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Inez Benson Russell (1980)

RUSSELL, CURTS, BENSON, HOSKINS

Posted By: Treva Patterson (email)
Date: 1/7/2007 at 17:49:02

Earlham Echo-Earlham, Iowa
November 6, 1980

Inez P. Russell, the daughter of Edgar and Daisy Curts Benson, was born August 19, 1905 in Dallas County, Iowa. She passed away at her home in Dexter on the morning of Oct. 30, 1980.

Inez spent her childhood in Dallas County living north of Earlham on the family farm. In 1923, she graduated from Earlham High School.

On Oct. 7, 1925, she was united in marriage to Ivan Russell at the home of her parents. One son, Wilbur, blessed their marriage. Ivan and Inez farmed together north of Earlham until Ivan's death in August of 1974. In 1976, Inez moved to Dexter.

Inez was always active in church and community activities. She was a long-time member of the Earlham Methodist Church and was past president of the Women's Society of Christian Service. She was currently a member of the Dexter Methodist Church. Her activities also included being past Madison County president of the Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs.

Inez was a member of the DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution) since 1974. She was also very active in the Genealogical and Historical Societies.

During her years in Dexter she remained active and was always very appreciative of her good neighbors and friends.

Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Wilbur and Sally of rural Earlham; granddaughter Cheryl of Grimes; grandson Mike of LeGrand; and sister, Mrs. Ethel Hoskins of Wiliford, Ark.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.

Rev. Robert G. Farr conducted the services at the Dexter United Methodist Church. Casket bearers were Robert Branam, Ward Countryman, Harry Jacobson, Charles Hochstetler, James Hochstetler, and Mike Russell. Interment was in Earlham cemetery. Arrangements were by McKee Funeral Home.

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