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Josephine Beneke Obituary
BROOKVILLE — Josephine Heider Beneke passed away peacefully at her home on July 2, 2019 at the age of 89. Born in Brookville, Ohio on October 16,1929. She was surrounded by her family.
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. Her 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 School 1948. She retired from Rikes/Lazarus as a cook. She enjoyed traveling with her husband to tractor shows with longtime friends Ralph & Geri Ney. Josephine was Mother Advisor of Brookville Rainbow Girls and belonged to Brookville Order of Eastern Star. She enjoyed participating with the Brookville Country Bell Homemakers Club.
Robert L Crooks Funeral Center at Preble Memory Gardens
3377 US Rt. 35 E. West Alexandria, Ohio 45381.
Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. on Monday July 8, 2019
Eastern Star service at 7:30 p.m.
Funeral will be Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at 1 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to:
Ohio's Hospice of Dayton.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Josephine Beneke
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.
Preble Memory Gardens Funeral Center3377 US Rt. 35 E., West Alexandria, OH 45381
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8
Jul
9
Funeral service
1:00 p.m.
Preble Memory Gardens Funeral Center3377 US Rt. 35 E., West Alexandria, OH 45381
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