Bernice Wanberg
Bernice Wanberg, 101, of Benson, Minnesota died Friday morning, May 24, 2019 at the Meadow lane Nursing Home in Benson.
Visitation will be held from 10-11 a.m. Saturday, June 1, at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Swift Falls, followed by the funeral service at 11 a.m. Interment will be in the St. Pauli Cemetery.
Zniewski Funeral Home of Benson is in charge of the arrangements.
Dale Robert Schuck
February 8, 1943 • May 24, 2019
Dale Robert Schuck passed away Friday, May 24, 2019, at St. Mary’s Hospital, Rochester, Minnesota, with his wife Myra and his daughters at his side.
A Memorial Service was held Monday, June 3, 2019 at Mahn Family Funeral Home - Mahler Chapel in Pine Island from 5-7 p.m.
Dale was born February 8, 1943, to Robert and Arlene Schuck. He and his sister, Lois Haugen, were raised by their grandparents, Ernest & Ella Schuck, in the rural Zumbrota area. He graduated from Zumbrota High School in 1961.
Dale and Myra were married November 23, 1963. They made their home in the Pine Island area until 1976 when they, with their daughters, moved to rural Clontarf, Minnesota. In the fall of 2016, Dale and Myra moved to Mazeppa to be near their girls.
Throughout his life, Dale worked installing milking equipment, farming and truck driving. He retired from Chamberlain Oil Company in 2008. Dale would not shy away from or turn down the opportunity to work on any type of machine or project that came up. He was always available and willing to help friends and neighbors. In his self limited leisure time, Dale enjoyed fishing and was happiest when outside. He hated to be cooped up in a building for very long. Dale relished his times of solitude and peace, specifically with his beloved dog Tasha.
Dale is survived by his wife, Myra (Shafer) of 55 ½ years; Jodi (Bryan DeWitt), Jan (Jake Siem) and Brad Gode (Sharon); his six grandchildren: Kelli Jo and Ryan Williams, Megan Carlson, Adam and Kat Rasmussen, Kevin Carlson, Jared and Kaylee Rasmussen, and Gracie Elliott, four great-grandchildren: Jaiden Stucky, Kayslynn Rasmussen, Knox Williams and Jaysie Rasmussen, sister Lois (Jerry) Haugen; additional family members Sandy, Gayle, Roberta, Keith and Steve; several nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by his grandparents Ernest and Ella Schuck, father Robert Schuck, mother Arlene Schuck, step mother Esther Schuck, brother’s in law Cyril Shafer and Jerry Haugen.
Darin M. Rasmussen
August 22, 1971 • May 22, 2019
A memorial service for Darin Michael Rasmussen will be held Saturday, June 8, 2019 at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Benson, Minnesota.
Darin Michael Rasmussen was born August 22, 1971 and on May 22, 2019, at the age of 47, he was released from his pain and suffering of more than five months. Darin resided in Fridley, Minnesota and passed away at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids.
Darin graduated from Benson High School in 1990 and later worked for a moving company in the Twin Cities area, did carpentry work, and his hobby was collecting agates, an interest he shared with his mother. He also loved feeding birds and squirrels just like his dad.
Darin is survived by his daughters: Autumn Rasmussen and Crystal Green; his parents, Daryl and Jean Rasmussen of Benson; sisters: Deb (and Dale) Bomstad of willmar, Dianne (and Steven) Fritz of Spooner, WI, and Nettie (and Lon) Lindemann of Benson; and life partner Angie Green of Fridley.
Sandra Jean Erenberg
January 22, 1949 • May 15, 2019
Sandra Jean (Hanson) Erenberg, 70, of Starbuck, Minnesota, formerly of Benson, died Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at Minnewaska Community Health Services. Visitation was from 12-1 p.m., followed by the Funeral Service at 1 p.m., Friday, May 24, 2019, at Zniewski Funeral Home Chapel in Benson. Interment was in West Bank Lutheran Cemetery in West Bank Township.
