NEWTON, N.C. - Curtis “Curt” Hjalmar Holmquist, 91, of Newton passed away September 26, 2024 at Abernethy Laurels. He was born November 19, 1932 in Red Wing, Minn. to the late William and Tina Jagusch Holmquist. Curt was a United States Army veteran, and retired from the banking industry.

Lorraine Elizabeth Holmquist, 92, of Newton, passed away October 15, 2024 at Abernethy Laurels. She was born August 6, 1932 in Red Wing, Minn. to the late John and Agnes (Bartron) Kozak. Lorraine was a retired school teacher and homemaker.

In addition to their parents, they were preceded in death by brother, William Holmquist, and granddaughters, Jennifer Zwonitzer and Maile Holmquist.

Those left to cherish their memory is their son Scott Holmquist and wife Corinne of Mount Holly; daughter Lora Zwonitzer and husband Dan of Cook, Minn.; grandchildren Nate Zwonitzer (Kathy), Ryan Zwonitzer (Erin), Mark Holmquist (Lexie), and Carissa Frank (Tyler); great-grandchildren Taylor Zwonitzer, Axel Zwonitzer, Finley Zwonitzer, Elsie Frank, and Malia Frank.

Full Obituaries are published on www.bennettfuneralservice.com

There will be two combined “Celebration of Life” services for Curtis and Lorraine Holmquist; (Family will receive friends at 1 p.m., with services starting at 2 p.m. at each location.)

·         October 26, 2024, Bennett Funeral Services, 7878 NC Hwy 16, Newton, NC 28658

·         November 9, 2024, Mahn Family Funeral and Cremation Service, 602 Plum Street, Red Wing, MN 55066

Condolences may be sent to the Holmquist family C/O Bennett Funeral Service, 7878 NC Hwy 16, Newton, NC 28658, or on their website at www.bennettfuneralservice.com

Bennett Funeral Service of Newton, N.C. is serving the Holmquist family.