John Gerald Giese
1962 - 2016

John Giese, age 53, of Benson, died Sunday, April 3rd in St. Cloud Hospital.  Memorial services are Friday, April 8th at 11:00AM, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Benson, officiated by Rev. Art Wiese.  Burial follows at 2:00PM at Immanuel Lutheran Church –Shible Township.

John Gerald Giese was born July 18, 1962, in Appleton, MN, the son of Gerald and Junyce (Carstens) Giese. John was baptized on April 18, 1971 at First Baptist Church in Appleton, MN, and was confirmed into the Christian faith on April 11, 1976, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Shible Township of Appleton, MN. He grew up in the Appleton area and graduated from Appleton High School in 1980. He then attended Willmar AVTI and graduated in 1982 with a degree in auto mechanics. He worked at Gordy’s and Ed’s Service Center as a mechanic in Willmar, MN.
    
On May 4, 1985, John was united in marriage to Jacalyn Sadergaski by Rev. Donald Johnson at Trinity Lutheran Church in Benson, MN. The union was blessed with three children: Kayla, Tyler, and Nikki. Together, John and Jackie were able to share nearly 31 years of marriage.
    
John and Jackie began their life together in Clara City, MN, on a farm where he worked for Tom Palke as a farm-hand for five years. He then began to farm on his own with both crops and livestock. In the fall of 1991, John purchased a farm site south of Benson, MN, in Cashel Township where he continued to pursue farming and raising his young family.  John always had a passion for raising livestock and could be seen at the local salebarn frequently where he worked for a period of time. In 2008, he began a dairy calf operation that kept him very busy. Recently he was still active everyday with the calf chores and was always up and ready to go at five o’clock in the morning.
    
John absolutely loved hunting whether it was duck, pheasant, deer, or goose. He especially enjoyed hunting with his canine companion Skipper, his chocolate lab that was by his side for twelve years. John enjoyed teaching his kids how to hunt and fish and took them on many outings. There are several fond memories and stories from those trips. He was also active with his kids in 4-H where he served as a livestock board member and spent numerous hours helping and watching his kids show livestock at the county and state fairs. John loved spoiling his three granddaughters whenever given the chance – whether it was a can of pop, a dollar bill, or a couple ponies to ride. Recently, he enjoyed watching his granddaughters play in their first season of hockey.
    
John was known for his witty comebacks and one could hear his laughter on the other side of the house. He had many sayings, but one that stood out was, “Never burn a bridge because one day you may need to cross it.” He always saw the potential in people and would never think twice about offering a helping hand to make us reach that potential.
    
John, a beloved husband, dad, and grandpa passed away on April 3, 2016. He is survived by his wife, Jackie of Benson; children: Kayla (Jason) Kramer of Vesta, Tyler Giese of Benson, Nikki Giese (fiancé, Kevin Knobloch) of Morris; three grandchildren: Kelsey, Shelby, and Melany Kramer; sister, Julie (Kevin) Jergenson of Benson; brother, Jason (Heather) Giese of Appleton; sister-in-law, Jill Grussing of Benson; brothers-in-law, Mike (Laurie) Munsterman of Appleton and John (Bonnie) Sadergaski of Lakeville; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.  John was preceded in death by his parents, Gerald and Junyce Giese; sister, Jodi Munsterman in 1994; parents-in-law, Tom and Denise Sadergaski; brother-in-law, Donald Grussing; his trusted hunting companion of 12 years, “Skipper.”

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March 29, 1942 • March 29, 2016

U.S. Veteran David L. Haukos, 74, of Apple Valley, Minnesota passed away  March 29, 2016.

Mass of Christian Burial was held 11 a.m. Friday, April 1, 2016 at All Saints Catholic Church, 19795 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville. Visitation was one hour prior to Mass at the church. Interment was at All Saints Cemetery.

David was born and raised in the Clontarf area.

David was preceded in death by his father, Ordeman Haukos, and a brother and sister in infancy.

He is survived by his children: Monique (Mike) Bombard and Joshua (Alicia) Haukos; grandchildren: Cole, Carson, Luke, Maxwell and Beau; mother: Rita Erdmann of Benson; sisters: Jeanette Gosson and Marlene Berens, both of Benson.
 

Twyla Hinneberg
November 12, 1924 • March 26, 2016

Mundwiler and Larson Funeral Home announces the death of Twyla Hinneberg, 91, of Ortonville, Minnesota, who died Saturday, March 26, 2016, at Northridge Residence.

