Mary Ann Bennett

Mary Ann Bennett, 90, Eau Claire, passed away Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022, in Eau Claire.

Mary Ann was born in Ladysmith, to the late John and Emily (Hroch) Dosedel, Aug. 4, 1931.

She grew up in Ladysmith. Mary Ann enrolled at Wisconsin State College-Superior. It was there that she met the love of her life and future husband, Bernard “Bernie” Bennett. They both graduated in 1953, and secured teaching positions in the Cornell School District.

Bernie and Mary Ann were married June 5, 1954, and were blessed with three children, Catherine, Gregory and Joseph.

Mary Ann spent her entire professional career as a teacher. She retired in July 1989.

She is survived by her two sons – Gregory, Kelseyville, Calif., and Joseph (Kimberly), Roseville, Calif.; daughter – Catherine “Cathy” (William) Schmidt, Bradenton, Fla.; Cathy’s children – Nicole Cuarta, Jennifer Plante, Jennifer Murray, Emily Grieco and Ryan Mccarthy, Greg’s three children – Jessica Bennett-Ward, Brittany Bennett-Meadows and Matt Bennett, and Joseph and Kimberly’s son – Seth Bennett.

She was preceded in death by her husband – Bernard; her parents – John and Emily (Hroch) Dosedel.

The family of Mary Ann wishes to extend our sincere thanks to Heartland Hospice and Azura Assisted Living.

Private funeral services were held for the family and her final resting place is the Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Eau Claire.

In lieu of flowers, Mary Ann wishes donations be sent to dementiasociety.org.

Lenmark-Gomsrud-Linn Funeral & Cremation Services is assisting the family.

Online condolences may be expressed at lenmarkfh. com.