December 08 1927 June 17 2019
Frances “Twiggy” Benton December 08, 1927 – June 17, 2019 Share this obituary Send Flowers View/Sign Guest Book| Send Sympathy Card| Memorial Donation Frances “Twiggy”. Benton, age 91, passed away peacefully with loved ones by her side on June 17, 2019, after a courageous battle with cancer. Fran was born in Wakefield, Michigan, to John and Victoria Russ on December 8, 1927. In 1947 she married Robert O. Benton, who preceded her in death in 1992 . Fran resided in Ironwood since 1968. Fran was known for her big personality and sense of humor. She enjoyed gardening, fishing, and cooking. Her chicken and dumpling soup and peanut butter balls were family favorites and will always be a reminder of her. She will be missed by her ten great-grandchildren who enjoyed sitting with their dear Nanny in front of the fireplace Fran was a mother to Carol Kidwell of St Cloud, Minnesota and Nancy (Chris) Dobrinski of Minocqua, Wisconsin and was a grandmother to Brad Benton (Crystal), Greg Benton, Becky Pietrocatelli (Josh), and Sara Dobrinski. Fran is also survived by two of her eight siblings, Mary Glenz and Patricia Singleton, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Saturday, June 22, 2019, from 10-11 am in the St. Joseph Family Room at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Ironwood. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 am with the Rev. Msgr. Jed Patrick, celebrant. Pallbearers will be Chris Dobrinski, Josh Pietrocatelli, Greg Barto, and Brad, Greg, and Tyler Benton. Rite of Committal and interment will follow in Riverside Cemetery in Ironwood. McKevitt-Patrick Funeral Home, Ironwood, is assisting the family. For more information or to express online condolences, please visit mckevittpatrickfuneralhome.com. SERVICES Visitation Saturday, June 22, 2019 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church 108 S. Marquette St. Ironwood, MI 49938 Get Directions on Google Maps Mass of Christian Burial Saturday, June 22, 2019 11:00 AM Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church 108 S. Marquette St. Ironwood, MI 49938 Get Directions on Google Maps Print Obituary
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Frances Twiggy Benton December 08 1927 June 17 2019.
McKevitt-Patrick Funeral Home, Inc
Death notice for the town of: Ironwood, state: Michigan