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▰ William Charles Wesley Benson

Died April 05, … More Information
William Charles Wesley Benson, of Bonner Springs, Kansas, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord April 5, 2006. William was 0.
Obituary published: April 06, 2006 in "K C Star (MO)"

▰ William Frank Benson

Died August 11, … More Information
William Frank Benson, born July 20, 1934 passed from this world into the next August 11, 2011 in Prairie Village, Kansas. William was 77. Tags: #Research #Hand #Midwest #Clinic #Dickson- #Kansas #Missouri #Pembroke #School #Dartmouth #Upsilon #Northwestern #Medical #University #Pennsylvania #Mayo #Rochester #Minnesota #Fellowship #Boyes #Stark #Angeles #Thailand #Vietnam #American #Association #Orthopaedic #Southern #International #Surgeons #Surgery #Doctors #Society #Laureates #Coventry #Episcopal #Fellows #Nelson #River #Country #Board #Governors #Hospital #Carriage #Mission #Saddle #Sirloin #Garden #Gods #Food #Lars #Rebecca #Benson #Megan #Brownlee #Prairie #Shannon #Christian #Denver #Will #Claire #Reece #Judy #Ellen #Lynne #Wornall #Forest #William #Fund #Foundation #Baltimore #First #Hospice #Ward #Suite #Endowment
Obituary: William Frank Benson, M.D., age 77, an orthopaedic surgeon at St. Lukes and Research hospitals, died peacefully at home on 11, 2011. He specialized in Hand Surgery. He was a founding partner of Midwest Orthopaedic Clinic where he practiced from 1968-1993. He was associated with the Dickson-Dively Midwest Orthopaedic Clinic from 1993-1999, when he retired. Dr. Benson was born in Kansas City, Missouri and attended Pembroke Country Day School, graduating in 1952. He attended Dartmouth , graduating in three years, and was a member of Psi Upsilon fraternity where he served as president. obtaining his medical degree at the Northwestern University Medical School, he interned at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital. completing his fellowship in orthopaedics at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, he took a Hand Surgery Fellowship under Dr. Joseph Boyes and Dr. Herbert Stark in Los Angeles. He returned to Mayo for one year before moving back to Kansas City. Dr. Benson served as a medical officer in Thailand during the Vietnam War. Professional memberships include American Medical Association, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Southern Medical Association, International of Surgeons, American of Surgeons, American Society for Surgery of the Hand, American Association of Hand Surgery, Doctors Mayo Society, Mayo Alumni Laureates, and the Coventry Orthopaedic Society. In Kansas City, Dr. Benson was a member of St. Andrews Episcopal Church, the Society of Fellows of the Nelson Museum, The River Club, The Kansas City Country Club, The American Royal Board of Governors, and on the faculty of UMKC Medical School. He was a former member of the Mayo Alumni Board, the St. Lukes Hospital Foundation Board, The Carriage Club, Mission Hills Country Club, The Saddle and Sirloin Club, The Garden of the Gods Club, and the International Wine and Food Society. He was an accomplished and gifted surgeon but is most remembered for his compassion and dedication to his patients. He possessed strong character, a tender heart, and a deep devotion to his family. His simple humor and gentle and sweet nature will be missed by his loving wife, daughters, grandchildren, and caregivers. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Emil Lars Benson and by his nephew, Lars Benson. His wife, Rebecca Culpepper Benson, of the home, survives him. Other survivors include step-daughters, Megan OConnor (Bill) Brownlee of Prairie Village and Shannon OConnor Christian of Denver and grandchildren Rebecca and Will Brownlee and Dan, Claire and Reece Christian. His brother, Ed Benson and his wife, Judy, their daughters, Ellen Merriman and Lynne Benson, and many beloved cousins survive him. He will be missed by scores of esteemed colleagues, appreciative patients, and dear friends. Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on , 19, at St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 6401 Wornall Terrace, Kansas City, Missouri. services will be at 2:00 p.m. on , 20, at St. Andrews Episcopal Church. Private committal service at Forest Hill . The family requests no flowers and suggests contributions to the William F. Benson, M.D. Memorial Fund, St. Lukes Foundation, 4225 Baltimore Avenue, Kansas City, Missouri 64111; to The Mayo Foundation, Wm. F. Benson, M.D. Memorial Fund, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, Minnesota 55905; Kansas City Hospice, 9221 Ward Parkway, Suite 100, Kansas City, Missouri 64114; or St. Andrews Episcopal Church (attention William and Rebecca Benson Endowment Fund), 6401 Wornall Terrace, Kansas City, Missouri 64113. Condolences may be made at www.mtmoriah-freeman.com.

▰ Wayne R Benson

Died November 07, … More Information
Wayne R Benson, of Overland Park, Kansas, left hisearthly home and passed through the Veil to his Eternal Home November 7, 2001. Wayne was 91.
Obituary published: November 08, 2001 in "K C Star (MO)"

▰ Ward Russell Benson

Died June 22, … More Information
Ward Russell Benson, born August 5, 1928 went into the presence of the Lord on June 22, 2016 in Overland Park, Kansas. Ward was 87. Tags: #World #Missouri #Swedish #Kansas #Immanuel #Church #Westport #Askew #Central #School #Korean #Benson #Sons #Walnut #Ward #Leora #Pla- #Main #Community #Country #Plaza #Cleveland #Lyric #Little #Starlight #Gail #Russell #Tribe #Mic-o- #Osceola #Ridgeview #Deacon #Table #Lake #Sea- #Mary #Campbell #Benson- #Jason #Jonathan #Matthew #Megan #Services #Mount #Newcomer #Freeman #Holmes #Hospice #Broadway #Suite #Childrens #Danny #Place #Memphis #Tennessee #Moriah
Obituary: Ward Russell Benson passed away 22nd, 2016 at the age of 87 years. He was born on 5th, 1928, at Trinity Lutheran Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri. His father was a World War I veteran, and his mother a homemaker from a large family in southeast Missouri. were active members of the Swedish community in Kansas City and belonged to Immanuel Lutheran Church in Westport. Ward grew up in a small house on Askew Avenue and attended Central High School where he was the school photographer. He was a boy scout for a short period before his troop disbanded. A congenital heart condition limited his athletic activities, and prevented him from enlisting for service in the Korean War, with his best friend. graduating high school he worked in the jewelry business with his father at Benson and Sons Jewelry located at 12th and Walnut in downtown KC.
On 1st, 1951 Ward met Leora Lee at the Pla-Mor entertainment complex at 31st and Main St. in Kansas City. Ward was ice skating and noticed Leora practicing her pirouette in the corner. He immediately skated to her and asked her to pair skate. were inseparable for the next 6 months and on her birthday 3rd, 1951 he proposed marriage, and she said yes! On 17th, 1951 they were married at the Community Christian Church on the Country Club Plaza, and then lived in a small apartment at 47th and Cleveland Ave.
Ward became interested in the theatre production business, as a stagehand, and worked at the Lyric, Little and Starlight theatres. He transitioned to TV production and worked for KCMO TV5 for 35 years, under the ig tower.
In 1953, Ward and Leora built a home in south Kansas City, and began their family. On 12th, 1954 they had their first child Gail Marie Benson, and on 11th, 1956 they had a son Russell Lee Benson. Ward was an honorary warrior in the Tribe of Mic-o-Say and enjoyed scouting with his son, and summer scout camp at Osceola MO. The family belonged to Ridgeview Christian Church where Ward was a Deacon and board member. He enjoyed church activities and summer vacations at Table Rock Lake, where family boating and his powder blue Sea-Ray boat were his pride and joy. he retired in 1992 he and Leora travelled and enjoyed multiple adventures throughout the country.
Ward is survived by his wife Leora, daughter Gail Benson, son Russell Benson, daughter-in-law Mary Ann Campbell, and grandchildren Lee Benson-Smith, Jason Benson, Jonathan Benson, Matthew Benson, and Megan Benson.
Services will be , 26th, at Mount Moriah, Newcomer & Freeman Chapel at 10507 Holmes Rd, Kansas City Mo. 64131 with visitation at 1 pm, funeral service at 2 pm and burial to follow at Mount Moriah . The family requests donations, in lieu of flowers, to St. Lukes Hospice, 3100 Broadway, Suite 1000, Kansas City, Missouri 64111 and/or St. Judes Childrens Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105.
under the direction of Mt Moriah, Newcomer & Freeman , Kansas City, MO.

