Rita C Bennett's Obituary
Rita C. Bennett, 94, of Casey, Illinois passed away at 10:32 a.m. on Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at Casey Health Care Center, Casey, Illinois. She was born July 18, 1915 in Union Center, Illinois, the daughter of Charles Kuhn and Martha Genetta (Strong) Kuhn. On August 27, 1937 she married Harry C. Bennett in Terre Haute, IN . He passed away on December 1, 1978. Survivors include her son, Phillip Bennett and his wife Marie-Josee of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada and grandson, Robert Bennett also of Ottawa, Ontario. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son, Martin Bennett; brother, Albert Kuhn; sisters, Etta Harris-Shafer, Mary Shelly, Ester Connelly, Heathy Updegraff, Ruby Hall, and Marilee Terrell. Mrs. Bennett was retired from Eastern Illinois University in Douglas Hall. She was a member and previous Sunday School teacher at the United Methodist Church. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and a beloved Den-mother of Cub Scouts for many years. Memorial donations and contributions may be made to The Alzheimer's Society, Greater Illinois Chapter, 303 N. Hershey Rd., Suite 2A, Bloomington, IL 61704. Memorial services will be held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, December 30, 2009 at the Markwell Funeral Home, Casey, IL with the Rev. Dr. Penelope Barber officiating. Visitation will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. prior to the service on Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorial tributes and condolences may be sent to the family at www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Markwell Funeral Home of Casey, Illinois is in charge of arrangements. SERVICES Visitation Wednesday, December 30, 2009 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM Markwell Funeral Home 200 N Central Ave Casey, IL 62420 Service Wednesday, December 30, 2009 6:00 PM Markwell Funeral Home 200 N Central Ave Casey, IL 62420
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