Benson, Robert Francis Age 76. Proud member of Local 143 Board of Education Enigneers, retired. Passed away Saturday January 14, 2012 after a valiant battle with malignant melanoma cancer. He was the beloved eldest son of the late Robert W. and Mary E., nee Coffey. He was preceded in death by his incredible wife of 45 years Loretta A., nee Reilly. In recent years he was a loving companion to Ann Preble of Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Beloved father of Diana (Thomas) Special, Kathleen (Robert) Blum, Robert (Tammy), Frank (Felicia), Mary (Sean) Tracey and Rosalie (Wesley) Stone. Dearest grandfather to Scott (Katherine), Amanda, Katherine, Daniel, Felicia, Raquel, Ryan, Frank, Mallory, Vaughn, Bradley, Sean Michael and Kevin. Adored brother of Carol (Dr. Richard) Suhs, Timothy (Rosalie), John (Gerri) and Patricia Sterling. Funeral Saturday 10:15 am from Malec & Sons Funeral Home, 6000 N. Milwaukee Ave. to St. Cornelius Church. Mass 11:00 am. Following the Mass family and friends will meet at St. Mary's Cemetery, Manooka, IL at 1:30 pm for the commital service. Visitation Friday 3 - 9 pm. (773) 774-4100. MalecandSonsFH.com.
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