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Marna Beneke Obituary

Beneke, Marna L.

Age 93, of West Alexandria, OH, passed away January 15, 2026. Funeral 12:00 Noon January 19th at St. John Lutheran Church, Ingomar. Gard Funeral Home, West Alexandria, OH.

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Published by Dayton Daily News on Jan. 18, 2026.

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Memorial Events
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Jan

19

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

St. John Lutheran Church

2139 Enterprise Road, West Alexandria, OH 45381

Jan

19

Funeral service

12:00 p.m.

St. John Lutheran Church

2139 Enterprise Road, West Alexandria, OH 45381

Jan

19

Burial

1:15 p.m.

Sugar Grove Cemetery

1985 State Route 503 North, West Alexandria, OH 45381

Funeral services provided by:

Gard Funeral Home & Cremation Services - West Alexandria

67 W. Dayton, West Alexandria, OH 45381

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