Janet Benson died on September 12, 2022 at the Ridgeview Medical Center in Waconia, MN.

A celebration of, and a tribute to, Jan's life will be held on October 15, 2022 at the Minnesota Valley Funeral Home, North Chapel in New Ulm.  Visitation will be from 2 to 4 pm with prayer and reflection immediately following.

Janet Doris Benson, nee Briese, was born October 15, 1952 in New Ulm, MN to Orville and Doris Briese of rural Gibbon, MN. Paternal grandparents were Henry and Louisa (Dickmeyer) Briese with Solomon Delphin and Johanna Elvira (Anderson) Isenberg her maternal grandparents.

Growing up on the farm, all the dogs and cats had a true friend and a loyal champion in Janet. Their days were filled with great love and attention.  That love, attention, and caring manifested itself in a lifelong vocation, providing comfort and kindness to countless elderly citizens in their final months and years.  Janet worked initially in the geriatric wing of the old Union Hospital and then in what is now Oak Hills. Hers was often the last soft voice and warming smile so willingly given, that many patients were able to embrace on this side of the vale.

Janet was married on September 27, 1975 to Steven Benson.  This union was blessed with a son, Scott.  The marriage endured for 46+ years until Steven's death on February 27, 2022.

Janet is survived by her son, Scott; brother, Kenneth (Cindi) Briese; twin brother, David (Sue) Briese; sister-in-law, Trudy Wenninger; brother-in-law, Douglas (Diane) Benson; and a considerable number of nieces and nephews.

Blessed be her memory.