Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Benedict, John Ross June 5, 2010
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Ionia Sentinel Standard - Tuesday June 8, 2010

                          JOHN BENEDICT

John Ross Benedict, 84, of Morrison Lake formerly of Ionia, passed away on 
Saturday, June 5, 2010. He was born the on Feb. 13, 1926, the son of Morris and 
Marian (Reese) Benedict.

John graduated from Ionia High School in 1943. On Sept 11, 1945, he enlisted in 
the United States Navy and was honorably discharged on Aug. 15,1946.

Following is service int he U.S. Navy, John farmed with is father on the 
Benedict farm.He then went to work for Peschke Packing Company.Following 
retirement for Peschke's, John was employed at the Michigan Reformatory.In 
retirement, John continued to help his brother Keith on the farm.

John married Marjorie Courser in 1948 at LeValley United Methodist Church.Ionia. 
She preceded him in death in 2004. They began their married life on the Benedict 
farm in Berlin township. They subsequently moved to the City of Ionia, first to 
Jones street and then to Lafayette street.In the early 1950s they purchased 
property on Morrison Lake and in 1957, completed construction of their cottage 
on Sunset Beach. They lived at the lake year-around following the sale of their 
Lafayette Street home in 1988. John and Marge loved to travel, both around the 
United States, and even to Europe.

John married Jean Cobb Edgel in 2005 in Lake Odessa.Jean died Aug.27, 2006. They 
traveled quite a bit during their brief marriage.John remained close to her 
family following Jean's death.

John enjoyed following the Detroit tigers, building model ships, and eating.His 
favorite restaurants were the Corner Landing, C & R Restaurant in lake Odessa, 
and Vivian's now Known as Sheri's. He also loved fishing on Morrison Lake and 
sitting on his deck watching the boast and wildlife on the Lake.

He was preceded in death by his parents, first wife, Marjorie; second wife, 
Jean; daughter, Dale Marie Benedict; daughter-in-law, Mila Benedict; 
granddaughters,Evelyn Prince and Megan Prince; and sister Jean Wiezorek Osborne.

Surviving are three children, Deborah Joanne Benedict (Horace Smith), Dee Ann 
Prince (Skip) and Michael Ross Benedict.

Surviving grandchildren are John Michael Benedict (Rachel) and Lauren Prince. 
John is also survived by his brother Keith Benedict, brother-in-law Eugene 
Courser(Clarabelle) and sister-in-law Lucy Stolt (David).

The family appreciates the devotion of long-time friend Virginia Croel, as well 
as John's many loving, dedicated caregivers.A memorial service will be held at 2 
p.m. on Wednesday, June 9, at Schrauben-Lehman Funeral Home, 220 Rich St., in 
Ionia, with interment following at Balcom Cemetery. Pastor Nancy Patera will 
officiate.Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.

Online condolences may be made at www.schraubenlehman.com

Additional Comments:
Balcom Cem.,Ionia,MI
U.S. Navy 1945-1946

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