DEATH NOTICES

Cynthia Louise (Jobgen) Giese gained her angel wings April 16th, 2020 due to complications during surgery for lung cancer. She attained the age of 65 years.

Lawrence C. Larson, 100, of Benson, Minnesota died on Monday evening, April 20, 2020, at home at Scofield Place in Benson. A celebration of life will be held later this year. Interment will be in the Swenoda Cemetery, Swenoda Township. Zniewski Funeral Home of Benson is assisting the family with the arrangements. 

Janet Jossart was born January 1, 1932, in Benson, MN, the daughter of Richard and Agnes (Sather) Jossart.  She was raised on the family farm south of Benson. She attended country school through the eighth grade.

Janet was united in marriage to Jerry Voorhees on January 13, 1951. When Jerry entered the United States Army and was stationed at Fort Rucker, AL Janet moved to Alabama to be with him. After about one year in Alabama Janet returned to the Benson area and began raising her family. Jerry and Janet were blessed with six children. The family moved to Willmar for a short time and on to Marshall, MN where Janet worked in the Schwann’s sandwich plant.

Anna Christine Offerdahl, 95, of Benson, Minn., died Thursday, April 16, 2020, at Meadow Lane Rehabilitative and Healthcare Center. Funeral Services will be held at a later date.  Arrangements are pending with Zniewski Funeral Home in Benson.  www.zniewskifuneralhome.com

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.