JoAnn Kranz Benteman, age 87, of Topeka, KS passed on January 5, 2023, from
an emotionally draining disease known as the “long goodbye” — Alzheimer’s. JoAnn was born in Hays, Kansas, on July 10, 1935, to Oscar
Kranz and Clydene Hiltabidle Kranz.
JoAnn met her husband Lee on
a blind date set up by her college friends. Lee and JoAnn were married
65 years. JoAnn and Lee shared the same birthday, only five years apart.
JoAnn taught Home Economics for the Seaman School District and
also worked for the State of Kansas. JoAnn and Lee were members of a
square dance and camping club.
She loved to take bus trips, travel with friends and family, and cook for others.
Survivors
include son, James (Lisa) Benteman; daughter, Leann (Brett) Dexter;
grandchildren, Keaton Dexter and Dale (Ashley) Dexter;
great-grandchildren, Lucia Lee and Nanette Sophie Dexter; sister, Kay
(Gale) Squier and her four legged friend Buddy.
JoAnn was preceded in death by her husband Lee and her parents Oscar and Clydene Kranz.
The
family will greet friends from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Monday,
January 9, 2023, at Mount Hope Cemetery & Funeral Chapel 4700 SW 17th
Street Topeka, KS 66604. Funeral Service will be at 10:00 a.m. on
Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at Mount Hope Cemetery in the chapel. Burial
will be at Vansburgh Cemetery in Brownell, KS.
Memorial
contributions may be made to Ascend, 4550 W. 109th Street, Ste. 210,
Shawnee Mission, KS 66211 or to Alzheimer's Association, 3625 SW 29th St., Ste. 102, Topeka, KS 66614.