Robert Francis Hughes,86, of Chatfield, Minnesota, died peacefully on Wednesday, September 3, 2014 at the Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield where he was a resident for 5 months.  

Robert was born August 24, 1928 to James T. and Lauretta (Gallagher) Hughes in Marysland Township, near Danvers, Minnesota.  He grew up on the family farm, and enlisted in the US Navy in 1946.  He returned to the farm in 1948 until he moved to Chatfield in 1962.  He was employed at the Chatfield Hatchery as a egg truck route driver, and eventually purchased the truck route business.  Bob also worked at Chatfield Farm Service, as well as AFC (now Strongwell) until retiring in 1995.

On August 20, 1966 Robert married Edna Kay Haas at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Chatfield. Bob was  a dedicated church usher at St. Mary’s for decades.  Bob was proud of his Irish heritage, and appreciated the simpler things in life, such as coffee and visiting at the restaurant, bus trips (especially New York City, and New Orleans) pumpkin pie, car rides in the Buick and King Midget, and frequent visits to Leo and Helen’s farm.  Bob was an honorary life member of Knights of Columbus Council 2129 in Benson, MN.  Bob and Edna together enjoyed delivering Meals on Wheels in Chatfield.  

Bob is survived by his wife Edna, of Chatfield, sons Gregory and Terrence, and daughter Katy, all of Rochester. He is also survived by his brother Leo, of Chatfield, sister Lauretta Schneider of Farmington, sister Maureen (Rich) Nowak of Mapleton, and brother Joe (Tina) of San Diego.  

Bob was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Clement and Clyde and sisters Eileen and Iona; sisters in law Helen Hughes and Arlene Hughes Lokken and brothers in law Robert Schneider, Irvin Street, and Leighton Kicker.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, September 6, 2014 at 11:00 AM at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Chatfield, with Fr. Patrick Arens officiating.     A visitation will be held Friday evening, September 5, 2014  from 5-7 PM at Riley Funeral Home in Chatfield and continue one hour prior to the Funeral Mass at the church.  Burial will take place at Calvary Catholic Cemetery  in Chatfield with Military Honors accorded by Chatfield VFW Post 6913.
  
Riley Funeral Home in Chatfield is assisting the family with arrangements.

The memorial service for Pearl Dehne was held  Saturday, September 6, 2014, at 11 a.m., at Zion Lutheran Church in Appleton.  Pastor Kristine Isder officiated at the service.  Pati Arnold was the organist and Jeanette Pfaff sang the special vocal music.  Jason Dehne served as the urn bearers and interment was in the Appleton City Cemetery.
Pearl Virginia Dehne was born November 10, 1921 at the Swan Lake Township home in Stevens County.  Her parents were Albert and Marie (Lee) Maanum.  She was baptized December 19, 1921 and was confirmed  December 1, 1935 by Rev. Quammen both at Nora Lutheran Church in Pope County.
She attended rural country school at District 34 through the eighth grade and later attended West Central School of Agriculture at Morris graduating in 1940.  Pearl grew up in Swan Lake Township, Stevens County.  She was active in 4-H Club and Luther League exchange programs.
September 18, 1941 she was married to Gilbert Victor Dehne at Pearl’s parents’ home by Rev. Osul Haaland in Stevens County.  They lived in Moyer Township, Swift County for many years.  Pearl and Gilbert celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary September 18, 1991.
Gilbert passed away June 29, 1992.  February 1, 1999 Pearl moved to Grandview Apartments in Morris.  She was busy with volunteer work and other activities.  She moved to West Wind Village August of 2011.
Pearl’s hobbies were baking, gardening, traveling, 4-H, and helping out wherever needed.  She enjoyed music, good movies, playing Bingo, and sending greeting cards to her family and friends.  She also liked to play the piano, being active in Zion Lutheran Church Ladies Aid, and spending time with her family.  Pearl’s family enjoyed her potato salad, baked beans and banana bread.
Pearl died  Wednesday evening, September 3, 2014, at West Wind Village in Morris.  She had attained the age of 92 years, nine months, and 23 days of age.
She is survived by four children: Gary Dehne, Judy Swanson of Fridley, Wayne (Barbara) Dehne of Alexandria and James (Judy) Dehne of Holloway; eight grandchildren: Dawn (Marty) Lien, Micheale (Normand) Pomerleau, Toni Swanson, Jake (Kristen) Dehne, Jason (Danelle) Dehne, Justin (Robyn) Dehne, Joel (Melissa) Dehne, and Sharein (Mike) Berninghaus; 12 great-grandchildren: Patrick Pomerleau, Sarah Pomerleau, Rachel Pomerleau, Lauren Dehne, Benjamin Dehne, Sarah Dehne, Logan Dehne, Jack Dehne, Samantha (Ben) Rau, Bryce Berninghaus, Amber Dehne, and Abby Dehne; one great-great-grandchild Wesley Rau; her sister Iola Stark; her sister-in-law Hazel Kalmoe; and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Gilbert; her son-in-law, Dennis Swanson; her sister Mildred; her brother Orlin Maanum; her brother-in-law Virgil Stark; and her sister-in-law Helen Maanum.

