Agnes Christina (Haws) Benedict
April 07, 2023
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Agnes (Haws) Benedict, 108, passed away on April 7, 2023. She was born September 17,1914 in Maple, IA to Joseph and Elizabeth Lucas, the second to the youngest of seven children. Agnes graduated from Eddyville High School in 1931 and moved to Des Moines. She met and married William Harland Haws in 1934 and they had one daughter, Judith Haws Ohnemus.
Agnes worked for the State of Iowa in the Comptroller’s office for 17 years and retired from there at age 55. She was widowed at the age of 42 and later married Paul Benedict.
Most recently, Agnes enjoyed all the activities and helpful care she received from the staff at Walnut Ridge where she has resided for the past 2 years. She also appreciated all the visits from her hospice team members.
Agnes is survived by her daughter, Judith Ohnemus; grandchildren, Jody Leatherman of Mt. Ayr, IA, Andy (Paula) Ohnemus of Urbandale, IA, Lisa (Mike) Hagedorn of Leawood, KS and Mindy Ohnemus of Urbandale, IA; great-grandchildren, Drew, Cole, Kristina, Natalie, Lukas, Austin, and Megan; and great-great-grandchildren, Brady and Jace.
She was preceded in death by parents; husbands, Harland Haws and Paul Benedict; grandson, Jon Ohnemus; four brothers and two sisters.
Services will be held Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines, IA with visitation one hour prior. Burial will follow at Laurel Hill Cemetery in Des Moines.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Teresa Steffen
04/12/2023
Sorry! My first message was my shocked reaction! Agnes was a dear woman that I truly admired and loved. She was always so positive and had a contagious laugh! She was beautiful inside and out! We were blessed to have known her and have
fond memories of her. God Bless your family .
Jim Mackey
04/12/2023
It was such a pleasure to spend time with Agnes when she was at Martina Place. We always marveled at how graceful, spry and dignified she was, even at the young age of nearly 100. We will miss her.
Ann Marie Steffen
04/12/2023
Dear Judy and family,
I am so sorry for your loss and my thoughts are with you. I will be forever grateful that I had the opportunity to know Agnes and will always remember the twinkle in her eye, beaming smile, and her contagious giggle, which she did often. She had such a deep love and appreciation for life and for everyone around her. Her loving spirit will definitely live on in my heart and that of many others.
Cindy Steffen Mackey
04/12/2023
Agnes is a gentle and kind soul whom I will always remember as being one of the happiest people I have ever known. We shared many laughs and much joy during the years that my family knew her. I will always have extra peace with her passing, because of the way she used to joyfully state with that twinkle in her eyes, that (even at age 96) she didn't know why she was still here!
Teresa and Dave Steffen
04/12/2023
Dear Judy and family. We are so sorry we missed Agnes service. Iwe just read in the paper a few minutes ago.! We have been trying to find her but Bishop Drum would could not give us ANY information. Please give us a call. Teresa 515 249 3925. We loved her so much.