DEATH NOTICES

Diann Louise (Robertson) Solomon was born April 19, 1950 in Pierce, Nebraska, the daughter of Ovlee and Margaret Helena (Rode) Robertson.  She was baptized May 7, 1950 by Rev. M.F. Scheips and confirmed in 1963 at Zion Lutheran Church in Pierce.  She grew up and attended school in Pierce and Antelope County near Neligh.  On June 7, 1969, Diann was united in marriage to Jackie Allen Solomon, Sr.

Nichole “Nikki” Marie McChesney, 35, passed away unexpectedly on April 7th, 2020 at her home in Benson, Minnesota.  Nikki was born on December 31, 1984 in Hennepin County, MN, just in time to ring in the New Year with parents, Chad Olson and Julie Moe.  She was baptized on August 25, 1985 at United Methodist Church in Willmar.  She grew up in Montevideo and was confirmed on October 29, 2000 at Salem Lutheran Church in Montevideo.  She graduated from t

Larry D. Kenyon, 84, of Benson, Minnesota, died Easter Sunday, April 12, 2020, at home surrounded by his family, under Hospice care.  A celebration of life will be held at a later date.  Arrangements are pending with Zniewski Funeral home in Benson.

Gary K. Vergin, 65, of Willmar, died Friday, April 3^rd as the result of a semi accident due to icy roads on highway 12 just east of Willmar.  His memorial service will be held at a later date at Word of Faith Family Church in Willmar.  Funeral arrangements are with Harvey Anderson Funeral Home in Willmar.  www.hafh.org.  

Marjorie Mills, age 88 of Benson, died Thursday, March 19, 2020 in Lutheran Haven Nursing Home in Montevideo.  A private burial will be held at a later date.  Arrangements are with Zniewski Funeral Home in Benson.

Rita Marie Staton, 96, of Benson, Minn., died Saturday, March 14, 2020, at Meadow Lane Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. A memorial service will be held at a later date.  Arrangements are with Zniewski Funeral Home in Benson.

JoAnn Sandra Kurkosky, 65, of Benson, Minn., passed peacefully in her home, Monday, March 16, 2020. A memorial service will be held at a later date.  Arrangements are with Zniewski Funeral Home in Benson.

Sister Shawn Carruth, 77, Prioress of Mount Saint Benedict Monastery in Crookston, MN, died unexpectedly Thursday, March 26, 2020, at RiverView Health, where she was taken after suffering a stroke while in her room.

Mary Louise Carruth was the eldest of the three children of Frances (O’Leary) and Milton Carruth. She grew up in Benson, MN, where she attended Saint Francis School. It seems that the inclination to become a sister began early in Mary Louise’s life. When Mary Louise was a junior high school student, her pastor told her that she would become a sister.
 

Memorial Services will be held at a later date for Carol Langemo who passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, March 22, 2020, surrounded by family. Burial will be in Oak Knoll Cemetery, Princeton, MN.

Carol was born to the late James and Hazel (Anderson) Randgaard in Benson, MN. She was baptized in Benson, MN, confirmed at Faith Lutheran in Staples and is currently a member of Lord of Glory Lutheran Church in Elk River. She graduated from Staples High School and received her teaching certificate from Miss Wood’s School at Macalester College. Carol taught elementary school in Hopkins, MN, before going full-time into managing her and Martin’s busy, growing family.

Kelly Ann Crabb, 59, of Benson, Minn., died Sunday, March 15, 2020, at Swift County Benson Health Services. A memorial service will be held at a later date.  Arrangements are with Zniewski Funeral Home in Benson.