Obituary of Annette Benken

BENKEN Annette M. (nee Andris) wife of the late Richard W. Benken. Loving mother of Gregory J. Benken (Linda), Mark H. Benken (Nancy), Michael B. Benken (Kathleen), Ceil A. Ouwerkerk (Nick), Clete J. Benken (Ann), and Andrea C. Porter (Russ). Sister of the late Mary Jo Kemble. Dear grandmother to 13 and to numerous great grandchildren. Annette worked tirelessly for her family helping to run the family business, then at many of the local hospitals. She stayed active in the arts and traveled all while playing tennis well into her seventies only then to take up the game of golf. She was passionate about her Catholic faith. Annette made a lasting impression on everyone she met. Annette will be remembered for the grace in which she lived her life. Passed away surrounded by all her children Monday March 24, 2014 at the age of 89.Visitation will be Friday, March 28th from 8:30AM until the time of Mass of Christian Burial, 9:30AM at St. Gertrude Church, 7630 Shawnee Run Rd. (45243) Madeira. The family requests that memorials be made to Old St. Mary's Pregnancy Center, 123 East 13th St. (45202).