Roger Allen “Buck” Bronniche, of Huntington Beach, CA (formerly of Benson), passed away at the age of 80, at his residence, surrounded by family on April 26, 2015, from complications of Alzheimer’s disease.

Roger was born February 16, 1935, in Benson, Minnesota, the son of the late Hattie and Clifford Bronniche. He was the middle son of 7 siblings. He attended school in Benson through high school, graduating class of 1953.  He enjoyed playing football and playing trumpet amongst other activities.  Upon his graduation he enlisted in the Navy.

Roger served in the U.S. Navy as a weather technician aboard the carrier USS Shangri-La during the Korean War. He married Wanda Odell West on February 17, 1956, in Santa Monica, California. 

After his discharge, he attended and graduated from the University of Minnesota with a degree in Mortuary Science.  After some time, he switched careers and was employed by Johnson and Johnson Pharmaceuticals, eventually joining Baxter International in southern California working mainly in dialysis sales. In the 1980’s Roger was self-employed in medical sales.  Roger and Wanda moved to Billings, Montana in 1992 where he continued his career in medical sales.  He eventually went to work for Port-O-Medic as office manager.  After his retirement, he came full circle, working part-time in the mortuary field for Michelotti Sawyer Mortuary of Billings.

Roger is survived by his daughter, Siri Bronniche of Bullhead City, AZ; daughter Teri (Mike) Newell of Huntington Beach, CA; son Jeff Bronniche; grandchildren, Jhason Hardy of NH; Jacob (Keylaj) Hardy currently serving in the Army at Ft Irwin, CA; Sean and Blake Newell of Huntington Beach, CA; great grandsons Ayden(4 years) and Julius Hardy (5 months) of Ft. Irwin, CA; brother, Lyndon Bronniche of Glenwood, MN; and sisters, Janice Ecklund of Edina, MN; Karen (Robert) Manska of Billings, MT; and Linda (Donald) Svor of Grasston, MN.

Roger was preceded in death by his wife Wanda; his daughter Julie; and his brothers; Clifford and Richard.

Roger was an avid angler during his time in CA.  He owned several of his own boats and when he gave up owning boats, he continued fishing at Dana Point or Newport Beach, CA, where he became very popular with his fellow fishermen and deck hands. It was Roger’s wish to donate his organs and tissue for science and education. After cremation following their wishes, Roger and Wanda who passed in 2001 will have a burial at sea. A private service will be held at sea on one of his favorite boats.

A Memorial Service for Lola Ann Chesick will be held  Saturday, May 9, 2015, at 1:00 p.m. at Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church in Benson, Minnesota. Interment will be at the Benson City Cemetery.
Lola Ann (Welker) Chesick, 91, formerly of Downey, California, (having resided also in Willmar, Minnesota in recent years), passed away quietly from natural causes at the Chris Jensen Nursing Home in Duluth the morning of April 27, 2015.
Lola was born July 13, 1923  in Torning Township, Benson.
After graduating from Benson High School in 1941, Lola moved to California, where she met her future husband, John Chesick. They married in Naugatuck, CT  March 2, 1946, then returned to California in 1949. She enjoyed working as a school records clerk for the Los Angeles Unified School District until her retirement in 1980.
Lola moved back to Willmar in 2002 to be closer to her family. As a member of Vinje Luthern Church, Lola enjoyed greeting and passing out bulletins to members.
She had a passion for shopping, dancing and celebrating Christmas, which brought smiles and laughs to her family and friends over the years. Lola enjoyed traveling, including trips to Europe, Australia, Hawaii and Alaska. Her presence and great sense of humor will be greatly missed.
Lola is survived by her children: Blake Chesick, William Chesick and Kathleen Moe; grandchildren: Sheila Voss, Celeste Voss, Blake Chesick Jr., Stephanie Xenos and Daniel Tietjen, Aurora Tietjen and Eric Tietjen, as well as her seven great grandchildren; her brother, Bill (Marie) Welker, sister-in-law, Mona Welker, and all of her nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Cared for and loved by Gayanne Cook, Jo Larson and Mona Juno.
Lola was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, John Chesick (1996), parents William Harold and Minda Katinka (Johnson) Welker, siblings Audrey & Delmer Loen, Keith & Barb Welker, Arlys & Harry Barduson, Neil Welker, infant brother Neil Roger Welker in 1931, and nephew, Brian Welker.
 

