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     John Franklin Benge was born on 5 April 1885 at Warren Co., IA. He married Senith Wood Hines. John Franklin Benge died in April 1969 at Warren Co., IA. He was buried in 1969 at IOOF Cemetery, Indianola, Warren Co., IA, Find A Grave Memorial# 31443588.

     Martin Vann Benge married Maybelle Scott.

     Priscilla May Benge was born on 5 November 1944 at Warren Co., IA. She was the daughter of Clarence Mack Benge and Lela Leona Parker. Priscilla May Benge married Dayton Ira Carter, son of Ira James Carter and Genevieve M. (?). Priscilla May Benge died on 23 May 2007 at Warren Co., IA, at age 62.

     Smith James Benge was born on 2 April 1911 at Warren Co., IA. He was the son of John Franklin Benge and Senith Wood Hines. Smith James Benge married Cleo Arlene Parker, daughter of Clarence Freemont Parker and Bessie Chloe Wendel, on 10 October 1935 at Osceola, Clarke Co., IA. Smith James Benge died on 20 March 1958 at Indianola, Warren Co., IA, at age 46.

     Smith James Benge Jr. was born on 10 July 1936 at Warren Co., IA. He was the son of Smith James Benge and Cleo Arlene Parker. Smith James Benge Jr. married Joyce Kay Kimzey, daughter of Kenneth Wesley Kimzey and Elinor Edna Woods, on 11 August 1956. Smith James Benge Jr. died on 8 December 2009 at Indianola, Warren Co., IA, at age 73 Obituary (findagrave.com):

Jim Benge, 73, died Tuesday, December 8, 2009 at home.

Jim was born July 10, 1936 in Warren County, Iowa, the son of Smith and Arlene Benge. He graduated from Indianola High school in 1954 and spent his entire life in the Indianola and Warren County area. He worked at OK Tire and Auto in Des Moines for nearly 50 years retiring in 2003.

Jim married Joyce Kay Kimzey on August 11, 1956, to this union four children were born. Joyce passed away in 1984.

In later years, Jim learned to square dance with his partner, Louise. He enjoyed several years of fun dancing, until health forced him to stop. He enjoyed collecting model cars and Hot Wheels and spending time with his family especially his grandkids.

Jim is survived by his partner in life, Mary Louise Peckham; sons, Jeff of Blaine, MN and Terry (Beverly) Benge of Indianola; daughter, Cindy (Ron) Wiuff of Long Prairie, MN; brothers, Bob (Marilyn) Benge of Indianola and Larry Benge of Bridgewater; sister, Jayne Ann (Darrell) Maynes of Greenfield; ten grandchildren, Jack, Justin, Allison, Nathan, Nicholas and Taylor Benge, Nicole and Michelle Wiuff, Hillary Stewart and Ashley Benge; one great grandson, Benjamin Stewart; and many other friends, relatives and extended family. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Joyce; son, Steve; several brothers-in-law; and aunts and uncles.

He was buried in December 2009 at IOOF Cemetery, Indianola, Warren Co., IA, Find A Grave Memorial# 27996648.

     Steven Joseph Benge was born on 29 December 1972. He was the son of Smith James Benge Jr. and Joyce Kay Kimzey. Steven Joseph Benge died on 12 April 2002 at Milo, Warren Co., IA, at age 29.

     Martha Bengel married Hans Munzinger, son of Karl Munzinger and Juliana Dietz. Martha Bengel was born on 19 February 1917 at Danseberg, Germany.

     Galen Frederick Bengston was born on 12 February 1922. He married Marlys Aldean McKnight, daughter of John D. McKnight and Verna Ruth Long, on 27 September 1942 at McPherson, McPherson Co., KS, Trinity Lutheran Church. Galen Frederick Bengston lived in 1979 at Hutchinson, Reno Co., KS.

     Loren Augustine Benham was born on 25 January 1866 at Ohio.¹ He married Nellie Holbrook on 26 June 1895 at Montgomery Co., IN. Loren Augustine Benham died on 2 May 1955 at Pomona, Los Angeles Co., CA, at age 89.

     Loren H. Benham Jr. was also known as Loren H. Staudenmeir Surname per 1940 census and SSDI -- apparently he was adopted by Ludwig Staudenmeir.² He was born on 2 January 1924 at Los Angeles Co. (probably), CA.¹ He was the son of Loren Holbrook Benham and Velma Louise Hershey.¹ Loren H. Benham Jr. died on 26 January 1992 at Los Angeles Co., CA, at age 68 dates per SSDI, last residence Sylmar.

