Barbara J. Bennett Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Barbara J. Bennett of Springfield, Illinois, who passed away at the age of 85, on September 11, 2025. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Barbara J. Bennett to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Elmer Messman and Flora Messman (Rothermel); and her brother C. Daniel Messman. She is survived by: her granddaughters, Kimberly Stephens of Geneva, IL and Carol Barry (Michael) of Sugar Grove, IL; her great grandchildren, Liam Stephens, Claire Stephens, Regan Stephens, Emma Stephens, Patrick Barry (Allyson) and Ashly Rivera (Edwin); and her sister Bonnie Swaim of Planfield, IL..
Those who wish may direct memorial contributions to the Lutheran Women Missionary League c/o Our Savior's Lutheran Church 2645 Old Jacksonville Rd. Springfield, IL 62704 or the Lutheran Hour Ministries 660 Mason Ridge Center Dr. St. Louis, MO.
