Evelyn Erenberg died Tuesday evening, September 7, 2021 at Folkestone-Gables Care Center in Wayzata, Minnesota. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Friday, October 1, 2021, at Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church in Benson, followed by a memorial service at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be in the Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church Cemetery. Zniewski Funeral Home of Benson is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Janet Elizabeth Gallagher Middlebrook, 68, passed away after a long struggle with diabetes and kidney failure on September 9, 2021, in a Houston, Texas hospital.
A visitation will be held Friday, September 17 at 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 pm, followed by a celebration of Janet’s life at 2:00 p.m. at the Church of the Visitation in Danvers, Minnesota, where all will affirm Janet’s faith in the Lord and life everlasting.
Zniewski Funeral Home of Benson is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Rita J. Tostenson, 77, of Swift Falls, Minnesota, died January 7, 2021. Please join the family for a service celebrating Rita’s life Saturday, September 25, 2021, at 11:30 a.m., at the Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Swift Falls, Minnesota. A meal will be served following the service.
Rita is survived by her husband Charles Odell Tostenson; children: Jodi (Dennis) Hippen of Shakopee, Tal (Cheryl) Tostenson of Rogers, and Heidi (Rick) Thompson of Champlin; grandchildren, great grandchildren, and several other relatives and friends.
James “Jim” C. Puchalski, age 93, of Buffalo Lake, Minnesota, passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at Carris Health Rice Memorial Hospital in Willmar, Minnesota.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, September 18, 2021, at 2:00 P.M. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Bird Island, Minnesota with interment in St. John’s Catholic Cemetery in Hector Township, Minnesota.
Gathering of Family and Friends will be held Friday, September 17, 2021, from 4:00-7:00 P.M. at Hughes-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hector with Prayer Service at 4:00 P.M. and will continue one hour prior to the service at St. Mary’s Catholic Church.
Please visit www.hantge.com for all updated service information.
Robert Yost, 100, of Murdock, Minnesota died Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at his home. Private funeral services will be held.
Robert John Yost was welcomed into this world April 4, 1921, by his loving parents, John and Catherine (Thome) Yost. He was baptized and confirmed at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Murdock. He grew up on the family farm near Murdock and graduated from Murdock High School.
Robert served in the U.S. Army Air Force during World War II. After his discharge, he returned to the family farm.
Robert met Barbara Ann O’Brien in the fall of 1949 and they began their courtship shortly afterwards. They became united in Holy Matrimony January 22, 1951, to begin their journey of 66 years together on the Yost family homestead in Dublin Township, Swift County, Minnesota. To this marriage, Barbara and Robert were blessed with 10 children who provided them with many memories. Robert farmed his entire working life and was blessed to be able to live out his life on the farm he loved.
Robert was a member of St. John Vianney Catholic Church in Round Prairie, Minnesota, and 4th Degree Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed fishing, playing cards, reading, and going dancing with Barbara Ann.
Robert is survived by his 10 children: Roberta Yost of Richfield; Roderick (Carol) Yost of Murdock; Philip (Connie) Yost of Murdock; Lambert Yost of Murdock; Celeste (Chuck) Koestler of St. Charles; Nicholas (Louise) Yost of Benson; Henry Yost of Marion, IA; Christopher Yost of Murdock; Robert Yost of New Prague; and Katherine (Christopher) Buschmann of Woodbury; 19 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and a step-granddaughter, Rachel Kasperson and her three children; along with many other relatives and close friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Ann in 2017; his parents, John and Catherine Yost; and a brother, William Yost.
Arrangements are with Harvey Anderson Funeral Home, www.hafh.org.
Tim Ziegler, 63, of Benson, Minnesota went to be with the Lord Friday, August 27, 2021. A funeral mass will be held at St. Francis Catholic Church in Benson at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 22, 2012. A Graveside service will be held October 9, 2021 at St. Mary's Catholic Church Cemetery in Neillsville, Wisconsin at 1:00 p.m. Zniewski Funeral Home of Benson is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Evelyn Erenberg died Tuesday evening, September 7, 2021 at Folkestone-Gables Care Center in Wayzata, Minnesota. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Friday, October 1, 2021, at Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church in Benson, followed by a memorial service at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be in the Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church Cemetery.
