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1989

DIED

2013

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Michael Benson Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 8, 2013.

Michael 23, of Wascott, WI passed away Thursday, August 8, 2013 at St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth, MN.
Michael was born November 17, 1989 in Spooner, WI to Todd and Jody Benson.
Michael graduated from Northwood School in Minong, WI lettering in Football and Basketball. He was very outgoing, full of smiles and had a heart of gold. Michael was a avid outdoorsman enjoying hunting and fishing.
Among those who survive and gratefully shared his life are his father Todd (Julie Sears) Benson of Minong, WI, his brother and sisters Sarah and Matthew Benson, Katie (Derek) Denninger, Brandi Ruroden, Riley Sears; one uncle Tom (Julie) Benson; six aunts Sally (Mark) Paitl, Sandra (Dean) Olson, Jill (Mark) Larson, Joy (Jerad) Pierce, Stacey (Chris) Terry, Tracey (Mark) Mooberry; grandmother Janyce Link.
He is preceded in death by his mother Jody Benson, paternal grandparents Roland and Nancy Benson, maternal grandfather Bob Link.
Funeral Services will be 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 13, 2013 at Calvary Lutheran Church in Minong, WI. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at church. Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery in Minong, WI.

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August 13, 2013

So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts an prayers are with all of you.

Bubba Junker and Sharon Sundberg

August 13, 2013

Kate Klizning

Prayers out to the family and friends that he touched in his years.

August 13, 2013

Hollie And Victor

Love and support to Michaels whole family. And to everyone whos been able to laugh at the memories weve all shared with him. The service was packed and he will forever be remembered and missed.

August 13, 2013

Ashlee Blegen

RIP Michael, you will be so missed by many, your in a even brighter place with your mom and others who love you, even if those who love you here on earth miss you your memories will live on through us here on earth until we meet you again. You will be above looking over those you love from above, as I will always be here for Sarah as well. Until we all meet again, you are always loved!

August 13, 2013

marissa coons

RIP michael you were always there for me when i needed you, you will be greatly missed

August 13, 2013

erin haime

Rip Michael you are a great person and I will miss you dearly. This goes out to your family and loved ones see you again.

August 13, 2013

Xinia Nunez

So sorry for your loss. Hugs and blessings to the family.

August 12, 2013

Dan and Sherry Sullivan

We are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Our deepest sympathy to the Benson/Link families.

August 12, 2013

Trevor Wahner

Benson, You'll be missed bro. i'll be in touch through thoughts and prayers bud..

August 12, 2013

Paul Vaara

Enjoyed coaching Mike in basketball, having him in my middle school classroom and just plain knowing him. I am deeply saddened by his passing.

August 12, 2013

kathryn carroll

my deepest sympathy to your family, grandparents and friends. He will be sadly missed by many
Kathryn and Thomas carroll

August 12, 2013

Tamara Larsen/Budisalovich

Michael's charm, smile & friendship will always be cherished memories for our family. We send comforting thoughts to his family. You are all such special people and we are so sorry for your loss. Sincerely, your friends, Tamara, Bob, Alyssa, Tyler & Savana Budisalovich.(Larsen).

August 12, 2013

Rob and Heather Almer

We are so very sorry for your loss. We understand your pain and we believe our boys are in heaven now and tossing the football around together sharing stories with each other about all their family and friends. May you find some peace during this very difficult time.

August 12, 2013

Mary Kroeze

You are all in our thoughts and prayers~May God Comfort you thru this terrible loss~Mary,Dean,Charles,Hannah,Shannon&family

August 12, 2013

Bob & Linda Christiansen

"We are so sorry to hear about Michael. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this most difficult time. God bless you all."

August 12, 2013

May you rest in peace sweet Angel. You will be forever missed and I will always hold u in my heart. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends. A&F 143

August 11, 2013

Dot Sather

We are so sorry to hear about Michael. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this most difficult time. God bless you all. In deepest sympathy, Dot and Fluffy Sather

August 10, 2013

ingrid berg

janyce so sorry to hear about your grandson i am thinking of you if you need anything call us dee and ingrid

August 9, 2013

dee alexander

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

August 9, 2013

Glenn & Lisa Hall

I've been thinking back to the time Michael spent with our family when he was younger and am enjoying the memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this very sad time.

August 9, 2013

Kenna La Mere

I am so very sorry for your loss.
Kenna La Mere

August 8, 2013

wood Barb

We are sorry to hear about Michael..Our
thought's and prayer's are with all of you.
God Bless
Tim & Barbie Wood

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