Shirley Ilene Bengtson Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on December 6, 2025, at the age of 84, Shirley Ilene Bengtson of Apple Valley, Minnesota passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Walter Schneider and Helena Schneider; her husband Mel; her siblings, Betty Swenson, Mary Ann Bothun, Doretta Swenson and Donald Schneider; and her parents-in-law, Melvin and Amber Bengtson.
She is survived by: her children, Sherry Beckey (Steve), Michael Bengtson (Cathy) and Sheila Bengtson (Jeff Houdeshell); her granddaughters, Sarah and Maria; her sisters, Marge Schneider and Helen Oestriech (Jim); Doug Bengtson (Kathy), Connie Smith (Charley) and Christine Bernstetter (Joe). She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church and School in Rosemount, Minnesota.