Evelyn Gloria Erenberg was born January 7, 1925, in Sunburg, Minnesota, the daughter of Olaf and Ida (Haugen) Hollen. She was confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Benson. She graduated from Benson Senior High School in 1943. After graduation, Evie worked in Washington D.C. in the Civilian Service for the Navy during World War II. She returned to Benson in 1946 and worked as a teller at First State Bank.
Evelyn married Robert William Erenberg in 1948 at Immanuel Lutheran Church. They were blessed with four children and 65 years of married life together. After marriage, she embraced her role as a homemaker until she went to work for the family owned and operated Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company. Evie was a member of the Benson VFW Auxiliary, the Eastern Star Swift Chapter 157 O.E.S. of Benson, Sons of Norway, the Ladies Golf and Bowling Leagues, and as a member of Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church she was active in the Ladies Circle, Bible Study, and the Smorgasbord Committee for many years.
She enjoyed traveling with Bob, they had many adventures together. But she always loved being at home in Benson with family and friends. She enjoyed entertaining and setting the dining room table for special occasions and holidays. She wanted to let everyone know they were special and loved. And Evie could adapt to entertaining at the lake, “roughing it” was always the theme, while making so many memories for all who came to Lake Skandi to enjoy a day at the lake. Her satisfaction came from having a lovely home filled with family (and clean windows). She missed Bob terribly after his passing but had good friends in town to see her through and keep her busy. She was a true matriarch to her family, she was caring, strong, loving, supportive. She had the answer to our questions and calmed concerns. We will all miss her sage wisdom.
She was called from this life Tuesday evening, September 7, 2021 at Folkestone-Gables Care Center in Wayzata, Minnesota. She attained the age of 96 years and eight months.
She is survived by her four children: Mark Erenberg of Lauderdale, David Erenberg ( Vicki) of Anoka, Susan Palenik of Columbus, OH, and Anita (Richard) Gallagher of Excelsior; seven grandchildren: Nathaniel, Dana, Sarah, Amanda, Ross, Ryan, and Andrea; six great-grandchildren: Sophie, Rachel, Adrian, Annika, Aurora and Arlene; nieces, nephews, and other family.
She is preceded in death by her husband Robert, February 8, 2014, her parents Olaf and Ida, her siblings and their spouses, Myron (Lois) Hollen, Blanche (Milton) Goulet, Carol (Donald) Peterson, son in-law Rudy Palenik Oct. 2020 and grandson Anthony Erenberg July 2021.
Blessed be her memory.
Zniewski funeral home of Benson is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Dwayne Wilbert (Butch) Strese, 74, of Blaine, Minnesota (formerly of Benson) died peacefully from complications pertaining to liver and pancreas cancer August 20, 2021.
A Celebration of life will be held Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021 from 1-4 p.m. at the New Brighton Eagles Club, 563 Old Highway 8 NW, New Brighton, Minnesota.
Dwayne Wilbert (Butch) Strese, 74, of Blaine, Minnesota (formerly of Benson) died peacefully from complications pertaining to liver and pancreas cancer August 20, 2021.
A Celebration of life will be held Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021 from 1-4 p.m. at the New Brighton Eagles Club, 563 Old Highway 8 NW, New Brighton, Minnesota.
Butch farmed with his father for many years in Benson. He then moved to the city and was the owner/operator of Strese Trucking out of Blaine.
He is survived by his partner Connie Smith; sister Anna Mae (Bill) Waugh of Edinburg, Texas and children Tammy of Mound and Tristan of Faribault, with step-sons Todd and Brent Smith of Blaine; six grandchildren, family and friends.
Butch was preceeded in death by his parents Ralph and Marion Strese.
Todd Charles Wordelman, 80, of Port Charlotte, Florida, passed away September 19, 2021.
There will be a celebration of life for Todd in the summer of 2022. Memorials to be determined at a later date.