Jerome Burdette Naig, 77, of Murdock, died Thursday, August 28, 2014 at his home.  
Funeral services were 11 a.m., Friday, September 5, 2014, at Bethesda Lutheran Church in rural Murdock.  Burial will be held at a later date at the Calvary Lutheran Church Cemetery in Murdock.  Visitation was for one hour prior to services at the church.  
Jerome Burdette Naig was born July 12, 1937, in Benson, Minnesota, the son of Burdette P. and Alice I. (Hulberg) Naig.  He grew up in Benson and graduated from Benson High School.  Jerome lived in Murdock and worked as a surveyor for soil conservation and then worked as a welder at TCI, in Benson, before retiring in 1996.  
He enjoyed watching sports, hunting, fishing, spending time with family, and tooling around Murdock visiting friends and neighbors.  
Jerome passed away  Thursday, August 28, 2014, at his home in Murdock, Minnesota.  He attained the age of 77 years, one month, and 16 days.
Jerome is survived by his brother, Steven Naig of Murdock; sister-in-law, Barb Naig of Benson, nieces: Cammie (Steve) Lillehaug, Amber (Adam) Simmonds, and Liz Naig; nephews, Jamie (fiancé Mandi) Naig, and Matthew Naig; and many other relatives and friends.  
He was preceded in death by his parents, Alice and Burdette Naig; brother, Richard Naig; and nephew, Barry Naig.
Please sign the guestbook at www.zniewskifuneralhome.com .
Arrangements are with Zniewski Funeral Home in Benson.  www.zniewskifuneralhome.com
 

Olga Skare, 100, of Benson, Minnesota died  Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014  at Homestead Place North in Benson.  
Her funeral service was held  Tuesday, Sept. 9 at 10:30 a.m.  at Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church in Benson with Pastor Seth Novak officiating.  Interment was in Swenoda Cemetery.
There was a visitation with the family one hour prior to the service at the church  Tuesday morning.  
Olga Ruth Christenson Skare was born January 25, 1914, in Pleasant Valley Township, Williams County, Tioga, North Dakota, to Albert Julius and Minnie (Rodahl) Christenson.  She was baptized March 22, 1914, by Rev. I. G. Monson, at the Benson Valley Lutheran Church near Tioga, North Dakota.  Olga grew up and attended District # 49 in Swenoda Township, rural Benson, Minnesota.  She was confirmed in 1929, by Rev. M. Andrews, at the Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Benson.  
November 7, 1936, Olga was united in marriage to Oliver Ingvald Skare, by Rev. M. Andrews, at the Our Savior’s parsonage.  This union was blessed with more than 54 years of marriage.  She farmed alongside her husband, Oliver, and worked at Benson Cleaners, Finger Hut Manufacturing, Northside Elementary, and reported the Swenoda News for the Swift County Monitor.  Olga was active with Swenoda Ladies Aid, Our Redeemer’s WELCA, Whipper Snappers Homemaker’s Club, Sunday School Teacher, and a Kid Day Judge.  She enjoyed raising flowers, embroidering, baking, playing cards, traveling, ceramics, and hosting coffee parties.
Olga passed away Saturday, September 6, 2014, at the Homestead Place North in Benson, Minnesota.  She had attained 100 years, seven months, and 11 days of age.
She is survived by her brother, Edgar (Gloria) Christenson of Benson; two sisters-in-law: Myrt Christenson of Benson and Grace Christenson of Benson; brother-in-law, William Holm of Benson; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Oliver on September 7, 1991; four sisters: Agnes Milbrandt, Minda Skare, Hazelle Christenson, and Leila Ellingson; two brothers: Alvin and Robert Christenson; two brothers in infancy, Raymond and Edgar; and several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.
Zniewski Funeral Home in Benson handled the arrangements.
Please sign the guestbook at www.zniewskifuneralhome.com .
 

