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Audrey Benesch Obituary


Audrey Marie Benesch, 89, longtime Glenview resident, Jan. 9, 2008, loving wife of the late Howard Vincent; dear mother of James (Diane), Thomas (Mary), Laurie (Michael) Trubnick, Donald (Linda), David (Jane), William (Kala), Janet (Jeff) Armgardt and Judith (Floyd Jr.) Smith; proud grandmother of Brian, Vicky, Robert, Karen, Sarah, Jennifer, Alexander, Caycee, Analyse, Coree, Samantha, Katie, Elizabeth, Ambria, Cameron, Laura, Daniel, Floyd III and Eric; great-grandmother of four; sister of Frances Rafferty, Edmund Fortman, William Fortman, Betty Noble, Janet Gengler, the late Robert Fortman and Frederick Fortman; aunt of many. Visitation Monday, 9:15 a.m. until the time of Funeral Mass 10 a.m., at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 1775 Grove Street (at Church St.), Glenview. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Lung Assoc., 150 N. Wacker Dr., Suite, 2360, Chicago, IL 60606. Arrangements by N.H. Scott & Hanekamp Funeral Home 847-998-1020.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jan. 11, 2008.

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Steve Changelon

January 11, 2008

Dear Jim and Diane,
My condolences on the loss of your mother and mother-in-law. I will keep her and you in my prayers.

Josephine Oberhausen

January 11, 2008

Audrey,

Your kindness and friendship still left room at the bridge table where they increased to unforgettable.

Debi Smith

January 11, 2008

Dear Janet,
I'll always remember how both your mom and dad made "Debhouse" feel so much more at home at your house than my own. Your mom was a wonderfully kind and gracious woman and I am truly sorry for your loss.

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