Marit Benash

Marit Ida Benash, 71, of Gothenburg, NE, died April 19, 2011 in Gothenburg, NE.

She was born July 22, 1939 in Gosper County, NE, daughter of Frank Kalthoff and Bertha Kalthoff.

Marit grew up in Gosper County on her parent's farm. She graduated from Arapaho High School. On May 25, 1958 at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Gosper County, she married Wayne G. Benash. To this union three children were born: Richard, JoLynn, and Katherine.

Marit lived most of her life in Gothenburg and she worked as a sales clerk. She loved birds and flowers.

Surviving are husband, Wayne Benash of Gothenburg, NE; daughter, Kathy Benash of Gothenburg, NE; son, Richard Benash of Megargel, TX; daughter, JoLynn Ann Richerdson of Fredricksburg, VA; 4 sisters, Karen Way of Council Bluffs, IA; Dee Dewey of Brewster, KS; Neda Ogan of Eaton, CO; Lynnette Coffey; 5 grandchildren Bradley, Danny, Aimee, Bryan, and Summer; 2 great grandchildren Peter and Naomi; along with nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.


Marit was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Charlene Cisco.