Arleen Gronseth

Arleen Gronseth, age 90 of Benson, MN passed away at Bethesda Grand in Willmar Minnesota on June 30, 2025.

A service to celebrate her life will be held at Trinity Lutheran church in Benson, at 11 am, Thursday July 3rd with visitation Wednesday, July 2nd, 5 to 7 pm at the church and for one hour prior to the service.

She was born September 19, 1934, in Wallace SD the only child of Oscar and Myrtle Thompson. Arleen was baptized on October 8, 1934 in Telemarken Lutheran church, Wallace SD. Her confirmation took place on June 19, 1949, in Calvary Lutheran church. She graduated from Webster High School on May 22, 1952.

She was a devoted Mother, cherished Grandmother, and adored Great Grandmother and Great-Great Grandmother. She was the heart of our family, holding us together with her love, guiding us with her wisdom, and lifting us with her strength. Her presence was our comfort, and her home was always a place of warmth, laughter, and unconditional love.

Arleen is survived by her five children: Valerie VanderWeyst (Deano) of Benson, David (Sheila) Gronseth of Homer Ak, Valora (Dave) Svor of Atwater, Daniel Gronseth of Benson, Vanessa Gronseth of Atwater. Her 9 Grand Children, 15 Great Grand Children and 2 Great-Great Grandchildren. Along with many other relatives and dear friends who will miss her deeply.

Arleen is preceded in death by her husband Leslie, her parents Oscar and Myrtle Thompson, son-in-law Micheal Rengstorf, grandson Levi Rengstorf, and great granddaughter Ameila Svor.

Arrangements are with Zniewski Funeral Home of Benson.