Todd was born March 23, 1941, to Muriel (Syverson) Wordelman and Victor Karl Wordelman in St. James, Minnesota. Todd spent his early years in St. James before moving to Benson, Minnesota when he was young. After graduation from Benson High School where he participated in sports and other activities, he attended the University of Minnesota and was a member of Psi Upsilon Fraternity. He studied a “little” and had lots of “fun” but most importantly made lifelong friends. Todd moved back to Benson after his time at the University of Minnesota and worked at Tyler Corporation where he sold fertilizer equipment. With that knowledge, he later moved his family to Valley City, North Dakota, and started his own company, Fertilizer Equipment, Inc. (FEI), which became family to him. He felt most at home being outdoors, golfing or traveling the world. He loved to teach his family and others about trees, flowers, and birds. Todd loved to hunt and fish with his family and friends in Minnesota, the Dakotas, Montana and Canada. One of the most special places to Todd was his family lake cabin on the Whitefish Chain of Lakes. He loved to entertain and spent many memorable sunsets, parties and holidays at the lake. Todd will always be remembered captaining the Toodleloon, obsessing over the sand pro to make sure the beach looked just right and being the Godfather of AB. Todd and his wife, Stephanie Wordelman, were married for 34 years and they loved to travel. They traveled the corners of the globe including Africa, South America, and Europe. Later in life, Todd and Stephanie moved to Florida where they golfed and attended “happy hours” with new friends they met in the Port Charlotte area. He was an avid reader, devoured history and was a supporter of any sports team with “Minnesota” on it.
Todd will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Muriel Wordelman, his father, Victor Wordelman and wife Stephanie Wordelman.
He is survived by son, Erik Wordelman (Brenda) and daughter Sarah Roehrich (John) and four grandchildren that loved him very much, Erin Wordelman, Mason Wordelman, Laura Roehrich and Jack Roehrich; brother, Scott Wordelman (Donna) and sister, Vicky Schaefer (Dennis Herschbach).
To the grandchildren, he will always be known as “Boppa” and he leaves the love of the Minnesota lakes in their hearts.
Florence Emma Lauinger, 93, died peacefully at the home near Hancock, Minnesota under the care of Hospice Wednesday, morning, September 29, 2021. Visitation will be held Sunday, October 3, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, at St. Malachy’s Catholic Church in Clontarf, Minnesota and will continue Monday from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00am. Interment will be in the St. Malachy’s Catholic Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials preferred to Glacial Ridge Hospice and Home Health Care. Zniewski Funeral Home of Benson is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Shirley Kepner, 91, of Holloway, Minnesota passed away Tuesday, September 28, 2021, in Meadow Lane Rehabilitation Center in Benson. A graveside service was held at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 5, 2021, in the Appleton City Cemetery. Pastor Herbert Rotunda officiated.
Shirley Louise Kepner was born February 16, 1930, in Benson Minnesota, the daughter of Selmer and Leone (Goff) Sather. She was baptized June 5, 1930, and confirmed June 13, 1943, at Immanuel Lutheran Church of Benson. Shirley graduated from Benson High School June 19, 1947.
September 18, 1948, Shirley was united in marriage to Ben Hur Kepner of Holloway. This union was blessed with seven children, 12 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. After marriage she embraced her role as a homemaker. Her hobbies included puzzles, crosswords, gardening and baking.
Shirley died Tuesday, September 28, 2021, at Meadow Lane Rehabilitation Center in Benson. She attained the age of 91 years, seven months, and 12 days of age.
Shirley is survived by her six children: Larry (Diane) Kepner of Appleton, Gregg (Karen) Kepner of Montevideo, Sharlyn (Dean) Beyer of Holloway, Jeff Kepner of New Ulm, Randy Kepner of Holloway and Brenda Kepner of Appleton; daughter-in-law, Vickie Kepner, of Florida; 12 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; sisters Marlys (David) Ranney of New Hope and Beverly Orson of Annandale and numerous other relatives.