Rosalee A. Spath, 68, of Benson, died on Sunday, September 14, at the Swift County Benson Hospital.  A memorial service will be held on
Thursday, September 18, at 2:00 p.m. at  Parkview Manor in Benson. 

Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the service at Parkview Manor.
The Zniewski Funeral Home of Benson is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Mildred Mae Cramlet, age 85, of Willmar, formerly of Benson, died Tuesday, September 23, 2014, at the Rice Memorial Hospital in Willmar, Minnesota.  Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, October 2, 2014, at the Zniewski Funeral Home Chapel in Benson.  Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the service.  Interment will be held in the Benson City Cemetery. 

Arrangements are with Zniewski Funeral Home in Benson.

Susan “Susie” Keintz, 69, a resident of Land O’ Lakes, WI, formerly of Cary, IL, died Friday, September 19, 2014 at her home.  She was born August 11, 1945 in Algona, IL to parents Merlyn and Phyllis (Sandberg) Hoover.  She was a high school English teacher with a Bachelors degree of Science.  
She loved flowers, gardening, shopping, reading, and spending time with her grandchildren and her two dogs.  
Susie was preceded in death by her mother, sister, and grandparents.  She is survived by her husband of 49 years: Mike Keintz of Land O’ Lakes, WI; sons: Bruce (Sandy) Keintz of Roselle, IL and Brad Keintz of Rockford, IL; her father: Merle Hoover; three grandchildren and numerous other family and close friends.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m.  Monday, September 29, 2014 at Conover Evangelical Free Church in Conover, WI.  Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. to the time of the service at the church.  Memorials to the family, Frosty Snowmobile Club INC, Headwaters Corvette Club INC, or Conover Evangelical Free Church would be appreciated by the family.
Online condolences may be expressed at gaffney-busha.com
Arrangements by Gaffney-Busha Funeral Home, Eagle River, WI

Robert C. Sonsteng, 81, of Benson, died  Saturday, September 20, at the Swift County Benson Hospital.
Funeral services will be held  Saturday, September 27, at 11 a.m. at East Zion Lutheran Church of rural Starbuck.  Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the service at the church.  
The  Zniewski Funeral Home of Benson is assisting the family with the arrangements.  www.zniewskifuneralhome.com

Lula Edna Fox, age 98, died Monday, September 29, 2014, at Southview Manor in Benson, Minnesota.
   
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 a.m., Friday, October 3, 2014, at St. Francis Catholic Church, in Benson, with Father Jeremy Kucera officiating.  Burial will be in the St. Francis Catholic Church Cemetery.
     
Visitation will be from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m., Friday, October 3rd, at St. Francis Catholic Church in Benson with a Rosary at 9:30 a.m.    Arrangements are with the Zniewski Funeral Home in Benson, MN.

Dean Dokkebakken, age 75, of Benson, died Thursday, October 2, 2014, at the Swift County Benson Hospital in Benson, Minnesota.  Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, October  6, 2014, at the Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Swift Falls with Rev. Seth Novak officiating.  Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the service at the church.  Interment will be held in the Swift Falls Cemetery.  Arrangements are with Zniewski Funeral Home in Benson.

