Joan M. Benedum's Obituary
Joan M. (Logan) Benedum
Waupaca, WI Age 77 – died on Friday, June 6, 2008 at the Evergreen Retirement Community in Oshkosh, WI. She was born on June 19, 1930 in Blue River, WI, the daughter of Harold A. and Thelma (Godager) Logan. She married Donald R. Benedum on January 22, 1949 in Waupaca, WI. He preceded her in death earlier this year on March 16, 2008. Joan is survived by her daughters; Sandra Sue (Dan) Karns of Oshkosh, WI, and Cathy Jo (Gary) Jansen of Waukesha, WI, eight grandchildren; Virgil Myers, Thalia (Tim) Kloehn, Marsha (Jake) Schneider, Alex Karns, Staci Karns, Mathew Jansen, and twins; Marissa and Meghen Jansen, and two great grandchildren; Autumn Kloehn and Caleb Schneider. She is further survived by a nephew and four cousins She was preceded in death by her husband; Don, her parents,
and a sister; Beth Kantak. Joan was a graduate of the Waupaca High School, Class of 1948. Following her graduation, she was employed by the Waupaca County Highway Dept. for five years. After her marriage to Don in 1949, they moved to Beloit, WI. While living in Beloit they were partners in the Quigley-Smart Company for 39 years. Joan worked as a Library Aide for the Beloit Turner School District for 20 years. She was a past Matron, and 50 year member of the Order of The Eastern Star Lodge #215 of Beloit. She was a past mother advisor, and 12 year board member of the Rainbow Girls. She was also a holder of the Grand Cross of Colors. Joan was a member of the Shepherd of The Lakes Church of Waupaca, WI. A funeral service will be held at the Shepherd of The Lakes Church in Waupaca, WI on Thursday, June 12, 2008 at 4:00 PM, with the Rev. David Martin, officiating. Friends may call at the Holly Funeral Home in Waupaca, WI on Wednesday evening from 4:00 – 7:00 PM, and at the church on Thursday, one hour prior to the time of the service. A visitation will also be held at the Schoenfeld Funeral Home in Beloit, WI on Friday, June 13, 2008 from 3:30 – 7:00 PM. An Eastern Star service will be held at 7:00 PM Friday evening at the Schoenfeld Funeral Home. A committal service will be held on Saturday, June 14, 2008 at 10:00 AM at the Blue River Cemetery in Blue River, WI. A memorial has been established to the Humane Society of Waupaca County in memory of Joan Benedum. The Holly Funeral Home of Waupaca, WI is assisting the family with arrangements.
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