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Dorothy Benhart
DOROTHY M. BENHART
Oxford Junction
Dorothy M. Benhart, 94, formerly of Oxford Junction, passed away Friday, July 2, 2021, at her home at Pinicon Place in Anamosa, Iowa. Her funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 8, at Oxford Junction United Methodist Church. A visitation will be held prior to her service from 9 to 11 a.m. Burial will take place at Mayflower Cemetery in Oxford Junction. Dawson Funeral Services is caring for her family.
Dorothy was born March 13, 1927, in Oxford Junction, to Charles and Meta (Horn) VonMuenster. She graduated from Clarence High School. On Nov. 26, 1948, she was united in marriage to James Benhart, they shared 47 loving years married. Dorothy and her husband owned and operated Benhart Feed & Produce for over 40 years. After retiring from the produce, she enjoyed driving special needs children to Monticello Sacred Heart School, where she volunteered also as a teacher's aid. Her greatest joy in life was her family. She loved dancing and visiting supper clubs with her husband. Her favorite pastime was cross stitching or cheering on her Chicago Cubs!
Those left to cherish his memories are her three children, Linda (Jim) Cashman of Clarence, Ron (Kathryn) Benhart of Lake Stevens, Wash., and Richard (Diane) Benhart of Cedar Rapids; eight grandchildren, Jamie Cashman, Jennie (Tom) Jensen, Jody (Troy) Regennitter, Casey (Ebene) Benhart, Cody (Kara) Benhart, Colton Benhart, Erikka (Aaron) Vosmek and Heidi (Kurt) Mcgonegle; 13 great-grandchildren, Caitlin, Conner and Caylee Jensen, Thia, Lucas, Adair, Marjorie, Flora and Leo Benhart, Cole and Meeyah Vosmek, Jackson and Lane Mcgonegle; two sisters, Betty (Harold) Rehmke and Donna Rehmke; and a sister-in-law, Irene VonMuenster.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a sister, Shirley; and three brothers, Bill, Bob and Leo.
Dorothy's family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff at Pinicon Place, Above & Beyond Hospice Care and Dr. Charles Vernon. She loved each and everyone of you.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Oxford Junction Museum in her honor. Cards of condolences may be directed to Dawson Funeral Services, Attention Dorothy Benhart Family, P.O. Box 258, Wyoming, IA 52362. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.dawsonfuneral.com.
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