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Marcy Benesh

d. October 21, 2018

Marcy Lee (Galstad) Benesh, age 90, of Burnsville, formerly of Austin and Albert Lea, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 21, 2018 at Ebenezer Ridges Care Center in Burnsville. Marcy was born April 23, 1928 to Helmer and Alberta (Wengert) Galstad in Austin, Minnesota. She grew up in Austin as an only child. Marcy graduated from St. Augustine Catholic High School. After graduation she went to Beauty School in Minneapolis and after graduation as a beautician, she returned to Austin. On May 1, 1949, Marcy married Richard Frank Benesh and together they had five children. The couple lived in Austin for 56 years. Twelve years ago they moved to Albert Lea and six months ago, Marcy moved to Burnsville to be closer to her family. Marcy spent most of her life as a homemaker caring for her children. Once her children were grown, she had her own day care which she loved. Marcy spent most of her life caring for others. She enjoyed having her day care, spending time with her children, watching her children and grandchildren with their activities, baking and cooking. She also loved doing crafts, especially counted cross stitch. Survivors include two daughters, Ann (Mike) Herman, Alden, MN, Mary (George) Tschida, Lakeville, MN; daughter-in-law, Jane Benesh, West Allis, WI; grandchildren, Jennifer (Matt) VanHal, Clute, TX, Joey and Analiese Tschida, Lakeville, MN; great grandson, Kavan VanHal; brother-in-law, Ernest Benesh, Owatonna, MN; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. She is preceded in death by her husband, Richard Benesh; sons, Richard and Steve Benesh; daughter, Sandy Benesh; brothers-in-law, James and Joseph Benesh. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11 am on Saturday, November 3, 2018 at St. Edward’s Catholic Church with Father Jim Steffes officiating. Friends may call one hour before the service at the church on Saturday. Interment will be in the Bohemian National Cemetery. Condolences may be left online at www.mayerfh.com

Service Information


Cemetery

Bohemian National Cemetery

Myrtle MN 56036


Visitation

Saturday, November 3 2018
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

St. Edward's Catholic Church
2000 West Oakland Avenue
Austin MN 55912


Service

Saturday, November 3 2018
11:00 AM

St. Edward's Catholic Church
2000 West Oakland Avenue
Austin MN 55912

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