DEATH NOTICES

ROGER FRAGODT, 66, of Cottonwood, formerly of Benson, Minnesota, died Saturday, December 8, 2018, at his home in Cottonwood.

Visitation will be from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 12, 2018, at the Hamilton Funeral Home in Marshall.  A prayer service is scheduled for 7:00 p.m.  Visitation will then continue one hour prior to the service, from 10:00-11:00 a.m.,  Thursday at the church in Cottonwood. Memorial Services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, December 13, 2018, at the Swan Lake Evangelical Free Church in Cottonwood.  Interment will follow in the Cottonwood City Cemetery.

Roger Michael Fragodt was born May 12, 1952, in Benson.  He was the son of Ralph and Doris (Heimdahl) Fragodt.  Roger was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith and attended school in Benson.  After graduating high school in 1970, he continued his education at the Technical College in Granite Falls, Minnesota.  While going to school there, he met Ms. Jean Hirmer.

DAVID GLENN ODDEN, 65, of Starbuck, Minnesota died Sunday, December 9, 2018, at home under Hospice care. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m., Thursday, December 13, 2018, at Zniewski Funeral Home in Benson.  Visitation will continue from 12-1 p.m., followed by the Funeral Service at 1 p.m., Friday, December 14, 2018, at Kerkhoven Evangelical Free Church. Private family Interment will be in Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church Cemetery.

David Glenn Odden was born September 21, 1953, in Benson, Minnesota, to Richard and Martha Ahlschwede Odden.  Dave obtained his private pilot’s license before graduating from Benson High School in 1971.  Following high school, Dave attended Kundert Aviation in Fargo, ND, where he received his aircraft and power-plant mechanic licenses and continued his flying lessons. 

DONALD ROEN
June 14, 1939 • November 21, 2018
 
Donald Roen, 79, also known as “Smiling Don”, a Douglas, ND area farmer and rancher, passed away Wednesday, November 21, 2018, at his home, surrounded by those that love him.

A visitation was held Tuesday, Nov. 27 from 4-7 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, Minot, ND.  Funeral services were held Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at 11 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, Minot, ND. Interment was in the Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot, ND.

Donald LeRoy Roen was born June 14, 1939, the son of Oscar and Agnes (Olson) Roen, on the family farm north of Douglas, ND. He was raised on the family farm and attended the country school. He was confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church of Minot in 1955 and graduated from Minot High School in 1957.    

ROGER D. AHRNDT
JANUARY 28, 1935 – NOVEMBER 22, 2018

Roger David Ahrndt, 83, of Benson, Minnesota, died Thursday, November 22, 2018, at Bethesda Grand in Willmar. Visitation was from 1:30-3 p.m., followed by the Funeral Service at 3 p.m., Sunday, November 25, 2018, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Benson.  Interment will be in the Benson City Cemetery at a later date.

Roger David Ahrndt was born January 28, 1935, in Benson, Minnesota, the son of John F. and Clara T. (Antolick) Ahrndt. He attended Country School in Cashel Township and graduated from Benson High School, Class of 1952.  

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.

Chadwick Phaen Marquardt, 45, was born November 25, 1972, at the Swift County Benson Hospital. He passed away November 12, 2018, at the Swift County Benson Hospital.

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.