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• Crematie: Cremated, Other
• Recordnummer: 11923
• Toegevoegd: 22 mei 2018

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Lois Ann Benishek, 66, of Urbandale, Iowa passed away on August 15, 2017 in Des Moines, Iowa after a brief battle with ovarian cancer.

A recitation of the rosary held at 1:30PM Sunday, August 20th at Caldwell Parish Funeral Home in Urbandale with a visitation to follow from 2 to 4 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, August 21st, at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Emergency Food Pantry.

Lois was born on May 16, 1951 in Topeka, Kansas to Francis B. and Muriel K. Lauer. She grew up in Kansas, Missouri and Colorado, graduating from Westport High School, Kansas City, Missouri in 1969. She went on to earn her Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in speech pathology from Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado in 1973 and 1975, respectively.
She began her professional career with Western Hills Area Education Agency 12 (now known as Northwestern AEA) in Sioux City but held positions with Iowa AEA’s in Council Bluffs, Johnston and Cedar Rapids. She was also a clinician at Litchfield Public Schools, Litchfield, Minnesota, University of Iowa Hospital School, Iowa City, Iowa and was the early childhood coordinator for Crow River Special Education Cooperative, Hutchinson, Minnesota. In addition, Lois was the community relations coordinator for the Ruan Greater Des Moines Grand Prix for three years beginning in 1990.

Lois met the love of her life Lanny Benishek (aka Ben) on a blind date in Denison, Iowa in June 1980. The matchmaker (Ben’s co-worker) told him “If you don’t have anything better to do tonight, I got a couple gals lined up but I can’t promise you anything”. Little did he know they would fall in love, elope to Las Vegas, Nevada and get married on January 1, 1985. They were totally devoted to each other for over 30 years.

She was a lifelong New York Yankees and Iowa Hawkeye fan; so much so that she sang the Iowa Fight Song during an interview when she thought the job seeker threw her some Golden Gopher shade.

Lois had a passion for education and learning. It started at an early age when she realized the path for a better life for herself was through a college education (the first in her family) and continued throughout her life. Whether it was knitting, stained glass design or learning to play the violin at age 63, she made the most of her learning opportunities.

She also had a passion for helping others make their lives better. Late night phone calls when someone needed a sympathetic ear, a loan if a person hit a rough patch financially or simple guidance on life’s lessons were her gifts to others. Untold relatives, friends and acquaintances have richer, fuller lives because Lois gave so generously of her time and talent over the years. Her passing leaves a void that will not soon be filled.

Lois is survived by her husband Lanny, her siblings, Ronald (Melinda) Lauer of Greeley, Colorado, Marvin Lauer of Nebraska, Susan Lauer of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Dwight (Brenda) Lauer of Parker, Colorado, Sharon (Paul) Markus of Loveland, Colorado, Lisa (Scott) Gaines of Windsor, Colorado, Michael (Shirley) Lauer of Canon City, Colorado, James (Monica) Lauer of Windsor, Colorado, and Brett (Molly) Lauer of Pleasantville, Iowa, 21 nieces and nephews, 17 great nieces and nephews, and her mother-in-law Joan Tarbox of Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother Jeffrey and her beloved dogs Jacqueline (Jack), Maxine (Max) and Augustina (Gus).

Babe, you’re not saying goodbye...you’re saying see you later.

Lois getrouwd Lanny Benishek op 1 jan 1985 (civil). [Gezinsblad] [Familiekaart]

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• Recordnummer: 11921
• Toegevoegd: 22 mei 2018

Francis getrouwd Muriel Kathryn Renyer in 1945 (civil). Muriel (dochter van John Anthony Renyer en Susie Gertrude Farrell) is geboren op 19 okt 1924 in Wakarusa, Shawnee County, Kansas, USA; is gestorven op 7 feb 2017 in Loveland, Larimer County, Colorado, USA; is begraven in Lakeside Cemetery, Canon City, Fremont County, Colorado, USA. [Gezinsblad] [Familiekaart]

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• Recordnummer: 11922
• Toegevoegd: 22 mei 2018

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• Recordnummer: 11903
• Toegevoegd: 22 mei 2018

Joseph getrouwd Magdalena Elizabeth Fischer op 25 nov 1915 (civil) in Haskell, Oklahoma, USA. Magdalena (dochter van John Herman Fischer en Anna Helena Runnebohm) is geboren op 17 apr 1893 in Shelby County, Indiana, USA; is gestorven op 9 feb 1971 in Westphalia, Anderson County, Kansas, USA; is begraven op 12 feb 1971 in Saint Theresa's Cemetery, Westphalia, Anderson County, Kansas, USA. [Gezinsblad] [Familiekaart]

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• Recordnummer: 11902
• Toegevoegd: 22 mei 2018

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Magdalena Elizabeth Fischer was born April 17, 1893, at Shelbyville, Ind., to John Herman Fischer and Anna Runnebohm Fischer, and died Feb. 9, 1971, at her home in Westphalia.

She was united in marriage to Joseph C. Lauer at Haskell, Okla., Nov. 25, 1915, and they made their home there until moving to Kansas in December, 1924. She lived in Westphalia since 1947 and in 1965, she and Mr. Lauer observed their Golden Wedding anniversary. She was a member of St. Teresa Catholic Church and an honorary member of St. Teresa Altar Society.

