Barbara J. Benge
Born: July 1st, 1923
Died: January 13th, 1988
Obituary
Barbara J. Benge, 64, of 414 Leffler St., West Burlington, died at 11:45 am Wednesday, Jan 13, 1987, at Burlington Medical Center.
Born July 1, 1923, in Pittsfield, Ill., she was the daughter of James and Gladys E. Windmiller Watson.
She was West Burlington’s city clerk from Jan. 19, 1961, until retiring on July 1, 1985. She joined the city council on Dec. 1, 1986, after being elected to fill a vacancy, and submitted her resignation last week, citing failing health. She was a member of the West Burlington United Methodist Church, the Eagles Auxiliary, OES 545, the International Institute of Municipal Clerks, the American Association of Retired Persons, and the United Way. She was also a 14-year member of the Iowa Municipal Finance Officers Association and served as its secretary.
Surviving are one daughter, Marcia Benge, West Burlington; and several nieces and nephews.
An Order of the Eastern Star Service for Mrs. Benge will be 1:45 pm Saturday with a public service at 2 pm, with Rev. Louis Mulligan officiating at Lunning Chapel. Visitation will follow the public service. The body will be cremated following visitation.