Mary E. Benninger's Obituary
Mrs. Mary E. Benninger, age 97, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 10, 2021. She was born December 16, 1923 to Thomas and Bertha (Ford) Proctor in Lime City, IA. Mary married Arthur Benninger and he preceded her in death on August 11, 1986. Mary was a former member of St. Mark Lutheran Church. She enjoyed making dolls for children in need and creating flower arrangements for her family and friends. She loved having her family over and was known to be a great cook and made fantastic cakes. Mary will be missed by her daughters, Joan (Richard) Andrews and Janet Gentz; grandchildren, Mark Andrews, Rich Andrews, Dan Gentz, Donna (Bryan) Gemmel, and Doreen (Mike) Rader; great-grandchildren, Karley Briggs, Jonathan Shepard, Mason Andrews, Justice Andrews, Teddi Andrews, Dylan Gentz, and Kayla Rader; stepson, Robert (Evelyn) Benninger; brother, Lester (Ellen) Proctor; and sister, Linda Martin. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur; daughter, Dixie Kensinger; son-in-law, Eugene Gentz; stepson, Michael Benninger; two brothers and five sisters; and special friend, Virginia Rhodes. A Private Family Graveside will be held. Arrangements by The Walburn Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 1547 W. Sherman Blvd., Muskegon, MI, 49441.
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