Buried in Orum Cemetery, aka "Lincoln Cemetery."

MRS. BENSEN, 81, IS DEAD

LIFETIME COUNTY RESIDENT DIED LAST WEDNESDAY NIGHT IN OMAHA

Funeral services for 81-year-old Mrs. Minnie Bensen, a lifetime resident of Washington County, who died last Wednesday night in an Omaha hospital, were held Sunday at the Orum Lutheran Church and interment followed in the Orum Cemetery.

Mrs. Bensen was born May 26, 1875, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Caldwell.

Survivors include three sons, Aubert Bensen of west of Blair, Orville Bensen of Fremont and Joe Jessen of Blair; one daughter, Mrs. Albert Jensen (Alice) of Omaha; grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

The Bendorf Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Pallbearers were Robert and James Bensen, John Jessen, Howard Thompson, Harold Jensen and Richard Freeman.

(Note: The official name of the Orum Cemetery is “Lincoln Cemetery.”)

~~~Obituary courtesy of Washington County, Nebraska Genealogical Association; newspaper clippings on file at the Public Library, Blair, Nebraska

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