Thelma Bennett's obituary , Passed away on February 13, 2020 in Herrin, Illinois

Thelma Bennett

October 9, 1923 - February 13, 2020 (96 years old)

Herrin, Illinois

Thelma Bennett's obituary , Passed away on February 13, 2020 in Herrin, Illinois
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Thelma Bennett

October 9, 1923 - February 13, 2020 (96 years old)

Herrin, Illinois

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Thelma Bennett Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Thelma Bennett (Herrin, Illinois), born in Mattawan, Michigan, who passed away on February 13, 2020 at the age of 96. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Thelma Bennett to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Nicholas Dekema and Ilda Dekema (Hunter); her stepmother Edith; her husband James C. Bennett; her grandson Jarred Bennett; and her siblings, Aleda Keller, Orlin and Wilbur Dekema.

She is survived by : her children, Thelma, Terry Bennett (Sandy) of Paulton, Cathy Savant (Bob) of Saddlebrook, MO., Melody York (Paul) of Herrin, Toby Bennett (Gay) of Johnston City, Tammy Mostafa (Harry) of Las Vegas, NV. and Penny Richison of Johnston City; her sister Clara June Wiley; and her sister-in-law Shirley Fleming. She is also survived by six grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois.



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February 15, 2020

Krista Brown wrote a sympathy message

“Sorry for your loss my prayers are with all of you I have great memories of her & I growing up spending so much time with her on the farm She was very special to me even with all the distance between us Prayers up 🙏🏼 & God bless she was a very special lady & I’m at peace knowing she’s along side with Jarred ❤️ Krista Bennett Brown her loving granddaughter”


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Feb 16

Visitation

Pyle Funeral Home
1008 W Broadway Blvd, Johnston City, IL 62951

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Feb 17

Funeral service

Pyle Funeral Home
1008 W Broadway Blvd, Johnston City, IL 62951

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