Bennett L. "Ben" Holub

NEWTON - Bennett L. “ Ben” Holub, 56, passed away November 2, 2015, at his residence.  He was born on March 24, 1959, in Marion, Kansas.  He was the youngest of seven children born Ernest and Ruby (Thomas) Holub.  After graduating from Centre High School, he attended Brown-Mackie College in Salina, Kansas.  From there he was employed by the Kansas Department of Motor Vehicles in Newton.  True to family tradition, Ben joined the military, working as a radioman for the United States Navy.  He served six years.  Returning to Newton, he was employed by Hehr Glass for 18 plus years.  He was a faithful member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Newton.  He was preceded in death by his parents.  He is survived by five brothers: Dan Holub of Marion; Terry Holub of Loogootee, Indiana; Frank Holub of Niles, Michigan; Tim Holub Cheney; and Lin Holub of Galion, Ohio; one sister, Kathy Budd of Pine, Colorado; and numerous nieces and nephews.  Services will be held on Friday, November 13, 2015, at Holy Family Parish, St. John Nepomucene Church of Pilsen, with the Rosary beginning at 10:00 a.m. and the Funeral Mass beginning at 10:30 a.m.  Inurnment will follow in the Pilsen Cemetery.  A Memorial Fund has been established for the Fr. Kapaun Legacy Fund in care of Zeiner Funeral Home, 205 Elm, Marion, KS, 66861.  Condolences may be left at:  www.zeinerfuneralhome@eaglecom.net.