- Date Of Birth: 1919
- Date Of Death: 2013
- State: Michigan
Obituary of Agnes M. Benkert
BENKERT, Agnes M. of Saginaw, Michigan died peacefully on Tuesday, August 6, 2013 surrounded by her family. Agnes M. Doerr was born in Saginaw to Henry A. and Amelia (Boensch) Doerr on October 8, 1919. She married Michael J Benkert on February 1, 1947. He predeceased her on March 29, 1977.
Agnes lived in Indiantown for over 65 years, farming with her husband until his death.
Surviving are one daughter, Linda (Howard) Hollingshead of Reese; two sons: Mike (Lori) Benkert of Reese, Rick Benkert of Saginaw; eight grandchildren: Pete (Diane) Kumar, Matt Kumar, Anne (Leo) Thompson, John (fiancée Becky) Hollingshead, Michele (Don Begalle) Benkert, Mel Benkert, Lee Ann Benkert, Loni (Hamood Hassan) Benkert; and six precious great grandchildren. She is also survived by two sisters-in-law: Mary and Frances Doerr.
Agnes was predeceased by four brothers: Carl, Herbert, Henry, and Robert Doerr; and numerous brothers- and sisters-in-law.
The family would like to express their gratitude for the compassionate care given to their mother by Dr. Jane Castillo, Hospice of Hope staff, and the A&D staff including, Linda, Shawn, Tara, Alyssa, Kathy, Tracey and Sunny.