Myron Forbord, age 87, of Benson, died Monday, October 6, 2014, at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, Minnesota.
 
Arrangements are pending with the Zniewski Funeral Home in Benson, MN.

Genevieve M. Chevalier, 95, was born on September 20, 1919, at the homeplace in Pope County, the daughter of Thomas and Edith Bouta.  She was baptized at St. Malachy’s Catholic Church on September 28, 1919 by Father Kenny, and was confirmed at St. Malachy’s in July of 1932 by Father King.  She grew up on a farm in Pope County.  She attended Pope County District 89 country school.
     
On May 23, 1946, Genevieve was united in marriage to Richard L. Chevalier at St. Malachy’s by Father King.  This union was blessed with three children and over 62 years of marriage.  They farmed in Hoff Township in Pope County and in 1999 they moved into Benson.  Genevieve was a member of St. Malachy’s Catholic Church where she served on the Ladies Council and on the St. Malachy’s Mission Guild.  She did house work and worked at Fingerhut in Benson.  She enjoyed gardening, canning, sewing and embroidery, crafts, reading, playing cards, and dancing.  In their retirement, Genevieve and Richard enjoyed going on bus tours.  She was called from this life on Thursday, October 09, 2014, at the Golden Living Center in Benson.
     
Genevieve is survived by her three daughters: Carol (Jerry) Ver Steeg of Hancock, Coleen Johnson of Cosmos, and Marilyn (Lowell) Marcus of Willmar;  16 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; a brother Thomas (Gert) Bouta of Clontarf; two sisters Clara Mae Brandt of Clontarf and Margaret Johnson of Benson, and other relatives and friends.  She was preceded in death by her husband Richard in 2008, parents Thomas and Edith, great-granddaughters Katelyn and Sophia, sons-in-law Dale Emmert and Daniel Thole, brothers Leo, Roy, Russell, Francis, Wayne, and Richard, Vernon and Clarence in infancy, and three sisters Regena Maher, Eleanor Fennell, and Laverne Smith.

Lucille R. Hanson, 92, of Benson, died on Sunday, October 12, at the Minnewaska Lutheran Home in Starbuck.  A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Wednesday, October 15, at Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church in Benson.  Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the service on Wednesday at the church.    Memorials to Our Redeemer’s WOW service, the sunday school, or to Ilboru school (Africa).  Zniewski Funeral Home of Benson is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Irene Voorhees, age 97, of Benson, passed away on Monday, October 13, 2014, at the Golden Living Center in Benson.  Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 17, at 11:00 a.m., at Trinity Lutheran Church  in Benson. Visitation will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church in Benson on Thursday, October 16, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., and also for one hour prior to the service at the church.  Interment will be in the West Bank Cemetery, south of Danvers. Arrangements are with the Zniewski Funeral Home in Benson.