▰ W F Benson

Died January 22, … More Information
W F Benson, age 82 of El Dorado, Kansas, died on January 22, 1942.
Obituary published: January 23, 1942 in "CoffeyvilleJournal"

▰ Virginia (Voorhees)[Speaker] Benson

Died June 05, … More Information
Virginia (Voorhees)[Speaker] Benson, age 94 of Kansas City, Kansas, passed from this life on June 5, 2007.
Obituary published: June 06, 2007 in "K C Star (MO)"

▰ Virginia Mae Benson

Died October 03, … More Information
Virginia Mae Benson, born December 19, 1927 passed from this life on October 3, 2015 in Kansas City, Kansas. Virginia was 87.

▰ Viola (Zimbelmann) Benson

Died March 22, … More Information
Viola (Zimbelmann) Benson, age 81 of Kansas City, Kansas, entered Heaven's gates on March 22, 1997.
Obituary published: March 23, 1997 in "K C Star (MO)"

▰ Velma B Benson

Died January 12, … More Information
Velma B Benson, age 93 of Kansas, born in Avalon, Missouri, went to be with the Lord on January 12, 1998.
Obituary published: January 13, 1998 in "K C Star (MO)"

▰ Valdah "Vicki" (Harkness) Benson

Died June 08, … More Information
Valdah "Vicki" (Harkness) Benson went into the presence of the Lord on June 8, 2011 in Ness City, Kansas.
Obituary published: June 09, 2011 in "SO BAY D-B (CA)"

▰ Vada (Parrish) Benson

Died July 19, … More Information
Vada (Parrish) Benson, age 81 of Kansas, born in New Mexico, gained her wings on July 19, 2006.
Obituary published: July 20, 2006 in "Topeka C-J"

▰ Timothy C Benson

Died May 21, … More Information
Timothy C Benson, age 61 of Haven, Kansas, joined the Lord May 21, 2003.
Obituary published: May 22, 2003 in "Wichita Eagle"

▰ Timothy Benson

Died July 27, … More Information
Timothy Benson, of Hill City, Kansas, died on July 27, 2004. Timothy was 48.
Obituary published: July 28, 2004 in "Wichita Eagle"

▰ Stanley E "Bud" Benson

Died February 12, … More Information
Stanley E "Bud" Benson, of Kansas, born in Denver, Colorado, went into the presence of the Lord on February 12, 2010. Stanley was 79.
Obituary published: February 13, 2010 in "Hutchinson News"

▰ Sharon S Benson

Died December 26, … More Information
Sharon S Benson, of Kansas, born in Kansas City, Missouri, passed from this life on December 26, 1995. Sharon was 55.
Obituary published: December 27, 1995 in "K C Star (MO)"

▰ Scott Benson

Died June 13, … More Information
Scott Benson, of Wichita, Kansas, died on June 13, 2006. Scott was 38.
Obituary published: June 14, 2006 in "Wichita Eagle"

▰ Schuyler Benson

Died November 16, … More Information
Schuyler Benson, age 90 of Hutchinson, Kansas, passed from this world into the next November 16, 2000.
Obituary published: November 17, 2000 in "Wichita Eagle"

▰ Schuyler Benson

Died November 16, … More Information
Schuyler Benson, age 90 of Hutchinson, Kansas, went into the presence of the Lord on November 16, 2000.
Obituary published: November 17, 2000 in "Hutchinson News"

▰ Sandra Kay Benson

Died April 16, … More Information
Sandra Kay Benson, born April 25, 1949 left us to live with the Father in her new eternal home April 16, 2015 in Lawrence, Kansas. Sandra was 65.