Sandra Jean (Hanson) Erenberg was born January 22, 1949 in Benson, Minnesota, the daughter of Chester Charles and Lavina Ozette (Kvam) Hanson. She was baptized March of 1949 and confirmed May of 1964 by Rev. Paul Samuelson at West Bank Lutheran Church. Sandra grew up in the Danvers and Benson area and graduated from Benson High School. She attended the U of M Minneapolis and graduated with a Bachelors Degree of Education.
July 6, 1968, Sandra was united in marriage to Mark Erenberg. This union was blessed with two sons, Anthony and Nathaniel. Sandra lived and worked in Coon Rapids from 2000 to 2009. Among the many things she enjoyed were music, choir, singing, playing piano, and concerts.
Sandra was called from this life Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at Minnewaska Community Health Services. She attained the age of 70 years, three months and 23 days. She is survived by her two sons, Anthony Erenberg of Lauderdale and Nathaniel Erenberg of Brooklyn Park; five grandchildren: Sophie Caprella, Rachel Caprella, Adrian Erenberg, Annika Erenberg, and Aurora Erenberg; and five siblings: Roger Hanson, Curt Hanson, Brian Hanson, Linda Hanson, and Kari (Jeff) Larson.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Chester and Lavina Hanson. Blessed be the memory of Sandra Jean Erenberg.
Arrangements were with Zniewski Funeral Home.
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Wendell Floyd Bausman, 91, of Benson, Minnesota, died Friday, May 31, 2019, at his home under the care of Hospice.
Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m., Wednesday, June 5, 2019, at Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church in Benson.
Visitation will continue from 9:30-10:30 a.m., followed by the funeral service at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, June 6, 2019, at Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church.
Interment will be in the Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church Cemetery in Benson.
Arrangements are with Zniewski Funeral Home. www.zniewskifuneralhome.com
Palmer LeRoy Slaughter of Glenwood, Minnesota (formerly of Benson) died Sunday, June 2, 2019 in the Glenwood Retirement Village Care Center.
Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at Zniewski Funeral Home, Benson.
Visitation will continue from 12:30-1:30 p.m., followed by the memorial service at 1:30 p.m., June 6, 2019 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Benson.
Arrangements are with Zniewski Funeral Home. www.zniewskifuneralhome.com
Kirk Ward was born to Herbert and Marilyn Ward on June 14, 1953, in Aurora, Illinois.
He joined the Army at age 17. After three years in the service he was employed at General Mills Inc. where he met and married the love of his life Wanda Amundson.
This union was blessed with over 40 years of marriage and 3 children. Kirk was hired at the Post Office in 1985 until his retirement in late 2012.
Kirk was especially proud of his work as a Passport Acceptance Agent. After retirement he and Wanda bought a home overlooking Lake Minnewaska in Starbuck, Minnesota.
He loved to fish, hunt, travel, and gather with family and friends. Kirk’s award winning website: ”Sportsman’s Paradise” showcased the many trips he took with friends to Canada.
Kirk Michael Ward was born into eternal life on January 1, 2019.
He was 65.
Surviving Kirk are his wife Wanda, daughter Anastasia Ward, (Joseph Grigar), sons Reid Ward (Jennifer), and Jared Ward (Rashel Hibbler); grandchildren Cameron, Charlotte, Maya, and (Maya’s brother Malik); Kirk’s mother Marilyn Hoehn; and his brother Joseph Ward (Rainie). There will be a private memorial gathering on June 14, 2019.
Blessed be his memory.
Roger A. Norby, 84, of Benson, Minnesota, died on Saturday morning, June 8, at the Brookside Assisted Living in Montevideo, Minnesota.
Visitation will be held from 11:30 am – 1:00 p.m., followed by the memorial service at 1:00 p.m., Friday, June 14, 2019 at Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church, Benson.
Interment will be in Swenoda Cemetery, Swenoda Township.
Arrangements are with Zniewski Funeral Home. www.zniewskifuneralhome.com
Regina Stiel, 87, died at her home in San Benito, TX, Saturday, June 15, 2019.
A memorial service in Benson is pending.
November 29, 1942 • June 10, 2019
Gary Lee Malland, 76, of Watertown, South Dakota, died peacefully June 10, 2019 surrounded by family at Prairie Lakes Hospital from complications due to lung cancer.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 22, 2019 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Cyrus, Minnesota.