She was preceded in death by her husband Ben, June 2, 2014; by her parents Selmer and Leone; her son Bruce; her brothers and their spouses, Alvin (Marlys) and Lowell (Nellie) and brother in-law Allan Orson.
Please sign the guestbook at www.zniewskifuneralhome.com
Adam Donald Nordaune of Benson, Minnesota, passed away September 22, 2021, at the age of 43.
He was born May 23, 1978 to Jim and Sandy Nordaune. Adam’s true passion was art. He was the happiest when he was attending the Atelier Studio Program of Fine Art in Minneapolis where he refined his skills of drawing and painting.
Adam is survived by his sister, Trisha Nordaune Ness and Steve Ness of Chandler, AZ; sister in-law, Beth Nordaune of Rochester; brother in-law, Jeff Young of Rochester; nieces, Ava and Laurel Nordaune of Rochester; and his dog, Olive Ann.
Adam was preceded in death by his brother, Jason Nordaune; his parents, James and Sandy Nordaune; grandparents, Betty Lou and Donald Kepner and Elvin and Bernice Nordaune; and his two dogs, Pickles and Zoey.
Funeral arrangements are pending at this time.
Arrangements are with the Zniewski Funeral Home in Benson. www.zniewskifuneralhome.com
Herman Roger Lamppa, 88, of Virginia, passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at Waterview Pines in Virginia.
Funeral services were held 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Tower with a reception that followed in the church basement. Visitation was for one hour prior to the service at the Church. Pastor Liz Cheney officiated. All were welcome to attend and celebrate Roger’s life.
He was born Wednesday, November 16, 1932 in Waasa Township to parents Richard Victor Lamppa & Rose Marie (Rapinoja) Lamppa. Roger grew up in Embarrass and graduated from Embarrass High School in 1950.
March 7, 1953, he married Joan Carlson of Soudan in Duluth, and together, they raised six children.
Roger graduated from Eveleth Junior College with an Associate of Science Degree. At the University of Minnesota, Duluth, he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education with degrees in History, Social Studies & Physical Education. He furthered his education with a Masters Degree in Counseling, Bemidji State; Specialist Degree in Educational Administration, St. Cloud State; Family Counseling certificate Alfred Adler Institute. He did additional graduate studies in history & social studies at Penn State and UMD as well as high school counseling at the University of North Dakota and Denver.
After graduating from UMD, Roger taught history & social studies and coached at Argyle and Beulah High Schools in North Dakota and later, Blackduck High School in Minnesota (the Senior Class of 1965 dedicated its yearbook The Black Quill to him). From 1967-1990, he was High School Counselor in Benson, Minnesota where he also taught the Lions Club Quest Drug program.
The life member of the Minnesota School Counselor Association was also a member of the National Education Association, Benson & Tower Soudan Lions Club (past president) and Eagles Nest Lake Association.
Roger was interested in politics, considered himself a C-Span junkie and watched Morning Joe regularly. He also enjoyed traveling across America and to Finland as well as visiting many Presidential Libraries and numerous Civil War battle sites.
Growing up, he played football, basketball and baseball, and for Embarrass High School, he won several all-star honors. He also boxed and was a big fan of Joe Louis and Rocky Marciano.
In addition, Roger loved Country Western Music, particularly Hank Williams and Johnny Cash.
He spent and enjoyed his retirement years at the family lake home on Eagles Nest Lake, relaxing, chopping wood, reading and maintaining “heaven on earth”.
Roger is survived by his wife Joan and their six children: Robin (Barb) Lamppa of Fargo, Jeena Hughes of Glenwood, Judy Janke of Blaine, Jody Lowther (Bill) of Golden (CO), Ryan Lamppa of Santa Barbara (CA) and Jaclynn (Dale) West of Minneapolis; brother Fred (Karen) Lamppa of Britt as well as nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters: Flora Koivisto & Kathleen Janeksela; brothers: Raymond, Bernhardt, Francis & Herbert Lamppa and sons-in-law: Barry Janke and Daniel Hughes.
Arrangement's are with the Landmark Funeral Home in Virginia.
