Richard Lundebrek
Apr 8, 2011
Richard LeRoy Lundebrek was born March 22, 1932 in Langhei Township, Pope County, Minnesota, the son of Olaf E. and Gydia M. (Gulbrandson) Lundebrek. He was Baptized and confirmed into the Christian faith at the East Zion Lutheran church in rural Starbuck. He grew up and attended country school in Langhei Township District 51. On July 30, 1966, Richard was...
Mary Lundebrek
Apr 6, 2011
Mary Ellen Lundebrek was born February 25, 1932 in Langhei Township, Pope County, Minnesota, the daughter of Ben and Mildred (Todd) Wildeboer. She was baptized by Rev. Tibbets and confirmed on April 16, 1944 by Rev. Dickson, both at Pilgrim Congregational United Church of Christ in Benson. She attended country school at Districts #38 and #99 and completed the ninth...
Albert Lokken
Apr 3, 2011
Many a Benson-area youngster got his start as a musician under the baton and steady, easy swing of Albert Lokken's "magic wand" during the 1940's, 50's, and 60's. With encouragement from his mother and some of her egg money stashed into a separate account for his music education, Albert Lokken began his long-time love affair with music when he was...
Muriel V. Lang
Apr 2, 2011
Muriel V. Lang,89, of Sun City Center, Florida passed away April 2, 2011. She was born in Interlaken, New Jersey. She was preceded in her death by her grandson Mark Christopher Blyth. She is survived by her loving husband of 69 years, Jacob M. Lang, daughter and son-in-law Pamela and Charlie Blyth of Sun City Center, daughter and son-in-law Greer...
Stanley Vollan
Apr 1, 2011
Stanley Max Vollan was born December 21, 1926 in Mandt Township, Chippewa County, Minnesota, the son of Ole Peter and Susan (Reles) Vollan. He was baptized and confirmed into the Christian faith at Immanuel Lutheran in Benson. He grew up on the family farm and completed the eighth grade. On January 25, 1952, Stanley was united in marriage to Lois...
Gerald R. Cook
Mar 29, 2011
Cook, Gerald Richard, 72, beloved husband, father, friend and U.S. Marine was lovingly placed in the arms of Jesus Tuesday evening March 29, 2011. Mr. Cook is preceded in death by his parents, Richard G. and Evelyn Mae Cook, and daughter Jill Andrea Cook. He is survived by the light of his life, loving wife and best friend of 37...
Evelyn Quinn
Mar 22, 2011
Evelyn Delphine Quinn was born October 22, 1926 in Belgrade, Minnesota, the daughter of Anton and Anna (Rausch) Diederich. She was baptized at St. Francis de Sales Catholic church in Belgrade, and confirmed into the Christian faith at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Murdock. She attended grade school at District #32 in Swift County, Kerkhoven and Murdock, completing the ninth...
Madeline Holmes
Mar 22, 2011
Madeline Teresa Holmes was born January 27, 1918 in St. John's Newfoundland, Canada, the daughter of James and Hannah (Ivey) Hamilton. She was baptized and confirmed in Newfoundland, and attended school at Presentation Convent School. On April 10, 1944, Madeline was united in marriage to William Holmes at the Basilica of St. John the Baptist in St. John's Newfoundland. They...
Ida Forbord
Mar 18, 2011
Ida Irene (Lingen) Forbord, 81, of Benson died peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, March 18, 2011 at the Golden Living Center in Benson where she had resided for a short time. Ida was born January 26, 1930 in Starbuck to Carl and Minnie (Bakko) Lingen. She attended District # 92 country school and graduated from Starbuck High School in...
Olga Shaffer
Mar 18, 2011
Olga L. Shaffer was born October 12, 1912 in Swift County, Minnesota, the daughter of Gilbert O. and Karine (Hanson) Brothen. She was baptized and confirmed into the Christian faith at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Benson. Olga graduated from Benson High School with the Class of 1930. On October 8, 1961, Olga was united in marriage to William Jennings...
