Service Information
Mary J. Forsberg, age 68, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, May 27, 2021, at the University of Minnesota Medical Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Memorial Service will be held on Monday, June 14, 2021, at 1:00 P.M. at Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hutchinson with interment in the Stockholm Lutheran Cemetery in Stockholm Township, Minnesota at a later date.
Gathering of Family and Friends will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral chapel.
Obituary
Mary Jean Forsberg was born on May 5, 1953, in Hutchinson, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Ray and Alvina (Ziemer) Benton. Mary was baptized as an infant and later confirmed in her faith as a youth. She received her education in Hutchinson and was a graduate with the Hutchinson High School class of 1971.
On May 7, 1977, Mary was united in marriage to Dennis. This marriage was blessed with two children, Kris and Ryan. Mary and Dennis resided in Hutchinson. They shared 39 years of marriage until the passing of Dennis on May 20, 2016.
Mary was employed at Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing in the production department for 34 years.
She enjoyed working with her friends, watching the Minnesota Twins and Vikings, fishing, laying in the sun, reading, crosswords, Sudoku, and spending time with her family and friends.
Mary passed away on Thursday, May 27, 2021, at the University of Minnesota Medical Center in Minnesota, at the age of 68 years.
Blessed be her memory.
Mary is survived by her:
Sons, Kris Forsberg of Hutchinson, MN,
Ryan Forsberg and his significant other, Jamie Blahowski, of Hutchinson, MN;
Stepdaughter, Allison Nohner and her husband, Eric;
Granddaughter, Lexie Forsberg, Jules, Lily, and Eva;
Siblings, George Benton and his wife, Janice, of Glencoe, MN,
Jim Benton and his wife, Janice, of Pierre, SD,
Phil Benton and his significant other, Chareen, of Las Vegas, NV,
Mike Benton and his wife, Betty, of Chandler, AZ;
Many other relatives and friends.
Mary is preceded in death by her Parents, Ray and Alvina Benton; Husband, Dennis Forsberg; Nephew, Kyle Benton; Dog, Kitty.
Patricia Buske says
We are so sorry for the loss of your mom. We have known Mary for many years, both at work and socially. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Porky and Pat Buske
Shane and Janis Benton says
Our deepest condolences Aunt Mary will be very much missed.
Tina Stradtmann says
My Deepest sympathy on your loss. Mary was a great gal and enjoyed working and playing with her. Prayers for the family.
Brenda Sturges says
My sympathy to all the family.
Marj I Frieler says
Our sympathy to all of the family.
Patty Marconcini says
Sorry for your loss
Makaylaservin says
Mary was an awesome lady. Such a great laugh, was fun chatting with her about life and love. So sorry for you boys to have lost both your folks too young, and Lexie gma was a huge place in your heart I know. Thinking of you all always, you as well Jamie with losing a loved one recently as well. How strong you must both be . Hang in there guys. Much love
Makayla
Rev. Ronald Ziemer says
Our Deepest Sympathy Kris, Ryan and Families. Our thought and prayers are with you. May God wrap his arms around you and carry you through this difficult time giving you peace and comfort.
Blessings
Ron and Lin Ziemer
(Mary’s cousin)
Nancy Severson says
Our prayers have been with you since we heard of Mary’s death. So sorry for the loss of one so dear to you ~ your Mother!.
She will be missed by many.
Including me, her sister-in-law, Nancy Severson & Rollie.
Roger and Marlene Hettver says
Jim, Janice and Family; So sorry to about your loss, thoughts and prayers be with you.
Rick & Julie Molitor says
Sending our deepest sympathy for your loss. Mary was a kind friend and coworker.
Sandi Schlecht says
Prayers and deepest sympathy to your family during this difficult time.
susan gulbranson says
prayers for family god bless