DEATH NOTICES

MARGARET ANN DIEDERICH-LEE
April 9, 1950 • November 12, 2018

Margaret “Margo” Diederich-Lee, 68, of Benson, Minnesota died Monday, November 12, 2018, at Meadow Lane Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.  

Visitation was from 12-1 p.m., followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 1 p.m., Friday, November 16, 2018, at St. Francis Catholic Church in Benson.  Interment was in St. Bridget’s Catholic Church Cemetery.  

CHADWICK P. MARQUARDT
November 25, 1972 • November 12, 2018

Chadwick Phaen Marquardt, 45, of Benson, Minnesota died Monday, November 12, 2018, at the Swift County Benson Healthcare Services.  A private family Interment will be held at a later date. Arrangements are with Zniewski Funeral Home.

Son, Brother, Uncle…Of all the many blessings however great or small…To have had you for a Son, Brother, Uncle…Was the greatest one of all…The family chain is broken now…And nothing seems the same…But when God take's us one by one, The chain will link again...We Love you Chad.
 
 

MARIE JANE WELKER
July 12, 1927 • November 3, 2018
 
Marie J. Welker, 91, of Willmar, Minnesota died Friday, November 3, 2018 at Bethesda Grand in Willmar.  Her funeral was held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 10 at Vinje Lutheran Church in Willmar.  Visitation was one hour prior to the service at the church.  Burial was in Fairview Cemetery in Willmar.  

Marie Jane Welker was born July 12, 1927, in Appleton, Minnesota, the daughter of Thiedeman and Hattie (Nordby) Barduson.  She grew up in the Appleton area, where she graduated from Appleton High School with the Class of 1945.  

DORIS JEAN LANSVERK
August 17, 1934 • November 7, 2018

Doris Jean Lansverk, 84, of Benson, Minnesota died Wednesday, November 7, 2018, at Gabriel House in Murdock.  Visitation was from 9:30-11 a.m., followed by the Funeral Service at 11 a.m., Monday, November 12, 2018, at Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church in Benson.  Interment was in Spring Creek Cemetery in Kerkhoven Township.  

Doris Jean Lansverk was born August 17, 1934 in Sacred Heart, Minnesota to Bennie and Alma (Stavne) Bredeson. She was baptized at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Sacred Heart by Rev. T.H. Rossing. In 1941, she moved with her family to Terrace, Minnesota. She was confirmed at the Chippewa Falls Lutheran Church in Terrace by Rev. Leonard Thompson. She graduated from Glenwood High School in 1952.

RANDALL LEE OLSON
September 4, 1961 – November 5, 2018

Randy Lee Olson, 57, of Benson, Minnesota, died Monday, November 5, 2018 at his home in rural Benson.  Visitation was held Thursday, November 8, from 5-7 p.m. at Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church in Benson and continued from 10-11 a.m.  Friday at the church. Funeral services were held  Friday, November 9, at 11 a.m. at Our Redeemer's Lutheran Church in Benson.

Randall Lee Olson was born in Benson, September 4, 1961, the son of Donald and Myrtle “Penny” (Mann) Olson. He was baptized and confirmed at Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church in Benson. He grew up in the Benson area and attended Benson Schools. He lived in Benson and worked for Lor-Al Manufacturing in Benson and at Polaris Dealership in Roseau, Minnesota. Most recently, he was employed with Case New Holland in Benson.

VIOLA E. SCHUERMAN
June 15, 1914 • November 3, 2018

Viola Esther Schuerman, 104, of Benson, Minnesota, died Saturday, November 3, 2018, at Homestead North.  Visitation was from 10-11 a.m., followed by the Funeral Service at 11 a.m., Friday, November 9, 2018, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Benson.  Interment was in the Benson City Cemetery.

Viola Esther Schuerman, 104, died peacefully in her sleep November 3, 2018, at Homestead North in Benson. Born on June 15, 1914, in Milbank, SD, to Traugott and Ida Loeschke, she was baptized and confirmed at Bethlehem Lutheran Church near Milbank. Viola’s 1929 confirmation verse Psalm 13:5-6, “But I have trusted in Thy mercy; my heart shall rejoice in Thy salvation. I will sing unto the Lord, because He hath dealt bountifully with me,” fit her well throughout her lifetime.

WALTER F. GADES
May 7, 1938 • November 1, 2018

Walter F. Gades, 80, of Appleton, Minnesota passed away Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018 in the Appleton Area Health Services - Care Center.  

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Monday, Nov. 5  at Trinity Lutheran Church - Fairfield Township.  Pastor Donald Klatt was the officiant.  Burial was in the church cemetery.

Walter Fred Gades was born May 7, 1938 on the home farm in Fairfield Township, Swift County, Minnesota, the son of Carl and Laura (Suckow) Gades.  He was baptized at home  May 12, 1938 and was confirmed May 18, 1952 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Fairfield Township.  Walter was raised in rural Holloway, where he attended Country School during his grade school years and during his high school years he attended the West Central School of Agriculture in Morris.  He was a member of the Minnesota National Guard for 15 years.  

ERVIN "SWEDE" V. AHRNDT
February 26, 1936 • October 17, 2018

Ervin “Swede” V. Ahrndt, 82, of Isanti, Minnesota (formerly of Herman) passed away in his home under Hospice Care, October 17, 2018 following a three-year battle with lung cancer.

Interment was by private ceremony October 22, 2018 at Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery.  There was a Celebration of Life October 23 at the VFW Post #2735 in Isanti.  Military honors were provided by VFW Post #2735.

Swede was born February 26, 1936 in Benson, Minnesota to his parents, Ernie and Edna Ahrndt (deceased).  He joined the USAF in 1954 and served his country for 20 years before retiring at Fairchild AFB in Spokane, Washington.

MARVIN G. BENGTSON
February 12, 1938 • October 23, 2018
 
Marvin G. Bengtson, 80, of Willmar, Minnesota (formerly of Sunburg) died Tuesday, October 23, 2018, at Bethesda Grand in Willmar.  

Funeral services were 1:30 p.m., Monday, October 29, 2018, at Mamrelund Lutheran Church in Pennock.  Burial was in Lebanon Cemetery in New London.  Visitation was one hour prior to the service at the church, Monday.  

Marvin Glen Bengtson was born February 12, 1938, in Swift County, Minnesota, the son of Emmanuel and Anna (Halls) Bengtson. He grew up in the Kerkhoven/Sunburg area, attending country school and helped farmed with his family.

Marvin was united in marriage to Sybil Halleland, September 18, 1960.  They divorced after over 20 years of marriage.  They purchased a farm in the Sunburg area where Marvin farmed and raised livestock, retiring in 2008.

RODNEY DALE GILSRUD
August 8, 1964 • October 17, 2018

Rodney Gilsrud, 54, of Santiago, passed away suddenly Wednesday, October 17, 2018 in Clear Lake, Minnesota.  Memorial services for Rodney were 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at the Foley Funeral Home.  Rev. Timothy Wittwer officiated.  Visitation was one hour prior to the services at the funeral home.  Burial will be at Our Redeemer's Lutheran Cemetery in Benson, Minnesota at a later date.