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Alonzo Grover “Lon” Benbow

Birth	:	27 Apr 1891 Clarke County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	26 Nov 1947 Clarke County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Fremont Cemetery, Clarke County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.1330000, -93.7705000
Plot	:	Row 08, Headstone 02
Inscription	:	BENBOW LON G. 1891 - 1947
Description	:	The Osceola Sentinel, Osceola, Iowa December 4, 1947, Page 8 L. G. Benbow Funeral services for L. G. Benbow were conducted Sunday after noon from the Webster funeral home with the Rev. J. N. Waterman presiding. Burial was in Fremont cemetery. Music for the services was provided by Mrs. Floyd McComas and Mrs. Zulu Painter, accompanied by Mrs. Waterman. Pallbearers were Ray Sargent, Oscar Hatcher, Frank Trumbo, Joe Depperman, Foss Tillotson and Harry Funston. Second son ot Mr. and Mrs. Jesse E. Benbow was born near Osceola, Iowa April 27, 1891 and passed away at his... Read More	The Osceola Sentinel, Osceola, Iowa December 4, 1947, Page 8 L. G. Benbow Funeral services for L. G. Benbow were conducted Sunday after noon from the Webster funeral home with the Rev. J. N. Waterman presiding. Burial was in Fremont cemetery. Music for the services was provided by Mrs. Floyd McComas and Mrs. Zulu Painter, accompanied by Mrs. Waterman. Pallbearers were Ray Sargent, Oscar Hatcher, Frank Trumbo, Joe Depperman, Foss Tillotson and Harry Funston. Second son ot Mr. and Mrs. Jesse E. Benbow was born near Osceola, Iowa April 27, 1891 and passed away at his farm home near Liberty, November 26, 1947 at the ago of 56 years and 6 months. He was united In marriage to Florence Switzer July 26, 1917.There were no children born to this union, but they lovingly cared for the adopted son Galen A. Benbow through his tender years, his mother having died when be was one year of age. The sudden death of Lon Benbow caused by cerebral hemorrhage last Wednesday was a distinct shock to his family, neighbors and friends. He had lived his entire life in Clarke and Warren counties, the past 30 years engaged in farming and stock raising. Since the death of his father a little over four months ago he has untiringly looked after the welfare of his aged mother, Mrs. J. E. Benbow of Osceola. He leaves to mourn his death his wife, Florence, his son Galen, his mother, one brother Lafe B. of Afton, one sister Mrs. Iva Kierulff of Fort Wayne, Indiana, and many relatives and friends. The Osceola Sentinel, Osceola, Iowa December 11, 1947, Page 5 Card of Thanks We desire to express our heartfelt thanks to our friends and neighbors for their sympathy during the death of our loved one. To the minister for his comforting words and to the neighbors and friends for the beautiful flowers. Mrs. Lon Benbow, Mr. and Mrs. Galen Benbow, Mrs. J. E. Benbow, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Kierulff Mr. and Mrs. Lafe Benbow Transcribed as published by Karen Brewer

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Alonzo Grover “Lon” Benbow death on 26 Nov 1947 in Clarke County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.1330000
Longitude: -93.7705000

Family Members:

Parent

Jesse Emerson Benbow

(1866 - 1947)

Mary L. Proctor Benbow

(1867 - 1952)

Spouse

Florence Leona Switzer Benbow

(1895 - 1986)

Siblings

Lafayette Bryon “Lafe” Benbow

(1888 - 1984)

Iva Nellie Benbow Kierulff

(1895 - 1979)

Flowers:

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Clarke County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1330000, -93.7705000

2. Jamison Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.1265000, -93.7263000

3. New Virginia Cemetery
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4. Vawn Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.0760498, -93.7514648

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6. Cox Cemetery
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7. Field Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.1506004, -93.8606033

8. Twyford Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.1083295, -93.6670303

9. Young Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2080994, -93.8227997

10. Hartman Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.1911011, -93.8557968

11. Liberty Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.1383018, -93.6547012

12. Worthing Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2192001, -93.8094025

13. Rhoades Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.1538000, -93.6483000

14. Mount Tabor Pioneer Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.1944008, -93.6686020

15. Maple Hill Cemetery
Osceola, Clarke County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0278015, -93.7794037

16. Union Cemetery
Murray, Clarke County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1265000, -93.9115000

17. Farson Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2399929, -93.8227221

18. Ebenezer Cemetery
Walnut Township, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2005997, -93.9080963

19. Bell Family Cemetery
Murray, Clarke County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0625267, -93.9240036

20. Harrison Cemetery
Liberty, Clarke County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1156000, -93.5896000

21. Viney Cemetery
South Township, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2638815, -93.8291110

22. Pierson Cemetery
Osceola, Clarke County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9954491, -93.8131104

23. Bethel Chapel Cemetery
Liberty, Clarke County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1395000, -93.5785000

24. Saint Charles Cemetery
South Township, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2809982, -93.8209991