MYRTLE M. KNUTSON
JUNE 22, 1913 – JULY 19, 2016
FUNERAL NOTICE
 
Myrtle Mary Knutson, age 103, of Benson, died Tuesday, July 19, 2016, at Golden Living Center – Meadow Lane. 

Visitation will be held 4 – 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 28, 2016, at St. Francis Catholic Church in Benson.  Visitation will continue on Friday, July 29, 2016, from 12 – 1 p.m., followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 1 p.m., at St. Francis Catholic Church. 

Arrangements are with Zniewski Funeral Homes.  www.zniewskifuneralhome.com

Linda Kay Larson, 66, of Willmar, died Sunday, July 24 at her residence in Willmar.

Her graveside service will be at 1:00 p.m.  Wednesday, July 27 at Big Bend Lutheran Cemetery in Milan.

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

Kathleen Lagred
September 19, 1934 • July 19, 2016

Memorial services for Kathleen Lagred of Benson, Minnesota  were held Monday, July 25, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at Scandia Lutheran Church, rural Glenwood. Rev. Ronald Knutson officiated. Visitation was one hour prior to services at the church  Monday. Burial was in the church cemetery.

Kathleen JoAnn Kolstad, daughter of Simon and Eunice (Peterson) Kolstad, was born September 19, 1934 in Camp Lake Township in Swift Falls, Minnesota. Kathleen grew up in the Benson area, where she attended country school and in 1952, she graduated from Benson High School. She continued her education at the Willmar School of Practical Nursing, graduating on June 30, 1953, with an LPN degree.  Following her schooling, Kathleen worked as a nurse in Willmar, St. Paul and Florida, eventually making her home in Swift County, Minnesota.

November 23, 1968, she was united in marriage to Donald Lagred at Rolling Forks Lutheran Church in Pope County. The couple lived on the farm, where Kathleen helped with the farming operations. In the early 1990’s, the couple retired and moved to Benson, Minnesota.  Don died in May, 2003. Kathleen continued to live in Benson until the time of her death.

Kathleen was a member of Scandia Lutheran Church and WMF and she taught Sunday school. She enjoyed embroidery, knitting, gardening and playing solitaire. She especially enjoyed the time she spent with her family and friends.

Kathleen died  Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at the Glenwood Village Care Center in Glenwood, Minnesota. She lived to 81 years.

She is survived by three sons: Gary Carson and Tim Carson both of Swift Falls and Andrew Lagred of Revillo, SD; son-in-law:  Doug Krei of Starbuck; two sisters: Shirley Hegg and Verna Kolstad both of Glenwood; one brother: Robert Kolstad of Roseville; nine grandchildren: Roxanne Carson of Swift Falls, Angela (Christopher) Kleven of Alexandria, Thomas Carson of Swift Falls, Tony Carson of Swift Falls, Ryan Carson of Benson, Turner (Kristina) Carson of Swift Falls, Lane Krei of Starbuck, Jon Lagred of Ortonville and Ashley Krei of Starbuck; six great-grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her husband; her daughter: Rebecca Krei; five brothers and three sisters.

Starbuck Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. To send condolences to the family, please visit:   www.pedersenfh.com
 

Allen E. Berens
July 28, 1949 • July 19, 2016
 
Allen Edward Berens, 66, of Pequot Lakes, Minnesota, passed away July 19, 2016. Allen was born to Olive (Halvorson) and Roy Berens at the hospital in Starbuck, July 28, 1949.

Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Saturday, July 23 at St. Alice Catholic Church, Pequot Lakes. Visitation was one hour prior to the service.

Burial will be at St. Francis Cemetery, Benson, at a later date.

Allen was baptized and confirmed at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Benson and attended the Catholic school there and then attended Benson High School.

After high school, Allen married Patricia (Heike) Anderson and worked with his father at Berens Trucking and owned a truck repair shop. He later moved with his family to Brainerd and then Pequot Lakes while he worked at various development and sales positions. He was an avid sportsman and loved the beauty of nature.

Al is survived by his mother, Olive; wife, Debra; sons: Jhaun (Kori) and Dean (Kelly) Berens; daughters: Monique (Chad) Leifermann and Vanessa (James) Thompson; stepson: Joshua (Mallory) Bourn; his cherished grandchildren; sisters: Joan (Joe) Cronin and Patty (Mike) Ruhland; brothers: Tim and David (special friend Heather); and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father Roy and his grandparents.

He will be deeply missed.

