FRED JOHN BARTH
MARCH 30, 1946 – DECEMBER 3, 2016
FUNERAL NOTICE
Fred John Barth, age 70, of Danvers, died Saturday, December 3, 2016, in Swift County Benson Health Services.
Visitation will be from 9-11 a.m., followed by the funeral at 11 a.m., Saturday, December 10, 2016 at Church of the Visitation in Danvers. Burial will be in Church of the Visitation Catholic Cemetery.
Arrangements are with Zniewski Funeral Home in Benson. www.zniewskifuneralhome.com
Enoch Gordon Lee
October 2, 1926 • November 27, 2016
Enoch Gordon Lee, 90, of Bothell, WA, passed away Sunday, November 27, 2016 at his home under hospice care.
Enoch was born October 2, 1926 in Swift County, Minnesota to Otto H. and Mathilda (Fugelseng) Lee.
A graveside service will be held at a later date in Indian Valley, Idaho.
Enoch is survived by two sons: Steven (Cathy) Lee and Terry Lee of WA, also a nephew, Ronald L. (Alta) Larson of Benson; step-children, many grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Enoch was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Geraldine, his second wife, Norma and a son, Michael Lee; sisters: Pauline Lee, Mabel Larson, Irene Lee, Bertha Bainbridge and brothers: Roy Lee, Chester A. Lee, Luther Lee and Darrell Lee and a niece, Myrtle Holzheimer of Benson.
Emily Rohloff, age 44, of Aberdeen, SD, died Saturday, December 3, 2016 at the Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls.
Memorial services will be held at a later date. Inurnment will be in Graceland Cemetery, Madison. Arrangements are with Weiland Funeral Chapel of Madison, SD. Online condolences can be sent at www.weilandfuneralchapel.com.
Emily Ann Bohl was born June 20, 1972 in Madison, SD, the daughter of Dan & Judy (Hyink) Bohl. She attended St. Anthony’s Catholic School and part of high school in Hoven, SD before graduating from Chester High School in 1990. In 1991, Emily married Steve Rohloff at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Madison and to this union two children were born, Megan & Jeff. Emily completed her college education in 1994 at Dakota State University with a degree in Elementary Education. Her first teaching job was at the Orland Colony near Madison. Emily then moved to Storm Lake, IA and taught there for a short time. Emily moved to Montevideo, MN and worked various jobs, but mainly worked as a proofreader for the Montevideo American News.
In her spare time, she enjoyed reading, baking and going to the lake with family. Emily was a part of many lives while she was here with us and that will continue because of her decision to be an organ & tissue donor.
She is survived by her daughter, Megan (Derick) Pownell and son, Jeff Rohloff both of Benson, MN; two grandchildren, Kimberlynn & Daxton Pownell; parents, Dan & Judy Bohl of Madison, SD; brother, Eric (Jolene) Bohl and their children, Sammie & Alex of Dickinson, ND; brother, Jason (Amy) Bohl and their children, Lindsey, Macy, Carmen & Preston of Garretson, SD; many aunts, uncles & cousins; friend, Arlin Greger of Aberdeen, SD; Megan & Jeff’s father, Steve Rohloff of Morris, MN and Steve’s parents, Denny (Alice) Rohloff of Benson, MN.
Emily was preceded in death by her paternal & maternal grandparents; infant niece and one aunt.
Ralph Elon Kugler
Ralph Elon Kugler, 76, died Friday, December 9, 2016 at the St. Cloud Hospital with his family by his side.
A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday Dec. 20 at 11 a.m. with a visitation at 10 a.m. at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Waite Park, Minnesota.
Ralph will be laid to rest with his wife at the columbarium at the service.
Ralph was born October 9, 1940 in Lidgerwood, ND to Harry and Ruth Kugler. He later moved to Alexandria, Minnesota, until attending and graduating from St. Cloud State University with a degree in Elementary Education. Ralph taught 5th grade students in Benson for 30 years. In 1988, he re-connected with his college sweetheart, Sharon, married her and moved to Princeton. He and Sharon retired to Waite Park where they resided until her death in 2009. Ralph lived out his remaining years in Benson, the town he loved.
Ralph was preceded in death by his wife Sharon Kugler, parents Harry and Ruth Kugler, brother Ward Kugler and their beloved cat Simon.