Funeral services were held at First English Lutheran Church  Saturday, April 2, 2016, at 11 a.m. Rev. David Tonn officiated and burial was in Mound Cemetery. Visitation was held Friday, April 1, from 5-7 p.m. at Mundwiler and Larson Funeral Home in Ortonville with a prayer service at 7. Visitation continued one hour prior to services at the church.

Music was provided by Marilyn Hanson, organist, and Nancy Hilleran, vocalist. Casket bearers were Dave Johnson, Doug Olson, Glenn Berdan, Steve Stern, Kevin Andreason, and Duane Stoddard. Honorary bearers included Mary Lou Olson, Patricia “Trish” Collins, and the staff and residents of Northridge Residence.

Twyla Tengvall was born  November 12, 1924, in Benson, Minnesota to Carl and Alma (Simonstad) Tengvall. She grew up in Benson attending school there and graduating in 1942.

December 12, 1953 Twyla and Murl Hinneberg were united in marriage. They moved to rural Odessa after getting married and remained there until 1966 when they moved to Ortonville. To this union three children were born: Beth, Max and Trudy.

Twyla’s life long career was with NW Bell Telephone Company where she retired in 1981 with 32 years of service. Twyla was a member of First English Lutheran Church where she was an active member of the Day of Love, Circle Bible study, and Altar Guild for many years. She was a member of the Ladies VFW Auxiliary and played an active role in the ladies group the “Crafty Critters” and “Red Hatters.” She was a member of the Telephone Pioneers Western Plains Club and in 1987 Twyla received the President’s Award from the Telephone Pioneers for her idea of the Hug-A-Bear.

Twyla was a great baker of many fine foods and always a few calories! She was famous for her “Monkey Bread” and “Swedish Toast” that she joyfully shared with her friends, neighbors and family. When she wasn’t baking she was most likely sewing teddy bears, hobby horses or quilts. Twyla created many furry friends through her sewing projects and delighted many children. In her lifetime, her hobby horse creations numbered well over a 1,000 and she was so proud of each of her unique creations! Most importantly, however, was the time Twyla spent with her family. She was a devoted wife and caregiver, a loving mother, grandmother, and sister.

Twyla passed away  Saturday, March 26, 2016, at Northridge Residence in Ortonville, having reached the age of 91.

Left to cherish her memory are her children: Beth Hinneberg of Plymouth, Max (Michele) Hinneberg of Aurora, CO, and Trudy (Bill) Broman of Wayzata; one very special granddaughter, Alison Broman of Wayzata; one brother, Alvin “Bud” (Marilyn) Tengvall of New Brighton; sister in-law, Marlys Tengvall of Hopkins; and nieces and nephews and many lifelong friends.

Twyla is preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Alma Tengvall; her husband, Murl Hinneberg; her brother, Francis Tengvall; her sister, Lorna Burns; and nephew, Mike Burns.

Memorials are preferred to First English Lutheran Church “Day of Love” or Altar Guild or Ortonville Area Health Services.

Mundwiler and Larson Funeral Home of Ortonville was in charge of arrangements for Twyla Hinneberg. To leave online condolences, please visit www.mundwilerfuneralhome.net.

Rebecca Jane Krei

The memorial service for Rebecca “Becky” Krei, of Starbuck, Minnesota will be held on Saturday, April 9, 2016 at 2:30 p.m. at the Fron Lutheran Church in Starbuck. Reverend Paul Johnson and Reverend Todd Klemme will be officiating. Visitation will be on Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Starbuck Funeral Home and one hour prior to services on Saturday at the church. 

Rebecca Jane Lagred, daughter of Donald and Kathleen (Kolstad) Lagred was born on November 7, 1975 in Benson, Minnesota.  She grew up and attended school in Benson, graduating from Benson High School in 1994. Becky furthered her education attending Ridgewater College in Willmar, receiving her degree in cosmetology. Becky was united in marriage to Douglas Krei on September 21, 1996 at the Scandi Lutheran Church near Benson.  The couple made their home in Starbuck, where Becky worked at New Image Salon in Glenwood for 13 years.  She most recently worked at Creative Images in Starbuck, until her illness no longer allowed her to work.

Becky loved her family and friends.  She enjoyed living life to the fullest.  Becky was always on the go; camping, trail rides, going to the beach, scrapbooking, crafts, tubing or sitting by a bonfire. She always kept busy living.

She will be remembered for her smile, laugh, her big heart, a clean house, making plans and being organized.  However, Becky will most be remembered for the love of her children.  She was always proud of Lane and Ashley.

When you have cancer, you can choose to give up or live. Becky chose to live and she lived until her last breath, at her home, surrounded by family, on April 5, 2016.  She was 40 years old.

