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7937. Lena Irene8 Blankenship (Lena Irma7 Allgood, John Franklin6, Elech Franklin5, Charles B.4, Edward3, William2 Algood, Edward1 Allgood) was born in Peru, Nemaha Co., NE December 10, 1932. Lena died February 1, 2006 in Auburn, Nemaha Co., NE. Obit: Lena Irene Bennett, daughter of Charley S. and Irma (Allgood) Blankenship, was born Dec. 10, 1932 at Peru. Lena attended school and lived in Peru until after graduation from high School. On June 21, 1952 Lena married William Robert Bennett, Jr. To this union three children, Tom, Randy and Mary, were born. The family lived in Nebraska City and then moved to California. After her husband's death on July 31, 1971, Lena and children moved to Auburn where she lived until her death. Lena entered the Nemaha County Good Samaritan Center in Auburn in October of 2005. It was there she died on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2006 at the age of 73 years, one month, and 22 days. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, sister, Neva Weisbrook, and brother Dale Blankenship. Lena's survivors include her children, Tom L. and wife Becky Bennett of Lincoln, Ore.; Randy L. and wife Pam Bennett of Auburn, and Mary L. and husband Lee Lynch of Auburn; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brothers Leland Blankenship and wife Mary of Auburn, Carroll Blankenship of Newton, Iowa, Charles Blankenship of Nemaha, Lester Blankenship and wife Betty of Nebraska City; sister-in-law Virginia Blankenship of Kearney; mother-in-law Lillian Bennett of Omaha; brothers-in-law Ben and wife Joyce Bennett of Omaha, Mike and Connie Bennett of North Dakota; sister- in-law Trish Bennett of Iowa; other relatives and friends. A memorial service was held Monday, Feb. 6, 2006 at Hemmingsen Funeral Home Chapel in Auburn with Rev. Frank Zimmerman officiating. Special music was played during the service. Inurnment of ashes will be at a later date at Sheridan Cemetery near Auburn.
She married William Robert Bennett JR June 21, 1952 in Peru, Nemaha Co., NE. William was born November 5, 1918 in MI. William was the son of William Robert Bennett and Lillian (___). William died July 31, 1971.
Lena Irene Blankenship and William Robert Bennett JR had the following children:
+ 18630 i. Thomas (Tom) L.9 Bennett (LIVING).
+ 18631 ii. Randy L. Bennett (LIVING).
18632 iii. Mary Lorraine Bennett (LIVING).
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