Ralph is survived by his children David DeMars (Lori), Barbara Richardson (David) and Daniel DeMars; two grandchildren, Christian & Spencer DeMars.
Memorials are preferred in lieu of flowers.
Elvina Brackenbury
February 21, 1918 • December 11, 2016
Elvina Ilene Brackenbury, 98 of Sunburg, Minnesota died Sunday, December 11, 2016 at Mariam Manor in Sunburg.
Her funeral was held 1:30 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 15 at Monson Lake Lutheran Church in rural Sunburg. Burial was in the church cemetery. Visitation was from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at Harvey Anderson Funeral Home in Kerkhoven and continued one hour prior to the service at the church Thursday.
Elvina Ilene Brackenbury was born February 21, 1918 in Kerkhoven Township, Swift County, Minnesota, the daughter of Elmer and Esther (Paulson) Lesteberg. She grew up in the Kerkhoven area where she graduated from Kerkhoven High School in the class of 1935. She helped out on the family farm prior to her marriage to, Forrest “Bob” Brackenbury, December 10, 1943, at the Norway Lake Lutheran Church parsonage. The couple lived and farmed near Sunburg, retiring in 1977. Following 63 loving years of marriage, Bob passed away April 29, 2007. Elvina later moved into Mariam Manor in Sunburg.
Elvina was baptized and confirmed at Monson Lake Lutheran Church where she was a lifelong member. She held various positions in the church and Sunday School program.
She enjoyed reading, sewing, knitting and crocheting. She loved to be outdoors gardening and tending to her flower beds. Her family was very important to her and she cherished the moments she could spend with them.
Elvina passed away peacefully Sunday, December 11, 2016 at the Miriam Manor in Sunburg at the age of 98 years.
She is survived by her son, Eldon (and Shirley) Brackenbury of Pennock; daughters: Janet (and Donald) Spencer of Hancock and Judy (and Keith) Heinze of Sauk Centre; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents and her sister Nora.
Alvin “Bud” Weckwerth
September 18, 1925 –December 16, 2016
Funeral Notice
Alvin “Bud” Weckwerth, age 91, of rural Benson, died on Friday, December 12, 2016 at his home.
Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, December 21, at 2:00 p.m. at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Benson. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 20, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church and will continue for one hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday.
Zniewski Funeral Home of Benson is assisting the family with the arrangements. www.zniewskifuneralhome.com
Frank M. Holt
January 18, 1924 –December 17, 2016
Funeral Notice
Frank M. Holt, age 92, of rural Murdock, died on Saturday, December 17, 2016 at the Gabriel House in Murdock.
Funeral Services will be held on Friday, December 23, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Benson. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, December 22, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church and will continue for one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday.
Zniewski Funeral Home of Benson is assisting the family with the arrangements. www.zniewskifuneralhome.com
Lavina E. Jagow
December 15, 2016
Lavina E. Jagow, 82, of Burnsville, Minnesota passed away December 15, 2016.
Services will be held Tuesday, December 20 at 11 a.m. at Redemption Lutheran Church, 927 E Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington. Visitation is Monday from 5-7 p.m. and also one hour prior to service, all at the church.
Lavina was born in rural Danvers and grew up on a farm near Holloway. She attended St Cloud Teachers College and then taught grade school for a few years before retiring to raise a family.
Lavina is survived by husband Jerry; sons: Wayne Jagow, Terry Jagow, Jim (Michelle) Jagow; daughter Deb (Brad) Robinson; grandchildren: Kyle, Erin, Caitlin, Shelby, Jeremy, Sydney and Jacob; sister Doris Stevens; brother Don (Jan) Petrick; many other relatives and friends.
Rolland E. Smaagaard
September 20, 1944 • December 17, 2016
Rolland Eugene Smaagaard, 72, of Hopkins, Minnesota died December 17, 2016 peacefully at NC Little Hospice.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Gethsemane Lutheran in Hopkins Tuesday, Dec 20. Service will be at 11 a.m. with a visitation that started one hour prior.
Rolland was born September 20, 1944. He graduated from Benson High School in 1962 and graduated from Concordia College Moorhead in 1966. He began his career as an English teacher, moved on to working as a juvenile parole officer, among other careers, and finally retired after 25+ years in real estate as Vice President Manager at Coldwell Banker Burnett in Eden Prairie.
Rolland is remembered as a playful & loving grandfather, a golfing enthusiast & a great friend, father and brother.