The eldest child of Athel and Florence Malland, Gary was born November 29, 1942. He was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Cyrus. He graduated from Cyrus High School in 1960. As a youth, he enjoyed fishing, hunting and trapping.
He met the love of his life, Pamela Kay Dunnihoo, and married her June 4, 1982. Together they made a commitment to sobriety that was never broken – a 37-year promise he took great pride in having kept.
Gary completed college and worked for a time as a chemical dependency counselor, helping others achieve sobriety. Gary and Pam resided in Benson, Minnesota where they were foster parents to several children before moving to Hancock a few years later to be closer to Gary’s family.
Gary was a jack of all trades and excelled at upholstery, a skill learned at a young age that served him well throughout his life. He was an entrepreneur, running several businesses, and until his retirement, served as Director of Engineering & Maintenance at Stevens Community Medical Center in Morris. After retirement, he and Pam moved briefly to Spicer and ultimately settled in Watertown, South Dakota, where he made fast friends with Steve, Junior, Rich, and Willie. You would often find him out in his shop doing upholstery.
He loved the outdoors: mowing the lawn, tending his garden, and tinkering with various items in the yard. He especially enjoyed his fishing trips with his best friend Steve and daughter Cyndi.
Gary was a born-again Christian with unwavering faith in Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior and profound love for family. They were his reason for being and he always did his very best to take care of them.
He was preceded in death by his father, mother, and sister Linelle Mae Pitts.
He is survived by his wife of 37 years: Pamela Malland of Watertown; brother Darrell (Roxane) Malland of Cyrus; children: Kerry (Kathy) Malland of Mequon, WI, Kristin (Ken) Mueller of La Cañada Flintridge, CA, and Cynthia Malland of West Fargo, ND; stepchildren: Robert Peterson of Watertown and Robbyn Peterson (Bob) Wilson of Benson; seven grandchildren: Sydney and Allison Mueller of La Cañada Flintridge, CA, Jacob and Matthew Malland of Mequon, WI, Brandi Rasmussen of Benson, Keanu Rasmussen of Olivia, Minnesota, and Savannah Johnson of Pequot Lakes, Minnesota; one great-grandchild: Keeli Beckham of Benson; sister-in-law: Joyce Lammers of Watertown, and several nieces, nephews and cousins whom he loved dearly.
July 8, 1926 • June 19, 2019
Ronald J. Tucker, 92, of Willmar, Minnesota died Wednesday morning, June 19, 2019 at Bethesda Grand Nursing Home in Willmar.
Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 24, at the Church of St. Mary in Willmar. Visitation was two hours prior to the service at the church, Monday. Interment was at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Murdock.
Ronald James Tucker was born July 8, 1926 in Dublin Township, near Murdock, Minnesota to James and Nora (Barrett) Tucker. He grew up in the Murdock area and graduated from Murdock High School in 1945. In 1952, Ronald married Anita Schoen at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Murdock. They resided north of Murdock, where they farmed for 43 years. In 1994, they moved to Willmar.
Ronald played for the Murdock town baseball team until signing a professional contract in 1947 with the Boston Braves organization. After finishing his professional career, he played many years with the Benson, DeGraff and Kerkhoven town teams. He played his last amateur game in 1962 where he pitched a perfect game against Raymond. In 2017, he was inducted into the West Central Minnesota Baseball Hall of Fame.
Ronald served on the Kildare Township board for 23 years and was a director on the First Bank Benson board for eight years. In 1962, he was named Outstanding Young Farmer in Swift County. He served as usher at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Murdock.
Ronald is survived by three children, Lawrence (and Patricia) Tucker, Robert Tucker, and Linda (and Loren) Gorres; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Dorothy Anderson, and other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Nora; his wife, Anita in 2016; one brother; two sisters and a daughter-in-law.
Arrangements were with Peterson Brothers Funeral Home in Willmar. www.petersonbrothers.com
July 8, 1929 • November 6, 2018
Eleanor Corrine Pederson, 89, of Benson, Minnesota died Tuesday, November 6, 2018 in the Meadow Lane Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.
