Elvera Bennyhoff Obituary (1913

Elvera "Tootie" Bennyhoff, age 99 of Keyesport, died Sunday, June 16, 2013 at Countryside Manor Nursing Home in Aviston. She was born in Keyesport on Sept. 30, 1913, a daughter of Walter and Tena (Knott) Gray. She married James F. Bennyhoff on June 14, 1973 in Vandalia, and he preceded in death on June 10, 1976. Mrs. Bennyhoff is survived by cousins. Mrs. Bennyhoff contributed to the war effort by doing factory work during W.W. 2. She had also been a hotel night clerk in Vandalia, and a pie baker for restaurants in Greenville. She was a member of St. Teresa's Church in Marydale, and a charter member of the Keyesport Senior Citizens. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, June 19, 2013, at Zieren Day Funeral Home with Deacon John Hempen officiating. Interment will follow in McKendree Chapel Cemetery near Keyesport. The family will greet friends at Zieren Day Funeral Home on Wednesday from 9:00 A.M. until service time. Previous EventsVisitation Wednesday, June 19, 2013 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Zieren Funeral Home 1111 Clinton Street Carlyle, IL 62231 Funeral Service Wednesday, June 19, 2013 11:00 AM Zieren Funeral Home 1111 Clinton Street Carlyle, IL 62231 Interment Wednesday, June 19, 2013 McKendree Chapel Cemetery Keyesport Road Keyesport, IL 62253