Rolland was preceded in death by parents Arnold and Theressa Smaagaard, brother Allen. He is survived by sons, Aaron (Lorraine) & Jeffrey (Kristina); brothers Paul (Kathleen) & Dennis (Kathryne); life partner Joann Garland, and best friend Glenn Coppersmith; grandchildren: Lillian, Sophia & Andrew “Rolland” Smaagaard, niece Krysta & nephews Craig, Colin & Garrett.
Memorial donations to Benson High School Scholarship Fund or NC Little Hospice in Edina, MN.
Jack E. Kennedy
April 27, 1948 - December 18, 2016
John “Jack” E. Kennedy, age 68, of Benson, died unexpectedly on Sunday morning, December 18, at his home in Benson.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 22, at Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church in Benson. Interment will be at Benson City Cemetery at a later date. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, December 21, at Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church in Benson and will continue for one hour prior to the service. Arrangements are with Peterson Brothers Funeral Home in Willmar. www.petersonbrothers.com
John “Jack” Edward Kennedy was born on April 27, 1948, in Benson, Minnesota, the son of Willis “Bill” and Catherine (Krattenmaker) Kennedy. He grew up in the Benson community, graduated from Benson High School in 1966 and began working with his father Bill at Kennedy Excavating, of which he purchased in 1969. In 1967, Jack was united in marriage to Janice Most. They made their home in Benson and later divorced. In 1989, Jack was married to Connie Higdon and they lived in Benson. In 2002, Jack’s son, Troy purchased the excavating business and he later retired. Jack was deputy for the Swift County Sheriff’s department for over 30 years. He was a member of Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church, the Masons, Shriners, Benson JC’s and was active in the Benson Hockey Association. His hobbies included snowmobiling, golfing, hunting, fishing, camping, traveling, playing cards and trips to the casino. He cherished time spent with his many friends and family, especially his grandchildren, Danielle and Kyle. Jack will be sadly missed by all his 3pm coffee friends and the 4:30 pm roll call at the Benson VFW. Jack was a very friendly and outgoing person that help many people in times of need.
He is survived by his son, Troy (and Julie) Kennedy of Benson; two grandchildren, Danielle Hanson (and fiancé, Derek Braseth) of Lake Park and Kyle Kennedy of Benson; one sister, Barbara Naig of Benson; one niece, Cammie Lillehaug of Chanhassen and one nephew, Jamie Naig of Hancock, besides other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Connie in 2005.
Wilfred “Willie”A. Holm
February 09, 1924 –December 19, 2016
Funeral Notice
Wilfred “Willie” A. Holm, age 92, died on Monday, December 19, at the Appleton Nursing Home.
Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, December 27, at 11:00 am at the Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Swift Falls. Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the service at the church on Tuesday. Interment will follow the service at Swift Falls Cemetery.
Zniewski Funeral Home of Benson is assisting the family with the arrangements. www.zniewskifuneralhome.com
ROGER H. MARQUARDT
APRIL 8, 1951 – DECEMBER 19, 2016
DEATH NOTICE
Roger Harold Marquardt, age 65, of Benson, Minnesota died Monday, December 19, 2016 at his home. A private family burial will be held in the Belview City Cemetery at a later date.
Roger is survived by his siblings: Janet (Dwayne) Ousky of Belview, Viola (Murlin) Buske of Waseca, Shirley (David) Williamson of Appleton, and Ronald Marquardt of Burnsville; and many nieces and nephews.
Arrangements are with Zniewski Funeral Home in Benson. www.zniewskifuneralhome.com
MICHAEL R. FENNELL
MAY 28, 1959 – DECEMBER 18, 2016
FUNERAL NOTICE
Michael Robert Fennell, age 57, of Benson, died Sunday, December 18, 2016.
Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m., Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at Zniewski Funeral Home in Benson. www.zniewskifuneralhome.com
Orie Earl Mills
Obituary
November 25, 1927 – December 26, 2016
Orie E. Mills, age 89, of Benson, MN, died Monday, December 26, 2016 at Swift County Benson Health Services.
Visitation will be from 5 – 7 p.m. Friday, December 30, 2016 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Benson. Visitation will continue from 10 – 11 a.m., followed by the memorial service at 11 a.m., Saturday, December 31, 2016 at Trinity Lutheran Church. Interment will be in the Benson City Cemetery. Arrangements are with Zniewski Funeral Home in Benson.
