Katherine Ann "Kathy" Bennett's Obituary
Katherine A. "Kathy" Bennett, 70, of Casey, Illinois passed away at 4:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 7, 2010 at her home. She was born on April 4, 1940 in Tuscola, Illinois, the daughter of Marion "Bud" Taylor and Helen Elaine Phillips Taylor. On May 29, 1959, she married Robert "Bob" Neil Bennett. He preceded her in death on May 28, 2003. Survivors include her companion and best friend, Kim Machango of Casey, IL; son, Todd Bennett and wife Kelley of Whiteland, IN; daughters, Tami Ficara of Indianapolis, IN and Teri Bexell and husband Jon of Bloomington, IN; grandchildren, Kyle Ficara and wife Jenn, Korey Ficara, Megan Beck and husband Brock, Tyler and Connor Bennett; Anna and Erica Bexell and great grandson, Garrett Beck. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and sister, Carolyn Taylor. Katherine was a homemaker and worked part time as a Cafeteria Server at the Casey Elementary School. She enjoyed making arts and crafts, especially items she would donate for fundraising events. Funeral services will be held at 12 p.m. on Tuesday, August 10, 2010 at Markwell Funeral Home, Casey, IL, with Rev. Larry Hollensbe officiating. Burial will follow in the Ridgelawn Cemetery in Martinsville, IL. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorial donations and contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2509 S. Neil St., Suite 1, Champaign, IL 61820. Memorial tributes and condolences may be sent to the family at www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Markwell Funeral Home, Casey, IL is in charge of the arrangements. SERVICES Visitation Tuesday, August 10, 2010 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Markwell Funeral Home 200 N Central Ave Casey, IL 62420 Service Tuesday, August 10, 2010 12:00 PM Markwell Funeral Home 200 N Central Ave Casey, IL 62420
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