Jeffrey “Jeff” Alan Kvam, 55, of Rockford, Minnesota passed away unexpectedly of natural causes Monday, September 27, 2021 in Benson.
A Gathering of family and friends was held Friday, Oct. 8 in Delano.
A Celebration of Life was held Saturday, October 9 in Rockford.
Inurnment will take place at a later date in Bagley.
He was born May 19, 1966 in Farmington to James and Betty (Rasmussen) Kvam. Jeff grew up in Bagley and graduated from Bagley High School in 1984. He attended St. Cloud State University and obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Business. His professional career was working for 33 years at MWCIA (Minnesota Worker’s Compensation Insurer’s Association) in various underwriting positions. Jeff was united in marriage to Veronica Krueger August 11, 1990 in Bagley.
During his younger years in addition to participating in various sports, Jeff was also an avid fisherman and hunter. He often traveled back to Northern Minnesota to enjoy these activities with his family. When Jeff was diagnosed with cerebellar ataxia a few years ago, he always enjoyed everyone sharing stories and pictures even though he was not able to participate. Jeff was very proud of his Norwegian heritage and embraced learning about his ancestry. He was also committed to acknowledging anyone who was in the military and served our country. Any veteran he ever met was always told ‘Thank you for your service’.
He loved cheering on the MN Wild and SCSU hockey teams as well as watching pro golf, football and baseball. One could always find him on the front porch in the afternoon enjoying his music and visiting with the neighbors. Jeff and Veronica enjoyed many things together as a couple; most importantly just spending time and visiting with family and friends. Various trips to Florida and throughout Minnesota hold special memories.
Jeff is survived by his loving wife of 31 years Veronica; cherished parents Jim & Meta Kvam and Betty & Ed Rasmussen; special brother Chris (Amy) Kvam; nieces Lauryn, Vanessa & Julia Petrich; mother-in law-Esther Krueger; sister-in-law Dorinda Krueger with whom he had a special bond; brothers-in-law Jason Krueger and Eric Krueger; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, step siblings and their spouses as well as extended family and friends who were all part of his family. Jeff was preceded in death by daughter Karlee Ann, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins.
Arrangements were by the Iten Funeral Home of Delano.
John Klang, of Montevideo, Minnesota died Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at the Veterans Home in Fergus Falls at the age of 91.
Visitation with the family was held Saturday, October 16, 2021 from 1-3 p.m. at Anderson-TeBeest Funeral Home in Montevideo. A prayer service was held at 3:00 p.m. with burial in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.
John Kenneth Klang was born November 3, 1929 in Danvers, to Louis and Elsie Christensen Klang. He attended school in the Danvers area. He entered the United States Air Force and served his country during the Korean Conflict.
February 19, 1955, he married Cecilia Vander Weyst in Benson. They made their home in Montevideo and raised three children, Jim, Sue and Kathy. John was the owner and operator of John’s Auto and Diesel Service for over 30 years. He married Ellen White June 30, 1995. John and Ellen lived in Morris and would winter in Mission, TX. John entered the Veterans Home in Fergus Falls in October of 2020.
John was a very active member of St. Joseph Catholic Church where he was a member of the Knights of Columbus, cemetery board, usher, Eucharistic minister and sang in the choir. He was also a member of the Montevideo VFW and American Legion. He enjoyed golfing, camping, dancing, hunting, fishing and bowling. John was very proud of being involved with the diesel program at the Canby Vocational School. In his last months, he really enjoyed going on car rides with family to explore the countryside and stop for a strawberry milkshake.
John is survived by his children: Jim (Deanne) Klang, Rice Lake, WI, Sue (Steve) Janssen, Morris, Kathy (Shawn) Maroney, Montevideo; numerous grandchildren and great- grandchildren; siblings: Ronald (Judy) Klang, Karen (Skip) Thompson, Marlys Gallagher, Dennis Klang, Gerald (Karen) Klang; sister-in -law, Jan Klang; and other extended family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Cecilia; two infant children: Mary and John Peter; siblings Lawrence Klang, Robert Klang, Kelly Klang; brother-in-law, Tom Gallagher.