Becky is survived by husband, Doug Krei and their two children Lane and Ashley, Starbuck, MN; her mother, Kathleen Lagred, Benson, MN; three brothers, Gary Carson and Tim Carson, Swift Falls, MN and Andy Lagred, Revillo, SD; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.  She was preceded in death by her father, Donald Lagred.

Starbuck Funeral Home in Starbuck is in charge of the funeral arrangements.  An online guest book can be signed at www.starbuckfh.com.

Anna Mary Carr
July 16, 1910 • April 5, 2016

Anna Mary Carr, 105, of New Hampton, Iowa died peacefully at the New Hampton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center early Tuesday morning, April 5, 2016.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m.  Saturday, April 9, 2016, at Holy Family Parish in New Hampton with Father Mark Osterhaus officiating. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery with her grandsons, Bob Carr, Dave Carr, Dr. Pete Peraud, Dr. Dominic Peraud, Mike Carr and Dr. Mathew Luzum serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers were her granddaughters, Dr. Barb Boeding, Jane Paulus, Sue Jennings, Ann Peraud Cooke, Dr. Cathy Bedford, Karen Southern, Michele Cameron, Elizabeth Luzum, Paula Sarsland, Dr. Amy Edman, Jennifer Dziedzic and Kathleen Catlett.

Visitation iss from 4-8 p.m. Friday, April 8 at the Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home in New Hampton where there was a 4:00 p.m. Catholic Daughters of the Americas rosary and a 7:30 p.m. parish scripture service. Visitation continued beginning at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the church.   

Anna Mary McKone Carr was born July 16, 1910 at the McKone family home in Lawler, IA, the daughter of Charles and Anna Margaret (Bollinger) McKone. Anna Mary was baptized at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church and attended school there through the 8th grade. She graduated from Lawler High School as valedictorian of the class of 1929. Her college years were spent at the College of St. Catherine in St. Paul, Minnesota and completed at Iowa State Teachers College (now UNI) in Cedar Falls, IA. Anna Mary taught primary grades (1,2,3,4) at Lawler Public School for four years until her marriage in 1938.

June 7, 1938, Hubert B. Carr and Anna Mary McKone were married (at 7am on a Tuesday morning) at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Lawler, IA. They made their home and raised their family on the Carr farm northeast of New Hampton. Five children were born to this union. After Hubert’s death  April 16, 1978, Anna Mary moved into New Hampton.

Anna Mary lived 105 years, eight months and 20 days. She had a full and active life with many interests and activities. She was a member of Holy Family Parish, Rosary Society, the Catholic Daughters of the Americas for more than 75 years. She was also a 4-H leader. She worked at St. Joseph Hospital for 10 years in the business office. She volunteered at the church, the hospital, nursing homes, and Meals on Wheels delivery. Anna Mary loved reading, bridge, travel, and genealogy. She continued to play bridge with the Fleur de lis Club until she was 102 years old. Trips included London, Ireland, Rome, Mexico. Family was very important to her, and she welcomed each addition to the large clan with the warmth and love and hospitality that were her hallmark. For 39 years, the annual trip to Lakecrest Resort in Minnesota gave her a chance to spend time with many relatives.

Anna Mary is survived by four of her children; Dr. James (Mary Kay) Carr of New Hampton, Janet (William) Luzum of Benson, Minnesota, William (Maryellen) Carr of Lakewood Ranch, FL, Dr. Mary Sharon (Dr. Joseph) Peraud, of Fredericksburg, IA. She had 18 grandchildren and 45 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Hubert Carr; her parents; a son, Michael Hubert in infancy in 1949, and three brothers: Chester Mckone, Charles McKone and Francis McKone.

Anna Mary will be remembered as a loving and beloved mother and grandmother and great-grandmother and as an example of a long life well-lived.

Online condolences for Anna Mary’s family may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com

Arnold R. Rode
June 21, 1934 • April 7, 2016
 
Master Sergeant Arnold Robert Rode, 81, of St. Francis, Minnesota, died  Thursday, April 7, 2016, at the Minnesota Veteran’s Home in Fergus Falls.

A Memorial Service was held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 16, 2016, at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Fergus Falls. Pastor Timothy Vaughn officiated.

Arnold was born  June 21, 1934 to Rudolf and Martha (Papstein) Rode in Lynch, Nebraska. He graduated from Benson High School in 1951.

August 8, 1954, he was married to Claudia Elaine Pederson in Appleton.