Eugene Henry Reiman, 89, died Monday, October 13, 2014 at his home.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held 11 a.m., Friday, October 17, 2014, at St. Francis Catholic Church with Father Jeremy Kucera officiating.  Burial was in the St. Francis Catholic Cemetery.
A visitation was held from 5-8 p.m., Thursday, October 16, 2014, at St. Francis Catholic Church where there was a Rosary at 5 p.m.  Visitation continued for one hour prior to the service at the church.  
Gene was born May 20, 1925 to Henry and Anna (Krienert) Reiman in Beemer, Nebraska.  Gene lived on a farm and received his education at District #31 in rural Cuming County.  He was inducted into the Army in 1945.  He served in Korea with the 31st Infantry Division as a motor pool mechanic.  He was discharged in 1946.  After the service, he purchased a small service and repair shop.  
Gene married Veronica Wordekemper in 1951.  In 1956, they moved to Minnesota and farmed for three years.  Then he did several odd jobs before working as a Power Plant Engineer for the City of Benson and later as Equipment Operator with the Water Department.  He retired after 27 years.  Veronica passed away in 1992.  He married Lois Madden in 1998 and lived in rural Swift County south of Benson.  Lois passed away in 2009.
Gene enjoyed hunting, hiking, camping, playing the accordian, repairing things and operating machinery.  Gene, along with his wife, served as campground hosts at Sibley State Park since 1993.  He enjoyed the outdoors, along with wildlife, and the people he met at the park.  Gene’s family was top priority along with his grand and  great-grandchildren.
Gene is survived by his children: Dan and Delaine of Shakopee, Ralph and Donna of Willmar, Bob and Cindy of Benson, Paul and Ruth Ann of Benson, Ken and Patricia of Paynesville, Kathy and Dave Eckmann of St. Paul, Linda and Jim Berens of Benson; 13 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; sister: Geraldine Niewohner of Onawa, Iowa; and  step-children: Mark and Helen Madden of Benson, Brian and Sheryl Madden of Benson, and Holli Marrs of Benson, and their families.
He was preceded in death by his wife Veronica, his parents, two brothers, two sisters, and his second wife, Lois.
Arrangements were with the Zniewski Funeral Home in Benson, MN.   www.zniewskifuneralhome.com

Carol Marie Boyd (Henson) Age 47, of Osseo MN, Formerly of Benson MN, Died Tuesday, September 30, 2014 at Hennepin County Medical Center In Minneapolis mn Please come hep us celebrate her beautiful life at 11:00am Saturday October 25, 2014 at St. Francis Church.

J. Marie Stehn, 97, of Benson, died Sunday, September 7, 2014 at Bethesda Pleasant View in Willmar.  
A memorial service was held 11 a.m. Saturday, September 13, 2014 at Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church in Benson where a visitation was held one hour prior to the service.  
Burial was in the Benson City Cemetery.  
Judell Marie Stehn was born  March 28, 1917 in Mandt Township of Chippewa County the daughter of Charles and Nellie (Townswick) Thompson. She was baptized at Mandt Lutheran Church by Pastor J.M. Mason and confirmed  October 12, 1930 by Pastor C.T. Jenson.  
Marie graduated from Benson High School in the class of 1934.  
July 17, 1935, Marie was united in marriage to Irvin Stehn.  To this union one son was born. They farmed in Westbank Township until retiring and moving into Benson in 1982.  She was an active member of Westbank Lutheran Church and Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church.  She also served as a 4-H leader, volunteered for Meals on Wheels and garden club.  She enjoyed playing cards, especially whist, gardening, time outside and visiting with family and friends.
Marie died Sunday, September 7, 2014 at Bethesda Pleasant View in Willmar at the age of 97.  
She is survived by her son, Roger (and Alice) of Spicer, three grandchildren Julie (John) Muffley of Houston, TX, Andrea (Brent) Massee of Plainview, and Gregory (Ann) Stehn of Spicer; six great-grandchildren; Bretney, Roger, Rachel, Andrew, Hannah and Shelby; two great-great-grandchildren, Norah and Alyvia, and nieces and nephews.
Marie was preceded in death by her husband, Irvin in 1993; two brothers and two sisters.
Arrangements were with the Harvey Anderson Funeral Home. www.hafh.org

Donald E. Stadsvold, 83, of Plymouth, Minnesota passed away Oct. 5, 2014 at North Memorial Medical Center, Robbinsdale, Minnesota.  
Services were held Friday, October 10 at  2 p.m.  at Gearty-Delmore Funeral Chapel, 15800 37th Ave. North, Plymouth.
Interment was in the Gethsemane Cemetery, New Hope.
Don was born July 10, 1931 in Swift Falls Township, Minnesota to Palvin and Alma (Skare) Stadsvold.
Don enjoyed going to the lake, baseball games, cribbage, and spending time with his family.   
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Ruthie; children, David (Elaine), Brian (Bing), Donna (Matt) Stadsvold-Eich and Diane (Doug) Nims; grandchildren, Shila (David) Heeter, Jay, Brianna, Kaitlin, Shelby, Carter and Jake; great-grandson, Gavin; other relatives and friends.

