To the Benke family:

Was sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I enjoyed our quick visits when I'd see her either at Roche community dinners or on the streets in town. We would reminisce and laugh over the old days. Hadn't realized your mother was such an avid traveler. She will be missed by many. My prayers and thoughts are with you all.

With my sincere sympathy.

Maria (Bosco) Cook

Dear Paul, Gary and families,

I just learned of your Mother's passing. I am so sorry for your loss. I will always remember her as our "softball coach" and a fun-loving person. I received such a wonderful note from her in March and I was looking forward to seeing her in Oct. when I visit Belvidere for the BHS reunion. My thoughts, love & prayers go out to all of you.

With sincere sympathy,

Ruth Vannatta Kent

I am deeply sorry for your loss. Norma was a good friend of my mother ( Mary Szakmeister). They bowled together for many years. Norma visited my mother frequently. I really appreciated that she never forgot my mother even though the bowling days were over. With my deepest sympathy.

Eleanor Massi

To the Benke Family: Norma was the truest essence of what a Christian looks like. She made a lasting impression on me and I will miss her happy countenance and that loving heart of hers and our wonderful talks.

Dear, Paul and all the family,

We were so saddened to hear your mother passed away.I grew up with all of you as child. she will be missed by all who knew her. She had a full life and loved her family and traveling so much. She always had a smile when showing off her grandchildren God bless and comfort all of you at this sad time. Love to all,

Russell H. Scott

I have only known Norma for 9 years but what a wonderful caring person she was. We wrapped roast beef together for the UMW yearly dinner. She lived life to the fullest & will be greatly missed.

Dear Gary, Paul and all the family,

We were so saddened to hear Mrs. Benke had passed away. She was such a nice lady with a big heart and she will be missed by all who knew her. She had a full life and loved her family and traveling so much. She always had a smile when showing off her grandchildren to us. God bless and comfort all of you at this sad time. Love to all,

Ron & Joyce Ross and family

We will miss Norma's annual Christmas card--she never missed since we moved away.

Condolences to you all--we were very fond of Norma.

Bob and Billie Thatcher

Norma had a wonderfully full, active and long life. We should all do so well! I'm happy to have known her.