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Earl William Bennett

Birth	:	4 May 1923 Van Buren County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	14 Jan 2021 Mattoon, Coles County, Illinois, USA
Burial	:	Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Douds, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.8563000, -92.0664000
Description	:	Earl William Bennett, 97, of Mattoon, Illinois passed away at 12:15 AM, Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Odd-Fellow Rebekah Home in Mattoon, IL. Earl was born on a farm near Douds, IA, to the late Lester and Hendricka (Oosthoek) Bennett. He married Margaret Rebecca Crawford on September 2, 1947 in Douds, IA. He is survived by his wife of seventy-three years, Becky Bennett of Mattoon, IL; a daughter, Barbara Bennett of Laurel, MD; a son, William Bennett of Chicago, IL; and a niece, Geraldine Pearson of Pinecrest, TX. He was preceded in death by one sister, Marie Murphy of... Read More	Earl William Bennett, 97, of Mattoon, Illinois passed away at 12:15 AM, Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Odd-Fellow Rebekah Home in Mattoon, IL. Earl was born on a farm near Douds, IA, to the late Lester and Hendricka (Oosthoek) Bennett. He married Margaret Rebecca Crawford on September 2, 1947 in Douds, IA. He is survived by his wife of seventy-three years, Becky Bennett of Mattoon, IL; a daughter, Barbara Bennett of Laurel, MD; a son, William Bennett of Chicago, IL; and a niece, Geraldine Pearson of Pinecrest, TX. He was preceded in death by one sister, Marie Murphy of Casper, WY. Earl honorably served our country and enlisted in the United States Army Air Forces during WWII and flew with the Flying Tigers in the China Burma India Theater (CBI). He was awarded several medals including the Distinguished Flying Cross with oak leaf clusters and held the rank of captain. After the war, Earl graduated from the University of Missouri in 1950 and began a career as a transmission engineer. He later retired in 1988 from Ameren CIPS in Mattoon, IL. Earl enjoyed fishing, morel mushroom hunting, travel and playing cards. He earned the title of Life Master from the American Contract Bridge League and won many bridge tournaments with frequent partner and longtime friend, Ronald Wolf. Earl was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Mattoon for over sixty years. A graveside service will be held at a later date at Zion Lutheran Cemetery in Douds, IA.

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Earl William Bennett's memorial is located at: Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Douds, Van Buren County, USA.
When did Earl William Bennett death?
Earl William Bennett death on 14 Jan 2021 in Mattoon, Coles County, Illinois, USA
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Latitude: 40.8563000
Longitude: -92.0664000

Family Members:

Parent

Lester Bennett

(1891 - 1980)

Stella Hendrika Oosthoek Bennett

(1902 - 1994)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
Douds, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8563000, -92.0664000

2. Mount Moriah Cemetery
Douds, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8710000, -92.0860000

3. Leando Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8269005, -92.0883026

4. White Chapel Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8417015, -92.0203018

5. Boyer Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8333560, -92.1112885

6. Bethel Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8967018, -92.0056000

7. Winsell Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9067001, -92.1247025

8. Passmore Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8608017, -92.1549988

9. Roush Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7872009, -92.0755997

10. Iowaville Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8861008, -92.1628036

11. Fell Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9375000, -92.0772018

12. Valentine Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7743988, -92.0460968

13. Hem Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8389015, -92.1785965

14. Hissem Cemetery
Selma, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8030784, -92.1587902

15. Kilbourne Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8045000, -91.9705000

16. Cumberland Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9248000, -91.9903000

17. Thompson Cemetery
Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9155998, -91.9772034

18. Gilbert Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7916926, -91.9779510

19. Mathias Cemetery
Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8031000, -92.1681000

20. United Presbyterian Cemetery
Birmingham, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8796000, -91.9438000

21. Methodist Episcopal Cemetery
Birmingham, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8788000, -91.9427000

22. Wilson Family Cemetery
Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7951500, -91.9681000

23. Clinkinbeard Family Cemetery
Libertyville, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9083300, -91.9583300

24. Cook Cemetery
Keosauqua, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7839000, -91.9778000