Corinne E. Benedict's Obituary
Big Rapids, MI - Corinne E. Benedict, 84, of Big Rapids, passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at Altercare of Big Rapids. She was born on December 22, 1931 in Big Rapids, the daughter of Herbert A. and Iva C. (Ely) Olson. Corinne graduated from Big Rapids High School in 1950. She worked for Sears prior to going to work at Ferris State as secretary for the Physical Plant from where she retired. Corinne enjoyed knitting, cross stitch, reading, gardening and watching her favorite birds throughout the summer. She was an avid fan of Julia Child, and other popular cooking shows. Corinne frequently told her boys throughout the years that her intentions were to write a book titled, "My Life, Imprisoned in a Men's Locker Room With 5 Men". She also enjoyed longtime friendships with Jerry and Katherine Mondrella, Joyce Conley, Clayre Windquist, and high school "bestie", Donna Parker Weigel, whom she could burn up the Email lines with. She is survived by Teico, her husband of 65 years, three (3) sons, Robert (Betsy), Gary (Jodi) and Steven Benedict, eight (8) grandchildren and four (4) great grandchildren. Also surviving is one brother, Richard (Susan) Olson, and many nieces and nephews. Corinne was preceded in death by her parents, her mother and father-in-law, Fitch and Teico (Tex) Benedict, son William Benedict, and sister Joan (Charles) Riley. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 7, 2016 at the Mohnke Funeral Home in Big Rapids with nephew Bradley J Olson officiating. Visitation will be from 3 to 6 pm Friday at the funeral home and from 10 am Saturday until time of services. Memorial contributions may be made to Big Rapids Riverwalk.
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