Catherine (Wiener) Benton, 93, died April 9 at the United Retirement Center in Brookings, S.D. Catherine was born on Oct. 6, 1920, in Baltimore, Md., to Nicholas J. and Mary (Maniski) Wiener. Two years later the family moved to nearby Brooklyn, Md. She attended Brooklyn Park Grammar School and Glen Burnie High School. She graduated from Strayer Business College and began working as a secretary, first for the Stanley Schuchhardt Insurance Agency and then for the Bethlehem-Fairfield Shipyard, both in Baltimore. Catherine married George E. (Skip) Benton on Aug. 10, 1946, at All Soul's Episcopal Church in Brooklyn. With the help of Skip's uncle, the Bentons built their first home in the suburban Baltimore community of Ferndale, Md. They also developed a lifelong love of travelling, which eventually took them to all 50 states. On April 26, 1953, their daughter, Mary Joanne, was born. Catherine retired briefly from working outside the home and held numerous volunteer positions ranging from Girl Scout leader to Parent-Teacher Association officer. She returned to work part-time as a secretary for the Russell W. Smith insurance agency, where she spent most of the remainder of her career. In 1963, the Bentons moved to Linthicum Heights, Md., where they spent the remainder of their married life. They were members of St. John Lutheran Church in Linthicum Heights for more than 50 years. Catherine was active in numerous church activities, ranging from Church Council and Evangelism Committee to Lutheran Church Women and Altar Guild. The Bentons were avid walkers, bicyclers and lap swimmers, participating in these activities together well into their eighties. After retiring, Catherine also started piano lessons. She was a member of the YMCA and the Performing Arts Association of Linthicum, and was also involved with the Morris A. Mechanic Theater and the Maryland Academy of Sciences. Following Skip's death in 2005, Catherine moved to Brookings in 2007. She became a member of the Lake Campbell Lutheran Church. She lived first at Stoneybrook Suites and then moved to the United Living Community in 2012. She continued to enjoy spending holidays with family and friends, going for car rides, dining out and attending band concerts. Survivors include her daughter, MaryJo Benton Lee, and her son-in-law, Richard W. Lee, of Brookings; two grandsons, Douglas W. Lee of Brookings, and Thomas J. Lee of Bloomington, Ind.; a granddaughter-in-law, Tammy Jo Eckhart of Bloomington, Ind.; and a sister, Lorraine Mount of Linthicum Heights, Md. Catherine was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and her sister, Rosemary Hennigh. Visitation is from 1 to 2 p.m. on Monday, April 14, at Lake Campbell Lutheran Church. Services will start at 2 p.m. Burial will follow at a later date in the Meadowridge Memorial Park in Elkridge, Md. Arrangements are by Eidsness Funeral Home in Brookings and Fink Funeral Home in Glen Burnie, Md. Memorial contributions may be made to Lake Campbell Lutheran Church, 46610 219th St., Volga, S.D. 57071, or to the United Living Community, 405 First Ave., Brookings, S.D. 57006.