Raymond J. Scheffler, 92, of Benson, died on Sunday, May 10, 2015 at Rice Memorial Hospital in Willmar.  Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, May 15, at 11:00 a.m., at St. Francis Catholic Church in Benson.  Interment will be in St. Francis Catholic Cemetery in Benson. Visitation will be held at St. Francis Catholic Church in Benson on Thursday, May 14, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with a 4:00 p.m. rosary and a parish prayer service at 7:00 p.m.  Zniewski Funeral Home of Benson is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Edgar Gene Christenson, age 89, passed away May 2^nd, 2015, at the Golden Living Nursing Home in Benson, Minnesota.  Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 30^th, 10:30 AM at Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church in Benson, Minnesota. 

Edgar Christenson was born December 6^th, 1925, on the family farm along the banks of the Chippewa River in rural Swenoda Township.  He was one of ten children born to the marriage of Albert and Minnie (Rodahl) Christenson. 

He was baptized at Trinity Lutheran Church - Swenoda Township (Swenoda Lutheran Church) and confirmed at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Benson.

Childhood days were spent attending country school, working on the family farm, swimming and fishing in the Chippewa River in the summer, and ice skating and barrel jumping on the river in the winter.  Edgar attended school in rural District 49 (south of Benson) through the 8^th grade, and then attended West Central High School for Agriculture in Morris, Minnesota.  He attended classes, washed dishes for room and board and played football for the “Aggies.”

On December 14, 1946, he married Gloria Kittleson at the church parsonage in Big Bend, Minnesota.  From their union, three children were born; Deborah, David and Jana.  Edgar and Gloria farmed south of Benson, Minnesota until 1971, when they moved into town.  Edgar was employed by the Swift County Highway Department for several years until suffering a serious stroke in 1984.  Edgar and Gloria continued to live in Benson until his passing.

Ed enjoyed working on the farm, hunting and fishing the Chippewa River, playing cards and watching his beloved Minnesota Twins - win or lose.  After his stroke and subsequent retirement, he and his wife spent several winters in Yuma, Arizona.  Ed had a great sense of humor (although a bit dry), and if you stayed around long enough, there would always be a story or a joke!  Edgar enjoyed his grandchildren and great grandchildren, and loved spending time with them.

He is survived by his wife of over sixty eight years, Gloria; his daughter Deborah (Jack) Staton of Benson, Minnesota; Rev. Dr. David (Janell) Christenson of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; five     grandchildren, Jade (Michelle) Abner of Benson, MN; Jamison (Kari) Abner of Fargo, ND; Sarah (D.J) Helmberger, Benson, MN; Bethany Christenson of Minneapolis, MN; and Kathryn Christenson, Mankato, MN; and eight great grandchildren. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Minnie; all nine siblings; Raymond, Edger E. (who both died in infancy) Alvin, Robert, Olga, Minda, Leila, Hazel, Agnes; and a daughter, Jana.

Margaret A. Wersinger, age 95, of Danvers, Minnesota, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2015, at the Swift County Benson Hospital.  Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, May 18, 2015, at the Church of the Visitation in Danvers.  Visitation will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., Sunday, May 17, 2015, with a Rosary at 5:30 p.m. and Parish Prayer Service at 7 p.m., at St. Francis Catholic Church in Benson.  Visitation will continue for one hour prior to the service at the church.  Burial will be in the Church of the Visitation Catholic Cemetery.  Arrangements are with Zniewski Funeral Home in Benson.

