Margaret Frances Benedict, age 79, passed away at her home on December 30, 2010. She was born on August 16, 1931, the daughter of Earl and Nellie Bussinger. She was a Graduate Immaculata in 1949 in high school, and Margaret then graduated from Providence Nursing School in 1952. She is survived by her beloved husband John P. Benedict; 5 children: Paul (Jean), Sue (Rich), Tim (Sally), Joe (Debbie), and Kathryn; 12 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. Visitation will take place on Sunday, January 2 from 2-8:00 P. M. at the Hosmer-Muehlig Funeral Chapel in Dexter, MI, with a rosary scheduled for 7:00 P. M. Visitation will also take place on Monday, January 3 from10-11:00 A. M. at the St. Joseph Village Catholic Church in Dexter, with a Mass of Christian Burial to immediately follow at 11:00 A. M. at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Boy Scouts of America. Condolences can be left by visiting the website, www.hosmermuehlig.com.