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Ruth Benest Obituary

Benest, Ruth L., 84, homemaker, died July 7, 2007. Memorial open house 6 to 8pm Tues. at Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 S. Seneca, Wichita. Ruth was born Sept. 23, 1922 in Hutchinson the daughter of the late Jay and Bess (Dorland) Renicker. On June 29, 1945 she married Gene Benest. He died in 1993. Survivors: children, Tricia (Lee) Deines, Kechi, Gary (Janet) Benest, Wichita, Alan Benest, Dallas, TX; grandchildren, Alan Benest and Anne Benest; siblings, Marie Morris, Kingman, Leon Renicker, Colorado Springs, CO. Memorials may be made to the donor's choice.

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Published by Wichita Eagle from Jul. 9 to Jul. 10, 2007.

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Cheryl Yoder

July 10, 2007

God bless you during this difficult time. Aunt Ruth holds a high place in my heart. The picture in the paper is perfect! It's just how I remember her, always smiling and happy! We look forward to visiting with you all this evening at the open house. Love you all, Cheryl

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