Janelle Benedict

Janelle Benedict Janelle Benedict left this physical world on Monday Feb. 19th, 2024. In loving memory of Janelle, the family would like to invite you to the funeral service, which will take place at the Bellwood United Methodist Church, 606 S Warren Street, Bellwood Nebraska on Wed August 28, 2024 at 1pm.

Janelle was born in Columbus, Nebraska and grew up in Bellwood, a small farming community in the beautiful Platte Valley. Her parents, Frank and Lillian, took every opportunity to instill in their kids a deep appreciation for the nature and wildlife of Nebraska and the beauty of God's creation, and they taught them early on that Cornhusker football is much more than a sport but a way of Nebraska life. Janelle, the 1971 prom queen, graduated from David City High School and attended Kearney State College and Platte Technical Community College.

She proudly served her country as a MP in the United States Army, enlisted in 1976 at a time when the Military Police Corp opened up to women for the first time. She was a recipient of the Army Commendation Medal and the American Spirit Honor Medal. Janelle was one of the last groups of women to receive training as a WAC in the Women's Army Corp before it was disestablished and women began training with men.

After completing her tour of duty as an MP, Janelle served as a Correctional Officer with the Indiana Department of Corrections, working in a maximum security prison while seeking employment as a police officer in a civilian departm.