Visitation will be from 12:30-1:30 p.m., Saturday, June 29, 2019, at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Swift Falls, followed by a memorial service at 1:30 p.m. Interment will be held in the Swift Falls Cemetery.
She was born July 8, 1929 in Camp Lake, Minnesota to Edward Odin and Cora Matilda Louise Anderson. She grew up and attended school in Swift Falls, Minnesota.
September 24, 1947, Eleanor was united in marriage to Palmer R. Pederson by Pastor Rohne at St. Pauli Church. This union was blessed with just one day short of 69 years of marriage. They lived in Swift Falls, Pope County; her interests included flowers, gardening, crafts, and crochet. She worked at Swift Falls Creamery, Fingerhut, Del Monico Restaurant, Paris Hotel, and Red Ball. She belonged to Ladies Aid and VFW auxiliary.
Eleanor is survived by her children: David (Debbie) Pederson of Foristell, MO, Patricia Schultz of Edgemont, SD, Cheryl (Ron) Morris of Tacoma, WA, and Paul Pederson of Tacoma, WA; 10 grandchildren; three great grandchildren; sister Rosella Anderson of Wayzata, Minnesota and brother Corvin Anderson of Plymouth, Minnesota.
She was preceded in death by her parents Edward and Cora Anderson; husband Palmer Pederson; siblings: Arnold, Riley, Joseph, Leo, Earnest Anderson and Clarice Aasgaard; and grandson, Adam Pederson.
Arrangements are with Zniewski Funeral Home. www.zniewskifuneralhome.com
Patrice “Sis” C. Bass, 64, of Onamia, Minnesota died Thursday, February 14, 2019 in the Mille Lacs Health System.
Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Saturday, July 6, 2019 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Murdock, followed by the memorial service at 12:00 p.m.
Arrangements are with Zniewski Funeral Home. www.zniewskifuneralhome.com
Mike Heinzig, 49, passed away June 25, 2019, at home under Hospice care.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, July 10, 2019 from 4-6 p.m., followed by the Funeral Service at 6 p.m., at Trinity Lutheran Church in Benson.
Arrangements are with Zniewski Funeral Home. www.zniewskifuneralhome.com
Funeral services for Arnold “Arne” Pederson of Starbuck, Minnesota will be held Saturday, July 13, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. at East Zion Lutheran Church, rural Starbuck, with Rev. Paul Johnson officiating. Visitation will be Friday, July 12 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Starbuck Funeral Home in Starbuck and Saturday, one hour prior to services at the church. A private burial will be at East Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Starbuck.
Arne died peacefully Wednesday, June 26, 2019, surrounded by family at Glacial Ridge Hospital in Glenwood, Minnesota. He was 92 years old.
Starbuck Funeral Home in Starbuck is in charge of the arrangements.
To send condolences to the family please visit:
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A Celebration of Life for Barbara Rae Riley was held Saturday, June 29 at 10:30 a.m. at the Assumption Catholic Church in Morris, Minnesota. Interment was in the Calvary Cemetery, Morris.
Barbara died June 24, 2019 at the age of 76 at the Good Samaritan Society in Clear Lake, SD.
Among survivors are brothers: Randy Benson and Rodney Benson of Benson, and Dennis Benson of Las Vegas, NV. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Allouise Hess of Benson and Mary Cline and two brothers, Benhard Benson and Freddy Benson.
Pedersen Funeral Home of Morris was in charge of the arrangements. www.pedersenfh.com
Ruby Fern Mazurek
April 29, 1923 • July 13, 2019
Ruby Fern Mazurek, 96, of Benson, Minn., died Saturday, July 13, 2019, at Meadow Lane Nursing Home in Benson. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 17, 2019, at St. Malachy Catholic Church in Clontarf. Interment will be in the Church Cemetery.
Arrangements are with Zniewski Funeral Home. www.zniewskifuneralhome.com
Ruby Fern (Jensen) Mazurek age 96 of Benson, Minnesota. Died Saturday July 13th, 2019 at Golden Living Center in Benson, Mn. Ruby was born April 29, 1923 to Anna and Jacob Jensen in Pope County. She was united in marriage to Albert Marion Mazurek on October 1st 1944 in Clontarf Mn. She worked at the Clontarf Club for 25 years.
