Rose M. Benes' Obituary
Rose M. Benes, of Grand Haven passed away Friday, December 9, 2022, at Heartwood Lodge. She was born to Peter and Sophia (Zmuda) Lach, and married John R. Benes on February 5, 1949, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Spring Lake. He preceded her in death on October 4, 2000.
Rose graduated from Grand Haven High School and was a member of St. Patrick – St. Anthony Catholic Church. She worked for many years at the Grand Haven Tribune. Rose was a wonderful cook, loved to knit, crochet, polka dance and square dancing, and most of all loved spending time with her family. Her other interests were watching Andy Griffith, The Waltons, Food Network, Home & Garden T.V. and rooting for the Detroit Tigers.
She is lovingly remembered by her two sons, John (Bonnie) Benes and Jim Benes; two grandchildren, Raelynn (Fred) Mussehl and Marcie (Michael) Schackleford; one great-grandson, Mason Prenger; her brother, Cornelius “Corky” Lach; and two special friends, Gaye Wohlin and Bettie Feldt. She was preceded in death by four sisters: Irene Kissondi, Stella Zuidema, Violet Wessel and Florence Raczok, and three brothers: Bruno, Emil and Donald Lach. The family would like to express their thanks and gratitude to the staff of Heartwood Lodge for the care given to Rose.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at St. Patrick – St. Anthony Catholic Church with Rev. Charles Schwartz as celebrant. Friends may meet the family one hour prior to the mass at church. Memorials to St. Patrick – St. Anthony Catholic Church are appreciated. Interment will be in Lake Forest Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to The VanZantwick Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 620 Washington Ave., Grand Haven, MI 49417. Share memories with the family at their online guest book at www.sytsemafh.com.
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