Helen Goulet passed away peacefully at home October 14, 2021 at the age of 86.
A memorial service will be held Wednesday, October 27 (today), 2021 at 1 p.m. at Kok Funeral Home (7676 80th Street South Cottage Grove, Minnesota) with visitation beginning at 12 p.m.
Helen was born March 2, 1935 and raised in Hancock, Minnesota, where she met and married Jerome Goulet. Helen and Jerry were lifelong residents of Cottage Grove, after returning from a two-year military station in Hawaii.
Helen was a gardener, a cook, a baker, and beautician just to name a few. She enjoyed golf, art, cards and was an avid fan of the MN Twins. She loved to entertain family and friends and hosted numerous memorable events.
She is survived by her husband of 64 years, three children, seven grandchildren, four great grandchildren, one sister, and one sister-in-law.
Helen is preceded in death by her parents, 10 siblings, one sister-in-law, and one brother-in-law.
Enid Priscilla Ronning was born November 27, 1926, the only child of Edward P. Ronning and Edith A. (Lundquist) Ronning. She grew up on her parent’s farm near Boyd, Minnesota and attended school in Boyd. By skipping two grades, she was able to graduate from high school in the spring of 1943 and began her studies at St. Olaf College in Northfield in the fall of that year.
At St. Olaf, she majored in Food & Nutrition, but also was able to study Norwegian and pipe organ. After completing her B.A. degree in 1947, she began an internship at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis to become a registered dietician. Upon completion of her studies, she was hired at a hospital in Minot, N.D.
At the Minot hospital, she met a lab technician named Elaine Hanson, who later introduced Enid to her older brother, Richard T. Hanson. Enid and Richard married on May 13, 1951.
As a married couple, Enid and Richard’s first home was in Golva, N.D., where Richard managed the lumberyard for his father. While living there, they had two daughters, Kristi in 1953 and Sonya in 1955. By 1955, however, they had decided to leave North Dakota and begin farming with Enid’s father. On their farm near Boyd, Richard and Enid had three more children: Einar in 1957, Erik in 1960 and Ann in 1962.
Besides caring for her husband and children, Enid cared for her mother after Edith broke her hip. At first, Edith lived with them on the farm and then stayed in the Clarkfield Nursing Home until her death in 1979. Enid later worked as a dietary assistant at the Dawson Nursing Home.
The farm was Enid and Richard’s home for the rest of Richard’s life; he died in 2002. Even after Richard’s death, Enid continued to live on the farm with her younger son, Erik. After Erik married and moved to Marshall, Enid lived on the farm alone until her children convinced her it was time to move to town. She bought a house in Dawson and moved there in 2010.
In 2018, Enid suffered a fall and was no longer able to live independently. She moved into the Assisted Living wing of the Dawson Care Center, where she stayed until her death October 19, 2021.
Enid received from her parents and passed to her children the Lutheran faith, pride in her Scandinavian heritage, joy in growing things, and commitment to community life.
Except for her years away at school and in North Dakota, she was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church of Boyd: she was baptized, confirmed, married, baptized three of her children, buried her husband, and had her memorial service there. She served through the women’s organization, Sunday School, choir, and even occasionally played the pipe organ.
Enid was proud of her Scandinavian heritage (3/4 Norwegian, 1/4 Swedish). She had the opportunity to visit Norway three times: once before World War II, again after World War II, and a final visit with her son Einar in 1982. Through those visits, she met her Norwegian relatives and corresponded with them throughout her life.
Enid loved to garden. Every spring she was thrilled to find new sprouts, showing that her flowers had survived another harsh Minnesota winter. Her summer and fall seasons were filled with growing, harvesting, and preserving fruits and vegetables to feed her family. Even when she moved to town, her new home had to have a garden and she supervised its planting even after she couldn’t do it herself.
