Ione Bennett, 93, of Aurora, formerly of Sandwich and Somonauk, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2019 at Presence Fox Knoll in Aurora, IL. She was born April 23, 1926 in Helmar, IL on the family farm, she was the daughter of Faye and Grace (Olson) Anderson. She married Donald Lewis Bennett on November 28, 1948 at Helmar Lutheran Church. Ione was a former member of Helmar Lutheran Church and was a current member of Salem Lutheran Church in Sandwich. She and Don owned and operated R-D Motor, Inc. in Sandwich for over 30 years. Ione enjoyed playing bridge, watching sports, and was a good bowler and golfer. She loved to entertain and cook; she was well known for her delicious kringlas. Ione looked forward to her phone calls from her niece, Pam Muse and chatting with her friend Janet Fanning. Most of all, Ione loved spending time with her family.
She is survived by two children, Mike (Patty) Bennett of Geneva, IL; Michelle (Gary) Geihm of Aurora, IL; eight grandchildren, Dan (Amber) Bennett of Geneva, IL, Mark (Kristin) Bennett of Seattle, WA, Jennifer (George) McDillon of Montgomery, IL, Eric Geihm of North Aurora, IL, Matthew, Eli, Olivia, and Abe Germain of LaBelle, FL; six great grandchildren, Ayden, Delanie, Jack, Will, Patrick, and Connor; one son-in-law, Matthew Germain of LaBelle, FL; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, three children in infancy, one daughter, Melissa Germain, three siblings, Everett Anderson, Dorothy Barkley, and Marilyn Hughes, and a special cousin, Marge Wayne.
Funeral Service will be held at 12:00 noon on Thursday, May 9, 2019 at Salem Lutheran Church in Sandwich with Pastor Wayne Derber officiating. Burial will follow at Helmar Cemetery in Helmar, IL. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at 12:00 noon on Thursday, May 9, 2019 at the church in Sandwich. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Rainbow Hospice or Presence Fox Knoll in Aurora, IL. For more information or to sign the online guest book, go to www.EighnerFuneralHomes.com
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Sandwich, IL 60548
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She is survived by two children, Mike (Patty) Bennett of Geneva, IL; Michelle (Gary) Geihm of Aurora, IL; eight grandchildren, Dan (Amber) Bennett of Geneva, IL, Mark (Kristin) Bennett of Seattle, WA, Jennifer (George) McDillon of Montgomery, IL, Eric Geihm of North Aurora, IL, Matthew, Eli, Olivia, and Abe Germain of LaBelle, FL; six great grandchildren, Ayden, Delanie, Jack, Will, Patrick, and Connor; one son-in-law, Matthew Germain of LaBelle, FL; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, three children in infancy, one daughter, Melissa Germain, three siblings, Everett Anderson, Dorothy Barkley, and Marilyn Hughes, and a special cousin, Marge Wayne.
Funeral Service will be held at 12:00 noon on Thursday, May 9, 2019 at Salem Lutheran Church in Sandwich with Pastor Wayne Derber officiating. Burial will follow at Helmar Cemetery in Helmar, IL. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at 12:00 noon on Thursday, May 9, 2019 at the church in Sandwich. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Rainbow Hospice or Presence Fox Knoll in Aurora, IL. For more information or to sign the online guest book, go to www.EighnerFuneralHomes.com
Burkhart-Eighner Funeral Home
606 E. Arnold St.
Sandwich, IL 60548
815-786-2165
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