Dorothy Bene

Dorothy Bene, 75, passed away Sunday, July 19, 2015 in her home. She was born February 15, 1940 in Queens, New York to Benjamin and Josephine Gumin. Dorothy grew up in New York and had also lived in Dallas, Texas. She worked as a receptionist for the Hilton Inn and retired in 2007, the same year she moved to Des Moines.

Dorothy is survived by her children, Lisa (Craig) Treptow, Eugene (Lisa) Bene and Paula Bene; and her grandchildren, Anthony, Mikaela, Cullen and Macy. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brothers, Benjamin and Michael.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 24, 2015 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, with the service to follow.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society or Mercy Hospice of Johnston in loving memory of Dorothy.

Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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