She is survived by her husband of the home; two daughters, Helena Renyer and Josephine Blaufuss, both of Westphalia; two sons, Joseph H. Lauer, Kansas City, Mo., and Francis B. Lauer, Paxico, two son-in-laws, Wilmer Renyer and Francis Blaufuss, both of Westphalis; two daughters-in-law, Elizabeth Lauer, Kansas City, Mo., and Muriel Lauer, Paxico; 27 grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. Joseph Renyer, Sabetha; one brother, Steve Fischer, Flagstaff, Ariz.; many other relatives and friends.

The Wake Service was held Thursday evening, Feb. 11, at 5 o'clock in St. Teresa Catholic Church, Westphalia. The Funeral Mass was at 10 o'clock Friday morning, Feb. 12, with Father Robert Pflumm officiating. Mass servers were grandsons, Robert and David Blaufuss and Paul Lauer.

The Adult Choir sang under the direction of Mrs. Vince Hoefler, accompanied by Mrs. May Agnes. Casket bearers were grandsons: Victor and Kenneth Renyer, James H. Lauer, Jr., George Lauer, Ronald and Marvin Lauer. Burial was in St. Theresa cemetery, Westphalia.

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• Recordnummer: 11906
• Toegevoegd: 22 mei 2018

John getrouwd Susie Gertrude Farrell op 20 feb 1912 (civil) in Wakarusa, Kansas, USA. Susie is geboren op 14 okt 1893 in Shelbyville, Shelby, Indiana, USA; is gestorven op 9 mrt 1972 in Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, USA. [Gezinsblad] [Familiekaart]

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• Recordnummer: 11907
• Toegevoegd: 22 mei 2018

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• Recordnummer: 12310
• Toegevoegd: 31 mei 2018

Joseph getrouwd Theresa Ochs. Theresa is geboren op 5 okt 1864 in Gliendiebendal, Dist. of Odessa, Russia; is gestorven op 16 feb 1933 in Baldwin City, Douglas, Kansas, USA. [Gezinsblad] [Familiekaart]

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• Recordnummer: 12311
• Toegevoegd: 31 mei 2018

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• Recordnummer: 9427
• Toegevoegd: 20 dec 2017

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John Herman Fischer, 81, farmer of five miles west of Ottawa, died at 6 a.m. today at home. He had been in failing health the past year, and suddenly became worse last night.
He was born December 13, 1861 at Oldenburg, Indiana. He was married to Anna Runnebohm October 8, 1889 at Shelbyville, Indiana. The family moved here from Haskell, Oklahoma in 1919.
Surviving relatives are the widow and seven children: Anthony Fischer, Spivey; Mrs. Joseph Lauer, Louis Fischer and Mrs. Deb Strafuss, Princeton; Bernard Fischer, Homewood; Mrs. Joseph Renyer, Berrytown; and Stephen Fischer, Pomona; 27 grandchildren, one great-grandchild and five brothers and sisters; John and Frank Fischer, Mrs. Anna Neese, Mrs. Frank Weintraut and Mrs. Joseph Weintraut all Shelbyville, Indiana.
The funeral is to be Friday at 10 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, of which Mr. Fischer was a member. Father A. B. Portelance is to officiate and interment will be at St. John's cemetery, Homewood. The rosary will be recited at the Fischer home Thursday at 8 p.m. (Obit: The Ottawa Herald, Jan. 5, 1943)

John getrouwd Anna Helena Runnebohm op 4 okt 1889 (civil) in Shelby County, Illinois, USA. Anna (dochter van Henry Anthony Runnebohm en Mary Elizabeth Mayrose) is geboren op 11 mrt 1871 in Shelbyville, Shelby County, Indiana, USA; is gestorven op 15 jun 1953 in Westphalia, Anderson County, Kansas, USA; is begraven in Saint Johns Cemetery, Homewood, Franklin County, Kansas, USA. [Gezinsblad] [Familiekaart]

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• Recordnummer: 9428
• Toegevoegd: 20 dec 2017

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Mrs. Anna Fischer, 82, of Westphalia died today at 4:10 a.m. of heart and abdominal condition at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Joe Lauer. She had been ill about a week.
She was born March 11, 1871 in Shelbyville, Indiana and was married there in 1889 to John H. Fischer. She moved to Ottawa with family in 1919 and lived about seven miles west of Ottawa in the Richter community until the death of her husband in 1943. Since then she had made her home with her children. She was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Survivors are three daughters: Mrs. Joe Lauer, Mrs. Ben Strafuss of Manhatten, and Mrs. Joe Renyer of Sabetha/ Two sons: Steven Fischer of Spearville, Arizona and Lewis Fischer, Rt. 4; 30 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Three children preceded her in death.
Requiem Mass will be celebrated in the Sacred Heart Church, Wednesday at 9 a.m. with Matthew Guilfoyle officiating. Rosary services will be conducted from the McVey-Dengle Mortuary, Tuesday evening at 8 p.m. Interment will be in the St. John's cemetery, Homewood. (Obit: The Ottawa Herald, June 15, 1953)