Loretta Jean Bengtson, age 91 of Annandale, and formerly of Buffalo, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2020. She was born May 25, 1928 in Marysville Township, MN, the daughter of Mike and Della (Jones) Meehan.
Jean was a graduate of St. Mary’s High School in Waverly. She enjoyed working in the town of Buffalo at the cleaners, bakery, Esau’s Grocery, and the Buffalo Hospital.
On May 13, 1948, Irwin “Carl” Bengtson and Loretta “Jean” Meehan were united in marriage. The two were blessed with a daughter, Bonita “Bonnie”.
Jean was a member of the Buffalo Women’s Club and faithful member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. She enjoyed knitting, playing cards, fishing, flowers and tending to her flower gardens, spending time with her family, and going to social events with her husband, Carl.
Jean truly had a heart of gold. She was a good listener and was easy to love and loved you back. She never had a bad thing to say about anyone.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Carl Bengtson; parents, Mike and Della Meehan; sister and brother-in-law, Lois and Marvin Warzeha; brother-in-law, Paul Bengtson; and niece, Linda Bailey.
Jean is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Bonnie and Tom Ponsford; sister and brother-in-law, Geraldine and Don Smith; sister-in-law, Mary Bengtson; nieces and nephews, Mike (Cheryl) Warzeha, Bradley (Pam) Smith, Eileen Smith, Laurie Smith, Pamela Bengtson; and other loving family and friends.
Visitation will be held Monday, February 3, 2020 from 4 to 8 PM at The Peterson Chapel in Buffalo. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at 11:00 AM, with visitation one hour prior, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Buffalo. Burial will follow at Zion Lutheran Cemetery in Buffalo.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.
Serving the family is The Peterson Chapel in Buffalo. 763-682-1363. www.thepetersonchapel.com.
Bonnie and Tom, Jean was quite a lady, there aren’t enough words to describe her and what she meant to people. We shared many good times together, especially our 500 card club get together’s. Thoughts and prayers to you during this difficult time.
Bonnie & Tom , The news brought so many tears to my eyes. However, so many warm memories to my heart that I will Forever share and hold dear. Garage sales, the garden, tea parties.. just truly being a grandma figure to me, she was the best next-door neighbor anyone could ask for growing up. We all loved her 💕 she was not only beautiful Inside, but Stunningly gorgeous and always dressed to the T of perfection with her makeup jewelry and lovely perfume. RIP miss Jeanie I’ll miss you 😘 hug mom for me.
Dear Bonnie & Tom and Jean’s family,
So sorry to here about Jean. She was such a sweetheart. I always loved visiting with her. She will be missed. Will remember her spark and energy from earlier times.
Sincerest sympathies.
Hi Bonnie, I had visited only a few times with your mother Jean in the past, but I will always remember her warm and gentle personality. I know my mom Shirley will enjoy visiting with her again !
Bonnie , I just heard that your mother has passed away, I am so very sorry !!! I wish I had known sooner, I would have been at the services, again, I’m so sorry!!!
Kathy LaTour