Barbara Freiborg-Benson Obituary
The family announces the passing of Barbara Freiborg-Benson (Olivia, Minnesota) on September 21, 2026. Barbara, born on February 16, 1939, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Barbara Freiborg-Benson to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, John Wolf and Leona Wolf (Lies); her brother Michael Wolf; her husbands, LaRoy Freiborg and Dick Benson; and her son Todd Freiborg.
She is survived by: her children, Jody Freiborg (Pam) of Willmar, MN, Dawn Gartner (Paul) of Olivia, MN, Robin Kleinhuizen (Jim) of Starbuck, MN and Lisa Freiborg of Reno, NV; her daughter-in-law Peggy Freiborg of Sacred Heart, MN; and her stepchildren, Jeff Benson (Sandy) of Olivia, MN, Larry Benson (Lisa) of Olivia, MN, Galen Benson (Marie) of Tucson, AZ, Marlene Benson of Deerwood, MN, Deb Tilton of Wasilla, AK, Jim Benson of Buffalo, MN, Darlene Benson of Olivia, MN and John Benson (Jennifer) of Danube, MN. She is also survived by her 11 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren, 18 step-grandchildren and 21 step-great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Friday, September 25th 2026 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Holy Redeemer Catholic Church (106 3rd St SE, Renville, MN 56284). A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Friday, September 25th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
