Sharon Benson Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Sharon Benson of Mentor, Minnesota, who passed away on October 28, 2025, at the age of 82, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Sharon Benson to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Leslie Yergens and Myra Yergens (Nyhus); her parents-in-law, Bennie and Nora Benson; and her siblings-in-law, Howard Hopke, Ancel Benson, Gordon Benson, Richard Benson, Reuben Benson, Harley Kjos and Charlotte Broadwell.
She is survived by: her husband Willard Benson of Mentor; her children, Perry of Buffalo, NY, Jeff (Robin) of Mentor, Bryan (Shanel) of Mentor, Melissa Fredericks (Jim) of Mentor and Janelle Shaver (Randy) of Mentor; her sister Charlotte Hopke of McIntosh, MN; and her in-laws, Carol Kjos of Mentor, Nick Benson (Cathie) of Baxter, MN, Eugene Benson (Cindy) of Mentor, Diane Benson of Mentor and Deanne Benson. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.