Michael “Mike” Charles Rooney, age 83, of Benson, Minnesota passed away on May 14, 2015, at the St. Cloud Hospital.  Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 am, Tuesday, May 19, 2015, at the St. Francis Catholic Church in Benson. Visitation will be held Monday, May 18, 2015, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm, with a Rosary at 4:30 pm and a Prayer Service at 7:00 pm, at St. Francis Catholic Church.  Visitation will continue for one hour prior to the service at the church on Tuesday.  Arrangements are with Zniewski Funeral Home in Benson.  www.zniewskifuneralhome.com .
Michael “Mike” Charles Rooney was born on November 4, 1931, in Appleton, MN, son of George and Muriel (McLaughlin) Rooney.  He graduated from Appleton High School in 1949 and served his country in the United States Air Force during the Korean War, stationed in the Philippines and Formosa (Taiwan).  Mike attended the College of St. Thomas in St. Paul.  He married Virginia (Kashmark) in 1958 and soon moved to Benson where he and his brother, Richard "Dick" Rooney, opened Rooney Ford together.  He served his community as Benson Postmaster from 1964 to his retirement in 1993 and was elected president of the Minnesota chapter of National Association of Postmasters of the United States (NAPUS) in 1973.
 
Mike was a longtime active member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church and volunteer firefighter with the Benson Fire Department.  He served on the Board of the Swift County Developmental Achievement Center for many years, was a member of the Benson Jaycees, an active member of VFW Post 1403 and the American Legion, a proud Irish-American, and a lover of music.  He was a member of the St. Francis Xavier Church choir, sang barbershop with the Montevideo Fiesta City Chorus, and to the delight of friends, never turned down a request to sing a song, often accompanying himself on the ukulele.  Mike passed away on Thursday afternoon, May 14, 2015, at St. Cloud Hospital and will be missed dearly.
 
Mike is survived by beloved friend and companion, Julie Urke; six children: Theresa Rooney (Simon Wong) of Seattle, WA, Robert (Lori) Rooney of Benson, Marie Rooney of Minneapolis, Ann Kolden of Morris, Thomas Rooney of Woodbury, and James Rooney of Benson; four grandchildren: Rachel Lillis (and Trevor) of Perham, Sarah Kolden of Le Sueur, Daniel Kolden of Morris, and Nadine Rooney of St. Paul; and four great-grandchildren. He is also survived by a nephew, three nieces, grand nephews, grand nieces, cousins and other relatives, and many dear friends.
 
He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia, his parents, and his brothers, Robert and Richard.

Benson-Amie A. Holm, 85, passed away on Sunday May 17, 2015, at the Appleton Care Center in Appleton, Minnesota. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, May 23, at 10:00 a.m. at the Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Swift Falls. Visitation will be held on Friday May 22, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Zniewski Funeral Home in Benson and also for one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday. Zniewski Funeral Home of Benson is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Donna Christenson “Chris ” Lamphere, 79, died of complications from C.O.P.D. at Piedmont Hospital in Jasper, Georgia on Wednesday, April 29, 2015.
Chris was born  June 2, 1935 in St. Paul, Minnesota. During her high school years in Benson, she was a cheerleader and in the drama club. She was also an accomplished pianist, writer, and singer.
She lived and worked in Minneapolis, San Francisco and Chicago before marrying the love of her life, Albert “Ab” Lamphere in 1965 during a Minnesota blizzard. After living in Virginia and then Florida, they settled in Nashville, Tennessee where they raised their two daughters, Nancy and Karen.
Chris worked at the corporate offices of Service Merchandise for 15 years. She was working as an HR manager before her retirement in 1990. Once retired, she and Ab enjoyed many years of travel. They moved to Alabama, then North Carolina before making Ellijay, Georgia their final home together. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in March of this year.
Our most beloved Chris is survived by her husband, Ab Lamphere, daughters: Nancy Lamphere and Karen Mrozek, son-in-law, John Mrozek, grandson, Luke Mrozek, and brother Jay Christenson.
A memorial will be held on a future date still to be determined. The family requests that donations be made in Chris’ name to St. Jude’s Children’s hospital in lieu of flowers. www.stjude.org.

Gloria Lee Smith, 68,  passed away May 21, 2015 in St. Augustine, Florida, following a brief battle against a deadly form of brain cancer.
A memorial service and reception will be held at Our Redeemer's Lutheran Church in Benson, 1 p.m. Saturday, June 13. In lieu of flowers, Gloria had requested that donations be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, or the ASPCA, as she loved animals.

Vivian B. Hallberg (Himley), age 87, of Minneapolis, died on May 28, 2015, of congestive heart failure.  A visitation was held May 31st at Gill Brothers Southwest Chapel, Minneapolis, and the funeral service was Tuesday, June 2nd, at Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church in Benson, with Pastor Gary Brandenburg officiating.  Burial followed at the Benson City Cemetery.  

