{"id":37819,"date":"2026-07-14T05:08:50","date_gmt":"2026-07-14T10:08:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=37819"},"modified":"2026-07-14T05:08:50","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T10:08:50","slug":"aileen-benitt-94","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/aileen-benitt-94\/","title":{"rendered":"Aileen Benitt, 94"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>Holt \u2013 Aileen Mae Benitt, 94, of Holt, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of faith, hard work, and unconditional love for her family.<br \/>\nAileen was born on April 13, 1932, in Lambert Township near Oklee, to Armond J. and Elvie V. (Bremseth) Corriveau. She was baptized and confirmed in the Catholic faith in Oklee and attended Catholic school in Thief River Falls. Growing up in northwest Minnesota helped shape the strong work ethic, resilience, and devotion to family that would define her life.<br \/>\nShe married the love of her life, Orvus Benitt, and together they shared 60 wonderful years of marriage while building a life centered around faith, family, and farming. As a devoted farm wife, Aileen was never afraid of hard work. She helped run tractors, raised cattle, and cared for her home and family with unwavering dedication.<br \/>\nThroughout her life, Aileen also worked as a store clerk, spending time at the Clothes Closet, Bjorkman\u2019s Men\u2019s Department, and Larson\u2019s Music Store. Whether at work, on the farm, or at home, she was known for her kindness, dependability, and willingness to lend a helping hand.<br \/>\nAileen found great joy in caring for others through her many talents. She especially loved baking and became well known for creating beautiful wedding cakes that helped celebrate countless special occasions. She also enjoyed gardening and sewing, finding happiness in creating beauty with her hands and sharing it with those she loved.<br \/>\nHer faith remained the cornerstone of her life. Aileen was a member of Nazareth Lutheran Church in Holt, where she faithfully served through Ladies Aid and was active in her church community for many years.<br \/>\nMore than anything, Aileen treasured her family. She found her greatest happiness in watching her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren grow, celebrating each milestone and surrounding them with love, encouragement, and unwavering support. Her gentle spirit, quiet strength, and generous heart will be deeply missed by all who knew her.<br \/>\nAileen is survived by her children, Val Melin and Kent O. Benitt; her grandchildren, Brian (Michelle) Benitt, Jason (Laura) Melin, Kimberly (Matt) Scholin, Tracy (Troy) Gerber, and Tara(Ryan) Knutson; her great-grandchildren, Megan (Chris) Onstad, Eryn Benitt, Keegan Benitt, Alexander Melin, Dominick Melin, Mason Scholin, McKenna Scholin, Hannah Olson, Olivia Olson, Ella Knutson, and Carl Knutson; her sisters, Geraldine Benson and Mildred Ford; and many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and dear friends.<br \/>\nShe was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 60 years, Orvus; her son and daughter-in-law, Bruce (Geri) Benitt son-in-law-Thomas Melin; her parents, Armond and Elvie Corriveau; her infant sisters; her infant brother; her siblings, Joseph Corriveau, Ethel Burge, Joyce Borgeson, Kenneth Corriveau, Bernell Corriveau, Ann Farley, Lois Dresel, and Robert Corriveau; and her great-grandson, Grady Benitt.<br \/>\nThe family finds comfort in knowing that Aileen\u2019s life was one well lived\u2014a life marked by faith, humility, hard work, and unwavering love for those around her. Her memory will continue to live on in the family she cherished and in the countless lives she touched.<br \/>\nA service celebrating Aileen\u2019s life will be held at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Holt, with visitation from 5-7 p.m. and memory time at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, July 17, 2026.<br \/>\nCondolences may be sent at www.johnsonfuneralservice.com.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Holt \u2013 Aileen Mae Benitt, 94, of Holt, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of faith, hard work, and unconditional love for her family. Aileen was born on April 13, 1932, in Lambert Township near Oklee, to Armond J. and Elvie V. (Bremseth) Corriveau. 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