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Jerrene Joyce Jillson Bennett

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Birth	:	3 May 1924 Elgin, Antelope County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	9 May 2011 Battle Creek, Madison County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	West Cedar Valley Cemetery, Elgin, Antelope County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.0161018, -98.0828018
Description	:	Jerrene Joyce Bennett, daughter of Dr. Paul M. and Juanita (Bartlett) Jillson, was born May 3, 1924 at Elgin, NE. She attended Elgin Public Schools, graduated from Elgin High School in 1942, and taught country school for a year, riding a horse to school. She then furthered her education at Midland College in Fremont and graduated from the University of Nebraska College of Nursing in 1946 as a Registered Nurse. On March 23, 1947, Jerrene was united in marriage with Kenneth D. Bennett at the Presbyterian Church in Elgin, NE. The couple lived in Pensacola, FL for five months until Kenneth... Read More	Jerrene Joyce Bennett, daughter of Dr. Paul M. and Juanita (Bartlett) Jillson, was born May 3, 1924 at Elgin, NE. She attended Elgin Public Schools, graduated from Elgin High School in 1942, and taught country school for a year, riding a horse to school. She then furthered her education at Midland College in Fremont and graduated from the University of Nebraska College of Nursing in 1946 as a Registered Nurse. On March 23, 1947, Jerrene was united in marriage with Kenneth D. Bennett at the Presbyterian Church in Elgin, NE. The couple lived in Pensacola, FL for five months until Kenneth was honorably discharged from the service. They returned to Nebraska and made there home in Elgin, NE. Jerrene worked as a registered nurse for 20 years in nursing homes in Neligh and Tilden. Jerrene was an Admiral of the Nebraska Navy, a devoted volunteer at the Red Cross Blood Drives, an original and long-term member of the Elgin EMT's, and worked for more than 10 years as the head nurse at the "Girls' State" event. Jerrene was extremely involved in the republican party; both at the state and national levels. Jerrene enjoyed her work, her volunteerism, her family and playing Bridge. Survivors include her husband of 64 years, Kenneth Bennett of Elgin, NE; two sons: Michael Bennett and his wife Peggy of Kennesaw, GA; William P. Bennett, Sr and wife JoAnne of Papillion, NE; six grandchildren: Michelle (Bryan) Howley; Christopher Bennett; Courtney S. (Schyler) Fricke; William "Paul" Bennett Jr. and fiancé Allison Leapley; Whitney A. Bennett; Matthew H. Bennett; one great-granddaughter: Brooklynn Howley; and one brother: Dr. Dale Jillson of Elgin, NE. Jerrene was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers: Ted, Paul and Gene Jillson.

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Where is Jerrene Joyce Jillson Bennett's memorial?
Jerrene Joyce Jillson Bennett's memorial is located at: West Cedar Valley Cemetery, Elgin, Antelope County, USA.
When did Jerrene Joyce Jillson Bennett death?
Jerrene Joyce Jillson Bennett death on 9 May 2011 in Battle Creek, Madison County, Nebraska, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Jerrene Joyce Jillson Bennett's memorial?
Latitude: 42.0161018
Longitude: -98.0828018

Family Members:

Parent

Dr Paul M. Jillson

(1896 - 1990)

Juanita Jerrene Bartlett Jillson

(1904 - 1975)

Spouse

Kenneth D Bennett

(1923 - 2014)

Siblings

Sgt Paul Lyman Jillson

(1925 - 1989)

Dr Dale Brice Jillson

(1927 - 2013)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. West Cedar Valley Cemetery
Elgin, Antelope County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0161018, -98.0828018

2. Saint Boniface Cemetery
Elgin, Antelope County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0147018, -98.0836029

3. Oakdale Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0539017, -97.9721985

4. Saint Bonaventure Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.8945600, -98.0518100

5. Laurel Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1391983, -98.0246964

6. Park Center Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.9807300, -98.2772000

7. Concordia Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1102982, -98.2416992

8. Fairview Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0885300, -98.2683800

9. Saint Johns Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.8581009, -98.0939026

10. Mount Pleasant Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.8568993, -98.0924988

11. Saint Marys Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0327988, -97.8538971

12. Zion Lutheran West Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.8843994, -97.9291992

13. Immanuel Zion East Branch Cemetery
Petersburg, Boone County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8874000, -97.9207000

14. Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
Tilden, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0400000, -97.8297000

15. IOOF Cemetery
Tilden, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0393290, -97.8290620

16. Williams Cemetery
Tilden, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9669000, -97.8335000

17. All Saints Cemetery
Clearwater, Antelope County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2052994, -98.1639023

18. Elm Cemetery
Neligh, Antelope County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1298800, -97.8634600

19. Wulf Reimer Cemetery
Ewing, Holt County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1036000, -98.3294000

20. Saint Theresa Cemetery
Clearwater, Antelope County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2047005, -98.1847000

21. Clearwater Cemetery
Clearwater, Antelope County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2056007, -98.1828003

22. Saint Patricks Cemetery
Holt County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1296997, -98.3210983

23. Orford Pioneer Cemetery
Loretto, Boone County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7953000, -98.0864300

24. Warren Cemetery
Tilden, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0734000, -97.7952000