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Monday, May 19, 2014
Willie, Bennie 'B.V.'
Bennie “B.V.” Willie, 90, of Iowa City, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2013, at Oaknoll Health Center. He was born March 7, 1923. Ben has donated his body to the University of Iowa Deeded Body Program. A memorial Mass will be planned at a later date.
Instead of flowers, memorials may be made to the donor's charity of choice.
Online condolences may be sent at www.lensingfuneral.com.
Published June 18, 2013 in The Gazette