     Loren Holbrook Benham was born on 24 March 1900 at Indiana.¹ He was the son of Loren Augustine Benham and Nellie Holbrook.² Loren Holbrook Benham married Velma Louise Hershey, daughter of Merrit Daniel Hershey and Maude A. Williams, on 20 September 1922 at Los Angeles Co., CA. Loren Holbrook Benham and Velma Louise Hershey were divorced before 14 July 1936; Loren remarried to Vira Katherine Morris on this date. Loren Holbrook Benham died on 29 May 1973 at Los Angeles Co., CA, at age 73 dates per SSDI, last residence Azusa.

     Mary A. Benhigh was born in August 1844 at Indiana. She married John B. Yeager, son of Joseph Yeager and Jane Brown, on 24 December 1862 at Hamilton Co., OH.

     Alvin E. Benjamin married Lucille Garlish, daughter of John A. Garlish and Flora Larimore, on 13 July 1923.

     Esther J. Benjamin was born on 11 January 1833 at Oakland Co., MI. She married Samuel Wheeler on 9 October 1856 at Oakland Co., MI. Esther J. Benjamin died on 9 February 1924 at Boone, Boone Co., IA, at age 91. She was buried in February 1924 at Linwood Park Cemetery, Boone, Boone Co., IA, Findagrave #22975834.

     Gloria Benjamin married Henry Camp Catron, son of Henry Camp Catron and Helen Edwards Flora. Gloria Benjamin was born on 29 July 1925.

     Ida Virginia Benjamin was born on 7 June 1866 at Franklin Co., OH. She married David Palmer Watkins on 4 November 1886 at Marion Co., OH. Ida Virginia Benjamin died on 27 February 1937 at Franklin Co., OH, at age 70. She was buried in March 1937 at Price Cemetery, Richwood, Union Co., OH.

     Ralph Owen Benjamin was born on 10 August 1921 at Cozad, Dawson Co., NE. He married Noreen Dorothy Baade, daughter of Louis Adolph Baade and Alma Helena Retzlaff, on 5 April 1945.

     William Benjamin married Candace Woodruff.

     Elizabeth Benkard was born on 22 September 1778 at Westmoreland Co. (probably), PA. She married John George Kleppinger, son of Johann Georg Kleppinger and Anna Maria Maide, in 1799. Elizabeth Benkard died in February 1861 at Battle Ground, Tippecanoe Co., IN, at age 82.

     Albert Benner was born on 15 October 1868. He was the son of Valentine Benner and Caroline Goudy. Albert Benner married Sarah Elizabeth Gebhart, daughter of David Samuel Gebhart and Frances Roof, on 16 September 1888. Albert Benner died on 27 January 1936 at age 67.

     Alvin P. Benner was born on 29 July 1895 at Souderton, Montgomery Co., PA.¹ He was the son of Willliam Benner and Sarah Price. Alvin P. Benner married Margaret Reppert.¹ Alvin P. Benner lived in 1926 at Hillside Avenue, Souderton, Montgomery Co., PA.¹

     Charles Jacob Benner was born on 10 December 1856 at Miami Twp., Montgomery Co., OH. He was the son of Philip Benner and Amelia Heincke. Charles Jacob Benner married Rosa Weinberg, daughter of Arnold Weinberg and M. Frederica Boehner, on 29 November 1892. Charles Jacob Benner died on 3 February 1939 at Miami Twp., Montgomery Co., OH, at age 82.

     David Lyon Benner was born on 19 August 1913.¹ He was the son of James W. Benner and Denell G. Lyon.¹

     Edna Benner was born on 14 March 1889. She was the daughter of Albert Benner and Sarah Elizabeth Gebhart. Edna Benner married Arthur O. Olsen on 24 December 1912. Edna Benner died on 1 February 1983 at age 93.

     Edwin P. Benner was born on 5 December 1899. He was the son of Willliam Benner and Sarah Price.

     Elizabeth Fox Benner was the daughter of Jacob Benner and Mary Magdalena Fox. Elizabeth Fox Benner married Jonathan Gebhart, son of Johannes Gebhart and Christina Gebhart, on 30 April 1826.

     Ella M. Benner was born in 1884 at Hamlin, Brown Co., KS.¹ She was the daughter of Henry M. Benner and Mary S. Price.¹ Ella M. Benner married Dr. William Ray Dillingham on 2 September 1908.¹

     Elmer Benner was born on 12 September 1903 at Montgomery Co., PA.¹ He was the son of Joseph Benner and Sallie Landis.¹

     Emma P. Benner was born on 3 November 1882 at Hamlin, Brown Co., KS.¹ She was the daughter of Henry M. Benner and Mary S. Price.¹ Emma P. Benner married Howard N. Stapleton on 24 December 1901.¹

     Enos Benner was born circa 1845 at Franconia Twp., Montgomery Co. (probably), PA.¹ He was the son of William Benner and Ann (?)¹