Bennier, Elizabeth (Mrs. Herman) 1885-1938

BENNIER, GALLES

Posted By: Wilma J. Vande Berg - volunteer (email)
Date: 11/14/2016 at 10:27:50

Alton Democrat Feb 18, 1938 *
Rites Tuesday for Mrs. Bennier
Mrs. Herman C. Bennier of Granville passed on at the Sacred Heart hospital in Le Mars Saturday morning after a month’s illness. Her death at less than 54 years of age brought sorrow to her family and a host of friends. She has lived her entire life in Granville and vicinity, having been born of pioneer parents on April 23, 1885. Her maiden name was Miss Elizabeth Galles. She was married on Nov. 27th, 1905, to H. C. Bennier.
Surviving are her husband and five children: Joe of Granville, Alphonse of Rock Valley, Dorothy and Waldomer of Granville and Sister Jean Estelle of Sacred Heart hospital, Le Mars; and by on brother Mike Galles of Battle Creek, Mich.
Requiem high mass was read at St. Joseph’s Catholic church Tuesday morning by Rev. Gerlemann, assisted by Rev. Pick of Sutherland and Rev. Ahles of Marcus. Pall bearers were Joe Kokenge, Ed Luken, Vincent O’Connor, Geo. Broman, Joe Bachman, Phil Muehl. Many friends were present from Remsen, Marcus, Le Mars and neighboring towns and the many beautiful floral offerings bore testimony of the high regard in which Mrs. Bennier was held.