Jennifer J. Benjamin “Nechiiyawaasong” age 62, passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2023.

Jennifer was born on October 26, 1960 in Grantsburg to Bernard and Marian Benjamin.

She enjoyed beading and gambling but most of all she loved spending time with the grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents and brother, Harlys.

She is survived by her daughters, Stephanie (Juan) Andrades, Joni (Warren Shore) Carson, Kimberly Benjamin, Gabrielle (Gewaden) Dunkley and Rikki Jo Benjamin; her grandchildren, Dreamah, Latrell, Sr, Jakala, Liam, Tyon, Ryana, Dominic, Landyn, Sylys, Mud, Annalee and Grace; her great grandchildren, Latrell, Jr., Londynn and Braxton; her brother, Cordell Benjamin and sister, Bernadette Benjamin; along with other relatives and friends.

Friends may call on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 after 7:00 PM at the Lake Lena Community Center. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow at the Lake Lena Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Delbert Benjamin, Jr., Julian Audie, Lance Benjamin, Loren Benjamin, Matthew Hatfield and Warren Shore. Honorary pallbearers will be Cordell Benjamin, Sr., Anita Benjamin, Tracy Benjamin, Latrell Paffel and Dominic Poupart.

Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster.

Last Update: May 17, 2023 10:32 am CDT