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Steven Benbow Obituary

Steven D. Benbow Sunfield Age 63, died unexpectedly Monday morning, September 24, 2012 at his home. Steve was born June 4, 1949 in Lansing, a son of Robert N. and Joyce A. (Eberly) Benbow. He was a graduate of Portland High School and was a clerk at Builder's Lumber in Portland. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert, and two brothers, Randy and Mark "Buddy." Surviving are his son, Robert Benbow of Traverse City; his daughter, Wendy Jo Benbow of Hudson, CO; his mother, Joyce Martin of Sunfield; two sisters, Diane (Dar) Benjamin of Sunfield and Deb Butler of Lansing; two brothers, Michael (Beverly) Benbow of Sunfield and Bruce (Cathy) Benbow of Prescott, AZ; sister-in-law, Katie Benbow of Lyons; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Services were held Friday at Barker-Leik Funeral Home, Mulliken, with Pastor Roy Atherton and Pastor Randy Carpenter officiating.

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Published by Lansing State Journal on Sep. 30, 2012.

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Sherry Hinds-Agostini

October 1, 2012

I was saddened to hear of the loss of Steve.It has been several years since I have had contact with him. I have lots of memories of him from my past with Randy and all of the Benbow family.God bless you all during this time.My paryers are with you.

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