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Margaret Benjamin Obituary

Margaret Virginia (Tonar) Benjamin, age 93, was called to Glory on Sept. 30, 2012. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Frank X. Benjamin, and loving daughter Susan Benjamin Beutler (Dale H.). Margaret is survived by daughters Betty Jean Benjamin Mann (Charles M. deceased), Judith Ann Benjamin Johnson (Wayne), sons William "Bill" Benjamin and Ken Benjamin (Liza), six grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Margaret and Bud moved to Western Springs in 1969 and retired to Holiday, FL in 1980. They moved back to the western suburbs in 2005. Margaret was born at home in Morgan Park, Chicago on July 4, 1919.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Oct. 31, 2013.

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February 11, 2015

Margaret was a great lady; intelligent, creative, funny, an open hearted soul much younger than her years. I'm truly grateful to have known her. Just sorry it was for so short a time. Goodbye my friend.

Dorothy Dikszas

October 31, 2013

My deepest sympathy to you on the loss of your mother. I have many fond memories of fun gatherings at your home. Judy, I still have your 10 year reunion book, and I would love to return it to you. Please contact me at
[email protected] hope all your loving memories of your mom carry you through this very difficult passage.

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