Orie Earl Mills was born on November 25, 1927 to Ross David and Ellen Victoria (Anderson) Mills in Benson, Minnesota. He was baptized June 26, 1929 by Rev. E.J. Peterson and confirmed June 22, 1941 by Rev. Richard Johnson at Trinity Lutheran Church in Benson. He grew up in Benson, attending Dist. 52 & 41 and graduating from Benson High School. Orie served his country in the United States Army from September 21, 1948 to September 20, 1951 during the Korean Conflict on overseas duty in England. On April 25, 1953, Orie was united in marriage to Marilyn Elizabeth Lietz by Rev. J. G. Swedberg at Trinity Lutheran Church. Together they were able to share in more than 63 years of marriage.
Through the years, Orie worked at the Co-op Creamery, as a farm laborer, at Red Owl, as a farmer, for Munson Seed Company, Hughes Aircraft, Benson Market, and as a carrier for the United States Post Office. After retirement, he worked part-time for the City Parks Department and served 4 terms on the Cemetery Board and 2 terms each on the Planning Commission and Parks Board. He was a member of the VFW Post # 1403, the American Legion, the Appleton Sportsmen’s Club, Cooties, and served as Sunday School Superintendent and Teacher, and as President of the Church Council at Trinity Lutheran. Among the many things Orie enjoyed was hunting, fishing, woodworking, playing cards and dominoes – but most of all spending time with family and loved ones.
Orie passed away peacefully at the Swift County Benson Health Services on December 26, 2016, attaining the age of 89 years, 1 month, and 1 day. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn Mills; children: Gary Mills of New York City, Gwenn Smeby of St. Paul Park, Dale (Tomoko) Mills of Pleasanton, CA, and Scott (Cindy) Mills of Sioux Falls, SD; grandchildren: Ross (Mindy) Smeby, Kenichi (Sayaka) Mills, Louis Smeby, Eric (Kia) Mills, and Lindsey (Max) Moore; great-grandchildren: Eva Smeby, Aiden Mills, and Jordan Mills; and brother, Marlin (Micki) Mills of Gillette, PA.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ross and Ellen Mills; brothers, Donald and Arvin; sister, Roselle Johnson; daughter, Sherri; son, James; and granddaughter, Faustina.
Please sign the guestbook at: www.zniewskifuneralhome.com
Ruth M. Thayer
May 19, 1920 – December 26, 2016
Ruth M. Thayer, 96, of Benson, formerly of Kerkhoven, died Monday, December 26th at Golden Living Center-Meadow Lane in Benson.
Her funeral will be 11:00 am, Monday, January 2nd at Evangelical Free Church in Kerkhoven with burial in Hillside Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-7 pm, Sunday at the church and continue one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday. Funeral arrangements are with Harvey Anderson Kerkhoven Funeral Home. www.hafh.org
Ruth Marie was born on May 19, 1920, in Louriston Township, Chippewa County, Minnesota, the daughter of John and Elva (Stauffer) Hubin. She grew up in Louriston Township, attended District 36 for her schooling and later attended Sunnyside Bible Academy in Freemont, SD.
On September 26, 1940, Ruth was united in marriage to Frank Thayer on the Hubin Family Farm near Maynard. Following their marriage, they lived on a farm near Kerkhoven until moving into Kerkhoven in 1974. In November of 2013, Ruth moved to Golden Living Center in Benson.
Her pride and joy was her family and her devotion and commitment to the Lord was evident in all that she did. She was a faithful prayer warrior and spent time reading her Bible. Ruth had accepted the Lord as her personal Savior at a young age. She was a member of the Kerkhoven Evangelical Free Church where she had taught Sunday School, was active in the women’s ministries, Awana and served as a Deaconess.
Ruth enjoyed gardening, quilting and embroidery. Most of her family have received quilts with many love filled stitches. She was a great mother, a wonderful grandmother and great grandmother.
Surviving are her children: Marie (Dennis) Johnson of Murdock; Marlys (Roland) Burquest of Elk River; Bev Harvey of Lakeville and Steve (Karen) Thayer of Kerkhoven; 13 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Frank in 2005; brothers: Garreth, Ronald, Sam and John; and sisters: Evangeline, Grace, Katherine and Helen, and three brothers in infancy.
