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1930
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2008
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Stephen Benes Obituary
Benes was born on Jan. 19, 1930, to Charles M. and Rose A. (Hajek) Benes in rural Lancaster County. He attended Clover Hill Country School, District 143 and graduated from Raymond High School in 1947. He was a Korean War Veteran.
He married Eleanor M. Kraus on June 7, 1955 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Beaver Crossing. He was a lifelong farmer in the Raymond area.
He was a member of Sts. Mary and Joseph Catholic Church in Valparaiso, was a church lector and acolyte. He was a member of the Bishop Neumann School Board, Knights of Columbus, Valparaiso American Legion and NFO.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Philip and Rudy Benes; brothers-in-law, Ray Fiedler and Jerome Houdek.
He is survived by his wife; children and spouses, Cheryl and Raymond Dalton of St. Louis, Mo., Laura Woodward and friend, Jim Hendricksen of Oregon City, Ore., Jim and Vicki Benes of Omaha, John and Jeanne Benes of Raymond, Alice and Lee Van Hoosen of Omaha, Susan and Tim Zielinski of Omaha, Glenn and Kerry Benes of Elkhorn, Karen and Tim Gokie of Lincoln; grandchildren, John Michael Benes, Dominic Stephen Benes, Courtney, Kristen and Katelyn Van Hoosen, Charlie and Casey Zielinski, Emily, Amanda, Anthony, Molly, Daniel and Stephen Benes, Thomas, Anna and Alex Gokie; sisters and brother-in-law, Stella Fiedler, Adeline and Ray Houdek and Elsie Houdek; brother and sisters-in-law, Richard and Gerry Benes and Bernice Benes.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 2 at Sts. Mary and Joseph Catholic Church, 637 Iver Street in Valparaiso with Father Thomas Kuffel officiating.
Visitation will be Thursday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. with 6:30 p.m. Holy Day Mass and 7:30 p.m. Knights of Columbus Rosary with Scripture Service all at the church.
Interment will be at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery at Agnew.
Memorials in lieu of flowers may be made to the family or Bishop Neumann Endowment Fund.
Condolences may be sent online at lincolnfh.com.
Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Memories and Condolences
for Stephen Benes
Mark Bartek
May 13, 2008
Susie, Glenn, John & family,
My condolances on the the loss of your dad. I never met him, but I know how blessed you are to have learned from him in many things, including your Catholic Faith & Education. May God bless you & your extended family & friends. I will keep your dad & you all in my prayers.
Debbie Blum
May 12, 2008
Susie and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your father's passing. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughs and prayers.
Virgil, Debbie and Christina Blum (Vasina)
Corinne O'Brien
May 1, 2008
Karen, Tim and family,
We are so sorry for your loss and for your children that they lost their Grandpa. We have you in our prayers and we know your faith will uplift you during this time.
God Bless you all,
The O'Briens
Marcia Verley
May 1, 2008
Karen,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Larry & JoAnn (Benes) Hermance
April 30, 2008
Our deepest sympathy Eleanor. The last time we saw both of you was in Nov 07 at my mothers funeral. I always remember Stephen's smiling face. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Alois and Randi Hubl
April 30, 2008
Our deepest sympathy and prayers.
Alois and Randi.
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Mike & Diane Wells
April 29, 2008
We have many fond memories of Uncle Steven.
You are in our prayers. May God be with you in great measure during this time.
Laurie Maly-Maestas
April 29, 2008
Sorry about your loss.
Remeber the good times it will make the loss easier.
Charla Gansen
April 28, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss. I am praying that God and our Blessed Mother will comfort you and your family.
God Bless,
Charla Gansen -Cathedral of the Risen Christ.
Kris & Jim srajer
April 28, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Michelle Wright
April 28, 2008
My deepest symapthies to your family - memories will help you through
marilyn hemphill
April 28, 2008
withdeepest sympathy in the loss of your loved one, stanley,harold and marilyn shaw, god bless you all
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