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© Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home Enid, Oklahoma December 1981 June 23, 1904 ~ December 5, 1981 Services for Walter Edward Bentz, 76, 2023 E. Walnut, were at 10 AM today in the Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Kenneth Wade of Saint Paul's Lutheran Church will officiate. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home. Bentz died Friday in a local hospital. Born June 23, 1904 at Breckinridge, he was the son of Edward and Lydia Bentz. He attended school at Breckinridge. Bentz married Elsie Ragoss in 1924 at Garber. They lived on a farm in the Garber area for many years. His wife died, January 18, 1971. Bentz was a member of Saint Paul's Lutheran Church. Survivors include one son, Gaylon, Enid; two brothers, Rudey, Houston, Texas, and Norman, Breckinridge; one sister, Helen Seutter, Enid; one granddaughter, Mindy Bentz, Enid; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Oklahoma Heart Research Association. The funeral home will act as custodians of the fund. |
© Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home Enid, Oklahoma June 2021 April 18, 1942 ~ June 29, 2021 A Graveside Service for Valerie "Sherrie" Bentz, age 79, of Enid, will be 10:00 am, Friday, July 2, 2021 in the Garden Chapel at Memorial Park Cemetery. Father Mark Mason will officiate. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home. Valerie "Sherrie" Bentz was born April 18, 1942 in Enid, Oklahoma, to Connie J. and Victoria [Stressler] Doerfler, and passed away Tuesday, June 29, 2021 with her family at her side. Sherrie graduated from Garber High School in 1960. She was elected Carnival Queen and was Garber's representative as All Star Queen in Oklahoma City. She spent her summers at the Garber Swimming pool. In 1960, she married Gaylon W. Bentz at Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Enid. She worked for Dr Don L. Gooch as a Medical Assistant for thirty-five years. Because of her love for all animals, she took in and fed many strays. Sherrie was preceded in death by her parents; husband Gaylon Bentz; sister, Connie Donaldson; brother, LeRoy Doerfler; and granddaughter, Alicia. She is survived by her, daughter, Mindy and Son-in-law Brian Simunek; grandson, Austin and his wife Hannah Simunek; and sisters; Doris Chapman, Flora Kusch, Wanda Avery, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Her last wish was to feed the strays and support local animal shelters including the SPCA. Memorial contributions in Sherrie's name may be made to the Enid SPCA with Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home serving as custodian of the funds. |
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