Carol F. Patterson
December 23, 1932 • December 27, 2016
Carol F. Patterson (nee Albanese), 84, passed away peacefully Tuesday December 27, 2016 at Abrazo Hospital in Phoenix, AZ.
Carol was born December 23, 1932 in Medford, MA. Carol made her way to Seattle and married Kirby "Pat" Patterson, November 23, 1953. Three children were born into this marriage.
Following her husband's death in 1972, Carol learned how to drive and then relocated with her daughter to Benson, Minnesota in 1974. She worked as a home health aide/companion for many clients in Minneapolis and later in Phoenix, where she had lived since 1995.
Carol is survived by her three children: Jerry (Janet) Patterson of Seattle, Jeff (Cheryl) Patterson of Seattle, and Sheila (Cheryl) Patterson of Cleveland, OH; grandson Garrett (Erin) Patterson and three great-granddaughters all of Seattle. Per Carol's wishes, there will be no funeral service. Her ashes will be interred at Whidbey Island (Seattle). One of Carol's passions was reading, which she enjoyed throughout her life. She (and her late husband) instilled a love of reading in all of their children.
To honor her memory, her family wishes that memorial contributions be made for adult literacy programs via Literacy Volunteers of Maricopa County, Inc., Attn: Accounts Receivable, 729 E.Hatcher Rd, Phoenix AZ 85020.
Swift County is already gearing up to make another effort to get the State of Minnesota to lease or buy the Prairie Correctional Facility in Appleton.
At the county board’s meeting Dec. 19, Commissioner Gary Hendrickx, District 1-Appleton, reported that he and Commission Chair Pete Peterson, District 3-south Benson, had attended a meeting of representatives of lobbying firm Goff Public and CoreCivic, the owner of the prison.
CoreCivic is the new name of Corrections Corporation of America, the country’s largest owner of private prison facilities. It changed its name this past fall.
“Rebranding as CoreCivic is the culmination of a multi-year strategy to transform our business from largely corrections and detention services to a wider range of government solutions,” Damon T. Hininger, the company’s president and chief executive officer said in a news release. “The CoreCivic name speaks to our ability to solve the tough challenges facing government at all levels and to the deep sense of service that we feel every day to help people.”
Also at the meeting was District 17A state Rep. Tim Miller, R-Prinsburg, and state Senator-elect Andrew Lang, R-Olivia. The meeting was called to formulate a strategy for lobbying the Legislature during the 2017 session.
The prison has sat empty since February 2010 when it was shut down. A minimum staff has been kept at the facility to maintain it over the past nearly seven years. The company has also invested hundreds of thousands in improvements to the 1,600-bed facility.
It has been estimated that reopening the prison would create 350 jobs for western Minnesota, have a $13 to $15 million payroll, and provide a significant boost to the local economies of the many small towns from which the employees come.
Hendrickx told fellow commissioners that it seems that the appetite to purchase isn’t as strong as it was last year; there is more of an appetite to lease, he said.
Whose appetite is favoring leasing over buying? Commissioner Ed Pederson, District 2-north Benson, asked Hendrickx.
Republican Tony Cornish, chair of the state House’s Public Safety and Crime Prevention Policy and Finance Committee, seems to have more of an appetite for a lease, Hendrickx said. The lease doesn’t require the big upfront dollar amount a purchase would, he said.
Minnesota Democrat Gov. Mark Dayton, who has not looked at any use of the Appleton prison favorably, still has indicated he leans toward a purchase if it is done.
For the Appleton area, whether it is a lease or a purchase, it is the jobs that are important, Hendrickx said. But it is also important that the agreement that is reached whether a purchase or a lease shows a commitment to use the facility for the long term to ensure job stability, Hendrickx said.
When there is uncertainty about future employment people can’t find stability in their lives and businesses can’t find stability in their decisions, he said. When individuals and business don’t know where things are going, they are not going to invest as much, he said.
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Pictured: Republican Rep. Tony Cornish, in black sweatshirt, chairs the Minnesota House Public Safety and Crime Prevention Policy and Finance Committee. He will play a key role in the discussions about the state’s possible use of the Appleton prison.
