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Beverly Bennitt Obituary

Beverly Ann Bennitt, 91, of Stevensville passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at A Place Called Home in Stevensville.

The family will be remembering Beverly privately and she will be laid to rest with her husband in Ruggles Cemetery, Baroda.

Memorial contributions may be given to Hospice at Home, 4025 Health Park Lane, St. Joseph, MI 40985 or Zion United Church of Christ, P.O. Box 10, Baroda, MI 49101. Online condolences accepted at www.PikeFH.com.

Beverly was born on April 21, 1932, in Baroda, the daughter of the late Edward and Rose (Till) Rutz.

On Feb. 2, 1953, she married William Bennitt and he preceded her in death on Dec. 27, 2010.

Beverly was a member at Zion United Church of Christ in Baroda. She enjoyed quilting and sewing, as well as playing euchre and dominos. Bev's family will be forever grateful for the staff and care she received at A Place Called Home.

Survivors include three children: Angela (Thomas) Kacynski, Douglas (Ann) Bennitt and David (Cindy) Bennitt; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter.

Beverly was also preceded in death by two daughters: Patti Jean Bennitt and Julie Miller; two grandsons and two brothers: Roland Rutz and Roger Rutz.

Arrangements are entrusted to Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, 9191 Red Arrow Highway, Bridgman.


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

Published by The Herald-Palladium on Mar. 8, 2024.

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