Finally, Enid was committed to her community. In addition to her church activities, she was active in Homemakers’ Club and the American Legion Auxiliary. She always enjoyed opportunities to meet new people and renew old acquaintances. Even when traveling, she would try to learn how she was connected to everyone she met.
Enid is survived by her five children and their spouses: Kristi and Francis Hauger (Clear Lake, SD), Sonya and Mark Rustad (Redwood City, CA), Einar and Michelle Hanson (Hudson, WI), Erik and Rhoda Hanson (Marshall, MN) and Ann and Michael Forsberg (Benson, MN).
She also has eight surviving grandchildren and one great-grandchild: Steven (Kelsie) Hauger and Brian (Kyla) Hauger, Karen Tölva (and son, Bjorn), J.T. Rustad, Marit and Britta Hanson, and Alex and Adam Forsberg. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and her grandchild Deidra Forsberg.
A memorial service for Enid was held Saturday, October 23, 2021 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Boyd with interment in the Boyd cemetery.
Arrangements were with the J.H. Lynner Funeral Home in Clarkfield. www.jhlynner.com
Brian Thompson, 60, of Kerkhoven, Minnesota died Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at Paynesville Area Hospital. There was a visitation for Brian, Saturday, October 23 from 2-5 p.m., at Harvey Anderson Kerkhoven Funeral Home in Kerkhoven. Per family request, masks must be worn during the visitation. www.hafh.org
Brian was born November 25, 1960, in Benson, the son of Donald and Lorraine Thompson. When he was in elementary school, the family moved to the Kerkhoven area where he attended Kerkhoven Public Schools, graduating from high school in 1979. He continued his education at Willmar Community College, studying business. Brian became a manager at McDonald’s in St. Cloud and Willmar, before he was able to complete his college degree. After leaving McDonald’s, he began bartending at the Holiday Inn and this is when he met, Stephanie Floen. They were united in marriage July 25, 1987, on the “hottest day of the year” at Kerkhoven Lutheran Church.
From 1989 until the mid-1990’s, Brian and Stephanie owned and operated the Kerkhoven Lounge and Café and following he worked for Ed Davis Business Machines. Since 2008, Brian has worked for Swift County in the IT Department. Brian was honored to have served as the Mayor of Kerkhoven from 2006 – 2016 and was currently serving on the city council.
Surviving are his wife, Stephanie; daughter, Katie Thompson (and her significant other, Mally Metker) of Kerkhoven; son, Randy (and Michael Rudder) Thompson of St. Paul; three grandchildren, Kairi and Sullivan Norbie and Yuna Flickinger. Also surviving are his siblings: Vicki (and Glenn) Otteson of Belgrade, Daniel Thompson of Kerkhoven, Doug (and Vickie) Thompson of Pennock, Timothy Thompson of Kerkhoven, and Lori Erickson of Fergus Falls.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Lorraine.
Donna Mae Rustad, 89, of Benson, Minnesota, died Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at the Swift County Benson Hospital in Benson. Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 27, 2021, at West Zion Lutheran Church in rural Hancock, followed by the funeral service at 2:o0 p.m. Burial will be in the West Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery. Arrangements are with Zniewski Funeral Home. www.zniewskifuneralhome.com
Scott Castillo Jr. 38, of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota passed away September 30, 2021 unexpectedly at his home.
A Celebration of Life will be held Sat., Nov. 6 from 1-3 p.m. at Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church, Benson.
Scott was born July 22, 1983 in Minneapolis. Scott was an insurance adjuster in Minneapolis and the surrounding area. He also was active in gun training.
Scott enjoyed hunting and spending quality time with his children.
Scott is survived by his wife, Kari Castillo of Brooklyn Park; son Sawyer Swensrud of Marshall; mother Julie (Stan Barker) Forbord of Benson, father Scott (Donna) Castillo of Champlin; sister Amber Castillo of Minneapolis; grandmother Constance Castillo of Chicago, IL; niece Alyssa Castillo of Minneapolis and nephews Owen Castillo and Hayden Castillo, both of Minneapolis.
Scott is preceded in death by his grandparents: Fernando Castillo and Blanche and Orvis Forbord.