Vivian Blanche Hallberg was born on May 18, 1928, in Swift County, Minnesota, the daughter of George and Anna Himley. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. Nicknamed “Tootsie” as a child, Vivian spent her childhood on the farm in Swift County, attended one-room country schools through eighth grade, and moved to Benson for high school. An excellent student, Vivian was valedictorian of her class at Benson High School in 1946. She married Luverne Hallberg on December 27, 1952, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Benson, Minnesota. Their first child, Venee Ann, was born the following year but lived only a few months. Their daughter Darcy was born in 1958, and daughter Jan followed in 1960. After the girls were in school, Vivian returned to work as a real estate closer for the Spring Company, Coldwell Banker, and Minnesota Title—a job she enjoyed and at which she excelled. After she retired in 1993, Vivian enjoyed spending time with her family and traveling to California to visit relatives.

Shelby Jean (Landmark) Giese of St. Cloud, MN, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, May 30, 2015, surrounded by her family.
Funeral services will be held Wed., June 3 at Hanson-Runsvold Funeral Home in Fargo, ND at 2:00 p.m.  Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.

Shelby Jean (Landmark) Giese, 74, of St. Cloud, Minnesota passed away unexpectedly Saturday, May 30, 2015 surrounded by her family.  
Funeral services are Wed., June 3 at Hanson-Runsvold Funeral Home in Fargo, ND at 2:00 p.m.  Visitation is held one hour prior to the service.
Shelby grew up in the Benson area and graduated from Benson High school in 1958; she was a member of Our Redeemer's Lutheran Church for many years.
Shelby lived and worked in Willmar for over 20 years before moving to Stearns County.  Shelby had many interests including sewing and crafts, cooking and baking, and flowers and gardening.
She will be deeply missed by her children:  Janice Pahl (Scott) of Fargo, ND, John Overman of Charlotte, NC, Beth Lasater (Jeff), of Wake Forest, NC,  Dean Giese (Karie Wagner) of  St. Cloud,  and Sandra Giese of St. Cloud.  Grandchildren:  Kendra Pahl, Jesse Pahl, Morgan Overman, Aaron (AJ) Lasater, Zachary Lasater, Ben Giese, and Jakob Giese.  She is also survived by her sisters, Myrna Noyed (Rod Larson), Beverly Ouren (Richard), Marlene Rohne (James) and several nieces & nephews.
Shelby was preceded in death by her parents, Irving and Bertha Landmark, and sister, LoAnn Vickerman.
Online condolences may be shared by visiting www.hansonrunsvold.com.

Funeral services for Onalee Kleven, 82, of Benson, Minnesota, formerly of Madison, are at 11 a.m., Thursday, June 4, 2015 at Faith Lutheran Church, Madison, MN.  Rev. Kirk Meseck will officiate.   Special music by organist Linda Anderson and a duet is by Julie Hill and Gary Boraas. 

Active casket bearers were Jeff Olson, Jeff Rheingans, Rod Voorhees, Gary Boraas, Lee Boraas and Chuck Tatge.  The concluding service and burial was at Hegre Cemetery of rural Madison.
Onalee A. Knutson was born  October 6, 1932 to parents Clarence and Ella (Fossum) Knutson in Yankton County, SD near Irene, SD.  She was baptized at Meldal Lutheran Church of rural Center Point, SD.   When she was three years old, she moved with her family to Turner County, SD. She confirmed her faith at Bethany Lutheran Church near Hurley, SD.  She attended the Hurley Consolidated School and graduated in 1950.  After high school, Onalee attended Augustana College in Sioux Falls, SD and graduated in 1954.  She then found employment at the Lac qui Parle County Welfare Department in Madison, Minnesota.
Onalee was united in marriage to Grant Kleven  September 14, 1958 at Bethany Lutheran Church.  She and Grant farmed in Lakeshore Township until Grant's death in 1972. She and the children continued to live on the farm.  Onalee worked as a Special Education Teacher at Appleton Public School and the Lac qui Parle Valley School System.  After her retirement from her school teaching, she worked for two years each at the Family Service Department and the Western Guard. Madison was her home for many years.
In September of 2001, she moved to Benson.  She was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church.  Onalee felt that the love of family and close friends was God's greatest blessing to her.  Stewardship of talents was best expressed in college, church and community choirs and ensembles at both Trinity Lutheran and Faith Lutheran Churches.  Onalee served on the church council, was a participant and leader of Bible Studies, WELCA and work group, Library Board and the Lac qui Parle Fair Committee in Faith Lutheran Church.  She also taught Sunday School and release time school for many years.  She played piano for the Primary Department in church and was a member and past officer of the Lac qui Parle Study Club.
Onalee passed away May 29, 2015 at the Minnewaska Nursing Home in Starbuck. She had attained 82 years, seven months and 23 days.
Left to mourn and remember Onalee's life are her children Douglas Kleven of Pella, Iowa and Kristin (Chris) Amundson of Benson,  and granddaughter Megan. She is also survived by 11 nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents Clarence and Ella, husband Grant, brother Kenneth Knutson and sister Eleanor Knutson.
Blessed be her memory.
 