Frank M. Holt
January 18, 1924 – December 17, 2016
Obituary
Frank M. Holt, age 92, of rural Murdock, died on Saturday, December 17, 2016 at the Gabriel House in Murdock. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, December 23, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Benson. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, December 22, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church and will continue for one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday. Zniewski Funeral Home of Benson is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Franklin Melbourne Holt was born on January 18, 1924 in Jewell, Iowa, the son of George J. and Anna (Braland) Holt. He was baptized on May 18, 1924 by Rev. A. H. Toggsted at Tabitha Lutheran Church in Rose Grove, Iowa. He was confirmed in Windom, Minnesota. He grew up in Windom, Minnesota and attended country school through the 8th grade. Frank served his country during World War II in the United States Merchant Marines from 1944 - 1945. Then he joined the United States Army and served in the 82nd Airborne Division until 1946. He especially enjoyed jumping out of airplanes. During his service, he traveled many places from New York to Galveston, TX; Fort Knox, KY to Fort Bragg, NC; through the Panama Canal, New Guinea, Australia, and the Philippines to name a few.
On June 12, 1955, Frank was united in marriage to Lenora (Fischer) Holt by Rev. Petersen at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in St. James, Minnesota. This union was blessed with over 61 years of marriage. They lived in Minneapolis and he worked at the Ford Motor plant for 16 years. In 1959, Frank bought the family farm, west of Sunburg, and farmed on the weekends while he continued to work at the Ford plant until 1968. They then moved out to the farm and made it their home. He farmed and milked cows until his retirement in 1988 and continued to help his sons on the family farm.
Frank was a member of the Kerkhoven American Legion and a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Benson. He enjoyed woodworking, making clocks, and inventing small projects. He was called from this life on Saturday, December 17, 2016 at the Gabriel House in Murdock, Minnesota. He attained the age of 92 years, 10 months and 29 days.
Frank is survived by his wife, Lenora Holt of Murdock; children: Marilyn (Dale) Larson of Pennock, Ramona (Jim) Just of Kerkhoven, Joanne (Shawn) Kujawa of Spicer, Dennis (Lori) Holt of Murdock, and David (Cathy) Holt of Murdock; 14 grandchildren; 12 great- grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Anna Holt; son, Ronald at 14 months; two brothers, James and Milford Holt; and a sister, Virgean Ziska. Blessed be his memory.
Please sign the guest book at: www.zniewskifuneralhome.com
Bradley G. J. Nordby
June 9, 1959 – January 3, 2017
Funeral Notice
Brad Nordby, age 57, died on Tuesday, January 3, at the Swift County Benson Hospital.
Funeral Services will be held on Friday, January 6, at 10:30 am at the Zion Lutheran Church in Appleton. Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday.
Zniewski Funeral Home – Vaala Chapel of Appleton is assisting the family with the arrangements. www.zniewskifuneralhome.com/
Mavis Lorraine Koenen
January 22, 1931 - December 31, 2016
Mavis Lorraine Koenen passed away December 31, 2016 at Luther Haven Nursing Home in Montevideo. Funeral services are Friday, January 6th at 11:00 a.m., with visitation for one hour prior, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Clara City followed by burial in Sunset Memorial Cemetery in Montevideo. Arrangements were with the Wing-Bain Funeral Home of Clara City (www.wingbain.com).
Mavis Lorraine Koenen was born January 22, 1932 to Vernon and Corintha (Spencer) Tangeman near Montevideo. She was baptized into the Lutheran Faith at Ocheyedan, Iowa, and confirmed at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Montevideo.
Mavis grew up and attended school in Montevideo graduating from Montevideo High School with the class of 1950.
On October 21, 1951 she was united in marriage to Melvin Koenen at Our Saviors Lutheran Church parsonage in Montevideo by Reverend Gabriel Tweet. To this union six children were born.
Mavis was a loving mother and devoted wife caring for the family’s home. After she moved into Clara City from the farm, she enjoyed quilting. She was a volunteer with Meals on Wheels and a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Clara City where she was active with WELCA.
She is survived by her children: Cheryl (Gary) Lyngen of Garretson, South Dakota; Gary (Sharon) Koenen of Shell Lake, Wisconsin; Barbara (Bruce) Brown of Verndale; Brenda Koenen of Clara City; Dwight (Jen Danforth) Koenen of St. Louis Park; 15 grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren; and 2 great –great grandchildren; sister: Elaine Ryman of Eagan; and several nieces and nephews.
Mavis was preceded in death by her parents, Vernon and Corintha Tangeman; husband Melvin Koenen; son Gregory in infancy; brothers Roger and Duane Tangeman and a great grandson.
