Betty Jane Benninghoff, 77, of Michigan City, IN, died peacefully at 6:52 a.m. Friday, July 25, 2014, at Golden Living Countryside Nursing Home, LaPorte.
She was born July 27, 1936, in Michigan City to Arthur and Clara (Killingbeck) Bailey.
Betty worked as a press operator and finisher at Stelrema Corporation in Knox for 16 years. She enjoyed watching television, crocheting, jigsaw puzzles, bowling, fishing at Tucker Lake, and collecting salt and pepper shakers as well as miniature bottles.
On May 28, 1955, in Michigan City, she married Wayne J. Benninghoff, who preceded her in death.
Also preceding her in death were her parents; one sister, Patricia Floyd; three brothers, James Bailey, Robert “Gene” Bailey and Donald Arthur Bailey; and one grandson, Byron.
Surviving are her four children, Barry (Linda) Benninghoff of Chesterton, IN, Brad Benninghoff of Michigan City, Bruce (Joe Ann) Benninghoff of Paoli, IN, and Brenda (Bart) Koss of Fish Lake, IN; one sister, Shirley Mae Hunt of Michigan City; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and two daughters-in-law, Ann and Arlene Benninghoff.
A memorial service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 30, at Lakeview Funeral Home and Crematory, LaPorte, with Rev. Kerry A. Robinson officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday from 4:30 p.m. until the service.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.
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