▰ S T Benson

Died May 20, … More Information
S T Benson went into the presence of the Lord on May 20, 1904 in Independence, Kansas.
Obituary published: May 21, 1904 in "Cincinnati E/P (OH)"

▰ Ruth R Benson

Died December 27, … More Information
Ruth R Benson, age 98 of Tonganoxie, Kansas, passed from this life on December 27, 2013.
Obituary published: December 28, 2013 in "Columbia D-T (MO)"

▰ Ruth E (Curtis)[Murphy] Benson

Died May 16, … More Information
Ruth E (Curtis)[Murphy] Benson, age 76 of Kansas, born in Georgia, left earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home May 16, 2010.
Obituary published: May 17, 2010 in "Hutchinson News"

▰ Ruby Wanda Benson

Died March 18, … More Information
Ruby Wanda Benson, born December 10, 1926 ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before her March 18, 2018 in Olathe, Kansas. Ruby was 91.
Family members and close friends: , Kim Jones, William Garfield Conner ( Deceased ), Wendy Thompson, Laura Luffeeny Conner ( Deceased ), Brenda Wilson, Alfred, Cheryl Thompson, Joanne Michael, Amanda Clark, Debora Benson, Ray Michael, Alfred Everett Benson Sr. ( Deceased ), Richard Wilson

▰ Robert B Benson

Died May 17, … More Information
Robert B Benson, of Kansas City, Kansas, departed this life Sunday May 17, 2003. Robert was 57.
Obituary published: May 18, 2003 in "K C Star (MO)"

▰ Robert R Benson

Died September 17, … More Information
Robert R Benson, born November 8, 1926 died September 17, 2016 in Iola, Kansas. Robert was 89. Tags: #Zeretha #Beaman
Obituary: Robert was born on 8, 1926 and passed away on , 17, 2016. Robert was a resident of Iola, Kansas at the time of passing. Robert was married to Zeretha A. DeDe (Hart) Beaman.

▰ Robert H Benson

Died December 05, … More Information
Robert H Benson, born September 18, 1930 passed from this life on December 5, 2014 in Kansas City, Kansas. Robert was 84.

▰ Ritchie F "Dick" Benson

Died January 02, … More Information
Ritchie F "Dick" Benson, of Morrill, Kansas, passed away peacefully January 2, 1997. Ritchie was 89.
Obituary published: January 03, 1997 in "K C Star (MO)"

▰ Richard R Benson

Died January 04, … More Information
Richard R Benson, age 79 of Shawnee, Kansas, joined the Lord January 4, 2004.
Obituary published: January 05, 2004 in "K C Star (MO)"

▰ Richard R Benson

Died January 03, … More Information
Richard R Benson, age 79 of Shawnee, Kansas, entered into eternal rest January 3, 2004.
Obituary published: January 04, 2004 in "K C Star (MO)"

▰ Richard E Benson

Died August 03, … More Information
Richard E Benson, age 90 of Kansas, born in Massachusetts, died on August 3, 2002.
Obituary published: August 04, 2002 in "Topeka C-J"

▰ Richard David Benson

Died June 29, … More Information
Richard David Benson, age 62 of Topeka, Kansas, passed from this life on June 29, 2005.
Obituary published: June 30, 2005 in "Topeka C-J"

▰ Richard David Benson

Died June 28, … More Information
Richard David Benson, of Topeka, Kansas, passed from this world into the next June 28, 2005. Richard was 62.
Obituary published: June 29, 2005 in "Topeka C-J"

▰ Ray Albert Benson

Died July 14, … More Information
Ray Albert Benson, age 81 of Wichita, Kansas, joined the Lord July 14, 2001.
Obituary published: July 15, 2001 in "Wichita Eagle"

▰ Paul H Sr Benson

Died June 14, … More Information
Paul H Sr Benson, age 86 of Kansas City, Kansas, passed away peacefully June 14, 1997.
Obituary published: June 15, 1997 in "K C Star (MO)"

