March 18, 2024

Colleen F. Benson

June 25, 2016

Colleen Benson, formerly of the Kellogg area, passed from this life Saturday morning, June 25, 2016, at St. Francis Manor in Grinnell.

Colleen F. Benson, 86, was born Jan. 22, 1930, at Skiff Medical Center in Newton, the daughter of Vernon and Vina (Bell) Sharp. She was a graduate of the Kellogg Senior High. On Oct. 4, 1950, Colleen was united in marriage with Louis Benson near Kellogg. To this union seven children were born, Kathy, Joyce, Bruce, Nancy, Danny, Benny and Lisa. Colleen was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend, she will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved her.

Colleen was employed by Midwest Manufacturing in Kellogg, for more than 30 years. She also was employed by Walmart in Grinnell for 10 years. She was a member of the Pleasant View United Methodist Church in rural Newton. She enjoyed quilting, gardening, playing the piano, all basketball games, especially Lynnville and Montezuma high school, and Iowa and Iowa State games.

Colleen is survived by her children, Kathy Merten, Joyce (Mike) Cox, Bruce Benson, Danny Benson, Benny Benson and Lisa (Dan) Cross; her 13 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren; a sister, Arlene Gifford; and her many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Louis; a daughter, Nancy Shepard; and a grandson, Jason.

A time of remembrance and the funeral service will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday, June 29 at the Pence-Reese Funeral Home in Newton. Visitation will be at the funeral home Wednesday, one hour prior to the services. Memorials may be left in Colleen's name with her family or a charity of your choosing. Online condolences may be left at www.pencefh.com.