Patrick Walsh, 79, of Shady Shores, Texas died Thursday evening, September 18, 2014, at Denton Regional Hospital,  surrounded by family.
Burial will take place Saturday, October 4, 2014, 11 a.m at St. Bridget’s Cemetery in DeGraff, Minnesota, followed by a time of fellowship at the DeGraff Community Center with the family.
Pat was born in Willmar, Minnesota to Edward and Caroline (Frederickson) Walsh and raised in Benson.
September 9, 1961, he was united in marriage to Peg Murphy of Murdock at the St. Bridgets Catholic Church in DeGraff.  To this union were born two children, daughter Terri and son Ed.
Pat and Peg lived in St. Louis Park for 32 years before moving to Shady Shores in  1995.
Pat loved to hunt, collect miniature tractors and watching TV and working in his yard, which was beautifully kept, and especially loved being with his family and loved his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife, Peg (Murphy) Walsh of Shady Shores, Terri (Mick Walburg) of  Aubrey, Texas and Ed (Janet) Walsh of St. Louis Park.  Also surviving are six grandchildren:  Kyle, Ben and Tandi Walburg, Trent, Jarrett and Brady Walsh and one brother Michael of Osceola,  Wisconsin; his sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Pat was preceeded in death by his parents and grandparents.
 

The funeral service for Elfrieda Hamann was held Monday, October 20, 2014, at 11 a.m., at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Shible Township.  Pastor Donald Klatt officiated at the service.  Jackie Schmidt was the organist and accompanied the congregation in singing “Beautiful Savior” and “Precious Lord, Take My Hand”.  The grandchildren and great-grandchildren sang “Borning Cry” and Brian Hoffman sang “The Lord’s Prayer”.
Casketbearers were Todd Meichsner, Bryan Meichsner, Michael Wieser, Matthew Wieser, Kyle Running, Ryan Gronholz, Jacob Stock and Matthew Stock.  
Interment was in the church cemetery.
Elfrieda Bertha Louise Hamann was born August 16, 1905, in Fairfield Township, Swift County to parents William H. and Anna (Orloski) Schliep.  She was baptized September 24, 1905 and confirmed  March 28, 1920 both at Trinity Lutheran Church, Fairfield Township.  Elfrieda attended Hancock school, country school and Fairfield Parochial School through the eighth grade.
October 22, 1925, she was married to William Otto Hamann at Trinity Lutheran Church, Fairfield Township.  She was raised on a farm and was a true homemaker and farm wife her entire life.  After their marriage, they farmed for many years, retiring into Appleton in 1968.  After William’s death  May 13, 1985, Elfrieda moved into an apartment in 1997.  She entered the Appleton Care Center in January of 2011.
She was an avid reader and loved her garden and flowers.  She did beautiful handiwork, crocheting, and embroidery.  She was a wonderful cook and baker.  She enjoyed bowling with friends as well as playing cards and games with her family.  She was a true Minnesota Twins baseball fan.  Elfrieda was an active member of her church where she sang in the choir, taught Sunday school and vacation Bible school, active in the L.W.M.L., and Bible study.   Elfrieda always put her family first.  She was a wonderful, patient mother and always enjoyed visits from her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.
Elfrieda died Thursday morning, October 16, at Appleton Area Health Services.  She had attained the age of 109 years, and two months.
She is survived by three daughters: Lorraine Meichsner of Morris, Angela Hoffman of Wheaton, and Clarice (Virgil) Stock of Appleton; daughter-in-law, Carol Hamann, of Appleton; brother, LeRoy (Dorothy) Schliep of Appleton,  two sisters-in-law: May Hamann of Granger, WA, and Lois Hamann of Benson; 20 grandchildren; 46 great-grandchildren; 44 great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband William; her son Dale; three sisters: Hertha Haben, Mildred Sachs and Mabel Munsterman; her brother, Arthur Schliep; and two sons-in-law: Raymond Meichsner and Clifford Hoffman.