A short period of time at the Cloverleaf Supper Club and for Breen’s Pharmacy for about 10 years. To Ruby, family time was everything. Ruby’s hobbies included cooking, sewing, and crocheting, all while whistling a tune. Ruby was a member of Saint Malachy Parish in Clontarf, Mn.
She was called from this life on Saturday, July 13, 2019, at Meadow Lane Nursing Home in Benson. She attained the age of 96 years, 4 months, and 14 days.
She is survived by her children; Ann Ascheman, Benson, Mn, David Mazurek (Colleen) Crawley, Texas, Patricia Mills Monticello, Karen Wilson (Orrin) Hancock, Connie Yost (Philip) Murdock, Joseph Mazurek (Julie) Mound; 17 grandchildren; 39 great grandchildren; 18 great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband Albert Mazurek in 1984. Her parents Jacob & Anna Jensen, her sisters Pearl Reardon and Mae Delp, and her sons in-law Lyle Ascheman and Leonard Mills. Blessed be her memory.
Matthew Spates
April 17, 1993 • July 5, 2019
Matthew Spates, 26, of Fort Collins, Colorado died Friday, July 5, 2019 as a result of a rafting accident.
Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 12, 2019 at Holy Family Catholic Church with burial at Calvary Cemetery. Visitation was from 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the Will Funeral Chapel with a prayer service followed by a time of sharing that began at 7:00 p.m. Thursday at the Will Funeral Chapel.
Matt is survived by his parents Pete and Liz of Mitchell; his sisters: Hannah Spates (Robbie Miiller) of Ethan, SD and Emily Spates (Levi Olson) of Mitchell, SD; his partner Rain LeSage of Fort Collins, CO.; Rain’s parents Bill Bethurum and Grace LeSage and sisters: Tess and Sage Faucette all of Fort Collins, CO; maternal grandfather Stan Blasey of Benson, many aunts and uncles and numerous cousins.
He was preceeded in death by his paternal grandfather and grandmother Ken and Jean Spates and paternal grandmother Marianne Blasey all of Benson, Minnesota. For full notice see www.willfuneralchapel.com
Eunice D. Noding
Feb. 6, 1928 • June 10, 2019
Eunice Noding, 91, of Willmar, died Monday morning, June 10, 2019 at Bethesda Grand Nursing Home in Willmar.
Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, July 27, at Bethel Lutheran Church in Willmar with visitation one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be at the Benson City Cemetery.
Eunice Dorothy (Polk) Noding was born February 6, 1928, in Lamberton, Minnesota, the daughter of Edward and Hilda (Engen) Polk. She grew up in the Storden/Lamberton area and graduated from Storden High School in 1946.
September 23, 1947, she married Orville A. Noding and they made their home in southern Minnesota. Eunice attended Real Estate Brokerage School. She later moved to Willmar and worked as a Realtor. She owned and operated the Noding Real Estate office in southwest Willmar until her retirement in 2000. Eunice was a member of Bethel Lutheran Church, where she taught Bible Study.
She is survived by two daughters: Sheila (and David) of the Twin Cities, and Karen of Sioux Falls, SD; four grandchildren, Laura (and Troy), Stephanie, Janelle, and Mathaies; four great-grandchildren, Tyler, Aaron, Evan, and Ryan; and her special friend, Fred Peterson.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her ex-husband, Orville in 2002; a son, Joel in 1992; a daughter, Tamara in 2011; four brothers, Leonard, Kermit, Raymond, and Arnold; and two sisters, Ethel Sandboe and Viola Hazen.
Arrangements are with Peterson Brothers Funeral Home in Willmar.
Allan Forbord of San Antonio, TX (formerly of Minneapolis) passed away June 29, 2019.
Allan was born May 14, 1952 in Starbuck, Minnesota.
He attended Country School District 1703, rural Benson, and graduated from Benson High School in 1970.
He attended the University of MN Morris and Bemidji State University.
A celebration of Allan’s life will be held at Prairie Horizons Farm (his home farm), 31008 Highway 29 North, Benson, Saturday, August 17 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm.
Sharing of memories at 5:30 p.m. followed by refreshments.
