Photo courtesy of Zniewski Funeral Home - Benson
Please accept my heart felt sympathy for the loss of your loved one. May the God of all comfort strengthen you at this time of sadness May God promise for the future bring you peace. Hosea 13:14
S H
July 11, 2018 | Snellville, GA
I was so sorry to hear about Gladys. She had a special place in my heart. And what a sense of humor. I still remember the scavenger hunt she organized where we kidnapped Clara Lundebrek at the end of it. Poor Clara didnt know what was happening. And the Christmas fooling. Such fun. And when I became a pastor she said she was going to sit in the front pew and smile thinking about all the dirty jokes I used to tell. Loved her humor and her generous spirit. She will be missed but always...
Julie Grothe
June 19, 2018 | Minneapolis, MN | Neighbor
In loving memory of a wonderful lady. I remember growing up Gladys always welcomed friends of Eugene Jerome and Steven to her home for games hayrides and treats. Your wonderful memories of your Mom will help at this time. I always enjoyed her laughter.
Kathy Wester Beckman
June 19, 2018 | Coon Rapids, MN | Neighbor
So sorry to hear of Gladyss passing . She was so dearly loved by our family (Grothe) and I have so many amazing memories of her. I loved her generous spirit, her wicked humor, her wonderful laughter and of course her red lipstick. My deepest sympathies to all of you.
Janice Lee (Grothe)
June 19, 2018 | Hillsboro, OR | Friend
Sorry for your loss. She was a special lady. Keeping you all in our prayers
Ron & Ilona {benny} Rooney
June 17, 2018 | Emily, MN | Friend
Gladys Ilene Lysen, 93, Benson, Minn., died Thursday, June 14, 2018, at Gabriel House in Murdock. Visitation will be from 5–7 p.m., Monday, June 18, 2018, at Pilgrim Congregational United Church of Christ in Benson. Visitation will continue from 1–2 p.m., followed by the Funeral Service at 2 p.m., Tuesday, June 19, 2018, at the church. Interment will be in the Benson City Cemetery.Gladys Ilene Lysen was born September 20, 1924 to Ernest and Mayme (Gainey) Gunderson in Benson, Minnesota. She was baptized and confirmed at the Pilgrim Congregational United Church of Christ. Gladys grew up in Benson Township and attended country school through the eighth grade.On March 14, 1944, she was united in marriage to Donald Lysen by Pastor Dickson at Pilgrim Congregational United Church of Christ. This union was blessed with more than 66 years of marriage, three sons, five grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Gladys and Donald lived on the family farm in Langhei Township, Pope County where she was a housewife, milked cows and worked in the field. She also worked at the Ben Franklin Store. Gladys was a member of Ladies Aid and the Homemakers Club. She loved playing cards, dancing, and playing scrabble.Gladys died on Thursday, June 14, 2018, at the Gabriel House in Murdock. She attained the age of 93 years, 8 months and 25 days.She is survived by her children, Eugene (LeAnn) Lysen of Benson, Jerome (Linda) Lysen of Benson; daughter-in-law, Marilynn Lysen of Glenwood; grandchildren: Kristi (James) Hendershot of Columbia, MD, Andrea (Peter) Etterman of Willmar, Karla (Shawn) Petermann of Alexandria, Leah (Jeremy) Pfeifer of New London, and John (Becky) Lysen of Benson; great-grandchildren: Alex and Natalie Woolwine, Sam and Grace Etterman, Caden, Jack and Hudson Pfeifer and Kaitlynn, Ella and Johnna Lysen; and numerous other relatives and friends.Gladys was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Mayme Gunderson; her husband, Donald on January 28, 2011; son, Steven on January 14, 2015; sister, Iva Belgum; and brothers, Lyle and Lloyd Gunderson. Blessed be the memory of Gladys Ilene Lysen.
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