 

Funeral services for Isabell Foss of Hancock, Minnesota will be held Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. at Our Redeemer's Lutheran Church in Hancock. Rev. Julius Miller will  officiate. Visitation is Tuesday from 5-7 p.m. at the Pedersen Funeral Home in Morris and for one hour prior to services at the church  Wednesday.
Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery in Hancock.
Isabell Elaine Swanberg, daughter of Peter and Margaret (Langsdorf) Swanberg was born  February 26, 1931 in Marysland Township in Benson, Minnesota, where she grew up and attended school. She graduated from Benson High School in 1949 and began working at Finger Hut in Benson.
Isabell was united in marriage to Harold Foss  June 17, 1949 in Benson. The couple made their home in Hancock.  After several years, Isabell went to work at the Hancock Bakery and also worked at various jobs in Morris over the years including: Pamida and PJ Munchies. When she reached her early 60s, Isabell semi-retired and started working part-time at Bye Low in Hancock. Isabell continued to live at her home until her time of passing.
She was a longtime member of Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church and was active in their prayer group. Isabell could always be found helping out at a church organization or function. She was also known for her entertaining and cooking skills. She was always delighted to have guests or family over to visit. Isabell’s favorite times were spent with her children and grandchildren, and of course following along with her favorite teams, the Minnesota Twins and Timberwolves.
Isabell died  Saturday, June 6, 2015 at Stevens Community Medical Center in Morris. She was 84 years old.
She is survived by four children: Brad (Linda) Foss of Hancock; Annette (Dave) Muetzel of Spicer; Mark (Nikol) Foss of Osakis and Lori (Scott) Doty of New London; 11 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; five brothers: Robert Swanberg; Floyd (Hazel) Swanberg; Richard Swanberg; Luverne (Madge) Swanberg and Lowell (Stella) Swanberg;  and three sisters: Myrtle Starbeck; Marcella Halpin and Darlene Jackson.
Isabell was preceded in death by her husband; parents; one daughter: Lynn Hommerding; one infant son; three sisters: Marie Joyce; Lois Commerford and Hazel Erdman and one brother: Howard Swanberg.
Pedersen Funeral Home in Morris is in charge of the funeral arrangements.  An online guest book can be signed at www.pedersenfh.com.   
 

Marvin L. Lachelt, 73, of Litchfield, died  Monday, June 1, 2015 at Ecumen Emmanual Home in Litchfield.  
Visitation was held Saturday, June 6 from 4-7 p.m. at Johnson-Hagglund Funeral Home.
Marvin LeRoy Lachelt was born  July 23, 1941, in Boyd, Minnesota to John and Elsie (Neitzel) Lachelt.  He grew up and received his education in Boyd.  
Marvin lived in Texas for many years, moving back to Minnesota in 1991.  He was united in marriage to Allene Parks in 1989 in Texas.  Marvin was an over the road truck driver for 49 years.  After moving back to Minnesota, he worked for Litchfield Trucking for 24 years.  He loved to fish, hunt, and watch racing, especially Nascar.
Marvin is survived by his wife Allie of Litchfield, children: Debbie and Ricky Maurer of Litchfield, Shelly and Bill Shelby of Clinton Township, Michigan, and Sandra and James Baker of Maxia, Texas.  He is also survived by his grandchildren: Larry Maurer, Kristina Lobner, Branden Shelby, Andrea Baker-McAnally, Cody Baker, Destinie Shelby, and Cody Shelby; great grandchildren: Clayton, Kaleb, Ethan, Lucas, Jacob, Justin, and Braxton; brother: Harold Lachelt of Brainerd, sister: Janice and Carroll Pagel of Benson.  He was preceded in death by his parents.
Memorials to gofundme.com\marv-allie are preferred.

