Donna Jean Benson's Obituary
Donna Jean Benson, age 85, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 8, 2014. She was born on August 1, 1929 to Frederick and Clara Barnhard. In 1948 she married Kenneth “Bob” Benson and together they were blessed with 2 daughters. Sadly in 1965 Bob passed away following a strong battle with cancer. Donna loved her family and lived life to the fullest. She enjoyed bingo, cards, bowling, trips to the casino, working in her yard and bus trips. She was a loving, caring strong-willed woman who will be deeply missed. She is SURVIVED by her 2 daughters Christie Damon and Pamela (Dean) VanderWalle; 3 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; brother, Dale (Linda) Barnhard; and sisters, Maxine Boucher and Joyce (Dick) Pulsifer. A CELEBRATION OF LIFE will be held on Friday, December 12, 2014 at 1PM at The Lee Chapel 6291 S. Harvey St 231-798-1100 VISITATION will be held on Thursday from 5-8 PM and also one hour prior to the start of the service. Memorial Contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society or Alzheimer’s Association.
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