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1929

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2019

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3377 U.S. 35 E.

West Alexandria, Ohio

Josephine BENEKE Obituary

BENEKE, Josephine Heider Of Brookville, OH, passed away peacefully at her home on July 2, 2019 at the age of 89, surrounded by her family. Born in Brookville, Ohio on October 16,1929. She was preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Blanche Heider. Siblings-Clarence Bernheisel, Arlene Stoner, Meriam Murray, Mary Newbauer. Granddaughter-Michelle Showalter. Niece-Patty Banks, Nephew-Gary Murray. Survived by loving husband Harold Beneke of 41 years; children Diana Kitchen, Jenny Showalter, Mike Derringer, Donna Prim, Mary Wynn; grandchildren David Kitchen, Patricia Kitchen, Eddie (Jackie) Prim, Chandra (Jeremy) Touchstone, Frances (Rick) Mosley, Joey (Danielle) Norris, Jeremy (Bree) Prim. 19 great grandchildren,1 great great granddaughter; nephew Wayne (Joann) Newbauer; niece Pam (Gary) Curliss,; along with numerous great nieces and nephews, adopted children and family friends. Josephine graduated from Brookville High Schoo inl 1948. She retired from Rikes/Lazarus as a cook. She enjoyed traveling with her husband to tractor shows with long time friends Ralph & Geri Ney. Josephine was Mother Advisor of the Brookville Rainbow Girls and belonged to the Brookville Order of Eastern Star. She enjoyed participating with the Brookville Country Bell Homemakers Club. The family will receive friends from 5:00 - 8:00 PM Monday, July 8, 2019 at the Robert L. Crooks Funeral Center at Preble Memory Gardens - 3377 US RT. 35 - West Alexandria. Eastern Star services at 7:40 PM Monday. Funeral services will begin at 1:00 PM Tuesday at the funeral home with Pastor Coleen Besecker presiding. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Ohio's Hospice of Dayton. www.rlcfc.com

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Published by Dayton Daily News on Jul. 7, 2019.

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Mary Wynn

July 8, 2019

Mom...I miss you so much I don't know what to do with myself and when I think it's ok I go to call you just to talk but your not there and then my heart breaks all over again. I know where you are at you are at peace and in no pain and you are with family. Mom, tell everyone I love them and see them one day. Mom, I love you and you will always be in my heart until we see each again.

Mark Miller

July 6, 2019

Michael and family..you're all In my prayers...

Martha Schlipp

July 4, 2019

Our thoughts and prayers for comfort are with all the family and friends.

Suzie Murray

July 4, 2019

Aunt Josephine you will missed so much. You were always so pleasant to talk with. You would always grab my arm and say sit down here and tell me how you been went we were at the family reunion.
Rest in peace
Love you
Suzie Q

Janice Duncan

July 3, 2019

Praying for your family

Janice Duncan

July 3, 2019

Im so sorry for your loss. She was always so nice to me when I was at your house as a child. Ill keep you and your family in my prayers. I love you.

Frances Mosley

July 3, 2019

I love you grandma more than words can say. My heart will ache without you here but I know you are at peace and in no more pain. Until we meet again!!!

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Jul

8

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Robert L. Crooks Funeral Center

3377 U.S. 35 E., West Alexandria, OH 45381

Jul

8

Service

7:30 p.m.

Robert L. Crooks Funeral Center

3377 U.S. 35 E., West Alexandria, OH 45381

Jul

9

Funeral service

1:00 p.m.

Robert L. Crooks Funeral Center

3377 U.S. 35 E., West Alexandria, OH 45381

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