Submitted by: Dan Rich

 

James L. Bensley

Nov. 8, 1921 - Feb. 22, 2008

 

South Bend Tribune 2/25/2008

MISHAWAKA - James L. Bensley, 86, of Mishawaka, passed away on Friday evening, February 22, 2008, in Greencroft Healthcare, Goshen. Jim was born November 8, 1921, in South Bend, a son of the late Grant and Jessie (Fisk) Bensley. He spent all his life in the Mishawaka/South Bend area except when he served his country in the US Army from 1945 to 1948. Jim retired after 35 years with the Water Department of Mishawaka Utilities. He was a lifetime member of VFW #360 and enjoyed bowling and golfing.

 

Jim married Dorothy Cogill on July 15, 1948, in Rossville, Georgia. He was preceded by his beloved wife in 1981. Also preceding Jim in death were 12 siblings.

 

Services for Jim will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 2nd, in Thallemer, Goethals & Wells Funeral Home, 503 West Third Street, Mishawaka. His brother-in-law, Mel Friesen, will officiate. Visitation will be from 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday, March 2nd, in the funeral home. A private burial will be on Monday, March 3rd, at Riverview Cemetery, South Bend. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice.