attended and graduated from Fairmont High School in 1966. Jim furthered his education receiving his RN Degree from St. Barnabas Hospital in Minneapolis and then continued on receiving his degree as an Anesthetist at St. Paul Ramsey Hospital.
Jim was united in marriage to Ellie Fjordbak on January 18, 1969, in Benson, Minnesota. After their marriage the couple moved to Minneapolis so Jim could finishing his schooling. In June of 1972 the family moved to Alexandria where Jim worked for the Douglas County Hospital. Jim and Ellie had three sons: Jim, Sean and Andrew. He treasured his family and they enjoyed several camping trips and boating as kids. Jim worked at Douglas County Hospital for 40 years before retiring in 2012.
He will be remembered as a kind, caring, giving and gentle man who always put others before himself. Jim was a meticulous woodworker and quilter. He also enjoyed riding his motorcycle, playing cards and dancing.
He is survived by his wife, Ellie; sons: Jim (Shelly) of Blaine, Sean of Alexandria, Andrew (Leslie) of Alexandria; seven grandchildren: Sophia, Wyatt, Connor, Colton, Jackson, George, Emma; sisters: Jean Simpson, Ann Dreier.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Mass of Christian was held on Tuesday, December 16, 2014, 1:30 PM at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Alexandria. Burial at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Alexandria. Arrangements are with the Anderson Funeral Home.
Janis Manska, age 69, of Benson died Sunday, December 14, 2014, at the Golden Living Center Meadow Lane in Benson, MN. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, December 20, 2014, at the St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Benson. Interment will be in the Benson City Cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday, December 19, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at the St. Mark’s Lutheran Church and for one hour prior to the service. Arrangements are with Zniewski Funeral Home.
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Janis Rae Manska was born April 28, 1945, in Montevideo, Minnesota, to Bennie Gerhard and Nettie Mathilda (Christenson) Mitling. She was baptized at Our Saviors Lutheran Church and confirmed at Jevnaker Church in Montevideo. She grew up in the Montevideo area and attended grade school in Montevideo, country school, and then Milan High School. On November 16, 1963, Janis was united in marriage to Philip Blaine Manska at Our Saviors Lutheran Church by Rev. Gerald Lygne. This union was blessed with more than 51 years of marriage, three children, and seven grandchildren. Janis candled eggs in Montevideo and Benson. She and Philip moved to Montevista, Colorado for a while and then decided to return to Benson. They later lived in Mound by the Twin Cities but eventually decided again to return to Benson. Janis worked at Fingerhut and Wymans beginning in 1966, Townhouse beginning in 1978, Future Products beginning in 1994, Agvise beginning in 1998, and Meadow Lane beginning in 2000 until her retirement in 2007. Through the years, she was a Sunday school teacher, Bible school teacher, and was active in the Women’s Guild. Janis enjoyed crocheting, sewing, baking, spending time with grandkids, gardening, watching her soap operas, her pets, and going for car rides with Philip.
Janis passed away Sunday, December 14, 2014, at the Golden Living Center – Meadow Lane. She had attained 69 years, 7 months, and 16 days of age.
She is survived by her husband, Philip Manska; children: Tamera Koosmann, Sheila (Rob) McGee, and Linette (Brent) Berens, all of Benson; grandchildren: Bobi Rose McGee, Philip McGee, Bradley Berens, Mitchell Koosmann, Benji McGee, Jay McGee, and Adam Koosmann; sisters: Adeline Nielsen of Morris, Clarice Smolley of Montevideo, Natsy Roudebush of Savage, Irene Beadle of Richfield, and Carol Buschmann of Montevideo; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Bennie and Nettie Mitling, brothers, Johnnie Mitling and Howard Mitling; sisters, Bernice Larson and Beverly Home; brothers-in-law: Eskild Nielsen, Vernon Larson, Donald Smolley, Edward Roudebush, Robert Beadle, Max Buschmann, Theodore (Happy) Home; sister-in-law, Marlys Mitling; nieces, Sandra Beadle and Vicki Christenson; and nephews: Bruce Larson, Lee Larson and Gary Larson.
Donald William Grote, 80, of Benson, died Tuesday, December 16, 2014, at the Glacial Ridge Health System in Glenwood, Minnesota.
Funeral services were 10 a.m., Monday, December 22, 2014, at the chapel of the Minnewaska Lutheran Home in Starbuck. Interment was in Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Morris.
Donald William Grote was born May 6, 1934, in Morris, Minnesota, to Albert G. and Avis M. (Freeman) Grote. He grew up with six siblings on a farm southeast of Morris and graduated from Morris High School in 1952. Donald served as a Seaman in the United States Navy. He completed electronics training at the Northwestern Television and Electronics Institute in Minneapolis.
Donald was united in marriage to Kahla Maureen Ladd in 1955 and this union was blessed with six children. Donald worked at Honeywell in Minneapolis from 1956-1971. They lived in Coon Rapids until moving to Starbuck in 1972. Don worked in Morris and Benson from 1972-1980. He worked in St Paul for a few years and then returned to Benson. He worked at Gary’s Mens Wear and also St. Frances Catholic Church from Sept 1990 - July 2001. He married Lois J. Flaten November 15, 1986. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, and playing Casino slot machines.
Donald passed away Tuesday, December 16, 2014, at the Glacial Ridge Health System in Glenwood. He was a resident at Minnewaska Lutheran Home in Starbuck for two years. He had attained 80 years, seven months, and 10 days of age.
He is survived by his children: Brian (DeAnn) Grote of Sabin, Randy Grote of Glenwood, Kara Jean (Wes) Schultz of Alexandria and Marco Island, FL, Thomas Grote, and Mary (Eric) Danielson of Starbuck; grandchildren: Nels (Megan) Grote, Derek Grote, Jason (Rose) Schultz, Jennifer (Cory) Hodgson, Erika (friend, Mathias Burggraff) Weisenberger, Shana (Colin) Marcusen, Brady (Grace) Danielson, and Cory Danielson; four great-grandchildren: Hudson Grote, Peyton Hodgson, Miles Marcusen, Lainey Marcusen; sisters: Alberta (Jim) Klingensmith, Luverne Hennen, LaDell Cress, and Debbie (Mark) Edlund.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Avis Grote; son, Daniel Grote; wife, Lois Flaten in 2011; and brothers, Robert Grote and Gerald Grote.
Arrangements are with Zniewski Funeral Home.
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Dianne Carolyn (Sather) Iversen, age 72, of Austin, passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2014 after a courageous battle with cancer. Dianne was born April 3, 1942, and raised in Benson, Minnesota. She married Burton Iversen on June 16, 1962.
Dianne was a caring, thoughtful, and generous person. Her beautiful home and picturesque gardens reflected her creative and unique style. She loved flowers, dancing, playing cards and a good joke. Dianne was a favorite among her nieces and nephews due to her fun loving personality. She made her home a magical place for her grandkids who loved her dearly. Dianne worked as a bookkeeper and decorating consultant for Winkels Carpet in Perham, Minnesota for 25 years. She spent a short time at Countryside Carpets in Buffalo, Minnesota and was a partner in Frank & Tom’s Floral in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota for several years after moving to Austin. She spent her winters decorating inside and her summers decorating outside.
Survivors include her husband of 52 years, Burton Iversen, Austin, MN; three children, Pam (Paul) Freer, Buffalo, MN, Jon (Jeanne) Iversen, Richfield, MN, Jay (Yong) Iversen, Cottage Grove, MN; five grandchildren, Jesse (Paula) Gleason, Ashley (Garrett) Peterson, Delaney and Ethan Freer, Elizabeth Iversen; four great grandchildren, Liam and Brady Gleason, Lana and Dane Peterson; two sisters, Verona Skare, Burnsville, MN, Marge Commerford, Buffalo, MN.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Mervin and Pauline Sather; sisters, Marian Olson and Doris Collins.
A funeral service will be held 11 am on Monday, December 22, 2014 at Zion Lutheran Church, 1200 Minnesota Hwy. 25, Buffalo, MN 55313. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday. Interment will be in Zion Lutheran Cemetery.
Memorials are preferred to Mayo Clinic Health System Hospice Program in Austin, Minnesota.
Robert Brouwer, age 91, of Montevideo formerly of Clara City passed away Thursday at the Chippewa County-Montevideo Hospital. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Monday at Bethany Reformed Church in Clara City. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday from 2 to 4:00 PM at Bethany Reform Church in Clara City and will continue for one prior to the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Hospice or American Heart Association. Arrangements are with the Wing-Bain Funeral Home of Clara City www.wingbain.com
Alice M. Larson, 98, of Benson, passed away Saturday, December 27, at the Swift County-Benson Hospital.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday, January 3, at Pilgrim Congregational Church in Benson. Visitation will begin at noon at the church. Interment will be in the Benson City Cemetery following services.
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Betty Jean (Sievert) Thompson, 80, of Woonsocket, SD passed away December 24, 2014 at the Prairie View Care Center.
Funeral services were held December 27 at the Basham Funeral Home with Rev. John Hansen officiating.
Donna Yvonne Bjorngjeld of Sugarland, Texas died December 31, 2014, peacefully at home. She was born November 13, 1934 in Pope County, MN and was the daughter of the late Ole and Alice (Jackson) Nelson.
Donna graduated from Benson High School in 1952 and received a B.S. Degree in Education at St. Cloud State University. She taught elementary school. She married Paul Bjorngjeld August 20, 1958 and spent 20 years in the U.S. military as an Army officer’s wife.
She loved being a homemaker and cherished time with her family hosting regular get together’s for the children and grandchildren. She was an excellent seamstress and loved to sew. Donna is survived by her husband and three children, John and Matthew Bjorngjeld of Sugar Land and Ann Simmons of Aledo, Texas. She had 9 grandchildren.
Donna is also survived by her brother and two sisters: Stanton (Lorna) Nelson, Pat (Harry) Jansen, and Gloria Knutson. Funeral services were held at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Rosenberg on January 6, 2015.
Arrangements are under the direction of Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Home, 3900 B.F. Terry Blvd., Rosenberg, Texas 77471.
Robert Pierce, 79, of Benson, died Monday, January 5th at his home. Arrangements are with Harvey Anderson Funeral Home in Willmar. www.hafh.org
Robert was born on May 16, 1935, in Burbank, California, the son of Robert and Bertha (Ritzschke) Pierce. Because his father was a merchant marine, their family moved a lot, living in California, Oregon and Arizona before settling in Benson when he was 13 years old, graduating from Benson High School in 1953.
On November 10, 1962, he was united in marriage to Geraldine Roth in Benson. He worked for the Swift County Highway Department and US Fish and Wildlife, retiring in the mid 1990’s after 38 years.
Surviving are his daughters, Kim Pierce and Kristi Wetzel, both of Benson; grandsons, Nicklas and Mitchel Wetzel and sister-in-law, Jenni Pierce of Tempe, AZ.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Geraldine on February 29, 2008 and brother, Joe Pierce.
His memorial service will be 10:30 am, Friday, January 9th at Benson First Evangelical Free Church in Benson. Burial will be in Lake Hazel Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday.
Geraldine M. Pierce, 64, of Benson, died February 29, 2008 - her memorial service will also take place on Friday, January 9th at Benson First Evangelical Free Church in Benson. Burial will also be in Lake Hazel Cemetery.
Harvey Anderson and Johnson Funeral Homes of Willmar are handling the arrangements.
Arnold Atchison, 89, of Benson died on Friday at Golden Living Meadow Lane in Benson. His funeral service will be held on Tuesday, 2:00 PM, at Pilgrim Congregational United Church of Christ in Benson with Pastor William Warnock officiating. Burial will be in the Benson City Cemetery.
There will be visitation one hour prior to the service at the church on Tuesday afternoon. Zniewski Funeral Home in Benson is handling the arrangements.
He is survived by three step-children: Brenda Mikres of White Bear Lake, Bruce Alsaker of White Bear Lake and Gary (Nancy) Alsaker of Benson; six step-grandchildren; two sisters: Gladys Wildeboer of Benson and Alice Loen of Starbuck; nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
Alice M. Larson, 98, of Benson, passed away Saturday, Dec. 27, 2014 at the Swift County-Benson Hospital.
Funeral services were 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 3 at Pilgrim Congregational Church in Benson. Interment was in the Benson City Cemetery.
Alice Mary Larson was born October 18, 1916, in Oak Grove Township, Anoka County, Minnesota the daughter of George and Mary (Wetherby) Hicks. She was baptized in the First Congregational Church in Anoka July 10, 1932, by Rev. Edward Wribitzky. She grew up in Anoka County and attended grade school in District 27, Cedar, Minnesota, then Washington and Lincoln Elementary schools in Anoka, and graduated from Anoka High School in 1933. Following her schooling, Alice worked in Anoka for Colonial Upholstering, Gillespie’s Shoes and Thurston & Sons.
June 3, 1943, Alice was united in marriage to Franklin Darwin Larson at the First Congregational Church in Anoka by Rev. Julian Keiser. They were able to celebrate 50 years of marriage before Pat passed away December 22, 1993.
After moving to Benson, she worked for Meadow Lane Nursing Home as Business Manager for 24½ years. She also worked part time as a bookkeeper at Benson Machine, and also Klassen’s Body Shop. She was a member of the Pilgrim Congregational UCC Church where she taught Sunday school for 25 years, served as a Deaconate, on several fellowship boards, served many years as church secretary, was active in her church Circle, delivered sermon tapes to shut-ins, and delivered meals-on-wheels to community members.
After moving to Scofield Place, she enjoyed playing cards and working on jigsaw puzzles with fellow residents. For the past several years she has been a resident of Golden Living Meadow Lane Care Center.
She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Mary; her husband, Pat; and her sister, Frances Hicks.
Alice will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her children, Dr. James Larson and his domestic partner Jack Pavlock of Elk River, Mary Ellen (Rod) Thompson of Hancock, Thomas (Bernice) Larson of Eden Valley, and Patricia (Gary) Novotny of Wyndmere, ND; 17 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews’ and former daughter-in-law, Patricia Larson.
Betty Jean (Sievert) Thompson, 80, of Woonsocket, SD passed away December 24, 2014 at the Prairie View Care Center in Woonsocket, SD.
A Christian Burial was held Saturday, Dec. 27, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. John Hansen officiating.
Pallbearers were Wayne Kluth, Marlo, Todd and Bradley Sievert, Kevin and Brian Mentele.
Interment was in Eventide Cemetery in Woonsocket.
Betty was born to John and Evelyn (Fouberg) Sievert March 16, 1934. She attended Woonsocket Country School.
She worked as a housekeeper until she married Ronald Thompson, Nov. 18, 1955 in Woonsocket. They farmed various places in the Woonsocket area for 40 years. They retired and moved to Benson, Minnesota.
Betty moved back to Mitchell, SD in 2011. She entered Prairie View Care Center in Woonsocket in 2012 due to health issues.
Betty is survived by five children: Linda (Rob) Stevenson of Morris, Susan Stunes of Arizona, Daryl Thompson of Forestburg, SD, Donna (Walter, Jr.) Bracha of Forestburg, SD, Debra (Robert) Grussing of Benson; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; one brother, Maynard Sievert of Woonsocket, SD; two sisters, Darlene Mentele of Spencer, SD; Rosetta Sievert of Mitchell SD; one sister-in-law, Sandy Sievert of Mitchell, SD.
Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald, Feb. 2, 1999; parents, John and Evelyn Sievert; sisters, Ada Kott, Dorothy Kluth, Lucille Sievert and Judy Sievert; two brothers, Raymond and Harold Sievert.
Steven Lynn Lysen, age 65, of Benson, died Wednesday, January 14, 2015, at the Swift County Benson Hospital. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m., Monday, January 19, 2015, at the Pilgrim Congregational United Church of Christ in Benson with Rev. William Warnock officiating. Visitation will be held Sunday, January 18, 2015 from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. at the Pilgrim Congregational United Church of Christ and for one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in the Benson City Cemetery. Arrangements are with Zniewski Funeral Home.
Michael Hess, age 56, of Benson, died Wednesday, January 14, 2015, at home. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 17, 2015, at Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church in Benson. Visitation will be held Friday, January 16, 2015 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Zniewski Funeral Home in Benson and for one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in the Benson City Cemetery. Arrangements are with Zniewski Funeral Home.
Arthur “Art” Lyle Lee, age 81, of Sartell, formerly of Benson, died Saturday, January 17, 2015. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, January 22, 2015, at St. Malachy Catholic Church in Clontarf with Father Jeremy Kucera officiating. Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be in the St. Malachy Catholic Cemetery. Memorials are preferred. Arrangements are with Zniewski Funeral Home.
Lois Gertrude Louise Hamann, age 89, of Benson, died Tuesday, January 20, 2015, at Golden Living Center – Meadow Lane. Funeral services will be 1:30 PM, Saturday, January 24, 2015, at Trinity Lutheran Church - Fairfield. Visitation will be held Friday, January 23, 2015 from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at Zniewski Funeral Home in Benson and for one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in the Trinity Lutheran Church - Fairfield Cemetery. Arrangements are with Zniewski Funeral Home.
Joseph Edward Diederich, age 62, of Benson, died on Monday, February 2, 2015. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, February 5, 2015, at St. Francis Catholic Church in Benson. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the church. Arrangements are with Zniewski Funeral Home.
