Lorna Benjamin

Tucson, AZ/Stoughton- Lorna May Benjamin, age 93, from Tucson, AZ and formerly of Stoughton, WI, passed into the presence of the Lord on January 30, 2016, under the care of hospice.

Lorna was born August 4, 1922 to Bert and Madge (Van Skiver) Miller in Amherst. She completed high school at Manawa in 1940. Lorna married Orville Benjamin on November 21, 1942 in Blaine, WI. They lived in Waupaca and Sturtevant prior to moving to Stoughton in the early 60's. While in Stoughton Lorna faithfully attended and served in church activities at Calvary Evangelical Free Church (now called Lakeview Church) including teaching Sunday School and nursery childcare. Lorna was also involved in teaching Good News Clubs during the school year and conducting 5-Day Clubs in the summers teaching many young children about the love of God.

Lorna enjoyed and made a living sewing. She upholstered furniture, automobile seats and repaired many school bus seats over the years. She enjoyed motorcycles, music and spending time with her family. For the last 19 years Lorna lived in Tucson where she was actively involved in several quilting groups.

Lorna was a shining example of a mother, showing love and care to her three children:

Rita (Dennis) Offerdahl, Stoughton, WI;

Robert (Marilyn) Benjamin, Tucson, AZ;

Richard Benjamin, Stoughton, WI;

seven grandchildren:

Tracy Ndlovu, Stoughton, WI;

Laurie (Richard) Jerrick, Stoughton, WI;

Rocky Offerdahl, Stoughton, WI;

Kelly Offerdahl;

Melissa Benjamin, Tucson, AZ;

Andrea Benjamin, Tucson, AZ;

Heidi Benjamin, Tucson, AZ;

five great-grandchildren:

Muki Ndlovu, Richie Jerrick, Bailey Jerrick, Brody Jerrick, Bella Jerrick, Stoughton, WI.

Lorna was preceded in death by Orville, her husband of 53 years; brothers, Gordon Miller, Arnott, WI, and Harold Wahlin, Madison, WI.

There will be a celebration of Lorna's life in Stoughton at Cress Funeral Home, 206 W Prospect, Saturday, February 13, at 11:00 am. A time of visitation prior to the service will begin at 10:00 am.

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Cress Funeral Service
206 W. Prospect Street
Stoughton, WI 53589
(608) 873-9244