Mrs. Otto Bensch dies;
Mrs. Elizabeth M. Bensch, 80, formerly of 2272 Stark Road, Lincoln Township, died early today at a Bay City nursing home.
The former Elizabeth Draves was born in Cumberland, Md., June 14, 1890. She moved to Larkin township as a child and was married Dec. 6, 1911, to Otto Bensch. He died August 24, 1965.
Mrs. Bensch was a member of St Johns Lutheran Church and the Mary Martha guild. She is survived by one son, Willard R. Bensch of Detroit; three daughters Mrs. Ellery (Ruth) Gilson and Mrs Clair (Hilda) Aiken, both of Midland, and Mrs. Charles R. (Margaret) Rich of Detroit; 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at St John's Lutheran Church with the Rev. Robert Weller officiating. Burial will be in Midland Cemetery. Section D, (Bensch Plot)
Mrs. Otto Bensch dies;
Mrs. Elizabeth M. Bensch, 80, formerly of 2272 Stark Road, Lincoln Township, died early today at a Bay City nursing home.
The former Elizabeth Draves was born in Cumberland, Md., June 14, 1890. She moved to Larkin township as a child and was married Dec. 6, 1911, to Otto Bensch. He died August 24, 1965.
Mrs. Bensch was a member of St Johns Lutheran Church and the Mary Martha guild. She is survived by one son, Willard R. Bensch of Detroit; three daughters Mrs. Ellery (Ruth) Gilson and Mrs Clair (Hilda) Aiken, both of Midland, and Mrs. Charles R. (Margaret) Rich of Detroit; 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at St John's Lutheran Church with the Rev. Robert Weller officiating. Burial will be in Midland Cemetery. Section D, (Bensch Plot)
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