Margaret "Kathy" Benedix Obituary

    Margaret “Kathy” Benedix, 75, of Laporte, Minn., passed away at her home on June 18, 2019 with her family by her side.  
    She was born on June 10, 1944 in Lake City to Adolph and Margaret (Sprick) Peters.
    Kathy married Gerald “Jerry” Benedix on July 19, 1985 in Louisiana.  They resided in Red Wing and were foster parents for many years.  She also managed the Cooperidge Apartments as well as other various jobs throughout her life.  Kathy and Jerry retired to Laporte, Minn. so she could be closer to her grandchildren.  She was a faithful member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Laporte.
    She leaves behind her husband, Jerry Benedix of Laporte; four children, Brenda (Jeff) Holland and John Miller, both of Laporte, Michele (Cy) Ross of Clarksville, Tenn. and Chris Miller of Red Wing; eight grandchildren; and two great-granddaughters. Family that Kathy is reunited with are her parents, Margaret and Adolph Peters; and two brothers.
    A memorial service for Kathy will begin at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 22, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Laporte.  A one hour visitation will held prior to services at the church.  Pastor Dave Smith will officiate.  Urnbearers for Kathy are her grandchildren, Chelsea Krusmark, Anthony Ross, Justin Miller, Chase Holland, Zachary Ross, Jared Miller, Courtney Holland and Lindsey Miller.  Her honorary urnbearers are her great-granddaughters, Naomi and Ensley Krusmark.  A private inurnment will be in the Lakeport Cemetery at Laporte.
    Kathy’s care has been entrusted to Northern Peace Funeral Home of Walker.  Online condolences for the family may be left at www.northernpeace.com.