From 1963 to 1966, the family lived in Germany and traveled to Italy, France, Austria and Switzerland. Arnold was enlisted in the United States Army for 26 years. He was an Army marksman, coach and captain of the All Army Pistol Team, and in 1968, was one of the Top 10 marksmen in the United States. He served in Korea from 1960 to 1961. His first tour of Vietnam was from 1968 to 1969 and his second tour was from 1971 to 1972. Starting in 1973, Arnold worked as a professor of military science (ROTC) at St. John’s University. He retired from the military in 1979. He was the recipient of many medals, but his Distinguished Shooters Medal was his most personally prized medal.

After retiring from the United States Army, Arnold was also employed at Melrose Fertilizer, for the Minnesota Forestry Service as a firefighter and park ranger, and attended the police academy at the age of 60 as a sheriff deputy reserve in Bernillo County, NM.

Arnold was a member of the VFW and American Legion. He was also a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, LCMS, in St. Francis.  He served as elder, Sunday school teacher and confirmation instructor in many LCMS churches.

Arnold enjoyed hunting, fishing, golf, gardening, woodworking, jewelry making, agate hunting, ceramics, church building, camping, building rifles, shell reloading and card and board games.

Arnold is survived by his wife of 61 years, Claudia Rode; his children, Vicky Ann (Brad) Borud, Julie Ann (Randy Alden) Schwinghammer; a daughter-in-law, Tari Lynn Rode; his grandchildren, Sarah Gross, Joshua Rode, Arnold R. Rode III, BreAnne Schwinghammer, April Frazier, James Rode, Amanda Schwinghammer, Adam Frazier and Jacob Rauker; his great-grandchildren, Joshua Rode Jr., Tajmaah August, Janai Rode, Claudia Latare, Evyn Gross, Liam Rode, Kingston Rode and Rowan Rode; a brother, Edwin Rode; and a sister, Betty Waters.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Rudolf and Martha Rode; a brother, Wilbur Rode; a son, Arnold Robert Rode Jr.; and a great-grandson, Elliot Gross.

Online condolences may be sent to www.olsonfuneralhome.com
 
 

Floyd Swanberg
October 15, 1934 • April 13, 2016

Floyd “Swanee” Swanberg, 81, of Sunburg, Minnesota (formerly of Benson) died Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at Rice Memorial Hospital.  Services will be private.  

Floyd Anthony Swanberg was born  October 15, 1934 in Clontarf, the son of Peter and Margaret (Langsdorf) Swanberg.  He grew up in Benson and graduated from Benson High School in 1954.  After his schooling, he entered the National Guard where he served for nine years.  In 1964, Swanee was united in marriage to Sharon Ness.  To this union a daughter was born. They later divorced. He made his home in Benson where he worked for the Benson Post Office as a postal carrier from 1960 until his retirement in 1991.  In 1986, he moved to Sunburg where he lived with his companion, Hazel Thonvold.  Swanee enjoyed watching the birds, sitting and looking out over the lake by his home, fishing, hunting and his hog roasts.

Swanee died Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at Rice Memorial Hospital at the age of 81.  

He is survived by his children, Shari Swanberg (Steve Carey) of Danvers and Kae (Dale) Roebling of Hardin, MT; grandchildren, Blaze and Dallas Carey and Kelsey and Colton Roebling; great-grandchildren, Brady and Colin; companion, Hazel Thonvold; Hazel’s children, Mike (Vicki) Thonvold, Dan (Mary) Thonvold and Tammy (Jess) Berge; Hazel’s grandchildren, Kayla, Taylor, Jordan, Amber, Nicole, Ben, Levi, Brittany, Abby and Austin; siblings, Myrtle Starbeck, Robert Swanberg, Marcella Halpin, Dicky Swanberg, LuVern (Madge) Swanberg, Lowell (Stella) Swanberg and Darlene Jackson.  

He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, four sisters and Hazel’s son, Rick.  

Arrangements are with the Harvey Anderson Funeral Home in Willmar.  www.hafh.org
 

The Zahrbock Funeral Home of Madison announces the death of 48 year old Paul Grube of rural Marietta who passed away at his farm home on Monday, April 18, 2016.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 23, 2016 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Madison. Visitation will be after 3:00 p.m. Friday with a prayer service Friday evening at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of the Zahrbock Funeral Home in Madison. Visitation will continue before services on Saturday in the church.

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December 15, 1936 – April 20, 2016
 
Donald A. Thompson, 79, of Willmar, died Wednesday, April 20th at his home.  His funeral will be 11:00 am, Monday, April 25th at Vinje Lutheran Church with burial in Fairview Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 4:00 - 6:00 pm at Harvey Anderson Funeral Home in Willmar and continue one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday.  www.hafh.org
 
Donald was born on December 15, 1936, in Benson, Minnesota, the son of Fred and Charlotte (Klyver) Thompson.  He grew up in Benson, where he was baptized and confirmed in the Christian faith.  He graduated from Benson High School.  Following high school, Don worked at Farmer’s Produce in Willmar.
 