Derald Leroy Hanson, 85, died on Saturday afternoon, June 13, 2015, at the Golden Living Center in Benson, Minnesota. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, June 18 at 11:00 am at the Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church in Benson. Interment will follow the service at the Lake Hazel Lutheran Church Cemetery.  Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Wednesday June 17 at Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church and for one hour prior to the service on Thursday at the church. Zniewski Funeral Home of Benson is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Stanton T. Nelson, passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2015, at his home. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 23, at 11:00 a.m. at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Swift Falls. Visitation will be held on Monday, June 22 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at the Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Swift Falls and continue for one hour prior to the service at the church on Tuesday.  Zniewski Funeral Home of Benson is in charge of the arrangements.

Roger Logan, 77, of Anoka passed away at home on Friday, June 19. A memorial service will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Highway 65 N.E., Fridley. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.  Burial will be held 4 p.m. June 23 in the Benson City Cemetery in Benson, MN.
Survived by children, Mark (Laurie), Sheryl; granddaughter, Tayler Varcoe; siblings, Rosabelle (Kenneth) Hensch, Rosemary Erickson; sister-in-law, Sandra Logan; and many other loving relatives.  Preceded in death by his parents and many siblings.
In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred.

Jeanette J. Saunders, age 87, died Saturday evening the result of an automobile accident in Chippewa County.
Funeral Services were Friday, July 3rd, 2015, at the Pilgrim Congregational United Church of Christ Church in Benson with Reverend William Warnock officiating.  Burial was in the Benson City Cemetery.
Jeanette was born in Elbow Lake, Minnesota on April 30, 1928, the daughter of Jay and Alice (Degendorfer) Henrichs.  She grew up in rural Stevens County and graduated from Hoffman High School.  She attended Normal Training in Glenwood, and taught in Stevens and Swift Counties.
On March 8, 1953, Jeanette was united in marriage to James Bernard Saunders at the Federated Church in Morris.  Together they were able to share 56 years of marriage.  They made their home on the second generation family farm in Torning Township.  Jeanette was an active member of the Pilgrim Congregational Church.  She worked beside Jim on the family farm and loved cooking, baking bread and sewing.  She loved embroidery and has made many towels and pictures for others.
Jeanette is survived by her children: John Saunders of Seattle, Washington,  Allen (Janet) Saunders of Benson, Minnesota,  Rodney (Susan) Saunders of Boise, Idaho,  Steven Saunders of Portland, Oregon,  Nancy (Jim) Meyhoefer of Shakopee, Minnesota,  and Peggy (Doug) Heldman of Forest Lake, Minnesota; and seven grandchildren: Lauren (Lucas) Asmus, Kelly Saunders, Alex Meyhoefer, Jack Heldman, Molly Meyhoefer, Kamra Heldman and Robert Heldman.
Jeanette is survived by sisters, Virginia (Gary) Brumm of Perham, Minnesota and Patsy Bludorn of St. Cloud, Minnesota; and by brothers, Delbert (Beverly) Henrichs of New Richmond, Wisconsin, Roger Henrichs of Huntley, Montana and Perry (Priscilla) Henrichs of Morris, Minnesota.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Saunders; parents, Jay and Alice Henrichs; and her sisters, Beverly Murphy and Barbara Oletzke.

Gale W. Skold, age 87, died on Sunday Morning, June 28, at the Glenwood Retirement Village. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday, July 2, 2015, at Our Redeemer's Lutheran Church in Benson. Visitation will be held from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm on Thursday at the church. A private family burial will take place on a later date at the Benson City Cemetery. Zniewski Funeral Home of Benson is in charge of the arrangements.