Clergy Officiating: Reverend R. Allan Reed

Pianist: Dawn Wolter

Congregational Hymns: “In The Garden”, “What A Friend We Have In Jesus”, “How Great Thou Art”

Casket Bearers: Ken Odegaard, David Bicknase, Nick Bicknase, Rick Leiviska, Dillon Gratz, Elliot Gratz, Wilson Gratz, Collin Kremeier

Diane Lynn Benson was born on June 13, 1959, in Fairmont, Minn. She was the daughter of Marvin and Elnora (Holz) Bicknase. Diane was baptized as an infant on Aug. 9, 1959, and later confirmed in her faith as a youth on April 7, 1974, both at St. John’s United Church of Christ in Fairmont. She was a graduate of the Welcome High School class of 1977. Her first employment was at Bunge Elevator in Fairmont.

On July 7, 1984, Diane was united in marriage to David Benson at St. John’s United Church of Christ in Fairmont. This marriage was blessed with one son, Nathan. Diane and David made their home in Stewart, Minn. They shared 41 years of marriage. Diane and David built their life around working on the dairy farm.

Diane furthered her education in Dietary, Housekeeping, and Laundry from Mankato Area Vocational-Technical Institute in Mankato, Minn. Diane was employed as the director of Dietary, Housekeeping, and Laundry at Hutchinson Health for 35 plus years in Hutchinson, Minn. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Brownton, Minn.

Diane enjoyed baking, making cakes for special occasions, reading, doing puzzles, playing cards and games, and collecting angels and cardinals. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family, grandchildren and friends.

Diane passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at her home in Stewart, at the age of 66 years.

Blessed be her memory.

Diane is survived by her: Husband, David Benson of Stewart, Minn.; Son, Nathan Benson and his wife, Katie of Denver, Iowa; Grandchildren, Bethany Benson, Thomas Mast, Malachi Benson; Siblings, Reverend Keith (Becky) Bicknase, Steven (Ann) Bicknase, Kathy (Dr. Mark) Gundersen, Doug (Lorna) Bicknase, Alan Bicknase, Joann Bicknase, Jim Bicknase; Brother-in-law, Robert Riess; Many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Diane is preceded in death by her Parents, Marvin and Elnora Bicknase; Sister, Cindy Riess.

Arrangements by the Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hutchinson. Online Obituaries and Guest Book available at www.hantge.com.

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