Marjorie A. Bennett

1925 - 2023

Marjorie A. Bennett Marjorie A. Bennett, age 97 of Hamburg, IA passed away on Friday, January 13, 2023 at St. Mary's Hospital in Nebraska City. Marjorie Ann Bennett was born on February 3, 1925 in Red Oak, IA; the daughter of Frank and Florence (Bruce) Winn. She grew up and attended school in Red Oak, graduating from Red Oak High School in 1943. She was united in marriage to Carl Bennett on April 7, 1946 in Sidney, IA and to this union three boys were born: Wayne, Martin and David. In addition to raising her family, Marjorie worked at various jobs, including at Interstate Nurseries and Stoner Drug for some 60 years. She also sold Avon for many years. She was very involved in the Hamburg Community where she served on the Hamburg City Council and delivered Meals on Wheels. She belonged to the Percival Community Church and was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, for whom she served as the President and other offices. Marjorie is survived by her sons Wayne (Chris) Bennett of Hamburg, IA and David (Vicki) Bennett of Lawton, OK; four grandchildren: Paul Bennett (Scott) of Omaha, NE, Greg Bennett (Christy) of Red Oak, IA, Angela White (Todd) of Lewistown, IL and Carl Dean Bennett (Christina) of Lawton, OK; 7 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren; sister Anita Dyer of Omaha, NE; other family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl on June 20, 2005; her son Martin Lee Bennett, granddaughter Lisa Bennett and an infant brother. A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at the Rash-Gude Funeral Home in Hamburg. Burial will follow at Mt. Olive Cemetery southeast of Hamburg. The family will greet friends from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday evening at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to the Percival Community Church or Heritage Hall in Hamburg. Rash-Gude Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.