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Age 79, of Vadnais Heights entered into heaven on Oct. 6, 2022. Known to our family as Auntie Mad, Madelyne was a beloved daughter, sister, aunt and teacher. Born in Fairmont, MN on Jan. 10, 1943 to Lloyd and Sophie Benson, she grew up in Lake Benton, MN and Roseville, MN. Graduated from Alexander Ramsey HS ('61), St. Cloud State College ('65), BS in Elementary Education, and Colorado State College-Greely, MS in Education. She worked as an elementary education teacher and program coordinator in the White Bear Lake School District for 37 years. She helped create the High Potential Program, and coordinated Assessment, and Evaluation for the district. She worked for two years for the NEA in Washington, DC. Madelyne served in numerous education leadership positions at the local, state and national level. In retirement, she enjoyed time with her family, travel, and especially, researching her family's Scandinavian ancestry. Madelyne was preceded in death by parents Lloyd and Sophie Benson. She is survived and deeply missed by her brother John (Barb) Benson, niece Kristen (Terry) MacVey, nephew David (Kristyn) Benson, great nieces Eva and Elin Benson, and many relatives and friends. Memorial service Oct. 22, 2022, 11 AM, Trimont Covenant Church, 61 Main St., Trimont, MN. Burial following service at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Trimont, followed by a light lunch at the Covenant Church. Messages of sympathy may be sent to the wblaef.org (http://wblaef.org)), or causes of donor's choice.
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