Joan Elizabeth Benesh

Joan Elizabeth Benesh 86, passed away April 5th, at her residence with her family in San Pierre, IN. Born February 17, 1933 in Starke County, IN. She was the daughter of the late Phillip Lynch and Theresa Crowley Lynch. Joan married Robert Richard Benesh (deceased) on August 6, 1953 at Camp LeJeune, North Carolina. She attended S. S. Cyril and Methodius Catholic School and then North Judson High School She was a Qualified Medicine Aide and Nurses Aide at Little Company of Mary for many years. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was a dedicated worker and made many long lasting friendships with her co-workers. She was an avid reader, loved dancing and bowling. She always had a feline pet at home. She loved petunias and tulips. She never passed up a shopping trip with friends and families. She was a member of All Saints Catholic Church and a member of the Ladies Sodality. She loved anything lemon and made the best pistachio salad. Her grandchildren could always count on Grandma to be at their Grandparent's Day, sporting and academic events and band competitions. She also loved to watch her great grand children play. Survivors are Marla Schrombeck (Jeffrey) San Pierre, IN. Jayne Cole ( Rick) Knox, IN and Robert Benesh(Kathleen) Royal Center, IN. Grandchildren: Dallas Schrombeck, San Pierre, IN, Whitney Combs (Denver), Knox , IN. Tristan Cole, Knox, IN, Hope Anderson(Zack) , Lafayette, IN and Drew Benesh, New Branfels, TX. Great Grandchildren: Orion Combs, Denver Combs and Remy Combs. Sisters, Patricia Lipkie, Chicago, IL. Katherine Michaels (deceased) Chicago, IL. Helen Tetzlaff (deceased) Chicago, IL Alice Derflinger (deceased) San Pierre, IN. and brother-in-law Joseph Benesh, San Pierre, IN. Also several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held at O'Donnell Funeral Home in North Judson, IN on April 9th, 2019 from 5pm to 8 pm CT with a Rosary at 7:30 PM CT. A Catholic Funeral Mass will be held at 10 am CT on April 10th, 2019 at All Saints Catholic Church in San Pierre, In. Interment will be in the All Saints Cemetery, San Pierre, Indiana. Family requests any memorials be given to the charity of the donor's choice.

Joan Elizabeth Benesh

February 17, 1933 - April 5, 2019