 1922 - 2007 (84 years)
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| Name |
Duane Neil Bennett |
| Born |
3 May 1922 |
Otego, Kansas, USA  |
| Gender |
Male |
| Died |
5 Feb 2007 |
Mankato, Kansas, USA |
| Buried |
Burr Oak Cemetery, Burr Oak, Jewell County, Kansas, USA |
| Person ID |
I18321 |
Family Tree |
| Last Modified |
2 Mar 2016 |
| Father |
Glenn Seth Bennett, b. 20 Jan 1899, Jewell County, Kansas, USA , d. 20 May 1987, Mankato, Kansas, USA (Age 88 years) |
| Mother |
Grace Evelyn Mullen, b. 28 Nov 1900, Montgomery County, Iowa, USA , d. Dec 1984, Jewell County, Kansas, USA (Age 84 years) |
| Married |
23 Jun 1921 |
Smith Center, Kansas, USA |
| Family ID |
F8336 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |
| Family 2 |
Dana Lovice Owen, b. 18 Mar 1935, Republic, Kansas, USA , d. 18 Sep 2011, Mankato, Kansas, USA (Age 76 years) |
| Married |
21 Aug 1976 |
| Last Modified |
2 Mar 2016 |
| Family ID |
F8344 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |
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| Headstones |
 | Duane Bennett
Duane Neil
BENNETT
May 3, 1922
Feb. 5, 2007 |
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| Notes |
- Duane Neil Bennett, 84, Mankato, died Monday, Feb. 5, 2007.
Duane Neil Bennett was born May 3, 1922, at Otego, Kansas, to Glenn S. and Grace Evelyn (Mullen) Bennett, and died February 5, 2007, at the Jewell County Hospital, Mankato, Kansas, at the age of 84 years, 9 months, and 2 days.
Duane was a life-long resident of Jewell County, Kansas. He attended Otego Grade School and Burr Oak High School. He married Margaret Lucille Meeker and to this union one daughter was born, Janet Sue.
He farmed and ranched for over 40 years, raising wheat, milo, and hay. His livestock included cattle and pigs. Upon retiring from farming, he opened and operated an resale appliance and furniture business. He expanded into antiques, and enjoyed traveling throughout the country buying and selling antiques and collectibles.
Margaret died on July 16, 1975. He later married Dana Lovice Owen on August 21, 1976.
Duane was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret; his parents; and sister, Helen Devere Barnes.
He is survived by his wife, Dana of the home; daughter, Janet Sue New, of Brigham City, Utah; two step-daughters - Laurie Neilson and Cheryl Badger, both of Mankato, Kansas; two step-sons - Richard Thomas of Salina, Kansas, and Mark Thomas of Lincoln, Nebraska; four grandchildren - Stacey Lee Hanson, Victor Bennett Allred, Lee Allred, and Darcy Lynn Whatcott; eleven step-grandchildren - Megan Morford, Pamela Barry, Matthew Badger, Daniel Badger, James Neilson, Jesse Neilson, Yvette Thomas, Tara Laterno, Rena Thomas, Jessica Thomas, and Alicia Ferguson; fourteen great-grandchildren; fourteen step-great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter, Lily Greatwood; and a host of other relatives and friends.
A celebration of life service for Duane Neil Bennett was held, Thursday, February 8, 2007, at 2:00 p.m., at the Melby Mortuary Chapel, Mankato, Kansas, with Pastor Neolin Taylor officiating. Pianist was Jan Thornton, soloist was Pastor Thaddeus Hinkle, violin solo was by Georgia Whatcott, and a special was performed by the great-grandchildren. The eulogy was written by Janet New, and read by Lee Allred, Matt Whatcott, also had a presentation. Casket bearers were: Victor Bennett Allred, Bob New, Brad Morford, Matthew Badger, Trey Bennett Allred, and Bennett Whatcott. Honorary casket bearers were: Donald "Bud" Siemon, Daniel Badger, Shawn R. Barry, James Neilson, and Jessee Neilson. Interment was in the Burr Oak Cemetery, Burr Oak, Kansas. Melby Mortuary, Mankato, Kansas, was in charge of arrangements.
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