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Ben Toensing Obituary

Ben A. Toensing

Resident of Morgan Hill

Entered into rest on Tuesday, November 23, 2010 in San Jose, Ca. Born on April 6, 1936 in Minnesota, he was 74. A retired electrical contractor of 50 years, he is preceded in death by his wife, Lavada Toensing. Loving father of Linnea White, grandfather of Zack and Morgan White. Also loving father of Teri Quadros, Rene Wilkerson and James Wilkerson and grandfather of their eight children.

Family and friends are invited to attend Funeral Service on Wednesday, December 8, 2010 at 1:30pm at Oak Hill Funeral Home's The Chapel of Roses, 300 Curtner Ave., San Jose, CA 95125. Graveside to follow at Oak Hill Memorial Park, San Jose, Ca.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by San Jose Mercury News/San Mateo County Times on Dec. 5, 2010.

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Ron Schwartz

January 29, 2011

Ron Schwartz Schwartz Brothers, we were his neighbor and
I think pals, shared an adult beverage and lunch and talked of
our duck hunting trips. If you could give me details.
Ron Schwartz 408 395-6117

Theresa Hartman

December 16, 2010

Linnea, Zack & Morgan,
My heart breaks for you at the passing of your father and grandfather. God is looking out for all of you and I pray for you to receive peace. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Theresa (Pidcock) Hartman

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