BENSON - Edna Von Behren, 90, of Benson, died 6:29 a.m. Saturday (Aug. 9, 2008) at Eureka Community Hospital.

. Knapp-Johnson-Harris Funeral Home, Roanoke, is in charge of arrangements.

She was born on March 25, 1918, in Benson, a daughter of Louis and Ella Wragge Tjaden. She married William H.F. Von Behren on June 20, 1946, in Benson. He died Oct. 21, 1995.

Survivors include two daughters, Diana Cremer, Minonk, and Donna (Skip) Brooks, Benson; one son, Daryl K. Von Behren, Kansas City, Mo.; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her twin brother, Ernie; two brothers; and three sisters.

Edna was a nurses' aide at the Roanoke nursing home.

She was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church, Benson, where she was active in Sunday school and sang in the choir. She also enjoyed quilting at church.

Edna loved gardening and flowers. She enjoyed feeding birds and watching wildlife.

She was a devoted mother and will be greatly missed by her family and friends.