Edna Martha Bentzinger, 102 years, of Fort Madison, Iowa died Thursday, March 12, 2020 at Unity Point, Keokuk, Iowa. She was born August 31, 1917 at New Boston, Iowa, a daughter of Frank and Clara (Hagen) Fowler. She married Oswhin C. Bentzinger. He preceded her in death.
She graduated from Argyle High School. She worked for Northwestern Bell as a service assistant for more than 30 years. Edna was a member of the Argyle Presbyterian Church.
She is survived by one daughter, Leah (Lee) Tucker of Durango, Iowa; three grandchildren: Lee Todd Tucker, Johnathan (Jane) Tucker, and Rebecca (Brian) Purvis; six great grandchildren, nieces and one nephew. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two brothers, Earl and George, and three sisters: Marie, Mabel, and Mildred.
A private burial was held at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Keokuk. Services will be held at a later date. Barr Memorial Chapel is honored to serve the Bentzinger family and an online guest book may be found at www.barrmemorialchapel.com.