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Mary Benda Obituary

Mary L. Benda nee Jeffery, 82, at rest June 2, 2011 in Morris, Il. lifelong resident of Lemont, dear mother of Gary (Antonia), John (Linda), William (Marietta), James, Jeffery, and Peggy Watters, fond grandmother of Christopher (Alison) Benda, Jason (Jenni Lee Rose) Benda, Corynn (Christopher) Key, Jaqueline Watters, Janine Benda, Nicholette Watters, Bryan Benda, Steven Benda, Fallon Jarboe, Joseph L Benda, James C. Benda, Brandon Jarboe, Jason Jarboe and Jennifer Benda, great-grandmother of Brock Benda and Maddox Key, loving sister of Richard (Patty) Jeffery Jr., fond aunt of Richard (Debbie) Jeffery III. Preceded in death by her husband Joseph Benda Jr., father Richard P. Jeffery Sr., mother Daisy F. Jeffery and sister Peggy Sue Drafke. Funeral Services were held on June 7, 2001 at Gerharz-Cappetta Funeral Home 501 State St., Lemont with Rev. Glenn B. Bergmark officiating. Interment Mt. Vernon Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Diabetes Fund appreciated. For info, (630) 257-2123

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Published by Lemont Reporter/Met on Jun. 8, 2011.

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June 13, 2011

Ma Benda was a kind loving person that will be missed by a great many people outside of the immediate family. I mourn the family's loss of their matriarch and wish them well as they carry-on her legacy.

Wayne & Dorothy Liddell

June 6, 2011

We are saddened to hear the news about Mary. She was a special person. Our condolences to the family. We are sorry that we won't be able to be there for the services. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Ken & Eloise Stice

June 5, 2011

Our Condolences to you and your family.

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