Marlys Benolken Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Marlys Benolken of New Prague, Minnesota, born in Fargo, North Dakota, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on July 22, 2024 at the age of 83. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Though Marlys has departed this earthly realm, her legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May her spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.
She was predeceased by: her parents, James A. Stage and Catherine M Stage (Kreyer); and her sister Jeanne Logsdon. She is survived by: her children, Gene Benolken (Nancy) of Cleveland, Karen Bingham (Owen) of Crestview, FL, Carol Dietz (Peter) of New Prague, William Benolken (Khristine) of Apple Valley and Brian Benolken of Apple Valley; and her siblings, Jeanette Rasmussen, James Stage (Jo Carrol) and Robert Stage (Carol). She is also survived by 13 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren.