▰ Paul H Jr Benson

Died June 13, … More Information
Paul H Jr Benson, of Kansas City, Kansas, passed away peacefully June 13, 1997. Paul was 86.
Obituary published: June 14, 1997 in "K C Star (MO)"

▰ Page W Benson

Died July 27, … More Information
Page W Benson, of El Dorado, Kansas, joined the Lord July 27, 2000. Page was 80.
Obituary published: July 28, 2000 in "Wichita Eagle"

▰ Oscar Jr "Bud" Benson

Died May 06, … More Information
Oscar Jr "Bud" Benson, of Kansas, born in Cambridge Springs, Pennsylvania, went into the presence of the Lord on May 6, 1989. Oscar was 94.
Obituary published: May 07, 1989 in "CoffeyvilleJournal"

▰ Ombra (Snapp) Benson

Died November 12, … More Information
Ombra (Snapp) Benson, age 94 of Kansas, born in Andrew Co, Missouri, passed from this world into the next November 12, 1999.
Obituary published: November 13, 1999 in "Topeka C-J"

▰ Ollie M Benson

Died October 20, … More Information
Ollie M Benson, of Kansas City, Kansas, passed away peacefully October 20, 2004. Ollie was 32.
Obituary published: October 21, 2004 in "K C Star (MO)"

▰ Norma E (Sumner) Benson

Died November 26, … More Information
Norma E (Sumner) Benson, age 83 of Kansas, born in North Carolina, passed away peacefully November 26, 2002.
Obituary published: November 27, 2002 in "Topeka C-J"

▰ Naomi Ruth (Moore) Benson

Died April 03, … More Information
Naomi Ruth (Moore) Benson, age 91 of Sabetha, Kansas, gained her wings on April 3, 2000.
Obituary published: April 04, 2000 in "Topeka C-J"

▰ Naida Lee Benson

Died August 12, … More Information
Naida Lee Benson, age 73 of Wichita, Kansas, went to be with the Lord on August 12, 1997.
Obituary published: August 13, 1997 in "Wichita Eagle"

▰ Minor R Benson

Died November 02, … More Information
Minor R Benson, of Kansas, born in Indiana, entered Heaven's gates on November 2, 1974. Minor was 85.
Obituary published: November 03, 1974 in "CoffeyvilleJournal"

▰ Minnie I Benson

Died February 10, … More Information
Minnie I Benson, age 90 of Cheney, Kansas, joined the Lord February 10, 1996.
Obituary published: February 11, 1996 in "Wichita Eagle"

▰ Mildred E (Cunday) Benson

Died September 23, … More Information
Mildred E (Cunday) Benson, of Hutchinson, Kansas, departed this life Sunday September 23, 2008. Mildred was 87.
Obituary published: September 24, 2008 in "Hutchinson News"

▰ Mary Lou Benson

Died December 15, … More Information
Mary Lou Benson passed away peacefully December 15, 2004, at her home in Parsons, Kansas. She was 79.
Obituary published: December 16, 2004 in "Wichita Eagle"

▰ Mary Ann Benson

Died December 01, … More Information
Mary Ann Benson, born January 30, 1934 entered the Kingdom of Heaven December 1, 2016 in Overland Park, Kansas. Mary was 82.

▰ Margaret (Hisle) Benson

Died December 22, … More Information
Margaret (Hisle) Benson, of Kansas, born in Missouri, entered into eternal rest December 22, 1997.
Obituary published: December 23, 1997 in "K C Star (MO)"

▰ Marcella Lee Benson

Died February 15, … More Information
Marcella Lee Benson, of Topeka, Kansas, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord February 15, 2017. Marcella was 88.
Obituary published: February 16, 2017 in "Topeka C-J"

▰ Loretta R (Fieser) Benson

Died May 27, … More Information
Loretta R (Fieser) Benson, of Wichita, Kansas, entered Heaven's gates on May 27, 2016. Loretta was 73.
Obituary published: May 28, 2016 in "Hutchinson News"
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