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Marion June Benedum, 91, of Oconto, passed away Friday, June 20, 2008 at Community Memorial Hospital, Oconto Falls. Marion was born June 16, 1917 in Ingram, WI to the late Tuffel and Emma (Lessor) Truckey. She married Alfred Benedum on September 27, 1939. He preceded her in death on December 16, 1978. Marion was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church, Stiles.
Marion is survived by two daughters Mary Ann (Richard) Schroeder, Cincinnati, OH; Shirley (Richard) Greeton, Oconto; two sons Alfred D. Benedum, China Springs, TX; Thomas (Sharon) Benedum, Green Bay; three brothers Vittel Truckey, Peshtigo; Amos (Clara) Truckey, Oconto; Napoleon Truckey, Oconto; 18 grandchildren, 42 great grandchildren, and 5 great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by four brothers, five sisters, a step-son Donald (Joan) Benedum, a daughter-in-law Dora Benedum, and a grandson Jamie Benedum.
The family will receive relatives and friends at the Gallagher Funeral Home, Oconto, form 4 to 8 PM Monday, June 23, 2008 with prayer services by Deacon Walter Kaszynski at 7 PM. Visitation will continue on Tuesday, June 24 from 10 to 11 AM at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Stiles. Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted 11 AM Tuesday at the church with the Rev. Patrick Beno officiating. Burial will be at the St. Patrick Cemetery, Stiles. On line condolences may be expressed at www.gallagherfuneralhome.net.
A special thank you to the Oconto Rescue Squad, St. Marys Hospital and Community Memorial Hospital.
Cemetery:
St. Patrick Cemetery, Stiles
Visitation:
4 to 8 PM Monday, June 23, 2008 Gallagher Funeral Homern
10 to 11 AM Tuesday, June 24, 2008 St. Patrick Catholic Church, Stiles
Service:
11 AM Tuesday, June 24, 2008 St. Patrcik Catholic Church, Stiles
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