On November 16, 1957, he was united in marriage to Edith (Steffenson) at Cyrus Lutheran Church in Cyrus.  For the past 58 years, they have lived in Willmar where he has been a member of Vinje Lutheran Church for the past 57 years.  Don first worked for Rodelius Ford and for 33 years prior to retiring in 1998, he worked as a body man for West Central Wheel and Body.  For over 13 years he delivered parts for NAPA and also did delivery for Diamond Vogel Paints.
 
Don was a volunteer fireman from August ‘66 until ’88, for the Willmar Fire Department.  He had a passion for classic cars and restoring them.  He enjoyed NASCAR, antique tractors, and was a member of Willmar Car Club and West Central Antique Power Club.  For several years, Don was into car racing and served as a pitman, including for his own son’s team.  He was an avid motorcycle rider and while their children were young, he could often be found pulling them on tubes behind a snowmobile on the lake.  Edith remembers the many motorhome trips together, especially to Branson and the winters they were able to spend in Texas.  He was a patient, kind and caring man, who was liked by many and he liked everybody in return.  Above all else, Don was a devoted husband, great father and an especially proud grandpa, who will be missed.
 
Surviving are his wife, Edith; children: Laurie (and Roger) Olson of Spicer; Valerie (and David) Wensauer of Sacred Heart; Mark (and Vickie) Thompson of Willmar; eight grandchildren: Jesse (and Amanda) Olson, Brady (and Hailey) Olson, Tanner Olson, Brandon (and Kari) Wensauer, Shannon (and Kevin) Lindquist, Nathan Wensauer, Samantha and Stephanie Thompson; five great-grandchildren: Tyler and Ella Olson, Kinley, Odin and Cooper Lindquist; and his sister-in-law, Beatrice Thompson of Benson. Also surviving are his beloved pets: Rhea and Tipper.
 
He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter and twin sons in infancy, and brother, Robert Thompson.

John E. Fahl

October 17, 1917 – April 14, 2016

Obituary

     John Edgar Fahl was born on October 17, 1917 in Benson Township, Swift County, Minnesota, the son of Henning George Walfred and Jenny Elisabeth (Johnson) Fahl. He was baptized on December 13, 1917 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Benson by Rev. Lindahl. In 1931, he was confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Benson by Rev. Chell. He grew up in Benson Township, attended District #93 country school grades 1 – 8, and graduated from the West Central School of Agriculture in Morris.

    On March 4, 1942, John was married to Doris N. Jones. Doris passed away on June 2, 1957. On June 3, 1967, John married Amy Agnes Spaulding at Trinity Lutheran Church in Benson by Pastor Olson. This union was blessed with over 48 years of marriage. John farmed his entire life on the family farm. He was a member of the Farmer’s Union and the National Farmers Organization. He enjoyed farming, woodworking, playing cards, and reading. He was called from this life on Thursday afternoon, April 14, 2016, at the Gabriel House in Murdock. He attained the age of 98 years, 5 months and 27 days.

    John is survived by his wife, Amy of Benson; his children: Barbara (John) Siedlecki of Blaine, MN, Joan Moline of Benson, Linda Christenson of Spring Lake Park, MN, Terry (Terri Ann) Osborn of Aberdeen, SD, and Diane Bahr of Blaine, MN; six grandchildren: Scott (Jeni) Bahr, Wendi (Joe) Giuliano, Matt (Christine) Bahr, Dori (Nick) Crawford, Kim Moline, and Zachary Osborn; 7 great-grandchildren: Hannah Moline, Austen Bahr, Jessica Bahr, Sophia Bahr, Bronte Bahr, Oliver Bahr, and Jared Crawford; a sister, Vivian Rosby of Edina, MN; and nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

     He was preceded in death by his parents, Walfred and Jenny Fahl; his first wife, Doris Fahl; a sister, Gladys and her husband Donald Walden; brothers: Gerald and his wife Hazel Fahl, Harold and his wife Marion Fahl; brother- in-law, Roy Rosby; a son, Doug Osborn; and a son-in-law, Harry Bahr. Blessed be the memory of John Fahl.

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Joel Taylor

Joel Taylor, was 73 years of age when he passed away very unexpectedly on Saturday, April 2, 2016 in Tucson, AZ.  A Celebration of Life service was held at Tucson Estates on April 10th. 

