DEATH NOTICES

Dennis W. Johnson
September 21, 1937 ~ March 27, 2018

Dennis W. Johnson, 80, of Murdock, went to be with the Lord on March 27, 2018.  His funeral service will be 2:00 pm, Saturday, March 31st at Kerkhoven Evangelical Free Church.  Burial will be in Frank Lake Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 12-2:00 pm, prior to the service at the church.  Arrangements are with Harvey Anderson Funeral Home, Kerkhoven.  www.hafh.org

VICKI HINDMAN
November 18, 1949 - March 23, 2018

Vicki Hindman, of Swift Falls, Minn., died Friday, March 23, 2018, at Glacial Ridge Hospital in Glenwood. A Graveside Service will be held 10:30 a.m., Friday, March 30, 2018, at St. Malachy Catholic Cemetery in Clontarf.  

Vicki Lynn Hindman was born on November 18, 1949, in Cherokee, Iowa, the daughter of Charles and Myrna DuVall. She grew up in Hancock Minnesota. Vicki was united in marriage to Raymond James Klucas. She lived in Swift Falls, Minnesota. She worked at the Country Inn in Benson and for the last several years as a caretaker in the area. 

Vicki loved to spend time with her family especially with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was always quick to lend a helping hand to others in need. She was called from this life on Friday morning, March 23, at the Glacial Ridge Hospital in Glenwood, Minnesota. She attained the age of 68 years, four months, and five days. 

Constance “Connie” Marie Sulier
June 7, 1947 –March 17, 2018

Constance “Connie” Marie Sulier, died Saturday, March 17, at St. Cloud Hospital. Visitation will be held 1-2 pm, followed by a memorial service at 2 pm on Friday, March 23, 2018, at Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church in Benson. Burial will be in the Benson City Cemetery. Arrangements are with Zniewski Funeral Home.    

Connie Marie Sulier was born on June 7, 1947, in Benson, Minnesota, the daughter of Richard and Viola Mae (Hess) Sulier. She was baptized at Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church on April 7, 1958 and later confirmed there on November 3, 1963. She grew up and attended school in Benson.

HELEN LUCILLE BARBARA SVOR
JUNE 7, 1922 – MARCH 17, 2018

Helen Lucille Svor, 95, Benson, Minn., died Saturday, March 17, 2018, at Meadow Lane Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.  Visitation will be from 5–7 p.m., Thursday, March 22, 2018, at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Swift Falls.  Visitation will continue from 10–11 a.m., followed by the Funeral Service at 11 a.m., Friday, March 23, 2018, at the church.  Interment will be in the St. Pauli Lutheran Cemetery in Swift Falls.  Arrangements are with Zniewski Funeral Home.

Helen Lucille Barbara (Strommen) Svor was born June 7, 1922 to Oscar and Mabel (Halvorson) Strommen on a farm in Pope County and Baptized Lutheran.  Helen attended country school until the 8th grade and then attended Glenwood High School thru the 10th grade.

On March 18, 1942 she was married to Walter Sydney Svor at the Rolling Forks Parsonage in Pope County.  They resided at the family farm their entire married life.

MARJORIE E. FRIEDLEIN
MARCH 16, 1934 – MARCH 17, 2018

Marjorie Elaine “Maggie” Friedlein 84, of Murdock, (formerly Benson) passed away peacefully while surrounded by her family on March 17 at Rice Memorial Hospital in Willmar. Services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, March 24th at Trinity Lutheran Church in Benson. Visitation will be held on Friday March 23rd from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. and one hour prior to service.  Arrangements are with Zniewski Funeral Home. 

Marge was born on March 16, 1934 in Pillsbury Township, Swift County to Wallace and Ella (Halverson) Loven. She attended school in Kerkhoven and graduated from Kerkhoven High School. She was united in marriage to Ralph Friedlein in 1955 and together they raised 6 children. Their union in marriage ended in 1998.

ERIK PETERESEN
JANUARY 12, 1924 - MARCH 16, 2018

Erik Peterson, 94, of DeGraff, MN, died Friday, March 16, 2018, at Meadow Lane Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. Visitation will be from 12 - 2 pm followed by the Funeral Service at 2 pm, Tuesday, March 20, 2018, at Our Redeemer's Lutheran Church in Benson. Interment will be in the Benson City Cemetery. Arragements are with Zniewski Funeral Home of Benson. www.zniewskifuneralhome.com

Irena F. Canon
November 22, 1920 - March 11, 2018

CLARA M. BRANDT
MAY 19, 1921 – MARCH 10, 2018

Clara M. Brandt, 96, of Clontarf, Minn. died Saturday, March 10, 2018, at Meadow Lane Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Benson.  Visitation will be held 5-8 p.m., with a Rosary at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at St. Malachy’s Catholic Church in Clontarf.  Visitation will continue from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, March 15, 2018, at St. Malachy’s Catholic Church.  Burial will be in the church cemetery.  Arrangements are with Zniewski Funeral Home in Benson. 

Clara Mae Brandt was born May 19, 1921 in Hoff Township, Pope County, Minnesota, the daughter of Thomas J. and Edith (Goulet) Bouta.  Clara lived in Clontarf area her entire life.  She was a lifetime member of St. Malachy parish and St. Malachy CCW.  She was a lady of great faith and very devoted to attending mass and praying the rosary.

EARL D. HILLERUD
NOVEMBER 21, 1926 – MARCH 10, 201

Earl D. Hillerud, 91, of Benson, Minn., died Saturday, March 10, 2018, at Swift County Benson Health Services in Benson, MN.  Visitation will be from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m., followed by the Funeral Service at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, March 15, 2018, at Big Bend Lutheran Church in Big Bend, MN.  Interment will be in the Appleton City Cemetery.  Arrangements are with Zniewski Funeral Home of Benson.

JOYCE DARLENE ECKHOFF
JUNE 8, 1931 – MARCH 10, 2018

Joyce Darlene Eckhoff, age 86, of Benson, died Saturday, March 10, 2018, at Swift County Benson Health Services in Benson, Minn.  Visitation will be from 5–8 p.m., Monday, March 12, 2018, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Benson.  Visitation will continue from 10–11  a.m., followed by the funeral service at 11 a.m., Tuesday, March 13, 2018, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church.  Interment will be in the Benson City Cemetery.  Arrangements are with Zniewski Funeral Home.

Joyce Darlene Eckhoff was born on June 8, 1931 in Tyler, Minnesota, the daughter of William and Borghild (Kvaale) Jorgensen. On March 10, 2018, she died peacefully at the Swift County Benson Hospital, surrounded by her family. She attained the age of 86 years, 9 months, and 2 days.