Arrangements were with the Kline Funeral Home, Pequot Lakes.
 

Anita Mary Tucker
 
Anita Mary Tucker, 82, of Willmar, died Friday, May 27, 2016 at Copperleaf Senior Living Community in Willmar.

Mass of Christial Burial will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9 at the Church of St. Mary in Willmar. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Murdock.

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

Full obituary is here.
 

Eleanor (Larson) Anderson
October 19, 1916 • July 15, 2016

Eleanor (Larson) Anderson was born October 19, 1916 in Artichoke Township, Big Stone County, to Michael and Minda (Stenstuen) Larson. Eleanor was baptized and confirmed at Drywood Lutheran Church, where she later sang in the choir, attended the Ladies Aid Society, served at church suppers, and taught kindergarten children in the Bible school.  Eleanor graduated from a one-room rural school, District 65.

October 21, 1937, Eleanor was married, at her parents’ home, to Willard Anderson. They had two children, Myron and Marsha.  Eleanor and Willard farmed one of the original Anderson homesteads at Artichoke Lake, and for several years during the heyday of fishing on Artichoke Lake, they also ran a boat rental business.

In 1956, they moved to Chokio where Willard was the manager of the Federated Telephone Company.  In 1964, Eleanor and Willard moved to Benson when Willard became the manager of Agralite Electric Cooperative.  In 1979, they retired and returned to live at Artichoke Lake. 

They travelled widely throughout the U.S., including Alaska and Hawaii, and they were especially drawn to the coastal areas of Florida, Texas, California, Washington, and the Yucatan Peninsula. In 1978, they made a memorable trip to Denmark and Norway to do genealogical research, visit ancestral sites, and talk with relatives.  Willard passed away in 1981, and 10 years later Eleanor left Minnesota to live with her daughter in New England.

Eleanor loved gardens, wildlife, birds, fishing, cats, seashells, music, ballroom dancing, films, books, ceramics, and crafts of all kinds.  She was exceptionally skilled at crochet work, embroidery, and knitting.  During the last quarter century of her life, she took delight in the New England landscape, from the White Mountains to the Atlantic coast.  Above all, Eleanor valued the quiet beauty of country life and visits with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Eleanor passed away Friday, July 15, 2016 at the age of 99 years, eight months, and 26 days.

Eleanor was preceded in death by her husband, Willard Anderson; her parents, Michael and Minda Larson; her sisters, Mildred Van Winkle and Luella Jagow; her brother, Melvin Larson; her sisters-in-law, Alice Larson and Erna Larson; her brothers-in-law, Edward Haven, Howard VanWinkle, Clarence Jagow, and Ken Saulsbury; her daughter-in-law, Sally Anderson; her granddaughter, Claudia Anderson; and her step-grandson, Jack Tollakson.

Eleanor is survived by her siblings, Chester Larson and Gerda Saulsbury; her son, Myron Anderson; her daughter Marsha White; her grandsons Kai (and Bethany) Peterson and Draper White; her step-grandchildren, Nora Hanson and Scott Tollakson; her great-grandson, Fritz Spohr; and her great-granddaughter, Caitland Peterson.

Eleanor’s ashes will be buried in the Drywood Cemetery in Swift County, and a celebration of Eleanor’s life will be held in Minnesota a few months from now.
 

LOREN R. LARSON
OCTOBER 05, 1960 – JULY 28, 2016
FUNERAL NOTICE

Loren Ross Larson, age 55, of Kerkhoven, died Thursday, July 28, 2016, the result of an airplane accident in La Crosse County, WI. 

Visitation will be from 5 – 7 p.m. on Thursday, August 4, 2016 at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Swift Falls, MN.  Visitation will continue from 10 – 11 a.m., followed by the funeral at 11 a.m., on Friday, August 5, 2016, at the church. 

Arrangements are with Zniewski Funeral Homes in Benson.  www.zniewskifuneralhome.com

Sylvia A. O’Malley, 99, of Benson, passed away Saturday, August 6, 2016 at the Swift County Benson Hospital.

A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, August 20 at Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church in Benson. Visitation will be
one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in the Benson City Cemetery.

Arrangements are with Washburn-McReavy, Edina Chapel.

Arthur O. Hulberg
July 5, 1915 – August 12, 2016
Funeral Notice
 
Arthur O. Hulberg, age 101, of Benson, died on Friday evening, August 12, 2016, at the Golden Living Center in Benson.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at 11:00 am at Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church in Benson with interment at Lake Hazel Lutheran Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the service on Wednesday.

