Phyllis J. Benz, 100, Melvin

A memorial service for Phyllis J. Benz was held Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, at the American Lutheran Church in Melvin. Pastor Judy Johnson officiated.

Pallbearers were John Benz, Nicole McClavy, Natalie Jones, Kyle Michelson, Chris Michelson, Jesse Benz, Jaron Benz, Jordan Benz, Todd Hoffman, Jill Kult, Grant Kimler, Chase Kimler and Pierce Kimler. Burial was in Baker Township Cemetery at Melvin. Sanborn Funeral Home assisted with the arrangements.

Phyllis June Benz, youngest daughter of Frank and Rika (Roelofsen) Knapp, was born June 17, 1924 in Melvin, a place she would call “home” for over a c...