Rita Helen Walters
Mar 12, 2011
Rita Helen Walters (60) of Valrico passed away 3/12/2011at LifePath Hospice. Raised in So. Charleston, WV, formerly of St. Petersburg, she is preceded in death by her parents Clyde and Helen Walters. Survived by her twin sister Regina Sinclair (Valrico), sister, Mary Winifred Walters(Pickerington, OH), nephew Wm. "Bill" Sinclair (Teresa), nieces Katie Sinclair and Terry Walters McCown (Brady), four great-nieces,...
Theresa Manderino
Mar 11, 2011
Theresa Manderino, 78, of Sun City Center, FL, died peacefully at her home on March 11, 2011 after a long illness. She moved to Sun City Center in 2001 and was active in several local organizations, including the Democratic Club, the Kings Point Audubon Society, the International Forum, and the Freedom Plaza Opera Club. She enjoyed attending local cultural events...
Dorothy Worden Ronken
Mar 10, 2011
Dorothy Worden Ronken Dorothy (Marley) Worden Ronken of Sun City Center, FL passed away March 10, 2011 at Freedom Plaza Nursing home. She was 101 years old. Born in Chester, Ill, she later moved to Chicago. She received her Bachelor's Degree from Northwestern University and her Master's Degree from University of Wisconsin. She was a member of Delta Zeta Sorority....
Ruth Busse
Mar 10, 2011
Ruth Margaret Busse was born June 8, 1929, in Swift County to Charles and Ida (Bjornjeld) Olson. She was baptized at Big Bend Lutheran Church, and confirmed at Big Bend Lutheran Church on May 23, 1943. Ruth graduated from Appleton High School in 1947.Before her marriage Ruth lived on a farm east of Appleton, and homes in Benson, Hagen, Milan,...
Della Weeding
Mar 10, 2011
Della Anna Weeding was born May 18, 1911, in Diller, Nebraska to Ernest and Johannah (DeVries) Kunter. She was baptized June 25, 1911, and confirmed on March 28, 1926, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Ortonville. Della graduated from Ortonville High School in 1930.She married Joseph Weeding on September 3, 1931, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Ortonville. They were also "married"...
Ronald Banister
Mar 6, 2011
Ronald Edward Banister was born November 14, 1932 in Hoff Township, Pope County, Minnesota, the son of Harry Herlas and Julia F. (Gunderson) Banister. He was confirmed at West Zion Lutheran Church. He attended grade school at District #57 in Hoff Township, Pope County, and graduated from Hancock High School, Hancock, Minnesota, with the Class of 1950. On May 13,...
John Thompson
Feb 28, 2011
John Thomas Thompson was born August 11, 1934 in Willmar, Minnesota, the son of Elmer and Olga (Monson) Thompson. John and his family attended Green Lake Lutheran Church near Spicer where he was baptized and took confirmation instruction. John attended grade school at Whittier Grade School in Kandiyohi. He graduated from Willmar High School with the Class of 1952. At...
Jose Shears Jr.
Feb 25, 2011
Jose Shears, JR passed away February 25, 2011. He was born on August 7, 1943 in Brownsville, Texas. He was a drill sergeant for the United States Army and a purple heart recipient. He served three tours in the Vietnam war to fight for our country. He was loved by many and survived by his mother, Viola Benavidez, and his...
Max Duane Brown
Feb 25, 2011
Brown, Max Duane, 76, of Sun City Center, FL passed away at his home on Friday, February 25th with his family by his side. He is preceded in death by his parents, Tony and Hazel Brown, daughter, Toni Lynn Brown, grandson, Jamie Duane Durrance, daughter-in-law, Cindy Bennett and sister Fran Allison. He is survived by his loving wife, best friend...
James Byrne
Feb 18, 2011
James Frederick "Fred" Byrne was born August 30, 1913 in DeGraff, Minnesota, the son of John J. and Susan S. (Duggan) Byrne. He was called from this life on Friday afternoon, February 18th, 2011 at the St. Cloud Hospital. He attained the age of 97 years, 5 months and 18 days. Fred was baptized and confirmed into the Catholic Faith...
