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BENDA, Maxine J. 1918-2017

BENDA, SHANER, HUBER

Posted By: K. L. Kittleson
Date: 3/12/2018 at 12:36:02

Services:
November 28, 2017 at St. Paul United Methodist Church, 501 Sycamore St. in La Porte City

Cemetery:
Private family inurnment at a later date in Westview Cemetery

Memorials:
St. Paul United Methodist Church, 501 Sycamore St., La Porte City, IA 50651 or La Porte City Specialty Care, 1100 Highway 218 N., La Porte City, Iowa 50651

Biography--

Maxine J. Benda, age 99, of La Porte City, Iowa, died Thursday, November 23, 2017 at La Porte City Specialty Care. 

She was born April 12, 1918 in La Porte City, daughter of Porter and Bessie (Huber) Shaner. 

Maxine graduated from La Porte City High School with the class of 1933. She was united in marriage with Edward J. Benda on January 11, 1939 in Cresco, Iowa. He preceded her in death on April 12, 1983.

Maxine was a lifelong homemaker. She also worked for a time at the La Porte City canning factory, Rockwood Motel and the poultry plant in Vinton.

She was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church and enjoyed playing in bowling league, growing flowers in her garden and spending time with animals.  Maxine loved to play cards and bingo. 

Survivors include two sons, Ken (Pat) Benda and Dale (Toni) Benda, all of La Porte City; four grandchildren: Christina (Brian) Jesse, Kevin (Marlene) Benda, Pam (Dave) Steinick and James (Suzanne) Benda; six great-grandchildren: Mitchell, Morgan, Emily, Lucas, Julia Rose and Gabriel; and a sister, Lois (Willard) Jesse of La Porte City. 

She was preceded in death by her parents; a son James Benda who died on April 1, 1967; her husband Edward; and three brothers: Lowell, Delbert “Clare” and Robert Shaner.

SOURCE: Kearns Funeral Home website


 

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