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Ursula Benjamin Obituary

Ursula A. Benjamin

Lansing, MI

Born March 8, 1927 in Detroit Michigan, the daughter of the late Albert and Helen (Stewart) Burgess, passed away September 2, 2017 at the age of 90. She is preceded in death by her parents, sister Lillian Lanstra, her first husband, Rev. Robert Stewart and second husband, Karl Benjamin.

Surviving to cherish her memory are her daughters: Kathy (Al) Gricius, Anita (Rick) Bradshaw, Margaret Ice, Susan (Robert) St. Arno, Kimberley (Jon) Hutchens, Tamara (David) Parish, and Donna Cornell, 9 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren

A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, September 30, 2017 at Valley Farm Baptist Church, 1141 East State Road, Lansing Michigan with Rev. Dave Leisman officiating. The family is being served by Gorsline Runiciman Funeral Home, Lansing Chapel. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.grlansing.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Lansing State Journal from Sep. 28 to Sep. 29, 2017.

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