Kathryn Elaine Bennett (nee Busjahn) passed away in her home near Orangeville, IL on Thursday, August 20th, 2015 at the age of 91.
Kathryn was born in Monroe, Wisconsin on January 6th, 1924. She graduated from Orangeville High School and studied at Northern Illinois University and went on to earn a Bachelor degree from Bob Jones University in 1947. Kay married the Reverend Dwight Bennett in Monroe, Wisconsin on August 25th, 1948. She worked alongside her husband as a missionary in Japan under TEAM (The Evangelical Alliance Mission) from 1950 until 1961. She was a partner with Dwight in his ministry with Greater Freeport Area Youth for Christ, Orangeville Bible Church, Monroe Bible Church, Faith Evangelical Free Church of Monroe and Senior's Pastor at the Lena Evangelical Free Church. Kay taught Sunday School, organized church events, and was always praying and supporting missionaries. She was a woman of prayer, a giving and loyal partner to her husband, a beloved mother and grandmother. She enjoyed gardening, watching over the animals, and keeping a steady eye on the rhythm of planting and harvest cycles of the fields. Her family, Lena Evangelical Free Church, the missions committee and Christian Women's Club were highlights in her life.
Kathryn is survived by her loving husband Dwight of 67 years. Kathryn is lovingly remembered by her children: Carolyn Hatch (Larry) of Bowling Green, OH, David Bennett (Myrna) of Colorado Springs, CO, Duane Bennett (Kay) of Monroe, WI, and Daryl Bennett (Vicki) of Winslow, IL: and grandchildren Nicole Gross (Randy), Josh (Rachel) Bennett, Jens Hatch (Melissa), Melissa Andres (Dan), Jared Hatch (Emily), Jason Bennett, Katie Hatch, Justin Hatch and twelve great grandchildren; sister Marcene Eshelman (Frank) and brother-in-law Bill Hills.
She is preceded in death by her parents Frank and Selma (nee Krueger) Busjahn and her sisters Grace Hills and Marion McLeRoy and brother-in-law Tom McLeRoy.
The visitation will be held at the Lena Free Church, Lena IL, 720 N. Freedom St. Lena, IL on Sunday, August 30th from 1-4 pm. A celebration of life service will be at the Lena Evangelical Free Church on Monday, August 31, 2015 at 11 am. Interment will follow at Rock Lily Cemetery in Winslow, IL. A fund has been established with TEAM mission in Kay's memory.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.leamonfh.com
Kathryn was born in Monroe, Wisconsin on January 6th, 1924. She graduated from Orangeville High School and studied at Northern Illinois University and went on to earn a Bachelor degree from Bob Jones University in 1947. Kay married the Reverend Dwight Bennett in Monroe, Wisconsin on August 25th, 1948. She worked alongside her husband as a missionary in Japan under TEAM (The Evangelical Alliance Mission) from 1950 until 1961. She was a partner with Dwight in his ministry with Greater Freeport Area Youth for Christ, Orangeville Bible Church, Monroe Bible Church, Faith Evangelical Free Church of Monroe and Senior's Pastor at the Lena Evangelical Free Church. Kay taught Sunday School, organized church events, and was always praying and supporting missionaries. She was a woman of prayer, a giving and loyal partner to her husband, a beloved mother and grandmother. She enjoyed gardening, watching over the animals, and keeping a steady eye on the rhythm of planting and harvest cycles of the fields. Her family, Lena Evangelical Free Church, the missions committee and Christian Women's Club were highlights in her life.
Kathryn is survived by her loving husband Dwight of 67 years. Kathryn is lovingly remembered by her children: Carolyn Hatch (Larry) of Bowling Green, OH, David Bennett (Myrna) of Colorado Springs, CO, Duane Bennett (Kay) of Monroe, WI, and Daryl Bennett (Vicki) of Winslow, IL: and grandchildren Nicole Gross (Randy), Josh (Rachel) Bennett, Jens Hatch (Melissa), Melissa Andres (Dan), Jared Hatch (Emily), Jason Bennett, Katie Hatch, Justin Hatch and twelve great grandchildren; sister Marcene Eshelman (Frank) and brother-in-law Bill Hills.
She is preceded in death by her parents Frank and Selma (nee Krueger) Busjahn and her sisters Grace Hills and Marion McLeRoy and brother-in-law Tom McLeRoy.
The visitation will be held at the Lena Free Church, Lena IL, 720 N. Freedom St. Lena, IL on Sunday, August 30th from 1-4 pm. A celebration of life service will be at the Lena Evangelical Free Church on Monday, August 31, 2015 at 11 am. Interment will follow at Rock Lily Cemetery in Winslow, IL. A fund has been established with TEAM mission in Kay's memory.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.leamonfh.com