Joel Taylor was born on April 25, 1942 to Joel Richard and Delores (Weiss) Taylor in Clearwater, Florida.  He moved to Detroit Lakes, Minnesota with his mother at the age of 3.  He graduated from Detroit Lakes High School continuing on to Bemidji State where he received his teaching degree.   While student teaching in International Falls, he met Sharlyn Sampson.  They were united in marriage on August 1, 1964 and enjoyed 51 years together.  Joel was offered the teaching position in Benson, Minnesota where he taught art for 36 years until he retired in 2000.

Joel was the oldest of four siblings.  During his years growing up, Joel pursued numerous areas of interest from fishing to ham radio operator to parakeet breeder.  He also worked a wide variety of jobs from Theatre projection operator to night watchman.  His willingness to embrace new challenges continued all through his life. Joel will be remembered as an unselfish and generous man, always willing to help anyone in need.  He enjoyed working outside and spending time with family and friends.

In his retirement, Joel and Sharlyn spent a majority of the year in Tucson, AZ.   They would return after the last snowfall and leave prior to the first snowfall in the fall. During the summertime, he spent as much time as possible with his four grandchildren helping to develop their interests and teaching them new life skills. 

Joel is survived by this wife, Sharlyn and their children and grandchildren: Kimberly (Chad) Saterbak and their children Johnathan (Katie) Saterbak and Thomas Saterbak of Benson, MN and Kevin (Stacy) Taylor and their children, Mitchell and Anna Taylor of Waconia, MN.  Joel’s three siblings:  Douglas (Mary) Gandrud of Duluth, MN, Ellen (Walt) Pachucki of Bishop, CA, and Lynnette (Skip) Rapp of Leesburg, FL; and several nieces and nephews.  He is preceded in death by his parents and his great nephew, Benjamin, and several aunts and uncles.

The family wants to extend our appreciation for all the thoughts and prayers we have received during this time period.  We, as a family, will be setting up the Joel Taylor Art Scholarship Fund to continue his passion of art to another generation.  In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate contributions to the scholarship fund.  Joel’s daughter Kimberly Saterbak can be contacted with any questions.

Glenn K. Rood
January 20, 1939 • April 13, 2016

Glenn K. Rood, 77, of Sunburg, Minnesota died Wednesday afternoon, April 13, 2016, at his farm in rural Sunburg.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m.  Monday, April 18, 2016 at Hope Lutheran Church in Sunburg. Visitation was held from 3-5 p.m.  Sunday, April 17, at Hope Lutheran Church and continued Monday for one hour prior to the service at the church.

Glenn Kenneth Rood was born January 20, 1939 on the family farm on the shores of Monson Lake near Sunburg, the son of Elmer and Clara (Ellingson) Rood.  He grew up and attended Sunday school in Sunburg and attended country school and school in Kerkhoven. He was confirmed at West Norway Lake Lutheran Church.

In 1968, he married Linda Thorson and they were later divorced. He worked on gas lines in Shakopee, built silos for Hanson’s Construction in Canada.

August 12, 1995, he married Linda Corrine Dokken. They farmed southeast of Sunburg. He was a member of the Eagles Club in Willmar, and a member of the Monson Lake Lutheran Church.  He loved to hunt pheasants, fishing, gardening, and farming.  

He was called from this life  Wednesday afternoon, April 13, 2016 on his farm near Sunburg.

He is survived by his wife Linda; his step children: Jodi (Mike) Tracy of Wolverton, Lisa (Joe) Keaveny of Wahpeton, North Dakota, Kim (Nick) Bauman of Fargo, North Dakota, and Tim Bauman of Bloomington; his step grandchildren Allexis, Morgan, Elise, Neve, Sephen, Carmella, Christopher, and Jordyn; his brothers and sisters: Demoine Rood, Leslie (Kathy) Rood, Hazel Thonvald, Donna King, Linda (Harlan) Peters, and Jenny Jacobson; and several other nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents Elmer and Clara, his brother Elmo, a brother in law “Swanny” and a nephew Rick Thonvold.

Blessed be the memory of Glenn K. Rood.

Zniewski Funeral Home of Benson assisted the family with the arrangements. www.zniewskifuneralhome.com

Robert A. Wallin
November 28, 1930 • April 16, 2016

Robert A. Wallin, 85, of Stillwater, Minnesota and formerly of Duluth and Asheville, NC, died  Saturday, April 16, 2016.

Funeral services were held at Valley Grove Church, Nerstrand,  Friday, April 22, 2016.

Robert Alger, the son of Roy and Mae (Plackner) Wallin, was born November 28, 1930 in Benson.  He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Robert married Gladys L. Hope on June 9, 1955 in Faribault and she preceded him in death  July 21, 2004. He was previously employed as a high school teacher in Wadena and Duluth and as a housing inspector for the City of Duluth.

