James Cecil Bennett Obituary
In loving memory of James Cecil Bennett of New Hampton, Iowa, who departed this world on January 9, 2026 at the age of 80. James leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Cecil Bennett to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Cecil Bennett and Viola Bennett (Henning); his parents-in-law, Harold and Lillian Hausman; his siblings, Richard Bennett and Barbara; and his brother-in-law Craig Schoonover.
He is survived by: his wife Ann Louise Hausman; his children, Jodi Bobenmoyer (Jeff) of New Hampton, Matt Bennett (Lisa) of Des Moines, Jill Strayer (Brandon) of Waunakee, WI, Linda Kassim of Kansas City, MO, Kathy Jackson (Michael) of San Antonio, TX, John Bennett (Stephanie) of Chesterfield, MO, Mark Bennett (Andrea) of North Liberty, IA and Nick Bennett (Jillian) of Lee's Summit, MO; his brothers, Larry Bennett (Deb) of Rushville, IL and Jeff Bennett (Theresa) of Macomb, IL; and his sister-in-law Pam Bennett. He is also survived by 22 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Sunday, January 18th 2026 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home & Crematory (101 W Main St, New Hampton, IA 50659). A funeral service was held on Monday, January 19th 2026 at 10:30 AM at the Holy Family Parish (206 N Broadway Ave, New Hampton, IA 50659).
In lieu of flowers, please direct donations to the St. Joseph's Community School Give Program (https://stjosephcommunityschool.factsmgtadmin.com), where all his children attended, or the American Cancer Society Donate Today | The American Cancer Society (https://donate.cancer.org) .