LaVerne Benteman

LaVerne Marie Benteman, age 93 of Barnes, passed away Monday, September 1, 2025, at Cambridge Place Assisted Living in Marysville.

She was born on July 29, 1932, in Parallel, the daughter of Vernon and Sara (Evans) Sump.

LaVerne lived a life full of creativity and community involvement. She was a proud graduate of Randolph High School and dedicated her life to her family as a devoted homemaker.

On July 20, 1952, at Fancy Creek Zion United Methodist Church, she married Leon Warren Benteman. He preceded her in death in 2022.

A talented artist, LaVerne traveled the country, sharing her artistic gifts and passion with those she met along the way. She was an active member of the Fancy Creek Zion United Methodist Church and later the Randolph Community Church. LaVerne was also involved in various local organizations, including the Spring Valley Club, Kansas Wheathearts, and Young Farm Wives, enriching her community through her enthusiasm and volunteerism.

She is survived by one son, Daryl Benteman and wife Kim of Waterville; one brother, Duane Sump of Blue Rapids; one sister, Glenda Hilderbrand of Pinehurst, North Carolina; two grandchildren, Jacob Benteman and wife Kacie, and Eliza Hauschel and husband Cody, and two great grandchildren, Payson and Ashton Benteman.

In addition to her husband Leon, she was preceded in death by her parents and one son, Ronald Lee Benteman.

Respect calls may be made from noon until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at the Christie-Anderes Funeral Home in Waterville.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, September 4, 2025, at the Randolph Community Church with Pastor Rick Fennell officiating. Burial will be in the Fancy Creek Zion Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Randolph Community Church and left in care of the Christie-Anderes Funeral Home, PO Box 61, Waterville, Kansas 66548.