He is survived by two children, Janna (and Pastor Arden) Haug of Minneapolis and Kurt (and Tammy) Wallin of Auburn, WA; five grandchildren, Vitali (and Gina) Haug, Alexei Haug, Brennan, Deneille and Cierra Wallin; great grandson Ivan Haug; and a sister, Donna Anderson of Willmar.

Memorial gifts may be directed to Project Life of Stillwater.

Visit boldtfuneralhome.com for information and guest book.

Arrangements were completed by the Boldt Funeral Home, Faribault.
 

PAUL M. DIEDERICH
FUNERAL NOTICE
FEBRUARY 12, 1957 – APRIL 21, 2016
 
 
Paul M. Diederich, age 59, died Thursday, April 21, 2016 at Golden Living Center – Meadow Lane in Benson, Minnesota.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 AM, Monday, April 25, 2016 at the St. Francis Catholic Church in Benson with Father Jeremy Kucera officiating.  Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.  Burial will be at 1:30 PM in the St. Bridget’s Catholic Cemetery in DeGraff.  Arrangements are with Zniewski Funeral Home in Benson, MN.
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PETER D. HANSON
FUNERAL NOTICE
AUGUST 28, 1942 – MARCH 27, 2016
 
Peter David Hanson, age 73, died Sunday, March 27, 2016 at St. Catherine’s Living Center in Wahpeton, North Dakota.  A Memorial Service will be 1:00 PM, Saturday, April 30, 2016 at the Zniewski Funeral Home Chapel in Benson with visitation held for one hour prior to the service.  Burial will be in the Benson City Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to your memorial of choice. Arrangements are with Zniewski Funeral Home in Benson, MN. www.zniewskifuneralhome.com

Shirley A. Loen
May 11, 1942 – April 26, 2016
Funeral Notice
 
 
Shirley A. Loen, 73, died on Tuesday morning, April 26, 2016 at the Gabriel House in Murdock. Funeral Services will be held at 3:oo pm on Saturday, April 30 at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Benson. Visitation will be held on Friday, April 29 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Benson and will continue for one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday.

Zniewski Funeral Home of Benson is assisting the family with the arrangements. www.zniewskifuneralhome.com

Stanley H. Schliep, age 86, of Appleton, formerly of Holloway, died Friday in Appleton Area Health Services –Care Center.  Funeral Services will be Wednesday, May 4th at 10:30AM, at Trinity Lutheran Church –Fairfield Township, officiated by Rev. Donald Klatt.  Visitation will be 5:00PM to 7:00PM, Tuesday, May 3rd, at Zniewski Funeral Home –Vaala Chapel in Appleton.  Visitation will resume for one hour prior to services at the church on Wednesday.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Rice Hospice.  A full obituary is pending.
 
Arrangements are with Zniewski Funeral Home –Vaala Chapel in Appleton

Norma Fox, age 85, of rural Appleton, died Sunday, April 24, 2016 in her home.  A memorial gathering was held Saturday, April 30^th at Zniewski Funeral Home –Vaala Chapel in Appleton.  It was Norma’s desire to be cremated and not have a funeral.  We, her family, are honoring her request. 

Norma Jane Converse, daughter of Martha E & Elmer E Converse was born July 21, 1930 in Walnut Grove, MN.  She graduated from Walnut Grove High School.  She was united in marriage to Lloyd Fox in 1948.  They lived in Minneapolis a short time before moving to Revere, MN to take over the farm.  They relocated in 1957 to the current Fox farm by Appleton, MN where she resided until she passed away peacefully on April 24, 2016.

Norma & Lloyd were the founders of the Hegbert Winners 4-H Club, were very active in the club and saw to it that it was successful.  Norma assisted son, Joe, in his catering business in the Appleton area for many years.  Norma enjoyed cooking, baking and gardening and shared those talents and the fruits of them with many throughout her life.

Surviving her are her three children:  John (Susan) Fox, Stockholm SD, Nancy (Roger) Pederson, Glenwood MN, and Joe E Fox, Appleton, MN; five Grandchildren; two Great-Grandchildren; two sisters; a brother-in-law; and many nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Lloyd; and three sisters.

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Marion Jane Schliep
July 10, 1931 • April 23, 2016

Marion Jane Schliep, 84, of Appleton, Minnesota (formerly of Holloway)  died Saturday, April 23, 2016 in the Appleton Area Health Services - Care Center.  

Funeral services were Friday, April 29 at 10:30 a.m., at Trinity Lutheran Church- Fairfield Township, officiated by Rev. Donald Klatt.  Burial followed in the church cemetery.  

Marion Jane Schliep was born July 10, 1931 to the late Ingvald and Eleanor (Paulson) Tofte.

She was baptized August 9, 1931 and was confirmed November 11, 1945 at her childhood church, Drywood Lutheran.  

Marion was raised in the Holloway and Appleton area.  She attended country school District #30 and later attended Appleton High School.  Her love of dancing introduced her to a handsome young man at a dance in Holloway.  

November 10, 1951, she became the wife and dancing partner of that young man, Stanley Schliep.  Marion and Stan were blessed with 64 years together and four children: Ron, Cheryl, Marilyn, and Stanton.
Stanley and Marion raised their family on the “Schliep Home Farm.” She was an active member of Trinity Fairfield Lutheran Church, the “Over 50 Club”, and Homemakers.  Marion was a “4-H mom.” Teaching and sharing her love of gardening, canning, baking, and chickens with her children.  

Her flower gardens at the farm were of great pride and joy to her.  Marion & Stanley continued those beautiful gardens and yard at their home in Holloway.  

Over the years Marion worked for the Holloway Market Co., CMI, Florence Hagen, and Meadow Lane Nursing Home in Benson for 22 years.  Being the eldest of nine children, Marion was more than just a big sister to her siblings.  As most of them spent a lot of time with her and Stanley, she was their “go to” person for advice and/or approval of things.  

Marion is survived by her husband Stanley; her children: Ron (Joann) Schliep of Holloway, Cheryl (Tom) Gustafson of Hutchinson, Marilyn (Dennis) Gallagher of Valdese, NC, Stanton (Jennifer) Schliep of Holmen, WI; grandchildren: Doug (Alicia) Schliep, Dan Schliep, Janelle Schliep, Kimanae (Jeremy) Asmussen,  Ben Gustafson, Lucas (Amanda) Gustafson, Justine (Alden) Elliott, Shannon (Steven) Gatlin, Tyler (Danelle) Schliep and Anthony Schliep; great-grandchildren: Jacob and Emma Schliep, Noah and Lillian Gustafson, Hayden and Elijah Gustafson, Theo Elliott, Greyson Gatlin, and Avery Schliep; siblings: Elvera (Stanley) Sachs, Phyllis Banken, Deanna (Marcel) Hoffman, David Tofte, Donald (Connie) Tofte, Norman (Sue) Tofte, Janet Tofte; brothers in-law, Norman (Becky) Hoffman and Eric Allen; sister in-law, Irene (Ken) VanHorn; numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, many of whom she was their Godmother.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ingvald and Eleanor Tofte; sister, Eileen Hoffman; parents-in-law, Peter & Emma Schliep; brothers-in-law: Virgil (Edith) Schliep, Ralph (Nola) Schliep and Theodore Banken Jr.; sister in-law, JoAnn (Schliep) Allen; and granddaughter-in-law, Misty Gustafson.

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Gladys I. Wildeboer
October 7, 1919  •  April 25, 2016  
 
Gladys I. Wildeboer, 96, of Benson, Minnesota died Monday afternoon, April 25, 2016 at the Golden Living Center in Benson.

Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, April 28, at the Pilgrim Congregational United Church of Christ in Benson.  Interment was in the Benson City Cemetery.  Visitation was one hour prior to the service at the church.   

Gladys I. Wildeboer was born October 7, 1919, in Kensal, North Dakota, the daughter of Samuel and Mary (Wayne) Atchison.  She grew up in the Benson area, was baptized at West Zion Church, confirmed at St. Pauli Church in Swift Falls and received her education in the Benson schools.  

December 30, 1938, Gladys was united in marriage to Dan Wildeboer and they made their home in the Benson community.  She was a homemaker and also employed at Ben Franklin in Benson for over 32 years.  Gladys was a member of the United Church of Christ in Benson.  Gladys belonged to the Pilgrim Sewing Club, Priscilla Circle and Fellowship and the Six Mile Grove Birthday Club.  Her hobbies included, sewing, baking, gardening and crocheting.

She is survived by her daughter, Donna (and Eugene) Perrault of Virginia, Minnesota; one granddaughter, Vallana Perrault of Minneapolis and one sister, Alice Leon of Starbuck; besides other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Dan in 2005; one grandson, Monty Todd Perrault; three brothers, Arnold, Leo and Raymond Atchison; and four sisters, Jessie Todd, June Olson, Marion Clark and Grace Hilden.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Pilgrim Congregational United Church of Christ Memorial Fund are preferred.

Arrangements were with Peterson Brothers Funeral Home in Willmar.  www.petersonbrothers.com