LaVaughn Emma Naomi Benson Blagsvedt

LaVaughn Emma Naomi Benson BlagsvedtAge 87 of Rushford, MN, died peacefully with her family at her side on Thursday, October 22, 2015 at Valley View Healthcare Center, Houston, MN. LaVaughn was born April 1, 1928 in Houston County, MN to Gilbert and Emma (Traaen) Vick. LaVaughn grew up in Lanesboro and lived her adult life in Rushford. She had 4 sisters; Gladys, Verna, Evelyn, and Norma and 4 brothers; Nels, Clifford, Norman, and Clifton. She married Vernon Benson and was blessed with 6 children; Terry (Linda) Benson of Rhode Island, Sheila Cheeks of Winona, Dennis (Pat) Benson of Fountain City, Duane Benson of Winona, Kenneth (Carol) Benson of Rushford, and Nancy Benson of Winona.LaVaughn was very dedicated to her family, work, and organizations. She was the second person hired at Rush Products and worked there for 29 years until she retired in 1993. After retirement she volunteered as a driver for SEMCAC for another 15 years. She was also active in the Women's Auxiliary at the VFW and she loved to dance with her sister Norma.LaVaughn is survived by her 6 children, 11 grandchildren, and 23 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her first husband, Vernon; second husband Milford Blagsvedt; her 8 siblings, and her special granddaughter, Teresa (Benson) Knutson.Visitation will be held 4-8 PM Monday, October 26 at Hoff Funeral and Cremation Service with a Funeral Service Tuesday October, 27 at 11 AM at Rushford Lutheran Church. Interment at Rushford Lutheran Cemtery. Luncheon to follow.
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