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Dennis C. Lively, age 67, of Little Falls, MN and Des Moines, IA, died on Sunday, February 9, 2025 at the St. Cloud Hospital. Private Family Services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are with Benson Funeral Home.

Marjorie Diane Krinke, affectionately known as Marge, passed away suddenly from surgery complications in St Cloud MN on July 17, 2024. She was born to Vivian Jaderston (nee Early) and George Jaderston on 04/11/1941. She is preceded in death by her beloved parents. Marge had a very interesting life. She was born in St Paul, attended Bethel College before transferring to Tabor College in the State of Kansas, and getting a degree in 1964 in teaching. She met and married the love of her life and lifetime partner Laurence (better known as Larry) Krinke on August 1, 1964. She taught school for a time in Kansas before moving to Michigan where she worked in the banking industry for a number of...

Marjorie Diane Krinke, affectionately known as Marge, passed away suddenly from surgery complications in St Cloud MN on July 17, 2024. She was born to Vivian Jaderston (nee Early) and George Jaderston on 04/11/1941. She is preceded in death by her beloved parents. Marge had a very interesting life. She was born in St Paul, attended Bethel College before transferring to Tabor College in the State of Kansas, and getting a degree in 1964 in teaching. She met and married the love of her life and lifetime partner Laurence (better known as Larry) Krinke on August 1, 1964. She taught school for a time in Kansas before moving to Michigan where she worked in the banking industry for a number of...

Gaylord S. Olson, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2024, in St. Cloud, Minnesota, at the age of 89. A Memorial Service will be at 11:00 AM on July 12, 2024 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, St. Cloud MN. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Urn placement will be in the Bethlehem Lutheran Church Columbarium. Arrangements are with Benson Funeral Home, St. Cloud. Gaylord leaves behind his beloved wife Patricia, his children Charlene (Mark) Garrett, Janet (Michael) Rousse, and Thomas (Kathryn Collins) Olson. He was a proud grandfather to Amanda, Jacque, Jennifer, and Harold, and a loving great-grandfather to twin great-granddaughters Mikayla and McKenzie. He is also survived by his...

Barbara Jean Sell, 76, of Sartell, MN passed away peacefully at Edgewood Assisted Living in Sartell. A memorial service will be held at Benson Funeral Home on Friday, May 10, at 12:00 PM. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service, Pastor Stephanie Christoffels will officiate. Barbara was born on January 25, 1948 to Sylvester and Margaret (Dunlap) Weiss in St. Paul, MN. She graduated from Johnson High School, St. Paul in 1966. She went on to Anoka-Ramsey Junior College and finished her education at Rasmussen School of Business. Barbara met her former husband, Norman E. Sell while attending Rasmussen, they married in 1970 and were blessed with 3 children. She enjoyed crafting, reading,...

Duane J. Bertilson, age 76, St. Augusta, MN died, Thursday, March 14, 2024 at the St. Cloud Hospital. Duane was born in Mountain Lake, MN to Bert and Edna (Plueger) Bertilson of rural Odin. He attended country school for the first few grades and then graduated from Butterfield High School in 1965. After graduating from high school, Duane joined the United States Army. He served during the Vietnam conflict, being stationed at Fort Sill, Oklahoma and Okinawa. Upon discharge from the Army, Duane went to work for Hoover as a service manager until his retirement in 2003; after 32 years of service. On June 27th, 1970 Duane was united in marriage to the love of his life, Barbara Reid. June...

Dearly loved Susan (Sue) M. Green of Little Falls, MN, passed away peacefully on February 12th, 2024, surrounded by loved ones at Quiet Oaks Hospice. Sue was born to Alex and Lucille Polfliet in Marshall, MN, on May 7th, 1957. She grew up one of 12 children. Susan graduated from Marshall high school then completed secretarial education. She began a career with Morton Buildings, where she was eventually promoted to sales. Sue spent most of her career as a successful sales person, one of few women in the role. Her commitment to her customers, down to earth nature and humor helped her achieve many sales awards, including memorable vacations. After moving to Little Falls, Susan worked at...

Dearly loved Susan (Sue) M. Green of Little Falls, MN, passed away peacefully on February 12th, 2024, surrounded by loved ones at Quiet Oaks Hospice. Sue was born to Alex and Lucille Polfliet in Marshall, MN, on May 7th, 1957. She grew up one of 12 children. Susan graduated from Marshall high school then completed secretarial education. She began a career with Morton Buildings, where she was eventually promoted to sales. Sue spent most of her career as a successful sales person, one of few women in the role. Her commitment to her customers, down to earth nature and humor helped her achieve many sales awards, including memorable vacations. After moving to Little Falls, Susan worked at...

