Martha E. Beneke, 89, of Beavercreek, formerly of West Alexandria, died Thursday, Aug. 19, 2004, at Walnut Creek Nursing Center.
Born June 17, 1915, in West Alexandria, she was the daughter of Frank and Nelle (Burtner) Rinehart. She received a bachelor's degree from Miami University, Oxford, and a master's degree in dietetics and home economics from Columbia University, New York City. She was a member of St. John Church, a former member of Alpha Kappa Sorority and the Women's Auxiliary of Trinity Home.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Lawrence, in 1997; brother, Huston Rinehart; and sister, Margaret Francis.
Survivors include sons, Larry (Diane) Beneke of Centerville, Ohio, Gordon Beneke and Steve Brownlee of Springfield; a grandson, Aaron (Rochelle) Beneke of Centerville, Ohio; great-grandchildren, Austin and Lauryn Beneke; step-grandsons, Darin (Kelli) Christie of Tipp City and Todd (Angel) Christie of Centerville, Ohio; and two step-great-grandchildren, Luke and Elizabeth Christie.
Funeral services were Monday, Aug. 23, at St. John Church, West Alexandria, followed by burial in Sugar Grove Cemetery, West Alexandria. Lindloff-Zimmerman Funeral Home, West Alexandria, was in charge of arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.
Born June 17, 1915, in West Alexandria, she was the daughter of Frank and Nelle (Burtner) Rinehart. She received a bachelor's degree from Miami University, Oxford, and a master's degree in dietetics and home economics from Columbia University, New York City. She was a member of St. John Church, a former member of Alpha Kappa Sorority and the Women's Auxiliary of Trinity Home.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Lawrence, in 1997; brother, Huston Rinehart; and sister, Margaret Francis.
Survivors include sons, Larry (Diane) Beneke of Centerville, Ohio, Gordon Beneke and Steve Brownlee of Springfield; a grandson, Aaron (Rochelle) Beneke of Centerville, Ohio; great-grandchildren, Austin and Lauryn Beneke; step-grandsons, Darin (Kelli) Christie of Tipp City and Todd (Angel) Christie of Centerville, Ohio; and two step-great-grandchildren, Luke and Elizabeth Christie.
Funeral services were Monday, Aug. 23, at St. John Church, West Alexandria, followed by burial in Sugar Grove Cemetery, West Alexandria. Lindloff-Zimmerman Funeral Home, West Alexandria, was in charge of arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.
Martha E. Beneke, 89, of Beavercreek, formerly of West Alexandria, died Thursday, Aug. 19, 2004, at Walnut Creek Nursing Center.
Born June 17, 1915, in West Alexandria, she was the daughter of Frank and Nelle (Burtner) Rinehart. She received a bachelor's degree from Miami University, Oxford, and a master's degree in dietetics and home economics from Columbia University, New York City. She was a member of St. John Church, a former member of Alpha Kappa Sorority and the Women's Auxiliary of Trinity Home.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Lawrence, in 1997; brother, Huston Rinehart; and sister, Margaret Francis.
Survivors include sons, Larry (Diane) Beneke of Centerville, Ohio, Gordon Beneke and Steve Brownlee of Springfield; a grandson, Aaron (Rochelle) Beneke of Centerville, Ohio; great-grandchildren, Austin and Lauryn Beneke; step-grandsons, Darin (Kelli) Christie of Tipp City and Todd (Angel) Christie of Centerville, Ohio; and two step-great-grandchildren, Luke and Elizabeth Christie.
Funeral services were Monday, Aug. 23, at St. John Church, West Alexandria, followed by burial in Sugar Grove Cemetery, West Alexandria. Lindloff-Zimmerman Funeral Home, West Alexandria, was in charge of arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.
Born June 17, 1915, in West Alexandria, she was the daughter of Frank and Nelle (Burtner) Rinehart. She received a bachelor's degree from Miami University, Oxford, and a master's degree in dietetics and home economics from Columbia University, New York City. She was a member of St. John Church, a former member of Alpha Kappa Sorority and the Women's Auxiliary of Trinity Home.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Lawrence, in 1997; brother, Huston Rinehart; and sister, Margaret Francis.
Survivors include sons, Larry (Diane) Beneke of Centerville, Ohio, Gordon Beneke and Steve Brownlee of Springfield; a grandson, Aaron (Rochelle) Beneke of Centerville, Ohio; great-grandchildren, Austin and Lauryn Beneke; step-grandsons, Darin (Kelli) Christie of Tipp City and Todd (Angel) Christie of Centerville, Ohio; and two step-great-grandchildren, Luke and Elizabeth Christie.
Funeral services were Monday, Aug. 23, at St. John Church, West Alexandria, followed by burial in Sugar Grove Cemetery, West Alexandria. Lindloff-Zimmerman Funeral Home, West Alexandria, was in charge of arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.
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