Imogene Mabel Ruth Bentien

Imogene Mabel Ruth Bentien, 94, of Monona, Iowa, peacefully passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at Garden View in Monona. Imogene was born on October 9, 1930, to Harvey and Irene (Henkes) Kuthe on a farm northeast of Monona. At the age of three, her family moved to a farm near Froelich, Iowa, where she spent her childhood. She was baptized on November 22, 1930, by Rev. R.W. Berg at the Evangelical Church and confirmed on May 20, 1945, by Pastor R.C. Schlueter at the Monona Lutheran Church.

On November 18, 1947, Imogene was united in marriage with Harlin Bentien, at the Monona Methodist Parsonage by Pastor R.C. Jerrell. Together, they built a beautiful life and home filled with love, laughter, and the joys of raising their three children. Imogene was a devoted homemaker whose nurturing spirit created a warm and welcoming environment not only for her family but for all who entered her home.

Imogene and Harlin traveled to all 50 states, Mexico, Canada, and Europe. Her passions included genealogy, sewing, and above all, family. She found her greatest joy in spending time with her loved ones—especially cherishing moments with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Imogene was the heart of her family, always offering kindness, wisdom, and unconditional love.

She is survived by her beloved children: Mike (Wendy) Bentien, Shelby (Steve) Hass, and Kevin (Vicki) Bentien; grandchildren: Heidi Pierce, Michelle (Joe) Diedrichs, Sharon Harms, Shane Hass, Shanell (Brian) Freeseman, Lindsey (Shawn) Carey, Derek (Tarah) Bentien, and Andy (Shannon) Bentien; and great-grandchildren: Brandon, Hannah, Emily, and Jaden Pierce, Caitlin and Kedric Hyman, Angelyn and Ashlee Harms, Jenna and Logan Freeseman, PJ, Keanen, Madalyn, Maya and Siena Carey, Carver Blietz-Bentien, Briar and Brantley Bentien, and Maverick and Hayden Bentien. She is also lovingly remembered by her step-grandchildren: Brianna, Taylor, Miranda, Mariah, Hunter, Noelle and Ava; and step great-great-grandchildren: Graham and Liam.

Imogene was preceded in death by her husband, Harlin Bentien; parents, Harvey and Irene Kuthe; sister, Darlene (Keith) Kishman; parents-in-law, Linford and Thelma Bentien and her sisters-in-law, Betty (Fritz) Funk, JoAnn (Charles) Benesh and Ramona (Leo) Christopherson.

Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 am with a visitation from 9:00 am to 11:00 am on Friday, April 25, 2025 at Monona United Methodist Church in Monona, Iowa with Rev. Kim Gates as the Officiant.

Interment will follow at the Monona Cemetery, Monona, Iowa.

Memorials may be directed to the Froelich Museum, Monona Methodist Church, Monona City Cemetery and Monona Ambulance Service.

Leonard-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Monona, Iowa is assisting the family with services.

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