Dorothy J. Slimmer, age 95, of Sartell formerly of Little Falls, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 26, 2024 at Country Manor Senior Community, Sartell. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, February 8, 2024 at Benson Funeral Home, St. Cloud, MN. Visitation will be one hour prior the service at the funeral home. Family burial will be held at a later date in Ft. Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis. Dorothy was born on May 16, 1928 in Elrosa, MN to Anthony and Anna (Waldherr) Meyer. She was married to Donald R. Slimmer on April 28, 1949 in St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Grey Eagle. She and Don moved to Little Falls in 1961 where they raised their 11 children, each...

Gertrude Peterson, 92, passed away on January 14, 2024 in Townsend, MT with her daughter by her side. A Celebration of Gertrude's life will be held Saturday, June 22, 2024 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Malmo Evangelical Free Church, Malmo, MN. Funeral arrangements are with Benson Funeral Home, St. Cloud, MN. Graduated from Onamia High School. Married Wesley Peterson June 3, 1950. They lived in Lake Elmo for many years raising and showing Arabian horses. Moved to Isle, MN in 1977. In 2018 Gertrude moved to Townsend, MT to be with her daughter. She enjoyed a full life with her children, grandchildren, and many horses, dogs and cats. Gertrude loved spending time riding horses in the Montana...

Gertrude Peterson, 92, passed away in Townsend, MT with her daughter by her side. Graduated from Onamia High School. Married Wesley Peterson June 3, 1950. They lived in Lake Elmo for many years raising and showing Arabian horses. Moved to Isle, MN in 1977. In 2018 Gertrude moved to Townsend, MT to be with her daughter. She enjoyed a full life with her children, grandchildren, and many horses, dogs and cats. Gertrude loved spending time riding horses in the Montana mountains with family and friends. She will be dearly missed by many family and friends. Survived by daughter, Jackie (Erick) Sorenson, Townsend, MT; son Randy (Rose) Peterson, Becker, MN; 5 grandchildren; 1 great granddaughter;...

The Eucharist of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 4, 2024, at the Sacred Heart Chapel, Saint Benedict's Monastery, St. Joseph, Minn., for Sister Mary Jane (Georgene) Cournoyer, who died on Monday, December 25, 2023, at the St. Cloud Hospital, St. Cloud, Minn. Burial will be in the monastery cemetery. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Benson Funeral Home. Friends may call at Saint Scholastica Convent on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, for a 3 p.m. Prayer Service followed by visitation until 4:15 p.m. or for a Vigil Prayer Service at 7 p.m. at Saint Benedict's Monastery. Visitation continues at 9 a.m. until the time of the funeral on January...

Ralph Finken, age 74, of St. Joseph, MN. Ralph passed away on October 30, 2023 from complications of listeria he contracted while on vacation in Florida in February 2022. A celebration of life will be held from 11:00 am until 3:00 pm on Sunday, November 19, 2023, at Shady's Sunset Bay (previously The Landing) 18527 Co Rd 154, Avon, MN. A private burial service will be held at a later date. Ralph was born on August 1, 1949 in St. Cloud, MN to Ambrose and Arlene (Butkowski) Finken. Ralph graduated from Albany High School in 1967. After high school, Ralph joined the Army Reserves. After six years, Ralph was honorably discharged. Ralph married Diane Maidl on May 8, 1971 in St. Anna, MN....

Candace Renee Nagel, age 66, of Sauk Rapids passed away peacefully on Friday, September 1, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loved ones. A memorial gathering celebrating Candy's life will be from 4:00-7:00 PM on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at Benson Funeral Home Chapel, St. Cloud, MN. Private burial will be in Pine Tree Cemetery in Lastrup, MN. Candy was born on September 7, 1956 in Little Falls, MN to Anton and Helen (Krych) Przybilla. She was married to Curtis Nagel on December 20, 1975 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Sauk Rapids, MN. Candy worked at Stearns Manufacturing until 2011 when she retired due to her health. She enjoyed researching family genealogy, crafting,...

