Helen Rodi
Sep 13, 2010
Helen Louise Rodi was born January 5, 1916 in Fargo, North Dakota, the daughter of Bernt and Ruby (Hanson) Thompson. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. Helen grew up in Camp Lake Township of Swift County, Minnesota, and attended school at District #73. She attended Benson High School through the 9th grade. On February 18, 1933, Helen...
Clifford Kirk
Sep 12, 2010
Clifford Kirk, 58, of Riverview died September 12, 2010. He is survived by his loving family and friends.
Hazel Amlie
Sep 11, 2010
Hazel Alnora Amlie was born On October 26, 1916 in Gilchrist Township, Pope County, Minnesota, the daughter of Albert and Hilda (Anderson) Tvedt. She attended the Camp Lake rural school District#79 where she finished the eighth grade. In 1933 she graduated from Benson High School. She completed teachers training courses and spent many years teaching in Pope County rural schools....
Raymond Geyer
Sep 10, 2010
Raymond Gerald Geyer was born September 25, 1938 in Tara Township, Swift County, Minnesota, the son of Lawrence and Cecilia (Rakowski) Geyer. On July 9, 1960, Ray was united in marriage to Anna Peerboom. The couple was blessed with six children and 50 years of marriage. Ray worked hauling flax straw. He also worked for Benson Creamery hauling milk, for...
Virgil Thielke
Sep 6, 2010
Virgil Carl Thielke was born March 21, 1938 in Marysland Township, Swift County, Minnesota, to Carl Henry and Esther Ella Elisabeth (Platow) Thielke. He was baptized as an infant, and confirmed on June 3, 1951 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Hancock. He attended grade school in rural Clontarf, and graduated from Benson High School with the Class of 1956....
Jerome F. Hessian
Sep 4, 2010
Hessian, Jerome F., 63, of Apollo Beach died September 4, 2010. He is survived by his daughter, Shannon Hessian; loving family and friends.
Harlan Krupke
Sep 1, 2010
Harlan Jerroll Krupke was born February 19, 1949, at his home in Hancock, Minnesota, the son of Alvin George and Ethel N. (Gades) Krupke. He was baptized as an infant and confirmed into the Christian faith at Bethlehem Lutheran in Beardsley, Minnesota. Harlan grew up and attended school in Beardsley, De Graff, and Benson. He graduated from Benson High School...
Richard Griffin
Aug 30, 2010
In Lieu of flowers, the family wishes memorial sent to Swift County Benson Hospital. Dick left a big hole when he departed. His life was so full and he reached out to touch and enrich the lives of many people. When he cleared his throat, everyone knew he was ready to share a story, a poem or a bit of...
Lorraine Gallagher
Aug 30, 2010
Lorraine Clara Gallagher was born May 28, 1920 in Avon, Minnesota, the daughter of Herman and Anna (Achman) Maehren. She was baptized and confirmed into the Christian faith. Lorraine grew up and attended school through the eighth grade in Avon. On November 22, 1938, Lorraine was united in marriage to John Joseph Gallagher. This marriage was blessed with four children...
Esther Kunter
Aug 23, 2010
Esther Elizabeth Kunter was born at Twin Brooks, South Dakota on February 24, 1915, to Ernest and Johannah Geraldine (DeVries) Kunter. She was baptized at her parents' home on March 28, 1915, and was confirmed on June 8, 1930, by Rev. Hartman. Esther attended Ortonville High School and graduated in 1933.In 1936 she moved to Chicago, Il, and worked at...
Dorothy Mctighe
Aug 21, 2010
Dorothy Clara McTighe was born at Appleton on September 2, 1946, to Fredrick C. and Doris M. (Allpress) Jahn. She was baptized October 13, 1946, by Fr. T. D. Szymanski and confirmed on June 6, 1956, by Archbishop John Murry both at St. John's Catholic Church. She graduated from Appleton High School in 1964 and then attended beauty school in...
Bertice Jacobson
Aug 20, 2010
Bertice LeRoy Jacobson was born June 13, 1923 in Benson, Minnesota, the son of Roy and Bertha (Vieman) Jacobson. He graduated from Benson High School. Bertice served his country in the United States Army during World War II. On April 5, 1945, Bertice was united in marriage to Loretta Marian Schirmer at the Trinity Lutheran Church parsonage by Pastor Swedberg....
Clarence Johnson
Aug 20, 2010
Clarence Arnold Johnson was born March 5, 1936, on the family farm at rural Ortonville to Peter C. and Rose (Zempel) Johnson. He was baptized and confirmed at Eidskog Lutheran Church. Clarence attended Ortonville High School through the eleventh grade. On January 4, 1958, he was married to Doris Mae Lange at Chokio and they were later divorced. He did...
Ina Anderson
Aug 20, 2010
Ina Anderson was born September 15, 1916 in Danube, Minnesota, the daughter of George John and Clara Helen (Moede) Macheledt. Her father owned a general store in Danube. When the store burned down they moved to a farm 8 miles east of Ortonville, Minnesota. On October 12, 1941, she and Iver Julian Anderson were married on this same farm. They...
Beverly Nordby
Aug 19, 2010
Beverly Marie Nordby was born September 15, 1948 in Appleton, Minnesota, the daughter of Melvin Norman and Amanda (Fredrick) Hanson. She was confirmed at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Swift Falls. Beverly grew up and attended school in Ortonville, Montevideo, Holloway and Benson, graduating from Benson High School. On February 19, 1966, Beverly was united in marriage to...
Burle Force
Aug 19, 2010
Burle Alden Force was born September 19, 1925 in Willmar, Minnesota, the son of Dewey George and Janice Naomi (Eakins) Force. He was baptized in September of 1927 and confirmed in 1940 at the First Methodist Church in Willmar. He grew up in Willmar and graduated from Willmar High School, furthering his education at Hamline University, receiving his BA, and...
Joseph "Joey" L. Benedict, Jr.
Aug 19, 2010
Joseph L. "Joey" Benedict, Jr. Born Oct 16, 1965, died August 19, 2010. He is the son of Bonnie Walton Benedict and the late Joseph L. Benedict, Sr. Maternal grandparents are Thomas and Josephine Walton (both deceased); fraternal grandparents are Joseph A. Benedict (deceased) and Margaret Benedict Hogya of McKeesport, PA. He is survived by his sister, Bonnie Benedict Sharkey;...
Janet Boyington
Aug 15, 2010
Janet Mary Boyington was born January 24, 1941 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the daughter of John and Janet (Anderson) Fossum. Janet was married on June 15, 1989 in Clear Lake, Iowa to Oliver Boyington. They lived in Minneapolis, MN, Anoka, MN, and Clarion, IA the last five years. Janet worked as a bond underwriter for Etna Insurance. As a couple, they...
J W Holman
Aug 4, 2010
HOLMAN, JW, 81, of Sun City Center passed away Wednesday, August 4, 2010. He is survived by his son, Ronald Holman; daughter, Betty Rowland; four grandchildren, Scott Rowland, Christine Garcia, Elizabeth and Samatha; four great-grandchildren; brothers, Willie T. and Clarence Holman; sisters, Elnora Newberry and Frances Hale. A visitation will be held 10 a.m., Saturday, August 7, 2010 at Zipperer's...
Eldon Flaten
Jul 31, 2010
Eldon Norine Flaten was born November 9, 1926, in Camp Lake Township, Swift County, Minnesota, the son of Carl and Inga (Wanberg) Flaten. He was baptized and confirmed into the Christian faith at Rolling Forks Lutheran Church. Eldon grew up in Camp Lake Township and attended country school through the eighth grade. On June 24, 1952, Eldon was united in...
