Lenora M. Bennett,
age 81, a resident of Portage passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2013. She was born on July 2, 1931 in Varina, IA, the daughter of Harold and Helena (nee Coleman) Hunt. Lenora was married to Marion P. Bennett in Centerville, IA on May 27, 1948.Lenora was an active member at Evergreen Memorial Baptist Church in Hobart, where she loved teaching Sunday school and singing in the choir. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and a friend to all.

Lenora is survived by her loving family; 3 sons; Ronald (Sue) Bennett of Hobart, Kevin (Susan Knuth) Bennett of Wisconsin Rapids, WI, Richard (Heidi Hill) Bennett of Cincinnati, OH, brother; Shelby (Evelyn) Hunt of NM, 2 sisters Orleatha (Ed) Walker of Portage, Lois (Bob) Kroeger of Oregon, 9 grandchildren, 2 step- grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, and other loving family and dear friends.
Lenora was preceded in death by her, loving husband of 63 yrs. Marion P. Bennett, parents, daughter, Cheryl Payne, brothers; Merle Hunt, Richard Hunt, Roger Hunt and Dale Hunt, sisters; Leanna Burkland, and Florence Crowder.
Funeral services for Lenora will be held Saturday, March 30, 2013 at 10:00 am at Rees Funeral Home, 600 West Old Ridge Road, Hobart. Burial will follow at Heritage Cemetery in Portage. Visitation will be Friday, March 29, 2013 from 2:00-8:00 pm at Rees Funeral Home, Hobart Chapel. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to Evergreen Memorial Baptist Church, 3900 West Old Ridge Road, Hobart. For further information please call Rees Funeral Home, Hobart Chapel at (219) 942-2109 or online at www.reesfuneralhomes.com.