A gathering of life service was held Saturday, August 26, 2023 for Susan "Sue" C. Olson, age 62, who passed away at her home. Interment will be in Ponto Lake Cemetery, Pine River, MN. Funeral arrangements were made by Benson Funeral Home, St. Cloud, MN. Sue was born July 12, 1961 in St. Cloud to Robert and Joyce (Arones) Siltman. She married John Olson in August 1992, at Munsinger Gardens in St. Cloud, until 2003. Sue grew up in Sauk Rapids and moved to Bowlus in 1996. She was a member and president of the Sartell Jaycee's in the 1990's. Sue enjoyed family get togethers, holidays, reading, gardening, spending time outdoors, and spending time with her grandchildren. She loved to paint in her...

Edgar "Butch" Jerome Huebner, age 74, St. Cloud, MN, died Tuesday, July 11 2023 at the St. Cloud Hospital. A memorial gathering will be held Monday, July 24, 2023 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at Benson Funeral Home Chapel, St. Cloud, MN with a time of sharing at 6:00 PM. Burial with full military honors will be Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at 1:00 PM at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery, Little Falls, MN. Edgar was born November 4, 1948 in Little Falls, MN to Edgar S. and Lorraine (Fahnhorst) Huebner. He graduated from Little Falls High School and attended St. Cloud State University. Edgar proudly served in the United States Army 173rd Airborne Division during the Vietnam War from 1967 to...

Elizabeth "Libby" Mangum Levinski, age 86, Sartell, MN, died Monday, April 10, 2023 at Country Manor Campus, Sartell, MN. Mass of Christian Burial celebrating Libby's life will be held Saturday, April 15, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Rice, MN. Visitation will be Friday, April 14, 2023 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at Benson Funeral Home, St. Cloud, MN and one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday. Burial will be in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Cemetery, Rice, MN. Libby was born July 20, 1936 in Wake County, North Carolina to Vannie and Mayonie (Keith) Mangum. She married Ray Sufka on January 1, 1957. Their children, Brenda (Laura/Randy...

David M. Bergh of St Cloud, passed away at the VA Medical Center on Jan. 17, 2023 at the age of 74. He was born Aug.1, 1948 in Brainerd to Alan G. Bergh and Rose (Hoppe) Bergh; he graduated from Onamia High School and was drafted into the US Army, serving in Viet Nam. He later dedicated his life to fighting for Agent Orange benefits for veterans. David was preceded in death by his brothers Alan W. and Bob Bergh, and is survived by his siblings Betty Nohner (Onamia, MN), Rick Bergh (Redmond, OR) and Ginnie Edden (St Cloud, MN). Per David's request, no formal services will be held. Funeral arrangements by Benson Funeral Home, St. Cloud, MN.

Joyce M. Hamerlik of St. Cloud, MN died on Monday, December 19, 2022 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, MN at the age of 73. Funeral services will be Thursday, December 22, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, St. Cloud, MN. Visitation will be Wednesday, December 21, 2022 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at Benson Funeral Home, St. Cloud, MN and one hour prior to the service at church on Thursday. Interment will be in North Star Cemetery, St. Cloud, MN. Joyce was born May 8, 1949 in Henning, MN to Martin and Dorothy Waskosky. She lived there until moving to Bemidji, MN to attend Bemidji State College where she studied and majored in German and French languages. In her Junior year, Joyce...

Karen Lee Dixon, age 81, Foley, MN, passed away Sunday, November 13, 2022 at the St. Cloud Hospital. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Funeral arrangements were made by Benson Funeral Home, St. Cloud, MN. Karen was born June 23, 1941 in Aitkin, MN to Dewey and Ruth (Lueck) Fenstermaker. She worked for Land O' Lakes and Willmar Poultry from 1970 until her retirement in 2006. Survivors include her sons, Ross Dixon of Foley, MN; and Mike Dixon of Little Falls, MN; sister, Lois Watson of Palisade, MN; four grandchildren, Kelli Dixon, Nicholas Dixon (fianc? Emily Lindberg), Cody Dixon (fianc? Jill Murray) and Brianna Helmin; and four great grandchildren, Liam Dixon, Levi...

Patty Miller Kory, age 78, of St. Cloud, MN, died Friday, July 22, 2022 at her home in St. Cloud surrounded by her family. Memorial services celebrating Patty's life will be held at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, St. Cloud, MN at 11:00AM on Wednesday, July 27, 2022. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery, Little Falls, MN. Funeral arrangements are with Benson Funeral Home, St. Cloud, MN. Patty M. Kory was born on April 24, 1944 in Todd County, MN to Gordon and Alice (Engh) Miller. She graduated from Swanville High School in 1962 and began working for Minnesota Power. Later she worked at the First State Bank of...