William "Bill" Bennett

William "Bill" Bennett obituary, Mitchell, SD

William "Bill" Bennett

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Mar

8

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

St. Mary of Mercy Catholic Church

220 5th St, Alexandria, SD 57311

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Mar

8

Prayer Service

6:30 p.m.

St. Mary of Mercy Catholic Church

220 5th St, Alexandria, SD 57311

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Mar

9

Funeral Mass

10:30 a.m.

St. Mary of Mercy Catholic Church

220 5th St, Alexandria, SD 57311

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Mar

9

Burial

St. Mary's of Mercy Catholic Cemetery

Alexandria, SD

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William Bennett Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Bittner Funeral Chapel - Mitchell on Mar. 6, 2026.
William "Bill" Bennett, 78, of Mitchell, SD, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2026, at Avera Queen of Peace Hospital in Mitchell. Funeral Mass will be 10:30 AM Monday, March 9, at St. Mary of Mercy Catholic Church in Alexandria, SD, with Father Bob Krantz officiating. Burial will be at St. Mary's of Mercy Catholic Cemetery in Alexandria. Visitation will be Sunday from 5-7:00 PM at the church with a 6:30 PM prayer service.

A live stream of Bill's funeral service can be viewed at: https://www.youtube.com/live/TVmcwl1kxaE?si=2LWnsjtBs15K4LoR

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Upcoming Events

Mar

8

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

St. Mary of Mercy Catholic Church

220 5th St, Alexandria, SD 57311

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Mar

8

Prayer Service

6:30 p.m.

St. Mary of Mercy Catholic Church

220 5th St, Alexandria, SD 57311

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Mar

9

Funeral Mass

10:30 a.m.

St. Mary of Mercy Catholic Church

220 5th St, Alexandria, SD 57311

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Mar

9

Burial

St. Mary's of Mercy Catholic Cemetery

Alexandria, SD

Send Flowers

Only 6 hours left for delivery to next service.