BORN

1924

DIED

2013

FUNERAL HOME

Schramka Funeral Home - Menomonee Falls

W164 N9034 Water Street

Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin

Catherine Benzing Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 14, 2013.

Benzing, Catherine M. (Nee Burg)

Entered into Eternal Life Saturday, April 13, 2013, at age 88. She joined her husband Alfred. Loving mother of Agnes (Walter) Jaeger, Marvin (Patricia) Benzing, Arlene (Ramon) Gabucan and Mary (Tom) Schaeren. Loving Granny of David (Michelle) Lemke, Kiira Benzing, Kathy (Barry) Wimbish, Bernadette (John) Gabucan Brinsfield, Lourdes Gabucan, Mary Beth Gabucan, Marisa Gabucan, Zachary (Nicole) Schaeren and Kaitlin (Brent Blaha) Schaeren; and great Granny of Hailey and Clayton Lemke, and Alison, Katelyn, Barry Jr. and Olivia Wimbish. Further survived by other relatives and friends.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, April 17, 2013, at 12:00 Noon at ST MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH-N89 W16297 Cleveland Ave. Menomonee Falls. A Visitation will be held from 10:30 AM until the time of Mass (12:00 PM). Interment to follow at St. Mary's Cemetery.
A special thank you to the staff at Vitas Hospice and Maple Ridge Heath and Rehab Center for their compassionate care.

"Love you, God Bless"

Schramka-Herrick Funeral Home
262-251-0330

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April 20, 2013

Jeanne Morford

To Mary and family.
Your mom was the sweetest person I knew growing up. To me, she was Ma Benzing. I was over at the house so much with Mary and Ma Benzing was always like a second mom to me. All of you have my deepest sympathy and prayers. God Bless all of you. I have many wonderful memories of you Ma Benzing and will always cherish them. Love and prayers,
Jeanne

April 18, 2013

to the benzing family,our thoughts are with you, i have many good memorys and storys of catherine, for she was my mom gladys good friend,my mom is smiling today for once again she will see her friend.may the faith of god be with you all. lori thompson, and family

April 17, 2013

We are very sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories from my childhood years!
All our love and prayers,
Peter & Pam Benzing & Family

April 17, 2013

To Katies'family: We just found out about Katies passing. We knew her through the Wauk. Co. Homemakers which Elaine & Kathy Haass belonged to. We had a lot of laughs & fun. She will be dearly missed. Please accept our condolence.
Jim & Judie Schneider, Cave Creek Az

April 16, 2013

Tammy (Benzing) & Steve Hillyer & Family

Our deepest sympathy for your loss. Our family has fond memories of Aunt Catherine (Auntie Katie).

April 16, 2013

Allen Benzing

Agnes, Marvin and family. Our Condolences on the loss of your Mother. She was always so kind and caring to us.

Allen & Linda Benzing

April 16, 2013

Karen and Rick Prosser

Ma Schaeren (as Fred Claas would say) I am so sorry for the loss of your mother - Prayers for your mom - and for your family. I will visit her when I visit my mom (Vi Claas) at St. Mary Cemetary. God Bless!

April 16, 2013

Mary and Family,
So sorry to hear about the death of your mother. May God bless you and your family.

From the Dierks/Waukesha Family

April 16, 2013

Mary Kay Kerker

Sorry for your loss, prayers and blessings to you. I will see you at the service.

April 16, 2013

Art & Betty Magnuson

Our sympathy to all of Catherine's family. We are in Florida, so unable to attend the funeral.
We have happy memories of younger days.

April 15, 2013

Joe Bautista

Sorry for your loss Marv, you are in our thoughts in these difficult times, stay strong and faithful. Please let us know if we can be of any help. May she rest in peace. Joe & Fe Bautista.

April 15, 2013

Marv:
My condolences for the loss of your Mom! May she rest in peace.
Respectfully,
Tom Credidio

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