Zniewski Funeral Home of Benson is in charge of the arrangements.   www.zniewskifuneralhome.com

Jerry Allen Clark
February 27, 1950 • July 16, 2016

Jerry Allen Clark was born February 27, 1950 in Benson, Minnesota to Richard and Deloris Burns. Jerry and his twin sister made local news tipping the scale at 16 pounds at birth. When the twins were 2-1/2 years old, their mother, Deloris, was killed in an auto accident. They were later adopted by Deloris’ sister, Helen, and husband Laury Clark.

The Clark family moved to Washington state in 1962 where Jerry attended culinary school, worked at several jobs before retiring from the Boeing Co. after 26 years of service.

Jerry married Susan Putich May 19, 1973. They were married 43 years and had a daughter, Maureen.

Jerry’s joy was basketball. He attended high school sports regularly. Near retirement, he became involved in the Burlington, WA horsehoe club, eventually winning tournaments.

He was editor of the Shoe News for a while. One honor Jerry received was his induction into the Washington State Horseshoe Pitchers Association Hall of Fame. He was very proud of that.

Jerry went home to be with his Lord July 16, 2016 after a two year battle with cancer.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Deloris Burns, and Helen and Laury Clark.

He is survived by his wife, Susan, of 43 years; daughter, Maureen; son-in-law, Bret; grandchildren: Bailey, Savannah, Montana, Nic, Judy, Raegan and Callum; brothers: Richard Burns and Lou, Mark Clark and Barb; sisters: Barbara Hoss and Jeanne Bynum Sloane and many family members.

Jerry will always be remembered by his family and friends as a good and faithful servant of the Lord and a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend.
 

Barbara J. (Payne) Cramlet (76) of Estero, FL (formerly of Delafield, WI) peacefully passed away at her Delafield home on Saturday, August 13, 2016 surrounded by her loving family after a long and courageous battle with cancer.  
Barb was born in a farming community of west central MN, the 2nd eldest daughter of 10. Barb entered into holy matrimony July 2, 1960 to her beloved husband of 56 years, Richard (Dick) Cramlet. Barb had a successful 40-year career as a hair stylist, owning and operating Special Effects in Hair Design in Delafield for many years.  

Barb had a generous heart for giving back to the communities she resided in from WI to FL, volunteering and serving whenever she could. Barb and Dick retired in 1994 and traveled to all 50 states and abroad before becoming FL “snowbirds.” Barb’s hobbies included painting, quilting, cooking, traveling, reading, an occasional trip to the casino and a special passion for all things Alaska. Gratefully, she passed many of these talents on to her children and grandchildren through endless hours spent together making memories. As our matriarch, Barb instilled the values of faith, family, hard work, fairness and generosity in her loving family that we will strive to emulate for generations to come as we miss and honor her forever.  

Barb is survived by her husband, Richard (Dick) Cramlet, Children, Bradley (Colleen) Cramlet; Stacie (Jimmie) Trail; Leslie (Brad Bella) Boerger; Tony (Jennifer) Cramlet; 12 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Barb is preceded in death by her parents, infant sister and son-in-law.

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, August 20, 2016 at 11:00 AM at St. Charles Catholic Church, 313 Circle Dr. Hartland, WI. Visitation will precede the Mass from 9:30 until 10:30 AM.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks any monetary donations be made to the Vince Lombardi Cancer Center, Primary Peritoneal Cancer Research. www.lombardifoundation.org

Arrangements by:  evertlukofuneralhome.com

Derek J. Fath, age 29 of Belle Plaine, died on Sunday, August 14, 2016 in Belle Plaine.

He was born on November 30, 1986 in St. Cloud, the son of James and Deborah (Gunderson) Fath.

He was a 2005 graduate of Jordan High School and received an Associates of Arts Degree from Rosemount Technical College. Derek enjoyed time with his family, especially his son Tucker, who brought great joy to his life. He was an outdoorsman who liked hunting, fishing and paintball. He was employed as a computer engineer at Systems Maintenance Services in Prior Lake.

Derek is survived by his son, Tucker James; parents, Jim and Deb Fath; sister, Sarah (Russell) Graham; niece, Hazel Graham; Tucker's mother and Derek's girlfriend, Ashley Hiemstra; grandparents, Joe and Donna Fath; aunts, uncles and many cousins.

Visitation was Thursday August 18, 2016, 5-8 PM and Friday 9-9:45 AM followed by Mass of Christian Burial Friday, August 19, 2016, 10:00 AM at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 4625 W. 125 St., Savage, MN. Presiding was the Reverend Michael Tix. Pallbearers were Bryce Mackey, Drew Reinke, Ryan Weckman, Dan Kilcher, Travis Thompson, Eros Berglund, Travis Lamecker, and Ryan Asmus. Interment St. Bridget's Cemetery, DeGraff, MN. Memorials preferred to Derek Fath Memorial Fund at any Wells Fargo Bank in honor of his son, Tucker.
 
Arrangements with McNearney Funeral Home, Shakopee, Minnesota, 952-445-2755.  Condolences may be shared at:  www.mcnearneyfuneralhome.com

MARVIN M. MAUCH
JUNE 20, 1917 – AUGUST 18, 2016
FUNERAL NOTICE
 
Marvin M. Mauch, age 99, of Lowry, formerly of Benson, died Thursday, August 18, 2016, at Glacial Ridge Health System Hospital in Glenwood, Minnesota. 

Visitation will be held 5 – 7 p.m. on Monday, August 22, 2016, at Zniewski Funeral Home in Benson.  Visitation will continue on Tuesday, August 23, 2016, from 9 – 10 a.m., followed by the Funeral Service at 10 a.m., at the Glenwood Retirement Village Chapel. 

Arrangements are with Zniewski Funeral Home in Benson.  www.zniewskifuneralhome.com

JAMES M. LANGAN
NOVEMBER 9, 1928 – AUGUST 20, 2016
FUNERAL NOTICE
 
James Matthew Langan, age 87, of Danvers, died Saturday, August 20, 2016, at his home under Hospice care. 

Funeral Services will be held 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 24, 2016, with Visitation for one hour prior, at St. Malachy Catholic Church in Clontarf. 

Arrangements are with Zniewski Funeral Home in Benson.   www.zniewskifuneralhome.com

Gloria A. Christenson
February 18, 1929 • August 17, 2016

Gloria Audrey (Kittelson) Christenson, 87, passed away August 17, 2016, at the Golden Living Nursing Home in Benson, Minnesota.  

A memorial service will be held Sunday, August 28, 2 p.m. at Jevnaker Lutheran Church, rural Montevideo, Minnesota.  

Gloria Kittelson was born February 18, 1929, on the family farm north of Montevideo in Mandt Township.  She was one of five children born to the marriage of Willie and Della (Christenson) Kittelson. She was baptized and confirmed at Jevnaker Lutheran Church.

Childhood days were spent attending country school and working on the family farm.  Gloria attended school in rural District 64 (north of Montevideo) through the 8th grade, and then continued to work on the farm.

December 14, 1946, she married Edgar Christenson 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.   In addition to being a housewife and homemaker, Gloria was employed during her life at Fingerhut Manufacturing, Meadow Lane Nursing Home and the Swift County Benson Hospital, retiring from the hospital in 1994.  Following retirement, Gloria (along with her twin sister Grace) did domestic housekeeping in several Benson homes until well into her seventies.  Gloria and Edgar moved into Benson in 1971 and in their later years, enjoyed winters in Yuma, Arizona.  For many years, she was the chief caregiver to her husband following his stroke, and when her husband moved into the nursing home she was there daily, missing only three days total in over three years.        

Gloria enjoyed making all things beautiful.  This included craftwork of all kinds, sewing, quilting and gardening - especially loving her flower pots. She loved all her grandchildren and great grandchildren and loved spending time with them and had a special attachment to her great grand puppy – Berkley!

She is survived by her twin sister Grace; daughter: Deborah (Jack) Staton of Benson; son: Rev. Dr. David (Janell) Christenson of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; five grandchildren: Jade (Michelle) Abner of Benson; Jamison (Kari) Abner of Fargo, ND; Sarah (D.J.) Helmberger, Benson; Bethany Christenson of Minneapolis; and Kathryn Christenson, Eden Prairie; and eight great grandchildren.  

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Edgar; her brother Leland (Kittelson); sisters: Leona (Skogrand) and Deloris (Peterson); and a daughter, Jana.

Roland E. “Rollie” Swenson

June 10, 1040 ~ August 25, 2016

Roland E. “Rollie” Swenson, 76, of Spicer, formerly of Willmar, died Thursday, August 25^th as a result of complications from Parkinson’s disease, metastatic lung cancer and dementia.  A celebration of life will be held at 11:00 am, Thursday, September 1^st at Bethel Lutheran Church in Willmar.  Visitation will be from 4-7:00 pm, Wednesday and Harvey Anderson Funeral Home and on Thursday one hour prior to the service at the church.  Burial will be in Cloverleaf Cemetery, with Military Honors provided by American Legion Post #167.  Memorials are preferred to Rice Hospice and Bethesda Day Break.   www.hafh.org

Roland Elwood “Rollie” Swenson was born in Dawson, MN, on June 10, 1940, the son of Roland C. & Vivian (Holmquist) Swenson, the oldest of seven children.  In 1942, the family moved to Willmar.  Growing up he spent many summers on his grandparent’s farm in Dawson.  Rollie was a baptized and confirmed member of First Covenant Church and graduated from Willmar High School with the Class of 1958.  As a teen, he spent many hours working on cars.  He especially loved fast cars and loud mufflers!  He attended the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis.

On July 30, 1960, he was united in marriage to his high school sweetheart, Marguerite Thompson at Bethel Lutheran Church in Willmar, MN.  To this union three children were born: Gregory, Jeffrey & Emily.

In 1963, Uncle Sam beckoned and they spent the next three years in Bremerhaven, Germany where Rollie was stationed as a Military Policeman in the US Army.  It was a good time to be in Europe and they enjoyed many opportunities to travel to other countries.

Upon returning from the Army in 1966, Rollie began working as a salesman in his father’s Oldsmobile & GMC Truck dealership, Swenson Motor Company, located at 900 East Litchfield Ave.  In the early 70’s, Swenson Leasing Company was started with Rollie in partnership with his father.  Roland C. passed in 1977 and Rollie became owner of SMC.  As the dealership grew and more franchises were added, SMC moved to a lager building at 1301 East Highway 12.  At that time, SMC had theses franchises: Oldsmobile, Aurora, GMC Truck, Chrysler, Plymouth, Dodge as well as Leisure Travel Vans.  SMC was closed in 2012 when Rollie retired.  Customer service was of utmost importance in anything he said or did.

As a member of the Minnesota Automobile Dealer Association, Rollie served on the board of directors from 1998-2005, President in 2003 and on MADA Services Board from 2002-2012 and President in 2002.  Rollie served on the MADA Foundation Board from 2003 until he retired.  He was also on the Quality Council of National Auto Dealers Association.  In 2007, Rollie was nominated for the Time Magazine Quality Dealer Award.

Rollie has been on many boards and involved in many church and civic activities over the years in Willmar: Chamber of Commerce, Willmar Opportunities, West Central Industries, Inner Circle, ACMC Foundation, Willmar Area Community Foundation, Bethesda, United Way, Circle Sentencing, Eagle Creek Golf Club, Lions Club and a member of Willmar Ten Investors.  In 2002, Rollie received the Earl B. Olson Entrepreneurial Spirit Award.  He served on the Bethel Church Council and sang in the choir.

Family was important to Rollie.  He was so proud of his children and their accomplishments in life, and nine grandchildren held an extra-special place in his heart.  He looked forward to the time he could spend with them playing cards and board games, watching them participate in sports and listening to their music, pontoon rides and spending time at the lake.  In spite of busy years, Rollie found time to enjoy racquetball, golfing, hunting and fishing with family and friends, taking many trips to Canada and northern Minnesota.  Good natured, with a smile on his face, he always had a good story or joke to share and he loved to tease!  Bluegrass and Country Music were his favorites and he loved to dance the polka!  Over the years, Rollie and Marguerite enjoyed traveling with friends and family to many foreign countries, and spending winters in warmer places.  He will be missed by all.

Rollie is survived by his wife, Marguerite and children: Gregory (Deborah) Swenson of Willmar; Jeffrey (Susan) Swenson of Springfield, NE; Emily (Kentt) Habben of Benson, MN; grandchildren: twins, Bradley and Daniel Swenson; Luke and Grant Swenson; and Nathan, Jonas, Eleanor, Harold, Hazel Habben.  He is also survived by his four brothers: James (Barbara), Jerry (Judy Kay), Douglas (Sheila), Milton and two sisters: Judy Ann (Gary) Swenson, Virginia (James) Bauman; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Roland and Vivian Swenson.

