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Jeanne Behnke Obituary
March 1, 1927 - May 13, 2020
Milford, PA
Jeanne M. Behnke, 93 of Milford, PA, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at Belle Reve Senior Living, Milford, PA. She worked as a clerk for Sherwin-Williams in Green Bay, WI and was a member of St. Peter's Luteran Church in Port Jervis, NY.
The daughter of the late Floyd and Irene (King) Ferdon, she was born on March 1, 1927 in Little Suamico, WI. She was married to Elmer Behnke who preceded her in death on March 24, 2004.
Jeanne leaves behind her brother, Floyd Ferdon of Little Suamico, WI; children: Steve Behnke and his wife, Nancy of Port Jervis, NY, Larry Behnke and his wife, Toni of Port Jervis, NY, Christine Landsverk and husband, James of Gurnee, IL and Peggy Grosskopf of Stedman, NC; ten grandchildren: Lisa, Erik, Matt, Sara, Martyn, Greg, Lucas, Jake, Ryan and Erin and fourteen great-grandchildren: Kalen, Marley, Jordan, Emma, Nick, Grant, Emilia, Beckman, Matthew, Ethan, Elyse, Madison, Cole and Grace.
She was predeceased by her brother, Doug and grandson, Kyle.
Cremation was private at convenience to the family at MacLennan Hall Crematorium, Milford Twp., PA. Memorial donations may be made in Jeanne's name to the Milford Ambulance Corp, 107 W. Catherine St., Milford, PA 18337.
Arrangements were made by Stroyan Funeral Home, 405 W. Harford St., Milford, PA 18337 www.stroyanfuneralhome.com
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Shirley Haws
May 17, 2020
Had a lot of very fond times with your Mom wondered how she was doing. My sympathies to the family
bill siegel
May 16, 2020
Jeanne was one of my favorite clients. One year she made an appointment to visit me on March 15 but showed up at my office on February 15. She was very embarrassed but it was still a pleasure to see her. It always was.
JoAnn Simon
May 16, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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