Reed Benenate
March 25, 2016
Reed Alexander Benenate was born December 27th, 1996 to Angela (Benenate) Weifenbach and Michael Makovec. He passed away on March 25th, 2016.
Reed was a happy child who truly loved his fellow man and his Lord and savior Jesus Christ. Reed always saw the good in everyone and would go out of his way to help anyone in need. His smile, his laugh, his love and kindness will be greatly missed by all who knew him and ever had the blessing of being in his presence. Reed was the definition of unconditional love.
Reed is survived by his mother, Angela (Joe) Weifenbach; father, Mike Makovec; brothers, Tayler & James Weifenbach, and Owen Makovec; sisters, Isabel & Miley Makovec; grandparents, Doug & Sydney Moore and Gary & Pat Makovec; great-grandmother, Margaret Erickson; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and one nephew.
He is preceded in death by his great-grandfathers, Kenneth Erickson, Henry Makovec and Lawrence Horan and his great-grandmothers, Margaret Makovec and Francis Horan.
Memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at Trinity Baptist Church, 4600 SW 26th Street in Des Moines. Family will greet visitors two hours prior to the service at the church.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Stacy Bane
03/29/2016
So sorry for you loss Angela...my thoughts and prayers go out to you.
((HUGS)) to you all.
Dave and Jane Bethards
03/29/2016
We really enjoyed having Reed as a guest in our home. He was such a kind and caring young man. The way he visited and listened to my elderly mother showed his special gift toward others. He will be missed.
Bridget (Hanlon) Jaegers
03/29/2016
I am so very sorry for your loss. I will be keeping your family in my prayers.
Xavier Raynor
03/28/2016
Reed was like a brother to me and he will always be remembered and hold a special place in my heart. Not everyone may have known him like I did but he was a very loving and caring brother in Christ. My heart grieves for his loss and I pray that he is enjoying his eternity with his friend Jesus Christ. His death took me by surprise as I had been attempting to get a hold of him for about a week. The last time I saw Reed was at the Wellmark YMCA and the words he spoke to me that day will live on eternally.
Rachel Majerus
03/28/2016
I had the privilege of getting to know and take care of Reed a few years ago and was very sad to hear about his passing. He was so social and had a heart for taking care of others. Reed was special and unique. My deepest condolences to his family.
Brenda Bolen, DMU-ITS
03/28/2016
I have no words to ease the pain. I only have tears to cry with you, a heart that breaks with yours and arms to hold you. You are in my heart and my prayers.
Kimberly Hampton
03/28/2016
Words cannot even begin to express the sorrow. Please accept my deepest condolences for your family's loss. My heart goes out to you during this difficult time. You and your family are in my prayers, may you feel God's comforting presence during this time of sorrow.
Kimberly Hampton
Worthington Industries
Wendy Shear
03/28/2016
So sorry to hear of your loss. Am sure he will be missed by all. My prayers are with the family during this difficult time.
Jode Stiles
03/28/2016
Angela and Family, my prayers and thoughts are with you in this time of sorrow and even though I didn't know your son, he will be missed but remember he is at peace and in God's hands now and you will see him again. If you ever need a shoulder to cry on I am here for you, or if you need anything just ask and I will be there for you.
Craig Wederquist
03/28/2016
I don't have the words to fully express my deep sense of lost and pain by Reed's passing. Reed was a sweet kid, fun to be around and I will miss him greatly.