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CHARLES “CHUCK” ANDREW GREEN
DEATH NOTICE
AUGUST 13, 1952 – AUGUST 27, 2016
 
Charles “Chuck” Andrew Green, age 64, of Benson, died Saturday, August 27, 2016 at his home. 

A memorial service will be held at a later date.  Arrangements are with Zniewski Funeral Home in Benson, MN.

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GEORGE MICHAEL “MIKE” MCCARTHY
SEPTEMBER 30, 1942 – AUGUST 26, 2016
FUNERAL NOTICE
 
Starbuck, MN – George Michael “Mike” McCarthy, age 73, of Starbuck, MN, died Friday, August 26, 2016, at the Glenwood Retirement Village. 

Visitation will be from 5 – 7 p.m. Thursday, September 1, 2016 at St. Francis Catholic Church in Benson.  Visitation will continue from 10 – 11 a.m., followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. on Friday, September 2, 2016, at St. Francis Catholic Church. 

Arrangements are with Zniewski Funeral Home in Benson.  www.zniewskifuneralhome.com

The funeral for Roger Pederson, of Starbuck, Minnesota will be held on Thursday, September 1, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at Fron Lutheran Church in Starbuck, with Reverend Paul Johnson officiating. Visitation will be on Wednesday, August 31 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Starbuck Funeral Home and on Thursday, one hour prior to services at the church. Burial will be at Fron Lutheran Cemetery, Starbuck.

Roger Martin John Pederson, son of Julian and Ada (Ronnei) Pederson was born on January 29, 1935 on the family farm near Starbuck. He graduated from Starbuck High School in 1953. Roger entered the United States Army in December of 1954 and was honorably discharged in September of 1956. He was united in marriage to Joyce Erickson on May 4, 1957 at West Zion Lutheran Church near Starbuck. The couple made their home in Benson, Minnesota, where Roger worked for the Swift County Monitor. In 1969, the family moved to Starbuck, and Roger took a job as the plant manager at Quinco Press in Lowry. He worked for Quinco Press for the next 31 years, retiring in 2000. Joyce died on December 15, 1998. Roger continued to live in Starbuck, working for the City of Starbuck before becoming the manager at Hobo Park on Lake Minnewaska. He married Barbara Johnson on September 13, 2008 in Glenwood. The couple has continued to make Starbuck their home.

Roger was an active member of Fron Lutheran Church, serving on several boards and singing in the church choir. He served 11 years on the Starbuck school board. Roger was also a member of Ducks Unlimited and Minnewaska Lake Association. He enjoyed playing softball, bowling, fishing, attending sporting events, and collecting tools and tractors.  Spending time with his grandchildren, however, was most cherished.

Roger died on Sunday, August 28, 2016 at the Courage Cottage in Morris, Minnesota. He was 81 years old.

He is survived by his wife: Barbara Johnson, Starbuck, MN; one son: Craig (Lisa) Pederson, Minneapolis, MN; two grandchildren: Evan and Nora Pederson; seven siblings: Jerry (Sue) Pederson, Hawley, MN; Sharon (Gary) Boldenow, Summerfield, FL; Dianne (Lynn) Peterson, Willmar, MN; Helen “Jeannie” (Paul) Pladsen, Starbuck, MN; Corliss "Cori" Becker, Richfield, MN; Florene (Mike) Kallenbach, Maddock, ND; and Harvey (Dianne) Pederson, Starbuck, MN; one brother-in-law, Curtis Nordaune, Montevideo, MN; four sisters-in-law: Elizabeth Pederson, Sauk Rapids, MN; Ceil Pederson, Rogers, MN; Janet Bonn and Patricia Trifari, both of Prescott, AZ; and three stepsons: Jeffrey Johnson, Brooklyn Park, MN; Daniel (Claire) Johnson, Fargo, ND; and Matthew Johnson, Boulder, CO. Roger was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce; his parents; one sister, Betty Nordaune; two brothers, Philp and Rollo; and one brother-in-law, Mike Becker.

The family requests memorials are given in Roger’s name to the Fron Lutheran Church or Fron Lutheran Cemetery in Starbuck.

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

Victoria “Vicki” Lee, 82 of Benson, died Monday, August 29, 2016 at Grace Wood of Champlin in Champlin. 

A memorial mass of Christian burial will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, September 1, 2016 at St. Malachy Catholic Church in Clontarf.  Burial will be in the church cemetery.  Visitation will be held one hour prior to the services at the church.  Memorials preferred.

Arrangements are with the West Central Cremation Services.  www.hafh.org