Obituaries

June 9, 1960 to November 29, 2022

FRANCESVILLE - Randy D. Bennett, 62, of Francesville, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 29, following an eight-month battle with cancer.

He was born June 9, 1960 in Cape Girardeau, MO to the late Richard and Shirley [Simpkins] Bennett. He moved to Indiana as a child and attended Hebron Elementary School, and graduated from Kankakee Valley High School. On Feb. 14, 1995, he married Linda S. [Clark] Owens in Winamac. She survives.

Randy Bennett

He is also survived by:
Timothy (Jodie) Bennett, Wheatfield, Son
Sean (Jennifer) Owens, Francesville, Son
Brice Schultz, Grandson
Cameron (Brittany) Owens, Grandson
Emily Bennett, Granddaughter
Wendy Bennett, Granddaughter
Isabelle Harris, Granddaughter
Randall Pierce, Brother-in-law
Barbara [Clark] Kapraun, Sister-in-law
Pat (Jeff) [Clark] Barngrover, Sister-in-law
Many Nieces and Nephews as well as Great-Nieces and -Nephews
Naomi [Bennett] Mann, Aunt
Numerous Cousins

Preceded in death by:
Chastity Nicole “Chas” Bennett, Daughter
Christopher Owens, Son
Marie Annette [Bennett] Pierce, Sister
Dawn Marie Bennett, Infant Sister
Clarence Kapraun, Brother-in-law
Joseph T. Clark, Brother-in-law

Over the years, Mr. Bennett had been employed at Owens Corning Fiberglass in Valparaiso, Westville Correctional Facility in Westville, Wabash National in Lafayette, and Vulcan Stone Quarry in Francesville. He retired from Lehigh Hanson Materials in Francesville. He was a proud member of the Operating Engineers Local #150 in Countryside, IL. He served on the Medaryville Volunteer Fire Department for many years. He enjoyed woodworking and fishing as well as painting and drawing. He was an avid fan of Notre Dame football and Purdue basketball. Most of all, he loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them.

A graveside service will be at 11 a.m., Monday, Dec. 5, at Roseland Cemetery in Francesville. Entombment will be at the cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, food, and gifts, memorial donations may be made to Indiana Burn Camp or Medaryville Volunteer Fire Department.

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville.