Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Benedict, Keith Reese March 25, 2019
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Ionia Sentinel Standard-Sat. March 30, 2019

KEITH BENEDICT, 77
Keith Reese Benedict, age 77, of Ionia passed away March 25, 2019, in Ionia.

He was born January 29, 1942, in Ionia, MI the son of Morris and Lois (Smith) 
Benedict.

Keith farmed all his life an also owned and operated Benedict's Painting. He 
was a past Fire Chief for Berlin orange Fire department and was a member of 
Ionia Moose Lodge and a past President of Berlin Center Grange.

Keith was a Jack of All Trades and Master of Many. He enjoyed fishing, 
hunting, camping, farming, skating, playing cards, the casino and cutting 
wood.

Keith is survived by his children; Jodi (Steven) Smith of Gulf Shores and 
Scott (Jennie) Benedict of Ionia; step-daughter, Sheila Hanacek of Saranac; 
grandchildren, Cody (Kayla) Smith, Shane Smith, Megan Hunter, Storm Hunter, 
Kayla Hull, Ryan Hanacek, Steven (Alli) Hanacek and Merceded Hanacek; great 
grandchildren; Bryson Smith and Riley Hunter; sister, Patricia (Ray) Cordell 
of Florida and niece, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded ind death by his parents; brother, John Benedict, sister, 
Jean and granddaughter, Desiree Smith.

A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Monday, April 1, 2019, at Lake Funeral 
Home in ionia with Pastor Nancy Patera officiating Visitation will be Monday 
11 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may 
be made in Keith's name to Berlin Orange Fire Department or Ionia FFA. Online 
condolences may be made at lakefuneralhomescom

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