Bennett Ilse

Ilse Bennett 69, of Chester, VA, formerly of Alexandria, VA, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on April 9, 2007. She leaves her husband of 49 years, James F. Bennett to cherish her memory. She is also survived by daughters, Joan Ziske and husband, Peter, of Plattsburgh, NY; Cindi Phares and husband, Willie of Chester, VA; and son Robert Bennett of Charlotte NC. She was a fun and loving grandmother of four, who adored her, Laura Kolb and husband, Bill of Rochester, NY; Joseph Ziske of Plattsburgh, NY; and Jaymie and Brianna Phares of Chester, VA. She also leaves behind two brothers, Hans and Uli Zenker of Canada. Ilse was born in Germany in 1937, immigrated to Montreal, in 1956 where she met her husband. They moved to Alexandria, VA in 1961 and remained there until moving to Chester following her retirement from the Dept. of the Army in 1997. She was a faithful and lifelong member of the New Apostolic Church. Ilse was a loving and wonderful wife, mother, and mother-in-law as well as a friend to many and will greatly be missed. The family will receive friends on Thursday, April 12, 2007 from 5 pm until 7 pm followed by a funeral service at 8 pm at the New Apostolic Church, 2606 City Point Road, Hopewell, VA 23860. Arrangements were made by JT Morriss & Son, Chesterfield Chapel. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.