Connie Ann Benninghoff

1946 - 2024

Connie Ann Benninghoff, 78, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, at 4:52 a.m. in Franciscan Health Michigan City.

Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, at Ott/Haverstock Funeral Chapel, 418 Washington St., Michigan City, Indiana, with Deacon Bill Zientarski officiating. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until time of service Thursday at the funeral chapel.

She was born on Sept. 24, 1946, in Michigan City, Indiana, to the late Harry W. and Alma (Schamman) Bard. On June 10, 1972, in Michigan City, Indiana, she married George James Benninghoff, who survives in La Porte.

Also surviving are one daughter, Andrea (Gerry) Abbett of Valparaiso, Indiana; two grandsons, Jameson and Jasper Abbett; one brother, Daniel Bard; and two sister-in-laws, Arlene Wegiel and Mary (Owen) Hurley.

She was preceded in death by her parents; father and mother-in-law, George and Eleanor Benninghoff; sister-in-law, Shirley (Dennis) Smiley; and brother-in-law, Gene Wegiel.

For 20 years, Connie worked in the cafeteria at Rolling Prairie Elementary School, retiring as cafeteria manager. She was talented at cooking, baking, and was artistic at coloring and painting. She enjoyed traveling, visiting her daughter in college, and taking memorable trips with the family out of the country. Whenever Connie had the chance, she made sure to spend time with family. She loved and cherished the time she spent with them.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Riley Children's Foundation, P.O. Box 3356, Indianapolis, Indiana 46206, and/or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude’s Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105, and/or donor's choice.

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