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24
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5:30 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
Krause Funeral Home New Berlin
12401 West National Avenue, New Berlin, WI 53151
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25
Service
12:30 p.m.
St. Mary Catholic Faith Community
9520 West Forest Home Avenue, Hales Corners, WI 53130
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Barbara Benish Obituary
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Entered God's loving arms on November 13, 2025, at age 85. Beloved wife of the late Richard "Dick" Benish, for 66 years. Loving mother of Rich (Marcelle), Joe, Tony (the late Linda) and Greg (Mary). Proud grandmother of Richie, John, Richelle, Ashley (Austin), Aimee (Jonah), Christopher, Kristin (Paul), and Jamie, and great-grandmother to Mira, Kade, Harper, Mia and Aubrie. Preceded in death by her parents, Stephan and Helen, and siblings Chester, Jackie, George, and Ted.
She was a nurses' aide at St. Luke's Medical Center for many years.
Barbara's sons wish to extend their thanks for all the love and support from the other relatives and friends.
Visitation at the Funeral Home on Monday, November 24 at 5:30 – 7:15 PM, Vigil Service at 7:30 PM. Additional visitation at St. Mary Catholic Faith Community, 9520 West Forest Home Avenue on Tuesday 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM. Mass of Christian Burial 12:30 PM. Entombment at St. Adalbert Cemetery.
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Upcoming Events
Nov
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Visitation
5:30 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
Krause Funeral Home New Berlin
12401 West National Avenue, New Berlin, WI 53151
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12:30 p.m.
St. Mary Catholic Faith Community
9520 West Forest Home Avenue, Hales Corners, WI 53130
Send FlowersServices provided by
Krause Funeral Homes & Cremation Service, Inc. - New BerlinOnly 3 days left for delivery to next service.