Hedvig Bensen

Obituary of Hedvig Bensen

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Hedvig Bensen passed away on January 30, 2003 in Denville, NJ. She was 92 years old. Born in Norway, she came to the United States in 1931 and lived in Rockaway Township since 1969. She was a homemaker and worked at Viking Bakery in Denville, NJ for 20 years before retiring 12 years ago. Her beloved husband, Thorvald Bensen died previously. Survivors include her children, Ruth Hanson, and Arthur Bensen, five grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and her sister, Ruth Hansen of Norway. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday at 10:00 AM and Interment services will follow at the Ocean View Cemetery in Staten Island, NY. Friends may visit on Monday from 2-4 & 7-9PM. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hillside Lutheran Brethren Church 113 Hillside Ave Succasunna, NJ 07876.