Bjorn C. Bennes, age 26 of Glenwood, died Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at the Glacial Ridge Hospital in Glenwood. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 24th at Glenwood Lutheran Church with Rev. Krista Lee officiating. Visitation will be Friday, October 23rd from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Glenwood Lutheran Church. Visitation will also continue one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday. Inurnment will be in the Spring of 2027 at Eagle Lake Cemetery in Battle Lake. Arrangements are with the Hoplin-Hitchcock Funeral Home in Glenwood. 

In lieu of flowers and gifts, the family invites memorial contributions to help establish a scholarship in Bjorn's memory. Until the scholarship is formally established, donations may be made payable to Chris or Julie.