Theodore Edwin Dale Benett was born in silence March 6, 2025, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, to Zoey Bennett of Haven and Brendin Smith of Wichita.

Theodore is survived by: his grandparents, Jon and Jenesis Bennett of Haven, Kevin Smith of Wichita; great-grandfather, Mike Bennett of Mount Hope; great-grandmothers, Shonna Bartlett of Haven, Pamela Litchberg of Wichita, Kara Lerret of Salina; great-great-grandmother, Audrey Bennett of Mt. Hope; aunts, Eden Bennett and Piper Bennett of Haven, Edith Rohmeyer of Haven, Jenna Hudson and Paige Daniel of Wichita, Emma Salisbury (Logan) of Kinsley, Gabby Lerret of Salina; and great-aunt, Kristina Rohmeyer of Haven.

He was preceded in death by his great-grandfather, Edwin Bartlett and great-great-grandfather, Gene Bennett.

Private family services will be held.

Memorials may be made to Theodore Bennett Memorial Fund (payable to Elliott Mortuary), in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.