Deloris Benda

Deloris Benda of Bellwood died Thursday, December 5, 2013 at the Golden Living Center in Columbus.

Deloris was born July 4, 1919 in Columbus to William H. and Emma (Kipp) Beecroft. She attended Field Elementary School and graduated from Kramer High School in 1938. On October 10, 1939 she was united in marriage to Carl Benda at St. Joseph Catholic Church in rural Bellwood. They lived in Genoa, rural Shelby, and Bellwood. Deloris worked at the Shirt Factory and at Dale Electronics for 20 years as a material handler. Deloris was a member of St. Peters Church in Bellwood, American Legion Auxiliary in Bellwood, and the Red Hat Ladies in Bellwood. She loved to travel and was ALWAYS ready for a road trip as her bags were always packed. Deloris loved to make quilts, do crossword puzzles, read, and truly enjoyed being with her family and friends.

She is survived by:
Daughter Caroline Scholz of Bellwood
Son Carl Benda, Jr. of Longmont, CO
Daughter Connie Jo (Ray) Kudron of Columbus
15 Grandchildren
27 Great Grandchildren
Brother Bob Beecroft of Foley, AL
Sister-in-law Barb Benda of Shelby
Many nieces and nephews

She is preceded in death by:
Parents William and Emma Beecroft
Husband Carl Benda on December 9, 1991
Grandson Troy Scholz
2 Sisters Gen Mueller and Eileen Curtis
Brother Norton Beecroft

Memorials are suggested to ALS